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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/01 TAPE #1796 UNAPPROVED DRAFTCOUNCIL APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCT ~ 7' 20~I October 3, 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, October 3, 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 McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Aisc present were Interim City Attorney Loren Combs; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston, and Legislative Assistant Lcd Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConne#, followed by the invocation provided 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; and 2) A Work Session will be held immediately following the Council meeting next Wednesday to "Deliberate the 2000-2001 Docket of Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Map. CONSENT AGENDA - There are no Consent Agenda Items this week. 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. #0060 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) On October 3, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and fur[her described as follows: Checks 256430 through 256707, and EFT 6715 in the amount of $683,120.97; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $931,234.63 for the pay period ending September 30, 2001. Wayne Olsen was not available for this vote. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Cecil McConnell announced that the next Combined District 1 & 2 Meeting would be held on October 11, 2001 at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center, beginning at 7:00 P.M., allowing the public an opportunity to "Meet the District 1 Candidates". Ed Rollman reminded the public to attend the Bremerton Centennial Photo Display before the final day of the exhibit on Sunday, October 14, 2001. Mike Shepherd assured the residents in the area of Park Avenue that the Code Enforcement Officer and the Bremerton Police Department have taken care of the transients who were living in the wooded area of the neighborhood. He announced the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Group is hosting a "Problem Housing" forum on October 29, 2001 at Memorial Lutheran Church beginning at 7:00 P.M., and that the Mayoral candidates have been invited to participate in the discussion. He reminded the public about the First Friday event this week; and lastly, he announced that a book signin9 with local author Cynthia Galloway would be held on Monday, October 15, 2001 from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Coffee Oasis located on Burwell Street. TAPE #1796 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 3, 2001 Page 2 of 5 Eric Younger invited the public to attend the next Combined District 6 & 7 meeting to be held on Thursday, October 11, 2001 beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the School District Administration Building in the Curriculum Library located on 134 N. Marion Avenue. The topic will include a discussion on the "Sexual Assault Investigation and Victim Services Program" with Detective Sue Shultz; and a visit from "Quasar" a Police Dog with the K-9 unit of the Bremerton Police Department. Carol Arends reiterated information about the Combined District 6 & 7 meeting, and noted there was a recent article in The SUN about Quasar. Will Mau_Din announced a District 8 meeting would be held Thursday, October 18, 2001, beginning at 6:30 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Oyster Bay Public Works & Utility Building to discuss "Downtown Developmen¢', the "Proposed "Conference Cente#', and the "Westpark Master Planning Process". COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Carol Arends discussed her attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council meeting, and mentioned that the "Regional VieW' newsletter with related information was available through the Council office. Mike Shepherd discussed the Kitsap County Board of Health and Kitsap Transit Board meetings he recently attended. Ed Rollman discussed the CenCom Policy Board and Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council meetings he attended on Tuesday; and included an announcement on a "Smart Growth" meeting scheduled at the Admiral Theater on Friday October 26, 2001, from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Wayne ©lsen arrived to the meeting at approximately 5:45 P.M. MAYORS REPORT Mayor Horton collectively thanked all the volunteers for their efforts and participation in ;the year-Ion9 Centennial Celebration, then read a Proclamation proclaiming Saturday, October 13, 200'/, as "Centennial Day", which was accepted by Charleen Burnette, Municipal Services Coordinator. LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening. PUBLIC RECOGNITION H. Emily Moshay encouraged the public to view and financially support the mural projects painted on local buildings. She also announced that the Centennial Annual was now available for $2.00 at various locations. Charleen Burnette discussed Centennial Day events scheduled on Saturday, October 13, including the Opening Ceremonies at the Admiral Theater beginning at 11:00 A.M.; the Cake Cutting event at the corner of 4,h & Pacific at noon; followed by the all-day street fair, and concluding with a fireworks display off the boardwalk at approximately 7:00 PM. Darrel McDorman suggested an officer be stationed near the intersections of Burwell Street & Naval Avenue and 6th Street & to Naval Avenue to alleviate congestion caused by PSNS traffic. TAPE #1796 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 3, 2001 Page 3 of 5 10A- PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CAMP DRESSER MCKEE FOR UPDATING WASTEWATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (#AB01-213): Gene Sampley, Pubtic Works & Utilities Director, summarized that W.A.C. Chapter 173-240 requires the City to update its Comprehensive Plan at this time. Additionally, the City needs additional wet weather treatment capacity at the Charleston (Westside) Treatment Plan as a component of the CSO control program that is mandated by the federal consent decree. A Facility Plan is required prior to submitting for Ecotogy funding for capital facilities. Camp Dresser McKee (CDM) has been selected as the most qualified consultant, and a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) has been negotiated in the amount of $401,586 for updating the City's Comprehensive Wastewater Plan and preparing a Westside CSO Treatment Facility Plan. Amendments to the Agreement were noted, correcting the year 2001 to the correct year of 2002. There were no questions or comments from the public. #1121 MtS/CIU (Shepherd/Reed) Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Camp Dresser McKee, Inc. in the amount of $401,586 for updating the City's Comprehensive Wastewater Plan and preparing a Westside CSO Treatment Facility Plan, and authorize the Mayor to execute the same, with the corrected dates as noted. 