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Home My WebLink About12/26/01 COUNCIL TAPE #1812 UNAPPROVED DRAFT~B~uVt~u CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES December 26, 200'1 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, December 26, 2001, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Mike Shepherd, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council Members Ed Rotlman and Eric Younger were absent. Also present were Interim City Attorney Loren Combs; 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 Paul Meeker of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. President Law made the following announcements: (1) The 15-Minute Executive Session scheduled from 4:45 to 5:10 P.M. to discuss "LITIGATION" was cancelled; and (2) Items 1 lA and 11B have been pulled from the meeting agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Contract Extension with Systems Design for Ambulance Billing Services (#AB01-290) B. SR304 Maintenance Agreement between the City of Bremerton and the State of Washington (#AB01-291) C. Contract with the Bremerton Housing Authority for Supplemental Police Services with the City of Bremerton Police Department (#AB01-292) #0040 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 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. #0075 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) On December 26, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 258942 and 258997 through 259'118 in the amount of $1,319, 493.92; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $124,824.81 for the period ending December 31,2001. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Wayne Olsen thanked all of the Council Members for their time and pointed out that despite differences the Council has prevailed. He added that the golf course, new clubhouse, and upcoming conference center and hotel will be jewels in the crown for the city. He looked forward to Mayor Elect Bozeman and future endeavors. Also, he wished good luck to Glenn Jarstad, who will be serving District 1 after he leaves office. Cecil McConnell commented on a recent Bremerton Sun article regarding Fred Shoneman and carillon bells he has willingly maintained over the years. He also thanked outgoing Council Members and Mayor for their efforts and willingness to support the city. Mike Shepherd reported on the district meeting held last week and thanked Council Members as well as Mayor Horton for their many years of teaching and learning. Carol Arends thanked Council Members and Mayor Horton for their efforts and their time committed TAPE #1812 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 26, 2001 Page 2 of 4 to service. Will Maupin thanked Council Members and Mayor Horton for helping him get adjusted to public service. He also pointed out that without failures there can be no successes, and now successes are adding up for the city. Jim Reed thanked the citizens for electing him to the office and considered it an honor to be able to serve the people of Bremerton. John Law presented plaques of appreciation and recognition of their accomplishments to Wayne Olsen and Jim~. Mike SheDherd presented a plaque of appreciation and recognition, and presidential gavel to John Law.. Lastly, he asked the public to contribute a flag to be displayed in the Council Chambers. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Horton emphasized that no amount of preparation will prepare someone for public service. She added that serving as Mayor has been an experience of a lifetime and that the most important lesson she learned was that one can not please everyone but doing the best job possible can be made by being informed and making the best decision possible. She valued those individuals she has worked with and the people of the community. LEGISLATIVE REPORT On behalf of Lori Smith, Legislative Assistant and Christine Grenier Ellingson, Council Assistant, staff will miss Mr. Law, Mr. Olsen, and Mr. Reed. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Elect Cary Bozeman thanked the outgoing Council Members for their commitment to the City and pointed out that people should appreciate that commitment; and thanked Mayor Horton for passing a baton of leadership that is in excellent condition. Matthew Keogh of the Planning Department, announced that the Comprehensive Plan will be updated in the coming year; and expressed his department's excitement at moving towards those changes; and added that comments regarding the Comprehensive Plan can be made via email at the following address: compDlan@ci.bremerton.wa.us. Items 11A and 11B have been pulled from the agenda. 11C - INTER-LOCAL AGREEMENT FOR COOPERATIVE WATER SYSTEM FOR DEVELOPMENT iN THE PORT ORCHARD 580/BREMERTON 580 ZONE (#AB01-295): Gene SamDley, Director of Public Works and Utilities, summarized that the Bremerton 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. The Cities signed a Letter of Intent in October as TAPE #1812 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 26, 2001 Page 3 of 4 the basis for an interlocal agreement establishing a long range plan and a capital facilities plan for water service in the area. The attached Interlocat Agreement sets forth the details of the agreement to provide water service in 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. Staff recommends that the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Intedocal Agreement for Cooperative Water System Development in the Port Orchard 580 Zone/Bremerton 580 Zone. There were no comments from the public. #1205 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Reed) Move to authorize the Mayor to sign the attached Interlocal Agreement for Cooperative Water System Development in the Port Orchard 580 Zone/Bremerton 580 Zone. Mr. Reed left the meeting at 6:15 P.M. and returned at 6:16 P.M. 11D- COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITYOF BREMERTON AND THE POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (#AB01-296): Carol Conley, Human Resources Manager, stated that pursuant to RCW 41.56, negotiations have concluded between representatives of the City and the Police Management Association (PMA) resulting in the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). These negotiations have been discussed with Council in Executive Session. This CBA replaces the current agreement that expires on December 31, 2001. The new CBA is for a two-year term, beginning January 1, 2002 through December 31, 2003. The CBA has been ratified by PMA membership. Council approval is required to implement this agreement. There were no comments from the public. #1330 M/S/C/U (Arends/McConnell) Move to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City and the PMA, January 1, 2002 through December 31,2003, and make the necessary amendments to the budget. 12A- PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4787 (SECOND READING) REGARDING THE DESIGNATION OF A COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ZONE ADMINISTRATOR (#AB01-287): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on December 19, 2001. There were no comments from the public. #1390 M/S/C/U (Olsen/Reed) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4787 on second reading. 12B- PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4788 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FROM BUSINESS PARK (BP) TO MIXED USE (MX) FOR PROPERTIES BORDERING EVERGREEN PARK AND BOUNDED BY 14TM STREET. PARK AVENUE. HIGHLAND AVENUE, AND 12TM STREET (#AB01-288): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on December 19, 2001. There were no comments from the public. #1470 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Reed) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4788 on second reading. TAPE #1812 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 26, 2001 Page 4 of 4 With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 6:20 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: H, Legislative Assistant PAl.~Cy/J"O"/--~r~b-'"~'~'~l~l~u~Cy ~;ity Clerk JOHN LAW, City Council President City of Bremerton J L/PJ/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution File