Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · April 28, 2021
Minutes
April 28, 2021
President 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. She stated that public comments may be emailed to
council@everettwa. gov prior to the meeting. President Stonecipher 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 720 273 422#. 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/ council.
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12: 33 p. m.,
April 28, 2021, Council President Stonecipher presiding. Upon roll call, it was
found that Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli,
Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present.
The minutes of the April 21, 2021, City Council meeting were approved as printed.
MAYOR
Mayor Franklin reminded people to schedule a COVID- 19 vaccine appointment
and stated there are plenty of open vaccine appointments at a variety of locations.
COUNCIL
Council Member Roberts stated he would be leaving the meeting early to attend
the Sound Transit Board meeting.
Council Member Tuohy provided liaison reports from the Council of
Neighborhoods and the Casino Road Stakeholders meetings.
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Council Member Vogeli stated she received her first COVID- 19 vaccine and
encouraged citizens to get vaccinated.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Lori Cummings, Administration, had no administrative update.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney David Hall provided an update regarding the drafting of a proposed
ordinance prohibiting possession of controlled substance without a prescription.
He stated that a State bill was passed and sent to the Governor for signature, and
that due to enactment at the State level, Council will likely not need to address
this in a City ordinance. He stated that once the final legislation is signed, he will
provide an overview to Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Ben Zarlingo, Everett, provided written comment and spoke at the meeting in
opposition to the two- day boating regatta on Silver Lake.
CONSENT ITEMS:
President Stonecipher stated that Consent Item # 6 was moved to the Action Item
agenda to allow for discussion of the proposed two- day boating regatta on Silver
Lake.
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to
approve the following consent items:
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RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7635 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of $ 2, 362, 268. 61 for the period of April 10, 2021, through April 16,
2021.
RESOLUTION — PAYROLL CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7636 authorizing payroll claims against the City of
Everett in the amount of$ 4, 204, 821. 12 for the period ending April 10, 2021.
AMENDED MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING - REGIONAL FIRE
AUTHORITY PLANNING COMMITTEE
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment to the Cost Sharing
Memorandum of Understanding for the Regional Fire Authority Planning
Committee.
CHANGE ORDER - JACKSON PARK STORMWATER SEPARATION AND
TREATMENT PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 1 with R. L. Alia Company in
the amount of$ 264, 000.
AGREEMENT AMENDED— DESIGN SERVICES FOR RESERVOIR 2
To authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with
Murraysmith, Inc. to provide design services during construction for the
replacement of Reservoir 2 in the amount of$ 600, 640.
GRANT— TULALIP TRIBES CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS FUND
To authorize the Mayor to accept the grant from Tulalip Tribes Charitable
Contributions Fund.
AGREEMENT AMENDED— E2SHB 1923 HOUSING ACTION PLAN GRANT
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To authorize the Mayor to sign the Washington State Department of Commerce
E2SHB 1923 Housing Action Plan Grant Contract Amendment.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
Council Member Roberts left the meeting at 12: 56 p. m.
ACTION ITEMS:
APPLICATION — BOATING REGATTA ON SILVER LAKE
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, to
approve the Seattle Outboard Association application to hold a two- day boating
regatta on Silver Lake on June 5 and 6, 2021.
Considerable discussion ensued regarding the concerns of citizens to the impact
at the park on a weekend, the costs associated with the two- day event, the
services and security provided at the event, and insurance for event coverage.
Kimberly Shelton stated that the two- day event is held specifically for the regional
championships, which would tentatively happen at Silver Lake once every 10 years
or so. She stated that City staff will be meeting with Ben Zarlingo and the Outboard
Association to go over the plan for this free to the public event.
Council Member Vogeli asked about any impact on the natural habitat and wildlife
by this event.
Kimberly stated she would work to get more information on impacts on the
natural habitat for any future events, but likely would not be able to provide for
this upcoming event.
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President Stonecipher asked about the level of public interest in this event and
attendance numbers for this event.
Kimberly stated the application estimates roughly 500 to 1000 spectators, but
Parks staff would work to gather attendance numbers at this forthcoming event.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Roberts who was excused.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTION — CDBG ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to adopt
Resolution No. 7637 concerning 2021 Community Development Block Grant
CDBG) Annual Action Plan and allocations of CDBG, CDBG- CV, HOME, and 2060
Affordable Housing Trust Funds.
Kembra Landry, Community Development, provided a presentation of the fund
allocations.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Roberts who was excused.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 2104- 11
SECOND READING:
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AN ORDINANCE approving the appropriations of the 2021 City of Everett
Budget and amending Ordinance No. 3780- 20
COUNCIL BILL 2104- 12
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project, entitled " 40th Place
Landslide Repair," Fund 303, Program 122
President Stonecipher announced that the next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, May 5, at 6: 30 p. m. Citizens are encouraged to submit comments
prior to the meeting at council@everettwa. gov. Additional meeting information
can be found on the City website.
The City Council meeting adjourned at 1: 18 p. m.
Dep ty Cit Ierk
Read and approved as printed.
Co icil President
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