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Home My WebLink About03/15/00 TAPE #1693 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 15, 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, March 15, 2000, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad Esser, David Farr, Ed Rollman, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne OIsen. Council member Mike Shepherd was absent. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Knute Rife, Deputy 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 given by Deacon Roy Mclnnis of Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church. President Arends made the following announcements: (1) Council held a Pre-Council Session to discuss general Council business in the Council Conference Room; and (2) City Council will hold an Executive Session immediately following the Council Meeting to "Review Labor Negotiations" per RCW Chapter 42.30.140(4)(b). CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - March 8, 2000 (#AB00-074) #0035 M/S/C/U (Farr/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. #0045 M/S/C/U (Law/Farr) On March t5, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 239432 through 239635 in the amount of $361,636.83. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS John Law invited citizens in the Iower-Manette area to attend the next monthly District 3 meeting next Tuesday, March 21,2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center located at 13th & Nipsic. Topics for the evening will include "Street Lighting", "The Manette School", "The Manette Bridge Approach", and any other topic of interest. Ed Rollman briefly discussed the importance of information obtained from census questionnaires, so encouraged citizens to fill out and send in their Year-2000 Census forms. He expressed his disappointment over a recent "tourism" article in the Sun, which undeservedly described downtown Bremerton as "cold" and "blah". He recognized Fred Schoneman as a local hero, and lastly mentioned a Bremerton Police Officer who would be retiring with a disability after 27 years of service. David Farr announced the combined-District 6-7-8 meeting would be held on Monday, March 20, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M., in the Curriculum Library of the Bremerton School Administration Building located at 134 N. Marion. Topics to be discussed include "The Proposed Recreation Center' with Mayor Horton and Parks Director Cris Gears; and "Downtown Parking Issues" with Bob Dupree of Diamond Parking. TAPE #1693 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 15, 2000 Page 2 of 4 Conrad Esser reiterated information about the combined District 6-7-8 meeting, and encouraged citizens to attend. President Carol Arends looked forward to seeing many citizens in attendance at the next combined- District 6-7-8 meeting. She announced two Town Meetings to discuss "The Proposed Recreation Center" on Thursday, March 16, 2000, at 7:00 P.M. in the City Council Chambers; and Tuesday, March 21, 2000, 7:00 P.M. at the Sheridan Park Community Center. Lastly, she announced a "St. Patrick's Day Benefit & Bash" sponsored by the "Y2R" Committee, to be held at the Sons of Norway Hall, beginning at 6:00 P.M., to raise funds in support of the Proposed Recreation Center and completion of Pendergast Regional Park. Tickets are $15.00 per person. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Horton announced The National Arbor Day Foundation has again named the City of Bremerton as a "1999 Tree City USA", which indicates the City takes municipal tree-care responsibilities seriously. She congratulated the City's Parks Department for all their efforts and the wonderful job they are doing for the Community. LEGISLATIVE REPORT- There was no report this evening. PUBLIC RECOGNITION John Freeburg voiced his opposition to the proposed Port Blakely development project, west of Kitsap Lake, because he believes there are other, more appropriate locations in the County, and that such a development at this location would be detrimental to the environment. Don Larson, President of Kitsap Diving Association, passed out posters to announce the Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up event this year would be held Saturday, April 22, 2000. He asked if members of the Council could suggest activities or projects for local boy scouts or other volunteer groups who are periodically looking for community projects such as -planting trees or shrubs in honor of "Earth Day". Mr. Farr suggested that efforts would be greatly appreciated at Haddon Park at the corner of 15I~ & Lafayette. Mr. Larson stated that he would talk with the Parks Director, and if anyone else had suggestions or ideas may call 373-7593 for additional information. Lastly, he suggested that the City work together with Olympic College to develop an International Youth Hostel for students in the area from other countries. Elizabeth Buell asked the City to assist Mr. Larson with his ideas. Roy Mclnnis discussed issues of padiamentary procedures, and stated he would like to provide information from the University of Washington on this subject. Louis Soriano requested the City Council create an ordinance to immediately address the downtown parking situation. He discussed a memo regarding the Mayor's new Parking Committee, and voiced his concern that a "two-year plan in-the-works", was unacceptable, since this problem is