Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · November 3, 2021
Minutes
November 3, 2021
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6: 30 p. m.,
November 3, 2021, Council President Stonecipher presiding. President
Stonecipher 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. She 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
meeting at any point by dialing 425. 616. 3920, Conference ID 724 887 726#. She
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. She 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 Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts,
Moore, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Member
Murphy was excused.
On behalf of the City Council, Council Member Tuohy acknowledged the original
inhabitants of this place, the sduhubs people and their successors, the Tulalip
Tribes.
Council Member Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the October 27, 2021, City Council meeting were approved as
printed. Council Member Moore abstained from the vote.
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MAYOR
Mayor Franklin had no comments.
COUNCIL
Council Member Moore thanked Everett residents for voting in yesterday' s
election.
Council Member Vogeli requested that Council be briefed on a collaborative
leadership model. President Stonecipher stated this will be scheduled during a
Council meeting in the first few weeks of December.
Council Member Bader provided a liaison report from the Parks Board meeting
held earlier this week.
Council Member Roberts provided an update from the Sound Transit Board.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Deputy Mayor Nick Harper had no comments.
CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney David Hall had no comments.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no citizens who wished to speak under Public Comment.
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CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to
approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7710 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of $ 1, 403, 348. 83 for the period of October 16, 2021, through
October 22, 2021.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFER CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7711 authorizing electronic claims against the City of
Everett in the amount of $ 7, 077, 744. 43 for the period of September 1, 2021,
through September 30, 2021.
AGREEMENT— DRONE PROGRAM
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement Between Snohomish
County Fire Protection District 15 and the City of Everett at no additional cost to
the city.
AGREEMENT AMENDED - WPCF TRICKLING FILTER MEDIA REPLACEMENT
PROJECT
To authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with John R. Harrison for the WPCF Trickling Filter Media
Replacement Project in the amount of$ 51, 530.
PURCHASE— NINE FORD POLICE VEHICLES
To award and authorize purchase of nine Ford Police Vehicles from Bickford Ford
from Snohomish County Contract # 062- 16SR/ EVT# 2018- 065 in the amount of
431, 991. 30, including Washington state sales and vehicle taxes.
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Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Member
Murphy who was excused.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 2110- 38
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE levying the regular property for the City of Everett for
fiscal year commencing January 1, 2022, on all taxable property, both real
and personal, subject to taxation thereon
COUNCIL BILL 2110- 39
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE levying the EMS property taxes for the City of Everett for
fiscal year commencing January 1, 2022, on all taxable property, both real
and personal, subject to taxation thereon
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
COUNCIL BILL 2110- 40
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the editing of the Everett Municipal Code for
Gender Neutrality as authorized under RCW 35. 21. 500
Presented by Yorik Stevens- Wajda, Planning
Natalia Tune, Everett, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance.
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COUNCIL BILL 2110- 41
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE relating to planning for Parks, amending Ordinances 3543-
17 and 3543- 17 as part of the 2021 annual docket of comprehensive plan
amendments; adding a new Chapter 19. 53 EMC establishing a Park impact
fee; and amending Ordinance 3774- 20
Presented by Yorik Stevens- Wajda, Planning;
Bob Leonard, Parks & Facilities; and Lisa Grueter, BERK
Consulting Inc.
COUNCIL BILL 2110- 42
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and
Zoning Map for 7500 Hardeson Road, and amending Ordinance No. 2021-
94, as amended, as part of the 2021 Annual Docket of Comprehensive Plan
amendments
Presented by Yorik Stevens- Wajda, Planning
COUNCIL BILL 2110- 43
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map and
Building Heights Map ( EMC 19. 22. 150) for portion of Smith Island
Presented by Yorik Stevens- Wajda, Planning
President Stonecipher announced that the next meeting is scheduled for
Wednesday, November 10, 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.
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The City Council meeting adjourned at 7: 33 p. m.
Dep ty City CI
Read and approved as printed.
Co cil President
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