2021/05/12 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

A May 12, 2021 areas that could be beneficiaries of the exemption, and more information would be forthcoming. Council Member Bader asked the following: • What legislation came out of Olympia that will cost the City more money to implement or legislation that may cause the City to forgo revenue, e.g., the measure to reduce drug possession from felony to misdemeanor? • What approved legislation would make it more difficult for law enforcement to make arrests or for prosecutors to keep someone off the street or in jail? • What approved legislation may change the relationship between the City and labor that may make it harder to discipline or discharge employees? Nick Harper stated that several of the approved bills could shift costs, and more information will be provided at future briefings. Council Member Roberts stated that after staff has had an opportunity to review • the legislation, he would be interested in getting a secondary report that outlines the impacts to the City's operations, organization, and budget. He also asked for more information relating to the tax increment financing legislation and the constitutional challenges with implementation. Erin Dziedzic stated she would provide more information to Council. Dan Eernissee, Economic Development, also provided clarifying comments. President Stonecipher stated she would be interested in receiving more information about the climate commitment act and whether Everett would be the recipient of some of the funds. She also expressed an interest in learning more about how a non-profit could impact pedestrian, biking, and transit. Adopt Resolution approving the City of Everett 2020 Comprehensive Water Plan and authorize submittal to the Washington State Department of Health. Presented by Soheil Nasr, Public Works • 8