Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · February 24, 2016
Minutes
February 24, 2016
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
12: 30 p. m., February 24, 2016, in the City Council Chambers of the
William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Murphy presiding.
Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members
Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Franklin, Bader, and Tuohy were present.
Council Member Stonecipher was excused.
Council Member Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the February 17, 2016, City Council meeting were
approved as printed.
MAYOR
APPOINTMENTS
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to concur with the following appointment:
Board of Parks
Appointment of Marcia Isenberg to Position 7 for the remainder of a
six-year term, expiring December 31, 2018
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
Chief Dan Templeman introduced new Police Officers Vander Lei,
Christensen, and Snyder.
OATH — POLICE OFFICERS
Moved by Council Member Franklin, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to concur with the appointments of Jared Snyder, Jeremy
Vander Lei, and Keith Christensen as new police officers.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
The City Clerk administered the oath of office and Mayor Stephanson
presented the officers with their badges.
COUNCIL
Council Member Moore provided a liaison report on his attendance at the
Joint Tulalip Water Board meeting.
Council Member Franklin reported on her attendance at the Snohomish
County Association of Cities and Towns dinner meeting last week.
Council Member Bader provided a liaison report on his attendance last
week at the Transportation Advisory Committee meeting.
Council Member Roberts spoke about an article relating to the City's
Streets Initiative Work, which was featured in the Association of
Washington Cities' Cityvision magazine. Council Member Roberts also
thanked Government Affairs Director Pat McClain, who is retiring, for his
contributions to the City.
Council Member Tuohy reported on her attendance at the Historical
Commission meeting last night.
President Murphy reported on his attendance at the Council of
Neighborhoods meeting on Monday. He also inquired about the process
for traffic signal synchronization, especially at the intersection of Rucker
and California.
Debra Bryant, Administration, stated she would discuss this issue with City
Engineer Ryan Sass.
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ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Debra Bryant, Administration, had no report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jackie Minchew, Everett, spoke about items related to climate change and
the Guardian' s " Keep it in the Ground" campaign.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Port Presentation
Presented by Les Reardanz, Port of Everett
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1602- 08
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE adding " Community Center" as a new Special
Property use allowed in all zones, amending Ordinance No. 1671-
89, as amended ( EMC Title 19)
COUNCIL BILL 1602- 09
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing adaptive reuse of non- residential
buildings in residential zones as a Special Property Use permit,
1671- 89, ( EMC Title 19),
amending Ordinance No. as amended
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and Chapter 4 of Ordinance No. 2530- 01, as amended ( EMC
15. 16)
COUNCIL BILL 1602- 10
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled,
Downtown Streetscape Phase 3," Fund 303, Program 109, to
accumulate all costs for the improvement
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 6950 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
2, 225, 969. 63 for the period of February 6, 2016, through February
12, 2016.
RESOLUTION - PAYROLL
To adopt Resolution No. 6951 acknowledging payment of audited
and approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount
of $3, 570, 067. 58 for the period ending February 6, 2016.
BID CALL - 2016- 019 ASPHALT PATCH UNIT
To approve Bid Call 2016- 019 for an Asphalt Patch Unit.
BID CALL - 2016 HOT MIX OVERLAY PROJECT
To approve Bid Call for the 2016 Hot Mix Overlay Project.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
RESOLUTION — SURPLUS VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to adopt Resolution No.
declaring 6952 vehicles and
equipment surplus and authorizing their disposition.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
PURCHASE — SEWER-VACUUM TRUCK BODIES
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to approve the purchase of two Sewer-Vacuum Truck Bodies
from State Contract 01912 in the amount of $ 684, 329. 54 including
Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENTS — HOTEL / MOTEL TAX GRANT FUNDING
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to concur with the recommendation of the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee and the Budget Finance Chair to accept the
long-term obligations of the Hotel/ Motel Tax and to allocate grant
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funding as designated in an amount not to exceed $ 150, 000. 00 and
authorize the Mayor to sign the contracts.
Council Member Tuohy recused herself from any discussion or decision
making related to this item to avoid any appearance of conflict. She stated
that she is employed by the Arts Council of Snohomish County, doing
business as the Schack Art Center.
Council Member Tuohy left the council chambers at 1: 16 p. m.
Council Member Franklin thanked the members of the Lodging and Tax
Advisory Committee and Council Administrator Deb Williams for their hard
work during the application review process.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
Council Member Tuohy returned to the council chambers following the
action on this item at 1: 17 p. m.
AGREEMENT —DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Fuel Tax Grant
Agreement with the State of Washington Transportation
Improvement Board for downtown streetscape improvements.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
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BID AWARD —CITYWIDE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS AND PACIFIC
AVENUE AND BROADWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to award the bid for the Citywide Safety Improvements and
Pacific Avenue and Broadway Safety Improvements to Ariston
Pacific, Inc. in the amount of $ 1, 062, 314. 79 including Washington
State sales tax.
Council Member Bader expressed concern about pedestrian safety near
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the bus stop located at Street and Broadway.
Dave Davis, Public Works, stated he would pass this information on to
City Engineer Ryan Sass.
Council Member Tuohy inquired about the process for handling concerns
from citizens relating to pedestrian safety.
Dave Davis stated inquiries should be forwarded to the Public Works
Department.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 1602- 05
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Construction Fund entitled
Duplex —Phone and Data Room Remodel Project," Fund 342,
Program 021, authorizing the design and remodel of the
existing Duplex Phone & Data Room
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Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Moore,
that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No.
1602- 05, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition
of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Franklin, Bader, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3480- 16 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1602- 06
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Construction Fund entitled
Police Headquarters Masonry Restoration Project," Fund 342,
Program 020, authorizing the design and restoration of the
existing masonry at Police Headquarters
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Tuohy,
that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No.
1602- 06, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition
of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Franklin, Bader, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3481- 16 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1602- 07
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Construction Fund entitled
South Precinct Roof Replacement Project," Fund 342,
Program 022, authorizing the roof replacement at the South
Precinct
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Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Bader,
that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No.
1602- 07, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition
of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Franklin, Bader, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3482- 16 adopted.
AGREEMENT —ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AT
RESERVOIR 3
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Distribution Easement
Agreement with Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County for
electrical distribution facilities at Reservoir 3.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED —LEASE OF SPACE
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Lease Renewal and
Amendment No. 2 with the Village Theatre for Lease of space at 2730
Wetmore Avenue.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT —DEVELOPMENT OF NEW PROJECTIONS OF
CHANGING HEAVY PRECIPITATION
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to authorize the Mayor to sign an agreement with the
University of Washington for development of new projections of
changing heavy precipitation in Everett, substantially in the form
provided, in an amount not to exceed $ 30, 000.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED —MANAGEMENT OF FORESTRY ROADS ON
LAKE CHAPLAIN TRACT
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement Roots
Forestry
with LLC for
forestry management for an additional cost of$ 31, 320.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED —HOWARTH PARK PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
REPAIRS
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Service Agreement with KPFF Consulting Engineers of
Seattle, WA to design, develop construction documents for and
provide construction support services for repairs to Howarth Park
Pedestrian Bridge at no additional cost.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —INTEGRATED PUBLIC ALERT AND WARNING
SYSTEM
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of
Agreement with the Federal
Emergency Management
Agency
Integrated Public Warning System (IPAWS) Program
Alert and
Management Office to enhance our public alerting system, at no cost
to the City.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
The City Council meeting adjourned at 1: 24 p. m.
City Clerk
Read and approved as printed.
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