Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · December 16, 2015
Minutes
December 16, 2015
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., December 16, 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, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present.
Council Member Gipson was excused.
Council Member Tuohy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the December 9, 2015, City Council meeting were
approved as printed.
MAYO R
Mayor Stephanson complimented Council Member Tuohy for a well- run
Public Safety Subcommittee meeting, which was held earlier this evening.
COUNCIL
Council Member Roberts reported on his recent attendance at the Mental
Health Alternatives ( MAP) court, and complimented Everett Municipal
Court Judge Van Slyck and her team for their great work. He asked
President Bader to schedule a brief meeting on January 6, 2016, of the
General Government Subcommittee. Additionally, Council Member
Roberts expressed a desire to move forward with the next steps for a
climate action plan sometime in January.
Council Member Murphy followed up with a reminder that the Budget
Subcommittee has earmarked $ 30, 000 for a climate action plan proposal.
Council Member Tuohy provided a liaison report on her attendance at the
Library Board meeting last evening. She thanked everyone who
contributed to this evening' s Public Safety Subcommittee meeting and
announced that the next meeting of the subcommittee will be held on
January 13, 2016.
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Council Member Moore complimented Council Member Tuohy for a well-
structured meeting of the Public Safety Subcommittee. He provided a
liaison report on his attendance today at the Public Facilities District Board
meeting and open house. He also announced that Board Member Tom
Gaffney will not be returning to the PFD Board.
Council Member Murphy requested a resolution be drafted to honor
Tom Gaffney for his 12 years of service on the PFD Board. Debra Bryant,
Administration, stated she would look into it.
President Bader confirmed the next meeting of the General Government
Subcommittee will be held on January 6, 2016. The Public Safety
Subcommittee will meet on January 13, 2016, and February 10, 2016.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Debra Bryant, Administration, had no report.
CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney Benedict requested an executive session,
anticipated to last no longer than 45 minutes, concerning a potential
litigation matter pursuant to RCW 42. 30. 110( 1)( i)( b)( c) with no
announcement to follow.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jackie Minchew, Everett, spoke about climate change and the COP 21
climate conference held in Paris.
Dana Ray Nelson, Washington State University, introduced WSU Puget
Sound students who assisted in preparing a statistical report related to the
Fitch & Associates fire efficiency study.
Council Member Roberts requested a copy of the work completed by the
WSU students.
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Megan Dunn, Everett, spoke about public safety, and she encouraged
council members to invest in public safety.
Gary Watts, Everett, spoke about the conditions created by street people
congregating on Smith Avenue.
Police Chief Dan Templeman provided an update in response to Mr.
Watts' concerns.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Riverfront Update
Presented by Dave Davis, Public Works;
Gary Young and Nick Abdelnour, Polygon Northwest
COUNCIL BILL 1512- 52
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE directing the Chief of Police to request the
Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board recognize the Core
Commercial Areas Alcohol Impact Areas adopted pursuant to
Ordinance No. 3430- 15 and impose mandatory restrictions on off-
premise alcohol sales
Debra Bryant, Administration, stated a briefing on this item was held on
December 9, 2015. Police Lt. Bruce Bosman was available to answer
questions.
COUNCIL BILL 1512- 53
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE assuming the rights, powers, functions, and
obligations of the Everett Transportation Benefit District
Presented by Richard Tarry, Public Works
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Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with South
Correctional Entity for inmate housing services in the form
substantially as provided.
Presented by Hil Kaman, Prosecutor' s Office
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 6929 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
1, 004, 513. 30 for the period of November 28, 2015, through
December 4, 2015.
RESOLUTION - PAYROLL
To adopt Resolution No. 6930 acknowledging payment of audited
and approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount
of$ 3, 606, 313 for the period ending December 4, 2015.
JOB COMPLETE —STORMWATER FACILITY ACCESS
RETROFIT PROJECT
To accept the Stormwater Facility Access Retrofit Project as
complete and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of
Completion with Taylor' s Excavators allowing the release of the City
held retainage.
