Everett City Council

W ednesday, January 29, 2014 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., January 29, 2014 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 Moore, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher and Anderson were present. Council Members Roberts and Murphy were excused. Council Member Gipson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the January 22, 2014 City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Members Gipson and Stonecipher abstained from the vote. MAYOR Mayor Stephanson had no comments. COUNCIL Council Member Gipson questioned the balance in CIP4 and the potential commitments the city has for those funds. CAA/CFO Bryant stated that she would provide that information. Council Member Gipson expressed concern regarding an issue with Everett Transit’s Bus Route 7. He stated that a woman with a stroller was denied access to the bus because it was too full. He remarked that smaller buses are used on that route during the busiest times and questioned why larger buses aren’t being used. CAA/CFO Bryant stated that she would look into the matter. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles requested an executive session following the meeting concerning two litigation matters pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(a)(c). The session is anticipated to last 20 minutes with an action to follow. CITIZEN COMMENTS Victor Harris, Everett, member of the Transportation Advisory Committee, commented on Council Member Gipson’s concerns regarding Bus Route 7. Angela Kuhl, USPS Real Estate Specialist, Denver, Colorado, spoke regarding a proposed project related to the main post office and their Paine Field facility. As part of a nationwide effort to cut costs, the U.S. Postal Service proposes to market for sale the Paine Field carrier annex and consolidate those operations into the Hardeson Drive facility, and replace the main post office at the corner of Hoyt and Pacific with a yet-to-be –determined building less than one third the size. Council President Moore expressed concern that her comments tonight do not constitute adequate notice to the public. Becky Biesle, Everett, remarked that the meeting notice posted at the post office directed the public to an address at 3002 Hoyt Avenue which is the Goodwill store. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA Change in meeting schedule of Everett City Council Presented by Council President Moore Following comments from the council members, Council President Moore directed staff to draft an ordinance related to the proposed change. Structural Deficit Advisory Team Presented by Paul Kaftanski, Parks Alternatives for Storm Water and sewer separation in Everett’s comb ined area Presented by Dave Davis, Public Works PROPOSED ACTION AGENDA COUNCIL BILL NO. 1401-01 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE amending the interim zoning regulations established under Ordinance No. 3314-13 for the Silver Lake Center property by extending the interim regulations for an additional six months, and declaring an emergency to exist. CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to approve the following consent items: RESOLUTION – CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6700 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the city of Everett in the amount of $3,204,320.30 for the period of January 11, 2014 through January 17, 2014. RESOLUTION – PAYROLL To adopt Resolution No. 6701 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved payroll claims against the city of Everett in the amount of $3,389,207.63 for the period ending January 11, 2014. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Members Roberts and Murphy who were excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT – WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FACILITY EXPANSION – PHASE C1 Moved by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to authorize the Mayor to sign Water Pollution Control Facility Expansion – Phase C1 General Contractor/Construction Manager Contract with IMCO General Construction in the amount of $1,909,989.16 including Washington State sales tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Members Roberts and Murphy who were excused. Motion carried. GRANT AWARDS – 2014 CULTURAL ARTS CAPITAL AND PROGRAMMING Moved by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Bader, to concur with the recommendation of the Cultural Commission and approve the 2014 Cultural Arts Capital and Programming Grant Awards as designated in an amount not to exceed $40,000.00. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Members Roberts and Murphy who were excused. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The city council meeting recessed for an executive session and reconvened. PARTIAL SETTLEMENT – NPDES COALITION APPEAL David Hall, Deputy City Attorney, remarked that last year the city council approved participation in a coalition of municipalities in an appeal of the Phase II Stormwater Permit. He stated that the appeal is ongoing but the attorneys for the coalition have managed to carve off technical issues which the Department of Ecology is agreeing are right. The attorneys are looking for approval to continue to work with Ecology to settle those issues at no cost to the cities. Moved by Council Member Stonecipher, seconded by Council Member Bader to give the Legal Department designee authority to settle the issues in the NPDES Coalition appeal to the Pollution Control Hearings Board related to municipal outfalls and the variance process for stormwater controls for redevelopment in high density areas. Roll was called with all council members voting yes except Council Member Gipson who abstained and Council Members Roberts and Murphy who were excused. Motion carried. The city council meeting adjourned at 9:04 p.m. ___________________________ Deputy City Clerk Read and approved as printed. ____________________________ Council President