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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/24/00 TAPE #1705 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 24, 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 24, 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 Reverend Paul Meeker of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. President Arends made the following announcements: (1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council business; followed by a 10-minute Study Session to discuss "CDBG Allocations"; (2) City Council will hold a 30-minute Study Session immediately following the Council meeting tonight, in the Council Conference Room, to discuss the "Gold Mountain Golf Complex Clubhouse"; and (3) City Hall will be closed on Monday, May 29, 2000 in honor of Memorial Day. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting- April 26, 2000 (#AB00-121 ) B. Minutes of Meeting- May 3, 2000 (#AB00-122) C. Bid Award for Purchase of Ductile Iron Pipe for Year 2000 (#AB00-123) M/S/C/U (McConnell/Farr) 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. #0090 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On May 24, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 241676 through 241736 in the amount of $211,313.26; and Regular Payroll for the period ending May 15, 2000 in the amount of $773,874.18. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Cecil McConnell announced the next East Side Business Association Meeting would be held Thursday, May 25, 2000 beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Cloverleaf Restaurant. Participants are invited to come early at 6:00 P.M. for dinner and preliminary discussion. Special guest Richard Hayes, Executive Director of Kitsap Transit will be available to discuss transportation issues facing the eastside including a transit update, and the impacts of 1-695. John Law announced the next District 3 meeting would be held June 13, 2000, the second Tuesday of the month rather than the third Tuesday, at the Senior Center located at 13th & Nipsic, with more details provided soon. He also recognized Senior High School students of Bremerton High School, who received scholarship recognition, including Angelo Jeanpierre for receiving the Mayor's Voluntary Community Service Award from the City of Bremerton and the Rotary Club. TAPE #1705 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 24, 2000 Page 2 of 4 Ed Rollman saluted the dedicated service of 27-year veteran Gregory Seal of the Bremerton Police Department, who would soon be retiring on a disability. He also enjoyed the Armed Forces Day Parade last weekend, and thanked Pat Wright, the City Police Department, the Navy, and the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce for all their efforts in planning the festivities. He reminded citizens that he can be reached at the Council office at 478-5280 if they had any questions or concerns. David Farr discussed a vehicle full of trash that was abandoned in his District, where it was then broken into, and the trash scattered throughout the neighborhood. He was disappointed in his failure to have it removed expediently, and unfortunately found that it is not scheduled to be moved until May 25. He ascertained the lengthy notification process it takes to have a vehicle removed could be improved, and suggested the City look at it's ordinances and policies, and then make some changes. Jim Reed announced the Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association would meet Tuesday, May 30, 2000, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Cascade Natural Gas Building on Kitsap Way, to discuss the Port Biakely Development on the west side of Kitsap Lake. President Arends also attended the Armed Forces Day parade on Saturday, which she enjoyed very much. She was very impressed with some of the Junior High and High School Bands, who sounded very professional. She further announced a public meeting sponsored by the City's Public Works & Utilities Department to discuss the proposal for paid parking on the south side of First Street, from the Naval Avenue Gate to Rainier Place. The meeting would be held Thursday, May 25, 2000, at the Public Works Operations Center located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue, beginning at 5:30 P.M. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report tonight. LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report tonight. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Becky Lorber announced that in honor of "National Seniors Month", the Bremerton Senior Center was sponsoring "A Week in the Life of the Bremerton Senior Center' at the Admiral Theater Thursday evening, May 25, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. Tickets are $6.00 for the Orchestra Level; or $4.00 for the Balcony, and are available by calling 478-5357. Del Knauss reiterated his request for Council to consider a City Manager form of government. Don Atkinson expressed his opinion on a City Manager form of government; and requested that City Council schedule appropriate Public Hearings to discuss this issue. He also invited members of the public to attend the next Eastside Business Association Thursday, May 25, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Cloverleaf Restaurant; and an organizational meeting of the Martin Luther King Foundation beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Library on Tuesday, May 30, 2000. Klaus Golombek was disappointed that the bond issue for a new recreation center failed, and hoped