Everett City Council

January 3, 2022 The special meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 4: 00 p. m., January 3, 2022, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Stonecipher presiding. 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, which is legally prohibited at the meeting, and comments focused on personal matters that are unrelated to City business. On behalf of the City Council, Council Member Vogeli acknowledged the original inhabitants of this place, the sduhubs people and their successors, the Tulalip Tribes. Council Member Tuohy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin, Council Members Tuohy, Fosse, Zarlingo, Rhyne, Schwab, Vogeli and President Stonecipher were present. OATHS OF OFFICE Superior Court Judge Van Slyck administered the oath of office for newly elected Mayor Cassie Franklin and Council Members Fosse, Rhyne, Schwab, Vogeli, and Zarlingo. MAYOR Mayor Franklin stated that she is honored to be a part of this historic day; not only it is the first council elected by council districts, but also the first female led 1  January 3, 2022 majority council. She thanked the veteran council females and welcomed all of the new leaders. COUNCIL Council Member Vogeli thanked everyone for being present for the special meeting and welcomed the new council. Council Member Fosse thanked everyone for being present. She stated she was honored to be part of the council going forward and will do her best to build on past strength and successes the city has brought forward while charting new paths and new ideas. Council Member Zarlingo wanted to thank the community and residents for their support and input during the election season. He also thanked the council and staff for their work and dedication over the years. Council Member Rhyne thanked everyone who was present and viewing virtually. She stated she is honored to be a part of this historic moment— first female council majority and first as council districts. Council Member Schwab thanked everyone for being present and thanked his wife for her support during the election and while in office. He thanked the public and residents who had reached out to him and whom he had met in person. He also thanked the past council members for their work and years of dedication. Council Member Tuohy thanked the new council members and the returning council members. She stated that she was excited on how dedicated and serious they are taking their positions. President Stonecipher congratulated the new council members and the returning council members. She thanked the staff who organized the council district elections and is honored to be a part of the female majority council. She thanked the families of the council members for their support. 2  January 3, 2022 President Stonecipher announced that the next meeting of the Council is scheduled for Wednesday, January 5th at 6: 30 p. m. She encouraged the public 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 4: 22 p. m. r uty City Clerk aith Read and approved as printed. Co cil President 3