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January 10, 2001
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4,h Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 10, 2001, at 5:30
P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad
Esser, Carol Arends, David Farr, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen,
Also present were Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; Special Counsel Glenna Malanca; and
Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed
by the invocation given by Major Jim Baker of the Salvation Army.
President Law made the following announcements:
(1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council
business;
(2) Item 9C under NEW BUSINESS was amended to include a resolution; and
(3) There is a 60-Minute Study Session scheduled to follow the Council Meeting tonight to discuss
"Downtown Redevelopmen¢'.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - January 3, 2001 (#AB01-007)
#0015 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Arends) 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.
#0045 M/S/C/U (Arends/Farr) On January 10, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 248102 through 248423 in the amount of
$979,808.86; and Regular Payroll for the period ending December 31, 2000 in the amount of
$889,076.43.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Carol Arends offered her condolences to the Plumb family for the recent loss of her dear friend
Mildred Plumb, whose grandson Randy is currently serving with the Bremerton Police Department.
Mike Shepherd announced the next District 5 meeting would be held Thursday, January 18, 2001
beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Memorial Lutheran Church located at 10t" & Veneta, to discuss the
"Proposed Bremerton/Kitsap County Regional Government Center" with Norm S. McLoughlin of the
Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority (KCCHA).
Ed Rollman appealed to the public for any information that may lead to solving the murder of Mrs.
Ruth Ann Davidson last January. Any information may be provided to the Kitsap County Sheriff
Office at 337-7101.
Wayne Olsen assured residents in the are of Lebo Blvd. reported on the problems experienced by
Lebo Blvd. residents during the current road project in the area,
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President Law announced the next District 3 Neighborhood meeting for lower Manette would be held
Tuesday, January 16, 2001 beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center located at E. 13th & Nipsic to
discuss the proposed "Merger of Fire Districts" with Chief Al Duke of the Bremerton Fire Department.
MAYOR'S REPORT
· Thanked all those who organized and supported the successful Spaghetti Feed fundraiser for
Bremerton Centennial events held last Friday;
· Several events in honor of Bremerton's Centennial celebration that are currently scheduled for the
upcoming year were announced;
· In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr., a luncheon would be held at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club on
Saturday, January 13, 2001 beginning at 2:00 P.M.;
· As well as a county-wide celebration on Monday, January 15, 2001 from 10:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M.
at the Kitsap Pavilion; and lastly
· Monday, January 15, 2001 was proclaimed as "Martin Luther Kin~l, Jr. Day" in the City of
Bremerton in honor of his many significant achievements.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Jack Lefcoski provided his comments on the proposed Bremerton/Kitsap County Regional
Government Center.
Rodney R. Davies suggested that the City Attorney become an "elected official"; and asked if there
was money available for a "clean-up" event for City residents this year.
Ed Pietras invited the public and the Council to the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Foundation
luncheon on Saturday, January 13, 2001 beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club.
Gene Sampley addressed a group of residents from the Lebo Blvd. area in response to their
concerns regarding the current construction project in their neighborhood. Citizens were encouraged
to write to the City as well as the contractor if they have additional concerns to be addressed.
9A - APPOINTMENT OF DAVE BOYTON TO THE PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION
(#AB01-008): Mayor Lynn Horton announced that there is a vacancy on the Parks & Recreation
Commission due to the resignation of Barry Cook. She provided comments to support her
recommendation for Dave Boynton to fill that position. In addition, the Mayor thanked Mr. Cook for
his 10 years of service.
There were no comments from the public
#0810 M/S/C/U (Farr/McConnell) Move to confirm the appointment of Dave Boyton to the Parks &
Recreation Commission.
9B - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR CITY ENGINEER JENNIFER STREHLER (#AB01-009):
Gene Sam_oley, Public Works & Utilities Director, commented on Ms. Strehler's qualifications and
was pleased that she would working for the City.
There were no comments from the public.
#1650 M/S/C/U (Esser/Reed) Move to confirm the appointment of Jennifer Strehler as Bremerton City
Engineer.
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9C - RESOLUTION NO. 2795, BID AWARD TO GOLF LANDSCAPING INC FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION OF PENDERGAST PARK ILLUMINATION PROJECT (#AB01-006): Cris Gears,
Parks & Recreation Director, stated that bids were opened on Thursday, December 14th for the
design and construction of the Pendergast Park Illumination project, which includes the lighting of
three softball fields, two soccer fields, and a 440-car parking lot. A total of five (5) bids were received
for the project (see Bid Tabulation sheet in the Council packet). The lowest qualified bidder for the
project was Golf Landscaping, Inc. of Puyallup with a lump sum bid of $459,800. The total contract,
including Washington State sales tax, is $529,964. The estimated cost for this project was $550,000.
