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Home My WebLink About04/17/02TAPE #1828 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~AY 8 2002 April 17, 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, Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Shod, Will Maupin, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Aisc present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Council Liaison Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Deacon Ro_v Mclnnis of Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church. President Arend~ made the following announcements: (1) The regular Pre-Council Session, which was open to the public, was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council business from 5:00-5:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - April 10, 2002 (#AB02-072) B. Budget Adjustment Request 2002-07 Regarding Project Manager (#AB02-073) #0035 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) 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. #0055 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On April 17, 2002, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 270032 through 270237 in the amount of $712,461.66. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Cecil McConrlell announced the Rotary Club of East Bremerton would be hosting the 13th Annual "Blast from the Past" on Saturday, April 27 from 7:00 P.M. at the Kitsap Pavilion, which will include a 50's dance with "Johnny Limbo & the Lugnnuts". All proceeds to benefit local charities. Daren Ny_oren was pleased to announce the return of "World Changers" July 29th through August 2nd, where 250 kids from all over the United States pay their way to come to Bremerton to provide new roofs, gutters, and outside paint to approx. 25 qualifying homes. Interested homeowners may apply with the City of Bremerton through May 31, 2002, or contact Marylyn Waibel for additional information at 478- 5375. He also encouraged citizens to attend the next District 3 Neighborhood meeting on Saturday, April 27, beginning at 10:00 A.M. to hear a presentation from the Fire Department. Ed Rollmall was pleased with the discussion on abatement issues at his recent District 4 meeting on April 8, and thanked all those who attended. He encouraged citizens who wanted to provide their comment or serve on a City Committee to deal with abatement issues to call Janet Lunceford at 478- 5213 or Jeannie Johnson at 478-5211. Lastly, he welcomed a new business, PIPS PRINTING. Mike Shepherd announced his next District Meeting would be held on Thursday, April 25th beginning at 6:30 P.M. at Memorial Lutheran Church located at the corner of 10th & Veneta to discuss "Problem Properties & Code Enforcement" and Tim Botkin will briefly discuss "Smart Growth" issues. Will Maupin provided a report on the Puget Sound Regional Council Growth Management Board meeting in Seattle, where he is working hard with other City officials to keep Kitsap County more of a "player" in regional politics. TAPE #1828 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 17, 2002 Page 2 of 4 Mike Short provided information on the next District 8 & 9 meeting that is scheduled on Thursday, April 25th to hear representatives from Kitsap Transit present an "Overview of Services"; and also announced the next "Shaping Bremerton" Public Hearing was scheduled on Tuesday, April 30 from 6:30 -8:30 P.M. in the Max Hale Grand Room (old Elks Lodge) on the corner of 5th Street & Pacific. Carol Arends was pleased with the attendance at the last District 6 & 7 meeting last Thursday, where City staff members presented information on Nuisance Properties and Code Enforcement. It was announced that anyone, who would like to provide comment on this topic, should call 478-5280. Lastly, she reported on several meetings she recently attended including the Puget Sound Regional Council Policy Board; and the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Transit Policy Board. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Bozeman provided updates on the following topics: · Updated Code Compliance Ordinances; · The Calthorpe Plan (which included Maritime Park; the Conference Center & Hotel; the Waterfront Condominiums; the Government Center; and the Multi-Plex Cinema) · The Coordinated Communication Plan & Committee to keep citizens informed PUBLIC RECOGNITION Jeff AlYar~do invited the public to attend the 9"~ Annual "April Pools Day" to learn water safety on Saturday, April 20, 2002 from 1:30 to 3:30 P.M. at the Glenn Jarstad Aquatic Center. Don Larsol~ reiterated information on the Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up event on Saturday, April 20, 2002 beginnin§ at 11:00 A.M. He again encouraged the City to plant trees and to leave more green space. Carol Atkir~sol~ discussed a number of meetings already being held to plan upcomin9 summer events including the Blackberry Festival and Concerts on the Boardwalk. Helen Miller referred to the announcement on the "World Changers" event, and asked if a map showing the chosen applicants was going to be made available. President Arends suggested that a map would be available after applicants were chosen. 8A - CONFIRMATION OF DRISCOLL & HUNTER AS LAND USE HEARING EXAMINER; AND APPROVAL OF BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 2002-08 (#AB02-074): Chris Hucjo, Community Development Director, stated that the City Council confirmed the Mayor's appointment of the Land Use Hearing Examiner, and that the Mayor now proposes the appointment of Driscoll & Hunter under the terms of the attached Professional Services contract. The contract proposes that services be provided at a flat monthly fee. The contract also includes a provision for a review of performance after four months to insure satisfactory service. This appointment also initiates termination of the contract for the interim Hearing Examiner. Mr. Lubo¥ich also clarified that each Hearings Examiner held a law degree. #'1030 M/S/C/U (Short/Olsen) Move to approve the appointment of Driscoll & Hunter as the City's Land Use Hearing Examiner under the terms of the proposed contract. #1050 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve Budget Adjustment Request No. 2002-08. 8B - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM (#AB02-075): Debbie Pea¥1er-Stewart, Administrative Analyst, announced that Community Development Staff requests $60,000 from old CDBG loan payments to support a Community Development Corporation to be set up in conjunction with Kitsap County. The Corporation will develop an economic development gap financing revolving loan program for businesses that qualify under the TAPE #1828 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 17, 2002 Page 3 of 4 CDBG program and that have well thought out plans, ability, and records. The CDBG funds will be used for the salary of the loan officer and for loans as needed. It was noted that one of the responsibilities of the CDBG program is to assist small businesses. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Youn_oer asked who would be eligible for the program. Mr. Shepherd asked what the loans would be used for. Ms, Peavler-Stewart responded that the loans were for small businesses where either the business owner was at 80% of the median income; or hired Iow-income employees; and clarified the loans could be used to establish a new business or to expand an existing business. #1180 M/SICIU (Younger/Rollman) Move to approve award of $60,000 to support development of the Community Development Corporation. 9A - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4794 (SECOND READING), AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) 15.06 SE'I-rING FEES FOR IMPROPER STORM-WATER INFLOWS (#AB02-067): First Reading of this ordinance was heard Wednesday, April 10, 2002. There were no comments from the public. #t225 M/S/CU (Shepherd/Nygren) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4794 on second reading. 9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4795 (SECOND READING). AMENDING THF ZONING CODE TEXT BY PROVIDING REGULATORY MEASURES FOR AUTOMOBILF DEALERSHIP GROUP SIGNS. SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS (#AB02-068): First Reading of this ordinance was heard on Wednesday, Apr# 10, 2002. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Olsen was concerned that this ordinance gave the appearance that small auto dealerships were being discriminated against. Mr. Hu_oo responded that every dealer gets a full sign to identify their franchise, and a wall sign. He explained that this proposal addresses multi-franchise ownership so that an additional identification sign can be obtained to identify the group. Mr. McConnell asked if there was a way to circumvent the purpose of this ordinance. Mr. Hu_oo stated no, that the dealership would have to have an established operation at the location to qualify for the additional sign. #1385 M/S/C/U (Maupin/Rollman) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4795 on second reading. 9C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4796 (SECOND READING), AMENDING THF ZONING CODE TEXT BY PROVIDING REGULATORY MEASURES TO PROMOTE THE ADAPTIVF REUSE OF PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC BUILDINGS (#AB02-069): First Reading of this ordinance was heard on Wednesday, Apdl I0, 2002. A number of citizens addressed concerns on this issue, stressing that the ordinance does not clearly define what is allowed and what is not allowed regarding compatible use; and concern that the Council would not maintain the opportunity for input or control over the final decision. Mr. Hu_oo explained that these types of decisions would now be heard by the Hearings Examineron a case-by-case basis, and further elaborated that the proposed ordinance in front of the Council was to amend the Zoning Code to allow adoptive reuse of public and semi-public buildings, under certain conditions, all over the City of Bremerton. Sherril Huff-Menees pointed out that neighbors surrounding a particular building being considered for reuse must keep in mind what the former use of the building had been. TAPE #1828 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 17, 2002 Page 4 of 4 #2608 M/SIC (McConnell/Shepherd) Move to continue this item on April 24, 2002. Voted in favor of this Motion: Olsen, McConnell, Nygren, Shepherd, Younger, Maupin, and Arends Voted opposed to this Motion: Rollman Abstained: Short Motion carried: 7-Yes; l-No; l-Abstention 9D - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM RELATING TO APPEALS TO HEARING EXAMINER; AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING), AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) CHAPTER 21.02 REGARDING ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING EXAMINER PROCESS AND PROCEDURES (#AB02-076): Roe_er Lubovich, City Attorney, summarized that on October 17, 2001, Ordinance No. 4778 was adopted establishing the position of Hearing Examiner. Since adoption of that ordinance, it was determined that the additional code revisions were necessary to implement the hearing examiner process as intended. A review of the city code and other ordinances and regulations has now been performed. Proposed for consideration and adoption are two companion ordinances that are basically housekeeping measures. The first ordinance amends the Shoreline Master Program and the second ordinance amends Chapter 2.13 relating to the Bremerton Municipal Code. These ordinances amend and update the Administrative Hearing Examiner process and procedures for conducting hearings, making decisions and recommendations and hearings appeals of administrative decisions to establish a comprehensive Hearing Examiner system. There were no comments from the public. #2961 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConneil) Move to approve ordinance on first reading, amending the Shoreline Master Program relating to the appeals to the Hearing Examiner. #2992 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Rollman) Move to approve ordinance on first reading, amending Chapter 2.13 relating to the Hearing Examiner, the zoning code Title 21, and various other titles of the Bremerton Municipal Code. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 7:02 P.M. Prepa/%d and Submitted by: Attest./~/~~,~_~ Council Liaison PA'ULt.., ~I~H-N~r0~I~ Deputy City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CA/PJ/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution; File