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Home My WebLink About01/15/03 AGENDA239 4th Street · Bremerton, WA 98337 · Phone (360) 478-$280 · Fax (360) 478-5251 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. * * AMENDED * * * CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 15, 2003 PRE-COUNCIL STUDY SESSION: 5:00 - 5:30 P.M. in Council Conference Room A. General Council Business CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. in Council Chambers A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Invocation CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - January 8, 2003 (#AB03-004) B. Purchase of a Fairway Mower for Gold Mountain Golf Complex - (#AB03-005) CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT PUBLIC RECOGNITION - Comments limited to 3-minutes NEW BUSINESS - There are no New Business items scheduled this week... PUBLIC HEARINGS - ORDINANCES & RESOULTIONS A. Resolution No. 2884, Supporting the placing of a Countywide 1/10th-of-l% Sales Tax Measure on the Ballot to provide consistent Funding for 911 Service (#AB03-O06) ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING A STUDY SESSION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOMIMMEDIA TELY FOLLOWING THE REGULAR COUNCIL IVEETING FOR A DISCUSSION ON "GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS"... E-mail: citycouncil@ci.bremerton.wa.us · Web: www.ci.bremerton.wa.us AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 1. SUBJECT: MINUTES OF MEETING- JANUARY 8, 2003 FOR AGENDA OF: JANUARY 15, 2003 ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY COUNCIL ORIGINATOR: CAROL ARENDS, PRESIDENT DATE SUBMITTED: JANUARY 9, 2O03 2. ~: (Comment on back if necessary) 3. EXHIBITS: ENDORSEMENT [] IMAYOR: INFORMATION [] APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY CO ~U~._ CIL PRESID. ENT: 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REOUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 5. RECOMMENDATION: 7. NOTICE OF ACTION: PULLED [] TABLED [] COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: APPROVED [] 6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: DISAPPROVED [] AMENDED [] DATE: 8. AGENDA BILL NO.: / 9. IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE: 10. IMPACT ON STAFFING. BUDGETS. FACILITIES. EOUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: 11. RESEARCH SOURCES: TAPE #1873 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Janua~ 8,2003 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 8, 2003, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell~ followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Ro,qer Henni,qan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle. President Arends made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council business; 2. Election of Officers shall occur prior to proceeding with regular business; and 3. The Monthly Study Session of the Council will take place in the Council Conference Room immediately following the regular business meeting to discuss "GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS". ELECTION OF CITY COUNCIL OFFICERS President Arends opened nominations for City Council President/Mayor Pro Tempore for 2003: Mike Short nominated Carol Arends; and Daren Ny.qren nominated Will Maupin. President Arends then closed the nominations. Vote cast by signed-ballots as follows: Voted in favor of Carol Arends: Olsen, McConnell, Rollman, Younger, Arends, and Short Voted in favor of Will Maupin: Maupin, Shepherd, and Nygren By a 6 to 3 vote of the Council, Carol Arends remained seated as Council President for 2003. President Arends opened nominations for City Council Vice-President for 2003: Cecil McConnell nominated Mike Short. President Arends then closed the nominations. #0015 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Olsen) Move to cast vote for Vice President by roll call in lieu of ballot. By a unanimous vote of the Council, Mike Short was voted Council Vice-President for 2003. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - December 23, 2002 (#AB03-001) B. Minutes of Meeting - December 30, 2002 (#AB03-002) #0025 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS & CHECK REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a listing that had been made available to the Council. #0065 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On January 8, 2003 the Council approved payment for Check Numbers 277377, 277378, and 277402 through 277523 in the amount of $255,873.77; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $1,105,624.46 for the period ending December 31, 2002; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $132,734.88 for the period ending December 31, 2002. TAPE #1873 City Council Reg. Mtg, Minutes January 8, 2003 Page 2 of 3 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Wayne Olsen looked forward to the New Year, expressed his willingness to work hard for the citizens and the City, and acknowledged the efforts of the Mayor and his staff. Cecil McConnell concurred with the comments of Council member OIsen. Daren Ny.qren also thanked the employees of the City for their dedication to the City. He also informed any citizens to contact him at 478-5280 or the Public Works Department at 478-5315 if there are any problems or concerns during the infrastructure development in Manette. Lastly, he welcomed two new businesses in Manette, the Subway Shop and the Manette Wine Shop. Ed Rollman reported a follow-up report on several citizen concerns, and notified anyone who has a concern to call the Council office at 478-5280. He congratulated Carol Arends and Mike Short as the Council President and Vice President for 2003; and pledged his continued commitment to serve the City. Mike Shepherd enjoyed the events of the First Friday Art Walk downtown; encouraged citizens to utilize businesses downtown; and provided an update on the air treatment system installed at the CE- 1 Lift Station at the end of Park Avenue. Eric Younger looked forward to working with the Administration and the Council in the coming year, with a particular focus on annexation to bring more revenue into the City. Will Maupin reported on the important issues discussed at the Kitsap Regional Economic Development Council's "5th Annual Decision Makers Breakfast" he attended yesterday morning; and that "Passenger-Only Ferry Service" was the topic of discussion at two other meetings he attended yesterday for the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Policy Board and the Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners. Mike Short announced the next District 8 & 9 Neighborhood meeting would be held Thursday, January 23, 2003 from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Oyster Bay Public Works & Facilities Building to provide an update on "CODE ENFORCEMENT". He also announced a Habitat for Humanity "Work Party" at two homes located on Pearl Street on Saturday, January 25, 2003 at 9:00 A.M. Carol Arends also looked forward to working with the Administration and her fellow Council members this year. She also reported on her attendance at the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Policy Board, Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners, and Kitsap Board of Health meetings yesterday, and her planned attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Coordinating Council meeting in Seattle tomorrow. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Bozeman provided a summary of his year-end report titled "MAYOR'S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY - OUR FIRST YEAR - 2002". PUBLIC RECOGNITION Allen Shute congratulated Council members Short and Arends on their election as Council Officers for 2003, and looked forward to working with City staff this year. Pamela Buckin,qharn provided information on a proposed solution to alleviate the problem of "grinding" caused by skateboards on City streets and sidewalks. TAPE #1873 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 8, 2003 Page 3 of 3 Don Larson of Kitsap Diving Association and Kitsap Trees, thanked all those who participated in the tree planning event on December 14, including Council members Daren Nygren and Mike Shepherd, Matt Keogh of the Planning Department, and volunteer members of Americorp. He asked if the City could provide water to ensure the trees survival. Lastly, it was reported that the "T" is missing on the "Welcome to Bremerton" sign. Mr, Nyqren pointed out that the City was planning to recognize the volunteers who have been planting trees, and that the City has also agreed to install a water connection so that the trees at the Warren Avenue intersection will receive water. Ray Olsen also thanked Council members Shepherd and Nygren for their efforts in planting the trees, and suggested that more trees be planted to improve Burwell and other locations on the west side. 9A- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR SYSTEMS DESIGN TO PROVIDF AMBULANCE BILLING SERVICE (#AB03-003): Fire Chief Al Duke explained that this is a one-year extension of an agreement between the City of Bremerton and Systems Design to provide ambulance billing service. The original agreement in 1999 allowed for one-year extensions when mutually agreed upon. The terms of the agreement will remain the same. There were no comments from the public. #1400 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) Move to authorize the Mayor to sign and enter into the one-year contract extension with Systems Design. With no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M. The Council then reconvened in the Council Conference Room for the Monthly Study Session to discuss "GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS". Prepared and Submitted by: Attest: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant PAULA JOHNSTON, Deputy City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CNP JIIslcge c: Normal Distribution; File AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 1. SUBJECT: Purchase of a fairway mower For Gold Mountain Golf Complex FOR AGENDA OF: January 15, 2003 ORIGINATING DEPT: Parks & Recreation ORIGINATOR: Jim Spencer DATE SUBMITTED: January 7, 2003 2. CLEARANCES: / 3. EXHIBITS: (Comment on back if necessary) [ Purchasing: )L~_ ,&_ .,~... l),~',./ ........ · Treasurer: Fiscal & Budget Committee:Ctty Attorney:c Operations Committee: ENDORSEMENI INFORMATION APPROVED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR SUBMITTAL: 0 · ~~~ ~. S~MMARY STATE~NT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: We wish to make a sole source pnrcbase ofa Jacobson LF 3400 (fairway mower). This will replace an existing fairway mower. Ed Faulk, Greens Superintendent, bas previewed this particular piece of equipmeut as well as Toro and John Deere models, and fotmd it superior in meeting the needs of the golf complex. This purchase will bring the complex's fleet total to tbree (3) Jacobsons and two (2) Toro fairway mowers. Our goal is to eventually standardize the fleet with Jacobson fairway mowers. Our experience has found these to be the most reliable manufacturer. The cost of the equipment is $37,384.60 (includes a discount and sales tax) and is solely funded by the Golf Course Fund 407. Since this is a 2002 piece of equipment, there is a substantial discount. This capilal purchase is included in the 2003 Budget. 