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Home My WebLink About10/16/02TAPE #1855 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 16, 2002 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 16, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Oisen. Council Member Eric Younger was absent. Aisc present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellings0n. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Brian Banke of Memorial Lutheran Church. CONSENT AGENDA - There were no Consent Agenda items heard 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. #0030 M/SIC/U (McConnell/Olsen) On October 16, 2002 the Council approved payment for Check Numbers 275463 through 275691 in the amount of $410,108.47 on the Master Check Register. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Short reported on the recent Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization Meeting he attended, and announced that the next meeting would be held on December 5th to address the issue of regional road systems. Will Maupin discussed the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Growth Management Board Meeting he attended and found it interesting how cities will decide to construct sidewalks in urban centers; mentioned that at the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) meeting he attended yesterday there was discussion on the County Wide Planning Policies and how those policies would shape how Kitsap County would look in the future; and announced that Kitsap Transit will be refitting busses with new engines which will reduce emissions by 90%. Mike Shepherd thanked BKAT volunteers Dave Llewelyn and Tyler Kaye, who volunteer their time to tape and broadcast Council Meetings. Ed Rollman was pleased with the Council Retreat held last Saturday and thanked Lori Smith, Legislative Assistant and Michael Stephenson, City Auditor for their positive attitude and willingness to attend; he also encouraged people to check the batteries in the smoke detectors as part of Fire Prevention Month. Daren Nyqren attended the Kitsap Trees Meeting yesterday and encouraged citizens to contact Mike Shepherd or himself at 478-5280 for more information. He also announced that the District 3 Meeting originally scheduled for October 26t~ has been cancelled. Carol Arends provided a brief report on the Council retreat held last week. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Bozeman invited Senator Bob Oke to address the Council on the importance of Referendum 51. Council President Arends reminded speakers that only factual presentations of ballot issues would be allowed at this time. TAPE #1855 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 18, 2002 Page 2 of 4 Senator Bob Oke shared information on the groundbreaking ceremony of the second Tacoma Narrows Bridge; and announced that the Veterans Home at Retsil would be undergoing a huge facelift. Mayor Bozeman provided an update on the following: · The Public Safety Bond passed during the last election held on September 17; and · Groundbreaking ceremonies were held for both the Ice Arena and Conference Center projects. Jim Spencer, Parks & Recreation Director introduced Man/McClure, Executive Director of Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, who made a presentation on possible parks and recreation projects that could benefit with proceeds from Proposition 1. Walt Draper, Public Facilities District Board Member representing the City of Bremerton, summarized that Proposition 1 would address the need for parks facilities. Mr. Spencer added that Pendergast Regional Park would receive two additional ballparks and the Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center would receive a much-needed renovation. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Allen Shute was concerned about the treatment he received during a recent arrest. Louie Mitchell expressed his frustration after being the victim of a hit and run incident for the second time this summer, and would like the issue of speeding addressed. Mike Tasso, neighbor of Louis Mitchell, asked that Council consider safety foremost when looking at transportation plans for the City. Ruth Enderle of the Admiral Theater was pleased to announce that "Tomas Kubinek" would be coming back to Bremerton and tickets were still available. Aisc, a Benefit Concert for Denny Gore would be held on Sunday, October 20th to offset his medical expenses stemming from his recent automobile accident. Luke Henry; Mallory Lehman; and Evan Stansberry asked the City for their support to build a skate park in Bremerton. Ed Pietras announced the 20th Annual Spaghetti Festa would be held on Sunday, October 27th from 1:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Knights of Columbus Hall located at the corner of Burwell & Montgomery to benefit the Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center. For additional information, please call 479-9210. Sheila Ives asked that people not be displaced by building a middle school in the Anderson Cove area; and Keith Hoofna.qle chairman of Anderson Cove Neighborhood Association, pointed out that the residents of Anderson Cove are not being informed of any studies or current events. Roy Mclnnis announced the Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church 59TM Annual Founders Day Celebration would be held on October 27th starting at 3:00 P.M. A banquet is also planned on October 25th starting at 6:00 P.M. for a cost of $10 per person or $15 per couple. Wayne Olsen left the meeting at 6:15 P.M. and was not available for any further votes this evening... Mike Shepherd left the meeting at 6:25 P.M. and was not available for any further votes this evening... 