The agenda includes several financial authorizations, such as claims against the city, payroll, and electronic claims for various periods. Operational items involve the purchase of four paratransit vehicles, the release of an invitation for bid for HVAC services, and applications for an Emergency Management Performance Grant and a DOJ LEMHWA grant. Projects discussed include the closure of the Cedar Hall and Recreation Building demo project, support services for the Forest Park Pickleball Court, architectural support for the Main Library building envelope improvements, construction for the Edgewater Creek Bridge replacement, utility infrastructure planning for water transmission, and HVAC controls replacement at the South Police Precinct. Legislative items include ordinances for property use rules, the creation of special improvement projects for Langus Pier removal and a gazebo at Harborview Park, and updates to the Multifamily Tax Exemption Program. The council will also consider property purchases and transfers.
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The agenda includes several action items such as the authorization of claims against the city, the closing of special improvement projects for the Clark Park Gazebo and the Clark Park Renovation, and the approval of a sole source purchase for an augmented reality training system. Additionally, the council is set to review an amendment to a professional services agreement for cathodic protection and coating evaluation, a license agreement with the Port of Everett, and several ordinances related to employee compensation, municipal code amendments, and the imposition of a utility tax on water and sewer services along with updated utility rates for upcoming operating years.
Jan 7, 2026·Board meeting
Everett City Council Preliminary Agenda
The meeting agenda included a ceremonial swearing-in of Everett elected officials, including the Mayor and several Councilmembers, and the swearing-in of the new Chief of Police, Robert Goetz. Consent items involved authorizing several resolutions for claims against the city, including regular claims, electronic transfer claims, and payroll claims for various periods in late 2025. The council also considered awarding construction contracts for the RRFB Pedestrian Safety Project and the 36th Street CSO Storage Improvements Project, authorizing 2026 vehicle and equipment replacement purchases, approving a change order for municipal court security cameras, and authorizing contract amendments for professional services and an interlocal agreement with Snohomish County. Proposed action items included second readings for ordinances related to special improvement projects concerning pedestrian safety, Walter E. Hall Park, and I-5/US-2 Interim Ramp Improvements. A briefing item covered the first reading for housekeeping amendments to Everett 2044 Development Regulations. Final action items included authorizing an Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for the Downtown Improvement District and the nomination and election of the Council President/Mayor Pro Tempore and Vice President for 2026.
