Everett public meetings in 2025

Everett City Council Meeting 12 17 25

The Everett City Council will consider a consent agenda with 18 items, including a $2.6 million design contract for the 41st Street to Rucker Avenue Corridor Phase 2 and a $2.57 million claims payment. Action items include final readings on closing several special improvement projects and a resolution to add a home at 1702 Rucker Avenue to the historic register.

• Authorize $2,649,646 design contract for 41st Street to Rucker Avenue Corridor Phase 2
• Adopt resolution authorizing $2,574,128.43 in city claims for period ending Dec. 5, 2025
• Final reading to amend utility billing due dates in city code (EMC 14.04.160, etc.)
• Resolution to add 1702 Rucker Avenue to the Everett Register of Historic Places
• Authorize petition to vacate a portion of Monroe Camp Road in Snohomish County

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will receive updates on downtown parking and a policy for naming parks and park amenities. The meeting also includes discussion of future agenda topics such as safety recommendations, code changes, and pedestrian safety on Everett Mall Way.

• Downtown Parking Update from staff
• Parks and Park Amenities Naming Policy and Procedures Update from staff
• Pending items include: Downtown Storefronts Listening Session, CPTED code requirements, Everett Mall Way pedestrian safety, Park Safety Recommendations, and Bond Street Project Briefing

Everett City Council Meeting 12 10 25

The City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on renewing and expanding the Downtown Everett Business Improvement Area for a five-year term. The Council also has final readings on the 2026 city employee salary schedule, a revised 2025 budget, and alley vacation near Rockefeller and Oakes Avenues. Consent items include a $2 million water main replacement contract and a $3.7 million claims payment.

• Public hearing and final vote on renewing Downtown Everett Business Improvement Area (2026-2030)
• Final reading adopting 2026 basic salary schedule for city employees
• Final reading approving 2025 revised city budget appropriations
• Resolution establishing priorities for development of the Outdoor Event Center
• Award of $2,020,202.02 construction contract for Water Main Replacement "Y", Phase 2

Everett City Council Meeting 12 3 25

The Everett City Council will hold a public hearing and second reading on renewing the Downtown Everett Business Improvement Area for 2026-2030. The council will also consider second readings on vacating alleys near Rockefeller and Oakes Avenues, creating a special project for animal shelter fire sprinkler repairs, and closing numerous completed infrastructure projects. A first reading will establish the 2026 city employee salary schedule.

• Public hearing on renewing Downtown Everett Business Improvement Area for 2026-2030 term
• Ordinance to vacate alleys in block bounded by Rockefeller Ave, Oakes Ave, Pacific Ave, and 32nd St
• Ordinance creating $500,000 special project for Wiggums Hollow Playground Repair
• Ordinance approving 2025 revised city budget appropriations
• Ordinance establishing 2026 basic salary schedule for city employees

Everett City Council Meeting 11 19 25

The Everett City Council will hold final readings on the 2026 city budget ($943,828,973) and property tax levies for EMS and regular operations. They will also consider a contract worth $104.9 million for the Port Gardner Storage Facility and a renewal of the Downtown Business Improvement Area. Several infrastructure projects are proposed for closure or creation, including drainage, sewer, and playground repairs.

• Adopt 2026 budget of $943,828,973 (3rd reading)
• Levy EMS property taxes for 2026 (3rd reading)
• Levy regular property taxes for 2026 (3rd reading)
• Award $104,860,670.13 contract for Port Gardner Storage Facility to Absher/Stellar J Joint Venture
• Renew and expand Downtown Everett Business Improvement Area for 2026–2030 (1st reading)

Everett City Council Meeting 11 12 25

The Everett City Council will hold second readings on ordinances to levy EMS and regular property taxes for 2026 and adopt the $943.8 million 2026 budget. Consent items include a $7.36 million claims resolution, a $10 million state water quality grant, and extending Village Theatre's management of the Everett Performing Arts Center.

• Adopt 2026 budget of $943,828,973 (second reading, final 11/19)
• Levy regular and EMS property taxes for fiscal year 2026 (second readings, final 11/19)
• Authorize $10 million state grant for Port Gardner Storage Facility water quality project
• Extend Village Theatre's management of Everett Performing Arts Center for two additional years
• Adopt ordinance adding 'Exposing a Minor Child to Domestic Violence' to city code (third reading)

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will receive a staff update on the Manufactured Home Overlay Zone ordinance. The committee will also set future agenda topics, including downtown parking, park naming policies, and pedestrian safety on Everett Mall Way.

