Everett City Council

W ednesday, January 08, 2014 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., January 8, 2014 in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall, President Moore presiding. OATH OF OFFICE Judge Pro Tem Remy Leonard administered the oath of office to Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Moore and Murphy. Mayor Stephanson introduced his wife, son, daughter and grandchildren who were in the audience. The Mayor stated that the city has many challenges and opportunities ahead. He remarked that we have gone through a difficult period, but as we look to the general economy of the area going forward, we have reason to be positive. He expressed how blessed he feels to work with council members who love the city and bring unique experience and education to their work. Council Members Roberts and Murphy reiterated the Mayor’s comments. Council President Moore introduced his wife and son who were in attendance. President Moore remarked on the council member’s depth and breadth of knowledge and how they work together collaboratively with a diversity of backgrounds and opinions. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader and Anderson were present. Council Member Stonecipher was excused. Council Member Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the December 31, 2013 City Council meeting were approved as printed. MAYOR Mayor Stephanson stated that following the Boeing machinist’s vote, the hard work now starts to occur around three pieces of business; an advance material enclave that will be part of the new wing for the 777X, the assembly and manufacture of the wing itself, and the assembly of the 777X. He remarked that the expedited permitting process that the city went through mid-year, 2013, positions us to deliver on four weeks from application to construction start. He commended the Economic Alliance of Snohomish County for their research and work. COUNCIL Council Member Anderson reported on his attendance at the 2014 Legislative Quorum on Mental Health and Chemical Dependency issues at Compass Health. Council President Moore thanked the Mayor and political leaders for their multi-faceted effort to secure the future of Boeing in our city. He also announced that the public is welcome to attend a 90 th birthday celebration for Carl Gipson on Saturday from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Carl Gipson Senior Center. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles requested an executive session following the meeting concerning two litigation matters pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). The session is expected to last 20 minutes with no announcement to follow. CITIZEN COMMENTS Linda Browning, Everett, expressed concerns regarding the 90-minute parking zone in front of her business and the permitting process for small businesses. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA Golf Fee Modification effective March 1, 2014 Pulled from agenda PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS COUNCIL BILL NO. 1312-51 SECOND 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 ITEM: Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to approve the following consent item: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6694 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the city of Everett in the amount of $1,280,696.38 for the period of December 21, 2013 through December 27, 2013. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: RESOLUTION – 2014 REGIONAL LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to adopt Resolution No. 6695 in support of 2014 Regional Legislative Priorities. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS SUPPLIES Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement with Snohomish County Human Services for a grant in the amount of $11,000.00 for emergency preparedness supplies at the Carl Gipson Senior Center. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – 2013 STOP VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN GRANT FUNDS Moved by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to authorize the Mayor to sign agreement with Washington State Department of Commerce regarding utilization of FFY 2013 STOP Violence Against Women grant funds. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT - REIMBURSEMENT/MOBILIZATION PLAN Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Patrol for reimbursement to the city for expenses incurred while city Fire Department resources are mobilized through the Mobilization Plan. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Stonecipher who was excused. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The city council meeting recessed for an executive session and adjourned from there at 7:25 p.m. ________________________________ Deputy City Clerk Read and approved as printed. ________________________________ Council President