2021/12/22 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

December 22, 2021 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12:30 p.m., December 22, 2021, President Stonecipher presiding. President Stonecipher 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. She stated the City Council is prepared to open the Council chambers when public health considerations indicate it is safe to do so. President Stonecipher 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#. She stated the public is welcome to provide comments on any matter via email at council@everettwa.gov. She also provided instructions for community members wishing to participate live during a future meeting. She asked that comments be respectful, and remarks limited to three minutes. She 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. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin, Council Members Murphy, Roberts, Tuohy, Moore, Vogeli, Bader and President Stonecipher were present. On behalf of the City Council, Council Member Roberts acknowledged the original inhabitants of this place, the sduhub people and their successors, the Tulalip Tribes. Council Member Murphy led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the December 15, 2021, City Council meeting were approved as printed. 1