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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton,
Washington, on Wednesday, November 17, 2004, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren
Ny§ren presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne
Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Aisc present were
City Attorney Ro§er Lubovich; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Le§islative Assistant Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell,
followed by the invocation provided by Frank Shepherd (representin§ Reverend Larry Robertson)
of Emmanuel Apostolic Church.
President Nyqren made the following announcements:
1. A Pre-Council session was held in Council Conference Room 603 from 5:00 to 5:30 P.M.; and
included a 15-minute Executive Session to "REVIEW LABOR NEGOTIATIONS" per
RCW 42.30.140(4)(b);
2. The Agenda was amended to move Item 5B under the CONSENTAGENDA to Item 6A under
NEW BUSINESS; Item 7C was switched with Item 7D under PUBUC HEARINGS; and PUBUC
RECOGNITION was inadvertently left off the agenda, and will be heard prior to COUNCIL MEMBER
REPORTS; and
3, The Council will reconvene in Council Conference Room immediately following the Council
Meeting to review "LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMM1%FEE RECOMMENDATIONS"; and to continue
discussion on the "2005 BUDGET".
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Bozeman... · Announced that there will be closure of the Lower NAD Park from December 2004 to
March 2005 to investigate the presence of munitions in that area;
· Emphasized that there is a lot of public support for a Fire Museum in the downtown area
and he should have more information on developers soon;
· Provided an update on the condominium projects;
· Attended the Grand Opening of the new offices for Kitsap Transit last night; and
· Provided information on Conference Center activity to show that the economy is benefiting
from its operation.
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUCEMENTS - There were no Announcements tonight...
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check numbers 295275 through 295520 and EFT-6534 through EFT-6535 in the amount
of $1,292,429.83 (#AB04-234)
M/S/C/U (Priest/McConnell) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
6A- COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETVVEEN THE CITY AND BREMERTON
POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (#AB04-235): Carol Conley, Human Resources
Director, mentioned that pursuant to RCW 41.56, negotiations have concluded between
representatives of the City and the Bremerton Police Management Association (BPMA) resulting in
the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). These negotiations have been discussed
with Council in Executive Session. This CBA replaces the current one that expired on December
31, 2003. The new CBA is for a one-year term, beginning January 1, 2004 through December 31,
2004. It was ratified by the BPMA membership on November 2004. Council approval is required
to implement this agreement.
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There were no comments from the public.
M/S/C/U (Short/Maupin) Move to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between
the City and Bremer~on Police Management Association, January 1, 2004 through December 31,
2004, and make the necessary amendments to the budget.
7A - RESOLUTION NO. 2945 AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN EXTENSION FROM THE
"EQUIPMENT RENTAL & RESERVE FUND (510)" TO THE "WASTEWATER FUND (451)" IN
AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2.5 MILLION ]#AB04-224): Phil Williams, Public Works &
Utilities Director explained that on January 7, 2004, the City Council authorized the Director of
Financial Services to issue a loan from the ER&R Fund (510) to the Wastewater Fund (451) in an
amount not to exceed $1,500,000. $700,000 was loaned in January 2004, and $400,000 in
February and October to cover cash flow needs in the Wastewater Fund.
A long-term (8-year) financial analysis was completed by an outside consultant (EES) in August
and rate recommendations were forwarded to and passed by City Council. These rate
adjustments were designed to bring the utilities to a stable financial condition over a three year
period. The Wastewater Utility may need the ability to borrow money until the full package of rate
adjustments are in place in 2007; and the last payment is made on the 1994 Revenue Bonds for
the Wastewater Treatment Facility in September 2007 ($2,728,000).
This resolution authorizes the Director of Financial Services to extend the current terms of the
existing loan to include a cap of $2,500,000, and a due date of December 31, 2005 at the existing
interest rate of 2.5% per annum. An extension of this loan beyond December 31, 2005 would
require separate approval by City Council.
There were no comments from the public.
M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to approve Resolution No. 2945 authorizing the Director of
Financial Services to extend the existing interfund loan from the ER&R Fund to the Wastewater
Fund in an amount not to exceed $2.5 million and a due date of December 31, 2005.
7B - RESOLUTION NO. 2946 AUTHORIZING AN INTERFUND LOAN EXTENSION FROM THE
"EQUIPEMENT RENTAL & RESERVE FUND (510)" TO THE ULID NO. 2002-01 FUND IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $500,000 (#AB04-225): Phil Williams, Public Works & Utilities
Director mentioned that there is an outstanding loan from the ER&R Fund (Fund 510) of the ULID
2002-1 Fund (Fund 308) in an amount not to exceed $1,056,384 and with an expiration date of
March 1, 2004 (Resolution No. 2899). The project is now complete and final costs are known. The
project was able to complete construction while borrowing only $500,000 from the approved
interfund loan. The project must now be closed out and bonds sold to pay the balance owing the
ER&R Fund. Any delay in getting the project to this point and an extension of the due date is
needed. It is requested City Council authorize the Director of Financial Services to extend the due
date for repayment of the existing interfund loan from the ER&R Fund to March 1, 2005 and
reduce the authorized amount to $500,000.
There were no comments from the public.
M/S/C/U (Short/Robinson) Move to approve Resolution No. 2946 authorizing the Director of
Financial Services to extend the due date for the existing interfund loan from the ER&R Fund to
the ULID No. 2002-1 Fund to March 1,2005; and reduce the authorized amount to $500,000.
