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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEP l
August 30, 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 30, 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, Acting
Deputy City Clerk Rich Hanna, and Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed
by the invocation given by Pastor Randy Fulton, Silverdale Baptist Church.
President Arends made the following announcements:
(1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council
business; including a 40-minute Study Session to "Review of Procedures for Amending Bremerton
City Charter"; and
(2) City Council will adjourn to the Council Conference Room immediately following the regular
meeting tonight for a 45-minute Executive Session to discuss to "Review Labor Negotiations".
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting -August 16, 2000 (#AB00-196)
B. Professional Services Agreement with Bremerton School District for School Resource Officer
(#AB00-197)
C. Bid Award to Pacific Pride for Fueling Contract, Option No. 1 (#AB00-198)
D. Approval of Budget Adjustment No. 00-17 for Police Department Employee Contracts (#AB00-
199)
#0025 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.
#0050 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On August 30, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: EFT 6117, 244596, and 244599 through 244749
in the amount of $3'19,725.01; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $115,137.06.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Ed Rollman thanked the Bremerton Fire Department staff, specifically the Department Fireboat
"Marine Unit 20", for their quick responses to community needs. He also reminded the public that the
Blackberry Festival is scheduled this weekend, September 2nd and 3rd.
President Arends was pleased to attend an important meeting hosted by Congressman Norm Dicks,
along with a panel from the medical field, to discuss the difficulty the elderly have in affording
increased medical costs and the high cost of prescriptions.
MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report this evening.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening.
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PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Larry Dickerson requested an update on a complaint filed against the local power company for the
uncut grass and weeds at their power plant located at 11th Street & Park Avenue; voiced his concern
over the lack of response from local building owners in removing graffiti; and lastly asked that Council
place the issue for a change of government on the ballot. President Arends referred the abatement
and graffiti concerns to the Fire Department staff.
AI Colvin invited the public to attend the Constitution Day Observance Luncheon, which will be held
at the Howard Johnson Plaza, on September 16 at 12:30 P.M. The cost of the luncheon is $20.
Paul Drnjevic encouraged the City Council to continue their efforts to bring about positive change.
Susan Brown asked for an update on changes proposed for the "City Council Rules & Procedures".
President Arends reported that a Study Session was held by the Council to discuss the changes,
and that the issue would be brought to a Council meeting for approval in approximately two weeks.
Roger Nance asked that the Council consider putting the issue for a change in the City's form of
government to include a City Manager position on the ballot.
Louis Sodano urged the Council to expedite the process to get the change in the City's form of
government issue on the ballot, and then leave it up to the citizens to make the decision.
9A - REMEDIAL ACTION AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR EVERGREEN
PARK, (#AB00-200): Becky Lorber, of the Parks & Recreation Department, stated that the City has
received the second DOE grant to complete the remediation work leading up to final park
construction. This Remedial Action Agreement will provide $481,700 in matching funds to the City,
and allow the City to finish the project. The money is designated for four principal areas: Institutional
controls (primarily the rock wall around Smith Cove and vegetative barriers); Groundwater
Compliance (monitoring wells); Final Site Preparation; and Consulting Costs.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
#0550 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Remedial Action Agreement
with Department of Ecology, for the completion of ground work leading up to final park construction at
Evergreen Park.
10A - RESOLUTION NO. 2771, APPROVING THE CITY OF BREMERTON CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP) FOR THE PERIOD 2000 - 2005, (#AB00-201): Rich Hanna, City
Treasurer, reported that the City prepares a Capital Improvement Program or CIP on a regular basis.
This document projects the capital planning of all City departments through a five-year span. The
CIP also serves as reference in the budget development process, and in preparation of the capital
facilities element of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The CIP is developed using the City's long range
financial projections as well as the utility comprehensive plans, the park comprehensive plan, and
other resources.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
Mr. Rollman pointed out that 1000 plots are currently available at Ivy Green Cemetery, which
amounts to approximately $100,000 in revenue lost annually, and voiced his concern that the CIP
does not address that issue. Mr. Hanna discussed a budget adjustment approved earlier this year
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that would allow several upgrade projects for Ivy Green Cemetery, which are reflected in the current
CIP. He added that there would be continuing discussion on the future of the Cemetery.
#0670 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Reed) Move to approve Resolution No. 2771 approving the Capital
Improvement Program for the period 2000-2005.
11A- ORDINANCE NO. 4719 (SECOND READING) CREATING DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING &
PLANNING, AND CREATING POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF BUILDING & PLANNING, (#AB00-
194): The first reading of this ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on August 23, 2000.
There were no comments or questions from the public.
#0715 M/S/C/U (Reed/Esser) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4719 on second reading, creating the
Department of Building & Planning, and establishing the Director of Building & Planning.
#0725 M/S/C/U (Reed/Esser) Move to approve Job Descriptions and Budget Adjustment No. 00-18
for Director of Building & Planning, and Director of Economic Development.
11B - ORDINANCE NO. 4720 (SECOND READING) REPEALING ORDINANCE NOS. 4708 AND
4710 REGARDING KITSAP WAY/WESLON PLACE REZONE. (#AB00-194): The first reading of
this ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on August 23, 2000.
David St. Pierre, Assistant City Attorney, provided a summary of the proceedings upon a request
from Arleen Burien. A notice was sent to landowners referring to the Ordinances dealing with the
rezone. Legal staff recommended that the issue be remanded to the Planning Commission so that
public notice can be done correctly.
Roger Nance asked for clarification of statements made in a recent article of The SUN newspaper,
regarding the Departments of Community Development & Planning. Ms. Malanca pointed out that
the proposed testimony, and the comments made in the article were not relevant to the specific issue
before Council tonight. It was recommended that he submit any non-relevant documents or materials
to the Council or the Legal Department via Council Staff, or address any additional concerns in writing
to the City. Mr. Nance emphasized his concern over the impact of a remand or lack of a remand on
the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. St. Pierre and Ms. Malanca provided clarification on the issue of
Comprehensive Plan amendments in respect to this issue; and pointed out that the only aspect
appealed was regarding Weslon Place. It was reiterated that amendments made to the
Comprehensive Plan are separate in nature, so any repeal of ordinances will not impact the
Comprehensive Plan in its entirety.
Victor Targett, one of the applicants, believed the issue was whether a declaration could be provided
related to the notices in question. He further indicated that he felt it was in the best interest of the
City to move forward on this issue, and did not support the remand.
Mr. Law advocated the professional advice of the City Attorney. Mr. Reed requested the City
Attorney to briefly report what they believe to be the City's indefensible position regarding the lack of
public notice. Mr. St. Pierre clarified that the burden of proof is placed on the City and that the City
has no proof of notice. Therefore, according to law, the notice was not given. He indicated that
additional hearings would be required, and up to a 1-year delay would result if the remand does not
occur, whereas the application could be considered by staff much sooner, with the remand.
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Mr. Esser asked if the previous Director from the Planning Department was willing to provide an
affidavit. Ms. Malanca responded that the Legal Department has conclusively determined that
submitting an affidavit based on the information they currently have, it would not be an appropriate
act to put before any judicial forum or otherwise.
#1475 M/SIC (McConnell/OIsen) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4720 on second reading, repealing
Ordinance Nos. 4708 and 4710 in their entirety.
Voted in favor on this motion: Olsen, McConnell, Law, Rollman, Reed, and Arends
Voted in opposition to this motion: Esser
Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No.
#157'0 M/SIC (McConnell/OIsen) Move to remand the Roger and Jennifer Nance Comprehensive
Plan amendment application for the "Nance-Kitsap Way/Weslon Place" rezone to the Bremerton
Planning Commission to ensure proper public participation in the reviewing process.
Voted in favor on this motion: McConnell, Law, Rollman, Reed, Olsen, and Arends
Voted in opposition to this motion: Esser
Motion carried: 6-Yes;1 -No
With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:20 P.M.
City Council then adjourned to the Council Conference Room for a 45-minute Executive Session to
"Review Labor Negotiations ".
PAULA JOHNSTON, Deputy City Clerk
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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