8A - BID AWARD TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL EQUIPMENT FOR WB-3 PUMP STATION (#AB02- 192): Pat Coxon, Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager, explained that this bid award is for the installation of equipment that was previously purchased for the improvements to wastewater pump station WB-3, as required by the City's CSO Reduction Plan. Specifications and design documents were prepared and competitive bids were received for the installation of this pre-purchased equipment. Bids were opened October 1,2002, with three contractors submitting bids. Stan Palmer Construction, Inc. submitted the Iow bid of $368,357.50 (including tax), which is in-line with the design engineer's estimate. TAPE #1855 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 16, 2002 Page 3 of 4 It is recommended that the City Council approve the award of the contract to Stan Palmer Construction, Inc. for the WB~3 PS Upgrade - Equipment Installation as defined in the bid document in the amount of $368,357.50 including tax. There were no comments from the pubfic. #181§ M/S/C/U (Short/Maupin) Move to approve the award of the contract with Stan Palmer Construction, Inc. for the WB-3 PS Upgrade - Equipment Installation as defined in the bid document in the amount of $368,357.50 including tax and authorize the Mayor to execute the same. 9A - ORDINANCE NO. 4813 (SECOND READING) GRANTING A ONE-YEAR FRANSHISE TO CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION (#AB02-189): First reading of this ordinance was heard on October 9, 2002. There were no comments from the public. #1870 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Rollman) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4813 on second reading, granting one-year franchise to Cascade Natural Gas Corporation. 9B - ORDINANCE NO. 4814 (SECOND READING) AMENDING CHAPTER 3.02 OF THE BMC RELATING TO THE CITY BUDGET STRUCTURE AND POLICY BY PROVIDING FOR AN ANNUAL BUDGET BEGINNING JANUARY 1, 2003, AND MAKING RELATED MINOR AMENDMENTS TO SAID CHAPTER (#AB02-190): First reading of this ordinance was heard on October 9, 2002. There were no comments from the public. #1925 M/S/C/U (Short/Maupin) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4814 on second reading. 9C - ORDINANCE (SECOND READING) REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 4771 AND 4772 TO BRING THE CITY BACK INTO COMPLIANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENT OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT(#AB02-191): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on October 9, 2002. There were no comments from the public. Mr. McConnell asked if this ordinance would bring the City back into compliance with the Growth Management Hearings Board. Mr. Lubovich answered that this ordinance remedies the issue of the order that stated the City had violated the Growth Management Act by having two Comprehensive Plan Amendments of last year. Mr. Nygren asked if the original petitioner had been sent the modified version of this ordinance. Mr. Lubovich stated that he would check to make sure the corrected ordinances were sent to all petitioners. #1975 M/S/C/U (Maupin/Short) Move to approve ordinance on second reading; and to hold third hearing on October 23, 2002. 9D - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) RELATING TO 2003-2008 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (#AB02-193): Michael Mecham, City Engineer, summarized that the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan is prepared pursuant to RCW 35.77.010 and RCW 36.81.121. The Plan is update 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 cities. The attached plan has been prepared for City Council approval by ordinance and will be submitted to the Washington State Department of Transportation. TAPE #1855 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 16, 2002 Page 4 of 4 There were no comments from the public. IVIr. Rollman asked for future briefings on these issues to keep Council informed. Mr. Nygren asked if these projects are part of a "wish list". Mr. Mecham responded yes in most cases, and that some projects would be receiving funding through grants or have some form of funding in place. #2245 M/S/C/U (Short/Maupin) Move to pass the attached ordinance, which approves the City's 2003- 2008 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, upon first reading. The Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a 30-Minute Study Session to discuss "Waterfront Development". With no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER E~LLING§ON Council Assistant Att,~. ~ P~'01~-30'~-'~ON, dePuty City Clerk // CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CAIP JIIslcge c: Normal Distribution; File