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Home My WebLink About01/16/02TAPE #1815 UNAi-. ?,OVED DRAFT CItY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 16, 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, January 16, 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 Rollman, Daren Nygren, and Cecil McConnell. Council member Glenn Jarstad was absent. Aisc present were Interim City Attorney Loren Combs; Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk; 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 Retired Pastor Alfred Dobson formerly of Charleston Baptist Church. President Arends made the following announcements: (1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council business; (2) Council will hold a Study Session immediately following the Council Meeting to discuss "CITY COUNCIL OFFICE PROCEDURES"; AND (3) ITEM 10A "APPOINTMENT OF DAVID FARR TO THE BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS" HAS BEEN POSTPONED. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - January 9, 2002 (#AB02-006) #0080 MISICIU (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. #0110 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On January 16, 2002, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 263696 through 263956 in the amount of $770,059.51. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Will Maupin reported on his attendance at an interesting meeting sponsored by the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council to discuss a number Parks & Recreation projects for Bremerton. Mike Sheoherd urged the public to attend the Martin Luther King Memorial Scholarship Luncheon to be held Saturday, January 19 at the Oyster Bay Inn at 12:00 Noon; the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration at the Kitsap Pavilion on Monday, January 21 beginning at 10:30 A.M.; and the next PFD meeting on Thursday, January 17 at 6:30 P.M. at the Eagle's Nest. Ed Rollman thanked the citizens for supporting his suggestion to update the City's Nuisance Ordinance; and lastly, he mentioned he was dismayed to hear that Glenn was back in the hospital. Daren Ny~_ren announced that all citizens were welcome to attend his first District #3 Neighborhood meeting that would be held Tuesday, January 22, at the Manette Senior Center located at East 13th & Nipsic from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. the League of Women Voters will present the proposed "Kitsap County Charter Amendments". He also reminded the public about the Bremerton High School Community Dance on Saturday from 7:00 to 11:00 P.M. sponsored by the Bremerton High School. TAPE #1815 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 2 of 5 Carol Arends wished Glenn Jarstad a speedy recovery; as well as former Council member Wayne Olsen after his recent heart surgery. She also briefly reported on several meetings she attended. COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS Will Maupin reported on an extremely busy week of attending meetings such as the Smart Growth Coalition, and the Puget Sound Regional Council Board meetings in Seattle with Carol Arends. Daren Ny_~ren briefly reported on his attendance at the Planning Commission meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Bozeman provided reports on the following topics: · Fire Department Contract negotiations have been ongoing; · A photographer would be available to photograph any of the Council members who support the Bremerton School Levy tomorrow at 2:45 in the Council Chambers; · The USS SACRAMENTO would be arriving Monday, January 21 at approximately 10:00 A.M.; · Wednesday, January 23 at 1:00 P.M. the USS CARL VINSON would be arriving; · The next PFD meeting would be Thursday, January 17 at 6:30 P.M. at the Eagle's Nest; · His support of the proposed Kitsap County Charter Amendments; He still supports the proposed City Government building in spite of the recent ruling, and plans to provide an update on the project next week; · The Convention Center- and noted that Art Anderson has been retained to develop the RFP. · The Strategic Planning Retreat has been scheduled February $ & 9 with the City Council; Efforts are underway to clean up the City with the implementation of the "Downtown improvement Project" to remove damaged phone booths, steam cleaning sidewalks, re-stripe crosswalks, repair signage, etc.; and · A report was provided on recent visits from potential developers interested in investing in Bremerton. Mayor Bozeman presented a plaque to Fred Schoneman in appreciation for his 30-year commitment to maintaining the carillon bells in downtown Bremerton, and for allowing the City to carry on the tradition. Cecil McConnell said a few words to honor and recognize the many years of service Mr. Schoneman has provided to the community, and accepted the plaque on his behalf. PUBLIC RECOGNITION H. Emily Moshay displayed red, white, & blue ribbons that Paul's Flower Shop is donating to decorate the City in honor of the homecoming for the USS SACRAMENTO and the USS CARL VINSON. These ribbons are also available for purchase for $5.00 by calling 479-7771. She also announced the "Right to Dream" event honoring Martin Luther King, Jr. at the Admiral Theater. John Cunnin_eham representing the Reverend Shirley Herrmance of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church, invited everyone in Kitsap County to attend the 8th Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration Program, which would include a musical production by the Community Choir. Admission to the event on Monday, January 21, 2002 from 10:30 A.M. to 1:30 P.M. is free, but they are accepting donations of non-perishable food items for the Food Bank. Citizens may call 373-1063 for more information. Don Larson informed the public that the Kitsap Conservation District (337-7171)was sponsoring a Tree Sale January 25; and encouraged the City to apply for a Department of Ecology, Urban Development Grant to help improve water quality, streams, and marine waters. TAPE #1815 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 3 of 5 1lA - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2848. REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS: AND RE-SECURING THE HOUSE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2133 11TM STREET (#AB02-008): Janet Lunceford, Building Inspector, stated that on November 7, 2001, Public Works removed appliances, garbage and debris from the property and re-boarded the house located at 2133 11th Street, pursuant to an 'Order to Remove Refuse within 72 hours' and a 'Notice and Order to Abate Unsafe Conditions'. The legal requirements for notice were met. The costs incurred for this action, including administrative fees, totaled $995.76. 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. Mr. She.Dherd asked if the house could just be demolished. Ms. Lunceford responded that damage to the structure does not appear to be severe enough to warrant a demolition, however, there will likely be foreclosure on the house by the County in about a year from now. #1445 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Nygren) Move to pass Resolution No. 2848, ordering that the fees in the amount of $995.76 incurred for the abatement of garbage and debris, and re-securing the building located at 2133 11th Street be collected as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property. 