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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 9, 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, August 9. 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 Reverend Fred Garry of Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church.
President Arends made the following announcements:
(1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council
business; and
(2) City Council will adjourn to the Council Conference Room immediately following the regular
meeting tonight for a 30-minute Executive Session (closed to the public) to discuss a "Review of
Personnel Performance" per RCW 42.30.110(1 )(g); followed by a Study Session (open to the
public) to discuss a "Proposal for City Department Re-Organization".
CONSENT AGENDA (There were no Consent Agenda Items this meeting.)
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.
#0020 M/S/C/U (Law/Reed) On August 9, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: 244017 through 244152 in the amount of
$316,637.08; and Regular Payroll for the period ending July 31, 2000, in the amount of $976,874.03.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Shepherd was happy to be back after spending a week in Washington D.C. He reported on
several recent activities in Evergreen Park; including a Salmon Derby sponsored by the Poggie Club.
Ed Rollman cautioned citizens to be prepared for traffic delays at 6th & Highland, between 8:00 A.M.
and 4:00 P.M. from August 7 - 25, while the City continues to replace the sanitary sewer main. He
also provided a brief report on "Wandering Wally", a stellar sea lion who napped on the Bremerton
Boardwalk most of Tuesday afternoon.
John Law reminded citizens of District 3 that no Neighborhood Meeting would be held during the
month of August, but a meeting was planned for September 19, 2000.
Cecil McConnell stated that flyers were again being distributed in various neighborhoods of the City,
soliciting homeowners to have their house numbers painted on their curbs. However, City Fire and
Police Departments have reported their preference to have house numbers up on the house due to
the possibility of a parked car blocking the house numbers if on the curb.
President Arends also viewed the visiting sea lion, which she noted, was quite a curiosity!
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MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton reported on her recent trip to Chicago, but was glad to be home. She cautioned the
public that the sea lion was a wild animal, and even though the public was welcome to view him, they
should not attempt to touch him or get too near.
Carl Glaser accepted a Proclamation declaring August 9, 2000 as the "8th Annual Siblings Day':
Anna Thomas, the Miss Kitsap Year 2000 Fair & Rodeo Queen was introduced, who discussed her
role of promoting Kitsap County throughout the State of Washington. She also discussed some of
the new exhibits available at the Fair this year, from August 22 -27, and Rodeo from August 23 - 26.
Robert Battan, Chairman of the City of Bremerton & Kure, Japan Sister City Exchange Student
Program, introduced two of the Year-2000 Sister City Exchange Students, Shihoko Mukai with host
family Melvin & Kimi Hamm, and Miyuki Okada, with host family Burt & Robin Cardell (a third
student Mai likawa and host family James & Hiroko Knighten were not present). He encouraged
any citizens interested in participating in the program to contact the Mayor's office at 478-5266.
Mayor Horton thanked all those who volunteer their own time to help make this program a success.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Del Knauss urged the Council to put a vote to the people to maintain RCW Title 35 (not Title 35A as
originally requested), but with a Council & City Manager form of government.
9A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ESTABLISHING BICYCLE HELMET REGULATIONS AND
CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 10.14 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC). (#AB00-
179): Chief Rob Forbes. of the Bremerton Police Department, summarized that this Ordinance would
make it mandatory for all citizens operating bicycles in public areas within the City to wear bicycle
helmets. The intent of the Ordinance is to make the public aware of the need to wear helmets when
riding. The "Safe on Wheels" committee brought this issue to the attention of the Bremerton Police
and Fire Departments. After being involved in several meetings, it became clear to the Police
Department that this was an Ordinance that was of great value to public welfare and 'safety, and that
the Department wanted to see it enacted. Lt. Thomas Wolfe provided facts and statistics to support
the need for bicycle helmets, and included a brief history on the origination of this "educational"
ordinance. He discussed a grant recently received by the City to assist the public in obtaining bicycle
helmets for everyone who needs them. A program to receive an ice cream for those wearing helmets
was announced. Shirley Wise and Stan Plyer also provided information in support of this ordinance.
