Everett City Council

W ednesday, July 23, 2014 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12:30 p.m., July 23, 2014, in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall, President Moore presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Stonecipher, and Anderson were present. Council Members Roberts and Bader were excused. Council Member Anderson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the July 16, 2014, City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Members Moore and Murphy abstained from the vote. MAYOR Mayor Stephanson had no comments. COUNCIL Council Member Gipson thanked CFO/CAO Debra Bryant for providing an update on information concerning the East Marine View Drive medians. President Moore announced that a special meeting of the City of Everett Transportation Benefit District will be held on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, 6:30 p.m., in Everett City Council Chambers. This special meeting will occur during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. The agenda will include two actions items for consideration by the ETBD: 1) Resolution 1 creating an ETBD charter and 2) Resolution 2 approving ETBD by-laws. A second special meeting of the ETBD is scheduled for August 6, 2014, 6:30 p.m., in the Everett City Council Chambers. At this meeting, the ETBD will hold a public hearing and consider one action item to approve a $20 vehicle license fee per prior action taken on June 18, 2014. President Moore encouraged public participation. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles requested an executive session, anticipated to last 45 minutes, following the meeting concerning three legal matters pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(a)(b)(c). CITIZEN COMMENTS Jane Doe, witness for state of Washington, spoke concerning the criminal justice system. CONSENT ITEMS: Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to approve the following consent items:  RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6758 acknowledging the payment of audited and approved claims against the city of Everett in the amount of $1,044,215.89 for the period of July 5, 2014, through July 11, 2014. STREET CLOSURE – ANNUAL EVERETT CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL To authorize the closure of Hoyt Avenue, Hewitt to Everett Avenue, for a 3 rd Annual Everett Craft Beer Festival on August 16, 2014, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., sponsored by Experience Everett and the Washington Beer Commission. STREET CLOSURE – ANNUAL BLOCK PARTY To authorize the closure of Norton Avenue, 35th to 36th Street, for an Annual Block Party on August 2, 2014, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., sponsored by Norton Block Watch. JOB COMPLETE – CITYWIDE GUARDRAIL IMPROVEMENTS To accept the Citywide Guardrail Improvements as complete and authorize the Mayor to sign the certificate of completion. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Bader who were excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT AMENDED – EVRETT TV BROADCAST EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT Moved by Council Member Anderson, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to authorize the Mayor to sign Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Erik Utter and Associates for Everett TV Broadcast Equipment Replacement at no additional cost to the city. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Bader who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – WORKFORCE INTEGRATION MANAGER V7 SOFTWARE Moved by Council Member Murphy, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to approve the purchase of Workforce Integration Manager V7 software and authorize the Mayor to sign the Professional Services Agreement with Kronos Incorporated in the total amount of $38,516.46 including Washington State Sales Tax. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Bader who were excused. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 12:40 p.m. for an executive session and reconvened at 1:24 p.m. Colin Olivers, Legal, stated he was requesting action by the City Council to approve a settlement of the lawsuit filed by Michele Loyal, Snohomish County Cause No. 13-2-07200-7, in the amount of $60,000. Moved by Council Member Gipson, seconded by Council Member Murphy, to approve a settlement to Michele Loyal in the amount of $60,000. Roll was called with all council members voting yes, except Council Members Roberts and Bader who were excused. Motion carried. The City Council meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m. ________________________________ City Clerk Read and approved as printed. ________________________________ Council President