Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · January 22, 2020
Minutes
January 22, 2020
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12: 30 p. m.,
January 22, 2020, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic
City Hall, Council President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that
Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were
present. Mayor Franklin and Council Member Bader were excused.
Council Member Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the January 8, 2020, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Member Moore abstained from the vote.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin was excused.
COUNCIL
Council Member Moore thanked public works crews and first responders for their
work last week during the snow.
Council Member Roberts provided a liaison report on his attendance at the
Snohomish County Cities meeting. He also provided an update from the Delta
Neighborhood meeting. Council Member Roberts spoke about a draft resolution
that declares a climate emergency.
Council Member Vogeli commented on the Planning Commission meeting. She
also spoke about two new businesses in Everett: Everett Pet Nutrition and Jag
ArtWorks.
Council Member Murphy announced that the next Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee meeting is scheduled forJanuary 27, at 3 p. m. in the council chambers.
He also announced that Serena Williams is scheduled to join the Fed Cup team on
February 7 and 8 at the Angels of the Winds Arena.
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President Tuohy, on behalf of the Mayor, recommended the following
appointment:
APPOINTMENT
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher,
to concur with the following appointment:
Civil Service Commission
Appointment of Ethel McNeal to Position 2 for a six- year term ending December
31, 2025.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Bader
who was excused.
Motion carried.
President Tuohy provided a liaison report on her attendance at the Cultural Arts
Commission meeting, and she announced that the 27th annual Mayor' s Arts Awards
Ceremony is scheduled for February 13.
President Tuohy also announced that agenda item No. 14, related to formation of the
Everett Station District BIA, has been pulled from the agenda.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Chief of Staff Lyle Ryan had no report.
CITY ATTORNEY
Assistant City Attorney Flora Diaz had no comments.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Robert Creamer, Everett, spoke about the death of Samiu " Sam" Bloomfield.
Peter Newland, Alan Mizuta, and Carm Pierce, all of Everett, provided a
presentation related to the formation of the Everett Station District BIA and
potential lack of accuracy in the information provided to council in December.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the need for an audit of the supporters,
the proposed administrative cost of the BIA, and data showing who was in support
and changed the vote later.
C. J. Ebert, Everett, spoke in opposition to the proposed formation of the Everett
Station District BIA.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to
approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7466 acknowledging the payment of audited and
approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $ 1, 400, 271. 93 for
the period of December 28, 2019, through January 3, 2020.
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7467 acknowledging the payment of audited and
approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $6, 062, 424. 56 for
the period of January 4, 2020, through January 10, 2020.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL
To adopt Resolution No. 7468 authorizing payroll claims against the City of
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Everett in the amount of $ 4, 055, 835. 56 for the period ending December 21,
2019.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL
To adopt Resolution No. 7469 authorizing payroll claims against the City of
Everett in the amount of$ 5, 345, 364. 76 for the period ending January 4, 2020.
AGREEMENT— DESIGN OF THE EDGEWATER CREEK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Local Agency A& E Professional Services
Consultant Agreement with TranTech Engineering, Inc. for the design of the
Edgewater Creek Bridge Replacement Project in the amount of$ 1, 803, 078.
RFP— PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES — EVERPARK GARAGE
To authorize release of Request for Proposal # 2019- 124 Parking Management
Services— Everpark Garage.
JOB COMPLETE— LEGION GOLF COURSE STORMWATER DETENTION
PROJECT
To accept the Legion Golf Course Stormwater Detention Project with Rodarte
Construction, Inc., as complete, and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate
of Completion allowing the release of the retainage bond.
PER CAPITA CONTRIBUTION — SNOHOMISH HEALTH DISTRICT SERVICES
To authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish Health
District for a per capita contribution by the City for Health District Services.
APPLICATION - NORTH CASCADES COMMERCIAL USE AUTHORIZATION
To authorize the Mayor to sign the North Cascades Commercial Use
Authorization application.
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BID CALL— 2020 BIOSOLIDS REMOVAL PROJECT
To authorize call for Bids for the 2020 Biosolids Removal Project.
RFP — CONCESSION SERVICES FOR EVERETT STATION AND PARK
LOCATIONS
To authorize release of Request for Proposal # 2019- 103 Concession Services for
Everett Station and Park locations.
RESOLUTION — RECOVERY OF ABATEMENT COSTS
To adopt Resolution No. 7470 authorizing recovery of abatement costs pursuant
to EMC 1. 20. 090 at 1712 19th Street.
Council Member Vogeli requested before and after pictures of the property.
