2013/06/26 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

June 26, 2013 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 12:30 p.m., June 26, 2013, in the City Council Chambers of the Everett City Hall, Council President Moore presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, and Affholter were present. Council Member Roberts was excused. Council Member Gipson led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the June 19, 2013, Everett City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Member Bader abstained from the vote. MAYOR At the invitation of Mayor Stephanson, Chief Atwood introduced Mike Painter, Director of Professional Services with the Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs. Mr. Painter commented on the professionalism of the Everett Police Department and provided department recognition for being reaccredited with WASPC. COUNCIL Council Member Murphy provided a liaison update on the Public Facilities District monthly board meeting. Council Member Gipson commented on the action taken by city council last week regarding the Broadway Bridge replacement and asked that a prepared statement be read into the record. Council Member Gipson asked that his vote from last week be changed from a yes to a no on closing the Broadway Bridge, and he also encouraged each council member to consider neighborhood impacts when closures come before the city council in the future. President Moore thanked Vice President Affholter for his attendance at the annual kickoff for the Casino Road Futbol Academy coordinated by the Everett Police Department. 174