2020/04/22 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• April 22, 2020 Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. The Mayor spoke about the serious financial impacts to the City as a result of COVID-19, and the steps that have been taken since early January. She stated that she would be bringing forward a budget amendment that outlines emergency budget reductions,which are the next step in addressing what is likely to continue to evolve in the future. COUNCIL Council Member Bader inquired about recent police activity relating to the release of inmates from Washington State Department of Corrections. • Police Chief Templeman stated the police department has been and will continue to monitor the list of inmates released. Council Member Stonecipher asked if businesses approved for the Everett CARES program are precluded from receiving funding through federal programs. Deputy Mayor Nick Harper stated he would report back to Council. Council Member Murphy provided a liaison report on the COVID-19 impacts to the Public Facilities District. Council Member Roberts spoke about the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the climate change impacts from COVID-19, and the need to address building a greener and more resilient economy. President Tuohy reminded the public that the Council meeting schedule change is temporary with the first Council meeting of the month to be held at 6:30 p.m. and all other weekly meetings to start at 12:30 p.m. • 119