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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Jt,,t~l ~ ~ 2.004
Monday, June 14, 2004
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, Monday, June 14, 2004, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council President Daren Nygren 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 Assistant City Attorney Brett Vinson; City Clerk Pauia 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 Deacon Roy Mclnnis of Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church.
President Ny,qren made the following announcements:
1. A Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room from 5:00 to 5:30 PM; and
2. The Council meeting was being held tonight on Monday because a majority of the Council
members were attending the AWC Annual Conference the remainder of the week.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check numbers 291168 through 291419, EFT-8238 through EFT-8246, and P8242 in the
amount of $707,606.07 on the Master Check Register (#AB04-103)
B. Minutes of Meeting - May 26, 2004 (#AB04-104)
C. Acceptance of Public Works Trust Fund Loan (PWTF), and Two Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loans (#AB04-105)
#0045 M/S/C/U (PriestJArends) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
MAYOR'S REPORT
· Mayor Bozeman invited Paul Lucas, the City of Bremerton Safety Officer, to present the "Safety
Award" to Steve Munson., Parks Service Specialist, who discovered, investigated, and reported a
gas leak at East Park. His quick action and follow through helped avert potential injuries and
building damage. Mayor Bozeman also recognized Paula Lucas as a decorated Vietnam War
Veteran, and publicly thanked him for valiantly serving his Country and his continued service to
the City today.
· Read a Proclamation to proclaim the week of June 21 through 25, 2004 as "Management
Week", which was accepted by Rashana Mclnnis., representing the Local Chapter of the
National Management Association at Lockheed Martin, who encouraged the City and the Mayor to
continue the support of their managers.
· Read a Proclamation to proclaim the week of June 20 through 27, 2004 as "Amateur Radio
Week", which was accepted by Ed Bruette, Western Washington Section Manager for the
American Radio Relay League, who discussed the principals for Amateur Radio operators and the
purpose for the upcoming Amateur Radio Field Day; and acknowledged AIf Anderson,
Emergency Coordinator, who was also in attendance.
· Indicated that a Committee, which included Council President Nygren, was selected to interview
applicants for the City's new Parks & Recreation Director beginning next Monday, June 21, 2004.
· Congratulated Paula Johnston for officially being named "City Clerk" for the City of Bremerton.
· Announced the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Fire Station will be on Friday, June 25 at
2:00 PM.
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· The City will host members from the Development Counselors International (DCI) organization
who were invited by the State of Washington's Economic Development Program on Friday, June
18 at 4:00 PM for a 30 minute presentation and tour of the Conference Center.
· Council members were invited to join the Mayor on his first tour of the watershed on Wednesday,
June 30 at 10:00 AM with staff from the Public Works Department.
· The $800,000 research grant from the Water Transportation & Research Project has been
received by WSDOT, and earmarked to search for a hull that can provide ferry service runs
between Seattle and Bremerton in 35-minutes or less without major wake problems.
· Was pleased to announce the Host Committee has raised $40,000 to-date to host the Grand
Opening ceremonies for the Government Center Building; and the Conference Center.
5A - BID AWARD TO SHINSTINE & ASSOCIATES~ LLC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF FIRF
STATION NO. 1 (#AB04-106): Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director; and Gene Sampley,
Project Consultant, explained that a call for bids was issued and three bids were received for the
construction of Bremerton Fire Station No. 1. The Engineer's estimate for the base bid is $2,932,000.
The low responsive base bid was received from SHINSTINE/ASSOC., LLC in the amount of $2,640,000,
plus sales tax. It is recommended that the bid be awarded to SHINSTrNE/ASSOC., LLC for construction
of Fire Station No. 1, plus bid alternates A-1 (8th Street repairs for $12,000); A-2 (Ornamental fencing
for $17,000); A-3 (80-mil roof membrane for $6,400); and A-4 (Drill tower and staircase for $78,000)
for a total bid amount of $2,753,400, plus $236,792 sales tax, for a total amount of $2,990,192.
Roy Mclnnis was very pleased to see the progress for the revitalization of Downtown Bremerton.
#0645 M/S/C (Shepherd/Short) Move to approve award of the bid of SHINSTINE/ASSOC., LLC for
construction of Fire Station No. 1; plus bid alternates A-l, A-2, A-3, and A-4 for a total bid amount of
$2,753,400 plus $236,792 sales tax for a total amount of $2,990,192; and authorize the Mayor to
finalize and execute a contract for the same.
