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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/20/99 TAPE #1655 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 20, 1 ggg 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, October 20, 1999, at 5:30 P.M., with Council Vice-President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Carlos Montgomery, David Farr, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council President Mike Shepherd was absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca, Deputy Clerk Paula Johnston, and Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Vice-President Arends, and invocation given by Reverend Scott Shaw of Bremenon First Church of the Nazarene. Council Vice-President Arends made the following announcements: (1) City Council held a Study Session in the Council Conference room, prior to the meeting, to discuss general Council business. CONSENT AGENDA There was no Consent Agenda for this evening. 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. #0023 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Farr) On October 20, 1999, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 235397 through 235560, in the amount'of $289,653.36; and Regular Payroll ending October 15, 1999 in the amount of $761,368.43. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Cecil McConnell notified the public that there will soon be a new Oncology clinic located at Harrison Hospital, and was pleased to see that the facility is to be located in Bremerton. John Law thanked Representative Phil Rockefeller for attending his District 3 Meeting, and Mayor Horton for presenting "Downtown Implementation Strategies", and acknowledged the level of attendance by the public. He also thanked the Parks Department for the use of the Senior Center for his meetings. His next meeting is to be announced at a future time. David Farr attended the building demolition and ground breaking ceremony in Anderson Cove yesterday, and mentioned that the land may be converted to a park, and homes added in the future. Additionally, he indicated there might be future demolitions to improve the area. Carlos Montgomery also attended the demolition, and agreed that more demolitions are necessary. He announced the Next District 6-7-8 Meeting would be held at the Bremerton School District Administration Building from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. to discuss the "SR304 Transportation Project". Vice-President Arends encouraged the community to attend the District 6-7-8 Meeting, and added that staff from the Engineering Department would be available to answer any questions. TAPE #1655 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 20, 1999 Page 2 of 5 MAYORS REPORT Mayor Horton reported she too attended the demolition and ground breaking ceremony, and noted the community support. She also attended the Oncology Center ground breaking ceremony, and approved of the location. She commented on the District 3 Meeting and said that she enjoyed the discussions. Mayor Horton read a Proclamation that the Kitsap Community Federal Credit Union be recognized on "International Credit Union Day" October 21, 1999. John Law left the meeting at 5:40 and returned at 5:45 P.M. LEGISLATIVE REPORT- There was no report this week. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Del Knauss expressed concerns over the "Information Items" presented at last week's meeting, and questioned "What procedures are in place for the average citizen to submit a complaint, and does RCW 42.17.395 apply?" Susan Brown agreed, and summarized that complaints must first be handled by the Mayor's Office, and then the Council Office. She questioned "What procedure is in place to file a complaint with regard to Council behavior, particularly Mike Shepherd's comment during the last meeting". Gordy Byrd also voiced his concerns over this issue. Ed Pietras invited the public to attend the 17th Annual "Italian Spaghetti Festa", sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, on Sunday, October 31, 1999, 1:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. to benefit the Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center. Citizens may call 479-9210 for more information. 9A - APPOINTMENT OF CHARLTON J. LUPICA TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, #AB99-214 Mayor Horton discussed Lupica's qualifications, and recommended that he be appointed to the Public Access Citizens Advisory Committee as a Student Representative, and appoint Trisha Rule as the alternate. There were no questions or comments from the public. Mr. McConnell noted use of a new application form, and stated he would like to see it used regularly. #0770 M/S/C/U (Farr/McConnell) Motion to confirm the appointment of Chadton J. Lupica to the Public Access Citizens Advisory Committee with Trisha Rule as the alternate. 9B - EXTENSION TO EXISTING PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH OGDEN MURPHY WALLACE, AND ElMS AND FLYNN, #AB99-215 Glenna Malanca, City Attorney, explained that the City has retained courtset to provide legal services in areas of expertise. Upon occasion a law firm is asked to provide services based on their expertise on current issues involving the City and are asked to extend their services for additional time when the City is satisfied with the current services being received. Also, Ogden Murphy Wallace is being amended to include environmental law services and extended ending December 31, 2001. Elms & Flynn are to continue workers' compensation services until December 31,2001. TAPE #1655 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 20, 1999 Page 3 of 5 #0845 M/S/C (McConnell/Olsen) Motion to approve the extension to existing Professional Services Agreement of Ogden Murphy Wallace ending December 31, 2001. Vote on Motion: In favor: Law, Overson, Montgomery, Reed, Olsen, McConnell, Arends Abstain: Farr #0865 M/S/C (McConnell/Olsen) Motion to approve extension to the existing Professional Services Agreement of Elms & Flynn until December 31, 2001. Vote on Motion: In favor: Overson, Montgomery, Reed, Olsen, McConnell, Law, Arends Abstain: Farr 9C - BID AWARD FOR MANETTE BALL FIELD RENOVATION PROJECT, #AB99-216 Jodi Wroblewski, Assistant Director of Parks Department, stated that bids were opened on Monday, October 4, 1999, for the