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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
May 3, 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, May 3, 2000, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad
Esser, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council member
David Farr 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 District 2 Council Member Cecil McConnell,
followed by the invocation given by Reverend William Wambsganss of West Side Baptist Church.
President Arends made the following announcements:
(1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council
business.
(2) City Council will adjourn to the Council Conference Room to hold their Monthly Study Session
immediately following the Council Meeting tonight, to hear the following topics: 1) A Briefing on
the Puget Sound Regional Council Metropolitan Transportation Plan; 2) A video presentation on
"Managing your Public Official's Liability"; and 3) An Update on Construction Projects.
(3) City Council held a Training Session on Monday, May 1, 2000, from 4:00 to 6:30 P.M. in the
Council Conference Room, to hear presentations from the Human Resources Director, as well as
the Administrative Services Director; and will hold a second Training Session Thursday, May 4,
2000, from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M., which will include a tour of the City's Watershed and Casad Dam.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting- April 12, 2000 (#AB00-106)
#0025 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) 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.
#0050 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On May 3, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: 240948 through 241121 in the amount of
$622,535.48.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Shepherd began by announcing he was glad to be back after spending a week in Washington
D.C. He announced the next District 5 meeting would be held Thursday, May 18, 2000, beginning at
6:30 P.M. at the Memorial Lutheran Church located at 10th & Veneta. He announced the topics as
"Gorst Creek Renovation" and "The Future of Veteran Services".
Ed Rollman discussed the foot ferry; and discussed the street light concern along with response
received from Jeff Shea. He apologized for not acknowledging Lori Smith and Christine Grenier
Ellingson during Professional Administrative Support week. He also mentioned that there is a need
for fair and accurate reporting with respect to a photo submitted to the Bremerton Patriot. He
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encouraged citizens to contact the Council Office at 478-5280 or by fax at 478-5251.
John Law announced the next District 3 meeting on Tuesday, May 16, 2000 beginning at 7:30 P.M.
at the Senior Center located at 13th Street & Nipsic Avenue. The topic will be "Solid Waste", which
will allow citizens the opportunity to discuss their concerns regarding the City's garbage collecting
contract.
Cecil McConnell and Wayne Olsen further encouraged citizens to attend the meeting.
President Carol Arentis discussed the commencement of work on the Bremerton Gateway Project;
announced that AI Colvin would be receiving the prestigious "Liberty Bell Award" from the Kitsap
County Bar Association this Friday, May 5, 9:00 A.M. at the Kitsap County Courthouse; She sadly
announced the passing of Lt. John Harnett from the Bremerton Fire Department, and the memorial
service which will be held at the Crossroads Church. Lastly, she announced the Kitsap County Law
Enforcement Memorial Service would be held Friday, May 5, 1:00 P.M. at Evergreen Park.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton reported that long-time City employee Terrie O'Neill would be leaving her position to
accept a new job with a firm in Seattle. She took the opportunity to inquire if anyone knew of an
interested person for the Manager position of BKAT, to please call her office at 478-5266.
Mayor Horton read the following Proclamations:
· The Month of MAYas "Mental Health Month", which was accepted by H. Emily Moshay, Kitsap
Mental Health Association Board Member;
· May 7 through May 13, 2000 as "Drinking Water Week"', which was accepted by Kathleen
Cahall, Water Resources Manager for the City of Bremerton;
· May 4, 2000 as "National Day of Prayer', which was accepted by Craig Hannagon i; and
· The Month of MAY as "Foster Care Month", which was accepted by Rick Williarns, President
of the Foster Care Association.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
A request was made by Dickson J. Dorr at the April 26, 2000 Council Meeting, for a crosswalk to be
installed at the Wheaton Way & Dibb Street intersection for the safety of Bremerton High School
students. City Engineer Randy Witt responded that the request has been forwarded to the
Engineering Division for evaluation, which will occur in accordance with City Policy No. 5-10-02 titled
"Marked Crosswalks". It is anticipated this evaluation will take two to four weeks to complete. If there
are further questions, they may be directed to Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, at 478-5342.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
H. Emily Moshay announced that the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce will endorse "Yes 2
Recreation".
Larry Dickerson was disheartened to read a classified ad about baby monkeys for sale. The
success rate for their survival in this matter was very slim. He was pleased to note that the City of
Bremerton was one of the few cities in the nation to make it illegal for citizens to own exotic animals
within City limits. Mr. Shepherd elaborated further on the reasoning for the passage of the Animal
Control ordinance, which he stated was also for healti' reasons.
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Don Larson reported that a friend of his wrote a letter asking for a ship to use as an underwater park,
but received a response stating that non-liquidated PCB's on the ship were a concern. He therefore
asked why nothing was saved in Bremerton. He provided a copy of a flyer announcing "BIG IDEAS",
a Bayer/NSF Award for Community Innovation to help 6th, 7th, & 8th graders get involved with their
community, and suggested the City mail it to all the local grade schools. Mayor Horton stated the
City has been planning a "Heritage Park", in coordination with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, but the
end result will take a few years.
Bob Janecki raised the issue of using local contractors, stating their work is always above quality,
versus using non-local contractors. He also raised concern with the number of Council members
absent from the Council meeting last week, where decisions on multi-million dollar projects were
being made. He questioned if this means nine Council Members are too many for a City the size of
Bremerton. Mayor Horton stated she would love to use only local contractors, however, the City is
bound by State Law to accept the lowest bid, whether they are local or not.
