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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~ ~ MAl 11 ZO~8 DIGITAL RECORDING Wednesday, May 7,2008 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, May 7,2008, at 5:30 PM, with Council Vice-President Dianne Robinson presiding. Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Mike Shepherd, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Council President Will Maupin was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Carol Etgen; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad Gehrina followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Roaer Henniaan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle. Vice-President Robinson announced that prior to the meeting, a Pre-Council Session was held to discuss General Council Business; and included a 15-minute Executive Session to discuss "Potential Litigation" per R.C.W. 42.30.110(1 )(i). MAYOR'S REPORT . Presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Civil Service Commission member Maurice Corriea who is retiring after six years of service to the City . Passenger Ferry Meeting at the Port of Seattle Commission Chambers on Thursday, May 8 . The City is working diligently on the SKIA Annexation Analysis . Bremerton Marina is now open with the Grand Opening Ceremony at 4:30 PM on Saturday, May 31 . There is an upcoming levy for the proposed Emergency Medical Service (EMS) . Press Release for Bremerton's Harborside Park chosen as a Building of America project and will be featured in an upcoming Real Estate & Construction Review-2009 Northwest Edition . Commented about the healthy state of the City due to excellent leadership and financial management . Vice-President Dianne Robinson read a proclamation recognizing the Week of May 4 through 10, 2008 as "National Drinking Water Week". The proclamation was accepted by Water Resources Manager Kathleen Cahall. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad Gehrina reminded citizens about the 50th Annual Armed Forces Day Parade and full weekend of activities on Saturday & Sunday, May 17 & 1'8; and acknowledged the efforts of Cris Larsen and others in organizing the event. Adam Brockus was pleased to announce that the Gold Mountain Golf Complex would be hosting a tournament for 27 college teams in the NCAA Far West Regionalsnext weekend. Roy Runyon invited citizens to attend the District 4 Meeting on Thursday, May 15 at 5:30 PM in the 4th Floor Conference Room of the Norm Dicks Government Center. Fire Chief AI Duke of the Fire Department will discuss the proposed Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Levy. Mike Shepherd encouraged citizens to wear their spring hats and attend the West Sound Arts Council Spring Tea & Fashion Show that will be held this Saturday, May 10 at 12: 15 PM at the Kitsap Conference Center. Guests may call (360) 479~6720 for reservations or more information. Nick Wofford announced the Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association would be holding their bi-monthly meeting on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM in the Library of the Kitsap Lake Elementary School. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 7,2008 Page 2 of 4 Katrina Fulkerson, Member Services Director at the Kitsap Family YMCA, reported on upcoming activities at the "Y" including "Splash & Jam" on May 17 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM; and "Community Day" on June 7 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, which will include an Open House for the community at-large to tour the facility; see demonstrations of several of the most popular programs and classes, and get acquainted with some of the staff and management. Dave Buxton introduced himself and stated that he has a few concerns to express but because he would need longer than 3-minutes he planned to write a letter and would send it to the attention of the Mayor with a copy to the Council. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 324248 through 324518; and EFT-7813 through EFT-7843 in the amount of $878,327.34; Regular Payroll payouts for the pay-period ending April 15, 2008 in the amount of $515.96; Regular Payroll in the amount of $750,249.43 for the pay-period ending April 30, 2008; and Retiree Payroll in the amount $78,831.10 for the pay-period ending April 30, 2008 (#AB08-100) B. Minutes of Meeting - April 16, 2008 (#AB08-1 01) C. Minutes of Meeting - April 23, 2008 (#AB08-102) D. Purchase of replacement Toro 4100D GROUNDMASTER Mower(#AB08-103) E. Request for Promotions of (2) Parks & Recreation Coordinator positions (#AB08-104) F. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Forks for Prisoner Confinement Services (#AB08-105) G. Washington Traffic Safety Commission Motorcycle Grant (#AB08-106) H. Purchase of Self Contained Breathing Apparatuses from SEAWESTERN INC. (#AB08-107) I. Shelter Plus Care Program Annual Contract Renewal with AGAPE UNLIMITED (#AB08-108) J. Professional Services Agreement with MAKERS ARCHITECTURE to develop the Manette Sub-Area Plan (#AB08-109) K. Contract Award to A.M. JAMES Co. INC. for BKAT Studio Addition Remodel Project (#AB08-11 0) L. Reclassification and Reassignment in Pay Grade for Office Assistant Senior Specialist to Deputy City Clerk (#AB08-111) M. Budget Amendment for 2007 Project Carry-Forward Items (#AB08-112) N. Professional Services Agreement with NYHUS COMMUNICATIONS LLC for marketing and promotion of Bremerton Harborside District events (#AB08-113) O. Ordinance No. 5047 amending Bremerton Municipal Code Chapter 2.02, establishing a new schedule for regular Council meetings (#AB08-116) . c There were no comments from the public... 