Everett City Council

W ednesday, August 20, 2014 The regular meeting of the Ev erett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., August 20, 2014, in the City Council Chambers of the Ev erett City Hall, Council Member Murphy presiding. Upon roll call it was f ound that May or Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Murphy, Bader, Stonecipher, and Anderson were present. Council Member Moore and Gipson were excused and Council Member Bader was expected to be a f ew minutes late. Council Member Murphy announced that agenda item number one was pulled and mov ed to the agenda of September 3, 2014, to be brief ed. Boy Scout Troop 267 led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the August 13, 2014, City Council meeting were approv ed as printed. MAY OR May or Stephanson commented on his attendance at last night’s Reception f or Summer Reading awards. COUNCIL Council Member Anderson prov ided a liaison report on his attendance today at the Public Facilities District Board meeting. He announced that PFD board members will be in attendance at next week’s City Council meeting to prov ide an update on the operations at Comcast Arena. Council Members Roberts extended congratulations to those who worked to make the Ev erett Craf t Beer, Fresh Paint, and Experience Ev erett Street Food f estiv als a success this y ear. He also stated that the Schack Art Center has been named the 2014 recipient of the Gov ernor’s Arts Organization Award and thanked those who supported this project. Council Member Stonecipher congratulated the Schack Arts Center f or receiv ing the Gov ernor’s prestigious award. She also commented on her attendance at v arious ev ents around the city ov er this past weekend and thanked those who worked to make it saf e and clean f or ev ery one. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles requested an executiv e session, anticipated to last 15 minutes, f ollowing the meeting concerning a legal matter pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i)(c). CITIZEN COMMENTS J. T. Dray, Ev erett, spoke regarding Ev erett Transit and Community Transit schedules. Mr. Dray requested inf ormation about the f ormal coordination process f or Ev erett Transit and Community Transit scheduling. Council Member Murphy announced that Ev erett Transit staf f would be coming bef ore City Council early this f all to talk f urther about plans f or 2015. May or Stephanson stated he will be meeting with staf f concerning Ev erett Station security concerns and route suggestions presented by Mr. Dray. COUNCIL BRIEFING AGENDA Crime Statistics Rev iew Presented by Chief Templeman, Police Authorize the May or to execute the agreement with Village Theatre f or management of the Ev erett Perf orming Arts Center and presentation of theatrical productions through August 31, 2018, in the amount of $287,534.12 f or the f irst y ear, with annual adjustments based on Consumer Price Index Presented by Lanie McMullin, Administration PROPOSED ACTION ITEMS: COUNCIL BILL NO. 1408-40 SECOND READING: AN ORDINANCE relating to Utility Fire Serv ice Connection, amending Section 48 of Ordinance No. 1237-86 CONSENT ITEMS: Mov ed by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Bader, to approv e the f ollowing consent items: RESOLUTION - CLAIMS To adopt Resolution No. 6765 acknowledging the pay ment of audited and approv ed claims against the city of Ev erett in the amount of $838,870.60 f or the period of August 2, 2014, through August 8, 2014. RESOLUTION – PAY ROLL To adopt Resolution No. 6766 acknowledging the pay ment of audited and approv ed pay roll claims against the city of Ev erett in the amount of $3,525,094.96 f or the period ending July 26, 2014. BID CALL To authorize Bid Call 2014-069 f or annual tree and stump remov al serv ices. STREET CLOSURE – FUNDRAISING WALK-A-THON To authorize the closure of Hoy t Av enue, 25th to 26th Street, f or a Fundraising Walk-A-Thon on September 12, 2014, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., sponsored by Our Lady of Perpetual Help School. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Members Moore and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. ACTION ITEMS: AGREEMENT – CITY WEBSITE REPLACEMENT Mov ed by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Roberts, to authorize the May or to sign contract with Civ icPlus to replace the City ’s website. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Members Moore and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. COUNCIL BILL NO. 1407-39 THIRD AND FINAL READING: AN ORDINANCE concerning Sewage and Storm Sy stem Surcharge, Backup Prev ention and Claims, amending Ordinance No 1506-88 (Chapter 14.08 Ev erett Municipal Code). Mov ed by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, that this is declared to be the third and f inal reading of Council Bill No. 1407-39 and the City Clerk is directed to call the roll f or the f inal disposition of the ordinance. Council Member Anderson urged the Public Works Department to mail an initial notice to all indiv iduals eligible f or a backwater v alv e rebate. AY ES: Roberts, Murphy, Bader, Stonecipher, Anderson EXCUSED: Moore, Gipson City Attorney Iles clarif ied that the v ote pertained to the ordinance as amended as presented to City Council earlier in the week. Ordinance No. 3400-14 adopted. AGREEMENT AMENDED – RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT Mov ed by Council Member Bader, seconded by Council Member Anderson, to authorize the May or to sign Amendment No. 3 to the Prof essional Serv ices Agreement with BHC f or the Riv erf ront Dev elopment in the amount of $410,644.00. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Members Moore and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. AGREEMENT – EDWARD BY RNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT Mov ed by Council Member Roberts, seconded by Council Member Stonecipher, to authorize the May or to sign all necessary documents with United States Department of Justice and Snohomish County to accept the $85,687.00 FY 2014 Edward By rne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. Roll was called with all council members v oting y es, except Council Members Moore and Gipson who were excused. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION The City Council meeting recessed at 8:29 p.m. f or an executiv e session and reconv ened at 8:50 p.m. The City Council meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. ________________________________ City Clerk Read and approv ed as printed. ________________________________ Council President