2020/04/29 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• April 29, 2020 President Tuohy announced that the Council is still abiding by COVID-19 shelter- in-place and social distancing orders, and as a result, City Council meetings will continue to be held remotely as regularly scheduled. She stated that during the meetings, public comments will not be accepted and the public may not attend. Council meetings can be viewed on Everett Channel or on the City website. Individuals may call in to listen on 1-425-616-3920, Conference ID 724887726#. Citizens are encouraged to provide comments in writing prior to the meeting at council@everettwa.gov or to call the Council office at 425-257-8703. The special meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12:30 p.m., April 29, 2020, Council President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. The minutes of the April 22, 2020, City Council meeting were approved as printed. • MAYOR Mayor Franklin announced that since the City will not be hosting the annual Viva Color flower program this year, the current stock of flowers is going to be sold to the public at www.publicsurplus.com. She also stated that beginning Sunday the Everett Farmer's Market will host a pre-sale, pickup only, drive-up market. Orders can be placed at everettfarmersmarket.com. COUNCIL Council Member Roberts provided an update on funds available through the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. He thanked Mayor Franklin for the response by Snohomish County leaders to obtain funding. Mayor Franklin thanked Council Member Roberts for working with the Association of Washington Cities in spearheading efforts to gain funds for Snohomish County. • 127