Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · May 3, 2017
Minutes
May 3, 2017
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
May 3, 2017, in the City Council Chambers of the William E.
6: 30 p. m.,
Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call,
it was found that Council Members Roberts, Murphy, Franklin, Bader,
Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Mayor Stephanson and Council
Member Moore were excused.
Council Member Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the April 26, 2017, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Member Stonecipher abstained from the vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Stephanson was excused.
COUNCIL
Council Member Franklin reported on her attendance at the Tulalip Water
Pipeline Project celebration and the Early Learning Symposium hosted by
Everett Public Schools. She also provided a liaison report on her attendance
at the Community Streets Initiative meeting earlier today. Council Member
Franklin reminded the public that the public hearing regarding Safe Streets
Supportive Housing is scheduled on May 18, at 6 p. m. in the Weyerhaeuser
Room at Everett Station. She also provided a recap from the Public Safety
Subcommittee meeting held earlier this evening.
Council Member Roberts reported on his attendance at the following events:
Tulalip Water Pipeline Project celebration, People' s Climate March, and
Understanding and Implementing Racial Equity. He also commented on
funding for Sound Transit 2 ( ST2) and Sound Transit 3 ( ST3) projects.
Council Member Roberts announced that the General Government
Subcommittee is scheduled to meet on May 17.
Council Member Murphy commented on his ride- along with Everett Police
Officer Albright on Friday, and encouraged other council members to
participate in the program. He also reported on his attendance at the
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People' s Climate March. Council Member Murphy reminded the public that
the Budget Finance Subcommittee meeting is scheduled
and for
Wednesday, May 10, at 5: 30 p. m., in the Council chambers.
President Tuohy reported on her attendance at the Understanding and
Implementing Racial Equity event. She also reminded the public that the
2017 William F. Brown Awards are scheduled for Saturday, May 6, at 10: 00
a. m., in the Weyerhaeuser Room.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
There was no report from Administration.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mark Ford, Seattle, expressed his disagreement with Uber' s business
practices.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Adopt Resolution concerning 2017 Community Development Block
Grant annual action plan and allocations of CDBG, HOME and 2060
Housing Trust Funds and amendments to the 2015- 2019
Consolidated Plan.
Presented by Becky McCrary, Planning
Council Member Franklin stated that she is president of Cocoon House and
would like to recuse herself from any discussion relating to this item.
Council Member Franklin left the Council chambers at 6: 43 p. m. and
returned at 6: 52 p. m. following the briefing.
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City/ YMCA of Snohomish County potential partnership.
Presented by Paul Kaftanski, Administration
Considerable discussion ensued.
Further information was requested by the Council regarding the following
topics:
potential impact on usage of Forest Park Swim Center;
overview of different improvement scenarios for Forest Park Swim
Center;
demand analysis for pools in a community;
projected population growth, density targets and population centers;
plans for pedestrian and transit access improvements and
transportation connections;
connections with the bicycle and pedestrian trails;
opportunities and challenges for maintaining two facilities and budget
implications;
funding scenarios for the project;
financial impact of all three scenarios;
availability of funds received by the City in connection with transfer
of the Cemex property and restrictions of applicable to funds;
operation costs for the pool;
Everett citizens' access to the pool;
pool' s operation model;
impact on other park projects;
examples of similar partnership in different communities.
Debra Bryant, Administration, stated the information will be presented to
Council as soon as possible.
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PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1704- 22
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Water, Sewer Service and Surface
Water Management rates, repealing Sections 17 and 25 of
Ordinance No. 3529- 17
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7114 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
2, 153, 742. 38 for the period of April 15, 2017, through April 21, 2017.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS
To adopt Resolution No. 7115 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved electronic transfer claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of$ 5, 624, 272. 69 for the period of February 1, 2017, through
February 28, 2017.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL
To adopt Resolution No. 7116 acknowledging payment of audited and
approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
3, 888, 563. 30 for the period ending April 15, 2017.
STREET CLOSURE —CHURCH PROCESSION
To authorize the closure of the intersection of Cedar Street, Everett
Avenue, Hoyt Avenue, 25th Street and 26th Street on June 18, 2017,
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for a church procession sponsored by
from 10: 45 a. m. to 11: 30 a. m.,
the Immaculate Conception and Our Lady of Perpetual Help churches.
STREET CLOSURE —SAFETY TIPS FOR FAMILIES
To authorize the closure of Wall Street between Hoyt and Colby
Avenues on May 13, 2017, from 8: 00 a. m. to 3: 00 p. m., fora Safety Tips
for Families sponsored by the Imagine Children' s Museum.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING — COUNCIL BILL 1704- 19
President Tuohy opened a public hearing regarding Council Bili 1704- 19, a
proposed ordinance amending the Zoning Regulations for Accessory
Dwelling Units, Section 7 ( J) of Ordinance No. 3534- 17 ( EMC 19. 07. 030. J).
Allan Giffen, Planning, provided an overview of the proposed ordinance.
Moved by Council Member Franklin, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to close the public hearing.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 1704- 19
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Zoning Regulations for Accessory
Dwelling Units, Section 7 ( J) of Ordinance No. 3534- 17 ( EMC
19. 07. 030. J)
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Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Bader, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill No. 1704- 19, and the city clerk was directed to call the roll for the
final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Franklin, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3546- 17 adopted.
ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1704- 20
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled
Parks Sport Courts Renovations," Fund 354, Program 053, to
accumulate all costs for the improvement project
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill No. 1704-20, and the city clerk was directed to call the roll
for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Franklin, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3547- 17 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1704- 21
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled
Parks Playground Renovations," Fund 354, Program 052, to
accumulate all costs for the improvement project
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Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill No. 1704- 21, and the city clerk was directed to call the roll
for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Franklin, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3548- 17 adopted.
LEASE AGREEMENT— MAILING EQUIPMENT
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to authorize the purchase of a 48- month lease of mailing
equipment from Washington State Contract 03415 in the amount of
123, 220. 83, including Washington State sales tax.
Council Member Murphy asked about quantity of mailing equipment.
Debra Bryant, Administration, stated she will provide an answer tomorrow.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
CONTRACT AWARD —WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT " R" PROJECT
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to award contract for the construction of the Water Main
Replacement " R" Project to Reece Construction Company in the
amount of $ 1, 382,407. 59, including Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT —ELECTRIC BUS CHARGING SYSTEM
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Service
Agreement with AWA Electrical Consultants Inc., for electrical design,
construction documents and construction management for an electric
bus charging system in the amount of$ 12, 200.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 7: 59 p. m.
Deputy City Clerk
Read and approved as printed.
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