Everett City Council

June 10, 2020 President Tuohy announced that the Council is still abiding by COVID- 19 shelter- in- place and social distancing orders, and as a result, City Council meetings will continue to be held remotely with all meetings scheduled at 12: 30 p. m. each Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month when the meeting is scheduled at 6: 30 p. m. She noted that because the evening Council meeting was cancelled last week due to a power outage, the June 17 meeting is now scheduled for 6: 30 p. m. Citizens are encouraged to call or email public comments. To speak under Public Comment during the meeting, calls are accepted one- half hour before the start of the meeting by calling 1. 425. 616. 3920, Conference ID 492 726 198#. Citizens may call in to listen to the Council meetings at 1. 425. 616. 3920, Conference ID: 724 887 726#, and meetings can be viewed on Everett Channel or on the City website. The Special Meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12: 35 p. m., June 10, 2020, Council President Tuohy 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 excused. The minutes of the May 27, 2020, City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Member Vogeli abstained from the vote. MAYOR Mayor Franklin stated the last few weeks have been rough for our society as it faces institutional racism and inequities. She stated she has received inquiries from the public regarding police policies and practices. She, along with Police Chief Dan Templeman, stated they have zero tolerance for unnecessary force, abuse of power or racially motivated aggression by any City employee, and especially in the Police Department. She stated she is thankful for Chief Templeman' s commitment to providing superior services, which starts with recruitment and continues with ongoing training that includes crisis intervention and implicit bias. Mayor Franklin spoke about the Police Department' s outreach and community engagement practices. In addition, Mayor Franklin stated an frequently asked questions page is being added to the Police website to address policies on use of force. She stated 167  June 10, 2020 she and Chief Templeman are actively reaching out to the communities of color to listen and seek recommendations. Mayor Franklin shared the sad news of the death of a member of the Everett Police Department and extended heartfelt condolences to the family and the members of the Police Department for the loss of its colleague. COUNCIL Council Member Bader presented a resolution in response to the death of George Floyd. Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, to adopt Resolution No. 7520 in response to the death of George Floyd, condemning racism, and supporting peaceful protests. Roll was called with Mayor Franklin and all council members voting yes, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried Council Member Bader provided a liaison report from the Snohomish Health District Board. Council Member Stonecipher thanked Mayor Franklin for her comments. She requested a future briefing regarding the 8 Can' t Wait campaign, which addresses use of force in police departments. Council Member Murphy thanked Mayor Franklin for her comments and Council Member Bader for presenting the resolution. He provided an update from the Public Facilities District, which included an update on the blood drive hosted at the Angel of the Winds arena and the future opening of the community ice rink. 168  June 10, 2020 Council Member Roberts spoke about the Everett Police Department' s leadership behind Initiative 940, passed in 2018, which addresses criminal liability in deadly use of force. He stated that the Sound Transit Board and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency are voicing their support for Black Lives Matter. He also provided a liaison report from the Glacier View Neighborhood meeting. Council Member Vogeli thanked Council Administrator Deb Williams on her 35- year anniversary with the City and extended gratitude and appreciation for her work. She also provided a liaison report from the Casino Road Stakeholders meeting and the Westmont- Holly Neighborhood meeting. Council Member Vogeli asked when Boards and Commissions meetings would resume. Mayor Franklin stated that staff is engaging with Boards and Commissions members. She stated staff would notify the council members when their liaison assignment board meetings would resume. President Tuohy thanked Mayor Franklin and Chief Templeman. She echoed Council Member Vogeli' s comments commending Deb Williams. President Tuohy announced that Action Item No. 13 was pulled from the agenda. She also stated that the Woods Creek property was pulled from the proposed list of surplus properties at today' s public hearing. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS Nick Harper, Deputy Mayor, stated that a preliminary briefing is scheduled for June 24 to present the finalized budget calendar. He thanked Budget Committee Chair Murphy for his work with staff to get this accomplished. CITY ATTORNEY Assistant City Attorney Ramsey Ramerman did not have any comments. 0 169  June 10, 2020 PUBLIC COMMENT Joe Kuncler, Skagit County, spoke about Everett Transit. Laura Reed, Pam Kepford, and Brian Partington, all of Everett, spoke about the police budget and reallocation of police work. Ms. Reed and Mr. Partington also spoke about zoning. Sister Mohammed made a comment about current events. Leanne Nott provided a written public comment regarding Resolution 7520. CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7521 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $ 718, 876. 21 for the period of May 16, 2020, through May 22, 2020. RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7522 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $3, 360, 370. 23 for the period of May 23, 2020, through May 29, 2020. RESOLUTION — PAYROLL CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7523 authorizing payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount of$ 3, 888, 958. 