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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January 29,2003
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremedon, Washington, Wednesday, January 29, 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, and Cecil McConnell. Council
members Wayne Olsen and Ed Rollman were absent. Also 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 Counci/Member Cecil McConnell,
followed by the invocation provided by Deacon Jim Bemi$ of Our Lady Star of the Sea 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; and
2. Items 3B and 9C have been added to the meeting agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - January 22, 2003 (#AB03-011)
B. Insurance Renewals (#AB03-016)
#0015 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Nygren) 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.
#0030 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On January 29, 2003 the Council approved payment for
Check Numbers 278057 through 278242 in the amount of $424,464.96.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Cecil McConnell announced at the next District 1 & 2 Town Meeting, City staff would be
available to discuss "Local Concerns about Traffic Control"on Thursday, February 20 beginning
at 6:30 P.M. at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center.
Daren Nyflren thanked Detective Wendy Davis for her presentation at the District 3
Neighborhood meeting last night, and thanked the citizens of Manette for their attendance. He
also indicated that he would be raising various issues in the near future related to committees
he has been participating on.
Mike Shepherd discussed the importance of shopping locally.
Will Maupin thanked all of the residents who attended the District 8 & 9 last Thursday; and also
discussed his attendance at the Bremerton Housing Authority Board meeting on Monday night.
Mike Short reiterated his appreciation to the citizens who attended the District 8 & 9 meeting.
Carol Arends discussed her attendance at the meeting of the Public Facilities District
Committee held Monday night, which is the committee providing the funds for the Hotel &
Conference Center.
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MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no Mayor's Report tonight.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Allen Shute thanked Council members of District 8 & 9 for an informative meeting last night,
and thanked Janet Lunceford and Roger Lubovich for participating in the presentation. He
reiterated his concern that a citizen has not been assigned to the Parking Committee. Sherril
Huff-Menees of the Mayor's office, pointed out that a decision was made to have only City staff
participate in Phase ~' of this process to discuss the technical issues, and at the proper time,
citizens will be invited to participate in Phase IT.
Marsha Parker announced that Missoula Children's Theater would be in town to hold auditions
for a production of Hansel and Gretel on February 10, and that the public would be invited to
attend the performance on Saturday, February 15 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bremerton High School.
8A - APPOINTMENT OF HOLLY JAMES TO THE BREMERTON CIVIL SERVICE
COMMISSION (#AB03-012): On behalf of the Mayor, Sherril Huff-Menees indicated that the
term of current board member John McConaughey expires on February 23, 2003. She
discussed the experience of Holly James, and stated that the Mayor recommends the vacancy
be filled by Holly James. Holly James thanked the Council for this opportunity to serve.
There were no comments from the public.
#0535 M/S/C/U (Nygren/McConnell) Move to confirm the appointment of Holly James to the
Bremerton Civil Service Commission effective February 23, 2003.
8B - GRANT CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH THE WASHINGTON STATE COALITION TO
REDUCE UNDERAGE DRINKING (#AB03-013): Shirley Wise, Traffic Safety Coordinator,
announced that the City of Bremerton was awarded $55,259.97 to participate with the
Washington State Coalition to Reduce Underage Drinking and conduct activities to support the
Coalition's objectives. No funding match is required. The Traffic Safety Coordinator for
Bremerton and Kitsap County is tasked to meet the compliance requirements and administer
the grant. The time period is October 1, 2002 to June 30, 2004.
There were no comments from the public.
#0690 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Shepherd) Move to approve the acceptance of the Reduce
Underage Drinking Grant from the Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse in the amount of
$55,259.97.
9A - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4846 [SECOND READING] AUTHORIZING
THE ISSUANCE OF THE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE CONFERENCE CENTER PARKING
GARAGE AND HOTEL PLAZA (#AB03-008): First reading of the ordinance was heard at the
Council meeting on January 22, 2003. Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director,
reiterated that Council action and approval is required for the Agreement and Ordinance for the
bond issuance to complete cost coverage for the Conference Center Parking Garage, Hotel
Plaza, and Conference Center in the sum of $11,750,000.00. Judith Andrews, a
representative from the Bond Council, pointed out the changes made to the ordinance.
There were no comments from the public.
#0800 MISICIU (Younger/Short) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4846 on second reading.
