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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 7, 2001
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, February 7, 2001, at 5:30
P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad
Esser, Carol Arends, David Fart, 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 McConneli, followed
by the invocation given by Council Member Carol Arends.
President Law made the following announcements:
1) A Pre-Council Session was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council
business;
2) Next week, the Council meeting would be held one day earlier than usual, on Tuesday, February
13, due to an AWC Conference on Wednesday, February 14; and
3) Council will hold a Monthly Study Session immediately following the meeting tonight to discuss the
"Proposed Merger of Fire Department' and a "Budget Adjustment for Special Counsel".
CON,~ENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - January 17, 2001 (#AB01-020)
#0015 M/S/C (Arends/) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Voted in favor of motion: Rollman, Shepherd, Fart, Arends, Esser, Reed, and Law
Abstained: McConnell
Motion carried: 7-Yes; and 1-Abstention
Wayne Olsen stepped out of the meeting, and was not available for the following two votes:
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.
#0042 M/S/C/U (Esser/Arends) On February 7, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 248999 through 249014 in the amount of
SG1,210.28; and P, egular Payroll for the period ending 1/3~/0'1 in the amount of $991,588.5(3.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Ed Rollman announced that a District 4 meeting has been tentatively scheduled for the week of
March 12t' to discuss the proposed Bremerton/Kitsap County Regional Government Center.
Mike She.oherd encouraged the public to attend local productions such as "1 Love You, Your Perfect,
Now Change" showing this Saturday at the Admiral Theater, and to support local businesses.
David Fart enjoyed his first attendance at the Bremerton Symphony last weekend; and announced
that there would be a combined District 6 & 7 meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 6:30 P.M. in
the boardroom of the Bremerton School Administration Building. Citizens will have an opportunity to
discuss the proposed Bremerton/Kitsap County Regional Government Center with guest speakers
Norm McLoughlin and Roger Waid of the Kitsap County Coordinating Housing Authority.
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Wayne Olsen arrived to the meeting at approximately 5:38 P.M.
Carol Arends reiterated the information regarding the upcoming District 6 & 7 meeting; in addition to
reporting on her attendance at the First Friday Art Walk, and encouraged others to attend.
Conrad Esser & Jim Reed invited citizens to attend the combined District 8 & 9 meeting on
Thursday, March 8, 2001 beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Oyster Bay Public Works Conference Room
located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue to discuss "Funding Sources for City Road Repair", as well as a
discussion on the "Possible Elimination of the B&O Tax".
Wayne Olsen reported that City crews were making repairs to a section of failed roadway west of the
construction project on Lebo Blvd., where three panels would be replaced to stabilize the grade. He
cautioned that drivers could travel over the panels, but that one lane would be closed at a time.
John Law attended the Puget Sound Naval Base Association dinner last evening, where Mayor
Horton and Council member Mike Shepherd were recognized for their diligence and support
representing the City and the Naval Base Association outside of the area. He also announced the
next District 3 meeting would be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center.
The Beat Officer and the Fire Department Unit from the Eastside would be in attendance.
MAYOR'S REPORT
· Attended several recent events including the First-Friday Art Walk and Reception last week; as
well as the Puget Sound Naval Bases Association dinner last evening;
· The "Smile Mobile", a fully equipped mobile dental clinic, would be coming to Bremerton February
20th through March 2nd at the Community Resource Center in Bremerton between the hours of
8:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. (377-0053, ext. 353) to provide dental care to lower-income children under
the age of 13 years;
· As part of the restoration of sediments in Sinclair Inlet at Jackson Park, the Navy was looking for
citizens to discuss clean-up issues at informal meetings of the Restoration Advisory Board.
Those interested may call Dianne Manning at 476-7111;
· On March 2~d from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. a workshop on building developmental assets for
healthy children would be held at the Jackson Park Community Center; and
· Sunday, February 11-17, 2001 was proclaimed as "National Child Passenger Safety Week",
which was accepted by Shirley Wise, Traffic Safety Coordinator. She then invited everyone to
attend the Kitsap "SAFE KIDS" Coalition Safety Fair and Child Passenger Safety Event on
Sunday, February 11, 2001 at Today Chevrolet located at West Hills Auto Center.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Don Larson handed out several publications with suggested ideas for improving City waterfronts;
and proposed that the City create a Protective Under Habitat near Evergreen Park. He also provided
information on the history of why Bremerton has so little trees and limited access to waterways, and
different way to correct the problem. Elizabeth Buell encouraged the City to consider his ideas.
9A - AMENDMENT NO, 1 TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
BREMERTON AND KITSAP COUNTY FOR THE SR-304 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT (#AB01-036): Project Manager Lynn Price stated that an Interlocal Agreement was
entered into on June 16, 1997, between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County regarding the
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design and right-of-way acquisition for the SR 304 Transportation Improvement Project. Kitsap
County has committed to provide $500,000 as their share for the SR 304 Project. Kitsap County has
expended $156,000 to date for their share of those costs. Since expenditures of funds on specific
grants has not occurred as anticipated in the Interlocal Agreement and since the design, right-of-way
and construction activities will soon occur on properties and right-of-way within the jurisdiction of the
County it is necessary to amend the Interlocal Agreement to reflect current responsibilities.
There were no comments from the public.
#0920 M/S/C/U (Farr/Arends) Move that the Mayor be authorized and directed to execute the
attached Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for the SR-304
Transportation Improvement Project.
10A- PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 4755 (SECOND READING) ADOPTING 1999
BREMERTON WATER SYSTEM PLAN (#AB01-028): First reading of this ordinance was heard at
the January 31, 2001 meeting. Kathleen Cahall, Water Resources Manager, was available to
answer any questions.
There were no comments from the public.
#0960 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move to adopt the City of Bremerton Water System Plan and
authorize the Department of Public Works and Utilities to implement this plan subject to City
Administrative Policies and Procedures.
With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:05 P.M. Council then adjourned to the Conference
Room for the Monthly Study Session to discuss 1) the "Proposed Merger of the Fire Department'
and 2) "Budget Adjustment for Special Counsel'
Prepared and Submitted by;
LO~I ~MITH, Legislative Assistant
q~l- - - - ' Clerk
.,~JOH~- LAW, C~'ty Council President City of Bremerton
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