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Home My WebLink About08/16/00 TAPE #17t8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 16, 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 16, 2000, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad Esser, Ed Rollman, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council members David Farr and Mike Shepherd were absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca, Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston, and Legislative Assistant Loft Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation given by Mr. Nick Sweeney, Principal of Kings West School 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 Study Session (open to the public) to discuss a "Proposal for City Department Re-Organization". CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting- August 2, 2000 (#AB00-183) #0010 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Jim Reed arrived at approximately 5:35 P.M., and was absent from this vote. 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. #0030 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On August 16, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 244161 - 244384 in the amount of $387,182.53. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Cecil McConnell suggested that drivers turn on their vehicle lights in the early, pre-dawn hours to be more visible to on-coming traffic. John Law pointed out an article about the sea lion visiting Bremerton in a recent copy of the Wall Street Journal, and was pleased to see the City receive the recognition. Ed Rollman read a humorous commentary he wrote on the escapades of the sea lion, which he is calling "Wandering Wally". President Arends announced that a "Sunday Clean-Up of Callow Avenue" event would be the topic of discussion for local merchants at the next Charleston Business District Meeting at Dave's Pawn Shop at 6th & Callow this Friday night, beginning at 6:00 P.M. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report this evening. LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening. TAPE #1718 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 16, 2000 Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC RECOGNITION John Becker handed out information to support what he concluded is the best method of city government for cities under 500,000, which is a City Manager & Council form of government. 9A - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PRIOR/MARTECH ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR A CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION STUDY: AND APPROVING BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 00-16, (#AB00-184): Carol Conley. Human Resources Director, stated the study would allow the review of all Teamsters, Management, and Professional positions in the City. The requirement for this study was negotiated into the current Teamsters' Collective Bargaining Agreement, and specifies that it be undertaken during the term of this contract, which expires on 12/31/00. The last study was performed in 1986. Essential duties and functions of many of the positions have changed, especially with the advances made in technology since that time. It is important to access the adequacy of the pay structure in order to remain competitive with other public agencies so qualified employees can be attracted to and be retained by the City. Michael E. McGahan, President of Prior/Martech Associates, Inc. briefly addressed the Council, and offered to provide a more detailed 30 to 45 minute presentation at a Study Session at the Council's discretion. In addition, he assured the Council that he would be available to answer any questions at any time. There were no questions or comments from the public. Mr. Law asked the expected completion of this Study, and when they could expect the report. Mr. Olsen asked when the issue would be back before the Council. Ms. Conley responded that the Study should be complete, with the report back before the Council by the end of November. The end of October was the original projected date for the completion of the report, but they were late in getting started with this project due to delays in getting bids, and also the City was in the process of hiring a Civil Service Officer. #0462 M/S/C/U (McConnell/OIsen) Move to authorize the Mayor to execute the attached Professional Services Agreement with Prior/Martech Associates, Inc., according to City Policies and Procedures. #0473 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Reed) Move to approve Budget Adjustment No. 00-16. 10A - RESOLUTION NO. 2769. SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 13, 2000. FOR THE VACATION OF HARKINS PLACE. (#AB00-185): Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, mentioned Powell Development has petitioned the City to vacate the Harkins Place right-of-way in total. This right-of-way consists of a short road section with a turn-around at the end. Powell Development owns all of the properties that abut this property. The vacation is being requested to accommodate a retail proposal by Powell Development. A Public Hearing date of September 13, 2000 is being requested to consider the proposed vacation. There were no questions or comments from the public. #0520 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 2769 setting a hearing date of September 13, 200, for a vacation of Harkins Place right-of-way. 11A- PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 4717 (SECOND READING) ESTABLISHING BICYCLE HELMET REGULATIONS AND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER 10.14 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC), (#AB00-179): First reading of this ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on August 9, 2000. Chief Rob Forbes and Lt. Thomas Wolfe of the Bremerton TAPE #1718 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 16, 2000 Page 3 of 3 Police Department were available to answer questions for this ordinance, which would make it mandatory for all citizens operating bicycles in public areas within the City to wear bicycle helmets. There were no questions or comments from the public. Mr. McConnell commented that this ordinance was long overdue. Mr. Rollman concurred, and pointed out that curriculum is currently being established for all fourth graders to be fitted and provided with helmets, regardless of the economic ability of their families. Mr. Reed stressed that this ordinance should be used to "help", not "cause friction" among the citizens. #0635 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move to pass on second reading Ordinance No. 4717 establishing bicycle helmet regulations and creating a new chapter 10. 14 of Bremerton Municipal Code. 11B - PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE (FIRST READING), APPROVING CITY'S 2001-2006 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN, (#AB00-186): Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, noted that the plan is updated annually pursuant to RCW 35.77.010 and RCW 36.81.121, and pointed the changes from last year's plan. He explained the plan is intended as a planning tool for the local, State and Federal transportation funding entities. There were no questions or comments from the public. President Arends commented that she was pleased to see sidewalks included in the Arsenal Way and Patton Avenue area due to safety concerns expressed by local residents. #0730 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to pass the attached Ordinance, which approves the City's 2001- 2006 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Program, upon first reading. With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:00 P.M. City Council then adjourned to the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to discuss "Proposal for City Department Re-Organization". CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton P JICA/Islcg c: Normal Distribution File