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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
November 20, 2002
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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, November 20, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with
Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Eric
Younger, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council member Mike
Shepherd was absent. Aisc present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula
Johnston; and Council Liaison Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnefl, followed
by the invocation provided by Reverend Debbie Little of First Christian Church.
CONSENT AGENDA - There were 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.
#0024 MISICIU (Younger/McConnell) On November 20, 2002 the Council approved payment for Check
Numbers 276424 through 276582 in the amount of $776,113.03 on the Master Check Register.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Wayne Olsen referred to the letters and e-mails received by citizens regarding Bremerton Bowl, and
asked the City Attorney to address the issue. Ro~er Lubovich, City Attorney, provided an update on
the City's position.
Cecil McConnell reported on his visit to the project-site at the Gold Mountain Golf Course to see how
construction of the snack bar, restrooms, and storage area was proceeding.
Daren Nygren announced the next District 3 Manette Neighborhood meeting would be held Tuesday,
November 26, 2002 at the Manette Senior Center from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. to provide citizens an
opportunity to provide input and comments on the City's 2003 Budget.
Ed Rollman was pleased to report that permit activity for building in Bremerton was up; and welcomed
citizens who came out to comment on the 2003 Budget. Lastly, on behalf of fellow Council member
Mike Shepherd, he announced the next District 5 Neighborhood meeting would be held on Thursday,
November 21, 2002 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at Memorial Lutheran Church located at 10th & Veneta
allowing citizens to hear updates on "Nuisance Properties" and "Chester Terrace".
Will Maupin mentioned several meetings he has attended since last week, including the Puget Sound
Regional Council meeting in Seattle, and the Bremerton Housing Authority Board meeting.
Mike Short also reported on several meetings he recently attended, including a meeting of the
Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization.
Carol Arends also attended the Transportation Policy Board Meeting which she found very informative
and also reminded citizens about the First Friday Art Walk events.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Bozeman...
· Summarized the position of the City regarding the Bremerton Bowl project;
· Small Business Administration
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Thanked Bremerton Rotary for providing the second installment on their donation of $100,000 for
Evergreen Park
Was pleased to report that Seattle, with five surrounding areas, including the City of Bremerton, was
mentioned in an article about Seattle chosen as one of the "Best Places to Live" in CNN Money
Magazine.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Don Larson read the Vision Statement drafted by the Environment Committee from the "Shaping
Bremerton" workshops; and encouraged the City to plant more trees. Jim Trainer announced a tree
planting event on Saturday, December 14 at 10:00 A.M. at the end of the Warren Avenue Bridge.
Everett D. Clark read a statement into the record asking for information on rezoning his property
located at 615 & 619 4th Street as "Residential-Arts District"; and/or VA lenders who can assist him in
securing the property on or before December 5 when the earnest Agreement on the property expires.
Carol Atkinson announced that "Santa Clause was coming to town!" by fire truck on Friday, December
6, 2002 at 5:30 P.M.
Becky Lorber announced "It's a Wonderful Life" would be performed on Sunday, December 8 starting
at 6:00 P.M. at the C-Stock Theater located at 9729 Silverdale Way NW in Silverdale.
Larry Meyers commented on, and encouraged the City to support the Bremerton Bowl project.
pamela Buckingham announced a meeting on Thursday, December 5 at the Kitsap Historical Museum
to discuss "Historical Preservation".
8A- CONFIRMATION OF MICHAEL R. WILSON AS DIRECTOR OF FINANCE (#AB02-224): Mayor
Bozeman summarized in Bremerton Municipal Code Section 2.05.020, Mayoral appointments of '
department directors are subject to confirmation by the City Council. The Mayor wishes to formally
appoint Mr. Michael R. Wilson as Director of Finance with an employment start date of December 2,
2002. An "Organizational Proposal" was distributed to the Council. Mr. Lubovich clarified that the item
before Council was specifically the confirmation of Michael R. Wilson.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. McConnell and Eric Younger expressed their concern at not receiving the "Organizational
Proposal" at an earlier time to allow for a thorough review.
#1325 M/S/C (Maupin/Olsen) Move to approve the appointment of Michael R. Wilson as Director of
Finance for the City of Bremerton effective as of December 2, 2002, and authorize the Mayor to execute
an employment contract in substantially the same and conditions as the proposed contract.
Voted in favor of Motion: Nygren, Rollman, Maupin, Short, Olsen, and Arends
Opposed to Motion: McConnell, Younger
Motion carried: 6-Yes; 2-No
8B - APPOINTMENT OF LYNN HORTON TO THE BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (#AB02-
225): Mayor Bozeman announced that the term of a current board member expires November 30,
2002. The Mayor recommends the vacancy be filled by Lynn Horton. Butch Dunap, Chair for the
Bremerton Housing Authority Board, urged the Council to confirm this appointment.
There were no comments from the public.
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Lynn Horton expressed her willingness to serve on this Committee.