urgent. Susan Brown again, inquired if a date has been set for a Study Session to discuss the City Council Rules & Procedures. Mr. McConnell stated that a "1st-DRAFT'' copy has been completed, but additional changes will still be needed. He offered his assurance that as soon as a "FINAL DRAFT" copy was complete, a Study Session, open to the public, would be scheduled to discuss the proposed changes. TAPE #1693 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 15, 2000 Page 3 of 4 9A - LABOR AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND THE POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION. #AB00-075 Carol Conley, Human Resources Manager, reported that pursuant to RCW 41.56, negotiations have concluded between representatives of the City and the Police Management Association resulting in the attached Labor Agreement. These negotiations have been discussed with Council in Executive Session. This Labor Agreement replaces the current agreement, which expired on December 31, 1999. The new Labor Agreement's term is January 1, 2000 through December 3t, 2001. It has been ratified by the Union's membership. Council approval is required to implement the new agreement. She pointed out that a new handout was provided to correct an error on the Deferred Comp calculations. Police Chief Rob Forbes discussed major highlights of the contract. There were no comments from the public. Mr. McConnell asked for additional information on the Deferred Comp Program. Ms. Conley explained the employer invests up-to a 2-½ % match, with an up-to 2-½% match by the employee, into an IRS-457 qualified Deferred Compensation Plan to supplement their retirement, with funds not taxable until they are withdrawn at the age of retirement. #1185 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Motion to approve the Labor Agreement by and between the City of Bremenon and the Police Management Association January 1, 2000 through December 31,2001 and make the necessary administrative amendments to the 2000 budget. 10A - RESOLUTION NO. 2746, PROVIDING FOR THE SUBMISSION OF A PROPOSITION TO ELECTORS FOR THE MAY 16, 2000 SPECIAL ELECTION FOR A $16.5 MILLION PARKS & RECRETION BOND, #AB00-076 Mayor Lynn Horton stated that pursuant to Ordinance No. 4694, which City Council passed on February 16, 2000, provided for the submission to the voters on a May 16, 2000 Special Election, and the Proposition to issue and sell general obligation bonds to borrow $16.5 million to build a new Recreation Center, and to improve parks and levy annual excess property taxes to redeem the bonds, the City must request that the Kitsap County Auditor call the Special Election May 16, 2000 via a resolution. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Reed stated that he would not vote in favor of this resolution, due to the comments from constituents opposed to the current proposed plan for this recreation center. Mr. Esser also voiced his opposition for the necessity of a Special Election date due to the additional extra cost. Mr. Law expressed his support for the Special Election date because he believed 6-months was "too valuable" to lose. Mr. Olsen agreed, and added that it has been explained to them that the City would lose more money if they waited until November. #1515 M/S/C (Farr/Olsen) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2746 providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City at the May 16, 2000 Special Election a Proposition to consider a $16.5 million Parks/Recreation Bond and Levy. Voted in favor of Motion: Farr, Olsen, McConnell, Law, Arends Voted opposed to Motion: Rollman, Reed, Esser Motion carried. TAPE #1693 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 15, 2000 Page 4 of 4 11A - ORDINANCE NO. 4697 (SECOND READING) VACATING PETERS STREET RIGHT-OF- WAY FROM POINDEXTER AVENUE TO HUMPREY AVENUE. #AB00-069 First Reading of Ordinance was presented at the City Council meeting on March 8, 2000. There were no comments from the public. #1525 M/S/C/U (Farr/Law) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4697, vacating Peters Street right-of-way of second reading. 11B - ORDINANCE NO. 4698 (SECOND READING) VACATING 12TM STREET AND TWO ALLEYS BETWEEN PARK AND ELIZABETH AVENUES. #AB00-070 First Reading of Ordinance was presented at the City Council meeting on March 8, 2000. There were no comments from the public. #1560 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4698, vacating 12th Street and 2 alley right-of-ways on second reading. 11C - ORDINANCE NO. 4699 (SECOND READING) VACATING A PORTION OF SHORE DRIVE BETWEEN PERRY AVENUE AND IRONSIDES AVENUE. #AB00-071 First Reading of Ordinance was presented at the City Council meeting on March 8, 2000. There were no comments from the public. #1600 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4699, vacating a portion of Shore Drive right-of-way on second reading. 11D - ORDINANCE NO. 4700 (SECOND READING) VACATING A PORTION OF CHESTER AVENUE FROM 11TM STREET, NORTHWARD 120 FEET, #AB00-072 First Reading of Ordinance was presented at the City Council meeting on March & 2000. There were no comments from the public. #1635 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4700, vacating portion of Chester Avenue right-of-way on second reading. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:20 P.M. CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton PJ/CAJIs/cg C: Normal Distribution File