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Home My WebLink About07/02/01 COUNCIL TAPE dNAPPROVED DRA PPROVED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUL ] ] Z0c! Monday - July 2, 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, Monday, July 2, 2001, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Conrad Esser, Carol Arends, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council member Jim Reed was absent. Also present were Assistant City Attorney David St. Pierre; Acting Deputy City Clerk Rich Hanna; 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 Chaplain Conrad Dodd of Kitsap Lake Baptist Church. President Law made the following announcements: 1) A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business; 2) The Monthly Study Session will be held immediately following the Council Meeting to discuss 'Procedures & Format of Weekly Council Meetings". The topic on "Downtown Redevelopment & Urban Renewal" will be postponed; and 3) A Study Session will be held immediately following the Council meeting on July 11, 2001 to discuss "Smart Growth" and the "Endangered Species Act". CONSENT AGENDA - There are no Consent Agenda items to be heard at this meeting 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. #0065 M/S/C/U (Esser/Olsen) On July 2, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks EFT 6574, 253572, 253573, 253603 through 253643, and 253646 through 253782 in the amount of $581,959.60. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Carol Arends was concerned at the number of bike riders she has seen after dark and encouraged the use of reflectors and the use of bike helmets. Mike Shepherd reminded the public about the first "El Carnaval Latino" in downtown Bremerton on Saturday, July 7 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 midnight; and the 3rd Annual District 5 Neighborhood Picnic at Evergreen Rotary Park on Saturday, July 14. Ed Rollman reiterated information regarding the "El Carnaval Latino", and encouraged visitor to take a look at the Bremerton Centennial Photo Exhibit while downtown; he also wished everyone a happy and safe 4th of July holiday. Cecil McConnell encouraged the public to attend the State Route 303 Bremerton to Silverdale Transportation Corridor Study Open House on Thursday, July 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Kitsap County Fair & Parks Office at the Eagle's Nest Conference Center. Wayne Olsen was happy to be back after vacationing for 3-1/2 weeks. John Law asked the public to please be considerate and respectful of their neighbors when using fireworks to celebrate the holiday. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: TAPE #1777 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Monday- July 2, 2001 Page 2 of 4 COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS: Mike She_Dherd reported that he attended a "Smart Growth ManagemenY' meeting last Wednesday, and would be providing a detailed report a Study Session after Council on July 11th; and Carol Arends reported on her attendance at the "Kitsap Transit Boarc~'. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report this evening due to the absence of the Mayor. LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Carol Atkinson announced the 13th Annual Concerts on the Boardwalk series beginning Friday, July 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. with Jr. Cadillac, and that due to the concert, the First Friday Art Walk would extend their hours. Kelly Everett announced a second Open House event for the Bremerton Patriot on Friday, July 6, from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Jodi Wroblewski reminded citizens that fireworks are NOT allowed in City Parks. 10A - SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAMP DRESSER & McKEE. INC. FOR EASTSIDE CSO REDUCTION FACILITY (#AB01- 147): Gene Samoley, Director of Public Works & Utilities, stated that the Camp Dresser & McKee (CDM) is currently under a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) for the design of the Pine Road CSO Reduction Facility (Eastside CSO Treatment Plant). The design is complete and construction of the facility was awarded June 6. Construction management services was included in the original scope of services for this project, however, no budget appropriation was included at that time. The attached Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the PSA has been negotiated for CDM's continued professional service for management of this construction. Additionally, adjustments in the original design scope and budget have been included to incorporate necessary, unforeseen changes resulting from Department of Ecology review, and process and capacity adjustments. There were no comments from the public. #0624 M/S/C (Arends/Rollman) Move to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Camp Dresser & McKee, Inc. in the amount of $345,640 to a total contract amount of $1,076,640, and authorize the Mayor to do the same. Voted in favor of Motion: Esser, Arends, Younger, Shepherd, Rollman, McConnell, and Law Abstained: Olsen Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention 11A - RESOLUTION NO. 2819. AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO THE INTERAGENCY FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION FOR ACQUISITION OF PARK PROPERTY (#AB01-148~: Jodi Wroblewski, Acting Parks & Recreation Director, reported that Kitsap Transit, Washington State Ferries, and the City of Bremerton have collaborated to build a new Transportation Center connecting passengers with various forms of transportation. Additionally, the City of Bremerton has embarked upon a downtown master plan process that envisions a pedestrian oriented TAPE # 1777 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Monday - July 2, 2001 Page 3 of 4 There were no comments from the public. #0780 M/S/C (Esser/Younger) Move to adopt Resolution No. 2819 authorizing the application for funding assistance to the Interagency for Outdoor Recreation for acquisition of park property. Voted in favor of Motion: Arends, Younger, Shepherd, Rollman, McConnell, Esser and Law Abstained: Olsen Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention 11B - RESOLUTION NO. 2820, SUPPORTING APPLICATION TO PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT FOR CONFERENCE CENTER (#AB01-149): information was provided by Mayor Lynn Horton to inform the Council that the Kitsap Public Facilities District was taking applications for projects to construct or rehabilitate convention, conference, or special event facilities in Kitsap County. The capital project funding would come for a partial refund of the state's portion of local sales tax, without increasing local taxes. The requirements are that it must be a regional center; government investment including the PFD funding must be at least $10 million dollars; the local match of cash, land or in-kind contributions must equal one-third of the funding to be provided by the PFD (or $2.5 million dollars for government entities). The City of Bremerton proposal is to build a conference center on the Bremerton waterfront and include public and private partnerships. It was pointed out that this grant requires a matching amount from the City either in cash or property, and it was clarified that there would be no tax increase. There were no comments from the public. #0925 M/S/C (Arends/Younger) Move to adopt Resolution No. 2820 authorizing application to the Public Facilities District for funding for construction of a regional conference center. Voted in favor of Motion: Younger, Shepherd, Rollman, McConnell, Esser, Arends and Law Abstained: Olsen Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention 12A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE 15.06 S~-I !lNG UTILITY ASSESSMENTS, FEES, AND CHARGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 20_rip (#AB01-145): Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, said that the proposed ordinance will allow the City's utility assessments, fees and charges to be adjusted to compensate for the effects of inflation. This adjustment, which will increase water rate revenue by 5% and wastewater rate revenue by 3%, will take effect January 1,2002. These adjustments are necessary to allow the utilities to meet the costs of operations and maintenance, and to implement the capital improvements that are mandated to meet environmental and water quality regulations, There were no comments from the public. Mr. McConnell stated that although he agreed that yearly increases in utility rates were necessary, he did not support this action at this time. #1058 M/S/C (Younger/Arends) Move to approve ordinance on first reading, adjusting utility assessments, fees and charges. Voted in favor of Motion: Younger, Shepherd, Esser, Arends and Law Voted opposed to Motion: McConnell and Rollman Abstained: Olsen Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No; 1-Abstention TAPE #1777 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Monday - July 2, 2001 Page 4 of 4 With no further business, the regular Council meeting was adjourned at 6:10 P.M. Council then reconvened in the Council Conference room for a Monthly Study Session to discuss "Procedures and Format of Weekly Council Meetings". Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant Attest:~ ?-~ "~"~ .~' ~ L~V~, City Council President "City of Bremerton JL/PJ/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution Pile