Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · December 12, 2018
Minutes
December 12, 2018
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., December 12, 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, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present.
Council Member Moore was excused.
Council Member Stonecipher led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the December 5, 2018, City Council meeting were approved
as printed.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin had no comments.
COUNCIL
Council Member Stonecipher reported on her attendance at the meeting of
the Board of Parks Commissioners last evening.
President Roberts reminded the public that there would be no City Council
meeting on Wednesday, December 26. He also announced the General
Government Subcommittee is scheduled to meet on January 16, at 5: 00
p. m., in the council chambers. President Roberts reported on his
attendance todaybriefing by Gary Cohn, Superintendent of Everett
at a
Public Schools. He requested a similar briefing come before the Council at
a future date.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Chief of Staff, had no comments.
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CITY ATTORNEY
At the request of Council President Roberts, City Attorney Iles provided
comments about the City Council 5- 2 districting system that was approved
by Everett voters in November 2018. He reviewed the responsibility of the
Council under the new Charter provision for establishing and funding a
District Commission and the process for appointing individuals to the
Commission no later than January 31, 2020.
City Attorney Iles also spoke about the responsibilities of the District
Commission, which includes hiring a District Master who will help them
develop a district plan and map no later than November 1, 2020, the
Commission' s right to retain other consultant support, and the
Commission' s responsibility to engage the community and solicit feedback
as they develop the draft plan.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the development of a timeline
for establishing a District Commission and the activities that must occur
prior to the adoption of the final district plan and map by City Council.
Mayor Franklin spoke about the appointment of a project manager from City
staff to occur shortly after the January 1, who will assist with the outreach
process. She also stated she would ask staff to prepare a written
recommendation process for forming a Commission, as well as estimated
costs for review by the Council.
President Roberts stated he would add as a discussion item to the next
meeting agenda.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Anthony Booker, Everett, spoke about recreational vehicle ( RV) parks
regulations and discrimination against those with older RVs.
David Kiggins, Everett, spoke about Proposed Action Item No. 4, Council
Bill 1811- 66.
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COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement
with Gibson Media for Digital Marketing Campaigns
Presented by Julio Cortes, Communications &
Marketing
A discussion took place regarding 2018 and 2019 Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee funds. Council Member Murphy requested a recap of 2018
LTAC funds spent and funds remaining prior to action by Council.
Council Member Murphy inquired about the total contract amount with
Gibson Media and the City' s commitment to expend the total dollars.
Mayor Franklin stated she would make sure there is an escape clause in
the agreement.
President Roberts asked for more information relating to 2018 and 2019
LTAC funding for this project, what may be displaced by the use of those
LTAC funds, and what funding looks like going forward.
Communications Director Meghan Pembroke stated staff would provide
additional information about proposed spending for this project in 2019.
Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal
Agreement authorizing establishment of the Snohomish County
Tourism Promotion Area.
Presented by Julio Cortes, Communications &
Marketing and Tammy Dunn, Snohomish County
Sports Commission
Council Member Murphy asked for additional information regarding the total
dollars raised by the increase in fees, and what percentage of those dollars
are generated by Everett hotels. He also inquired about what would happen
to the dollars should the feasiblilty study determine it is not workable.
Tammy Dunn stated she would follow up with more information.
Council Member Stonecipher inquired if the fees would sunset at the end of
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the funding cycle. She requested staff provide additional information during
the 2019 first quarter Council update.
President Roberts asked that staff provide information before the matter
comes before Council next week. He also confirmed with the Mayor and
staff that postponement of the action is acceptable should the information
not be available by next week.
