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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
December 22, 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, December 22, 1999, at 5:30
P.M., with Council President Mike Shepherd presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed,
Carlos Montgomery, Carol Arends, David Farr, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen.
Council Member Lon Overson was absent. Also in attendance were City Attorney Glenna Malanca,
Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston, and Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Shepherd, followed by
the invocation, given by Pastor Peter Webster of Westpark Christian Church.
Wayne Olsen left the meeting at approximately 5:35 PM
Council President Shepherd made the following announcements:
(1) City Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room," and
(22) City Council will hold a Study Session immediately following the Council Meeting tonight to
discuss the "Purchase of the KPS Building"
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - December 8, 1999 #AB99-275
B. Minutes of Meeting - December 15, 1999 #AB99-276
C. SR304 Transportation Improvement Project: Puget Sound Energy Agreement #AB99-277
D. SR304 Transportation Improvement Project: US West Agreement #AB99-278
E. Concept Paper for Bureau of Justice Open Solicitation Discretionary Grant #AB99-279
Program
#0050 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Montgomery) Motion 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.
#0070 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Arends) On December 22, 1999, the Council does approve for payment
those vouchers included and further described as follows: 237176 through 237345 in the amount of
$623,323.16; and Regular Payroll for the period ending December 15, 1999 in the amount of
$760,067.09.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Wayne Olsen reiterated that the Streets Department has made numerous budget cuts to continue
ongoing projects. He apologized to Mr. Bob Tulp and his staff for the recent negative remarks made
by citizens regarding the Street Department. He expressed his appreciation for all the hard work they
provide to the City, and considered the comments undeserved.
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John Law and his family wished everyone a happy holiday season. He informed citizens that the
City is aware of an abandoned vehicle located on the corner of East 11th and Winfield Street, and was
happy to report the procedure as set by City Ordinance is in process to remove the vehicle. He
reminded citizens this process could take two to three weeks.
David Farr thanked citizens for decorating homes and neighborhoods to beautify the area.
Carol Arends wished everyone a very joyous holiday season.
Carlos Montgomery also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy and sober New Year.
Jim Reed thanked citizens for the incredible light displays, which his daughter has thoroughly
enjoyed. He also wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
President Shepherd also extended Holiday Seasons Greetings, and complimented the community
for the lighted displays. He encouraged citizens to come downtown and enjoy the decorations.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Representative for Rev. Shirley Herrmance and Ebenezer A.M.E. Church announced that the
church would be sponsoring a Christmas Dinner for anyone in need on December 25, 1999 from
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center located at 680 Lebo Boulevard.
Raymond A. Kleven voiced his concerns over the City's budget, and proposed several suggestions.
John Pecker voiced his concerns over the purchase of the KPS building, and asked the true cost.
Elizabeth Buell again stressed that the City is only "investigating" the possibility of purchasing the
KPS building. President Shepherd reminded citizens there was a Study Session scheduled tonight
to discuss the possibilities, and reiterated no decisions would be made on this issue tonight.
Del Knauss thanked Carlos Montgomery and Lon .Overson for their many years of service to the
City. He added that although the City is "studying" the issue of whether to purchase the KPS building,
things seem to be moving "a little fast". He feels the current City Hall just needs some renovating.
John Thomas referred to the $3 million bond issue proposed to voters approximately 9 years ago to
build a new Public Works Building, which was voted down by the citizens, but the City built the
building anyway. He wants to know why the City is not using the $3 million being proposed to
purchase the KPS building, to pay off the bond issue.
Larry Dickerson reiterated his request for an update on the S.O.A.P. Ordinance; and expressed
interest in future discussions on plans for the apartments in the vicinity of the KPS building.
President Shepherd briefly interrupted the "Public Recognition" portion of the meeting to introduce
members of The Kitsap Chordsmen, also known as "The Worth Waiting For Group" to perform in
the spirit of the holiday season!
Bob Jaenicke thanked and complimented Mr. Montgomery for his service to the City. He questioned
the work performed at the new Loftus Property near the end of Pacific Avenue on Monday, December
13, and wanted to know who was paying for it. He did not support the purchase of a new City Hall.
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Ruth Natividad felt the City could not afford a new City Hall at this time.
Councilman Wayne Olsen returned to the meeting at 6:00 P.M.
Glen Jarstad representing the Poggie Club, discussed the success of the salmon release program,
as well as upcoming projects. He encouraged volunteers to participate in feeding the new baby fish.
Susan Brown reiterated her request for an update on the "City Council Rules & Procedures".
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton announced the top three winners for the window decoration contest were as follows:
Ist Place - "Evergreen Upholstery"; 2nd Place - "Teddies at Heart"; and 3''d Place - "Metropolis Art
Gallery". She thanked Jackie Souza of "Goodies", and the judges for their participation in this event.
9A - US DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE COPS UNIVERSAL HIRING PROGRAM", #AB99-280
Tim Sholtis, Police Department Administrative Support Manager, announced that the City has been
awarded $75,000 from the Department of Justice COPS Universal Hiring Program to hire an
additional full-time officer for three years from September 1999 to September 2002. The City's
matching share is $82,335.00 over three years.
Bob Jaenicke asked if there were going to be additional mandates? Mr. Sholtis responded that the
only amount contributed is the City's match amount over three years. Gordy Byrd asked if the
process applies only to hiring police officers? Mr. Sholtis answered yes.
#1475 M/S/C/U (Farr/Montgomery) Motion to approve accepting the grant and administer it according
to the budgetary terms and conditions.
9B - CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 WITH MID-MOUNTAIN CONTRACTORS. INC. FOR 36-INCH
WATER TRANSMISSION IMPROVEMENTS. GORST TO RESERVOIR 4, #AB99-281
Bob Earl, Project Manager, stated that the 36-Inch Water Transmission Improvements, Gorst to
Reservoir 4 contract was awarded to Mid-Mountain Contractor, Inc. in September 1998 in the amount
of $4,057,353.45. Authorization is requested for the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 for
$205,095.13. Change Order No. 3 is the close-out change order for this project. The most significant
adjustments are in quantities for rock excavation, controlled-density fill and bank-run trench backfill to
final values. The change order also includes an amount for additional tunneling work due to changed
subsurface conditions. If approved, Change Order No. 3 will increase the final contract amount by
5%, to $4,262,448.58. Sufficient funds exist in the project budget for this work. It was further
explained that this Change Order settles a claim from a contractor for tunneling work under State
Hwy 305 in Gorst after substantially more rock was found throughout the lowland portion of the
alignment on this water main than was expected.
#1650 M/S/C/U (Arends/Montgomery) Motion to approve Change Order No. 3 for the 36-Inch Water
Transmission Improvements, Gorst to Reservoir 4 contract in the amount of $205,095.13 and
authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
10A - RESOLUTION NO. 2732. EXPRESSING COUNCIL'S SUPPORT FOR PROPOSED PARKS
AND RECREATION FACILITY PROJECTS, #AB99-282
Cris Gears, Parks & Recreation Director, noted that after more than a year of hard work, the citizen-
based Y2R (Yes to Recreation!) Committee, in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation
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Commission and City Staff, has developed a set of recommendations designed to address the
community's recreation needs. The proposal calls for the City to issue voter-approved bonds for
Parks and Recreation projects which include: a new Recreation Center in downtown Bremerton;
upgraded Senior recreation facilities in East Bremerton; and multi-purpose athletic fields at
Pendergast Regional Park. The proposed Resolution articulates Council's support for the
recommended projects, and expresses Council's appreciation for the hard work and dedication of the
citizen-based Y2R Committee and the Parks & Recreation Commission.
At the request of Mr. Gears, the Deputy City Clerk read one paragraph of Resolution No. 2732 into
the record, due to recent changes in the verbiage made during the pre-Council session.
Mr. Gears provided additional background information, summarized the project, and reiterated this
was a "work in progress" and would only be possible with the approval of the voter's through a
General Obligation Bond. The estimated cost for this component of the project is in the range of
approximately $15 million, and the Committee is recommending that the downtown location be
considered the number one choice to meet the community needs. He concluded by stating that a
number of Y2R Committee members were in attendance at the meeting tonight, and noted that at the
final meeting of the Committee on December 2, 1999, the vote was 11 to 2 in support of the
recommendations presented.
Field Ryan first thanked Carlos Montgomery and Lon Overson for their service to the City. He then
thanked the Y2R Committee for their efforts, however, he recommended that Council considers the
cost to the taxpayers before making a decision and asked Council to hold this topic for a new session.
John Becket also commended the efforts of the Y2R Committee, but asked that an in depth review
of individual projects be done on the proposal.
Gordy Byrd voiced his support for the project.
Terry Cook, member of the Y2R Committee, commented that this process has been ongoing for
three years, and has involved input from seniors and the Parks & Recreation Commission. He added
that the proposed project would serve the community far more than the current facilities in use.
Elizabeth Buell asked for clarification on the cost to the taxpayers. Mr. Shepherd reiterated that this
question would be addressed in the next agenda item.
Dave Boynton, member of the Y2R Committee, added that this issue would be considered a starting
point, as a way to determine which projects the public really wishes to have.
Glen Jarstad supported the idea of the Recreation Center but did not support the proposed
downtown location.
Mr. Gears clarified the cost to taxpayers would be about $80 to $90 per $100,000 assessed property
value per year.
#3015 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Arends) Motion to approve Resolution No. 2732.
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11A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ESTABLISHING A SPECIAL ELECTION DATE OF MARCH
14. 2000 FOR PARKS & RECREATION BOND. #AB99-283
Cris Gears, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that after more than a year of conducting meetings,
undertaking research, and evaluating public input, the citizen-based Y2R (Yes to Recreation!)
Committee, in conjunction with the Parks and Recreation Commission and City Staff, has developed
a comprehensive proposal to address needs for community recreation facilities. The Y2R Committee
is recommending that the City (1) Construct a new Recreation Center in downtown Bremerton; (2)
Upgrade the Senior Recreation facilities in East Bremerton; and (3) Complete the multi-purpose
athletic fields at Pendergast Regional Park. To fund these projects, it will be necessary to hold a
Special Election to seek approval from the City's voters to issue $16,500,000 (increased from
$16,000,000 in order to include the upgrades to the Glen Jarstad Aquatic Center) in general
obligation bonds. The proposed Ordinance would establish March 14, 2000 as the date of the
Special Election. Further background information was provided, and it was reiterated that this
ordinance does not in anyway approve the project. It simply establishes the date for the
Special Election.
John Thomas, John Becker, Larry Dickerson, and Ruth Natividad voiced their concerns over the
proposed project and as well as site location.
Mr. Law clarified that the Council' action on the previous was not to endorse or support the project,
but to accept the recommendation. He reminded the citizens that this issue would now go to a vote
of the people.
Mr. Montgomery stated the City is in the business to provide service to the citizens, which includes
Parks. He supported the idea of letting voters decide on this project.
Mr. Reed thanked Mr. Gears and the Committee members for the amount of work put into the
proposal and clarified that the word "downtown" was stricken from project location proposal.
Mr. Gears stated that phone and mail surveys were conducted for over 2 years, in addition to public
comment taken at the Blackberry Festival.
Mr. Farr agreed with the process and noted that this is an effort to improve the downtown corridor.
#0560 M/S/C (McConnell/Montgomery) Motion to approve Ordinance on First Reading.
