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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
October 17, 2001
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremedon was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4tn Street, Bremedon, Washington, Wednesday, October 17, 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. Also present were Interim City Attorney Greg Amann, Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston, and
Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed
by the invocation provided by Pastor Ro~er Henni~an of Apostolic Life Tabernacle.
President Law made the following announcements:
1) A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business;
2) The Executive Session to be heard immediately following the Council Meeting has been
cancelled; and
3) Item 10C "HOME Program Fund Aflocation to LIHI for Acquiring Properly at 704 Chester Avenue"
has been pulled from the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - October 3, 2001 (~AB01-233)
~0040 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Arends) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS
Vouchers audited and ceAified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those
expense reimbursement claims cedified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a
listing that had been made available [o the Council.
~0055 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) On October 17, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and fudher described as follows: Checks 256902 through 256908, and 256918
through 257071 in the amount of $475,748.06.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Will Maupin announced that a District 8 meeting would be held on 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 Development', the "Proposed "Conference CenteF, and the "Westpark Master
Plannin~ Process".
Carol Arends repoded on the District 6 & 7 meeting held on Thursday, October 11, 2001, and
thanked all those who padicipated. She announced that community meetings would be held on
November 1st and 8th at the Oyster Bay Utilities Building from 6:00 - 8:00 P.M. to discuss possible
noise and traffic issues stemming from an upcoming sewer improvement project in the Charleston
area. Citizens were informed to contact the Engineering Depadment for additional information.
Lastly, she commented on the Kitsap Unity Luncheon and Centennial events that she attended.
Eric Younger reiterated information about the Combined District 6 & 7 meeting, and thanked
Detective Sue Shultz, K-9 Handler David Hughes, and "Quasar" for attending the meeting. He also
encouraged youth to obtain collector cards from officers.
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Mike Shepherd announced a Mayoral Candidate Forum on October 29~h to be held at Our Saviour's
Lutheran Church located at 11~h & Veneta beginning at 7:00 P.M. to discuss problem homes and
nuisance issues. He also mentioned Centennial events and the Craft Fair, and congratulated staff
and volunteers for all of their efforts.
Ed Rollman added remarks regarding the Centennial Photo Exhibit and fireworks display, and
thanked Charleen Burnette for her involvement in the planning and organization Centennial events.
He noted that PSNS may be donating Building 50 to the City as a possible museum and a place to
preserve photos; announced that the Smile Mobile will be at the Kitsap Community Resources
Building located at 1201 Park Avenue from November 5th - 16'~ to provide dental care for children of
limited income families; and encouraged families to participate in 4th Annual Safe Trick or Treat on
October 31 from 4:00-9:00 P.M. Individuals who wish to participate, donate time, or want more
information may call Susan at 377-9457 or Sandy at 377-8888 to make donations.
Cecil McConnell attended the USS KAMEHAMEHA welcoming party at Legends located at PSNS.
Wayne Olsen announced that this weekend at the Kitsap Mall, YWCA Clothesline Project would be
on display and would include information on domestic violence.
John Law reported on the District 3 meeting held Tuesday, October 16, 2001 and thanked the
candidates for their attendance.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
John Law announced that Eric Younger has been appointed as alternate to the Audit Committee;
Carol Arends reported on a joint meeting with PSRC and KRCC she recently attended; Mike
Shepherd reported on the AWC Board of Directors Meeting in Yakima last week and noted that
discussions included topics like the increases in property and municipal insurance costs, and noted
that AWC will be conducting a study to find out what minimum levels of revenue are necessary for
cities to operate. He also moderated an AWC meeting in Sequim where other cities are experiencing
similar problems as the City.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Commented on the Centennial events and thanked Charleen Burnette and all other volunteers
invotYed. She reported that City staff members are taking precautions regarding anthrax and the City
is in communication with the Health department. Citizens are encouraged to call 911 or appropriate
authorities to deal with suspicious items.
