Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · August 29, 2018
Minutes
August 29, 2018
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., August 29, 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 Stonecipher were present.
Council Member Tuohy was excused.
Council Member Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the August 22, 2018, City Council meeting were approved
as printed.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin reported on the Mayor' s Award Ceremony for the Everett
Public Library' s summer reading program.
She congratulated the young
people of Everett and Library staff for a successful summer event.
COUNCIL
Council Member Murphy reported that the Council Budget Subcommittee is
scheduled to meet next Wednesday, September 5, at 5: 30 p. m. in the
council chambers.
President Roberts suggested, after receiving additional information from
City the action to adopt a resolution naming the proposed park
staff,
adjacent to the YMCA be tabled pending further discussion. There were no
council members opposed.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Chief of Staff, had no comments.
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CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Gary Watts, Everett, spoke about the issue of people camping on Smith
Avenue and requested assistance with reactivation of the Smith Avenue
Stakeholders group. He also thanked Parks staff for the vibrant display of
flowers this summer.
Mayor Franklin stated she would ask staff to follow up with Mr. Watts.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement
between the City of Everett and Everett Public Schools concerning
the School Resource Officer Program in the amount of$ 740, 289.
Presented by Chief Dan Templeman, Police
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1808- 36
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Construction Fund entitled,
Main Library Window Replacement Project," Fund 342, Program
019, as established by Ordinance No. 3568- 17
RESOLUTION — NAMING OF PROPOSED PARK
Adopt Resolution naming the Proposed Park adjacent to the YMCA located
at 4730 Colby Avenue "Arthur Grossman Memorial Park."
This agenda item was tabled.
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7284 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
1, 657, 532. 78 for the period of August 11, 2018, through August 17,
2018.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Tuohy who was excused.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING — METRO EVERETT & OFF- STREET PARKING:
President Roberts opened the consolidated public hearing regarding
Council Bills 1807- 25, 1807- 26, 1807- 27, 1807- 28, 1807- 29, 1807- 30,
1807- 31, and 1807- 32.
President Roberts thanked the public for their participation and the work
completed by City staff.
David Stalheim, Planning, provided a review of the amendment package
being presented this evening for final public hearing consideration.
President Roberts invited public comment.
Rhonda Hilyer, representing Ideal Option, stated the clinic has secured a
new space and is withdrawing its previous request to occupy space at 2808
Hoyt Avenue.
Don Hopkins, Everett, spoke about security concerns around the property
occupied by the Everett Elks Club.
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Donna Perrigo, Everett, expressed her appreciation that issues relating to
Ideal Option had been resolved.
Art Skotdal, Everett, spoke about security byconcerns expressed
downtown tenants and expressed a preference for spreading out social
services and low- income housing across the city.
Nicholas Bratton, representing Forterra and Everett Station District Alliance,
expressed support for the Metro Plan and encouraged adoption of the plan
by the Council.
Jean Satti- Hewat, Everett, spoke about the Norton- Grand and historic
overlays and asked that the guidelines be adopted as ordinances.
Jim Dean, Everett, spoke about the Norton- Grand historical overlay area.
He also expressed support for clinics and social services in downtown
Everett.
Victor Harris, Everett, spoke about the continued need for ample off- street
parking.
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, to close the public hearing.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Tuohy who was excused.
Motion carried.
Discussion took place regarding the process for review of the amendments
and the need for a format that provides clarity for the public.
City Attorney Iles recommended that David Stalheim lead a discussion
relating to amendments contained in the August 23, 2018, memo to the
Mayor and City Council, followed by action on the amendments and finally
action to adopt each ordinance as amended.
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Mr. Stalheim reviewed the packet of amendments, which included the
following:
Norton- Grand and Historic Overlays
1) Review historic overlays to add additional protections.
2) Rucker & Pacific ( Reduce heights from 5- 8 floors to 5- 7
floors.)
3) Height fractions ( Amend text of chapter 20.)
4) Upper floor Stepbacks ( Increase for the rear of buildings
which abut a residential zone with heights of 35' or less.)
5) Building Design along Rear ( Add design standards for
development that abuts a residential zone.)
