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Home My WebLink About07/31/02TAPE #1845 ~ AUG ! Z00Z CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 31,2002 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4t" Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, July 31, 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; Acting Deputy City Clerk Cherie Henry; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnefl, followed by the invocation provided by Reverend (~.T. Johnson former Missionary to India, now retired. Council President Arends made the following announcement: (1) The regular Pre-Council Session, which was open to the public, was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council business from 5:00 to 5:30 P.M.; (2) Council will reconvene in the Council Conference Room for a 15-minute Executive Session to "EVALUATE AN APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT" per RCW Chapter 42.30.110('l )(g); and (3) Provided a reminder that there would be no regular City Council meeting next week on August 1st due to the Monthly Study Session, which would be held in the Council Conference Room beginnin§ at 5:00 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - July 24, 2002 (#AB02-147) B. Resolution No. 2869, setting a Hearing Date of August 21, 2002 for Vacating a portion of the alley located between Warren & Park Avenues, and between 4t" & 5~ Streets (#AB02-148) C. U.S. Department of Justice Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) FY 2002 (#AB02-149) #0015 M/S/C/U (McOonnell/Olsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by ROW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by ROW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a listing that had been made available to the Council. #0045 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On July 31, 2002 the Council approved payment for those vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 273171 through 273174, and 273218 through 273398 in the amount of $953,887.33; and Regular Payroll for Firefighters retro for 2002 for pay periods January 1 through July 1, 2002 in the amount of $78,569.45; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending July 31, 2002 in the amount of $134,614.97. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Cecil McConnell announced that he and Council member Wayne Olsen would be hosting a combined District 1 & 2 Town Meeting to allow citizens an opportunity to discuss the pros & cons of the "Public Safety Bond" on Tuesday, August 13 from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center. Daren Nv(~ren reported on his attendance at the "Broadband Lighting Ceremony" sponsored by the Kitsap Public Utility District, and encouraged any citizens who wanted to be more involved to contact the Council office at 478-5280. TAPE #1845 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 31, 2002 Page 2 of 4 Ed Rollman encouraged the public to attend the World Changers Barbeque to support the youths who are from all areas of the country to offer home repair assistance to qualified Iow-income homeowners Eric Younger encouraged the public to attend the District 6 & 7 Neighborhood Meeting to also discuss the pros & cons of the "Public Safety Bond" and to receive a brief update on "Code Enforcement" on Thursday, August 15 from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. in the Curriculum Library of the Bremerton School District Administration Office at 134 N. Marion Avenue. Will Maupin reported on his attendance at several events, including the Grand Opening of the Olympic View Transfer Station and the Broadband Symposium and Lighting Ceremony; and thanked Senator Betti Sheldon and the Lion's Club for hosting the Welcoming Party for the Japanese Exchange Students from our Sister City Kure, Japan. Mike Short announced the next District 8 & 9 Meeting would be held Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. to discuss the "Public Safety Bond" at the Public Works & Utilities Building located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue Carol Arends reported on her attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council Policy Board meeting; encouraged citizens to attend the District 6 & 7 Neighborhood meeting, or any of the other Council District meetings planned during the month of August; and lastly, commented on her visits to several World Changers project sites. On behalf of Mayor Cary Bozeman, Council President Carol Arends read a Proclamation to proclaim the week of July 29 - August 2, 2002 as "WORLD CHANGERS WEEK", which was accepted by Bob & Claudette Tulp. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report tonight. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Allen Shute requested that the City consider a citywide curfew; and also requested the deposit records for the last 8 months from Diamond Parking. He also noted a previous discussion he had with the Mayor where a promise was made to add Police Officers within two years. Ed Wolfe was here to thank the Mayor's office and the Council for improving the relationship between the City of Bremerton and the United States Navy. Don Larson was impressed with the grass and trees planted along a roadway in Tacoma, and encouraged Bremerton to implement a program for citizens to "Adopt a Street". Don Holtz was here to thank the Port of Bremerton for their support and efforts in organizing the Channel Run in the area waterways. Rick Lockhart discussed his attendance at a recent Anderson Cove Community meeting, and submitted a letter listing several concerns that the residents of the area would like to see addressed. Elden Scheer elaborated further on additional concerns of the neighborhood. Mr. Younger encouraged other area residents to document their concerns so appropriate Departments may be notified and proper action can be taken. TAPE #1845 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 31, 2002 Page 3 of 4 8A - APPOINTMENT OF PRO AND CON COMMITTEES FOR LOCAL VOTER'S PAMPHLET ON PUBLIC SAFETY BOND ISSUE (#AB02-150): President Arends summarized that on last Wednesday, July 24, the City Council passed Resolution No. 2866, placing a Public Safety Bond Levy in the amount of $12.979 million on the September 17, 2002 Primary Election. If the City desires to participate in the local Voters Pamphlet, it must appoint persons known to favor the measure to serve on the committee advocating approval and shall, whenever possible, appoint persons known to oppose the measure to serve on the committee advocating rejection. No committee shall have more than three members; however, a committee may seek the advice of any person or persons preparing their statements. Statements for and against measures shall not exceed 200 words. Statements must be submitted to the County Auditor by August 5th. In order to participate in the County Voters Pamphlet a committee must be appointed to write a statement in support of the bond issue and a committee to write a statement in opposition to the bond issue. The three citizens who have volunteered to serve on the Pro Committee are Stacey Tucker, Alan Martin, and Jerry Reid. Citizens who wish to serve on the committee to write the statement in opposition to the bond issue are encouraged to contact the City Clerk's office no later than 5:00 P.M. on Thursday August 1st. The phone number is 478-5290. There were no comments from the public. #1430 M/S/C/U (Olsen/McConnell) Move to approve Voter Pamphlet Pro Statement Committee with members Stacey Tucker, Alan Martin, and Jerry Reid. 8B - CONTRACT RENEWALS BETWEEN THE CITY AND KPS HEALTH PLANS FOR EMPLOYEE MEDICAL COVERAGE (#AB02-151): Carol Conley, Human Resources Director, stated that this action is necessary to formally renew our contracts with KPS Health Plans for 2002 to provide coverage for those employees enrolled in KPS Health Plans. The rates reflect an increase of 15.4% over 2001 rates, and the policies renewed "as is", with no additional benefits. The current budget includes funding to cover the cost of the rate increases. The delay in bringing this before Council was due to KPS converting our contract and benefits booklets to their standardized form. Both the new contract and benefit booklets were reviewed by staff, our benefits consultants, Willis of Seattle, and the City Attorney's office for content and correctness. We received the final revised contracts for execution and benefits booklets from KPS on July 16, 2002. There were no comments from the public. #1520 M/$/C/U (Short/Maupin) Move to approve renewal of the contracts between the City and KPS Health Plans for 2002 and authorize the Mayor to execute the same. 9A- PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2870, REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE REMOVAL OF VEGETATION ON THE LIST OF PROPERTIES (#AB02-152): Janet Lunceford, Building Inspector, stated that Ordinance No. 4584 declares that it is unlawful and a nuisance to allow, continue, or maintain grass and weeds exceeding twelve (12) inches in height, shrubs, brush, vines or trees which constitute a fire hazard or provide a harborage for rats, rodents or horticultural pests, or noxious and poisonous plants. The listed properties are currently in violation of the ordinance and pursuant to Section 9.14 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. The legal requirements for notice were met. Council is now asked to approve the removal of the nuisance vegetation on the property and collection of the costs incurred by personal judgement against the owner and a lien against the property. Two properties were dropped from the list due to their recent compliance. Pictures of all the other properties were displayed. TAPE #1845 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 31, 2002 Page 4 of 4 Don Larson wondered if there was a better way to encourage residents to comply. Ms. Lunceford responded by providing a brief description of the process. Allen Shute encouraged members of the public to call Ms. Lunceford at 478-5213 anytime they notice property owners not in compliance with the weed ordinance. #1935 MISlCIU (YoungedShort) Move to pass Resolution No. 2870 as amended, ordering that the nuisance vegetation on the properties identified by the attached listing be removed by the City with the fees incurred collected as reasonable abatement costs, which shall become a personal judgment against the owner and a lien against the property. With no further regular business, the Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room at 6:35 P.M. for a 15-minute Executive Session to "EVALUATE AN APPLICATION FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT". At the conclusion of the Executive Session, the meeting was adjourned at 7:00 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: Council Liaison Attest~,/.~ P/-A-O'I_~AV3~)H~IS' ~", ~ut~City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CNPJIIslcge c: Normal Distribution File