The URL can be used to link to this page

Home My WebLink About06/13/01 COUNCIL TAPE #1774 UNAPPROVED DRAIllCPROVED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 'JUN ~, ~ ~,.!-, June 13, 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, June 13, 2001, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Carol Arends, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, and Cecil McConnell. Council Members Wayne Olsen, Eric Younger, and Conrad were absent. Also present were Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; 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 Salvation Army. President Law made the following announcements: 1) A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business; followed by a 10-minue Executive Session to "Evaluate an Application for Employment"; and 2) Council will reconvene in the Council Conference Room immediately following the meeting to hold 10-minute Executive Session to discuss "Real Estate Acquisition"; followed by a Study Session to discuss the "Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan Update". CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - May 16, 2001 (#AB01-126) #0025 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. #0054 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) On June 13, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 252932 through 253118 in the amount of $866,925.21; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $1,008,313.53 for the period ending 5/31/01. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Carol Arends reported that although work was delayed due to rain, the project is still continuing at Callow Avenue. Mike Shepherd encouraged citizens to attend the first annual "El Carnaval Latino" eVent in downtown Bremerton on Saturday, July 7; thanked City staff for their efforts in resolving several neighborhood issues; work has begun on one of the murals planned for the area of 6th & Park; reported that he met with several Pacific Avenue businessmen to discuss parking issues; met with McKenzie Avenue residents in preparation for the fireworks issues and related problems; and lastly provided an updated report on the Evergreen Park Expansion project. Ed RoIIman discussed the Mayoral Candidate Forums sponsored by One-World Bagel & Pizza Company and Goodies Candy & Ice Cream Shop, and reported that the Bremerton Centennial Photo Display exhibit would continue to remain open daily. John Law thanked everyone who called or sent cards to wish him well during his recent illness; and acknowledged Kathleen Cahall, Water Resources Manager, for her presentation at the District #3 neighborhood meeting held last night TAPE #1774 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 13, 2001 Page 2 of 4 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Carol Arend$ planned to attend the PSRC Transportation Policy Board meeting tomorrow; Ed Rollman reported his attendance at the Kitsap County CenCom Policy Board meeting yesterday; and John Law announced that Carol Arends and Mike Shepherd have been re-appointed by the Mayor to PSRC Committees. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report this evening. LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening PUBLIC RECOGNITION H. Emily Moshay welcomed the chance to host Senator Betti Sheldon during a recent visit to Bremerton, and thanked Senator Sheldon for taking time from her busy schedule. Don Larson was pleased with the work being done on the Gateway Project, but questioned why there was no provision to plant trees in the recently added sidewalk between First Street and Burwell. Joe E. Murphy, Vice-President of Washington State Labor Council and AFL-CIO, was upset to find his car had been towed while he was away, and equally upset at the related bill he received. He therefore presented a letter from the Kitsap County Central Labor Council requesting that the City "cease in towing any vehicle until the owner of said vehicle is notified that the vehicle is to be towed." Pete Ross voiced his concern regarding a traffic ticket received by the City of Bremerton for lack of having proof of auto insurance, and then having no recourse to have that portion of the ticket waived. 