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Everett City Council Meeting – February 11, 2026

City Council & Committees — Wednesday, February 11, 2026
BodyEverett, Washington
SessionCity Council & Committees
DateWednesday, February 11, 2026
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0:00

Good evening, residents of Everett Washington.

0:02

I'd like to call to order the city of Everett Council meeting for February 11th, 2026.

0:08

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

0:15

Clerk, will you please take the roll?

0:17

Mayor Franklin.

0:18

She's excused.

0:19

Councilmember Zarlingo.

0:20

Here.

0:21

Councilmember Burbano.

0:22

Here.

0:22

Councilmember Tui.

0:23

Here.

0:24

Councilmember Weir.

0:25

Here.

0:25

Councilmember Bader.

0:26

Vice President Ryan.

0:27

Yep.

0:28

President Schwab.

0:29

Here.

0:29

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

0:49

Thank you.

0:50

And this time I'd like to ask Councilmember Zarlingo to read the land acknowledgement.

0:55

This council acknowledges the original inhabitants of this place, the Stahoes people and their successors, the Talele tribes.

1:03

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

1:08

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

1:14

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.

1:26

Thank you.

1:27

And um, on behalf of the mayor, I'd I'd like to make a recommendation for the following applicants to be appointed to the diversity adversary board.

1:37

Tom Clark, position four.

1:41

Um Lolly Lee Partilani, position five, Beverly Moore, position six, DeMarcus Thompson, position seven, Jose um VL V Yalaz, position nine, Janine Bell, position 10.

2:00

Zaid Amana, position 11, Terry Lott, position 12, Natalie Toon, position 13.

2:08

Alan Martineau, position 14, and Amara John by position 15.

2:15

Terms will expire.

2:16

1231, 2027.

2:19

Vice President Ryan moves for approval of the applicants.

2:24

Second.

2:25

Motions and seconds been made.

2:26

Is there any comments or questions?

2:29

Seeing none.

2:30

Clerk, please take the roll.

2:31

Councilmember Zarlingo.

2:32

Yes.

2:32

Council Member Burbano?

2:33

Yes.

2:34

Council Member Tui.

2:35

Yes.

2:35

Councilmember Weir?

2:36

Yes.

2:36

Councilmember Bader?

2:37

Yes.

2:38

Vice President Ryan?

2:39

Yes.

2:39

President Schwab.

2:40

Yes.

2:41

Okay.

2:41

We'll go to old business.

2:42

Do I hear a motion for the approval of the minutes for February 4th, 2026?

2:47

Council Member Ryan's so moves.

2:49

Council Member Bader seconds.

2:51

A motion seconds been made.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Procedural████████████████████████████████████36%
Public Engagement██████████████14%
Affordable Housing█████████9%
Food Vending Regulation█████████9%
Water And Wastewater Management████████8%
Public Transportation███████7%
Public Safety██████6%
Parks and Recreation███3%
Public Health███3%
Summary of Proceedings

Everett City Council Meeting – February 11, 2026

The Everett City Council met on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the City Council Chambers. The meeting covered routine consent items, several action items including a stormwater ordinance first reading, a resolution to reallocate remaining COVID Recovery Funds, and final readings on traffic signal relamping, mobile food vending regulation, and downtown streetscape planting. The council also held an executive session and approved two workers' compensation settlements for former police officers.

Consent Calendar

  • Item 1: Adopted Resolution authorizing claims against the City of Everett for $2,036,596.11 (period ending Jan. 30, 2026).
  • Item 2: Adopted Resolution authorizing payroll claims of $5,902,730.36 (period ending Jan. 24, 2026).
  • Item 3: Awarded contract for Garfield Park Playground Equipment and Installation to Great Western Recreation for $851,254.83 (including sales tax).
  • Item 4: Closed Special Improvement Project “Animal Shelter HVAC Controls Update” (Fund 342, Program 049).
  • Item 5: Authorized 2026 Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell for Asset Management Program – Phase 1.
  • Item 6: Closed Special Improvement Project “Culmback Building Police Property Room Relocation” (Fund 342, Program 035).
  • Item 7: Closed Special Improvement Project “Everett Performing Arts Center Building Envelope Improvements” (Fund 342, Program 039).
  • Item 8: Closed Special Improvement Project “Forest Park Entry Driveway Repave Project” (Fund 354, Program 107).
  • Item 9: Closed Special Improvement Project “Forest Park Spray Pad Recirculation Project” (Fund 354, Program 079).
  • Item 10: Authorized Professional Service Agreement with 2812 Architecture for Green Lantern Dock Repairs Project (not to exceed $16,400).
  • Item 11: Closed Special Improvement Project “Loganberry Trails Improvements” (Fund 354, Program 091).
  • Item 12: Authorized PSA Amendment No. 1 with OAC Services Inc. for Main Library Building Envelope Improvements Design.
  • Item 13: Authorized Amendment No.1 with Osborn Consulting for Regional Stormwater Facility Study ($54,566).
  • Item 14: Authorized Change Order No. 1 with Vander Veen Construction for Parks Restrooms Renovations Project.
  • Item 15: Authorized Access Control Managed System Agreement with Pro-Comm.
  • Item 16: Authorized Washington State Department of Transportation 2026 World Cup Grant (PTD1305).
  • Item 17: Closed Special Improvement Project “Thornton A. Sullivan Dome Roof Replacement Project” (Fund 354, Program 076).
  • Item 18: Authorized Amendment No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Board and Vellum for Walter E Hall Community Connections Pathway project.

All consent items were approved unanimously (7-0).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • William Parents (Silver Lake resident) commented on Item 3 (playground equipment), stating that $800,000 is a large amount and the park should be “so amazing that you can't keep the adults off the equipment.” On Item 8 (Forest Park driveway repave), he suggested using concrete instead of asphalt to save money long-term, noting that inner city streets are concrete while main roads are not. On Item 10 (Green Lantern Dock Repairs), he suggested a floating restaurant could be a good addition.

Discussion Items

  • Appointments to Diversity Advisory Board: The mayor nominated 11 applicants (Tom Clark, Lolly Lee Partilani, Beverly Moore, DeMarcus Thompson, Jose V. L. Yalaz, Janine Bell, Zaid Amana, Terry Lott, Natalie Toon, Alan Martineau, Amara Johnby) with terms expiring Dec. 31, 2027. Approved unanimously.
  • Council Comments (Zarlingo): Reported on Snohomish County Tomorrow meetings; noted that state labor economist Toby Peterson described a shift from knowledge worker jobs to manufacturing, and discussed housing policies to encourage condominium ownership.
  • Council Comments (Weir): Attended Riverside Neighborhood Association meeting with Everett Transit presentation; promoted neighborhood associations and downtown Everett Association activities; thanked voters in Everett School District special election.
  • Council Comments (Ryan): Provided Parks and Built Environment Committee updates: utility ordinance changes coming March 11, critical areas ordinance draft release, manufactured housing community protections (10 facilities, 7 recommended for overlay zone) expected in April. Announced District 2 town hall on Feb. 24 at Pinehurst Beverly Park Boys & Girls Club.
  • Administrative Report (Schwab): Testified on House Bill 224 (municipal fire authority); bill passed finance committee. Announced Mayor’s Arts Awards (April 23 at Everett Performing Arts Center) with recipients Olivia Vanny, Eric Humez, Tamara Kaufman, honorable mention Jason Julia Banker, and WENT award to Councilmember Tui. Provided legislative update: automated license plate reader bill (SB 5037) passed Senate but limited to felonies; city will seek to add crimes against persons. Condo reform bill (HB 2304) passed House unanimously.
  • City Attorney (Hall): Commented on license reader bill limitations; requested executive session for two workers’ compensation claims.
  • Item 19 (CB 2601-04): First reading of ordinance relating to stormwater controls in combined sewer area. Third and final reading scheduled for Feb. 25, 2026. No questions.
  • Item 20 (CB 2602-05): First reading to amend and close South Police Precinct Locker Room Renovation Project. Third and final reading Feb. 25, 2026. No questions.
  • Item 21 (Resolution – COVID Recovery Funds Reallocation): Julie Willie (Director of Strategic Initiatives) presented resolution to allocate $296,449 in remaining COVID Recovery Funds. Funds come from completed/shifted projects (Clean Everett, Epic Bridge Design, Everett Community College Early Learning Center). Allocation: $10,000 to Clean Everett Days; $25,000 to Downtown Everett Association for storefront enhancement grants; $261,449 for FIFA World Cup Fan Zone watch parties (June 11, 12, 18, 19 at Boxcar Park) – covering AV, sound, screens, beer gardens, bands, security, fencing, emergency management, transportation. Additional grants and $140,000 in sponsorships secured. If not fully used, remaining funds will be reallocated. Approved unanimously.
  • Item 23 (CB 2601-02 – Mobile Food Vending): Third reading of ordinance regulating unlicensed mobile food vending units. An amended printed copy was distributed. Councilmember Ryan requested clear criteria for police escalation from warnings to infractions, and training on recognizing human trafficking red flags. Lacey (legal) confirmed a meeting next week with deputy chief and Lieutenant Stewart to develop protocols. Also noted county health department working group on this issue. Councilmember Zarlingo suggested a six-month review of ordinance effectiveness. Approved as amended (7-0).
  • Item 24 (CB 2601-03 – Downtown Streetscapes Planting Renovation): Third reading creating special improvement project. Approved unanimously.

