2020/11/18 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• November 18, 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 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday, except the fourth Wednesday of the month when the meeting is scheduled at 12:30 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to call or email public comments prior to the meeting. She also stated that public comment will be accepted one-half hour before the start of the meeting by calling 1.425.616.3920, Conference ID 907 938 24#. If citizens have difficulty calling in or connecting, please contact dwilliams@everettwa.gov. 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 21, Frontier Channel 29, or on the City website. The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:33 p.m., November 18, 2020, President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy,Vogeli, Bader, and Tuohy were present. Council Member Stonecipher was excused. • The minutes of the November 10, 2020, City Council meeting were approved as printed. MAYOR Mayor Franklin spoke about an alarming increase in new infections across the country, including Everett and Snohomish County, and the latest guidance and restrictions issued by Governor Inslee. She encouraged everyone to be compassionate and understanding with each other. The Mayor noted various support programs the City is offering to local businesses. She also spoke about the affordable housing directive she issued yesterday. OATH — POLICE OFFICERS Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to concur with the appointment of Zachary Pendt, Justin Bedford, and Tyler Poole as new police officers. • 372