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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 28, 1997
The regular 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, May 28, 1997, at 5:30 P.M., with
Council President David Farr presiding. Council members present
were Bob Winters, Carlos Montgomery, Richard Neville, Lon Overson,
John Law, And Al Colvin. Council members Sherril Huff-Menees and
Cecil McConnell were absent. Also present were City Attorney Ian
Sievers and Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council
President Farr and Invocation given by Reverend Randal Wilkinson of
St. Paul's Episcopal Church.
President Farr announced the City Council will hold a Study Session
on Monday, June 2, 1997, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M., in the Council
Conference Room. Topics of discussion: Sinclair Landing
Association Update; Charleston Neighborhood Plan; Economic
Development Council Campaign Office.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting -- May 14, 1997 #AB97-109
B. Single Source Purchase of a Fairway Mower and #AB97-110
Triplex Greens Mower for Gold Mountain Golf Course
#0042 M/S/C/U(Neville/Montgomery) to approve the 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.
#0064 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Montgomery) on May 28, 1997, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows:209205 through 209293 in the amount of $305,329.28; and
Retirees Payroll for the period ending May 31, 1997, in the amount
of $95,772.22.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Winters reported he and his son enjoyed the cruise on the USS
Nimitz on May 24. Captain Richardson and the Nimitz crew did their
best to provide a very enjoyable day and show the magnitude of the
Nimitz and what it represents. He extended a special "thank you"
to the members of the AD Hoc Telecommunications Advisory committee
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(Dr. John Richardson, Councilman Carlos Montgomery, Derek Lyons,
David Greenlow, Floyd Bright, Klaus Golombek, Gerard Fitzpatrick,
John Stockwell and Donna Burke), for sharing their expertise on
that committee . Over 40 hours of volunteer effort were put in to
the development of a proposed Telecommunications Ordinance that the
Committee feels is best for the City. The Committee was somewhat
disappointed that the City Attorney was not available to provide
the legal review requested in order to meet the Committee's May
28th deadline. He and Councilman Montgomery will be meeting with
Mayor Horton to discuss the Committee developed ordinance.
Mr. Montgomery reported he had the opportunity to attend three
different Memorial Day services on May 26, i.e. Retsil, Forest Lawn
Cemetery and Ivy Green Cemetery. He complimented the Parks
Department for the beautiful condition of the grounds at Ivy Green
Cemetery. He announced Olympic College has named a new President,
who will take over the leadership of the College on August 4, 1997.
Mr. Law congratulated Council's Legislative Assistant Merilynn
Erhart and her husband on their 37th Wedding Anniversary.
Mr. Colvin reported recently he was "surfing" the Internet and came
across information about Keri McCallum, who was raised in Port
Orchard and is a bulldog freshman in the Southeast Conference and
qualified for the All South Region Conference with a batting
average of 427. He extended congratulations to Ms. McCallum and
her family, who he has known for many years. He thanked the
citizens for sharing opinions, concerns and complaints with him as
he appreciates receiving all kinds of input from his constituents.
Mr. Farr stated it was good to be back in Bremerton after visiting
North Dakota for two weeks. He also extended his thanks to the
Captain and crew of the USS Nimitz for their hospitality on the May
24 cruise. During his time in North Dakota, he had the opportunity
to visit Grand Forks where he viewed firsthand the devastation
brought about by the flooding of the Red River. That community is
about the same size as Bremerton and as he traveled down
residential streets their planting strips were heaped with 6-8 foot
high piles of debris that had to be removed from their homes due to
flood damage. That city also had undertaken renovation of their
downtown area including restoration of historical buildings, which
was totally destroyed by the flood waters. In reading their local
newspapers, he learned that the Grand Forks City Council will be
responsible for making the final decisions where the rebuilding can
occur and will involve interfacing the new plans for the diversion
of the Red River and the dike and levy systems. A large portion of
that community's residents and businesses lives are on hold pending
decisions by the City Council, who are waiting for information from
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other governmental agencies. In his travels, he met a Community
Development Director from East Grand Forks, Minnesota, who was
volunteering to help the Grand Forks community rebuild in their
planning, and in her capacity held the offices of Planning
Director, Building Official, Building Inspector and clerical staff.
MAYOR,S REPORT
Mayor Lynn Horton reported today she met with Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard Commander Captain Baugh, who provided her with an update
on construction projects within the shipyard. It appears the
Olympic Lodge, the replacement of the Officers Club, is expected to
open in August-September time frame. Captain Baugh also shared the
fact they are looking into cost effective ways to enhance the
visual impact of the shipyard, i.e. landscaping that would blend
with what the City will be proposing for the Gateway project and
the sinclair Landing project. She greatly appreciates the
shipyard's desire to forge greater bonds with the city.
Mayor Horton announced a Fund Raising Spaghetti Dinner will be held
at the Bremerton High School on May 29, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M., with the
proceeds going towards medical expenses of retiring teacher Al
Smith's son, who is being treated for leukemia.
Mayor Horton read the following Proclamations:
(1) JUNE 1997 as HIRE A VETERAN MONTH, which was accepted by
Dennis Maddox, Veterans Employment Representative/Bremerton Job
Service Center/Employment Security Department.
Mayor Horton thanked Jim Spencer, Parks and Recreation Director and
Parks Department staff for the work that has been done at Ivy Green
Cemetery. Earlier in the year, the City received some criticism
about the lack of maintenance at the cemetery and she was pleased
to report the City responded in a positive manner and the community
can enjoy the results of that effort.
Ray Wiggs, Bremerton Fire Prevention Officer, gave an overview of
his training and involvement with the "Learn Not To Burn Champion"
fire safety program that is being introduced into elementary
schools. With the help of the Naval Avenue School Principal Ed
Dubord and teacher Jenny Munger, who recruited 13 teachers
including the School Librarian, the program was introduced to
approximately 375 students from the Pre-School to 3rd grade levels.
In recognition of the cooperation and assistance given by the Naval
Avenue teaching staff and Principal, Officer Wiggs presented a
plaque which read: "PARTNERS IN FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION IN
RECOGNITION AND APPRECIATION TO NAVAL AVENUE ELEMENTARY TEACHERS -
PRE-SCHOOL THROUGH 3RD GRADE AND LIBRARIAN - FOR SUCCESSFULLY
COMPLETING THE "LEARN NOT TO BURN FIRE SAFETY PROGRAM" FOR SCHOOL
YEAR 1996-1997." Naval Avenue School Principal Ed Dubord,
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Jenny Munger and the School Librarian accepted the plaque on behalf
of everyone involved with the fire safety program.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Don Atkinson announced that Seahawk player Warren Moon will be
speaking on the new proposed football stadium in Seattle at the
Bremerton Athletic Roundtable on June 4, 6:00 P.M., at the Ail Star
Lanes in Silverdale. He also announced the Unity Church, located
on Trenton Avenue will be celebrating "Circulation Day", a garage
sale type event, on May 31, 9:00 - 4:00 P.M.
Richard Chrisinger, part time resident of Bremerton and
Springfield, Missouri, read a letter he prepared and sent to
Senators and Congressmen regarding the retention of the "Mighty MO"
on the mainland. He feels strongly that if the decommissioned USS
Missouri is moored in Hawaii, the majority of U.S. citizens will
not have the opportunity to tour it as a historical monument, due
to financial constraints of families across the mainland. He
encouraged others to write their Senators and Congressmen to voice
their opinion on this issue.
Roy McInnis, Bremerton resident, expressed his hope that the
Bremerton community will never experience the kind of racial
tension as that experienced in the city of Tacoma. On two
occasions he has had the opportunity to sit in on meetings between
members of the community, City of Tacoma elected officials and
Department Heads in an attempt to address racial issues within that
community.
Philip Heggen, Bremerton resident, expressed his opinion that if
the City of Bremerton fluoridates the City's water system they are
obligated to warn susceptible subsets of the population, who may be
adversely affected by fluoride.
Carol Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street Association, reported due to
weather conditions they were unable to install the inscribed bricks
and granite blocks on the boardwalk last week as previously
announced.
Del Knauss, Bremerton resident, raised the following questions:
(1) In the near future is anything going to be done to allow
recycling businesses to issue receipts to the residents proving
they recycled and deduct recycle charges from their garbage bill?
(He cited County residents are allowed such an option under their
recycling program.)
(2) The City is currently tearing up the roadway at the entryway
into Bremerton (Farragut and Callow)...is this being coordinated
with the Gateway project?
