Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · October 2, 2019
Minutes
October 2, 2019
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m.,
October 2, 2019, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic
City Hall, Council Vice President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that
Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli,
Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. President Bader was excused
Boy Scout Dean Davis led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the September 25, 2019, City Council meeting were approved as
printed.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin invited Ryan Sass, Public Works, to present the Grand Avenue Park
Bridge opening video.
Mayor Franklin also thanked everybody who worked on the project.
APPOINTMENT
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to
concur with the following appointment:
Cultural Arts Commission
Appointment of Terra Patterson to Position 9, for the remainder of a six-
year term expiring December 31, 2023
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Bader
who was excused.
Motion carried.
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COUNCIL
Council Member Murphy provided a recap from the Budget Subcommittee
meeting held earlier this evening.
Council Member Roberts complimented staff on the Grand Avenue Park Bridge
opening and suggested submitting that project to the appropriate organization for
an award competition. He also reported on his attendance at the Snohomish
County Tomorrow 2019 Annual Assembly. Council Member Roberts announced
that the Sound Transit Board approved an initial round of System Access Funds.
He also announced that the General Government Subcommittee will meet on
October 16.
Council Member Stonecipher spoke about her attendance at the Snohomish
County Tomorrow 2019 Annual Assembly. She also provided a liaison report on
her attendance at the Board of Park Commissioners meeting. Council Member
Stonecipher announced that the Public Safety Subcommittee will meet next
Wednesday, October 9.
Vice President Tuohy announced that The Monte Cristo Awards ceremony is
scheduled for October 10, at 6: 30 p. m. at Historic Everett Theater.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lyle Ryan, Administration, reminded the public that the Reusable Bag Ordinance
is effective now and free reusable bags are available for residents.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney Hall had no comments.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Deborah Fox, Everett, spoke about naming a new park near YMCA on Colby
Avenue and suggested to name it after Emma S. Yule.
Council Member Moore stated that the Council is reviewing the process of naming
city parks, and it will be finalized soon.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to
approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7429 acknowledging the payment of audited and
approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $ 2, 958, 091. 94 for
the period of September 14, 2019, through September 20, 2019.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7430 authorizing payroll claims against the City of
Everett in the amount of $ 4, 082, 073. 52 for the period ending September 14,
2019.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7431 authorizing electronic claims against the City of
Everett in the amount of$ 7, 046, 720. 69 for the period of August 1, 2019, through
August 31, 2019.
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ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT/ AGREEMENT— CONTAMINATED SOILS
CLEAN- UP
To approve the environmental covenant and agreement with Riverview I, LLC
for clean- up of contaminated soils within East Marine View Drive right of way
and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
RIGHT OF WAY USE PERMIT/ AGREEMENT— CONTAMINATED SOILS
CLEAN- UP
To approve the right of way use permit and agreement with Riverview I, LLC for
clean- up of contaminated soils within East Marine View Drive right of way and
authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement.
AGREEMENT— STORMWATER PLAN REVIEW SUPPORT
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Otak,
Inc. for a five year On- Call Stormwater Plan Review Support for an amount not
to exceed $ 250, 000.
RESOLUTION — EVERETT TRANSIT ASSET MANAGEMENT PLAN, EVERETT
TRANSIT' S PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION AGENCY SAFETY PLAN
To adopt Resolution No. 7432 superseding Resolution No. 7062 authorizing the
filing of applications with the Federal Transit Administration for Federal
Transportation and designating the Transportation Services Director as the
Accountable Executive for the Everett Transit Asset Management Plan and
Everett Transit' s Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan.
AGREEMENT— MARSHLAND FLOOD CONTROL
To authorize the Mayor to sign the 5- year Marshland Flood Control District
Interlocal Agreement.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Bader
who was excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
RESOLUTION — VACATION OF A PORTION OF LOT 19, BLOCK 727 AND 32ND
STREET
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Moore,
to adopt Resolution No. 7433 accepting the petition and setting October 30,
2019, at 6: 30 p. m. as the date and time of the public hearing for the proposed
vacation of a portion of Lot 19, Block 727 and 32nd Street, Stanford Land
Company Addition to Everett.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Bader
who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT— ALL- ELECTRIC TRANSIT BUSES
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Moore, to
authorize the Mayor to sign Agreement No. AQVWTRAN- 1921- CiEVTS- 00012 Air
Quality Volkswagen Repower/ Replacing Transit Buses with All- Electric Transit
Buses Agreement between the State of Washington Department of Ecology and
City of Everett Transportation Services in the amount of$ 1, 634, 000.
Council Member Roberts clarified that this agreement is related to the Federal and
State Clean Air Acts violations that Volkswagen resolved in a series of settlements.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Bader
who was excused.
Motion carried.
GRANT AGREEMENT— WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to
authorize the Mayor to sign the Washington State Department of
Transportation Consolidated Grant Program, Operating Grant Agreement.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Bader
who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Approve the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County relating to the
Revision of the City/ County corporate boundary authorizing the Mayor to
execute the Agreement and all other documents as necessary to fulfill the
agreement.
Presented by Mike Palacios, Real Property
Council Member Murphy asked about the cost impact on the City, when City will
become responsible for the maintenance of the water running off into lot 73.
Mike Palacios stated he will get back to Council with this information.
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PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 1909- 48
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled " Water
Main Replacement U," Fund 336, Program 003
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 6: 55 p. m.
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City Clerk Designee
Read and approved as printed.
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