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CITY COUNCIl MEETI~ MINUTES
June 12, 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, June 12, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with
Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Eric
Younger, Mike Shepherd, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne OIsen. Council Member Ed
Rollman was absent. Aisc present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula
Johnston; and Council Liaison Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed
by the invocation provided by Chaplain Conrad Dodd of Kitsap Lake Baptist Church.
President Arends made the following announcements:
(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 5:00-5:30 P.M.; and
(2) The Executive Session to "REVIEW PERSONNEL" was cancelled.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Shelter Care Plus Application Renewal (#AB02-109)
#0025 M/S/C/U (McConnell/OIsen) 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.
#0045 M/S/C/U (YoungedMcConnell) On June 12, 2002 the Council approved payment for those
vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 271733 through 271741; and
271763 through 271948 in the amount of $429,260.45; and Regular Payroll for the Pay Period ending
May 31,2002 in the amount of $1,113,191.83.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Wayne Olsen reported on the CenCom Policy Board meeting he recently attended, and added a caution
for citizens not to call 911 from cell phones because there is currently no way for CenCom to know
where the call originated.
· Cecil McConnell was pleased with the turnout at the District 1 & 2 meeting held last evening, and
thanked the Police Department for their part in helping to make the program a success.
Daren Nygren announced the next District 3 neighborhood meeting would be held on Saturday, June 22
from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Manette Senior Center to discuss an "Update on the City" and a briefing
On the "Proposed "Ice Arena". He also encouraged those interested in supporting a new Skateboard or
Bike Park to call him at the Council office at 478-5280.
Lori Smith, on behalf'of the Council members, congratulated Council member Ed Rollman and his wife
Pranvera after the birth of their new son "Denzel Evan Rollman" last Wednesday, June 5, 2002.
' Mike Shepherd was glad to be back after a brief trip to Yakima; was pleased at the increased
attendance at First Friday Art Walk events; reported that there were several more upcoming events
downtown; discussed the formation of a group tentatively called "Kitsap Tree" to help protect
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Kitsap County's Watershed by planting and caring for trees, and encouraged more volunteers; reminded
citizens not to use parking stalls designated for boats when parking their cars at Evergreen Park; and
lastly, discussed the value of "spreading the good word about Bremerton" while visiting and socializing
with other commuters on the Bremerton Ferries.
Eric Younger had no report this evening.
Will Maupin reported on his attendance at a large number of meetings last week where a variety of
topics were discussed including several current initiatives to improve Kitsap County and Bremerton; the
Alaskan Way Viaduct Project; actions at the Kitsap County Health Board and Kitsap Transit Board of
Commissioners meetings, including a proposal to move the Health Department into the new
Government Center; and a proposal to improve broadband internet service to all residents of Kitsap
County; and lastly, he reported that he too thoroughly enjoyed the Friday Art Walk event last week.
Mike Short reported on his attendance at the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization
meeting to discuss issues related to the Hood Canal Bridge, and informed the public of the current plans
to close the bridge for 8-weeks in May & June of 2006.
Carol Arend$ was pleased to be back from a recent vacation in Minneapolis, where she thoroughly
enjoyed shopping, shopping, and more shopping]
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Bozeman established that he and President Arends would be meeting soon to discuss the
process to be used in evaluating the new City Attorney, and therefore the Executive Session scheduled
for tonight was not necessary. He then read from a 3-page letter he recently received from the three
Port of Bremerton Commissioners, who were correcting comments made by the Mayor last week. They
wanted to "set the record straight" on the considerable progress being made by the Port in expanding
the Marina. Mayor Bozeman then continued his report by providing updates on the following:
· The First FridayArt Walk
· Naval Museum
· Construction of the new Ice Arena
· The money for the parking garage has become an "official" part of the Federal budget
· An invitation he made with Port Orchard City Council to become a part of BKAT
· A meeting with realtors from Reid Realty regarding the proposed condominiums
· The new 3-year Firefighters Union Contract
· Interest shown in the US Bank building by the City for the new Safety Building; and
· Congratulations were made to Council Member Ed RoIIman & wife on the birth of their new baby
City Parks & Recreation Director Jim Spencer introduced Mary Malve¥ who was honored by the
Washington State Association of Senior Centers for her work at the Bremerton Senior Center.
A proclamation was read to proclaim the week of June 'i7'-22, 2002 as "Management Week", which
was accepted by Doug McMicken of the Bangor Chapter of the Management Association.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Don Larson followed up on information provided earlier by Mike Shepherd to plant more trees
downtown; and provided several brochures to pass on to City's Community Development Department.
Larry Dickerson voiced his opinion against the new positions proposed for the Mayor's office.
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Bob Jaenicke expressed his concern regarding several issues reported on by the Mayor.
9A - ORDINANCE NO. 4806 (SECOND READING) AMENDING BMC CHAPTER 21.02 (ZONIN¢.
CODE) BY PROVIDING THE REGULATORY MEASURES ALLOWING FLEXIBILITY AND DESIGN
INNOVATION WITH REGARD TO SETBACKS AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS (#AB02-106):
The First Reading of this ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on May 29, 2002.
There were no comments from the public.
#1295 M/S/C/U (Short/Olsen) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4806 on second reading.
9B - ORDINANCE NO. 4807 (SECOND READING) AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE BREMERTON
MUNICIPAL CODE AND APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY FOR
ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES (#AB02-107): The First Reading of this ordinance was heard at the
Council meeting on May 29, 2002. Police Chief Rob Forbes pointed out that the "Term" of the
"Agreement for Animal Control Services" was changed from an effective date of July 1, 2002 to October
1, 2002. Winton Read, from the Kitsap Humane Society elaborated at length on this issue to address
all concerns raised:
Larry Dickerson spoke in favor of this contract to ease the burden currently experienced by the Police
Department.
Chris Nordleaf provided a packet of information to the Council to support her views against the City
adopting this contract. Her main concern was that she did not feel that enough research was done to
consider other options, and that the City was making this change to simply make money. Ms. Johnston
pointed out that the contract would be reviewed in 6-months to address any concerns with the contract.
Joe Labady was against this proposal, and asked the City Attorney if it was illegal to not go for bids on a
contract. Mr. Lubovich stated that it was not illegal if negotiating services.
Mr. Nyqren reassured the public that this was an "on-going" process, and invited those against the
proposed contract, to participate in upcoming reviews of the contract.
Mr. Short provided comments to support his approval of this ordinance and contract.
Mike Shepherd explained his reasons why he is against the City entering into this Contract.
Mr. Younger discussed cost issues and concerns over what will happen to the City's facilities if the City
retains back the contract.
Winton Read emphasized that this contract was a "two way street", and that the Kitsap Humane Society
had concerns over this contract as well. He reiterated that at the 6-month review, there is also the
possibility that the Kitsap Humane Society would want out of the contract.
Will Maupin summarized that contracting out this type of service has an advantage because if the City
were ultimately not satisfied with the service, it would be easier to make a change.
Wayne Olsen reminded the public that this issue has been studied for over three years, and also, if the
City retained Animal control, the City would then need to provide or build a new building to house the
Department, which would add to the cost.
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President Arends expressed her appreciation for the work done by the Police Department, and
congratulated the efforts of the Animal Control Committee.
#3065 M/S/C (Nygren/Short) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4807 on second reading, as amended,
striking last paragraph of Chapter 7.14.040.
Voted in favor of Motion: Shepherd, Younger, Maupin, Short, Olsen, McConnell, and Nygren,
Abstained: Arends
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention
#3095 M/S/C/U (Nygren/Short) Move to approve the contract with Kitsap Humane Society.
Voted in favor of Motion: Maupin, Short, Olsen, McConnell, and Nygren
Voted opposed to this Motion: Younger and Shepherd
Abstained: Arends
Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-No; and 1-Abstention
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 7:05 P.M.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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Ld~I~ITH '
Council Liaison
Attest:
PA-L~A- 3 0-1-~Sl(~, 'l~e~uty' ~ty Clerk
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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