Everett City Council

December 23, 2015 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12: 30 p. m., December 23, 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 Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Member Roberts was excused. President Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the December 16, 2015, City Council meeting were approved as printed. MAYOR Fire Chief Murray Gordon introduced seven new Everett firefighters: Taylor Cannon, Coffey, Mark Farrar, Jakob Lundy, Kyle Lont, Ryan Jonathan Voos and Michael Wisler. Assistant Fire Chief Robert Edgley Jr. presented them with their badges. Mayor Stephanson commented today' s outreach meeting with on representatives of the Iraqi community. He thanked President Bader and several staff members for their participation. Mayor wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. COUNCIL Council members echoed the Mayor' s comments and wished citizens, staff, and colleagues a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Council Member Murphy complimented Mayor and Fire Chief Gordon on hiring new firefighters. He suggested including a Charter Review Committee topic to the Council agenda for the first week of January 2016. President Bader confirmed that this topic will be included in the Council agenda for January 6, 2016. Council Member Gipson expressed his concern with the lack of diversity in the Everett Fire and Police Departments and suggested supporting the 415  December 23, 2015 diversity by hiring people of different colors and genders. He expressed his appreciation to his wife and family for their support during his 20- year career as a council member. Council Member Gipson thanked Deb Williams, Council Administrator, for her friendship. He wished Cassie Franklin, newly elected council member, the best of luck. Council Member Gipson commented on the 75 years of service to the City from the Gipson' s family. Council Member Gipson left the meeting at 12: 49 p. m. President Bader thanked Council Member Gipson for his 20 years of service. Council members and Mayor Stephanson echoed President Bader' s comments and complimented Council Member Gipson for his dedication, best intentions, and service to the City and citizens. President Bader commented on the recent media reports regarding the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board initiative to increase the number of retail marijuana stores. He suggested putting on hold the addition of retail marijuana stores. President Bader noted that Council Member Roberts expressed concern regarding the December 18, 2015, deadline for applications for Charter Review Committee. Council Member Bader suggested extending the deadline. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS Debra Bryant, Administration, had no report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizens who wished to speak. 416  December 23, 2015 COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: Casino Road Neighborhood Center. Presented by Bob Reese, Regional Executive Vice President at Volunteers of America Western Washington Authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for the pre- design study of the Final Effluent North Pump Station and Chlorination Building in the amount of$ 356,061. 00. Presented by Dave Davis, Public Works PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL NO. 1512- 52 SECOND 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 COUNCIL BILL NO. 1512- 53 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE assuming the Everett Transportation Benefit District INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT —INMATE HOUSING SERVICES Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with South Correctional Entity for inmate housing services in the form substantially as provided. 417  December 23, 2015 CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6932 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of 2, 316, 927. 58 for the period of December 5, 2015, through December 11, 2015. RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFER To adopt Resolution No. 6933 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved electronic transfer claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $ 5, 220, 586. 35 for the period of October 1, 2015, through October 31, 2015. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT —CONSULTING SERVICES ON KEGISLATIVE MATTERS Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement Amendment No. 4 with McBee Strategic Consulting, LLC, to provide consulting services on legislative matters at the federal level. 418  December 23, 2015 Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —INTERPRETER REIMBURESEMENT PROGRAM Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interagency Agreement between Administrative Office of the Courts and the Everett Municipal Court to allow the continued participation in the State funded interpreter reimbursement program for the 2015 fiscal year. Roll was called with all council voting members yes, except Council Members Roberts and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —PURCHASE OF SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment A with the Snohomish County Department of Emergency Management to accept funds under the Homeland Security Grant Program for the purchase of specialized equipment in the amount of$ 14, 486. 00. Roll was called with all council voting members yes, except Council Members Roberts and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT — LEASE RENEWAL FOR SPACE AT THE EVERETT STATION Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Lease Renewal and 419  December 23, 2015 Amendment No. 1 to the Lease Agreement with Austin Java for space in the Everett Station. Roll was called with all council voting members yes, except Council Members Roberts and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —RIVERFRONT PROPERTY DISPOSITION Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Eighth Amendment to Property Disposition Agreement, in substantially the form provided. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT — RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 10 to the Professional Services Agreement with Perteet, Inc. for the Riverfront Development extending the Agreement completion date to December 31, 2016, at no additional cost to the City. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT —RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 12 to 420  December 23, 2015 the Professional Services Agreement with MacLeod Reckord for the Riverfront Development in an amount not to exceed $ 289, 945. 00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. 41ST AGREEMENT — THE STREET / WEST MARINE VIEW DRIVE FRIGHT MOBILIYU IMPROVEMENTS Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 4 to the Local Agency Standard Consultant Agreement with Perteet, Inc. for the 41st Street to West Marine View Drive Freight Mobility Improvements, to extend the completion date to December 31, 2016, at no cost to the city. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. The City Council meeting adjourned at 1: 28 p. m. i7? t. A'i-7, r-, civ Deputy City Clerk Read and approved as printed. .."& w. 16..., i,L.,_ Council President 421