Councilmember Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the December 3, 2001 City Council meeting were approved as printed. Councilmember Gipson abstained from the vote.

COUNCIL

Rochelle Sturman, Sam's Mens Wear, 2014 Hewitt, stated that even though she and her husband, Larry, were opposed to the location of the special events center because it directly impacted their property, they were treated with great empathy, kindness and concern by the City. City staff worked diligently to help them find a new location and to make their move, when it occurs, as seamless and smooth as possible. She remarked that the City has gone above and beyond the call of duty, and they are most appreciative.

Councilmember Warnock reported that he attended the Cultural Commission's Christmas meeting and thanked the Parks staff for their support of the Commission.

Councilmember Overstreet stated that he attended the Snohomish Health District's board meeting. Dr. Heinz, Executive Director, commented on the final report regarding the capacity of health emergency reaction in the State of Washington. They also discussed a disaster preparation and response plan compiled by the Snohomish Health District.

CITY ATTORNEY

City Attorney Soine requested an executive session regarding one personnel matter following agenda item #7. The session is expected to last approximately five minutes with no announcement anticipated.

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Overstreet to adopt the following consent agenda items:

RESOLUTION - CLAIMS

To adopt Resolution No. 5131 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $1,339,469.71 for the period of November 24, 2001 through November 30, 2001.

RESOLUTION - PAYROLL

To adopt Resolution No. 5132 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved payroll claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $2,449,192.04 for the period ending November 17, 2001.

Roll was called on the consent agenda items with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING - WAIVER OF APPROPRIATENESS

President Simpson opened a public hearing regarding an application for a waiver of the certificate of appropriateness for the Everett Register Properties for the Moffat Building and Stovies Stove Shop.
President Simpson stated that it is important that the City Council members are not only fair in fact, but fair in appearance. He questioned whether any Council member knows of a conflict of interest he may have with any of the issues before them, or know of any other reason that may cause a concern. There was no response.

He questioned whether any member of the public has any objections to his or any Council member's participation on any of the matters before them. There was no response.

President Simpson stated that there are many people here today who have strong opinions and beliefs. He remarked that it is the Council's job to fairly and objectively hear from all of you, whatever your beliefs and opinions are, and to respect those beliefs and opinions.

City Attorney Soine stated that it has been the custom of the Council to allow three minutes for each person, other than the applicant, to speak on a topic during a public hearing and it is appropriate for the Council to set such time limits on the speakers. The Council has found that this is a particularly reasonable amount of time when there are a large number of speakers. Today that rule will be followed. However, the Historical Commission will be given five minutes to discuss its recommendations to the Council and the applicant will be given such time as it requires to make its presentation.

Paul Roberts, Planning, stated that the Council has before it recommendations from the Everett Historic Commission to deny the waiver of the certificate of appropriateness which, if granted, would allow the demolition of two buildings listed on the Everett Historic Register. They are located on Hewitt Avenue and are known as the Moffatt Building and Stovies Stove Shop. The proposal is to demolish the buildings to build a special events center. Everett City Code states that the waiver of the certificate of appropriateness is required for a permit to allow demolition of the designated properties. The Commission's roll is to make the recommendation to City Council. It is the Council's job to make a decision. The Council can accept the Historical Commission's recommendation to deny the waiver, approve the waiver of appropriateness, modify the recommendation, or take other actions as deemed appropriate.

Councilmember Pope questioned whether the historic overlay zones adopted by the City Council on September 19, 2001 affect any of these properties. Paul stated that they do not.

Earl Dutton, Chairman, Everett Public Facilities Board, introduced the members of the board, talked about the board's activities, the State sales tax rebates and the projects for which they were available, and the benefits of locating a regional center in downtown Everett. He stated that the future benefits to the City of Everett flowing from the special events center far outweigh any impacts of removing two old buildings.

Don Hale, Executive Director, Public Facilities Board, gave a chronology of the project from its inception to the present.

Reid Shockey, President, Shockey Brent Inc., 2716 Colby, stated that they were brought in to confirm the findings of the Brailsford Dunlavey recommendation for site 5, to find a second most feasible site, and to rank the remaining three sites based on certain criteria. He discussed the pros and cons regarding each of the five sites for the events center.

Michael Stringham, Perteet Engineering, remarked that they were engaged to do an evaluation of the five sites based on transportation criteria. Site 5 was rated excellent in terms of those criteria. Site 4 was a close second. He stated that they inventoried all of the parking which is available, or may be available, within a five block radius of the proposed event center sites. He displayed a table showing the availability of parking for site 5 on weekdays, Friday evenings and Saturdays.

Councilmember Warnock questioned why the study did not include parking availability for weekday evenings or Sunday. Michael Stringham, stated that they felt that the maximum demands for events and other uses would be on Friday evenings. If the parking is available then, it would be available on the other weekday evenings and on Sunday.

Councilmember Overstreet questioned what the total population used as a market base for the Brailsford Dunlavey feasibility study was. Don Hale stated that the total population used in the market study was approximately 800,000 people. It included Everett, Snohomish County, and portions of Island, Skagit and northern King Counties.

Lanie McMullin, Economic Development, commented on the business of events and entertainment, and how it can translate to viable economic development for the community. She discussed the flexibility of the arena and the various types of events that it will allow.

Councilmember Pope questioned whether the City of Everett would be in competition with the City of Seattle for these events. Lanie stated that the City is in competition for the leisure time dollars spent by households in Everett. However, the promoters will go where they can showcase their acts in a place that is fitting for them. The City will not be in competition for the big shows that come to Seattle.

Councilmember Overstreet commented that the structural mast affect (wires and cables) are not visible in the graphic being shown. Tom Burgess, LMN Architects, stated that Rafael Vinoly will give more detail regarding that matter during his presentation.

Councilmember Warnock questioned what percentage of the gross revenues will be derived from the hockey franchise, concessions, ticket sales, and advertising.

Rich Anderson, Treasurer, Public Facilities District, spoke briefly regarding the design build teams and the citizens selection committee's unanimous decision to choose LMN Architects. He discussed the financial and marketing aspects of the center. He stated that 35% of the gross revenue will be derived from the hockey franchise and related activities.

Councilmember Warnock questioned whether the sales tax rebate has been revised. Richard stated that it has been lowered to the City's most recent sales tax projections. There will be no growth during the next two years.

David Blacker, Chairperson, Everett Historical Commission, stated that the Commission voted to recommend denial of the waiver stating that the applicants did not show that there was just cause for the demolition of the buildings currently listed on the Everett Register. He remarked that although the Commission supports a special events center, they based their decision on the fact that no alternatives to demolition were presented, the design for the proposal does not relate to the surrounding neighborhood, the design does not include related historical characteristics, the proposed building is so large as to be completely out of scale, the building will change the character of Hewitt Avenue, the metal exterior material and the mast have no precedent on Hewitt, and the parking lot at the corner of Hewitt and Broadway does not enhance the gateway to downtown. The Moffat Building and Stovies Stove Shop were among the first buildings placed on the Everett Register in 1988 and to allow demolition would send a message that our heritage is expendable.

Councilmember Gipson questioned whether, since the Commission supports a special events center, it would make a difference if an alternative to the building design was offered. David stated that he could not answer without seeing the alternative.

Councilmember Warnock questioned whether the Commission would entertain an alternative if it were more aesthetically pleasing. Mr. Blacker stated that the Historical Commission would like to look at any new proposals.

Rafael Vinoly, LMN Architects, spoke regarding revisions which could be made to the design to mitigate the impact of losing some of the properties.

Councilmember Gipson questioned how the revisions would relate to the historical character of the area. Rafael stated that the intent is to accomplish that with the actual design of the facades themselves.

Rafael commented that the masts on the building reduces the overall height by 15 feet and creates tall elements which are visibly distinctive and can be seen from a great distance. The mast and cables hold up the midpoint of the buildings long span and reduce the need for columns in seating areas.

President Simpson invited public comment.

