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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/08/03 AGENDAFIi F 239 4th Street · Brernerton, WA 98337 · Phone (360) 478-5280 · Fax (360) 478-5251 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 8, 2003 PRE-COUNCIL STUDY SESSION: 5:00- 5:30 P.M. in Council Conference Room A. General Council Business CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. in Council Chambers A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Invocation OFFICER ELECTIONS CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - December 23, 2002 (#AB03-001) B. Minutes of Meeting - December 30, 2002 (#AB03-002) 5. CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS 6. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 7. MAYOR'S REPORT 8. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - Comments limited to 3-minutes NEW BUSINESS A. Professional Services Agreement for Systems Design to Provide Ambulance Billing Service (#AB03-003) 10. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING THE MONTHL¥ STUDY SESSION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM IMMEDIA TEL ¥ FOLLOWING THE REGULAR COUNCIL IVEETING FOR A DISCUSSION ON "GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS"... E-mail: citycouncil@ci.bremerton.wa.us ° Web: www. ci.bremerton.wa.us MAYOR'S REPORT TO THE COMMUNITY Administration Priorities ~! RevitaliTe Downtown ~2 Improve City Management ~3 Enhance Communication with Citizens PRIORITY # 1 Revitalize Downtown Actions & Activities in 2002: Received a 6 million dollar grant from the Public Facilities District (PFD) for the development of a Regional Conference Center and retained the OPUS Development Corporation who will invest 20 million dollars in the development. Broke ground in November by the demolition of the Enetai Building. Created and signed a very complicated development agreement with OPUS Development, Kitsap Transit, and the PFD, our partners on the 45 million dollar project. Presented a proposal to Ice Skating Inc. to build their new 4 million dollar ice skating rink on City owned property in Bremerton. This public/private partnership was agreed to and they broke ground in September 2002, and will be completed in May 2003. Pulled together new parmers for the proposed Government Center, and with our partner Kitsap Consolidated Housing Authority, redesigned the building, secured the property from Washington Mutual, and the project is currently in for permitting and should break ground on construction in March 2003. Worked with the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Congressman Norm Dicks to secure 10 million dollars in federal funding to build a downtown Bremcrton parking garage that will provide 1,000 parking spaces for shipyard workers during the day and theater patrons in the evening. Construction will begin in 2003. Passed a Public Safety Bond Issue for 13 million dollars with a 67% favorable vote. Funds will be used to provide the City with a new Public Safety Building and Municipal Court, a new fire station, five new fire trucks, five new police cars and a new facility for our Special Operations Group. Secured downtown waterfront property with our development partner Kitsap Consolidated Housing Authority for future condominium development. They hired the Sienna Architectural Group to begin design work on the first phase of 70 condominiums. 7. Received federal funding for the Shipyard's purchase of the downtown block on Pacific Street for terrorism protection which will be developed as part of our Maritime Park. Demolition of this block will begin in 2003. Design work was done on the Maritime Park in 2002. Funding for new fencing in the downtown area was also included in this federal appropriation. $. Thanks to Senator Patty Murray and Congressman Norm Dicks. We received a 3 million dollar federal transportation 2003 appropriation for the engineering study of a proposed new ferry terminal exit tunnel through our downtown. We have selected a Seattle engineering firm to do the work which will begin in 2003. 9. Received a gift of 45 acres known as Eastpark, valued at 7 million dollars from the Department of the Navy. Planning is being done on the creation of a new 300 home housing development on this beautiful piece of property. Again thanks to the support of Congressman Norm Dicks for his support of this transaction. 10.Received a $500,000 grant from the State Capital Projects fund to repair the support pilings for the boardwalk. Work will begin this spring. 11 .Negotiated a new location for the Naval Museum at Amy Burnett's Gallery. 12.Proposed a Water Transportation Research Institute to study passenger ferry wake problem. Requested $3 million to Senator Murray's office. Received 1 million in 2003 federal budget. 13.Developed program called Bringing Back Downtown by cleaning the sidewalks, putting up flower pots and adding new signage. Also hung Christmas lights on the trees downtown. 