Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · May 31, 2017
Minutes
May 31, 2017
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., May 31, 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, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present.
Council Member Stonecipher led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the May 24, 2017, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Members Franklin and Stonecipher abstained from the
vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Stephanson had no comments.
COUNCIL
Council Member Franklin reported on her attendance at the Pinehurst-
Beverly Park Neighborhood meeting last week. She provided a liaison
report on her attendance at the Community Streets Initiative meeting earlier
today. Council Member Franklin also reported on her attendance at the
Puget Sound Regional Council Annual General Assembly meeting today.
Council Member Roberts reported on his attendance at the Puget Sound
Regional Council Annual General
Assembly meeting today. He also
attended the Memorial Day Service at the Evergreen Cemetery.
Council Member Moore provided an education liaison report on his
attendance at the Governor's Summit on Career Connected Learning.
Council Member Murphy reported on his attendance at the Cruzin' to Colby
Annual Car Show and thanked an event organizer and city staff for their
work.
President Tuohy reminded the public that the Artist Garage Sale will take
place on June 3, 2017.
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ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Debra Bryant, Administration, had no report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jackie Minchew, Everett, spoke about random murders in Oregon and
Maryland and national political climate.
Mark Ford, Seattle, spoke about Uber insurance requirements and business
practices.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Health District Quarterly Update
Presented by Jefferson Ketchel, Snohomish Health
District
Evergreen Branch Library Expansion Project— Status Report
Presented by Paul Kaftanski, Administration
Council Member Moore asked if the site plan affords the addition of an
annex building later.
Paul Kaftanski, Administration, stated he would provide the information
later.
Council Member Stonecipher requested a copy of the ordinance related to
LED certification for city buildings be provided to Council.
Everett Transit 2017 2nd Quarter Briefing
Presented by Tom Hingson, Transit Services
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Council Member Murphy requested information regarding cost implications
of the change to the ORCA program be presented to Council.
Tom Hingson stated the requested information will be provided to Council.
Bruce Young, Everett, was called to speak but was not available.
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1705- 26
SECOND 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
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7125 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
1, 186, 669. 79 for the period of May 13, 2017, through May 19, 2017.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL
To adopt Resolution No. 7126 acknowledging payment of audited and
approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
4,075, 634. 15 for the period ending May 13, 2017.
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STREET CLOSURE — EVERETT HIGH SCHOOL' S STREET FAIR
To authorize the closure of Colby Avenue, between 24th Street and
25th Street on June 15, 2017, 8 a. m. to 2: 30 p. m., for Everett High
School' s Street Fair sponsored by the Everett High School
Leadership.
STREET CLOSURE —UPPER LEFT BEERFEST
To authorize the closure of Hoyt Avenue, between Hewitt Avenue and
Everett Avenue on September 16, 2017, 12 p. m. to 8 p. m. and
September 17, 2017, 12 p. m. to 6 p. m., for an Upper Left Beerfest
sponsored by The Fizz Events, LLC and the Downtown Everett
Association.
STREET CLOSURE —OUT OF THE DARKNESS WALK
To authorize the closure of Alverson Boulevard, Colby Avenue, and
Grand Avenue on September 23, 2017, from 10 a. m. to 1: 30 p. m., for
the Out of the Darkness Walk, sponsored by the American Foundation
for Suicide Prevention and Volunteers of America Western
Washington.
BID CALL —SEWER REGULATORS
To authorize a call for bids for the construction of sewer regulators 4
and 39 modifications.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
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ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENT — PUBLIC ACCESS AGREEMENT WITH THE PORT OF
EVERETT
Moved by Council Member Franklin, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Public
Access Agreement with the Port of Everett, in the form substantially
provided.
Allan Giffen, Planning, provided a quick update.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION — FAIRBANKS NIJHUIS 20- INCH VTSH PUMP
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to adopt a Resolution No. 7127 waiving public bidding
requirements and approve the sole source purchase of Fairbanks
Nijhuis 20- inch VTSH Pump from Granich Engineered Products, Inc.
in the amount of$ 182, 869. 90, including Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
BID AWARD —ANNUAL SUPPLY OF WATER METER PARTS
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Franklin, to award 2017- 027 bid for an annual supply of water meter
parts to HD Fowler Co. Inc. in the estimated annual amount of
405, 206. 44, including Washington State sales tax.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — LATERAL POLICE OFFICER
HIRING INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of
Understanding with the Everett Police Officers Association for a
Lateral Police Officer Hiring Incentive Program, in the amount of
70, 000.
Everett Police Chief Templeman provided an overview of the program.
Council Member Roberts recommended having a discussion following the
legislative action related to options for expanding capacity of the police
academy and funding for it.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT — SNOHOMISH COUNTY INTERAGENCY CHILD
ABDUCTION RESPONSE TEAM
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement establishing the
Snohomish County Interagency Child Abduction Response Team at
no cost to the City.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
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The City Council adjourned at 7: 42 p. m.
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Deputy City Clerk
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