Everett City Council

August 19, 2020 Council Member Stonecipher 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. She also stated that public comment will be accepted one- half hour before the start of the meeting by calling 1. 425. 616. 3920, Conference ID 621 771 64# 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 Comcast Channel 21, Frontier Channel 29, or on the City website. The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 33 p. m., August 19, 2020, Council Member Stonecipher presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, and Stonecipher were present. President Tuohy was excused. The minutes of the August 12, 2020, City Council meeting were approved as printed. MAYOR REAPPOINTMENT Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Moore, to concur with the following appointment: Housing Authority Board Reappointment of Koren Smith to Position 3 for a five- year term ending December 31, 2025. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Tuohy who was excused. 242  August 19, 2020 Motion carried. Police Chief Templeman provided an update regarding funding for the COPS Hiring Program. Discussion ensued regarding supplanting, the time requirements for maintaining new positions, the cost impact to the City, the ability to recruit additional officers, FTE ( full- time equivalent) actual versus FTE budgeted, and by what benchmark staffing needs are measured. COUNCIL Council Member Roberts provided a liaison report on his attendance at the Delta Neighborhood virtual meeting. Council Member Vogeli provided a liaison report on her attendance at the Cascade View/ Twin Creeks Neighborhood virtual meeting. Council Member Stonecipher reported on her attendance at the Library Board meeting. ADMINISTRATION UPDATE Deputy Mayor Nick Harper, for preparation to the future briefing regarding the unsheltered population, asked for feedback and direction from Council on how to address the unsheltered population and the County- wide strategy. Council Member Bader asked for confirmation that 80% of Snohomish County shelter space and 100% of Snohomish County emergency shelter space is located in Everett. Deputy Mayor Harper stated he would confirm. 243  August 19, 2020 CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney David Hall had no comments. PUBLIC COMMENT The following individuals provided public comments to the City Council via email: Anna Storm de Jimenez Marilee Heins Esther Borg Kathleen Fitzpatrick John Hastings Robyn and Randy Ross Agnes Garcia Rebecca Partington The following individuals provided comments via the virtual meeting: Cheryl Davis, Everett, expressed a concern regarding budget cuts to the cultural arts program. Deb Fox, spoke in opposition to proposed cultural arts program budget cuts. LeAnn Nott, Everett, suggested downsizing the police budget. Lora Reed, Everett, spoke in support of the Everett Public Library and encouraged continuation of its operation. CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to approve the following consent items: 244  August 19, 2020 RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 7553 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of$ 3, 241, 428. 64 for the period of August 1, 2020, through August 7, 2020. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member Tuohy who was excused. Motion carried. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: 2021 Budget Development Update. Presented by Lori Cummings, Administration; Dave DeMarco, Fire Department; and Susy Haugen, Finance Council Member Murphy left the meeting at approximately 7: 30 p. m. Considerable discussion regarding retroactive pay for fire union ensued employees, fire services on Port of Everett property, potential revenue for EMS services, negative impact of state level decisions on the budget, fire benefits charges, BERK study recommendations, partnerships with private and non- profit organizations, a vision for the future of the City, possible police budget reductions, street art, increasing the number of marijuana shops, travel expenses, public safety, and essential needs of the city. PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL 2008- 44 SECOND READING: 245  August 19, 2020 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 Council Member Stonecipher announced that public comment for the August 26 City Council meeting would be accepted one- half hour before the start of the 12: 30 p. m. meeting by calling 1. 425. 616. 3920, Conference ID: 618 120 778#. The City Council adjourned at 9: 02 p. m. Lt-G / City Clerk Designee Read and approved as printed. Cou it President Desigrie 246