Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · April 21, 2021
Minutes
April 21, 2021
Council Member 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. She stated public comments may be emailed to
council@everettwa. gov prior to the meeting. Council Member 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: 724 887 726#. 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 709 216
31#. Citizens are encouraged to view meetings live on Comcast Channel 21,
Frontier Channel 29, and on the City website at www. everettwa. gov/ council.
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 34 p. m.,
April 21, 2021, Council Member Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that
Council Members Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, and Tuohy were present. Council
Members Moore and Bader were expected to be a few minutes late. Mayor
Franklin and Council Member Stonecipher were excused.
The minutes of the April 14, 2021, City Council meeting were approved as printed.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin was excused.
Council Members Moore and Bader joined the meeting at 6: 35 p. m.
COUNCIL
Council Member Vogeli reported on her attendance at the Lowell Neighborhood
meeting last night.
Council Member Roberts commented on Derek Chauvin trial in Minnesota and the
justice that took place. He also spoke about Earth Day and the climate crisis.
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Council Member Moore spoke about the Chauvin trial verdict as the first step
toward healing for our communities.
Council Member Murphy provided an update from the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee ( LTAC) and stated that the LTAC is accepting applications for a second
round of grants. He recognized Earth Day and the need for ecosystem restoration.
Council Member Murphy mentioned that the Port of Everett is hosting an annual
Marina clean- up event on Saturday. He also reported on his attendance at the
Delta Neighborhood meeting last night.
Council Member Bader provided a Parks Department liaison update from a
meeting held earlier this week.
Council Member Tuohy provided a report from her attendance at the Library
Board meeting. She also announced that Item No. 9 had been pulled from today' s
Consent Agenda.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lori Cummings, on behalf of the Mayor, congratulated the Finance team on
receiving a Government Finance Officers Association Certificate of Achievement
for Excellence in Financial Reporting, which is the highest form of recognition in
the area of governmental accounting.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney David Hall provided a status update on the work regarding an
ordinance related to electric vehicles charging stations and an ordinance
prohibiting possession of controlled substance without a prescription.
Council Member Vogeli asked about the Police Department reaccreditation.
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Dan Templeman stated that the Everett Police Department is going through the
process of reaccreditation through the Washington Association of Sheriffs and
Police Chiefs and provided a timeline of the process.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following individuals submitted comments via email prior to the meeting:
Dave Killian
Tony Parker
Tamara Smith
Donald Smith
Breahna Zahler
Amie Parker
Anthony Zahler
Karst and Irene Brandsma
Mindy and Joe Halleck
Sine White
Jay Hass
Shawn Webber
Gary Kocher
Shawn Taylor
The following people provided live comments:
Gail Chism
Ben Zarlingo
Paul DiVianco
Breahna Zahler
Council Member Bader asked about a potential moratorium on the proposed
residential development near Edgewater Neighborhood.
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Lori Cummings, Administration, provided additional information regarding the
status of the proposed project. She also stated that Administration will respond
to concerned residents with additional information.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to
approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7633 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of $ 1, 248, 481. 78 for the period of April 3, 2021, through April 9,
2021.
PURCHASE - TWO SERVICE BODIES
To award and authorize purchase of two service bodies from Northend Truck
Equipment Co., Inc. from City of Seattle Contract # 3205/ EVT# 2018- 064 in the
amount of$ 170, 804. 88, including Washington State sales tax.
JOB COMPLETE - 2020 PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE OVERLAY PROJECT
To accept the 2020 Pavement Maintenance Overlay Project as complete with
Granite Construction Company and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate
of Completion allowing release of retention.
BID AWARD - # 2021- 008 BIOSOLIDS LOADING, HAULING & LAND
APPLICATION
To award Invitation for Bid # 2021- 008 Biosolids Loading, Hauling, & Land
Application to Sno- Valley Farms Inc. in the amount of $ 311, 600, which is not
subject to Washington State sales tax.
AGREEMENT AMENDED— RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
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To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. TCPRA-
1921- EverPW- 00080 with the State of Washington Department of Ecology.
PURCHASE— PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
To award and authorize purchase of playground equipment and installation with
Gametime c/ o Great Western Recreation from Omnia Partners
2017001134/ City of Everett# 2017- 091 in the amount of$ 600, 748. 05, including
Washington State sales tax.
AGREEMENT AMENDED — PADDLE RENTALS AND CLASSES AT THORNTON
A. SULLIVAN PARK
To award and authorize the Mayor to sign contract in substantially the form
provided for Request for Proposal # 2020- 061 Public Private Partnerships— Park
Properties to provide paddle rentals and classes at Thornton A. Sullivan Park at
Silver Lake to Hydrology Stand- Up Paddle.
RFQ— 1- 5 & US- 2 INTERCHANGE JUSTIFICATION REPORT PLANNING STUDY
To authorize the Request for Qualifications for the I- 5 & US- 2 Interchange
Justification Report Planning Study.
JOB COMPLETE — MAPLE HEIGHTS BRIDGE SEISMIC RETROFIT PROJECT
To accept the Maple Heights Bridge Seismic Retrofit Project as complete with
Combined Construction, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of
Completion.
This item was removed from agenda.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
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PUBLIC HEARING - COUNCIL BILL 2103- 09:
President Tuohy opened the public hearing regarding Council Bill 2103- 09.
There were no citizens who wished to speak.
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to
close the public hearing.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 2103- 09
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE approving annexation of the unincorporated portion of
Smith Island located within the City of Everett municipal urban growth area
consistent with terms of the approved interlocal agreement and zone the
property Heavy Industry
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. 2103- 09.
The City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Tuohy
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Stonecipher
Ordinance No. 3801- 21 adopted.
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ACTION ITEMS:
RESOLUTION - COUNCIL DISTRICT 1 BOUNDARIES
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to
adopt Resolution No. 7634 amending Council District 1 to include the
Unincorporated portion of Smith Island located within the City of Everett
Municipal Urban Growth Area.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
BID PROTEST DENIAL AND BID AWARD - REPLACEMENT OF RESERVOIR 2 PROJECT
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to
deny bid protest of Graham Contracting and award construction contract for
construction of the Replacement of Reservoir 2 project to Walsh Construction
Company II, LLC in the amount of$ 20, 069, 683. 20.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Stonecipher who was excused.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
Adopt Resolution concerning 2021 Community Development Block Grant
CDBG) Annual Action Plan and allocations of CDBG, CDBG- CV, HOME,
and 2060 Affordable Housing Trust Funds.
Presented by Julie Willie and Kembra Landry, Community
Planning and Economic Development
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Sound Transit update.
Presented by Peter Rogoff, Sound Transit
Council Member Murphy asked about COVID funds allocated for Sound Transit.
Peter Rogoff provided a brief response and stated that he would send detailed
information to the Council.
Council Member Bader asked about the shortfalls caused by the pandemic re ated
to revenue and expenses.
Peter stated he would provide these numbers to Council tomorrow.
COUNCIL BILL 2104- 11
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE approving the appropriations of the 2021 City of Everett
Budget and amending Ordinance no. 3780- 20
Presented by Susy Haugen, Finance
Council Member Murphy requested an update on the street and alley vacation
funds.
Susy stated the update would be provided.
Council Member Tuohy announced that the next meeting of the Council is
scheduled for Wednesday, April 28, at 12: 30 p. m. She encouraged citizens to
submit comments to council@everettwa. gov prior to the meeting. Additional
meeting information can be found on the City website.
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The City Council meeting adjourned at 8: 46 p. m.
City Clerk Designee
and approved
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Read as printed.
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