Key Outcomes

  • Consent Items 1–18: Approved unanimously.
  • Diversity Advisory Board Appointments: Approved unanimously.
  • Item 21 (COVID Funds Reallocation): Resolution adopted unanimously. Funds allocated to Clean Everett Days ($10,000), Downtown Storefront Enhancement ($25,000), and FIFA World Cup Fan Zone ($261,449).
  • Item 22 (Traffic Signal Relamping): Ordinance creating special improvement project approved unanimously.
  • Item 23 (Mobile Food Vending Regulation): Ordinance passed as amended (amendment to section regarding newspaper carrier display information). Approved 7-0.
  • Item 24 (Downtown Streetscapes Planting Renovation): Ordinance approved unanimously.
  • Executive Session & Settlements: After 10-minute executive session (plus travel), council approved two workers’ compensation settlements:
    • Former police officer Bronwin Wallace: $410,000 settlement (motion by Bader, seconded, vote 7-0).
    • Former police officer Timothy O’Hara: $255,000 settlement (motion by Bader, seconded, vote 7-0).

Meeting Transcript

Good evening, residents of Everett Washington. I'd like to call to order the city of Everett Council meeting for February 11th, 2026. For information on council meetings and how to participate, please visit Everett Wad.gov/slash city council. Clerk, will you please take the roll? Mayor Franklin. She's excused. Councilmember Zarlingo. Here. Councilmember Burbano. Here. Councilmember Tui. Here. Councilmember Weir. Here. Councilmember Bader. Vice President Ryan. Yep. President Schwab. Here. And at this time, I'd like to ask Councilmember Tui to lead us in the Pledge of Allegiance. Thank you. And this time I'd like to ask Councilmember Zarlingo to read the land acknowledgement. This council acknowledges the original inhabitants of this place, the Stahoes people and their successors, the Talele 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. And um, on behalf of the mayor, I'd I'd like to make a recommendation for the following applicants to be appointed to the diversity adversary board. Tom Clark, position four. Um Lolly Lee Partilani, position five, Beverly Moore, position six, DeMarcus Thompson, position seven, Jose um VL V Yalaz, position nine, Janine Bell, position 10. Zaid Amana, position 11, Terry Lott, position 12, Natalie Toon, position 13. Alan Martineau, position 14, and Amara John by position 15. Terms will expire. 1231, 2027. Vice President Ryan moves for approval of the applicants. Second. Motions and seconds been made. Is there any comments or questions? Seeing none. Clerk, please take the roll. Councilmember Zarlingo. Yes. Council Member Burbano? Yes. Council Member Tui. Yes. Councilmember Weir? Yes. Councilmember Bader? Yes.

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