10B- LETTER OF INTENT REGARDING BREMERTON AND PORT ORCHARD WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS (#AB01-214): Gene Samoley, Director of Public Works & Utilities, stated that Bremer[on and Port Orchard have been working together to develop a mutually beneficial plan for the joint development of the water systems serving their common 580 foot elevation pressure zones. At this time, the Cities' staff has agreed on the number of basic principles and goals, which will ultimately form the basis for an interlocat agreement establishing a long-range plan and a capital facilities plan for water service in the area. The cooperative plan is intended to provide safe, reliable water service in an efficient and cost effective manner for the areas generally known as 4200 Feigley and Northwest Corporate Campus in Bremerton's water service area, and McCormick Woods, McCormick North, and McCormick West in the City of Port Orchard's water service area. Kitsap County is nearing completion of a sub-area plan under GMA for this area. The attached letter of intent will allow completion of the County's sub-area plan until such time the details of an interlocal agreement can be completed. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the letter of intent. There were no questions or comments from the public. #1360 M/S/C/U (Reed/Arends) Move to authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Bremerton and Port Orchard Water System Improvements Letter of Intent. Mike Shepherd stepped out of the meeting at approximately 6:10 P.M. and was not available for this vote. He returned at approximately 6:20 P.M. 10C - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH URS CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE CALLOW BASIN PRIORITY 5 STORM SEPARATION PROJECT (#AB01-215): Gene Sam~31ey, Director of Public Works & Utilities, reported that based on an evaluation of qualified consultants the City has selected and negotiated a professional Services Agreement with URS Construction Services to provide construction management (CM) services for the Callow Basin Priority 5 Storm Separation Project. The City has ,nsufficient staff available for construction management of this project. Passage of this agenda bill will result in the City's ability to construct the project on time and in compliance with the consent TAPE #1796 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 3, 2001 Page 4 of 5 decree schedule. The not-to-exceed amount of the agreement is $278,496. The request before City Council is to approve an agreement for professional services with URS Construction Services to provide construction management services for the Callow Basin Priority 5 Storm Separation Project. There were no questions or comments from the public. #1645 M/S/C/U (Arends/Reed) Move to approve a Professional Services Agreement with URS Construction Services to provide construction management services for the Callow Basin Priority 5 Storm Separation Project, in an amount not to exceed $278,496.00, and authorize the Mayor to execute the same. 11A- ORDINANCE NO. 4775 !SECOND READING) APPROVING CITY'S 2002-2007 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN (#AB01-212): First reading of this ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on September 26, 200'I. Jack Lefcoski discussed his support for additional bridges to alleviate traffic congestion. Mike Karpin asked if there were any plans to alleviate the congestion at the intersection of Highways 303 & 304, and asked if there were plans for additional signage near Wycoff to assist the flow of traffic. Ms. Arends noted that she has spoken with Engineers in the Public Works Department regarding these very same issues, so knows that they are aware of the problems. #2025 M/S/C/U (Reed/Younger) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4775 on second reading, which approves the City's 2002-2007 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, and direct the Mayor to forward the Ordinance and Plan to the Department of Transportation, Local Programs Office. 11B -ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) EXTENDING CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION FRANCHISE FOR ONE-YEAR (#AB01-216): Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk, announced that the attached ordinance grants a one-year franchise to Cascade Natural Gas Corporation. City staff recommends a one-year franchise to allow time to properly prepare to negotiate a new longer-term franchise. It was noted that the many changes in state and federal law regarding ROW use and the lighting and heating industry create some uncertainty regarding favorable franchise terms. Darrel McDorman didn't understand why he did not receive gas to his home, while areas on either side of him receive it. Ms Johnston assured him that rates are reviewed on a regular basis, and accessibility to residents is reviewed during franchise negotiations. He was aisc invited to contact the Department directly regarding his concerns. #2180 M/S/C/U (Younger/Reed) Move to approve Ordinance on first reading granting a one-year franchise to Cascade Natural Gas Corporation. 11C- ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) REGARDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND MASTER PERMIT (#AB01-217): Paula Johnston Deputy City Clerk, pointed out that when the Kitsap Public Utility District (KPUD) announced their plans to construct a fiber telecommunications system throughout the county, the cities in Kitsap County agreed to pass a common telecommunications ordinance to guide the use of public rights of ways by Telecommunication Systems. This comprehensive ordinance details the purpose, policy guidelines, definitions, Master Permit requirements, general conditions for use of the public rights of way, taxes and fees, protection of the City and its residents and enforcement and remedies. Staff believes that this ordinance will send a positive signal to telecommunications companies hoping to do business in Kitsap County that they will be able to rely on some level of uniformity of rules and regulations between the various cities. TAPE #1796 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 3, 2001 Page 5 of 5 There were no comments from the pubfic. #2420 M/SIC/U (Shepherd/Reed) Move to approve Telecommunications Ordinance on first reading. With the conclusion of regular Council business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant Attest: PAL,~ J(~"~'l N, Deputy City Clerk LAW, C~ C~uh"~il President O~ty of Bremerton J L/PO/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution File