Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · August 28, 2019
Minutes
August 28, 2019
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12: 30 p. m.,
August 28, 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, and Tuohy
were present. Council Member Stonecipher was excused.
Council Member Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the August 21, 2019, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Member Tuohy abstained from the vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin had no comments.
COUNCIL
Council Member Murphy provided a liaison report from the Public Facilities
District Board meeting. He also announced that the next Budget Subcommittee
meeting is scheduled for September 4, at 5 p. m., in council chambers.
Council Member Vogeli commented on bus and bicycle infrastructure in the city.
She also stated she attended the Historical Commission meeting held Tuesday
evening.
Council Member Roberts provided an update from the Sound Transit Board
meeting.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Administration, stated that the City and Downtown Everett
Association' s parking study will be completed by the end of the year.
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CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Hall requested a 10- minute executive session concerning two legal
matters pursuant to RCW 42. 30. 110 ( 1)( c) and 42. 30. 110 ( 1)( i)( iii), with no
announcement to follow.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Joe Kunzler, Skagit County, spoke about the State Attorney General lawsuit against
the Navy regarding expansion of its Growler program on Whidbey Island.
Mayor Franklin stated that Naval Station Everett is an important part of the
community and continuing the partnership with Naval Station Everett is a priority.
Carole Morgan and Janean Desmarcus, both of Everett, spoke about the crowd
and amplified sound in front of Pregnancy Aid.
Police Chief Dan Templeman spoke about the noise ordinance in response to the
amplified sound in front of Pregnancy Aid.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, to
approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7415 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of $ 1, 339, 517. 48 for the period of August 10, 2019, through August
16, 2019.
AGREEMENT AMENDED - LEASE AT 2930 WETMORE AVENUE
To authorize the Mayor to execute Lease Amendment No. 13 to the lease
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agreement with US Forest Service Mt. Baker- Snoqualmie Office extending
the lease for space at the Everett Municipal Building located at 2930
Wetmore Avenue.
AGREEMENT AMENDED- LEASE AT 2930 WETMORE AVENUE
To authorize the Mayor to execute Lease Amendment No. 5 to the lease
agreement with US Forest Service Puget Sound Interagency
Communications Center extending the lease for space at the Everett
Municipal Building located at 2930 Wetmore Avenue.
BID AWARD— EVERPARK GARAGE STRUCTURAL REPAIRS
To award the construction contract for the Everpark Garage Structural
Repairs to FD Thomas, Inc. in the amount of$ 1, 386, 761. 92.
Council Member Tuohy requested information regarding the construction
timeline and mitigation plan for loss of parking during construction.
AGREEMENT — WINTER DAY AND OVERNIGHT USE OF MOUNT RAINIER
NATIONAL PARK
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Commercial Use Authorization
Application for Winter Day and Overnight Use of Mount Rainier National
Park.
RESOLUTION - FREIGHTLINER CHASSIS SURPLUS
To adopt Resolution No. 7416 declaring a 2004 Freightliner Chassis with a
2004 National Crane, surplus, and authorizing sale at public auction.
AGREEMENT AMENDED— OUTFALL REHABILITATION PLANNING
To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 with Jacobs Engineering
Group Inc. for SEI to SRI Intertie and 5R08 Outfall Rehabilitation planning, in
an amount not to exceed $ 205, 418.
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AGREEMENT— EASEMENT FOR PUGET SOUND OUTFALL NO. 1
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Easement Agreement with the Port of Everett
for Puget Sound Outfall ( PSO) No. 1.
AGREEMENT — EASEMENT FOR RELOCATED PORTION OF PUGET SOUND
OUTFALL NO. 1
To authorize the Mayor to sign Partial Release of Easement Agreement with the
Port of Everett for relocated portion of Puget Sound Outfall ( PSO) No. 1.
AGREEMENT— JETTY LANDING RESTROOM CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS
To authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with the Port of
Everett and Snohomish County for cost sharing for Jetty Landing Restroom
Capital Improvements.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
Mayor Franklin left council chambers at 12: 52 p. m. and returned at 12: 58 p. m.
PUBLIC HEARING— 2019- 2024 EVERETT TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND 2018
ANNUAL REPORT
Sabina Araya, Transit, provided an overview of the Everett Transit development
plan and the 2018 annual report.
President Bader opened the public hearing for the 2019- 2024 Everett Transit
development plan and 2018 annual report.
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Discussion ensued regarding paratransit costs, electric fleet options, ridership
data, emission standards, and development at park and rides.
Pam Kepford, Everett, spoke about the need for an electric fleet and discussed
having housing close to transit centers.
Joe Kunzler, Skagit County, spoke about tax increases to fund transit operations
and the need for a transit stop to Boeing' s Future of Flight aviation center.
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
Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
COUNCIL BILL 1908- 41
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled " Grand
Avenue Park Pedestrian Bridge," Fund 303, Program 103, as established by
Ordinance No. 3556- 17
Presented by Ryan Sass, Public Works
COUNCIL BILL 1908- 42
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled " Lowell
Park Sport Court Renovation," Fund 354, Program 060, to accumulate all
costs for the Project
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Presented by Bob Leonard, Parks
COUNCIL BILL 1908- 43
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled " Forest
Park Playground Replacement Project," Fund 354, Program 061, as
established by Ordinance No. 3394- 14
Presented by Bob Leonard, Parks
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS
COUNCIL BILL 1908- 38
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing a Special Improvement Project, entitled " Public
Amenities and Wetland Enhancements," Fund 308, Program 003, as
established by Ordinance No. 3394- 14
COUNCIL BILL 1908- 39
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing a Special Improvement Project, entitled
Broadway Bridge Replacement Project," Fund 303, Program 089, as
established by Ordinance No. 3382- 14.
COUNCIL BILL 1908- 40
FIRST READING:
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AN ORDINANCE closing a Special Improvement Project, entitled "
Street/ BNSF Non- Motorized Improvements," Fund 303, Program 078, as
established by Ordinance No. 3251- 11
President Bader announced the Council would recess for a two- minute break,
after which time the Council would go directly into Executive Session for a period
of 10 minutes to discuss two legal matters.
The City Council recessed at 1: 26 p. m., reconvened, and adjourned at 1: 38 p. m.
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