Everett City Council

December 9, 2015 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m., December 9, 2015, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Bader presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Member Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the December 2, 2015, City Council meeting were approved as printed. President Bader announced that Agenda Item No. 5 was being moved from the Consent Items section to the Council Briefing Agenda section. MAYOR Mayor Stephanson commented on the Broadway Bridge re- opening and thanked City staff for their work. COUNCIL Council Member Murphy provided a liaison report on his attendance yesterday at the Snohomish Health District Board meeting. He noted that the 2016 budget was approved. Council Member Murphy commented on his attendance at the Mayor' s Holiday Reception in recognition of the City of Everett Boards and Commissions and thanked volunteers for serving. Council Member Roberts thanked citizens who served on the Boards and Commissions and City staff who worked on the Broadway Bridge project. He also encouraged everyone to shop locally during the holidays to support local businesses. Council Member Stonecipher echoed previous comments and thanked all Boards and Commissions volunteers. She also provided a liaison report on her attendance at the Park Board meeting yesterday. She stated that Board members raised a concern about the esthetic appeal of the landing side of the Grand Avenue Pedestrian Bridge. Council Member 396  December 9, 2015 Stonecipher asked administration to take a look at the esthetic appeal and report back to the Council. Debra Bryant, Administration, stated she would direct staff to gather information and report back to the Council. Council Member Moore echoed previous comments on the Broadway Bridge re- opening. President Bader also commented the Broadway Bridge re- opening. He reported on his attendance at the Holiday on the Bay celebration and thanked Port of Everett for organizing this event. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS Debra Bryant, Administration, had no report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles announced that an executive session, previously requested by the City Attorney' s office, is cancelled. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizens who wished to speak. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: Alcohol Impact Areas Presented by Lieutenant Bosman, Police Council Member Roberts inquired about availability of data from other agencies that shows the difference in the amount of illegal activities associated with the voluntary compliance versus required compliance. 397  December 9, 2015 Lt. Bosman stated he will try to find the information and will provide data to the Council President Bader asked for a list of available studies related to Alcohol Impact Areas. Lt. Bosman stated he would compile a list of studies and provide to the Council. Adopt Resolution concerning amendments to the Snohomish County 2015- 2019 Consolidated Plan Presented by Becky McCrary, Planning Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment # 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Cities Digital, Inc. substantially in the form provided for an additional amount of $ 75, 159. 67 including Washington State sales tax. Presented by Steve Hellyer, Information Technology Authorize Request for Proposals 2015- 097 for Ambulance Transport Services. Presented by Tim Key, Fire; Clark Langstraat, Purchasing Considerable discussion ensued regarding evaluation criteria for the RFP, implementation of the Fitch study results, and termination close for the future contract. CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6925 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of 398  December 9, 2015 2, 809, 856. 98 for the period of November 21, 2015, through November 25, 2015. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: RESOLUTION — CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to adopt Resolution No. 6926 establishing a Charter Review Committee and defining the responsibilities of the Committee amending Resolution No. 5721. Council Member Tuohy reminded citizens that the deadline for the application was extended to December 18, 2015. President Bader provided a reminder about the application process. Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Moore, to amend Resolution No. 6926 striking the third sentence in section 1 of the resolution. Considerable discussion ensued. City Attorney Iles proposed a friendly amendment to change the date in the WHEREAS section, third paragraph, of the Resolution to February 15, 2016, instead of February 15, 2015. The friendly amendment was accepted. Roll was called on the amendment with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. 399  December 9, 2015 Roll was called on the motion as amended with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. COUNCIL BILL NO. 1511- 49 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE establishing the basic salary schedule for City of Everett employees for 2016, repealing Ordinance 3419- 14 Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1511- 49 and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Ordinance No. 3471- 15 adopted. COUNCIL BILL NO. 1511- 50 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE regarding Insurance Plans for Appointive Officers, Classified Non- represented Employees and Elected Officials,amending Ordinance No. 1594- 89, as amended Chapter 2. 74 EMC) Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1511- 50 and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. 400  December 9, 2015 AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Ordinance No. 3472- 15 adopted. RESOLUTION —VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT SURPLUS Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to adopt Resolution No. 6927 declaring the listed vehicles and equipment surplus and authorizing their disposition. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. COUNCIL BILL NO. 1511- 51 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled, " Wiggums Hollow Park Restroom Replacement", Fund 354, Program 046, to accumulate all costs for the Improvement Project Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Roberts, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1511- 51 and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Ordinance No. 3473- 15 adopted. 401  December 9, 2015 RESOLUTION — EVERETT TRANSPORTATION BENEFIT DISTRICT Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Moore, to adopt Resolution No. 6928 indicating the City' s intent to conduct a public hearing concerning the assumption of the rights, powers, functions and obligations of the Everett Transportation Benefit District. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. GRANT AGREEMENT —EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign Grant Agreement E16- 120 with the Washington State Military Department to receive funding for Emergency Management Operations in the amount of 63, 473. 00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —PRELIMINARY DESIGN SERVICES Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with BHC Consultants, LLC to provide preliminary design services for the Sewer Regulators 4 and 39 Modifications Project in an amount not to exceed $ 100, 455. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. 402  December 9, 2015 The City Council meeting adjourned at 7: 49 p. m. 1( i- f L , CA_ Deputy City Clerk Read and approved as printed. 31 2A3 / Council President 403