Voted in favor of Motion: McConnell, Shepherd, Robinson, Arends, Maupin, Short, Gehring, Nygren
Abstained: Priest
Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-Abstention
6A - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] AMENDING BMC CHAPTER 2'1.02 APPENDIX FIGURE 157
(B) TO CORRECT BOUNDARIES RELATING TO BUILDING HEIGHTS (#AB04-107): Chris Hu.qo,
Planning Director, provided background information on this item, and stated the current boundaries
reflected in Chapter 21.02, Appendix Figure 152 (b) of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to the
Downtown District building heights do not encompass the entire Downtown Core (DC) zone of the
Downtown District, and this proposed ordinance corrects the building heights.
There were no comments from the public.
#0755 M/S/C/U (Arends/Maupin) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading.
6B - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] REPEALING BMC SECTION 2'1.02.750 RELATING TO
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT
(#AB04-108): Chris Hugo, Planning Director, provided background information on this item, and
stated the current provisions of Section 21.02.750 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to open
space requirements for residential and commercial development are in conflict with the Washington
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Supreme Court ruling in Isla Verde Intern. Holdings, Inc. v. City of Camas and may be
unconstitutional. The proposed ordinance repeals Section 21.02.750 of the Bremerton Municipal
Code in its entirety.
There were no comments from the public.
#0905 MISICIU (Arends/Short) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading.
6C - EMERGENCY ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL FIRF
CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS (#AB04-109): Al Duke, Fire Chief and Brett Vinson, Assistant
City Attorney, summarized that pursuant to RCW Chapter 19.27, the 2003 edition of the International
Fire Code, as adopted by the State of Washington, applies to all cities, including the City of
Bremerton, effective July 1, 2004. The proposed ordinance amends the Bremerton Municipal Code
to repeal the Uniform Fire Code and adopt the International Fire Code with local amendments, and
makes other housekeeping amendments to reference the International Fire Code.
There were no comments from the pubfic.
#1050 MISIClU (ShortJPriest) Move to approve the proposed emergency ordinance on first reading.
6D - EMERGENCY ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] ADOPTING THE INTERNATIONAL BUILDING
CODE~ THE INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE~ THE INTERNATIONAL MECHANICAl
CODE, AND THE UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE (#AB04-110): Jim Svensson, Development
Manager and Building Code Officer, explained that pursuant to RCW Chapter 19.27, the 2003
editions of the International Building Code, the International Residential Code, the International
Mechanical Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code as adopted by the State of Washington, apply to
all cities, including the City of Bremerton, effective July 1, 2004. The proposed ordinance amends the
Bremedon Municipal Code to formally adopt the same. Larry Craze, Planning Examiner and
Inspector, was also available to answer any questions.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Shepherd commented that the review of the Building Code changes was much more complicated
than the review of the Fire Code Changes, and therefore requested a follow-up summary after
approx. 3 to 4 months.
#1'190 MISIClU (Shepherd/Robinson) Move to approve the proposed emergency ordinance on first
reading.
6E - RESOLUTION NO. 2929~ AUTHORIZING A STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN (#AB04-
111): Thomas Knuckey, Engineering, announced that the City has been awarded a $1,075,000
Washington State Water Pollution Control Revolving Fund (SRF) Iow-interest loan (Application No.
FP04097) to fund CSO Reduction Improvements included in the Cherry and Trenton Avenue Basins.
This agreement is under the same terms and conditions as prior agreements.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Short questioned which projects were mandated, and if there were time-frames. Mr. Knuckey
responded that all the CSO Reduction loans were mandated; and the time-frame for 2011 for
ecology, and 2007 for completion of the Federal court order.
Mr. GehrinR asked if the improvements and modifications would outlast the terms of the loans. Mr~
Knuckey responded yes, and by a significant margin.
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#'1345 MISIC/U (ShortJMcConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 2929, authorizing the City of
Bremer[on to receive an SRF Loan for the Cherry and Trenton Avenue Basins; and authorize the
Mayor to finalize and execute the loan agreements subject to City Attorney approval of final relevant
terms and conditions.