76 for the period ending May 23, 2020. 170  June 10, 2020 AGREEMENT— BULLET PROOF VEST PROGRAM GRANT To authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents and agreements with the Office of Justice Programs regarding the application, acceptance, and utilization of the Bullet Proof Vest Program Grant in the amount of$ 21, 056. 75. AGREEMENT— POLICE STUDENT INTERNS To authorize the Mayor to sign the Affiliation Agreement with the University of Washington School of Social Work for placement of student interns with the Everett Police Department Community Outreach and Enforcement teams. AGREEMENT— WATER SERVICE AREA CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS To authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Triangle Associates, Inc., to provide classroom presentations in the Everett Water Service Area for a maximum amount of$ 150, 600. Kari Quaas provided written public comment. RESOLUTION — PEGASUS BOOKMOBILE SURPLUS AND LOAN To adopt Resolution No. 7524 declaring the " Pegasus" Bookmobile surplus and authorizing its long-term loan to the Everett History Museum. AGREEMENT— USE OF BID CONTRACT To authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with Skagit Transit. AGREEMENT AMENDED— INFRASTRUCTURE AT RIVERSIDE BUSINESS PARK To authorize the Mayor to sign the First Amendment to General Transfer Agreement with the Port of Everett in substantially the form provided. 171  June 10, 2020 RESOLUTION — GRANT APPLICATION FOR THORNTON CREEK CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT To adopt Resolution 7525 authorizing applying for grant funding, No. designating authorized representative to act on behalf of City of Everett with respect to Grant Agreement managed by Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for the Thornton Creek ( Tributary to Silver Lake) Culvert Replacement Project. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING — A RESOLUTION DECLARING CERTAIN CITY OWNED PROPERTIES AS SURPLUS AND AUTHORIZING SALE AND DISPOSITION President Tuohy stated this public hearing was a continuation from the May 27 meeting. President Tuohy stated that the Woods Creek property was pulled from this resolution. Paul McKee, Real Property, provided an update on the valuation of the Culmback building. The following people submitted written public comments prior to the meeting: Chester Beard Gail Chism Brian Zinke Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts to close the public hearing. 172  June 10, 2020 Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. Council Member Stonecipher inquired about a requirement to maintain the facade of the Culmback Building. Discussion ensued regarding some protections reserved for the Historical Commission, valuation, remodel of the building, and sales agreement covenants. Paul Kaftanski, Administration, stated that an offer document could be crafted with a commitment to maintain the facade of the building. He stated any sales agreement would still need to be presented to Council for action. Council Member Murphy asked for a timeline for future discussion regarding the Woods Creek property. Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Vogeli to adopt Resolution No. 7526 authorizing the declaration of certain city owned properties as surplus and authorizing the sale and disposition of those properties. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL 2006- 38 FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD READING: AN EMERGENCY ORDINANCE establishing Interim Regulations for Flood Damage Prevention, Repealing Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1847- 92, as 173  June 10, 2020 amended ( EMC 19. 04. 030); Repealing Section 30 of Ordinance No. 1671- 89, as amended ( EMC Chapter 19. 30); amending related Sections of Ordinance No. 1671- 89, as amended; Declaring a Public Emergency to Exist; and Establishing an Expiration Date Consistent with RCW 36. 70A. 390 Steve Ingalsbe, Planning, provided a presentation on the emergency ordinance. Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 2006- 38. The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy NAYS: None EXCUSED: Moore Ordinance 3759- 20 adopted. BID AWARD — SEWER " 0" UTILITY UPGRADES PROJECT To award bid for Sewer " 0" Utility Upgrades Project to Interwest Construction, Inc., in the amount of$ 4, 234, 567. 89. THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA RFP AWARD— PARKING MANAGEMENT SERVICES Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to award and authorize Request for Proposal # 2019- 124 Parking Management Services - Everpark Garage to the Downtown Everett Association for an initial three- year ( 3) contract term and two ( 2) optional three- year terms. 174  June 10, 2020 Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: Reboot for Rethink Zoning Presented by David Stalheim, Planning The following people provided written public comment prior to the meeting: Jamie Peltier Jean Satti- Hewat Dave Koenig Ken Ries Council Member Vogeli stated that in light of the racist history of zoning laws and the Council' s commitment to condemn racism, she would like zoning for single- family homes to be addressed. COUNCIL BILL 2005- 35 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled " 100th Street SW Improvements," Fund 303, Program 120 Presented by Ryan Sass, Public Works COUNCIL BILL 2006- 36 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled " Grand Avenue Utilities Replacement," Fund 336, Program 014 Presented by Ryan Sass, Public Works 175  June 10, 2020 COUNCIL BILL 2006- 37 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled " 1- 5 & US- 2 Interchange Justification Report ( IJR) Planning Study," Fund 303, Program 121 Presented by Ryan Sass, Public Works PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL 2005- 34 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled " Sewer 0" Utility Upgrades," Fund 336, Program 013 The Council meeting adjourned at 2: 21 p. m. Deputy Ci Clerk m,./ Read and approved as printed. Council P ceeaf5- 60---) 176