Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · February 7, 2018
Minutes
February 7, 2018
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., February 7, 2018, in the City Council Chambers of the
William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Roberts presiding.
Upon roll call, it was found that Council Members Roberts, Moore,
Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Mayor
Franklin was excused.
Cub Scout Pack 777 led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the January 31, 2018, City Council meeting were approved
as printed.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin was excused.
COUNCIL
Council Member Bader reported on his attendance last week at the Puget
Sound Regional Council ( PSRC) Growth Management Policy Board
meeting.
Council Member McNeal reported on her attendance last Saturday at the
Asset Mapping Workshop with Jim Diers, which was hosted by the Office
of Neighborhoods.
Council Member Tuohy provided a liaison report on her attendance at the
Evergreen Neighborhood meeting last Thursday. She announced a Public
Safety Subcommittee meeting has been scheduled for February 14, at
5: 30 p. m., in the council chambers.
Council Member Stonecipher commented on her weekend visit to the new
Farms and Market located beneath the Grand Avenue Apartments on
Grand Avenue.
Council Member Murphy provided a recap from the Council Budget and
Finance Subcommittee meeting that was held earlier this evening. He
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noted handouts were distributed to council members and the video will be
available for public viewing on the City website tomorrow.
President Roberts commented on his attendance on Saturday at the Asset
Mapping Workshop with Jim Diers. He also provided a liaison report on his
attendance at the Holly Neighborhood meeting on Monday. President
Roberts noted a draft agenda for the February 21 City Council Retreat has
been distributed.
On behalf of Mayor Franklin, President Roberts asked for approval of the
following Board appointment.
APPOINTMENT
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to concur with the following appointment:
Lodging Tax Advisory Board
Appointment of Laurie Dunlap to Position 4 for a four-year term
ending December 31, 2021.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Administration,
responded to the following questions, which
were raised at the last week' s Council meeting:
1) The timeline for the Shoreline Master Plan includes consideration of
the revised document by the
Planning Commission
in
January/ February of 2019, which will then be forwarded to City
Council for deliberation in the spring of 2019, in order to meet the
June 30, 2019 deadline.
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2) The Police Department will provide an annual briefing relating to
the Alcohol Impact Area ( AIA).
3) In reference to the AIA, the Police department is currently working
to identify the substitute products that have been introduced into
the market, and information will be brought forward at a future date.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles requested an executive session, anticipated to last no
longer than 30 minutes, concerning a legal matter pursuant to RCW
42. 30. 110( 1)( i)( c) with no announcement to follow.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Sharita Burton, Everett, spoke about the need for revitalization of the
North Broadway corridor/college district.
The following Transportation Services employees expressed concern
regarding the processing of Labor & Industries ( L& I) claims by
Comprehensive Risk Management: Jean Kent, Steve Oss, Timothy
Nugent, Jan Moisanen, Penney Olsen, and Jerry Osness.
Discussion ensued regarding L& I administration. Council members
requested Administration bring back the current contract with
Comprehensive Risk Management for Council review.
Jackie Minchew, Everett, spoke about a news article entitled " Moody' s
Warns Cities to Address Climate Risks or Face Downgrades."
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COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
COUNCIL BILL 1802- 06
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled
Forest Park Swim Center Renovation and Repairs Project," Fund
354, Program 055, to accumulate all costs for the Improvement
Project
Presented by Bob Leonard, Parks
COUNCIL BILL 1802- 07
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending Zoning Code ( EMC Title 19, as
the
amended) Definition of " Clinic" and repealing Sections 2, 4, and 5
of Ordinance No 2708- 03
Presented by Allan Giffen, Planning
The following individuals expressed concern about the potential problems
and costs associated with siting clinics in downtown Everett: Dana Oliver,
Downtown Everett Association; Melissa Springer and Andy Hall, both of
Everett.
Diane Claussen, Everett, expressed the need for services that are located
in the downtown.
Victor Harris, Everett, inquired about how the proposed ordinance
changes relate to the Everett Metro plan.
