2018/09/19 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

• September 19, 2018 The special meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 4:30 p.m., September 19, 2018, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Roberts presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that Mayor Franklin and Council Members Roberts, Murphy, McNeal, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Member Moore was expected to be a few minutes late. Council Member Bader was excused. BUDGET WORKSHOP President Roberts stated that the workshop was meant to supplement the work already being done by the Budget Subcommittee. Susy Haugen, Finance, presented an overview of the budget process and an overview of the initiatives set forth by the Mayor's Budget directive from February. • Council Member Moore entered council chambers at 4:38 p.m. Considerable discussion ensued regarding the financial support to the Public Facilities District by the City, the contributions to LEOFF 1 Police and Fire pensions, and the request for Lodging Tax funding for the Jetty Island Program. Council Member Tuohy requested that the Lodging Tax rules be presented to Council. Susy Haugen stated she would provide the rules. Discussion ensued regarding the elimination or outsourcing of the Animal Farm, the reduction .of the Municipal Arts budget, the Village theatre contract, the Economic Alliance contract, and the department restructure recap, including total number of full time equivalent positions (FTEs). Lyle Ryan, Administration, stated that Administration will be evaluating the service models for Transit, Fire, Golf, Library and Parks. • 297