COUNCIL BILL 1812- 68
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled,
Small Capital Projects," Fund 354, Program 059, for small capital
projects
Presented by Bob Leonard, Parks
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 66
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE integrating the Housing and Community
Development Citizen Advisory Committee and the Human Needs
Citizen' s Advisory Committee on Housing, Community Development,
and Human Needs issues, amending Ordinance No. 342- 74 and
Ordinance 2975- 07 and repealing Ordinance 1555- 89
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 67
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled
Forterra Restoration Plan," Fund 354, Program 058, for the
continued implementation of a restoration plan for several publicly
owned urban forested areas within the City of Everett
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Vogeli, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7318 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
798, 252. 89 for the period of November 24, 2018, through November
30, 2018.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL
To adopt Resolution No. 7319 acknowledging payment of audited and
approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
4, 010, 212. 89 for the period ending November 24, 2018.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS
To adopt Resolution No. 7320 acknowledging the payment of
approved electronic transfers against the City of Everett in the amount
of$ 6, 135, 457. 33 for the period of October 1, 2018, through October 31,
2018.
PROPERTY DONATION — BAYSIDE PEA- PATCH
To accept property donation of the site generally known as the
Bayside Pea- Patch, and authorize the Mayor to execute the
Acceptance Agreement between City of Everett and Kimberly- Clark
Worldwide for the property donation.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — ASBESTOS ABATEMENT FOR
EVERGREEN BRANCH LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Alternative Technologies, LLC to provide
asbestos abatement services for the Evergreen Branch Library
Expansion Project at no additional cost to the city.
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AGREEMENT — ARCHITECTURAL/ ENGINEERING SERVICES
FOR SOUTH PRECINCT ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement
with 2812 Architecture to provide architectural and engineering
services for the South Precinct Roof Replacement Project in an
amount not to exceed $ 27, 200.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — BROADWAY TRANSIT CORRIDOR
PROJECT DESIGN
To concur with the recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission,
and authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional
Services Agreement with Brian Borrello.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENTS — HRA/ VEBA AND SECTION 125 FLEXIBLE SPENDING
ACCOUNT
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Vogeli, to authorize the Mayor to sign agreements with Benefit Plans
Administrative Services, LLC and Hand Benefits and Trust for
HRA/ VEBA and Section 125 Flexible Spending Account
Administration Services for IAFF Local 46.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION — 2018 SUPPLEMENTAL CDBG AND 2060 HOUSING
TRUST FUND AND ANNUAL ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to adopt Resolution No. 7321 concerning the 2018
Supplemental Community Development Block Grant and 2060
Housing Trust Fund reallocations and Annual Action Plan
Amendment.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION — 2019 HUMAN NEEDS PRIORITIES AND 2019 HUMAN
NEEDS GRANT FUNDING
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to adopt Resolution No. 7322 establishing Human Needs
priorities for 2019 Human Needs grant funding.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 61
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE establishing a Separation Incentive Program for
eligible City of Everett employees
Moved by Council Member Bader,
seconded by Council Member
Vogeli, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill No. 1811- 61.
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Council Member Bader clarified that he intended the motion to include two
minor amendments that were distributed to council members by memo.
President Roberts confirmed that the maker of the motion, and the council
member seconding the action, intend to include amendments as presented.
He also thanked council members and staff for their work.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance as amended.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3646- 18 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 62
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Tax Administration, amending
Ordinance No. 2809- 04 ( Chapter 3. 19 EMC), as amended
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Vogeli, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill No. 1811- 62.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance as amended.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3647- 18 adopted.
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COUNCIL BILL 1811- 64
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Business and Occupation Tax,
amending Ordinance No. 2810- 04 ( Chapter 3. 24 EMC), 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 No. 1811- 64.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance as amended.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3648- 18 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 63
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to the Gambling Tax, amending Ordinance
No. 1023- 84, as amended and repealing Ordinance No. 1201- 86 and
2265- 98
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member
Vogeli, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill No. 1811- 63.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance as amended.
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AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3649- 18 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 1811- 65
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE approving the appropriations of the 2018 revised
City of Everett Budget and amending Ordinance No. 3626- 18
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. 1811- 65.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance as amended.
AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Moore
Ordinance No. 3650- 18 adopted.
The City Council adjourned at 7: 57 p. m.
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Read and approved as printed.
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