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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
February 6, 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, February 6, 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, and Cecil McConnell. Council member Daren
Nygren was absent; and the District 1 position is currently vacant. Also 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 Pastor Roger Hennigan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle.
President Arends made the following announcements:
(1) The regular Pre-Council Session, which is open to the public, was held in the Council Conference
Room to discuss general Council business from 5:00 to 5:30 P.M.; however,
(2) A 10-minute Executive Session closed to the public was held to discuss "PENDING LITIGATION" per
R.C.W. Chapter 42.30.110(1 )(i) from 5:05 to 5:15 P.M.;
(3) There would be a Study Session in the Council Conference Room following the Council Meeting
to discuss "RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES";
(4) An emergency item was added to the Agenda tonight under NEW BUSINESS Item 10E
"EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF BYPASS VALVE AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT"; and
(5) An all-day "Strategic Planning Retreat" would be held this Saturday with the Mayor, Members of
the Council, and Department Heads at the Oyster Bay Inn from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
CONSENT AGENDA- There are no Consent Agenda Items this week.
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.
#0014 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Younger) On February 6, 2002, the Council does approve for payment
those vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 267852 through 268037 in
the amount of $493,271.42; and Regular Payroll in the amount $1,055,973.24 for the pay period
ending January 31,2002.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Short attended the first public forum for "Shaping Bremerton's Future", which he found very
informative and interesting. He encouraged all citizens to take advantage of the opportunity to be
involved by participating in future meetings or calling 478-5279 for additional information.
Will Maupin also attended the forum for "Shaping Bremerton's Future", and was encouraged by the
number of people who attended. He indicated that once a "vision" is developed, the City would
depend on those same people who were involved with the plan, to help follow through and make the
plan a reality. He also reported on his attendance at a meeting of the Kitsap Regional Coordinating
Council; in addition to meetings of the Kitsap Health Board and Kitsap Transit Board.
Mike She_oherd announced the next District 5 meeting would be held Thursday, February 21,2002 at
the Memorial Lutheran Church beginning at 6:30 P.M. for a discussion on Fire Department
Operations. In addition, he displayed several suggested Valentine gift items that are available from
local downtown businesses including "Glitz", "Goodies", and local floral shops.
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~ invited the public to the next District 4 neighborhood meeting, which will provide a forum
for a "Meth Lab Summit" where local law enforcement officers will discuss how the problem of meth is
affecting neighborhoods. The meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 19, beginning at 7:00 P.M.
in the downstairs conference room of the Washington Mutual Bank Building located at 6th & Pacific.
In addition, he announced a Valentine's Dinner Dance at the Eagles Hall located on 6t~ Street on
Saturday, February 9, 2002 with dinner from 7:00 P.M. and dancing from 8:30 P.M. to midnight.
Tickets are now $20.00, and if additional information is desired, please call 479-8709.
Carol Arends discussed her attendance at the 2002 AWC Legislative Action Conference in Olympia;
the Smart Growth Conference In San Diego; and the First Friday Art Walk in downtown Bremerton.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Bozeman provided a briefing on the following items:
· MARITIME PARK, including the announcement for interviews for a design team that will begin to
create some ideas on how the park might look;
· Future development and redevelopment of WESTPARK;
· The expansion for the MARINA;
· The proposed GOVERNMENT CENTER BUILDING;
· The HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER, and the project for housing on the waterfront;
· A planning process for EASTPARK;
· The idea of working with Senator Patty Murray to develop a WATER TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH
CENTER (to solve the problem of fast foot ferries); and
· The possible opportunity for funding to bring the KALAKALA FERRY back to Bremerton
In addition, Mayor Bozeman read a proclamation to proclaim the Month of February 2002 as
"BLACK HISTORY MONTH"; announced that a "MAYOR'S TOWN HAI. L MEETING" has been scheduled to
take place in the Council Chambers on Tuesday, March 12, 2002; and welcomed Pip Printers, a new
business that recently opened downtown.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this week.
,PUBLIC RECOGNITION
President Arends stated that with the sad passing of Council Member Glenn Jarstad, a vacancy for
Council District 1 has become available. It was announced that the position would be filled as an
appointment by the current Council members until the next General Election in 2003. Anyone
interested in applying for this appointment may do so by contacting the Council Office at (360) 478-
5280. Applications will be accepted until close of business (5:00 P.M.) on Tuesday, February 12th.
Don Larson invited the Mayor, Council Members, and members of the public to attend the Annual
Meeting for the Washington Scuba Alliance on Saturday, February 9, 2002 between 11:00 A.M. and
3:00 P.M. at the Keyport Museum. He again urged the City of Bremerton to develop more
landscaping in City projects. Will Maupin reiterated his suggestion that Mr. Larson bring his ideas to
the Smart Growth meetings, and provided the date of Saturday, February 16, 2002 for the next
meeting, which would be held at Olympic College from 10:00 to 11:30 A.M.
H. Emily Moshay announced her resignation from the Planning Commission to avoid any conflicts of
interest due to her Public Relations position with the Bremerton Patriot and part-time Public Relations
position with the City.
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John Thomas was upset that a cell tower was being located in his neighborhood; and also asked the
Mayor and Council President to explain the new position created in the Mayor's office.
Natacha Sesko thanked the City for the letter she received providing the names of the people who
are in charge of administering the contract for the abatement action on her property. She also
announced the celebration for the Chinese New Year on February 12.
Ron Ross asked the Council for their assistance in urging Kitsap Transit to open up the upper deck
of the Transportation Center for public use.
Kyle Cruver, President of the Council for Vashon Island, applauded Bremerton for developing their
City as a more livable place; however expressed his concern about the recent appearance of
doublewide mobile homes or manufactured homes in certain areas of the City.
10A - REAPPOINTMENT OF JOHN LYALL TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION (#AB02-021):
Sherril Huff-Menees of Municipal Services, announced that John Lyall's term on the Civil Service
Commission has expired, and on behalf of the Mayor recommended that he be re-appointed to
another term. John Lyall briefly discussed his role on the Commission, and thanked the members
of the Council for their consideration of him to serve on this CommisSion.
There were no other comments from the public.
#1425 M/S/C/U (Younger/Maupin) Move to confirm the reappointment of John Lyall to the Civil
Service Commission.
10B - APPOINTMENT OF DAVID FARR TO THE BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD
OF COMMISSIONERS ~#AB02-022): Sherril Huff-Menees of Municipal Services, announced that
there is a vacancy on the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, and on behalf of the
Mayor, recommended that David Fart be appointed to fill the vacancy.
There were no comments from the public.
Will Maupin summarized that Mr. Farr had the qualifications and character that he believed would be
a definite asset to this board, and recommended that Council approve the appointment. Eric
Youn_oer thanked Mr. Farr for being present this evening, and asked if he would address why he
might want this position. David Farr briefly stated that the potential impact the Bremerton Housing
Authority could have on the City of Bremerton was tremendous. He therefore, expressed his
appreciation at having this opportunity, and looked forward to being able to be a part of shaping that
impact so that it has a positive influence for the City.
Mike Shepherd expressed his concern that he was not provided an earlier opportunity to discuss this
issue more thoroughly with the Mayor as he had requested, and therefore was going to vote in
opposition to this appointment.
#1695 M/SIC (Maupin/Short) Move to confirm the appointment of David Farr to the Bremerton
Housing Authority Board of Commissioners.
Voted in favor of Motion: Younger, Maupin, Short, McConnell, Rollman, and Arends
Voted opposed to Motion: Shepherd
Motion carried: 6-Yes; l-No
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EMERGENCY ITEM - EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF BYPASS VALVE AND ASSOCIATED
EQUIPMENT FOR CASAD DAM (#AB02-026): Gene Sam.Dley, Director of Public Works & Utilities,
reported that on Friday, February 1,2002, the operating mechanism of the main outflow valve at
Casad Dam was discovered to be stalled. The main valve, which normally regulates flow from the
dam according to system supply needs, is inoperable. Maintenance of the valve, which requires prior
installation of a bypass valve and piping, was scheduled for later this year. However, because the
main valve is inoperable, installation of the bypass valve and repair of the main valve is required
immediately to avoid overflowing the dam during the remainder of the wet season. The cost of
installing the bypass valve will be approximately $25,000. The recommended action before the City
Council is to authorize the contracting for materials, goods and equipment without requiring
competitive bids, in accordance with BMC 2.46.600 and RCW 39.04.280. This issue was presented
for review during Council Committees on February 6, 2002.
There were no comments from the public.
#1810 M/SlCIU (Short/McConnell) Move to authorize the emergency purchase of the operating valve
and associated equipment for Casad Dam.
10C - BID AWARD FOR THE SR304 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT.
UNDERGROUND ~TORAGE TANK DECOMMISSIONING NO, 2 (#AB02-023): Gene Sampley,
Director of Public Works & Utilities, summarized that bids were opened for the SR304 Transportation
Improvement Project, Underground Storage Tank Decommissioning No. 2 on January 24, 2002. This
contract provides for the decommissioning of three (3) underground storage tanks and the removal of
petroleum-contaminated soil from the former Time Oil Station located within the Navy Yard Highway
Phase of the SR304 Transportation Improvement Project. Twelve (12) bids for this project were
received. Emerald Services, Inc. was the lowest responsive bidder with a bid of $71,366.15. The
Engineer's estimate for the project is $119,543.67. The action before City Council is approval of the
contract with Emerald Service, Inc. for the SR304 Transportation improvement Project, Underground
Storage Tank Decommissioning No. 2.
There were no comments from the public.
#1955 M/S/C/U (Maupin/Short) Move to approve award of the bid of $71,366.15 with Emerald
Service, Inc. for the SR304 Transportation Improvement Project, Underground Storage Tank
Decommissioning No. 2 contract, and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
10D - MUTUAL Alii) AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND NAVY REGION
NORTHWEST (#A1~02-025): Fire Chief Al Duke stated that this particular agreement is a revision of
the Mutual Aid Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Navy Region Northwest, sometimes
referred to as Puget Sound Federal Fire Department. It was noted that the agreement was last
reviewed and amended in 1998, and that this revised agreement now adds the other fire jurisdictions
throughout the County to the agreement. It was also pointed out that the City has been providing
mutual aid to the Shipyard for at least the last 18 years.
Brad Gehrin[I asked if the City has had a chance to utilize this reciprocal agreement in the past?
Chief Duke explained that the City has used this agreement frequently, and elaborated on response
issues both inside and outside the shipyard.
Ed RoIIm~ln questioned if the City would be able to maintain the same quality level of response, even
with this Mutual Aid Agreement? Chief Duke responded that the City would actually gain additional
service because this agreement would allow the Navy to provide service off of the base from three
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additional Fire Stations, which previously did not happen. Eric Younger referred to a clause in the
contract that provides for reimbursement to the City for fighting fires on Federal property, and asked if
this has ever happened? Chief Duke explained it has not happened during his years with the City,
but indicated that a request for reimbursement is so involved, that it would not be worth the length of
time and amount of paperwork it would take to complete the process.
#2215 MISlCIU (McConnelllRollman) Move that Council authorize the Mayor to sign and enter into
the Mutual Aid Agreement with Navy Region, Bremerton.
11A- .pUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2852 REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR
THE ABATEMENT OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT MARINE
DRIVE AND KELLY ROAD. TAX PARCEL NUMBER 152401-2-127-2004: Janet Lunceford,
Building Inspector, pointed out that on December 3, 2001, Public Works removed garbage and debris
from the vacant property located at Marine Drive near Kelly Road after the owner, Phil McAImond,
failed to do so as ordered. The legal requirements for notice were met. The cost of this action,
including administrative fees, totaled $810.00. Council must now decide if the fees are just and
reasonable and how those fees should be collected.
There were no comments from the public.
#2568 M/S/C/U (Maupin/Short) Move that Council, by Resolution No. 2852, order that the fees in the
amount of $810.00 incurred for the abatement of garbage and debris on the property located at
Marine Drive, Tax Parcel Number 152401-2-127-2004 be collected as reasonable abatement costs
and become a lien against the property.
With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M. City Council reconvened in
the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to discuss "RISK MANAGEMENT ISSUES". This was
an open meeting, and members of the public were invited to attend.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH, Council Liaison
P/-A'0L~"J~H~'N,-D~puty City Clerk
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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