Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · December 30, 2015
Minutes
December 30, 2015
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., December 30, 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 Council Members Roberts, Murphy, Bader,
Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Mayor Stephanson and Council
Members Moore and Gipson were excused.
Council Member Murphy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the December 23, 2015, City Council meeting were
approved as printed. Council Member Roberts abstained from the vote.
MAYOR
President Bader introduced the following under Mayor's comments.
APPOINTMENTS/ REAPPOINTMENTS
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to concur with the following appointments:
Board of Appeals
Appointment of Tim Jewett to Position 7 for a six-year term ending
December 31, 2021.
Board of Park Commissioners
Appointment of Megan Burger to Position 3 for the remainder of a
six-year term ending December 31, 2017.
Appointment of Tom Norcott to Position 4 for a six-year term ending
December 31, 2021.
Cultural Commission
Appointment of Elizabeth Person to Position 4 for a six- year term,
ending December 31, 2021.
Appointment of Diane Wright to Position 5 for a six-year term,
ending December 31, 2021.
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Committee for Housing and Community Development
Appointment of David Simpson to Position 1 for the remainder of a
six-year term, ending December 31, 2019.
Appointment of Demba Baldeh to Position 3 for the remainder of a
six- year term, ending December 31, 2020.
Appointment of Michelle Jennings to Position 4 for a six- year term,
ending December 31, 2021.
Appointment of Rick Dorris to Position 5 for a six-year term, ending
December 31, 2021.
Appointment of Andrew Nguyen to Position 9 for the remainder of a
six- year term ending, December 31, 2017.
Diversity Board
Appointment of Demba Baldeh to Position 11 for the remainder of a
four-year term, ending September 30, 2017
Everett Historical Commission
Appointment of Glenn Hunter to Position 3 for a six- year term,
ending December 31, 2021.
Human Needs Advisory Board
Appointment of Vicki Van Stubbe to Position 3 for a six-year term,
ending December 31, 2021.
Appointment of Mary Rollins to Position 5 for the remainder of six-
year term, ending December 31, 2016.
Library Board
Appointment of Evelia Sanchez to Position 1 for a five year term,
ending December 31, 2020.
Planning Commission
Reappointment of Kathryn Beck to Position 3 for a six- year term,
ending December 31, 2021.
Appointment of Michael Zelinski to Position 6 for the remainder of a
six-year term, ending December 31, 2017.
Appointment of Alex Lark to Position A- 1 for the remainder of a six-
year term, ending December 31, 2020.
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Appointment of Megan Dunn to Position A- 2 for the remainder of a
six-year term, ending December 31, 2018
Transportation Advisory Committee
Appointment of T.J Fournier to Position 3 for a six-year term,
ending December 31, 2021.
Appointment of Robert Strickland to Position 8 for a six-year term
ending December 31, 2021.
Tree Committee
Appointment of Katrina Lindahl to Position 3 for a six- year term,
ending December 31, 2021.
Appointment of Kathryn Beck to Position 1 for the remainder of a
six-year term, ending December 31, 2019.
Roll was called with all council members
voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL
Council Members wished citizens, staff, and colleagues a happy New
Year.
Council Member Roberts announced that the General Government
Subcommittee is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, and
the focus will be advocacy for housing, homeless, and streets issues. He
commented on last week' s presentation by Bob Rees and the prospects of
a Casino Road neighborhood center, and he suggested a long- term vision
for the community could be discussed at the upcoming Council retreat.
President Bader stated he would develop a retreat agenda and send
formalized information to council members next week.
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Council Member Tuohy also spoke about the Casino Road neighborhood
center presentation and the importance of strategically looking at the
possibilities for the south Everett community, especially the south Everett
Library expansion.
Council Member Stonecipher also spoke about the neighborhood center
project and the importance of looking at a possible library expansion in
conjunction with that project. As the Parks Board liaison, she also spoke
about the Walter Hall Golf Course and the possibility of converting some
or all of that land to other uses.
CAO/ CFO Debra Bryant stated that a financial analysis is being conducted
by the Parks department, and recommended future information come
forward for presentation to the Budget Subcommittee.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Debra Bryant, Administration, had no comments.
