Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · September 9, 2020
Minutes
September 9, 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 201 783
063#. 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.,
September 9, 2020, Council President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found
that Council Members Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy
were present. Mayor Franklin and Council Member Moore were excused.
The minutes of the September 2, 2020, City Council meeting workshop were
approved as printed.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin was excused. President Tuohy, on behalf of Mayor Franklin, read
a proclamation designating September as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
President Tuohy read an email from John Estes, Everett, expressing appreciation
for the proclamation.
COUNCIL
Council Member Murphy provided a liaison report from the Public Facilities
District Board, where they discussed an ongoing homelessness issue around the
Angel of the Winds arena during the pandemic.
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Council Member Roberts stated that the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency has issued
an air quality report due to wildfire smoke. He also provided an update from the
Sound Transit Board.
Council Member Vogeli provided a liaison report from the Westmont- Holly
Neighborhood meeting held Tuesday night. She also commented on the ongoing
issue around the Angel of the Winds arena and housing.
Council Member Bader provided a liaison report from the Snohomish Health
District Board meeting.
President Tuohy provided a reminder to council members to submit budget
concerns and questions to Administration. She also stated that the District
Commission is seeking public input on the proposed districting map. The
Commission is hosting six community meetings beginning September 10, and
additional information on these meetings and contact information can be found
on the City website at everettwa. gov/ districting.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Deputy Mayor Nick Harper provided an update regarding the Angel of the Winds
arena issue brought up by Council Member Murphy. He stated he has been
assured by Snohomish County that they will be keeping communications open to
address this issue.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney David Hall had no report.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following people provided written comment prior to the meeting:
Clifton Curd
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Mack Bauer
Steven Armstrong
Matthew Beucherie
Tina Hokanson
Megan Fairchild and Thomas Fairchild, both of Everett, spoke about the lack of
housing options for the homeless during the pandemic.
Katrina Lindahl, Everett, spoke in support of Council Briefing Item No. 17 and
Proposed Action Item No. 11.
Angela DeFilippo, Everett, spoke in support of Action Item No. 12 and Council
Briefing Items Nos. 16 and 17. She also spoke about homelessness during the
pandemic.
Laura Reed, Everett, spoke about homelessness during the pandemic and about a
police incident that occurred last week.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to
approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7559 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of$ 1, 028, 064. 05 for the period of August 15, 2020, through August
21, 2020.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7560 authorizing payroll claims against the City of
Everett in the amount of$ 3, 876, 362. 71 for the period ending August 15, 2020.
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RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFER CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7561 authorizing electronic transfer claims against the
City of Everett in the amount of $ 5, 673, 903. 60 for the period of June 1, 2020,
through June 30, 2020.
AGREEMENT AMENDED— DIKING IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 5
To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Diking Improvement
District 5 and City of Everett Management Agreement detailing annual payment
for maintenance and improvements of the dikes and flood control facilities in
Diking Improvement District No. 5 located south of 12th Street.
AGREEMENT AMENDED - COMPUTER MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
SYSTEM REPLACEMENT PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
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Agreement with LA Consulting Incorporated for the Asset Management
Improvement and Computer Maintenance Management System Replacement
Project extending the completion date to December 31, 2021.
AGREEMENT- CITY BEAVER DAM MITIGATION PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign the right of entry granted by Thunder Dragon T
LLC to the City for entry onto property in the Lake Chaplain watershed area for
City beaver dam mitigation project.
DONATION— EVERGREEN BRANCH LIBRARY ITEMS
To authorize the Mayor to accept donations from the Friends of the Everett
Public Library to be used to purchase designated items for the Evergreen Branch
Library in the amount of$ 33, 157. 66.
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AGREEMENT- INCREASED BANDWIDTH FOR EVERETT CHANNEL
To authorize the Mayor to sign the cost schedule with Northwest Fiber, LLC on
behalf of Ziply Fiber ( aka Frontier) to increase bandwidth for Everett Channel
internet connection in the amount of$ 1, 200 annually, plus taxes and fees.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 2008- 45
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing a special improvement project, entitled " Three
Acre Park, Phase 1," Fund 308, Program 006, as established by Ordinance
No. 3476- 16
Council Member Murphy requested a briefing regarding the park construction
schedule.
Deputy Mayor Nick Harper stated he would work to schedule a future briefing.
COUNCIL BILL 2009- 46
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a special improvement project, entitled " Garfield
Park Path Overlay and Sport Court Seal Coat Project," Fund 354, Program
067, to accumulate all costs for the project
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ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENT— PORT SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to
authorize the Mayor to sign all necessary documents and agreements with the
Department of Homeland Security regarding the award acceptance and
utilizations of the $ 81, 462. from the FY 2020 Port Security Grant Program.
Discussion ensued regarding vessel registration funds, utilizing aerial drones in
specific jurisdictional airspaces, drone training and education in the marine
operations unit, the possibility of an audit of the grant by Department of
Homeland Security, and Port of Everett involvement.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT- MOTEL VOUCHER PROGRAM
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, to
authorize the Mayor to sign the Motel Voucher Program Agreement with the
Snohomish County Human Services Division, to allow the Everett Police
Department to utilize the $ 100, 000 in funds to help combat homelessness.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
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AGREEMENT AMENDED— TRANSFER LOT 3 — NEAR PHIL JOHNSON BALLFIELDS
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to
authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Transfer Lot Agreement
with Cadman Materials Inc. in substantially the form provided.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Moore who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the City of
Everett and Snohomish County concerning the annexation of the
unincorporated portion of Smith Island located within the City of Everett
Municipal Urban Growth Area
Presented by David Stalheim, Community, Planning &
Economic Development
Facilities Condition Assessment Update
Presented by Jeff Harris, Facilities
Council Member Stonecipher requested a prioritization list.
Jeff Harris stated he would provide that list.
Regarding the following Council Bills 2009- 47 and 2009- 48, President Tuohy asked
if any council member had any conflict of interest that would disqualify them from
participating in the conduct of these ordinances.
Each council member stated they do not have any conflicts.
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President Tuohy stated that if any citizen objects to any council member
participating in the conduct of these ordinances to please contact the Council
office at 425. 257. 8703 or email council@everettwa. gov.
COUNCIL BILL 2009- 47
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map
Designation Map for Hope Covenant Church and Schmidt properties
amending Ordinance No. 2021- 94, as amended, as part of the annual
docket for 2020
Presented by David Stalheim, Community, Planning &
Economic Development
COUNCIL BILL 2009- 48
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation
Map for Evergreen Recovery Centers - Summit Campus properties
amending Ordinance No. 2021- 94, as amended, as part of the annual
docket for 2020
Presented by David Stalheim, Community, Planning & Economic
Development
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 550 083 615# at 6 p. m. Additional meeting
information can be found on the City website.
The City Council meeting adjourned at 8: 10 p. m.
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