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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 9, 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, May 9, 2001, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad Esser,
Carol Arends, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council member
Ed Roilman was absent. Also present were Acting Deputy City Clerk Rich Hanna; Assistant City
Attorney David St. Pierre; 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 Council Member Carol Arends.
President Law made the following announcements:
'1) A Pre-Council session to discuss general Council business was held prior to the Council Meeting;
2) Council will reconvene in the Council Conference Room immediately following the meeting for a
Study Session to discuss a "Professional Services Agreement" with Glenna Malanca for legal
claims against FOSTER PEPPER & SHEFELMAN; a 15-minute Executive Session to discuss
"City v. Foster Pepper Litigation"; and a Study Session to "Meet with the Facilitator".
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - April 18, 2001 (#AB01-095)
B. Bid Award Recommendation for Purchase of Ductile Iron Pipe for Year 2001 - (#AB01-096)
#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/Reed) On May 9, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers
included and further described as follows: Checks 251852, 251853, and 251879 through 252092 in
the amount of $375,813.16; and Regular Payroll for the period ending April 30, 2001 in the amount of
$950,363.25.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Wayne Olsen and Cecil McConnell invited all residents of the City to attend the combined District 1
& 2 Town Meeting on Monday, May 14, 2001 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Sheridan Park Recreation
Center located at Lebo Blvd. & Clare Avenue. The program will include presentations on the "Electric
Energy Update"; the current "Water Shortage"; and the "Garbage Contract".
Mike She_Dherd announced a District 5 Neighborhood meeting on Thursday, May 17, 2001 beginning
at 6:30 P.M. at the Memorial Lutheran Church located at 10th & Veneta with Chris Hugo of the City's
Building & Planning Department; he also reminded citizens to attend the "First-Friday Art Walk" and
related events this week.
Eric Youn_Qer and Carol Arends announced a combined District 6 & 7 Neighborhood Meeting on
Thursday, May 31, 2001 beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the Boardroom of the Bremerton School
Administration Building located on Marion Avenue. Mrs. Arends also warned drivers to be cautious
now that the weather is turning warmer because more children will be "out and about".
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Jim Reed reported on the District 9 Community Meeting held on Monday, May 7 at the Oyster Bay
Public Works & Utilities Building, and thanked all of the citizens who attended for their invaluable input
on recreational use for Kitsap Lake.
John Law announced that there would be no District 3 meeting for the month of May, but that he
would make up for it with lots of information at the next District 3 meeting on the second Tuesday of
next month on June 12, 2001.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Wayne Olsen and Cecil McConnell attended the meeting regarding the proposed merger of the Fire
Districts. It was emphasized that nothing has yet been decided, and at this point, the merger is only a
proposed idea.
Mike Shepherd discussed a recent visit to Mission, British Columbia where he met with their Mayor
and City Council to explore the possibility of Mission becoming a "Sister City" to Bremerton. He also
attended the "Asia Pacific Cities Summit" and "Sustainable Cities Conference"; and participated on
the interview panel along with Carol Arends for a new Board of Health Director.
Carol Arends also discussed her attendance on the interview panel for the Board of Health Director;
and her participation at the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council's Transportation Policy Board. She
expanded on that report to encourage citizens to contact the Council office at 478-5280 to obtain the
names and numbers of State Legislatures to get "Kitsap's message across" that we are very
dependent on both ferries, and how the area would be "isolated" without them. She also provided a
brief report on the Charter Review Committee, also attended by Ed Rollman, Cecil McConnell. and
Wayne Olsen.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton announced:
· The Kitsap Regional Library is inviting the public to attend a meeting on Wednesday, May 16,
from 11:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. to discuss the restoration of the library, including fund-raising ideas;
· Sunday, June 20 is the United Way "Day of Caring", where volunteers will be "bolting & bracing"
items to prevent harm or damage during an earthquake. Anyone interested in volunteering may
call United Way at 377-8505 by June 1st;
· She reported her participation in "International Trade" discussions with County Commissioners
and members of the Port of Bremerton; and
· A ceremony would be held at 10:00 A.M. at Jarstad Park for the City of Bremerton to receive an
award from the Department of Natural Resources for the City's efforts on environmental activities.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report tonight.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Pat Wright Armed Forces Festival Coordinator, displayed a poster announcing all of the events and
activities scheduled to celebrate Armed Forces Festival, including a 2-day carnival with rides on the
Boardwalk, and a "Navy League Spectacular" at the Admiral Theater on the May 19%
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curt Elli$on voiced his concern about receiving parking tickets that he was unaware of, and
suggested that the City implement a system to follow-up parking tickets with a notice sent through the
mail to let someone know that they have received a parking ticket.
Don Lar$on presented several brochures of local resorts he has visited, and suggested they be
shared with local developers. Elizabeth Buell encouraged the City to support his ideas.
gA - BID AWARD FOR EVERGREEN PARK PHASE !! PARK CONSTRUCTION fAB01-097~:
Recreation Coordinator [Z, Becky Lorber stated that the bids were opened on Wednesday, March 14,
2001 for the Evergreen Park Phase [! Park Construction. A total of ten bids were received for the
project. The Iow bidder is Glacier Environmental Services, Inc from Mukilteo, Washington for the
Lump Sum-Base Bid of $1,097,743.66 and Alternates A ($129,969.00) and B ($97,624.00) in the
amount of $227,592.00. The total contract amount, including Washington State Sales Tax, is
$1,434,013.18. Regardless of the alternate(s) chosen, Glacier Environmental Services, Inc. is the
Iow bidder. The recommendation before City Council is approval of the contract to Glacier
Environmental Services, Inc. for the Lump Sum- Base Bid plus the additive Alternates A and B in the
amount of $227,592.00.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Sheoherd asked when the contractors would be on site. Ms. Lorber responded that a pre-
construction meeting was scheduled May 18, and they are expected to be on the site to begin the
project on May 25. Estimated time of completion is 120 days from that date.
