At the newly built neighborhood, residents have waited years for a park and commercial businesses to open.
The ruling temporarily blocks federal agencies from withholding certain grants based on conditions the administration imposed without congressional approval.
A new ordinance would make taggers pay fines and restitution toward cleaning illegal graffiti, on top of existing criminal penalties.
The council passed the regulations to prevent a state model code from taking effect by default. It expects to approve final rules by October.
The fire department will only issue fines for non-emergency lift assists at licensed care facilities, not for individuals at home calling 911.
The annexation of unincorporated land is expected to bring new revenue to the city as it faces budget challenges.
The ordinance intends to discourage licensed care facilities from calling 911 to perform lift assists in a non-emergency situation.
The council re-approved a policy allowing a court to ban people accused or convicted of drug crimes from entering parts of the city.
The periodic update to the city’s comprehensive plan amends zoning across most of Everett to allow for more housing construction.
The money will pay for more detailed design work and initial costs related to acquiring the land needed to build the project.
Voters approved the increase as part of a ballot measure in the November election.
The council is expected to vote on whether to approve a massive update to its land use and development standards on June 18.
The closure is part of the building’s $36 million repair project. City staff will be accessible by phone and email during business hours.
City staff said a stadium could be built for $82 million, lower than previous estimates. Bonds and private investment would pay for most of it.
The new ordinance builds upon state law, requiring many city public works contracts to use at least 15% apprentice labor.
The open house on Thursday is part of the city’s effort to gather feedback on its comprehensive plan periodic update.
Residents in the diverse, tight-knit neighborhood want “Investment without displacement.” The city’s plan will help achieve that, staff say.
