2017/02/15 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

February 15, 2017 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., February 15, 2017, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Tuohy presiding. Upon roll call, it was found that Council Members Moore, Murphy, Franklin, Bader, and Tuohy were present. Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts and Stonecipher were excused. Members of Cub Scout Pack 1 and 2 led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the February 8, 2017, City Council meeting were approved as printed. President Tuohy abstained from the vote. COUNCIL Council Member Moore provided an education update and stated he testified to the Washington State Appropriations Committee regarding the McCleary Decision on education funding. Council Member Murphy stated he attended the Wendt Award of Excellence Ceremony hosted by the Cultural Arts Commission. He also represented the City by providing welcoming remarks at the 2017 USA Curling National Championship on February 11. He reported on his attendance at the Port Gardner neighborhood meeting, where a presentation was given by Ed Peterson of Housing Hope. He also provided liaison reports from the Snohomish Health District board meeting and the Fire Pension Board meeting. He commented on his attendance at the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and the Everett Police Awards held on Wednesday. Council Member Bader also commented on his attendance at the 2017 USA Curling National Championship. He provided a liaison report on his attendance at the Riverside neighborhood meeting, where an auction was held to support the Animal Shelter. He also suggested adding security cameras to parks after the occurrence of vandalism at Legion Park in the last few days. Council Member Franklin provided an update from the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. She commented on her attendance at the National 58