Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · April 26, 2017
Minutes
April 26, 2017
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
12: 30 p. m., April 26, 2017, in the City Council Chambers of the William E.
Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Tuohy 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 Franklin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the April 19, 2017, City Council meeting were approved as
printed.
The minutes of the April 15, 2017, City Council Retreat were approved as
printed.
President Tuohy announced the move of Consent Items 9 and 10 to
Action Items.
MAYOR
Mayor Stephanson reported on is his annual visit to Washington, D. C. He
also announced a celebration to honor the completion of the Tulalip Water
Pipeline Project will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017, 1: 00 p. m., at the
Quil Ceda Village.
COUNCIL
Council Member Bader reported on his attendance this week at meetings
of the Envision Everett Committee and Historical Commission.
Council Member Franklin announced the City' s formation of an Evergreen
Way Stakeholders Group that will be working with City staff to identify and
implement potential improvements in the area. She encouraged anyone
interested in joining this group to call ( 425) 257- 7115 or visit the City of
Everett website for more information. Council Member Franklin also
reported on her attendance at the following Beverly- Pinehurst
events:
Park Neighborhood meeting, Superintendent' s Community Lunch, the
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annual Human Services Breakfast, Vision Committee meeting, bicycle tour
of Everett' s fire stations, and the Everett Community College Foundation
Breakfast. She congratulated Mayor Stephanson for receiving the EvCC
President' s Community Partner Award.
Council Member Roberts reported he attended meetings of the following
Vision Committee, Transportation Advisory Committee,
organizations:
Northwest Neighborhood, and Silver Lake Action Committee. Council
Member Roberts also reported on his attendance at the
Earth Day Environmental Racism conference hosted by the Communities
of Color Coalition.
Council Member Moore thanked Council Member Franklin for her
comments about the Superintendent' s Luncheon. He stated there will be
more meetings in the future, and he encouraged anyone interested in
attending the series to contact the Everett School District office.
Council Member Murphy also reported on his attendance at the Human
Services Breakfast, EvCC Foundation Breakfast, and the annual Board
retreat for Snohomish Health District.
President Tuohy reported on her attendance at the Earth Day at the
Commons event hosted by the Valley View— Sylvan Crest - Larimer Ridge
Neighborhood, Casino Road Stakeholders meeting, and the Washington
State University/ Everett Community College flag flying ceremony at Grand
Avenue Park. She reminded the public that the 2017 William F. Brown
Awards are scheduled for Saturday, May 6, 10: 00 a. m., in the
Weyerhaeuser Room.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Debra Bryant, Administration, had no report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles has no comments.
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CITIZEN COMMENTS
Amy Hedges, Arlington, spoke about the conflict between federal and local
drug laws and need to work together to help drug addicted individuals.
Victor Harris, Everett, spoke about the February fire at 1900 Pacific
Avenue. He thanked Kevin Fagerstrom, Code Enforcement, for
commencement of the work to remove the structures.
Mark Ford, Seattle, spoke about the proposed for-hire ordinance and his
opposition of Uber' s business practices, especially the use of dynamic
pricing.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
COUNCIL BILL 1704- 22
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Water, Sewer Service and Surface
Water Management rates, repealing Sections 17 and 25 of
Ordinance No. 3529- 17
Presented by Matt Welborn, Public Works
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1704- 19
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Zoning Regulations for Accessory
Dwelling Units, Section 7 ( J) of Ordinance No. 3534- 17
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COUNCIL BILL 1704- 20
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled
Parks Sport Courts Renovations", Fund 354, Program 053, to
accumulate all cost for the Improvement Project
COUNCIL BILL 1704- 21
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled
Parks Playground Renovations", Fund 354, Program 052, to
accumulate all costs for the improvement project
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7112 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
1, 46, 860. 58 for the period of April 8, 2017, through April 14, 2017.
STREET CLOSURE —SNOHOMISH RIVER RUN
To authorize the closure of various streets at Rotary Park on May 7,
2017, from 8 a. m. to 1 p. m., for the Snohomish River Run sponsored
by Snohomish Running Company.
STREET CLOSURE —SCHOOL WALK-A- THON
To authorize the closure of Hoyt Avenue between 25th Street and
26th Street on April 28, 2017, from 10 a. m. to 2: 45 p. m., for a school
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walk- a- thon sponsored by the Immaculate Conception & Our Lady of
Perpetual Help School.
STREET CLOSURE —ARTIST GARAGE SALE
To authorize the closure of Hoyt Avenue between Wall Street and
Hewitt Avenue from June 2, 2017, 12 p. m. through June 3, 2017, 6
p. m., for an artist garage sale sponsored by the Schack Art Center.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENT — SMALL WORKS AND CONSULTING SERVICES
ROSTERS
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Municipal
Research Services Center of Washington ( MRSC) for the use of
shared Small Works and Consulting Services Rosters at the cost of
600.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION — REPRESENTATION ON WSTIP BOARD
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to adopt Resolution No. 7113 to
primary and establish
alternate representation on the Washington State Transit Insurance
Pool ( WSTIP) Board of Directors.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED —GOLF COURSE MANAGEMENT
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 3 to Premier
Golf Centers, LLC Management Agreement.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —FIELD PLACEMENT FACILITIES
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement relating to
Field Placement Facilities for the Department of Human Development
for Washington State University.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — PURCHASE & SALE OF REAL PROPERTY
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 6 to the
agreement for Purchase and Sale of Real Property for the former
Smith Street Mill site, extending the inspection period to September
30, 2017.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT — RIGHT OF ENTRY AND TEMPORARY
CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Right of Entry and
Temporary Construction Easement agreement with James P. and
Gretchen C. Shaffer for construction staging during the Hayes Street
Sewer Improvement Project.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT — LEASE FOR COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA FACILITY
AT OLYMPIC WATER TANK
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Lease Agreement with T-
Mobile for a communications antenna facility at Olympic Water Tank.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —CITY FINANCIAL SYSTEM UPGRADE
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement with Cayenta, a division of N. Harris Computer
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Corporation, to assist with an upgrade to the City' s financial system
at the cost of $181, 449.,
including Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —REPAIRS TO EVERETT STATION FACADE
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement between the City and OAC
Services, Inc. at no additional cost.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —THREE LAKES VALVE BYPASS PROJECT
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services,
Inc. to provide additional engineering and construction management
services for the Three Lakes Valve Bypass Project in the amount of
7, 556.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT — SMITH ISLAND / UNION SLOUGH HABITAT
RESTORATION SITE
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services
Agreement with ICF Jones & Stokes in the amount of $ 102, 000 to
perform monitoring of the Smith Island/ Union Slough Habitat
Restoration Site.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT — LAND USE AND CODE ENFORCEMENT HEARING
EXAMINER
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to concur with Mayor' s appointment of Hearing Examiner
and authorize the Mayor to execute a Personal Services Contract
with Sharon Rice as the Land Use and Code Enforcement Hearing
Examiner for a term of four years beginning August 1, 2017.
Katie Rathbun, Legal, introduced newly appointed Hearing Examiner
Sharon Rice.
Council Member Roberts welcomed Ms. Rice and thanked Mr. Driscoll for
his past service as Hearing Examiner.
Council MemberMurphy thanked Legal staff for responding to his
questions from last week' s briefing, and welcomed Ms. Rice.
President Tuohy also welcomed Ms. Rice.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 1: 04 p. m.
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City Clerk
Read and approved as printed.
Cau cil Pres dent
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