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Home My WebLink About05/12/04 NIAY 1 9 2004 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 12, 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, May 12, 2004, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren Nygren presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, and Cecil McConnell. Council members absent were Brad Gehring, Will Maupin, and Carol Arends. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Brett Vinson; Deputy City Clerk Cherie Henry; and Legislative Assistant Lod Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Reverend Ron Anderson of Manette Community Church. President N¥.qren made the following announcements: 1. The Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room from 5:00 to 5:30 PM; which included a 10-minute Executive Session to "Consider the Minimum Price for Real Estate" per RCW 42.30.110(1)(c); 2. Item 3E was removed from the "CONSENTAGENDA" and placed as Item 5B under "NEW BUSINESS"; and 3. The Bid Award amount on "CONSENTAGENDA" Item 3G was corrected to $683,532.09 due to an increase of 8.6% from 8.5% in the Washington State Sales Tax. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - April 14, 2004 (#AB04-077) B. Minutes of Meeting - April 21, 2004 (#AB04-078) C. Minutes of Meeting - April 28, 2004 (#AB04-079) D. National Park Service Covenant and Restriction regarding new property additions to Kitsap Lake Park (#AB04-080) (4tAE~ Placed under New Business... F. Bid Award to H.D. FOWLER COMPANY for the Purchase of Ductile Iron Pipe (#AB04-082) G. Contract Award to NOVA CONTRACTING INC. for Tracyton Water System Phase II Project (#AB04-083) Bid Award was corrected to $683,532.09 to reflect 8. 6% State sales tax... H. Check numbers 290180 through 290534 and EFT-8165 through EFT-8183 in the amount of $2,251,426.20 on the Master Check Register; Regular Payroll in the amount of $927,133.01 for the pay-period ending April 15, 2004; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $148,738.17 for the pay period ending April 30, 2004 (#AB04-085) #0055 MISICIU (Priest/McConnell) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Bozeman,,, · Read a proclamation to declare Saturday, May 15, 2004 as "Peace Officers Memorial Day"; and the Week of May 10 - 16, 2004 as "Police Week", which was accepted by Police Chief Rob Forbes, who invited members of the public to attend "Kitsap County Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Ceremony" on Friday, May 14 beginning at 1:00 PM at Evergreen Park. · Read a proclamation to declare Saturday, May 22, 2004 as "H.M.S. WARSPITE Day" which was accepted by Bob Lamb, and other comrades and spouses. TAPE #1948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 12, 2004 Page 2 of 4 · Read a proclamation to declare Friday, May 14, 2004 as "Poppies Day", which was accepted by a representative from American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68. · Displayed a current copy of NW Golf Magazine, which featured the Gold Mountain Golf Complex in their cover story; and the City of Bremerton was mentioned in the May issue of Money Magazine as an "up and coming City". · Was pleased to announce that a new toy will be installed at the 11th ~ Warren Avenue neighborhood park, the fence will be pushed back, and the landscape area extended. · Met with officials from the Bremerton Marina and Port of Bremerton, and was assured they are moving ahead with plans to expand the Marina with a $12 million budget. · Received approx. 15 calls from businesses potentially interested in Bremerton after learning of the $40 million in tax incentives, which may be a record number! · Participated in a tour of the Medical-Dental Building located on Pacific. · Thanked Cris Larsen for providing an update on all the events planned for the 56~h Annual Armed Forces Day activities, including a large BBQ meal provided free for all military personnel and their families. 5A - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN KITSAP COUNTY~ CITY OF BAINBRIDGF ISLAND~ CITY OF BREMERTON~ CITY OF PORT ORCHARD~ AND CITY OF POULSBO REGARDING THE ALLOCATION OF SHB 2060 SURCHARGE FUNDS TO VERY LOW- INCOME HOUSING PROJECTS (#AB04-084): Shirley Aird, CDBG Coordinator, reported that Senate House Bill (SHB) 2060 was passed by the Washington State Legislature in June 2002, and implemented a surcharge on document recording fees to be used for affordable housing in the state. Funds are distributed through the county(les) and are administered jointly by County and City governments. Eligible uses of funds, collection methods, allowed administrative costs, etc. were defined in SHB 2060, but responsibility for implementation of the law was delegated to local governments or coalitions. In Kitsap County, the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, with a technical advisory committee from the Continuum of Care Coalition, has taken the lead to develop a system for distribution of 2060 Funds throughout the County. This work has resulted in an interlocal agreement among the County and City governments which sets forth the purpose, administrative structure, fund availability, eligible participants, eligible projects, distribution methodology, as well as program review and monitoring. The parties involved need to sign on to the interlocal agreement in order to allow funds to be dispersed. There were no comments from the public. #0585 M/S/C/U (Robinson/McConnell) Move to approve the Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap County and the City of Bainbridge Island, City of Bremerton, City of Port Orchard, and City of Poulsbo concerning allocation of SHB 2060 Surcharge Funds to very Iow-income housing projects in Kitsap County and its incorporated cities, and to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement in substantially the same form as presented. 5B - PURCHASE OF POLLUTION LIABILITY INSURANCE FROM INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY (#AB04-08t): Peq~v Lesser, Risk Manager, stated that the City of Bremerton first purchased pollution liability insurance in May 2001 on a three-year policy form, and that this coverage ends on May 16, 2004. The cost of the recommended replacement coverage, with a $100,000 deductible, is approx. $55,470 for three years. There were no comments from the public. TAPE #1948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 12, 2004 Page 3 of 4 #0646 MISICIU (McConnell/Short) Move to authorize the Risk Manager to purchase pollution liability insurance from Indian Harbor Insurance Company. 6A - ORDINANCE NO. 4896 [SECOND READING] VACATING A PORTION OF FIRST STREET LOCATED BETWEEN MARION AND YANTIC AVENUES (#AB04-075): The first reading of this ordinance was heard April 28, 2004. Michael Mecham, City Engineer, was available to answer any questions, and noted that no citizen comments were received. There were no comments from the public. #0685 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Short) Move to approve Ordinance No. 4896 on second reading. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Allen Shute took issue with a proposed ordinance regarding overnight camping. John Conti thanked the Council for allowing the addition of a public Disc Golf Course at NA.D. Park. He encouraged the public to give it a try; and complimented the City of Bremerton parks and Parks & Recreation Department for all their efforts keeping City Parks beautiful and clean. Del .Knauss. was concerned with the changes being proposed with the Council's meeting schedule. Daniel Rickabu.clh expressed his frustration at the potentially dangerous hazards caused by construction equipment around town, and the narrow sidewalks on the Manette Bridge. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Short congratulated the Police Department on the excellent job they are doing for the City; reported that tomorrow he will be attending a KRCC Planning Directors meeting to discuss the Countywide Planning Policies, and encouraged families to view the "Hydrofest" event sponsored by the Seattle Outboard Association on Kitsap Lake this weekend. Dianne Robinson reminded citizens to attend any of the number of activities scheduled this weekend for the 56th Annual Armed Forces Festival. Mike Shepherd announced the next District 5 neighborhood meeting would be held next Thursday, May 20 beginning at 6:30 PM at the Memorial Lutheran Church located at 10th & Veneta with Jim Spencer, Director of the Parks & Recreation Department; announced that a Rummage Sale would be held a the Memorial Lutheran Church with proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society's "Relay for Life~ this weekend from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM both Friday, May 14 & Saturday, May 15; and invited the public to attend the Memorial Day Ceremony on Monday, May 31 at 1:00 PM at Evergreen Park to honor all veterans. Wendy Priest mentioned that she attended the Memorial Day Ceremony last year and found it to be a very moving event; and encouraged the public to attend the new "Made in Bremerton" shop located in the Amy Burnett Gallery. Cecil McConnell encouraged citizens to attend the 56th Annual Armed Forces Day activities. TAPE #1948 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 12, 2004 Page 4 of 4 Daren Ny.qren thanked Jerry Reid from the Manette Masons for providing several hundred doorknockers for use by the Police Department and Neighborhood Block Watch programs; and welcomed members of the public to attend City Council meetings. With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at: 6:18 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: CHERI HENRY, Deputy C~y Clerk DAREN NYGREN, City Co¢~,Jnc-il President City of Bremerton DNICHIIslcge