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April 11,2001
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4'" Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad Esser,
Carol Arends, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Cecil McOonnell, and Wayne Olsen. Aisc present were
Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre; and Legislative Assistant
Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Ceci/McConne//, followed
by the invocation given by Pastor Paul Meeker of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church.
President Law made the following announcements:
· A Pre-Council Session was held in the Conference Room to discuss general Council business.
· Council will hold a Study Session immediately following the meeting tonight for an "Introduction
to James Reid, the Facilitator'.
· Council has three upcoming Study Sessions on April 18 to discuss "Utility Rates" and the "Parr
Auto Center Development'; on April 23 to discuss the "Pay & Classification Studj/'; and April
25 to hear the City's "Drought Plan RevieW'.
· The next Public Hearing regarding the proposed "Government Center" will be Monday, April 16
beginning with an open house at 6:30 P.M. and the meeting at 7:00 P.M.
· Agenda Item 10A "Second Reading of Ordinance No. 4762 Providing for Elected Officials' PERS
Participation" has been tabled for 2 weeks.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - March 21, 2001 (#AB01-082)
#0060 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.
#0085 M/S/C/U (Esser/McConnell) On April 11, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 250892 through 250894, and 250935
through 251160 in the amount of $1,292,031.28.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Ed Rollman was pleased that the recent event in China has been resolved, with the American pilots
safely home. His family was particularly proud of the one pilot related to his children.
Mike She_oherd discussed the "phenomenal" performance by "Leon Redbone" at the Admiral
Theater; the importance of community Block Watch programs; and the latest update on "Mudgies",
the official candy for the Bremerton Centennial.
Carol Arends reported on an inspiring "trip of a lifetime" - which included stops in 11 States and the
Nation's Capitol. Highlights were visits to Philadelphia, Mount Vernon, all the national monuments in
Washington D.C, Arlington Cemetery, Williamsburg, City of Richmond, battlefields in Gettysburg, and
the Blue Ridge Mountains. She noted that many cities seem to face problems similar to our City.
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Conrad Esser also reported on his return from a recent trip, and was particularly happy to be living in
a rural community after what he witnessed in other East Coast cities. He reiterated information on
the Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up event that is taking place Saturday, April 21, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
Jim Reed announced that he would be participating in a presentation on the "Proposed Elimination of
the B&O Tax" at the next District 3 meeting on Tuesday, April 17.
John Law added that the District #3 meeting would begin with a presentation on "Problems &
Solutions" by Don McDaniel, Manager of Corporate Relations from Puget Sound Energy beginning at
7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center located at 13th & Nipsic. He too enjoyed the "Leon Redbone" show at
the Admiral Theater, and encouraged the public to "check out" future events.
COUNCIl. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Wayne Olsen - CenCom Policy Board ($8.5 million levy for a new building);
Ed Rollman - Historical Society (Armed Forces Day "Famous People of Bremerton" exhibit); .
Mike She_oherd - Kitsap County Health Board (current and future efforts in dental care, and
preparedness for infectious disease) and Kitsap Transit Board (transit levy on ballot);
Carol Arends - Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) Transportation Policy Board; Puget
Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Transportation Policy Board (light rail, passenger ferries, the
interchange at Ollala/Burley & Hwy 16 intersection, and the General Assembly Meeting on May 24 to
adopt "Destination 2030" to address transportation plans);
Jim Reed - attended a Parks Commission meeting (issues of Kitsap Lake);
Cecil McConnell - Gold Mountain Golf Policy Board (the clubhouse construction is on schedule to
open in September); and
John Law - Solid Waste Committee (Public Hearing on Solid Waste contract, and a follow-up
meeting with representatives of the Puget Rental Operators Association to discuss their concerns
over collecting delinquent tenant accounts and the resulting liens placed on their properties; and the
proposed shift of City taxes to a $100,000 Administrative fee to be included in the contract).
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton thanked all those who participated to make the Armed Forces Queen Pageant
possible; and those who participated and made it possible to plant about 72 dogwood trees at N.A.D.
