Everett City Council

January 3, 2018 A special meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 3: 00 p. m., January 3, 2018, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Mayor Franklin was excused. INTERVIEWS — INTERIM CITY COUNCIL POSITION NO. 4 President Tuohy welcomed guests to a special meeting scheduled for the purpose of interviewing the six finalists selected for Interim Council Position No. 4. President Tuohy stated that candidates would be asked to respond to the same six questions, which were provided to each applicant last week. She stated that deliberation and selection to fill the position would occur as part of this evening' s regular meeting at 6: 30 p. m. As by President Tuohy, each candidate responded to one instructed question posed by each council member, and each finalist was provided time for a brief closing statement. The following individuals were interviewed by council members: Hillary Pirtle, Paula Rhyne, Ethel McNeal The City Council recessed at 3: 57 p. m. for a break and reconvened at 4: 15 p. m., at which time the following three candidates were interviewed: Michael Trujillo, Tyler Rourke, William Morgan The special meeting was adjourned at 5: 29 p. m. JAd. 7, ,),(zea, City Clerk Read and approved as printed. Lid", 27...---- v-----_____, Co( nc. ` resid f nt 1  January 3, 2018 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m., January 3, 2018, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Tuohy presiding. OATH OF OFFICE Superior Court Judge Joseph P. Wilson administered the oath of office to newly elected Mayor Cassie Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Moore, and Murphy. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Member Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the December 20, 2017, City Council meeting were approved as printed. MAYOR Mayor Franklin thanked those in attendance and expressed that it is an honor and privilege to serve. She thanked Mayor Stephanson for his years of service to the city and the region and for the strong foundation he has established. She thanked her transition advisory team and stated she looks forward to sharing the team' s report when she delivers her first State of the City address on January 24, 2018. COUNCIL Council Member Moore congratulated Mayor Franklin and thanked President Tuohy for her service on the Council. Council Member Bader congratulated Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Moore, and Murphy. He also thanked President Tuohy for her service this past year. 2  January 3, 2018 Council Member Murphy stated it has been an honor to serve the city over the last five years on the Council and looks forward to the next four years. He congratulated Mayor Franklin and thanked President Tuohy for her work this past year. Council Member Stonecipher congratulated her Council colleagues for their re- election efforts. She also congratulated Mayor Franklin. Council Member Roberts congratulated Mayor Franklin and Council Members Moore and Murphy for their victories. He also thanked President Tuohy for her work this past year. Council Member Roberts stated he would be distributing a districts resolution in draft form to council members this evening in preparation for discussion at the Council meeting next week. President Tuohy congratulated Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Moore, and Murphy. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS Paul Kaftanski, Administration, provided an update on the potential partnership agreement with YMCA of Snohomish County. He announced that a second public meeting will be held at the next Parks Board meeting scheduled for January 9, 2018, 7 p. m., at Spruce Hall at Forest Park. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS Jackie Minchew, Everett, spoke about the omission of climate change on the list of legislative priorities. He announced that 350 Seattle, alongside other 350 chapters, will hold an event in Olympia on the first day of the legislative session on Monday, January 8. 3  January 3, 2018 Sean Renfro, Everett, spoke about the Everett Police Department and the citizen complaint process. David Samuel Kiggins, Everett, spoke about the opioid crisis in Everett. Brenda Bolanos- Ivory, Everett, spoke on behalf of the League of Women Voters of Snohomish County to express support of a districting plan that includes five districts and two at large, or more. DELIBERATION AND SELECTION OF APPLICANT TO FILL INTERIM COUNCIL POSITION NO. 4 President Tuohy recapped the interview process from this afternoon' s special meeting. She thanked all of the applicants and the finalists being considered tonight for the appointment, and she encouraged them to continue their leadership through the community. President Tuohy provided additional details about the deliberation and selection process. She stated she would ask each council member to submit, in writing, the name of their preferred candidate. She added that if the selection process results in more than two nominees, council members would be asked to vote to identify the top two candidates. She announced that the successful candidate would be sworn in this evening. Council members thanked the six finalists and others who applied for the position and President Tuohy for her work on this process. Council Member Roberts recommended that the finalists who are not appointed this evening be considered for future appointments to City Boards and Commissions. President Tuohy asked each council member to submit the name of their preferred candidate, and the city clerk opened and read the results as follows: Council Member Paul Roberts — Ethel McNeal Council Member Jeff Moore — Ethel McNeal Council Member Scott Murphy— Tyler Rourke 4  January 3, 2018 Council Member Scott Bader— Ethel McNeal Council Member Brenda Stonecipher— Hillary Pirtle Council Member Judy Tuohy — Hillary Pirtle President Tuohy again asked each council member to submit the name of their preferred candidate, and the City Clerk read the following results: Council Member Roberts — Ethel McNeal Council Member Moore — Ethel McNeal Council Member Murphy —Ethel McNeal Council Member Bader— Ethel McNeal Council Member Stonecipher— Hillary Pirtle Council Member Tuohy — Hillary Pirtle Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to appoint Ethel McNeal to Council Position # 4 until the position is filled in the November 2018 election. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. The city clerk administered the oath of office to newly appointed Council Member McNeal. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: Service Center Redevelopment Project. Presented by Dave Davis, Public Works Council Member Roberts reported the General Government Subcommittee has reviewed the operational and financial considerations of the Service Center project. He stated the purpose of this briefing was to bring forward the issues, especially the impact on rates, to the full Council for review. 5  January 3, 2018 Mayor Franklin stated she directed staff to provide a high- level overview tonight and recommended the Council host a longer workshop on this item in the next few weeks, which may require a special meeting. She stated that staff safety remains the top priority. President Tuohy stated a Special Council meeting to review options will be scheduled to begin in the Council chambers at 5 p. m. on Wednesday, January 10. PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL 1712- 60 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Improvement Project entitled, Bond Street Railroad Crossing," Fund 303, Program 056, as established by Ordinance No. 3034- 07 COUNCIL BILL 2018- 01 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE closing a Special Improvement Project entitled, Pigeon Creek / Burlington Northern Sante Fe Pedestrian Overcrossing," Fund 303, Program 080, as established by Ordinance No. 3081- 08 CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Moore, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7197 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of 6  January 3, 2018 2, 528, 225. 05 for the period of December 9, 2017, through December 15, 2017. RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7198 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of 1, 116, 199. 93 for the period of December 16, 2017, through December 22, 2017. RESOLUTION — PAYROLL CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7199 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount of$ 3, 953, 007. 82 for the period ending December 9, 2017. RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS To adopt Resolution No. 7200 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved electronic transfers against the City of Everett in the amount of $ 6, 368, 549. 11 for the period of September 1, 2017, through September 30, 2017. BID CALL — ANNUAL SUPPLY OF CONCRETE PRODUCTS To authorize Bid Call 2017- 072 for the annual supply of concrete products. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member McNeal who abstained from the vote. Motion carried. 7  January 3, 2018 ACTION ITEMS: NOMINATION OF COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR 2018 Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to appoint Council Member Roberts as Council President / Mayor Pro Tempore for the year 2018. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. COOPERATIVE PURCHASING — EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SUPPLIES Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member McNeal who abstained from the vote. Motion carried. PURCHASE — TELEHANDLING FORKLIFT Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the Purchase of a telehandling Forklift from Leavitt Machinery utilizing National Joint Powers Alliance in the amount of$ 145, 983. 28, including Washington State sales tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member McNeal who abstained from the vote. Motion carried. 8  January 3, 2018 RFP AWARD — CENTER CONSOLE PATROL VESSEL Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to award Request for Proposal 2017- 060 for a Center Console Patrol Vessel to Safe Boats International, Inc. in the amount of $ 323, 052. 07, including Washington State sales tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member McNeal who abstained from the vote. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING — SURPLUS AND TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY: There was no presentation from staff. President Tuohy opened the public hearing 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. President Tuohy invited public comment. Aaron Powell, Everett, spoke against the low- barrier housing project and transfer of City property to Catholic Housing Services. Paula Townsell, Everett, stated she misunderstood that City property was being surplused, and expressed concern about the lack of future City accountablility for the low- barrier housing project. Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Bader, to close the public hearing. 9  January 3, 2018 Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member McNeal who abstained from the vote. Motion carried. In response to Ms. Townsell' s concerns, Council Member Stonecipher stated for the record that a use restriction covenant exists that is affiliated with the surplus of the property. RESOLUTION — SUPLUS AND TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to adopt Resolution No. 7201 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. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member McNeal who abstained from the vote. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED — BEVERLY LAKE SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT PROJCT Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HWA GeoSciences, Inc. to extend the agreement completion date to December 31, 2019, at no additional cost to the City. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member McNeal who abstained from the vote. Motion carried. 10  January 3, 2018 The City Council adjourned at 7: 57 p. m. ik,), City Clerk Read and approved as printed. IL r 1 X111/ C.7cil Pres dent 11