• Manufactured Home Overlay Zone Ordinance update from staff
• Downtown Parking staff update (December)
• Parks and Park Amenities Naming Policy update (December)
• Everett Mall Way Pedestrian Safety discussion
• Bond Street Project briefing

Everett City Council Meeting 11 5 25

The Everett City Council will hold first readings on ordinances to levy EMS and regular property taxes for 2026 and to adopt a $943.8 million budget for the year. The council will also take final votes on creating special improvement projects for a police boathouse and demolition of Cedar Hall and Recreation Building, and on amending the municipal code to add exposing a minor child to domestic violence as an offense. Consent items include authorizing claims payments totaling over $7.8 million, an interlocal agreement with Lake Stevens for a water transmission line corridor, and a call for bids for the Lenora Regional Stormwater Facility and a pedestrian safety project.

• First reading of ordinance to levy regular property taxes for fiscal year 2026
• First reading of ordinance to appropriate $943,828,973 budget for 2026
• Final reading of ordinance creating a special improvement project for the Police Boathouse
• Final reading of ordinance creating a special improvement project for Cedar Hall & Recreation Building demolition
• Authorize mayor to sign collective bargaining agreement with Amalgamated Transit Union Local 883

Community Health and Safety Committee

The Everett Community Health and Safety Committee will hear two briefings: one on the Fire Department’s Standards of Cover Analysis Update and another on unlicensed street food vendors. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Fire Department Standards of Cover Analysis Update briefing
• Unlicensed Street Food Vendors briefing

Everett City Council Meeting10 29 25

The Everett City Council will consider several items including a resolution to renew and expand the Downtown Business Improvement Area (Downtown Improvement District) for 2026-2030, adjusting the assessment formula and boundaries. Other action items include ordinances for a police boathouse project, demolition of Cedar Hall and Recreation Building, and a corridor project. Consent items include claims payments, surplus property sales, and a grant acceptance.

• Resolution to renew and expand the Downtown Everett Business Improvement Area for 2026-2030, with a public hearing set for November 19, 2025
• Ordinance creating a Special Improvement Project for the Police Boathouse (Fund 342, Program 054)
• Ordinance creating a Special Improvement Project for Cedar Hall & Recreation Building Demolition (Fund 342, Program 055)
• Authorize purchase of property at 3310 Paine Avenue
• Consent item: claims against the city totaling $2,790,468.63

Everett City Council Meeting 10 22 25

The Everett City Council will hear the Mayor's proposed 2026 budget message and consider several action items, including a resolution establishing prohibited areas related to drug trafficking. Consent items include claims payments totaling over $18 million and a $9 million engineering contract for the WPCF Headworks Replacement Project. A public hearing is scheduled on a petition to vacate alleys near Rockefeller Avenue and 32nd Street.

• Mayor's Proposed 2026 Budget Message
• Resolution establishing Prohibited Areas related to drug trafficking
• Professional Services Agreement with Brown and Caldwell, Inc. for WPCF Headworks Replacement Project for $8,998,917
• Public hearing on vacation of alleys bounded by Rockefeller Ave, Oakes Ave, Pacific Ave, and 32nd St
• Ordinance creating Special Improvement Project for Police Boathouse (Fund 342, Program 054)

Everett City Council Meeting 10 15 25

The Everett City Council will consider several items including a resolution authorizing $1,585,315.24 in claims, a zoning amendment to extend service facility buffer zones through 2027, and the creation of a new special improvement project for the 41st Street to Rucker Avenue Corridor. The meeting includes consent items, public comment, and final readings on ordinances for lift station improvements, a park path project, and pedestrian safety upgrades.

• Resolution authorizing $1,585,315.24 in claims for the period ending September 27 through October 3, 2025
• Ordinance to extend service facility buffer zones until December 31, 2027, with new reporting requirements (2nd reading)
• Ordinance creating Special Improvement Project '41st Street to Rucker Avenue Corridor Phase 2' (1st reading)
• Ordinance closing the '41st Street to West Marine View Drive Corridor Improvements' project (1st reading)
• Final readings on ordinances for Lift Station #24 Conveyance Improvements, Walter E. Hall Park Community Connections Path, and RRFB Pedestrian Safety

Everett City Council Meeting 10 08 25

The Everett City Council will hold a first reading on an ordinance to extend Service Facility Buffer Zones until December 31, 2027, and add new reporting requirements. The council will also take final votes on creating special improvement projects for Lift Station #24 Conveyance Improvements, Walter E. Hall Park Community Connections Path, and RRFB Pedestrian Safety. Consent items include authorizing $4.8 million in claims and a $100,000 contract for a fish passage barrier inventory.

