Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · May 2, 2018
Minutes
May 2, 2018
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., May 2, 2018, in the City Council Chambers of the William E.
Moore Historic City Hall, Council Vice President Bader presiding. Upon roll
call, it was found that Mayor Franklin and Council Members Murphy,
McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Members
Roberts and Moore were excused.
Council Member Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the April 25, 2018, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Member Stonecipher abstained from the vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin had no comments.
COUNCIL
Council Member McNeal reported on her attendance at the Workers
Memorial Day observance: " Mourn the dead. Fight for the living," and the
North Puget Sound Conference " Equitable Justice - A Fundamental Right."
Council Member Tuohy announced that the Public Safety Subcommittee
meeting has been moved to June 13, and there will be no Public Safety
Subcommittee meeting on May 9. She also reported on her attendance at
the Women' s Fundraiser Breakfast, held at Imagine Children' s Museum.
Council Member Murphy provided a liaison report on his attendance at the
monthly Public Facilities District ( PFD) Board meeting. He also provided a
recap of the Budget and Finance Subcommittee meeting held earlier this
evening.
Vice President Bader announced that Action Item No. 11 had been pulled
from the agenda.
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ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Paul Kaftanski, Administration, had no report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles requested an executive session, anticipated to last no
longer than 30 minutes, concerning two legal matters pursuant to RCW
42. 30. 110( 1)( i)( c) with no announcement to follow.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Brittney Rourke, Everett,
introduced the Everett Bike and Walk Group,
suggested the City work on bikeability and walkability, and encouraged
adoption of the Bicycle Master Plan.
Dan Scott, Everett, spoke in support of the Everett Bike and Walk Group' s
suggestions.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Briefing on the City of Everett 125th Anniversary Celebration
Presented by Julio Cortes, Administration
Council Member Murphy requested the tracking of all expenses for budget
purposes.
COUNCIL BILL 1804- 18
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending Section C of Ordinance No. 3486- 16
EMC 19. 39. 145, as amended), increasing the number of permitted
recreational marijuana retail stores to not more than ten and reducing
the required separation between stores to five hundred feet
Presented by Allan Giffen, Planning
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Council Member Tuohy inquired about Tacoma' s buffer for sensitive land
uses.
Allan Giffen, stated he will provide this information to the Council.
Kent Peverly, Susan Faith Mischel, Robert Hernandez, and Dr. James
Mischel, all of Everett, spoke in opposition to the proposed ordinance.
Dillon Gilbert, Seattle, spoke in support of the proposed ordinance.
Council Member Murphy inquired about a tax revenue impact and the
anticipated additional compliance and enforcement costs.
Allan Giffen stated that information on additional tax revenue received will
be provided to the Council. He also stated that police reports did not show
any increase in calls for service around existing retail stores; therefore, an
analysis of additional enforcement costs was not done.
COUNCIL BILL 1804- 19
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled
American Legion Memorial Park Playground Replacement— Phase
2," Fund 354, Program 056, for the Replacement of Park Playground
Equipment
Presented by Bob Leonard, Parks
Authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the YMCA of
Snohomish County specifying certain cooperative undertakings to
benefit the residents of the City and the programs of the YMCA
Presented by Paul Kaftanski, Administration
Victor Harris, Everett, inquired about size and capacity of the pool.
Paul Kaftanski responded to Mr. Harris' question.
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PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1803- 17
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the City' s regulations for Electric
Fences, amending Section 39 of Ordinance No. 1671- 89, as
amended ( EMC 19. 39. 070); Section 3( B) of Chapter 4 of Ordinance
No. 2530- 01, as amended ( EMC 15. 16. 080. A); and Section 1 of
Ordinance No. 4022, as amended ( EMC 16. 56. 010)
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7240 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
2, 544, 331. 12 for the period of April 14, 2018, through April 20, 2018.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7241 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount
of$ 4,000, 304. 22 for the period ending April 14, 2018.
BID REJECTION — 4TH AVENUE TO EAST MALL DRIVE
INTERSECTION SAFETY PROJECT
To reject the bid received on April 10, 2018, for the Everett Mall Way -
4th Avenue to East Mall Drive Intersection Safety Project and authorize
a new Call for Bids to be issued within the next 10 months.
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Roll was called with all council members
voting yes, except Council
Members Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1804- 16
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing a Special Improvement Project entitled,
Police Headquarters Masonry Restoration Project," Fund 342,
Program 020, as established by Ordinance No. 3545- 17
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill No. 1804- 16.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Roberts, Moore
Ordinance No. 3602- 18 adopted.
AGREEMENT — HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT
Moved by Council Member McNeal,
seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Homeland Security Grant
Agreement with Snohomish County to receive grant funds to purchase
search and rescue equipment in the amount of$ 7, 700.
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Roll was called with all council members
voting yes, except Council
Members Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — REPLACEMENT OF RESERVOIR 2
Authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Murray, Smith & Associates, Inc. to provide final
design and bid support services for the replacement of Reservoir 2 in an
amount not to exceed $ 805, 333.
This item was pulled from the agenda.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — CITYWIDE INTERSECTION SIGNING
PROJECT
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order 2 with Trinity
Contractors, Inc. for extending the duration of the citywide
Intersection Signing Project at no additional cost to the city.
Roll was called with all council members
voting yes, except Council
Members Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT — MARSHLAND DRAINAGE BASIN
Moved by Council Member McNeal, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Intergovernmental Services
Agreement between Snohomish County and the City of Everett for GIS
Analysis of the Everett Area Upland of Marshland Drainage Basin.
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Roll was called with all council members
voting yes, except Council
Members Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT — ASSESSMENT OF THE CITY OF EVERETT' S PUBLIC
WORKS DEPARTMENT
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services
Agreement with Matrix Consulting Group to conduct an operational
and organizational assessment of the City of Everett' s Public Works
Department in an amount not to exceed $ 81, 000.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Roberts and Moore who were excused.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The City Council recessed for an executive session at 7: 53 p. m.,
reconvened, and adjourned at 8: 21 p. m.
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Deputy City Clerk
Read and approved as printed.
Counci e President
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