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Home My WebLink About04/10/02TAPE #1827 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 10, 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 10, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council Member Ed Rollman was absent. 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 McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Reverend G.T. Johnson formerly of Brownsville United Methodist Church. President Arends made the following announcements: (1) The regular Pre-Council Session, which is open to the public, was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council business from 5:15 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - March 27, 2002 (#AB02-063) B. Minutes of Meeting - April 3, 2002 (#AB02-064) C. Minutes of Meeting - Amendment to Professional Services Agreement with Montgomery Watson Harza for WB-6 Pump Station Project (#AB02-065) #0040 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. #0060 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On April 10, 2002, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 269826 through 270024 in the amount of $297,696.37; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $1,054,291.34 for the period ending March 31, 2002. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Will Maupin reported on the Board of Health Facilities Committee Meeting he attended; and announced the monthly Smart Growth Forum will be held tonight from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Washington Mutual Building located at 500 Pacific Avenue. The topic will be "Economics and Infrastructure: Who Pays and Why?" with guest speakers Randy Young, Consultant from the firm of Henderson & Young, and Jim Warjone, Chairman and General Partner of the Port Blakely Mill Company. Eric Younqer reminded the public that the next District 6 and 7 Meeting will be held on Thursday, April 11TM starting at 6:30 P.M. at the Public Works and Utilities building located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue in the Conference Room. The topic will be "Problem Properties and Code Enforcement". 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 and Veneta to discuss "Problem Properties and Code Enforcement" and "Smart Growth and Why It's Important to TAPE #1827 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 2 of 6 Bremerton". Daren N¥clren commented on a meeting he attended with Manette business owners this morning to discuss traffic issues like speeding to improve pedestrian safety in those neighborhoods. He asked that people who wish to provide comments on this issue to contact him. Cecil McConnell commented on the District 1 and 2 Meeting that was held on Tuesday; and stated that yard waste will be taken via the Oyster Bay Facility during next week. No items can be larger than eight feet long or loads as large as a pick-up truck. Citizens can receive more information by calling 478-5920. Wayne Olsen thanked citizens who attended the District 1 and 2 meeting and looked forward to holding another meeting possibly in June; encouraged people to attend the Armed Forces Festival events like the parade and pancake breakfast to be held on May 18th; announced that the YWCA Women of Achievement Award Luncheon will be held on April 23®. People who are interested may call the YWCA office for more information; and researched the possibility of crosswalks in proximity to Lyon's Field. Carol Arends reiterated that the combined District 6 and 7 Meeting will be held at the Public Works and Facilities building at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue not the usually scheduled School District Administration Building located at 134 Marion Avenue. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Bozeman Sandra Haas, Chairman of Armed Forces Festival, announced that a Scholarship Contest and Dinner will be held at the Elks Club on April 23. Tickets are $30 and includes roasted chicken and dessert. Otherwise the tickets are $5 for general seating for the program only; and introduced the Armed Festival Ambassadors: Heidi Bay, Ashley Bean, Sandra Bennett, Steven Ishmael, Halley Shockley, Julia Sweet. Mayor Bozeman then provided updates on the following topics: Conference Center and Hotel Project Public Safety Bond Issue Shipyard and Navy Parking Garage Library Re-Location Naval Museum Maritime Park Water Transportation Research Institute Public Safety Building East Park West Park Redevelopment Bremerton Marina Mayor Bozeman also proclaimed April 20, 2002 as "Earth Day 2002" and the proclamation was accepted by Don Larson, of the Kitsap Diving Association. Paul Lucas, Administrative Analyst and Safety Officer, presented the "2001 Employee Safety" Award to Terry Murphy, Computer Maintenance and Management Technician for the Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the "2001 Department Safety" Award to Bremerton Fire Department which was TAPE #1827 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 3 of 6 accepted by Fire Chief Al Duke. Paul Lucas added that over the last three years the City has reduced on the job injuries by 44%. Last year had shown the lowest number of injuries recorded in the past ten years. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Don Larson, Kitsap Diving Association, pointed out the benefits of planting trees in the downtown area and introduced willing volunteers: Gre,q O'Gwen, Boy Scout District Commissioner for Sinclair District; Andy Lloyd, Assistant Scout Master to Troop 1528; and Charlie Wood, Steve and John O'Gwen of Boy Scout Troop 1528. Don Larson also announced that on April 20th there will be the Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up at 11A.M. Volunteers may meet at the boardwalk. 8A- REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE BREMERTON KITSAP ACCESS TELEVISION CITIZEN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (#AB02-065): Mayor Bozeman summarized that the terms have expired for two members of the Bremerton Kitsap Access Television Citizen Advisory Committee: Gregg McClellan and Gary Smith. He recommended both individuals be approved for reappointment. There were no comments from the public. #1140 M/S/C/U (Younger/Shod) Move to confirm the reappointments of Gregg McClellan and Gary Smith to the Bremerton Kitsap Access Television Citizen Advisory Committee. 8B - INTERGOVERNMENTAL PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH SMITH TRACTOR AND EQUIPMENT TO REPLACE A BACKHOE (#AB02-067): Gene Sampley, Director of Public Works and Utilities, pointed out that the City of Bremerton is replacing a backhoe, which is no longer fits the prerequisite for service in the fleet. Last year we "piggy backed" on an accepted bid from the City of Everett. Smith Tractor and Equipment has agreed to accept the same bid this year. The City of Bremerton has an interlocal agreement with the City of Everett to use this bid. Pursuant to RCW Chapter 39 and City of Bremerton purchasing policies, City Council's approval to purchase said backhoe from the City of Everett bid is requested. The total cost of this backhoe will be $56,940.80. There were no comments from the public. #1215 M/S/C/U (Short/Nygren) Move to approve the purchase of a backhoe from bid #200-312 and an Interlocal Agreement with the City of Everett. 8C - AMENDMENT TO 2002 BUDGET TO IMPLEMENT THE MANAGEMENT/PROFESSIONAL COMPENSATION AND CLASSIFICATION STUDY TO REFLECT THE FINAL PAY BAND RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE CONSULTANT (#AB02-066): Carol Conley, Human Resources Manager, stated that approval of the 2002 Budget Amendment will amend the Management/ Professional Pay Plan to reflect the recommendations pursuant to the study would be reclassified and paid in accordance with the study of their current reclassification, whichever is higher. All increases would be retroactive to January 1, 2002. The amount required to fund this amendment is $49,436. There were no comments from the public. #1300 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to amend the 2002 budget in the amount of $49,436 to reflect the recommendations of the consultant for the Management/Professional positions in order to maintain the integrity of the study. Employees who were proposed to receive salary increases pursuant to the study would be reclassified and paid in accordance with the study or their current TAPE #1827 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 4 of 6 reclassification, whichever is higher. 9A- PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING BMC 15.06 SETTING FEES FOR IMPROPER STORMWATER INFLOWS (#AB02-067): Gene Sample¥, Public Works and Utilities Director, explained that when the City's utility rates were amended by ordinance in July 2001 for the rate change to be implemented January 1, 2002, the fees for improper stormwater discharges to the sanitary sewer system which had been set by prior ordinance to become effective February 1, 2002 were inadvertently deleted from the rate structure. The proposed ordinance will remedy this error and will set the improper stormwater discharge rates to take effect as of May 1,2002. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Short commented that the disconnecting is part of the storm water comprehensive plan. Mr. Sample¥ added that the disconnection is also part of the combined sewer overflow reduction program. Mr. Younqer asked Mr. Sampley to describe the smoke test. Mr. Sample¥ explained that a smoke cannister is placed into the sewer system and staff are able to trace smoke back to the actual source of storm water. Following the test, residents were notified if there was a need for the disconnection. Mr. Younqer asked what needs to be done after the disconnect. Mr. Sample¥ answered that if a resident notifies the city of the disconnect, the bill will be adjusted. However, an inspection will be done to confirm that the disconnect has been done. #1575 M/S/CU (McConnell/OIsen) Move to approve on first reading the ordinance setting for improper stormwater discharge. 9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TEXT BY PROVIDING REGULATORY MEASURES FOR AUTOMOBILE DEALERSHIP GROUP SIGNS, SUBJECT TO CERTAIN CONDITIONS (#AB02-068): Chris Hu.qo, Building and Planning Director, pointed out that this request for the Zoning Code Text Amendment was submitted by the Haselwood Auto Group. The amendment will allow placement of a sign to identify an automobile dealership group, subject to certain conditions. The amendment would apply only to a limited area that currently contains a majority of the dealerships in Bremerton. The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted a public hearing and adopted Findings and Conclusions at their January 15, 2002 meeting, and recommends City Council approval. The Council must conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the proposed ordinance. He clarified that this ordinance applies to a single business owner of multiple dealerships or franchises. Mr. Younqer asked if all dealerships have been notified of this proposed ordinance. Mr. Huqo responded that since this issue is a legislative matter the dealerships have not been notified individually, but legal notice was given in the newspaper. Mr. Younqer also asked what the maximum size the sign would be for the auto group. Mr. Huqo responded that the sign would be either 150 square feet or a less visible ground level sign of 200 square feet. He clarified that the sign would not be flashing or animated. Mr. Shepherd asked how this ordinance will accomplish the findings of fact and that this issue could be addressed next week. Mr. Huqo clarified that the Findings of Fact were derived from the Planning Commission. Jerry Powers, representative of Haselwood Auto Group stated that this sign would replace the existing sign. Mr. Shepherd asked if the replacement sign would result in a net reduction in sign TAPE #1827 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 5 of 6 size. Mr. Powers answered the sign would be slightly larger but the sign would be located further back from the road. Mr. McConnell pointed out that an arterial street can be interpreted differently and would like clarification on what streets would be affected. He requested that the listing be added before second reading. Mr. Short asked what the size of the sign would be. Mr. Huqo answered 50 square feet for every franchise or 200 square feet for that particular dealership. However, if the sign is located on poles then the limit would be 150 square feet. Mr. Maupin believed that having signs intended to advertise cars and car dealers should not pose a problem. Mr. M¢Connell asked if there are more than 4 franchises in a dealer group would additional signs be allowed. Mr. Hu.qo affirmed that the limit would be 150 square feet irregardless of the number of franchises. Mr. Olsen asked for an estimate of the Parr Ford Sign. Mr. Hu.qo stated that the sign is about 300 square feet. #2120 M/S/C (Shepherd/Nygren) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading. Voted in Favor of the Motion: Short, Olsen, Nygren, Shepherd, Younger, Maupin, Arends Voted Against the Motion: McConnell Vote: 7-Yes; 1-No Motion Carried. 9C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING THE ZONING CODE TEXT BY PROVIDING REGULATORY MEASURES TO PROMOTE THE ADAPTIVE REUSE OF PUBLIC AND SEMI-PUBLIC BUILDINGS (#AB02-069): Chris Hu.qo, Building and Planning Director, mentioned that the Bremerton School District has initiated Comprehensive Plan and 7oning Code Amendments intended to promote the reuse of public and semi-public buildings that are no longer needed to serve their original primary purpose, provided that a new use is compatible with the surrounding planned environment. The Planning Commission has reviewed this proposal, conducted public hearings, adopted Findings and Conclusions at their July 17, 2001 meeting, and recommended City Council approval. The Council approved the related Comprehensive Plan Amendment on August 1, 2001. The Council must conduct a public hearing prior to its final decision and action on the proposed Ordinance in order to implement the zoning text amendment. It should be noted that the attached zoning text indicated as "revised" has been refined at the suggestion of the City Attorney to better address the compatibility issue. It is recommended that the revised text be approved. He added that this ordinance would allow flexibility for buildings in residentially zoned areas. The building must be in 5 years of its originally intended use before conversion. There were no comments from the pub#c. Mr. Nyqren asked if a permit request were to go to the Hearing Examiner and there were a disagreement among neighbors over the request, what criteria would the Hearing Examiner use. Would the criteria include the current code or would language in the ordinance specify the criteria. TAPE #1827 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 10, 2002 Page 6 of 6 Mr. Huqo stated that zoning code specifies the criteria for special use permits. Also, the location must not cause unreasonable impacts to the adjacent neighborhoods. This ordinance brings out further the issue of compatibility. Mr. Nvc~ren asked how parking would be addressed if there were concerns if the change in use would create more traffic flow around building. Mr. Hu.qo answered that the parking would need to be provided by the business. Mr. Shepherd asked Mr. Hugo to compare park surplusing in relation to this issue. Mr. Huqo clarified that the ordinance language is written to apply only to buildings not parks. Mr. Maupin supported this ordinance in that the goal of smart growth is partially achieved. Mr. McConnell requested that a figure be included in the second reading of the ordinance. Mr. Huqo pointed out that other cities are in current practice of adaptive reuse. #2650 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 6:55 P.M. Pre,~ared and Submitted by: CHRIS'I=I~NE GRENIER ELLII~GSON Attest://~ ~-----~,,~' Council Assistant P~ULA-~OR/>¢~'(~, deputy City Clerk CAROl_ AR[NDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CA/PJ/cge c: Normal Distribution File