• $4,832,328.83 in claims payable for period ending September 26, 2025
• $5,757,772.19 in payroll claims for period ending September 20, 2025
• $100,000 professional services agreement with Osborn Consulting Inc. for Fish Passage Barrier Inventory and Assessments Program
• Sole source purchase of ambulance refurbishment services from Braun Northwest Inc. for approximately $400,000 annually
• Resolution establishing Prohibited Areas related to drug trafficking (action on 10/22/25)

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will hear staff updates on downtown revitalization efforts, vacant storefronts, a park naming policy revision, and South Everett grocery access initiatives. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Staff update on Park and Park Amenities Naming Policy and Procedures
• Staff update on South Everett grocery access initiatives
• Discussion of Vacant Storefronts, Façade Maintenance, and Downtown Revitalization efforts
• Pending items for future agendas include Manufactured Home Overlay Zone Ordinance Update and Downtown Storefronts Listening Session

Community Health and Safety Committee

The Community Health and Safety Committee will receive a briefing on the Community Alternative Response to Everett (CARE) Team and an update on the police Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) program. The agenda also lists potential future items including a Fire Department Standards of Cover analysis, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) tools, a Health District guest, the Mayor's Youth Violence Directive, transportation safety, and annual crime statistics.

• Community Alternative Response Everett (CARE) Team briefing
• Police UAV (drone) program update from staff
• Fire Department Standards of Cover analysis update (pending future item)
• Mayor's Youth Violence Directive (pending future item)
• Fentanyl exposure penalties (pending future item)

Everett City Council Meeting 10 01 25

The Everett City Council will decide on claims totaling $2,898,770.50, authorize bids for the Edgewater Park Renovation Project, and adopt ordinances related to indigent defense standards and local improvement projects. The meeting will also include a public hearing on the 2026 budget revenue forecast.

• Adopt Resolution authorizing $2,898,770.50 in claims against the City of Everett
• Authorize Call for Bids for Edgewater Park Renovation Project
• Adopt Ordinance relating to Indigent Defense Standards (CB 2508-49)
• Create Special Improvement Project for Lift Station #24 Conveyance Improvements (CB 2509-50)
• Public hearing on 2026 Budget Revenue forecast

Everett City Council Meeting 9 24 25

The Everett City Council will meet to approve routine claims totaling $10.5M, authorize a five-year $541,000 software contract, and vote on final readings for an indigent defense ordinance and a pedestrian bridge fund. The council will also hear a briefing on the 2026–2030 Everett Housing Strategy.

• Approve $4,700,194.88 in claims against the city for Sept 6–12, 2025
• Award $541,000 over five years to Carahsoft Technology Corp for Swiftly Software
• Adopt final ordinance for North Broadway Pedestrian Bridge Special Improvement Project
• Set Oct 22, 2025 hearing to consider vacation of alleys near Rockefeller Apts
• Adopt 1st reading of ordinance updating Indigent Defense Standards (EMC 2.108.390)

Everett City Council Meeting 9 17 25

The Everett City Council will consider a resolution rebuking Kroger's closure of the southwest Everett Fred Meyer store, along with several consent items including a $5.2 million claims resolution, a $120,000 stormwater grant application, a $300,000 defense infrastructure grant, and a WSDOT commute trip reduction grant. Action items include rejecting bids for the Port Gardner Storage Facility project and final readings on ordinances for the North Broadway Pedestrian Bridge, Riverway Outfalls Replacement, and the 2025 revised city budget.

• Resolution rebuking Kroger's closure of SW Everett Fred Meyer
• Claims resolution for $5,226,521.40
• Authorize application for $120,000 Municipal Stormwater Capacity Grant
• Authorize $300,000 Defense Community Infrastructure Program Grant for a boathouse
• Final reading: Ordinance creating North Broadway Pedestrian Bridge project

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget Committee, composed of all council members and chaired by Council President Schwab, will meet to discuss the July Financial Report and a General Government Forecast with a preview of budget balancing measures. This is a discussion-only meeting; no final decisions are being made.

• Review of the July Financial Report
• Presentation of the General Government Forecast and Budget Balancing Measures Preview

Everett City Council Meeting 9 10 25

The Everett City Council will consider approving $11.3 million in city claims and $5.7 million in payroll, accept a water main replacement project, and award a $868,210 contract for pickleball courts. They will also hold second readings on ordinances for a Riverpoint Outfalls Replacement project and a 2025 budget amendment, plus a first reading on a North Broadway Pedestrian Bridge project. A briefing on the Vision Zero traffic safety initiative is scheduled.

• Resolution authorizing claims against the city for $11,293,701.77
• Resolution authorizing payroll claims for $5,676,093.78
• Award construction contract for Forest Park Pickleball Court Installation to Diverse Earthworks, Inc. for $868,210
• Ordinance creating Riverpoint Outfalls Replacement special improvement project (2nd reading)
• Ordinance creating North Broadway Pedestrian Bridge special improvement project (1st reading)

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will discuss an ordinance update for the Manufactured Home Overlay Zone and receive a briefing on park safety. The meeting also includes planning for future agenda topics such as downtown storefronts, CPTED requirements, and the PROS Plan update.

