Everett, MA

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will receive staff updates on the Lot Splitting Ordinance and Economic Development, and will discuss topics for future agendas. No votes or decisions are listed on this preliminary agenda.

• Lot Splitting Ordinance update from staff
• Economic Development update from staff
• Future agenda topics include Climate Action Plan Update, Housing Topics, Downtown Storefronts Listening Session, and Everett Mall Way Pedestrian Safety

Everett City Council Meeting 8 5 26

The Everett City Council will consider consent items including a $9,246,603.80 claims resolution and a $164,974 contract amendment with HDR Engineering. They will also hold second readings of three ordinances: one on public benefit property use, one creating a Langus Pier Removal project, and one for a Turnbull Gazebo at Harborview Park. A briefing on joining Everett Transit with Community Transit is scheduled.

• Resolution authorizing claims against the City of Everett for $9,246,603.80
• Amendment No. 2 to PSA with HDR Engineering, Inc. for $164,974
• Ordinance CB 2607-39: rules for real property use for public benefit (RCW 39.33.015)
• Ordinance CB 2607-40: Langus Pier Removal Special Improvement Project, $128,000
• Ordinance CB 2607-41: Turnbull Gazebo at Harborview Park Special Improvement Project

Community Health and Safety Committee

The Everett City Council's Community Health and Safety Committee will hear a presentation from WELD on the reentry system for individuals leaving the justice system. The committee will also discuss proposed agenda items for future meetings, including CPTED tools for homeowners, transportation safety, crime statistics, and a shelter update. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Guest presentation: WELD update on reentry system after justice system
• Pending item: CPTED tools for homeowners
• Pending item: Transportation Safety: Streets and Police
• Pending item: Crime Statistics Update: Annual Briefing
• Pending item: Guest: Snohomish County Update on Transitional and Cold Weather Shelter

Everett City Council Meeting 8 12 26

The Everett City Council will vote on consent items including claims and payroll, plus several grant agreements for transportation safety. Action items include final readings of ordinances for property use rules and special improvement projects, and a public hearing to declare the Everett 2044 comprehensive plan update complete.

• Resolution authorizing claims of $4,285,311.64 for July 25-31, 2026
• Resolution authorizing payroll claims of $6,235,819.96 for pay period 16
• Authorize $1,200,000 FY25 Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant agreement
• Ordinance creating Langus Pier Removal project with $128,000 design costs
• Transfer of real property at 6731 Beverly Boulevard for public benefit

Everett City Council Meeting 8 5 26

The Everett City Council will hold a regular meeting with consent items, proposed ordinances, and a briefing. They will consider authorizing claims payments, a contract amendment with HDR Engineering, and second readings of ordinances on public property use and special improvement projects. A briefing on joining Everett Transit with Community Transit is also scheduled.

• Resolution authorizing claims of $9,246,603.80 for July 18-24, 2026
• Amendment No. 2 to PSA with HDR Engineering, Inc. for $164,974
• Ordinance CB 2607-39: rules for public benefit use of real property (2nd reading)
• Ordinance CB 2607-40: Langus Pier Removal project, $128,000 (2nd reading)
• Ordinance CB 2607-41: Turnbull Gazebo at Harborview Park (2nd reading)

Community Health and Safety Committee

The Community Health and Safety Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from WELD on the reentry system for individuals after the justice system. The committee will also discuss proposed items for future agendas, including CPTED tools for homeowners, transportation safety, crime statistics, and a shelter update. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Guest presentation: WELD update on reentry system after justice system
• Future agenda item: CPTED tools for homeowners
• Future agenda item: Transportation Safety: Streets and Police
• Future agenda item: Crime Statistics Update: Annual Briefing
• Future agenda item: Guest: Snohomish County Update on Transitional and Cold Weather Shelter

Everett City Council Meeting 7 29 26

The Everett City Council is meeting to consider a range of consent items, proposed ordinances, and action items. Key decisions include authorizing the purchase of property for the Everett Outdoor Event Center, adopting an ordinance to update the Multifamily Tax Exemption program, and approving several contracts and grants. The agenda also includes routine approvals of claims and payroll.

• Resolution approving purchase of property for Everett Outdoor Events Center
• Ordinance updating Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program rules (CB 2606-35)
• Contract change order for Edgewater Creek Bridge Replacement: $309,888.42 (revised total $27,870,011.31)
• Purchase of four paratransit vehicles from Schetky Bus & Van Sales for approx. $746,516
• Claims resolutions totaling $29,672,592.29 for various periods

Everett City Council Meeting 7 29 26

The Everett City Council will consider a resolution to approve purchasing property for the Everett Outdoor Events Center, along with several consent items including claims payments totaling over $29 million. The agenda also includes first readings of ordinances for new special improvement projects and final readings on the Multifamily Tax Exemption program update and other project amendments.

• Resolution to approve purchase of property for the Everett Outdoor Events Center
• Consent items include claims payments of $3,032,340, $6,425,382, $10,208,858, and $10,006,011
• Award contract for four paratransit vehicles from Schetky Bus & Van Sales for $746,516
• Contract change order No. 11 for Edgewater Creek Bridge Replacement with Granite Construction for $309,888
• Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering for water transmission line route study for $957,856

Everett City Council Meeting 7 22 26

The council will hold second readings on ordinances updating the Multifamily Tax Exemption program, funding the Everett Outdoor Event Center, and replacing HVAC controls at the South Police Precinct. A final vote is scheduled on electric-assisted bicycle regulations and the Main Library building envelope project, including a $1,965,012 construction contract. Consent items include $4.75 million in claims and a $289,550 engineering contract for a pond aeration study.

• Second reading of ordinance updating Multifamily Tax Exemption program rules (CB 2606-35)
• Second reading of ordinance amending funding for Everett Outdoor Event Center design and property acquisition (CB 2607-36)
• Second reading of ordinance for South Police Precinct HVAC controls replacement (CB 2607-38)
• Final reading and vote on electric-assisted bicycle regulations (CB 2606-34)
• Award of $1,965,012 construction contract for Main Library building envelope improvements

Everett City Council Meeting 7/15/26

The Everett City Council will vote on seven consent items including $8 million in claims payments and a $600,000 annual contract with Pacific Glass for architectural glass repairs. The meeting will also hold public hearings on updates to the Multifamily Tax Exemption program and a new electric bicycle ordinance, and consider property purchases for the Everett Outdoor Event Center.

• Approve $6.7M in claims for June 20–26, 2026
• Approve $1.2M in claims for June 27–July 2, 2026
• Authorize $600K annual contract with Pacific Glass for King County glass repairs
• Adopt ordinance updating Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) program rules
• Approve purchase of properties for Everett Outdoor Event Center

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will discuss the 2025 budget performance and the 2027 budget process. This is a preliminary agenda with two main items: a review of past budget results and planning for the upcoming budget cycle.

• Review of 2025 budget performance
• Discussion of 2027 budget process

Everett City Council Meeting 7/1/26

The Everett City Council will consider several items including a first reading of an ordinance creating a new chapter for electric-assisted bicycles, a second reading of charter changes for the November election, and a final reading to amend the Edgewater Park Renovation project fund. Consent items include a $2.77M construction contract for Edgewater Park Renovation to Diverse Earthworks, Inc., a $1.27M engineering contract for Later Phase Eclipse Mill Park and Riverfront Trail Improvement, and claims payments totaling over $8 million.

• Award $2,772,095.62 construction contract for Edgewater Park Renovation to Diverse Earthworks, Inc.
• Authorize $1,265,575 amendment for engineering services for Later Phase Eclipse Mill Park and Riverfront Trail Improvement
• First reading of ordinance creating new chapter for electric-assisted bicycles and amending park code
• Second reading of ordinance approving City Charter changes for November 3, 2026 general election ballot
• Adopt resolution for claims totaling $1,792,030.45 and payroll claims of $6,236,890.39

Everett City Council Meeting 6 24 26

The council will take a final vote on an ordinance authorizing land acquisition for the Everett Outdoor Events Center, including the use of eminent domain if needed. They will also hold a first reading on proposed changes to the city charter for the November election. Consent items include approving $5.65 million in claims and a contract for tree policy and landscaping services.

