Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · May 15, 2019
Minutes
May 15, 2019
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
6: 30 p. m., May 15, 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, Moore,
Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present.
Mayor Franklin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the May 8, 2019, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Members Moore and Roberts abstained from the vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin had no comments.
COUNCIL
Council Member Murphy provided a liaison report on his attendance at the
Public Facilities District ( PFD) Finance Committee meeting. He also
provided a report from the Fire Pension Board meeting held earlier today.
Council Member Roberts spoke about additional buses on Sound Transit
Route 510. He also reported on his attendance at the Cultural Arts
Commission meeting.
Vice President Tuohy announced that the next Council of Neighborhoods
meeting is moved to Wednesday, May 29 at 4 p. m. due to Memorial Day.
She also reported on her attendance at the Salvation Army' s 125th
Anniversary celebration.
Council Member Stonecipher reported on her attendance at the Snohomish
County Arts Commission meeting and Port Gardner Neighborhood meeting.
President Bader provided a liaison report on his attendance at the Police
Pension Board meeting and the Snohomish Health District Board meeting.
He also provided an update on the Districting Commission process for the
selection of Commissioners.
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ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Administration, had no report.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles requested an executive session, anticipated to last no
longer than 5 minutes, concerning a legal matter pursuant to RCW
42. 30. 110( 1)( i)( 3) with no announcement to follow.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Sean Renfro, Everett, spoke about police officer overtime and his deposition
to Providence Hospital.
Denise Nilsson, Everett,
expressed her concern regarding bus route
changes around Merrill Creek Parkway and the Seaway Transit Center
restrooms.
President Bader stated that an Everett Transit' s representative would reach
out to her.
Tyler Rourke, Everett, spoke about Bike Month and how the City can
improve the non- motorized transportation experience.
Andrea Tucker, Everett, spoke about Waterfront access and the Bond street
closure.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
LIME Electric Scooter- Share Pilot Program
Presented by Nick Harper, Administration; Katie
Rathbun, Legal; Tim Miller, Public Works; and
Jonathan Hopkins, LimeBike
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Deputy Mayor Harper informed the Council about the LimeBike roll- out of
the pilot program planned for Friday.
Discussion took place regarding safety, City liabilities, insurance
requirements, availability and use of the study data, a mechanism for
handing complaints, bike litter, plans for public education, available
payment options, an initial deployment map, a bigger discussion of a non-
motorized transportation, and other communities' experience.
Council Member Murphy asked if helmets would be distributed with the roll-
out.
Jonathan Hopkins assured council members that helmets would be
distributed before the roll out.
Council Member Murphy asked about indemnification and insurance
requirements.
Katie Rathbun, Legal, stated that the City implemented the strong
indemnification provision and insurance requirements track with recent
state regulations.
Council members requested an initial deployment map to be distributed.
Jonathan Hopkins stated he would provide this information before launch.
Council Member Murphy requested a copy of all public comments regarding
the pilot program.
Victor Harris, Everett, expressed concern regarding accident rates between
pedestrians and scooter users.
Andrea Tucker, Everett, inquired about age restrictions.
Katie Rathbun stated that LimeBike' s required minimum age is 18, and
according to the City ordinance, the minimum age is 16.
Annique Bennett, Everett, spoke in support of the proposed project.
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An Everett citizen expressed his concerns regarding scooter users and
disabled individuals in the wheelchairs.
Street and Alley Vacation Fund Use Policy
Presented by Paul Kaftanski, Administration
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the use of proceeds from the
vacations, the annual prioritization, a formalized policy, the geographical
distribution, the cost of sidewalks, and the involvement of the General
Government Subcommittee.
President Bader referred this topic to the General Government
Subcommittee.
Ryan Weber, Everett, spoke in support of the proposed policy.
Council Member Stonecipher suggested using the website to collect
feedback from citizens.
Re Think Zoning Project
Presented by David Stalheim, Planning
Discussion took place regarding a design factor, condominium legislation
reform, median income and household types in Everett, the uniqueness of
the waterfront, and the need to preserve the upper- income housing and the
single- family housing.
Ryan Weber, Everett,
spoke about housing affordability and ways to
incentivize construction of condos to improve the homeownership rate in
Everett.
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member
Vogeli, to move the Public Hearing to for discussion.
PUBLIC HEARING:
President Bader opened the public hearing regarding a proposed ordinance
amending the critical areas regulations in the Zoning Code to apply city-
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wide, including areas within jurisdiction of the Shoreline Master Program
and Local Project Review Procedures, amending Ordinance Nos. 1671- 89,
2909- 06 and 2530- 01, as amended.
President Bader invited public comment.
There were no citizens who wished to speak.
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, to close the public hearing.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 1904- 24
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the critical areas regulations in the
Zoning Code to apply city-wide, including areas within jurisdiction of
the Shoreline Master Program and Local Project Review
Procedures, amending Ordinance Nos. 1671- 89, 2909- 06 and 2530-
01, as amended
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill No. 1904- 24.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher,
Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance No. 3676- 19 adopted.
