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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEP
September 12, 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, September 12, 2001, at 5:30
P.M., with Council President John Law presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Will
Maupin, Carol Arends, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne
Olsen. Also present were Interim City Attorney Loren Combs; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and
Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed
by the invocation provided by Pastor Sam Rachal, Jr. of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.
President Law made the following announcements:
1) A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business; and
2) Prayer and words of condolences were extended to the victims and their families after the recent
horrific events, and indicated that a Proclamation in their honor would be presented next week.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - August 29, 2001 (#AB01-201)
#0025 M/S/C (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Voted in favor of Motion: Olsen, McConnell, Rollman, Shepherd, Younger, Arends, Maupin, and Reed
Abstained: Law
Motion carried: 8-Yes; and 1-Abstention
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.
#0075 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) On September 12, 2001, the Council does approve for payment
those vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 255812 through 255990 in the
amount of $1,041,272.41; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $1,010,425.08 for the period ending
August 31,2001.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Carol Arends discussed the traffic problems in her district caused by the increased security at the
PSNS gates, and urged driver's to allow extra time and use alternative routes when possible.
Mike Shepherd announced the next District 5 neighborhood meeting on Thursday, September 20,
from 6:30 to 8:30 P.M. at the Memorial Luther Church with special guest Dr. Mike Connolly of
Olympic College; encouraged the public to attend the State Route 303 Bremerton to Silverdale
Corridor Study Community Meeting on Tuesday, September 25, 2001, from 6:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the
Bremerton High School Auditorium; briefly discussed the Sav-On development at 6th & Naval; and
lastly, announced upcoming meetings to discuss a Pocket Park near McKenzie & Cogean.
Ed Rollman discussed the on-going mural project on the back of the building at 6th & Park; the history
of Donald Rumsfeld and his involvement in the current events of the Nation; the hours of operation for
the History of Bremerton Photo Exhibit sponsored by the Bremerton Centennial Historical Committee;
and lastly, announced the Cultural Fest this Saturday, September 15 beginning at 10:30 A.M.
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Cecil McConnell added that prior to the Community Meeting regarding the State Route 303
Bremerton to Silverdale Corridor Study, there would be a stakeholders meeting on Thursday,
September 13, from 4:00 to 6:30 P.M. at the Eagles Nest Conference Room.
John Law announced a District 3 meeting would be held Tuesday, September 18, 2001 beginning at
7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center located at East 13th & Nipsic Avenue, which would include an
opportunity to hear immediate results from the Primary Election directly from the Elections Office.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Carol Arends reported that the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council's Transportation Policy Board
meeting was cancelled yesterday, but the Puget Sound Regional Coordinating Council's
Transportation Policy Board in Seattle is scheduled to meet tomorrow, and she plans to attend.
MAYORS REPORT
Mayor Horton discussed how the terrorism acts that occurred on the East Coast have affected the
City of Bremerton and the Shipyard, and assured the public that she has been working diligently with
top officials to deal with parking and traffic concerns, higher security, and ferry issues;
It was announced that the Puget Sound Blood Center would be sponsoring numerous blood drives in
the area, and citizens may call 1-800-398-7888 for more information;
A summary of the recent meeting with the Kitsap Public Facilities Board to discuss the City of
Bremerton's proposal for funding for a Conference Center on the waterfront was provided;
Officer Grecj Rawlins was brought forward to discuss the ability by the Police Department to
purchase two new dogs for the K-9 Program with donations received by local businesses such as
Pepsi Cola Company, and Haselwood Auto Dealers. The Garguile family was thanked by the City
for their efforts in organizing the collection of the donations; and
A Proclamation was read to proclaim September I - October 15, 2001 as Washington Water
Weeks, which was accepted by Don Larson, President of the Kitsap Diving Association. He invited
the public to attend the Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up and Marine Fair on Saturday, September 15, 2001,
from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - There was no report this evening.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Jack Lefcoski announced the Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association was going to meet at 6:30 P.M.
on Monday, September 17, 2001 and Tuesday, September 25, 2001 at Camp McKean; asked the
City to consider a walkway around Kitsap Lake; and lastly, to provide information on how the Port
Blakely project will affect the residents around Kitsap Lake.
Don Larson called for volunteers for the next Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up Event and Marine Fair to be
held on Saturday, September 15, 2001, from 11:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Waterfront Boardwalk.
Carlos Montgomery_ suggested that the City Council televise all their Study Sessions, as they did on
September 5, to assist in keeping their citizens informed.
10A- APPOINTMENT OF ANGELA STANFEL WOOD TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
(#AB01-202): Mayor Lynn Horton discussed the qualifications, and experience of Angela Stanfel
Wood to recommend that she be appointed to the Planning Commission in order to fill a vacancy.
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There were no questions or comments from the public.
#1245 MtSICIU (Shepherd/Reed) Move to confirm the appointment of Angela Stanfel Wood to the
Planning Commission.
10B- CONFIRMATION OF JIM SPENCER TO THE POSITION OF DIRECTOR OF PARKS &
RECREATION (#AB01-203): Mayor Lynn Horton discussed the qualifications of Jim Spencer,
including his prior experience as Interim Director for four years with the City, to recommend that the
Council confirm his appointment to fill the vacancy created by Cris Gear's resignation as Director of
Parks & Recreation on January 31, 2001.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
#1377 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Reed) Move to confirm the appointment of Jim Spencer to the position of
Director of Parks & Recreation effective as of September 24, 2001.
11A- PUBLIC HEARING & ORDINANCE NO. 4774 !SECOND READING}. REGARDING SIGNS IN
THE PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY. AND AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE 21.02.330(e}(9}
AND TITLE 21, APPENDIX FIGURE 3-30 {#AB01-200): First Reading of this ordinance was heard at
the Council meeting on September 5, 2001.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
#1440 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Reed) Move to postpone the second reading of Ordinance No. 4774 to
September 19, 2001.
11B- CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AMENDMENTS (#AB01-198): Chris Hugo established that extensive staff reports for each of the
items were presented at the last Council meeting on September 5, 2001, however due to confusion
regarding the Agenda from last week mistakenly announcing this as a NEW BUSINESS" item Setting a
Public Hearing Date", this item was continued to this week to allow an opportunity for any additional
testimony.
(1) PLO0-O054 KITSAP WAY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT & ZONING (NANCE)
Mr. Hugo showed visuals while summarizing the Staff Report and Findings & Conclusions for this
item. Carlos Montgomery referred to past items PL01-O001, PL00-0061, and PL00-O062 to support
his opinion that it was inconceivable to him how this current amendment to item PL00-0054 could be
approved for the same identical reasons. He further stated his belief that past staff members of the
Planning Department were arbitrary in their recommendations, and that all four items should be
remanded back to the Planning Department for reconsideration applying the same rules to each of
the requests.
(2) PLOO-OOX3 6TH STREET AT CHESTER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT & ZONiNG (WESLAR)
Mr. Hugo showed visuals while summarizing the Staff Report and Findings & Conclusions for this
item. Chuck Dodge of Art Anderson & Associates and Agent to Wes Larson, urged positive
consideration for this item, and explained that neither he nor the owner received notice for the
meeting last week, so apologized for not being here at the prior meeting. Carlos Montgomery_ stated
that although he has no objections to this item, he was concerned that it appeared to be more "spot
zoning", and cautioned that the City should not "piece meal" the Comprehensive Plan.
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(3) PL O0-O077 WARREN AVENUE A T CLARE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT & ZONING (MENTOR)
Mr, Hugo showed visuals while summarizing the Staff Report and Findings & Conclusions. Carlos
Montgomery commented that this change was appropriate for this area.
it was again reiterated that no action is required at this time - The City Planning Commission has
forwarded ail three proposed amendments to the Council with a recommendation for approval.
However, the Council wi//not make any final decisions on these individual proposals until the entire
2000-2001 Docket of Proposed Amendments has been heard, in order to maintain consideration of
their cumulative effect throughout the process.
