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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
January t 9, 2000
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, January 19, 2000, at 5:30
P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed,
Conrad Esser, David Farr, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne
Otsen. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca, Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston, and
Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Arerids, followed by the
invocation, given by Rev. William Wambsganss of West Side Baptist Church.
President Arends made the following announcements:
(1) City Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general
Council business.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - December 29, 1999 #AB00-011
#0033 M/S/C/U/McConnell/Olsen) Motion 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.
#0060 M/S/C/U (Law/Farr) On January 19, 2000, the Council does approve for payment as follows:
237879 through 237881 and 237883 through 23800 in the amount of $334,793.33.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Cecil McConnell welcomed Roy Mclnnis back to Bremerton after his recent trip out of state.
John Law reported on the District 3 meeting held last night, and thanked Gene Sampley, Director of
the Public Works & Utilities Department for his informative presentation, and those who attended.
Ed Rollman announced that the Council Chambers were available for use by the public, and those
interested may call 478-5280 to inquire about scheduling. He also received several complaints from
citizens concerned about the need for paint on the Downtown Library, and encouraged volunteers.
Mike Shepherd announced that the next District 5 Meeting was scheduled tomorrow night (January
20th) beginning at 6:30 P.M., at the Memorial Lutheran Church located at the corner of 10th & Veneta
Avenue. Discussions will include "Fire Prevention Techniques" and the proposed "Community
Recreation Center". In addition, he reported that he attended the "remarkable" celebration event for
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. held Monday, January 17th at the Kitsap Pavilion.
President Arends also attended the program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Kitsap
Pavilion, which she thoroughly enjoyed. As the Council representative for Forest Ridge Park, she
was pleased to report that a generous donation would be presented at next week's Council meeting
for the purchase of security system for the Boy Scouts Hall at Forest Ridge Park.
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MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report this evening.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT- There was no report this evening.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Debbie Peavler-Stewart, from the City's Economic Development Department, discussed the recent
opening of the Kitsap Small Business Development Center (SBDC) to assist the growth and
development of small businesses in the City, She introduced Susan Segler as the new Director of
the SBDC, who stated the Center will offer free business counseling, training, and market research.
The Center is located at 4th & Park, and appointments can be made by calling 478-4839.
Ruth Enderle, Executive Director of the Admiral Theater, invited the public to attend the Blues
performance, "We Are Not Good Girls", on Saturday, January 29th at 8:00 P.M., and that anyone
interested in purchasing the $12.00 tickets for this event (or any future event at the Theater) could
call their office at 373-6743.
Jack Swanson presented a handout entitled "Earn Extra Money", for local citizens interested in
working as "Enumerators" for the Federal Government during the Year-2000 Census this spring, and
the importance for Bremerton to get accurate population numbers.
Paul Drnjevic voiced his concerns over the construction of the City's garage, and the potential
danger of collapse during an earthquake. He reiterated his request for information on a "study" done
on the proposed purchase of the KPS building (400 Warren Avenue). Lastly, he complimented the
presentation given by Gene Sampley regarding the Stormwater program at the District #3 meeting.
Roy Mclnnis discussed several issues regarding the growth of Bremerton.
Don Larson, President of Kitsap Diving Association, encouraged the use of trees and shrubbery,
again recommended a "marine protected area" for Bremerton, and handed out related publications.
Gordy Byrd commented on the improved PA system in the Council Chambers.
9A - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT ALLOCATING THE CITY'S FY 2000 HOTEL & MOTEL TAX
RECEIPTS. #AB00-012
Rich Hanna, Treasurer, reported that this Budget Adjustment would authorize expenditure of the
City's Hotel & Motel tax revenues to several tourism-supporting organizations and activities as
directed by City Council memo. He clarified that the $90,000 allocation proposed for the Admiral
Theater includes an $11,550 repayment toward an inter-fund loan.
Use-for-funds-received were reported by the following:
Nell Korth, Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce; Robed Schneidler, Bremerton Admiral Theater
Foundation; and Dave Boynton, Bremerton Main Street Association.
