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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCT ~,
October 8, 2003
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, October 8, 2003, 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, and Cecil McConnell. Council
Member Wayne Olsen was absent. Aisc present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City
Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed
by the invocation provided by Reverend Mar~laret Kelp of Kitsap Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
President Arends made the following announcements:
1. A Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss updates to the
agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Professional Service Agreement Extension with the Bremerton School District for Funding
Full-Time Resource Officer (#AB03-190)
#0025 MISICIU (McConnell/Rollman) 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 42.2,4.090 have been recorded on a
listing that had been made available to the Council.
#0065 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On October 8, 2003, the Council approved payment for Check
Numbers 284607 through 284954; and EFT-7867 through EFT-7881 in the total amount of
$1,572,707.74; Retiree Payroll in the amount of $140,851.91 for the pay-period ending September
30, 2003; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $1,158,171.55 for the pay-period ending September
30, 2003.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Short attended the Town Hall meeting last week to discuss how the City will soon be taking
over the security for Jackson Park Military Housing; and this week attended the Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council (KRCC) meeting to discuss the proposed revisions to the County-wide Planning
Policies. He also invited citizens to attend the next District 8 & 9 Community meeting to discuss
"Passenger Only Ferries" on Thursday, October 23 from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the Public Works
Facility located on Oyster Bay; and invited families to attend the Haunted House hosted by VFW Post
239 on Friday, October 24 from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday, October 25 from 3:00 to 5:00 P.M;
and Sunday, October 26 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M.
Will Maupin briefed the Council on his attendance at the KRCC Legislative Dinner where the
discussion focused on the concerns with the ferry system; and the monthly meetings of KRCC, Kitsap
County Board of Health and Kitsap Transit Board.
Mike Shepherd reported on the District 5 Neighborhood meeting held last week, encouraged
everyone to bring a friend from out of town to the Bremerton First Friday Art Walk events; discussed
the AWC Regional meeting he hosted in Aberdeen last evening; and announced that the Evergreen
Children's Theater, along with the Tears of Joy Puppet Theater, would be presenting "RIDE THE RED
MARE" at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 11 at the Roxy Theater.
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October 8, 2003
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Ed Rollman reminded citizens that they may contact P.A.W.S. at 613-1050 if they have concerns
with stray cats; noted that he forwarded the frustrations expressed from many constituents regarding
the current situation of the Bremerton ferry system to Susan Harris, Customer Service Representative
with the WA State Ferry Systems; and forwarded a citizen concern regarding a parking permit dispute
to Diamond Parking Services.
Cecil McConnell invited citizens to attend the next District 1 & 2 Town Meeting to discuss "LOCAL
CONCERNS & ISSUES" on Thursday, October 23 from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. with special guest Gene
Sampley, Director of Public Works & Utilities.
Carol Arends commented that she also attended many of the meetings and activities previously
mentioned, in addition to attending a meeting in the Mayor's office today with representatives of the
WA State Ferry System to address the concerns with the current ferry service. She then presented
City Auditor Michael Stephenson and long-time Audit Committee member Bill Robinson with
plaques of appreciation for their years of service to the City. Each of the Council members said
words of praise in honor of Mr. Stephenson and Mr. Robinson.
MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no Mayor's Report tonight.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Gordy Byrd indicated that he donated all money collected in the last week to the family who recently
lost their home to a fire, and informed the public that an account has been set up at the KITSAP
FEDERAL CREDIT UNION if anyone would like to donate money to help the family.
Helen Miller thanked Michael Stephenson for the assistance he provided her during his time of
service with the City.
8A- 2064 CDBG ALLOCATION RECOMMENDATIONS {#AB03-19'1): Marylyn Waibel, CDBG
Program Administrator, explained that on July 23, 2003, the City Council approved the 2004 CDBG
Policy Plan, which included CDBG rules and regulations, as well as the application and allocation
process. Funding availability was advertised on June 11, 2003, and applications were accepted until
August 22, 2003. The CDBG Advisory Committees reviewed the applications, conducted interviews
and individually rated each application. Attached are the Committee funding recommendations based
upon their scores. Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, clarified that the allocation for the Men's
Homeless Shelter proposed by the Catholic Community Services is project-based, and is not an
endorsement by the City for the project. Beverly Kincaid with Catholic Community Services
explained that this application for funds was submitted to obtain a financial commitment from the City
to establish that this human service was needed, which will then allow additional applications for other
funding sources. Ms. Waibel and members of the Council thanked each of the members of the
public who volunteered their time to serve on both CDBG Advisory Committees.
Linda Pierce suggested a location in the Anderson Cove area would be ideal for the proposed Men's
Homeless Shelter.
Mr. McConnell referred to the $75,000 recommended in funding for the expansion of the Admiral
Theater, and pointed out that the Admiral Theater was required by the Bremerton Charter to first
come before the Council to obtain permission prior to taking action on this type of request. Mr.
Maupin, who served as a member on the CDBG Committee for Capital Projects, explained t-~at the
County allocated $50,000 in funding for the Admiral Theater; and pointed out that the Theater actually
has a need for $150,000 in funding, so they will therefore still need to search for additional funds
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October 8, 2003
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Mr. Younger questioned if the addition of a Skateboard Park would increase the City's legal liability;
and questioned why the "Kiss & Ride Parking" project received no funding. Mr. Lubovich responded
stated that there is a Recreational Immunity Statute for certain types of recreational facilities, and he
will verify that this statute has been expanded to include skate parks. Ms. Waibel responded that
after an inquiry was made to H.U.D., it was found that the "Kiss & Ride Parking" project was not an
eligible project for CDBG funding.
#1810 MIS/C/U (Shepherd/Rollman) Move to approve the CDBG Advisory Committee
recommendations for the 2004 CDBG allocation.
9A - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4871 [SECOND READING] CREATING A NFW
CHAPTER 2.74 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION
AND EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT" {#AB03-185): First reading of this ordinance was heard on
September 24, 2003. Michael Wilson, Finance Director, was available to summarize the purpose of
this proposed ordinance, and to answer questions. He also noted two minor changes to the language
of the ordinance.
There were no comments from the public.
#2025 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4871 on second reading.
9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] ONE- YEAR FRANCHISF
EXTENSION FOR CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION {#AB03-192): Michael Wilson,,
Finance Director, stated that the proposed ordinance grants a one-year franchise extension to
CASCADE NATURAL GAS CORPORATION for the period October 10, 2003 to October 9, 2004. City staff
recommends the one-year franchise extension to allow time to properly prepare to negotiate a new
longer term franchise.
There were no comments from the public.
#2123 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) Move to approve the ordinance on first reading.
9C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] RELATING TO THE ClTY',e
COMMUNITY RENEWAL PROGRAM {#AB03-193): Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, pointed out that
this proposed ordinance (1) reaffirms and expands blighted areas in downtown Bremerton; (2)
designates a new area of blight for the Westpark and Anderson Cove areas; (3) amends and
modifies the City's Community Renewal Project Area to include all of the designated blight area in the
Downtown Core and Downtown Waterfront, and further adds the Westpark area of blight; and (4)
reaffirms, modifies and amends the Community Renewal Plan for the Project Areas. Gary Tusber~l,
with Kitsap Consolidated Housing Authority; Merrill Wallace, Bremerton Housing Authority; and
Chris Hugo, Director of Community Development were available to aid in the discussion.
There were no comments from the public.
TAPE #1916
The Council members asked questions, raised concems, and discussed this issue extensively prior to
the vote...
#0265 M/S/C (Rollman/Younger) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading.
Voted in favor of Motion: Maupin, Short, McConnell, Nygren, Rollman, Younger, and Arends
Voted opposed to Motion: Shepherd
Motion carried: 7-Yes; and 1-No
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9D - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2909~ AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR
FUNDING ASSISTANCE TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE (lAC) FOR OUTDOOR
RECREATION FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE BREMERTON SKATE PARK (#AB03-194): Jim
Spencer, Director of Parks & Recreation, announced that in order to fund the development of the
Bremerton Skatepark, the Parks & Recreation Department wishes to apply to the Interagency
Committee for Outdoor Recreation (lAC) for a Youth Athletic Facilities (YAF) grant. The total cost for
the project is estimated to be $300,000. The lAC grant request will be for a maximum of $150,000.
The match (balance of funding) will be coming from donations and other Grants. There is already a
commitment of $25,000 from the Central Lions Charitable Foundation and a $20,000 CDBG grant for
Design. Staff is currently in the process of applying for additional funding for this project.
There were no comments from the public.
The Council members expressed their support for the process used to obtain this project.
#0500 MISICIU (Nygren/McConnell) Move to adopt Resolution No. 2909, authorizing the application
for funding assistance to the Interagency for Outdoor Recreation (Youth Athletic Facilities Program)
for the development of the Bremerton Skatepark.
With no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:27 P.M.
Prepare~and Submitted by:
LORYS~IITH
Legislative Assistant
P~,acG"(_A-JONNS/,7'O"N; Deputy City Clerk
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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