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Home My WebLink About08/17/05 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES -. - "8l_ DIGITAL RECORDING VVednesday,August 17, 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, VVashington, VVednesday, August 17, 2005, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Daren Nygren presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, VVill Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Council Member VVendy Priest was absent. 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 Eric Roberts of New Life Assembly. MAYOR'S REPORT Mavor Bozeman handed out the "Mavor's 2005 Priority Issues" list to the Council, and summarized the highlights. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS President NVQren announced the following items: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in Council Conference Room 603 from 5:00 to 5:30 P.M., which included a 20-Minute Executive Session to discuss a "REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION" per RCVV 42.30.110 (1) (c); 2. An additional 15-Minute Executive Session to discuss "PENDING LITIGATION" per RCVV 42.30.110(1 )(i)will be held following regular business, with action anticipated; 3. Item 7C under GENERAL BUSINESS was pulled from the agenda tonight; 4. Proclaimed the Week of August 15 to 20,2005 as "WELCOME HOME USS CAMDEN WEEK"; which was accepted by Edward Scott Command Master Chief onboard the USS CAMDEN; and 5. Brought forward Life Scout Andrew Owen, and commended him for his Eagle Scout Project to add an automatic watering system for newly planted trees at SR-303, on the northwest side of the VVarren Avenue Bridge. Andrew displayed pictures of the project during his presentation, and introduced and thanked his parents, Doug & Mary Owen. He also thanked Don Larson and Daren Nygren of KITSAP TREES as well as staff from the City of Bremerton Public VVorks, VVater, and Parks Departments for their assistance in designing and building the project. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 302003 through 302052; EFT-8515 through EFT-8525 in the amount of $361,199.97 (#AB05-180) B. Minutes of Meeting - July 20,2005 (#AB05-181) C. Contract Award to HISEY CONSTRUCTION, INC. for Pump Station 4 Replacement and 12-inch Transmission Main (#AB05-182) D. Inter-Agency Agreement with the VVASHINGTON MILITARY DEPARTMENT for Reimbursement of VVest-650 VVater Facilities Improvements (#AB05-183) E. Resolution No. 2976 Setting a Hearing Date of September 21, 2005 for Vacating the northerly 850-feet of Russell Road to Oyster Bay Avenue (#AB05-184) Prior to the vote, President Nvaren asked if any citizen in the public would like to comment on any item on the Consent Agenda. There were no comments therefore the Council proceeded with the vote... 5:50:25 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Arends) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes VVednesday,August 17,2005 Page 2 of 4 6A - ORDINANCE NO. 4944. AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF A 2005 WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BOND FOR THE PURPOSE OF PAYING THE COSTS OF IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO UTILITY LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (ULlD) NO. 2002- 01 (#AB05-185): Laura Lyon, Financial Services Director explained that the City established UUD No. 2002-01 by Ordinance No. 4837. After notice and hearing required by law, the City approved and confirmed the final assessments and assessment roll of UUD No. 2002-01 in the total amount of $467,841.00 by Ordinance No. 4935. Assessments in the amount of $61,254.17 were paid during the 30-day period for making cash payments without penalty, interest, or costs. This Ordinance authorizes the sale and issuance of a 2005 VVater and Sewer Revenue Bond to repay and retire the interfund loan incurred to pay the costs of the improvements, make a deposit into a reserve account, and to pay costs incurred to issue such debt. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. has proposed, by way of non-binding proposal letter to purchase such revenue bond upon the terms and conditions set forth therein. It was further noted that an updated Ordinance No. 4944 was distributed to the Council prior to the meeting tonight. Michael Mecham, City Engineer, explained the projects that were accomplished through this UUD. There were no comments from the public. 5:56:40 M/S/C/U (Short/Maupin) Move to approve Ordinance No. 4944 authorizing the sale and issuance of a 2005 water and sewer revenue bond with a par amount of $406,587.00 for the purpose of repaying and retiring the interfund loan incurred to pay the costs of the UUD No. 2002- 01 improvements, make a deposit into the reserve account, and to pay costs incurred to issue such debt. 6B - ORDINANCE NO. 4955 AUTHORIZING THE SALE AND ISSUANCE OF A 2005 LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION (L TGO) REFUNDING BOND FOR THE PURPOSE OF REFINANCING A PORTION OF THE OUTSTANDING 1993 LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS (#AB05-186): Laura Lyon, Financial Services Director stated that the 1993 Limited Tax Obligation Bond issue provides the option to call (at par) bonds with a maturity date on or after December 1, 2006. The option to exercise this call becomes effective on December 1, 2005. This ordinance provides for the issuance of a Limited Tax General Obligation Refunding Bond - the proceeds of which will be used to refund, on a current basis, and defease the 1993 Bonds maturing on or after December 1, 2006 and to pay costs related to the sale and issuance of the refunding bond. This refunding will provide a debt service savings to the City. BANK OF AMERICA, N.A. has proposed, by way of the non-binding proposal letter to purchase such Limited Tax Obligation Bond upon the terms and conditions set forth in the authorizing ordinance. There were no comments from the public. 6:02:05 M/S/C/U (Short/Arends) Move to approve Ordinance No. 4945 authorizing the sale and issuance of a 2005 Limited Tax Obligation Refunding Bond with a par amount of $1,671,000 for the purpose of refinancing a portion of the outstanding 1993 Limited Tax General Obligation Bonds. 6C PUBLIC SAFETY BOND ISSUE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES J\GREEMENT '.^11TH 1\RAI JACKSON ~CHITECTS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT (BURWELL SITE) AND MUNICIPAL COURT (17 AND'1'!ARREN) DESIGN (#1\B05 187): Item 6C was pulled from the agenda... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes VVednesday,August 17, 2005 Page 3 of 4 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ronald D. Jefferson asked the City for assistance with his concerns about the current condition of the Anderson Cove Neighborhood; including the removal of the basketball court, speeding vehicles, drug activity, misplaced speed bumps, and the lack of notice regarding the high number of registered sex offenders that reside in the area. Diartaqnen Williams reiterated the concerns previously expressed regarding the Anderson Cove Neighborhood, and was particularly concerned that there is a lack of community resources and activities; and very little police patrol and enforcement. President Nyqren asked Mr. Jefferson and Mr. VVilliams to provide an outline of the concerns raised tonight so that he can arrange a community meeting with the Police, Parks, and Planning Departments to address the problems in the neighborhood. Sharon Maalis, Vice-Chair of the VVestpark Community Center Resident Advisory Council, read a statement to support the proposed consolidation of the Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) and the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority (KCCHA). Audrey Powell property owner at 15th & Callow, was dismayed to find a change in the City's zoning code which now prohibits any "drive-through" business at that location, which has thwarted her plans for building a freestanding espresso stand. She is particularly frustrated that as the property owners, they receive constant calls to clean up trash, including abandoned vehicles from the property. President Nyqren asked Ms. Powell to provide her contact information and concerns in writing, and send them to the Community Development Department so that the issues can be addressed. 8A- EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS "POTENTIAL LITIGATION" PER RCW 42.30.110 (1Hi) (#AB05-188): Roqer Lubovich, City Attorney summarized that the Council was briefed on the settlement proposal in Lassiter v. City of Bremerton. 6:34:35 M/S/C (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to approve the settlement proposal in Lassiter v. City of Bremerton, U.S. District Court, VVestern District of VVashington Cause No. 03-5166RJB in the amount of $130,000, and authorize the City Attorney to finalize the settlement. Voted in favor of Motion: Arends, Maupin, Gehring, McConnell, Shepherd, Nygren Voted opposed to Motion: Robinson, Short Motion carried: 6-Yes; 2-No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Carol Arends cautioned residents to be careful when approached at their homes by anyone who identifies themselves as someone requesting to do any type of inspection in or around their home, and asked that residents call 911 to report any suspicious requests. President Nyqren further suggested that residents can call 911 to verify that any such requests are legitimate. Dianne Robinson would like to see the Summer Parks Program expand to Naval Avenue and VVest Hills Elementary Schools; urged citizens to donate school supplies for children in need at Crown Hill Elementary School; and lastly, announced that she would be meeting with families from Anderson Cove tomorrow, August 18 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM and hot dogs would be provided. Mike Shepherd reported on the ih Annual Picnic in the Park District Meeting; and a neighborhood Block VVatch meeting. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes VVednesday,August 17,2005 Page 4 of 4 Daren Nyqren invited the public to attend the next District 3 Meeting on Monday, August 22, 2005 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Manette Senior Center to hear an "Update on City Streets"; and congratulated and publicly thanked the Seattle-based Low Income Housing Institute for the recent renovation of the CHESTER MANOR APARTMENT BUILDING. VVith no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:43 P.M. Attest: DN/PJ/ls/cge Prepared and Submitted by: ~~) LO I SMITH Legislative Assistant