Manette Ballfield Renovation Project. A total of four (4) bids were received for the project. The low bidder is Golf Landscaping, Inc. of Milton, WA for the lump sum of $96,000.00. The total contract amount including Washington State Sales Tax at 8.2 % is $103,872.00. The construction estimate was $94,000 to $102,000. This project is funded by grants from Bremerton Community Development Block Grant (C.D.B.G. and the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (I.A.C.). Mr. Farr admired the list of projects completed by Golf Landscapsng, and stated the bid amount was highly favorable to other bids. Mr. Law was also pleased with the pending renovation project. #0990 M/S/C/U (Law/Farr) Motion to approve the low bid from Gold Landscaping, Inc. in the amount of $103,872.00, including Washington State Sales Tax, and authorize the Mayor to execute the contract for the Manette Ballfield Renovation Project subject to City Administrative Policies and Procedures. 9D - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PINE ROAD CSO FACILITY PLAN AND DESIGN WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC., #AB99-217 Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, summarized that the five consultants were selected from the Professional Services Roster and evaluated. HDR Engineering, Inc. was identified as having a demonstrated ability in planning and design of Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) reduction improvements to meet Washington State Department of Ecology (WSDOE) requirements. A scope of work was developed with HDR for development of a Facilities Plan (Pre-design report meeting EPA and WSDOE guidelines) and a final design of the improvements. The scope of work and budget for final design will be developed during completion of the Facilities Plan and will be presented to the City Council for approval at a later date. The City has been awarded a Public Works Trust Fund Loan for this work. Staff recommends that the City Council approve a contract for Professional Services with HDR Engineering, Inc. There were no questions or comments from the public. #1140 M/S/C/U (Farr/McConnell) Motion to approve a contract for $59,700 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for Professional Services, and authorize the Mayor to execute the same. TAPE #1655 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 20, 1999 Page 4 of 5 9E - SR304 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, ASBESTOS REMOVAL NO. 4. CHANGE ORDER AUTHORITY, #AB99-218 Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, summarized that the SR 304 Transportation Improvement Project Asbestos No. 4 contract was awarded to Walker Specialty Construction for $49,157.42. The Council previously authorized the Mayor to execute change orders for a total contract amount is $72,504.82. Additional asbestos has been identified in 437 and 327 S. Cambrian in the roof area and under a concrete floor slab, respectively. Based on the engineer's estimate, additional change order authority up to a total contract amount of $86,700 is necessary to complete this work. Approval of this request will allow staff to maintain the building demolition schedule. This action would authorize the Mayor to execute change orders for a total contract amount not to exceed $86,700. #1235 M/S/C (Farr/Montgomery) Motion authorize the Mayor to execute change orders on the SR 304 TIP Asbestos Removal No. 4 contract for a total contract amount not to exceed $86,700. Vote on Motion: In favor: Montgomery, Reed, McConnell, Law, Overson, Farr, Arerids Opposed: Olsen 10A - ORDINANCE NO. 4668 (SECOND READING) AMENDING SECTION 6.02.110 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE, "SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE", #AB99-212 At the First Reading of this ordinance, it was clarified that a change to the Committee membership would reflect two council members rather than one, and two citizens rather than three. The other members stay the same. There were no questions or comments from the public. #1285 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4668 on second reading. 10B - ORDINANCE NO. 4669 (SECOND READING) ESTABLISHING A BREMERTON POLICE RESERVE OFFICER BOARD OF TRUSTEES. AND CREATING A NEW CHAPTER OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE, #AB99-213 At the First Reading of this ordinance, it was stated that as a result of legislation enacted during the last session, police reserve officers are now eligible for expanded benefits provided under the Volunteer Firefighters' and Reserve Officers' Relief and Pension Act. For the first time, police reserve officers, are eligible for medical benefits as well as disability and survivors' benefits for injuries incurred in the performance of police reserve duties. In order to participate, the City must adopt an enabling ordinance and create a Reserve Officer Board of Trustees. There were no questions or comments from the public. #1320 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4669 on second reading. 11A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AND PUBLIC HEARING VACATING A PORTION OF MARINE DRIVE RIGHT-OF-WAY. #AB99-219 Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, said that City Staff has received a petition to vacate 1,000 square feet of right-of-way along the east side of Marine Drive. The City Council is being requested to consider the vacation of a portion of the right-of-way of Marine Drive. This portion of the right-of-way is undeveloped and encompasses a steep slope. A dedication of right-of-way at the northwest corner of TAPE #1655 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 20, 1999 Page 5 of 5 Marine Drive and Dora Avenue is being considered as partial compensation for the vacation. Posting of the hearing notices and mailing to the adjacent property have been completed in accordance with the Bremerton Municipal Code. Specific items for City Council consideration are outlined in the Staff Report. The action before the City Council is to approve, disapprove, or modify this vacation of a portion of Marine Drive. Mr. Shea added that the project meets Comprehensive Plan requirements. There were no questions or comments from the pubtic. #1485 M/S/C/U (Farr/Reed) Motion to approve Ordinance on first reading. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:20 P.M.