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DIGITAL RECORDING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 15, 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, June 15, 2005, at 5:30 PM, 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 Council Member Dianne Robinson.
President Nvaren 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 a 15-Minute Executive Session to discuss a "REAL ESTATE ACQUISITION" per
RCW 42.30.110 (1) (b);
2. Council Members also heard a presentation from Gary Sexton, Economic Development
Director on the "Professional Services Agreement with RDG PLANNING & DESIGN for Phase
II for completion of construction documents, design for casework, and exhibit displays FOR
BUILDING 50 MUSEUM and its' immediate surroundings and completion of construction
documents for HARBORSIDE MEMORIAL PLAZA; and
3. Reminded citizens that information on upcoming Council Meetings can be found on the
City's website at www.cLbremerton.wa.us. or by calling the Council. office at (360) 473-5280.
MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Bozeman...
. Believed that a construction agreement for waterfront condominiums is nearly finalized;
. Announced that the City is working with the Navy on establishing joint use of the Navy
Parking Garage after hours;
. Informed them that Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director is currently working on
access to, the Maritime Park project area;
. Will be bringing recommendations on the sale of the old Fire Station in the next few weeks;
. Stated that about $75,000 is needed to fund the Public Links Golf Tournament;
. Mentioned that Council Members are currently reviewing possible locations for the Municipal
Court;
. Thanked Laura Lyon, Financial Services Director for putting together a proposal to update
BKAT;
. Pointed out that bids for Marina improvement may go out later this year;
. Hoped that construction at East Park could begin late spring or early summer 2006;
. Announced that the recommendations of the Citizens' Advisory Committee regarding the
proposed consolidation of the housing authorities should be presented next week;
. Was pleased that the Blue Ribbon Children's Committee has been meeting to address
needs of the community such as before and after school programs, and day care;
. Provided updates on the Kitsap Credit Union, Anthony's Restaurant, Martin Luther King Jr.
Library, Skatepark, Harborside Trail, and Elanden Gardens; and
. Announced that any family who is willing to host a Japanese student from July 4 -22 as part
of the Sister City Exchange Program may contact Elaine Valencia at (360) 473-5266.
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
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On behalf of the Mayor, Council President Nvaren proclaimed June 18, 2005 as the "Annual
Washington Juneteenth National Holiday", which was accepted by Robert Boddie,
President of P.O.W.E.R., on behalf of the COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP COALITION AND ALLIANCE
(CLCA). Citizens were invited to attend the Juneteenth National Holiday at Evergreen Rotary
Park on Saturday, June 18, 2005.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 300524 through 300590 and EFT-8377 through EFT-8388 in the amount
of $834,892.00; Regular Payroll in the amount of $686,233.58 for the pay period ending
May 31, 2005; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $71,520.86 for the pay period ending
May 31, 2005 (#AB05-132)
B. Minutes of Meeting - June 1, 2005 (#AB05-133)
C. Minutes of Meeting - June 8,2005 (#AB05-134)
D. Purchase of New Holland LB-90B Backhoe from COASTLINE TRACTORS of Everett (#AB05-
135)
E. Request to Upgrade Records Specialist I to Records Specialist II in the Police Department
(#AB05-136)
F. Bid Award for the Bremerton East Park Skate Park Construction Project to T.F. SAHLI
CONSTRUCTION of Seahurst (#AB05-137)
5:47:40 M/S/C/U (Priest/McConnell) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
6A - RESOLUTION NO. 2964 NAMING THE NEW POLICE HEADQUARTERS THE ART
MORKEN LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER (#AB05-138): Police Chief Robert Forbes
summarized that Art Morken dedicated 44 years to law enforcement in Bremerton and Kitsap
County. He instilled respect for law enforcement and was devoted to the community. The
proposed resolution recognizes Mr. Morken's contribution to the community and names the new
police headquarters the ART MORKEN LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER.
Mel Wortman expressed his excitement at seeing this action before the Council, and thanked
them for their support.
Bill Mahan was proud to see the City honor Art Morken in this way, and thanked the Council for
their support of this Resolution.
Fond memories of Art Morken were expressed by several members of the Council; and
Council President Nvaren recognized members of the Morken family who were in attendance
at the meeting tonight. He also noted that they would be contacted as soon as the ground-
breaking ceremony was scheduled.
5:57:48 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Arends) Move to pass Resolution No. 2964 naming the new police
headquarters the ART MORKEN LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER.
