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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, March 16,2005
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6th Street, Bremerton,
Washington, Wednesday, March 16, 2005, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren Nygren
presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne
Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Also present
were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori
Smith.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Cecil McConnell; followed by the
invocation provided by Pastor Roaer HenniQan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle.
President NVQren made the following announcements:
1. A Pre-Council session was held in Council Conference Room 603 from 5:00 to 5:30 PM;
which included an Executive Session to discuss "Potential Litigation" per RCW
42.30.11 O( 1 )(i); and
2. Item 7(A) and Item 7(E) under GENERAL BUSINESS would be pulled.
MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Bozeman...
. Read a proclamation to proclaim March 17, 2005 as "Absolutely Incredible Kid Day" in
Bremerton, which was accepted by Camp Fire girls;
. Presented the first "Mayor's Employee Appreciation Award" to Cynthia EnQelQau of the
City's Parks & Recreation Department; and
. Provided a briefing on his list of "Mayor Priority Issues - March 2005".
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS
Jerry Van Fossom of the Square Dancers Association, announced a Flag Pole Dedication in
honor of Hal Walstrom, on Saturday, April 9, 2005, from 11 :00 AM to 1 :00 PM at the Square
Dance Hall.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 298188 through 298473; EFT-6736 through EFT-6738; EFT- 6740; EFT-
6742 through EFT-6745; EFT-6739P; and EFT-6741 P in the amount of $1,121,194.39;
Regular Payroll for the period ending March 15,2005 in the amount of $557,255.47; and
Retiree Payroll for the period ending March 15, 2005 in the amount of $73,892.36 (#AB05-
064)
B. Minutes of Meeting - March 2, 2005 (#AB05-065)
C. Minutes of Meeting - March 9, 2005 (#AB05-066)
D. Appointments of Jim Reed (1-year term), Dena Swisher (2-year term), and Douglas
Wakefield (3-year term) to the Citizens' Commission on Council Salaries (#AB05-067)
E. Law Enforcement Services Agreement Addendum No.3 with Kitsap Transit (#AB05-068)
F. Sole Source Purchase of a new Conveyor for the existing centrifuge at the Waste Water
Treatment Plant (#AB05-069)
G. Professional Services Agreement with HDR ENGINEERING, INC. for Engineering Design
Services for Sewage Pump Station CW-1 2005 Modifications (#AB05:'070)
5:50:32 M/S/C/U (Priest/McConnell) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
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6A - ORDINANCE NO. 4935 APPROVING AND CONFIRMING THE FINAL ASSESSMENT
ROLL FOR ULlD 2002-01 (#AB05-071): Mike Mecham, City Engineer, stated that the
Assessment Roll levying the special assignments against the property located within the ULlD
2002-01 has been filed with the City Clerk and March 16, 2005 has been set as the hearing
date for the City Council to consider the Roll and any objections thereto. The proposed
ordinance approves and confirms the Final Assessment Roll for ULlD 2002-01.
There were no comments from the public.
5:54:30 M/S/C/U (Arends/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4935 approving and
confirming the Final Assessment Roll for ULlD 2002-01.
6B - RESOLUTION NO. 2959 APPROVING PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR SR3
PARK PROPERTY (#AB05-072): Ken Mickelson, Parks & Recreation Director explained that
the City has received an offer to purchase real property known as SR3 Park for appraised value
of $568,000. Deed restrictions on the property limit the use of the property for park and
recreation purposes, and prohibit the sale except to another government agency. The National
Park Service has indicated it will release the deed restrictions on the condition of the City
purchasing appropriate replacement property that will be covered by similar deed restrictions.
The current property's value for serving parks and recreational needs of the City has
diminished. Following submission of a report by the Parks & Recreation Board, City Council
must hold two public hearings regarding the potential sale of the property; and a unanimous
vote of the full Council is required to approve the sale. In addition to this Public Hearing on
March 16, 2005; the second Public Hearing is scheduled next week on March 23, 2005.