• Manufactured Home Overlay Zone ordinance update and discussion
• Park safety briefing
• Pending items: downtown storefronts listening session, CPTED code requirements, Everett Mall Way pedestrian safety, park fencing and gates, Bond Street project briefing

Community Health and Safety Committee

The Everett City Council's Community Health and Safety Committee will hear a staff presentation on the city's homelessness response. The committee will also discuss proposed items for future agendas, including a legislative impacts briefing, the mayor's youth violence directive, and transportation safety.

• Homelessness Response Update from Staff
• Legislative Impacts Briefing from Staff: July
• Mayor's Youth Violence Directive
• Transportation Safety: Streets and Police
• Crime Statistics Update: Annual Briefing

Everett City Council Meeting 9 3 25

The Everett City Council will hold a first reading on a 2025 budget amendment and a special improvement project for Riverpoint Outfalls replacement. Action items include approving a project labor agreement for the Port Gardner Storage Facility and accepting $101,000 for sex offender address verification services. Consent items cover claims payments, a grant for emergency management, and declaring a surplus vehicle for auction.

• First reading of ordinance for Riverpoint Outfalls Replacement Special Improvement Project (Fund 336, Program 049)
• First reading of ordinance approving 2025 revised City of Everett Budget (Amendment No. 3)
• Authorize mayor to sign Project Labor Agreement for Port Gardner Storage Facility
• Authorize $101,000 for sex offender address and residency verification program with Snohomish County
• Third and final reading of ordinance for Municipal Court Access Control Installation Project (Fund 342, Program 053)

Everett City Council Meeting 8 27 25

The Everett City Council will review and vote on seven consent items including $1.9M in claims against the city and $5.7M in payroll claims. The council will also consider awarding a two-year contract for sodium hypochlorite, declare two transit buses surplus, and approve easement releases. Three ordinances for park and municipal court projects will receive final readings, and a public hearing will cover the 2025-2030 Everett Transit Development Plan.

• Adopt $1,903,304.03 in claims against the city for Aug 9–15, 2025
• Adopt $5,735,947.26 in payroll claims for the same period
• Award $2M+ two-year sodium hypochlorite contract to HASA Inc for the Water Filtration Plant
• Declare 2006 and 2009 Gillig transit buses surplus and authorize public auction sales
• Amend speed limits on 16th St and Holly Dr between 100th St SW and Evergreen Way

Everett City Council Meeting 8 20 25

The Everett City Council will meet to approve routine claims, authorize contract extensions, and advance several capital projects to final readings. The agenda includes consent items for claims totaling $7,818,281.65 and project completions, as well as proposed ordinances for new special improvement projects.

• Approve $7,818,281.65 in claims against the City of Everett
• Authorize $7.8M in claims for the period ending August 8, 2025
• Adopt Forest Park Pickleball Court Installation project ordinance (CB 2508-42)
• Adopt Lion’s Park Lighting Project ordinance (CB 2508-43)
• Approve Municipal Court Access Control Installation Project (CB 2508-45)

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will review year-to-date general government budget performance through June 2025, discuss financial forecasting and its impact on the budget deficit, and examine the contingency reserve (rainy day fund). No votes or decisions are listed on this preliminary agenda.

• Year-to-Date General Government Budget Performance - June 2025
• Financial Forecasting and Impact on the Budget Deficit
• Contingency Reserve - Rainy Day Fund Review

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will receive a briefing on the city's housing strategy. The agenda also lists future discussion topics including the PROS Plan update, park projects, and pedestrian safety.

• Housing Strategy Briefing from staff
• Pending topics: Downtown Storefronts Listening Session, PROS Plan Update, Park Fencing and Gates, Pedestrian Safety

Everett City Council Meeting 8 13 25

The Everett City Council will vote on seven consent items including $5.9M in claims payable and $5.7M in payroll claims, plus lease and service agreements. Seven ordinances are scheduled for first or second readings, covering graffiti enforcement, park improvements, and skate park design. One emergency resolution seeks repairs for a fire engine and fleet security upgrades.

• Adopt $5,897,831.32 in claims payable for July 26–August 1, 2025
• Adopt $5,678,852.50 in payroll claims for pay period ending July 26, 2025
• Sign Aquatic Lands Lease Agreement No. 20-107205 for Eclipse Mill Park with WA Dept. of Natural Resources
• Declare emergency and authorize repairs to fire engine J0142 plus security upgrades to fleet
• Adopt ordinance creating civil infraction against graffiti tagger (CB 2507-41, 2nd reading)

Everett City Council Meeting 8 6 25

The Everett City Council will review routine claims, contracts, and surplus property at this meeting. Items include $3.3M in claims against the city, a $399,610 stormwater project amendment, and the declaration of surplus for two electric transit buses and a fire truck. The council will also consider a skate park project ordinance and a graffiti-related civil infraction ordinance.

