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Home My WebLink About07/23/03 TAPES #1901 & #1902 July 23, 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, July 23, 2003, 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 Olsen. Council member Ed Rollman was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Assistant City Attorney Simon Stoker; 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 Pastor RoRer Hennil:lan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle Church. President Arends made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss updates to the meeting agenda; 2. An Executive Session will be held at the conclusion of regular business tonight to discuss "POTENTIAL LITIGATION" per R.C.W. Chapter 42.30.110(1)(i); and 3. A Study Session will be held Thursday, July 24, beginning at 5:15 P.M. in the Council Conference Room to discuss "2003 BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS". CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - June 25, 2003 (#AB03-129) #0025 M/S/C (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Olsen, McConnell, Nygren, Shepherd, Maupin, Short, and Arends Abstained: Younger Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention CLAIMS & CHECK REGISTERR 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. #0050 MISICIU (Younger/McConnell) On July 23, 2003, the Council approved payment for Check Numbers 282743 through 282852 in the total amount of $1,972,759.36; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending July 15, 2003 in the amount of $974,138.4. COUNCIL MEMBERS Wayne Olsan reminded the public about the District I & 2 Town Meeting planned for Thursday, August 21 to discuss the Bremerton Pedestrian Access Tunnel. Daren NyRren wished Ed Rollman a speedy recovery. Mike Shepherd was happy to be back from a recent vacation; invited citizens to attend the 5th Annual District 5 neighborhood picnic this Saturday, July 26, from 12:00 noon to approx. 2:00 P.M. at Evergreen Rotary Park; and discussed upcoming events sponsored by the Poggie Club. Eric YounRer discussed the denial of an appeal by the Hearing Examiner regarding a land use issue filed on behalf of several citizens in District 6. TAPES # 1901 & #1902 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 23, 2003 Page 2 of 5 Will Maupin discussed his attendance at the Marine Transportation Association of Kitsap (formerly Sinclair Landing Association) meeting to discuss marine transportation issues. Mike Short announced the Bremerton Channelman Club's 17th annual Fun Run beginning at 1:00 P.M. this Friday and continuing Saturday Carol Arends also wished Ed Rollman a speedy recovery and belated "happy birthday", and discussed visits to several World Changer project sites. MAYOR'S REPORT CounciI President Arends read a proclamation on behalf of the Mayor, declaring the Week of July 19-26, 2003 as "World Changers Week", which was accepted by Bob Tulp, City of Bremerton Public Works Operations Manager. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Allen Shute expressed his concern that the U.S. Post Office on National is not ADA compliant. Carol A~kinson of Bremerton Main Street Association invited the public to attend the next "Concert above the BoardwalN' this week from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. on Friday night. Gordy Byrd provided an update on his goal to collect toothbrushes. Don Larson was concerned about all the dead grass in and around the City. Jonathan Wood expressed his concern that the City is not considering alternatives to the proposed tunnel, which he does not support, and asked that if a study is done, it should be made available to the public prior to August 21. Gene Sampley, Director of Public Works & Utilities, indicated that a study of alternatives should be completed in a couple weeks, and noted that the City is required to participate in a full public process. Mr. McConnell noted that this issue is scheduled for discussion at the next District I & 2 Town Meeting on August 21. Roy Runyon also expressed his concern regarding the proposed tunnel. Scott Buckin~lham appreciated the concept for the need of the tunnel, but did not agree that it would be the best alternative to solve the problems with traffic from the ferries. Pamela Kruse-Buckin~lham expressed her concern that any construction for a proposed tunnel might damage cultural collections in local art galleries and museums. 8A - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 2003-01; AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH ECONOMIC & ENGINEERING SERVlCES~ INC. FOR COMPREHENSIVE WATER~ SEWER, AND STORMWATER RATE STUDY (#AB03-132): Gene Sampley, Public Works & Utilities Director, emphasized that the City's Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utility rates have not been comprehensively analyzed since 1994 and are in need of review. ECONOMIC & ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. (EES) has been selected to perform this review, and the attached Professional Services Agreement (PSA) has been negotiated. This review will include the Water Utility's use of timber resources and the methodology and rates for the U.S. Navy facilities. A budget adjustment for the amount of this work is required. It is recommended that the attached Budget Adjustment and PSA be approved for EES to perform the required study in an amount no-to-exceed $104,400. TAPES # 1901 &#1902 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 23, 2003 Page 3 of 5 Mike Wilson, Finance Director, provided additional input, also noting that the City of Bremerton has one of the lowest water rates in the state. There were no comments from the public. Several Council members expressed their reluctance in paying a consultant $104,400 for this study, however, agreed that the information that would be obtained from the study would be vital in making informed decisions about future rates, and ways to limit dependence on revenue from timber sales from watershed forests. #t705 MISICIU (Maupin/Short) Move to approve Budget Adjustment No. 2003-01. #1725 M/S/C/U (Maupin/McConnell) Move to approve the attached Professional Services Agreement with ECONOMIC & ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. in an amount not-to-exceed $104,400, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the same. 8B - APPROVAL OF 2004 CDBG/HOME POLICY PLAN AND APPLICATION PACKET (#AB03- 133): Marylyn Waibel, CDBG Program Coordinator, summarized that several meetings have been held to discuss this issue. The recommendations from the City Council Study Session held on June 4, 2003 are listed on Attachment-A. It was noted that after additional discussion, an amendment was made to Item No. 3(a), changing "1 member from the Manette Area" to "1 member at lar,qe". The recommendations from a meeting with Council Committees held on June 24, 2003 are listed on Attachment-B. It was noted that after additional discussion, an amendment was made to Item No. 1, changing "Technical Assistance Training should be mandatory"to "Technical Assistance Training is advisable". It is also possible that a decision tonight may eliminate Item No. 5 which references that "There should be no City Staff on the review committees". A City Department Head meeting was held on July 14, 2003 to discuss the distribution of monies, which are listed on Attachment-C. It was clarified that 15% is being allocated for "Public/Human Services"which is based on new money ($600,000) received from HUD. The following citizens expressed their concerns about the proposed changes to the process for allocating CDBG funds... Beverly Kincaid representing CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES (a/so submitted a letter into the record); Patricia Peterson representing BREMERTON FOOD LINE; Alex He~lreth from POSiTiVE SOLUTIONS; Larry Eyer from KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (also submitted a letter into the record); H. Emily Moshay (concurred with statements made by Larry Eyed; Sister Pat Millen from CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES; and Aletha Carter James, Social Worker with STATE OF WASHINGTON (concurred with all previous comments made on this issue). Don Larson asked if landscaping projects could be included for future funding allocations. Council held extensive discussion...at one point suggesting this issue be continued to allow for further study, but a consensus on suggested amendments was reached prior to approving the proposed plan... TAPE #1902 A lO-minute recess was held prior to the vote... TAPES # 1901 &#1902 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 23, 2003 Page 4 of 5 Chris Hugo wanted to clarify that the suggestion was originally made for the DCD Director to be a member of this Committee only in a technical capacity as a means of providing continuity between the City's Comprehensive Plan and other community building initiatives that the Department might be aware of. Prior to the vote, Mr. McConnell suggested that the DCD Director remain as a "Technical Advisor". Mr. Younger clarified that if the vote passes, the Council would be approving the draft 2004 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan and Application as presented with the proposed distribution of funds for Capital Projects at a tota/sum of $590,000, not broken down into $500,000 for City Administration Projects and $90,000 for Non-City Projects. #0170 M/S/C (Younger/Shepherd) Move to approve the draft 2004 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan and Application as amended: Page 2, Item No. 3(a) to read "1 City Resident at Large" (replacing "1 member from the Manette Area'h; and Page 2, Item No. 4(a) to read "1 City Resident at Large" (replacing "1 member is the DCD DirectoF). Voted in favor of Motion: Younger, Maupin, Short, McConnell, Nygren, Shepherd, and Arends Voted opposed to Motion: Olsen Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-No 9A - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2895, PLACING ON THE SEPTEMBER t6, 2003 BALLOT A CONTINUATION OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICE TAX LEVY FOR A SlX-YEAR PERIOD (#AB03-134): Fire Chief Al Duke, stated that the Bremerton Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Care to the citizens of Bremerton. The "Rescue One" program is funded through a property tax of $0.50 per thousand of assessed valuation. The property tax has to be renewed every 6 years. This is not a new tax, but a continuation at the same rate approved in 1997. Before the City Council is the Resolution to place this measure on the September 16th ballot. There were no comments from the public. #0360 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to approve Resolution No. 2895. President Arends established that to meet legal requirements, statements both "fo/:' and "against" need to be provided for this ballot measure. Therefore, citizens who would like to volunteer their time to submit a statement approximately one-paragraph in length are asked to call the Bremerton City Council office at 478-5280. 9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2897, REGARDING SURPLUS AND SALE OF PUBLIC UTILITY PROPERTY {#AB03-135): Gene Sampley, Public Works & Utilities Director, explained that the City has received an offer from the Kitsap Square Dance Association to purchase certain public utility property. The property is not currently used for public utility service nor will it be required for providing public utility service in the future. The offer to purchase the property is fair-market value, and the City and greater community would be better served by the surplus and sale of the property. Several citizens were in attendance to express their support for this proposal. #0600 MISICIU (Maupin/Olsen) Move to approve Resolution No. 2897, declaring the public utility property surplus, approving a negotiated sale of the property pursuant to BMC 2.78.030(e) to the Kitsap Square Dance Association, approving the purchase and sale agreement and authorizing the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to close the transaction. TAPES # 1901 & #1902 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 23, 2003 Page 5 of 5 9C - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 28987 AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN TO THE CONFERENCE CENTER FUND FROM THE EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND REVOLVING FUND (#AB03-136): Michael Wilson, Finance Director, summarized that the Conference Center needs interim financial resources in the amount of $300,000 to pay for the conference center management company (Columbia Hospitality) for operating expenses. Interim funding is needed until such time the conference center generates sufficient case to repay such debt obligation or an alternative plan for repayment has been developed within the Fiscal Year 2004 budget. This loan shall be repaid to the Equipment Rental Reserve Fund on or before October 1, 2004. Future cash flow and capital expense needs for the Conference Center beyond this initial $300,000 loan will be addressed in the Conference Center Fiscal Year 2004 Budget. There were no comments from the public. Mr. McConnell asked questions on future funding from Lodging Tax monies. Mr. Wilson responded that plans are to request funds from the Lodging Tax Committee. #0935 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) Move to approve Resolution No. 2898 authorizing the Director of Finance to make an interfund loan from the Equipment Rental Reserve Fund (Fund 510) to the Conference Center Fund (Fund 410) in the amount not to exceed $300,000. 10A - EXECUTIVE SESSION (#AB03-135): Simon Stoker, Assistant City Attorney, explained that an Executive Session was held to discuss "POTENTIAL LITIGATION" per R.C.W. Chapter 42.30.110 (1)(i). There were no comments from the public. #0970 MISIClU (Short/McConnell) Move to authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit for negligence and breach of contract against Dr. Bonny Westlake and the Wheaten Way Veterinary Clinic, Inc. for dental work performed on City Police Dog "KG". With no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:15 P.M. Prepped a~d Submitted by: Legislative Assistant P-A~LA~'J"O'~N~S~I,"D~pfit~ City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CNP JIIslcge