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 council passed the regulations to prevent a state model code from taking effect by default. It expects to approve final rules by October.
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.
The auditor found a challenge to Josh Binda’s voter registration didn’t have enough evidence to prove he doesn’t live at his listed address.
Liz Vogeli’s retirement from the council opens up the race in the November election for Everett’s District 4 seat.
The amendment budgets for some new employees and costs for the city’s multipurpose stadium project.
The amendment sets aside dollars for new employees in some areas, makes spending cuts in others and allocates money for work on the city’s stadium project.
A federal agency terminated a $3.9 million grant Wednesday that funds library and museum programs across Washington.
Gary Petershagen is seeking a third term on the council.
