Everett City Council

December 20, 2017 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m., December 20, 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, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Member Stonecipher led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the December 6, 2017, City Council meeting were approved as printed. The minutes of the December 13, 2017, City Council meeting were approved as printed. President Tuohy announced that citizen comments would be held after the applicant introductions for interim Council Position No. 4. MAYOR APPOINTMENT Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Moore, to concur with the following appointment: Board of Park Commissioners Appointment of Pamela Gerla to Position 6 for a six- year term ending December 31, 2023. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Moore, to concur with the following appointment: 444  December 20, 2017 Everett Public Facilities District Reappointment of Gary Weikel to Position 4 for a four- year term ending on December 31, 2021. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. APPOINTMENT Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Moore, to concur with the following appointment: Everett Public Facilities District Appointment of Scott Murphy to Position 5 for a four-year term ending on December 31, 2021. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Murphy who abstained. Motion carried. Mayor Stephanson gave a farewell address to Council Members, staff, and citizens upon his retirement. COUNCIL All the council members expressed their thanks, gratitude, and best wishes to Mayor Stephanson on his retirement and happy holidays to all citizens, staff, and colleagues. Council Member Bader thanked a few neighborhood groups for hosting holiday parties. 445  December 20, 2017 Council Member Murphy expressed thanks to Debra Bryant for her years of service. Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Moore to bring forward a future Resolution regarding the creation of geographic districts. President Tuohy presented the following resolution: RESOLUTION — HONORING MAYOR RAY STEPHANSON Moved by President Touhy, seconded by Council Member Murphy to adopt Resolution No. 7195 honoring Mayor Ray Stephanson for his extensive service and contributions to the City of Everett. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. Mayor Stephanson left council chambers at 6: 44 p. m. President Tuohy announced that Action Items No. 6 and 10 have been pulled from the agenda. She also announced that the December 27, 2017, meeting has been canceled and the January 3, 2018, meeting will begin at 3 p. m. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS Paul Kaftanski, Administration, provided further clarification on why the Everett Station District Alliance agreement was pulled from the agenda. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles had no comments. 446  December 20, 2017 CANDIDATE INTRODUCTIONS — INTERIM COUNCIL POSITION NO. 4 President Tuohy explained the process for this evening' s introductions and provided details about how the top six candidates would be selected to move forward to the interview process. President Tuohy invited the following applicants to introduce themselves, discuss their qualifications, and express interest in serving on the city council: Sharita Burton Michael Butler Glenn Coil John Dimas Megan Dunn Joseph Erikson Jennifer Hesse Terry Hill Derek Jorgenson Ethel McNeal The City Council recessed at 7: 35 p. m. for a break and reconvened at 7: 40 p. m. to continue candidate introductions. William Morgan Justin Murta Hillary Pirtle Richard Porter Paula Rhyne Mary Rollins Tyler Rourke Paula Townsell Michael Trujillo The following applicants, who provided prior notification, were not in attendance for the introductions: Kevin Conley Ryan Kilby Debra Loughrey-Johnson 447  December 20, 2017 Council Members expressed how impressed they were with the candidates who applied and explained what they were looking for in a candidate. The City Council recessed at 8: 17 p. m. for a break and reconvened at 8: 22 p. m. As instructed by President Tuohy, each council member recorded the names of their top two candidates to move forward to the interview process, which is scheduled for January 3, 2018, beginning at 3 p. m. The City Clerk designee read the recommendations submitted by each council member: Position No. 1, Paul Roberts — Ethel McNeal and Michael Trujillo Position No. 2, Jeff Moore — Michael Trujillo and Ethel McNeal Position No. 3, Scott Murphy — Ethel McNeal and Michael Trujillo Position No. 5, Scott Bader — Ethel McNeal and William Morgan Position No. 6, Brenda Stonecipher— Paula Rhyne and Hillary Pirtle Position No. 7, Judy Tuohy — Ethel McNeal and Hillary Pirtle The City Clerk read, for the record, the names of the five candidates selected to move