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.