• Final vote on ordinance allowing eminent domain for the Everett Outdoor Events Center land acquisition
• First reading of ordinance proposing city charter changes for the November 3, 2026 ballot
• Resolution authorizing $5,654,573.09 in city claims for June 6–12, 2026
• Award of tree policy and landscaping contract to Facet NW Inc. for up to 4 years
• Acceptance of Challenge Seattle AI Permitting Partnership Grant

Everett City Council Meeting 6 17 26

The council will hold a second reading on an ordinance authorizing land acquisition for the Everett Outdoor Events Center, including potential use of eminent domain. Consent items include a $11.6M sewer construction contract and a $3.6M bridge professional services agreement. The council will also take final action on a pedestrian/bike corridor project and first reading on Edgewater Park renovation funding.

• Second reading of ordinance authorizing eminent domain for Everett Outdoor Events Center land acquisition
• Award $11,637,311 construction contract for West Marine View Drive storm and combined sewer project
• Authorize $3,602,534 professional services agreement with David Evans and Associates for EPIC Bridge
• Final reading of ordinance creating California Street Ped/Bike Corridor Phase 2 special improvement project
• Accept $160,000 state grant for Office of Public Defense SPAR program

Committee of the Whole

The Everett City Council’s Committee of the Whole will review preliminary recommendations from the 2026 Charter Review process. The briefing is chaired by Council President Schwab and includes all council members. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda.

Everett City Council Meeting 6 10 26

The council will hold a first reading on an ordinance authorizing land acquisition for the Everett Outdoor Events Center, including the use of eminent domain if needed. They will also take a final vote on the Rotary Park Floating Dock Repairs project and hear the 2026 Charter Review Committee's final report.

• Ordinance authorizing land acquisition and eminent domain for the Everett Outdoor Events Center (1st reading)
• Final adoption of ordinance for Rotary Park Floating Dock Repairs project
• Professional Services Agreement with BHC Consultants for WPCF DS1 Gate Replacement and SC3 Launder Repair, up to $169,488
• Resolution authorizing claims totaling $1,204,070.64
• Introduction of nine new firefighters

Parks and Quality of Life Council Committee

The Parks and Quality of Life Council Committee will receive updates on the Vision Zero traffic safety program and the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) ordinance. The committee will also discuss future agenda topics including an economic development update, climate action plan, housing topics, and park safety recommendations.

• Vision Zero Update
• MFTE Ordinance Update
• Downtown Storefronts Listening Session
• Everett Mall Way Pedestrian Safety
• Bond Street Project Briefing

Community Health and Safety Committee

The Community Health and Safety Committee will receive an update from the Everett Housing Authority on Baker Heights. The committee also lists pending future agenda items including CPTED tools for homeowners, transportation safety, crime statistics, and a shelter update.

• Everett Housing Authority update on Baker Heights
• Pending items: CPTED tools for homeowners
• Pending items: Transportation Safety: Streets and Police
• Pending items: Crime Statistics Update: Annual Briefing
• Pending items: Snohomish County Update on Transitional and Cold Weather Shelter

Everett City Council Meeting 6 3 26

The council will hold a final vote on an ordinance creating a new chapter of the municipal code regulating massage and reflexology services. Consent items include resolutions authorizing $12.4 million in claims and a 3-year contract for Type III ambulances. Two special construction projects for Rotary Park dock repairs and California Street pedestrian/bike corridor are proposed.

