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Home My WebLink About08/21/02TAPE #1847 ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUG 2 8 Z00;~ August 21,2002 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 21, 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. Aisc present were Assistant City Attorney Simon Stoker; Acting Deputy City Clerk Cherie Henry; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnel!, followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Dean Reeder of Westpark Christian Church. 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. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting -August 14, 2002 (#AB02-161) B. Purchase of Leica Global Positioning System Equipment from Kuker-Ranken (#AB02-162) C. Professional Services Agreement with ABSG Consulting for Seismic Upgrade and Design for Reservoirs 6, 8, and 19 (#AB02-163) #0020 M/S/C (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: McConnell, Olsen, Nygren, Rollman, Younger, Maupin, Short, and Arends Abstained: Shepherd Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-Abstention 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. #0045 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On August 21, 2002 the Council approved payment for those vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 273827 through 274008 in the amount of $664,039.22; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending August 15, 2002 in the amount of $968,059.70. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Wayne Olsen reported on his attendance at the Habitat for Humanity Ground-Breaking ceremony for two new homes on Pearl Street; and invited the public to attend the Habitat for Humanity Sixth Annual Dinner & Auction to be held at the Admiral Theater on Saturday, September 28 at 5:30 P.M. Cecil McConnell had no report this evening. Daren Nygren thanked the citizens who attended the District #3 meeting held last evening to discuss the Public Safety Bond issue; and invited parents to participate with their children in the "Passport Program" sponsored by the downtown museums. Once all museums have been visited, the child receives a prize! Ed Rollman acknowledged the partnership with the United States Navy, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Washington State Department of Ecology to TAPE #1847 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 2002 Page 2 of 4 clean up the Bremerton Naval Complex which includes the PSNS industrial waterfront area. He noted that the public can review the clean up plans and provide comment on this issue at the Open House on Wednesday, August 28 at the Sylvan Way Library from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. or by calling Diane Manning at (360) 476-7111. Mike Shepherd was happy to be back after a white water rafting vacation; and reported on the results of a neighborhood meeting with residents and staff from the City's Public Works Department to address concerns of odor from the pump station. He also briefly reported on the results from the "Kitsap Trees" meeting held last evening, and asked if anyone was interested in volunteering for the Secretary position. Eric Younger was pleased at the number of citizens who turned out for the District 6 & 7 Neighborhood meeting held last Thursday; and was pleased to observe a group of Cub Scouts in attendance tonight. Will Maupin [along with Council member Mike Short] invited all members of the public to attend the next District 8 & 9 Meeting tomorrow night, Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. to discuss the "$12.9 Million Public Safety Bond" at the Public Works & Utilities Building located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue. Light refreshments will be served. Carol Arend$ also attended the Habitat for Humanity Ground-Breaking Ceremony; reiterated her thanks for all those who attended the District 6 & 7 Neighborhood meeting; and announced the "Manette Fest" event would be held this Saturday, August 24, on East 11th in lower Manette. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Cary Bozeman... · Presented a rose to Council President Carol Arends in honor of her birthday; · Welcomed members of Troop 501 Cub Scouts who were in attendance to earn their Weblo Badge; · Invited Debra Stephenson, Executive Director of The Communitas Group, to come forward to discuss how her program assists disabled individuals of the community. She thanked the City for their commitment and support, and offered an invitation to the "BACC After Hours Event" on Thursday, August 22 beginning at 5:30 P.M. in their offices at 920 Park Avenue; and lastly · A plaque was awarded to Captain Ron Mox to recognize his 25 years of service to the City of Bremerton. Chief Rob Forbes provided a brief report on the past history of Captain Mox, and thanked him for his years of dedicated service. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Scott Rappleye, Carol Atkinson, and Cynthia En_~el_~au were in attendance to discuss the activities of the Blackberry Festival on August 31 & September 1, including the Fire Department's 100th birthday. Allen Shute encouraged citizens to come to Council meetings to express their opinions. It was also noted that his correct e-mail address is allenshute2000~,yahoo.com. Don Larson encouraged the City to establish a marine protected area and underwater park. 8A - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2873, REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR REMOVAL OF VEGETATION ON THE LISTED PROPERTIES (#AB02-164): Janet Lunceford, Building Inspector, reiterated that Ordinance No. 4584 declares that it is unlawful and a nuisance to allow, continue, or maintain grass and weds exceeding twelve (12) inches in heights, 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 TAPE #1847 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 2002 Page 3 of 4 and pursuant to Section 9.14 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. The legal requirements for notice were met. Council is asked to approve the removal of the nuisance vegetation on the property and collection of the cost incurred by personal judgment against the owner and a lien against the property. It was noted that only one property has complied (600 block of Dora Avenue), and therefore was removed from the list. There were no comments from the public. #1219 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Younger) Move to pass Resolution No. 2873, ordering that the nuisance vegetation on the properties identified by the attached listing be removed by the City with fees incurred collected as reasonable abatement costs, which shall become a personal judgment against the owner and a lien against the property. 8B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS AND DIRECTORS, (#AB02-165): Simon Stoker, Assistant City Attorney, pointed out that this proposed ordinance adds chapters to Title 2 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to the Fire Department, and Parks & Recreation Department. Title 2 would also be amended relative to appointment, confirmation, and duties of Department Directors. It was noted that an amendment was made to Item (a) of Section 2.05.020 APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS as follows [...Prior to an appointment or a provisional appointment to a newly created department director's position or prior to confirmation of an appointment or a provisional appointment to a vacancy of a department director's position, a job description for the position as well as the anticipated employment or professional services contract, if any, shall be submitted to the City Council for review and approval as requested]. There were no comments from the pub#c. #1310 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Maupin) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading as amended. 8C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) VACATING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN WARREN AND PARK AVENUES AND BETWEEN 4TM AND 5TM STREETS (#AB02-166): Gene Sample¥, Director of Public Works & Utilities, summarized that the City received a petition from KPS Health Plans to vacate a portion of the alley located between Warren and Park Avenues and between 4th and 5th Streets. A headng date of August 21, 2002 was set by City Council on July 31, 2002. This right-of-way consists of a portion of a paved alley that abuts the applicant's properties and is utilized as access to those properties. The vacation inbeing requested by KPS Health Plans to develop the site for additional parking. An ingress and egress easement will be granted by KPS Health Services to the City of Bremerton further to the east on the property to allow continued access to the existing alley, which is not to be vacated. Posting of the headng notices and mailings to the adjacent property owners have been completed in accordance with State law and Bremerton Municipal Code. Specific items for City Council consideration are outlined in the staff report. The request before City Council is to approve, disapprove, or modify the vacation of a portion of the alley located between Warren and Park Avenues and between 4~ and 5th Streets. It was noted that no neighbors would be affected There were no comments from the public. #1465 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to approve the attached Ordinance, vacating a portion of the alley located between Warren and Park Avenues and between 4th and 5th Streets, on first reading. TAPE #1847 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 2002 Page 4 of 4 With no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 6:19 P.M. Prepared and Submitted b~,: Council Liaison P~ULA J0F ~'¢61~,-DePuty City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CAIP JIIslcge c; Normal Distribution File