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Home My WebLink About08/28/02 City COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES $£P ], 1_ Z00Z August 28, 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, August 28, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; 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 Rick Glomstead of Sylvan Way Baptist Church. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - August 21,2002 (#AB02-167) #0025 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve 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. #0050 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On August 28, 2002 the Council approved payment for those vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 274062 through 274243 in the amount of $1,606,583.93; and Retiree Payroll in the amount for $134,614.97 for the period ending August 31, 2002. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Short thanked citizens for attending the District 8 & 9 Meeting held last Thursday; thanked Chief Forbes and Chief Duke for their contribution to the meeting; and encouraged people to attend other public meetings on the Safety Bond if they were unable to attend this meeting. Mike Shepherd announced that a meeting with residents of 4th and 5th Streets between Naval and Pennsylvania Avenues would be held next Thursday, September 5 at the home of Carl Urseth. For more information or directions, citizens may call 377-3285. He also cautioned people to be careful when driving with respect to pedestrians, especially children now that they are returning to school. Ed Rollman thanked citizens for attending the District 4 meeting held yesterday to discuss the Safety Bond; announced that he had the opportunity to be on KOMO TV Channel 4 on Monday to discuss grant funding for law enforcement; and lastly, encouraged people to attend the Blackberry Festival. Daren N¥.qren was pleased by the attendance at his district meeting held on Saturday, and thanked everyone who came. Cecil McConnell thanked Robert & Pamela Battin for hosting the going away party held in honor of our Kure, Japan Sister City Exchange Students. Wayne Olsen emphasized the importance of the bond formed between host families and exchange students; and encouraged people to attend the Blackberry Festival. Carol Arends discussed the recent Public Facilities District Meeting that was also attended by Mike Short. TAPE #1848 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 28, 2002 Page 2 of 4 MAYOR CARY BOZEMAN'S REPORT Gene Sampley, Director of Public Works & Utilities, announced that the Kitsap Pogie Club in cooperation with the City of Bremerton will be having a salmon viewing event this weekend from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 31 and Sunday, September 1 at Jarstad Park in Gorst. Council President Carol Arends read a proclamation declaring September and October 2002 as "Bremerton Symphony Orchestra Months", which was accepted by Carolyn McClurkan of the Symphony Association and Kitsap Historical Museum. Ms. McClurkan invited the public to visit the symphony exhibit during the First Friday Art Walk to be held next week and to attend a concert during the first weekend in October. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Allen Shute again raised the curfew issue since children in his neighborhood were "disturbing the peace"; and thanked Chief Forbes for taking the time to view his surveillance tape. Carol Atkinson of the Main Street Association announced the various events to be held Saturday, August 31 from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Sunday, September 11 from 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. on the boardwalk for the Annual Blackberry Festival. She also thanked all of the volunteers and the Fire Department for their efforts in making this festival happen. John Hawkins of the Fire Department announced the Centennial Celebration for the Fire Department, which will take place during the Blackberry Festival. Some of the highlights include antique fire engines, fireboat demonstrations, history and safety booth, children's' programs, firefighter games; and Anyone who interested in purchasing yearbooks or t-shirts may contact Scott Rappleye at the Fire Department. Michael Newman expressed concerns over the installation of a taxi zone in his neighborhood which will increase vehicle and pedestrian congestion substantially, and cause safety issues; and was concerned that the Navy is going forward with this plan and that the City has approved this project. Del Knauss pointed out that the sidewalk is not available due to overgrowth so pedestrians are at risk and that the current congestion problem is on Gregory Way and that setting up a taxi area will only move the congestion problem to l't Street rather than deal with the problem; and stated that citizens were not included in the initial discussion and at the public meeting held citizens provided suggested locations for the taxi stop such as posting signs directing pedestrians to the AM PM Market. Paul Stanbery stated that 1st Street lanes are not equal in width, having no normal curb, with sidewalks at the same level as the street; suggested that other areas such as in the vicinity of the Gateway project; and emphasized that congestion has worsened since September 11, 2001. Roxie $otak was concerned about the safety of children if traffic worsens and is displeased with the amount of trash in the vicinity of her home most likely from pedestrians and loiterers; suggested that a sign be installed to direct pedestrians to the AM PM Market to access taxis; and added that construction was to begin in 2 weeks. Jack Moser provided photographs of oil slicks and litter on Gregory Way, and described the assault upon himself by a couple when he asked them to turn their music down; would rather contain problems in his neighborhood than spread the problem to other neighborhoods; and was also concerned about trash and beer bottles in the neighborhood. TAPE #1848 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 28, 2002 Page 3 of 4 Sbu Fan Yu expressed concerns over the safety of her children; pointed out that busses and garbage trucks do not have enough room right now; believed that adding the taxi stop will compromise safety near the shipyard and asked if this change were really necessary; and agreed that installing a sign would solve the problem as well as alleviate some of the traffic congestion. Dale Magneson stated that adding the taxi stop will exacerbate the congestion problem and will increase the likelihood of accidents; stated that his residence is currently blocked in by other traffic routes and additional traffic will make it nearly impossible to leave the neighborhood; and added that parking enforcement is not upheld currently and if 1 st Street were blocked, emergency vehicles will not be able to access the street. Council President Carol Arends invited citizens to leave any information regarding their concerns on the taxi stop with staff so that a response could be provided. Kathleen McCluskey, Director of Administrative Services, announced that the 1st Annual Curbside Garbage Clean Up would be held from September 23 to 27 on normal garbage pick-up days. Citizens may dispose of up to 6 32-gallon garbage cans and each lot can not exceed 60 pounds. The pick-up does not include service on tires, furniture, and hazardous waste. Information will be available in the newspaper and in future billing statements. Council Member Daren Nygren left the meeting at 6:05 P.M. and returned at 6:10 P.M. 8A- PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE 4810 (SECOND READING) AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS AND DIRECTORS, (#AB02-165): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on August 21, 2002. There were no comments from the public. #1550 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4810 on second reading. 8B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE 4811 (SECOND READING) VACATING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN WARREN AND PARK AVENUES AND BETWEEN 4TM AND 5TM STREETS (#AB02-166): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on August 21, 2002. There were no comments from the public. #1595 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4811, vacating a portion of the alley located between Warren and Park Avenues and between 4th and 5th Streets, on second reading. 8C- PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING COUNCIL REDISTRICTING (AB02-168): Kathleen McCluske¥, Administrative Services Director, summarized that it is the responsibility of each city to periodically redistrict its governmental unit based upon population information from the most recent federal census. The City hired the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District to perform the analysis and propose boundary adjustments as necessary. The District adjusted the boundaries to meet the Washington State statutory requirements. The statute requires one public hearing on the redistricting plan at least one week before adoption of the plan. An ordinance adopting the districts by legal description will be brought to Council following the hearing. Ms. McCluske¥ announced that district maps are available on the website if citizens are interested in seeing any changes; and added that the redistricting ordinance will be coming in a few weeks and at that time the precincts in each district will be available. TAPE #1848 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 28, 2002 Page 4 of 4 Richard Berndt, City Consultant, summarized that this redistricting process is due to the recent census and meets statutory requirements. During the process the Secretary of State, Redistricting Commission, and County Elections Office were consulted; and outlined the various shifts in population noted during the 2002 Census, and the subsequent changes in district lines which affected 9 areas in total. There were no comments from the public. With no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 6:28 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER- ELLIN~SON- Council Assistant Attest://~ PT~]'LA JO~l~'~f~ls'e~)~ty 5i-ty Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CNPJIIslcge c: Normal Distribution File