Eadier this year, the City.signed an agreement with the Inter-Agency Committee for Outdoor
Recreation (lAC) to provide a $150,000 grant for this project. Other funding for this project is being
provided by the Kitsap County ($200,000), FC Kitsap Soccer Club, the Women's State Soccer
Association, Bremerton Athletic Roundtable, the Pendergast Memorial Committee, and the City of
Bremerton's Park Improvement Fund. Ace Paving and the Department of the Navy have offered to
supply labor and equipment, if needed, to ensure completion of this project. If the contract is
approved, construction will commence in January, and the lights will be fully operational in time for
the upcoming softball season.
Morgan Roehl provided comments including a suggestion for an indoor soccer field as well as
additional lighting. Mr. Gears suggested that due to the significant increase in cost for additional
lighting, that type of proposal should first be brought to the Parks & Recreation Advisory Committee.
Mr. Roehl clarified that he had intentions of researching private funding for his ideas.
Dave Boyton provided comments in support of this action before the Council.
#2450 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Reed) Move to authorize and direct the Mayor to execute the contract for
the Pendergast Park Illumination Project with Golf Landscaping inc. for the lump sum amount of
$529,964, subject to City administrative policies and procedures.
10A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) GRANTING ONE-YEAR FRANCHISE TO PUGET SOUND
ENERGY (#AB01-010): Kathleen McCluskey, Administrative Services Director, stated that the
Puget Sound Energy Franchise originally terminated in January 2000 and was renewed for a one-
year period to allow staff time to renegotiate. Due to potential Federal and State changes to the
power industry city administration chose to defer negotiations and requests an additional one-year
franchise for the period January 12, 2001 to January 11, 2002. Don S. McDaniel, Puget Sound
Energy Manager of Corporate Relations, provided a brief report on the current condition of the market
for energy costs, as well as demand; and suggested that City contract negotiations begin soon.
There were no comments from the public.
#2685 M/S/C/U (Farr/Olsen) Move to approve ordinance on first reading, granting one-year franchise
to Puget Sound Energy.
Wayne Olsen stepped out of the meeting at approximately 6:48 P.M. and was not available for the
following vote.
11A- RESOLUTION NO. 2792 REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR SECURING BUILDING
ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2133 11TM STREET (#AB01-011): Janet Lunceford, Building
Development Specialist 'ri', affirmed that on November 1, 2000, the Fire Department abated and
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vacated the building on the property located at 2133 11th Street due to a broken sewer line inside the
dwelling which had resulted in the accumulation of sewage in the basement. The executrix of the
estate of the owner, Ernestine Woodworth, chose to have Public Works secure the building, and the
cost of the action, including administrative fees, totaled $1,991.20.
There were no comments from the public.
#2861 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move that Council pass Resolution No. 2792, ordering that the
fees incurred for securing the building located at 2133 11th Street in the amount of $1,991.20 be
collected as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property.
11B - RESOLUTION NO. 2793 REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR ABATEMENT OF
GARBAGE AND DEBRIS FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2711 & 2713 HEFNER AVENUF
(#AB01-012): Janet Lunceford, Building Development Specialist :[[, announced that on November
28, 2000, Public Works removed garbage, debris and furniture from the property located at 2711 &
2713 Hefner Avenue after the owner of record, James B. Hartstrom, failed to do so as ordered by the
Building Official. The costs incurred for this action, including administrative fees, totaled $1,208.10.
There were no comments from the public.
Wayne Olsen returned to the meeting at 6:55 P.M. Jim Reed stepped out of the meeting, and was
not available for the following vote.
#3100 M/S/C (Arends/McConnell) Move that Council pass Resolution No. 2793, ordering that the fees
incurred for the abatement of garbage and debris located at 2711 & 2713 Hefner Avenue be collected
as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property.
Voted in favor of motion: McConnell, Rollman, Shepherd, Farr, Arends, Esser, and Law
Abstained: Olsen
Motion Carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention
Jim Reed returned to the meeting at approximately 6:56 P.M.
11C- RESOLUTION NO. 2794 REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR SECURING BUILDING
ON PROPERTY LOCATED AT 317 CASAD AVENUE (#AB01-015): ~, Building
Development Specialist ~rf, mentioned that on October 4, 2000, the City abated and 'vacated the
structure located at 317 Casad Avenue. The abatement order required the owners of record, David
and Sherri McCarroll, board up all openings into the building by October 7, 2000 to prevent vacated
tenants from returning. The owners took no action, and Public Works secured the building on
October 9, 2000 at a cost of $644.16. The building was later vandalized and required further action
to secure it against entry on November 28, 2000. The cost of the second board up was $127.20.
The total cost of both actions, including administrative fees, totaled $1,611.36.
There were no comments from the public.
#3270 M/S/C/U (Farr/Arends) Move that Council pass Resolution No. 2794, ordering that the fees
incurred for securing the buildings located at 317 Casad Avenue in the amount of $1,611.36 be
collected as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property.
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With no further business, meeting concluded at 7:00 P.M. Council reconvened in the Conference
Room for a 60-Minute Study Session on "Downtown Redevelopment".
Attest: /'~~/"~ .jj /.~j~ LOI~ S'~ITH, Legislative Assistant
JOH~I~.A~¢~, City O(~uncil President
City-of Bremerton
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