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May 10, 2017 <br /> Mark Ford, Seattle, spoke about the proposed for-hire ordinance and the <br /> negative impacts of Uber business practices on the taxi industry. <br /> COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA: <br /> Authorize the Mayor to sign an Interlocal Agreement between the <br /> City and the Snohomish Health District relinquishing any potential <br /> claim of ownership or financial interest the city may have in the <br /> Rucker Building, located at 3020 Rucker Avenue, Everett. <br /> Presented by David Hall, Legal, and Heather Thomas, <br /> Snohomish Health District, Public & Government Affairs <br /> Metro Everett subarea planning status update. <br /> Presented by David Stalheim, Planning <br /> Considerable discussion ensued relating to building heights and off-street <br /> parking. <br /> Council Member Murphy expressed concern about the possibility of <br /> blocked views resulting from the proposed building height concept. <br /> Mayor Stephanson spoke about the economic impact of the building <br /> height concept and the importance of considering what economics would <br /> need to change to support taller buildings. <br /> Council Member Roberts stated he would like to see a discussion take <br /> place with individuals who build these types of facilities. He also asked <br /> that the work being done at the Puget Sound Regional Council and Sound <br /> Transit be captured as the planning goes forward. <br /> Council Member Bader expressed concern about parking conditions in the <br /> future and possible impacts on neighborhoods. <br /> Council Member Murphy suggested the creation of a cohesive one-page <br /> summary describing to the residents the process to request a residential <br /> parking permit. <br /> 162 <br />