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Home My WebLink About01/22/03TAPE #1875 JAN 2 9 2003 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Januaw 22,2003 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4~h Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 22, 2003, 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, Cecil McConneII, and Wayne Olsen. Council member Daren Nygren was absent. Also 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 Reverend Scott Huff of St. Luke's Methodist Church. President Arends 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 Study Session would be held immediately following the Council Meeting to hear a presentation from Mary McClure, Executive Director with Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC), on "BROADBAND POLICY ISSUES". CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - January 15, 2003 (#AB03-007) #0015 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. CLNMS & 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. #0045 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On January 22, 2003 the Council approved payment for Check Numbers 277869 through 278045 and Electronic Fund Transfers (EFTs) 7493 through 7499 in the amount of $838,683.34; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $957,588.15 for the pay period ending January 15, 2003. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Short reported on his attendance at the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization (PRTPO) meeting last Thursday; and announced the next District 8 & 9 Neighborhood meeting would be held Thursday, January 23, 2003 from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. in the Conference Room of the Oyster Bay Public Works & Utilities building to discuss "RECENT CHANGES IN CODE ENFORCEMENT". Will Maupin reiterated information about the District 8 & 9 Neighborhood meeting, and encouraged all residents of the City to attend. Mike Shepherd congratulated the Admiral Theater for their success in booking Arlo Guthrie for a sold out concert; noted that Caf~ Destino would be opening soon; and lastly, cautioned drivers to please slow down and obey the traffic laws. TAPE #1875 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 22, 2003 Page 2 of 4 Ed Rollman announced an informational meeting and Open House with Washington State Ferry officials next Wednesday, January 29 from 5:30 to 8:00 P.M. in the basement of the Washington Mutual Bank Building located at 500 Pacific Avenue Wayne OIsen announced that due to several concerns expressed by neighbors about speeding in their neighborhoods, the next District 1 & 2 Town meeting would have City staff available to discuss "Speed Humps". The meeting will be held Thursday, February 20 from 6:00 at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center. Carol Arends reported that she was pleased to attend the annual event to honor the legacy of Martin Luther King at the Kitsap Pavilion on Monday. MAYOR'S REPORT · Mayor Bozeman congratulated Fire Chief Al Duke and the Fire Department for their good work and assistance in proving that a man convicted of killing his wife also had committed arson; · in response to the Council including "annexation" as one of their top priorities for 2003, informed them that he would be meeting with staff to discuss annexation strategies; · Invited the Council to participate in "Bremerton Night" with State Legislators in Olympia on Thursday, February 27 at the Washington Center for the Performing Arts; · Indicated that he volunteered his assistance to help raise funds to create more "Latch Key Programs" at the YMCA and local elementary schools; and · Provided a briefing on the "MAYOR'S PRIORITIES FOR 2003". PUBLIC RECOGNITION Allen Shute again expressed his concern that a citizen was not appointed to the City's Parking Committee, and also encouraged more enforcement against citizens incorrectly using the Disabled Parking passes. Ruth Enderle, Executive Director with the Admiral Theater, reported on several upcoming events scheduled at the Admiral Theater, including "George M", a musical on tour from New York City on Wednesday, February 5. Tom Lon,q, First Vice-President of the Bremerton Symphony, announced the fourth concert of the season on Saturday, February 1 at 7:30 P.M. at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center with Guest Artists Sachi & Aya Sugimoto. Tickets may be obtained by calling 373-1722, and additional information can be found on their web site at www.symphonic.orq. Gordy Byrd expressed his appreciation for the work of the City Council members. 9A - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] AUTHORIZING THF ISSUANCE OF THE REVENUE BONDS FOR THE CONFERENCE CENTER PARKING GARAGE AND HOTEL PLAZA [FIRST READING] (#AB03-008): Gary Sexton, Economic Development Director, stated that Council action and approval is required for the Agreement and Ordinance for the bond issuance to complete cost coverage for the Conference Center Parking Garage, Hotel Plaza, and Conference Center in the sum of $11,750,000.00. Jane Towery, Managing Director of the Securities Division was also available to answer questions. TAPE #1875 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 22, 2003 Page 3 of 4 Allen Shute questioned why the City would not choose a fixed-rate now, while the interest rates are tow. Mr. Sexton explained that the City can switch to a fixed rate after a track record of parking revenues has been established. He also established that purchasing a cap would be expensive. Mike Shepherd added that the Council has studied this issue very thoroughly, and will continue to discuss the issue in the future. Ed Rollman provided his comments in support of this issue. Eric YounRer stated that he supported this project, but realized that the City must have a contingency reserve fund in place to rebuild funds and to pay back the bonds, perhaps a fund made up of property tax collections from the hotel portion of the Conference Center. Michael Wilson, Finance Director, discussed the possibility of establishing a Rate Stabilization Account. #1455 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to approve Bond Ordinance on first reading. 9B - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2882 RENEWING THE MORATORIUM RELATING TO WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES (#AB03-009): RoRer Lubovich, City Attorney, explained that a moratorium is currently in effect relating to wireless communication facilities. The moratorium will expire at midnight on January 23, 2003. Staff is requesting a six (6) month renewal of the moratorium in order to allow sufficient time to gather information, complete analysis and determine what, if any, reasonable regulations are necessary. A public hearing is required to consider renewing the moratorium. Paul RoRerson with the Department of Community Development, provided additional information. There were no comments from the public. #1735 (Short/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 2882 renewing the moratorium relating to wireless communication facilities. 9C - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2883 RENEWING THE MORATORIUM RELATING TO OFF-PREMISES SIGNS (#AB03-010): RoRer Lubovich, City Attorney, explained that a moratorium is currently in effect relating to off-premises signs. The moratorium will expire at midnight on January 23, 2003. Staff is requesting a six (6) month renewal of the moratorium in order to allow sufficient time to gather information, complete analysis and determine what, if any, reasonable regulations are necessary. A public hearing is required to consider renewing the moratorium. Paul Roqerson with the Department of Community Development, provided additional information. There were no comments from the public. #1870 (Short/Olsen) Move to pass Resolution No. 2883 renewing the moratorium relating to off- premises signs. TAPE #1875 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 22, 2003 Page 4 of 4 With no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 6:30 P.M. The Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a Study Session on "BROADBAND POLICY ISSUES'; Prepaj~ed and Submitted by: LO - .2 A~~/~ Legis,ative Assistant PA"0L~A JOI~N~N, D-ep-uty City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CA/PJ/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution; File