Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · November 28, 2018
Minutes
November 28, 2018
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12: 30
p. m., November 28, 2018, in the City Council Chambers of the William E.
Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Roberts presiding.
OATH OF OFFICE
Municipal Court Judge Laura Van Slyck administered the Oath of Office to
newly elected Council Member Liz Vogeli.
Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin and Council Members
Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were
present.
Council Member Murphy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the November 21 , 2018, City Council meeting were
approved as printed. Council Members Vogeli and Stonecipher abstained
from the vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin welcomed Council Member Vogeli.
COUNCIL
All council members echoed the Mayor' s comments by welcoming Council
Member Vogeli.
Council Member Vogeli made a welcome statement for her first meeting as
a council member. She also provided an update from the Council of
Neighborhoods meeting.
President Roberts stated that council members were provided an updated
memo regarding the reusable bag ordinance that was discussed during the
last General Government Subcommittee meeting. He stated the reusable
bag ordinance, with the recommended changes made by the General
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Government Subcommittee, is scheduled for Council action on December
5.
President Roberts also announced that there will be a climate action plan
update at the next General Government Subcommittee meeting, which is
scheduled for January 16.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Administration,
stated that by Friday, staff will be provided
additional requested information on the proposed ordinance regarding
burglary and robbery alarms to Council.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Michael Trujillo and Victor Harris, both of Everett, welcomed Council
Member Vogeli.
COUNCIL BREIFING AGENDA:
Economic Development Update
Presented by Dan Eernissee, Economic Development
Discussion ensued regarding annexation, planning for light rail locations,
working with businesses that collect visitor data, placemaking, engaging
with the local businesses and non- profits, and work conducted with
Economic Alliance Snohomish County.
Council Member Murphy requested a map showing locations adjacent to
the City that could be potential future annexation areas.
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Mr. Eernissee stated he would provide a potential annexation map to the
Council.
President Roberts stated he would schedule an annexation briefing for
Council.
President Roberts stated that the Northwest Puget Sound Regional Council
Economic Development District Board will have a discussion called
Growing the Green Economy" at their meeting scheduled for December 5.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 61
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE establishing a separation incentive program for
eligible City of Everett employees
Presented by Lyle Ryan, Administration, and Susy
Haugen, Finance
Discussion ensued regarding service changes, staffing levels, staggered
employee exits, and backfilling the vacant positions.
Council Member Moore left Council Chambers at 1: 58 p. m.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 62
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Tax Administration, amending
Ordinance No. 2809- 04 ( Chapter 3. 19 EMC), as amended
Presented by Susy Haugen, Finance
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 63
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating Gambling Tax, amending
to the
Ordinance No. 1023- 84, as amended and repealing Ordinance Nos.
1201- 86 and 2265- 98
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Presented by Susy Haugen, Finance
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 64
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Business and Occupation Tax,
amending Ordinance No. 2810- 04 ( Chapter 3. 24 EMC), as
amended
Presented by Susy Haugen, Finance
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 65
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE approving the appropriations of the 2018
revised City of Everett Budget and amending Ordinance No.
3626- 18
Presented by Susy Haugen, Finance
Council Member Murphy requested additional information regarding the
budget amendment for the cost changes from Fire to EMS.
Council Member Murphy also requested additional information regarding
the medical benefits budget amendment to gain a better understanding of
the fund.
Susy Haugen stated she would provide the requested information to
Council.
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 58
SECOND READING:
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AN ORDINANCE revising regulations concerning Burglary
and Robbery Alarms, amending Ordinance 494- 78, as
amended
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 59
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE establishing the basic salary schedule for
employees of the City of Everett for 2019
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 60
SECOND 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
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7311 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
2, 878, 499. 40 for the period of November 10, 2018, through November
16, 2018.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL
To adopt Resolution No. 7312 acknowledging the payment of payroll
claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $ 3, 916, 524. 67 for
the period ending November 10, 2018.
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RESOLUTION - RECREATIONAL TRAILS PROGRAM PROJECT
To adopt Resolution No. 7313 authorizing submittal of application for
Grant Funding Assistance for the Recreational Trails Program Project
at Howarth Park to the Recreation and Conservation office as provided
in Chapter 79A. 15 RCW, Acquisition of habitat conservation and
outdoor recreation lands, WAC 286 and subsequent legislative action.
RESOLUTION - BOATING FACILITY PROGRAM
To adopt Resolution No. 7314 authorizing submittal of application for
Grant Funding Assistance for Boating Facility Program projects to the
Recreation and Conservation office as provided in Chapter 79A. 15
RCW, Acquisition of habitat conservation and outdoor recreation
lands, WAC 286 and subsequent legislative action.
AGREEMENT AMENDED - DEPARTMENT HEADER PACKAGE
To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 3 to the CivicPlus
Advantage contract for a Community, Planning and Economic
Development Department Header Package at an additional cost of
3, 500.
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - USE OF VACANT
HOUSING UNITS
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding
with the Everett Housing Authority regarding the use of vacant
housing units for training purposes at no cost to the City.
RESOLUTION - FORD F250 XL SURPLUS
To adopt Resolution No. 7315 declaring ( V0213) 2009 Ford F250 XL
Pick- Up Truck surplus and authorizing its sale at public auction.
RFP AWARD - PUBLIC DEFENSE SERVICES
To award Request for Proposal # 2018- 048 for Primary Public Defense
Services to Everett Law Association for a five- year contract term in an
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amount estimated at $ 1, 200, 000 annually.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 52
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE adopting the budget for the City of Everett for the
Year 2019 in the amount of$ 618, 984, 772
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill 1811- 52 and the City Clerk was directed to call the roll for
the final disposition of the ordinance.
Council members thanked staff, Mayor Franklin, the Council Budget
Subcommittee members, especially Council Member Murphy who serves
as Budget Chair, for their hard work on the 2019 budget.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3637- 18 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 53
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3505- 16, entitled
Evergreen Branch Library Expansion Project," Fund 342, Program
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023, to accumulate the design and construction costs for the project
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill 1811- 53 and the City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final
disposition of the ordinance.
Council members thanked everyone who worked on the library expansion
project.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3638- 18 adopted.
CONTRACT AWARD — EVERGREEN BRANCH LIBRARY EXPANSION
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to award construction contract for the Evergreen Branch
Library Expansion Project to FABER Construction Corp. in the amount
of$ 4, 671, 026 including Washington State sales tax.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 54
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Improvement Project entitled,
Parks Playground Renovations," Fund 354, Program 052, as
established by Ordinance No. 3576- 17
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Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill 1811- 54 and the City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final
disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3639- 18 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 55
THIRD AND FINAL 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
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Vogeli, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill 1811- 55 and the City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final
disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3640- 18 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 56
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Improvement Project entitled,
Parks Sport Courts Renovations," Fund 354, Program 053, as
established by Ordinance No. 3547- 17
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Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill 1811- 56 and the City Clerk was directed to call the roll for
the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3641- 18 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 57
THIRD AND FINAL 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
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill 1811- 57 and the City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final
disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3642- 18 adopted.
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 2: 16 p. m.
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