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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/22/04DIGITAL RECORDING ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~N ~ g ~ Wednesday, December 22, 2004 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, December 22, 2004, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren Nygren presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Mike Shepherd, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Council Members Wendy Priest and Dianne Robinson were absent. Aisc present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier Ellingson. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice President McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Reverend Ron Anderson of Manette Community Church. President Ny.qren made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in Council Conference Room 603 from 5:00 to 5:30 PM; 2. Council will meet for a LEGISLATIVE REVIEW SESSION to hear presentations on upcoming agenda items; 3. Everyone was asked to observe a moment of silence for the fallen soldiers; and 4. Reminded the public that the Council Meeting Agenda is posted on the City's Website at http://www.ci.bremerton.wa.us or more information may be obtained by calling the Council Office at 473-5280. PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no public service announcements tonight... CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 296176 through 296296 in the amount of $1,061,552.46 for the period ending December 15, 2004; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $643,005.83 for the period ending December 15, 2004 (#AB04-263) B. Minutes of Meeting - December 1, 2004 (#AB04-264) M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 6A- ORDINANCE NO. 4922 ]SECOND READING] ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 6.14 ACREST GENERALLY BOUNDED ON THE EAST SIDE OF PINE ROAD JUST SOUTH OF NE ROSWELL DRIVE ("RACUS ANNEXATION") TO THE CITY OF BREMERTON (#AB04-259): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on December 15, 2004. Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, reiterated the action before the Council; and added for the record a "Waiver of Review" submitted by the Boundary Review Board dated December 20, 2004. There were no comments from the public. Ms. Arends referred to the "Waiver of Review", which indicates William M. Palmer was representing the City of Bremerton, and asked if this was correct. Mr. Lubovich clarified that Mr. Palmer was not representing the City, but was representing the applicant, and further advised that this error did not affect the annexation request. Ms. Arends indicated that although she was not opposed to the annexation, she could not support this action due to this document being added to the record as is, with the error not corrected. M/S/C (McConnell/Shepherd) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4922 on second reading annexing approximately 6.14 acres to the City of Bremerton. Voted in favor of the Motion: McConnell, Shepherd, Maupin, Short, Gehring, Nygren Voted opposed Motion: Arends Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 22, 2004 Page 2 of 4 6B - ORDINANCE NO. 4924 [SECOND READING1 AMENDING CHAPTER 3.48 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE, UPDATING THE "BUSINESS AND OCCUPATION TAX" PROVISIONS CONSISTENT WITH EBHB2030 (#AB04-260): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on December 15, 2004. There were no comments from the public. M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4924 on second reading. 6C - ORDINANCE NO. 4925 [SECOND READING] AMENDING FY2004 BUDGET (#AB04-261): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on December 15, 2004. There were no comments from the public. M/S/C/U (McConnell/Short) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4925 on second reading, which amends Ordinance No. 4883 relating to the City of Bremerton 2004 Annual Budget. 6D - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] AUTHORIZING KITSAP COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HOUSING AUTHORITY (KCCHA) TO EXERCISE POWERS OF A PUBLIC DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (#AB04-265): RoRer Lubovich, City Attorney explained that RCW 35.82.070 (12) provides that a city may authorize a housing authority to exercise no only the powers of a community renewal agency under Chapter 35.81 RCW but also powers of a public corporation, commission, or authority (collectively, a "public development authority") under RCW 35.21.730 through 35.21.739. The proposed ordinance authorizes Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority to exercise powers of a public development authority in order to assist the City in (1) the allocation of federal new markets tax credits within portions of the City that may not be within the boundaries of a community renewal area, and (2) facilitating replacement housing in connection with the renewal and revitalization of West Park, including replacement housing in areas of the City not within the boundaries of a community renewal. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Shepherd thanked the Housing Authority for their commitment to the revitalization efforts in the City of Bremerton. President Nyqren indicated that Council Member Priest had concerns but that those issues will be discussed and addressed. Mr. McConnell was comfortable with the way this allocation of powers is set. Mr. Maupin was supportive of KCCHA and hopes this will keep the community going in the right direction. Mr. Gehrinq thanked Roger Wade and Steve Anderson for addressing his concerns over the market credits and requested that a sunset clause be made part of the ordinance. President NyRren suggested that further discussion take place prior to second reading. Mr. Short supported this agreement since it provides an excellent opportunity for the City to improve itself. Mr. Shepherd suggested that a study session be held next year to review the progress of this item. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 22, 2004 Page 3 of 4 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading authorizing KCCHA to exercise powers of a public development authority. 6E - RESOLUTION NO. 2949 TO SURPLUS AND APPROVE SALE OF PUBLIC UTILITY PROPERTY (38 ACRES FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE TRACYTON WATERSHED) TO BEALKO, INC. (#AB04-266): Phil Williams, Public Works & Utilities Director announced that the City has received an offer from BEALKO, INC. to purchase certain public utility property. The property is not currently used for public utility service nor will it be required for providing public utility service in the future. The offer to purchase the property is fair market value and the City and greater community would be better served by the surplus and sale of the property. Mr. Lubovich stated that the purchase price is $2.9 million and the City would retain the title to the land (1.2 acres) where the water tower is located. Other issues he mentioned included timber rights and provisions for extending the closing date. He added that a hearing is required regarding the potential sale of the property since the property is owned by the water utility. Mr. Williams also described the area that would be affected by the land sale and the location of Reservoir No. 16. He introduced Mr. Butko and Mr. Vanderpool as prospective buyers of the property. David Hall expressed his concern that the residents of the Ridgetop area were not informed of this prospective sale. Janet Grolich requested that the purchase be delayed to allow time be allowed to fully look at this issue and for residents to have time to respond. Martin Bussey was concerned that the sale of the land would displace trees and wildlife; and that many residents are out of town so they will not be able to respond. William Radford read a statement expressing his concerns over surplusing the property. He emphasized that the property is one of the last undeveloped places in Bremerton and asked that the area be spared. He requested that Council not encourage development. President Nyqren proposed that the hearing be closed or continued. Mr. Lubovich supported the closure of the hearing and a date may be set at a later time for a new hearing. Mrs. Arends supported the hearing being continued to allow citizens time to receive information and to respond. Mr. Gehrinq indicated to the concerned citizens that he found out about the proposed land sale a day before the residents were informed and hoped to have a dialogue with them. Mr. Shepherd asked for the estimated value of the forest, and if there was a possibility of utilizing the property for timber. Mr. Williams answered that there is useable timber of the property but it is a smaller value than the property value, and further pointed out that the amount of timber on the 40- acre lot is not enough to establish a commercial timber draw. Mr. Shepherd asked if some property could be acquired to sustain the ecosystem; or if the area was a "park", how could it be paid for since the public is obviously using the area. Mr. Maupin asked what zoning designation was set for the property. Mr. Huqo answered that the designation on the land has held since 1998 and the new Comprehensive Plan just passed by Council indicates that the property is zoned for Iow-density residential development. Mr. Maupin pointed out that if the City is to develop within the Urban Growth Boundary, then we would actually City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 22, 2004 Page 4 of 4 save open space outside the UGA. Mr. Hu.qo emphasized that based on the Comprehensive Plan and UGA, development is inevitable. Mr. Maupin further commented that if the property were sold, the proceeds would go to the water utility providing relief to the rate payers; but if this area were converted into a park, then that would actually produce an additional cost to the City. President Ny.qren closed the hearing. No action was taken. With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:20 P.M. Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room, Room 603 for a LEGISLATIVE REVIEW SESSION to hear presentations on upcoming agenda items. P~~d Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER ELLIN~'SON Council Assistant Attest: FYAULA JOH/N43'I-ON, City Clerk DN/PJ/Is/cge