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1 <br /> March 11, 2020 <br /> Mayor Franklin provided an update on the City's response to COVID 19 crisis, as <br /> well as actions being taken regionally. She stated city teams have been directed <br /> to reschedule or cancel non-essential meetings and to work remotely whenever <br /> possible.The Mayor provided information on city program cancellations. She also <br /> stated the Everett Emergency Operations Center is up and running and working in <br /> collaboration with other agencies. <br /> COUNCIL <br /> Council Member Bader provided a liaison report from his attendance last evening <br /> at the Snohomish Health District Board meeting. <br /> President Tuohy reiterated the importance of the response to the COVID-19 crisis. <br /> She expressed appreciation for City and County leadership and acknowledged the <br /> economic impact on individuals and businesses. <br /> ADMINISTRATION UPDATE ON PRIOR BUSINESS <br /> In response to Council Member Roberts request, Deputy Mayor Nick Harper <br /> provided a recap of the Berk study recommendations that were discussed at the <br /> Council Retreat. He stated he would follow up with a more comprehensive list in <br /> writing. <br /> Deputy Mayor Harper stated the City has received several inquiries from property <br /> and business owners in the Everett Station area with respect to the status of the <br /> Everett Station District Business Improvement Area (BIA) proposal. He stated that <br /> at this time,Administration is recommending the measure not move forward due <br /> to significant concerns raised by property and business owners. <br /> City Attorney Hall stated the ordinance was adopted; however, before the Mayor <br /> signed it and before it became effective, the Council moved for reconsideration <br /> that placed the ordinance in a tabled status. He confirmed that no further action <br /> is required by the Council. <br /> 73 <br />