2006/10/04 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

October4,2006 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 8:30 a.m.,October 4,2006 in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall,President Stonecipher presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephenson and Council Members Roberts,Olson,Hatloe,Gipson, Nielsen,Stonecipher and Overstreet were present. Council Member Overstreet led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the July 27,2006 Everett C8y Council meeting were approved as printed.Council Member Olson abstained from the vote. MAYOR Mayor Stephenson announced that on October 12°at 7:15 p.m.the Monte Cristo Awards will be presented at the Everett Performing Ms Center.He urged all to attend. REPORT Teresa Cox,Everett Domestic Violence Prosecutor,gave an overview of the ciys domestic violence prosecution program.She indicated that the prosecutor's office remains as dedicated as ever to prosecuting domestic violence crimes and meeting the needs of victims.Over 600 cases have successfully been prosecuted so far this year. The conviction rate increased over 21%last year due in part to Everett Police Department investigations. The city's program is also about victims and the city participates in several programs which help victims.A pilot program,the Domestic Violence Victim Impact Panel,was started last year as educational class for batterers.October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Teresa extended en invitation to attend a Victim Impact Panel She thanked the mayor and city council for their continued support. APPOINTMENTS—ANIMAL CONTROL ADVISORY BOARD Mayor Stephenson requested the city council's concurrence regarding the appointments of Doug Kimball and Lisa J.Thompson to the Animal Control Advisory Board.