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Everett City Council Meeting May 14, 2025: Zoning, Consolidated Plan, and Park Projects

City Council & Committees — Wednesday, May 14, 2025
BodyEverett, Washington
SessionCity Council & Committees
DateWednesday, May 14, 2025
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0:07

Good evening, residents of Everett, Washington.

0:09

I'd like to call to order the Everett City Council meeting of May 14, 2025.

0:14

For information on council meetings and how to participate, please visit Everett Wah.gov slash city council.

0:22

Clerk, will you please take the roll?

0:24

Mayor Franklin here.

0:26

Vice President Zarlingo.

0:27

Here.

0:28

Councilmember Fossey.

0:29

Excuse.

0:29

Councilmember Bader.

0:30

Here.

0:31

Councilmember Ryan.

0:32

Here.

0:32

Councilmember Vogley.

0:33

Here.

0:34

Councilmember Tui.

0:35

Here.

0:35

President Schwab.

0:36

Here.

0:36

And at this time, I'd like Councilmember Tui to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

0:50

One nation.

0:51

Under the indivisible with Liberty and Justice Coral.

0:58

Thank you.

0:59

At this time, I'd like to ask Councilmember Ryan to read the land acknowledgement.

1:04

City Council wishes to acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the She Hobes people and their successors, the Tulela tribes.

1:10

Since time immemorial, they have hunted, fished, gathered on, and taken care of these lands and waters.

1:16

We respect their sovereignty, their right to self-determination, and honor their sacred spiritual connection with the land and waters.

1:22

We will strive to be honest about our past mistakes to bring about a future that includes their voices, their stories, and their people to form a more just and equitable society.

1:31

Thank you.

1:32

So on to old business.

1:37

Councilmember Ryan so moves.

1:39

Second.

1:40

Motion and seconds made.

1:41

Clerk, please take the role.

1:43

Vice President Zarlingo.

1:44

Yes.

1:44

Councilmember Bader.

1:45

Yes.

1:46

Council Member Ryan?

1:47

Yes.

1:47

Council Member Vogele.

1:48

Yes.

1:49

Councilmember Twee.

1:50

Yes.

1:50

President Schwab.

1:51

Yes.

1:52

Well, good evening, Mayor.

1:53

Good evening, President Schwab and Council.

1:56

Just a couple of things I wanted to highlight.

1:59

On Monday, we had our community development team did a great screening of uh No Place to Grow Old, a film uh produced by Michael Larson, who's uh Everett High School grad and um part of the Humans for Housing Project.

2:14

It's a really um emotional movie about uh uh the housing crisis and homelessness and uh really important data points to uh know there is this is the fastest growing population of unsheltered uh residents in our community is over 55.

2:31

And so just really touched on how the importance of you know in Phil um and ADUs and increasing housing opportunities for our aging uh population.

2:44

Uh a couple other things I wanted to highlight.

2:46

It's National Police Week.

2:48

And uh just two years ago, we took a large group of officers to Washington, DC to honor uh Officer Dan Rocha, who was killed in the line of duty three years ago.

3:00

And um, we've lost four officers in the line of duty and and two additional to suicide.

3:05

And so um we uh were able to send two officers to police week this year, and they're representing uh the city of Everett in Washington, D.C., honoring all the officers that have been killed in the line of duty.

3:17

And it's also uh national nursing home care week.

3:21

And today I um was really grateful to uh go to uh Bethany and um give a proclamation for uh skilled nursing care week and tour their facility, and they just have a wonderful culture.

3:35

They really take care of their patients and each other.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Affordable Housing█████████████████████21%
Land Use and Zoning████████████████16%
Procedural███████████████15%
Public Engagement███████████████15%
Public Transportation█████████████13%
Community Engagement████████8%
Public Safety██████6%
Historic Preservation███3%
Economic Development███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Everett City Council Meeting May 14, 2025

The Everett City Council convened on May 14, 2025, at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers. The meeting included approval of consent items, public comments on the proposed comprehensive plan zoning changes, discussion of a new five-year Consolidated Plan for HUD funding, and adoption of several capital project ordinances. All votes were unanimous.

Consent Calendar

  • Resolution authorizing claims in the amount of $6,806,054.97 for the period ending May 2, 2025.
  • Collective Bargaining Agreement with Snohomish County Crafts employees for 2025–2027.
  • Stormwater Easement along Transmission Line #5 property west of South Machias Road.
  • Donation from Petco Love of $20,000 to the Fund for the Animals (Everett Animal Shelter).
  • Interlocal Agreements with Snohomish County for $120,000 in REET 2 funds for up to six lights at Lions Park and $19,000 for a light at Kiwanis Park sport court.
  • Third addendum to antenna site lease with T-Mobile West LLC.
  • Amendment No. 6 to Jetty Island Ferry Service contract with Argosy LP.
  • Police Wellness Grant application acceptance and authorization ($68,877 from Criminal Justice Training Commission).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • Joe Newland (North Everett, Baker View Legion neighborhood) submitted a package opposing the proposed zoning change from R1 to UR2/UR4 for his neighborhood. He argued the area is physically isolated, environmentally hazardous (landslides, springs, industrial contamination), with constrained access and emergency evacuation concerns. He requested a Neighborhood Residential Constrained (NRC) designation instead.
  • Carl Shepherd (resident near 19th and Hoyt) opposed rezoning the end of his block to UR4. He questioned the transit rationale (noting no transit on Grand, Rocker, Hoyt, or 19th) and argued that high-density development would displace historic homes and small businesses, and that new residents would need cars with no parking provided. He suggested rezoning Legion Memorial Golf Course (145 acres) instead.
  • Madeline Shepherd (Hoyt Avenue north of 19th) opposed the proposed rezoning to allow four-story buildings on her block. She stated that the change would destroy privacy, daylight, and property values, and jeopardize 10 historic homes (all over 100 years old). She noted a lack of community notification about the plan.
  • William (resident, no address given) expressed concerns about the Men's Mission shelter, alleging staff hinder residents' progress and keep them in a survival mode. He called for investigation into shelter operations.