8. RECOMMENDATION: Motion to approve tbe sole source purchase of the Jacobson LF 3400 (fairway mower). 9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Jim Spencer ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Jim Spencer EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: PULLED TABLED COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: 10. NOTICE OF ACTION APPROVED DISAPPROVED DATE: 11. AGENDA BILL#: ,.,,' 2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS: 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION (continued): 5. IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE: The Golf Course would not replace an existing fair~vay mo~ver which is not reliable and breaks down on a regular basis. Also, we would not be able to take advantage of the discount that comes with this piece of equipment. 6. IMPACT ON STAFFING~ BUDGETS~ FACILITIES~ EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: This item is budgeted for 2003 Fund 407 (Golf Course) 7. RESEARCH SOURCES: 7 AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL A Resolution for the City Council, demonstrating support for placing a countywide 1/10th of one-percent sales tax measure on the balot to provide consistent funding for 911 service. ~ Comment of back i' necessary) FILE FOR AGENDA OF: 1/15/2003 ORIGINATING DEPT: Fire/Police ORIGINATOR: Rob Forbes/Al Duke DATE SUBMITTED: 1/14/2003 3. EXHIBITS: Budget & Fiscal Operations City Attorney Resolution # 2884 ENDORSE~TiON MAYOR~ APPROVED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR SUBMITTAL: COUNCIL RESIDENT 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: The City of Bremerton is asking the KJtsap County Board of Commissioners to place the 911 Replacement Tax Proposition on the April 22nd countywide ballot. This proposition will change the current way h which the countywide dispatch center (CenCom) is funded, The fundhg of the dispatch center will be shifted from a property tax to a sab tax increase of 1/10th of 1%. Move to pass Resobtion # 2884. PULLED ~TIVE: TABLED 9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Rob Forbes/Al Duke ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Rob F EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: 1 . TI OF TI APPROVED DISAPPROVED AMENDED 11. AGENDA BILL NO: 2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS: 5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE: There is no impact of non-passage of the resobtion. The City of Port Orchard and Fire District #7 have already adopted a Resolution, with the City of Poulsbo following suit. 6. IMPACT ON STAFFING. BUDGETS. FACILITIES. EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: If the proposition passes, not the Resobtion, there could be a savings to the City of Bremerton of $700,000 after the capital projects are paid off in 2007. Thb would allow CenCom to fund capi:al projects in the future and return funds to the users, that wll be decided by the CenCom Policy Board. 7. RESEARCH SOURCES: RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, demonstrating support for placing a countywide 1/10th of one percent sales tax measure on the ballot to provide consistent funding for 911 service. WHEREAS, Kitsap County Central Communications 911 provides the first line of response for citizens in need of help; and WHEREAS, protecting the public's safety is a foremost responsibility for local government; and WHEREAS, providing a consistent level of funding to sustain the service is a high priority for the City of Bremerton and all emergency service agencies in Kitsap County; and WHEREAS, every citizen in the City relies on this essential service and should therefore be responsible for a proportional share of the 911 service cost; and WHEREAS, the current method of funding places a disproportionate burden on property owners by using property tax as the primary source of revenue; and WHEREAS, the State of Washington has provided legislation to fund 911 through sales tax to insure that adequate and responsible service is available to all citizens through RCW 84.14.420; and WHEREAS, all of the agencies served by Kitsap Central Communications (911) have weighed the options available for funding the program and have agreed that the sales tax is the most fair and equitable solution; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS: SECTION1. The City Council of the City of Bremerton does hereby give its full and unqualified support to the 911 Replacement Tax proposition, asking the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners to place this issue on the April 22na countywide ballot, and encourages all eligible citizens to support the proposition. SECTION2. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION3. E. ffectiveDate This Resolution shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its passage. 911 Tax Proposition day of PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this ,2003. APPROVED AS TO FORM: CAROL ARENDS, Council President ATTEST: ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City Attorney KATHLEEN MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk R :\LEG AL~Resolutions\CenCo m Resolution.doc 2 911TaxProposi~on