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June 1, 2011
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council
Conference Room 603, of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6 th Street, Bremerton,
Washington, Wednesday, June 1, 2011, at 5 00 PM, 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 City Attorney Roger Lubovich and
Legislative Assistant Lori Smith were present to provide staff support City Clerk Carol Etgen was
absent
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 Chaplain Bill Martin of Abundant Life Foursquare Church
MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Lent
• Invited Fire Lieutenant Gary Bowman to present an Appreciation Award on behalf of the
Bremerton Firefighters to Chaplain Bill Martin
• Provided a Mayor's Appreciation Award to representatives from Lowe's for their donations and
assistance in improving the Warren Avenue Playfield, and also thanked Parks Development
Planner Colette Berna
• Introduced Lillian Hunter Director & Principal of West Sound Technical School, who handed out
informational brochures about the school, and invited the community to visit the school as well as
to attend the graduation ceremony scheduled in the Chambers on Monday, June 6 at 8 00 PM,
• Presented Mayor's Employee Appreciation Awards to Marie Vila and Doug McIntyre of
Community Development for their work with the CDBG /HOME Grant Application Process,
• Introduced Cody Youngblood Youth Director of the YMCA, to discuss activities available for
youth in the community Mr. Youngblood provided an open invitation to Council Members to visit
any future Teen Late Night event,
• Announced the United Way Day of Caring will be held on June 22 and encouraged volunteers
to help beautify Bremerton,
• Proclaimed June 14, 2011 as "National Flag Day ",
• Invited the community to participate in the upcoming Life Cycle fundraiser event for the Red
Cross on Saturday, June 4, and
• Was pleased to announce that a Washington State Student from the Washington State Science
& Engineering Fair was the Grand Prize Winner at the National Fair held recently in Los Angeles
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Raven Rayne of downtown Windermere Real Estate, announced that all of their Bremerton offices will
be closed on June 17 in order to volunteer services to Bremerton Foodline
Patti Peterson Bremerton Foodline Executive Director, presented a Certificate of Appreciation to
Anna Williams with the National Letter Carriers Association for her efforts in organizing the local "Help
Stamp out Hunger" event held on May 14 where 42,000 pounds of food were donated
Michel Meacham expressed his frustration for the City's failure to follow through on a commitment to
install a guard rail near his home at North Wycoff & 19 Street to prevent vehicles from crashing into his
yard and too near his house after drivers repeatedly fail to make the turn
Stewart Battle and Lewis Whilden reiterated the message provided in an earlier e-mail regarding a
request for an "emergency resolution" to support HR1149 which would put pressure on the Federal
Government to address current economic conditions and asked to meet with Council Members following
the meeting tonight
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Mike Walton Kitsap Family YMCA Marketing Director, provided a list of activities taking place this
month, and requested stories and memories from the community to commemorate the 100 -year
anniversary of the "Y"
CONSENT AGENDA
A Check Numbers 343254 through 343468, and EFT -10904 through EFT -10937 in the amount of
$1,615,839 37, Regular Payroll [Payout] for the pay period ending April 15, 2011 in the amount of
$2,432 51, Regular Payroll [Correction] for the pay period ending May 15, 2011 in the amount of
$43 95, and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending May 31, 2011 in the amount of $80,165 55
B Minutes of Meeting — May 18, 2011
C Minutes of Study Session — May 25, 2011
D Professional Services Agreement with Confluence Engineering Group, LLC for Water Quality
Services
E Contract Modification No 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with West Sound Engineering to
perform a Crosstown Pipeline Alignment Survey
F Resolution No 3148 approving Phase 2 of the Bay Vista Final Plat
06:12:25 M /S /C /U (Runyon /Brockus) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented
GENERAL BUSINESS
6A — RESOLUTION NO. 3147 ADOPTING THE BREMERTON ARTS COMMISSION PUBLIC ART
MASTER PLAN Andrea Spencer Community Development Director, explained that on July 30, 2005,
the Bremerton City Council established the 1 % for the Arts Program and the Bremerton Arts
Commission to be administered through the Department of Community Development Under Ordinance
No 4940 (Appendix B), all City funded capital improvements will provide revenue for public art projects
The enabling legislation lists three goals for the City's new public art program enhance and enrich the
City's physical environment and public spaces, consider opportunities to celebrate the multicultural and
diverse character of Bremerton, and contribute to Bremerton's sense of ownership and pride in public
spaces and facilities Ms. Spencer introduced Emily Russell Chair of the Arts Commission and
Joanie Pearson Bremerton Arts Commission Member to provide a presentation with further details on
the Public Art Master Plan
Jerry McDonald supported the Plan, and the local art, but suggested that the art be displayed on a
platform to prevent anyone from accidentally running into it when it is placed directly on the sidewalk
06:22:08 Motion to approve the Public Art Master Plan was made by Wofford, and seconded by Wheeler
Comments in support of the Public Art Master Plan were provided by the Council
06:25:00 M /S /C /U (Wofford/Wheeler) Move to adopt Resolution No 3147 approving the Bremerton Arts
Commission Public Art Master Plan
6B — LEASE AGREEMENT WITH THE SUQUAMISH TRIBE FOR THEIR USE OF THE GORST
CREEK HATCHERY AREA (SALMON REARING FACILITY) Gary Sexton Redevelopment Projects
Administrator, stated that the City is requesting a continued lease to the Suquamish Lease for a period
of ten (10) years for the shared benefits of continued maintenance and operation by the Tribe of the
Hatchery Area on Gorst Creek The Hatchery Area has been in operation since 1986 and continues to
provide salmon fishing opportunities for constituents of the parties Mr. Sexton introduced Jay Zischke
and Alison O'Sullivan from the Suquamish Tribe to answer questions and provide further details about
the salmon runs and the use of Gorst Creek
There were no comments from the public
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06:29 Motion to approve the lease agreement was made by Arends, and seconded by Runyon
Discussion was then opened to the Council for their questions and comments
06 M /S /C (Arends /Runyon) Move that the City approve the Lease Agreement with the Suquamish
Tribe for the Gorst Creek Hatchery Area and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement
with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented
Voted in favor of Motion Runyon, Wheeler, Robinson, Arends, Wofford, McDonald, McConnell, Maupin
Abstained Brockus
Motion carried 8 -Yes, 1- Abstention
6C — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH IMPERIAL PARKING (IMPARK) FOR PARKING
FEE COLLECTION AND ENFORCEMENT Gary Sexton Redevelopment Projects Administrator, and
Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, summarized that the City currently contracts with Diamond
Parking to manage parking fee collection and enforcement/administration of city owned garages and
streets The contract expires June 30, 2011 In May, a request for proposals went out to upgrade these
services from a manual cash only collection process to a "pay and display" metered service and four
responses were received After review by administration and discussion at the May 11 Council Study
Session, it was determined that Impark was the preferred operator Staff is currently negotiating with
Impark on the details of the Professional Services Contract and will have this available prior to the
meeting on June 1, 2001 after appropriate legal review In the interim, the financial aspects have been
settled (See Fiscal Impacts)
There were no comments from the public
06 Motion to approve the professional services contract was made by Brockus, and seconded by
Wheeler
Council Member Nick Wofford left the meeting at approximately 710 PM
Discussion was then opened to the Council for their questions and comments
07:21:18 M /S /C (Brockus/Wheeler) Move to approve the professional services contract with Imperial
Parking and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contract with substantially the same terms
and conditions as presented
Voted in favor of Motion Runyon, Wheeler, McDonald, Brockus, Maupin
Voted against Motion Robinson, Arends, McConnell
Motion carried, 5 -Yes, 3 -No (Council Member Wofford was absent from the vote)
6D — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY (ANIMAL
CONTROL) CONTRACT Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, stated that the City currently
contracts with Kitsap Humane Society (KHS) for its animal control services The existing contract does
not have an expiration date but can be amended through mutual consent on both the City and KHS IN
administering the contract, the existing language is vague and leaves too many things up for
interpretation, leading to confusion and miscommunication regarding services In reviewing the KHS
contracts with other Kitsap County cities, the attached suggested language clarifies services and
reporting requirements and brings our contract into consistency with services provided throughout Kitsap
County Finance has reviewed the proposed changes with the new leadership at KHS and they are in
agreement with them Jake Shapley Director of Operations, Kitsap Humane Society, provided a
detailed PowerPoint@ presentation to discuss further components of the contract
Chris Henry Kitsap Sun Reporter, asked who paid the cost of for adding Animal Control to the 911
system Mr. Shaplev responded that the $50,000 cost is paid by the Kitsap Humane Society
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07:36:40 Motion to approve the professional services agreement was made by Runyon, and seconded
by McDonald
Discussion was then opened to the Council for their questions and comments
07 M /S /C /U (Runyon /McDonald) Move to approve the professional services agreement with
Kitsap Humane Society and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contract with substantially
the same terms and conditions as presented
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jim McDonald commended the Parks Department for a fob well done on the ball fields at Lions Park
Adam Brockus announced that there will be a Manette Garage Sale on Saturday, June 25 with maps
available at Kate's Jersey Subs, invited the community to attend the Hill Climb Dedication Ceremony in
honor of Jennifer Balliet on Sunday, June 26 at 2 00 PM at the corner of East 11 Street & Trenton
Avenue, thanked Bremerton Firefighters for saving a family pet at a recent house fire, and commented
that the State Legislature adjourned their special session on May 25, approving an operating and capital
budget but funding for the Frances Haddon Morgan Center was not approved
Roy Runyon reported on various Kitsap Harbor Festival events held over last weekend, and reiterated
that citizens can now call 911 for all Animal Control related issues
Greg Wheeler invited the public to attend a class sponsored by American Financial Solutions
"Understanding Credit & Credit Reports" on June 9 from 5 30 to 7 00 PM at 1201 Park Avenue,
announced that the next District 5 Neighborhood Meeting will be held on Monday, June 13 from 6 30 to
8 00 PM in the basement of the Community of Christ at Memorial Lutheran Church with guest speaker
Dave Fergus of Rice Fergus Miller who will discuss the proposed design of the Evergreen Rotary Park
9/11 Memorial, Claywerkz Studio on Callow Avenue, will provide workshops for children beginning on
June 27, Street Clocks will be discussed at the Kitsap Historical Museum this Friday at 6 00 PM, and
enjoyed the Union Hill picnic held over the weekend as well as Kitsap Harbor Festival
Dianne Robinson assured Mr Meacham that his concerns for a guardrail will be addressed
Carol Arends reported on her attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council General Assembly
event she attended with Mayor Lent and fellow Council Member Greg Wheeler, and encouraged people
to visit downtown for the First Friday Artwalk as well as the Annual Cat -Walk event to benefit the Kitsap
Humane Society
Will Maupin was pleased to announce that his daughter Sydney was married on Sunday
President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 7 55 PM
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