Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · May 22, 2019
Minutes
May 22, 2019
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at
12: 30 p. m., May 22, 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.
Council Member Moore entered the Council chambers at 12: 31 p. m.
President Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the May 15, 2019, City Council meeting were approved as
printed.
MAYOR
APPOINTMENTS
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member
Tuohy, to concur with the following appointments:
Animal Shelter Advisory Board
Appointment of Lindsay Ellsworth to Position 2 for the remainder of
a six- year term ending December 31, 2020.
Appointment of Jennifer Ward to Position 7 for the remainder of a
six- year term ending December 31, 2023.
Appointment of Sarah Hartwell to Position A- 2 for the remainder of a
six-year term ending December 31, 2022.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
Mayor Franklin distributed a letter to council members, which was sent to
members of the Sound Transit Board today. The Mayor expressed concern
about substantial changes to the light rail project scope and delivery
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schedule of the voter- approved Sound Transit 3 plan, which could
jeopardize on- time delivery of the Everett Link Extension.
COUNCIL
Council Member Murphy concurred with Mayor Franklin' s concern about
changes to the Sound Transit plan, and thanked her for bringing the issue
forward. He asked that Administration formally request the Sound Transit
CEO and staff provide an update to Council.
Council Member Roberts stated that a Council briefing from Sound Transit
is scheduled for next Wednesday.
Council Member Vogeli reminded drivers to slow down when children and
pets are on city streets and sidewalks, especially in residential areas. She
reported on her attendance this week at the Fisherman' s Village Music
Festival, the Carl Gipson Senior and last evening' s
Center meeting,
Harborview- Seahurst-Glenhaven Neighborhood meeting. Council Member
Vogeli requested information about the Mukilteo Boulevard volunteer flower
planting. She also inquired about the availability of Lime scooter helmets.
Mayor Franklin stated citizens may obtain scooter helmets from
Administration on the 10th floor of the Wall Street Building.
Council Member Moore echoed comments and concern regarding changes
to the light rail project scope.
Council Member Roberts congratulated Everett Music Initiative for a
successful Fisherman' s Village Music Festival. He also reported on his
attendance at the Delta Neighborhood meeting last evening. Council
Member Roberts announced the General Government Subcommittee is
tentatively scheduled to meet on June 19 at 5: 00 p. m. He also thanked
veterans and their families for their service in recognition of Memorial Day
on Monday. Council Member Roberts provided information about the
creation of the Sound Transit Board, the history of voter- approved plans,
and subsequent issues with scope. He thanked the Mayor and staff for the
letter sent to Sound Transit, and he expressed the importance of building
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the system as quickly as possible to begin addressing the issue of climate
change.
Vice President Tuohy announced the Council of Neighborhoods meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, May 29, at 4 p. m. She also reported on her
90th
attendance at the anniversary of the Zonta Club of Everett.
Council Member Stonecipher reported on her attendance on Friday evening
at the Fisherman' s Village Music Festival. She reminded citizens that Lime
scooters are prohibited on city sidewalks, and encouraged riders to pick up
helmets from the Mayor' s office. She also reported on her attendance at the
Parks Board annual retreat on Saturday. Council Member Stonecipher
requested that during next week' s briefing, Sound Transit
Council
representatives address the subarea equity component of the plan, as well
as the 1- 5 alignment and how that impacts the City' s ability to benefit from
economic development and redevelopment that can occur around stations.
Council Member Roberts stated he would share concerns on behalf of the
Council at the Sound Transit Board meeting tomorrow.
President Bader reported on his attendance at Northwest Neighborhood
and Lowell Neighborhood meetings. He commented on his participation on
Sunday in the Church of God' s litter clean- up event in South Everett.
President Bader also reported on his attendance at the Transportation
Advisory Committee meeting last week. President Bader reminded the
public that Council would begin the initial process in the selection of District
Commission members at the May 29 Council meeting. He asked that the
City Attorney assist with any legal questions concerning geographical
diversity.
President Bader announced that Briefing Agenda # 1 was pulled and
replaced by Action Item # 22.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Administration, had no comments.
