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Home My WebLink About09/25/02TAPE #1851 ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCT ~' ~'1~(~_ September 25, 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, September 25, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with acting Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Mike Shepherd, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne OIsen. Absent were Council President Carol Arends, Vice-President Will Maupin, and Council Member Ed Rollman. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Council Liaison Lore Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Rick Bodrie of Calvary Chapel. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - September 18, 2002 (#AB02-178) #0025 M/S/C/U (McConnell/OIsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMSICHECK 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. #0055 MISICIU (McConnell/Olsen) On September 25, 2002 the Council approved payment for Check Numbers 274863 and 274887 through 275014 in the amount of $309,209.09 on the Master Check Register; and Regular Payroll for the period ending September 15, 2002 in the amount of $860,083.08. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Short announced that he and Will Maupin would be hosting the next District 8 & 9 Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, September 26 to discuss "Crime Prevention & Block Watch Programs" with Detective Wendy Davis of the Bremerton Police Department in the Conference Room of the Oyster Bay Public Works & Utility Building located at 100 Oyster Bay from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Mike Shepherd provided a briefing on the topics discussed at the District #5 meeting held last week. He thanked the citizens who attended, and thanked Bob Dupde of Diamond Parking Services and Bremerton Police Lt. Rawlins for their presentations. Daren Nygren summarized the information presented by Kitsap Transit at the District #3 meeting held last night, and commented that he was pleased with the attendance. He also announced that a Retirement Party and Open House would be held for Hoyt Burrows tonight from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at the Bremerton Food Line located on 12th Street. Wayne Olsen reported on his attendance at the Evergreen Rotary Park Dedication Ceremony last Friday. He thanked former Mayor Horton for her vision of expanding the Park, and thanked current Mayor Bozeman for considering even further expansion of the Park. Lastly, he thanked the Bremerton Rotary Club and their President for their contribution of $100,000 toward Evergreen Park improvements. Eric Younqer mentioned that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee met last Thursday to determine their recommendations for disbursement of hotel and motel tax funds, and announced that a Study Session to present the Committee's recommendations to the Council would be held in early October. On a sad note, he emphasized the importance of having a working smoke detector after hearing about the 3-year old boy who died in a house fire this past weekend. TAPE #1851 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 25, 2002 Page 2 of 3 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Cary Bozeman provided a briefing on the following topics: · Congratulated former Mayor Horton for her work on expanding Evergreen Park; · Announced the "Groundbreaking Ceremony" for the Hotel & Conference Center would be held next Wednesday, October 2, at 9:00 AM; · Was pleased the work on Bremerton Ice Arena was ahead of schedule; · Indicated there was a 67% "Yes" vote on the Public Safety Bond Issue; · He has asked interim Finance Director Dick Saunders to administer the sale of the Public Safety Bonds, and briefly discussed the City's bond rating; · Invited the public to the next Mayor's Town Meeting on Monday, September 30 at Kitsap Lake Elementary School located at 1111 Carr Boulevard; · Commented on the status of the City's 2003 City Budget; and lastly · Reported that interviews are currently taking place with candidates for the Finance Director position. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Alien Shute reported on a recent meeting with Bob Duprie to discuss concerns with Diamond Parking. John Thomas thanked the Mayor's office for providing a written response to his questions regarding the Public Safety Bond; recommended that as the City installs speed bumps, they allow room for emergency vehicles and busses to pass; and lastly, expressed his concern that there are currently no repercussions for a resident not having a working smoke detector. Don Larson reported on the semi-annual Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up event held last Saturday. Jack Moser questioned the possibility of a City or County Lotto to increase funds for Police services. 8A - MEMORANDUM OF INTENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND THE PORT OF BREMERTON (#AB02-179): Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director, emphasized that the Memorandum of Intent sets forth the outline for agreement of the City and the Port regarding the design and construction of a new Harbormaster facility in the conference center parking areas, removal of the existing Port structure, compensation allowance for the removed structure, providing new parking spaces for the Port plus unloading areas and agreement not to pursue covered moorage in front of the Conference Center. Council action required for this item includes approval for the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Intent on behalf of the City along with a letter confirming that the memorandum does not currently create binding obligation. Allen Shute was concerned that the Marina was not in compliance with ADA regulations; and Jack Mosher raised the question of insurance requirements. Mr. Sexton replied that he would refer these questions to the Port of Bremerton for a response. A bdef discussion was held on the issue of covered moorage. #1325 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Short) Move to recommend that the Mayor sign the Memorandum of Intent between the City of Bremerton and the Port of Bremerton along with a letter confirming the Memorandum is an agreement of both parties intent and not a document articulating legal rights and responsibilities. Voted in favor of the Motion: Nygren, Shepherd, Short, Olsen, and Younger Voted opposed to the Motion: McConnell Motion carded: 5-Yes; and 1-No TAPE #1851 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 25, 2002 Page 3 of 3 9A - PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING CONVERSION AND REPLACEMENT OF PROPERTY CONVEYED FOR PARK & RECREATION USE (#AB02-177): Jim Spencer, Parks & Recreation Director, reiterated that a small portion (0.18 acre) of SR3 Park was encroached upon by an adjoining auto dealer, but since 6~h Street separates this portion of the park from the rest of the park, it has very limited usability. The appraised value of the property is $51,000. In order to deed the property over to the auto dealer, the attached agreement is required. Since the property is Parks Protection property pursuant to Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 13.12, two hearings and full Council approval is required prior to deeding the property. The first Public Hearing for this item was heard on September 18, 2002. Roger Lubovich stated that a unanimous vote by all 9 Council members was required for this issue. There were no comments from the public.' #1515 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to continue the Public Hearing until all 9 members of the Council were available. 9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4812 (SECOND READING) PROVIDING FOR NEW COUNCIL DISTRICTS (#AB02-176): Kathleen McCluskey, Director of Administrative Services, reiterated that it is the responsibility of each city to periodically redistrict its governmental unit based upon population information from the most recent federal census, therefore the City hired the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District (EDD) to perform the analysis and propose the boundary adjustments as necessary. Several meetings were held with the Council in committee and a Public Hearing was held on August 28, 2002. City Charter requires an ordinance to change Council districts. The change to the Districts will become effective the day after the General Election in November. The first reading of this ordinance was heard on September ~8, 2002. There were no comments from the public. #1595 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Nygren) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4812 providing for new Council districts on second reading. With no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 6:22 P.M. Attest: ~/~ ,~,/~ , j pAUL~ JoHNsTon4', D~l~Uty City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton Prep. ared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH ' ;¢' Council Liaison CA/PJ/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution; File