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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 28, 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, June 28, 2000, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, David Farr,
Mike Shepherd, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council members Ed Rollman and
Conrad Esser 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 Member John Law.
President Arends made the following announcements:
(1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council
business.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - June 14, 2000 (#AB00-151)
#0015 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.
#0044 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On June 28, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: 242631, and 242639 through 242879 in the
amount of $1,172,289.40; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending June 15, 2000 in the amount
of $787,970.32.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
John Law congratulated Council Member Mike Shepherd on his recent election as a Board Member
and Director for District 12 of the Association of Washington Cities (AWC), a group which works with
Municipal Research and other Washington cities. He announced the next District 3 meeting would be
held at the Senior Center on July 18 to discuss "A Change in City Government - Do We Want It? If
yes, What Do We Want?." More details will be announced soon.
Mike Shepherd stated he looks forward to working on the AWC Board. He announced the 2nd
Annual District 5 Neighborhood Picnic on Thursday, July 20, from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Evergreen
Rotary Park. He reminded the public that even though firework stands opened today, it is illegal to
shoot off fireworks until the fourth, and that fireworks from Indian Reservations are illegal all the time.
David Farr elaborated on the dangers of fireworks, and also warned the public to be extremely
careful, to follow the law, and to take care of their pets. President Arends Concurred.
MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report tonight.
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT
It was announced that Council Member Ed Rollman would hold the next District 4 meeting on
Thursday, June 29, from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the Washington Mutual Building at 6th & Pacific, with
discussion to include "Your Views on Success and Progress in the City" and a Solid Waste Survey.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION - There were no comments tonight.
9A - AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR INSURANCE BROKER
SERVICES. #AB00-152: Peggy Lesser, Risk Manager, announced that the City's existing contract
for broker services terminates September 30, 2000. Since ongoing services are necessary for the
City to secure insurance coverage at the lowest possible cost, the City wished to extend the contract
for two additional years. The service fee will remain at $20,000 per year.
There were no comments from the public.
#0310 MIS/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve the professional services contract extension with
Willis of Seattle, Inc.
9B - BID AWARD FOR IRRIGATION SUPPLIES FOR IVY GREEN CEMETERY, #AB00-153:
Jodi Wroblewski, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, stated that bids were opened on Monday,
February 14, 2000 for irrigation supplies at Ivy Green Cemetery. The low bidder was United Pipe &
Supply from Tacoma, WA with a lump sum bid amount of $32,568.46. The total contract amount,
including Washington State Sales Tax is $35,239.07. Funding for this project was established by
Budget Adjustment No,00-12, enacted by City Council on May 17, 2000. It was clarified that this
contract was only for supplies, and that City staff would be used for all labor.
There were no comments from the public.
#0369 MISIC/U (Farr/Olsen) Move that the City Council approve this low bid of United Pipe and
Supply, in the amount of $35,239.07, including Washington State Sales Tax, and authorize the Mayor
to execute the contract for the purchase of the irrigation supplies, subject to City administrative
policies and procedures.
9C - REQUEST FOR NEGOTIATED SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY, #AB00-154: Bill McKinney,
Forestry Manager, noted that the property described as a portion of the SE ¼ SW ¼ Section 31,
Township 24 North, Range 1 East, lying south of State Route 3, and also identified as a portion of
Kitsap County Assessor's Tax Parcel 312401-1-001-2007 was declared surplus by City Council action
on May 24, 2000. Exhibit 3 contains a report recommending a negotiated sale of the 0.22-acre parcel
to Alpine Evergreen Company, Inc., the abutting landowner. BMC 2.78.030d provides for the sale of
surplus properly to an abutting landowner. This parcel meets the conditions for this type of sale. An
appraisal has set the value of this parcel at $2,000. It is recommended that City Council approve the
sale of this property to the abutting landowner, Alpine Evergreen Company, Inc. for the appraised
value of $2,000.
There were no comments from the public.
#0435 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Reed) Move to approve the sale of the above described parcel described
in the above exhibits to Alpine Evergreen Company, Inc. for the appraised price of $2,000 per
established policies and procedures.