Councilmember Anderson remarked that 44 signed postcards have been received by the City Council office which read as follows, "I do not support the Special Events Center at its proposed site on Hewitt Avenue under any circumstances. The increased traffic congestion and severe parking shortages, combined with the loss of historically significant buildings, make this site unacceptable for such a facility."

The following individuals spoke in support of the special events center. They stated that it will revitalize the downtown core, draw people downtown, bring new jobs to Everett, keep revenues local, provide entertainment without traveling to Seattle, and stop the blight on Hewitt Avenue:

Bob Champion, 3802 Colby; Frank McCord, 5730 Sound Avenue; Pastor Paul Stoot, 11229 4th Avenue W.; Louise Stanton-Masten, Everett Chamber of Commerce, 11400 Airport Road; Gary Dolph, 17915 NE 156th, Woodinville; Joel Starr, Flying Pig, 2929 Colby; David Anderson, 1701 121st Street, Apt. Q101; Thomas Kennedy, 7511 Valley View Road; Fred Safstrom, 717 Grand; David Toyer, 2155 112th Avenue NE; Craig Skotdahl, 2707 Colby, Ste 1200; Travis Snider, 15432 25th Drive SE, Mill Creek; C.J. Ebert, 4914 Black Forest Lane; Allan Darr, 20 Sydney Lane, PFD Board; Andy Covert, 4201 Terrace Drive; Walter Stanovsky, 1000 Harborview Lane; Corinne Harris-Jones, 3825 Colby; Steven Durst, 2215 Wetmore; Kjersti Hall, 1217 Grand; Leita Hermanson, 2501 Chestnut, Downtown Everett Action Committee; Adam Bryson, 1522 Lombard; Ben Carson, Everett High School student; Andrew Skotdahl; Ron Olsen, 1416 73rd Street SE; Howie Bargreen, 2821 Rucker; Robert Elliott; 1323 55th Street SW; Allen Hemmat, 1611 Everett Avenue; Niel Dunoskovic, 425 45th Street SW; Sharon Hemmat, 21301 Tyee Road, Mt. Vernon; Ed Rubatino, 3701 Shore Avenue; Jim Staniford, 1508 Hewitt; and Ray Sievers, 1330 Mukilteo Boulevard.

The following individuals spoke in opposition to the special events center. They objected to the site selection, the demolition of buildings on the Everett Historic Register, and lack of parking:

Dawn Daurie, 12115 Meridian Avenue; Michael Cox, 1701 121st Street SE, K-301; Vicki Rosenau, 2307 Maple; Dave Turpin, 2211 Harrison; Tom Adams, Attorney, Scottish Rites Temple, 1604 Hewitt Avenue, Ste 616; Robert Reedy, 3020 Broadway; Marlys Patmore, 6504 Wetmore; Donald Robbers, 2123 State Street; Gail Chism, 4601 S. 4th; Alisoun Lamb, 3102 8th Street; Larry Cort, P.O. Box 1081 Coupeville, Washington Trust for Historic Preservation; Gary Hatle, 3214 Rockefeller; Oden Olson, 6707 Berkshire Drive; Bill Belshaw, 2111 Rucker; Mary Fears, 1122 Grand; Valerie Steel, 2521 Grand; Thomas Coyle, 5406 Fairview; Veronika Coyle, 5406 Fairview; David Sherman, 727 33rd Street; David Mascarenas, 517 Laurel Drive; Mark Nagel, 3315 Federal; and Annette Bustad, 3223 Tulalip Avenue.

President Simpson questioned whether any one who had not signed up wished to speak. There was no response.

President Simpson questioned whether David Blacker, Chairperson, Everett Historical Commission had any further comments. There was no response.

President Simpson questioned whether the Public Facilities District had a rebuttal to any comments made today. Don Hale stated that he would like to have the design build team give the Council a better understanding of what they have been working on in terms of appropriate mitigation for the demolition of the two buildings.

Rafael Vinoly, LMN Architects, described the intent of their design for the Hewitt Avenue façade and the sidewalk and promenade space in front of the building. He stated that if the Scottish Rites Temple is retained, the proposed building will be moved 20 feet toward Hewitt, thus reducing the plaza from 50 to 30 feet.

Councilmember Warnock questioned how much the redesign work will cost. Rafael stated that the cost of moving the building would only be increased in terms of the shoring that will be needed to maintain the Scottish Rite Temple.

Rafael commented on the design changes which would be required for the second ice sheet if the Moffat Building and Stovies Stove Shop were retained.

Councilmember Pope questioned whether they had considered incorporating a museum into the building. Rafael stated that they had not, but that it could be a possibility.

Rafael discussed the existing structural condition of the Moffat Building and Stovies Stove Shop. He stated that the Scottish Rites Temple is in considerably better condition.

There was discussion regarding the proposed facades of the special event center building along Broadway and Wall Street.

Councilmember Warnock questioned whether the Public Facilities District had looked at maximum use for the building. Don Hale assured him that there will be almost daily use.

Rafael remarked that there will be a team shop and a street café which will be open daily.

Councilmember Gipson commented on a portion of the interlocal agreement with Snohomish County which states that no events will be booked at the event center during the Evergreen Fair. Don Hale explained that it only refers to the booking of competing concerts during a 12-day period.

Councilmember Overstreet questioned the length of the agreement. Don Hale stated that it is for 25 years, during which time Snohomish County will contribute money to the project.

Moved by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Gipson to close the public hearing.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

Moved by Councilmember Overstreet, seconded by Councilmember Anderson to adopt Resolution No. 5133, Alternative No. 3, adopting findings, conclusions and decision approving the waivers of appropriateness and reversing the Historical Commission's recommendation of denial of proposed waivers to allow demolition of the Moffat and Stovies Stove Shop Buildings on Hewitt Avenue.
Councilmember Warnock questioned whether the Council will have input on what the final design looks and feels like. Attorney Soine stated that this meeting may be their only opportunity to express an opinion with regard to the exterior treatment of the building.

Don Hale, PFD, commented that the Public Facilities District is very receptive to changes regarding the use of exterior materials and the detail work. He offered to work with the Council to find a satisfactory solution.

Councilmember Warnock expressed his desire that design changes be considered on all four sides of the building. Don stated that they will look at the cost of making changes and what is affordable.

Councilmember Warnock remarked that it should be done right the first time even if it costs more.

Councilmember Gipson expressed his desire that the architects incorporate the character of Hewitt Avenue into its design. Don replied that that is their goal.

City Attorney Soine stated that the proposed resolution should include direction of staff to incorporate the Public Facilities District's resolutions findings and conclusions.

Moved by Councilmember Warnock to make it a formal requirement that the Public Facilities District erect a brick façade on all four sides of the special events center.

Motion died for lack of second.

Attorney Soine commented that page 5, section 5B of the proposed resolution addresses the use of the historic brick character for the support building as well as the Hewitt Avenue façade.

There was additional discussion regarding window treatments and brickwork for the building.

Councilmember Campbell expressed concern regarding the additional costs associated with the shoring of the Scottish Rites Temple and questioned whether its demolition is included in the proposed resolution. CAA Langus stated that the proposed resolution, alternative No. 3, makes it clear that all of the buildings are to be demolished. He commented that if Councilmember Campbell wishes to clarify that the Scottish Rites Temple will be included in the demolition, he could make a motion to that affect.

Moved by Councilmember Campbell, seconded by Councilmember Pope to amend the motion to include an item No. 7 to the proposed resolution stating that the Scottish Rites Temple be purchased, demolished and used by the Public Facilities District in the construction of the project.

Roll was called on the amendment to the motion with all councilmembers voting yes except Councilmember Warnock who voted no.

Motion carried.

Roll was called on the main motion as amended with all councilmembers voting yes except Councilmember Warnock who voted no.

Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING - 2002 DOWNTOWN EVERETT BUSINESS
IMPROVEMENT BUDGET

President Simpson opened a public hearing regarding Council Bill No. 01-11-54, a proposed ordinance approving the 2002 Downtown Everett Business Improvement budget and levying the 2002 Downtown Everett Business Improvement assessments.