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9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] VACATING A PORTION OF
2"0 STREET, EAST OF WASHINGTON AVENUE (#AB03-014): Michael Mecham, City
Engineer, explained that the City has initiated the vacation of a portion of Second Street east of
Washington Avenue. The City Council conducted a public hearing on December 11, 2002, in
accordance with state law and the Bremerton Municipal Code. The vacated area will be
incorporated into the abutting City owned property to provide a site compatible with usage for
downtown redevelopment. This vacation is sought to enable the City to implement the plan,
adopted by Ordinance 4828, 4829, and 4830, that provide comparable or improved public
access to the same shoreline area to which the streets or alleys sought to be vacated abut, had
the properties included in the plan not been vacated. Functionality of Second Street as a
transportation facility will not be significantly affected. Access to the waterfront will not be
impeded with this vacation. This is a Class ]] right-of-way and compensation is not required in
accordance with BMC 11.20.080. The City Council is being requested to approve, disapprove,
or modify this vacation of a portion of Second Street, east of Washington Avenue. He clarified
that the use of the property would remain the same, but wou~d allow an overhang from the hotel
onto the sidewalk once construction is completed.
There were no comments from the public.
#0920 M/S/C/U (Maupin/Short) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading,
vacating a portion of 2nu Street east of Washington Avenue.
9C - RESOLUTION NO. 28857 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY~ NAVAL AVENUE SEWER
MAIN (#AB03-015): Gene Sarnpley, Public Works & Utilities Director, explained that approx.
2,300 feet of the Naval Avenue Sewer Force Main is experiencing repeated and continua] spot-
failures of unknown cause. The number and increasing frequency of spot-failures is indicative
of a degenerating pipe condition that could result in a total pipe failure affecting public health
and safety. Immediate action is necessary to cause the permanent repair or replacement of the
force main. RCW 39.04.280 (1)(c) specifically authorizes a municipality to waive competitive
bidding requirements for purchases in the event of an emergency, and BMC 2.76.600(a)(3)
provides the City is not required to seek competitive bids when the City contracts for materials,
goods and equipment in order to effectively respond to emergencies affecting public health and
safety. It is recommended that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2885 declaring an
emergency condition exists and authorizing the Mayor to cause the repair or replacement of the
Naval Avenue Sewer Force Main per RCW 3904.280 (1)(c) and BMC 2.76.600 (a)(3). It was
noted that failures were first noticed about a year ago, then 6-months later, another leak
occurred. Since then, there have been several more leaks. It was indicated that Stan Palmer
will be the contractor on the project. RoRer Lubovich added that this resolution would allow the
Mayor to execute a contract to get the project going right away without waiting for an additional
week until the next business meeting.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. NyRren asked when the sewer problem became known to the Utilities Department. Mr~
Sampley stated that the first failures were about a year ago, and began as a few pin-hOle size
leaks. Approximately six months ago, the leaks began to increase in size and frequency. Mr~
Nyflren also asked how long the previous pipe was in service before requiring replacement.
Mr. Sampley was not sure if there was a force main in that location prior to the current pipe
requiring replacement.
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Mr. Ny~lren asked if city staff would be used to minimize the financial impact to the City, and if
a contractor has been selected. Mr. Sampley answered that he hopes to have City staff out
doing traffic control and providing instant responses to any concerns regarding pavement
repair. He also indicated that STAN PALMER CONSTRUCTION would be the contractor for this
project.
Mr. Shepherd noted that he would like to see more repairs done prior to emergencies. Mr.
Sampley established that the state has provided some flexibility for spending during an
emergency to $200,000 on the Public Works roster.
Mr. Younger asked if the project is estimated at $115,000 and $200,000 is allotted, what would
happen to the additional $85,000. Mr. Sampley clarified that $115,000 is the cost of the
contractor work, but that additional work done by the City would cost $50,000 - $75,000. Mr.
Younger then asked if the road was going to be torn up would the City consider installing
conduit so that future broadband could be installed. Mr. Sampley said that unfortunately, the
area would not allow the necessary clearance to install the conduit.
Mr. Maupin and Mr. Short asked for clarification on the installation process. Mr. Sampley
explained that there are safeguards in place to prevent any rupture of the main during the
removal phase of the project, and that the new pipe material should prevent this kind of
problem in the future.
#'1675 MISICIU (YoungedMaupin) Move to pass Resolution No. 2885 declaring an emergency
condition exists, and authorizing the Mayor to cause the repair or replacement of the Naval
Avenue Sewer Force Main.
With no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 6:28 P.M.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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Legislative Assistant
Attest:
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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