6B - RESOLUTION NO. 2965 AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT FOR THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A PL YMOVENT DIESEL VEHICLE EXHAUST
EXTRACTOR SYSTEM FOR FIRE STATION NO.1 FROM AIR EXCHANGE,INC (#AB05-
139): Fire Chief AI Duke explained that the proposed resolution waives the bidding
requirement and authorizes a sole source contract for the purchase and installation of a
Plymovent diesel vehicle exhaust extractor in Fire Station NO.1, The contract amount is
$81,992.41, including sales tax.
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
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There were no comments from the public.
6:00:33 M/S/C/U (Priest/Robinson) Move to pass Resolution No. 2965 to waive the bidding
requirements and authorize a sole source purchase and installation of a Plymovent diesel
vehicle exhaust extractor system from AIR EXCHANGE, INC.
6C - RESOLUTION NO. 2966 APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A SOLE SOURCE
CONTRACT TO GOLF PLUS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A WATER
POND FEATURE AT GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COMPLEX (#AB05-140): Ken Mickelson,
Parks & Recreation Director, pointed out that the proposed resolution waives the bidding
requirements and authorizes a Sole Source Contract for construction of a water pond feature at
the 18th hole on the Olympic Course at Gold Mountain Complex. The contract amount is
$59,597.51, including sales tax. It was also noted that this issue was discussed thoroughly
during meetings of the Gold Mountain Golf Complex Board of Directors.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. McConnell, Mr. Maupin, and Mr. Gehrina provided comments in support of this contract.
6:05:26 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Arends) Move to pass Resolution No. 2966 waiving the bidding
requirements and authorizing an award of a Sole Source Contract to GOLF PLUS
CONSTRUCTION, INC. in the amount of $59,597.51, including sales tax, for construction of a
water pond feature on the Olympic Course at the Gold Mountain Golf Complex.
6D - RESOLUTION NO. 2967 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE
TO THE INTERAGENCY COMMITTEE FOR OUTDOOR RECREATION (lAC) FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF THE PLUMBERS AND STEAM FITTERS UNION PROPERTY (#AB05-
141): JoAnne "Jodi" Wroblewski, with Parks & Recreation, stated that the City of Bremerton
Parks & Recreation Department has the opportunity to purchase the Plumbers and Steam
Fitters Union property that is adjacent to Evergreen-Rotary Park. They are applying to the
Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (Land and Water Conservation Fund) for 50%
of the purchase cost. The City's match will be derived from the proceeds of the sale of the
SR-3 property in the Parks Capital Fund.
There were no comments from the public.
Ms. Priest suggested that if the building were ultimately planned for demolition, perhaps as an
alternative, it could be used as an art studio.
6:10:00 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Priest) Move to adopt Resolution No. 2967 authorizing the
application for funding assistance to the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (lAC)
for the Acquisition of the Plumbers and Steam Fitters Union Property; and further authorizing
the application for an EPA Brownsfields Grant for Assessment and Removal of Hazardous
Substances on the property.
6E - RESOLUTION NO. 2968 APPROVING THE FINAL RE-PLAT DRAWING OF THE OTIS
AMENDMENT OF THE IVY GREEN CEMETERY (#AB05-142): Ken Mickelson, Parks &
Recreation Director, mentioned that in order to optimize the number of burial plots available at
Ivy Green Cemetery, the City has re-platted a portion of the cemetery. The re-plat will be
known as the Otis Amendment.
There were no comments from the public.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2005
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Ms. Arends was pleased with the recent improvements at the cemetery and hoped that the
proposed changes may lead to more marketing of the area.
Ms. Robinson observed that cemetery has been well kept and was supportive of the
amendment.
Mr. Shepherd recalled how Mr. Otis interacted with neighborhood children and how well he
took care of the cemetery grounds.
Mr. Nvaren thanked Mr. Mickelson for finding ways to improve the funding mechanism for the
cemetery to ensure the care of the cemetery.
6:15:21 M/S/C/U (Robinson/Short) Move to pass Resolution No. 2968 approving the final re-
plat drawing of the Otis Amendment of the Ivy Green Cemetery; and authorizing the City
Council President, Mayor, City Clerk, and Director of Community Development, as appropriate,
to sign the final re-plat drawing in preparation for recording with Kitsap County.
6F - RESOLUTION NO. 2969 ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR ANNEXATION SUBMITTED
BY THE CASH/SCHOURUP (#AB05-143): Chris Huao, Community Development Director,
explained that the City received the subject annexation petition from William Palmer on behalf
of Cash/Schourup on April 25, 2005. A prior petition in December 2004 was withdrawn by the
applicant at the suggestion of the DCD Director, pending Council establishment of an
annexation program in the 2005 budget. The subject area is situated within an "island" of
unincorporated property in the Werner Road area, and an area wide annexation can be initiated
by the City to incorporate the entire island. Countywide Planning Policies stipulate procedures
for coordination with the County, and DCD will soon have staff to commit the process.