14.Retained the services of an urban park design firm, McCloud Rector, to begin design of the Maritime Park and Freedom Trail. First draft has been completed. 15.Senator Murray visited City Hall twice during 2002 and heard our issues on transportation and ferry needs. She has supported our funding request for four million dollars. 16.Met with Port officials to request redevelopment of the Bremerton Marina fi.om 50 to 200 slips. Signed a redevelopment agreement. PRIORITY #2 Improve City Management Actions & Activities in 2002: Hired new City Attorney Roger Lubovich from the City of Kent. Our Legal Department was in dysfunction/ineffective when we arrived in January of 2002. Currently we have a first-rate legal department. Established a Department of Economic Development and hired local attorney Gary Sexton to run the department and head up the Downtown Revitalization Plan. Established the position of Special Assistant to the Mayor to provide management coordination to the nine department heads and serve as a liaison to the members of the City Council. To fill this position we hired former City Council President Sherril Huff Menees. She had served for eight years as the Kitsap County Auditor and as the Director of the KRCC. o Moved our Director of Administrative Services Kathy McCluskey to the Department of Economic Development to manage the projects relative to the Public Safety Bond Issue a 13 million dollar two year program involving ten specific work programs. She will also support Gary Sexton on other major downtown development projects. Replaced the City Treasurer with Interim Treasurer Dick Saunders who managed the 2003 budget development process during which we established a Budget Committee made up of three department heads and three members of the City Council. Hired Michael Wilson, the former County Administrator of Cowlitz County, as our new City Treasurer. We are currently working on the reorganization of the Administrative Services and Human Resource Departments. Established a program to improve staff morale. Developed a volunteer committee to organize events and recognize outstanding service. We had a staff picnic attended by 200 employees, a golf tournament, a food drive, increased our City United Way campaign by 40%, and started recognizing years of service of our employees. We also mail out birthday cards to each employee on their birthdays. We want people to be proud of working for the City. 7. Conducted the first Mayor, Department Head and City Council member planning retreat. The group spent two days discussing the City's priorities for the coming year, and how the administration and the Council could work together. 8. Held the first ever mid-managers retreat in order to listen to the concerns and ideas of this important group of employees. 9. Moved the Risk Management function to the Legal Department. This appears to be working well. 10.Negotiated new three year contracts with the Police and Fire Departments. I believe this is the first time we have been able to agree to a three year contract with the Police. 11 .Appointed former City Council Member David Fart and former Mayor Lynn I-Iorton to the Board of the Bremerton Housing Authority. 12.Developed and signed new golf contracts with Scott Alexander and Daryl Matheny to manage the Golf Mountain Golf Complex. 13.Developed new Code Compliance regulations and ordinances. 14.Hired a Itearings Examiner. 15.Completed and opened the new CSO plant to prevent sewer overflows. Conducted grand opening ceremony. 16.Received an Urban Parks and Recreation Recovery Program grant for a new HVAC system for the Jarstad Aquatic Center in the amount of $200,000. 17.Applied for and was awarded a major golf tournament, the National Public Links for 2006. This will bring national recognition to our Gold Mountain Golf Complex. PRIORITY #3 Enhance Communications with Citizens Actions & Activities in 2002: In an effort to upgrade our Local Access Television Station (BKAT) we appointed Charlene Bumette as our new BKAT Manager and hired a new program manager. We are improving but have a long way to go to reach our potential. Retained the services of a professional creative designer and developed a new City Logo that is distinctive, professional, and easily identifiable by the public. Conducted quarterly Mayor's Town Hall Meetings throughout the City. All department heads attended the meetings to answer questions of citizens. All the meetings were televised on BKAT station. Upgraded the City's Web Page. Hired a local web page development company, Sun Grafix, to upgrade our web page with more information and interactive capability. City now has a first class web page. Fixed up the appearance of.ur run down City Hall. It was embarrassing for our employees and our citizens. We painted, installed new carpet and upgraded the work environment for our employees. Invited citizens to a series of community meetings titled "Shaping Bremerton" with the purpose of receiving input on the City's new Comprehensive Plan. Over 1,000 citizens attended those meetings. 