Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · December 30, 2020
Minutes
December 30, 2020
President Touhy announced that the Council is still abiding by Governor Inslee' s
Safe Start guidelines. 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. She
encouraged citizens to submit comments and concerns by email to
council@everettwa. gov prior to the meeting or to call the Council office at 425-
257- 8703. President Tuohy stated that live public comment will be accepted one-
half hour before the start of the meeting by calling 1. 425. 616. 3920, Conference ID
228 949 574#. If citizens have difficulty calling in or connecting, please contact
dwilliams@everettwa. gov. Individuals may also call 1. 425. 616. 3920 to listen to
the Council meetings, Conference ID 724 887 726#. Citizens are encouraged to
view meetings live on Comcast Channel 21, Frontier Channel 29, and on the City
website at www. everettwa. gov/ citycouncil.
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12: 30 p. m.,
December 30, 2020, Council President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was
found that Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Vogeli, Bader,
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Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Members Murphy and Moore were
excused.
The minutes of the December 16, 2020, City Council meeting were approved as
printed.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin extended condolences to the family of Ed Bremer, longtime KSER
radio host who passed on December 21. She also wished citizens a Happy New
Year and safe 2021.
COUNCIL
Council members expressed condolences to Ed Bremer' s family and to the
community. Council members also wished everyone a Happy New Year.
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Council Member Vogeli provided a liaison report on her attendance at the meeting
of the Cascade View/ Twin Creeks Neighborhood Association.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE
Lori Cummings, Administration, had no comments.
CITY ATTORNEY
David Hall, City Attorney, had no comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following individuals spoke about constitutional rights and freedom relating
to COVID- 19 requirements and restrictions.
Stan Galyean, Everett
Donna Rex, Constitutional Law Group
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to
approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION — CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7593 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of $ 1, 400, 384. 91 for the period of December 5, 2020, through
December 11, 2020.
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RESOLUTION — CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7594 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of $ 1, 411, 249. 68 for the period of December 12, 2020, through
December 18, 2020.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7595 authorizing payroll claims against the City of
Everett in the amount of$ 4, 040, 523. 98 for the period ending December 5, 2020.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFER CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7596 authorizing electronic transfer claims against the
City of Everett in the amount of$ 8, 573, 567. 82 for the period of October 1, 2020,
through October 31, 2020.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFER CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7597 authorizing electronic transfer claims against the
City of Everett in the amount of $ 5, 663, 246. 70 for the period of November 1,
2020, through November 30, 2020.
AGREEMENT— EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Emergency Management Performance Grant
E21- 161 at no additional cost to the city.
AGREEMENTS— 2021/ 2022 ON- CALL SURVEYING SERVICES
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreements for
2021/ 2022 for On- Call Surveying services.
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AGREEMENT— ACCESS TO EARLY- WARNING EARTHQUAKE NOTIFICATION
SYSTEM
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with RH2
Engineering, Inc. for access to the ShakeAlert early warning earthquake
notification system.
AGREEMENT AMENDED— SECONDARY SERVICE
To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Secondary Service
Contract with Snohomish County Public Utility District No. 1.
AGREEMENT— INTERLOCAL ESTABLISHING SNOHOMISH REGIONAL DRUG
TASK FORCE
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement Establishing Snohomish
Regional Drug Task Force in the amount of $ 21, 608 for 2021, and subsequent
extensions allowed per the current agreement.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Murphy and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 2011- 67
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing a special improvement project, entitled " Alverson
Stormwater Separation Project," Fund 336, Program 001, as established by
Ordinance No. 3673- 19
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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. 2011- 67.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Murphy, Moore
Ordinance 3788- 20 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 2011- 68
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing a special improvement project, entitled
Complete Streets 2017," Fund 303, Program 110, as established by
Ordinance No. 3563- 17
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, that
this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 2011- 68.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Murphy, Moore
Ordinance 3789- 20 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 2011- 69
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
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AN ORDINANCE closing a special improvement project, entitled " Pacific
Avenue to Interurban Trail Bicycle Safety Project," Fund 303, Program 112,
as established by Ordinance No. 3591- 18
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. 2011- 69.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Murphy, Moore
Ordinance 3790- 20 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 2011- 70
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing a special improvement project entitled " 2019
Federal Overlay Project," Fund 303, Program 114, as established by
Ordinance No. 3612- 18
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, that
this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 2011- 70.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Murphy, Moore
Ordinance 3791- 20 adopted.
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COUNCIL BILL 2011- 71
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a special improvement project, entitled
Reservoir No. 2 Replacement," Fund 336, Program 017
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. 2011- 71.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Murphy, Moore
Ordinance 3792- 20 adopted.
AGREEMENT— PARK PROPERTIES TO LEASE GREENHOUSES
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, to
award and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract in substantially the form
provided for Request for Proposal # 2020- 061 Public Private Partnerships— Park
Properties to Lease Greenhouses to T & L Nursery Inc.
Council Member Roberts asked about between
L Nursery and
the relationship T&
the Evergreen Arboretum Gardens group, and he encouraged staff to foster a
relationship.
Bob Leonard, Facilities, stated no formal agreement currently exists;
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however, it is hoped that the City will be able to broker a relationship between
the two.
Council Member Stonecipher asked about the nature of the one- year term of the
agreement.
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Bob Leonard stated the agreement is for one year only to ensure the partnership
is a good fit for T & L Nursery and for the City. He stated any proposed extension
of time would be brought back to Council for consideration.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Murphy and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — EVERETT DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to
authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 4 to the construction contract
with Jansen Inc. for the Everett Downtown Streetscape Improvement Project
Phase 2, Phase 3, and Rucker Water Main Replacement in the amount of
650, 667. 18.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members
Murphy and Moore who were excused.
Motion carried.
The City Council meeting was adjourned at 12: 55 p. m.
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