2020/07/01 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• July 1, 2020 President Tuohy announced that the Council is still abiding by Governor Inslee's Safe Start guidelines, and as a result, City Council meetings will continue to be held remotely with all meetings scheduled at 12:30 p.m. 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 prior to the meeting. To speak under Public Comment during the meeting, calls are accepted one-half hour before the start of the meeting by calling 1.425.616.3920, Conference ID 107 579 986#. 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 Everett Channel or on the City website. The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:33 p.m., July 1, 2020, Council President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Murphy, Vogeli, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Member Moore was excused. The minutes of the June 24, 2020, City Council meeting were approved as printed. President Tuohy abstained from the vote. • MAYOR Mayor Franklin stated that the Snohomish County Prosecutor's office received a $1.68 million grant to implement a Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program in Everett and Lynnwood, which will provide dollars to hire additional social workers that will provide long-term support for low level, repeat offenders. Mayor Franklin also reminded citizens to adhere to the recommended health guidelines as an increase in COVID-19 cases was reported in Snohomish County over the last week.She advised citizens to continue to stay socially distant,to wear face masks, and to wash hands. Mayor Franklin also wished everyone a happy and safe 4th of July weekend. • 192