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Home My WebLink About07/05/00 TAPE #1712 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 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, July 5, 2000, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad Esser, David Farr, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. 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 Pastor Rick Glomstead of Sylvan Way Baptist Church. President Arends made the following announcements: (1) Council held a Pre-Council Study Session in the Council Conference Room to receive a "Civic Center Update" with Bill Isley, Architect with Kitsap County Consolidated Authority. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - June 21, 2000 (#AB00-156) B. Minutes of Meeting - June 28, 2000 (#AB00-157) C. Bid Award for Emergency Power Generation System for the Public Works and Utilities Administration Building (#AB00-158) D. Professional Services Agreement with Miller & Miller Consulting Services, P.S. For review of Administrative Services Department (#AB00-159) E. Approval of Budget Adjustment No.00-13 for Professional Services Agreement With Miller & Miller Consulting Services, P.S. (#AB00-160) #0020 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. #0040 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On July 5, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 242885 through 243024 in the amount of $955,562.32; and Retiree Payroll for the period ending June 30, 2000 in the amount of $116,575.60. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS David Farr hoped those whom enjoyed lighting off fireworks last evening in many neighborhood streets, would find brooms today to clean up the mess they left behind. Mike Shepherd reminded citizens of the 2'd Annual District 5 Neighborhood Picnic on Thursday, July 20, from 5:00 to 6:00 P.M. at Evergreen Rotary Park, where neighbors are invited to enjoy hamburgers as they chat with their City, County, and State representatives. Ed Rollman reported on the District 4 Neighborhood Meeting held on June 29, thanked folks at Washington Mutual Bank for allowing him to hold his meeting in their building, and thanked citizens whom attended to discuss goals and direction for the City. He also announced that next week's "Summer 2000 Free Matinee at the Charleston Cinema" would be the movie Fern Gully. TAPE #1712 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 5, 2000 Page 2 of 3 John Law welcomed back Captain Wren and his combat support ship the USS BRIDGE after a 6- month overseas deployment, and remarked that Naval Station Bremerton's Commanding Officer, Captain Judith Holden, handled the homecoming in a remarkable manner, and was also very supportive to the dependents of the crew. He announced the next District 3 meeting would be held on Tuesday, July 18 at the Senior Center, from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. to discuss "A Change in City Government - Do We Want It? If yes, What Do We Want?." Lastly, he thanked the Parks Department for the fantastic job installing the new tuff at the Manette Play Field. President Arends hoped that everyone had a fun and safe 4th of July holiday; and commented on the natural gas line that was ruptured by construction workers working on the Gateway Project, causing street closures for several hours. She thanked Street crews for their quick action. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Lynn Horton elaborated on the gas leak in a pipeline near the Callow and Wycoff Avenue area. She thanked all the crews involved in the expeditious repair of the leak, and thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their quick action in diverting traffic, closing streets, and evacuating several businesses as a precautionary and safety measure. She added that the Public Works Department would get together with the Police and Fire Department for a briefing to review what was learned from this situation to help prepare them for future similar emergencies. LEGISLATIVE REPORT- There was no report tonight. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Carol Atkinson of Bremerton Main Street Association, announced the first "Concert on the Boardwalk" this Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M., with the classic rock & roll band Jr. Cadillac, which will be sponsored by Haselwood Dealerships (Haselwood Buick, Heartland Toyota, Today Chevrolet, & West Hills Honda). She added that some chairs would be provided, but encouraged citizens to bring their own folding chair, and to come early since food vendors would be available. Roy Mclnnis complimented the Bremerton Police Department for their attempts in controlling the fireworks in his neighborhood. 9A - PUBLIC HEARING ON THE YEAR 2001 CDBG/HOME POLICY PLAN, #AB00-161: Debbie Peavler Stewart, Administrative Analyst with the Economic Development Department, stated that the draft plan was presented to Council during a study session on May 24, 2000, and identifies the CDBG rules and regulations, as well as the City's allocation process. A letter was sent to all interested parties, a notice was placed in the Bremerton Sun, plans were provided upon request, and a public meeting was held on June 21,2000. There were will be a technical assistance meeting concerning the plan on July 19, 2000, and applications will be accepted until August 23, 2000. The following recommendations were made: (1) Change the rating factor relating to the number of persons served to reflect the cost of services on the impact of clients (the recommendation is included in the Council Packet); and (2) To not limit housing activities to homeownership activities (the Council had previously directed staff to exclude tenter activities). Corky Senacal, Housing Services Manager with Kitsap Community Resources, asked the Council to consider removing the restriction to provide home weatherization services only to City residents who own their homes. She understands the emphasis and importance of home ownership, however explained that the most needy residents of the community are unable to own a home, and should not TAPE #1712 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 5, 2000 Page 3 of 3 be denied safe, healthy, and energy efficient homes. She encouraged the Council to consider a Study Session to revisit this restriction of HOME dollars. Debbie Pearlet-Stewart stated that she preferred Council move ahead with the Year-2001 CDBG/HOME Program Policy Plan, but offered to provide information on the impact of renters to the Program if Council wished to schedule a Study Session to consider removing this restriction for the Year-2002 Plan. #0585 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Farr) Move to approve the draft 2001 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan, with the attached change as presented. With no further business, meeting concluded at 5:50 P.M. Council then adjourned to meet at Evergreen Rotary Park for a group picture, followed by a barbecue and picnic. There will be no Monthly Study Session for the month of July. CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton PJ/CA/Islcg c: Normal Distribution File