Park in honor of Arbor Day. She also enjoyed planting a tree at Kiwanis Play Field with the help of 34
graders from the Star of the Sea Catholic school; and the "Leon Redbone" concert at the Admiral
Theater. Lastly, she read the following proclamations:
· April 21, 2001 as "EARTH DAY', which was accepted by Don Larson;
· April 15 - 21, 2001 as "NATIONAL COIN WEE~', which was accepted by Chuck Swanson;
· April 14, 2001 as "AMERICAN PRISONER OF WAR & BATON DAY'.
Mary_ McClure, Executive Director of the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) provided a
presentation on the proposed KRCC Inter-Local Agreement, and the corresponding By-Laws. The
Inter-Local Agreement re-establishes KRCC.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
It was announced that the deadline for submitting an application for the vacant position of District #6
Council member was earlier this evening at 5:00 P.M. It was noted that out of the 14 applications
handed out, 8 were returned. Those who returned applications were Joe Rogers, Klaus Golombeck,
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Rena Hoskinson, Eric Younger, Huber "Buck" King, John Chittenden, Terry Mosher, and Dianne
Robinson. The applicants will be contacted as soon as an interview schedule is prepared.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Don Larson encouraged the City to replace the current waterfront parking lots with City parks.
H, Emily Mosha_v thanked Mr. Larson for his persistence in encouraging the beautification of the
City; and reported the winners of the Armed Forces Queen Pageant.
9A - APPOINTMENT OF JOHN W. COCKBURN TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (#AB01-083):
Mayor Horton announced that there is a vacancy on the Planning Commission. After discussing his
experience, including his present employment at Parr Auto Center, she recommended that John W.
Cockburn be appointed to fill the vacancy.
#2570 M/S/C/U (Arends/Reed) Move to confirm the appointment of John W. Cockbum to the
Planning Commission. Mr. Cockburn was present, and thanked the Council for their confirmation.
Mike Shepherd left the meeting at approximately 6:50 P.M.
9B -SOI. E SOURCE PURCHASE OF FINE BUBBLE DIFFUSERS AND EQUIPMENT FROM THE
AEROSTRIP CORPORATION (#AB01-084): Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager Pat Coxon
stated that the Department of Public Works & Utilities seeks City Council approval to purchase panel
diffusers from Aerostrip Corporation as an upgrade to the Wastewater Treatment Plant's existing
aeration basin diffuser equipment in the amount of $72,925.26. This upgrade is needed for the
aeration basins due to the existing high power requirements and also the reduced oxygen transfer
capabilities associated with the existing course bubble diffusers. Aerostrip Corporation is the only
manufacturer of this type of panel diffuser. Their product meets our specific needs and will keep
construction costs down as existing equipment can be used in the upgrade installation. It is
estimated that this purchase can save as much as $50,000 over the life of the project. Pursuant to
BMC 2.76.600 (a) (4), the City is not required to seek competitive bids when the vendor constitutes a
sole or single source for the product.
There were no comments from the public.
#2785 M/S/C/U (Reed/Arends) Move to approve the sole-source purchase of diffuser equipment from
the Aerostrip Corporation at a cost of $72,925.26 and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract
subject to current City policies and procedures. Mike Shepherd was not available for this vote.
9C - SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF TWO SLUICE GATES FROM WHITNEY EQUIPMENT TO
REPLACE THE EXISTING CORRODED GATES (#AB01-085): Wastewater Treatment Plant
Manager Pat Coxon paraphrased that the Depadment of Public Works & Utilities seeks City Council
approval for sole source purchase of two Plasti-Fab 42" by 60" FRP Heavy Duty Titeseal sluice gates
in the amount of $31,371.28. These will replace the existing corroded sluice gates, which are
inoperable. This purchase is necessary so that we can operate the process as designed. Plasti-Fab
is the only manufacturer of this large style of FRP gate, which is resistant to corrosion. In addition,
sole-source purchase will allow the use of already installed equipment with a potential savings of up
to $10,000 and they are compatible with supplies already on hand. Pursuant to BMC 2.76.600 (a)(4),
the City is not required to seek competitive bids when the vendor constitutes a sole or single source
for the product.
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There were no comments from the pubfic.