11C - PUBLIC HEARING FOR PROPOSED COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS (#AB01-
204): Chris Hugo, Planning & Building Director, stated that the City of Bremerton proposes to amend
its Comprehensive Plan and Optimum Land Use Map through City and public initiated amendment
applicaticns that will be applied citywide as well as to specific properties. The approved amendments
would be adopted by ordinance and some amendments are accompanied by related rezones to
maintain consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. The proposed amendments are among a total of
eleven in the 2000-2001 Docket of amendments for City Council consideration. This agenda bill sets
public hearing on each of the following proposals separately:
(1) PLO0-O065, WERNER ROAD INDUSTRIAL PARK COMP PLAN AMENDMENT & ZONING (HANCOCK)
Mr. Hugo showed visuals whiJe summarizing the Staff Report and Findings & Conclusions. The
proposed result would be to change both maps to re-designate the properties specified in the
amendment requests. Specifically, the Comprehensive Plan Map would be amended from Low
Density Residential (LDR) to Industrial Park (IP) designations; and the Official Zoning Map would be
amended from Residential Low Density (SF-1, SF-3) and Residential Medium Density (MF) to
Industrial Park
Mike Hancock announced that he was the applicant for this item, and was available if there were any
questions. Carlos Montgomery stated that now that this property is annexed in the City, it fits right
into the intentions of the originally adopted Comp Plan. Mr. Hugo discussed "population allocations"
at the request of Mr. She_oherd.
(2) PLO0-O063, SYLVAN WA Y COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT & ZONING (TRANSERV)
Mr. Hugo showed visuals while summarizing the Staff Report and Findings & Conclusions. The
proposed result would be to change both maps to re-designate the properties specified in the
amendment requests. Specifically, the Comprehensive Plan Map would be amended from Medium
Density Residential (MDR) to General & Professional Office (C-P) designations; and the Official
Zoning Map would be amended from Residential Medium Density (MF) to Professional Office (PO).
Mike SDence, Land Use Attorney, discussed a number of problems he felt this issue contained, and
believed it was enough cause for this item to be removed from the Agenda until the proper zoning is
in place due to the violations of the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Combs stated that he would provide
Mr. Spence with a copy of the revised Comprehensive Plan & Rezone Amendments as he offered to
meet with him to go over his concerns prior to the Council making a final decision on this issue. Paul
Mazzuchi, Vice Chairman of Transportation Management Services, along with Gene Lobe,
Chairman of Transportation Management Services, refereed to the previous comments of Mr. Spence
and agreed that this has been a confusing issue. He further discussed the history of the specific
problems they have had with the interpretation of the zoning ordinance regarding the construction of a
parking lot, and issues with their request for a Comprehensive Plan Amendment. However, he
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believes that one issue has nothing to do with the other, and so did not agree that this issue should
be removed from the Agenda. Mr. Hugo responded that his staff has worked cooperatively with Mr.
Spence, and even though the Department was short staffed at the time, they still worked diligently to
get the requested information to him. He did agree there was confusion throughout the application
process because some people had trouble keeping the two applications separate. He offered to work
with the City Attorney to review the file.
Carlos Montgomery_ again expressed his concern that this appeared to be more "spot zoning" to
accommodate General Business in a strictly residential area. He again cautioned the City not to
"piece meal" the Comprehensive Plan.
(3) PLO0-O024. DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT POLICY ADDITIONS TO CBD ELEMENT OF COMPREHENSIVE
PLAN AMENDMENT (.CITY OF BREMERTON}
Mr. Hugo showed visuals while summarizing the Staff Report and Findings & Conclusions. The
Downtown Development Goals and Polices are proposed additions to the Central Business District
Sub-area Plan of the Central Bremerton Sector of the Land use Element of the Bremerton
Comprehensive Plan. The associated draft illustrative Plan map is also proposed for adoption as a
guide to downtown development.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
Mr. Shepherd requested a copy of the "Downtown Bremerton Goals & Policies" and the map.
No action is required at this time - The City Planning Commission has forwarded all three proposed
amendments to the Council with a recommendation for approval. However, the Council will not make
any final decisions on these individual proposals until the entire 2000-2001 Docket of Proposed
Amendments has been heard, in order to maintain consideration of their cumulative effect throughout
the process.
With the conclusion of regular Council business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 7:10 P.M.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant
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