A Proclamation was read to proclaim October 18, 2001 as "International Credit Union Day", which
was accepted by Ron Anderson of Kitsap Federal Credit Union.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
Council Assistant provided a response from Greg Rawlins of the Police Department to Darrel
McDorman who had suggested that an officer be available to alleviate congestion near Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Ed Pietras announced the 19~h Annual Knights of Columbus Spaghetti Festa to benefit the Olympic
Peninsula Kidney Center to be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall located on the corner of Burwel
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& Montgomery from 1:00-8:00 P.M. on October 28, 2001. The costs include $6 for adults, $3 for
children ages 6-12, and free for children under the age of 6. If additional information is required,
citizens may call 479-9210.
10A - CONSULTANT CONTRACT PUBLIC FACILITIES DISTRICT PROPOSAL OF HOTEL
CONFERENCE CENTER PROJECT (#AB01-234): Mayor Lynn Horton, summarized that the Public
Facilities District has included the City of Bremerton's proposal for a Regional Conference Center at
Sinclair Inlet on their short list for funding. They have required a hotel, conference center, and
parking garage feasibility study and a financial analysis, all to be complete in no more than 90 days.
Approval for the following contracts is requested:
1) Conduct a hotel/conference center feasibility study
2) Conduct a parking garage feasibility study
3) Conduct a financial review
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Maupin supported the proposal, but asked if future studies would be conducted on the parking
garage portion of the project. Mayor Horton responded that further studies would be conducted and
that additional items would be available for Council consideration soon. Mr. Reed commented that
he liked the flexibility of the document with respect to the estimate and the prospective refund if the
amount is lower for the studies once completed. Mr. Rollman asked for assurance that the Council
would be informed of the project's progress. Mayor Horton responded yes. Mr. She_oherd pointed
out that this is a good time to build due to savings and to help the economy.
#1345 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Younger) Move to approve consultant contracts for feasibility studies and
financial reviews of the proposed Regional Conference Center at Sinclair Inlet.
#1515 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Reed) Move to approve Budget Adjustment 01-18 in the amount of
$60,000.
10B -TRAFFIC SAFETY COORDINATOR EMPLOYMENT SERVICE CONTRACT ADDENDUM
(#AB01-235): Police Chief Rob Forbes, stated that the City had applied for and accepted the
Washington Traffic Safety Commission Bremerton-Kitsap County Traffic Safety Task Force Project
Funding Grant of $60,000. This grant establishes and serves as the primary funding source for the
Traffic Safety Coordinator's salary and wages. The City of Bremerton received an additional
$5,750.00 following the second session of the State Legislature. The WTSC authorized and stated
that the additional funding could be applied to salary and wages. The Department concurs with this
guidance and because of the specialized duties required of the Coordinator's position, Chief Forbes
wants to apply the $5,750.00 to Shirley Wise's salary.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Reed asked if the amount is spread out over two years. Mr. Sholtis answered yes.
#1650 M/S/C/U (Arends/Reed) Move to approve accepting the additional funding, a budget
adjustment, and addendum to the service contract that the puts the $5,750.00 into the Coordinator's
salary over the next two years.
The following item was pulled from the Agenda tonight:
!OC HO.ME PROGRA.~ F'JHD ALLLOCATION TO L!H! FOR AC~'J!R!NG PROPERTY.~.T 704
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10D - HOME PROGRAM FUND ALLOCATION TO KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO
DEVELOP LEASE/PURCHASE PROGRAM WITH THE CITY OF BREMERTON (#AB01-237):
Debbie Peavler-Stewart, Economic Development, reiterated that as a member of the Kitsap County
HOME Consortium, the City of Bremerton received an annual allocation of HOME funds from the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to expand the supply of safe, sanitary, and
affordable housing for Iow income persons.
Kitsap Community Resources is requesting a set-aside of $200,000 in 2002 HOME funds to
develop/purchase program within the City of Bremerton. KCR would identify families eligible to
participate in the program. Between four and six units would initially be purchased by KCR. The
units would be repaired and leased to families under a lease with the option to own program. As the
families purchase the homes, subsidy funds will be revolved to assist additional families.
Corky Senecal of KCR asked for the support from Council for the set-aside and wished to increase
the number of affordable homes available to community.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Reed asked if the leasee had any control or authority over maintenance and upkeep of the
structure? MS. Stewart answered that KCR is responsible until the leasee becomes the owner. Mr.
McConnell asked how many units exist under the Down Payment Assistance Program? Ms.
Stewart responded that 60-70 homes per year are made available. Mr. McConnell and Mr.
