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Wednesday, December 1, 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 1, 2004, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren Nygren presiding.
Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike
Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Also present were City Attorney Roger
Lubovich; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Vice President McConnell, followed by the invocation provided
by Council Member Carol Arends.
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; and
2. Item 7F will be heard immediately following Item 7A under PUBLIC HEARINGS on the agenda.
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Bozeman...
· Was pleased to accept an award from the 3rd Annual Governor's 2004 Economic Development
forum;
· Honored the memory of Ike Parker, and offered his condolences to the Parker family; and
· Read a proclamation to proclaim December 4, 2004 as World Aids Day.
A moment of silence was held in honor of Ike Parker...
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS - There were no announcements this meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check numbers 295703 through 295846; EFT-6567 through EFT-6566; and EFT-6571
through EFT-6573 in the amount of $327,8,71.40; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of
$70,906.37 for the period ending November 30, 2004. (#AB04-242)
B. Minutes of Meeting - November 3, 2004 (#AB04-243)
C. Minutes of Meeting - November 10, 2004 (#AB04-244)
D. Appointment of John Lyall to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of Directors (#AB04-245)
M/S/C/U (Priest/Robinson) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
7A- ORDINANCE NO. 4917 [SECOND READING1 ADOPTING A NEW BREMERTON
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND RESCINDING EXISTING PLANS (#AB04-231): The first reading of
this ordinance was heard on November 3 and 17, 2004. Chris Hu.qo, Director of Community
Development, summarized the historical significance of the action before the Council this evening.
Paul RoRerson, Planning Manager, noted for the record and commented on four letters that were
submitted to address the proposed Comprehensive Plan from (1) Dara O'Byrne, Urban Policy
Advocate from "4000 Friends of Washington"; (2) Cindy Baker, Interim Director, Kitsap County
Department of Community Development; (3) Kitsap County Board of Commissioners; and (4)
William Edwards, Development Engineering, Kitsap County Department of Community
Development.
Jason Rice, from the Kitsap County Department of Community Development, thanked the City for
allowing them an opportunity to provide comment and to participate in the process.
Mike Shepherd provided his comments on bike lanes and commercial zoning.
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Mr. Short, Mrs. Arends and Mr. Maupin provided comments regarding the use of the term "Smad
Growth". Mr. Short also pointed out a typo on page 35 of the Staff Report, which was noted for the
record, and will be corrected.
Ms. Priest supported this document, and thanked the staff of the Department Community
Development Department for all their efforts.
Mr. Gehrin.q expressed a concern brought forward by a group of his constituents regarding zoning
limitations, particularly the number of lots per acre; and potential for increased traffic.
Ms. Robinson questioned how the Plan would affect Anderson Cove. Mr. Huqo stated the Plan
would provide support for all neighborhoods.
A 5-minute recess was taken...
Mr. Lubovich proposed new language for bike trails; clarified the language in the Appendix listing
text revisions as suggested by WSDOT; and questioned whether language would be changed from
"Smart Growth" to "Intelligent Growth".
M/S/C (Arends/Maupin) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4917 on second reading, as amended.
Voted in favor of Motion: Priest, Shepherd, Robinson, Arends, Maupin, Short, Nygren
Voted opposed to Motion: McConnell, Gehring
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No
Mr. Huqo acknowledged Department of Community Development staff members Paul Roqerson,
Adrianne Ralph, and Matt Keouqh; and members of the City Council and PlanninR Commission.
7F - RESOLUTION NO. 2947 PRESENTING COMPLIANCE SCHEDULE FOR ADOPTION OF
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS PER GROVVTH MANAGEMENT ACT (#AB04-248): Chris Hu,qo,
Community Development Director pointed out that the proposed resolution lays-out a schedule for
adoption of development regulations necessary to implement the 2003-2004 comprehensive plan
(scheduled for adoption this date). Adoption of such a resolution is recommended by the State
Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) as a means of assuring
interested parties that the City is working actively to meet deadlines established by the Growth
Management Act.
There were no comments from the public.
M/S/C (Priest/Arends) Move to pass Resolution No. 2947 presenting compliance schedule for
adoption of development regulations per the Growth Management Act.
Voted in favor of Motion: Priest, Shepherd, Robinson, Arends, Maupin, Short, McConnell, Nygren
Voted opposed to Motion: Gehring
Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-No
7B - ORDINANCE NO. 4918 [SECOND READING] AMENDING CHAPTER 3.50 OF THE
BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE~ DECREASING THE CABLE UTILITY TAX FROM 8.5% TO 7%
FOR 2005 (#AB04-240): The first reading of this ordinance was heard on November 23, 2004.
There were no comments from the public.
M/S/C/U (McConnell/Robinson) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4918 on second reading.
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?C - ORDINANCE NO, 4919 [SECOND READING], AMENDING CHAPTER 3,01 OF THE
BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE, UPDATING RATES AND FEES FOR 2005 (#AB04-241):
The first reading of this ordinance was heard on November 23, 2004.
There were no comments from the public.
M/S/C/U (McConnell/Arends) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4919 on second reading, amending Rate
Tables E and F of Chapter 3.01 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to update the rates & fees for 2005.
7D - ORDINANCE rFIRST READING] AUTHORIZING THE EXTENSION OF AN AGREEMENT
WITH BANK OF AMERICA TO SECURE AN $800~000 LINE-OF-CREDIT FOR THE KITSAP
CONFERENCE CENTER AT BREMERTON HARBORSlDE (#AB04-246): Michael Wilson, Financial
Services Director, explained that the Conference Center needs to extend and increase the amount of
interim financing to pay for the pre-opening operating costs and initial capital expenses and to fund
operating deficits for the new KITSAP CONFERENCE CENTER AT BREMERTON HARBORSIDE. The City's
bank, BANK OF AMERICA, has submitted a proposal for the extension of an $800,000 line of credit for
the conference center. This line of credit wirl be a variable rate issue (based on prime rate minus 79
basis points) through issuance of general obligation bonds.
There were no comments from the public.
M/S/C/U (Arends/McConnell) Move to approve ordinance on first reading, authorizing the Mayor to
execute an agreement with the BANK OF AMERICA for securing an $800,000 line of credit to fund the
pre-opening and initial operating expenses for the KITSAP CONFERENCE CENTER AT E~REMERTON
HARBORSIDE.
7E - ORDINANCE [FIRST READING] ADOPTING FY 2005 CITY OF BREMERTON BUDGET
(#AB04-247): Michael Wilson, Financial Services Director stated that a preliminary annual budget
for fiscal year 2005 has been prepared and filed in the Office of City Clerk for the City of Bremerton;
public hearings have been held for the purpose of fixing the final City Budget; and the City Council
has deliberated and made the adjustments and changes deemed necessary and proper. Several
changes which developed as a result of numerous Budget Sessions, were summarized, which
resulted in the revised Budget currently before the Council.
Ms. Priest provided a report on the distribution of Lodging Tax Funds for 2005. President Ny,qren
thanked Ms. Priest for her efforts in chairing this Committee, and noted that the Council has asked
the Committee to meet quarterly in 2005.
Mr. Maupin summarized the work of the Council on the budget this year, and provided a brief
explanation for the decisions that were made to balance the budget. President Ny,qren thanked Mr.
Maupin for and Mr. Wilson for their for her efforts in chairing this Committee, and noted that the
Sylvia Klatman, Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, appreciated the amount of funding received.
Mr. Shepherd questioned whether it was a good business decision by the City to "give away" 80
parking spaces in perpetuity; asked to receive a copy of the Job Description for the Traffic Safety
Coordinator; suggested that the City combine the marketing funds in the Mayor's with the Lodging
Tax funding allocated to the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce and Kitsap Visitors & Convention
Bureau to maximize marketing for the City.
M/S/C (Arends/McConnell) Move to approve the ordinance on first reading, relating to the adoption of
the City of Bremerton 2005 Annual Budget, as amended.
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Voted in favor of Motion: Maupin, Shod, Gehring, McConnell, Priest, Robinson, Arends, Nygren
Voted opposed to Motion: Shepherd
Motion carried: 8-Yes; l-No
Amendment to Motion (McConnell/Shepherd) Move to promote employees currently in Band 8 to
Band 9 in the "Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Schedule".
Voted in favor of Motion: Shot[, Gehring, McConnell, Priest, Shepherd, Robinson, and Arends
Voted opposed to Motion: Maupin, Nygren
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 2-No
Amendment to Motion (McConnell) Move to create a position of "Assistant to the Mayor" at a pay
band to be determined. Amendment died for lack ora Second
Amendment to Motion (McConnell) Move to make the Traffic Safety Coordinator position in the Police
Department an FTE. Amendment was withdrawn because this item is already in the budget.
Amendment to Motion (Shepherd) Move to relocate $50,000 from "Marketing" in the Executive
Budget to the City Council Budget. Amendment died for lack of a Second
PUBLIC RECOGNITION - There were no comments tonight.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mike Shepherd commented on his attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Coordinating Council's
Economic Summit.
Wendy Priest invited citizens to attend the next District 4 & 5 Community Meeting, which will be held
Thursday, December 2 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603; and the "Winterfest"
event, which will be held downtown this Friday, December 3, with activities beginning at 5:00 PM.
Brad Gehrinq wished Dianne Robinson a "happy birthday" in honor of her birthday this Sunday; and
cautioned drivers to be careful and responsible.
Daren Ny.qren thanked the Police Depadment for their presentation of the City's "Sex Offender
Awareness" Program"' and thanked all the staff of the Finance Department; and as part of
"Winterfest", there would be a tree lighting at the Whitey Domstad Park in Manette.
With no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 8:30 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH
Legislative Assistant
Attest:
PAULA JOHNSTON,~City Clerk
D~REN NYGREN, 'City (~ou~cil President