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Home My WebLink About06/25/03 TAPE #1898 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUL ~ 3 2003 June 25, 2003 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, June 25, 2003, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council member Eric Younger was absent. Aisc present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; 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 Dean Reeder with Westpark Christian Church. President Arend$ made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss updates to the meeting agenda; and 2. A Monthly Study Session will be held next Wednesday, July 2 CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - May 28, 2003 (#AB03-113) B. Washington Traffic Safety Commission grant application and agreement for the Bremerton-Kitsap County Traffic Safety Task Force Project Contract (#AB03-114) #0025 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve 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. #0050 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) On June 25, 2003, the Council approved payment for Check Numbers 281599 - 282244; EFT's 7709 - 7720 in the total amount of $2,168,598.94; and Regular Payroll for the pay-period ending June 15, 2003 in the amount of $909,962.64. COUNCIL MEMBERS Wayne Olsen discussed the activities he participated in during the 2003 Annual Association of Washington Cities Conference in Spokane last week; congratulated Betty Peterson for being elected President for the Bremerton Central Lions Club; and thanked Joe Mentor for donating the flag that now flies from the crane located at the conference center construction site. Cecil McConnell briefly reported on the District 1 & 2 Town Meeting held recently to provide citizens an opportunity to hear a presentation on the proposed "1% FOR THE ARTS INITIATIVE". Daren N¥~lren invited citizens to the next District 3 neighborhood meeting Saturday, June 28 from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. at the Manette Senior Center to discuss the "1% FOR THE ARTS INITIATIVE". Ed Rollman discussed the Special Meeting held Monday, June 16 with members of the City Council, Bremerton Housing Authority, and Bremerton School Board to hear a presentation on the proposed development of Anderson Cove. He also remembered former Mayor Gene Nelson, who past away over the weekend; provided a brief follow-up report on several citizen concerns; and recognized George Tillet for remaining in business through the good and bad times in Bremerton over the past thirty years. TAPE# 1898 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 25, 2003 Page 2 of 4 Mike Shepherd also reported his participation in several activities at the 2003 Annual AWC conference in Spokane; and noted that it has been determined that the AWC Annual Conference in 2004 will be held at Ocean Shores. Will 1'4¢upin followed up on the information previously presented regarding the meeting with several jurisdictions on Monday, June 16 to discuss Anderson Cove; and reported on his attendance at the 2003 Annual Conference held in Spokane last week. He also remembered Gene Nelson, and stated he will really be missed. Mike Short also attended the 2003 Annual AWC Conference in Spokane, and reported on his attendance at several budget workshops. Carol Arends noted that Council member Eric Younger is still in Washington D.C. due to business; and discussed how she spent her time on the many activities taking place in town while several Council members were attending the conference in Spokane. MAYOR'S REPORT - Mayor Bozeman ... · Again noted that the DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY will no longer provide police services at the Jackson Park Housing Development, which will increase the demand on BPD; · Will soon present a proposal for an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Levy; · Provided an update on several projects currently taking place; · Discussed the end of Passenger-Only ferry service in October of this year; · Briefed the Council on Federal money received for several City projects including the remodel of the Navy Museum and construction of a Maritime Park; · Noted that developers visited property adjacent to the golf course with potential plans for a time-share; and · Established that final decisions will soon need to be made regarding space planning for the Government Center. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Allen Shute thanked the Council and Mayor for the efforts to revitalize the City, which influenced a friend to keep his computer services business in Bremerton. Helen Miller read a statement into the record expressing her concerns that the Municipal Services Coordinator is signing documents on behalf of the Mayor; and asked that the Legal Department respond to a complaint filed against the Community Development Department. 8A- AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATED GOLF ASSOCIATION {U,S.G,A,) ANn THE CITY OF BREMERTON FOR THE 8'1sT ANNUAL U.S. PUBLIC LINKS CHAMPIONSHIP IN 2006 {AB03-115): Jim Spencer, Parks & Recreation Director, announced that the City of Bremerton's Olympic Course at the Gold Mountain Golf Complex has been selected by the UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION (U.S.G.A.) to host the 81st Annual U.S. Public Links Championship in 2006. This prestigious event is one of 13 national events conducted by the U.S.G.A. In order to formally accept the U.S.G.A.'s invitation to host this event, it is necessary to enter into the attached agreement. There were no comments from the public. #1230 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Nygren) Move to approve and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the Agreement by and between the UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION (U.S,G.A) and the City of Bremerton with substantially the same terms and conditions as contained in the proposed agreement. TAPE# 1898 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 25, 2003 Page 3 of 4 9A - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2894 REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEFR FOR SECURING A FIRE-DAMAGED BUILDING AT 233t WHEATON WAY (#AB03-116): Janet Lunceford, Code Enforcement Officer, explained that on April 23, 2003, Public Works secured the fire-damaged building at 2331 Wheaton Way after the owner of record, Lee Goddard failed to do so. The cost of the work, including the administrative fee, totaled $1,555.75. Council must now decide if the fees are just and reasonable, and how the fees should be collected. There were no comments from the public. #1385 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Short) Move to pass Resolution No. 2894 ordering that the fees in the amount of $1,555.75 incurred for securing the building at 2331 Wheaton Way be collected as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property. 9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 4858 (SECOND READING) REGARDING ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT TO BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE 21.02 FIGURE 152 (B) FOOTNOTE RELATING TO BUILDING HEIGHT WITHIN THE DOWNTOWN ZONE (#AB03- 110): The first reading of the ordinance was heard on June 11, 2003. Chris Hullo, Director of Community Development; and Gary Tuskber~l, from the Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority, were available to answer questions. There were no comments from the public. #t 565 M/S/C/U (Olsen/Maupin) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4858 on second reading. 9C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) RELATING TO REGULATORY LICENSES AND FEES {#AB03-117): Michael Wilsoq, Finance Director, pointed out that current provisions of certain chapters of Title 5 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) relating to regulatory licenses and regulations of certain business are either duplicative of State Law, outdated, and/or pre-empted by State Law. Additionally, the provisions of Chapter 5.80 relating to "AMUSEMENT DEVICES" would be more appropriately codified as a chapter within Title 3, and the provisions of Chapter 5.10 relating to "PAWNBROKERS AND SECOND-HAND DEALERS" would be more appropriately codified as a chapter in Title 9. The proposed ordinance updates Title 5 relating to regulatory licenses, and modifies Rate Table A of Chapter 3.01 of the BMC to eliminate certain regulatory fees consistent with the proposed changes to Title 5. There were no comments from the public. #'1900 M/S/C/U (Short/McConnell) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading. 9D - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE {FIRST READING) ADDING A NEW SECTION TO CHAPTER 21,02 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE~ PROVIDING STANDARDS FOR THE SITING OF WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES (#AB02-118): Paul Roi;lemon, Planning Manager, reiterated that at the request of City Council, a citizen process led to the development of a draft ordinance which would add a new section 21.02.335 to the Bremerton Municipal Code. The new section would add standards for the siting of wireless telecommunications facilities in the City of Bremerton. Affected facilities include antenna arrays, equipment enclosures, support towers, and site improvements associated with so-called "cell phone" services. The proposed ordinance also includes sections discussing removal of abandoned facilities, permit processes, application submittals, etc. The proposed ordinance addresses a moratorium that expires on July 23, 2003. The proposed ordinance was heard TAPE# 1898 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 25, 2003 Page 4 of 4 before the Planning Commission on June 17, 2003. The efforts of the citizens who served on the Committee to study this issue were acknowledged. There were no comments from the public. After extensive discussion among the Council, the first reading of the ordinance was approved unanimously by all Council members present... #2855 M/S/C/U (Rollman/Short) Move to approve the ordinance on first reading. Council member Wayne O/sen left the meeting at approximately 6:52 P.M. and was not ava#able for the following vote... 9E - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING CHAPTER 2t.07 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE~ RELATING TO THE REGULATION OF OFF- PREMISES SIGNS (#AB03-119): Paul Rogerson, Planning Manager, mentioned that at the request of the City Council, the Department of Community Development has conducted a citizen process leading to the development of recommended changes to the sign chapter of the zoning code. The proposed ordinance recommends that off-premises signs, vehicle mounted signs, and most billboards be added to the existing list of prohibited sign types. It also suggests new siting standards for "sandwich board" signs and additional mechanisms for amortizing non- conforming signs. This proposed ordinance addresses a moratorium that expires on July 23, 2003. This proposed ordinance was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission on May 20, 2003. Chris Hugo, Director of Community Development, provided additional clarification on sandwich board and on-vehicle signs. There were no comments from the public. After extensive discussion among the Council, the first reading of the ordinance was approved unanimously by all Council members present... #3355 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading. With no further business, the regular meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 7:05 P.M. Prepped and Submitted by: ~,~) I~1 SMITH Legislative Assistant ~ ~JOl~,/,~r'~)lq: Deputy City~/"~/-/~-~'~- '~~"~Clerk CAROL ARI:NDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CNP JIIslcge