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COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA ( CONTINUED):
COUNCIL BILL 1905- 26
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Shoreline Master Program and
removing the Shoreline Land Use Element from the Comprehensive
Plan, amending Ordinance Nos. 2600- 02 and 2021- 94, as amended
Presented by Karen Stewart, Planning
The following Council Briefing Agenda items were presented together by
Ryan Sass, Public Works.
COUNCIL BILL 1905- 27
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled
Everett Downtown Streetscape Improvements — Phase 3," Fund
303, Program 109, to accumulate all costs for the improvement, and
repealing Ordinance No. 3485- 16
COUNCIL BILL 1905- 28
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled
Everett Downtown Streetscape Improvements — Phase II," Fund
303, Program 101, to accumulate all costs for the improvement, and
repealing Ordinance No. 3329- 13
COUNCIL BILL 1905- 29
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled
Rucker Water Main Replacement Project," Fund 336, Program 002,
to accumulate all costs for the improvement
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Award construction contract for the Downtown Streetscape Improvements
Phase 2, Phase 3 and Rucker Water Main Replacement to Jansen, Inc. of
Bellingham, WA, in the amount of$ 9, 577, 841. 02
Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the professional services
agreement with Per-feet, Inc. for the construction support services for
Downtown Streetscape Improvements Phase 2 and Phase 3
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1905- 25
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE establishing regulations for Alarm Systems for Law
Enforcement response repealing Ordinances 494- 78 and 865- 82
Chapter 9. 10 EMC)
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member seconded by Council Member
Murphy,
Roberts, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7370 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
4, 052, 575. 91 for the period of April 27, 2019, through May 3, 2019.
RESOLUTION - PAYROLL CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7371 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved payroll claims against the city of Everett in the amount
of$ 4, 256, 505. 25 for the period ending April 27, 2019.
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GRANT — SNOHOMISH RIVER OUTFALLS 7 AND 8 RETROFIT
PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Department of Ecology Stormwater
Grant for Snohomish River Outfalls 7 and 8 retrofit project.
RESOLUTION — SURPLUS OF 1989 EMERGENCY ONE AERIAL
LADDER TRUCK
To adopt Resolution No. 7372 declaring a 1989 Emergency One Aerial
Ladder Truck Surplus and authorizing sale at public auction.
AGREEMENT — INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing
Agreement with Clark County Public Utility District.
RESOLUTION — PURCHASE OF PUMP REPAIR PARTS
To adopt Resolution No. 7373 waiving public bidding requirements
and approving a multiple year sole source purchase of Pump Repair
Parts from Correct Equipment.
LEASE AGREEMENT— SPACE OF WALL STREET BUILDING
To authorize the Mayor to execute the Lease Agreement with Senator
Patty Murray for space at 2930 Wetmore Avenue.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — PATIENT MANAGEMENT SERVICES
To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Service
Agreement with CorVel Corporation.
SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT — SNOHOMISH COUNTY
SUPERIOR COURT CAUSE NO. 18- 2- 03989- 31
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Settlement Agreement between the
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City of Everett and Joni Smith, Snohomish County Superior Court
Cause No. 18- 2- 03989- 31.
PURCHASE — TIRES, TUBES, AND RELATED SERVICES FOR
CITY VEHICLES
To authorize the purchase of tires, tubes, and related services for city
vehicles using the Washington State Department of Enterprise
Services contract for an estimated amount of $ 150, 000, including
Washington State sales tax.
RESOLUTION - EVERETT MUNICIPAL BUILDING
To adopt Resolution No. 7374 renaming the " Wall Street Building" to
the " Everett Municipal Building."
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1904- 22
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3589- 18 entitled " Phil
Johnson Ballfields Renovation," Fund 354, Program 054, to
accumulate the design and construction costs for the project
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council
Bill No. 1904- 22.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
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AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher,
Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance No. 3677- 19 adopted.
CONTRACT AWARD — PHIL JOHNSON BALLFIELDS RENOVATION
PROJECT
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, to award the construction contract for the Phil Johnson
Balifields Renovation Project to Premier Field Development.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
DONATION — PHIL JOHNSON BALLFIELDS COMPLEX RENOVATION
PROJECT
Moved by Council Member Vogeli, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to approve the Mayor' s acceptance of a $ 50, 000 donation from
Phil Johnson for the Phil Johnson Balifields complex renovation
project.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 1904- 23
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to Limited Commission Officers, amending
Ordinance No. 284- 74 ( Chapter 2. 45 EMC)
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Moved by Council Member Vogeli,
seconded by Council Member
Roberts, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill No. 1904- 23.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher,
Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance No. 3678- 19 adopted.
The City Council recessed for an executive session at 9: 25 p. m.,
reconvened, and adjourned at 9: 32 p. m.
City Clerk Designee
Read and approved as printed.
Council President
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