• Final vote on ordinance creating new massage and reflexology regulations (CB 2605-28)
• Resolution authorizing $2,966,107.18 in claims for period ending May 16, 2026
• Resolution authorizing $9,480,021.26 in electronic claims for April 2026
• Resolution authorizing $6,212,221.51 in payroll claims for period ending May 16, 2026
• Award of 3-year contract for Type III ambulances to Braun Northwest Inc. with option to renew 2 years

Everett City Council Meeting 5 27 26

The Everett City Council will decide on claims totaling $5,002,460.15, a utility tax ordinance, and leases at Everett Station. They will also hold a public hearing on utility rate changes for 2025–2028 and consider ordinances for Rotary Park repairs, massage services regulation, and Clark Park project closure.

• Adopt claims totaling $5,002,460.15 for the week ending May 15, 2026
• Approve utility tax ordinance amending Chapter 3.28 of Everett Municipal Code
• Authorize leases with Pelham Group NW LLC and Citrine Health at Everett Station
• Public hearing on utility rate changes for 2025–2028 operating years
• Reject bids for Main Library Building Envelope Improvements Project and authorize new call for bids

Everett City Council 5 20 26

The council will hold second readings on ordinances to impose a utility tax on water and sewer services and to amend utility rates for 2025-2028. A first reading will introduce new regulations for massage and reflexology services. Consent items include claims payments, a public defense contract, a bridge project change order, and a downtown parking study.

• Ordinance imposing a Utility Tax on the City's Water and Sewer Utility (CB 2605-27)
• Ordinance amending utility rates for 2025-2028 (CB 2605-26)
• Contract Change Order No. 10 for Edgewater Creek Bridge Replacement: $211,177.52 (total $27,560,122.89)
• Professional Services Agreement for downtown parking study: $66,778
• Ordinance creating new chapter on massage and reflexology services (CB 2605-28)

Everett City Council Meeting 5 13 26

The council will hold a first reading on an ordinance to impose a utility tax on the city's water and sewer utility, alongside a first reading on amending utility rates for 2025-2028. Consent items include paying $12.6 million in claims, closing the Clark Park Gazebo project, and accepting a 2026 FIFA World Cup grant.

• First reading of ordinance to impose a Utility Tax on the city's Water and Sewer Utility (CB 2605-27)
• First reading of ordinance to amend water and sewer utility rates for 2025-2028 (CB 2605-26)
• Consent: Resolution authorizing claims totaling $2,578,775.59 (Apr 25–May 1, 2026)
• Consent: Resolution authorizing electronic claims of $10,034,667.37 (March 2026)
• Consent: Authorize mayor to sign 2026 FIFA World Cup Grant Program agreement

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will receive a capital improvement update and discuss future agenda topics including Vision Zero, climate action, housing, and park safety. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Parks Capital Improvement Update
• Vision Zero and Traffic Calming Tools discussion
• Climate Action Plan Update
• Everett Way Pedestrian Safety discussion
• Park Safety Recommendations

Everett City Council Meeting 5 6 26

The Everett City Council will hold a public hearing and final vote on an ordinance creating a Manufactured Housing Community Zone, which would rezone land and update several city code chapters. The council will also consider a first reading of an ordinance amending employee compensation and fringe benefits, and authorize a call for bids for the Dorn Avenue Drainage Improvements project.

• Public hearing and final vote on CB 2604-23: establishing a Manufactured Housing Community Zone and amending the zoning map and multiple code chapters
• First reading of CB 2604-24: amending Chapter 2.74 on appointive employee compensation and fringe benefits
• Authorize a call for bids for the Dorn Avenue Drainage Improvements project
• Adopt resolution authorizing claims of $3,618,020.63 for the period ending April 18, 2026 through May 1, 2026
• Adopt resolution authorizing payroll claims of $6,084,901.95 for the period ending April 18, 2026

Everett City Council Meeting 4 29 26

The City Council will hold final readings on several ordinances related to the Everett Outdoor Event Center project, including authorizing land acquisition through eminent domain for Parcel 26 and accepting a $7.4 million state grant. Consent items include a $2.95 million contract for pavement maintenance overlay and a $3.5 million claims payment resolution. A public hearing is set for a proposed Manufactured Housing Community Zone ordinance.