Height Change Request
26th (
6) Colby at Increase heights from 6- 8 floors to 7- 11
floors.)
Clinics and Social Services:
7) A. Option A - Prohibit entirely in Metro Everett
B. Option D — Prohibit on ground floor
Zoning- Land use Changes
8) Cedar and California/ Option B
Off-Street parking:
9) Transit Frequency
10) Minimum Parking
11) Enforcement of Transportation Demand Management
TDM) Plans
Findings
12) Add to applicable ordinances
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to accept all five amendments under the Norton- Grand and
Historic Overlays.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Tuohy who was excused.
Motion carried.
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Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to accept the amendment relating to height changes on Colby
at 26th.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Tuohy who was excused.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to accept Option D relating to clinics and social services in
Metro Everett.
Discussion took place regarding revised nonconforming use language
19. 38. 030) described in today' s memo to the Mayor and Council.
President Roberts asked Council Member Stonecipher to confirm that she
intended the inclusion of revised nonconforming use language in her
motion. Council Member Stonecipher confirmed the inclusion of revised
language in Option D.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council
Members Moore and Murphy who voted no, and Council Member Tuohy
who was excused.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Member
Bader, to accept the proposed amendment relating to zoning- land use
changes in the Cedar- California Street area ( Option B).
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Tuohy who was excused.
Motion carried.
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Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to accept the transit frequency option relating to off- street
parking.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Tuohy who was excused.
Motion carried.
Discussion took place regarding the minimum parking option for off-street
parking, enforcement capacity, transit options, and fee charges.
David Stalheim stated that Planning staff will be coming back with a fee
schedule for Council' s consideration.
Council Member Murphy indicated that he felt the added enforcement of
TDM plans ( Amendment # 11) addressed his concerns about reduced
parking for multifamily ( Amendment# 10).
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to accept the TDM enforcement language to the off- street
parking amendment.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Tuohy who was excused.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, to accept the addition of the findings to the applicable
ordinances.
President Roberts clarified that the motion is to accept the findings
consistent with the votes taken by Council this evening on potential
amendments 1- 11.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Tuohy who was excused.
Motion carried.
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
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill 1807- 25, as amended.
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The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Tuohy
Ordinance No. 3613- 18 adopted.
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
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill 1807- 26, as amended.
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The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Tuohy
Ordinance No. 3614- 18 adopted.
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
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill 1807- 27, as amended.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Tuohy
Ordinance No. 3615- 18 adopted.
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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Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill 1807- 28, as amended.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Tuohy
Ordinance No. 3616- 18 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1807- 29
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending City Regulations including
Administration and Personnel, Revenue and Finance, Health and
Streets Sidewalks, Buildings and Construction, Land
Safety, and
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- 75 of this Ordinance
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill 1807- 29, as amended.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Tuohy
Ordinance No. 3617- 18 adopted.
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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
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill 1807- 30, as amended.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Tuohy
Ordinance No. 3618- 18 adopted.
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)
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Moore, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill 1807- 31, as amended.
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The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Tuohy
Ordinance No. 3619- 18 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1807- 32
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE concerning State Environmental
Policy Act
Categorical Exemption Thresholds for Infill Development, amending
Ordinance No' s. 3272- 12 and 3513- 16 ( EMC Chapter 20. 04), as
amended, and repealing Ordinance No. 3128- 09
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Moore, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill 1807- 32, as amended.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Stonecipher
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Tuohy
Ordinance No. 3620- 18 adopted.
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ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1808- 35
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE regulating special events and repealing Ordinance
No. 461- 77 ( Chapter 46. 24 EMC)
This item was pulled from the agenda.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — CLEVELAND AVENUE SEWER SYSTEM
REPLACEMENT AND STORMWATER SEPARATION PROJECT
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 7 with Otak
Inc. for construction support services for the Cleveland Avenue Sewer
System Replacement and Stormwater Separation Project in the
amount of $ 212, 775 and revised total contract amount not to exceed
3, 149, 024.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Tuohy who was excused.
Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 8: 11 p. m.
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