2021/12/08 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

December 8, 2021 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., December 8, 2021. Council Member Roberts announced that the Council is still abiding by Governor Inslee's Healthy Washington 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. He stated the City Council is prepared to open the Council chambers when public health considerations indicate it is safe to do so. Council Member Roberts announced that citizens are encouraged to view meetings live on Comcast Channel 21, Frontier Channel 29, and on the City website at www.everettwa.gov/citycouncil. Individuals may also call in to listen to the live meeting at any point by dialing 425.616.3920, Conference ID 724 887 726#. He stated the public is welcome to provide comments on any matter via email at council@everettwa.gov. He also provided instructions for community members wishing to participate live during a future meeting. He asked that comments be respectful, and remarks limited to three minutes. He added that the Council does not allow comments on certain issues such as: campaigning of any kind —whether for or against ballot measures or candidates running for office—is legally prohibited at the meeting,and comments focused on personal matters that are unrelated to City business. On behalf of the City Council, Council Member Vogeli acknowledged the original inhabitants of this place, the sduhubs people and their successors, the Tulalip Tribes. Council Member Murphy led the Pledge of Allegiance. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin, Council Members Murphy,Vogeli, Tuohy, Bader, Moore, and Roberts were present. Council President Stonecipher was excused. The minutes of the December 1, 2021, City Council meeting were approved as printed. 1