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Home My WebLink About04/28/04 TAPE #1947 ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES i~A"f' ~L 2 Wednesday, April 26, 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, Wednesday, April 28, 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. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Interim City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Mike Shepherd, followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Dean Reeder of Westpark Christian Church. President Nyqren made the following announcements: 1. The Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room from 5:00 to 5:30 PM. CONSENT AGENDA A. Authorization for 1 additional full-time regular Electronics Technician for a two-month period; and 1 temporary Electronics Technician for a period not to exceed 5 months (#AB04-073) B. Termination of Water Transmission Agreement with NORTHWEST CORPORATE CAMPUS LLC (#AB04-074) C. Construction Agreement with PUGET SOUND ENERGY for Underground Conversion Project (#AB04-077) #0035 M/S/C/U (Priest/McConnell) Move to approve the 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. #0055 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) On April 28, 2004, the Council approved payment of Check numbers 289961 through 290179 in the amount of $625,177.60 on the Master Check Register. MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Bozeman... · Thanked AMERICAN FINANCIAL SOLUTIONS for their donation to fund a BBQ for all military personnel as part of the Armed Forces Day activities; · Provided information on activities with our Sister City, Kure Japan; · Announced that Pat Coxon would be appointed as interim Wastewater Manager due to John Poppe's departure; · Bids for the new Fire Station recently went out; · Representatives of the Passenger Only Ferry Service indicated runs should begin soon; · The Navy has purchased the property for the planned Parking Garage, and the contractor has already been selected; · Discussed the H.O. Whitey Domstad Viewscape Park dedication ceremony in Manette; · Stated the 5-year Comp Plan revisions would be brought to the Council sometime in June, with possible adoption by the Fall; · A grant was submitted for the new $250,000 Skatepark project; · Was pleased the new Assistant City Attorney would begin with the City tomorrow; · A new Purchasing System would soon be implemented; · Met with two Bremerton Housing Authority Board members regarding Westpark Housing; and · Thanked Council President Nygren and Vice-President McConnell for attending the Department Head meeting to present a proposal for reforming the Council's meeting process. TAPE #1947 City Council Reg. Mtg Minutes April 28, 2004 Page 2 of 3 7A - ORDINANCE NO. 4894 [SECOND READING] AMENDING CHAPTER 2.t3 OF THF BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO FILINGS AND APPEAL FEES REGARDING PROCEEDINGS BEFORE THE ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING EXAMINER (#AB04-070): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on April 21, 2004. There were no comments from the public. #0300 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Priest) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4894 on second reading. 7B - ORDINANCE NO. 4895 ]SECOND READING] AMENDING CHAPTERS 3.86 AND 3.$0 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO UTILITY TAXES (#AB04-07t): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on April 21, 2004. There were no comments from the public. #0355 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Maupin) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4895 on second reading. 7C - ORDINANCE ]FIRST READING] VACATING A PORTION OF FIRST STREET LOCATED BETWEEN MARION AND YANTIC AVENUES ]#AB04-075): Michael Mecham, City Engineer, explained that the City received a petition from Victor Targett to vacate a portion of First Street located between Marion and Yantic Avenue. This date has been scheduled for a public hearing in accordance with state law and the Bremerton Municipal Code for first reading on the proposed ordinance vacating the subject property. This is a Class II! right-of-way and compensation is not required in accordance with BMC 11.20.140. There were no comments from the public. #0400 M/S/C/U (Priest/McConnell) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading, vacating a portion of First Street located between Marion and Yantic Avenues. 7D - RESOLUTION NO. 2925~ IN SUPPORT OF LOCATING A NASCAR RACING FACILITY IN KITSAP COUNTY (#AB04-076): Daren Nygren, Council President, stated that the Bremerton City Council supports the continued efforts in promoting Kitsap County as the best location in the Northwest for a NASCAR racing facility. There were no comments from the public. #0565 M/S/C/U (Gehring/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 2925 in support of inviting the International Speedway Corporation (ISC) to consider Kitsap County as the location for a NASCAR racing venue. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Frank Gentile took issue with comments made by a citizen who wanted the Council to look at the zoning code due to his concern about "manufactured homes". COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad Gehrin.q reiterated positive comments in support of bringing a NASCAR facility to Kitsap County. Cecil McConnell discussed the recognition received by the Gold Mountain Golf Complex, and congratulated Scott Alexander for being presented the "Public Facility Merchandiser of the Year" award by the Western Washington Chapter of the PROFESSIONAL GOLFERS ASSOCIATION (PGA). TAPE #1947 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 28, 2004 Page 3 of 3 Wendy Priest, along with fellow Council members Arends and Maupin, was pleased to honor Council member Dianne Robinson for being selected as one of the 2004 YWCA Women of Achievement, at the annual luncheon. Mike Shepherd asked for additional information from a citizen who left an inaudible message on his home answering machine; asked home owners to consider plants native to the Northwest. Dianne Robinson provided an overview of concerns discussed at the District 6 meeting held on Monday, April 26; and looked forward to riding in a car in the upcoming Armed Forces Day Parade. Carol Arends warned that one-lane traffic would result during the repaving of Navy Yard Highway, and thanked everyone for their patience; and also enjoyed attending the 2004 YWCA Women of Achievement luncheon held in honor of Council member Dianne Robinson, noting that Paula Johnston, Elaine Valencia, and Lori Smith were also in attendance. Will Maupin attended the Gold Mountain Board of Directors meeting along with Council member McConnell, and echoed congratulations to Scott Alexander. He also attended an organization meeting for the "Senior Games" that will be held July 8 through 11; and lastly, congratulated Dianne Robinson for being selected as a 2004 YWCA Woman of Achievement. Mike Short reported on the "Kitsap Lake/Chico Bay Water Quality Project Update" meeting he attended last Thursday at Kitsap Lake Elementary School; and a meeting with the Kitsap Lake Homeowners Association on Monday. He also invited the public to attend the grand opening for a Disc Golf Course at 8:45 AM on May I at N.A.D. Park off of Kitsap Way. Daren Ny,qren recognized Officer Pete Fisher for the Bremerton Police Department Officer of the Year; thanked the organizers and those who attended the touching "Memorial for Fallen Soldiers" held on the Overwater Park; and lastly, noted a citizen's comment who felt there was a void of information regarding all the City projects taking place, and therefore challenged the local newspapers to provide more information on the downtown projects. With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:10 P.M. Prep d and Submitted y: L I ~;MITH Attest: ~ ~') ~ . Legislative Assistant PAU~~, JOI'~NST~, Ir~t~:im City Clerk DAREN NYGREN, City C~un~;il President City of Bremerton DNIP JIIslcge