1991/10/23 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

561 October 23,1991 The regularmeeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 0:30 a October 23, 1991 in the City Council Chamber of the Everett City Hall,President Marrow presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Kinch andall councilmen were present except Councilman Overstreet who was excused. The minutes of the October 16, 1991 meeting were approved as printed with the following Omission included. L 'R On October 16th Councilman Pope gave a report on his recent visit to our sister city, Sligo, Ireland. He signed resolution for the sister city program while there and presented flags to the President of Ireland from Everett, Washington State,and the United States. He enjoyed his visit very much. OATH OF OFFICE Deputy Police Chief Bob Stiles introduced a w police officer, Daniel Smith, who w n in by Deputy nCity Clerk Sharon Marks. Meyor Kincha pinned his bedae entl the counetlmen offered their congratulations. un 0 MAYOR'S SPECIAL REPORT Mayor Kinch gave.a City.of Everett Nang:Prevention Update. He explained that recently the awareness of gang activities had heightened. He assured the community that the city is acting in a pro-active m end the n ary preventive measures being puxauetl.a Programs such asc the Silver MountaiChallenge, Youth Comm100Ion, Snohomish County Gang Task Force, summer r gym program, D.0.9.E., Youth Resource Center, and drug free e just a few programs the city has initiated aimed at high risk children. Currently the Police Nepartment has formed TACT (Temporary Anti-Crime Team) which will be a pro-active strike • team assigned t0 deal with gang problems. Exploration is being done on increasing the intensity of night lighting In the downtown area. The businesscommunity has suggested a'.business watch. COUNCIL COMMENTS Councilman Gipson acknowledged former councilmember Bill Rucker who was in attendance. C' C