Council Member Murphy expressed the need for additional information
about the following regulation options that were presented to the Planning
Commission for consideration: 1) prohibit clinics altogether in downtown
Everett, 2) not allow clinics on the ground level of buildings on streets
designated as retail, and 3) limit the size of clinics. Council Member
Murphy requested the Planning Department prepare several different
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versions of the ordinance that incorporates language for each of the
options.
Council Member Tuohy requested additional information about the impact
of the three options on existing businesses.
COUNCIL BILL 1802- 08
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use
Map and Zoning Map for 1609 Walnut Street amending Ordinance
No' s. 2021- 94 and 1671- 89, as amended, as part of the Annual
Docket for 2017- 18
Presented by Karen Stewart, Planning
COUNCIL BILL 1802- 09
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Land Use Map and Text of the
Comprehensive Plan to update the Land Use Element, amending
Ordinance No. 2021- 94, as amended, as part of the Annual docket
for 2017- 18
Presented by Karen Stewart, Planning
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1801- 04
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled
Citywide Innovative Safety Project," Fund 303, Program 111, to
accumulate all costs for the improvement
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COUNCIL BILL 1801- 05
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled
Pacific Avenue to Interurban Trail Bicycle Safety Project," Fund
303, Program 112, to accumulate all costs for the improvement
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7215 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
1, 247, 488.42 for the period of January 20, 2018, through January 26,
2018.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7216 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount
of $3, 991, 591. 05 for the period ending January 20, 2018.
STREET CLOSURE — BRETT JENSEN MEMORIAL FUN WALK
AND RUN
To authorize the closure of Rucker Avenue, Alverson Boulevard, and
Grand Avenue between 21st Street and Legion Park, on August 25,
2018, from 7 a. m. to 12 p. m., for the Brett Jensen Memorial Fun Walk
and Run sponsored by the Brett Jensen Memorial Scholarship
Foundation.
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STREET CLOSURE — FAMILY FRIENDLY RUN / WALK
BENEFITING BLOOD WORKS NORTHWEST
To authorize the closure of the bike lane and sidewalks on Silver
Lake Road on April 21, 2018, from 9 to 10: 15
for a family
a. m. a. m.,
friendly run/ walk benefiting Blood Works Northwest, sponsored by
Sunshine Productions.
BID CALL — CONSTRUCTION OF WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT
S" PROJECT
To authorize the Call for Bids for the construction of the Water Main
Replacement " S" Project.
BID CALL — 2018 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE OVERLAY
PROJECT
To authorize a Call for Bids for the 2018 Pavement Maintenance
Overlay Project.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
PURCHASE — BAUER TCOM LITE TCL 25H AIR TRAILER
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to authorize the Sole Source for the Purchase of a Bauer
TCOM LITE TCL 25H Air Trailer from Sea Western Fire Equipment in
the amount of$ 101, 106. 63 including Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION — 2018 HUMAN NEEDS GRANT FUNDING
Council Member Tuohy recused herself from any discussion or action
relating to the grants awards process. She stated that she is employed by
the Arts Council of Snohomish County, and the Arts Council has submitted
a grant application.
Council Member Tuohy left the Council chambers at 8: 11 p. m.
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to concur with the recommendations of the Human
Needs Advisory Committee and Adopt Resolution No. 7217 for the
expenditure of the 2018 Human Needs Grant Funding as designated,
in an amount not to exceed $ 439, 200.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
Council Member Tuohy returned to the Council chambers at 8: 12 p. m.
AGREEMENT — RENOVATION AT THE PHIL JOHNSON BALLFIELDS
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional
Services Agreement with SLA Landscape Architecture, LLC for
design and construction administration related services for the
renovation at the Phil Johnson Ballfields in the amount of$ 130, 000.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council recessed for an executive session at 8: 12 p. m.,
reconvened, and adjourned at 8: 45 p. m.
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City Clerk
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Read and approved as printed.
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