9A - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 2000-011 FOR REPLACEMENT OF BIOSOLIDS
TRANSPORTERJAPPLICATOR TRUCK, #AB00-107: Forestry Manager, Bill McKinney mentioned
that a replacement for the current biosolids transporter/applicator truck has been delayed pending
determination of need. The Public Works & Utilities staff has determined that replacement of this
vehicle is crucial to continue the biosolids program operations at this time. The vehicle currently used
for transport and application of dewatered biosolids is a 1983 GMC Brigadier truck mounted with a
Gehl spreader box. From 1991-1996 the vehicle was used as a backup for the primarily liquid
biosolids land application program. A 100% dewatered biosolids application program was phased in
during 1996 to reduce overall program operational costs and more efficiently use the permitted forest
lands. The Gehl spreader box is designed for agricultural application and is limited in the distance it
can apply solid material. Originally intended for occasional use as a backup to liquid application, the
current transporter/appiicator truck has been in continuous use since 1996. The requested
replacement vehicle is an International truck mounted with an Aero Spread applicator box. This
combination will allow dewatered biosolids application up to 200 feet, providing improved operability
and efficiency for forest land application. Estimated replacement cost is $130,000 for the truck and
applicator box. Total purchase price is available from accumulated ERR funds and surplus equipment
residual values.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Esser asked when they would like to replace the truck, and would it be possible to keep the truck
going through the remainder of this year, and then look to replace it next year. Mr. McKinney stated
the truck needs to be replaced as soon as possible, and that the cost of repairs is escalating. He felt
that the costs incurred would not justify the short amount of time left. Mr. Rollman asked if the
vehicle met Federal weight limits. Mr. McKinney stated they "were near the edge." Mr. Reed asked
questions regarding use of the old truck as a trade-in, and expected life-span of the new truck.
Mr. McKinney answered that the truck may be sold as surplus and that the life-span of the new truck
may be 15 to 20 years. Mr. Shepherd requested clarification of the biosolids application process and
how the new truck would improve the application of biosolids. Mr. McKinney described the process
and noted that the spreading capacity would be increased from 30 feet to 200 feet. Mr. McConnell
asked why the warranty package was deleted from the options list. Mr. McKinney responded that
the extended warranty was deleted because the coverage was not comprehensive enough.
Mr. Esser asked if there other companies available to discuss competitive price quotes.
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Mr. McKinney responded that for this particular applicator box, the company is the only supplier.
Mr. McConnell asked why the budget adjustment totals $130,000.
Mr. McKinney explained that the truck is estimated at $70,000, the spreader box at $53,500, and
taxes would total about $130,000.
#1895 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move to approve Budget Adjustment No. 2000-011.
#1915 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to approve purchase of new transporter/applicator vehicle as
specified in attached exhibits per established purchasing procedures and policies.
10A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ESTABLISHING NEW ON-STREET PARKING
REGULATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN CORE: AMENDING CHAPTER 10.11 OF THE
BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE. #AB00-108: Deputy City Clerk, Paula Johnston, stated that two
months ago Mayor Horton appointed a Downtown Parking Advisory Committee, made up of
downtown business proprietors and city staff, to develop a new on-street parking program to expand
customer access to public parking in the downtown core. The Committee is recommended
implementation of a "No Re-Park" rule (whereby those parking their car can only park one time on the
same name street that day) for all 1 and 2 hour free parking stalls throughout the core as well as
including pockets of short-term paybox areas for those who wish to stay longer than two hours.
Specifically, Free 2 Hour Parking, no re-park, will be located on Washington and Pacific Avenues and
4 Street. Free 1 Hour Parking, no re-park, will be located on 1st, 2nd, Burwell and 5th Streets, and Park
Avenue. Short-term payboxes, 2-4 hours, will be on segments of 2nd, BurNell, and 4th Streets.
Implementation of this program, if approved, will commence the first part of June. The members of
the Downtown Parking Advisory Committee were thanked for their participation and announced as
follows: Carol Atkinson; Shelly Bedsaul; Klaus Golombek; Luann Quast; Pat Wright (Downtown
Business Community Members); and Ed Rollman, City Council Member.
Dan Hill, downtown business owner, voiced his opposition to the no-repark rule.
Mr. McConnell asked for clarification on whether this Downtown Parking Advisory Committee would
remain active, and available for re-tweaking the current plan. Mr. Golombek stated the Committee
has been asked to remain intact for the next year. Mr. Law commended the Committee members for
their time and efforts, and saw no reason not to try this proposal. Mr. Esser also thanked the
Committee members, and felt a long-term solution was needed, which should be addressed
immediately as this City tries to grab more jobs and people to move here. He supported the proposal
under the condition the Committee would come back before Council if this shod-term plan failed.
Mr, Rollman reminded the Council that this Committee would remain, and that this proposal was a
start. He stated he was proud to serve on this Committee, and to be a part of the work that was
done.
Mayor Horton further discussed the long history of dealing with the downtown parking issue, and
believed this was a step in the right direction.
#2740 M/S/C/U (Rollman/Shepherd) Move to approve on first reading an ordinance establishing new
on-street parking regulations in the downtown core; and amending Chapter 10.11 of the Bremerton
Municipal Code.
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With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:55 P.M., and Council adjourned to the Conference
Room for the Monthly Study Session.
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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