11B - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) VACATING PORTIONS OF WASHINGTON AVENUE,
FIRST STREET, AND AN ALLEY IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE BREMERTON TRANSPORTATION
CENTER PROJECT, #AB99-284
Randy Witt, City Engineer, reported that Kitsap Transit and Washington State Ferries have petitioned
the City to vacate portions of Front (First) Street, Washington Avenue and the alley south of Front
(First) Street and east of Washington Avenue for construction of the Bremerton Transportation
Center. On November 17, 1999, the City Council passed Resolution No. 2728 setting a hearing date
of December 22, 1999 for this proposed vacation. In accordance with BMC Chapter 11.20, all
postings, mailings, and notifications of this hearing have been made. An Engineering Report has
been prepared that addresses the background, shoreline access, compensation, and other issues
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relevant to the street vacation. The Engineering Report further addresses the hearing considerations
that the City Council needs to determine at the conclusion of the vacation in accordance with BMC
11.20.120. A staff recommendation is provided on each of these issues. The action before the City
Council is to approve, disapprove, or modify the proposed vacation. Staff recommends approval of
the vacation as requested.
Jim Reed left the meeting at approximately 7.'20 P.M.
Dan Hill expressed concern over parking spaces being eliminated. Mr. Witt discussed the parking
situation in the area, and assured that he would work with the contractor to review the parking issue
further.
#0845 M/S/C (Montgomery/Farr) Motion to approve Ordinance on first reading.
Vote on Motion: In Favor: Law, Farr, Arends, Montgomery Shepherd
Opposed: McConnell
Abstain: Olsen
Motion carried.
Jim Reed returned to the meeting at approximately 7:35 P.M. He was not present for the vote on the
Motion of item 11B.
Cecil McConnefl left the meeting at approximately 7:35 P.M.
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11C - ORDINANCE NO. 4687 (SECOND READING) GRANTING PUGET SOUND ENERGY A
ONE-YEAR FRANCHISE, #AB99-271
The First Reading of this ordinance was presented at the City Council meeting on December 15,
1999.
There were no questions or comments by the public.
#0033 M/S/C/U (Farr/Montgomery) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4687 on Second Reading providing
for a one-year franchise with Puget Sound Energy for the period January 12, 2000 - January 11,
2001.
Cecfi McConnefi returned to the meeting at approximately 7:40 PM. He was not present for the vote
on the Motion of item 11C.
11D - ORDINANCE NO. 4688 (SECOND READING) REDUCING THE B & O TAX ON GARBAGE
AND REFUSE BUSINESS, #AB99-272
The First Reading of this ordinance was presented at the City Council meeting on December 15,
1999.
There were no comments from the public.
#0060 M/S/C/U (Farr/Arends) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4688 on second reading.
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11E - ORDINANCE NO. 4689 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE FY 1999 BUDGET. #AB99-
273
The First Reading of this ordinance was presented at the City Council meeting on December 15,
1999.
There were no questions or comments by the public.
#0080 M/S/C/U (Arends/Law) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4689 on second reading.
12A - CONTINUANCE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR
NORTHWEST CORPORATE CAMPUS (PL99-0073): APPLICANT: RON SCIEPKPO. #AB99-285
Jon Holan, Director of Planning Department, stated that a public hearing before the City Council has
been noticed for December 22 concerning the adoption of a proposed development agreement for the
development of an industrial park on 188 acres located north of Old Clifton Road, south of State
Highway 16 and west of Anderson Hill Road. However, details of the agreement are still being
worked out between staff and the applicant. Staff is also attempting to address concerns of the
Suquamish Tribe. Thus, staff is requesting a continuance to provide time to finalize the agreement.
The applicant is in agreement with the need for the continuance.
President Shepherd asked if any Council member believed their participation would conflict with the
Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, and if so, they should be excused. He further asked if any member
of the public believed if any Council members should excuse themselves due to a conflict with the
Appearance of Fairness Doctrine. All Council members remained seated.
There were no questions or comments by the public.
There was discussion among the Council on whether or not to continue this public hearing. Staff has
requested the continuance to finalize the agreement, and the applicant is in agreement with this
request.
#0400 M/S/C (Law/McConnell) Motion to continue public hearing until January 12, 2000.
Vote on Motion: In Favor: Farr, Reed, Olsen, Law, Shepherd
Opposed: Arerids, Montgomery, McConnell
Motion carried.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.
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