Everett City Council

W ednesday, June 12, 2013 The regular meeting of the Ev erett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., June 12, 2013, in the City Council Chambers of the Ev erett City Hall, Council President Moore presiding. Upon roll call it was f ound that May or Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Stonecipher, and Af f holter were present. Council Member Bader was excused. Boy Scouts John and Paul Gaston led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the June 5, 2013, City Council meeting were approv ed as printed. Council Member Gipson abstained f rom the v ote. MAY OR The May or commented on the possible state gov ernment shutdown if the Legislature f ails to pass a budget. He stated that there is no sense of emergency in terms of the City ’s ability to deliv er serv ice; howev er, should a shutdown occur and continue f or some period of time, rev enue streams could be temporarily interrupted. The May or also stated he was notif ied today by Washington State Univ ersity that three additional degree programs, slated to start in August, will be delay ed a y ear due to time constraints as a result of inaction by the Legislature. COUNCIL Council Member Stonecipher commented that she attended the meeting of the Board of Park Commissioners last ev ening where a record attendance of 13,800 people was reported f or this y ear’s Sorticulture ev ent. She expressed appreciation f or the exceptional work done by the cultural arts staf f . Council Member Roberts echoed comments about the success of Sorticulture this summer. He also commented on the question of f ederal sequestration and asked that any inf ormation receiv ed by administration be shared with council members, especially as it relates to the def ense presence in the community. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA Authorize the May or to sign Supplemental Amendment No. 2 to the Local Agency Standard Consultant Agreement with TranTech Engineering, LLC, f or the Broadway Bridge Replacement Project f or an additional $525,850.00 Presented by Ry an Sass, Public Works Award the 2013 Stormwater Facility Access Retrof it Phase 1 Project to Carman’s Construction f or installation of additional manhole access points in the amount of $363,398.22 including Washington State sales tax Presented by Ry an Sass, Public Works Adopt Resolution relating to Taxicab Rates and rev ising Section 30 of Ordinance No. 2297-98, as amended (EMC 5.68.290) Presented by Debra Bry ant, Administration Taxi driv ers Stev en Bradley, Edmonds, and George Miller, Snohomish, spoke in f av or of the proposed resolution and also expressed support f or the f uture establishment of a reasonable limit on the number of taxi cabs allowed in the city. Discussion took place regarding the current number of licensed cabs, the limit of taxi cabs allowed in the city of Ev erett, the rationale used f or the requested rate increase, and the business model as compared to other jurisdictions. CONSENT ITEMS: Mov ed by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Af f holter, to approv e the f ollowing consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6626 acknowledging the pay ment of audited and approv ed claims against the city of Ev erett in the amount of $2,121,240.45 f or the period of May 25, 2013, through May 31, 2013. RIGHT OF WAY USE – FUNDRAISING RUN/WALK Authorize the use of sidewalks, bike lanes and shoulders of Alv erson Boulev ard and Grand Av enue f rom Legion Memorial Park to 19th Street f or a f undraising Run/Walk on August 24, 2013, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., sponsored by the Brett Akio Jensen Memorial Scholarship committee. STREET CLOSURE – 4TH OF JULY PARADE To authorize the closure of Colby and Wetmore, 25th Street to Wall Street, f or a 4th of July Parade on July 4, 2013, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by the City of Ev erett. STREET CLOSURE – 4TH OF JULY COLORS OF FREEDOM FESTIVAL AND FIREWORKS SHOW To authorize the closure of Alv erson Boulev ard and Rockef eller, 5th Street to Legion Memorial Park, f or a Colors of Freedom Festiv al and Fireworks Show f rom July 4, 2013, 2 a.m., sponsored by the City of Ev erett. STREET CLOSURE – COMMUNITY STREET FAIR To authorize the closure of Wetmore, Pacif ic to 32nd Street, f or a Community Street Fair on July 4, 2013, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., sponsored by the First Baptist Church of Ev erett. BID CALL – PESESTRIAN WALKWAY PROJECT To authorize the call f or bids f or the East Pedestrian Walkway Project, Phase II, Stage 3. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Member Bader who was excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT – USE RESTRICTION COVENANT Mov ed by Council Member, seconded by Council Member, to authorize the May or to sign a prof essional serv ices agreement with Triangle Associates, Inc., to prov ide env ironmental classroom presentations in the Ev erett Water Serv ice Area in the amount not to exceed $175,000. Discussion took place regarding f unding f or educational presentations. Council Member Stonecipher asked if any of the gov erning agencies required the City to spend specif ic dollar amounts. Ry an Sass, Public Works Department, stated he would research the question and f ollow up with council members. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Member Bader who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – PURCHASE OF K-9 Mov ed by Council Member, seconded by Council Member, to authorize the May or to sign the agreement with Sergeant Braley to purchase K-9 Of f icer Quay in the amount of $10.00. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Member Bader who was excused. Motion carried. The city council meeting adjourned at 7:14 p.m. ________________________________ City Clerk Read and approv ed as printed. ________________________________ Council President