2025/10/08 Council Agenda Packet

ORDINANCE NO. ________ An ORDINANCE Relating to Service Facility Buffer Zones codified under chapter 9.54 EMC, AMENDING Ordinance 3957-23. WHEREAS, A. In May 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance 3957-23, which created Service Facility Buffer Zones. This ordinance was codified as chapter 9.54 EMC. B. Section 7 of Ordinance 3957-23 is a “sunset clause.” It states that Ordinance 3957-23 “expires on December 31, 2025.” C. The City Council has determined that it is in the public interest that Ordinance 3957-23 not expire and that its sunset clause should be extended until December 31, 2027. D. Moreover, the public interest is served by establishing a process to update City Council on the status of designated qualifying high-impact location and designated qualifying service locations. E. The City of Everett has the power to provide for the punishment of all practices dangerous to public health or safety, and to make necessary for the preservation of public health, peace, and good order, and to provide for the punishment of all persons charged with violating any City ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. Section 7 of Ordinance 3957-23 states: “This ordinance expires on December 31, 2025.” Ordinance 3957-23 is hereby amended to state: “This ordinance expires on December 31, 2027.” Accordingly, Chapter 9.54 EMC will expire on December 31, 2027. Chapter 9.54 EMC will remain in full force and effect until City Council repeals or otherwise amends it by ordinance. Section 2. EMC 9.54 is amended to add the following section as EMC 9.54.060: A. Whenever the Mayor designates a new designated qualifying high-impact location or designated qualifying service location under EMC 9.54.030, the Mayor or his or her designee shall report such designation to City Council. B. City Administration shall, from time to time, but at least annually, provide a status report to City Council on all designated qualifying high-impact locations and designated qualifying service