Everett City Council

October 19, 2016 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m., October 19, 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 Moore, Murphy, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Members Roberts and Franklin were excused. Council Member Tuohy led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the October 12, 2016, City Council meeting were approved as printed. President Murphy announced that Action Item No. 10 had been pulled from the agenda. MAYOR Mayor Stephanson stated he shared evacuation suggestions with the Everett Office of Emergency Management after a recent trip to Florida. He also stated that over the next four to six weeks, he and staff will reevaluate the Service Center Redevelopment Project and return to Council at a later date addressing concerns. APPOINTMENT- ANIMAL SHELTER ADVISORY BOARD Mayor Stephanson asked the Council to appoint Edwin S. Jones to the Animal Shelter Advisory Board. Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Tuohy to appoint Edwin S. Jones to Position 5 of the Animal Shelter Advisory Board for a six-year term expiring December 31, 2018. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Franklin who were excused. Motion carried. 329  October 19, 2016 Mayor Stephanson also provided a recap of his attendance at the Twin Creeks Neighborhood Association meeting and the Library Board meeting. He reminded the public about the continued discussion of homelessness at the Beyond the Streets community event to be held Tuesday, October 25, at the Historic Everett Theatre, from 6: 30 p. m. to 8: 30 p. m. He announced that the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine at Washington State University received preliminary accreditation, the first of a three- step process. The Mayor shared what medical program will accomplish in Everett. COUNCIL Council Member Tuohy briefed on her attendance at the Library Board meeting where they discussed the South Branch Library expansion. She thanked the Mayor for his attendance at the meeting. Council Member Moore expressed his thanks for reevaluating the Service Center Redevelopment Project. Council Member Bader stated he attended the Monte Cristo Awards event with Council Members Murphy and Roberts and expressed thanks for the effort to put on the event. He attended the Everett Massacre Centennial Program kickoff presentation at the Library on Saturday and encouraged citizens to attend the rest of the events, which run through November 15. President Murphy stated he was honored to host the Monte Cristo Awards in the Mayor's absence and thanked staff for putting together such a wonderful event. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS Debra Bryant, Administration, had no comments. 330  October 19, 2016 CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles requested an executive session, anticipated to last no longer than one hour, regarding two matters, the first concerning a labor/ legal matter pursuant to RCW 42. 30. 110( 1)( i)( c) and RCW 42. 30. 140( 4)( b) and the second concerning a legal matter pursuant to RCW 42. 30. 110( 1)( i)( c) with no announcement to follow. CITIZEN COMMENTS J. T.Dray, Everett, spoke about the Charter Review Committee and Transportation Advisory Committee ( TAC) meetings. President Murphy addressed Mr. Dray' s concerns regarding TAC meetings. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: COUNCIL BILL 1610- 43: FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE authorizing the issuance of Water and Sewer Revenue bonds in the principal amount not to exceed $ 82, 500, 000 for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding revenue bonds of the City Presented by Susy Haugen Authorize the Mayor to sign a Wholesale Water Delivery Contract for 2016-2066 with the Tulalip Tribes Presented by Jim Miller, Public Works Mayor Stephanson commented on the financial aspects of completing this project and the expected positive outcomes. 331  October 19, 2016 Council Members Stonecipher and Moore thanked Jim Miller and staff for their hard work to accomplish this project. Adopt Resolution naming the proposed Riverfront Park in the Riverfront Redevelopment Project "Eclipse Mill Park" Presented by Paul Popelka, Planning CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7038 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $ 2, 937, 288. 15 for the period of October 1, 2016, through October 7, 2016. RESOLUTION - PAYROLL To adopt Resolution No. 7039 acknowledging payment of audited and approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount of$ 3, 723, 494. 33 for the period ending October 1, 2016. RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFER Adopt Resolution No.7040 authorizing electronic transfer claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $ 6, 000, 581. 43 for the period of August 1, 2016, through August 31, 2016. BID CALL- ANNUAL SUPPLY OF WATER TREATMENT CHECMICALS To approve the Call for Bids 2016- 073 for annual supply of Water Treatment Chemicals. 332  October 19, 2016 Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Franklin who were excused. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING — COUNCIL BILL 1609- 42: President Murphy opened a public hearing regarding Council Bill No. 1609- 42, a proposed ordinance levying the general taxes for the City of Everett for fiscal year commencing January 1, 2017, on all taxable property, both real and personal, subject to taxation thereon, for the purpose of raising a portion of the revenue to carry on City operations for the ensuing year, as required by the Charter of the City of Everett and the laws of the State of Washington. President Murphy invited public comment. There were no citizens who wished to speak. Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Moore, to close the public hearing. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Franklin who were excused. Motion carried. COUNCIL BILL 1609- 42 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE levying the general taxes for the City of Everett for fiscal year commencing January 1, 2017, on all taxable property, both real and personal, subject to taxation thereon, for the purpose of raising a portion of the revenue to carry on City operations for the ensuing year, as required by the Charter of the City of Everett and the laws of the State of Washington 333  October 19, 2016 Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Bader, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1609-42, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Moore, Murphy, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy NAYS: None EXCUSED: Roberts and Franklin Ordinance No. 3517- 16 adopted. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT —HEALTH CARE CLAIMS AUDIT SERVICES Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with BMI Audit Services, LLC for health care claims audit services for the City' s self-insured medical benefits. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Franklin who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED - SERVICE CENTER REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with the DLR Group for the design of the Service Center Redevelopment Project in the amount of $ 173, 117. 00. This item was pulled from the agenda. 334  October 19, 2016 AGREEMENT AMENDED - STORMWATER GRANT AGREEMENT Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the 2012 State Stormwater Grant Agreement No. G1200574 with the Washington State Department of Ecology to deobligate remaining funds and close out the project. Roll was called with all council' members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Franklin who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT - THREE LAKES VALVE BYPASS PROJECT Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Casne Engineering, Inc. to provide engineering and construction management services for the Three Lakes Valve Bypass Project in the amount of$ 21, 429. 00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Franklin who were excused. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council recessed at 7: 06 p. m. for an executive session and reconvened at 8: 00 p. m. Council President Murphy announced that the executive session would be extended for an additional five minutes. The City Council meeting recessed again at 8: 15 p. m., reconvened, and adjourned at 8: 16 p. m. 335  October 19, 2016 41(//Vt City Clerk designee Read and approved as printed. ounci President 336