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Home My WebLink About09/08/99 TAPE #1646 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 8, 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, September 8, 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. Attorney Glenna Malanca, Deputy Clerk Paula Johnston, and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith were also present. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Shepherd, and invocation given by Retired Reverend Gordon Hanstad. Council President Shepherd made the following announcements: (1) City Council held a Study Session prior to the meeting to discuss general Council business; CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - August 18, 1999 #AB99-176 B. Minutes of Meeting --August 25, 1999 #AB99-177 C. Minutes of Monthly Study Session -- September 1, 1999 #AB99-178 D. Puget Sound Energy Electrical Services Upgrade and #AB99-179 Installation of 3-Phase Transformer for Wastewater Pump Station CW-2 at Snyder Avenue #0025 M/S/C (McConnell/Montgomery) Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Vote on motion: Approved: Olsen, McConnell, Overson, Farr, Arends, Montgomery, Reed, Shepherd Abstained: Law Motion carried. 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 September 8, 1999, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 233986, and 234223 through 234336 in the amount of $394,548.51; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending August 31, 1999 in the amount of $964,517.94. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Carol Arends reported on the Public Meeting held by the Engineering Department at the Bremerton School Administration Office last night to hear comments from the community on whether there should be improvements to the streets adjacent to the Gateway Project. If any other citizens would like to include their opinion or comments on this matter, please call the City Council at 478-5280 to be connected with either the Engineering Department or the Mayor's Office. Mrs. Arends also enjoyed the Blackberry Festival held over the weekend. TAPE #1646 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 8, 1999 Page 2 of 5 David Farr provided a reminder for citizens to be particularly cautious when driving now that school has started. Lon Overson stated he also attended the Blackberry Festival, which he enjoyed very much. He invited citizens to meet our new Police Chief Robert Forbes at the District #4 meeting to be held tomorrow night, September 9, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. in the Community Room of the Washington Mutual Building at 5th & Pacific. Mayor Lynn Horton will also be in attendance to discuss "Implementation Strategies for Downtown Development. He added the First-Friday Art Walk event is growing in popularity, and seems to be turning into quite a "major event", He invited citizens to take a look. John Law reported on the first "Manette-Fest" held recently, and thanked the merchants in the area for going out of their way to ensure it was a successful event. He recognized The Cloverleaf Cable Company for the donation and installation of a dish, with all derived funds being donated to the Red Cross Disaster Relief program. Lastly, he announced the next District 3 meeting will be held Tuesday, September 21, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center on 13th & Nipsic. Citizens will have an opportunity to hear information on the "Manette Plan". Cecil McConnell reported on the District 2 meeting held last Thursday evening, on September 2, 1999. He thanked the Mayor for her presentation on the "Implementation of Downtown Development", and Cris Gears for his discussion on "Future Park Projects". President Shepherd announced the Evergreen Park Re-Dedication Ceremony would be held this Saturday, September 11, 1999 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. to celebrate the completion of Phase I in revitalizing the park. He reported on his participation in the very well attended Blackberry Fun Run, and noted the entire Cross-Country Team from Bremerton High School also turned out. Lastly, he . mentioned the Salmon Derby held in August by the Pogey Club provided the only opportunity for Chinook sport fishing in the State. He explained the event was made possible because the Pogey Club, in conjunction with the City of Bremerton and the Suquamish Tribe, jointly manage a Chinook fishery in Sinclair Inlet to assist in the Salmon recovery process. MAYORS REPORT Mayor Horton complimented Carol Atkinson and Bremerton Main Street Association for their efforts in planning the very successful Blackberry Festival this year. She announced the "Smile Mobile" would be in the Bremerton area October 20 to November 2 at the Kitsap Community Health Center at 616 6th Street. Dental services will be provided to low income children, ages 13 and younger, and do not have access to any other dental care. There will either be no charge, or fees will be based on a sliding scale depending on family income-level. Interested participants may call Jackie Moses for additional information at 1-800-367-4104 ext. 5939 or ext. 6303. Mayor Horton read a proclamation proclaiming September I through October 3, 1999 as "Washington Water Weeks" in the City of Bremerton. LEGISLATIVE REPORT- There was no report this evening. PUBLIC RECOGNITION AI Colvin and Rev. Tommy Jones of the Martin Luther King Scholarship Foundation, invited citizens to attend the Constitution Day Luncheon to be held Saturday, September 18, 1999, at 1:00 P.M. Members of the Tuskegee Airmen have been invited as honored guests. Please call 479-2588 for information. Roy Mclnnis announced he would have a table set up to recruit new members. TAPE #1646 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 8, 1999 Page 3 of 5 Tom McDonald voiced his concerns over the improper way tires were disposed of during a recent "recycling" event, and offered his services to the County to assist in proper disposal. Del Knauss stated his views on the Council's replacement of a "regular business meeting" with a "Monthly Study Session" on the first Wednesday of each month. He did not believe the Council President should decide on a meeting-by-meeting basis, whether public comment would be taken. Ruth Natividad objected to the use of the word "implementation" when discussing the Mayor's plans for downtown redevelopment, due to the use of the word during fluoride discussions. Ed Rollman was concerned about the miscommunication between the City and a local businessman in trying to get a permit to open his restaurant; and also described a recent incident in which a Police Officer was hurt while waiting for back-up assistance to arrive. He used these two examples to remind the Council that they have to be careful when making budget cuts. He complimented the City for the addition of the Blackberry Festival, and also offered compliments to Mike Shepherd and David Farr for answering questions with the press. President Shepherd clarified that the problems in opening the restaurant had more to do with inspections by the Health Department. Don Atkinson on behalf of Technology '99, announced high tech stage presentations would be held during the Job Fair at the Kitsap Mall September 17, 18, & 19, 1999. 9A - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 99-8 FOR THE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES ASSOCIATED WITH THE CITY'S CONTRACT WITH CENTRAL KITSAP FIRE AND RESCUE FOR SERVICES. #AB99-180 Chief AI Duke, Fire Department, reported that on January 1, 1999, the City of Bremerton and Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue entered into an agreement in which the City of Bremerton would provide first response to specific areas within the Fire District. The budget adjustment is to reflect the revenue received, and the expenditures associated with the execution of the contract. There were no questions or comments from the public. #1205 M/S/C/U (Farr/Montgomery) Motion to authorize Budget Adjustment No. 99-8. 9B - SR304 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ASBESTOS REMOVAL NO. 4. CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, #AB99-181 Lynn Price, SR304 Project Manager, reported the SR304 Transportation Improvement Project (TIP) Asbestos Removal No. 4 contract in the amount of $49,157.42 was previously awarded to Walker Specialty Construction to remove asbestos from 8 buildings. Authorization is requested for the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 for $18,135.87 which would remove asbestos at 337 S. Wycoff and 437 S. Cambrian. The City is currently waiting on test results from samples taken at 124 N. Callow Avenue. Once these tests are complete and the amount of asbestos present in the structures has been identified, further asbestos abatement work will be performed under this contract. In order to maintain the project schedule authorization is requested to execute additional change orders up to a maximum of 50% of the original contract amount. This action would authorize the Mayor to execute change orders for a total contract price not to exceed $73,700. Roy Mclnnis asked for clarification in the changes of the contract price. Mr. Price stated that the price reflects the addition of two houses that were not included at the time of the original contract bid. TAPE #1646 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 8, 1999 Page 4 of 5 Mr. McConnell asked for clarification on the additional $8,500. Mr. Price stated this would give them the ability to have an asbestos survey to assist them in negotiating a price with the contractor. #1550 M/S/C (Arends/Montgomery) Motion to approve Change Order No. 1 for SR304 TIP Asbestos Removal No. 4 Contract in the amount of $16,135.87, and authorize the Mayor to do the same. Vote on motion: In favor: Overson, Farr, Arends, Montgomery, Reed, McConnell, Law, Shepherd Opposed: OIsen Motion carried. #1565 M/S/C (Arends/Montgomery) Motion for Mayor to execute change orders on the SR 304TIP Asbestos Removal No. 4 contract for a total contract amount not to exceed $73,700. Vote on motion: In favor: Farr, Arends, Montgomery, Reed, Law, Overson, Shepherd Opposed: Olsen, McConnell Motion carried. 9C - AGREED ORDER RELATING TO THE REMEDIATION OF THE EVERGREEN PARK EXPANSION PROPERTIES. #AB99-182 Cris Gears, Parks & Recreation Director, reported that based on the findings as outlined in Section III of the Agreed Order, the Department of Ecology and the City of Bremerton have agreed on a course of remedial actions regarding the properties that make up the Evergreen Park Expansion Project. The properties include the Brem-Air property, the Lofthus property, and the Puget Sound Energy Property. These actions will form the basis upon which the park improvements will be designed and constructed. The Agreed Order outlines the terms under which the work will be performed. He pointed out the celebration for the completion of Phase ]: was happening this Saturday, and this Agreement would be the first step in the beginning of Phase II. He further explained the remediation efforts described in the Agreed Order would be funded by a grant with the Department of Ecology, and matched by the City, and the total projected cost for the remediation of this project is $2.2 million. The City's portion of funding would come from the Roosevelt Field Trust Fund and the Real Estate Excise Tax; and this project was identified in the 1999 Capital Improvements Plan. Carrie Mandak asked where she could get a copy of the outlines for both Phase I and Phase II. President Shepherd announced that the State of Washington Department of Ecology is currently taking public comments on this issue on their web page at www.wa.gov\ecology. He also stated that hard copies of the work plan, with schedules containing details of work to be performed, are available at the Sylvan Way Public Library, and also at the City's Department of Public Works on Olympus Drive. Mr. Farr referred to the additional permit requirements on page 4 of "Attachment D", Item "B" under the section on "Construction", and asked was there any latitude in the statement requiring the City Engineer to supervise sidewalks, curbs, or driveways on public rights-of-way, rather than possibly a personal representative? Gene Sampley, Director of Public Works & Utilities, stated the terminology implies "OR personal representative", and that it is a title function rather than a person function. He suggested no word changes due to the lengthy review already completed by the Attorney General. #1930 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Olsen) Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign the Agreed Order. TAPE #1646 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 8, 1999 Page 5 of 5 9D - CONTRACT AWARD FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND LAUNDRY SERVICES, #AB99-183 Gene Sampley, Public Works & Utilities Director, reported that the Uniform Rental and Laundry Services contract of the Department of Public Works and Utilities expired on June 30, 1999. A Call for Bids was prepared, advertised, and distributed in accordance with City bid procedures. Three (3) were received. The low bidder is Superior Linen Service, Tacoma, Washington, with an office located in Gorst. This company currently holds the contract with the City and has proven to be responsible, reliable, and cooperative. The Department requests approval of the contract for three (3) years from September 1, 1999 to August 31, 2002. There were no questions or comments by the public. Mr. Reed clarified for the benefit of the public that no local companies submitted bids. Mr. Sampley stated that was correct. #2090 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/McConnell) Motion to approve award and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract for a three-year term with Superior Linen Service for uniform rental and laundry services, subject to the City Administrative Policies and Procedures. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:40 P.M. City of Bremerton P J/MS/Is C: Normal Distribution File