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Home My WebLink About10/20/2010 1�9��8�� DIGITAL RECORDING �p� �i�#�8 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES �o� �� ZO�O Wednesday, October 20, 2010 , . � The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, October 20, 2010, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NoRnn D�cKS GovERrvnnENT CENTER 345 6 Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council Vice-President Will Maupin presiding. Council Members present were Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, and Adam Brockus. Council President Nick Wofford and Council Members Jim McDonald and Cecil McConnell were absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Pam Bykonen; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier. A CoutvC�� BR�EF�NG 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 Adam Brockus followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Roqer Henniqan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Patty Lent... • Presented an Employee Recognition Award to Larrv Matel, Managing Engineer, Public . Works & Utilities, for his excellent work on the LID Program. Public Works & Utilities Director Vincent Akhimie also presented an award to Larry Matel on behalf of the Civil Engineering Magazine; • Announced that "Beautify Bremerton Day" would be held on Saturday, October 30 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM with dumpsters located in several sites around the City; • Encouraged the public to participate in the "Well Read-Well Fed" Book Drive also on Saturday, October 30 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Kitsap Mall to benefit local foodbanks; and • Invited the community to attend the City's Annual Halloween Pumpkin Fest on Sunday, October 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM at Sheridan Community Center as well as the Downtown Business Association's Safe Trick or Treat along Pacific Avenue from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Jeff Elevado, Parks & Recreation, added that the City's Annual Pumpkin Fest on Halloween will include a carnival, spooky movies, music, pumpkin eating contest, and a costume contest. Vern LePrath was concerned about speeding on Hanford Avenue; emphasized that traffic traveling east to west has not slowed down since no trailer is recording speed in that direction; and hoped the City would consider reinstituting the use of speed-bumps. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 339988 through 340209; and EFT-10283 through EFT-10323 in the amount of $2,352,631.50; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending October 15, 2010 in the amount of $702,723.08. B. Minutes of Meeting — October 6, 2010 C. Minutes of Study Session — October 13, 2010 D. Contract Award to PiTNEY BowES for Lease of Connect+2000 Mailing System E. Resolution No. 3123 between the City of Bremerton and South Kitsap Fire and Rescue to create a Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee pursuant to RCW 52.26 � F. Ordinance No. 5123, amending Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 17.60.070 relating to "Floodplain ManagemenY' , G. Resolution No. 3124, providing for certain terms and covenants relating to Limited Tax General Obligation (LTGO) Bonds to provide funds with which to pay for portion of constructing the Park Avenue Plaza Project City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Page 2 of 4 There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:46:22 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Brockus) Move to approve the CorvsErvT A�Eiv�a as presented and amended. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — AGREEMENT WITH OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL FOR NON-EXCLUSIVE WEEKDAY USE OF KIWANIS PARK: Wvn Birkenthal, Parks & Recreation Director, summarized that the non-exclusive, weekday Park Use Agreement with Our Lady Star of the Sea grants the school the ability to use Kiwanis Park for recess and physical education activities. In return for use of the park area during the school year the Corporation of the Catholic Archbishop of Seattle has arranged for a$400,000 contribution to help complete the re-development of Kiwanis Park. The capital contribution leverages previously approved funding sources including a$400,000 Land and Water Conservation Grant. There were no comments from the public... 05:49:48 Motion was made by Runyon, and seconded by Wheeler; Comments were then provided by the Council... Carol Arends believed this is a good use of the property and looked forward to further beautification of the park. Dianne Robinson also supported this agreement and believed that this would benefit the community. Greq Wheeler was pleased that the park is located in his neighborhood and believed that the agreement does not change public access to the park. Rov Runvon commented that feedback from the community was considered in this process and it is a positive arrangement. Adam Brockus hoped that other structures like the shelter at Lions Park will also be improved. 