President Simpson invited public comment.

Ned Johnston, Legal, stated that there will be no increase in the assessments to the property owners for the year 2002. The proposed budget, however, has been increased by $45,000. It will be paid for through reserve balances in BIA funds.

Councilmember Anderson questioned whether the additional $45,000 will be used for marketing. Ned stated that it will be used to get "feet on the street" in downtown Everett.

Councilmember Anderson questioned how many members are on the board of the Downtown Everett Business Association. Ned stated that there are nine.

Councilmember Anderson questioned how they are selected. Ned stated that they are selected on the basis of votes at the annual meeting of the Downtown Everett Business Association, which includes every property owner within the business improvement area.

Councilmember Anderson questioned whether you have to be a property owner to be on the board. Ned stated that you do not.

Ted Trepanier, 1420 Grand, property owner at 1420 Hewitt Avenue, stated that over $100,000 has been set aside by the Downtown Everett Business Association. He remarked that the association was set up for security, cleaning and a small amount of advertising. He feels that the funds should be given back to the property owners as a rebate on their assessments instead of being used for marketing.

Councilmember Gipson questioned whether the City has done their part regarding downtown security. Ted stated that they have, but the association has not provided the lighting and sidewalk repairs which have been requested.

Jim Staniford, 1508 Hewitt, expressed concern regarding the way the property owners are assessed. He stated that it should be based on the height of the building, not the frontage.

Allen Hemmat, 1611 Everett Avenue, remarked that his retail has dropped by 30% this year, and he would like to see the extra funds used to offset the assessments for 2002.

Joel Starr, 2929 Colby, stated that he was recently elected to the board of the Downtown Everett Business Association. He commented that marketing downtown is important and vital, and he supports the use of the $45,000.

Jack Walkley, 2625 Colby, stated that the reserve funds should be used to support the budget and reduce the assessments.

Frank McCord, 2828 Colby, spoke regarding the success of the Business Improvement Area and the need to spend funds to bring in an outside group to market the downtown area.

Councilmember Overstreet commented that he has always felt that the front foot assessment is unfair. He questioned whether the association has ever addressed the issue. Frank stated that it has been discussed several times with many pros and cons. He remarked that most BIAs around the country base their assessments on front footage.

Moved by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Pope to close the public hearing.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes except Councilmember Warnock who was excused.

Motion carried.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 01-11-54

THIRD AND FINAL READING:

AN ORDINANCE relating to the Downtown Everett Business Improvement Area (BIA), also referred to as the Downtown Everett Business Improvement Area, approving the year 2002 budget and levying annual special assessments upon buildings and other real property (and owners thereof) for collection during the year 2002.

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Overstreet that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 01-11-54 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.

AYES: Anderson, Simpson, Gipson, Campbell, Pope, Overstreet
NAYS: None
EXCUSED: Warnock

Ordinance No. 2559-01 adopted.

PUBLIC HEARING.- VACATION/ALLEY

President Simpson opened a public hearing regarding the vacation of the northerly east/west alley in Block 631, Plat of Everett, Division "I".

President Simpson invited public comment.

Craig Fullerton, Real Property, stated that the issue between the proponent, the Everett School District and Allen Hemmat, an abutting property owner, has been resolved and that City staff recommends that the City Council authorize staff to prepare an ordinance subject to the conditions contained in their report.

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Anderson to close the public hearing.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

VACATION - ALLEY

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Overstreet to approve the vacation of the northerly east/west alley in Block 631, Plat of Everett, Division "I", and direct staff to draft an ordinance subject to the conditions contained in the staff report.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

AGREEMENT - SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to authorize the Mayor to sign on behalf of the City of Everett, the interlocal agreement with Snohomish County, Everett Public Facilities District and Snohomish County Public Facilities District, concerning the Regional Special Events Center to be built and operated by the Everett Public Facilities District.

Councilmember Warnock questioned whether the Everett Public Facilities District has taxing authority and whether they can impose taxes. Attorney Soine stated that they have the authority to impose a parking tax, an admissions tax and an increase in the sales tax. They have agreed not to impose parking taxes on the Snohomish County parking garage. An increase in the sales tax would need a vote of the people.

