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Home My WebLink About07/11/01 COUNCIL TAPE #1778 UNAPPROVED DP-,AI~~uv~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~. July 11,2001 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, Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad Esser, Carol Arends, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council member Eric Younger was absent. Also present were Acting Deputy City Clerk Rich Hanna and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation given by Retired Pastor Alfred Dobson. President Law made the following announcements: 1) A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business; 2) A Study Session will be held immediately following the Council meeting to discuss "Smart Growth" and the "Endangered Species Act"; and 3) Due to the lack of an Attorney to represent Council, some agenda items may be tabled 1-week. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - June 27, 2001(#AB01-150) B. Minutes of Meeting - July 2, 2001 (#AB01-151) #0025 M/S/C (McConnell/Arends) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: McConnell, Rollman, Arends, Conrad, Reed, and Law Abstained: Olsen (#AB01-150); and Shepherd (#AB01-150) Motion carded: 6-Yes; and 2-Abstentions 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 (Esser/Reed) On July 11, 2001, the Council does approve for'payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 253813, and 253837 through 253979 in the amount of $825,634.19; and Regular Payroll for the period ending June 30, 2001 in the amount of $947,040.28. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Carol Arends announced the City Ice Cream Social would be held on Sunday, July 22nu from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. at Evergreen Park. The event will also include music performed by Farragut Brass, and a community photo to be taken by the Bremerton Sun at 2:30 P.M. Mike She_oherd asked the public to attend the District 5 Picnic scheduled for Saturday, July 14th from 12:00-2:00 P.M. at Evergreen Park; and provided information to encourage attendance at the upcoming SR303 Transportation Corridor Study Open House. Ed Rollman discussed the First Friday Art Walk, the successful "2001 El Carnaval Latino" event held Saturday, and the series of Friday night Concerts on the Boardwalk. He also asked that anyone interested in contributing to community murals to contact Amy Burnett at the 4th & Pacific Gallery. TAPE #1778 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 11, 2001 Page 2 of 6 Cecil McConnell and Wayne Olsen urged the public to attend and provide input at the State Route 303 Bremerton to Silverdale Transportation Corridor Study Open House on Thursday, July 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Kitsap County Fair & Parks Office at the Eagle's Nest Conference Center. John Law also enjoyed the "El Carnaval Latino" event; and also noted there would be no District #3 meeting until September. COUNCIL COMMITrEE REPORTS: Carol Arends and Mike She_oherd reported on their attendance at the "Kitsap County Board of Health" and "Kitsap Transit Board" meetings; Wa,vne Olsen reported that the "Charter Review Committee" met last week, and that they hope to meet again this week. A series of public meetings will be scheduled to obtain public opinion, then the changes will be reviewed by the full Council. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no report this evening. LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Don Larson received an e-mail from Kitsap County Commissioner Tim Botkin about a proposed breakwater near the Turner Joy to be used by boaters on one side and divers on the other side, and was inquiring if there was any funding available. He urged the City to contact the Port of Bremerton to pursue and apply for any available funds. Carol Atkinson of the Bremerton Main Street Association encouraged the public to attend the next Concert on the Boardwalk this Friday on the Boardwalk, and thanked the sponsors for their support. Jack Howell expressed his concern regarding a City policy preventing him from living part-time in a motor home on his property. Pat R_van was frustrated and angry at the lack of a "kiss & ride" for ferry passengers, and the lack of signage indicating where to pick up ferry passengers. John Dickinson questioned why he received conflicting notices regarding meeting dates for Planning Department Public Hearings. Bob TuI_D discussed the World Changers program, and encouraged the Council to visit some of the kids who are in the area from other states to improve selected Iow income housing in the City. 10A - RESOLUTION NO. 2821. REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR SECURING THE BUILDINGS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1421 & 1425 17TM STREET (#AB01-152): Janet Lunceford. Building Speciali~at ~'1, stated on May 22, 2001 that the Public Works Department secured both houses located on the property addressed as 1421 & 1425 17"~ Street after it was discovered that water service had been disconnected to both structures, and the houses were inhabited by vagrants. All attempts to contact the owner, Duane Oliphant, have failed. The cost of the work, including the administrative fees, totaled $1,699.83. Council must now decide if the fees are just and reasonable, and how those fees should be collected. There were no comments from the public. TAPE #1778 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 11, 2001 Page 3 of 6 Mr. She_~herd asked if the houses would be demolished, and Mr. Reed asked if the property taxes have been paid. MS, Lunceford responded that the property taxes have been paid, and that because the houses were not in that bad of shape, the houses would probably be auctioned. #1101 M/S/C/U (Reed/Arends) Move that Council pass Resolution No. 2821, ordering that the fees incurred for securing the houses located at 1421 & 1425 17th Street be collected as reasonable abatement costs, and become a lien against the property. 10B - RESOLUTION NO. 2822. REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1111 9TM STREET (#AB01-153): Jane_LI._~, Building Specialist fi', reported that on May 8, 2001, that the Public Works Department removed garbage and debris from the property located at 1111 9¢ Street after the owners, Micheal and Jenel Rosenquist, failed to do so as ordered. The cost of the work, including the administrative fees, totaled $935.23. Council must now decide if the fees are just and reasonable, and how those fees should be collected. There were no comments from the public. #1220 M/S/C/U {Shepherd/Reed) Move that Council pass Resolution No. 2822, ordering that the fees incurred for the abatement of garbage and debris located at 1111 9th Street be collected as reasonable abatement, costs and become a lien against the property. 10C - RESOLUTION NO. 2823. A SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION FOR OLYMPIC COLLEGE TO CONSTRUCT AND UTILIZE A SATELLITE PARKING FACILITY ON 'I'~NO RESlDENTIAL-SI?Fn PARCELS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF LINCOLN AVENUE. NORTH OF 13TM STREET (#AB01-154): Chris Hu_ao, Planning & Building Director, affirmed that Olympic College has presented an application for a Special Use Permit to construct a Satellite Parking Area on residential properties, owned by Olympic College, on the west side of Lincoln Avenue, and north of 13t~ Street, into a 16 space surface parking lot to fulfill off-street parking requirements for the Olympic College Physical Plant Building to be constructed east of across Lincoln Avenue. The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing and adopted PC Resolution No. 2001-01, at their June 19, 2001 meeting, which recommended City Council approval, with conditions. The Council must conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision, and action on the proposed Resolution. President Law announced this was a Quasi-Judicial issue, therefore asked if any Council Member believed their participation would conflict with the ~Appearance of Fairness Doctrine~, and if they should be excused? President Law then asked members of the public if they believed any Council members should excuse themselves due to a conflict with the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine". There were no comments from the public. All Council members remained seated. #1446 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Shepherd) Move to table item one-week due to the lack of an attorney. 11A - ORDINANCE NO. 4766 (SECOND READING) AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE 15.06 SETTING UTILITY ASSESSMENTS. FEES. AND CHARGES EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2002 (#AB01-145): First Reading for this item was heard at the Council meeting on Monday, July 2, 2001. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, reiterated that the increase would take effect January 1, 2001, and are necessary to allow the utilities to meet the costs of operations and maintenance, and to implement the capital improvements that are mandated to meet environmental and water quality regulations. TAPE #1778 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 11, 2001 Page 4 of 6 There were no comments from the public. Mr. Rollman expressed his views on why he would not support this action. Mr. McConnell stated that although he understood the need for the increase, he did not support the "automatic" increase each year. Mr. Reed pointed out that cities can not charge more than what a program costs for operations, but cities can set a capital improvement plan which gives the city the authority to raise rates or charge fees in order to build capital to make improvements in the future. He did not support funding capital improvements on a consistent basis at this time. Mr. She_oherd stated that the Council previously approved capital improvements, and this was action to provide funding for those capital improvements. #1945 M/SIC (Arends/Rollman) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4766 on second reading, adjusting utility assessments, fees, and charges. Voted in favor of Motion: Esser, Shepherd, Arends, and Law Voted opposed to Motion: Reed, McConnell, and Rollman Abstained: Olsen Motion carried: 4-Yes; 3-No; l-Abstention 11B - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FROM RESIDENTIAL MEDIUM DENSITY (MF) AND GENERAL BUSINESS (BG) TO MIXED USE (MU) FOR PROPERTIES ALONG THE EAST FRONTAGE OF PARK AVENUE FROM 6TM STREET TO 11TM STREET EXCLUSIVE OF THE PARCEL AT THE NE CORNER OF PARK & 6TM (#AB01-155): Chris Hugo, Planning & Building Director, reported that the City of Bremerton Rezone Application PL01-0007, proposes to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton for a portion of the east side of Park Avenue, exclusive of the parcel at the northeast corner of Park and 6th, by changing the zoning classification to Mixed Use (MX) to reflect the current Comprehensive Plan Map, Mixed Use (MU), designation for this area. It is in the public interest to approve this rezone request, as it would bring the Zoning designation into consistency with the Comprehensive Plan designation, as required by the State Growth Management Act. The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing, and adopted Findings and Conclusions at their June 19, 2001 meeting, and recommends City Council approval. The Council must conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the proposed Ordinance. There were no comments from the public. #2012 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Rollman) Move to approve the ordinance on first reading. 