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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, August
18, 2010, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the N ORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th
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 Assistant City Attorney Ken Bagwell; City Clerk
Carol Etgen; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
A COUNCIL 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.
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
• Presented pictures taken of the two recent block parties held in Perry Avenue and Union Hill;
• Attended the ceremony and ground breaking for the new headquarters of the Rice Fergus Miller
Architecture & Planning Firm in the building that was formerly the Sears Tire Center on 5 Street;
• Was pleased at the high turn out for the 2 nd Annual Wine Festival held at the Fountain Park;
• Encouraged attendance at the West Sound Safety & Health Expo event along the Boardwalk;
• Mentioned the successful New Health Care Law forum hosted by Council Member Dianne
Robinson, and provided contact information for AARP www.aarp.org /getthefacts and
www.bulletin.aarp.org /health care Peninsula Community Health Services www.pchsweb.org
Insurance Commissioner (800) 562 -6900 for citizens wishing to receive additional information.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Maureen Eaquinta discussed the deficit left from the Bremerton High School Senior Grad Night Event
held this year and if people were willing to donate, to please contact her directly at (360) 440 -1059.
Ron Greising presented a letter to express his concern about the excessive noise and speed along
Shorewood Drive, and asked the City for help in finding a solution. Council Member Maupin agreed
that this is a serious problem, but reminded Mr. Greising and the public that the City lost the ability to
improve the safety of this area when funding for adding sidewalks to this area to improve the safety
when the proposed increase in car tabs was rejected by the citizens.
Jack Stanfill stated that as a member of Concerned Citizens of the Chico Creek Water Basin
(CCCCWB) they are working hard to inform residents in the Chico and surrounding community about the
affects of the UELAND TREE FARM'S Mineral Resource Development Project, including the destruction of
a critical wildlife corridor and water contamination; and the impact this project will have on the lives of
family and friends because, as approved by the Hearing Examiner, will last for 35 years. Anyone
interested will find more information on the website at www.ccccwb.org or by calling (360) 373 -3305.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 339057 through 339056; and EFT -10097 through EFT -10133 in the amount of
$2,526,955.10; Regular Payroll (pay -outs) in the amount of $26,835.46 for pay period ending July
31, 2010; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $696,659.15 for pay period ending August 15, 2010.
B. Minutes of Meeting — July 21, 2010
C. Minutes of Study Session — July 28, 2010
D. Minutes of Meeting —August 4, 2010
E. Minutes of Study Session — August 11, 2010
F. Appointment ofXallie L. Gatzemeier -Wood to the CDBG /HOME Citizen Advisory Board Capital
Committee
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G. Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for CDBG Services to share cost for CDBG /HOME
Programs Specialist
H. Automatic and Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement for Fire Protection, Emergency Medical, and other
services
I. Technical Rescue Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement
J. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Forks for Prisoner Confinement
K. Contract Extension with BANK OF AMERICA for Primary Banking Services
There were no questions or comments from the public...
05:51:30 M /S /C /U (Arends/Wheeler) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
GENERAL BUSINESS
6A — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH CASCADE POWER GROUP, LLC TO
DEVELOP A RESOURCE CONSERVATION MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Michael Mecham City
Engineer, explained that three (3) qualified firms listed on the Municipal Services Research Center
(MRSC) consultant roster were selected to interview to perform resource conservation management
services. Based on experience with similar projects, CASCADE POWER GROUP, LLC was selected as the
most qualified firm to provide the resource conservation management services.
Chris Henry Kitsap Sun Reporter, first explained that she was here tonight in place of Steve Gardner,
and then asked if the City was required to have a Resource Conservation Plan. Mr. Mecham answered
that he is not aware of one being required, but pointed out that the City did have one.
05:54:05 Motion was made by Robinson and seconded by Runyon; Council Members then began their
discussion and provided comments...
Mr. McConnell asked if there was an agreement with the other cities. Mr. Mecham stated yes.
Mr. Wheeler asked if anyone was going to work with the consultant to train them, and at the same time
creating a point -of- contact. Mr. Mecham responded yes, one of the City's engineers will be assigned.
Mr. Runyon explained that the City Council established an energy policy in 2008 and that approval of
this Agreement !tonight was an additional step toward the pursuit of that goal; confirmed that this was a
2 -year program; and added that the savings from conserving energy will help to keep rates stable.
Mr. Wheeler commented that this program is good for the environment and will save the City and the
taxpayers money; thanked the staff for finding this grant, and following through to obtain the grant.
Mr. Mecham gave a lot of the credit to Pat Coxon, Wastewater Manager for pursuing the grant.
06:01:25 M /S /C /U (Robinson /Runyon) Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with
CASCADE POWER GROUP, LLC for the Resource Conservation Management Program; and authorize the
Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as
presented.
PUBLIC HEARING
7A — ORDINANCE NO. 5119 TO SURPLUS AND TRANSFER PARK PROPERTY TO RIGHT -OF -WAY
FOR 1 1TH STREET AND WARREN AVENUE INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS (2 nd of 2 Public
Hearings): Mike Mecham City Engineer, reiterated from the August 4 public hearing that the Parks
Board was consulted and issued an advisory report in March 2006 recommending the Parks property
located at 11 & Warren be surplused in accordance with BMC 13.12.030 with a portion transferred to
right -of -way and the remainder sold. City Council authorized the sale of the former tennis courts portion
of the property and deferred transfer of the remnant portion of the property until further review was
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complete. The projects right -of -way plan was approved by the Washington State Department of
Transportation in March and the City is now acquiring additional property needed for the improvements
which includes completing the transfer. David Alt WSDOT, was also present to answer any questions.
