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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAR '1 9 2003
March 12, 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, March 12, 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
OIsen. 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 ted by Council Member Cecil McConnell~
followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Rick Bodrie of the Calvary Chapel.
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; and
2. A Study Session will be held immediately following the regular Council Meeting tonight in the
Council Conference Room to discuss the "JOB DESCRIPTION FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES
COORDINATOR POSITION".
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - February 26, 2003 (¢AB03-030)
B. Renewal of Fee Agreements with Jane Ryan Koler, PLCC; Carol A. Morris, PC; Buckley
and Leaders; Keating, Bucklin and McCormack, Inc.; and McGavick Graves, P.S. (¢AB03-
031)
C. Public Works Agreement with BRI, Incorporated (¢AB03-032)
D. Contract Modification Agreement No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with HDR
Engineering for CSO Program Engineering Design Services (¢AB03-033)
#0035 M/S/C (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Voted in favor of Motion: OIsen, McConnell, Nygren, Rollman, Shepherd, Younger, Maupin, Short,
and Arends
Abstained: Shepherd
Motion can'ied: 8-Yes; 1-Abstention
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.
#0075 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On March 12, 2003 the Council approved payment for Check
Numbers 279005 through 279391 in the amount of $1,451,712.70; Regular Payroll in the amount of
$1,030,459.87 for the pay period ending February 28, 2003; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of
$144,629.04 for the pay period ending February 28, 2003.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Short thanked all of the citizens who attended the District 9 meeting on Monday, March 10 to
discuss the proposed "Hydro Fast & Regatta" planned for Kitsap Lake in April.
Will Maupin summarized the issues discussed at several meetings he attended this past week; and
commented how impressed he was with the "Bremerton Night" event in Olympia.
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Eric Youn~ler thanked the citizens who attended the combined District 6 & 7 Neighborhood meeting
held last Thursday and thanked Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director for his presentation.
Mike Shepherd was also pleased with the turn-out and organization of the "Bremerton Night" event;
announced an Evergreen Neighborhood meeting at 6:30 P.M. on Tuesday, March 18 at the Destino
Caf~ located at the corner of Sheldon & McKenzie; and lastly, announced the next District 5
neighborhood meeting from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 20 at the Memorial Lutheran
Church located at 10t~& Veneta.
Ed Rollman discussed several meetings he recently attended, including the CenCom Policy Board,
Parking Committee, and Downtown Library Committee; and commended Bob Tulp for his efforts in
installing skateboard-blocking brackets to prevent further damage to the curbs.
Daren Ny,qren reported on a number of meetings and activities he has recently participated in
including the Parking Committee meeting along with Council member Rollman; the YMCA Volunteer
Appreciation Banquet with Mr. & Mrs. Rob Forbes; he toured the Harrison Hospital Sleep Clinic where
he learned about the programs and state-of-the-art equipment added to the Hospital; he will be
reviewing the sentencing standards with a committee formed by the Kitsap County Prosecutor; and
lastly, he invited citizens to attend the next District 3 meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 25 to
discuss "Bremerton Transportation Issues" with representatives from Kitsap Transit.
President Arends was glad to be back after a vacation that included trips to Minnesota and Hawaii;
and reported on her attendance at numerous events and meetings including the KRCC Policy Board,
Health Board, Kitsap Transit, and Emergency Management Board meetings; the Downtown Library
Committee meeting; the First Friday Art Walk last week; and the District 6 & 7 Neighborhood
meeting. She too thanked Gary Sexton for his presentation.
MAYOR'S REPORT
· Mayor Bozeman saluted several local citizens for their "dreams" and "visions" in investing and
opening new businesses in Bremerton including the owners of Caf~ Destino, La Fermata,
Goodies Candy Shop, American Financial; and Campanas Bay Bowl; and
· Summarized the current investment and permitting activity on new Bremerton projects for the next
15 months.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Allen Shute thanked the City for the efforts in providing video tapes of City Council meetings to the
local library. Paula Johnston also reported that the Bremerton Municipal Code would soon be an
addition to the City's web site.
Don Larson announced the Sinclair Inlet Clean Up event would be held Saturday, April 19. He
requested assistance from the City in obtaining the use of a dumpster.
Lanette Duchesneau expressed her frustration at the tack of response from the City in making it
safer for the children who need to use the crosswalk at 11th Street & Montgomery to get to Naval
Avenue Elementary School.
8A- PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD FOR GRANT APPLICATION FOR CONFERENCE CENTER
BROWNFIELDS (#AB03-34): Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director, announced that the
City of Bremerton and Kitsap Transit Authority are seeking public comments on the City's pending
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application to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for a Brownfields grant that could
secure up to $600,000 for cleaning up brownfields sites located in Bremerton. Comments will be
accepted from Monday, March 10 through 5:00 P.M. on Friday, March 14, 2003. It was announced
that the complete grant application would be made available for public review.
There were no comments from the public.
No Council Action was required on this item.
8B - PROPOSAL TO PURCHASE A 2003 AMBULANCE FROM BRAUN NORTHWEST, INC
(#AB03-035): Fire Chief Al Duke summarized that the attached contract proposal is for a purchase of
a 2003 ambulance from BRAUN NORTHWEST, INC. There are currently three Braun ambulances in the
fleet, and that this ambulance would replace the 1992 Road Rescue unit that will be surplused this
year. The City of Bremerton has in effect an Intergovernmental Purchasing Agreement that has
allowed the City to purchase off the Central Pierce Fire and Rescue District #15 bid.
There were no comments from the public.
#1340 M/S/C/U (Short/McConnell) Move to authorize the Mayor to sign and enter into a contract
proposal with BRAUN NORTHWEST, INC. for the purchase of a 2003 ambulance.
8C - REAl. ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR FIRE STATION PROPERTY AT
811 PARK AVENUE; AND RESOLUTION NO. 2887 AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN
(#AB03-036): Kathleen McCluskey, Administrative Services Director, stated that the attached
agreement is for the purchase of approximately 1.1 acres of property at 811 Park Avenue for the new
Fire Station Headquarters to be built with Public Safety Bond Proceeds. The Council is being asked
to approve the Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement with Jerry & Marilyn Clark in the amount of
$550,000; and to approve the interfund loan from the Equipment Rental Reserve Fund to the Public
Safety Bond Fund in the amount of $800,000, which will be used to cover the cost for the acquisition
of the Clark property as well as any additional real property necessary for the project and demolition
cost for the siting of the new Fire Station.
There were no comments from the public.
#2000 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Olsen) Move to approve Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement.
#2025 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Olsen) Move to adopt Resolution No. 2887, authorizing an interfund loan.
8D - BID AWARD TO AIR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING~ INC. FOR THE MECHANICAL UPGRADER
AT THE GLENN JARSTAD AQUATIC CENTER; AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 2003-1
(#AB03-037): Jeff Elevado, Aquatics & Athletics Manager for the Parks & Recreation Department,
announced that bids were opened on Tuesday, February 18, 2003 for the Mechanical Upgrades at
the Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center. A total of three (3) bids were received for this project. The Iow
bidder was AIR SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INC. from Tacoma, WA for the lump-sum bid id $242,566.00.
The total contract amount including Washington State Sales Tax is $263,184.11.
In addition to this bid award, is a request for a Budget Adjustment of $260,400.00. The Council is
asked to approve the move of an unspent 2002 UPARR Grant Award of $182,280 and the 2002
CDBG match of $78,120 for the UPARR Grant to the budgeted 2003 CDBG Grant funded project of
$50,000 entitled "Jarstad Rehabilitation" to support this bid award of $263,184.11, and provide a total
HVAC Rehabilitation Project Budget of $310,400.
There were no comments from the public.
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#2225 M/S/C/U (Nygren/Maupin) Move that Council approve the contract award to AIR SYSTEMS
ENGINEERING, INC. of Tacoma for the Mechanical Upgrades at the Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center in
the amount of $263,184.11; and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract subject to current City
Administrative Policies and Procedures. Additionally, approve the related budget adjustment subject
to current City Administrative Policies and Procedures.
8E - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT TO PURCHASE THREE (3) FIRE ENGINES FROM SEAGRAVF
CORPORATION (#AB03-038): Fire Chief Al Duke explained that the contract proposal is for three
(3) Fire Engines as outlined in the Bond issue. The City wishes to purchase the SEAGRAVE engines
for the reasons listed in the attached Bremerton Fire Department Apparatus Specification Committee
Minutes. In addition this purchase will continue our effort to standardize the fleet which results in
increased safety because the controls for each apparatus in our fleet will be the same. This will also
create greater efficiency during maintenance of the apparatus. The City has received an excellent
price through an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Radcliff, Kentucky. Pat McGane¥
and Greq Bowman, Firefighters with the Bremerton Fire Department and members of the Fire
Department Apparatus Specification Committee, provided a briefing on the reasons why the
committee recommended the purchase of the new fire engines from SEAGRAVE CORPORATrON.
There were no comments from the public.
~3163 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to find that the findings and recommendation of the Fire
Department Apparatus Specification Committee (attached) are an appropriate basis for acquisition of
fire apparatus through governmental agency; That this agreement to purchase through an Interlocal
Agreement with the City of Radcliff, Kentucky complies with the provisions of BMC 2.76 and is
therefore exempt form our standard requirements to purchase by bid call; and further, that the Mayor
is authorized to finalize and execute necessary documents to purchase three (3) Engines from the
SEAGRAVE CORPORATION, of Clintonville, Wisconsin, subject to approval of the City Attorney.
8F- SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) QUINT AERIAL APPARATUS FROM SEAGRAVF
CORPORATION (#AB03-039): Fire Chief Al Duke stated that the contract proposal is for the
purchase of one (1) Quint Aerial Apparatus via a sole source contract with the SEAGRAVE
CORPORATION. The City wishes to purchase this SEAGRAVE apparatus as a sole source because it
will continue our effort to standardize the fleet. This has several benefits including increased safety
because the controls for each apparatus in our fleet will be the same thereby reducing the risk of a
mistake. Also, this will bring about greater efficiency during maintenance of the apparatus. The City
has received a good price and is within the budgeted amount specified. Pat McGaney and Gre.q
Bowman, Firefighters with the Bremerton Fire Department and members of the Fire Department
Apparatus Specification Committee, highlighted the criteria used prior to selecting SEAGRAVE
CORPORATION as the manufacturer for the quint aerial apparatus.
There were no comments from the public.
#3571 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) Move to find that the findings and recommendation of the Fire
Department Apparatus Specification Committee (attached) are an appropriate basis for a sole source
acquisition; That the City will be benefited by making this purchase as a sole source purchase from
the manufacturer; And further, that the Mayor is authorized to finalize and execute necessary
purchase agreements to purchase one (1) Quint Aerial Apparatus from the SEAGRAVE CORPORATION
via a sole source contract subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
9A- ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING CHAPTER 21.22.240 OF THE BREMERTON
MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE WETLAND EXTRAORDINARY HARDSHIP TEST (#AB03-
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040): Chris Hu,qo, Director of the Community Development Department and Adrianne "Dri" Ralph,
Environmental Planner with the Community Development Department, explained that the current
provisions of BMC 21.22.240 relating to the Wetland extraordinary hardship test result in the
circumvention of the original intent of the test and may result in the unintended regulatory taking of
property and confusion regarding the applicability of certain test criterion. The proposal ordinance
amends provisions relating to the requirements of meeting the test in order to allow for the
reasonable use of property.
Helen Miller asked if the code is being changed to accommodate permit requests; would like to know
if there is a definition for "all reasonable economic use"; questioned the definition of "diminished
value"; and emphasized that when you purchase property, you are not guaranteed an economic use
of the property. Ms. Ralph responded that courts have not outlined what "all economic use" is, but
there is a test available to determine diminished value. The wetland permit has not been issued as
discussed by Ms. Miller and staff is working with the applicant to go through the appropriate process.
Mr. Hugo also added that the question isn't whether 70% or 80% of the value has been taken, the
criteria that has been implemented is that the City can potentially take all the value - it is not a matter
of degree, it is all or nothing, and that is where the vulnerability lies.
Mr. Short believed that the proposed changes were a reasonable compromise to protect the
wetlands as well as protect the rights of property owners. However, he noted the permit process is
not complete, and appropriate restrictions can still be placed.
#0525 MISIClU (ShoWOIsen) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading.
With no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:26 P.M. The
Council then reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to discuss the "JOB
DESCRIPTION FOR THE MUNICIPAL SERVICES COORDINATOR POSITION".
Prepaid and Submitted by:
L~Rf'~MITH
Legislative Assistant
Attest:
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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