Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · May 24, 2017
Minutes
May 24, 2017
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
May 24, 2017, in the City Council Chambers of the William E.
12: 30 p. m.,
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
Members Franklin and Stonecipher were excused.
Council Member Murphy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the May 17, 2017, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Member Murphy abstained from the vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Stephanson had no comments.
COUNCIL
Council Member Roberts commented on his attendance at the
Transportation Advisory Committee ( TAC) meeting last Thursday. He also
reported on upcoming opportunities for the public to provide comments on
the update of the Everett Transit Plan that will kick off online beginning
June 1 and in person on June 8. Council Member Roberts also
commented on the TAC Committee scheduling. He reported on his
attendance at the last meeting of the Vision Committee and thanked all
who served on the committee. Council Member Roberts also commented
on the Casino Road Stakeholders meeting that was held yesterday.
Council Member Moore announced the Governor's Summit on Career
Connected Learning, hosted by Everett Public Schools, is scheduled for
Wednesday, May 31, 2017, from 10 a. m. to 1: 30 p. m. He also
President Tuohy thanked the EnVision Everett Committee for their work,
and stated she looked forward to the committee presentation in June.
President Tuohy called for a motion to authorize the following street
closure.
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STREET CLOSURE —COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT GRAND OPENING
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to authorize the closure of Colby Avenue, between Pacific
Avenue and Wall Street on June 1, 2017, 2 p. m. to 7: 30 p. m., for the
Grand Opening Party, sponsored by the Courtyard by Marriott.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Franklin and Stonecipher who were excused.
Motion carried.
President Tuohy stated that Action Item No. 17 had been pulled from the
agenda and invited public comment under Citizen Comments. She also
announced that City offices will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2017, in
recognition of Memorial Day.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Debra Bryant, Administration, had no report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
J. T. Dray, Everett, spoke about the upcoming Everett Transit study and
the future of Everett Transit. He shared a copy of the Herald editorial
entitled " Regional approach needed."
Dorian Kostelyk, Everett, spoke about homelessness and encouraged
local churches and businesses to become more involved in finding
solutions to address homelessness.
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Council Member Moore shared some of the activities currently taking
place to engage Everett' s faith- based community.
Jackie Minchew, Everett, spoke about climate change and shared a
passage from the book, "The Great Disruption."
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Casino Road Initiative
Presented Wendy
by McClure, Office of
Neighborhoods; Maddy Metzger- Utt and Sarah
Stewart, Community Foundation of Snohomish
County
Council Member Roberts stated the Planning Department recently
compiled detailed demographics by
ethnicity, socioeconomic
status,
diversity, and small elements of geography. Ms. Metzger- Utt stated she
would be interested in receiving this information.
City/ YMCA of Snohomish County Potential Partnership Status
Report
Presented by Paul Kaftanski, Administration
Council Member Moore expressed an interest in seeing a business model
that reflects the public benefit.
Council Member Roberts stated it would be helpful to see a matrix that
shows what kind of services the City is getting for the dollars spent.
Paul Kaftanski stated this work is currently underway, and Administration
and the Parks Department will provide a report to Council when
completed. He also stated further evaluation of agreements and
performance of these agreements with other agencies will be done.
Council Member Bader asked if the use of the Mariner High School pool
should be considered as an available pool for our citizens to use.
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Mr. Kaftanski stated he would look into this question and report back to
the Council.
Paul Kaftanski, at the request of Debra Bryant, Administration, spoke
about the time frame.
Mayor Stephanson expressed an interest in knowing out of the cities
looked at, which agreements provide the greatest benefit to cities that
invest.
Council Member Murphy stated he is not, from a fiduciary standpoint,
willing to make a rush decision, and he would not be able to support a City
commitment if Council is not provided the information necessary to make
a decision.
Council Member Moore stated it would be good to know what the
implications are for the portions of urban growth area, excluding
annexation, if we did change the size and shape of south end of city if that
would tip the scale for a third pool.
President Tuohy stated it would be helpful to see trends from other swim
pools.
Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Public Access
Agreement with the Port of Everett, in the form substantially
provided.
Presented by Allan Giffen, Planning
COUNCIL BILL 1705- 26
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Business Improvement Area ( BIA),
extending the term, modifying the special assessment levy, and
approving a three-year budget, amending Ordinance No. 2842- 05,
as amended
Presented by Dana Oliver, Downtown Everett
Association; Brian Scott, BDS Planning & Urban
Design
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7121 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
2, 010, 462. 60 for the period of April 29, 2017, through May 5, 2017.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS
To adopt Resolution No. 7122 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved electronic transfers against the City of Everett in the
amount of $ 6, 917, 004. 98 for the period of March 1, 2017, through
March 31, 2017.
Roll
was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Franklin and Stonecipher who were excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
RESOLUTION — SETTING PUBLIC HEARING
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Bader to adopt Resolution No. 7123 setting a public hearing before
the City Council on June 14, 2017, at 6: 30 p. m., to receive comments
on the City' s intent to extend the term of the Business Improvement
Area, amend the special improvement levy for three additional years
and approve a three- year budget.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Franklin and Stonecipher who were excused.
Motion carried.
PURCHASE — HOOKLIFT TRUCK BODIES
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to authorize the purchase of two hooklift truck bodies from
State Contract 12304 in the amount of $ 127, 649. 44 including
Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members
voting yes, except Council
Members Franklin and Stonecipher who were excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 1705- 23
THIRD AND FINAL READING
AN ORDINANCE relating to Violation of Court Orders, amending
Ordinance No 1145- 85 as amended. ( EMC 10. 13. 025)
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill No. 1705- 23, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll
for the final disposition of the ordinance
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Bader, Franklin, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Franklin, Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3550- 17 adopted.
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COUNCIL BILL 1705- 24
THIRD AND FINAL READING
AN ORDINANCE relating to Permitting Prostitution, amending
Section 2 of Ordinance No. 1567- 89, as amended. ( EMC
10. 24. 130)
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill No. 1705- 24, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll
for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Bader, Franklin, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Franklin, Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3551- 17 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1705- 25
THIRD AND FINAL READING
AN ORDINANCE relating to Patronizing a Prostitute, amending
Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1567- 89, as amended. ( EMC
10. 24. 140).
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. 1705- 25, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll
for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Bader, Franklin, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Franklin, Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3552- 17 adopted.
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RESOLUTION — PROHIBITED AREAS RELATED TO AREAS OF DRUG
TRAFFICKING
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Roberts to adopt Resolution No. 7124 establishing Prohibited Areas
related to areas of drug trafficking.
Roll
was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Franklin and Stonecipher who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR 4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign contract with CORT Party
4th
Rentals for of
July Festival 2017 in the amount of $2925. 57,
including Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members
voting yes, except Council
Members Franklin and Stonecipher who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —EQUIPMENT RENTAL FOR SORTICULTURE 2017
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign contract with CORT Party
Rentals for Sorticulture 2017 in the amount of $ 413. 35, including
Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Franklin and Stonecipher who were excused.
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT —REIMBURSEMENT FOR CAMP PATTERSON FEES
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement with
the State of Washington Department of Social and Health Services to
allow the City to be reimbursed for Camp Patterson registration fees.
was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Roll
Members Franklin and Stonecipher who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —TRANSIT OUTREACH
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Promotional License
Agreement with Everett Mall for transit outreach, at no cost to the
City.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Franklin and Stonecipher who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT —PARAMEDIC STUDENT TRAINING
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Affiliation Agreement with Central
Washington University for the training of paramedic students, at no cost to
the city.
This item was pulled from the agenda and no action was taken.
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The City Council meeting was adjourned at 1: 53 p. m.
City Clerk
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