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Home My WebLink About03/29/00TAPE #1695 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 29, 2000 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4t" Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, March 29, 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, and Cecil McConnell. Council members Wayne Olsen and Mike Shepherd were absent. 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 member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation given by Council President Carol Arends. President Arends made the following announcements: (1) Council members held a Pre-Council Session to discuss general Council business in the Council Conference Room. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - March 22, 2000 (#AB00-083) #0005 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Farr) 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. #0020 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On March 29, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 239916 through 240115 in the amount of $230,494.42; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $120,407.07 for the pay period ending 03/31/00. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Conrad Esser looked forward to seeing the Chinook ferry back on track, making trips between Bremerton and Seattle in 30 minutes. David Farr offered comments on the recent article in The SUN regarding housing sale trends, which showed housing prices up significantly in both East and West Bremerton, which he believed was indicative that Bremerton must be "doing some things right". Ed Rollman discussed the Mayor's Advisory Parking Committee meeting he recently attended, and acknowledged a viable solution for everyone will be a challenge. He asked citizens to call him at the City Council office at 478-5280 if they would like to submit their ideas, or contact Bob Duprie, Manager of Diamond Parking at 373-9501 in Bremerton, or 625-1787 in Seattle. Lastly, he reported April 7 is the target date for completion of the roadwork at 11th & Warren. Cecil McConnell announced a District 1 & 2 "Town Meeting" would be held Thursday, April 6, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Lounge of the Sheridan Park Community Center located at the corner of Lebo Boulevard and Clare Avenue. Topic of discussion will be "Rezoning". President Carol Arends also commented on the "hopeful signs" for Bremerton in light of recent reports on housing trends, in addition to noting the progress of the Gateway Project in District 7. TAPE #1695 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 29, 2000 Page 2 of 3 MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report tonight due to the Mayor's absence. LEGISLATIVE REPORT A letter from Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk, was read into the record in response to comments made by Roy Mclnnis regarding City Council meeting parliamentary procedures. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Gordy Byrd discussed the seizure he experienced at the last Council meeting, and thanked everyone for his or her assistance. Don Larson announced the Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up Event on Saturday, April 22, 2000, and thanked Brem-Air for their service in providing dumpsters. He again discussed his idea for a "Youth Hostel". 9A - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REGARDING IVY GREEN CEMETERY IRRIGATION PROJECT, #AB00-084: Jodi Wroblewski, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, stated that this budget adjustment would provide for the use of a portion of Ivy Green Cemetery perpetual care monies to construct an irrigation system to reduce the ongoing maintenance labor at the cemetery, and also improve the conditions of the grounds. There were no comments from the public. #0480 M/S/C (Farr/Law) Move to approve Budget Adjustment No. 00-8. Voted in Favor of Motion: Farr, Esser, Reed, McConnell, Law, Arends Opposed to Motion: Rollman 9B - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REGARDING WARREN AVENUE PLAY FIELD PROJECT. #AB00-085: Jodi Wroblewski, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, reported this budget adjustment would provide for the upgrade of park facilities at the Warren Avenue Play Field using grant money received from the IAC-YAF, with matching funds coming from the profits of Gold Mountain Golf Complex. Gordy Byrd asked what exactly would be upgraded. Ms. Wroblewski responded the upgrades would include a new irrigation system, drainage, and reseeding in time for next year's baseball. #0510 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Farr) Move to approve the Budget Adjustment No. 00-6. 9C - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LANE POWELL SPEARS & LUBERSKY, #AB00-086: Glenna Malanca, City Attorney, said that the City has retained counsel to provide legal services with regards to 1-695. Upon occasion, a law firm is asked to provide services based on their expertise on current issues involving the City, and are asked to extend their services for additional time when the City is satisfied with the current services being received. To date, the City Attorney has authorized payment of $9,768,37, out of the Legal Department's 1999 budget. Also, Lane Powell Spears & Lubersky is being asked to provide additional services ending December 31, 2000, for an additional amount not to exceed $20,000. Ms. Malanca noted the City of Bremerton, along with the City of Bainbridge Island and the City of Lakewood, have been successful in their arguments regarding the constitutionality of 1-695, and currently, this matter is scheduled June 29, 2000 for argument. This Professional Services Agreement would allow the continuation of legal representation. (Additional explanation was provided to Gordy Byrd at his request). There were no other comments from the public. TAPE #1695 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 29, 2000 Page 3 of 3 #0700 M/S/C (McConnell/Reed) MoVe to approve professional services agreement of Lane Powell Spears & Lubersky for an amount not to exceed $20,000, ending December 31, 2000. Voted in Favor of Motion: Esser, McConnell, Law, Rollman, Farr, Arends Abstained: Reed 10A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE, #AB00-087: Teri Olson, Animal Control Officer, stated that amendments to Title 7 of the Bremerton Municipal Code were necessary to clarify and address problem areas identified by Animal Control in the current code, (Gordy Byrd again asked for additional explanation. It was recommended that he obtain a copy of the full Council Packet after the meeting). There were no other comments from the public. #0800 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Esser) Move to approve Ordinance on first reading, amending Chapter 7 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 11A - CLOSED RECORD HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2747 ON APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO ALLOW A SHORELINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) FOR A U.S. NAVY/PSNS NAVIGATIONAL DREDGING AND PIER REPLACEMENT PROJECT; APPELLANT: THE SUQUAMISH TRIBE, #AB00-073: President Arends again announced that this was a Quasi-Judicial Hearing, and asked if any Council Member believed their participation would conflict with the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine", and if they should be excused. John Law disclosed that he meets with the Officers of the Naval Base Association on a regular basis, and is a National Director of Emeritus to the Navy League, but was confident that he could judge this item irapartially. Ed Rollman disclosed that he is also a member of the Naval Base Association, but that he too, believed he could rule impartially on this matter. President Arends then asked members of the public if they believed any Council members should excuse themselves due to a conflict with the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine': All Council members remained seated. President Arends further stated that because this was a CLOSED RECORD HEARING, no additional testimony would be taken, and clarified this matter was first presented to the Council on March 8, 2000, followed by a CLOSED DELIBERATION SESSION held immediately following the City Council meeting on March 22, 2000. There were no comments from the public. #0930 M/S/C/U (Farr/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 2747, affirming the Planning Commission's decision to grant the permit to the Navy. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:05 P.M. CAROL ARENDS, Bremerton City Council President P J/CAJIs/cg c: Normal Distribution; File