6F - RESOLUTION NO. 2930t APPROVING THE ASSIGNMENT AND CONVEYANCE OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE GARBAGE7 RECYCLABLES~ AND YARD DEBRIS CONTRACT FROM
RABANCO~ LTD (dba KITSAP DISPOSAL) TO WASTE MANAGEMENT~ INC. (dba BREM-AIR
DISPOSAL) (#AB04-112): Michael Wilson., Director of Financial Services, explained that RABANCO,
LTD. (dba KITSAP DISPOSAL) is requesting that the City of Bremerton approve the assignment of the
Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables, and Yard Debris Collection Contract from RABANCO, LTD, to
WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. (dba BREM-AIR DISPOSAL). This transfer is scheduled for August 1, 2004.
WASTE MANAGEMENT, INC. has a broader presence in Kitsap County including servicing all of the
unincorporated areas, as well as operating the Kitsap County Transfer Station. WASTE MANAGEMENT,
INC. provided assurance that customer routes, schedules and garbage rates would remain the same
for the rest of 2004, and the company would endeavor to make this transfer seamless for City
residents.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Short asked if glass would be collected with the other recyclables. Terry BickeL District
Manager with BREM-AIR DISPOSAL, explained yes, that a full co-mingle system would be used. Mr.
Shepherd asked if notification would be sent out to indicate when this change would occur, and
detailed instructions for customers. Mr. Bickel assured him that the letter would be as informative as
possible.
#1555 M/S/C/U (Arends/Maupin) Move to pass Resolution No. 2930, approving the proposed
assignment and conveyance of the Comprehensive Garbage, Recyclables, and Yard Debris
Collection Contract from RABANCO, LTD to WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WASHINGTON, INC.
President Ny.clren asked that BREM-AIR DISPOSAL reconsider their past decision, and reinstate local
customer service. Mr. Bickel responded that they would take another look at it.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Daniel RickabauRh referred to comments made by the Mayor about funds for researching a hull to
provide passenger-only ferry service with minimal wake problems, and stated that it had already been
done, where it was determined the hydrofoil and hover craft were both found capable of meeting the
requirements; and again urged the City not to forget about the Iow-income citizens. President
Ny~ren noted that affordable housing was an issue that would continue to be addressed by the
Council.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Short briefed the Council on the notable topics discussed at a recent Peninsula Regional
Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) meeting he attended last Friday.
Will Maupin reminded the public that the July 8th to 11th Senior Games were fast approaching;
commented on the Open House for the "Naval Memorial Museum of the Pacific" hosted by the Naval
Museum Board of Directors last Monday; and reported on the issues discussed at the Puget Sound
Regional Council (PSRC) joint meeting with the Growth Management Policy Board and
Transportation Policy Board he attended last Thursday.
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Carol Arends provided a construction update on the SR304 project, and thanked the public for their
patience.
Dianne Robinson thanked Council Member Arends for representing the City of Bremerton at the
"26~h Annual United Christian Church Ushers Convention"; and invited residents of District 6 to a
clean-up event for Anderson Cove on June 26th & 27th, and thanked Skip Ivy for his help in organizing
this event.
Mike Shepherd was pleased to announce that he has qualified for the Boston Marathon; and
repoded on a recent meeting of the Evergreen Neighborhood Association where the "Pros & Cons" of
the tunnel vs. the street-alternative were discussed. He also commented on the attendance by the
Council Members to the AWC Annual Conference.
Cecil McConnell announced the combined District 1 & 2 Community Meeting on Tuesday, June 29
from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center, where one of the items scheduled for
discussion are the "Proposed Changes to the City of Bremerton Charter".
Brad Gehrin.q expanded on the upcoming District 1 & 2 Community Meeting by indicating Michelle
Eichhorn, the Community Development Program Administrator for the City of Bremerton, would also
be available to discuss "Almost Free Money for Low-Interest Home Loans & Livability-lmprovement
Loans" for Iow-income residents. Additionally, he reminded citizens that today was Flag Day;
provided a long-overdue "welcomed home" to Vietnam Vet and City of Bremerton Safety Officer Paul
Lucas; as a member of the CenCom and Emergency Management Policy Boards, stated that he
appreciated the dedication of the Amateur Radio operators; and cautioned drivers to watch out for
people on motorcycles now that summer with warmer weather was here.
Daren Ny,qren thanked the Mayor and Department Heads for inviting the Council members to a
Retreat where goals of the Council were discussed.
With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:40 P.M.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LO~I ~MITH
Legislative Assistant
DAREN NYGREN, City Co~r~ci~President
City of Bremerton
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