#1040 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Arends) Move to authorize and direct the Mayor to execute the contract
for the Evergreen Park Phase [Z-Park Construction with Glacier Environmental Services, Inc. for the
Lump Sum-Base Bid amount and additive Alternates A and B in the total amount of $1,434,013.18,
subject to Administrative Policies & Procedures.
9B - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFFING (#AB01-098):
Chris Hugo. Building & Planning Director, has recently completed an assessment of progress in the
Department's work program and the staff resources to address program tasks. From this
assessment, the Director, with the concurrence of the Mayor and senior managers, requests the
addition of three Planner positions to meet Department objectives. In addition, to enhance the
Department's efficient operations, changes to three other staff positions are proposed. The cost of
the proposed reorganization and new staff positions is accommodated within currently budgeted
funds in the Department of Building & Planning, and the Economic Development Director position.
Helen Miller read a statement in support of this action to add needed staff to this Department.
Carol Arends, Conrad Esser, Mike She_oherd. Wayne Olsen also added additional comments in
support. It was clarified that this is not a request for new funds, as the t'unds were already budgeted.
#1315 M/S/C/U {Arends/Reed) Move to approve Budget Adjustment No. 01-6.
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10A- RESOLUTION NO. 2809. REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
A DANGEROUS BUILDING ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1910 N. VvYCOFF AVE~NUF
f#AB01-099): Janet Lunceford, Building Development Specialist [1, summarized that on March 20,
2000, a Notice and Order to Abate Unsafe Condition was issued for the property located at 1910 N.
Wycoff Avenue. The house had been abandoned for many years and vandalized several times. All
attempts by the City and the Mortgage Company to keep the building secured against entry failed.
The certified mail copy of the abatement order was returned by the Post Office as "unclaimed", and
the owner failed to comply with the deadlines specified in the order. The house was demolished by
Public Works on March 7, 2001. The cost of the work, including the administrative fee, totaled
$7,897.45. Council must now decide if the fees are just and reasonable and how the fees should be
collected.
There were no comments from the public.
#1465 M/S/C/U (Reed/Esser) Move that Council pass Resolution No. 2809, ordering that the fees
incurred for the abatement of a dangerous structure located at 1910 N. Wycoff Avenue be collected
as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property.
10B - RESOLUTION NO. 2810. REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1745 N. CAMBRIAN AVENUF
(#AB01-100): Janet Lunceford, Building Development Specialist II, stated that on February 14,
2001, an Order to Remove Refuse within 72 Hours was posted on the property located at 1745 N.
Cambrian Avenue, allowing the owner, Michael McDuffy, 72 hours to remove furniture, cardboard,
garbage, and debris from the property. Mr. McDuffy received the certified mail copy of the order on
February 15, 2001. On March 5, 2001, the garbage was removed from the property by Public Works
at a cost of $902.38, which includes the administrative fee of $618.00. Council must now decide if the
costs are just and reasonable and how the fees should be collected.
Elizabeth Buell stated that the County Health Department also has a program to remove garbage
and debris from properties.
#1641 M/S/C/U (Esser/Reed) Move that Council pass Resolution No. 2810, ordering that the fees
incurred for the abatement of cardboard, furniture, garbage, and debris located at 1745 N. Cambrian
Avenue be collected as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property.
10C- RESOLUTION NO. 2811. REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
A DANGEROUS BUILDING ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 641 N. CHARLESTON AVENUF
(#AB01-101): Janet Lunceford, Building Development Specialist [1, reported that on July 3, 2000, a
Notice and Order to Abate Unsafe Condition was issued for the property located at 641 N. Charleston
Avenue after a fire damaged the structure. The owner of record, Edward R. Chapman, failed to meet
the deadlines of the order and the building was demolished by Public Works on March 6, 2001. The
cost of the work, including administrative fees, totaled $12,743.47. Council must now decide if the
fees are just and reasonable, and how those fees should be collected.
There were no comments from the public.
#1765 M/S/C/U (Younger/Arends) Move that Council pass Resolution No. 2811, ordering that the
fees incurred for the abatement of a dangerous building located at 641 N. Charleston be collected as
reasonable abatement costs and become a tien against the property.
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Meeting continued in the Conference Room at 6:30 P.M. for a Study Session to discuss "Professional
Services Agreement" with Glenna Malanca for legal claims against FOSTER PEPPER &
SHEFELMAN; followed by a 10-minute Executive Session to discuss "City v. Foster Pepper
Litigation". With no further Council business, the meeting was adjourned at 6:52 P.M.
Council then reconvened in the Conference Room for a Study Session to "Meet with the Facilitator".
Prepared and Submitted by: ,-~
LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant
Attest~
PAUI.~CJOHNS'r N, Deputy ~ty Clerk
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