Citizens who spoke in favor of this ordinance:
John Leigh; Robert Smith & Mrs. Smith; Mrs. Elizabeth Majia; Shirley Wise who also handed out
an information packet and Fact Sheet on the importance of Bicycle Helmets; and Renee & daughter
Tiffany Correy.
Mr. McConnell referred to section 10.14.020 of the ordinance, and questioned the use of "16-inches
for the diameter of wheels" under the definition of "bicycles". He also offered his suggestion to
change the $25 penalty for non-compliance to an "educational deterrent" such as a requirement to
view the damage caused to those who were in accidents and not wearing a helmet. Lt. Wolfe stated
the ordinance was copied from a current ordinance from the City of Poulsbo, but he would research
the choice of 16-inches for the diameter of bicycle wheels; and reassured Council that the main use
of this ordinance would be for educational purposes.
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Mr. Shepherd raised issues of exclusive statutory assessments; and legal requirements of the
statutory civil infractions.
Mr. Farr expressed mixed-feelings on "passing a law" for "educational purposes". Mr. Reed clarified
for the public that this ordinance only applied to those riding in public areas, it did not apply to children
riding in their back yard. He urged the Police Department to use this ordinance as a last resort.
Mr. Law stated that it would be detrimental to not also include adults, since most children look to
adults for guidance. He believed that the City would save money with less serious calls to the Fire
and Police Department in bicycle-related accidents.
#1823 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Rollman) Move to approve on first reading an ordinance establishing
bicycle helmet regulations and creating a new chapter 10.14 of Bremerton Municipal Code.
10A - APPOINTMENT OF JESSICA KENNEDY TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION. (#AB00-180):
Mayor Lynn Horton, announced that there are two vacancies on the Planning Commission and is
recommending that Jessica Kennedy be appointed to fill one of the vacancies due to her expertise on
real estate and zoning issues.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
Mr. Farr thanked Ms. Kennedy for her willingness to serve on this Committee, and also for her work
in the Anderson Cove area.
#1980 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Olsen) Move to confirm the appointment of Jessica Kennedy to the
Planning Commission.
10B - BID AWARD FOR THE WARREN AVENUE PLAY FIELD. (#AB00-181):
Jodi Wroblewski, Assistant Parks & Recreations Director, mentioned that bids were opened on July
25, 2000 for the Warren Avenue Play Field Improvement Project. A total of two bids were received
and the low bidder is Golf Landscaping and Construction, Inc. from Puyallup, WA for the lump sum
cost of $87,600.00. The total contract amount including Washington State Sales Tax is $94,783.20.
The City was awarded an IAC Grant for $61,031.00, which will be matched with Roosevelt Trust Fund
monies in the amount of $74, 188.00 to cover the cost of this park improvement.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
#2040 M/S/C/U (Farr/McConnell) Move to approve the contract to Golf Landscaping & Construction,
Inc., for the lump sum amount of $87,600.00.
10C - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KCM. INC. FOR DESIGN AND
CONSTRUCTION SERVICES FOR WEST 540 PRESSURE ZONE IMPROVEMENTS. (#AB00-182):
Bob Earl, summarized that in 1997, the City contracted with KCM, Inc. for design and construction
phase services for the West 540 Pressure Zone project. KCM, Inc. was selected from the City's
consultant roster and has demonstrated ability in planning and design of water transmission and
distribution facilities meeting criteria established by the City and State and Federal agencies. In
1998, after completion of the first of three phases of work, the City elected to terminate KCM's
professional services agreement because commercial/industrial development activity in the project
area was not proceeding. Development within the project area is now moving forward and staff is
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seeking approval of a professional services agreement for the design and construction phase
services that were cancelled in 1998. The consultanrs estimated fee for these services is $247, 800.
The action before City Council is approval of an agreement for professional services with KCM, Inc.
There were no comments or questions from the public.
#2350 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move to approve a professional services agreement with KCM,
Inc. for design and construction phase services for the West 540 Water Pressure Zone
Improvements, in the amount of $247,800 and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:40 P.M.
City Council then adjourned to the Council Conference Room for a 30-minute Executive Session to
discuss "Review of Personnel Performance" per RCW 42.30.110(1 )(g); followed by a Study Session to
discuss "Proposal for City Department Re Organization."
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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