2021/02/24 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• February 24, 2021 President Stonecipher announced that the Council is still abiding by Governor Inslee's Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, 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. She encouraged citizens to submit comments and concerns by email to council@everettwa.gov prior to the meeting or to call the Council office at 425-257-8703. President Stonecipher stated that live public comment will be accepted one-half hour before the start of the meeting by calling 425.616.3920, Conference ID 870 418 373#. If citizens have difficulty calling in or connecting, please contact dwilliams@everettwa.gov. Individuals may also call 425.616.3920 to listen to the Council meetings, Conference ID 724 887 726#. Citizens are encouraged to view meetings live on Comcast Channel 21, Frontier Channel 29, and on the City website at www.everettwa.gov/citycouncil. The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12:30 p.m., February 24, 2021, Council President Stonecipher 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 February 17, 2021, City Council meeting were approved as printed. MAYOR Mayor Franklin recognized the retirement of City Engineer Jim Miller whose career spanned 50 years of public service, including 26 years serving the City of Everett. The Mayor thanked Jim for his career of service in advancing sound utility engineering practices, water resource management, and environmental stewardship. COUNCIL Council members congratulated and thanked Jim Miller for his years of service to the City of Everett. r 1