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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/02/2011 i MAR 1 6 2 011 DIGITAL RECORDING COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 2, 2011 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, March 2, 2011, at 5 00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6 th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Will Maupin presiding Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell, and Jim McDonald Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich, City Clerk Carol Etgen, and Council Assistant Christine Grenier 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 Rick Glomstad of Sylvan Way Baptist Church MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Lent • Proclaimed the Month of March 2011 as "March for Meals" Month and provided the proclamation to Deborah Horn of the Meals on Wheels Association and Executive Director for the Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program, and • Applauded Council for approving grants, programs, and projects which factored into the City of Bremerton as a small municipality to receive one of "2011 Smarter Cities for Transportation Award ", and invited Dick Haves Executive Director for Kitsap Transit, to provide an update on upcoming improvements in transit within Kitsap County, more specifically the worker - driver busses, Opti -Com, and fuel efficiency PUBLIC RECOGNITION — There were no public announcements or comments tonight CONSENT AGENDA A Check Numbers 341891 through 342054, and EFT -10658 through EFT -10694 in the amount of $1,716,269 28, Regular Payroll for the pay period ending February 15, 2011 in the amount of $740,501 93, and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending February 28, 2011 in the amount of $83,12585 B Minutes of Meeting — February 16, 2011 C Minutes of Study Session — February 23, 2011 D Purchase of one (1) 2011 Ford F350 Super Duty Cab and Chassis E Purchase of two (2) 2011 Chevrolet Colorado 44 mid -sized Pick -Up Trucks F Purchase of two (2) 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 44 full -sized Pick -Up Trucks G Contract Award for Municipal Buildings Lighting Efficiency Improvements Project There were no comments from the public 05:47:27 M /S /C /U (Arends /Runyon) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LMN ARCHITECTS FOR THE PARK AVENUE PLAZA PHASE II PROJECT Gary Sexton Executive Department, explained that after the receipt and review of three (3) solicited bids, it is recommended that the architectural ,contract be awarded to LMN Architects for Park Avenue Plaza Phase H professional architectural 'services The contract would be in the amount of $85,000 but not to exceed $140,000 This would! allow for additional items or contract modifications to allow timely completion of the project City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Page 2 of 4 There were no comments from the public 05.53:20 Motion to approve the professional services agreement was made by McConnell, and seconded by Wofford, Discussion was then opened to the Council Roy Runyon was concerned that pre - authorizing the contract may be setting a precedent for modifying the City's financial policy, and asked if there are changes or additional expenditures, how Council could be notified of these changes Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, responded that asking for funding in this manner does not go against policy and due to the project timeline, the proposal was appropriate, and explained that updates will be provided during the Finance Committee and Gary Sexton could present information during Council Study Sessions as needed Cecil McConnell asked if the price has been negotiated with the architect Mr Sexton answered yes Greg Wheeler offered his support since this contract allows the City to have some control over costs Adam Brockus asked for background on funding and the project Mr. Sexton explained that projects have been developed based on "urban centers" and appropriate funding has been sought, and added that this project will offer daytime parking to shipyard workers, housing, ongoing events with the cinema, as well as evening and weekend parking to visitors Will Maupin asked if there will be any coordination between the architect and the cinema operators Mr. Sexton emphasized that the conditions of sale will allow for issues to be resolved 06:06:45 M /S /C /U (McConnell/Wofford) Move that the City approve the Professional Service Agreement with LMN Architects in the amount not to exceed of $140,000, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented 6B — ORDINANCE NO. 5142 REPEALING CHAPTER 3.44 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) ENTITLED "ADMISSIONS TAX" Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, summarized that the City of Bremerton currently charges an admissions tax for "public performances, etc" in addition to business and occupation (B &O) tax For 2010, the City collected $222,053 from eight payers Given the nature of the businesses subject to admissions tax and the City's commitment to become more "business friendly ", it is recommended that the admissions tax be repealed Existing businesses would still be subject to obtaining a business license, and if they meet the criteria, would still be subject to B &O taxes Carlos Jara Downtown Bremerton Association, offered his support for this item and thereby making the community more open to business, and also encouraged Council to review the B &O Tax issue 06:10:52 Motion to approve ordinance was made by Runyon, and seconded by Wheeler, Discussion was then opened to the Council Adam Brockus asked if there is an admissions tax for people attending events at the Admiral Theatre Becky Hasart answered no 06:14.38 M /S /C /U (Runyon/Wheeler) Move to approve Ordinance No 5142 repealing Chapter 3 44 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Admissions Tax" in its entirety City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Page 3 of 4 6C — PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE FORMER DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (DEM) PROPERTY LOCATED AT THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF 17 TH STREET & WARREN AVENUE Gunnar Fridriksson Public Works & Utilities, announced that the City has received an offer to purchase the former Department of Emergency Management (DEM) property located at the northeast corner of 17 Street & Warren Avenue from Kitsap County for $75,000 The former DEM property and the former CenCom property, because of the configuration of the properties, are more marketable and valuable if sold simultaneously to a third party There were no comments from the public 06:16.34 Motion to approve the agreement was made by McConnell, and seconded by Runyon, Discussion was then opened to the Council Cecil McConnell asked how the purchase of the property would help the City sell the other property Gunnar Fridriksson emphasized that interested parties who have contacted the City about the properties were considering both properties for potential projects Council Members Wheeler and McDonald each explained that as Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management Board Members, they would abstain on this action Adam Brockus believed that due to location of the property near the Warren Avenue Bridge, he does not believe it will be easy to sell the properties in the future, and could not support this purchase Roy Runyon agreed that bundling this property will make the parcel more marketable Nick Wofford asked if the properties were sold, how access could be continued to the park property by the water Mr. Fridriksson answered that an easement agreement for access to the park would be arranged 06 M /S /C (McConnell /Runyon) Move to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement with Kitsap County for the purchase of the former Department of Emergency Management (DEM) property, and authorize the Mayor (to) finalize and execute this agreement in substantially the same terms and conditions as presented as well as other documents necessary to complete the transaction and further authorize the demolition and removal of the existing structure on the property Voted in favor of Motion Runyon, Robinson, Arends, Wofford, Maupin Voted opposed to Motion McConnell, Brockus Abstained Wheeler, McDonald Motion carried, 5 -Yes, 2 -No, 2- Absentions COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Jim McDonald attended a 9 -11 Memorial Committee meeting and was pleased that the initial design is almost done Adam Brockus attended a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Bangor Base, and hoped to hold a District 3 Meeting at the end of this month Roy Runyon commented that the Council approved municipal lighting improvements under Consent Agenda and was pleased that the City will receive up to $20,000 in annual energy savings through this project City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, March 2, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Greg Wheeler provided an update on the Homeless Shelter and hoped that with better communication more families could utilize the shelter Carol Arends encouraged people to come downtown for the First Friday Artwalk for various events and noted that businesses will be open later in the evening Will Maupin reported on the progress made by the Residential Parking Committee this year and stated that a few changes will be made to make the system more user friendly, and added that a close friend "Mike" is battling cancer and that after speaking to Jesse Jones of King 5 News who is sharing that battle, he is feeling a lot better With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6 30 PM Prepar d and Submitted by CFFRISTINE GRENI R Council Assistant Attest CAROL GEN, City C erk WILL 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