Mr. Shepherd commended the members of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for their efforts.
#1250 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/OIsen) Motion to approve Budget Adjustment No. 00-2; and authorize the
Mayor to execute contracts with each organization regarding scope of services for tax allocations.
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10A - ORDINANCE NO. 4692 (SECOND READING) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUE OF A $1.250,000
TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE, AND ACCEPTING THE PURCHASE OFFER FROM SEAFIRST BANK.
#AB00-006 First Reading of Ordinance presented at the City Council meeting on January 12, 2000.
Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, distributed updated copies of Ordinance No. 4692 and the Preliminary
Official Statement Dated January 5, 2000.
There were no questions or comments from the pubtic.
#1461 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Reed) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4692 on second reading,
authorizing the issue of a Tax Anticipation Note and accepting the purchase offer of Bank of America
Securities LLC (formerly known as Seafirst Bank).
10B - ORDINANCE NO. 4693 (SECOND READING) ADOPTING THE DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT BETWEEN NORTHWEST CORPORATE CAMPUS AND THE CITY OF
BREMERTON (PL99-0073): and ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2735, #AB00-010 First
Reading of Ordinance presented at the City Council meeting on January 12, 2000.
Due this being a Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing, President Arends asked if any Council member
believed their participation would conflict with the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, and if so, they
should be excused. She further asked if any member of the public believed if any Council members
should excuse themselves due to a conflict with the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. All Council
members remained seated.
Jon Holan, Interim Community Development Director, summarized that the Hearing involved
adoption of a proposed Development Agreement for the development of an industrial park on 188
acres located north of Old Clifton Road, south of State Highway 16, and west of Anderson Hill Road.
Lauralee Hanson discussed environmental concerns over the proposed use for this property. Paul
Drnjevic agreed that an Environmental Impact Study should be done. Mr. Holan pointed out that the
minimum required setback is 100 feet, but that 52% of the area would have at least 200 feet. He
further established that the nature of the appeal the previous week was to address the possibility of
an Environmental Impact Study, but it was concluded that not enough evidence was presented to
require the study. Mr. Shepherd provided additional information on "setbacks", and pointed out that
although an Environmental Impact Study was not going to be done, there were many other studies.
Mr. Farr noted that Mr. Sciepko has gone "above and beyond" on most of the requirements. Mr.
Reed added that he felt this was a project where everyone "would win",
Mr. Rollman asked for clarification on protecting the quality of the watershed. Mr. Holan stated that
precautions have been included in the Agreement to assure that the City's wells and water quality
would be maintained.
#2235 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4693 on second reading, adopting the
proposed development agreement for the Northwest Corporate Campus Industrial Development
based on the specific finding that the Mitigated Determination of Non-Significance for the proposal is
adequate and that the proposed agreement is consistent with the requirements of BMC 21.02.900
and RCW 36.70B.170.
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#2586 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Motion to adopt Resolution #2735, "Development Agreement for
Northwest Corporate Campus: Applicant: Ron Sciepko", which was read in its entirety.
10C - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ELECTION DATE OF MAY
16, 2000 FOR A PARKS AND RECREATION BOND, #AB00-007 (Postponed from last week)
Cris Gears, Parks & Recreation Director, summarized that on the meeting of December 22, 1999,
the City Council passed (on first reading) an ordinance establishing a special election date of March
14, 2000 for a Parks & Recreation bond. After discussing this matter further with members of the
citizen-based "Y2R" (Yes to Recreation) Committee, the Mayor and staff are now recommending that
the special election be re-scheduled for May 16, 2000. This change in election date will allow "Y2R"
Committee members and City staff to spend more time with the public to ensure that the City's voters
are fully informed about the proposed Parks & Recreation projects prior to the election.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
#2667 M/S/C/U (Farr/Shepherd) Motion to table the first reading of this ordinance until January 26,
2000.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:48 P.M.
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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