#1645 MISICIU (Maupin/Younger) Move to confirm the appointment of Lynn Horton to the Bremerton
Housing Authority Board effective November 30, 2002.
8C - WASHINGTON STATE TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION GRANT FOR MOTORCYCLES
(#AB02-226): it was summarized that the Traffic Safety Commission grant provides funding ($8,248.44)
to lease two motorcycles that would be used to reduce traffic-related collisions, injuries and deaths. The
Department provides 516 officer hours which will be directed in school zone enforcement and the
Gateway Corridor Project to meet in-kind match requirements.
There were no comments from the public.
#1735 M/S/C/U (Short/Olsen) Move to approve acceptance of this Washington Traffic Safety
Commission Grant for $8,248.44, and comply with the special conditions according to grant
administration.
8D - LEASE AGREEMENT RENEWAL WITH BREMERTON COMMUNITY THEATER (#AB02-227):
Becky Lorber, of Parks & Recreation, pointed out that although the current ten-year lease with
Bremerton Community Theater expires on December 31, 2002, the existing lease has been reviewed
and updated. The new lease would run through 2012 and allows the City of Bremerton use of the
facility, on a non-interference basis, with adequate notice. Bremerton Community Theater assumes full
responsibility for facility expenses and is required to carry a two million dollar liability insurance policy.
There were no comments from the public.
#1815 (Olsen/McConnell) Move to approve a ten-year renewal of the Bremerton Community Theater
lease with the Bremerton Parks & Recreation Department.
8E - CONTRACT AWARD FOR SEWAGE PUMP STATION EB-2 (#AB02-228): Michael Mecham,
City Engineer, summarized that modifications to Sewage Pump Station EB-2 are required for the
Trenton/Cherry Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) reduction improvements set forth in the City's CSO
Reduction Plan and required for compliance with the PSA Consent Decree. Bids were opened for the
Sewage Pump Station EB-2 2002 Modifications project on November 8, 2002. There were two bids
received for this project. Stan Palmer Construction was the lowest responsive bidder with a bid of
$1,674,242.50. The Engineer's estimate for the project ranged from $1,600,000 to $1,900,000,
including applicable taxes. The requested action before the City Council is approval of the contract with
Stan Palmer Construction for construction of the Sewage Pump Station EB-2 2002 Modifications
project.
There were no comments from the public.
#1995 M/S/C/U (YoungedShort) Move to approve award of the Sewage Pump Station EB-2 2002
Modifications project to Stan Palmer Construction, for the amount of $1,674,242.50, including applicable
taxes and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
8F - AMENDMENT TO TRANSPORTATION COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX~ INC (#AB02-229): Michael Mecham, City Engineer, said that the
Department of Public Works and Utilities has negotiated an amendment to the Transportation
Comprehensive Plan Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc. The amendment scope of
work consists of a study of traffic circulation options in downtown Bremerton. This 'study will consider
the effects of relocating exiting ferry traffic from Washington Avenue to Pacific Avenue and without the
Bremerton tunnel project. The amendment adds $58,183 to the existing $98,935 contract for a revised
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contract amount of $157,118. The request before the City Council is approval of an amendment to the
Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. N¥_~ren reiterated his request that caution be used to not duplicate studies. Mr. Rollman further
requested that the study also consider the effects of traffic on the Manette area and downtown corridor.
#2175 M/S/C/U (Short/Maupin) Move to approve an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement
with Parametrix, Inc. to conduct a traffic circulation study of downtown Bremerton in an amount of
$58,183, for a total contract amount of $157,118, and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
9A - RESOLUTION NO. 2879. SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR DECEMBER 117 2002 FOR
VACATING A PORTION OF 2/"D STREET, EAST OF WASHINGTON AVENUE (#AB02-230): Michael
Mecham, City Engineer, affirmed that the City initiated the vacation of a portion of 2nd Street east of
Washington Avenue. The vacated area will be incorporated into the abutting City owned property to
provide a site compatible with usage for downtown redevelopment. Functionality of 2"d Street as a
transportation facility will not be significantly affected. Access to the waterfront will not be impeded with
this vacation. The City Council is being requested to establish a hearing date of December 11, 2002, to
consider the proposed vacation. Staff recommends passage of the proposed resolution.
There were no comments from the public.
#2320 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to pass Resolution No. 2879, setting a hearing date of
December 11, 2002, for vacating a portion of 2nd Street east of Washington Avenue.
9B - ORDINANCE NO. 4828 [SECOND READING] REPEALING THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT
URBAN RENEWAL PLAN; AND AMENDING THE ZONING CODE ESTABLISHING THE DOWN-
TOWN DISTRICT (#AB02-2'I 9): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on November 13, 2002.
Rooer Lubovich, City Attorney and Chris Hugo, Director of Community Development, provided an
amended copy of this ordinance and offered additional clarification on the intent of the proposed
language.
Helen Miller read a statement into the record expressing her concerns on this ordinance.
#2725 M/S/C/U (Rollman/McConnell) Move to continue the Second Reading to December 30, 2002.
