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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEB '1 8 ~00¢
Wednesday, February 11, 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, February 11, 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 Cecil McConnell, followed
by the invocation provided by Pastor Scoff Shaw of Bremerton First Church of the Nazarene.
President Ny.qren made the following announcements:
1. The Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room from 5:00 to 5:30 PM to discuss
updates to the agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - January 7, 2004 (#AB04-015)
B. Minutes of Meeting - January 14, 2004 (#AB04-016)
C. Minutes of Meeting - January 21,2004 (#AB04-017)
D. Minutes of Meeting - January 28, 2004 (#AB04-018)
E. Minutes of Special Meeting - February 3, 2004 (#AS04-019)
F. Two-year Contract with GLOBE JANITORIAL SERVICES, INC. (#AB04-020)
G. Purchase of 1999 FORD F450 with Altec Man Lift (#AB04-021)
#0050 M/S/C/U (Priest/Arends) 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.
#0070 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) On February 11, 2004, the Council approved payment of Check
numbers 282736 through 288118; P8037; and EFT-8018 through EFT-8038 in the amount of
$1,691,064.20 on the Master Check Register; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $955,468.76 for the
pay period ending January 15, 2004.
MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Bozeman... · Held a meeting to discuss plans for the Grand Opening of the Government Center on July 9;
· Reported that plans for the Public Safety Building have fallen about 5-weeks behind;
· Several bids for the development of Eastpark have been received, and should come before
Council in the next 30-days;
· Announced that Congressman Dicks would be available to hear public comments at a
Community Meeting hosted by the "Citizens for a Pedestrian Friendly Bremerton" at 4:00 p.m.
Friday, February 13, 2004 Washington Mutual Building;
· Mentioned that Kitsap Transit is still considering options for passenger-only ferry service; and
· Introduced Nels Johnson of RABANCO who was here to meet with the Mayor, and to check on the
waste disposal service his company has been providing to the community.
6A- REAPPOINTMENT OF ANDREW KOSUSKO TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION (#AB04-022):
Chris Hu,qo, Director of Community Development, expressed his appreciation for the dedication shown
by citizens who have served on the Planning Commission for the past few years, and therefore was
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pleased that Andrew Kosusko was interested in serving an additional term. It was after his current term
expires on will expire February 8, 2004. It is recommended he be reappointed to another four-year term
on the Planning Commission.
There were no comments from the public.
#0205 M/SICIU (Shepherd/Maupin) Move to reappoint Andrew Kosusko to another four-year term on the
Planning Commission.
7A - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4885 [SECOND READING1 AUTHORIZING THE CITY
ATTORNEY TO ACQUIRE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT SlLVERDALE MOILE ESTATES IN
KITSAP COUNTY, WASHINGTON (#AB04-004): The first reading of this ordinance was heard at the
Council meeting on January 21, 2004.
There were no comments from the public.
#0325 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4885 on second reading.
7B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4886 [SECOND READING1 AMENDING BMC
21.02.150 REGARDING "UNLISTED USES", AND BMC 21.02.070 "DEFINITIONS" (#AB04-012): The
first reading of this ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on January 27, 2004.
There were no comments from the public.
#0445 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4886 on second reading.
7C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4887 [SECOND READING] AMENDING BMC
21.02.152 REGARDING THE "DOWNTOWN DISTRICT" (#AB04-013): The first reading of this
ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on January 27, 2004. Chris Hu,clo, Director of Community
Development, providing a briefing on an amendment proposed to address concerns communicated by
several citizens.
John H. Larson spoke in favor of the amendments, and urged the Council to approve this action.
#0685 M/$/C/U (Maupin/Short) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4887 as amended on second reading.
7D - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] VACATING THE NORTHERLY
PORITON OF THE ALLEY BOUNDED BY NAVAL AVENUE, 11TM STREET, AND 10TM STREET
(#AB04-023): Michael Mecham, City Engineer, explained that the City initiated the vacation of the
northerly portion of the alley bounded by Naval Avenue, 11th Street, and 10~h Street. 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 right-of-way would eliminate an
entrance onto a busy urban arterial and improve traffic and pedestrian safety. This is a Class [[ right-of-
way and compensation is not required in accordance with BMC 11.20.080.
There were no comments from the public.
#0795 M/S/C/U (Arends/McConnell) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading, vacating
the northerly portion of the alley bounded by Naval Avenue, Olympic Avenue, 11~h Street, and 10~h St.
7E - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2919~ SURPLUSING AND APPROVING A
NEGOTIATED SALES OF PUBLIC UTILITY PROPERTY TO GLOBAL INVESTMENTS, LTD (#AB04-
024): RoRer Lubovich, City Attorney, stated that the City has received an offer from GLOBAL
INVESTMENTS, LTD. to purchase two City-owned parcels on Oyster Bay Avenue (shown on the attached
map). The property is not currently used for public utility service nor will it be required for providing utility
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service in the future. The offer to purchase the property is fair market value and the City and greater
community would be better served by the sale of the property. Attached is a proposed resolution to
surplus the property and approve the sales of the property as a negotiated sale.
There were no comments from the public.
