Everett City Council

April 24, 2019 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12: 30 p. m., April 24, 2019, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Bader 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 expected to be late. Vice President Tuohy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Council Member Roberts commented on Council Bill 1903- 15 relating to a street vacation and the motion to hold proceeds until future Council action. He asked that Administration provide Council with a set of options as soon as possible. Lyle Ryan, Administration, responded that additional information is scheduled for presentation at the May 15 Council meeting. The minutes of the April 17, 2019, City Council meeting were approved as printed. MAYOR Mayor Franklin had no comments. COUNCIL Council Member Murphy announced the next Budget Subcommitee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 1, 5: 15 p. m., in the council chambers. Council Member Vogeli reported that on Saturday, she was honored to read the Civic Engagement and Intentional Community Building Proclamation for the Communities of Color Coalition' s Conference on Race, which was held at Everett Community College. Council Member Vogeli also requested a copy of the implementation plan for the plastic bag ordinance. Lyle Ryan stated Administration would email a copy of the plan to Council Member Vogeli. 120  April 24, 2019 Council Member Roberts reported on his along with Vice attendance, President Tuohy and Council Member Vogeli, at a music event on Friday. He also stated the American Lung Association issued their State of the Air report this morning, which will be discussed tomorrow at the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency Board meeting. He thanked Mayor Franklin for her letter to the Puget Sound Regional Council and her comments on Vision 2050. Vice President Tuohy provided a liaison report on her attendance at the Office of Neighborhoods meeting on Monday. She also stated she attended the Silver Lake Neighborhood meeting last evening. President Bader reminded the public that applications to serve on the District Commission are due by Tuesday, April 30. He also reviewed the timeline for this process with the goal to have the final selection for the District Commission ready for the Council meeting on May 29, 2019. President Bader stated the workshop this afternoon provides an opportunity for Council to receive information that will provide a broad based understanding of Transit services and performance costs and revenue. He announced the Council would not be taking public input this evening due to time constraints, but citizens are welcome to contact the Council following the meeting. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS Lyle Ryan, Administration, announced that on May 15, Paul Kaftanski would be leading a discussion about the street vacation outlined in Council Bill 1903- 15 and the use of funds going forward. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS Sean Renfro, Everett, spoke about Cocoon House and City legal matters. 121  April 24, 2019 Pam Kepford, Everett, spoke in support of the Climate Action Plan and urged the Council to seek the necessary funding to hire a consultant. Judy Palm, Everett, spoke about the need for more psychiatric clinical care in Everett and Snohomish County. Riall Johnson, NAACP of Snohomish County, spoke about public safety and juvenile incarceration. PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: Council Member Murphy thanked staff for the time spent on last week' s briefing on Council Bills 1904- 20 and 1904- 21. He stated that while he is supportive, he has requested additional information from the Planning Department regarding: ( 1) The appraisal provisions with respect to when the City might have to come back to Shelter Holdings should they not perform in 2024, and the valuation impacts of the Multi- family Property Tax Exemption; ( 2) the need for a 10- year extension as outlined in the proposed draft amendment, which resets the schedule from 2029 to 2039 for the six phases outlined; ( 3) ensurance that no encumbrance is placed against the parcels that comprise Phases 2 through 6 resulting from any outside funding Shelter may obtain for Phase 1; and ( 4) a side- by- side comparison of current PDA and the amended PDA. City Attorney Iles confirmed that staff is preparing a response to Council Member Murphy' s questions. COUNCIL BILL 1904- 20 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE amending the Development Agreement for the Everett Riverfront District Properties related to the Landfill Site, amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 3121- 09 122  April 24, 2019 COUNCIL BILL 1904- 21 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE adding the Landfill site of the Riverfront to the Multifamily Property Tax Exemption program, and amending Ordinance No. 3635- 18 ( EMC Chapter 3. 78) CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION — CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7364 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of 1, 981, 014. 32 for the period of April 6, 2019, through April 12, 2019. AGREEMENT — GEOTECHNICAL EVALUATION SERVICES To authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Service Agreement with GeoEngineers for geotechnical evaluation services. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING — COUNCIL BILLS 1904- 17 AND 1904- 18: President Bader read Council Bills 1904- 17 and 1904- 18 by titles. David Stalheim, Planning, provided a brief presentation. He stated that a memo was provided to council members last week requesting a revision to 123  April 24, 2019 the Driveway standards in Council Bill 1904- 18, which provides for code consistency between Title 13 and amendments adopted in Title 19. President Bader opened the public hearing, and invited public comment. Victor Harris, Everett, spoke in favor of preserving single- home residences in the Everett Metro zone. Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to close the public hearing. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. COUNBIL BILL 1904- 17 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE amending the Zoning Code regarding development standards and unit lot subdivisions for Metro Everett and Core Residential Area, Amending Ordinance No. 1671- 89 and 3377- 14, as amended Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, that this be declared the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1904- 17. 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 3671- 19 adopted. 124  April 24, 2019 COUNCIL BILL 1904- 18 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE revising City Regulations to provide consistency with the Metro Everett Plan, amending Streets and Sidewalks, Land Division and Zoning Code regarding Off-Street Parking, Streets and Access Requirements in accordance with Section 17 of this Ordinance Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Murphy, that this be declared the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1904- 18, as amended to include revised language for EMC 13. 16. 030( A). 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 3672- 19 adopted. ACTION ITEMS: GRANT ALLOCATIONS — LODGING TAX FUND Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to concur with the recommendation of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and the Budget Finance Committee to allocate the second round of grant allocations in an amount not to exceed 135, 236 and authorize the Mayor to sign the contracts. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. 125  April 24, 2019 COUNCIL BILL 1904- 19 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled Alverson Stormwater Separation Project," Fund 336, Program 001, to accumulate all cost for the improvement Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, that this be declared the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1904- 19. 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 3673- 19 adopted. AGREEMENT — PORT GARDNER BAY OUTFALLS WATER QUALITY TREATMENT RETROFIT Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Department of Ecology Grant agreement for Port Gardner Bay outfalls water quality treatment retrofit. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. Council Member Moore entered the Council Chambers at 1: 08 p. m. 126  April 24, 2019 COUNCIL WORKSHOP — EVERETT TRANSIT President Bader opened the workshop on Everett Transit and invited Paul Kaftanski to present. Mr. Kaftanski stated today' s workshop is the first of at least two planned workshops regarding local public transit service. He stated that exploration of this service is designed to provide information to help Council in updating its policy guidance regarding the provision of local transit service within the city of Everett. Council Member Roberts spoke about the dynamic nature of the changing relationships between the City and other agencies and inquired about the degree in which the City is coordinating with other entities. Council Member Stonecipher questioned the City' s focus on the mission of Everett Transit in connecting neighborhoods service. Council Member Murphy asked for confirmation that depreciation on buses is not included in the operating budget. Mr. Kaftanski stated he would confirm and report back to Council. During the presentation about Transit Interfund charges, Council Member Moore asked what percentage is Payment in Lieu of Tax ( PILOT) of the total revenue. Mr. Kaftanski stated he would report back with that information. Council Member Stonecipher asked what percentage of Everett Transit Paratransit trips are provided to people with disabilities as defined by the ADA, and how has that fluctuated over the period 2013- 2017. Mr. Kaftanski stated he would report back with that information. Further discussion ensued about important data to review during future workshops. 127  April 24, 2019 The City Council meeting was adjourned at 2: 25 p. m. soil — City Clerk Read and approved as printed. Cou sident 128