7. Mayor spoke to 47 citizen groups during first year in office. 8. Met with auto dealers to improve communication and show our appreciation for their tax contribution to the City. 9. Had a joint meeting with City Council and School Board members to discuss long range school needs and location for new schools. AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 1. S J_.~LB_.~F~: MINUTES OF MEETING- DECEMBER 23, 2002 2. ~: (Comment on back if necessary) FOR AGENDA OF: JANUARY 8. 2003 ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY COUNCIL ORIGINATOR: CAROL ARENDS, PRESIDENT DATE SUBMITTED: JANUARY 2, 2003 ENDORSEMENT [] MAYOR: INFORMATION [] APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY CO ~U~,CIL PRESIDENT: , 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REOUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 5. RECOMMENDATION: 7. NOTICE OF ACTION: PULLED [] TABLED [] COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: 6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: APPROVED [] DISAPPROVED [] AMENDED [] DATE: 8. AGENDA BILL NO.: 03-OO1 9. IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE: 10. IMPACT ON STAFFING. BUDGETS. FACILITIES. EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: 11. RESEARCH SOURCE~q: TAPE #1871 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, December 23, 2002 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremedon was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Monday, December 23, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rol~man, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne OIsen. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnefl, followed by the invocation provided by Senior Pastor JeffDavis of Hillcrest Assembly of God. President Arends made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business; and 2. The next Council Meeting will be held on Monday, December 30th. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - December 4, 2002 (#AB02-258) #0030 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Rollman) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a listing that had been made available to the Council. #0050 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On December 23, 2002 the Council approved payment for Check Numbers 277324 and 277331 through 277376 in the amount of $165,931.18; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $861,817.94 for the period ending December 15, 2002. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Short reported on a Habitat for Humanity construction project on Pearl Street, and thanked Bob Tulp, Collin Scott and his son Kelvey Cory, Public Works staff, Mike Gregonis and Bob Hoitz of Habitat for Humanity, Michael Stephenson and his sons Adam and Thomas, and Council Members Cecil McConnell, Will Maupin, Daren Nygren, and Eric Younger for their involvement. He encouraged anyone interested to participate in the future to contact Barb Gabriel, Volunteer Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity at 479-3853. Lastly, he wished the citizens of Bremerton a happy and safe holiday season. Will Maupin commented on the Habitat for Humanity project and thanked Council Member Mike Short and City Auditor Michael Stephenson for arranging the work party. Eric Younger thanked Council Member Mike Short for inviting him to the Habitat for Humanity work party and also wished everyone in Bremerton a happy holiday season. Mike Shepherd reported on a Kitsap Trees planting project that he and Council Member Nygren participated in recently; wished everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year; and encouraged safe driving in the winter weather. Ed Rollman. discussed a recurring parking problem in his neighborhood. TAPE #1871 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 23, 2002 Page 2 of 3 Daren Ny,qren thanked Jim Trainer and Don Larson for coordinating the tree planting project on the north end of the Warren Avenue Bridge where 1000 trees were planted on December 14th, and informed those interested in becoming involved to please contact the Council Office at 478-5280. He also thanked the "Dressing Room"for contributing to the Giving Tree. Cecil McConnell commented on the Habitat for Humanity work party, and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Wayne OIsen also wished City employees and citizens a happy holiday. Carol Arends announced that the next Council Meeting would be held on Monday, December 30tn due to the holiday that week. MAYOR'S REPORT On behalf of the Mayor, Sherril Huff-Menees presented an award to Corine Kuhns for her 25 years of service to the City of Bremerton. Police Chief Rob Forbes congratulated C'orine, and described some of her experiences with his department as well as other departments she has worked for over those years. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - There were no comments made during Public Recognition. 8A- COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND THF BREMERTON POLICE OFFICER'S GUILD (BPOG) (#AB02-259): Carol Conley, Human Resources Director, summarized that pursuant to RCW 41.56, negotiations have concluded between representatives of the City and the BPOG resulting in the attached Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). These negotiations have been discussed with Council in Executive Session. This CBA replaces the current CBA that will expire on December 31, 2002. The new CBA is for a three (3) year term, beginning January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005. It was ratified by the BPOG's membership on December 11, 2002. Council approval is required to implement this agreement, and a budget amendment will be necessary to fund this agreement in the amount of $106,149.00 for 2003. There were no comments from the public. #0510 M/S/C/U (Rollman/Olsen) Move to approve the Collective Bargaining Agreement by and between the City and the Bremerton Police Officer's Guild, January 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005, and make the necessary amendments to the budget. 8B - RATE INCREASES FOR 2003 FOR OLYMPIC AND BREMERTON AMBULANCF COMPANIES (#AB02-260): Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk, stated that pursuant to the ambulance regulatory ordinance, ambulance rates charged for 911 BLS aid calls must be approved by City Council. Both local companies, Olympic and Bremerton, have submitted requests for rate increases for 911 BLS calls to be effective January 1, 2003. Clerk staff has surveyed regional ambulance comparable rates. Linda Potter of Bremerton Ambulance and Bill Littleiohn of Olympic Ambulance were available to answer questions. Mr. YounRer referred to earlier discussions during a Fiscal & Budget Committee meeting, and asked if there was an increase in the base rate, what would be the effect on the overall rate? TAPE #1871 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 23, 2002 Page 3 of 3 Mr. Littlejohn answered that the proposed 16% base rate increase would only affect approximately 37% of the BLS calls and that there was only a 3% net increase in the overall rate. There were no comments from the public. #0735 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) Move to approve the proposed rate increases for 2003 for Olympic and Bremerton Ambulance Companies. With no further business, the meeting adjourned at 5:57 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: Attest: CHRISTINE GRENIER ELLINGSON Council Assistant PAULA JOHNSTON, Deputy City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CNP J/cge/Is c: Normal Distribution; File AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 1. ~: MINUTES OF MEETING - DECEMBER 30, 2002 FOR AGENDA OF: JANUARY 8, 2003 ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY COUNCIL ORIGINATOR: CAROL ARENDS, PRESIDENT DATE SUBMITTED: JANUARY 2, 2003 2. ~: (Comment on back if necessary) 3. EXHIBITS: ENDORSEMENT [] MAYOR: INFORMATION [] APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY COUp, CIL PRESIDENT: 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REOUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 5. RECOMMENDATION: 7. NOTICE OF ACTION: PULLED [] TABLED [] COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: APPROVED [] 6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: DISAPPROVED [] AMENDED [] DATE: qB 8. AGENDA BILL NO.: 0~-002 9. IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE: 10. IMPACT ON STAFFING. BUDGETS. FACILITIES. EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: 11. RESEARCH SOURCES: TAPE #1872 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Monday, December 30, 2002 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Monday, December 30, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council Member Will Maupin was absent. Aisc present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil M¢Connefl, followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Sam Rachal, Jr. of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. President Arends made the following announcement: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council business. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - December 11, 2002 (#AB02-261) B. Minutes of Meeting - December 18, 2002 (#AB02-262) #0020 M/S/C (McConnell/Nygren) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Voted in Favor of Motion: OIsen, McConnell, Nygren, Rollman, Younger, Short, and Arends Abstained: Shepherd Motion Carried: 7-Yes; and 1-Abstention CLAIMS & CHECK REGISTERS - There were no Claims & Check Registers this week. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Cecil McConnell indicated that the City's homepage will be back up by tomorrow, and the entire website will be back up by the weekend. Ed Rollman reminded citizens that the First Friday Art Walk event would take place this week on January 3rd; thanked citizens for their ongoing involvement and input in City affairs; and wished everyone a Happy New Year. Mike Shepherd encouraged people to visit businesses and art galleries during the First Friday Art Walk event this week. Mike Short announced that the next District 8 & 9 Neighborhood meeting would be held on Thursday, January 23~ from 6:30 - 8:30 P.M. in the conference room at the Oyster Bay Public Works Facility; and wished everyone a Happy New Year. Carol Arends confirmed that the next Council Meeting would be held Wednesday, January 8th. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Bozeman discussed proposed changes in ferry service, and was pleased to see that the Council was showing support for continuing ferry service to Bremerton. He also wished the Council a Happy New Year. Mayor Bozeman and Police Chief Rob Forbes recognized Patty Shepherd for her 25 years of service to the community as an employee for the City of Bremerton. TAPE #1872 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 30, 2002 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC RECOGNITION - There were no comments made dudng Public Recognition. 8A- CONFIRMATION OF DENNIS TREGER, CPA TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE (#AB02-264): Michael Stephenson, City Auditor, explained that the CPA position on the Audit Committee must be designated by City Council per Section 18 of the Bremerton City Charter, and recommended that Mr. Dennis Treger, CPA be re-appointed for a three year term. There were no comments from the public. #0450 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to confirm the appointment of Mr. Dennis Treger, CPA to the Audit Committee per the Bremerton City Charter. 8B -CONFIRMATION OF RYAN NICKELS TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMIT[EE (#AB02-265): Mayor Bozeman, announced that there would be two vacancies on the Public Access Citizens Advisory Committee in January 2003, and therefore recommended that Ryan Nickels fill one of those vacancies. There were no comments from the public. #0525 M/S/C/U (ShortJMcConnell) Move to confirm the appointment of Ryan Nickels to the Public Access Citizens Advisory Committee. 8C - CONFIRMATION OF WENDY L. DAVIS TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITrEE (#AB02-266): Mayor Bozeman recommended that Wendy L. Davis fill the second vacancy on the Public Access Citizens Advisory Committee. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Youn.qer questioned if there would be a conflict of interest since Ms. Davis is a City employee. Charleen Burnette of BKAT established that Ms. Davis would fill the "City Employee Position" on the Committee, so there would be no conflict of interest. #0630 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to confirm the appointment of Wendy L. Davis to the Public Access Citizens Advisory Committee. The fo/lowing three Ordinances were presented together... 9A - ORDINANCE NO. 4828 [SECOND READING1 REPEALING THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT URBAN RENEWAL PLAN; AND AMENDING THE ZONING CODF ESTABLISHING THE DOWNTOWN DISTRICT (#AB02-219): The first reading of this Ordinance was heard on November 13, 2002; with an additional Public Hearing on November 20, 2002. 9B - ORDINANCE NO. 4829 [SECOND READING] AMENDING THE SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM RELATING TO DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (#AB0-220): The first reading of this Ordinance was heard on November 13, 2002; with an additional Public Hearing on November 20, 2002. 9C - ORDINANCE NO. 4830 [SECOND READING] REAFFIRMING DESIGNATED BLIGHTED AREAS; RE-DESIGNATING THE PROJECT AREA; AND CREATING A NEW COMMUNITY RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE PROJECT AREA (#AB02-221): The first reading of this Ordinance was heard on November 13, 2002; with an additional Public Hearing on November 20, 2002. TAPE #1872 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 30, 2002 Page 3 of 5 Mr. Lubovich provided a summary of Ordinance Nos. 4828, 4829, and 4830 and presented a time-line of related documents as addressed by the Planning Commission and Community Development Department. He established that these items would each be discussed in their entirety, and then voted on sequentially since the ordinances are interdependent. He emphasized that at this time there are no residents being displaced by the proposed plan; and noted that a letter received by Shane Foraker was made a part of the official record, but would be forwarded to the Community Development Department for a response because his concerns could only be addressed by a Comprehensive Plan Amendment, which was something that can not be accomplished at this time. Chris Hugo, Community Development Director, discussed how the ordinances set up a working relationship among the Comprehensive Plan, Shoreline Master Program, Shoreline Use Regulations, Community Renewal Plan, and Zoning Code; and stated that the proposed plan would repeal DWURP. Mr. Shepherd left the meeting at 6:03 P.M. and returned at approximately 6:10 P.M. There were no comments from the public on Ordinance No. 4828. Discussion from the Council members followed: Mr. Olsen asked who would determine what type of landscaping is acceptable in the downtown core. Mr. Hugo answered that the best way to address that issue would be to establish development and design standards, and then allow a Design Review Committee to review those standards. Mr. Shepherd thanked prior Council Members Esser, Montgomery, Reed, Farr, Law, and Mayor Horton for their involvement in bringing these items to fruition. Mr. McConnell asked if there were a maximum number of trees allowable by business owners to plant in the downtown area. Mr. Hugo responded that Council may consider re-visiting this issue during the Comprehensive Plan update. Mr. Short asked for clarification on development standards that would apply to parking areas and landscaping. Mr. Huqo stated that the intent of the standards was to encourage diversity among businesses and to ensure that in the downtown development there would be some provisions made for parking. He further explained that the landscaping requirements were made to ensure maintenance and longevity. Mr. Olsen asked if the plan applied to new construction or remodel of any type. Mr. Hugo emphasized that the plan did not apply to interior remodels, and that a judgment on outside standards would be necessary on a project-by-project basis. He further stated that when new requirements are added, the codes need to be added City-wide. Also, there are no retroactive requirements in place to force business owners to remedy current landscaping practices such as installing grates on sidewalks for trees. Mr. Rollman asked for clarification on tree selection for landscaping since there are no retroactive requirements in place to address repair problems or damage done by current trees. Mr. Hugo pointed out that with respect to tree selection, staff would advise citizens on tree selection to avoid creating new problems. There were no comments from the public on Ordinance No. 4829. Discussion from the Council members followed: /0 TAPE #1872 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 30, 2002 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Rollman asked if the City is required to address existing view corridors so that proposed development would not cause a loss of view. Mr. Lubovich answered that the law states the City must have a program in place that ensures access to the waterfront. The proposed changes amends the Shoreline Master Program to include options besides view corridors such as dedicated access as a way of gaining access to the shoreline environment. He added that the Department of Ecology did not have any major issues with the program. Mr. Rollman asked how businesses would be protected from the loss of view corridors and possible loss in property value. Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director, reaffirmed that there is expected growth in downtown Bremerton and that growth would benefit businesses in the form of increased property value. He elaborated that some businesses have had views but no increase in the property value. Mr. Short commented that he appreciated the information on the SEPA review. There were no comments from the public on Ordinance No. 4830. Discussion from the Council members followed: Mr. Rollman asked if the state has negotiated new shoreline protection rules and how would the rules fit into this ordinance. Mr. Lubovich announced that the new regulations were passed last week and suggested that those regulations be considered when there is review of the whole master plan. Mr. Hu.qo stated that cities have not been provided a timeline to implement new regulations or given direction on how to absorb any costs, which are estimated at $2 million. Mr. Rollman requested clarification on behalf of a citizen as to why the Kitsap Consolidated Housing Authority (KCCHA) would be the agent for renewal in the downtown area. Mr. Huqo answered that KCCHA pursues housing projects, and by state law acts as a community development authority for local jurisdictions. Mr. McConnell asked for "new market type credit" to be defined. Mr. Lubovich stated this phrase referred to the tax credits that are available to developers. At the conclusion of discussion by the Council on the three ordinances, the Motions were made separately... #2100 M/SIC (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4828 on second reading. Voted in favor of this Motion: Shepherd, Younger, Short, McConnell, Nygren, Rollman, and Arends Voted opposed to this Motion: Olsen Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-No #2130 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Olsen) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4829 on second reading. #2155 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4830 on second reading. 