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(3) Gorst sewer problems...if the City agrees to tie Gorst into
our sewer plant what, if any, will it cost City residents? And,
how much capacity does the sewer plant have left? Does the City
have a projected date for when an additional sewer plant may be
needed?
(4) Bremerton sewer plant upgrades for odor control...What has the
total cost been to upgrade the plant, including consultants' fees,
condemnation fees, purchase of the land for an odor easement zone,
and attorneys' fees.
(5) Is it true that start up equipment is going to cost between
$150- 200,000 to fluoridate the City's water system? If not, what
is the start up cost?
Mr. Knauss read the newspaper article about the possibility of the
City acquiring the Illahee Trust lands. Back in 1991, the Kitsap
County Commissioners were nominating open space that they could
purchase out of fees they collect from the City; however the
Illahee Trust lands did not get selected. He passed onto the Mayor
a book that lists everything about the Illahee Trust lands, which
was part of that open space consideration. Lastly, during the
fluoridation hearing it was evident that a City Council member made
it very "personal" from the podium when he attacked the anti-
fluoridation group about the manner in which they were gathering
signatures on petitions and tied them into the Anderson Creek
group.
7A - PARKING LEASE AGREEMENT WITH DOCTORS CLINICt #AB97-111
The Doctors Clinic has requested a 10-year lease for 75 spaces in
the City Garage. The garage is currently at approximately 55%
occupance and has 291 total spaces.
Kathleen McCluskey, Director Of Administrative Services, stated the
proposed lease for parking spaces coincides with the lease the
Doctors Clinic has entered into for their office space located on
4th Street. This lease will leave approximately 50+ spaces
available in the garage, and according to Diamond Parking there are
several hundred available parking spaces throughout the downtown
area. The City is pleased to have the Doctors Clinic's
Administrative staff locate in the downtown area.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Winters asked the total amount of revenue that will be
generated to the City minus the cost of administration and
security? Ms. McCluskey stated the annual revenue in years 1-2
will be $18,000 less approximately 15%, which would be paid to the
City's contractor as well as some State taxes; in years 3-4 the
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amount goes up to $22,000; and years 5 and up will be based on the
current market rate less the discount provided for group rentals.
Mr. Winters questioned if the City will continue contracting with
Diamond Parking during years 3-4 of this lease and will they
continue to receive 15% or higher? Ms. McCluskey stated
they may or may not be the contractor; however, the 15% rate has
been in place for a number of years. If the City had a problem
with that percentage, a decision to go out for bid may be made. It
is her hope that the parking revenue will go up as more spaces are
filled and then Diamond's receives added revenue; however the
percentage does not increase. Mr. Winters congratulated the Mayor
and staff for their effort in working out details so that this
group could relocate to the downtown area.
Mr. Overson questioned the type of termination clause used in this
contract? Ms. McCluskey stated the proposed contract has the same
termination potential as the company's office lease - eight years.
Mr. Overson pointed out as the lease is written the City cannot
terminate the lease. Ms. McCluskey stated Mr. Overson was correct;
however, there is a clause that states if they reduce the number of
spaces, the price will go Upo The proposed price is based on
leasing 75 parking spaces°
President Farr questioned why the City would pay the full 15% to
the management company when some of the workload will be reduced?
Ms. McCluskey stated that issue was discussed. The monthly passes
for parking in the city garage are sold at City Hall as well as by
Diamond Parking. She emphasized management of the garage is more
than just collecting fees and involves making sure adequate spaces
are available, to control the garage, maintain the garage and
provide security service. The City did not feel a reduction of
percentage was appropriate in this instance. Also, the City uses
some of the parking facilities on the waterfront and in the garage
as trade stimulators to bring in people into the City for
festivals, which does have an affect on the percentage collected by
the contractor.
Mr. Winters questioned who funds the security for the parking
garage? Ms. McCluskey explained the City through its contract with
Diamond Parking; however, Diamond contracts out that service.
#1433 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Montgomery) to approve 10-year lease with Doctors
Clinic for 75 parking space in the City' Garage.
7B - CABLE FRANCHISE CONSULTANT AGREEMENTt #AB97-112
The City hired MuniCom to negotiate the TCI and Falcon Cable
franchises. The TCI negotiations have taken longer than expected,
and will exceed the original compensation estimate of $115,600.
