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Home My WebLink About03/17/2010 ��UMB��B� DIGITAL RECORDING �� CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APR �' �� Wednesday, March 17, 2010 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, March 17, 2010 at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6tn Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Nick Wofford presiding. Council Members present were Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell and Jim McDonald. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Cherie Henri; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. A Coutvc�� BRiEFiNG was then held to discuss General Council Business at 5:00 PM in the Council Conference Room. At 5:30 PM the meeting moved to the Meeting Chambers. President Wofford announced that a 10-Minute Executive Session to consider a"Real Estate Acquisition" per RCW 42.30.110 (1) (b) has been added as Item 7A and action is anticipated. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Jim McDonald followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Eric Roberts of New Life Assembly. MAYOR'S REPORT On behalf of Mayor Patty Lent, President Wofford brought forward Bremerton High School Principal Katharine Glevsteen; Athletic Director Georae Duarte; and Boy's Varsity Basketball Head Coach Casev Lindberp to congratulate Bremerton High School for winning the Olympic League Division Championship and for competing in the 2010 Washington State High School Basketball Tournament; then introduced the team behind this amazing journey — Assistant Coaches Mike Stitt, Phil Olwell, Joe Wilson, and Tim Olson; Scorekeeper Curtis Allen; and the Bremerton High School Knights Andrew Shadle; Conner Wales; Charles Wilson; Andre Coleman. Jr.; Michael Lawrence; Terrick McGhee Jarell Flora; Kee�an Fein; Sabian Perris�o; Marshall Stevens; Shaquille Jones; and Tim Pounds. Council Members then provided comments in support of the Bremerton Knights... PUBLIC RECOGNITION � ANNOUNCEMENTS Joe Hudson owner of Evergreen Trophies and Evergreen Kitchen, was very concerned that the City did not communicate with him and other businesses about the road closure on Pacific Avenue. Debra McDaniel was deeply disappointed that a Council Committee decided to not bring forward a proposal to legalize the ownership of chickens; and encouraged Council to reconsider this issue based on facts. Paula Wilds expressed her concem about her son's recent parking ticket next to Kate's Jersey Subs following the Saint Patrick's Day Parade which involved a lack of signage. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 336583 through 336861; and EFT-9645 through EFT-9685 in the amount of $2,299,640.23; and Regular Payroll (payout) for the pay period ending February 28, 2010 in the amount of $829.04. B. Minutes of Meeting — March 3, 2010 C. Minutes of Study Session — March 10, 2010 D. Reappointment of Bill Mosiman to the Planning Commission E. Appointment of Rick Tift to the Planning Commission F. Appointment of Greg Jose to the Planning Commission G. Appointment of Peter Aylsworth to the Design Review Board H. Acceptance of Easement for W580 Zone Reservoir from the City of Port Orchard City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Page 2 of 3 I. Professional Services Agreement with Measurement Research Corporation (MRC) for a Multi-Year Pavement Maintenance and Rehabilitation Plan J. Purchase of three (3) 2010 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptors There were no questions or comments from the public. .. 05:56:35 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Runyon) Move to approve the CoNSENT AGEN�A as presented. Grea Jose and Peter Avlsworth thanked the Council and the City for this opportunity to serve. GENERAL BUSINESS — There were no General Business items tonight... The Council held a 10-Minute Executive Session to consider a �Rea/ Estate Acquisition" per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b) from 6:00 to 6:10 PM... 7A — APPROVAL OF A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON, THE SIXTH 8� PARK AVENUE PARTNERSHIP AND KITSAP BANK FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 550 PARK AVENUE IN BREMERTON. WA: , 06:12:15 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Runyon) Move to approve the purchase of the Kitsap Bank building on 6�' & Park for the Municipal Court, and authorize the City Attomey to negotiate and finalize the transaction with substantially the same terms as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Will Mauain attended numerous meetings in the past two weeks, including the Kitsap Transit Board which is trying to figuring out how to restore service levels that meet the need of the community need. Carol Arends stated it would be a real victory if Kitsap Transit could retum to prior service levels; announced that Mountainview Middle School will be hosting a band concert tomorrow at 7:00 PM, North Kitsap High School will be hosting the Regional Middle School concert on March 19; and that schools will be out during Spring Break which will be during the week of March 29 to April 2. Dianne Robinson has been tracking several legislative issues including a proposed tax on stormwater services; reminded the public that March is "National Women's History Month"; was pleased to announce that Carol Arends will be recognized as a Woman of Achievement; and wished the community a Happy Saint Patrick's Day. Gre� Wheeler reported on several meetings he attended including the Saint Patrick's Day Parade, Military Appreciation Day, CenCom Policy Board, and Puget Sound Regional Council; and mentioned that he discussed a proposed campus and family center with Bishop Larry Robertson of Emmanuel Apostolic Church and hoped by coordinating with local service providers, the proposed center would enhance services already in place. Rov Runvon explained that the next District 4 Community Meeting will not be held on March 23 as originally announced, but instead on Monday, April 5 beginning at 6:00 PM in the First Floor Chambers to discuss the proposed citizen's initiative to allow ownership of chickens in the city limits; and was pleased with attendance numbers generated from a recent Roller Derby event. Adam Brockus clarified that the motion just passed was for the purchase of the Kitsap Bank building for the new Bremerton Municipal Court Building; and invited citizens to attend a Public Meeting to provide comments on the Bachman Park View Shelter Renovation on Tuesday, March 23 at 6:00 PM at the Sheridan Park Community Center. Jim McDonald reported on his attendance at the Kitsap Housing Coalition Strategic Planning Retreat held last Wednesday; briefed the Council on the District 1 Neighborhood Meeting held last week; and added that Lions Park will be closed for a year for renovation beginning on Monday, March 22. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 17, 2010 Page3of3 Nick Wofford was interviewed recently for BKAT's "Inside Bremerton" program to discuss Council Committees; encouraged the public to return their census forms to be counted; and announced that the next Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 7 with a Study Session on March 24 and a Monthly Study Session on Wednesday, March 31. With no further business, President Wofford adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:25 PM. Prep red and Submitted by: . LO I SMITH Legislative Assistant Attes � � -' � , OL E GEN, ity CI k � NI WOFFO City cil President :CE:Is:cg �