05:53:21 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Wheeler) Move to approve the Park Use Agreement with Our Lady Star of the Sea for non-exclusive, weekday use of Kiwanis Park during the September 1 through June 15 school year; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 6B — ORDINANCE NO. 5124, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF UNLIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION (UTGO) BONDS TO ADVANCE REFUND A PORTION OF THE CITY'S OUTSTANDING UTGO BONDS, 2002 AND ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND ^ COVENANTS OF THE BONDS: Cathv Johnson, Interim Financial Services Director, explained that on December 3, 2002, the City issued $12,979,000 per value Unlimited Tax General Obligation (UTGO) Bonds, 2002 for the purpose of providing the funds with which to acquire equipment and facilities for police, fire and municipal court. There are currently $9,315,000 of bonds maturing in 2013 through 2027 that can be redeemed on December 1, 2012, prior to their maturity. It has been determined that the bonds can be refunded by the issuance and sale of unlimited tax general obligation refunding bonds so that a substantial savings will be recognized over the life of the refunded bonds. David Treqeser, D.A. DAVIDSON AND CO., Bond Underwriter; and NancV Naris FOSTER PEPPER SHEFELMAN, Bond Counsel, were available to answer any questions. There were no comments from the public... � City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Page 3 of 4 05:57:28 Motion was made by Brockus, and seconded by Runyon; Comments were then provided ' by the Council... Adam Brockus emphasized that when the Municipal Court project was completed as part of the Public Safety Bond, refinancing those bonds resulted in substantial savings of about 6.8% over the life of the bond or approximately $45,000 per year and the savings will be returned to the tax payers. Rov Runvon asked how taxpayers would realize this savings. Cathv Johnson responded that the repayment will be made by a special tax levy and that property taxes for the City will be reduced by $45,000 each year. Greq Wheeler commended Cathy Johnson for watching interest rates and for pursuing best business practices. 06:01:39 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Runyon) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5124 providing for the issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax General Obligation Bonds to advance refund a portion of the City's outstanding UTGO Bonds, 2002; and establishing the terms and covenants of the bonds. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Carol Arends will be attending a joint meeting of Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) TransPol and TransTAC Boards tomorrow; and attended the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) TransPol Board last Thursday where it was reported that PSRC had received $5-million to be used for regional transportation projects. Dianne Robinson reiterated that "Beautify Bremerton Day" would be held on Saturday, October 30 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in eight locations, including a dumpster in Anderson Cove at 2310 19 Street where residents are encouraged to get rid of garbage, appliances, televisions and computers. Greq Wheeler announced that he and fellow Council Members Dianne Robinson and Roy Runyon, along with New Life Community Development Agency would be hosting a free public � workshop featuring job experts on Thursday, November 4 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers; and that he attended meetings for Washington CASH, Olympic College regarding a Washington State University 4-year Mechanical Engineering degree program, and the Kitsap • Housing Coalition. He also enjoyed attending the annual United Way Tricycle Race Fundraiser to show his support, and thanked Will Maupin for riding a tricycle and participating in the race. Rov Runvon announced that the USS TuRtvER JoY will become a"Haunted Ship" on Friday, October 29 from 5:00 to 11:00 PM; Saturday, October 30 from 5:00 to 11:00 PM; and on Sunday, October 31 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM; and there will be a Safe Trick or Treat & Harvest Festival on Halloween along Pacific Avenue from 5:00 to 8:00 PM courtesy of the Downtown Bremerton Association, Bremerton Police Department, Diamond Parking, Soriano Brothers, Skookum, and the Kitsap Sun. Lastly, he encouraged people to visit new businesses Chet's Place and Zanzi Lounge both located at 610 North Callow Avenue and open daily from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 2:00 AM respectively. Adam Brockus announced that a District 3 Neighborhood Meeting will be next Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:00 PM at the Senior Center located at East 13` Street & Nipsic Avenue to discuss "Design of Traffic Flow on East 11 Street in Manette" and to "Meet the Candidates of Local Offices"; and again reminded the public about upcoming closures of the Manette Bridge and suggested that citizens can contact (360) 357-2789 if they need more information. He also hoped that Manette residents would participate in "Beautify Bremerton", and that a dumpster would be located at Bachmann Park near 9 Street and Trenton Avenue. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 20, 2010 Page 4 of 4 Will Maupin reported on the United Way Tricycle Race; and commented on the new park and seating area now located at the end of the Harborside Park. With no further business, Vice-President Maupin�adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:15 PM. � Prepared and Submitted by: - , CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant Attest: , , CAROL , Ci Clerk � WILL MAUPIN, Ci.y Counc' ice-President WM:CE:Is:cg