Everett City Council Approves Edgewater Park Ordinance and Consent Items on April 23, 2025
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Everett City Council Meeting – April 23, 2025
The Everett City Council met on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 12:30 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included a presentation cancellation, public comment, council reports, and unanimous approval of consent items and one action item.
Consent Calendar
- Resolution authorizing claims against the city for $1,710,020.62 (period ending April 11, 2025).
- Resolution authorizing payroll claims for $5,925,813.50 (period ending April 5, 2025).
- Award of construction contract for Beverly Lake Sewer Replacement to Faber Construction Corporation of Lynden, WA for $2,485,193.98.
- Resolution declaring a 2013 Police Interceptor Utility surplus and authorizing sale at public auction. All consent items were approved unanimously on a single roll call vote.
Public Comments & Testimony
- Evan Binghamman (Everett resident) spoke in opposition to the proposed Fulton Street project (sidewalks and bike path from Pacific to California). He argued that relocating the project two blocks east to Pine Street would be safer, wider, and avoid impacts to eight families' parking, business loading/unloading at DMH and Central Welding, and warehouse operations. He cited safety concerns at the California/Fulton intersection and requested council consider the alternative. Councilmember Ryan stated she would connect Mr. Binghamman with Public Works staff to follow up.
Discussion Items
- Mayor's Comments: Mayor reported attending the Economic Alliance Snohomish County annual meeting where former councilmember Paul Roberts received a Chair's Lifetime Legacy Award. He also announced a Workers' Memorial ceremony at 5 PM at Wetmore and Pacific.
- Council Comments: Councilmember Zarlingo reported on the Regional Law and Justice Council meeting (therapeutic courts) and the Puget Sound Regional Council Transportation Policy Board (comprehensive plan certification). Councilmember Ryan noted attending the Lowell Neighborhood Association meeting and previewed the final design for the Lowell Playground replacement. Councilmember Vogley announced her retirement at the end of her term and encouraged residents to run for city council (filing week May 5–9). Councilmember Tui reported on an SNOH 911 meeting and an upcoming meeting in a new facility.
- Administrative Update: Mayor stated staff contacted Compass regarding construction impacts for housing residents and will follow up on code compliance. Staff also will reconnect with Mr. Binghamman on his concerns.
- City Attorney Report: Reported that city staff received federal grant funding for a competency diversion program for criminal defendants found not competent but not qualifying for civil commitment. The program is not yet available in Snohomish County due to lack of state funding.
Key Outcomes
- Consent items (1–4) approved unanimously.
- Action Item – CB 2504-24 (3rd & final reading): Ordinance amending Ordinance 3916-22 (Edgewater Park Renovation Project) to accumulate design costs was approved unanimously (7–0).
Meeting Transcript
Good evening. Um, good afternoon. I should say residents of Everett, Washington. I'd like to call to order the Everett City Council meeting for April 23rd, 2025. For information on council meetings and how to participate, please visit Everett Wad.gov slash city council. Uh clerk, will you please take the role? Mayor Franklin here. Vice President Zarlingo? Here. Councilmember Fossey. Excuse. Councilmember Bader. Here. Councilmember Ryan. Here. Councilmember Vogley. Here. Councilmember Twee. Here. President Schwab. Here. And at this time, I'd like to ask Councilmember Zarlingo to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. And we probably for which it stands. One location and your God. Indivisible was the original justice on. Thank you. At this time, I'd like to ask Councilmember Tui to read the land acknowledgement. You bet. The City Council wishes to acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the Stohooshi people and their successors, the Tulelep tribes. Since time immemorial, they have hunted, fished, gathered on and taken care of these lands and waters. We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and water. We will strive to be honest about our past mistakes and bring about a future that includes their people, stories, and voices to form a more just and equitable society. Thank you. So on to old business. Do I hear a motion to approve the minutes for April 16th, 2025? Councilmember Ryan so moves. Motion and seconds been made. Clerk, please take the roll. Vice President Zarlingo. Yes. Councilmember Bader. Yes. Councilmember Ryan. Yes. Councilmember Vogley, yes. Councilmember Tweey? Yes. President Schwab. Yes. Good afternoon, Mayor.
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