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Home My WebLink About04/05/00 TAPE #1696 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 5, 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, April 5, 2000, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Conrad Esser, David Farr, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council member Jim Reed was 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 Reverend Gordon Hanstad, Retired from Sylvan Way 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; followed by a 20-minute Executive Session to discuss "Real Estate Acquisition" per RCW Chapter 42,30.110 (1) (b); and (2) City Council will hold their Monthly Study Session immediately following the Council Meeting tonight, in the Council Conference Room, to hear the following topics: 1) Economic Development Update; 2) Construction Projects Update; and 3) 1999 Street Report and Year 2000 Overlays. CONSENT AGENDA ., A. Minutes of Meeting - March 29, 2000 (#AB00-088) B. Purchase Order Request for RR Flatcar Bridge Deck for Upper Union River Rd (#AB00-089) #0010 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. #0035 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On April 5, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 240122 through 240306 in the amount of $378,934.56. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Wayne Olsen wished former Mayor/Councilman Morrie Dawkins and his wife a happy 50th" Anniversary, as well as a happy 50th Anniversary to Councilman John Law & his wife Neva. He announced a District 1 & 2 "Town Meeting" on Thursday, April 6, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the Sheridan Park Recreation Center to discuss "Rezoning". Cecil McConnell added that the possible rezoning of the property behind Eagle's Hardware would also be discussed. John Law announced the next monthly District 3 Neighborhood Meeting would be held Tuesday, April 18, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center located at 13th & Nipsic. TAPE #1696 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 5, 2000 Page 2 of 4 Ed Rollman announced a District 4 Meeting was tentatively set for Monday, April 24, 2000 at the Washington Mutual Building located at 6th Street and Pacific Avenue. He also thanked the Mayor for organizing the Parking Committee to deal with downtown parking issues. Mike Shepherd announced several upcoming events which included 1 ) First Friday Art Walk in downtown Bremerton on April 7; 2) The Kitsap County Veterans Coalition and FIALM Association Memorial Service in remembrance of Medic Pio Berzabel Quitevis, Saturday April 8, beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Bataan Park located at the corner of Sylvan Way and Olympus Drive; 3) The Sinclair/Dyes Inlet Clean-Up on Saturday, April 22, 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM; and 4) A Tree Planting Event at NAD Park, sponsored by DNR and the Parks Department on April 12, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM. David Farr discussed recent activity and improvements in the Anderson Cove area. He welcomed any donations of building materials from local contractors for a project, and discussed the final papers signed for construction of a new home on a previous eyesore at 15th Street. President Carol Arends also discussed the upcoming First Friday Art Walk event, in addition to the 2000 Kitsap County Law Enforcement Officer's Memorial Ceremony on Friday, May 5, beginning at 1:00 PM. In conclusion, she too congratulated John & Neva Law on their 50th Wedding Anniversary. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Horton reported on her trip to Washington D.C., which she felt was beneficial due to the discussion of many issues related to Bremerton. She also reported a request for funds in the amount of $4 million dollars was made for the Callow Avenue CSO Project. Mayor Horton read Proclamations to proclaim the following: · The Month of April as "Countdown to Earth Day 2000", which was accepted by Don Larson; · April 2-9, 2000 as "American Former Prisoner of War Recognition and Bataan Week"', which was accepted by Bonnie Sorcee, widow of a Bataan Veteran; · Years 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003 as "Korean War Commemorative Years", which was accepted by Bob Sauter; and · April 12, 2000 as "Arbor Day" in the City of Bremerton, which was accepted by the Mayor, and will be passed on to the Rotary and the Parks Department. Mayor Horton also called upon Robby Kramer, a Boy Scout from Troop 1539, who announced he is currently working on his Citizenship in the Community Merit Badge towards his Eagle Scout rank. LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Susan Brown expressed her concern over the current state of the beaches, which she attributes in part, to the large wakes caused by the increased speed of the Chinook Foot Ferry. Gordy Byrd was pleased to see Carol Arends at the Kitsap Transit and Emergency Management meetings held earlier in the day. H. Emily Moshay, Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, discussed the "Plant a Tree" event to be held on "Earth Day" April 22, 2000, from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. at NAD Park. She thanked Dr. John Stanley for his participation in this event, and announced that citizens requesting a memorial plaque for a planted tree may call 479-3579 or 478-5305. Mr. Farr took this opportunity to thank Ms. Moshay for her work on the Anderson Cove Project, TAPE #1696 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 5, 2000 Page 3 of 4 Don Larson of Kitsap Diving Association attended a conference dealing with the impact of tourism on Washington State and suggested the public view the web site http://www.experiencewashington.com. He pointed out that Bremerton needs more promotion like other cities in the region in order to improve tourism. He requested that anyone who wishes to contact him may do so via e-mail at donlarson@krl.org. Buck King District 4 Commander of VFW for Kitsap Peninsula, suggested that there are numerous events occurring in the community and suggested that increasing cooperation among citizens would improve morale as well as beautification efforts. President Arends also reminded citizens who feel there is "nothing to do" in Bremerton, to attend events such as the First Friday Art Walk. She further added that most of the time, she finds there are too many activities and events to choose from. Mike Shepherd stepped out of the meeting at approximately 6:15 P.M. 9A - BID AWARD FOR REMODEL OF PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES BUILDING. MAIN FLOOR. PHASE l, AT 100 OYSTER BAY ROAD, #AB00-090: Public Works & Utilities Director Gene Sampley reported that bids were opened on March 13, 2000. Five bids were received and the low bidder is Modern Builders, Inc from Tacoma, Washington in the amount of $178,001 including tax. The project estimate was $200,000. Staff recommends the approval of the bid award to Modern Builders, Inc in the amount of $178,001. There were no comments from the public. #1400 M/S/C/U (Farr/Olsen) Move to authorize and direct the Mayor to execute the contract for the remodel of Public Works and Utilities Building, Main Floor, Phase I, in the amount of $178,001 subject to City Administrative Policies and Procedures. Mike Shepherd returned to the meeting at 6:20 P.M., and was absent from the previous vote. 9B - PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND LOAN ACCEPTANCE FOR MULTI BASIN (:;SO REDUCTION PROJECTS, #AB00-091: Public Works & Utilities Director Gene Sampley reported that the City has been awarded a Public Works Trust Fund Loan for $2,804,200.00 which provides partial funding for pre-design, design, and construction of improvements to the Pine Road Basin, and partial funding for construction of improvements for the Tracyton Beach, East Park, and Trenton Avenue Basins. The requested action before City Council is approval of the PWTF Pre-Construction Loan Agreement. There were no comments from the public. #1505 M/S/C/U (Law/Olsen) Move to approve the Public Works Trust Fund Loan Agreement for $2,804,200.00 and authorize the Mayor to do the same. 9C - PUBLIC WORKS TRUST FUND LOAN ACCEPTANCE FOR CALLOW AVENUE BASIN PRIORITY 3 & 5 CSO REDUCTION, #AB00-092: Public Works & Utilities Director Gene Sampley reported that the City has been awarded a Public Works Trust Fund Loan for $4,195,800.00. This TAPE #1696 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 5, 2000 Page 4 of 4 loan provides partial funding for construction of improvements for Priorities 3 and 5 of the Callow Avenue Basin. The requested action before the City Council is approval of the PWTF Pre- Construction Loan Agreement. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Farr commended Mr. Sampley and his staff for successfully obtaining this loan. #1616 MISIC/U (Farr/Shepherd) Move to approve the Public Works Trust Fund Loan Agreement for $4,195,800.00 and authorize the Mayor to execute the same. 10A - ORDINANCE NO. 4701 (SECOND READING) AMENDING TITLE 7 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE. #AB00-087 First Reading of Ordinance was presented at City Council meeting on March 29, 2000. Steve Reich, Assistant City Attorney, discussed additional changes made to the ordinance since it was presented last week for first-reading, and recommended that this ordinance revert back to first reading tonight due to these substantive changes. There were no other comments from the public. #1800 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Law) Move to approve Ordinance No. 4701 on first reading, amending Title 7 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:30 P.M., and Council adjourned to the Conference Room for the Monthly Study Session. CAROL ARENDS, Bremerton City Council President P J/CA/Is/cg C: Normal Distribution, File