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Home My WebLink About08/25/99 TAPE #1643 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 25, 1999 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 25, 1999, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Mike Shepherd presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Carlos Montgomery, Carol Arends, David Farr, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca, City Treasurer Rich Hanna, and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Shepherd, and invocation given by Deacon Kenneth Davis of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. Council President Shepherd made the following announcements: (1) City Council held a Study Session prior to the meeting to discuss general Council business; and (2) City Council will hold a 30-minute Executive Session immediately following the City Council meeting to discuss "Litigation Updates" followed by a Study Session to discuss the "Status of Hotel/Motel Tax", in the Council Conference Room. The portion of the Study Session to discuss "Budget Issues" has been cancelled. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - August 4, 1999 #AB99-174 B. Minutes of Meeting - August 11, 1999 #AB99-175 #0025 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Montgomery) Motion 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. #0050 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Arends) On August 25, 1999, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 233728 through 233965 in the amount of $459,976.81. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Montgomery reported on the District 6-7-8 meeting held last Thursday, which included an excellent report on park projects by the Parks Director and Mayor. Mrs. Arends thanked everyone who attended the District 6-7-8 meeting. She also enjoyed attending the Arts & Craft show sponsored by Swing City downtown on Saturday. TAPE #1643 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 25, 1999 Page 2 of 4 Mr. Overson announced the next District 4 meeting would be held on Thursday, September 9, 1999 beginning at 7:00 P.M. Citizens can meet the City's new Police Chief Robert Forbes, and hear Mayor Horton's strategies for "Downtown Development Implementation". He also invited citizens to participate in the Blackberry Festival over Labor Day weekend. Mr. Law announced the next District 3 meeting would be held Tuesday, September 21, 1999, with more information to be announced in the near future. In the meantime, he invited the public to attend the first ever "Manette-Fest" to be held Saturday, August 28, 1999, 2:00 - 9:00 P.M. at the new Manette Community Outdoor Stage, located on E. 11 th Street between 5th Street and Perry Avenue. Entertainment will include the band "Fat City Smoke House". Mr. McConnell announced the next District 2 meeting would be held next Thursday, September 2, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. in the Lounge of the Parks & Recreation Building on Lebo Blvd. Guest speakers will be Cris Gears, the new Parks Director, and the Mayor who will present her ideas for Implementation of Downtown Development. President Shepherd reported the last "Concert on the Boardwalk" to be this year was Friday, and was very well attended. He also reported on his attendance at the Town Hall meeting with Congressman Norm Dicks, where issues included the Fast Ferry, Downtown Parking, PSNS Contracting, and Tax Surplus. He also invited the public to attend the grand re-opening of Evergreen Park on Saturday, September 11, 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. MAYOR'S REPORT A Proclamation was read proclaiming the Month of September as "A Month of Running in the City of Bremerton", which was received by Field Ryan, President of the Kitsap Track Club, and Vickie Zaff, representing the Slug Club Running Group. Jodi Wroblewski, of the Parks Department invited the public to participate in the "Blackberry Fun Run" on Saturday, September 4, 1999. For more information, citizens may call 476-5305. LEGISLATIVE REPORT A response was provided to concerns raised by Del Knauss at the August 18, 1999 City Council meeting. The City Attorney has advised the Council President that holding a monthly Study Session as part of one of the City Council's regularly scheduled meetings is in compliance with the State's Open Meetings Act. The proposed meetings are also in compliance with the City Charter, City ordinances, and Council Procedures. The Attorney .was unaware of the "rumors" referred to by Mr. Knauss, PUBLIC RECOGNITION PamAIonia McCrary, volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, announced a dinner auction on September 18, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. in the Admiral Theater, where many interesting items will be available for bid, with proceeds to benefit housing in the community. Citizens can call 479-5968 for tickets and additional information. TAPE #1643 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 25, 1999 Page 3 of 4 9A - RESOLUTION NO. 2723 ADOPTING SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN. VERSION NOVEMBER 6. 1998, AS REVISED. #AB99-168 Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, reported that the Washington Solid Waste Management Recycling and Recovery Act requires each county within the State, in association with the cities within it, to plan an integrated solid waste management system that emphasizes waste reduction and recycling. The Act requires the Plan to specify the management actions that will be taken over a 6-year and a 20-year period. Kitsap County Public Works/Solid Waste Division is the lead planning agency for solid waste management in Kitsap County. The current Plan was adopted in 1990 and amended in 1992. The November 6, 1998 revision was routed to Council earlier this year, as well as several presentations given by county staff. Ms. McCluskey read a letter into the record in support of this plan by Wendy A. Clark of Kitsap Transit, who was also the City's representative on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee. Ms. McCluskey further stated that endorsements were also received by Gene Sampley, the City's Public Works & Utilities Director, as well as miscellaneous other staff. There were no questions or comments by the public. Mr. Law first of all wanted to clarify for the benefit of the public that this issue was not legislation, and no discussion of costs for such things as garbage collection in the City, would be included (negotiations for those costs are still about two years away). Second, to clarify that the City is not giving up any rights to negotiate collection for solid waste at this point. Ms. Olsen stated the City negotiates its own contract for collection of sold waste. The plan before Council this evening deals only with the location of the waste for the next 20 years. Gretchen Olsen, Manager of the Solid Waste Division, provided a quick synopsis of the twelve chapters of the plan, with key strategies for each different solid waste area. A copy of the full plan is available in the City Clerk's office and the City Council office. Mr. Overson questioned to reduce waste, would assistance be provided to reduce packaging? Ms. Olsen stated this issue is dealt with at a regional level, where staff members work with the Department of Ecology, as well as attend Trade Conferences to "pool their energy" to provide education for the public. Mr. McConnell referred the "Managing Alternatives for Land Filling" section, and asked if this would affect the 2001 Burn Ban. Ms. Olsen responded no, that this section dealt mainly with slash burning for land clearing of debris for developers. She stated restrictions that are now in place for burn bans would continue. Mr. Reed clarified for the public that this document was a requirement of the State, and is merely a guideline for the next 20 years, which does not lock us into anything absolute. TAPE #1643 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 25, 1999 Page 4 of 4 President Shepherd congratulated the Committee for all their hard work, and asked how the issue of "illegal dumping" would be addressed. Ms. Olsen stated funding for solid waste cleanup would be increased, and an aggressive campaign for litter in general, as well as illegal dumping would be developed to assist in educating the public. Mrs. Arends asked why the City no longer picks up cardboard boxes, and is there a possibility for a change in the near future? She also questioned when the City would have another Spring Clean-Up program? Ms. Olsen stated the City has been able to provide the "Spring Cleanup" due to their own contract they were able to negotiate. The addition of curbside pickup of cardboard is being considered. The company, which currently provides recycling services, is now looking into new equipment to provide more flexibility with items for recycling. Mr. Montgomery pointed out that a container is available at the site on Qlympus Drive, north of Sheridan Road, accepts cardboard for recycling. #1150 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/McConnell) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2723 adopting the Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, Version November 6,1998, as revised per the Washington State Department of Ecology in its preliminary approval. With no further business, the regular portion of the meeting adjourned at 6:10 P.M. City of Bremerton P J/MS/Is C: Normal Distribution File