Everett City Council

W ednesday, August 28, 2013 The regular meeting of the Ev erett City Council was called to order at 12:30 p.m., August 28, 2013 in the City Council Chambers of the Ev erett City Hall, President Moore presiding. Upon roll call it was f ound that May or Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, and Bader were present. Council Members Stonecipher and Af f holter were excused. Council Member Roberts led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the August 21, 2013 City Council meeting were approv ed as printed. MAY OR May or Stephanson reminded ev ery one that a March on Washington anniv ersary ev ent will be held at Ev erett Community College tonight f rom 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Former Council Member Carl Gipson will be a speaker at the ev ent. COUNCIL Council Member Bader wished ev ery one a saf e and meaningf ul Labor Day weekend. Council Member Murphy reported on his attendance at the Firef ighter Combat Challenge. He thanked Eric Studerus, Fire, f or bringing the ev ent to Ev erett. Council Member Roberts reported on his attendance at the Association of Washington Cities’ legislativ e committee and the Sound Transit Board meeting. He stated that he has had a number of calls f rom citizens regarding issues on the 2900 block of Hoy t. Council Member Gipson remarked on his attendance at the Firef ighter Combat Challenge. He stated that he has also been receiv ing citizen complaints related to the 2900 block of Hoy t. Council President Moore reminded citizens of upcoming agenda items. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizens wished to speak. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA COUNCIL BILL NO. 1308-29 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE amending the Minimum Of f -Street Parking Standard f or Senior Citizen Housing in the C-2 ES Zone and E-1 MUO Zone, amending Section 6 of Ordinance No. 3002-07, as amended (EMC 19.34.020) Presented by Allan Gif f en, Planning Authorize Paratransit Special Needs Formula – GCB1603 with Washington State Department of Transportation at no cost to the city Presented by Melinda Marine, Transportation Serv ices Authorize RFQ 2013-068 f or EPA Brownf ields Community -Wide Assessment Grant Support Presented by Allan Gif f en, Planning PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS COUNCIL BILL NO. 1308-27 FIRST, SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE approv ing the appropriations of the 2013 rev ised city of Ev erett budget and amending Ordinance No. 3327-13 COUNCIL BILL NO. 1308-28 FIRST, SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE approv ing the appropriations of the 2013 rev ised city of Ev erett budget and amending Ordinance No. 3327-13 CONSENT ITEMS: Mov ed by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to approv e the f ollowing consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6650 acknowledging the pay ment of audited and approv ed claims against the city of Ev erett in the amount of $2,505,391.07 f or the period of August 10, 2013 through August 16, 2013. RESOLUTION – PAY ROLL To adopt Resolution No. 6651 acknowledging the pay ment of audited and approv ed pay roll claims against the city of Ev erett in the amount of $3,506,988.56 f or the period ending August 10, 2013. REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Authorize RFP 2013-067 f or Employ ee Benef its Broker and Consulting Serv ices in a f orm substantially as prov ided. BID CALL Approv e Bid Call 2013-065 f or a Personnel Lif t Truck JOB COMPLETE – WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY /SOUTH CHLORINE CHANNEL REHAB Accept the Water Pollution Control Facility – South Chlorine Channel Rehab project as complete and authorize the May or to sign the certif icate of completion with Long Painting Company allowing the release of city held retainage. JOB COMPLETE – BURLINGTON NORTHERN SANTA FE/PACIFIC AVENUE INTERSECTION Accept the Burlington Northern Santa Fe/Pacif ic Av enue Intersection project as complete and authorize the May or to sign the certif icate of completion with Colacurcio Brothers, Inc. allowing the release of the retainage bond held with the Fidelity & Deposit Company of Mary land. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es except Council Members Stonecipher and Af f holter who were excused. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARING – EVERETT TRANSIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Council President Moore opened a public hearing regarding the 2013 – 2018 Ev erett Transit Dev elopment Plan and 2012 Annual Report. George Baxter, Transportation Serv ices, stated that the main f ocus of the Transit Dev elopment Plan is to show how Ev erett Transit is addressing the State’s policy recommendations af f ecting public transportation as described in the State Transportation Plan. It also includes a f inancial ov erv iew. Council Member Murphy expressed concern regarding the report’s f inancial projection, which shows $5.9 million in higher expenses ov er the next f iv e y ears v ersus rev enue. Considerable discussion ensued. President Moore inv ited public comment. There was no response. Mov ed by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Bader, to close the public hearing. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es except Council Members Stonecipher and Af f holter who were excused. Motion carried. EVERETT TRANSIT DEVELOMENT PLAN Mov ed by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Bader to accept the 2013 – 2018 Ev erett Transit Dev elopment Plan and 2012 Annual Report. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es except Council Members Stonecipher and Af f holter who were excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENTS – PUD SURPLUS PURCHASES Mov ed by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the May or, or his designee, to sign Release and Bill of Sale Documents f or PUD surplus purchases, in a f orm substantially similar to the attached terms. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es except Council Members Stonecipher and Af f holter who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – RIGHT-OF-ENTRY /INTERURBAN TRAIL Mov ed by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the May or to sign a Right of Entry Agreement with Snohomish County Parks and Recreation f or the Interurban Trail. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es except Council Members Stonecipher and Af f holter who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – ENGINEERING SERVICES/WATER FILTRATION PLANT Mov ed by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the May or to sign the prof essional serv ices agreement with TranTech Engineering, LLC f or engineering serv ices at the Water Filtration Plant in the total amount not to exceed $24,780.00. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es except Council Members Stonecipher and Af f holter who were excused. Motion carried. GRANT – FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT Mov ed by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the May or to execute documentation accepting Fire Department equipment, pursuant to the Urban Area Security Initiativ e program, at no cost to the city. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es except Council Members Stonecipher and Af f holter who were excused. Motion carried. The city council meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m. ________________________________ Deputy City Clerk Read and approv ed as printed. ________________________________ Council President