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10A - RESOLUTION NO. 2760, AUTHORIZING HUD LOAN REPAYMENT FOR ADMIRAL
THEATER: AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 00-14. #AB00-155: Mayor Horton reported that the
Admiral Theater Foundation has requested a loan from the City in the amount of $120,000 to meet
their obligation to repay a five year HUD loan. The annual payment has been made in years one
through three and is reserved for year five. This will be the final payment on this loan and part of this
payment is also covered by the reserve. It is recommended that the loan be for a period of five (5)
years at 6% interest with a balloon payment at the end of the term. The loan will be paid back with
funds received from the Lodging Tax (Hotel/Motel), that are already earmarked for the Admiral
Theater. Ruth Enderie, Executive Director for the Admiral Theater, provided additional information
on the issue of operating costs, and how they fell short of this years HUD loan payment. She
indicated that the Admiral Theater would be able to raise the funds, but not by the July 15th deadline.
She appreciated the support and consideration of the Council.
There were no comments from the public.
#0587 M/S/C/U (Farr/Shepherd) Move to approve loan in the amount of $120,000 to the Admiral
Theater Foundation by Resolution No. 2760.
#0600 M/S/C/U (Farr/Olsen) Move to approve Budget Adjustment No. 00-14.
City Council recessed at 5:50 P.M. until the advertised time for this Public Hearing at 6:00 P.M ....
11A- PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4715 (SECOND READING). ESTABLISHING
ADDITIONAL FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY
RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS, #AB00-150: First reading of this ordinance was heard at the Council
meeting on June 21, 2000.
Fire Chief AI Duke reiterated that this ordinance would establish additional Fire and Life safety
requirements for existing multi-family residential buildings. He pointed out the following changes: 1 )
language regarding written notification to the occupants of a building was incorporated. into the
ordinance as a result of a request made by the Council at last week's meeting; and 2) a letter
received from Raymond E. Pederson, President & Treasurer of the Narrows Condominium
Association was added to the record.
John Carroll voiced his opposition to this ordinance, stating that the County's report on this issue
was good information, but was intended for County residents, not City residents. He stated the notion
of individually owned condominium units being mandated to the safety matrix system was without
merit, therefore the City Council should take longer to study this issue before approving it.
Jeff Kerneen reiterated his concerns against this ordinance. He added that his condo association
conducted a review of their covenants and by-laws, and found there was nothing included that would
force the owner of a unit to allow entry into the unit to provide an internal monitoring device (sprinkler
or heat sensor). He agreed that Council should take longer to study this issue, as it pertains to
compliance for condominium owners.
Chief Duke clarified that the City has taken a long time to study this issue, which included monthly
meetings for over two years, and that condo owners were considered and represented. He further
clarified that this issue was addressed as a county-wide issue, and they attempted to include as many
people from different entities in the process as possible. He acknowledged their lack of legal
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authority to enter a unit without permission, but reiterated the number one goal was life safety, and to
make sure the citizens have a way to get out of their complex in an emergency. Ms. Malanca added
that to address enforcement concerns, language could be incorporated into the motion stating that
compliance would be between the Fire Department and each owner of each individual dwelling unit.
Mr. Farr confirmed that when the time comes he will pay what it takes for his condominium units to
meet compliance, however, he expressed concern that not all owners will comply, and the City will
not be able to enforce their own ordinance. Chief Duke stated that they are not allowed to enter any
unit, including apartments, unless they are invited; and there is always going to be someone who
does not want to pay their fair share. It was accepted early in the process that the issue of
condominiums would be a difficult one, so they already determined they would need to spend a great
deal of time talking with and educating condominium owners. He pointed out there will be even more
difficulty in three-story buildings, with over 17 units, where there is even stricter compliance. It was
added that the Fire Department is willing to work together with condominium owners to achieve
compliance in a timely manner.
John Law stated that the City owed fire safety measures to residents of multi-unit buildings, and that
he supported this issue. He further suggested that the Fire Department come back in 6-months and
report on any problems with compliance.
#1906 M/S/C/U (Olsen/Reed) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4715 on second reading, including the
amended definition for owner of record to read "owner" means the owner of record of a Group R,
Division 1, Building or any dwelling unit contained therein.
#2030 M/S/C/U (OIsen/Reed) Move to direct the Fire Chief report on the compliance record within 6
months to the City Council.
With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:40 P.M.
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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