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Everett City Council

Regular Meeting

Everett, WA · December 12, 2018

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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. 400 December 12, 2018 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. 401 December 12, 2018 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 402 December 12, 2018 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 403 December 12, 2018 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. 404 December 12, 2018 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. 405 December 12, 2018 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. 406 December 12, 2018 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. 407 December 12, 2018 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. 408 December 12, 2018 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. J ) 69cL City Clerk Read and approved as printed. LLQ /; 5" (_ 1 Council President 409

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