11C - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING). AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TEXT BY REVISING THE DEFINITION OF "COMMUNITY CENTER" TO REFLECT PURPOSES AND ACTIVITIES EXPECTED AND COMMONLY EXPERIENCED IN CONTEMPORARY COMMUNITY CENTER SETTINGS (#AB01-156): Chris Hugo, Planning & Building Director, stated that the City of Bremerton Zoning Code Text Amendment Application PL01-0012, proposes to amend the Zoning Code Text by revising the definition of "Community Center" to reflect purposes and activities expected and commonly experienced in contemporary community center settings. The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing, and adopted Findings and Conclusions at their June 19, 2001 meeting, and recommends City Council approval. The Council must now conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the proposed Ordinance. TAPE #1778 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 11,2001 Page 5 of 6 There were no comments from the public. Mr. Esser asked why private organizations were excluded from the proposed definition that mentions a public or non-profit organization as the operator of the community center. Mr. HucjQ answered that the current code already includes clubs or private organizations. #2150 M/S/C (Arends/McConnell) Move to approve the ordinance on first reading. Voted in favor of Motion: McConnell, Rollman, Shepherd, Arends, Esser, Reed, and Law Abstained: Olsen Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention 11 D - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING). AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TEXT ~y REVISING THE SETBACK STANDARDS FOR THE PARKS AND SCHOOLS (PS) ZONE CLASSIFICATION TO REFLECT THE REASONABLE AND PLANNED EXPANSION OF PARKS AND SCHOOL FACILITIES TO MEET GROWING DEMANDS (#AB01-157); Chris Hugo. Planning & Building Director, pointed out that the City of Bremerton Zoning Code Text Amendment Application PL01- 0020, proposes to amend the Zoning Code text by revising the setback standards for the Parks and School (PS) zone classification to reflect the intensity of the primary use and the urban context in which it sits in order to increase densities, reduce urban sprawl, and utilize available lands in a more efficient and effective manner. The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing and adopted Findings and Conclusions at their June 19, 2001 meeting, and recommends City Council approval. The Council must conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the proposed Ordinance. Philli_r) Lane and Mike Connelly representing Olympic College, asked Council to support this action. John Dickenson stated that he did not have a problem with reduces setbacks, as long as concerns over limited sight-distances and restricted turning radiuses for this project were addressed. Mr. She_oherd asked if there were Open Space requirements for smaller developments. Mr. Hugo stated no, other than landscaping buffers. #2685 M/S/C (Arends/McConnell) Move to approve the ordinance on first reading. Voted in favor of Motion: McConnell, Rollman, Shepherd, Arends, Esser, Reed, and Law Abstained: Olsen Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention 11E - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING). AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP FROM MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (CBR) TO PARKS AND SCHOOL FOR PROPERTIES NORTHWEST OF THE INTERSECTION OF CHESTER AVENUE AND t3TM STREET. AND 'I'WO PARCELS ALONG THE WEST FRONTAGE OF LINCOLN AVENUE NORTH OF 15TM (#AB01-158): Chris Hugo, Planning & Building Director, commented that the City of Bremerton Rezone Application PL00-0047, proposes to amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton for properties northwest of the intersection of Chester Avenue and 13th Street, and two parcels along the west frontage of Lincoln Avenue north of 13th by changing the zoning classification to Parks and School (PS) to reflect the current Comprehensive Plan Map, School (S) designation for this same area. It is in the public interest to approve this rezone request, as it would bring the Zoning designation into consistency with the Comprehensive Plan Designation, as required by the State Growth Management Act. The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing and adopted TAPE #1778 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 11, 2001 Page 6 of 6 Findings and Conclusions at their June 19, 2001 meeting, and recommends City Council approval. The Council must conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the proposed Ordinance. ~ announced this was a Quasi-Judicial issue, therefore asked if any Council Member believed their participation would conflict with the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine', and if they should be excused? Il/Ir. She_~herd mentioned that in the past, constituents have expressed concerns about traffic in this area, however, he stated that it would not hinder his ability to make a decision on this issue. ~ then asked members of the public if they believed any Council members should excuse themselves due to a conflict with the "Appearance of Fairness Doctrine". There were no comments from the public. All Council members remained seated (Shepherd, Arends, Montgomery, Reed, and McConnell). #2880 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Rollman) Move to table this item one-week due to the lack of an attorney. With no further business, the regular Council meeting was adjourned at 6:55 P.M. Council then reconvened in the Council Conference room for two Study Sessions to discuss "smart Growth" and the "Endangered Species Act'". Prep~d and~Submitted ~V~/f ~. ~t~IJ~MITH, Legislative A~'~tant Attest: I¢'~d¢.fOfil~"l"dN-, bel:;uty City Clerk ~q~-~, CityCoundl~resident City of ~remerton JL/PJ/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution File