Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · August 12, 2020
Minutes
August 12, 2020
President Tuohy announced that the Council is still abiding by Governor Inslee' s
Safe Start guidelines, and as a result, City Council meetings will continue to be held
remotely with all meetings scheduled at 6: 30 p. m. each Wednesday, except the
fourth Wednesday of the month when the meeting is scheduled at 12: 30 p. m.
Citizens are encouraged to call or email public comments prior to the meeting. 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 723 212
893# 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 regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 32 p. m.,
August 12, 2020, Council President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found
that Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Murphy, Moore, Vogeli,
Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present.
The minutes of the August 5, 2020, City Council meeting were approved as
printed.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin provided an update on a Police incident that took place at Airport
Road and Highway 99 last Friday, as requested by Council Member Vogeli.
Deputy Police Chief John DeRousse and Sergeant John Zeka provided an update
on the work by the Community Outreach and Enforcement Team ( COET).
COUNCIL
Council Member Vogeli thanked Mayor Franklin, Deputy Chief DeRousse and Sgt.
Zeka for the update on COET.
Council Member Vogeli also inquired about the status of open restrooms at parks
facilities during the COVID- 19 pandemic.
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Lori Cummings, Administration, stated that while parks facilities restrooms
currently remain closed due to the pandemic and Parks staffing levels, they
continue to reevaluate as the pandemic continues.
Council Member Bader provided an update from the Snohomish Health District
Board meeting held Tuesday where they discussed the current status of the
COVID- 19 pandemic.
Council Member Stonecipher requested consent agenda item # 10 be moved for
further discussion prior to action. She also asked about COET social worker staffing
levels and the possibility for schedule variety in future staffing of social workers.
Mayor Franklin provided an update on the current COET staffing level and stated
she would follow up with Police and Human Resources regarding future staffing
possibilities.
Council Member Murphy requested a follow up on the Wood Creek property.
Deputy Mayor Nick Harper stated he would provide an update to Council in writing
within the week regarding the Wood Creek property.
Council Member Roberts provided a liaison report from the Glacier View
Neighborhood meeting held Tuesday night.
President Tuohy provided a liaison report from the Council of Neighborhoods
meeting held this week.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Deputy Mayor Nick Harper stated that while there has been speculation, the City
has not received any Temporary Use Permit application for a potential temporary
shelter in any part of the city.
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CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney David Hall provided an update on the current Open Public Meetings
Act requirements due to the ongoing COVID- 19 pandemic.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people provided written comment prior to the meeting:
Jan Reck
Roxana Boroujerdi
Leri Harper
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to
approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7550 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of $ 1, 068, 642. 92 for the period of July 25, 2020, through July 31,
2020.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFER CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7551 authorizing electronic transfer claims against the
City of Everett in the amount of $ 8, 497, 686. 39 for the period of May 1, 2020,
through May 31, 2020.
AGREEMENT AMENDED - FIRE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING TENANT
IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services
Agreement with Botesch, Nash & Hall Architects P. S. to provide additional
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architectural and engineering services for the Fire Administration Building
Tenant Improvements Project in the amount of $ 15, 000, in the form
substantially provided.
AGREEMENT - EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
PROGRAM
To authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents and agreements with
the Bureau of Justice Assistance regarding the application, acceptance, and
utilization of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program in
the amount of$ 39, 943.
AGREEMENT AMENDED - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS OF FLOOD CONTROL
AND ASSOCIATED DRAINAGE FACILITIES
To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Modified Agreement
for Maintenance and Repairs of Flood Control and Associated Drainage Facilities
located on Snohomish County Property in Former Drainage District Number 6
which extends the term of the agreement through December 16, 2025.
AGREEMENT- MAPPING AND CLASSIFYING SURFACE WATERS
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with The
Watershed Company in the amount not to exceed $ 72, 446.
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT- USE OF CITY OF EVERETT INTEROPERABLE
SYSTEM
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Agreement between the
City of Everett and the Federal Emergency Management Agency Integrated
Public Alert and Warning System ( IPAWS) Program Management Office
regarding the use of City of Everett Interoperable System( s) and ( PAWS OPEN
Platform for Emergency Networks ( IPAWS- OPEN) at no cost to the city.
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BID CALL — JACKSON PARK AREA STORMWATER SEPARATION AND TREATMENT
PROJECT
To authorize the call for bids for construction of Jackson Park Area Stormwater
Separation and Treatment project.
AGREEMENT— SHARED USE OF HARBORVIEW MEDIC TRAINING APARTMENT
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Medic Training Apartment Interlocal
Agreements with East Jefferson Fire Rescue and Port Ludlow Fire & Rescue at a
benefit to the city of$ 15, 140 in billable revenue.
RESOLUTION — SURPLUS ROCK SCREENER
To adopt Resolution No. 7552 declaring a 2001 Nordberg- Read CV- 40D 4- Yard
rock screener surplus and authorizing sale at public auction.
JOB COMPLETE— WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT " Q" EVERGREEN REBID PROJECT
To accept the Water Main Replacement " Q" Evergreen Rebid Project with SRV
Construction Inc. as complete and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of
Completion allowing release of retention.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL- PUBLIC/ PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP PARK PROPERTIES
Moved by Council Member Moore, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, to
authorize the release of request for proposal # 2020- 061 Public/ Private
Partnership - Park Properties.
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Council Member Stonecipher asked why the Van Valey House was not included on
the listed properties and if the name " Sorticulture" is trademarked by the city,
should an outside vendor organize the event. Considerable discussion ensued
regarding the Van Valey House, the proposed RFP not being an all- inclusive Parks
list, the need for Council action prior to implementation of potential proposals,
and the possibility of these proposals being discussed at future workshops or the
General Government Subcommittee meetings.
Lori Cummings, Administration, stated she would follow up on the question
regarding a trademark of the name " Sorticulture."
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARING— COUNCIL BILL 2007- 42
President Tuohy opened a public hearing regarding Council Bill 2007- 42, a
proposed ordinance establishing Regulations for Flood Damage Prevention,
Repealing Ordinance 3759- 20; Repealing Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1847- 92, as
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.
There were no citizens who wished to speak.
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, to
close the public hearing.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
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COUNCIL BILL 2007- 42
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE establishing Regulations for Flood Damage Prevention,
Repealing Ordinance 3759- 20; Repealing Section 3 of Ordinance No. 1847-
92, as 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
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, that this
is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 2007- 42, and the
City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance 3766- 20 adopted.
ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENT- COMMUNICATIONS ANTENNA SITE LEASE AT RUCKER HILL
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Moore, to
authorize the Mayor to sign the Communications Antenna Site Lease at Rucker
Hill in the amount of$ 6, 000/ month to RCA Telecom LLC.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
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PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 2008- 44
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending and closing the Special Construction Fund
entitled " Evergreen Branch Library Expansion Project," Fund 342, Program
023, as established by Ordinance No. 3505- 16 and amended by Ordinance
No. 3638- 18
President Tuohy announced that the next meeting is scheduled for 6: 30 p. m., and
any citizens who wish to speak during the meeting are asked to call
1. 425. 616. 3920, Conference ID 621 771 64# at 6 p. m. Additional meeting
information can be found on the City' s website.
The City Council meeting adjourned at 7: 26 p. m.
Deput City CI
Read and approved as printed.
Council Presi nt
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