#0935 MISICIU (Shepherd/Maupin) Move to approve Resolution No. 2919, declaring the public utility
property surplus, approving a negotiated sale of the property pursuant to BMC 2.78.030 (e) to GLOBAL
INVESTMENTS, LTD., approving the earnest money receipt and sale agreement, and authorizing the Mayor
to execute any and all documents necessary to close the transaction.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mary Gardner submitted a letter into the record expressing her concerns regarding the plans of Catholic
Community Services to build a Homeless Shelter in a residential neighborhood.
Helen Miller submitted a letter into the record expressing her concern that Michael Wilson, Finance
Director, violated the Open Public Meetings Act when he attempted to ask the Council to approve a
budget adjustment for a correction without a public hearing; additionally, she reported that Columbia
Hospitality Group made an excellent presentation to the Public Facilities District Board on February 9.
Gordy Byrd clarified that he was not the "Gordon Bird" involved in a stabbing incident and reported on in
The SUN. He also announced he would be turning 48 years old tomorrow.
Del Knauss, representing "CITIZENS AGAINST THE TUNNEL" (CATT), provided each of the Council
members with a number of petitions submitted by residents in their perspective districts which show they
are 1) in favor of a sensible surface alternative versus a tunnel; and 2) in favor of putting this to a vote of
the people; therefore, they are here tonight to ask the Council to honor the citizen's requests to 1)
submit a referendum to the voters for a binding vote of the people; or 2) select a surface alternative.
Paul Drnievic stated that WESTSOUND ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION would be the new name for their
group which sponsors Iow-cost, but high-quality musical entertainment; and announced they would be
kicking off their membership drive for the upcoming season on March 1.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Brad Gehrinq was pleased to present a proclamation on behalf of the Mayor proclaiming the Month of
February as "Black History Month" at the NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet on Sunday, February 7;
invited citizens to attend the upcoming Distdct 1 & 2 Community Meeting for a program that will include
Community Resoume Officer Karen Pierson describing the "Level g] Sex-Offender Notification Process";
and City Engineer Mike Mecham discussing "Speed Bumps"; encouraged District 1 & 2 residents to
provide their input on their vision for upper East Bremerton; and lastly, thanked Del Knauss and the
members of "Citizens Against the Tunnel" for the work put into bringing this information to the Council.
He also wished his son Kyle a happy 17th birthday!
Cecil McConnell reiterated information about the District I & 2 Community Meeting to be held on
Thursday, February 19, from 6:30 - 8:00 P.M. at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center located at the
corner of Lebo Blvd. & Claire Avenue. He also reminded citizens that they could discuss any issues they
were concerned about in addition to the topics already included in the program.
Wendy Priest informed citizens that District 4 & 5 would also be hosting a meeting on Thursday,
February 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at the Memorial Lutheran Church located at 10th & Veneta Avenue
with members of the Bremerton School Board discussing future plans for Bremerton schools.
Mike Shepherd reminded citizens that the District 4 & 5 Neighborhood meeting on February 19 would
be Council member Priest's first District meeting... He provided a brief history of the Evergreen
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Neighborhood Association then announced they would be hosting an Open House on Sunday, February
22 at 4:00 P.M. at the Caf6 Destino located at 1223 McKenzie Avenue.
Dianne Robinson announced a Community Meeting for Districts 6, 7, 8 & 9 on Monday, February 23 in
the Conference Room of the Public Works & Utilities Building located at 100 Oyster Bay Drive from 7:00
to 8:30 P.M. with Police Chief Rob Forbes; Community Resource Officer Karen Pierson who will
describe the "Level EL[ Sex-Offender Notification Process; and Lt. Tim Lopez will discuss the "Explorer's
Program". She observed February as "Black History Month" to honor African-Americans who have
made contributions to America; and therefore acknowledged previous Council members Marry Crutcher
(District 5) and Al Colvin (District 1) for their service to the community. She addressed those citizens
who informed her of a project at 25th & Snyder that she would be looking into their concerns. And lastly,
she solicited volunteers from District 6 who are interested in helping her put together a float for the
Armed Forces Parade to represent District 6.
Carol Arends thanked Council member Robinson for announcing the Community Meeting for Districts 6,
7, 8 & 9, and added that refreshments would also be served. Mentioned that further work is currently in
progress on the Gateway Project, and thanked citizens for their patience.
Will Maupin also encouraged District 8 citizens to attend the District 6, 7, 8 & 9 Community meeting;
and announced the "SENIOR GAMES", a state and national organization that holds athletic events for
those over 50 would be in Bremerton for a Regional Event on July 10 & 11 of this year.
Mike Short reported that as a member of the KRCC Policy Board, he attended the meeting on February
3, where the Board received a briefing on the Countywide Planning Policies; which KRCC also
presented to the full Council at the Study Session on February 10. He discussed his attendance at a
meeting of the Peninsula Regional Transportation Policy on February 10; and the closing of Hood Canal
Bridge.
Daren Ny.qren reminded all citizens that they are welcome to attend any or all of the District meetings,
including the next District 3 Neighborhood meeting at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 12 at the
Manette Senior Center to hear a presentation on the future of schools in Bremerton.
With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:39 P.M.
Prepar~id and Submitted by:
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