2015/07/29 Council Minutes - Laserfiche WebLink

July 29, 2015 The regular meeting of the Everett City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m., July 29, 2015, in the City Council Chambers of the William E. Moore Historic City Hall, Council President Bader presiding. Upon roll call it was found that Mayor Stephanson and Council Members Moore, Murphy, Gipson, Bader, Stonecipher, and Tuohy were present. Council Member Roberts was excused. Council Member Murphy led the Pledge of Allegiance. The minutes of the July 22, 2015, City Council meeting were approved as printed. Council Member Stonecipher abstained from the vote. LTi/_\fel ani Mayor Stephanson spoke about the Governor's decision on Tuesday to direct the Department of Ecology to develop some type of carbon tax for the purpose of imposing a binding cap on carbon emissions in Washington State. The Mayor commented on the possible risk to multi- modal projects should transportation dollars be diverted if the Governor moved ahead to enact a new clean -fuels regulation. miiNni Council Member Murphy reported that the cities of Seattle, Tacoma, and Everett issued a press release this week urging people to avoid wasting water in response to the hot, dry weather and low river levels. Council Member Stonecipher reported on her attendance last evening at the Parks Board Commissioner's workshop on their comprehensive plan update. She stated a public survey is currently available on the Everett Parks & Recreation webpage and listening sessions will be held around the community in September. Council Member Tuohy reported on her attendance at the Historical Commission Board meeting last night. She stated that discussion took place relating to Project M, and citizens were inquiring whether the lamp- black coloring agent had been added to newly constructed sidewalks. OW