Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · November 21, 2018
Minutes
November 21, 2018
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
12: 30 p. m., November 21, 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, and Tuohy were present. Mayor Franklin and Council
Member Stonecipher were excused.
Council Member McNeal led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the November 14, 2018, City Council meeting were
approved as printed. Council Member McNeal abstained from the vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin was excused.
COUNCIL
Council members wished citizens, staff, and colleagues a happy
Thanksgiving.
Council members thanked Council Member McNeal for her heartfelt service
and dedication to the City and Everett citizens.
President Roberts on h
behalfofthe Everett CityCouncil and citizens
presented Council Member McNeal with a memorial in recognition of her
service as a council member.
Council Member Bader provided a liaison report on his attendance
n at the
Transportation Advisory Committee meeting.
Council Member McNeal stated that it was an honor and a pleasure to serve
on the Council. She thanked her colleagues and Mayor Franklin for their
support. Council Member McNeal encouraged everyone to work together in
unity. She also thanked staff for their dedication and hard work.
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Council Member Murphy reported on his attendance at the Lowell
Neighborhood meeting. He also provided a liaison report on his attendance
at the Public Facilities District Board meeting. Council Member Murphy also
reminded citizens that this coming Saturday is Small Business Saturday and
encouraged everyone to shop local.
President Roberts thanked everyone who helped to obtain federal funding
for the Sound Transit project. He provided an update on the legislative
priorities agenda for Sound Transit. President Roberts also echoed Council
Member Murphy' s comments and encouraged citizens to shop local and
support small businesses.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Chief of Staff, on behalf of Mayor Franklin, thanked Council
Member McNeal for her service to our community and expressed sincere
appreciation for her work on the Council.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
President Roberts stated that the Legal Department is working on the
implementation of the districting process and will provide Council with a
memo at a later date.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Josiah Settles, Everett, spoke about homelessness in Everett.
President Roberts reminded the public that the City Council meeting
scheduled for December 26 has been cancelled.
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COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 58
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE establishing regulations for Alarm Systems for Law
Enforcement response, repealing Ordinances 494- 78 and 865- 82
Presented by Greg Lineberry, Police Department
President Roberts requested a side- by- side comparison of the
implementation cost and projected revenue be provided to Council.
Greg Lineberry stated the requested information will be provided to Council.
Everett Transit March 2019 Service Plan
Presented by Sabina Popa, Everett Transit
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 59
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE establishing the basic salary schedule for
employees of the City of Everett for 2019
Presented by Sharon DeHaan, Human Resources
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 60
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE related to parking, including Service Parking
Vehicles and Residential Permit Parking Zones, Ordinance No' s.
2180- 96 and 544- 78 both as amended
Presented by Tim Miller, Public Works
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PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 52
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE adopting the budget for the City of Everett for the
Year 2019 in the amount of $ 618, 984, 772
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 53
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3505- 16 entitled,
Evergreen Branch Library Expansion Project," Fund 342, Program
023, to accumulate the design and construction costs for the project
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 54
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Improvement Project entitled,
Parks Playground Renovations," Fund 354, Program 052, as
established by Ordinance No. 3576- 17
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 55
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Improvement Project entitled,
American Legion Memorial Park- Arboretum Area Improvement,"
Fund 354, Program 051, as established by Ordinance No. 3537- 17
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COUNCIL BILL 1811- 56
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Improvement Project entitled,
Parks Sport Courts Renovations," Fund 354, Program 053, as
established by Ordinance No. 3537- 17
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 57
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Improvement Project entitled,
Duplex- Phone & Data Room Remodel Project," Fund 342, Program
021, as established by Ordinance No. 3480- 16
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7310 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of in the
amount of $ 1, 287, 754. 23 for the period of November 3, 2018, through
November 9, 2018.
BID AWARD — 12- INCH HDPE DIPS PIPE
To award Bid 2018- 096 to Core and Main for 12- inch HDPE DIPS Pipe
in the amount of $ 178, 043, including Washington State sales tax.
JOB COMPLETE — WATER FILTRATION PLANT EAST
CLEARWELL ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
To accept the Water Filtration Plant East Clearwell Roof Replacement
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Project with T Bailey, Inc. as complete and authorize the Mayor to sign
the Certificate of Completion allowing the release of retainage
withheld.
BID AWARD - ICP- MASS SPECTROMETER
To award Bid 2018- 071 for an ICP- Mass Spectrometer to Agilent
Technologies, Inc. in the amount of $ 169, 005. 98, including
Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Stonecipher, who was excused.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING:
President Roberts opened the hearing regarding a proposed
public
ordinance concerning exemption from
real property taxation for the
development of multifamily housing in urban centers and designated
residential target areas, repealing Ordinance No. 2347- 98 in accordance
with Section 1 of this Ordinance, and amending Ordinance No. 3390- 14 to
establish fees for the processing of multifamily tax exemptions.
David Stalheim, Planning, provided a brief overview of the proposed
ordinance.
Discussion took place regarding the audit process for qualified projects and
affordable housing options for those who earn below 50% of the Area
Median Income ( 50% AMI).
President Roberts invited public comment.
There were no citizens who wished to speak.
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Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to close the public hearing.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council member
Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 1810- 51
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE concerning exemption from real property taxation
for the development of multifamily housing in urban centers and
designated residential target areas, repealing Ordinance No. 2347-
98 in accordance with Section 1 of this Ordinance, and amending
Ordinance No. 3390- 14 to establish fees for the processing of
multifamily tax exemptions
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. 1810- 51.
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, to amend the proposed ordinance to incorporate the removal
of the Riverfront property from the eligible sites identified in the
Ordinance.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
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The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance as amended.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3635- 18 adopted.
ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1810- 50
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled
Edgewater Creek Bridge Replacement," Fund 303, Program 115, to
accumulate all costs for the improvement
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Bader, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill No. 1810- 50.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, McNeal, Bader, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3636- 18 adopted.
AGREEMENT — STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR
SEISMIC STRENGTHENING OF SERVICE CENTER
BUILDINGS
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
McNeal, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services
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Agreement with WRK Engineers to provide structural engineering
services for the seismic strengthening of Service Center buildings in
an amount not to exceed $ 505, 950.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
The City Council adjourned at 1: 59 p. m.
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