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CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Iles had no comments.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizens who wished to speak.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Utility Facilities Acquisition on the former KC Mill site
This item was pulled from the agenda.
COUNCIL BILL 1905- 30
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE concerning Sign standards, repealing and
amending ordinances in accordance with Sections 1 and 2
Presented by Dave Tyler, Planning
Discussion took place regarding migratory or temporary signage,
broadening right- of-way language to include other public agencies, the
addition of a flyer or signage information to the City Special Events
webpage, sign materials, electronic signs and brightness limits, and
grandfathering of existing signage.
COUNCIL BILL 1905- 31
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE concerning the administrative procedures for
review of Home Occupations, amending Ordinance Nos. 2530- 01
and 1671- 89, as amended
Presented by Dave Tyler, Planning
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PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1905- 26
SECOND 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
COUNCIL BILL 1905- 27
SECOND 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
SECOND 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
SECOND 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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BID AWARD — DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS
Award construction contract for the Downtown Streetscape Improvements
Phase 2, Phase 3, and Rucker Water Main Replacement to Jansen, Inc. of
Bellingham, Washington, in the amount of $ 9, 577, 841. 02.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE
IMPROVEMENTS
Authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Perteet, Inc. for the construction support services for
Downtown Streetscape Improvements Phase 2 and Phase 3.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member
Moore, to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION — CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7375 acknowledging the payment of audited
and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of
2, 261, 286. 40 for the period of May 4, 2019, through May 10, 2019.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFER CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7376 authorizing electronic transfer claims
against the City of Everett in the amount of$ 6, 876, 978. 47 for the period
of March 1, 2019, through March 31, 2019.
AGREEMENT — MAINTENANCE OF ORCA SYSTEM
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
for Implementation and Maintenance of the ORCA System.
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BID CALL — EVERPARK GARAGE STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
To authorize Call for Bids for the Everpark Garage— Structural Repairs
Project.
AGREEMENT — BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS FOR
FIREFIGHTER CANDIDATES
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement
with Public Safety Testing Investigations for background
investigations of Firefighter candidates in the approximate amount of
1, 600 - $ 2, 200 per candidate.
AGREEMENT— GRANT TO ADD FITNESS EQUIPMENT AT CARL
GIPSON SENIOR CENTER
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Grant Agreement with Snohomish
County Human Services in the amount of $ 23, 000 to add fitness
equipment at the Carl Gipson Senior Center.
RFP — PROTECTIVE FIREFIGHTING ENSEMBLE
To award Request for Proposal 2018- 085 Protective Firefighting
Ensemble to L. N. Curtis, MES, and Sea Western Inc. for a two- year
contract with successive one- year renewals and an estimated annual
cost of$ 110, 000 including Washington State sales tax.
BID CALL — DIVERSION DAM ROAD RECONSTRUCTION AND
HAYBECKER CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENT
To authorize Call for Bids for the Diversion Dam Road Phase 3 Road
Reconstruction and Haybecker Creek Culvert Replacement.
RFP — CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT CAB AIR FILTRATION
SYSTEM
To authorize Request for Proposals # 2019- 035 Construction
Equipment Cab Air Filtration System as substantially provided.
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BID CALL— SOUTH PRECINCT ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT
To authorize Call for Bids for the South Precinct Roof Replacement
Project.
AGREEMENT — YOUTH ADVENTURE CAMP WORKSHOP
To authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with the Mountaineers
to provide a workshop to Everett Parks and Community Services
youth participating in Adventure Camp.
ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1905- 25
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE establishing regulations for Alarm Systems for Law
Enforcement response repealing Ordinances 494- 78 and 865- 82
Captain Greg Lineberry, Police, reviewed minor changes that were made to
the proposed ordinance, which were distributed in to Council last week.
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member
Stonecipher, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of
Council Bill 1905- 25, as amended.
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. 3679- 19 adopted.
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RESOLUTION - ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member
Murphy to adopt Resolution No. 7377 authorizing Acquisition of Real
Property Located at 2600 Federal Avenue by Negotiated Purchase.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 1: 53 p. m.
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