Eileen Hinkley, Code Enforcement, stated she will provide the requested
photographs.
DONATION — SCULPTURE FROM EVERGREEN ARBORETUM & GARDENS
To concur with the recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and accept
the sculpture donation from Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens into the City of
Everett' s Public Art Collection.
Council Member Tuohy recognized members of Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens
and thanked them for the donation.
Roil was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Bader
who was excused.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - COUNCIL BILL 1611- 60:
COUNCIL BILL 1911- 60
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE establishing an Everett Station District Business
Improvement Area ( BIA); providing for the levy of a special assessment
upon real property ( and the owners thereof) within the area; the deposit
of revenues in a special account and expenditures therefrom; and
providing for an implementing agreement with an Everett Station District
property owners association or similar organization
This item was pulled from the agenda.
ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENT AMENDED— DEVELOPMENT OF THE EVERETT EVENTS CENTER.
Council Member Murphy recused himself from any discussion and action on this
item due to his current appointment to the PFD Board.
Council Member Murphy left the council chambers at 1: 01 p. m.
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher,
to authorize the Mayor to sign Addendum # 2 to Interlocal Agreement for
development of the Everett Events Center.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Murphy who was recused and Council Member Bader who was excused.
Motion carried.
Council Member Murphy returned to the Council Chambers at 1: 02 p. m.
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RESOLUTION — PROHIBITED AREAS
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, to
adopt Resolution No. 7471 establishing prohibited areas regarding court orders
in prostitution related criminal cases.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Bader
who was excused.
Motion carried.
GRANT AWARDS— 2020 CULTURAL ARTS CAPITAL& PROGRAMMING GRANT
AWARDS
Council Member Tuohy stated that she is currently employed by an organization
that is on the recommended list for grant awards, and although she has a fixed
salary that is unaffected by this award, she recused herself from any discussion or
action related to this item.
Council Member Tuohy left the council chambers at 1: 03 p. m.
Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Vogeli,
to concur with the recommendation of the Cultural Arts Commission and
approve the 2020 Cultural Arts Capital & Programming Grant Awards as
designated, in an amount not to exceed $ 40, 000.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Bader
who was excused and Council Member Tuohy who was recused.
Motion carried.
Council Member Tuohy returned to the Council Chambers at 1: 06 p. m.
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COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Planning Commission' s recommended Climate Action Plan.
Presented by Bob Bolerjack, Administration; Christy
Shelton, Cascadia Consulting Group
Troy Olsen, Lake Stevens, spoke about a ban of natural gas and the need for a
responsible alternative.
Laura McMurray, Everett, spoke about green spaces and urban forestry
expansion. She also encouraged council to adopt the proposed plan.
Adopt a Resolution for Expenditures of 2020 Human Needs Funding.
Presented by Becky McCrary, Community, Planning, and
Economic Development
Council Member Stonecipher requested that programs be listed based on
priorities.
COUNCIL BILL 2001- 01
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE vacating the east/ west alley in the 3100 block of
Rockefeller Avenue adjacent to Lot 1, Block 739, plat of Everett Land
Company' s First Addition to Everett
Presented by Paul McKee, Real Property
PROPOSED ACTION:
Council Member Moore stated that as the chief financial officer with Everett
Public Schools, he must recuse himself from any discussion on Council Bill 1911-
54.
Council Member Moore left the council chambers at 1: 46 p. m.
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COUNCIL BILL 1911- 54
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE removing " Supportive Housing" as a Permitted Use in
Single- Family Zones, repealing Ordinance No. 3500- 16 ( EMC 19. 39. 155),
and revising Parking Standards for Supportive Housing, amending Section
2 of Ordinance No. 3616- 18 ( EMC 19. 34. 020)
Fred Safstrom stated that Housing Hope will not make an application under this
ordinance and suggested Council look at the proposed ordinance in general and
not related to the Norton project only. He also announced that a Neighborhood
Advisory Design Committee was formed.
Council Member Moore returned to the Council Chambers at 1: 49 p. m.
COUNCIL BILL 1912- 70
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE changing the maximum building heights in the Metro
Everett Subarea Plan, amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 3613- 18 and
amending maximum building heights in Metro Everett in the Zoning code,
amending Ordinance No. 1671- 89 as amended by Section 1 of Ordinance
No. 3615- 18 ( EMC 19. 20. 420A)
COUNCIL BILL 1912- 71
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled, " Lift
Station # 15 and Shore Avenue Forcemain," Fund 303, Program 005
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The City Council meeting was adjourned at 1: 50 p. m.
City Clerk Designee
Read and approved as printed.
Council Presi er
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