10A - EASEMENT GRANTED TO PUGET SOUND ENERGY (PSE) FOR ELECTRICAL FAClLTIER AT EVERGREEN PARK (#AB01-127): Becky Lorber, Recreation Programmer III, summarized that Puget Sound Energy is requesting a grant of several easements at Evergreen Park for relocation and conversion of their electrical facilities in conjunction with the development of Evergreen Park Phase II. There were no comments from the public. #0870 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Reed) Move to approve the easement grant to PSE for the relocation and conversion of electrical facilities in conjunction with the development of Evergreen Park Phase ]:I. 10B - BID AWARD FOR SOLID WASTE. RECYCLING, AND YARD DEBRIS COLLECTION SERVICES CONTRACT TO RABANCO LTD. (#AB01-128): Kathleen McCluskey, Administrative Services Director, stated that by ordinance, a Solid Waste Advisory Committee was formed in January 2000, comprised of John Law, Chair; Wayne Olsen, Lyle Nelson, representing residents; Steve McDaniels, representing businesses; Gene Sampley, Public Works & Utilities Director; David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney; and Kathleen McCluskey, Administrative Services Director. Throughout the past year, the committee worked with the consultant to develop the bid specifications, distributed surveys through the garbage bills and district meetings, and held public hearings. Three bids were received on Monday May 21, 2001, and the Iow bidder was Rabanco, Ltd. With a bid $400,000 lower than the next lowest bid. New vehicles and bins are included in the proposal. Bob Barris, Vice-President with Rabanco offered thanks to the City for choosing Rabanco. TAPE #1774 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 13, 2001 Page 3 of 4 Don Larson questioned if Rabanco would continue the tradition of donating solid waste bins for City volunteer activities. Mr. Bards reminded Mr. Larson that he was instrumental in providing the bins initially, and that service would continue. H. Emily Moshay welcomed Rabanco's Bards back to Bremer[on. John Law briefly discussed the highlights of the new contact, and questioned how customers would separate glass for recycling. Mr. Bards indicated that they would continue the process currently used in King County, using a separate container for the glass that would hook onto the larger recycle cart. #1355 M/S/C/U (Arends/Rollman) Move that Council approve bid award for Solid Waste, Recycling, and Yard Debris collection services to Rabanco, Ltd. Item 11-B was heard prior to Item 11-A... 11B - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) CHAPTER 2.04. PROVIDING A NOTICE OF HEARINGS AGENDAS: AND PROVIDING FOR ALTERNATE MEETING PLACES FOR CITY COUNCIL (#AB01-130): Council President John Law stated that under the terms of the City Charter, the City Council needs to provide for a procedure for Notice of Meetings and Council Agendas. Additionally, the current BMC provision relating to special meetings requires that all meetings are to be held in Council Chambers. The Council may wish to provide for alternate meeting places, including the Council Conference Room. These changes need to be accomplished by ordinance. The current ordinance does not provide for the possible need to change the place or time of a regular Council meeting. Provision is added by the proposed ordinance to address special needs. There were no comments from the public. #1446 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Reed) Move to approve at first reading an ordinance amending BMC Sections 2.04.010 and 2.04.020 providing procedures for giving notice of Council meetings and agendas, and for alternate locations for City Council Meetings, upon notice. 11A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING EXISTING GAMBLING TAX RATES AND ESTABLISHING A NEW TAX RATE FOR HOUSE-BANKED CARD GAMES (#AB01-128): Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk, stated that the City gambling tax code currently does not provide for house-banked card games. It is being proposed that we adopt the same taxing scheme and tax rate that Kitsap County has implemented. The tax rate would be 2% of the gross receipts generated from house-banked card games. On average a casino that offers house-banked games can generate between $30,000 and $50,000 per year in tax revenue using the 2% tax rate. Also included in this amending ordinance are housekeeping changes to gambling rates for non-profit organizations who offer bingo, raffles, and pull tabs pursuant to changes in RCW 9.46. Frank Evans explained that it was his plans to invest and renovate the former West Park Lanes that initiated this action, and offered to answer any questions. There were no comments from the public. #1749 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Reed) Move to approve on first reading an ordinance amending existing gambling tax rates pursuant to RCW 9.46 and establishing a new tax rate for house-banked card games. TAPE ¢¢1774 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 13, 2001 Page 4 of 4 Council reconvened in the Conference room from 6:30 to 6:40 P.M. for a 10-minute Executive Session to discuss "Real Estate Acquisition". With no further Council business, the regular meeting was adjourned at 6:40 P.M. The Council then met for a Study Session to discuss the "Parks & Recreation Comprehensive Plan Update". Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant FCA'UF~-~'O~7~J~'TON, D~puty Ci~ Clerk J~ ~ Ci~ou~ Presid&t ~ of~eme~n JUPJ/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution File