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CiTY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 1,2001
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of BremeAon was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, BremeAon, Washington, Wednesday, August 1, 2001, at 5:30
P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Carol
Arends, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Also present
were Interim City Attorney Loren Combs; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant
Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConne#, followed
by the invocation given by Council Member Carol Arends.
Police Chief Rob Forbes invited the public to attend the memorial se~ice for K-9 Officer "Buddy" to
be held at 2:30 P.M. next Wednesday, August 8, 2001 in the Bremedon High School Gymnasium;
and thanked all those who sent their condolences. Mayor HoAon announced that the Washington
State Patrol would be assisting in the investigation; and discussed her pledge to renew the fight
against the availability of handguns to our youth. Lastly, members of the public were encouraged to
provide cookies on a disposable tray by 10:00 A.M. on the morning of the Memorial Se~ice.
President Law made the following announcements:
1) A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business;
2) A 10-minute Executive Session to "REVIEW PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE" per ROW Chapter
42.30.110(1)(g) will be held immediately following the Council Meeting; followed by a Study
Session to "INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL MEMBER POSITION"; followed by a
20-minute Executive Session to "EVALUATE APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT";
3) Under Public Hearings, the following items will be pulled from the Agenda tonight: Item 11B
"RESOLUTION NO. 2830 DENYING APPEAL OF A SEPA DETERMINATION ON NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS)
ISSUED AT A REQUEST OF ALBERTSONS, INC. TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY REDUCING
THE PARKING RATIO FOR FOOD STORES AND SUPERMARKETS; and item 110 "RESOLUTION NO. 2831
DENYING APPEAL OF A SEPA DETERMINATION ON NON-SIGNIFICANCE (DNS) ISSUED AT A REQUEST OF
ALBERTSONS, INC. TO AMEND THE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS BY REDUCING THE PARKING RATIO FOR
FOOD STORES AND SUPERMARKETS"; and Item 120 "ORDINANCE NO. 4773 (SECOND READING),
AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TEXT BY MODIFYING OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY DEVELOPMENT
HA VING A TOTAL GROSS AREA GREA TLR THAN ONE ACR¢'.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Change in Staffing Authorization for Parks & Recreation DepaAment; and Budget Adjustment No.
2001-13 (~AB01-173)
¢0020 M/S/C/U (McConnetl/Arends) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS
Vouchers audited and ce~ified by the auditing o~cer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those
expense reimbursement claims ce~ified 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 (Reed/Arends) On August 1, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those
veuchers included and fu~her described as follows: Checks 254557 - 2544751; and EFT 6616 in the
amount of $753,821.57; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $124,746.01 for the period ending July
31, 2001.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jim Reed thanked his beautiful wife for 9 years of wedded bliss and two beautiful children on their 9th
Wedding Anniversary today; and thanked the Bremerton Port and other sponsors for their support in
the successful Channelman's Club Fun Run held last Saturday.
Carol Arends encouraged the public to utilize businesses in the Charleston area, particularly now
that traffic is moving more smoothly; and sadly expressed her condolences at the loss of Bill Weaver,
Iongtime owner of the Bargain Barrel on Callow Avenue.
Eric Younger discussed a recent meeting with the Anderson Cove Neighborhood Association, and
announced that "Hoop Day" would be held on Saturday, August 11, 2001 from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00
P.M. in Anderson Cove, offering a basketball clinic free to all local youth.
Mike Shepherd invited the public to view the mural project work in progress on the back of the
building at 6th & Pacific, and to meet the Mural Project Committee and hear a presentation by the
Mayor at Filippi's Pizza Grotto at 5:30 P.M. this Friday. He cautioned drivers that there would be
enhanced parking enforcement in the area of 10th Street & Pennsylvania Avenue. Lastly, he
announced there would be additional opportunities for the public to discuss alternatives for the
Highway 303 Highway Corridor, and would announce those dates as soon as they are known.
Ed Rollman condemned the despicable lawless act which took the life of K-9 Dog Buddy, and offered
words of encouragement to Officer Mike Davis. He said hello to the crew at the Marietta Pizza Time
restaurant and thanked them for watching City Council meetings and their constructive criticism.