• Approve $3,339,969.92 in claims against the City of Everett for July 12–18, 2025
• Authorize $399,610 amendment to Lexington-Broadway Stormwater Improvements Phase 1 project
• Declare two 2019 Proterra electric transit buses (B0704, B0706) and a 2003 fire ladder truck (J0060) surplus for public auction
• Adopt ordinance for $360,000 Lion’s Park Skate Dot Special Improvement Project
• Introduce ordinance creating civil infraction for graffiti tagging under Everett Municipal Code chapter 10.62

Everett City Council Meeting 7 23 25

The Everett City Council will meet to approve routine claims, contracts, and ordinances. Key decisions include adopting $5.3M in claims, authorizing a $400K stormwater project amendment, and advancing a $360K skate park project ordinance. Briefings on South Everett economic development and permit processes are also scheduled.

• Approve $5,332,463.40 in claims payable
• Authorize $399,610 amendment to Lexington-Broadway Stormwater Improvements Phase 1 contract with HDR Engineering, Inc.
• Award $400,000 annually for traffic systems equipment from state contracts
• Adopt ordinance for $360,000 Lion’s Park Skate Dot project (3rd reading 8/13/25)
• Re-appoint Hearing Examiner Sharon Rice for four-year term starting 8/1/25

Everett City Council Meeting 7 16 25

The Everett City Council will vote on nine consent items including $12M in claims, $5.9M in payroll, and a $8.7M state grant for stormwater work. They will also consider amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code at third reading.

• Adopt $12,053,726.69 in claims against the city for June 28–July 3, 2025
• Approve $5,905,886.56 in payroll claims for pay period ending June 28, 2025
• Sign $8,733,920 state grant agreement for stormwater facility study
• Adopt amendment to International Property Maintenance Code (3rd & final reading)
• Approve $170,000 professional services agreement for right-of-way easement support

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee meets to receive a year-in-review presentation on Everett’s 2024 General Government operations and to conduct a review of Special Revenue and Reserve Funds. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Everett City Council Meeting 7 9 25

The Everett City Council will meet to approve routine claims, authorize construction bids for 36th Street CSO storage projects, and renew leases with Senator Maria Cantwell and Congressman Rick Larsen at the Everett Municipal Building. Two ordinances will receive second and third readings, including updates to property maintenance codes and ambulance services regulations.

• Adopt Resolution authorizing claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $3,440,930.62
• Authorize Call for Bids for Construction of the 36th Street CSO Storage Improvements, UP 3765 Phase 2
• Authorize Call for Bids for Construction of the 36th Street CSO Storage Improvements, UP 3765 Phase 1: Pacific Avenue Pipeline Improvements Project
• Authorize Mayor to execute the amendment to Lease Agreement with Senator Maria Cantwell at Everett Municipal Building
• Adopt an Ordinance relating to Ambulance and Emergency First Aid Services, adding a Section to Chapter 3.82 of the Everett Municipal Code

Everett City Council Meeting 7 2 25

The Everett City Council will consider several consent items and two proposed ordinances. Key actions include authorizing $3.93 million in general claims and $5.68 million in payroll claims, plus a vote on an ordinance to add ambulance and emergency first aid service fees to city code.

• Adopt resolution authorizing claims of $3,932,531.63 (June 14-20, 2025)
• Adopt resolution authorizing payroll claims of $5,675,624.35 (period ending June 14, 2025)
• Award increase to HVAC services contract to estimated $550,000 annually
• 2nd reading of ordinance to add ambulance and emergency first aid service fees (Chapter 3.82)
• Declare 2003 American LaFrance fire engine surplus and authorize public auction

Community Health and Safety Committee

The Community Health and Safety Committee will receive a staff briefing on 2025 legislative impacts and a youth violence prevention update. Members will also discuss future agenda items including transportation safety, a crime statistics annual briefing, and a guest presentation from Snohomish County on transitional and cold weather shelters.

• Legislative Impacts Briefing from Staff on 2025 state legislative session outcomes
• Youth Violence Prevention Update from Staff
• Pending future items: Transportation Safety (Streets and Police), Crime Statistics Annual Briefing, Snohomish County update on transitional and cold weather shelter

Everett City Council Meeting 6 25 25

The Everett City Council will meet to approve routine claims, authorize contracts, and discuss public safety and park projects. Consent items include a $3,874,359.85 claims resolution, a $1,336,574.30 paving contract for Broadway, and agreements for park use and geotechnical services. A briefing will cover ambulance and emergency first aid services.

