Everett City Council
Regular MeetingEverett, WA · November 24, 2021
Minutes
November 24, 2021
The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12: 32 p. m.,
November 24, 2021, 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 Council Members Bader, Moore, Murphy, Roberts,
Vogeli, Tuohy and President Stonecipher were present. Mayor Franklin was
excused.
On behalf of the City Council, President Stonecipher acknowledged the original
inhabitants of this place, the sduhubs people and their successors, the Tulalip
Tribes.
Council Member Tuohy led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The minutes of the November 17, 2021, City Council meeting were approved as
printed.
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MAYOR
Mayor Franklin was excused.
COUNCIL
Update on Snohomish County' s Sheltering & Services Strategies
Presented By: Michael Fong, Kelsey Nyland and Mary Jane BrelI-
Vujovic, Snohomish County
Discussion ensued mental health,
regarding the timeline for community
engagement and the project, potential zoning issues and regulations pertaining to
the project, impacts on City services, partnering with other jurisdictions, average
length of stay, management services and capital improvements to the facility and
surrounding areas.
Council Member Murphy wanted to remind the community that this Saturday is
Small Business Saturday and to help keep the dollars in the community and assist
in recovery.
Council Member Roberts attended the Northwest Neighborhood meeting and
stated the Arboretum Wintertide Lights will start December 15t and run through
December 315t
Council Member Vogeli stated she is making homemade socks and handing them
out to the homeless on the streets.
Council Member Tuohy wanted to remind citizens about Small Business Saturday.
ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS
Deputy Mayor Nick Harper had no updates. Lori Cummings wanted to let Council
know that her and the team will be gathering call related data discussed during
the presentation from Snohomish County.
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CITY ATTORNEY
City Attorney David Hall had no updates or executive session.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Deb Williams stated the Council received written comments from the following
citizens:
1. Julia Lopez
2. Eric Studerus
Ryan Webber, from the Delta Neighborhood Association, presented plans and
updates from the Everett Housing Authority.
Joe Zlab, Everett, one of the owners of the Rockefeller Square Apartments project
located on Rockefeller Avenue, commented on Council Briefing Agenda Item # 19.
CONSENT ITEMS:
Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to
approve the following consent items:
RESOLUTION - CLAIMS
To adopt Resolution No. 7715 authorizing claims against the City of Everett in
the amount of $ 1, 262, 366. 18 for the period of November 6, 2021 through
November 12, 2021.
RESOLUTION — ELECTRONIC TRANSFER CLAIMS
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To adopt Resolution No. 7716 authorizing electronic claims against the City of
Everett in the amount of$ 4, 252, 654.06 for the period ending November 6, 2021.
AGREEMENT— UNIFORMS EQUIPMENT, AND RELATED ACCESSORIES
To award and authorize approximately$ 350,000 to be spent annually with Galls,
LLC from Washington State Department of Enterprises Contract # 01417/ COE
2019- 071.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT— GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
To authorize the Mayor to sign Job Order Contract Amendment No. 1 to RFP
2021- 022 for General Construction Services with Forma Construction.
CONTRACT AMENDMENT— GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
To authorize the Mayor to sign the Job Order Contract Amendment No. 1 to RFP
2021- 022 to General Contract Services with Burton Construction, Inc.
Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.
Motion carried.
PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS:
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 48
SECOND READING:
AN ORDINANCE appropriating the budget for the City of Everett for the
year 2022 in the amount of$ 761, 494, 955
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 49
FIRST READING:
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AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled " Later
Phase Eclipse Mill Park Project and Riverfront Trail Improvement Project,"
Fund 354, Program 073, to accumulate all design costs for the
improvement project.
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 50
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing a Special Improvement Project entitled " Forest
Park Playground Replacement Project," Fund 354, Program 061, as
established by Ordinance No. 3698- 19
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 51
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing Special Improvement Project entitled " Forterra
Restoration Plan," Fund 354, Program 062, as established by Ordinance
3717- 19
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 52
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a Special Improvement Project entitled " Forterra
Restoration Plan", Fund 354, Program 074, for the continued
implementation of a restoration plan for several publicly owned urban
forested areas withing the City of Everett
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 53
FIRST READING:
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AN ORDINANCE closing a Special Improvement Project entitled " Garfield
Park Path Overlay and Seal Coat Project," Fund 354, Program 067, as
stablished by Ordinance No. 3771- 20
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 54
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE closing a Special Improvement Project entitled " Lowell
Park Sport Court Renovation," Fund 354, Program 060, as established by
Ordinance No. 3697- 19
ACTION ITEMS:
AGREEMENT— OFFICE OF PUBLIC DEFENSE GRANT
Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Tuohy, to
authorize the Mayor to sign the Funding Agreement with Everett Law
Association for Social Services.
Roll was called with all council members voting yes.
Motion carried.
COUNCIL BILL 2110- 40
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE authorizing the editing of the Everett Municipal Code for
Gender Neutrality as authorized under RCW 35. 21. 500
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, that this
is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 2110-40.
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The Deputy City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Bader, Moore, Murphy, Roberts, Vogeli, Tuohy and Stonecipher
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance 3833- 21 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 44
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a special improvement project entitled " Sewer
0" Utility upgrades Phase 2", Fund 336, Program 026.
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Roberts, that
this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 2111. 44.
The Deputy City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Bader, Moore, Murphy, Roberts, Vogeli, Tuohy, and Stonecipher
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance 3834- 21 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 45
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a special improvement project entitled " Everett
Mall Way — 4th Ave to East Mall Drive Intersection Safety," Fund 303,
Program 106, and repealing Ordinance No. 3596- 18.
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Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Vogeli, that this
is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill 2111- 45.
The Deputy City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Bader, Moore, Murphy, Roberts, Vogeli, Tuohy, and Stonecipher
NAYES: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance 3835- 21 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 46
THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating a special improvement project entitled " 415t
street to Rucker Avenue Corridor Phase 2," Fund 303, Program 123.
Moved by Council Member Tuohy, seconded by Council Member Moore, that
this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill 2111- 46.
The Deputy City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Bader, Moore, Murphy, Roberts, Vogeli, Tuohy, and Stonecipher
NAYES: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance 3836- 21 adopted.
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 47
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THIRD AND FINAL READING:
AN ORDINANCE creating special improvement project entitled " West
a
Marine View Drive and Alverson Blvd Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety," Fund
303, Program 107, and repealing Ordinance No. 3464- 15.
Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Roberts, that
this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill 2111-47.
The Deputy City Clerk was directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the
ordinance.
AYES: Bader, Moore, Murphy, Roberts, Vogeli, Tuohy, and Stonecipher
NAYES: None
EXCUSED: None
Ordinance 3837- 21 adopted.
COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA:
COUNCIL BILL 2111- 55
FIRST READING:
AN ORDINANCE amending Everett Municipal Code Chapter 19. 06 related
to Lots, Setbacks, and Residential Densities, Amending Ordinance No.
3774- 20, as amended.
Presented By: Yorik Stevens- Wajda, Planning Department
Council Member Moore excused himself early from the Council meeting.
President Stonecipher announced that the next meeting of the Council is
scheduled for Wednesday, December 1st, at 6: 30 p. m. She encouraged citizens to
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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 2: 22 p. m.
eputy City Clerk
Read and approved as printed.
C ncil Presiders
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