Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · July 17, 2019
Minutes
July 17, 2019
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m.,
July 17, 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 Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy
were present. Council Members Roberts and Moore were excused.
Mayor Franklin led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the July 10, 2019, City Council meeting were approved as printed.
MAYOR
APPOINTMENTS
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, to
concur with the following appointment:
Everett Housing Authority Board
Appointment of Koren Smith to Position 3, for the remainder of a five- year
term ending December 31, 2020
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
Moved by Council Member Vogeli, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to
concur with the following appointments:
Citizens Advisory Committee
Appointment of Charles Adkins to Position 2, for the remainder of a six-
year term ending December 31, 2020
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Appointment of Kathy Lynott to Position 8, for the remainder of a six- year
term ending December 31, 2021
Appointment of Ben Breeden to Position 10, for the remainder of a six-
year term ending December 31, 2022
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
Mayor Franklin spoke about the formation of the Mayor' s Youth Advisory Board.
COUNCIL
Council Member Vogeli commented on children' s concerts at Thornton A. Sullivan
Park. She spoke about a positive impact on a community around the new retail
marijuana store and requested the full briefing regarding operation, revenue, and
public safety concerns around all retail marijuana stores in Everett.
Lyle Ryan, Administration, stated that the briefing will be provided in the next two
weeks.
Council Member Stonecipher provided a liaison report on her attendance at the
Cultural Advisory Committee meeting at Denney Juvenile Justice Center. She also
spoke about her meeting with Citlalli Zarate from the Delta Neighborhood.
President Bader provided a liaison report on his attendance at the Puget Sound
Regional Council ( PSRC) Growth Management Policy Board meeting. He also
announced that the final draft of Vision 2050 Plan is open for public comment and
the workshop and open house for Vision 2050 is scheduled on July 29 at the
Everett Station.
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ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Administration, provided an update on the Grand Avenue Park Bridge.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Hall requested a 15- minute executive session concerning a legal
matter, pursuant to RCW 42. 30. 110 ( 1)( i)( 3), with no announcement to follow.
CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jim Langus, Everett, shared his personal perspective regarding law enforcement.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
SR 526 Corridor Improvement Project
Presented by Ryan Sass, Public Works and Cathy George and Adam
Emerson, WSDOT
President Bader asked about local traffic impact data. Adam Emerson stated he
will provide this information at a later date.
Victor Harris, Everett, expressed his concern regarding a proposed use of shoulder
option and a lack of space for driver emergencies.
COUNCIL BILL 1907- 33
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE revising the definition of Stormwater Management
Manual to include the effective date for new revised versions
Presented by Ryan Sass, Public Works
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher,
to approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7398 acknowledging the payment of audited and
approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $ 1, 417, 974. 04 for
the period of June 29, 2019, through July 5, 2019.
LEASE AGREEMENT— SENATOR MARIA CANTWELL
To authorize the Mayor to execute the Lease Agreement with Senator Maria
Cantwell for space at 2930 Wetmore Avenue.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING- COUNCIL BILL 1906- 32 AND RESOLUTION NO. 7399 ADOPTING
2019 SHORELINE PUBLIC ACCESS PLAN:
President Bader opened the public hearing regarding a proposed Ordinance
concerning the City' s Shoreline Public Access Plan, repealing Ordinance No. 2692-
03 adopting the 2003 Shoreline Public Access Plan and a proposed Resolution
adopting the 2019 Shoreline Public Access Plan.
Karen Stewart, Planning, provided a brief overview of the proposed ordinance and
resolution, including proposed amendments regarding potential public access /
viewpoint at the west- end of the former Kimberly Clark Waste Treatment facility.
President Bader invited public comment.
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Laura Gurley, Port of Everett, spoke in opposition to the proposed amendment to
the 2019 Shoreline Public Access Plan.
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to
close the public hearing.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 1906- 32
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE concerning the City' s Shoreline Public Access Plan,
repealing Ordinance No. 2692- 03 adopting the 2003 Shoreline Public
Access Plan
Discussion took place regarding potential public access, grant funding, rubble
cleanup timeline, and the coordination with the Naval Station Everett for any
potential project.
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Vogeli to
include the proposed amendment regarding public access piece.
City Attorney David Hall clarified that the proposed ordinance doesn' t include the
adoption of the 2019 Shoreline Public Access Plan and this amendment can be
offered for the resolution.
Council Member Stonecipher withdrew her motion.
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, that
this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1906- 32, and
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the city clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Roberts, Moore
Ordinance No. 3687- 19 adopted.
RESOLUTION — 2019 SHORELINE PUBLIC ACCESS PLAN
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Vogeli to
adopt Resolution No. 7399 adopting the 2019 Shoreline Public Access Plan.
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Vogeli to
amend the proposed 2019 Shoreline Public Access Plan to include additional
language regarding potential public access presented on the project summary
sheet, entire table as revised, including the figures.
Discussion took place regarding a need for coordination with Naval Station Everett
for any potential future projects.
Council Member Murphy stated that he cannot support the proposed amendment
due to a concern regarding potential trail or viewpoint for public access raised by
Naval Station Everett, Port of Everett, and Economic Alliance of the Snohomish
County.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Murphy who voted no, and Council Members Roberts and Moore who were
excused.
Motion carried.
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Moved by Council Member Vogeli, seconded by Council Member Tuohy to
amend the proposed 2019 Shoreline Public Access Plan to include revised pages
19, 54 and 55.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
Roll to adopt Resolution No. 7399 was called with all council members voting yes,
except Council Member Murphy who voted no, and Council Members Roberts and
Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENT— SALE OF THE CITY—OWNED LIBRARY PARKING LOT
Moved by Council Member Vogeli, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to
authorize the Mayor to execute to Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement for
sale of the City—owned Library Parking Lot to Williams Investments I, LLC.
Council Member Stonecipher asked that sale proceeds be discussed at the next
Budget Subcommittee meeting.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION — 2018 SUPPLEMENTAL II COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT AND HOME FUNDS
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher,
to adopt Resolution No. 7400 concerning 2018 Supplemental II Community
Development Block Grant and HOME Funds reallocations and Annual Action
Plan Amendment.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION — " SWARTOUT HOUSE" LOCATED AT 3909 26TH STREET
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, to
adopt Resolution No. 7401 placing the " Swartout House," located at 3909 26th
Street on the Everett Register of Historic Places.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Roberts and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
President Bader announced the City Council would recess for a five- minute break,
after which time the Council would go directly into Executive Session for a period
of 15 minutes to discuss a legal matter.
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The City Council recessed at 7: 49 p. m., reconvened, and adjourned at 8: 09 p. m.
City Clerk Designee
Read and approved as printed.
Council President
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