Everett City Council

November 16, 2016 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m., November 16, 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, and Stonecipher were present. Council Members Roberts, Franklin, and Tuohy were excused. Council Member Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the November 9, 2016, City Council meeting were approved as printed. MAYOR Mayor Stephanson announced that Assistant Fire Chief and Fire Marshal Eric Hicks will be the next fire chief following the retirement of Chief Murray Gordon. COUNCIL President Murphy announced the addition of a time- sensitive street closure for Council approval. by Council Member Moved by President Murphy, seconded Stonecipher, to approve the following: STREET CLOSURE — THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE 24th To authorize the closure of Colby Avenue between Street and 25th Street on November 22, 2016, from 4: 30 a. m. to 3: 30 p. m., for Everett High School' s Annual Thanksgiving Food Drive sponsored by the Everett High School Leadership. 370  November 16, 2016 Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts, Franklin, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. President Murphy provided a liaison report for the Snohomish Health District and the financial deficits the Health District is facing. He provided an overview of the current lack of funding and an update from other cities and Snohomish County, who have confirmed a per capita contribution. He requested concurrence to support the Snohomish Health District. Mayor Stephanson stated that because there is a contingency in the 2017 budget, a budget amendment would not be needed however, Council concurrence is required. City Attorney Iles stated that while not necessary, Council could put this to a motion for concurrence. Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Moore, to support a per capita of $1 to the Snohomish Health District for 2017. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts, Franklin, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS J. T. Dray, Everett, spoke about his participation at the Washington State Transportation Commission in Marysville earlier in the day and 371  November 16, 2016 commented on the Transportation Advisory Committee ( TAC) and Everett Transit. Mayor Stephanson indicated that the Charter Review Committee asked Council to consider the possible establishment of a separate committee for Everett Transit. It did not recommend that one be established. 40th Gail Chism, Everett, announced it was her anniversary speaking at Everett City Council meetings and discussed her role in the Lowell community. Jackie Minchew, Everett, spoke about climate change and fossil fuels. Louis Stetz spoke about homelessness and housing. Willie Russell spoke about the supportive housing facility and homelessness. Tyler Rourke, Everett, spoke about traffic safety regarding bicycles, pedestrians, and non- motor vehicle users. Council Member Stonecipher requested that Administration bring back clarification for Mr. Rourke' s non- motor vehicle traffic issue. Heather Thomas, Public and Government Affairs Manager, Snohomish Health District, thanked the Council for their intention to fund a per capita distribution to the Snohomish Health District. PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL 1610- 45 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE establishing rates for Everett sewer service and surface water management rates for water and filtration for inside and outside City customers, rates for wholesale master meters, and 372  November 16, 2016 repealing Ordinance Nos. 3417- 14 ( EMC 14. 04. 020) and 3299- 12 EMC 14. 16. 710- 13) COUNCIL BILL 1611- 47 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE relating to Municipal Court Judge Positions, amending Ordinance No. 1259- 86 as amended by Ordinance No. 2228- 97 ( Chap. 2. 108 EMC) CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Moore, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7049 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of 1, 505, 128. 32 for the period of October 29, 2016, through November 4, 2016. RESOLUTION - PAYROLL To adopt Resolution No. 7050 acknowledging payment of audited and approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount of$ 3, 673, 146.40 for the period ending October 29, 2016. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts, Franklin, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. 373  November 16, 2016 ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT —ORACLE SUPPORT SERVICES Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Master Services Agreement with Mythics, Inc. for professional services to support Oracle and other technology products as needed in an amount not to exceed 20, 360. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts, Franklin, and Tuohy who were excused. Motion carried. COUNCIL BILL 1610- 46 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE relating to Discounted Rates for Water and Sewer Service and repealing Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3440- 15 Council Member Stonecipher asked if there were similar programs for other low- income residents. Matt Welborn, Public Works, stated is something currently being reviewed and will likely be presented to Council next year. Moved by Council Member Bader, by Council Member seconded Stonecipher, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1610- 46, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. 374  November 16, 2016 AYES: Moore, Bader, Stonecipher, Murphy NAYS: None EXCUSED: Roberts, Franklin, and Tuohy Ordinance 3520- 16 adopted. The City Council meeting adjourned at 7: 13 p. m. 47/ 70; tilifrASILL City Clerk designee Read and approved as printed. ounci ' resident 375