Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · May 10, 2017
Minutes
May 10, 2017
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30
p. m., May 10, 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, and Tuohy were present. Council Member Stonecipher
was excused.
Council Member Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the May 3, 2017, City Council meeting were approved as
printed.
MAYOR
APPOINTMENTS / REAPPOINTMENTS
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to concur with the following appointment:
Board of Park Commissioners:
Appointment of Linda War Bonnet to Position 2 for the remainder of
an unexpired term ending December 31, 2020.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
Mayor Stephanson commented on his trip to Washington, D. C. last week,
which included meetings with the Pentagon, Coast Guard, and
congressional delegation.
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OATH — POLICE OFFICER
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to concur with the appointment of Timothy Walker as a new
police officer.
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 Officer Walker with his badge.
COUNCIL
Council Member Bader provided a liaison report on his attendance at the
Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Policy Board last
week, as well as his attendance at the Envision Everett Committee
meeting on Monday evening. He announced the final meeting of the
vision committee is scheduled for May 22. Council Member Bader also
reported that he attended, along with President Tuohy, the William F.
Brown Awards last Saturday.
Council Member Franklin stated she provided welcoming remarks today at
the Woodspring Suites Grand Opening event. She also invited citizens to
attend Animal Rescue Foundations' Golden Paw Gala 2017 on May 20th
at the Everett Golf and Country Club.
Council Member Roberts expressed his appreciation for the visioning
committee' s work. He stated he attended the Port Gardner Neighborhood
meeting and reported on his attendance today at the Bridgeways
Community Connections event.
Council Member Moore commented on the final meeting of the Joint
Tulalip Water Board of Directors. He complimented the Mayor for his
positive contributions to a long- standing relationship.
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Council Member Murphy provided liason reports on his attendance at the
Snohomish Health District Board meeting yesterday and the Board of Park
Commissions meeting last evening. He also commented on the Budget
Subcommittee meeting, which was held earlier today.
President Tuohy commented on her attendance at the Brown Awards
event held last Saturday. She also announced the Help Everett Master
Disaster community workshop, hosted by the City of Everett Office of
Emergency Management and University of Washington, is scheduled for
on May 12, 10 a. m.- 3 p. m., at Horizon Elementary School.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Debra Bryant, Administration, asked Police Chief Templeman to provide a
report on a recent assault that occurred at the Post Office on Hoyt
Avenue.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles requested an executive session, anticipated to last no
longer than 15 minutes, concerning two legal matters pursuant to RCW
42. 30. 110( 1)( i)( c) with no announcement to follow.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Gary Watts, Everett, spoke about continued vandalism on Smith Avenue
and asked the Council for help in keeping individuals out of the 3500
block.
J. T. Dray, Everett, provided comments about Everett Transit operations
and urged council members to abandon free fare day events in the future.
Jackie Minchew, Everett, announced he would hold his comments until
next week and requested two additional minutes at that time.
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Mark Ford, Seattle, spoke about the proposed for- hire ordinance and the
negative impacts of Uber business practices on the taxi industry.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the
City and the Snohomish Health District relinquishing any potential
claim of ownership or financial interest the city may have in the
Rucker Building, located at 3020 Rucker Avenue, Everett.
Presented by David Hall, Legal, and Heather Thomas,
Snohomish Health District, Public & Government Affairs
Metro Everett subarea planning status update.
Presented by David Stalheim, Planning
Considerable discussion ensued relating to building heights and off-street
parking.
Council Member Murphy expressed concern about the possibility of
blocked views resulting from the proposed building height concept.
Mayor Stephanson spoke about the economic impact of the building
height concept and the importance of considering what economics would
need to change to support taller buildings.
Council Member Roberts stated he would like to see a discussion take
place with individuals who build these types of facilities. He also asked
that the work being done at the Puget Sound Regional Council and Sound
Transit be captured as the planning goes forward.
Council Member Bader expressed concern about parking conditions in the
future and possible impacts on neighborhoods.
Council Member Murphy suggested the creation of a cohesive one- page
summary describing to the residents the process to request a residential
parking permit.
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Council Member Moore requested the Council be provided with a list, in
the next couple of weeks, that includes stakeholders that have been
engaged in the planning process.
Council Member Roberts stated he would like to see a discussion of a
parking management strategy, as well as a better understanding of the
preservation of industrial lands.
Council Member Franklin stated she would like to know what partners the
City has engaged, the building community' s thoughts on the proposed
changes, and if other cities have done similar work.
The following briefing items were addressed as one package.
Presented by Leslie Tidball, Prosecutor's Office
Lacey Offutt, Prosecutor's Office
Jeff Hendrickson, Police
COUNCIL BILL 1705- 23
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Violation of Court Orders, amending
Ordinance No 1145- 85 as amended
COUNCIL BILL 1705- 24
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Permitting Prostitution, amending
Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1567- 89, as amended
COUNCIL BILL 1705- 25
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Patronizing a Prostitute, amending
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1567- 89, as amended
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7117 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
2, 523, 870. 18 for the period of April 22, 2017, through April 28, 2017.
BID CALL — PURCHASE OF DIESEL GENERATORS
To authorize Bid Call 2017- 030 for the purchase of three new
Cummins Standby Diesel Generators.
JOB COMPLETE — WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY
EXPANSION PHASE Cl
To accept the Water Pollution Control Facility Expansion Phase Cl
as compete and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of
Completion with IMCO General Construction, Inc., allowing the
release of the retainage bond.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING — RESOLUTION
President Tuohy opened a public hearing regarding a proposed resolution
concerning the 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.
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Council Member Franklin recused herself and left the chambers at
8: 14 p. m.
President Tuohy invited public comment.
There were no citizens who wished to speak.
Becky McCrary, Planning, requested confirmation that council members
had been provided the revised resolution containing most recent and final
committee recommendations.
President Tuohy confirmed that council members had received the revised
resolution.
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to close the public hearing.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION — 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
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to adopt Resolution No. 7118, as revised, concerning the
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.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
Council Member Franklin returned to the council chambers at 8: 15 p. m.
ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENT — MICROSOFT PREMIER SUPPORT SERVICES
DESCRIPTION SCHEDULE
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Microsoft Premier
Support Services Description Schedule at a cost of$ 129, 758.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 1704- 22
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Water, Sewer Service and Surface
Water Management rates, repealing Sections 17 and 25 of
Ordinance No. 3529- 17
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
council Bill No. 1704-22, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll
for the final disposition of the ordinance.
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AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Franklin, Tuohy, Bader
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3549- 17 adopted.
BID AWARD —2017 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE OVERLAY PROJECT
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to award the bid for the 2017 Pavement Maintenance Overlay
Project to Granite Construction Company, in the amount of
3, 938, 398. 65.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —EVERETT PARKS AND RECREATION WORKSHOP
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Mountain Workshops
Program Agreement to provide a workshop to Everett Parks and
Recreation Adventure day camp participants.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —AQUATIC NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign the application and agreement
with the Washington State Department of Agriculture for Limited
Agent Status for aquatic noxious weed control.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —CHRONIC- UTILIZER ALTERNATIVE RESPONSE TEAM
PROGRAM
Moved by Council Member Franklin, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Business Associate
Agreement with Providence Regional Medical Center to share
protected health information as part of the City' s Chronic-Utilizer
Alternative Response Team ( CHART) program.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council recessed for an executive session at 8: 20 p. m.,
reconvened, and adjourned at 8: 35 p. m.
ity Clerk
Read and approved as printed.
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