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Home My WebLink About2009/02/18 Council Minutes February 19.2009 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m.,February 19,2009 in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall,President Hallos presiding. Upon roll call s was found that Mayor Stephenson and Council Members Olson,Hetloe,Gipson,Nielsen, Stonecipher and Affholter were present. Council Member Roberts was excused. Council Member Gipson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the February 11,2009 Everett City Council meeting were approved as printed. COUNCIL COMMENTS Council Member Nielsen reported that he attended a seminar regarding parking and mixed use development. CITY ATTORNEY REPORT—NEIGHBORS FOR NEIGHBORHOODS Jim Iles,Cay Attorney,responded in a request submitted to the City Council a few weeks ago from Neighbors for Neighborhoods regarding a revised traffic circulation plan.He gave a brief chronology of the process regarding the adoption of master plans for the Colby Campus and Everett Community College(ECC)properties. 130 and 14 Streets were established as access sheets for the medical center campus.He painted out that public process has been followed and a decision made.It would be inappropriate for the City to unilaterally reconsider its decision at this time. The 2008 action provides an opportunity to address some of the concerns raised by the neighborhood which is scheduled to occur,but not et this time. • 41 February 18,2009 CITIZEN COMMENTS Pat Bowen,95301.Avenue SE,brought forth a concern regarding a new water tank at the Walter E.Hall Golf Course. He talked about the possible negative impacts with regard to increased water pressure in • neighborhood homes and asked for subsidy for senior citizens and the disabled. Debra Bryant,Administration,explained that the city has recently become aware of this issue and is looking at an amendment to the plan.Mayor Stephenson also voiced that the city will not proceed until all the options are rewewed. Bob Wahl,1325 Lombard,responded to the city attorney's comment regarding the traffic plan.He questioned why another traffic analysis isn't required with submittal of the institutional overlay as a changes a 13 acre campus to a 22 acre campus in the middle of a historical neighborhood. Dongho Chang,Public Works,stated that the city did require a new traffic study for the institutional overlay.The maximum use was projected by the hospital for that location. The studywasdone in January,2008. The study showed that using 12 and 13 Streets with traffic signals on 13" Street and le Street made both Intersections operate at acceptable levels.There is a requirement on future development to look at access on 125 Street.When a plan for development of substantial size is submitted the city will be looking at other accesses,one of which will be the neighborhoods suggested recommendation. Mr.Wold explained that the major concem is the traffic impact on the community,especially the residential areas. Allan Offen,Planning Department explained that there is an open house tomorrow night for the public to review the design of the utility building and the perimeter landscape buffer on the ECC site.The proposal does not include an additional or new traffic analysis.The master plan for the ECC site does require that any future phase of development after the utility building would require a new traffic analysis that would be pad of the a SEPA review. 42 February 18,2009 Council Member Nielsen stated that there are Iwo problems Intertwined: 1)what action is appropriate for the city to take now to the extent that they might impose a requirement on the hospital to do something?He stated that the city attorney has addressed this and that he is in agreement with regard to the law.2)What is the city's long term plan with regard to the possibility that later development might occur on the athletic field and would it then metre sense to change the entrance? He stated that with regard to what we can Impose on the hospital now,the door is shut;but as to what we can do in the future,itis very much an open question. GaMk Hudson Falcon,1418 Lombard Avenue,brought forth that now there is a concentration of traffic between Broadway and to the hospital on 13.and 14e Streets.He emphasized the need for something to be done now.He also raised safety concems. Council Member Stonecipher stated that future development is still uncertain and More are certain restrictions that have to be met It doesn't make sense to speculate now on the future development and that is why traffic studies are done at the time of development. Barb Lamoureux questioned what future meetings are scheduled.Allan G8fen responded that there is the open house tomorrow night,a design review meeting next Tuesday night,and two weeks later the design review committee will make a recommendation on the utility building on the ECC property. Nancy Hecht,1330 Lombard,stated that Providence Is now a regional hospital and that the traffic congestion Is mining the neighborhood.There is a need for one way in and one way out of the hospital In order to relieve the traffic congestion. Laura White,1300 Lombard,brought forth safety concerns revolving around the?-11 and Volunteers of America. CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Affholter,seconded by Council Member Gipson to approve the following consent items: 43 February 18.2009 RESOLUTION CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No.6114 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the city of Everett In the amount of $2,050,489.74 for the period January 31,2009 through February 6, 2009. RESOLUTION-PAYROLL To adopt Resolution No.8115 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved payroll claims against the city of Everett in the amount of$3,475,610.82 for the period ending January 31,2009. RESOLUTION—ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS To adopt Resolution No.8116 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved electronic transfer claims against the city of Everett in the amount of$6,506,849.80 for the period of December 1,2008 through December 31,2008. REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS—HENRY M.JACKSON PARK MASTER PLANNING To authorize a request for qualifications for Senator Henry M. Jackson Park master planning. Roll w called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carded. PURCHASE—HYBRID VEHICLES Moved by Council Member Olson,seconded by Council Member Stonecipher to approve the purchase of five Toyota Prius hybrid vehicles from State Contract No.044061n the amount of$118,500.00. 44 February 18.Mg Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. PURCHASE—FORD CAB AND CHASSIS Moved by Council Member Nielsen,seconded by Council Member Gipson to approve the purchase of three Ford Super Duty F550%L cab and chassis from State Contract No.05108 in the amount of $118,243.80 including Washington state sales tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carded. BID AWARD—LIGHT POLE ASSEMBLIES AND LUMINAIRES Moved by Council Member Afiholter,seconded by Council Member Stonecipher to refect bids from Service Electric Co.Inc.and ERW Corp as n responsive and authorize the award of BM Call No. 2008-003 tothe two lowest and responsive bidders as indicated: Durasouree Lighting for pole assemblies in the amount of$56,781.28 including Washington state sales tax;and Lighting Group Northwest for luminaires and lamps in the amount of$30,794.50 including Washington state sales tax. Roll w called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Roberts who was excused. Motion carried. 45 February 18.2009 AGREEMENT AMENDED-POLICE TRAINING Moved by Council Member Olson,seconded by Council Member Nielsen to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No.1 to the agreement with Steadfast Everett Mall Iii LLC for police training. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council MemberRoberts who was excused. Motion carried. CHANGE ORDER-CLEARWELL NO 2 Moved by Council Member Olson,seconded by Council Member Affholter to authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No.3 with Stellar J.Corporation for the Water Filtration Plan Clezrweil No.2 project in the amount of$72,985.21. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council MemberRoberts who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED-CLEARWELL NO.2 Moved by Council Member Nielsen,seconded by Council Member Gipson to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No.2 to the professional services agreement with Carollo Engineers,P.C.for design of the Clearwell No.2 project at the Water Filter Plant for an additional amount of$198,180.00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council MemberRoberts who was excused. Motion carried. 46 February 18,2009 CHANGE ORDER—TRANSMISSION LINES 2 AND 3 Moved by Council Member Aftholter,seconded by Council Member Nielsen to authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No.1 with Tri- State Construction for the Replacement of Transmission Lines 2 and 3,Phase 6 in the amount of$341,500.00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council MemberRoberts who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT—INJURY PREVENTIONIWELLNESS INSTRUCTION Moved by Council Member Nielsen,seconded by Council Member Gipson to authorize the Mayor to sign a professional services agreement with ErgoFit Consulting,Inc.to provide injury prevention and wellness instruction to Fire personnel ata cost not to exceed $14,660.00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council MemberRoberts who was excused. Motion carded. COUNCIL BILL NO.0902-01 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE closing a fund entitled°Boeing Mitigation",Fund 158 as established by Ordinance No.1823-91 47 February 18.2009 COUNCIL BILL NO.0902-02 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE amending Section 3(D)of Chapter 5 of Ordinance No.2530,01(EMC 15.20.110),extending the effective period for Land Use Permits issued under Review Process II and III President Hagoe included in the record a letter received from Kristin Kelly, Pllchuck Audubon Society,suppordng the land use permit timeline extension.if S is used in a selective way to achieve more walkable,livable, transit oriented communities that will decrease Vehicle Mlles Traveled and Greenhouse Gas emissions. The city council meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. ty Clerk Read and approved as pdnted. President i 48