9D - RESOLUTION NO. 28817 IN SUPPORT OF PASSENGER-ONLY FERRY SERVlCF (#AB02-266): City Attorney Roger Lubovich summarized that the Director of Washington State Ferries recently presented a plan to the Transportation Commission calling for service cuts to generate funding for capital needs. The plan includes phasing out the passenger-only ferries between July 2003 and June 2005. The proposed resolution supports continued passenger-only ferry service to Bremerton. There were no comments from the public. TAPE #1872 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 30, 2002 Page 5 of 5 Mr. Shepherd encouraged the public to support this resolution by discussing with commuters and neighbors how important the ferries are to Bremerton; and to also contact legislators and representatives of the ferry system to remind them how important the ferries are to Bremerton. Mr. Short emphasized that the highways would have additional vehicles on them if the ferries were discontinued. Ms. Arends agreed with Mr. Short's comments. Mr. Rollman established that revitalization of Bremerton and jobs rely on the ferry system; and reiterated the importance in finding solutions that will not punish ferry riders. #2480 M/S/C/U (Rollman/Short) Move to pass Resolution No. 2881. With no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 6:47 P.M, Prepared and Submitted by: Attest: CHRISTINE GRENIER ELLINGSON Council Assistant PAULA JOHNSTON, Deputy City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CNP J/cge/Is c: Normal Distribution; File /P._ AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL Agreement to extend the contract between the City of Bremerton and Systems Design to provide ambulance billing service. FOR AGENDA OF: 1/8/2003 ORIGINATING DEPT: Fire ORIGINATOR: At Duke, Fire Chief DATE SUBMITTED: 12/30/2002 ~ Comment of back i~ necessary) Budget&Fiscal- ., · ;..~.~ , Operations City Attorney 3. EXHIBITS: Agreement ENDORSEMENTS ~:"-'--"~FO~ION APPROVED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR SUBMITTAL: MAYOR~"~ ~ ~'-'-----C~NCIL.ESIDENT ~ 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: This is an one year extension of an agreement between the Cry of Bremerton and Systems Design to provide an ambulance billing service. The original agreement in 1999 allows for one year extensbns when mutualy agreed upon. The terms of the agreement wil remain the same. That the City Council authorize the Mayor to sign and enter into the one year contract extensbn with Systems Design. 9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Al Duke, Fire Chief ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Al Duke, Fire Chief EXPIRATION DATE: 12/31/2003 REVIEW DATE: 12/1/2003 PULLED O N I DIRE IVE: TABLED 10. NOTICE OF ACTIQN APPROVED DISAPPROVED AMENDED J3 11. AGENDA BILL NO: ~J~ 2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS: 5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE: The billing of ambulance transport would not be in place until the City of' Bremerton could go through the bid process. 6. IMPACT ON STAFFING. BUDGETS. FACILITIES. EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: There wou~d not be any impact on the staffng levels, facilities or equipment. The contract costs wil remain the same. 7. RESEARCH SOURCES: i~ SYSTEMS DESIGN october 31, 2002 Chief Al Duke Bremerton Fire Department 817 Pacific Avenue Bremerton, WA 98337 Dear Al: it's time again to look at our Professional Services Agreement for next year. The current contract runs through December 31, 2002. The contract may be extended for additional terms upon mutual agreement of both parties (See Article 2 - Term of the Agreement). 1 am proposing that we extend our Professional Services Agreement for an additional year which would take us through December 31, 2003. Further, I would propose that we maintain the Compensation as defined in Article 3 at the same level. ($20.50 per MIR plus actual postage expense). This letter, when signed below, can serve as the 'mutual agreement of both parties'. If you have any questions, or would prefer to execute an entire new contract, please g/ve me a call. If you agree to the extension, please return a signed copy of this letter to me at your earliest convenience. On behalf of Cris and the rest of the staff at Systems Design, I'd like to thank you for your continued support. We have enjoyed working with you for many years and look forward to many mere. Thanks in advance for your attention to this matter. Sincerely, oger A. 'Z~gers, President Approved, Bremerton Fire Department By: Date: