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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 17, 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, September 17, 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, Cecil
McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. 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 Pastor Brian Banke of Memorial Lutheran Church.
President Arends made the following announcements:
1. A Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - September 10, 2003 (#AB03-174)
B. Professional Services Agreement for Forest Management Assessment and Planning
Strategy with the University of Washington (#AB03-175)
C. Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Universal Hiring Program UHP)
2003 Grant Award (#AB03-176)
#0025 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) 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 (Younger/McConnell) On September 17~ 2003, the Council approved payment
for Check Numbers P7848, P7850, 97850, 284202 through 284389, and EFT 7849 in the total
amount of $1,435,786.74.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Wayne Olsen wished his wife a happy 42nd Anniversary.
Daren Ny~lren reported that he attended a meeting on Monday to discuss ideas for increasing
art in Bremerton, and a workshop on Tuesday to explore "Tele-Commuting" options. On behalf
of Don Larson, he announced the "SINCLAIR INLET CLEAN-UP AND MARINE FAIR" events this
Saturday; September 20, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at both the Waterfront Boardwalk in
downtown Bremerton and Annapolis Boat Launch in Port Orchard. Lastly, he thanked a
Manette citizen (name unknown) who has been sighted cleaning up liter in the local area.
Ed Rollman welcomed attorney Ed Wolfe and the Wolfe Law Offices at 6th & Highland, which
were remodeled by Louis D. Mentor Construction and designed by Paulette mentor Design.
He and his family offered their prayers to the Louis Mentor family after hearing the news of his
illness. Lastly, he thanked the Bremerton voters for passing and approving the EMS Levy.
Mike Shepherd announced that the District 5 Neighborhood meeting was rescheduled from
September 18 to Thursday, October 2 at the Memorial Lutheran Church; and also offered
heartfelt prayers and thoughts to the Louis Mentor Family.
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Will Maupin summarized the issues discussed at the Puget Sound Regional Council's (PSRC)
Growth Management Policy Board meeting in Seattle last week; and participated in handing out
flyers during the Open House for Passenger Only Ferry service held on the Passenger Only
Ferry dock last night. He noted the final date of service will be this Friday, September 19.
Mike Short discussed the highlights of the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning
Organization (PRTPO) meeting he recently attended.
Carol Arends reported on her attendance at the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council's
(KRCC) Executive Committee meeting; which was followed by an Ad-Hoc Committee meeting
to discuss continuum of care and social issues of the County; and tomorrow will be attending
the KRCC Annual Retreat in Port Gamble along with fellow Council member Will Maupin. She
too thanked the pubic for supporting the EMS Levy; and discussed the phone call received by
Ed Wolfe, during which she conveyed the concerns of the Council regarding the hospitalization
of former Bremerton Mayor Louis Mentor.
MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Bozeman ....
· Thanked Patty Hoke and Sherril Huff-Menees for their work in organizing the City Jazz
Event at Evergreen Park last Saturday;
· Honored City Auditor Michael Stephenson for his years of good service to the City and
community, and wished him well on his new job with the Federal Government;
· Invited the public to welcome the USS CARL VINSON as part of a City-sponsored event on
the Boardwalk beginning at 2:30 P.M. on Friday;
· Announced a "kick-off" event for the campaign to bring back Passenger Only Ferries will
begin at 3:30 P.M. also on Friday on the Boardwalk;
· Has instructed the Police and Fire Department to complete a full investigation into the
possibility that arson was the cause of a house fire on Pitt Street over the weekend;
· Congratulated the Fire Chief for all the positive votes received on the EMS Levy; and lastly,
· Extended prayers on behalf of the City to former Mayor Louis Mentor and his family.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Allen Shute wanted to clarify that the public does not need an appointment to visit Police Chief
Rob Forbes or the Police Department, which is open 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M, Monday - Friday.
Roy Run¥on invited the public to visit www.bremertonwatch.orq, which he describes as "an
independent website dedicated to responsive government".
Dianne Robinson thanked the citizens of District 6 for their vote.
8A - LEASE WITH PORT ORCHARD SAND & GRAVEL TO REMOVE GRAVEL {#AB03-t77):
Gene Sample¥, Director of Public Works & Utilities, explained that surface mining operations
have been conducted by PORT ORCHARD SAND & GRAVEL (POS&G) on Water Utility land under
an acquisition agreement signed with ALPINE EVERGREEN, INC. in 1988 in which royalties for
extracted materials went to ALPINE. This agreement expires September 27, 2003. The City
and POS&G have negotiated a new agreement in which operations may continue in the same
location, but royalties of $0.57 for gravel per ton and $0.32 for sand per ton for extracted
materials with a minimum annual royalty of $20,000.00 would now be paid to the Utility. The
term of the lease is for ten years, and required permits and access have been obtained. It is
recommended that the attached lease be approved.
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Allen Shute expressed his opinion that this contract should go out to public bid. Mr. Sampley
agreed that if this was a new pit, there would be a formal bid process. However, he explained
that there are many considerations, such as to re-permit the site or transfer the permit to
another operator would be a complex proposition, and many months of productivity would be
lost. Mr. Younger stated that he too initially agreed with the concerns raised by Mr. Shute until
he heard the follow-up report made by Mr. McKinney at the request of the Council. He further
explained that these are the highest rates in the area right now, and pointed out that there is a
clause in the contract which allows the City to cancel the contract with a 90-day notice.
#0852 M/S/C/U (Maupin/Short) Move to approve the Lease to Remove Gravel between the C~TY
OF BREMERTON and PORT ORCHARD SAND AND GRAVEL, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and
execute the agreement.
8B - FY 2003 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK
GRANT {LLEBG) {#AB03-178): Tim Sholtis, Police Department, announced that the
Department of Justice awarded the City of Bremerton $57,323.00 through the LLEBG formula
program. The City has a cash match of $6,369.00 over the grant period October 1, 2003 to
September 30, 2005. The funding is used towards the purchase of two police vehicles.
There were no comments from the public.
#0915 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve and accept this Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant for $57,323.00, subject to the special conditions and terms for grant administration.
9A- PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4868 [SECOND READING] AMENDING
CHAPTER 2.76 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE AND ESTABLISHING A SYSTE..u.
FOR THE ISSUANCE~ USE~ AND CONTROL OF CREDIT/PURCHASE CARDS (#AB03-t 7'1):
The first reading of this ordinance was heard on September 10, 2003. Michael Wilson
summarized this issue to the Council, and was available to answer any questions.
There were no comments from the public.
#0995 M/S/C/U (ShortJOIsen) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4868 on second reading, relating to
adopting a system for the issuance, use and control of credit/purchase cards by City officials
and employees, and amending Chapter 2.76 of the Bremerton Municipal Code.
9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4869 [SECOND READING] AMENDING
RATE TABLE A OF CHAPTER 3.0t OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING
TO UTILITY/LIEN SEARCH FEES (#AB03-172): The first reading of the ordinance was heard
on September 10, 2003. Michael Wilson summarized this issue to the Council, and was
available to answer any questions.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. McConnell asked if the City currently charges a fee to obtain this information manually.
Mr. Wilson responded no, but the City will be proposing modifications to the rate structure.
#1122 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4869 on second reading.
9C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] RELATING TO WESTPARK
DEVELOPMENT {#AB03-179): City Attorney Roger Lubovich, pointed out that the proposed
ordinance invokes the City's authority under RCW Chapter 35.81 "The Housing Cooperation
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Law", to aid and cooperate with the Bremerton Housing Authority and the Kitsap Consolidated
Housing Authority in the planning, undertaking and construction of housing projects by
providing for planning and development parameters for the redevelopment of Westpark in order
to provide for housing and other related uses as authorized by said law. He further explained
that Council approval was needed to apply for the federal funds by September 30.
Merrill Wallace provided a brief background about the Westpark Housing area, followed by a
presentation on the highlights of this project, including the recommended concept. Chris Hu.qo
discussed how this land-use designation change would fit with the Comprehensive Plan, and
how it utilized proposals developed from the Shaping Bremerton workshops.
Bill Elias, Government Affairs Director for the Kitsap Association of Realtors, expressed his
concerns regarding the displacement of the current residents. Ro,qer Wade, Deputy Executive
Director for the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, explained that a provision is
included in the plan to replace each and every one of the current affordable housing units. This
plan also includes the placement of 415 units outside the City limits of Bremerton to
decentralize Iow-income housing areas to spread them though out the County as recommended
by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to not include more than 20% of
lower income families into any one particular project. Mr. Huqo added that multi-family units
would be directed into locations that are consistent with the new growth strategy that the
Comprehensive Plan is based on.
Mr. Youn,qer added that he included a request to have the Anderson Cove area declared a
blighted area so the Iow-income housing development would also be eligible for federal funds.
After questions and further discussion by the Council, the vote was taken...
#2525 M/S/C/U (Maupin/Nygren) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading.
With no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:47 P.M.
Prepped and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH
Legislative Assistant
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P/~O'LA-JOHI~/,~N-, [~epu~ City Clerk
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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