Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · October 20, 2021
Minutes
October 20, 2021
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order on Wednesday,
October President Stonecipher presiding. President Stonecipher
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announced that the Council is still abiding by Governor Inslee' s Healthy
Washington 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.
He stated the City Council is prepared to open the Council chambers when public
health considerations indicate it is safe to do so.
President Stonecipher announced that citizens are encouraged to view meetings
live on Comcast Channel 21, Frontier Channel 29, and on the City website at
www. everettwa. gov/ citycouncil. Individuals may also call in to listen to the live
at any point by dialing 425. 616. 3920, Conference ID 724 887 726#. She
meeting
stated the public is welcome to provide comments on any matter via email at
council@everettwa. gov. She also provided instructions for community members
wishing to participate live during a future meeting. President Stonecipher asked
that comments be respectful, and remarks limited to three minutes. She added
that the Council does not allow comments on certain issues such as: campaigning
of any kind — whether for or against ballot measures or candidates running for
office — is legally prohibited at the meeting, and comments focused on personal
matters that are unrelated to City business.
Upon roll call, it was found that Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy,
Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Mayor Franklin was excused.
On behalf of the City Council, Council Member Bader acknowledged the original
inhabitants of this place, the sduhubs people and their successors, the Tulalip
Tribes.
Council Member Moore led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the October 13, 2021, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Member Tuohy abstained from the vote.
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MAYOR
Mayor Franklin was excused.
COUNCIL
Council Member Roberts reported on his attendance at the Delta Neighborhood
Association meeting. He also spoke about transportation grants and thanked
Everett Transit staff for an excellent work.
Council Member Vogeli questioned speed bumps efficiency for traffic control and
suggested looking at other options on Norton Avenue.
Council Member Murphy reported on his attendance at the first in- person Port
Gardner Neighborhood Association meeting. He also requested an update related
to street and alley vacation funds: 2021 projects status and 2022 budget
proposals. Council Member Murphy reminded the public that statewide
earthquake and tsunami warning systems drill is scheduled for tomorrow, October
21, at 10: 21 a. m. He also announced that the first 2022 budget presentation is
scheduled for November 10 and encouraged everyone to bring forward comments
and suggestions.
President Stonecipher reported on her attendance at the Cascade View / Twin
Creek Neighborhood Association meeting.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE
Nick Harper stated that he will work with Ryan Sass and Bob Leonard regarding
alley vacation funds and will get back to council. Nick also announced that next
week staff will provide a preliminary briefing on the work related to American
Rescue Plan Act ( ARPA) funding as requested by council.
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CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney David Hall had no comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Colton Davis, Everett, spoke about missing " middle housing" considering the
passing of ReThink Housing plan.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to
approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7706 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of$ 3, 007, 382. 24 for the period of October 2, 2021, through October
8, 2021.
AGREEMENT — REGION 10 TARGET ZERO TASK FORCE TRAFFIC SAFETY
GRANT PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Interagency Agreement with the Washington
Traffic Safety Commission regarding participation as a sub- recipient in the
Region 10 Target Zero Task Force traffic safety grant project.
BID CALL— PORT OF EVERETT COMBINED SEWER MAIN
To authorize the Call for Bids for the construction of Port of Everett Combined
Sewer Main.
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AGREEMENT— PORT OF EVERETT COMBINED SEWER MAIN PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the
Professional Services Agreement with HDR, Inc. to provide Bid Support Services
for the Port of Everett Combined Sewer Main Project in the amount of$ 35, 605.
AGREEMENT AMENDED— PORT GARDNER WATER QUALITY PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. WQC-
2019- Ever PW- 00052 extending the expiration date to 12/ 21/ 2022.
GRANT AGREEMENT— FFY16 HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM
To authorize the Mayor to sign the King County Grant Agreement for FFY16
Homeland Security Grant Program to Prepare Communities for Complex
Coordinated Terrorist Attacks ( CCTA).
AGREEMENT— EN- ROUTE INDUCTIVE CHARGING STATION
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between Public Utility
District No. 1 of Snohomish County and the City of Everett to install an en- route
inductive charging station.
OPERATING GRANT AGREEMENT— SPECIAL NEEDS FORMULA FUNDING
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Washington State Department of
Transportation Consolidated Grant Program Operating Grant Agreement.
GRANT AGREEMENT — INSTALLMENT OF INDUCTION CHARGING
INFRASTRUCTURE TO SUPPORT ELECTRIC BUSES
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Green Transportation Grant Program Capital
Construction Grant Agreement.
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AGREEMENT — COMMUTE TRIP REDUCTION EMERGENCY RIDE HOME
PROGRAM
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Washington State department of
Transportation - Transportation Demand Management Implementation
Agreement.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 2110- 37
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE approving the appropriations of the 2021 revised City of
Everett Budget and amending Ordinance No. 3825- 21
President Stonecipher announced that the next meeting of the Council is
scheduled for Wednesday, October 27, 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.
The City Council meeting adjourned at 6: 50 p. m.
City Clerk Designee
Read and approved as printed.
C ncil Presid t
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