Everett City Council

W ednesday, September 18, 2013 The regular meeting of the Ev erett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., September 18, 2013, in the City Council Chambers of the Ev erett City Hall, Vice President Af f holter presiding. Upon roll call it was f ound that May or Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher and Af f holter were present. Council Member Moore was excused. Council Member Murphy led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the September 11, 2013, Ev erett City Council meeting were approv ed as printed. MAY OR May or Stephanson had no comments. COUNCIL Council Member Bader commented on his attendance at the Delta Neighborhood meeting last night. He stated it was a good reminder of how hard our citizens work to keep our communities saf e and liv able. Council Member Murphy prov ided a liaison update on the Public Facilities District monthly board meeting held today. Council Member Roberts reported on his participation last week in a tour conducted by the Economic Alliance of the projects in Snohomish County that would be part of a transportation package. Council Member Roberts stated they were f ortunate to be joined by Gov ernor Inslee, as well as Senate Transportation Committee co-chair, Senator Eide, and 38th District legislators. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles requested an executiv e session f ollowing the meeting concerning a real estate/litigation matter pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) and 42.31.110(1)(i)(c). The session was anticipated to last 20 minutes with no announcement to f ollow. CITIZEN COMMENTS No citizens wished to speak. CONSENT ITEMS: Mov ed by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to approv e the f ollowing consent items: RESOLUTION – CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6656 acknowledging the pay ment of audited and approv ed claims against the City of Ev erett in the amount of $641,874.08 f or the period of August 31, 2013, through September 6, 2013. BID CALL – PEDESTRIAN AND BICY CLE SAFETY PROJECT To authorize a call f or bids f or the North Ev erett Pedestrian and Bicy cle Saf ety project. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL NO. 1308-30 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE creating a special improv ement project entitled, “East Ev erett Pedestrian Walkway,” Fund 303, Program 016, and repealing Ordinance No. 2656-02 Mov ed by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, that this is declared to be the third and f inal reading of Council Bill No. 1308-30 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll f or the f inal disposition of the ordinance. AY ES: Roberts, Bader, Murphy, Stonecipher, Af f holter EXCUSED: Moore NAY S: Gipson Ordinance No. 3341-13 adopted. GRANT AWARD – 2013 EDWARD BY RNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE Mov ed by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the May or to sign the necessary documents with the United States Department of Justice to accept the $54,339.00 FY 2013 Edward By rne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant award. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. RESOLUTION – SALE OF ALUMINUM BOAT SURPLUS Mov ed by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to adopt Resolution No. 6657 declaring 2000 Almar Sounder Boat, 2000 EZ Loader Trailer and 1999 Yamaha F100TLRX Outboard Motor (Rescue 7) as surplus and authorize it to be sold at a public auction to be conducted by James G. Murphy Co. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – ERSHIGS TERMS AND CONDITIONS Mov ed by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the May or to sign Ershigs’ ES-801.1 Terms and Conditions. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. RESOLUTION – STORMS Mov ed by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to adopt Resolution No. 6658 concerning storms of August 29, 2013, and September 6, 2013. Ev erett residents Scott Pool, Zina Meigs, and Julie Currie spoke regarding the recent storm ev ents. Public Works Director Dav e Dav is prov ided an update on the status of claims and serv ice requests. Mov ed by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to amend the motion by adding the f ollowing statement under No. 1, section c. Denial of Claims, to read “claimant’s property damage was at least in part caused by improv ements that were installed without required permits.” Roll was called on the amendment with all council members v oting y es, except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. Jim Iles and Tim Benedict, Legal department, prov ided a rev iew of the claims process. Roll was called on the motion as amended with all council members v oting y es, except Council Member Moore who was excused.  Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council meeting recessed f or an executiv e session and adjourned f rom there at 7:42 p.m. ________________________________ City Clerk Read and approv ed as printed. ________________________________ Council President