Lastly, he thanked an unknown elderly lady who was doing her part by picking up trash at Hal's
Corner near Wheaton Way and Sheridan Road.
Cecil McConnell apologized for "upstaging" Council member Jim Reed by thanking his beautiful wife
for 51-years of blissful marriage on this day their 51st Wedding Anniversary.
John Law announced the next District 3 meeting would be held Tuesday, September 18, where
attendees can follow the primary election results. He also expressed deep sorrow over the incident
on Monday morning.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Carol Arends reported on her attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council meeting last
Thursday in Seattle to discuss transportation issues pertinent to our area, and the Health Board
Budget Committee for a preliminary meeting.
MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Horton announced "The Third Annual Gathering", an African-American family tradition with a
number of weekend events; and a Community Blood Drive would be held at the Washington Mutual
Building on Friday, August 6 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 P.M. Lastly, she reminded individuals that 49%
of burglaries in our community occur through open or unlocked doors and windows therefore urged
people to protect themselves by securing their homes.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Loren Combs, interim City Attorney, provided a response to a written complaint regarding the process
of the last Council meeting, in particular, Council's compliance with the Open Meetings Act, the ability
for the public to review information submitted in a quasi-judicial hearing, and the re-opening of the
Public Testimony portion of the hearing, it was established that no violations were committed and the
Council's actions were legal.
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PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mike Ever$ole asked for a commitment from the Council to increase the Police Department budget
to adequately provide services.
10A- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH McGAVlCK GRAVES LEGAL SERVICES
(#AB01-174): It was emphasized that this contract provides for day-to-day legal counsel for the
Mayor, City Council, and staff. The Contractor will have an attorney available at City Hall every
Wednesday from 9:00 A.M. through the conclusion of the Wednesday night City Council Meeting.
Other meetings will be scheduled as needed. The majority of staff contact will be by electronic
means. It was clarified that the monthly cost for these legal services would be $8,000 per month.
There were no comments from the pubfic.
Mr. Reed commented that although he supported this temporary situation, he would prefer to see an
in-house, full-time attorney.
#1143 M/S/C/U (Arends/McConnell) Move to approve contract with MCGAVlCK GRAVES in the amount
of $8,000 per month for legal services.
10B - CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO GLACIER ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES. INC, FOR
EVERGREEN PARK PHASE [! PARK CONSTRUCTION (#AB01-175): Becky Lorber. Recreation
Coordinator II. stated that Change Order No. 1 includes five (5) items for the overall additive cost of
$29,286.86 plus sales tax, and an additional eleven (11) calendar-day contract extension. Additional
activity will include:
(1) Removal and proper disposal of two unregulated underground storage tanks (UST's); filling and
compaction of vacant tank cavities with clean material to design elevation ($3,010.33 + 3-calendar
days);
(2) De-watered excavation and stabilizing sub-grade soil conditions to properly install Puget Sound
Energy utility vault ($1,063.24 + 1-calendar day);
(3) Re-grading approximately 600 cubic yards of fill material along the temporary shoreline silt fence
($1,952.46 + 2-calendar days);
(4) Installation of underground electrical service meter pedestal bases to four residential and one
commercial property that is affected by the Puget Sound Energy power service conversion from
overhead to underground electrical services along Sheldon Boulevard ($13,402.81 + 3-calendar
days); and
(5) Installation of electrical conduits and junction boxes for future luminaries along Sheridan
Boulevard ($9,858.02 + 2-calendar days).
There were no comments from the pubfic.
#1345 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Reed) Move that City Council authorize and direct the Mayor to approve
Change Order No. 1 and make payable to Glacier Environmental Services, Inc. in the amount of
$31,688.38 subject to City Administrative Policies and Procedures ($29,286.02 + 8.2 % Washington
State Sales Tax = $31,688.38).
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10C - RENEWAL OF PARKING SERVICES CONTRACT WITH DIAMOND PARKING (#AB01-176):
Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk, reiterated that staff recommends renewal of the City's contract
with Diamond Parking for an additional two years to manage the City's parking enforcement program
for city streets and parking facilities. Diamond Parking's performance under the current one-year
contract has resulted in: increased parking revenue; more effective on-street enforcement; and
aggressive enforcement of abandoned vehicle tows. Contract provisions remain the same except the
proposed compensation of $17,728 per month includes a 3% CPI adjustment for the first year. The
second year inflation adjustment will be 2%. Bob Duprie, Regional Manager of Diamond Parking,
brought some statistics to address the issue of towing vehicles abandoned on on-street parking.