• Adopt $3,874,359.85 claims resolution for period ending June 13, 2025
• Award $1,336,574.30 construction contract for 2025 Federal Overlay – Broadway to Central Paving, LLC
• Authorize $80,000 Snohomish County REET II funding amendment for Lion’s Park skate feature
• Call for bids for Walter E. Hall Park community connections path
• Establish prohibited areas related to drug trafficking via Resolution

Everett City Council Meeting 6 18 25

The Everett City Council will vote on approving $8.5M in claims against the city and $1.7M in payroll claims, declare three street sweepers surplus for auction, and authorize a riverfront property agreement amendment. The council will also hold a third reading on ordinances adopting the 2044 Periodic Update Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations.

• Approve $8,479,392.18 in claims against the city for May 31–June 6, 2025
• Approve $1,707,742.48 in payroll claims for May 31, 2025
• Declare three street sweepers (2013 Freightliner, 2016 Peterbilt, 2017 Peterbilt) surplus and authorize public auction
• Authorize Mayor to sign 3rd Amendment to Riverfront Property Disposition Agreement
• Approve Everett 2044 Periodic Update Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations

Everett City Council Meeting 6 11 25

The Everett City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 11, 2025, to decide on multiple consent items including claims payments, contracts, and easements. The council will also take final votes on several ordinances, notably creating new special improvement projects for drainage and the Outdoor Event Center, and adopting the 2044 Comprehensive Plan update.

• Adopt $3.7M in claims against the city for May 17–30, 2025
• Award $1.2M construction contract for W. Mukilteo Boulevard Federal Overlay project to Granite Construction
• Approve $4.8M fund for Everett Outdoor Event Center planning and initial property acquisition
• Adopt 2044 Periodic Update Comprehensive Plan, repealing prior subarea plans
• Select Bayley Construction LP for $2.9M Outdoor Event Center design-build contract

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will discuss downtown business challenges with a Downtown Everett Association guest. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting focuses on future agenda items like storefront revitalization, housing strategies, and pedestrian safety.

• Downtown Storefronts Listening Session proposed
• Housing Strategies Briefing scheduled for August (tentative)
• Everett Mall Way Pedestrian Safety discussion planned
• Bond Street Project Briefing listed
• CPTED code requirements continued discussion

Everett City Council Meeting 6 4 25

The City Council will hold second readings on several ordinances, including creating a $4.8 million special improvement fund for the Everett Outdoor Event Center, authorizing land acquisition via eminent domain for the project, and approving a revised 2025 budget for it. Other action items include adopting rules for a new minimum wage initiative and closing the Wall Street Connector project. Consent items cover claims payments, a security camera contract, and various professional services agreements.

• Ordinance creating $4.8M Everett Outdoor Event Center special improvement fund (2nd reading)
• Ordinance authorizing eminent domain for Outdoor Event Center land acquisition (2nd reading)
• Resolution adopting rules for citizen-led minimum wage Initiative 24-01
• Award of $322,521 contract to CDW-Government LLC for municipal court security cameras
• Purchase of 10131 1st Pl. W. for surface water purposes

Community Health and Safety Committee

The Community Health and Safety Committee will receive a staff briefing on the SODA (Solicitation Ordinance Drug Area) ordinance renewal and an update on automated traffic safety cameras. The committee will also discuss future agenda items including a legislative impacts briefing and the Mayor's Youth Violence directive.

• SODA Ordinance Renewal briefing from staff
• Automated Traffic Safety Cameras update from staff
• Mayor's Youth Violence Directive as a pending future agenda item
• Transportation Safety: Streets and Police discussion proposed
• Crime Statistics Annual Briefing proposed for future

Everett City Council Meeting 5 28 25

The Everett City Council will hold its regular meeting on May 28, 2025, to decide on multiple ordinances and resolutions. Key actions include adopting a fund for the Everett Outdoor Event Center, approving a drainage project, and finalizing renovations for the police firing range. The council will also discuss budget amendments and a new minimum wage resolution.

• Adopt $4.8M fund for Everett Outdoor Event Center planning and acquisition
• Approve $1.65M Lowell Riverfront Trail Improvements project
• Authorize $127K for Police Firing Range Renovations
• Approve $8M in claims against the city for May 10–16, 2025
• Adopt 2025–2029 Commute Trip Reduction Plan

Everett City Council Meeting 5 21 25

The Everett City Council will hold a second reading and vote on an ordinance creating a special construction project for the Police Firing Range Renovations Project, funded at $127,000. The council will also hold third and final readings on ordinances for the Edgewater Creek Bridge Replacement project and for requiring apprentices on public works projects. A briefing on the Everett 2044 comprehensive plan update is scheduled.

• CB 2505-29: Second reading of ordinance creating Police Firing Range Renovations Project, Fund 342, Program 50, with $127,000 in costs (final reading May 28).
• CB 2504-27: Third reading of ordinance creating Edgewater Creek Bridge Replacement Special Improvement Project, Fund 303, Program 115.
• CB 2504-28: Third reading of ordinance adding a new section to Everett Municipal Code chapter 3.80 on utilization of apprentices on public works projects.
• Consent items include claims payable of $1,180,091.28 and payroll claims of $2,592,932.25.
• Consent item authorizing a Transformer Distribution Easement Agreement with Snohomish Public Utility District.

Budget & Finance Committee

The Everett City Council’s Budget & Finance Committee meets to review the Year-to-date Budget Performance from the March Financial Report, discuss Budget Priorities, and examine the 10-year history of General Government Full Time Equivalent (FTE) staffing levels. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will receive two briefings: a Vision Zero safety update and an economic development year-in-review. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Everett City Council Meeting 5 14 25

The Everett City Council will hold final readings on ordinances creating special improvement projects, including the $4.4 million Later Phase Eclipse Mill Park project, and is set to award a $3,634,393 construction contract for it. Consent items include approving $6.8 million in claims, a collective bargaining agreement, and several interlocal agreements for park lighting and ferry service. The council will also discuss adopting the 2025-2029 Consolidated Plan and 2025 Annual Action Plan for HUD grant funding.

• Award construction contract for Later Phase Eclipse Mill Park to Strider Construction Co. for $3,634,393
• Final reading of ordinance creating $4.4 million special improvement project for Eclipse Mill Park
• Approve $6,806,054.97 in city claims for period ending May 2, 2025
• Authorize interlocal agreements for Lions Park lighting ($120,000) and Kiwanis Park lighting ($19,000) using REET 2 funds
• First reading of ordinance creating $127,000 special project for Police Firing Range Renovations

Everett City Council Meeting 5 7 25

The City Council will hold second readings on ordinances creating special improvement projects for the Eclipse Mill Park ($4.4 million) and the WPCF FEN Meter Replacement. A first reading will introduce an ordinance requiring apprentices on public works projects. The council will also vote on a contract with the NW Innovation Resource Center for business support services from 2025-2027.

Community Health and Safety Committee

The Community Health and Safety Committee will hear two staff briefings: one on opioid response and spending plans, and another on Fire EMS vehicle replacement. The committee will also discuss proposed agenda items for future meetings, including a SODA ordinance renewal and a youth violence directive.

• Opioid Response and Spending Plans Briefing from staff
• Fire EMS Vehicle Replacement Update from staff
• Future agenda items: SODA Ordinance Renewal (June), Mayor's Youth Violence Directive (June), Legislative Impacts Briefing (June), Automated Traffic Camera Program Update (June)
• Future agenda items: Transportation Safety (Streets and Police), Crime Statistics Annual Briefing, Snohomish County Transitional and Cold Weather Shelter update

Everett City Council Meeting 4 30 25

The Everett City Council will vote on claims totaling $5,694,492.35 and approve a $574,960.10 playground replacement contract. Other decisions include interlocal agreements, utility locating services, and police facility upgrades. Two ordinances for special improvement projects will receive first readings.

• Approve $5,694,492.35 in claims against the city
• Purchase $574,960.10 playground equipment for Lowell Park
• Adopt amendments to Snohomish County 911 Interlocal Agreement
• Accept $433,842.95 Police Facilities Upgrades as complete
• Approve $4,400,000 special improvement project for Eclipse Mill Park

Everett City Council Meeting 4 23 25

The Everett City Council will consider consent items including a $2.5 million sewer replacement contract and over $7.6 million in claims and payroll. An action item on the third reading of an ordinance to amend the Edgewater Park Renovation Project budget for design costs is also on the agenda.

• Award $2,485,193.98 construction contract to Faber Construction for Beverly Lake Sewer Replacement
• Authorize claims totaling $1,710,020.62 for period ending April 11, 2025
• Authorize payroll claims of $5,925,813.50 for period ending April 5, 2025
• Declare a 2013 Police Interceptor Utility surplus and authorize sale at public auction
• Third reading of ordinance amending Edgewater Park Renovation Project to accumulate design costs

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss year-to-date budget performance and a summary of recent community outreach budget survey results. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Year-to-date budget performance review
• Summary of recent community outreach budget survey results

Everett City Council Meeting 4 16 25

The council will hold a public hearing and briefing on the Everett 2044 comprehensive plan, then vote on final readings of ordinances for the 2025 revised budget (including $600,000 for a multipurpose stadium), expired sewage disposal contracts, and Edgewater Park design costs. Consent items include claims payments, playground equipment for Drew Nielsen Park, and several contract amendments.

• Adopt resolution authorizing claims of $6,317,083.08
• Award $341,537.67 for playground equipment and installation at Drew Nielsen Park
• Approve $125,000 change order for West Marine View Drive/Alverson Blvd and 41st Street/Grand Avenue pedestrian improvements
• Final reading of ordinance approving 2025 revised budget including $600,000 for Multipurpose Stadium
• Public hearing and briefing on Everett 2044 comprehensive plan

Everett City Council Meeting 4 9 25

The council will consider several consent items including claims payments and a surplus vehicle sale, and will vote on proposed action items such as a $253,900 federal grant for the police department and an ordinance on expired sewage disposal contracts. Key action items include a resolution and contract award for Flock Safety drone-as-first-responder service (first drone free first year, second drone $50,000, then ~$307,000/year per drone with radar), and the third and final reading of the 2025 revised city budget ordinance.

