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Home My WebLink About02/13/01 .... COUNCIL FEB i 2001 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Tuesday- February 13, 2001 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4m Street, Bremerton, Washington, Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Conrad Esser, Carol Arends, David Farr, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council member Jim Reed was absent. 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 former Council MemberAI Colvin. President Law made the following announcements: 1) A Pre-Council Session to discuss general business was held in the Council Conference Room. 2) Item 9D - "Budge Adjustment No. 01-3 for Soecial Counsel' was pulled from the Agenda tonight. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - January 24, 2001 (#AB01-037) B. Minutes of Meeting - January 31, 2001 (#AB01-038) C. Minutes of Meeting - February 7, 2001 (#AB01-039) #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. #0055 M/S/C/U (Esser/McConnell) On February 13, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 249049 through 249323 in the amount of $415,306.89. Mike Shepherd arrived to the meeting at 5:35 P.M. and was not available for the previous two votes. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Conrad Esser 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'L Carol Arends announced that she, along with David Fart, would be hosting 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. Mike Shepherd again encouraged citizens to "keep their money in town" by shopping in Bremerton; and also announced the "Ahn Trio" would be performing this weekend at the Admiral Theater. Ed RoIIman reminded the public that the "Smile Mobile" would be coming to Bremerton February 20m through March 2nd for Iow-income children to receive free, quality dental care. Cecil McConnell reported on his recent eye surgery for cataracts. TAPE #1752 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 13, 2001 Page 2 of 4 Wayne Olsen stated that with weather permitting, the construction project on Lebo Blvd should be completed soon. John Law announced the next District 3 meeting would be held on Tuesday, February 20, 2001, 7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center. The program will be an "Open Forum" to discuss City issues. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Horton announced the Ferry Tariff Policy Committee meeting was being held this evening from 6:30 to 9:00 P.M. at the Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel to discuss the proposed fare increases for the ferry system; and stated a report would be forthcoming regarding the technical workshops to deal with the downtown strategy held earlier today. LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - There were no reports or comments this evening. 9A- BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 01-2 FOR EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND 510 (#AB01-040): It was noted that this budget adjustment is necessary to provide funding to replace the computerized sign plotter for the Traffic Maintenance Division. There were no comments from the public. #0555 M/S/C/U (FardMcConnell) Move to approve budget adjustment No. 01-2 in Fund 510 for $10,000. 9B - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH RYAN. SELLS. UPTEGRAFT, INC (#AB01- 041): Risk Manager Pe~__~y Lesser summarized that the City needs to appoint defense counsel to represent the City of Bremerton in Linda Lee Kreifels vs. City of Bremerton, a police liability matter. Defense costs are unknown at this time but can not exceed $20,000 under the terms of this contract. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Esser stated that although he supports protecting the liability matters of the Police Department, he voiced concern that the City continues to go outside for legal service contracts. He suggested that approval of this item be contingent upon verification of canceling one of the government service contracts signed by the Mayor the end of last year. Mayor Horton replied that the City is going to more outside legal contracts because currently, there is only one Assistant City Attorney. She further stated that when outside legal services are required, an effort is made to search for a firm with specific litigation skills to match the needs of a particular case. She clarified that not a great deal of money was spent on the other contracts, but until adequate staff is in the City Attorney's office, outside contracts will be necessary to continue the legal work for the City of Bremerton. She also clarified that although this contract states costs would not exceed $20,000, it does not necessarily mean the full $20,000 will be spent, and this contract, as all others, would be diligently monitored. #0858 M/S/C/U (Arends/McConnell) Move to approve the professional services agreement with RYAN, SELLS, UPTEGRAFT, INC. TAP E #1752 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 13, 2001 Page 3 of 4 9C - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT EXTENSION FOR CITY COUNCIl REPRESENTATION ON ISSUES RELATING TO REJECTION OF CITY ATTORNEY',~ RESIGNATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF WITHDRAWAL (#AB01-042): Council President ~ reported that outside legal counsel has been retained to represent the Council to support the Council's rejection of the City Attorney's resignation, and acceptance of the City Attorney's withdrawal of her resignation. The contract expired on December 31, 2000, and now needs to be extended to June 30, 2001 if representation of the Council is to be maintained. There were no comments from the public. Mr. She_Dherd clarified that this was not an increase in the contract amount for money, but rather an extension of the date for the existing contract. Mr. Farr stressed that is was the Council's fiscal responsibility to conclude this issue, and to quit spending this money. Mr. Olsen asked why a Seattle attorney was chosen; and Carol Arends asked why a contract extension through the end of June was required. Ms. Malanca explained that it is not yet known whether a Judge from Pierce, King or Kitsap County Court will hear this case, but it is likely to be a Judge from King County, and therefore a Judge from Seattle makes more sense. Also, this is the same attorney that successfully handled the 1-695 matter. It was also explained that the end of June was chosen to ensure the time frame for the probability that the Mayor's attorney would depose each and every Council member. However, once it is determined who will hear this case, an attempt will be made for a clean, clear Summary Judgement, which could negate the need for the depositions. #1136 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Esser) Move to extend the Professional Services Agreement with LANE . POWELL SPEARS LUBERSKY to June 30, 2001. Voted in favor of this motion: Arends, Esser, Olsen, Rollman, Shepherd, and Law Voted opposed to this motion: Fart and McConnell Motion carried: 6-Yes; 2-No ..... ;= ........................................... ~....-0 . __3). Ite was pulled from the Agenda tonight. 10A- ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS TO FINANCE THE CLUBHOUSE AT GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COMPLEX: AN_n ACCEPTING THE PURCHASE OFFER OF BANK OF AMERICA (#AB01-044): City Treasurer Rich Hanna announced that this ordinance will authorize the financing necessary to design, construct, and furnish the new clubhouse at Gold Mountain Golf Course. Council has reviewed this project in the context of the 2000-2005 CIP, the 2001-2002 Budget as well as the awarding of the contracts for clubhouse design and construction. The bond issue proposed is a 20-year, Limited Tax General with level debt service. While the debt will be a general obligation of the City, it is expected that repayment will be made from the revenues of the Golf Course. There were no comments from the public. #1347 M/S/C/U (Olsen/McConnell) Move to approve the ordinance on first reading authorizing the bond issue for the clubhouse at Gold Mountain. TAPE #1752 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 13, 2001 Page 4 of 4 With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:15 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: LOF~I' S-'?~ITH, ~-~gi~lative As"'s'l'stant Attest: _ /'3 PAl. J/LA )~I:I~,~//(~N, ~e~u~ City Clerk g:~HN-LAW, Ci{'y Council President City of Bremerton JL/PJ/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution File