Everett City Council

W ednesday, October 09, 2013 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., October 9, 2013 in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall, Council Member Bader presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher and Affholter were present. Council Member Moore was excused. Council Member Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the October 2, 2013 City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Members Stonecipher and Affholter abstained from the vote. MAYOR APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Affholter, to concur with the following appointments: Diversity Advisory Board Appointment of Ali Laith to Position No. 1 for the remainder of an unexpired term ending 9/30/15 Reappointment of Josefina Atienza to Position No. 8 for a four-year term ending 9/30/17 Appointment of Andrea Wells-Edwards to Position No. 9 for a four-year term ending 9/30/17 Appointment of David Kosar to Position No. 11 for a four-year term ending 9/30/17 Appointment of Gabe Cobo to Position No. 12 for a four-year term ending 9/30/17 Reappointment of Teena Ellison to Position No. 13 for a four-year term ending 9/30/17 Reappointment of Wanda Jeter-Smith to Position No. 14 for a four-year term ending 9/10/17 Reappointment of Iftikhar Al Wadai to Position No. 15 for a four-year term ending 9/30/17 Everett Housing Authority Reappointment of Lyle Ryan to Position No. 1 for a five-year term ending 10/6/18 Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. Mayor Stephanson reported on his attendance at the South Forest Park Neighborhood meeting. He reminded everyone that the Monte Cristo Awards will be held tomorrow night at 6:30 p.m. at the Everett Performing Arts Center. COUNCIL Council Member Affholter stated that he has accepted a new opportunity as Executive Director of the Master Builders Association of King and Snohomish Counties. He read a letter announcing his resignation from the city council effective October 31, 2013. The council members congratulated Council Member Affholter on his new position and thanked him for his service to the city. Council Member Roberts gave an update regarding Sound Transit’s long-range planning and stated that it is fully underway. Council Member Stonecipher reported on her attendance at the Parks Board Commissioner’s meeting. Council Member Bader announced that a candidate’s night will be held next Tuesday night at Evergreen Middle School. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS Dorian Kostelyk, Everett, spoke regarding the city council’s procedures regarding public comments. Gayle Chism, Everett, congratulated Council Member Murphy on his endorsement from the Everett Herald, suggested that Jackie Minchew replace Council Member Affholter, and welcomed Meghan Pembroke as the city’s new Public Affairs Officer. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA Update from Touchstone Presented by Jim O’Hanlen, Touchstone Corporation COUNCIL BILL NO. 1307-26 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE establishing interim zoning regulations related to recreational marijuana businesses. Presented by Colin Olivers, Legal Jackie Minchew, Everett, expressed that he did not understand the city’s concerns related to the sale and production of marijuana. Award RFP2013-058 for Solid Waste Reduction and Recycling Services to Blue Marb le Environmental LLC and authorize the Mayor to sign professional services agreement with Blue Marb le Environmental LLC for solid waste reduction and recycling services in the amount of $188,722.21. Presented by Dave Davis, Public Works PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS COUNCIL BILL NO. 1309-33 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE levying the general taxes for the city of Everett for fiscal year commencing January 1, 2014, on all taxable property, both real and personal, subject to taxation thereon, for the purpose of raising a portion of the revenue to carry on city operations for the ensuing year, as required by the Charter of the city of Everett and the laws of the state of Washington COUNCIL BILL NO. 1309-34 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE closing a special improvement project entitled, “Riverfront Development – Project Management,” Fund 308, Program 001, as established by Ordinance No. 2999-07 COUNCIL BILL NO. 1309-35 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE closing a special improvement project entitled, “Parcel C – Road and Intersection Improvements,” Fund 308, Program 005, as established by Ordinance No. 3174-10 CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Affholter, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION – CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6662 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the city of Everett in the amount of $2,646,882.70 for the period of September 21, 2013 through September 27, 2013. RESOLUTION – PAYROLL To adopt Resolution No. 6663 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved payroll claims against the city of Everett in the amount of $3,440,256.01 for the period ending September 21, 2013.  RESOLUTION – ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS To adopt Resolution No. 6664 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved electronic transfer claims against the city of Everett in the amount of $6,448,619.22 for the period of August 1, 2013 to August 31, 2013. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT – EQUIPMENT RENTAL Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Equipment Rental Contract with Enviro-Clean Equipment, Inc. at no cost to the city. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. COUNCIL BILL NO. 1309-31 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE closing the special construction fund entitled, “West Marine Parking Lot,” Fund 342, Program 015, as established by Ordinance No. 3144-09 Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Affholter, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1309-31 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Roberts, Bader, Gipson, Murphy, Stonecipher, Affholter NAYS: None EXCUSED: Moore Ordinance No. 3342-13 adopted. COUNCIL BILL NO. 1309-32 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE closing a special improvement project entitled, “Rucker-Hoyt Streetscape Project,” Fund 303, Program 090, as established by Ordinance No. 3189-10 Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Roberts, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1309-32 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Roberts, Bader, Gipson, Murphy, Stonecipher, Affholter NAYS: None EXCUSED: Moore Ordinance No. 3343-13 adopted. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING – HIGH VISIBILITY ENFORCEMENT TRAFFIC SAFETY EMPHASIS PATROLS Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Gipson, to authorize the Mayor to sign the 2013-2014 Memorandum of Understanding with the Washington Traffic Safety Commission regarding participation in high visibility enforcement traffic safety emphasis patrols. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – SEX OFFENDER ADDRESS AND RESIDENCY VERIFICATION PROGRAM SERVICES Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Affholter, to authorize the Mayor to sign the 2013-2014 Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County for sex offender address and residency verification program services. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED – SEWER SYSTEM REPLACEMENT AND  CAPACITY IMPROVEMENTS “M” Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Gipson, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 2 to the professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering Group, Inc. for the Sewer System Replacement and Capacity Improvements “M” project and Puget Sound Outfall #3 (PSO3) Replacement in the amount of $275,572.00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – TRANSFER OF U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AUTHORIZATION Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Affholter to authorize the Mayor to sign the Transfer of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Authorization for Permit #NWS-2010-00089 for the Riverfront Development. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED – RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT RAILROAD CORRIDOR TRAIL Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Gipson, to authorize the Mayor to sign Change Order No. 2 with KLB Construction for the Riverfront Development Railroad Corridor Trail and Enhanced Drainage Channel project in the amount of $111,600.00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Moore who was excused. Motion carried. The city council meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. ___________________________ Deputy City Clerk Read and approved as printed. ____________________________ Council Member