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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/26/01 COUNC/L TAPE #1795 UNAPPROVED DRAFTAPPROVED OCT 1 0 0Ol CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 26, 2001 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4t" Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, September 26, 2001, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Cecil McConneli, and Wayne ©Isen. Aisc present were Interim City Attorney Loren Combs; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston, and Council Assistant Christine Granter Ellingson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Rick Glomstead of Sylvan Way Baptist Church. President Law made the following announcements: 1) A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business; followed by a 10-minute Executive Session from 5:05 - 5:15 P.M. to discuss "LITIGATION" per R.C.W. 42.30.110 (1) (i); and 2) Immediately following the regular Council meeting tonight, a televised "CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATES FORUM" sponsored by the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce and The SUN would be held in the Council Chambers. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - September 12, 2001 (#AB01-209) #0050 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Arends) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Mr. Olsen left the meeting at 5:35 P.M. and was not available for this vote. 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. #0080 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) On September 19, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 256196, and 256276 through 256419 in the amount of $1,593,700.58; Regular Payroll for the period ending September 15, 2001 in the amount of $770,188.35; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $124,713.01 for the period ending September 30, 2001. Mr. Olsen returned to the meeting at 5:50 P.M. and was not available for this vote. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Wayne Olsen announced that the next Combined District 1 and 2 Meeting would be held on October 11,2001 at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center. The meeting will start at 7:00 P.M. and the topic will be "Meet the District 1 Candidates". Ed Rollman also commented on parking and traffic issues; asked for the public to be patient and urged people to use common sense while projects are under way; commented on a recent poisoning incident that involved a child and ingredients used to produce methamthetamine. He urged citizens to call 1-866-END-HARM if further information is needed. Mike Shepherd reported on the District meeting held on September 20; announced that the Habitat for Humanity Auction will be on Saturday, September 29that 5:00 P.M. at the Admiral Theater; announced the Harvest Moon Festival which will be celebrated this weekend which will include TAPE #1795 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 26, 2001 Page 2 of 4 dancing and music from around the world; was pleased with the Martin Luther King, Jr. Constitution Day events which helped to raise money for the scholarship fund; mentioned the high attendance he observed at the SR303 Transportation Meeting; and asked the public to be patient with traffic, parking, and security concerns while construction projects are under way. Eric Younger invited the public to attend the next Combined District 6 and 7 Meeting to be held on Thursday, October 11th at 6:30 P.M. at the School District Administration Building in the Curriculum Library located on 134 North Marion Avenue. The topic will include discussion on "Sexual Assault Investigation and Victim Services Program"; and reported on the recent SR303 Transportation Study Meeting he attended. Carol Arends was pleased that the Gateway project is progressing smoothly and traffic concerns are being addressed, but encouraged citizens to seek alternate travel routes until construction is completed. Will MauDin announced prospective plans for future West Park improvements. He emphasized that these plans are in the concept stage and that the process will allow for future public comment to determine the most effective options for residents. John Law reiterated that at the SR303 Transportation Meeting the Manette/Perry Avenue Alternative was dropped from the list of alternatives to receive consideration. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Carol Arends plans to attend the Puget Sound Regional Council Meetings for Executive Board and Operations Committee on Thursday, October 27% MAYORS REPORT Announced that beginning Thursday, September 27th traffic may enter Naval Station Bremerton through the Montgomery Street Gate; asked for people to be courteous by not blocking streets and driveways. A meeting will be held with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard to look at possible long-term solutions. Regarding SR303 issues, she expressed to the Policy Board what alternatives she would not support and emphasized that certain issues like retail and mass transit must be addressed. Reported on Public Facilities District meeting; noted that the Fairgrounds and Conference Center projects will both receive financial consideration; and announced that a financial advisor may be hired in the near future. LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Sue Swanson discussed improvements in reading test scores in Bremerton Schools, and asked for volunteers for the Washington Reading Corp. Programs at West Hills and Naval Avenue Elementary Schools. John Backer commented on the SR303 meeting, asked that a secure Park and Ride be one of the options, and requested that a meeting with businesses be arranged to look at transportation options and concerns. TAPE #1795 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 26, 2001 Page 3 of 4 Ed Pietras introduced scouts Glen Baker and Zach Novis from Troop 1501 who were attending the meeting to earn 'Communication' and 'Citizenship in the Community' Merit Badges. Charleen Burnette announced that "Walk Your Kid To School" Day would be held on Tuesday, October 2n~, and more information can be obtained by contacting the Red Cross at 377-3761 or West Hills Elementary. She also announced that the City of Bremerton Centennial Celebration would be Saturday, October 13th from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. Carlos Montgomery commented on the SR303 Transportation meeting and posed that a bridge be built from Riddell Road (westbound) to Highway 3. Dianne Robinson reported that at the property adjacent to her property located at 12th & Park had people living in tents. She was concerned with the safety of children who traverse the area and emphasized that the issue has already been reported to the Police Department. 10A - CONTRACT AWARD TO GOLDEN GLOBE JANITORIAL SERVICE FOR JANITORIAl SERVICES (#AB01-210): Wayne Hamilton, Utility Operations Manager, stated that four (4) bids were received for janitorial services on August 10, 2001, with Golden Globe Janitorial Service from SiIverdale, WA as the Iow bidder. The Department of Public Works & Utilities, Facilities Division requests Council approval of the bid award and contract award to Golden Globe in the amount shown in Exhibit (1). This approval is for a two-year period commencing September 20, 2001 and ending September 19, 2003. There were no questions or comments from the public. Mr. Reed asked if the contract would include an increase from the last contract. Mr. Hamilton answered yes. #1445 M/S/C/U (Reed/Arends) Move to approve janitorial services award to Golden Globe Janitorial Service in the amount of $8,923.87 per month for a period of two years, and authorize the Mayor to execute such award subject to current City administrative policies and procedures. 10B- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AMENDMENT WITH OLSEN & OLSEN (#AB01- 211): Peggy Lesser, Risk Manager, summarized that OLSEN & OLSEN has been providing various legal services to Bremerton since December 2000. This firm has resolved four tort actions and three other cases remain active. It was noted that additional expenditure authority would be necessary to resolve those matters. There were no questions or comments from the public. #1510 M/S/C/U (Reed/Maupin) Move to approve the amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with OLSEN & OLSEN for an additional $50,000 amount, with a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $99,950. 11A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) APPROVING CITY'S 2002-2007 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN {#AB01-212): Jennifer Strehler, City Engineer, emphasized that the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan is prepared pursuant to RCW 35.77.010 and RCW 36.81.121. The Plan is updated annually and filed with the Secretary of Transportation, Department of Transportation, Local Programs Office. It is intended as a planning tool for the local, State and Federal transportation funding entities. The attached plan has been prepared for City Council approval by Ordinance, and will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Transportation. TAPE #1795 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 26, 2001 Page 4 of 4 Carlos Montgomery asked if there are plans to place a stop light at Arsenal Way. Ms. Strehler stated that there would be a study conducted this fall for that intersection. Ms. Arends added that there is increased foot traffic and lack of sidewalks. Mr. Reed supported safety improvements in the area of Arsenal Way. Mr. Younger clarified that if the ordinance was not passed, then funding would not be received. #1900 MISICIU (Arends/Reed) Move to approve the attached Ordinance on first reading, which approves the City's 2002-2007 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program. With the conclusion of regular Council business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 6:34 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant Attest: i:r~L~A JO-HNST.,,~I~, b'eP~ty City Clerk // ~ LAC/~..,-6bt'Y C'¢d~ciTP~esident ......-'"City of Bre'merton J L/PJ/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution File