Everett City Council

May 9, 2018 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m., May 9, 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. Council Member McNeal led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the May 2, 2018, City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Members Roberts and Moore abstained from the vote. MAYOR Mayor Franklin was excused. President Roberts asked Police Chief Templeman to address reports of policy changes relating to towing of vehicles. President Roberts stated that there is no proposal to change the current policy. Chief Templeman stated the Police Department and Administration understand the impact some vehicles have on neighborhoods and businesses. He provided a review of the towing procedures and outreach model that are currently in use by the Police Department. COUNCIL Council Member Bader reported on his attendance at the Riverside Neighborhood meeting last night. He also provided a liaison report on his attendance at the Snohomish Health District Board meeting. Council Member McNeal provided a liaison report on her attendance at the Riverside Neighborhood meeting. Council Member McNeal also reported on her attendance at a breakfast meeting hosted by Providence Regional Medical Center partners to address human trafficking. 147  May 9, 2018 Council Member Stonecipher provided a liaison report on her attendance at the Parks Board meeting last evening. She announced there would be three public forums relating to proposed swim fee adjustments: Tuesday, May 19, noon- 1: 30 p. m.; Thursday, May 21, 5- 7 p. m.; and Tuesday, June 9, 6 p. m., Spruce Hall at Forest Park. Council Member Stonecipher requested a future Council briefing on the work of the Streets Initiative Task Force. Council Member Murphy congratulated the Everett Silvertips for winning the U. S. Division this year, and he encouraged citizens to attend a game. President Roberts welcomed representatives from the Washington State Department of Health Office of Drinking Water ( ODW) who were present to award Everett water utility' s Chief Water Treatment Plant Operator Mark Weeks with the Washington State Department of Health' s Lifetime Achievement Award. Mark City Interim Operations Superintendent, spoke about Mr. Sadler, Weeks' many contributions and career- long commitment to water quality. Bob James, DOH Northwest Regional Manager, presented Mr. Weeks' with his award. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS Paul Kaftanski, Administration, had no report. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS James Wlos, Seattle, spoke about the challenges faced by families when vehicle homes are impounded. 148  May 9, 2018 PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL 1804- 18 SECOND 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 The following individuals spoke in opposition to an increase in the number of permitted recreational marijuana retail stores: Kent Peverly, Everett Donald Jacques, Mill Creek Dillon Gilbert, Seattle Mark Staab, Everett Bob McGowan, Snohomish The following individuals spoke in support of increasing the number of permitted recreational marijuana retail stores: Philip Dawdy, Seattle Sean L. O' Sullivan, Lake Stevens Preston Peck, Renton COUNCIL BILL 1804- 19 SECOND 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 149  May 9, 2018 CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7242 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of 2, 573, 963. 82 for the period of April 21, 2018, through April 27, 2018. RESOLUTION — SURPLUS OF NAVISTAR AID CAR To adopt Resolution No. 7243 declaring one Navistar Aid Car Surplus and authorizing its sale at public auction. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT — PARTNERSHIP TO BENEFIT CITY RESIDENTS Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the YMCA of Snohomish County substantially in the form provided. Paul Kaftanski, Administration, reported that today, the YCMA earlier Board of Trustees unanimously approved the agreement that is before Council tonight. Danen Barnhart, Everett YMCA Board Chair, and Ted Wenta, Everett YMCA Senior Vice President, thanked Paul Kaftanski and the City for the opportunity and great partnership in the work that has been completed. 150  May 9, 2018 Carol Gogarty, Everett, spoke in support of the benefits the agreement will provide to Glacier Neighborhood residents. President Roberts, on behalf of the Council and City, thanked Paul Kaftanski and others for their work the past two years. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED — TRANSIT ADVERTISING Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Transit Advertising Agreement with Lamar Transit LLC, at no cost to the City. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT — BROADWAY TRANSIT CORRIDOR PROJECT Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Brian Borrello for the Broadway Transit Corridor Project in the amount of$ 50, 000. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED — VILLAGE THEATRE Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Village Theatre Agreement extending the contract to August 31, 2019. 151  May 9, 2018 Council Member Murphy expressed concern about the losses reflected in the historical financial results over the last nine years. He noted rents received for the Theatre are far below the costs, and questioned the arrangement whereby the City is paying the Village Theatre for managing the Theatre, while the Theatre is also the primary tenant paying rent to the City. Kimberly Shelton, Assistant Parks Director, stated the Parks Department has been analyzing financial information and would like to have additional time to determine best practices for managing a performing arts center and evaluate potential incentive- based revenue options. She stated there are immediate actions that may be taken by the City, such as adjustments to rent, and that Parks staff will present a recommendation for revised rates to the Council in the near future. Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Moore, to table action until the current contract expires in August to allow time for City staff to structure a new agreement. Council Member Tuohy expressed concern that the Village Theatre' s scheduled not be disrupted. Council Member Stonecipher stated she would prefer the Council approve the agreement for one year to allow Parks staff to evaluate the model. Council Member Moore stated he needs additional time to evaluate the information that was provided this morning. Paul Kaftanski stated City staff can provide a briefing prior to Council taking action on this item. President Roberts stated his preference was not to take action to table. Council members reached a consensus to reschedule this item for action after City staff is able to provide a briefing to the full Council. 152  May 9, 2018 AGREEMENT — 2018 BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents with the U. S. Bureau of Justice Assistance regarding application, utilization and acceptance of the 2018 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. COUNCIL BILL 1804- 17 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled, Maple Heights Bridge Seismic Retrofit," Fund 303, Program 113 to accumulate all costs for the improvement Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Murphy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1804- 17, and the city clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy NAYS: None EXCUSED: None Ordinance No. 3603- 18 adopted. 153  May 9, 2018 The City Council meetings was adjourned at 7: 56 p. m. j4M, City Clerk ( Read and approved as printed. Alk ouncil Pres den 154