There were no comments from the public.
#2068 M/S/C (Shepherd/Reed) Move to renew the two year contract with Diamond Parking, Inc. to
provide city parking enforcement services and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
Voted in favor of Motion: Younger, Arends, Reed, Olsen, McConnell, Shepherd, and Law
Voted opposed to Motion: Rollman
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-No
11A - RESOLUTION NO. 2829, RATIFYING THE KITSAP COUNTY~NIDE PLANNING POLICIES
(#AB01-177): Mary_ McClure, of the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, summarized that the
Countywide Planning Policies have been under review for more than one year as required by the
Growth Management Act. A committee of staff members from all county jurisdictions made
recommendations for revisions, which were then reviewed by a committee of Council Members and
PIanning Commissioners from all jurisdictions. The Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Policy
Board has recommended adoption of these policies.
There were no comments from the public.
#2205 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Reed) Move to pass Resolution No. 2829, ratifying the Kitsap Countywide
Planning Policies.
DEVELOPME.HT ST.^.~!DARDS BY REDIjC!.~.~G THE P?.RKLHG R?.T?O FOR FOOD STORES ?.H,n
~[ [D'-'"'M~,Db'CT~ ¢#^mn4_.,-/4~. This item was postponed until August 8, 2001.
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SUPER,M.^.RF.£TS (#.~.B0!-!71): This item was postponed until August 8, 2001.
12A- ORDINANCE NO. 4771 (SECOND READING). AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO INCLUDE A NEW LAND USE POLICY ALLOWING FRONT YARD SETBACKS OF NEW
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT TO REFLECT THE ESTABLISHED SETBACKS OF EXISTING
STRUCTURES ALONG THE SAME STREET FRONTAGE (#AB01-167): First Reading of this
ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on July 25, 2001.
There were no comments from the public.
#2270 M/S/C/U (Younger/Reed) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4771 on Second Reading, amending
the Comprehensive Plan regarding land use policy for front yard setbacks.
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12B- ORDINANCE NO. 4772 (SECOND READING). AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
TO INCLUDE A NEW POLICY TO PROMOTE THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF PUBLIC AND SEMI-
PUBLIC BUILDINGS f#AB01-168): First Reading was heard at Council meeting on July 25, 2001.
There were no comments from the public.
#2320 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4772 on Second Reading, amending the
Comprehensive Plan to include a policy to promote re-use of public buildings.
12D - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING). AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TEXT BY RELAXING
THE PARKING RATIO REQUIREMENTS FOR FOOD STORES. MARKETS, AND
SUPERMARKETS {#AB01-172): This item was tabled from the July 25, 2001 City Council Meeting.
#2360 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to postpone this item to August 8, 2001
Council reconvened in the Conference room for a Study Session to "INTERVIEW APPLICANTS FOR THE
DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL MEMBER POSITION"; followed by a 20-minute Executive Session from 7:16 to 7:36
P.M. to "EVALUATE APPLICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT".
10D-APPOINTMENT OF DISTRICT 8 COUNCIL MEMBER (#AB01-178): Council President John
Law pointed out that a letter of resignation from District 8 Council Member was effective July 20,
2001. The position was then advertised, with three qualified applications received. Interviews were
held during the Council Meeting of August 1, 2001.
There were no comments from the public.
Voted for Will Maupin: Law, Reed, Younger, McConnell, Rollman, and Shepherd
Voted for Carlos "Monty" Montgomery: Arends and Olsen
Council again reconvened in the Conference room for a 17-minute Executive Session from 7:45 to
8:02 P.M. to discuss "REVIEW PERSONNEL PERFORMANCE".
The Council Meeting was then adjourned at 8:02 P.M.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORq
SMITH, Legislative Assistant
Attest:
~ .~J)t'~STON, Deputy City Clerk
--~W, City-C~unc~l President
,../O'it~ of Bremerton
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