Discussion Items

  • Mayor's Comments: Highlighted the screening of No Place to Grow Old (film on housing crisis for seniors), noted that unsheltered residents over 55 are the fastest-growing homeless population. Also recognized National Police Week (sending two officers to D.C. to honor fallen Officer Dan Rocha) and National Skilled Nursing Care Week.
  • Council Comments:
    • Councilmember Zarlingo reported on the Parks and Built Environment subcommittee (Vision Zero update, economic development presentation), the comprehensive plan open house at Gibson Center, Snohomish County Tomorrow exploratory group, and PSRC Transportation Policy Board meetings.
    • Councilmember Bader reported on the Riverside neighborhood meeting (PUD high-capacity transmission line route along Broadway).
    • Councilmember Ryan reported on Vision Zero plan progress (data-driven analysis, goal of zero traffic fatalities, expected publication in September), Bike Everywhere Month events, and the Creative District designation survey (available online).
    • Councilmember Vogley acknowledged the data-driven arguments from public commenters, noted a LISC South Everett Community Development Roundtable, and corrected a prior statement about Bayside Cafe moving to Tony V's (not happening).
    • Councilmember Tui reported on Port Gardner Bay neighborhood meeting (port updates), promoted Kids to Parks Day (May 17) and Monte Cristo Awards nominations (deadline June 30).
    • President Schwab reported on South Forest Park neighborhood group (public safety, child care facility, traffic mitigation) and gave an update on comprehensive plan revisions: progress on Legion Drive skyline area and Mukilteo Boulevard; mobile home overlay will take 4–6 months; residential/commercial overlay proposals expected by May 21.
  • Briefing: 2025–2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan: Kembra Burlandry, Community Development Manager, presented the five-year strategic framework for HUD's CDBG and HOME funds, plus local Affordable Housing Trust Fund dollars. The plan covers July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2030, with projected revenues of ~$1.5 million for 2025. Outreach included over 1,000 survey responses (up from 300 in 2020) and multiple public hearings. In response to questions, Ms. Burlandry explained the interlocal agreement with Snohomish County and Marysville (since 1990s/2000s) and noted that the city is monitoring federal funding uncertainty. President Schwab added that the city's lobbyists are in close contact with the congressional delegation to advocate for funding. This item will be on the May 28 agenda as an action item.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent items (1–9) approved unanimously by roll call.
  • CB 2504-27 (Edgewater Creek Bridge Replacement Special Improvement Project, 2nd reading) – no action; to be on May 21 agenda.
  • CB 2504-28 (Apprentices on Public Works, 2nd reading) – no action; to be on May 21 agenda.
  • CB 2505-29 (Police Firing Range Renovations Project, 1st reading, $127,000) – no action; 3rd reading May 28.
  • CB 2504-25 (Eclipse Mill Park Later Phase, $4,400,000) – adopted unanimously (3rd reading).
  • CB 2504-26 (WPCF FEN Meter Replacement) – adopted unanimously (3rd reading).
  • Contract award to Strider Construction Co. for Eclipse Mill Park Later Phase ($3,634,393) – approved unanimously.
  • Briefing item 16 (2025–2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan resolution) – referred to May 28 meeting for action.

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, residents of Everett, Washington. I'd like to call to order the Everett City Council meeting of May 14, 2025. For information on council meetings and how to participate, please visit Everett Wah.gov slash city council. Clerk, will you please take the roll? Mayor Franklin here. Vice President Zarlingo. Here. Councilmember Fossey. Excuse. Councilmember Bader. Here. Councilmember Ryan. Here. Councilmember Vogley. Here. Councilmember Tui. Here. President Schwab. Here. And at this time, I'd like Councilmember Tui to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. One nation. Under the indivisible with Liberty and Justice Coral. Thank you. At this time, I'd like to ask Councilmember Ryan to read the land acknowledgement. City Council wishes to acknowledge the original inhabitants of this place, the She Hobes people and their successors, the Tulela 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 waters. We will strive to be honest about our past mistakes to bring about a future that includes their voices, their stories, and their people to form a more just and equitable society. Thank you. So on to old business. Councilmember Ryan so moves. Second. Motion and seconds made. Clerk, please take the role. Vice President Zarlingo. Yes. Councilmember Bader. Yes. Council Member Ryan? Yes. Council Member Vogele. Yes. Councilmember Twee. Yes. President Schwab. Yes. Well, good evening, Mayor. Good evening, President Schwab and Council. Just a couple of things I wanted to highlight. On Monday, we had our community development team did a great screening of uh No Place to Grow Old, a film uh produced by Michael Larson, who's uh Everett High School grad and um part of the Humans for Housing Project.

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