Shepherd agreed with Mr. Reed in making owners responsible for maintenance and upkeep of the
home by including a clause in the deed, and Ms. Stewart added that assistance is available to
owners who need it.
#2000 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to allocate $200,000 from the HOME program to Kitsap
Community Resources to develop a lease/purchase program within the City of Bremerton.
10E - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR DESIGN SERVICES WITH ACRES
INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION FOR CASAD DAM INTAKE TOWER SEISMIC UPGRADE
PROJECT (#AB01-238): Tom Knuckey, Utilities Engineer, summarized that an evaluation of
qualified consultants the City has selected and negotiated a Professional Services Agreement with
Acres International Corporation to provide engineering services for the Casad Dam Intake Tower
Seismic Upgrade Project. The Casad Dam Intake Tower Seismic Upgrade Project includes design
and construction management of structural reinforcement to resist seismic loads on the Casad Dam
intake Tower. The not-to-exceed amount of the agreement is $152,858.00. The request before the
City Council is approval of an agreement for professional services with Acres International
Corporation.
There were no comments from the pubfic.
Mr. Maupin asked what the expected construction costs may be associated with this project. Mr.
Knuckey answered approximately $680,000. Mr. Reed asked about the seismic integrity of Casad
Dam. Mr. Knuckey stated that regular DOE inspections are done and that no other components of
the dam indicated any needs for reinforcement.
#2175 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to approve a Professional Services Agreement with Acres
International Corporation to provide engineering services for the Casad Dam Intake Tower Seismic
Upgrade Project, in an amount not to exceed $!52,858.00, and authorize the Mayor to execute the
same.
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1 lA - RESOLUTION NO. 2840, DESIGNATING FEMA APPLICANT AGENT; AND PUBLIC
HEARING FOR DISCUSSION OF MITIGATION ALTERNATIVES (#AB01-239}: Tom Knuckey,
Utilities Engineer, stated that as a result of the Nisqually Earthquake that occurred in February of this
year, FEMA Section 404 Grant money is available to mitigate areas of seismic vulnerability. Staff is
currently completing applications for various seismic upgrade projects under this program that has
been designated FEMA-1361-DR-WA-Nisqually Earthquake 2001. FEMA regulations require the
person providing information on the applications to be designated by a resolution. The motion before
Council for consideration is designation of Thomas Knuckey as agent, and Allison Duke as alternate
to provide to the State Emergency Management Division information on all matters concerning the
state disaster mitigation assistance. He provided additional information through photos. Specific
points included anchor straps that need to be updated to meet standards.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. McConnell expressed his opinion that both Mr. Knuckey and Fire Chief Al Duke should be
designated as agents.
Council then held a discussion on whether the resolution and public hearing for discussion should be
heard as separate items, and verbiage of the resolution.
Greg Amann, Interim City Attorney, affirmed that the wording was appropriate. President Law then
concluded that the "designation of agent" issue would be considered, but that the public hearing
portion of the item would be postponed until next week to assure proper notice requirements were
met. Mr. Younger questioned if funding would be jeopardized by any delays. Mr. Knuckey
responded that the application is due by the end of the month.
#2610 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Reed) Move to pass Resolution No. 2840, which authorizes the Mayor to
designate Thomas Knuckey as agent, and Allison Duke as alternate, to provide the State Emergency
Division for all matters concerning such state disaster mitigation assistance the assurances and
agreements required.
11B - RESOLUTION NO. 2841, TEMPORARILY DECREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON HIGBEF
ROAD TO 5 MPH; AND ON A PORTION OF AUSTIN DRIVE TO 25 MPH (#AB01-240): Jennifer
Strehler, City Engineer, said that the current posted speed limits on Austin Drive and Higbee Road
are 35 mph and 20 mph, respectively. Increased security measures in the vicinity of the Naval
Hospital have resulted in increased traffic congestion and on-street parking on Austin Drive and
Higbee Road. The City Engineer has determined, based on a review and observation of these new
traffic conditions, that the posted speed limits on Austin Drive and Higbee Road should be reduced to
25 mph and 5 mph, respectively. The speed limit reduction on Austin Drive would be between
approximately Wencker Way and Erlands Point Road. This measure would increase vehicle and
pedestrian safety. The reduced speed limits would remain in effect until such time as security
measures are lessened, and traffic conditions on these streets return to normal. At that time, the City
Engineer would return the posted speed limits on Austin Drive and Higbee Road to 35 mph and 20
mph, respectively. The request before the City Council is to approve the temporary decrease in the
posted speed limits. Staff recommends passage of the proposed resolution.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Reed pointed out there were no signs present to notify drivers, therefore requested additional
signage be placed in the area.