President Wofford opened the public hearing. With no comments, the hearing was closed to the public
and opened to the Council...
06:10:00 Motion was made by Wheeler and seconded by Brockus... Council Members then began their
discussion and provided comments...
Mr. McConnell provided comments in support, adding that this action should have been taken place
years ago.
Mr. Runyon asked again if other options such as traffic light synchronizing were considered. Mr. Alt
answered yes, but explained the reasons why an option such as traffic light synchronizing would not
alleviate the problem because it would not address the 70% of the traffic that wants to turn right, but are
stuck in the "queue" because the right turn lane is not long enough. Mr. Mecham then addressed other
issues raised such as a bike lane and sidewalks; traffic patterns in the vicinity of Olympic College;
coordinating closure of the Manette Bridge after completion of this project; the expected completion date
is expected the summer of 2011; the consideration for pervious pavement assuming the right balance of
soils are present on the project site; the project being subject to purchasing three additional homes
within the next 30 days; and the transfer of funds to the Parks Department as compensation for the loss
of parks property. Mayor Lent added that per statistics provided by the Police Department, there have
been 37 accidents at that intersection between August 2008 and August 2010.
Mr. Wheeler is satisfied of the need for this project, and in the decision to disperse the funds to the
Parks Department. He hoped that this project will reduce the impact on neighborhoods such as
Broadway or Elizabeth Avenue which are currently being used as shortcuts by drivers to avoid the
intersection.
Mr. McDonald believed that the project has some good safety aspects and that there are some
environmental benefits to improve the intersection; but was concerned about what would happen if this
transfer is not approved. Mr. Mecham answered that the project would have to go back to Kitsap
Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) and Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) in order to change
the scope of work for the project and either the change would be accepted or the City would have to
return the funding. If the project did not proceed then the area would likely be blighted by weeds.
Ms. Robinson provided comments in support of the project and was pleased that low impact
development was being included; and asked how the amount for compensation was determined. Mr.
Mecham explained that appraisals were done on each of the properties so an average of the lot values
were used to get the final amount.
Mr. Maupin requested clarification on what happens to the proceeds of the property sale. Cathy
Johnson Assistant Finance Director, explained that typically money from a sale would go to the
Contingency Reserve. However, since the sale of the parks property is subject to the Parks Protection
Ordinance, the money will be going directly to the Parks Construction Fund where it should be.
Mr. Brockus and Mrs. Arends also provided comments in support of this project, especially because of
the improvements for pedestrian safety.
06:39:35 M /S /C /U (Wheeler / Brockus) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5119 to surplus Parks property
located at 11 Street & Warren Avenue in accordance with BMC 13.12.030; and transferring the
property to right -of -way, with proceeds from the sale to go to the Parks Development Fund.
Motion passed by a unanimous vote of the full Council as required by the Parks Protection Ordinance...
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Will Maupin reiterated that Shore Drive has similar problems with speeders as described earlier by Mr.
Greising, and that if funding is restored for streets projects, this issue would be a high priority.
Carol Arends cautioned drivers to watch for kids on bikes and skate boards.
Dianne Robinson provided a briefing on the well attended New Health Care Law Community Forum
that was held on Monday and thanked the Emmanuel Apostolic Church and Sheila Collins, New Life
Development Center, for sponsoring the event; and assured several citizens who contacted her recently
about various issues that she would be in contact with each of them soon.
Greg Wheeler thanked Council Member Robinson for her efforts in organizing and hosting the New
Health Care Law Community Forum on Monday; reported on several local events he has attended in the
past few weeks including the ground breaking for the new location of the Rice Fergus Miller Architecture
Firm, the annual picnic for Kitsap Community Resources, the YWCA Alive Shelter fundraiser, Union Hill
Block Party, Navy Reception, and Manette Bridge Ground Breaking Ceremony. Lastly, he encouraged
the public to visit the Fountain Park downtown.
Roy Runyon thanked the Downtown Business Association for contributing to the Union Hill Block Party;
provided an update on the Concession Agreement with the YMCA to manage the City's pool that will
come before the Council at a Study Session on August 25; mentioned that a citizen group is forming to
educate the public on backyard chickens, that may include information on enforcement; and reminded all
candidates to please remove their campaign signs timely.
Adam Brockus reported on the Ground Breaking Ceremony for the Manette Bridge Replacement
Project held on Tuesday and appreciated the attendance by all the elected officials; again urged for the
return of the bronze plaque stolen from the Manette Bridge; mentioned that the tree at the end of the
Manette Bridge will be in place one last year for the tree lighting on December 3; and announced that
the City's Fountain Park was mentioned on a recent story on NBC News.
Cecil McConnell was pleased to see a replacement of the Manette Bridge was really going to happen.
Jim McDonald had the pleasure of attending the annual picnic at the Apple Street Condos, located right
above Lions Park.
Nick Wofford commented on the very successful Wine Festival and mentioned that popsicles were
provided to the kids who showed up with their families to use the fountain; also saw the story on NBC
News that featured the Harborside Fountain Park; and again encouraged residents to clean up the city
by cutting grass and weeding properties and to volunteer for community organizations.
With no further business, President Wofford adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:56 PM.
Pre red and Submitted by:
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LORI SMITH
Legislative Assistant
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CAROL ETG , Ci Clerk
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