05:54:10 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 3057, ADOPTING THE 2009 CDBG/HOME POLICY PLAN (#AB08-114): Marie Vila, Community Development, explained that the CDBG/HOME Policy Plan sets parameters for the City's management of its HUD entitlement, including outlining the citizen participation plan, application and review processes, and eligibility and implementation requirements for grant funded projects. The 2009 Policy Plan -has been updated to include provisions for participation in City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 7, 2008 Page 3 of 4 the CDBG Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program, and its accompanying administrative documents have been updated for dates and anticipated funding. With no comments received, the Public Hearing was closed to the public. . . Mr. McConnell referred to page 7 and questioned what percentage of the funds would go to private landowners to improve their rentals? Ms. Vila assured the Council that the City of Bremerton does not use any of its CDBG or HOME funds for rental properties. Mr. Runvon asked how much total funding is distributed on a yearly basis. Ms. Vila responded just shy of $1-million dollars per year. 06:01 :53 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Runyon) Move to pass Resolution No. 3057 adopting the 2009 CDBG/HOME Policy. GENERAL BUSINESS 7A - RESOLUTION NO. 3058. ESTABLISHING A SMALL WORKS ROSTER PROCESS WITH MUNICIPAL RESEARCH SERVICES CENTER (#AB08-115): City Clerk Carol Etaen summarized that the Revised Code of Washington Chapter 39.04.155 allows cities to establish a small works roster for different specialties or categories of anticipated work. Traditionally, local municipalities have managed or funded small public works contractor rosters. The Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC) has developed MRSC Rosters, a statewide shared roster system to provide municipalities with a cost- effective and more efficient way to search for potential bidders, and one which offers a more convenient way to market their services to municipalities statewide. In order to join the MRSC Rosters, Council must adopt a resolution establishing a Small Works Roster process to award public works contracts and a Consulting Services Roster for architectural, engineering, and other professional services. A contract between MRSC and the City will then be executed. The cost for services fot a city our size is $500 per year. Local businesses were encouraged to register at www.mrsc.orQ. There were no comments from the public. . . Mr. Brockus explained that he would abstain from the vote because the company he works for will probably register for this small works roster. Mr. Gehrina and Mr. Runvon expressed their comments in support of this service, noting several of the benefits that would be provided to companies registered on the Small Works Roster. 06:08:20 M/S/C (Runyon/Shepherd) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3058 establishing a small works roster process to award public works contracts and a consulting services roster for architectural, engineering, and other professional services. Voted in favor of Motion: Runyon, Shepherd, Arends, Wofford, Gehring, McConnell, Robinson Abstained: Brockus Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad Gehrina commended the Kitsap County Health District, and all others who participated in the 2008 Spring "Stand Down" event for veterans and their families on Saturday, May 3 at the President's Hall. Cecil McConnell reminded residents that this Saturday, the postal carriers will pick up bags of donated non-perishable foods set out by their mail boxes to benefit the local food banks. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 7,2008 Page 4 of 4 Adam Brockus was pleased to announce the former Laundromatlocated at east 11th Street in Manette was now opened as a restaurant called liThe Patio" and is currently serving breakfast and lunch. Roy Runyon asked citizens to take pride in their neighborhood and the community by keeping their lawns mowed and further suggested that volunteers could possibly help the elderly and those disabled. Mike Shepherd reported his attendance at a "listening session" hosted by the EI Corral Restaurant last week with about a dozen members of the central and business district to discuss local issues; and the first meeting of the Evergreen Park Birthday Committee was held this week at the Evergreen Market to plan the activities for the August celebration. Carol Arends mentioned there are signs announcing the City will be flushing water mains in the Charleston area; and reminded everyone that Mother's Day was on Sunday. Dianne Robinson has noticed District 6 has been very quiet lately so she mentioned her plans to put out a survey in the next month or so to learn theiilterests and.priorities of the residents. With no further business, Vice-President Robinson adjourned the Council Meeting at 6: 15 PM. pre~~ ) LORI SMITH. Legislative Assistant ouncil Vice-President /"