• Resolution authorizing claims of $4,681,750.88 and payroll claims of $5,561,992.84
• Authorize mayor to sign delegate physician agreement at $5,800/month for emergency medical response
• Authorize acceptance of $253,900 U.S. DOJ Project Safe Neighborhoods grant via WASPC
• Resolution waiving bidding and approving sole-source purchase of Flock Safety drone system (first drone free first year, second $50,000, then ~$307,000/year per drone)
• Third and final reading of 2025 revised city budget ordinance (CB 2503-22)

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will discuss two policy topics: developing a vacant storefronts policy and reviewing crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED) policies using a SeaTac code example. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Vacant Storefronts Policy Development Process Discussion
• CPTED Policy Discussion with SeaTac code example review

Community Health and Safety Committee

The Community Health and Safety Committee will receive a presentation from staff and Flock Safety on the Flock Aerodome drone program for first responders. The committee will also discuss proposed agenda items for future meetings, including an opioid spending plan briefing, a traffic camera program update, and a county shelter update.

• Presentation on Flock Aerodome drone program for first responder air support
• Opioid spending plan briefing from staff (proposed for May)
• Automated traffic camera program update (proposed)
• Transportation safety: streets and police (proposed)
• Snohomish County update on transitional and cold weather shelter (proposed)

Everett City Council Meeting 4 2 25

The Everett City Council will meet to approve routine claims totaling $5,287,176.58, adopt a revised 2025 budget, and finalize ordinances on sewage contracts and two special improvement projects. The meeting includes public comment and administrative updates.

• Adopt claims totaling $5,287,176.58 for March 15–21, 2025
• Approve 2025 revised budget amendment (CB 2503-22)
• Amend sewage disposal contract rules (CB 2503-23)
• Close Sewer “O” Utility Upgrades Phase 2 fund (CB 2503-20)
• Create new fund for Everett Point Industrial Center Green Bridge (CB 2503-21)

Everett City Council Meeting 3 26 25

The City Council will consider several action items, including a second reading of an ordinance to close the Sewer 'O' Utility Upgrades Phase 2 project and create the Everett Point Industrial Center (EPIC) Green Bridge project. A first reading will be held for a 2025 budget amendment. Consent items include authorizing $2,215,215 in claims and a call for bids for a water main replacement project.

• Adopt Resolution authorizing claims of $2,454,215.47 for period ending March 8-14, 2025
• Adopt Resolution authorizing payroll claims of $5,499,597.47 for period ending March 14, 2025
• Authorize call for bids for Water Main Replacement 'Y', Phase 1 project
• CB 2503-20: 2nd Reading to close Sewer 'O' Utility Upgrades Phase 2 project (Fund 336, Program 026)
• CB 2503-21: 2nd Reading to create EPIC Green Bridge project (Fund 303, Program 132)

Everett City Council - March 19 2025

The council will hold final readings on two major bond ordinances: up to $28 million in limited tax general obligation bonds and up to $181 million in water and sewer revenue bonds. Consent items include authorizing $4.3 million in claims, bids for the Everett Station HVAC replacement, and a $130,907 monitoring contract for Smith Island Estuary. A briefing on the Everett 2044 comprehensive plan update is also scheduled.

• Final reading of ordinance for up to $28,000,000 in limited tax general obligation bonds
• Final reading of ordinance for up to $181,000,000 in water and sewer revenue bonds
• Resolution declaring intent to issue debt under the Local Infrastructure Financing Tool (LIFT) program
• Consent item: authorize $4,293,292.63 in claims against the city
• Consent item: authorize $130,907.04 monitoring services agreement with Natural Systems Design for Smith Island Estuary

Budget & Finance Committee

The Everett City Council's Budget & Finance Committee will hear a year-to-date budget performance briefing from staff, followed by a briefing to address follow-up council questions. The committee will also hold a discussion on financial policies.

• Year-to-date Budget Performance Briefing from Staff
• Follow Up Council Questions Briefing from Staff
• Financial Policies Council Discussion

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Everett City Council Parks & Built Environment Committee will hear a guest presentation from LISC (Tina Vlasaty) and receive a Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update from staff, including Casino Rd Affordable Housing Recommendations and Responses. The committee will also discuss next meeting agenda topics.

• Guest presentation: LISC, Tina Vlasaty
• Comprehensive Plan Periodic Update from staff
• Casino Rd Affordable Housing Recommendations and Responses