Councilmember Warnock requested clarification of the recital on page 33 where it states "….imposes the sales and use tax at the rate of .033 percent." He questioned whether the PFD is imposing the tax or whether it is a tax credit which has already been imposed by the State and is a rebate. Attorney Soine replied that the Public Facilities District imposes the sales tax of .033 percent, and the State has a provision for a credit back of .033 percent, so there is no net increase to the payer of the sales tax.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes except Councilmember Warnock who voted no.

Motion carried.

LEASE - SPECIAL EVENTS CENTER

Moved by Councilmember Anderson, seconded by Councilmember Simpson to continue agenda item no. 7, authorizing the Mayor to sign, on behalf of the City of Everett, the ground lease with the Everett Public Facilities District for the Regional Special Events Center site, to December 28, 2001.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

AGREEMENT AMENDED - WATER FILTRATION PLANT UPGRADE

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the Brown and Caldwell contract dated February 23, 2000, in the amount of $250,410 for engineering and design support for the Water Filtration Plant Upgrade.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

RESOLUTION - VACATION/STATE STREET

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Warnock to accept the petition and adopt Resolution No. 5134 setting January 2, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. as the date and time of the public hearing on the proposed vacation of a portion of State Street, lying north of Hewitt Avenue and the east/west alley in Block 652, Swalwell's 1st Addition as follows:

WHEREAS, the owners of more than two-thirds of the front footage abutting the alley, described as follows:

All that portion of the Plat of Swalwell's 1st Addition to Everett, according to the plat thereof, recorded in Volume 2 of Plats, Page 103, records of Snohomish County, Washington; described as follows:

BEGINNING at the Southwest corner of Lot 30, Block 652 of said plat; THENCE, East along the South line of said Lot 30 to intersect the Southerly right of way line of the Eastbound On-ramp from Interstate Highway 5 to U.S. Highway 2; THENCE, Southeasterly along said Southerly right of way line to intersect the West line of Lot 10, Block 651 of said plat; THENCE, South along said West line of said lot to the Southwest corner thereof, and the Northerly right of way line of Hewitt Avenue; THENCE, Westerly along said Northerly right of way line of said Hewitt Avenue to the Southeast corner of Lot 1, Block 652 of said plat; THENCE, North along the East line of said Lot 1 of said block to the Northeast corner thereof; THENCE, West along the North line of Lots 1 through 5, inclusive to intersect the Southerly projected West line of Lot 30; THENCE, North along said Southerly projection to the Southwest corner of said Lot 30 of said Block 652, and the POINT OF BEGINNING.

LESS any portion falling within Interstate 5/U.S. 2 right of way corridor.

and shown on the attached sketch, have petitioned for the vacation of said right-of-way; and

WHEREAS, R.C.W. 35.79.010 provides that City Council shall, by resolution, fix a date for public hearing on said petition; and

WHEREAS, in Resolution No. 5125 City Council did fix December 12, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. as the date and time of the public hearing for said proposed right of way vacation; and

WHEREAS, R.C.W. 35.79.020, in part, requires "…twenty days' notice of the pendency of the petition by written notice posted in three of the most public places in the city…, and like notice in a conspicuous place on the street or alley sought to be vacated."; and

WHEREAS, in order to provide adequate time to provide proper notice, the hearing needs to be reset;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT, that Resolution No. 5125 setting December 12, 2001 at 8:30 a.m. is hereby repealed; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a public hearing be set for January 2, 2002 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, at 3002 Wetmore Avenue, to consider the proposed vacation of the aforesaid rights-of-way, as herein described.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 01-11-53

THIRD AND FINAL READING:

AN ORDINANCE amending the age reduction language of the life insurance and the accidental death and dismemberment insurance granted the appointive officers, classified non-represented employees, and elected officials of the City of Everett and amending Section 1.B.3 and Section 3.A.4 of Ordinance No. 1594-89 (EMC 2.74.020), and repealing Section 1.B.4 and Section 3.A.6 of Ordinance No. 1594-89 (EMC 2.74.080).