#2905 M/S/C/U (Arends/Reed) Move to approve the sole-source purchase of two Plasti-Fab 42" by
60" FRP Heavy Duty Titeseal sluice gates from Whitney Equipment, for a total cost of $31,371.28,
and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract subject to current City policies and procedures. Mike
Shepherd was not available for this vote.
Mike Shepherd returned to the meeting at approximately 6:53 P.M.
9D - MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN KITSAP COUNTY CONSOLIDATED
HOUSING AUTHORITY. PORT OF BREMERTON. AND THE CITY OF BREMERTON REGARDING
POTENTIAL REDEVELOPMENT OF CERTAIN PARKING FACILITIES (#AB01-086):_This item was
brought to the City Council to provide for the determination of whether it is the public's best interest to
evaluate the acquisition of real property for possible parking facilities to promote redevelopment.
MaYOr Lynn Horton summarized that this Memorandum of Understanding is entered into by and
between the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, the City of Bremerton, and the Port of
Bremerton. The parties agree to enter into discussions with one another regarding the potential
acquisitions and potential redevelopment of certain property that is part of the Bremer estate. The
discussions are expected to include evaluation of the potential acquisition of the property, potential
options for any redevelopment, and the sharing of responsibilities if all parties determine that the
project should ultimately proceed. The parties believe that the potential redevelopment is likely to be
in the best interests of the parties and the public. Dick Brandenberq of the Port of Bremerton; Norm
McLouo_hlin of the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority; and Linda Neibank with the
Economic Development Council were here to provide their support of the project, and provide
updates on issues regarding the 10 initiatives for downtown redevelopment such as the formation of
an arts district, housing incentives, the Naval Museum & Park, parking strategies, the proposed
Government Center, the land-use code, and the Developer Agreement. This agreement tonight is to
show a strong unified direction to increase parking in the downtown area. Expectations are to return
to Council in the near future to discuss any specific properties considered for purchase, potential
funding sources, and information on programs that will help achieve the necessary additions to the
parking inventory in the downtown area.
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Don Larson agreed that this project would take cooperation to succeed.
Mr. Reed requested any copies of handouts that were provided at the last public meeting on
downtown revitalization. Mayor Horton stated that she would provide this information to him as soon
as additional copies were available, as well as offered to provide a presentation at an upcoming
meeting so that the information could be also provided for the public. She further explained that once
general direction on a number of issues is ascertained, more finite details would be brought forward
to Council for approval. She clarified that no time-line was set, but all parties have agreed to work as
"quickly as they can". This Memorandum of Understanding is merely to promote redevelopment with
cooperation among the three entities. Mr. Rollman commended the Mayor and all others involved
for their efforts.
#0596 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Olsen) Move to approve the Memorandum of Understanding between
Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, the Port of Bremerton, and the City of Bremerton
regarding evaluation of the acquisition of real property to promote redevelopment, and authorize the
Mayor to execute the same.
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!0.~. - ORDIH.*.HCE NO. 47g-2 (SECOND RE?.D!HG) PROV!D!.NG FOR ELECTED OFF!C!.~,L$'
INTEREST P~.Y~SHT~ (~.~0~ ~79}: The first reading of the ordinance was heard at the Apdl 4,
2001 Council Meeting; second reading has been tabled for 2-weeks until April 25, 2001.
Mike Shepherd left the meeting at approximately 7.'27 P.M.
11A- RESOLUTION NO. 2807. CALLING FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE. AND SCHEDULING
COUNCIL GOAL AND PRIOR~ DETERMINATIONS (~AB01-076): Council Member Ed Rollman
reiterated that the resolution ~lls for an end to all discord and accusato~ conduct within Ci~
government; seeks expedient movement towards facilitation with the Mayor; and schedules the
Council's determination of the Ci~'s goals and priorities for 2001 for submiffal to and implementation
by the Mayor. It was noted that the last sentence of the preamble paragraph was deleted; as well as
the last sentence on item ~2
There were no comments from the public.
~0676 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to pass Resolution No. 2807. Mike Shepherd was not
available for this vote.
With no fudher business, meeting concluded at 7:30 P.M.
Prepared and Submi~ed by:
L~I~MITH, Legisl~t[v~ Assistant
Att~~
~H~ ~W~' City Council ~msident City of Bremodon
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