2020/05/20 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• May 20, 2020 President Touhy 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 with all meetings scheduled at 12:30 p.m. on each Wednesday, except the first Wednesday of the month, when the meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to call or email public comments. She also stated that public comment will be accepted one-half hour before the start of the meetings by calling 1.425.616.3920, Conference ID: 537 907 195#. Citizens may call in to listen to the Council meetings at 1.425.616.3920, Conference ID: 724 887 726# and meetings can be viewed on Comcast Channel 29, Frontier Channel 29 or on the City website. The special meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12:34 p.m., May 20, 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 May 13, 2020, City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Member Moore abstained from the vote. MAYOR Mayor Franklin provided an update on parks maintenance and ask citizens for patience and understanding during this challenging time. She also provided an update on a staffing levels in various city departments. Mayor Franklin stated that 2021 budget calendar is still being developed. COUNCIL Council Member Roberts reported on his attendance at the Delta Neighborhood meeting. He also thanked city staff for their work during this difficult time. Council Member Vogeli reported on her attendance at the Cascade View/Twin Creeks Neighborhood meeting. She also provided an update regarding her proposal on a cap on fees charged by third-party food delivery services. • 149