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Campbell that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 01-11-53 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.

AYES: Anderson, Simpson, Warnock, Gipson, Campbell, Pope,
NAYS: Overstreet

Ordinance No. 2560-01 adopted.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 01-11-55

THIRD AND FINAL READING:

AN ORDINANCE establishing the basic salary schedule for employees of the City of Everett for 2002, repealing Ordinance No. 2493-00.

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Simpson that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 01-11-55 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.

AYES: Anderson, Simpson, Warnock, Gipson, Campbell, Pope,
Overstreet
NAYS: None

Ordinance No. 2561-01 adopted.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 01-11-56

THIRD AND FINAL READING:

AN ORDINANCE of the City of Everett, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of limited tax general obligation notes of the City in the aggregate principal amount of $5,000,000 for the purpose of establishing a revolving line of credit to provide funds to pay the capital and operating expenses of the City from time to time pending receipt of revenues or the proceeds of other obligations and to pay the cost of issuing such notes; providing the date, form, and repayment terms of the notes; providing for the annual levy of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on the notes; and authorizing the sale of the notes.

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Simpson that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 01-11-56 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.

AYES: Anderson, Simpson, Warnock, Gipson, Campbell, Pope,
Overstreet
NAYS: None

Ordinance No. 2562-01 adopted.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 01-11-57

THIRD AND FINAL READING:

AN ORDINANCE approving the appropriations of the 2001 revised City of Everett budget and amending Ordinance No. 2527-01.

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Anderson that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 01-11-57 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.
AYES: Anderson, Simpson, Warnock, Gipson, Campbell, Pope,
Overstreet
NAYS: None

Ordinance No. 2563-01 adopted.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 01-11-58

THIRD AND FINAL READING:

AN ORDINANCE adopting the budget for the City of Everett for the year 2002.

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Anderson that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 01-11-58 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance.

AYES: Anderson, Simpson, Warnock, Gipson, Campbell, Pope,
NAYS: Overstreet

Ordinance No. 2564-01 adopted.

AGREEMENT AMENDED - EVERETT MULTI-MODAL
TRANSPORTATION CENTER DESIGN

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Simpson to authorize the Mayor to sign Addendum No. 9 to the Everett Multi-Modal Transportation Center Design and Construction Observation Services agreement with Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Partnership in the amount of $129,468 for the completion of the tenant improvement design.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

LEASE - EVERETT STATION

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Campbell to authorize the Mayor to sign the Everett Station lease agreement with Greyhound Lines, Inc.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

AGREEMENT - EVERETT STATION

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Anderson to authorize the Mayor to sign an automated teller machine agreement with Frontier Bank for the Everett Station.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

AGREEMENT AMENDED - EVERETT STATION PUBLIC ART

Moved by Councilmember Pope, seconded by Councilmember Simpson to authorize the Mayor to sign Addendum No. 3 to the professional services agreement with Judith Caldwell for the Everett Station Public Art to extend the expiration date to February 28, 2002.

Roll was called with all councilmembers voting yes.

Motion carried.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 01-12-59

FIRST READING:

AN ORDINANCE creating a special improvement project entitled, "Snohomish River/Langus Park Public Access Pedestrian Bridge", Fund 303, Program 057, to accumulate all costs for the improvement project.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 01-12-60

FIRST READING:

AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 1672-89, as amended, (Title 19 EMC), amending the text of the Zoning Code for the B-2(B) (Office) zone providing for freestanding restaurants occupying up to 66% of the total floor area of a given site.

COUNCIL BILL NO. 01-12-61

FIRST READING:

AN ORDINANCE amending the text and policies of the Everett Comprehensive Plan, as contained in Exhibit "A" of Ordinance No. 2021-94, as amended, as part of the annual update to the Comprehensive Plan.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

City Attorney Soine stated that due to time constraints, he would forego the executive session.

The meeting adjourned 4:30 p.m.

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City Clerk

Read and approved as printed.
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President