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#2825 MtS/C/U (Reed/Younger) Move to approve Resolution N. 2841 temporarily decreasing the
posted speed limit on Austin Drive between Wencker Way and Erlands Point Road to 25 mph and on
Higbee Road to 5 mph.
11C - RESOLUTION NO. 2842. REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF
GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 725 PEARL STREET (#AB01-241):
Janet Lunceford, Building Inspector, reiterated that on August 21, 2001, Public Works removed
garbage and debris from the property located at 725 Pearl Street after the owners failed to do so as
ordered. The legal requirements for notice were met. The cost incurred for this work, including the
administrative fee, totaled $1,021.66. Council must now decide if the fees are just and reasonable,
and how the fees should be collected.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Reed asked if it is procedure to send notices to the owner or purchaser, but not to the bank. Ms.
Lunceford responded that a Title Report would be needed for a notice to be sent to a bank.
#3000 M/S/C/U (Younger/Arends) Move that Council, by Resolution No. 2842, to order that the fees
in the amount of $1,021.66 incurred for the abatement of garbage and debris located at 725 Pearl
Street be collected as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property.
11D - RESOLUTION NO. 2843, REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR RESECURING THE
RESIDENCE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1702 BURWELL STREET (#AB01-242): Janet
Lunceford, Building Inspector, summarized that on August 21, 2001, Public Works removed garbage
and debris from the property located at 1702 Burwell Street after the owner, Donald Rockwell, failed
to do so as ordered. The legal requirements for notice were met. The cost incurred for this action,
included the administrative fee, and totaled $725.00. Council must now decide if the fees are just and
reasonable, and how those fees should be collected.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. McConnell referred to the junk vehicle on the property, and asked if it would be removed as part
of this abatement order. Ms. Lunceford pointed out that removal of the vehicle would be part of a
junk vehicle abatement action that is to take place through Diamond Parking.
#3130 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Arends) Move that Council, by Resolution No. 2843, order that the fees in
the amount of $725.00 incurred for the abatement of garbage and debris located at 1702 Burwell
Street be collected as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property.
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11E - RESOLUTION NO. 2844, REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE REMOVAL OF
VEGETATION ON THE LISTED PROPERTIES (#AB01-243): Janet Lunceford, Building Inspector,
reminded the Council that Ordinance No. 4584 declares it is unlawful to allow, continue, or maintain
grass and weeds exceeding twelve (12) inches in height, shrubs, brush, vines or trees which
constitute a fire hazard or provide a harborage for rats, rodents or horticultural pests, or noxious and
poisonous plants. The listed properties are currently in violation of the ordinance and pursuant to
Section 9.14 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. The legal requirements for notice were met. Council
is asked to approve the removal of the nuisance vegetation on the property and collection of the costs
incurred by personal judgement against the owner and a lien against the property.
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There were no comments from the public.
At the request of several Council members, Ms. Lunceford discussed the overgrown blackberry
vines on the Taco Bell property, and noted that the owners of the establishment were notified of the
problem.
#0060 M/S/C/U (Arends/Maupin) Move that Council, by Resolution No. 2844, as amended, ordering
that the nuisance vegetation on the properties identified by the attached listing be removed by the
City with fees incurred collected as reasonable abatement costs, which shall become a personal
judgement against the owner and a lien against the property.
12A - ORDINANCE NO. 4778 (SECOND READING) CREATING AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING
EXAMINER POSITION (#AB01-228): The first reading of this ordinance was heard at the October
10, 2001 Council meeting.
There were no comments from the public.
#0100 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to pass Administrative Hearing Examiner Ordinance No. 4778 on
second reading.
At the conclusion of regular Council business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 7:08 P.M.
Prepared and Submitted by:
L~I SMITH, Legislative Assistant
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