7C - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] ADOPTING A NEW BREMERTON COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AND RESCINDING EXISTING PLANS (#AB04-231): Chris Hu.qo, Director of Community
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Development stated that the proposed ordinance adopts the new 2004 City of Bremerton
Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan is the result of nearly three years of community
participatory activity conducted under the City's Shaping Bremerton "Public Participation Program"
adopted by City Council in 2002 to guide development of the Plan. The proposed new Plan
represents a completely new direction for the development of the City over the next 20 years and
relies on a growth strategy that employs new centers of growth as a primary method for bringing
new vitality to Bremedon. The 2004 Comprehensive Plan meets all requirements for updating
comprehensive plans under the Growth Management Act (GMA). The GMA sets a deadline of
December 1, 2004, for plan updates. The ordinance also rescinds all prior plans that are
inconsistent with the direction of the new Plan. He added that bicycle improvements as discussed
at previous meetings would be studied and addressed in 2005.
Richard Neff provided comments in favor of this Draft Comprehensive Plan; and complimented
the Planning Staff for their efforts through the public process. He did, however, note that he had
one particular concern with the Plan, which he would convey in a letter later this week.
William Palmer, Land-Use Planning Consultant, was here on behalf of the owner of the Super 8
Motel, to convey their concerns that the owner of this property has not been able to expand due to
current restrictions of the Comp Plan. Mr. Huqo stated that a new designation "Freeway
Commercial" has now been added to the new Plan, which will open up new options. He offered to
discuss this in detail with anyone who wanted to contact his office at (360) 473-5275.
Judith Freiburq-Nerf also participated in the Shaping Bremerton sessions for the Comp Plan
during the last several years, and thanked everyone for their professionalism throughout the
process.
Susan Brown explained that she too, was very involved in the public process the last several
years, and noted that she was very impressed with the staff involved with this project.
Mr. Huqo distributed a memo to address "Bicycle Facilities and the Draft Comprehensive Plan";
and noted that the City is allowed to amend the Comprehensive Plan every two years, and the City
is on an "even-year" cycle, meaning the next process will take place in the year 2006.
Council members provided discussion and comments regarding the Draft Comprehensive Plan, as
well as the public process to develop this plan prior to the vote...
M/S/C/U (Arends/Maupin) Move to approve ordinance on first reading, adopting the new 2004
Bremerton Comprehensive Plan.
7D - ORDINANCE NO. 4916 [SECOND READING] ESTABLISHING THE PROPERTY TAX
LEVY AMOUNTS TO BE COLLECTED FOR 2005 (#AB04-230): The first reading of this
ordinance was heard on November 3, 2004.
There were no comments from the public.
M/S/C (Priest/Robinson) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4916 on second reading.
Voted in favor of Motion: Arends, Maupin, Short, McConnell, Priest, Shepherd, Robinson, Nygren
Voted opposed to Motion: Gehring
Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-No
7E - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2005 CITY OF
BREMERTON BUDGET (#AB04-232): This hearing was continued from November 3, 2004 to
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allow pubfic comment on the proposed "FY 2005 Budget". There will be no action taken on this
item by the City Council.
There were no comments from the public.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Susan Brown expressed her concern that the Council has been "slowly eliminating" public
participation. President N¥,qren clarified that the process was changed to move "Public
Recognition" to the end of the meeting because it was more realistic to address the issues on the
agenda then allow for comments not related to immediate city business.
FLoyd Brown Head of Security at the Bremerton School District, expressed his concern that a
skateboard park is needed for the safety of the youth in the City. President N¥,qren was pleased
to announce that a skateboard park was currently under construction and should be ready by next
year; but that a "temporary" skateboard park in the meantime was probably not possible due to
liability issues. Mr. Maupin expressed concerns over safety.
Larry Taylor expressed his concern with the project at the end of 25th & Snyder, and possible
violations with the Shoreline Master Plan. President Ny.qren requested that Mr. Taylor provide
contact information so a follow-up with staff could be done.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Brad Gehrinq was proud to attend several events on Veterans Day.
Cecil McConnell thanked all of the citizens who voted in favor of the changes to the Bremerton
City Charter, explaining that it will help the City conduct business more efficiently.
Wendy Priest announced that a District 4 and 5 Community Meeting will be held on Thursday,
December 2 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. in the City Council Conference Room 603 at Bremerton City
Hall located at 345 6t' Street to consider the "2005 Budget", "Redevelopment of the Southcoast
Apartment Block", and to have a "Tour of City Hall".
Mike Shepherd asked that citizens contact him at 473-5250 if interested in signing a petition to
ensure ethical treatment of animals.
Dianne Robinson enjoyed the Grand Opening of the Kitsap Transit Center; and planned on
contacting residents of Anderson Cove to address problems specific to that area.
Carol Arends enjoyed attending the Grand Opening for Kitsap Transit.
Will Maupin was impressed by the design at the new Kitsap Transit off:ices.
Mike Short clarified that Austin and Shorewood Drives would remain open during the NAD Park
closure provided that the areas near the road were found to be clear of munitions; and announced
that the 6t' Annual Winterfest and First Friday Artwalk would be held on Friday, December 3rd from
5:00 to $:00 P.M. at 6th Street and Pacific Avenue.
Daren Ny.qren mentioned that the Treelighting Festival in the Marietta area will be also be held on
December 3rd and would provide more information at a later meeting; and asked that any citizens
interested in establishing a dog park to contact him at 473-5250.
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With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:02 P.M. Council
reconvened in Council Conference Room 603 for a Study Session to review "LODGING TAX
ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS"; and to continue discussion on the proposed "FY 2005
BUDGET".
Prepared and Submitted by:
LdRK'SMITH
Legislative Assistant
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City of Bremerton
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