that others would provide "new ideas" to revitalize downtown Bremerton. Douglass G. Farr voiced his concern regarding downtown parking issues. TAP E #1705 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 24, 2000 Page 3 of 4 9A- AGAPE / SHELTER PLUS PROGRAM. #AB00-124: Debbie Peavler-Stewart, Administrative Analyst for the CDBG Program, reported that the City of Bremerton received a $596,400 grant in January of 1995 from HUD under the Shelter Plus Care Program to provide a continuum of alcohol/drug free housing for people, who are recovering from chemical/alcohol addiction. AGAPE is the sponsor of the program. This very successful program has 3 components that span an approximate 2-year period: 1) Project Based Assistance, where individuals and families live in a group setting until they are stabilized; 2) Sponsor-Based Assistance where the family or individual moves into an apartment or home in the community (AGAPE selects the unit and signs the lease with the landlord) and 3) Tenant-Based Assistance, where the family or individual moves to an apartment or home that they select, and they are responsible for the lease. The Project-Based assistance is a 10-year program, and will continue until 2006. The Sponsor and Tenant-Based Programs are 5-year programs and expire this year. The City has been working with AGAPE to prepare an application to request funds for the period 2001-2006, HUD is accepting applications for the two programs this month. It was also pointed out that AGAPE made a presentation to the Council on March 1,2000. There were no comments from the public. #0755 M/S/C/U (Reed/FarO Move to authorize the Mayor to execute the application requesting additional funds under the sponsor and tenant based portions of the program. 10A - ORDINANCE NO. 4711 (SECOND READING) REPEALING CHAPTER 3.20 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE IVY GREEN CEMETERY PERPETUAL CARE FUND, #AB00-119 First Reading of this Ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on May 17, 2000. Mr. McConnell questioned why perpetual care was not included in the ordinance for those who already purchased lots in the past. Cris Gears assured Council that as long as the City owned the cemetery, perpetual care would be provided. #0918 M/S/C (Farr/Law) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4711 on second reading, repealing Chapter 3.20 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. Voted in support of this Motion: Farr, Esser, Reed, Law, Rollman, and Arends Voted opposed to Motion: McConnell Motion carried: 6-Yes; and 1-No 11A - PUBLIC HEARING TO REQUEST SURPLUS OF WATER UTILITY PROPERTIES. #AB00- 125: Forestry Manager Bill McKinney, stated that staff has identified 4 property parcels currently owned by the Water Utility that are not required for present or future water supply or operations use. These properties have previously been identified in the "1996 Utility Land Management Plan" and/or "Land Use Guidelines Addendurn" for surplus. The request before Council is for the properties to be declared surplus, and authorize the sale or exchange of these properties per established procedures. Details of each parcel were discussed. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Rollman asked if there was an estimated value for the timber on the first parcel of 120-acres. Mr. McKinney responded that he did not have a current value, but before final disposition, a breakdown would be established, and that Council could choose to rescind surplus property at any time. TAPE #1705 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 24, 2000 Page 4 of 4 Mr. Farr expressed his concern at the surplus of 10 acres near the railroad tracks, and asked why this piece of property was chosen. Mr. McKinney stated that the first issue considered was whether the property was of use to Utility operations, and it was decided that this property was not. He added, however, that it was the Council's decision to determine if there were other issues to be considered, which would make this property more valuable to retain. He reiterated that if Council chose to surplus these properties tonight, Council would still have the final say on the disposition of the property. Mr. McConnell asked if there was a road access to these 10-acres off of Highway 3. Mr. McKinney responded that the City does not have a direct road access to the property, and that the actual access is across Port of Bremerton property. The property does front approx. 1300 feet of U.S. Navy railroad, but for the City's use, the land in its present state is landlocked. Mr. Law acknowledged Mr. Farr's concerns, but suggested that the Council surplus the property at this point, to provide one less hurdle to any potential bidder. He advocated having as many options as possible to assist the City, and added that the property being adjacent to the railroad was not necessarily an advantage because the tip site would require that a spur be built. #1195 M/S/C (McConnell/Reed) Move to approve the surplus of the properties showed in Exhibits (1) and (2). Final disposition of properties would be subject to City Council approval Voted in favor of this Motion: Esser, Reed, McConnell, Law, Rollman, and Arends Voted opposed to Motion: Farr Motion carried: 6-Yes; and 1-No With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:10 P.M. Council then adjourned to the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to discuss the "Gold Mountain Golf Complex Clubhouse". CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton PJ/CA/Is/cg c: Normal Distribution File