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June 12, 2013 <br /> The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at <br /> 6:30 p.m., June 12, 2013, in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City <br /> Hall, Council President Moore presiding. Upon roll call it was found that <br /> Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Roberts, Moore, Murphy, <br /> Gipson, Stonecipher, and Affholter were present. Council Member Bader <br /> was excused. <br /> Boy Scouts John and Paul Gaston led the Pledge of Allegiance. <br /> The minutes of the June 5, 2013, City Council meeting were approved as <br /> printed. Council Member Gipson abstained from the vote. <br /> MAYOR <br /> The Mayor commented on the possible state government shutdown if the <br /> Legislature fails to pass a budget. He stated that there is no sense of <br /> emergency in terms of the City's ability to deliver service; however, should <br /> a shutdown occur and continue for some period of time, revenue streams <br /> could be temporarily interrupted. The Mayor also stated he was notified <br /> today by Washington State University that three additional degree <br /> programs, slated to start in August, will be delayed a year due to time <br /> constraints as a result of inaction by the Legislature. <br /> COUNCIL <br /> Council Member Stonecipher commented that she attended the meeting <br /> of the Board of Park Commissioners last evening where a record <br /> attendance of 13,800 people was reported for this year's Sorticulture <br /> event. She expressed appreciation for the exceptional work done by the <br /> cultural arts staff. <br /> Council Member Roberts echoed comments about the success of <br /> Sorticulture this summer. He also commented on the question of federal <br /> sequestration and asked that any information received by administration <br /> be shared with council members, especially as it relates to the defense <br /> presence in the community. <br /> 161 <br />