Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · February 28, 2018
Minutes
February 28, 2018
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
12: 30 p. m., February 28, 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 Mayor Franklin and Council Members
Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, and Tuohy were present.
Council Member Stonecipher was excused.
Council Member Murphy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the February 21, 2018, City Council meeting were
approved as printed.
The minutes of the February 21, 2018, City Council retreat were approved
as printed.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin had no comments.
COUNCIL
Council Member McNeal reported on her attendance at the Silver Lake
Neighborhood meeting last night.
Council Member Murphy provided a liaison report on his attendance last
week at the monthly Public Facilities District ( PFD) Board meeting.
President Roberts reported on his attendance at the Sound Transit North
Corridor meeting. He stated he would like to add this topic as a future
briefing item. President Roberts announced a discussion regarding
districting will be held next week as part of the Council briefing agenda.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
David Hall, Legal, provided comments relating to questions raised by
council members at last week' s public hearing regarding proposed
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ordinance ( Council Bill 1802- 07) amending the zoning code definition of
Clinic" and repealing Sections 2, 4, and 5 of Ordinance No. 2708- 03.
Deputy City Attorney Hall stated that in response to concerns, a revised
ordinance was emailed to council members that would 1) bring the zoning
code into compliance with existing law by eliminating all references to
opiate substitution treatment facilities, and 2) prohibit any new clinic in the
B- 3 Zone, with the understanding that this measure would be provisional
to allow Council time to consider input from the public and allow staff to
develop the requested information.
Council Member Moore suggested a sunset date be added to the
proposed ordinance.
President Roberts stated the intent of the amendment is to allow for a
thoughtful discussion on both B- 3 and the Metro Plan and to make a
decision at the end of that process to bring codes into alignment with
federal law. He stated he would ask staff to make changes to the draft
and bring that forward for action next week.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Annie Lyman, Everett, spoke about the benefits of Street Yoga Training
for the youth task force and police department. She stated the training will
be held April 20- 22, 2018, at the Ryther Center in Seattle.
Helene Mulema Tulu, Everett High School, spoke about the importance of
student participation in community events and attendance at City Council
meetings.
Sharita Burton, Everett, spoke about the significance of celebrating Black
History Month.
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COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Adopt Resolution adopting the Everett Hazard Mitigation Plan
Presented by Brent Stainer, Fire
Division Chief Stainer stated the Hazard Mitigation Plan Executive
Summary, which was provided in the Council agenda packet, was updated
to change the year from 2017 to 2018 to reflect the date of adoption.
Council Member Tuohy requested staff provide annual updates to review
progress.
President Roberts stated it would be helpful to understand the cost
associated with each item as we go forward.
Division Chief Stainer stated staff would be happy to provide annual
updates. He also stated he will work toward getting numbers and providing
this information to Council.
Everett Transit Long Range Draft Plan
Presented by Sabina Popa, Transit, and
Aaron Gooze, Fehr & Peers
Sharita Burton, Everett, spoke about the need for transit service outside of
what is provided in the plan, such as service to Delta Neighborhood.
Victor Harris, Everett, spoke about the growing housing market in Everett
and the impact of service reduction to the economic independence of low-
income and disabled citizens.
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1802- 12
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Construction Fund entitled
Everett Performing Arts Building Chiller Replacement and Cooling
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Tower Rebuild Project," Fund 342, Program 024, to accumulate all
costs for the construction project and repealing Ordinance 3575- 17
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7222 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
1, 790, 864. 82 for the period of February 10, 2018, through February
16, 2018.
BID CALL — ANNUAL SUPPLY OF GRAVEL
To authorize Bid Call 2018- 003 for annual supply of gravel.
BID CALL — INTERSECTION SAFETY PROJECT
To authorize Call for bids for Everett Mall Way - 4th Avenue to East
Mall Drive Intersection Safety Project.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENT AMENDED — EVERETT TRANSIT LONG RANGE PLAN
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with Fehr & Peers for the
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development of the Everett Transit Long Range Plan at no additional
cost.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION — REGIONAL FARE SUMMARY REPORT FINDINGS
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to adopt Resolution No. 7223 adopting the findings of the
Regional Fare Summary Report.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT — BROADWAY TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT DESIGN
Concur with the recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and
authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with
Brian Borrello for Broadway Transit Corridor Project for aesthetic design
enhancements in the amount of $ 50, 000.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
RESOLUTION — RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT COSTS
Adopt Resolution authorizing recovery of abatement costs pursuant to
Everett Municipal Code 1. 20. 090 at 1222 Lombard Avenue.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
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AGREEMENT — EVERETT FIRE DEPARTMENT PARAMEDIC
STUDENT TRAINING
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with University
of Washington for training of Everett Fire Department Paramedic
students.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL1802- 10
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled,
Broadway 10th St. to 19th St. Intersection Safety," Fund 303,
Program 104, to accumulate all costs for the improvement, and
repealing Ordinance No. 3446- 15
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill No. 1802- 10, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll
for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Bader, McNeal, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3595- 18 adopted.
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COUNCIL BILL 1802- 11
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled,
Everett Mall Way — 4th Avenue to East Mall Drive Intersection
Safety," Fund 303, Program 106, to accumulate all costs for the
improvement, and repealing Ordinance No. 3463- 15
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill No. 1802- 10, and the city clerk is directed to call the roll
for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Bader, McNeal, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3596- 18 adopted.
AGREEMENT — EASEMENT FOR WATERFRONT PLACE
DEVELOPMENT UTILITY PURPOSES
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign an Easement with the Port of
Everett for utility purposes.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT — EASEMENT FOR ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION
FACILITIES ON CITY PROPERTY AT SMITH STREET
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign an Easement Agreement with
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Public Utility District No. 1 of Snohomish County for electrical
distribution facilities on City property at Smith Street.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — COMMUNITY ANTENNA FACILITY AT
OLYMPIC WATER TANK
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, to authorize the Mayor to execute the First Amendment to
the Lease Agreement with T- Mobile for communications antenna
facility at Olympic Water Tank located at 7410 Olympic Drive.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Member Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 1: 39 p. m.
LAZI
City Clerk
Read and approved as printed.
Council dent
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