CALL FOR BIDS — CITYWIDE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND
PACIFIC AVE & BROADWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS
To authorize a call for bids for the citywide safety improvements and
Pacific Avenue and Broadway Safety Improvement Projects.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING — AMENDMENTS TO SNOHOMISH COUNTY
CONSOLIDATED PLAN
President Bader opened a public hearing regarding a resolution
concerning amendments to the Snohomish County 2015- 2019
Consolidated Plan.
Becky Ableman McCrary, Planning, provided a brief presentation to
council members.
President Bader invited public comment. There was no response.
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to close the public hearing.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION — AMENDMENTS TO THE SNOHOMISH COUNTY 2015-
2019 CONSOLIDATED PLAN
Moved by Council member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to adopt Resolution No. 6931 concerning amendments to the
Snohomish County 2015- 2019 Consolidated Plan.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
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ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENT —LEGISLATIVE CONSULTING SERVICES
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement Amendment No. 2 with Outcomes by Levy, LLC to
provide consulting services on legislative matters primarily at the
state and regional levels.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT — CUSTOM SERVICES SET- UP FEE / NEW BRANCH
PROFILE
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to authorize the payment of the Polaris Custom Services
Set-up Fee to allow for set-up of a new digital Branch Profile by
Innovative, in the amount of $500. 00 with no Washington State sales
tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —SUBSCRIPTION / eBOOK SERVICES
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the payment of invoices from Innovative for a
one year subscription to Overdrive to allow for online library
systems and updating of the Remote Telephone Server to allow for
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remote staging, in the amount of $2, 150. 00 with no Washington State
sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — ELECTRONIC DOCUMENT MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to 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.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR VENDING
MACHINES
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council
Member Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to
the Agreement to Use City Property with Canteen Vending.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT — USE OF CITY PROPERTY FOR PARKS CONCESSION
SERVICES
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign a three year License to Use
City Property Agreement with Dog Day Afternoon for Parks
Concession Services.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —LICENSE TO USE CITY PROPERTY / SHELL HOUSE
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign a three year License to Use
City Property Agreement with Everett Rowing Association for use of
the shell house at 300 smith Island Road.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —RESTORATION PLAN FOR URBAN FORESTED AREAS
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services
Agreement with Forterra to continue implementation of a restoration
plan for several publicly owned urban forested areas within the City
of Everett, in an amount not to exceed $ 60, 000.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — ENGINEERING SERVICES
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 5 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Otak Inc., to provide
engineering services for Hayes Street Regulator and CSO Controls
SRO1, 2 & 3) in an amount not to exceed $ 513, 183. 00.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED —GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Aspect Consulting, LLC to
provide continuing geotechnical engineering services for PSO4
Sewage Separation Project in the additional amount of$ 9, 960. 00.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —FIVE- YEAR WATER SUPPLY FORUM
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign the 5- year Water Supply Forum
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Agreement to coordinate and perform regional water-supply related
activities.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED —TULALIP WATER PIPELINE EASEMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Tulalip Water Pipeline Easement from the Port of Everett, through the
Riverside Business Park, substantially in the form attached.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —TULALIP WATER PIPELINE LICENSE SEGMENT 2
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Tulalip Water Pipeline
Segment 2 — Burlington Northern Sante Fe Pipeline License in the
amount of $ 91, 401. 00 to allow the pipeline to cross the Railroad
right-of-way.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT— SAFE HARBOR- COOPERATIVE HABITAT
ENHANCEMENT
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Safe Harbor-Cooperative
Habitat Enhancement Agreement with the United States Fish and
Wildlife Service and Washington State Department of Natural
Resources to protect listed wildlife.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Gipson who was excused.
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council meeting recessed for an executive session at 7: 32 p. m.,
reconvened, and adjourned at 8: 16 p. m.
City Clerk
Read and approved as printed. I +
Council President
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