2015/02/18 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

February 18, 2015 COUNCIL Council Member Stonecipher stated that she has received several emails from business owners on Smith Street related to people camping on the street and vagrancy. She questioned what the restrictions are related to these activities. City Attorney Iles stated that city staff has met with contacts at the mission and have come up with approaches to deal with these concerns. He remarked that the Everett Police and Public Works Departments are engaged in dealing with the problems on a daily basis. Council Member Stonecipher stated that council members received an update from Administration related to the Streets Initiative and the work that is ongoing. She noted that several committees have been formed out of the initial taskforce that have been meeting on a regular basis. She requested additional information related to the composition of the committees, the title of the committees, and what policy matters they're discussing. City Attorney Iles explained that the Street Initiatives Task Force provided 63 recommendations. Those recommendations were turned over to sub- committees to work on implementing the initial recommendations. A number of those matters will be vetted and brought forward to the City Council. He stated that he would work with CAA/CFO Debra Bryant and Deputy City Attorney David Hall to provide additional information related to the committees. Council Member Tuohy provided a liaison report from the Library Board meeting which she attended last night. They discussed concerns regarding water leakage from the roof and basement of the Library. Council Member Bader reported on his attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management sub-committee. He stated that a question arose as to whether or not military bases should be used as regional employment centers. Mayor Stephanson arrived. He stated that he just came from testifying before the Senate Transportation Committee in Olympia. He remarked 41