• Final reading of ordinance authorizing eminent domain for Parcel 26 for the Everett Outdoor Event Center project
• Final reading of ordinance amending the Outdoor Event Center fund to accumulate costs for design and partial property acquisition
• Authorize mayor to accept $7,400,000 state grant for the Outdoor Event Center
• Award $2,953,771 construction contract to Lakeside Industries for 2026 Pavement Maintenance Overlay
• Public hearing on ordinance establishing a Manufactured Housing Community Zone and amending zoning map

Everett City Council Meeting 4 22 26

The Everett City Council will hold a public hearing and first reading on an ordinance to establish a Manufactured Housing Community Zone, which would rezone certain areas and repeal existing mobile home park regulations. The council will also take a final vote on authorizing the acquisition, including through eminent domain, of a property parcel for the Everett Outdoor Event Center project. Additionally, the council will consider placing a property tax levy for emergency medical services on the August 2026 primary ballot.

• Public hearing on creating a new Manufactured Housing Community Zone (Ordinance CB 2604-23)
• Final vote on authorizing eminent domain for Parcel 26 of the Everett Outdoor Event Center (CB 2604-22)
• Resolution to place an EMS levy lid lift on the August 4, 2026 primary ballot
• Professional Services Agreement with Kimley-Horn for $3,059,270 for the North Broadway Pedestrian Bridge
• Petition to vacate a portion of an alley near 1810 52nd Street SE

Budget & Finance Committee

The Budget & Finance Committee will receive a monthly finance update and a briefing on the 2027 budget outlook, including discussion of a structural deficit. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Monthly Finance Update
• 2027 Outlook and Structural Deficit Briefing

Everett City Council Meeting 4 15 26

The Everett City Council will hold public hearings and take final votes on updated critical areas regulations and a special improvement project for the North Broadway Pedestrian Bridge. The council will also consider first readings on ordinances to fund design and property acquisition for the Everett Outdoor Event Center, including use of eminent domain for Parcel 26. Consent items include authorizing $2,353,270.99 in claims and a $5,000,000 loan application for wastewater treatment plant design.

• Final reading of ordinance enacting updated critical areas regulations (CB 2603-19).
• First reading of ordinance to amend the Everett Outdoor Event Center fund for design and partial property acquisition (CB 2604-21).
• First reading of ordinance authorizing eminent domain for Parcel 26 for the Outdoor Event Center (CB 2604-22).
• Final reading of ordinance creating a Special Improvement Project for the North Broadway Pedestrian Bridge (CB 2603-18).
• Consent item authorizing claims of $2,353,270.99 for the period ending April 3, 2026.

Parks & Built Environment Committee

The Parks & Built Environment Committee will receive staff briefings on the Bike Master Plan and on e-bike code development. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is informational. The committee also lists future agenda topics including housing, downtown storefronts, and park safety.

• Bike Master Plan briefing from staff
• E-Bike Code Development briefing from staff
• Future agenda topics include Housing Topics, Downtown Storefronts Listening Session, and Park Safety Recommendations

Everett City Council Meeting 4.8.26

The Everett City Council will decide on multiple contracts, ordinances, and claims at this meeting. Key decisions include awarding a $43.69M sewer project contract, approving $2.27M in claims, and finalizing ordinances for pedestrian and drainage improvements. The council will also discuss updated critical areas regulations and a new city property naming procedure.

• Award $43,694,570.62 contract to KLB Construction for PGSF West Marine View Drive Storm and Combined Sewer, Package 2
• Approve $2,265,002.40 in claims against the City of Everett for March 21–27, 2026
• Adopt ordinance creating North Broadway Pedestrian Bridge Special Improvement Project
• Enact updated critical areas regulations (2nd reading)
• Approve 2026 Annual Action Plan and HUD grant agreement