Everett City Council

W ednesday, December 11, 2013 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., December 11, 2013, in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall, Council Member Bader presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Council Members Roberts, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, and Anderson were present. Mayor Stephanson and Council Member Moore were excused. Council Member Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the December 4, 2013, City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Member Anderson abstained from the vote. MAYOR Mayor Stephanson was excused. COUNCIL Council Member Roberts reported that he attended the AWC Board meeting last week. He also commented on a Flood Plain Management and Control Competitive Grant document from DOE, which he said he would pass on to CAO/CFO Debra Bryant at the close of the meeting. Council Member Murphy presented his monthly liaison report for the Public Facilities District. Council Member Anderson reported that he attended a community update at the Port of Everett on Monday. Council Member Stonecipher commented that she attended the annual Boards and Commissions reception, as well as the Board of Park Commissioners meeting last evening. She reported a discussion relating to pesticide use guidelines will be held at the next Parks Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 14, 2014, 6:00 p.m., at Spruce Hall. Council Member Bader reported that he also attended the Boards and Commissions reception last evening. CITY ATTORNEY The City Attorney had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS Linda Browning, Everett, commented on small businesses and parking challenges in Everett. Council Member Stonecipher requested a council briefing regarding parking. CAO/CFO Debra Bryant, stated she would schedule Ryan Sass, Public Works, to brief the city council in the near future. Discussion took place regarding the notification process for street closures. Debra Bryant stated she would research this process further and provide additional information. Michelle Murphy, Everett, commented on payment of outstanding invoices related to her sewer claim and revisions to the required backwater prevention valve form. Council Member Stonecipher asked if all paid claimants have signed the mandated backwater prevention valve document unaltered. City Attorney Iles said that he would research further and report back to city council. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA Adopt Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement and Articles of Incorporation to estab lish the Washington Multi-City Business License and Tax Portal Agency. Presented by Susy Haugen, Finance Adopt Resolution adopting 10-Year Growth Management Act (GMA) Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations Update Audit and Pub lic Involvement Plan. Presented by Mary Cunningham, Planning Authorize the Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for technical assistance to implement the US EPA Brownsfields Community-Wide Assessment Grant for Hazardous and Petroleum Sub stances. Presented by Allan Giffen, Planning COUNCIL BILL NO. 1312-49 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE related to the International Residential Code, amending Section 1 of Part 2 of Ordinance No. 3196-10 (Chapter 16.01.010 EMC) Presented by Tony Lee, Public Works PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS COUNCIL BILL NO. 1312-48 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE relating to Parks adding seven new sections to Ordinance No. 3471 (the City Park Code), amending Ordinance Nos. 3471, 889-82, 1615-89, and 2442-00 and repealing a section of the City Park Code COUNCIL BILL 1312-50 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE closing the Special Improvement Project entitled “Kasch Park Soccer Field #1 Replacement”, Fund 354, Program 040 as established by Ordinance No. 3264-12 (3 rd and final reading on 12-24-13) CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6682 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the city of Everett in the amount of $1,285,688.44 for the period of November 23, 2013, through November 27, 2013. JOB COMPLETE – SR 99/BRT SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT Accept the SR 99/BRT Signal Improvement Project as complete and authorize the Mayor to sign the Certificate of Completion with Sail Electric, Inc. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT AMENDED – SEWER LIFT STATION NO. 24 REPLACEMENT Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Agreement with Murray, Smith & Associates, Inc. for Sewer Lift Station No. 24 Replacement Project. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – RESTORATION PLAN FOR PUBLICLY OWNED URBAN FORESTED AREAS Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Forterra to continue implementation of a restoration plan for several publicly owned urban forested areas within the City of Everett, in an amount not to exceed $58,400.00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. COUNCIL BILL NO. 1311-47 THIRD AND FINAL READING:  An ORDINANCE setting the basic salary schedule for City of Everett employees for 2014 Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Murphy, that this is declared to be the third and final reading of Council Bill No. 1311-47 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll for the final disposition of the ordinance. AYES: Roberts, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, Anderson NAYS: None EXCUSED: Moore Ordinance No. 3359-13 adopted. SET PUBLIC HEARING – ANNEXATION PETITION Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Gipson, to approve December 18, 2013, at 6:30 p.m. in the Everett City Council Chambers located at 3002 Wetmore Avenue as the date and time for a public hearing to accept a 60% annexation petition and approve submittal of the annexation to the Snohomish County Boundary Review Board for an area located in southeast Everett along 19 th Avenue S. E. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – COMMUNITY YOUTH CENTER/HADLEY HALL Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Community Youth Center/Hadley Hall Use Agreement with the City of Arlington at no cost to the City of Everett. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – ANIMAL SHELTER SERVICES Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between the City of Everett and the City of Lynnwood to provide Animal Shelter Services. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. The City Council meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m. ________________________________ City Clerk Read and approved as printed. ________________________________ Council President