However, an island annexation is not possible for action within the 60-day legal time limit for
response to the Cash annexation.
Helen Miller questioned if the County supported this action. Mr. Huao responded that the
property is unincorporated County land within the City's Urban Growth Area. The County
adopted its growth plan in 1998 the County recognized that incorporation was a possibility.
Mr. McConnell asked if all the residents of the area have been informed. Mr. Huao answered
that there has been initial discussion regarding the northern part of the property, but further
action will include getting 75% of the neighborhood's support for the incorporation.
Mr. Short asked what would happen if there is not enough support. Mr. Huao responded that
if 75% support is not reached then the annexation does not proceed and the process could start
over.
Mr. Shepherd suggested that the City obtain as much of the industrial area as possible to bring
in more revenue. He also asked if any sales tax activity is involved with the businesses. Mr.
Huao was uncertain about what kind of activity was going on in those buildings. He added that
there are plans for economic development and parking improvements.
Mr. Maupin asked the Council to consider what the value would be to the City for annexing the
island and how much it would affect a future action to annex the entire island.
Mrs. Arends believed that this is a worthwhile step in moving the City forward and supported
the annexation.
Mr. McConnell agreed that this proposal would be the best way to beginning the process of
annexation.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2005
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Mr. Gehrina believed that annexation efforts must be continued so the areas can be
developed.
Mr. Shepherd requested clarification of the attachments which describe the property. Mr.
Huao, Ms. Johnston, and Mr. Lubovich subsequently determined that Exhibit B was the
correct exhibit.
Mr. Short asked if the applicants agreed with the proposed annexation. Mr. Huao responded
yes.
6:47:20 M/S/C/U (Arends/Short) Move to pass Resolution No. 2969 accepting the
Schourup/Cash Annexation Petition as amended.
6G - ORDINANCE NO. 4939 CREATING ,CHAPTER 2.82 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL
CODE, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR NAMING CITY PARKS AND
OTHER PUBLIC FACILITIES (#AB05-144): Roaer Lubovich, City Attorney, stated that the
current provisions of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) do not provide criteria or procedures
for naming City parks and public facilities; therefore, this proposed ordinance establishes the
criteria and procedures for naming City parks and other public facilities.
There were no comments from the public.
6:51 :22 M/S/C/U (Short/Priest) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4939 creating BMC 2,82
establishing criteria and procedures for naming City parks and public facilities.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Del Knauss passed out a copy of a utility bill from the City of Seattle as an example of a bill he
would like to see used in the City of Bremerton which itemizes how the money is spent; also, he
requested that the current Council members explain to the constituents why they think they
"deserve" the pay raise being proposed by the Commission on Council Salaries. President
Nvaren requested the City Attorney to research whether or not the Council is allowed to
express their opinion of any proposals submitted by the Commission on Council Salaries.
Don Larson encouraged the City to provide funds for Eagle Scout Candidate Andrew Owen for
a joint project with Kitsap Trees and Public Works. Citizens who wished to donate funds may
contact him at (360) 373-7593 or dolarson@qmail.com.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Brad Gehrintl congratulated the Class of 2005 from Bremerton High School, which includes his
son Kyle Gehring and his niece Lindsey Beane.
Mike Shepherd commented on the Youth Commission Meeting he attended; and discussed
transportation issues like mass transit and air pollution.
Dianne Robinson reiterated information about the Juneteenth Celebration to be held this
Saturday at Evergreen-Rotary Park.
Carol Arends congratulated Kyle Gehring and the graduating Class of 2005; and congratulated
the Bremerton Central Lions Club on celebrating their 80th Anniversary which was celebrated at
their installation dinner last Saturday night; and reported on several meetings she attended last
week including the CENCOM Board.
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Wednesday, June 15, 2005
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Will Maupin also attended several meetings last week, including the Marine Transportation
Committee on Monday where wake research from passenger-only ferries was the main topic of
the discussion.
Daren Nvaren congratulated all the high school graduates of the area; recognized the
Bremerton Central Lions on their 80th Anniversary and particularly Lion member Jack Smalley
for creating the model for the eye bank donating corneas for transplant; and reminded citizens
that there would be no Council Meeting held on Wednesday, June 22nd because a majority of
the Council Members would be attending the Association of Washington Cities Conference in
the Tri-Cities that week. The next Council Meeting will be held on June 29th.
With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:08 PM.
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