forward to the interview process. Ethel McNeal William Morgan Paula Rhyne Hillary Pirtle Michael Trujillo Each council member submitted the name of one additional candidate, and the City Clerk designee read the following recommendations: Position No. 1, Paul Roberts — Paula Townsell Position No. 2, Jeff Moore — Sharita Burton Position No. 3, Scott Murphy —Tyler Rourke Position No. 5, Scott Bader— Tyler Rourke Position No. 6, Brenda Stonecipher— Richard Porter Position No. 7, Judy Tuohy — Michael Butler 448  December 20, 2017 The City Clerk announced that Tyler Rourke, with two recommendations, would also move forward for an interview on January 3, 2018. CITIZEN COMMENTS Willie Russell, Everett, did not come forward to speak. Cletus Skrabak, Everett, spoke about the Police and Fire Departments. PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: RESOLUTION - 6107 BERKSHIRE DRIVE Adopt Resolution declaring a portion of the approximately 21- acre City- owned Real Property located at 6107 Berkshire Drive, commonly known as the Water Reservoir # 3 Site, as surplus and authorizing its transfer to Catholic Housing Services of Western Washington. COUNCIL BILL 1712- 60 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Improvement Project entitled, Bond Street Railroad Crossing," Fund 303, Program 056, as established by Ordinance No. 3034- 07 CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7196 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of 449  December 20, 2017 2, 126, 938. 71 for the period of December 2, 2017, through December 8, 2017. STREET CLOSURE — SEATTLE SUMMER MUSIC GAMES To authorize the closure of 39th Street, McDougal Avenue, 37th Street, and Paine Avenue on July 7, 2018, 10 a. m. to 11 p. m., for the Seattle Summer Music Games, a drum corps competition, organized by the Northwest Music Association. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL 1711- 59 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE closing Fund No. 451, a Special Enterprise Fund, entitled, " Everett- Tulalip Joint Water Line Fund," as established by Ordinance No. 2917- 06 Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Moore, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1711- 59, and the city clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Ordinance No. 3585- 17 adopted. 450  December 20, 2017 AGREEMENT — EVERETT STATION DISTRICT ALLIANCE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITES Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement to fund Everett Station District Alliance Economic Development Activities ata cost of$ 50, 000. This item was pulled from the agenda. AGREEMENT AMENDED— EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT ASSISTANCE COMPACT DEPLOYMENT OF AUTHORIZED RESOURCES Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Intergovernmental Agreement with the Washington Military Department for Emergency Management Assistance Compact Deployment of Authorized Resources authorizing the Washington Military Department to reimburse the City for $ 185, 355. 12. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. SETTLEMENT — HOLTE V. CITY OF EVERETT Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to approve the settlement of Holte v. City of Everett, Cause No. 15- 2- 02220- 1, in the amount of $75, 000. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT - PARTIAL RELEASE OF EASEMENT Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Partial Release of 451  December 20, 2017 Easement to Port of Everett for areas adjacent to Steiner Drive in the Waterfront Place Development. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. RESOLUTION — SURFACE WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN Adopt Resolution adopting the 2017 City of Everett Surface Water Comprehensive Plan. This item was pulled from the agenda. AGREEMENT AMENDED — RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 12 to the Professional Services Agreement with Perteet, Inc. for additional general engineering and consulting management services for the Riverfront Development in an amount not to exceed $ 28, 081, including Washington State sales tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED — THREE LAKES VALVE BYPASS PROJECT Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. to provide additional services for the Three Lakes Valve Bypass Project in an additional amount of $4, 000. 452  December 20, 2017 Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED — THREE LAKES VALVE BYPASS PROJECT Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Casne Engineering, Inc. to provide additional services for the Three Lakes Valve Bypass Project in an additional amount of$ 4, 800. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. The City Council meeting adjourned at 8: 47 p. m. coms uu City lerk desig e Read and approved as printed. Cqun I Presid t 453