CITY ATTORNEY
Deputy City Attorney David Hall had no comments.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Leo Lorge, Everett, recognized the Gipson family's years of service on the
Everett City Council. He also spoke about homelessness in the city of
Everett.
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COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
COUNCIL BILL 1512- 54
FIRST READING:
To adopt the proposed ordinance creating a special improvement
project entitled " Three Acre Park, Phase 1," Fund 308, Program
006, to accumulate all costs for the improvement
Presented by Dave Davis, Public Works
Council Member Roberts suggested that the Board of Park
Commissioners be informed that the City is moving forward with the plan.
Council Member Stonecipher requested a copy of the previously approved
plan, as well as future design renderings be sent to council members.
Dave Davis stated he would be happy to inform the Parks Commission.
He also stated he would provide council members with a copy of the
previously approved plan, as well as a copy of future design plans.
Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program Agreement between the City and the Everett
Housing Authority.
Presented by Jan Meston, Planning
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Closeout Agreement for the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program 1 Agreement between the City
and the Washington State Department of Commerce to address
impacts of foreclosed upon homes and properties.
Presented by Jan Meston, Planning
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council
Member Roberts, to approve the following consent items:
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RESOLUTION — CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 6934 authorizing claims against the City of
Everett in the amount of $ 3, 317, 894.35 for the period of December
12, 2015, through December 18, 2015.
BID CALL— TRASH PUMPS
To approve Bid Call 2015- 114 for trailer-mounted trash pumps.
41ST
BID CALL — STREET TO WEST MARINE VIEW DRIVE
CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
41st
To authorize a call for bids for the Street to West Marine View
Drive Corridor Improvements Project.
JOB COMPLETE — SNOHOMISH RIVER OUTFALL
REPLACEMENT PROJECT
To accept the Snohomish River Outfall ( SRO) 7 Replacement Project
as complete and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of
Completion with Tellus, LLC, allowing the City- held retainage to be
released.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING —COUNCIL BILL 1512- 53:
President Bader opened a public hearing regarding Council Bill No. 1512-
53, a proposed ordinance to assume the Everett Transportation Benefit
District.
President Bader invited public comment. There was no response.
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Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to close the public hearing.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1512- 53
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE assuming the rights, powers, functions and
obligations of the Everett Transportation Benefit District
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill
No. 1512- 53 and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final
disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore, Gipson
Ordinance No. 3474- 15 adopted.
ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL NO. 1512- 52
THIRD AND FINAL 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
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Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill
No. 1512- 52.
Council Member Roberts requested periodic updates from the police
department about how the program is working, as well as feedback from
any future dialogue with the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis
Board.
Council Member Stonecipher expressed concern about the push out of
sales to areas surrounding the alcohol impact areas. She requested that
an annual analysis be provided to Council that reflects how things are
working.
Debra Bryant, Administration, stated information would be provided in the
future.
President Bader directed the city clerk to call the roll for the final
disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore, Gipson
Ordinance No. 3475- 15 adopted.
RESOLUTION — PROHIBITED AREAS
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to adopt Resolution No. 6935 establishing Prohibited Areas
related to areas of drug and prostitution activity.
Roll was called with all council
votingmembers yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT ADDENDUM — INMATE HOUSING
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Inmate Housing
Agreement Addendum with Yakima County Department of
Corrections, extending services for inmate housing in the form
substantially as provided.
Roll
was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT— INMATE HOUSING
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council
Member Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal
Agreement with South Correctional
Entity for inmate housing
services in the form substantially as provided.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —EQUIPMENT FOR EMERGENCY RESPONDERS
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Seattle Police Federal
Grant Equipment Hand Receipt to accept equipment valued at
18, 340. 81 from the FFY13 Homeland Security Grant Program
through the City of Seattle.
Roll
was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
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PURCHASE — POLICE VEHICLES
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to approve the purchase of police vehicles from state
contract 03713 in the amount of $ 341, 827. 29 including Washington
State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRANSPORT FEE
BILLING SERVICES
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 9 to the
Ambulance Transport Billing Services Agreement with Systems
Design Northwest, Inc. for emergency medical transport fee billing
services in the amount of$ 93, 058. 00.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —MEDICAL SERVICES
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement with Dr. Ron Brown of North Sound Emergency Medicine
for medical services in 2016 in the amount of$ 49, 260.