There were no comments from the public.
No action is required by the Council at this time... Action will be taken at the second Public
Hearing, which will be held March 23, 2005.
7A PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BEn^!EEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON J\ND
CHEVRON USA, INC. REGARDING ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY ADJACENT TO
EVERGREEN PARK (1I/\B05073): Item pulled...
7B - PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND
JOHN RADOVICH, LLC FOR THE SALE OF BREMERTON CITY HALL (#AB05-074): Gary
Sexton, Economic Development Director, stated that staff is recommending that the City sell
the old Bremerton City Hall located at 239 4th Street to JOHN C. RADOVICH LLC. The terms
include the purchase price of $930,000, with $50,000 paid as earnest money and the balance of
$880,000 due October 1, 2006 and held in the form of a non-interest bearing promissory note
until such date. Closing will be on or before October 1, 2006. If the City does not vacate the
building by October 6, 2006, the sale shall close and the City will pay monthly rental sum of
$6,200 and any actual utility charges for a maximum of four months. It was added that the
building was appraised at $948,000. Rebecca Davidson, representing JOHN C. RADOVICH LLC,
thanked the City for allowing them to be a part of the revitalization going on downtown; and
assured the Council that they would keep good communication throughout this process
because they fully understood the value of this site.
There were no comments from the public.
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Mr. McConnell asked if the underground parking garage, little park on the side, and back
parking lot were all included. Mr. Sexton indicated yes.
Ms. Priest recused herself from the vote after recently learning that this firm has selected the
firm she is employed by to provide the feasibility study if the Purchase and Sale Agreement is
approved.
Mr. GehrinQ asked if the time allotted would provide adequate time to relocate the Police and
Municipal Court Departments. Mr. Sexton responded yes, and elaborated on provisions added
to the agreement with that plan and options in mind.
Mr. Maupin was in support of this agreement, but questioned if the City Hall Gazebo Park that
sits on the property would pose any problems. Mr. Lubovich pointed out that although the City
has referred to this piece of property as a "park", it is not a park under the "Parks Protection
Code".
6:10:10 M/S/C/U (Arends/Robinson) Move to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement
between the City of Bremerton and JOHN C. RADOVICH LLC for the sale of Bremerton City Hall
for the sum of $930,000 and authorize the Mayor to execute the agreement in substantially the
same form as presented.
President Nvaren congratulated Mr. Sexton for being a recipient of the Hyas Tyee Award.
7C - ORDINANCE NO. 4936 CREATING CHAPTER 2.32 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL
CODE (BMC) ENTITLED "GOLD MOUNTAIN COMPLEX BOARD OF DIRECTORS" (#AB05-
075): ROQer Lubovich, City Attorney, pointed out that the current provisions of the Bremerton
Municipal Code do not provide for a Gold Mountain Complex Board of Directors. The proposed
ordinance creates a new chapter in the Bremerton Municipal Code, which formally establishes
and provides for membership in the Gold Mountain Complex Board of Directors.
There were no comments from the public.
6:14:15 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Robinson) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4936 creating BMC
Chapter 2.32, which formally establishes a Gold Mountain Complex Board of Directors.
7D - ORDINANCE NO. 4934 REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTERS 2.76 AND 2.79 OF
THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) WITH NEW CHAPTER 2.76 ENTITLED
PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL CODE (#AB05-076): ROQer Lubovich, City Attorney,
explained that the current provisions of Chapter 2.76 relating to purchasing procedures often
result in inefficient purchasing of goods and services such as delays in purchasing and the
inability to take advantage of discounted products and unique purchases. It is recommended
that Chapter 2.76 be repealed and replaced with a new chapter providing updated purchasing
procedures for more efficient purchasing practices. Also, it recommended that Chapter 2.79
relating to the disposal of property be repealed with new disposal provisions incorporated into
the new Chapter 2.76 entitled "Procurement and Disposal Code".
There were no comments from the public.
6:25:01 M/S/C/U (Short/Maupin) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4934 repealing and replacing
Chapters 2.76 and 2.79 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) with new Chapter 2.76 entitled
PROCUREMENT AND DISPOSAL CODE.
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Voted in favor of Motion: Maupin Short, McConnell, Shepherd, Robinson, Arends, Nygren
Voted opposed to Motion: Gehring
Amended-Motion failed: 7-Yes; 1-No
6:35:35 Amended Motion (Gehring/McConnell) In Section of 2.76.150 of the Ordinance,
paragraphs (a) and (b), change the word "estimated value" to "established value".
Voted in favor of Motion: Gehring, McConnell, Shepherd
Voted opposed to Motion: Arends, Maupin, Short, Priest, Robinson, Nygren
Amended-Motion failed: 3-Yes; 6-No
7E APPROVAL OF CDBG PROGRAM ADMINISTRJ\TOR STARTING SALARY AT PAY
BI'.ND 11, RATE 7 OF THE PROFESSIONAL DAY PLAN: AND TRANSITION OVERLAP
(1t/\B05 077): Item pulled...
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Don Larson would like the City to support an Underwater Park; and to plant more trees. Mr.
NVQren asked Mr. Larson to contact him to facilitate a meeting regarding an Underwater Park.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Brad GehrinQ announced that Kitsap Mall would be hosting an Armed Forces Appreciation Day
Saturday, March 26, 2005.
Cecil McConnell announced the program has been amended at the next District 1 & 2
Community Meeting scheduled Thursday, March 24 to discuss the "Bremerton School District
Bond Levy" at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center from 6:30 to 8:00 PM.
Wendy Priest reminded the public that she would be co-hosting a District 4 & 5 Meeting along
with Mike Shepherd, also on Thursday, March 24, but from 6:00 to 7:30 PM in Council Conference
Room 603 of the Norm Dicks Government Center, and the topic would also include the "Bremerton
School District Bond Levy", as well as "Neighborhood Parking Concerns".
Mike Shepherd invited citizens to attend the Evergreen Neighborhood Association Spaghetti
Dinner at Cafe Destino to earn funds for obtaining rhododendrons to plant around Evergreen
Park next Sunday, March 27 at 5:00 PM to earn money for lavender plants for a beautification
project in the parking strips around Evergreen Park. He discussed his participation, along with
Council President Daren Nygren and other volunteers planting trees to establish a "tree way"
along Highway 3, and indicated that 450 trees have already been planted. The next tree
planting day would be Saturday, March 26 at 10:00 AM. Lastly, he invited citizens to join him in
the first "Ivy Pull" event on Saturday, April 2, beginning at 9:00 AM at Forest Ridge Park.
Dianne Robinson indicated that a Citizen Community Meeting for District 6 would be held on
Monday, March 21 at the Oyster Bay Building to discuss Matan Garden in Anderson Cove and
a possible playfield; Council Member Mike Short would provide assistance on establishing a
District 6 neighborhood association; and Council Member Mike Shepherd would be bringing
greetings from the Evergreen Neighborhood Association.
Carol Arends announced that Districts 6,7,8, & 9 will soon announce details for another
Community Meeting to discuss the "Bremerton School District Bond Levy"
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Will Maupin displayed pictures of the property owned by Virail and Paulette Ruiz, who were
selected as the ltCity Pride Program Award" winner for the Month of February 2005. He
also attended on his attendance at the PSRC Growth Management Policy Board Meeting last
week.
Mike Short reiterated that information on the upcoming
Daren NVQren reported on the recent Joint Session with the Bremerton School District and the
City Council; offered condolences to the Smalley family after the recent death of Jack Smalley;
and reported on his attendance at the National Youth Forum held Saturday, March 12, and
guaranteed that he would involve the City Council in the next step, which would be the
formation of a Youth Commission for the youth to bring their issues to elected officials
With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:57 PM.
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