Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · August 1, 2018
Minutes
August 1, 2018
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., August 1, 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, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present.
Council Member Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the July 25, 2018, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Members Roberts, Moore, and Tuohy abstained from the
vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin had no comments.
COUNCIL
Council Member Bader reported on his attendance at the Everett Transit
presentation regarding the 2019 Proposal for Sustainable Service and
encouraged the public to attend.
Council Member McNeal reported on her attendance at the 26th Annual
Nubian Jam at the Forest Park.
Council Member Murphy updated the Council on the 2018 Benchmarking
Study project. He also provided a recap of the Budget and Finance
Subcommittee meeting held earlier this evening.
President Roberts provided an update on the Climate Action Plan. He also
provided clarification on Action Item 21 regarding two ballot proposals.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Administration, introduced Jean Simpson, Executive Director of
GroWashington.
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Jean Simpson updated the Council on the work of GroWashington and
introduced the Board of Directors of GroWashington.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles requested an executive session, anticipated to last no
longer than 15 minutes, concerning three legal matters pursuant to RCW
42. 30. 110( 1)( i)( 3) with no announcement to follow.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jack O' Donnell, Everett, spoke about the proposed Longfellow School
building demolition by the Everett School District.
Gail Chism, Everett, thanked GroWashington for their work. Ms. Chism also
spoke about The Pine and the Cherry Japanese Americans in Washington
lecture held at the Schack Arts Center.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the
City of Everett and the Everett Public Facilities District amending the
Events Center ground lease.
Presented by Susy Haugen, Finance
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Amended and Restated Interlocal
Agreement between the City of Everett and the Everett Public
Facilities District for a contingent loan agreement relating to the
Everett Public Facilities District' s 2018 Bond refinance.
Presented by Susy Haugen, Finance
Council Member Murphy asked City Attorney Iles for clarification about his
participation in the discussion and action on this item.
Gail Chism, Everett, spoke in opposition to the proposed contingent loan
agreement.
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Public Hearing on Historic Overlays and Metro Everett Plan and
Development Regulations.
Presented by Allan Giffen and David Stalheim,
Planning; Nick Harper, Administration
The following individuals expressed concerns regarding the proposed Metro
Everett Plan and development regulations, including: increased traffic,
parking availability, proposed boundary changes, an unlimited density
proposal, increased height standards, decrease of property values, historic
value of neighborhoods, and the impact on commercial properties:
James Ivory, Everett
Jack O' Donnel, Everett
April Cole, Everett
Timothy Corpus, Everett
Mary Helen Dean, Everett
Jim Dean, Everett
Paula Rhyne, Everett
Marti Bradley, Everett
Greg Benson, Everett
Andrea Tuch, Everett
Tammy Caldwell, Everett
Jean Satti- Hewat, Everett
Ashley Sims, Everett
Gail Chism, Everett
President Roberts encouraged citizens and council members to submit their
comments and concerns to the Planning Department.
Council members asked the Planning Department to address citizens'
concerns and for options for mitigation.
Allan Giffen, Planning, stated a memo will be provided to the Council.
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PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1807- 25
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE adopting the Metro Everett Subarea Plan,
repealing the Everett Downtown Plan and the Everett Station Plan in
accordance with Sections 2 and 3 of this Ordinance
COUNCIL BILL 1807- 26
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE concerning the Everett 2015- 2035 Comprehensive
Plan, amending Ordinance No. 2021- 94, and as amended by
Ordinance 3454- 15
COUNCIL BILL 1807- 27
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Zoning Code by adding two new
chapters regarding Metro Everett uses and development standards
for Metro Everett and Core Residential Area, amending Ordinance
No. 1671- 89, as amended
COUNCIL BILL 1807- 28
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE concerning Off- Street Parking, Loading and
Access requirements, repealing and amending Ordinances in
accordance with Sections 1 and 2 of this Ordinance
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COUNCIL BILL 1807- 29
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending City Regulations including
Administration and Personnel, Revenue and Finance, Health and
Safety, Streets and Sidewalks, Buildings and Construction, Land
Divisions, Zoning Code, Environment, and Traffic to be consistent
with New Development Regulations to Implement the Metro Everett
Subarea Plan, and revising Ordinances in accordance with Sections
1- 74 of this Ordinance
COUNCIL BILL 1807- 30
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending Streets and Sidewalks, Land Division
and Zoning Regulations to be consistent with New Development
Regulations for Off- Street Parking and Loading, amending
Ordinances in Accordance with Sections 1- 28 of this Ordinance
COUNCIL BILL 1807- 31
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending Local Project Review Procedures to
implement new, revised, and repealed development regulations for
Metro Everett, Core Residential Area and Off-Street Parking, and
concerning Final Plat Signature Authority and Notice for Short
Subdivisions, amending Ordinance No. 2530- 01, as amended. ( EMC
Title 15)
COUNCIL BILL 1807- 32
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE concerning State Environmental
Policy Act
Categorical Exemption Thresholds for Infill Development, amending
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Ordinance No' s. 3272- 12 and 3513- 16 ( EMC Chapter 20. 04), as
amended, and repealing Ordinance No. 3128- 09
COUNCIL BILL 1807- 33
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3204- 10, an Ordinance
rezoning property located on the East Side of Airport Road, South of
112th Street with a Development Agreement, amending Ordinance
No. 1671- 89
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7274 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
1, 432, 324. 15 for the period of July 14, 2018, through July 20, 2018.
STREET CLOSURE - NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY
To authorize the closure of Friday Avenue between 41st Street and
39th Street on August 19, 2018, 1 p. m. to 7 p. m., for a neighborhood
block party.
AGREEMENT - COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Cooperative Purchasing Agreement
with the City of Bothell.
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STREET CLOSURE - ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
FOR FUNKO
To authorize the closure of Wetmore Avenue, between the Funko
building and the easement of the Everett Performing Arts Center and
California Street between Rockefeller Avenue and the alley west of
Wetmore Avenue, on August 18, 2018, 6 a. m. to 6 p. m., for the One
Year Anniversary Celebration for the Funko retail store, sponsored by
Fun ko.
AGREEMENT - A WORKSHOP TO EVERETT PARKS AND
COMMUNITY SERVICES YOUTH
To authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between the City of
Everett and the Mountaineers to provide a workshop to Everett Parks
and Community Services youth participating in Adventure Camp.
STREET CLOSURE - MUKILTEO LIGHTHOUSE FESTIVAL
To authorize the closure of one lane on West Mukilteo Boulevard,
between Mukilteo Lane and Shore Avenue, on August 25, 2018, 8 a. m.
to noon, for a 5K/ 10K run/walk, sponsored by Mukilteo Lighthouse
Festival.
GRANT AGREEMENT - COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
REPLACEMENT
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Signature Authorization and Grant
Agreement with Snohomish County Human Services to replace
commercial kitchen equipment at the Carl Gipson Senior Center in the
amount of$ 23, 000.
AGREEMENT - JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES
To authorize the Mayor to execute the Interlocal Agreement between
Snohomish County and City of Everett for provision of Juvenile
Detention Services.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
APPOINTMENT — PRO/ CON CHARTER AMENDMENT BALLOT
COMMITTEE
Moved by Council Member Moore,
seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to appoint members
to the Pro/ Con Charter Amendment
Ballot Committees for amendments to the City Charter relating to the
Election of City Council members on the November 6, 2018, General
Election.
President Roberts stated that the Council received the following memo
regarding the Districting Committees:
For the pro committee on Proposition No. 1 : Greg Lineberry, Judy
Tuohy, Ben Young
For the con committee on Proposition No. 1: Bob Mayer, Sherry Ord,
Sharen Rojas
For the pro committee on the 5- 2 option in Proposition No. 2: Megan
Dunn, Karen Madsen, Brenda Stonecipher
For the pro committee on the 4- 3 option in Proposition No. 2: Reid
Shockey
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to appoint Pro/ Con Committees for the Emergency Medical
Service property tax levy on the November 6, 2018, General Election.
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President Roberts stated that the Council received the following memo
regarding EMS Levy Lid Lift Committees:
For the pro committee on Proposition No. 3: Randy Utt, Rich
Anderson, Murray Gordon
For the con committee on Proposition No. 3: No committee members
identified
Council Member Murphy inquired about outreach and communication
efforts.
City Attorney Iles stated that Bob Bolerjack, Administration, provided
extensive outreach.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION — WETMORE AVENUE STORMWATER BYPASS
PROJECT
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to adopt 7275
declaring an emergency
Resolution No.
regarding the Wetmore Avenue Stormwater Bypass Project.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
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The City Council recessed for an executive session at 8: 36 p. m.,
reconvened, and adjourned at 8: 50 p. m.
OA C 19a4n/ e/: C
Deputy City Clerk
Read and approved as printed.
aGncil Pr ident
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