Roll
was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT AMENDED — MASTER PLANNING FOR SOUTH
EVERETT FOREST PRESERVE
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council
Member Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to
the Professional Services Agreement with Perteet, Inc. for master
planning and the preparation of construction documents for the
South Everett Forest Preserve at no additional cost.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT — PRE- DESIGN STUDY OF FINAL EFFLUENT NORTH
PUMP STATION AND CHLORINATION BUILDING
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to 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.
Roll
was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED —GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING
SERVICES
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with GeoEngineers, Inc. for an
additional amount not to exceed $ 110, 000.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED —TECHNICAL EASEMENT REVISIONS
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Aquatic Lands Agreement
Amendment and Notice of Consent to Assignment of Easement with
the Washington State Department of Natural Resources in
substantially the form provided.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Gipson who were excused.
Motion carried.
The City Council meeting adjourned at 7: 05 p. m.
City Clerk
Read and approved as printed.
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Agenda
EVERETT CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
6:30 P.M. DECEMBER 30, 2015
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Approval of Minutes: December 23, 2015
Mayor’s Comments
Council Comments/Liaison Reports
Administration Update on prior business
City Attorney
Citizen Comments
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: (These items come before the City Council serving as a Council
Committee of the Whole and are likely to be scheduled at a future meeting.)
(1) CB 1512-54 – 1st Reading – Adopt the Proposed Ordinance creating a special
improvement project entitled “Three Acre Park, Phase 1,” Fund 308, Program 006, to accu
mulate all costs for the improvement (3rd and final reading on 1-13-16).
(2) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Neighborhood Stabilization Program
Agreement between the City and the Everett Housing Authority.
(3) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Closeout Agreement for the Neighborhood Stabilization
Program 1 Agreement between the City and the Washington State Department of
Commerce to address impacts of foreclosed upon homes and properties.
CONSENT ITEMS:
(4) Adopt Resolution No. ____ authorizing claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
$ 3,317,894.35 for the period of December 12, 2015 through December 18, 2015.
(5) Approve Bid Call 2015-114 for trailer-mounted trash pumps.
(6) Authorize a call for bids for the 41st Street to West Marine View Drive Corridor
Improvements Project.
(7) Accept the Snohomish River Outfall (SRO) 7 Replacement Project as complete and
authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Completion with Tellus, LLC, allowing the City
held retainage to be released.
AGENDA CONTINUED ON BACK OF THIS PAGE
PUBLIC HEARING:
(8) CB 1512-53 – 3rd and Final Reading – Adopt the Proposed Ordinance to assume the
Everett Transportation Benefit District.
ACTION ITEMS:
(9) CB 1512-52 - 3rd and Final Reading – Adopt the Proposed 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.
(10) Adopt Resolution establishing Prohibited Areas related to areas of drug and prostitution
activity.
(11) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Inmate Housing Agreement Addendum with Yakima
County Department of Corrections, extending services for inmate housing in the form
substantially as provided.
(12) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with South Correctional Entity for
inmate housing services in the form substantially as provided.
(13) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Seattle Police Federal Grant Equipment Hand Receipt to
accept equipment valued at $18,340.81 from the FFY13 Homeland Security Grant
Program through the City of Seattle.
(14) Approve the purchase of police vehicles from state contract 03713 in the amount of
$341,827.29 including Washington State sales tax.
(15) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 9 to the Ambulance Transport Billing Services
Agreement with Systems Design Northwest, Inc. for emergency medical transport fee
billing services in the amount of $93,058.00.
(16) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Dr. Ron Brown of
North Sound Emergency Medicine for medical services in 2016 in the amount of $49,260.
(17) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement
with Perteet, Inc. for master planning and the preparation of construction documents for
the South Everett Forest Preserve at no additional cost.
(18) 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.
(19) Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Service Agreement with
GeoEngineers, Inc. for an additional amount not to exceed $110,000.
AGENDA CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE
(20) Authorize the Mayor to sign the Aquatic Lands Agreement Amendment and Notice of
Consent to Assignment of Easement with the Washington State Department of Natural
Resources in substantially the form provided.
Executive Session
Adjourn
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