11B - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2849. REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF A DANGEROUS STRUCTURE ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3304 WHEATON WAY (#AB02-009): Janet Lunceford, Building Inspector, mentioned that on October 22, 2001, Public Works demolished a fire-damaged building located at 3304 Wheaton Way after the owners, Patricia Fireston, Roy Firestone, Paul Firestone, and Clyde Firestone, failed to either repair or demolish the structure as ordered by a 'Notice and Order to Abate Unsafe Condition' issued in February of 2001. The legal requirements for notice were met. The costs incurred for the work, including administrative fees, totaled $13, 272.06. 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. #1595 M/S/C/U (YoungedMaupin) Move to pass Resolution No. 2849, ordering that the fees in the amount of $13,272.06 incurred for the abatement of a dangerous building located at 3304 Wheaton Way be collected as reasonable abatement costs, and become a lien against the property. 11C - PUEILIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2850. REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF GARBAGE AND DEBRIS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1142 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE (#AB02-010): Janet Lunceford, Building Inspector, repeated that on November 14, 2001, Public Works removed furniture, appliances, garbage, and debris from the property located at 1142 Pennsylvania Avenue pursuant to an 'Order to Remove Refuse within 72 Hours'. The legal requirements for notice were met. The property is in the process of foreclosure; however the mortgage company does not yet have control of the property, and declined to comply with the order. The cost of the action, including administrative fees, totaled $1,001.23. 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. TAPE #1815 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 4 of 5 Mr. Mau_oin asked if the previous owner left the garbage, or if they believed garbage was being dumped others. Ms. LunCeford believed all the garbage was left by the previous owner. #1795 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Maupin) Move to pass Resolution No. 2850, ordering that the fees in the amount of $1,001.23 incurred for the abatement of garbage and debris, including the hot tub, located at 1142 Pennsylvania Avenue be collected as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property. 11D - PUBLIc HEARING ON "PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROGRAM" FOR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE (#AB02-011): Dri Ralph and Matthew Keogh, Growth Planners with the Community Development Department, provided the following information: The City of Bremerton, acting under the Growth Management Act (RCW 36.70A.40) must establish and broadly disseminate a public participation program. The law, as amended in RCE 36.70A.140, included a new mandate that the program provide for the following: broad dissemination of proposals and alternatives, opportunity for comments, public meetings after effective notice, provision for open discussion, communication programs, information services, and consideration of and response to public comments. In response, a draft program was prepared through a Planning Commission subcommittee, and then approved by the full Commission at their November 26, 2001 meeting. Following Council suggestions for improvements and public input at the Public Hearing held on January 16, 2002, staff recommends that Council adopt the Program at the next regularly scheduled Council meeting on January 22, 2002. The proposed Public Participation Program provides the framework for public input on the review, amendment, and ultimate update of the City's Comprehensive Plan. The program will specifically guide the 2002 Comprehensive Plan update process. The program is also designed to ultimately replace the existing Comprehensive Plan's "Citizen Involvement Program", providing updated public involvement procedures for future amendment and updates to the Comprehensive Plan. During the 2002 update process, this program will be proposed as an Appendix to the updated Comprehensive Plan. H. Emily Moshay, who currently serves on the Planning Commission, expressed her appreciation for the work provided by Dri Ralph and Matt Keogh. She endorsed the idea of "one common name" for the program that would encompass ALL areas of the City to promote commonality. Helen Miller asked if the program would include citizen participation with the opportunity for small group discussions. Ms. RalDh responded yes, that public participation was addressed in the visioning process. President Arencls asked for additional information on a timeframe. ,Ms. Ralph stated that a timeframe has been mandated by the State for a proposed plan to be complete by September. MS. Miller inquired if an Advisory or Steering Committee would be selected? Mr, Keogh responded that the Planning Commission would act as the Advisory Committee. In addition, he discussed the time-commitments required for volunteers, and established that volunteers would most likely be required to attend committee meetings at least once a week for a two-month period. Mr. Nygren encouraged the public to participate in this process, and encouraged the Council to get involved by acting as conduits to the elderly and citizens who are unable to attend regular meetings. Mr. Short asked if a web site would be established for electronic input? Mr. Keogh replied that the existing City web page, at the Planning Department link, had the current draft to the Comprehensive TAPE #1815 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 16, 2002 Page 5 of 5 Plan; and an e-mail address would be created for comments. He indicated that as soon as the Council endorsed this process, it would be advertised thoroughly. Mr. Mau.~in inquired how they planned to ascertain "innovative ideas". Ms. Ralph responded that she and Matt have taken the lead in the early steps of this process, and plan to facilitate the meetings with "visually" and "dynamic" presentations to get people thinking and to help draw out ideas. They will then follow up on a regular basis with the Planning Commission to report on their findings. Mr. RoIIman thanked Ms. Ralph and Mr. Keogh for their offer to speak at the various Council district meetings. #28'12 MIS/CIU (Younger/McConnell) Move to approve the "Public Participation Program", instructing staff to proceed in the 2002 Comprehensive Plan update process in the manner prescribed for public involvement. With no further business, the Council meeting was adjourned at 6:50 P.M. The Council then reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to discuss "CITY COUNCIL OFFICE PROCEDURES". Prepared and S~ubmitted ~Y: Attes,~/~~ I~,~,dLA-JO[-I~'~, Deputy C~ity Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CA/PJ/Is/cge C: Normal Distribution File