Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · August 15, 2018
Minutes
August 15, 2018
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., August 15, 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 Tuohy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the August 8, 2018, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Members Moore and Stonecipher abstained from the vote.
MAYOR
OATH — POLICE OFFICER
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to concur with the appointment of Titus Le as a new
police officer.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
The Deputy City Clerk administered the oath of office, and Mayor Franklin
presented the officer with his badge.
Mayor Franklin commented on her attendance at the current Japanese -
American exhibit at the Schack Art Center.
COUNCIL
Council Member Bader provided a liaison report on his attendance at the
Snohomish Health District Board meeting.
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Council Member Tuohy reminded the public of upcoming events and
activities in the City. She also requested an update regarding the plastic
bag ban be provided to the Council.
Council Member Murphy provided the 2019 budget calendar overview.
President Roberts echoed the Mayor' s comments regarding the exhibit at
the Schack Art Center. He also stated that he will distribute a letter he
received from the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency. Council Member Roberts
reminded the public about the Metro Everett Plan process.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Nick Harper, Administration, had no report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizens who wished to speak.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
COUNCIL BILL 1808- 35
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE regulating special events and repealing Ordinance
No. 461- 77 ( Chapter 46. 24 EMC)
Presented by Susy Haugen, Finance
Council Member Murphy asked administration to look at the possibility of
increasing the non- compliance fine.
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City Attorney Iles responded that the Legal Department will verify with State
law and report back to the Council.
Victor Harris, Everett, asked about a timeline for an application process and
a grandfathering provision.
Susy Haugen stated that applications can be submitted as early as 18
months in advance.
Discussion about administrative procedures took place.
Public Hearing on city-wide off-street parking regulations and zoning
boundary changes in the Metro Everett Plan.
Presented David Stalheim, Planning; and Nick Harper,
Administration
Council members expressed concern regarding negative impact on
property values and requested information be provided to Council regarding
downzoned properties.
David Stalheim stated the Planning Department will provide additional
information.
Discussion took place regarding protection of property owners' rights,
proposed boundary changes and off-street parking regulations, and transit
services.
Council Member Tuohy requested the parking study timeline be provided to
the Council.
Nick Harper, Administration, stated an update will be provided.
Greg Benson, Everett, expressed concern regarding the parking situation
in the area around Norton and Grand Avenues. He also spoke about
historical values of properties.
Patrick Hall, Everett, provided suggestions regarding changes in
transportation options and parking enforcement efforts.
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April Cole, Everett, spoke about historic overlay.
Tye Ferrell, Everett, suggested looking into economic development for
communities. Mr. Ferrell also spoke about carbon impact and climate
change.
President Roberts encouraged citizens to submit their comments and
concerns to the Planning Department.
Russ Juckett, Everett, presented correspondence from Shockey Planning
Group, Inc., regarding proposed zoning changes.
Greg Benson, Everett, spoke about historic overlay and provided
suggestions for historic preservation.
Victor Harris, Everett, spoke about parking issues in North Everett and
historic property values.
Discussion ensued regarding increased height standards, decrease of
property values, historic value of neighborhoods, changes in transit service
level, Everett Metro Center Development Evaluation study prepared by
Leland Consulting Group, current and projected density and growth targets,
and green spaces in downtown Everett.
Council Member Moore left the council chambers at 8: 25 p. m.
Briefing on the City of Everett and Vera Whole Health Near-Site
Clinic Agreement.
Presented by Sharon DeHaan, Human Resources; Keith
Robertson, Alliant Insurance Services; Lindsay Leeder and
Jennifer Sargent, Vera Whole Health; and Tim Benedict,
Legal.
Council Member Murphy requested a summary of the cost being shifted to
employees be provided to the Council.
Sharon DeHaan, Human Recourses, stated she will send a link to the
requested information tomorrow.
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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
COUNCIL BILL 1808- 34
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled,
2019 Federal Overlay Project," Fund 303, Program 114 to
accumulate all costs for the improvement
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7278 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
1, 222, 639. 71 for the period of July 28, 2018, through August 3, 2018.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS
To adopt Resolution No. 7279 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved electronic transfer claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of$ 7, 559, 292. 81 for the period of June 1, 2018, through
June 30, 2018.
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AGREEMENT - STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SUPPORT
SERVICES
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement
with CG Engineering to provide structural engineering support
services at Reservoir No. 3 in an amount not to exceed $ 35, 028.
AGREEMENT — ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement
with 2812 Architecture for the Water Filtration Plant in an amount not
to exceed $ 29, 200.
AGREEMENT - DRIVER AND PLATE SEARCH AND DRIVER
INFORMATION AND ADJUDICATION SYSTEM
To authorize the Mayor to execute and administer in conjunction with
the Washington State Department of Licensing terms and conditions
for access to and use of the Driver and Plate Search and Driver
Information and Adjudication System databases.
AGREEMENT AMENDED - DEPLOYMENT COSTS
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Contract Amendment authorizing
the Washington Military Department to reimburse the City for
deployment costs estimated at $ 195, 953. 13.
PURCHASE - PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT WITH INSTALLATION
To authorize the purchase of playground equipment with installation
from King County Directors Association contract No. 18- 0315 in the
amount of $ 137, 698. 87 including Washington State sales tax.
AGREEMENT AMENDED - THREE LAKES VALVE BYPASS
PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 2 with McClure &
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Sons, Inc. for the Three Lakes Valve Bypass Project, in the amount of
37, 796. 79 ( including Washington State sales tax) and adding 53
additional calendar days to the contract time.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL — PARKING ENFORCEMENT SYSTEM
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to award Request for Proposal for Parking Enforcement
System and to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreement with
Gtechna in the amount of $ 159, 526. 83 including Washington State
sales tax.
Steven Hallyer, Information Technology, provided a brief overview of the
Parking Enforcement System.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
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The City Council adjourned at 9: 20 p. m.
Q% 774-
Deputy City Clerk
Read and approved as printed.
Council P sident
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