Everett City Council

Tuesday, December 31, 2013 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12:30 p.m., December 31, 2013, in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall, Council President Moore presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, and Anderson were present. Council Member Bader led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the December 24, 2013, City Council meeting were approved as printed. MAYOR APPOINTMENTS/REAPPOINTMENTS Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Bader, to concur with the following appointments: Animal Shelter Appointment of Pete Oettinger to Position 1 for a six-year term ending 12/31/19 Board of Appeals Reappointment of Andrew Hall to Position 3 for a five-year term ending 12/31/18 Board of Park Commissioners Appointment of Ryan Taylor to Position 1 for a six-year term ending 12/31/19 CHIP Loan Review Committee Reappointment of Herman Visscher to Position 3 for a four-year term ending 12/31/17 Civil Service Commission Reappointment of Mary Hale to Position 2 for a six-year term ending 12/31/19 Committee for Housing & Community Development Reappointment Bruce Overstreet to Position 10 for a six-year term ending 12/31/19 Everett Historical Commission Appointment of Arnold Morrison to Position 1 for a six-year term ending 12/31/19 Everett Public Facilities District Board Reappointment of Gary Weikel to Position 4 for a four-year term ending 12/31/17  Reappointment of Lanie McMullin to Position 5 for a four-year term ending 12/31/17 Human Needs Appointment of Sue Johnson to Position 1 for a six-year term ending 12/31/19 Library Board Appointment of John Olson to Position 4 for a five-year term ending 12/31/18 Lodging Tax Advisory Board Appointment of Jeff Moore to Position 5 for the remainder of an unexpired term ending 12/31/14 Planning Commission Appointment of Chris Holland to Position for a six-year term ending 12/31/19 Appointment of Greg Tisdel to Alternate Position 1 for the remainder of an unexpired term ending 12/31/14 Senior Center Advisory Board Appointment of Sue Johnson to Position 1 for a six-year term ending 12/31/19 Transportation Advisory Board Reappointment of Edward Koltonowski to Position 1 for a six-year term ending 12/31/19 Tree Committee Appointment of Karen Stewart to Position 1 for a six-year term ending 12/31/19 Council Member Stonecipher asked about the process for accepting applications after the advertised deadline. Deborah Wright, Neighborhoods and Community Services, explained that if no applications were received by the deadline, the process would remain open until an application(s) was received. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. Mayor Stephanson wished citizens and city staff a Happy New Year. COUNCIL Council members wished citizens and city staff a Happy New Year. President Moore announced that televised recording and relocation of Planning Commission meetings to the City Council Chambers would begin on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Council Member Stonecipher asked that council members be provided with a transcript of the January 7, 2014, Planning Commission meeting. CAO/CFO Debra Bryant stated she would discuss this request with planning staff. President Moore thanked Council Member Bader for agreeing to serve as City Council Vice President for 2014. President Moore also announced that a draft list of the 2014 council board and liaison assignments would be distributed to city council members. He asked that council members review the draft so that a formal list could be posted next week. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS COUNCIL BILL NO. 1312-51 FIRST READING: AN ORDINANCE closing a special improvement project entitled, “41 st Street Local Arterial Improvements,” Fund 303, Program 069, as established by Ordinance No. 3080-08 CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Bader, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION – CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6691 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the City of Everett in the amount of $2,458,705.17 for the period of December 14, 2013, through December 20, 2013. RESOLUTION – PAYROLL To adopt Resolution No. 6692 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved payroll claims against the city of Everett in the amount of $3,993,678.50 for the period ending December 14, 2013. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT – SNOHOMISH COUNTY REGION 1 SPECIAL WEAPONS AND TACTICS TEAM Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the Mayor sign the Interlocal Agreement with Snohomish County Region 1 Special Weapons and Tactics Team (Region 1 SWAT). Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. BID AWARD – EVERETT CITYWIDE GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to award the construction contract for Everett Citywide Guardrail Improvement Program project to Petersen Brothers, Inc. in the amount of $472,558.58, including Washington State Sales Tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. BID AWARD – NORTH EVERETT PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE SAFETY PROJECT Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to award the construction contract for North Everett Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Project to Welwest Construction in the amount of $295,928.42 including Washington State Sales Tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. AGREEMENT AMENDED – STORMWATER FACILITY ACCESS RETROFIT PROJECT Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 with CG Engineering Inc. for engineering services in support of the Storm water Facility Access Retrofit Project and extend completion date to December 31, 2014 at no additional cost to the city. Roll was called with all council members voting yes.  Motion carried. RESOLUTION – EVERETT ANIMAL SHELTER DONATION Moved by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to adopt Resolution No. 6693 declaring the city’s intent to accept a gift from the Animal Rescue Foundation donated to the Everett Animal Shelter in the amount of $20,000. Amy Ferguson, Board President of the Animal Rescue Foundation, provided a brief presentation on the mission and focus of the organization, and she presented a check in the amount of $20,000 to Mayor Stephanson on behalf of ARF. Board Secretary Jamie Dahlgren, Board Treasurer Joe Pereia, and several ARF representatives were also in attendance. Roll was called with all council members voting yes. Motion carried. The city council meeting adjourned at 12:49 p.m. ________________________________ City Clerk Read and approved as printed. ________________________________ Council President