The attached addendum extends the contract to 3/31/98, and
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increases compensation not to exceed $10,000. We are very close to
completion of TCI negotiations and hope to have a contract before
you within the next 60 days. Because the Falcon franchise covers
a very small population (less than 100 homes) we expect to complete
those negotiations over a period of a few months. TCI has agreed
to payment to the City of the $5,000 application fee and reimburse
$15,000 of the consultant fee costs from the .21 pass-through.
There is no budget adjustment necessary.
Kathleen McCluskey, Director of Administrative Services, stated she
expects the cost for the consultant will be lower than $10,000 and
more in the range of $6,000; however, she requested the full amount
so that she would not have to come back to Council, if the contract
negotiations ran the full year. She anticipates the TCI franchise
negotiations will be completed within a couple of months, but was
not sure how long it will take to complete negotiations with Falcon
Cable T.V. A budget adjustment was not necessary since there are
enough funds budgeted for Professional Services and combined with
the $20,000 that TCI has tentatively agreed to it will more than
cover what she expects for the remaining costs.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Winters questioned the name of the first consultants hired by
the City to handle the franchise negotiations, how long did the
City use their service and what was the cost to the City? Ms.
McCluskey stated 3H Cable Consultants were used for slightly less
than one year and completed Phase I and II of their contract, which
was the original RFP and involved some community surveys. The cost
of that service was $8-10,000. Mr. Winters questioned the number
of staff hours attributed to franchise negotiations? Ms. McCluskey
stated it amounts to a significant number of hours. Mr. Winters
stated he was concerned that the City has already gone through one
consultant and Council was being asked to extend another
consultant's contract yet it is anticipated the franchise will be
wrapped up in two months. He found it interesting that the City
had to spend approximately $30,000 in consulting to negotiate with
TCI when they turn around and pass it through to the ratepayers
again so that the City doesn't have to pay the full consulting fee.
In his opinion, City staff have the expertise to conclude the
negotiations without having to extend the consultant contract.
Ms. McCluskey emphasized the importance of having a consultant
available during the final negotiation' process since City staff
does not have the technical expertise in the Telecommunications
Act, FCC Rules, etc.. The consultant has provided the technical
expertise to assure the City gets a decent contract. If the City
ends up paying the full $30-35,000 for the consultant, it is not
out of line for services received in the development of a 10-year
franchise. She believes changing consultants was a benefit to the
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ratepayers.
Mr. Colvin questioned the ratio of consultant fees to the revenue
generated? Ms. McCluskey explained revenue generated from cable
television franchise fees is approximately $250,000 per year over
the life of the contract, and the cost of consulting service would
be approximately $30,000.
#2053 M/S/C(Montgomery/Colvin) to approve contract addendum with MuniCom.
Vote on motion: In Favor: Montgomery, Neville, Farr, overson,
Law, Colvin
Opposed: Winters
Motion carried.
7C - INTERLOCAL DRUG TASK FORCE AGREEMENT, #AB97-113
This agreement is renewal of the Interlocal Drug Task Force
Agreement and its duration is three years. The effective dates for
this Agreement are July 1, 1997 through June 30, 2000, but it may
be reviewed annually by mutual agreement of the parties.s There is
no change to the City of Bremerton's contribution.
Police chief Paul Du Fresne pointed out the significant change to
this agreement over the past agreement was the term of the contract
from one year to three. He noted the legalities of having to renew
the contract annually was reviewed and determined that it would not
have any adverse affects by extending it to three years. He also
noted the agreement no longer included Jefferson County.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Neville stated from the information Council received, the
history of this unit is it is a well run organization that is
working well and making a difference in the participating
communities°
Mr. Colvin questioned the City's contribution to the Task Force?
Chief Du Fresne explained the City provides one Police Officer and
his necessary support of wages and benefits.
#2155 M/S/C/U(Neville/Montgomery) to authorize execution of this
Interlocal Drug Task Force Agreement.
7D - BID AWARD AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR SENIOR CENTER HVAC SYSTEM,
#AB97-114
A call for bids was prepared with two bids being received in
accordance with established procedures for removal/disposal of the
existing furnace and installation of new HVAC units at the
Bremerton Senior Center. The low bidder was Western Furnaces with
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a bid of $17,555.44, including WSST. The low bid is in excess of
the amount budgeted for this project, and necessitates a budget
adjustment to move appropriations from other projects which have
excess expenditure authority.
Jim Spencer, Parks and Recreation Director, stated this proposal
would eliminate problems with the existing furnace system, which
has been inadequate for a long time, and will provide an air
conditioning system that will be of great benefit during the
summer months.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Law stated the proposed improvements are much needed and the
patrons of the Senior Center will welcome the warmth in the winter
and cooling in the summer.
Mr. Neville questioned the life expectancy of the Senior Center?
Mr. Spencer stated he could see it being useful to the City for 10+
years. Mr. Neville questioned if there were any immediate plans to
move the Senior Center to a different location? Mr. spencer stated
he felt there was a good possibility that the Senior Center could
be moved due to the need for a larger space to carry out the Senior
Program; however, that building would provide opportunities for
other program, such as a pre-school. He emphasized the City would
benefit from the money invested in the proposed improvements for
quite some time.
Mr. Winters brought up the issue of the City doing business locally
and asked who bid on this project? Mr. Spencer explained bids were
received from Western Furnace of Tacoma and Rays HVAC of Bremerton.
Mr. Winters asked if the project included the development of
specifications for the bid? Mr. Spencer stated yes. Mr. Winters,
stated he believes the City wants to do business locally; however,
if there is a difference in cost estimates, the City must go with
the firm where the taxpayers will save the most money.
#2651 M/S/C/U(Law/Colvin) to award this contract to Western Furnaces as
low bidder and to authorize the Mayor to execute the same subject
to city Policies and Procedures.
#2685 M/S/C/U(Law/Colvin) to approve Budget Adjustment No. 97-11.
7E - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR $30,000 TO REPLACE USED 10-YARD TANDEM
DUMP TRUCK, #AB97-115
The Street Section of Public Works is in need of purchasing a
replacement 10-yard Tandem Dump Truck to provide more efficient
operation. The money for this purchase currently resides in the
Equipment Rental Reserve Account as excess reserve.
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Bob Tulp, Public Works Operations Manager, stated this proposal
identifies funding out of the Rental Reserve Fund 510 and is not
tied to a piece of equipment. This purchase would replacement a
previously owned 10-yard tandem dump truck. He noted the
replacement would be a used truck rather than a new truck.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Overson asked if Mr. Tulp felt he could purchase a used vehicle
that would fit into the Equipment Rental Reserve and have the
savings as identified? Mr. Tulp stated yes.
#2811 M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Colvin) to release $30,000 held in reserve from
the Equipment Rental Reserve Account to Public Works Street Section
budget for purchase of 10-yard Tandem Dump Truck.
8A - PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION #2601, REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEE~
FOR THE REMOVAL OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT
60 AND 2230 SCHLEY WAY, ~AB97-116
On 4/22/97, the City removed garbage and debris from the properties
located at 60 and 2230 Schley Way, after the owner, Timothy Duffey,
failed to do so as ordered by the Building Official. The cost
charged to the revolving abatement fund for this action totaled
$929.30. Council must now decide if the fees are just and
reasonable.
Judy Johnson, Building Development Permit Manager, stated the City
started on this clean up in January with letters being sent to the
owner in January, February and March; however, none of them were
received by the owner. The property was posted on March 21, 1997
and on April 22 and 23 the Public Works Department carried out the
removal of debris.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Law asked when would the City start charging the $600
Administrative Fee for abatements? Ms. Johnson explained that fee
would be charged for abatements that were started after the
ordinance implementing that fee become effective. Any abatements
started prior to that effective date would not be charged that fee.
Mr. Colvin asked if there was some way to display the pictures of
abatements so that the public is aware 6f the kinds of conditions
being cleaned up by the City? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, pointed
out the City had displayed photographs of abatements in the lobby
of City Hall.
Mr. Winters stated he supported the City's position on this
abatement. He was also aware of the potential in a run down
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property based on his personal experience and hoped the owner of
this site would make improvements that would again make it a
habitable residence. He encouraged other owner of run down
properties to clean up their properties because they do have more
value when in good repair.
#3032 M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Colvin) to adopt Resolution #2601, and order
that the fees incurred for the removal of garbage and debris on the
properties located at 60 and 2230 Schley Way be collected as
reasonable abatement costs and become a personal judgement against
the owner, Timothy Duffey, which if not collected within 30 days
shall become a lien against the property.
President Farr thanked the TV camera crew for their services: Rob
Rupe, Patricia Mathes and James Nobel, Jr.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:11 P.M.
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