2012/12/19 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

December 19, 2012 Council President Gipson announced the following three candidates selected for Council Position No. 3: Pete Kinch, June Robinson, and Scott Murphy. He reviewed the process, stating that interviews will take place during the regular Everett City Council meeting on Thursday, December 27, 2012. Applicants will remain outside of the city council chambers and will be called in one at a time. Interviews will be conducted as part of the regular meeting and no decision will be made at that time. On January 2, 2013, 6:30 p.m., all three candidates will return to the regularly scheduled meeting, and at that time, the city council will make a nomination, vote, and the new member will be appointed. Council President Gipson reported that due to the volume of items on the agenda, all briefing items have been moved to the end of the meeting. At the conclusion of the public hearing, Council President Gipson requested the council to decide whether proposed ordinances relating to the Central Waterfront would continue for briefing or be placed on the agenda for action at the January 9, 2013, meeting. Additionally, he stated that there would be a full Riverfront briefing at the January 9 meeting. In honor of Council Member Hatloe's service on the city council, Council President Gipson thanked him for a job well done during the past 11 years and presented him with a plaque as a token of appreciation for his dedication of service to the citizens of Everett. Council Member Hatloe thanked the Mayor, council members, and city staff. He said he has enjoyed his years as a city council member and that is has been an honor to serve the citizens of Everett. He also expressed appreciation to those who organized his farewell luncheon today. CITY ATTORNEY City Attorney Iles had no comments. CITIZEN COMMENTS Anthony Vicari, Everett, commented on the lack of sidewalks in the Delta Neighborhood. As a business owner, he also expressed his opposition to 358