9C - ORDINANCE NO. 4829 [SECOND READING] AMENDING THE SHORELINE MASTER
PROGRAM RELATING TO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (#ABO-220): The first
reading of this ordinance was heard on November 13, 2002.
Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, provided additional comment regarding this ordinance.
Helen Miller stated that the previous statement she read into the record expressing her concerns also
applied to this ordinance.
#2825 MISICIU (Rollman/McConnell) Move to continue the Second Reading to December 30, 2002.
9D - ORDINANCE NO. 4830 [SECOND READING] REAFFIRMING DESIGNATED BLIGHTED
AREAS; RE-DESIGNATING THE PROJECT AREA; AND CREATING A NEW COMMUNITY
RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE PROJECT AREA (#AB02-221): The first reading of this ordinance was
heard on November 13, 2002.
Ro_cler Lubovich, City Attorney, provided additional comment regarding this ordinance.
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Helen Miller again stated that the previous statement she read into the record expressing her concerns
also applied to this ordinance.
#2985 M/S/C/U (Rollman/McConnell) Move to continue the Second Reading to December 30, 2002.
9E - ORDINANCE NO. 4831 [SECOND READING] AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF GENERAl
OBLIGATION BONDS TO FINANCE THE PUBLIC SAFETY FACILITIES (#AB02-222): The first
reading of this ordinance was heard on November 13, 2002. Richard Saunders, Interim Director of
Finance Director, summarized the update of the bond sale. Jane Towery Managing Director of Banc of
America Securities, LLC and with the Bond Council, provided further clarification on the bond sale, and
how the rating was obtained.
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There were no comments from the public.
#0105 M/S/C/U (Younger/Maupin) Move to pass on second reading Ordinance No. 4831 authorizing the
bond issue for the acquisition of Public Safety Equipment and Facilities.
9F - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] ESTABLISHING THE PUBLIC SAFETY PROJECTS FUNn
(#AB02-231): Richard Saunders, Interim Director of Finance, announced the proposed ordinance
would create a new fund to be called the Public Safety Projects Fund. This fund is intended to provide
for the budge and accounting associated with acquisition of the Public Safety equipment and facilities
approved by the voters on September 17, 2002.
There were no comments from the public.
#0155 M/S/C/U (ShortJMcConnell) Move to approve on first reading the ordinance creating the Public
Safety Projects Fund.
9G - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] ESTABLISHING THE DISCRETIONARY RESERVE FUND
(#AB02-232): Richard Saunders, Interim Director of Finance, summarized that this proposed
ordinance adds a new Chapter 3.38 to the Bremerton Municipal Code, entitled "DISCRETIONARY RESERVE
FUND", which establishes the discretionary reserve as previously approve by City Council on August 14,
2002.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. McConnell requested that the Council receive a periodic report regarding the funds in this account.
#0245 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading.
9H - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] RELATING TO LID ASSESSMENTS (#AB02-233): Roger
Lubovich, City Attorney, emphasized that the proposed ordinance amends Section 11.04.040 of the
Bremerton Municipal Code to clarify the definition of local improvement districts and adds a new section,
Section 11.04.050, entitled "DELINQUENT ASSESSMENTS" to provide for the acceleration of the entire
assessment for purposes of collection and foreclosure when installment payments become delinquent.
There were no comments from the public.
#0375 M/S/C/U (Short/Maupin) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading.
Item 9(]) was moved to the end of the Agenda ....
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9J - ORDINANCE rFIRST READING] RELATING TO HEARING EXAMINER APPLICATIONS AND
APPEALS (#AB02-236): Roqer Lubovich, City Attorney, clarified that this proposed ordinance amends
Chapters 2.13, 17.04, 18.02, and 18.03 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to the filing of Hearing
Examiner applications and appeals, and correcting code provisions relating to appeals to be heard by
the Administrative Hearing Examiner.
There were no comments from the public.
#0455 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading.
9K - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE 2003 BUDGET (#AB02-236): Richard Saunders, Interim
Director of Finance, announced that state statute requires that the City hold a public hearing regarding
the 2003 budget prior to adoption. He presented a Power Point presentation on an "Overview of the
2003 Budget".
Sylvia Klatman Executive Director of the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce (BACC), thanked the
Council for supporting the recommendations of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee; and also provided
information on how the money allocated to BACC was spent last year.
No Council Action was required at this time.
91- ORDINANCE ['FIRST READING] AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 3.01
"RATES & FEES" TABLE FOR 2003 (#AB02-234): Ro_~er Lubovich, City Attorney, said that the
proposed ordinance updates the rates and fees for certain City Departments for 2003.
There were no comments from the public.
#1175 M/S/C/U (Younger/Olsen) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading.
With no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 8:00 P.M.
P/A'0~-j~I~T~f~, DePu~); City Clerk
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
Prepa~r~d and Submitted by:
L(~RI SMITH
Council Liaison
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