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Home My WebLink About06/21/00 TAPE #1710 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 21, 2000 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 21, 2000, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad Esser, David Farr, Ed Rollman, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council Members John Law and Mike Shepherd were absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca, 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 given by former Council Member AI Colvin. President Arends made the following announcements: (1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council business. CONSENT AGENDA There were no consent agenda items scheduled for this meeting. 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. #0030 M/S/C/U (Olsen/McConnell) On June 21, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 242439 through 242441, 242458 through 242616, and EFT 6012 in the amount of $400,741.73. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS David Farr thanked the Commanding Officer at Submarine Base Bangor, along with his staff, for the hospitality show to him and his wife during a recent tour of the base, and Open House event; and congratulated the Submarine Service for 100 years of service. Ed Rollman announced the next District 4 Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, June 29, from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the Washington Mutual Bank Building at 6th & Pacific, with topics to include "Your Views on the Progress of the City", and a Waste Management Survey. He was happy to see there was a sold-out concert at the Admiral Theater recently, which means people are oming downtown. Sadly, he expressed deep sorrow at the vicious attack and death of Ruth Davison a beloved family friend. He asked anyone with information to solve her murder, to please call the Sheriff Office at 337-7111. President Arends read an announcement for the benefit of citizens who have been approached by a business that offers to paint house numbers on the curb in front of the homes for a cost to the homeowner. The business is giving a false impression that if the numbers are not painted on the curb, that they would not receive emergency services. It was clarified that emergency service is available to everyone, regardless of whether a number is painted on the curb, in fact, according to information provided by Fire Chief AI Duke, they prefer to see address numbers on the houses. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Horton reported that close to 100 individuals came to help create the new Anderson Cove "Pea Patch". She thanked Windermere Real Estate and a number of volunteers from Master TAPE #1710 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 21, 2000 Page 2 of 3 Gardeners and the neighborhood for all their efforts in this project. Lastly, she reiterated to residents, the importance to clearly mark their address on the front of their homes. LEGISLATIVE REPORT It was reported that the concerns raised by Karl Urseth at last week's Council meeting regarding the overhead loading ramps at the Bremerton Ferry Terminal not operating after 7:30 P.M. each night, is currently being researched. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Garland Freyman expressed concern at the City ordinance limiting the number of animals owned by City residents, after recently being told by an Animal Control officer that his family owned too many pets. He asked if there was anything that could be done to allow his children to keep their pets. 10A- ORDINANCE NO. 4714 (SECOND READING) APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT OF OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP FOR THE WEST HILLS PROJECT, #AB00-149 First reading of this ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on June 14, 2000. There were no comments from the public. #0445 M/S/C/U (Farr/Reed) Move to pass Ordinance 4714 on second reading, authorizing the Mayor to sign the West Hills Development Agreement. #0455 M/S/C (Farr/Esser) Move to authorize the Mayor to sign the Olympic Property Group Letter of June 16, 2000 relating to the West Hills Development Agreement. (A copy of this letter, which establishes some guidelines by which the City can monitor the progress of the development, is available in the Council Packet). Voted in favor of this motion: Rollman, Farr, Esser, Olsen, McConnell, and Arends Abstained from this motion: Reed Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-Abstention. 11A- PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING), ESTABLISHING ADDITIONAL FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS. #AB00-150: Fire Chief AI Duke stated that this ordinance would establish additional Fire and Life safety requirements for existing multi-family residential buildings, commonly known as apartments that are greater than 4 units. Council received a detailed presentation regarding this ordinance at their Monthly Study Session on February 2, 2000; and also during Fiscal & Budget, and Operations Committee Meetings. Mayor Horton extended her thanks and appreciation to the individuals who worked on this ordinance for a considerable amount of time. She explained that this ordinance was initiated after the Kona Village fire, where four elderly residents were killed, and that this ordinance would follow almost exactly a similar measure approved by Kitsap County. The City of Poulsbo has also passed a similar ordinance, and the Cities of Bainbridge Island and Port Orchard are currently reviewing copies. Jeff Kerneen and John Vaughan, two local condominium owners, were in attendance to voice their concerns that condominium owners were not adequately represented in the consideration of the new, stricter fire code, and that the application of such an ordinance was not realistic for condominiums. TAP E #1710 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 21,2000 Page 3 of 3 Scott Rappleye clarified some misconceptions and confusion about the proposed ordinance, pointing out that the committee met every month for over two years, and did include a condominium representative. He addressed the similarities with condominium units and hotel/motel rooms, and clarified the ordinance would only affect those condos in three-story buildings, with over 17 units ("level-3"), and then, only if they could not meet the criteria of the matrix included in the ordinance. Jim Adrian explained that there was no county-wide association for condominium owners, so they did their best to "get the word out" to local condo owners. He reiterated that condo owners were represented at their meetings, which were all open to the public, and pointed out that two years was a reasonable time for implementation. The committee was very aware that the "affordability" to comply with these new standards was an issue, but they started out with potentially a $40 million liability, which is now down to approximately $4.5 million for a 24-month implementation mode throughout the County. He added the County has established a Fire Safety Advisory Committee, and one of their ongoing action items will be to look for grants and other financial assistance to assist those who may have trouble with financing or compliance. Chief Duke added that his Department is willing to work together with condominium owners to achieve compliance in a timely manner. Mr. Reed asked if the person receiving the enforcement action would be notified in writing. Chief Duke emphasized that all requests are put in writing, which include time limits for compliance clearly stated. He stipulated that they would work with the Legal Department to include correct verbiage. Mr. Farr stated that as an owner of a condominium in a "level-3" building, he can clearly see how a fire in his unit would affect those units above, below, and on either side of him. He pointed out this issue has been dealt with at community meetings for over two years, with many articles and notices published in the local paper. Mr. McConnell and Mr. Rollman concurred. #1710 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move to approve this ordinance on first reading, establishing additional Fire & Life Safety Requirements for existing multi-family residential units. With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:20 P.M. Council then adjourned to the Council Conference Room for a couple of announcements. CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton PJ/CAJIs/cg c: Normal Distribution File