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Home My WebLink About12/06/2006 e e DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 6, 2006 "';'G\E:C l'~' 20~~ -::;",...... . 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 6, 2006, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Cecil McConnell presiding. Council members present were Nick Wofford, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Wendy Priest, Adam Brockus, and Brad Gehring. Council Member Mike Shepherd was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad GehrinQ followed by the invocation provided by Reverend Ron Anderson of the Manette Community Church. President McConnell announced that a Study Session to hear presentations on agenda items originally scheduled for review on November 29, 2006 were heard in Council Conference Room 603 beginning at 4:30 PM; followed immediately with a Pre-Council Session to discuss General Council Business. Action on the items discussed at the Study Session will be taken tonight as well as items originally scheduled for action on the cancelled November 29,2006 Council Meeting. He also announced that Item 7C under GENERAL BUSINESS was postponed until December 20, 2006. MAYOR'S REPORT There was no MAYOR'S REPORT tonight, but Council President McConnell, acting on behalf of the Mayor, attended the Gold Star Banner Ceremony for Fallen Soldiers on Saturday, December 2, 2006 to honor SerQeants Christopher Bunda and Michael Burbank for their courage and love of country, and observed that "We owe a great deal to these two men who without thought oftheir own safety gave their utmost to keep their Country and its people safe..." PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Mike Walton, Marketing Director for the Kitsap Family YMCA, provided a monthly update of the activities taking place at the "Y", including Military Date Night the first Saturday of each month; Military Family Month in November; signups for Youth Instructional Basketball, Power Yoga, Run/Walk Series, and ballet; Teen Late Night every Friday (except during Christmas break); Splash & Jam; and the Christmas Social. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 312841 through 313217; and EFT-9359; EFT-9364 through EFT-9400 in the amount of $3,285.088.04; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $689,171.13 for the pay period ending November 15, 2006; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $79,180.36 for the pay period ending November 30, 2006 (#AB06-257) B. Minutes of Meeting - November 15, 2006 (#AB06-258) C. Purchase of 2 Video Detection Systems from KAR-GOR, INC. for the Tunnel Detour Route (#AB06-261 ) D. Contract between Kitsap County and City of Bremerton for Incarceration of City Prisoners 2007 -2008 (#AB06-262) E. Request by the Parks and Recreation Department to demolish the house at Kitsap Lake Park (#AB06-263) F. 2007 KPS ,Premium Rates and Underwriting Criteria (#AB06-264) City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 6,2006 Page 2 of 3 G. Resolution No. 3015, confirming the City of Bremerton's desire to be included in the boundaries of the Kitsap County Public Transportation Benefit Area (#AB06-265) H. Resolution No. 3016, declaring Emergency to Waive Bidding Requirements for Relocation of Municipal Court (#AB06-266) I. Request to hire Managing Engineer at Pay Band 16, Rate 8 (#AB06-267): 05:38:35 M/S/C/U (Priest/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 7A- ORDINANCE NO. 4989. SETTING RATES AND FEES FOR 2007 (#AB06-259): Laura Lyon, Financial Services Director, stated that in conjunction with preparation of the 2007 Proposed Budget, the administration is recommending that certain fees and rates found in Chapter 3.01 Rate Tables be amended. Specifically, Rate Table E - Fire Department proposes rate increases in fire engine and aerial ladder hourly rates that reflect the increase in costs of providing these services; Rate Table F- Parks and Recreation Department establishes a 'Not-to-Exceed' rates to reflect rising costs of various programs; and Rate Table G - Public Works and Utilities permit fee increases reflect the rise in inspection costs. There were no comments from the public. 05:41 :30 M/S/C/U (Arends/) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4989 amending Chapter 3.01 of the Bremerton Municipal Code updating rates and fees for 2007. 7B - ORDINANCE NO. 4990. SETTING UTILITY RATES FOR 2007 (#AB06-260): Phil Williams, Public Works & Utilities Director, explained that the City hired an independent rate consultant in 2004 to conduct a complete rate analysis and Cost of Services Study (COSA). That effort resulted in a three-year recommended package of rate adjustments for the City's three utilities. The first phase of those adjustments was effective on November 1, 2004; the second (phase) was effective on January 1, 2006. After updating and confirming the revenue requirements during this year's budget preparation process it was determined that the scheduled third phase of the rate study recommendations for water and stormwater could be decreased from 20% and 15% respectively, to the required CPI rate of 4.2%. The wastewater rate increase for 2006 already included the second and third phases of the rate study recommendations, so in accordance with BMC 15.06, only a CPI increase of 4.2% is required. Finally, the General Facility charges for all three utilities are increased by 3.5% according to the annual change in the Seattle Construction Index. There were no comments from the public. 05:47:25 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Priest) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4990 adopting the 2007 Utility Rates and General Facilities Charge effective January 1, 2007 and amending Appendix A of Section 15.06.015 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7C LEASE AGREEMENT '1'.'ITH CLAREMONT E.^.ST RETIREMENT APARTMENTS (#1'.8Q6 ~ Item has been postponed to December 20, 2006... PUBLIC HEARINGS 8A - FINAL PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 4991 APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE 2007 BUDGET (#AB06-268): Laura Lyon, Financial Services Director explained that the City of Bremerton prepares its budget on an annual basis under the authority granted by Chapter 35.33 RCW. The budget process is designed to meet the operations and service needs of the City by integrating the planning and implementation of City programs and objectives with the allocation City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 6,2006 Page 3 of 3 and implementation of City programs and objectives with the allocation of resources sufficient to support such services and programs. A preliminary annual budget for fiscal year 2007 has been prepared and filed with the Office of the City Clerk. Public hearings have been held for the purpose of fixing the final City Budget and the City Council has deliberated and made adjustments and changes deemed necessary and proper. President McConnell opened the "Public Hearing" on proposed Ordinance 4991. Sylvia Klatman, on behalf of the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, thanked the Council for their consideration of the B&O tax exemptions, accepting the funding recommendation of $42,000 to be allocated to the Chamber by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and lastly, thanked the City for their assistance in providing the new location for the Chamber offices at 286 4th Street. President McConnell closed the "Public Hearing" to public comment, and opened to Council... 05:55:15 The Motion was made and seconded, as Council discussion continued... Mr. Maupin. Mr. McConnell. Mr. Gehrina. Ms. Robinson. and Mrs. Arends commended Laura Lyon, Finance Director, and her staff for the excel/ent work they did in presenting a smooth and easy-to- fol/ow process for the Council to study and understand the budget. Mr. Brockus added that there were several issues the Council had hoped to address but were not able to this year including more asphalt for City streets, an extra fireman for Fire Station No.1, and more police officers. 06:02:15 M/S/C/U (Arends/Maupin) Move to approve Ordinance No. 4991 adopting the City of Bremerton 2007 Annual Budget. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Adam Brockus mentioned that his mother recently retired, and expressed to all retirees that Bremerton is a nice place to settle down in. Will Maupin reported on his attendance at the First Friday Art Walk activities last week, including the Tree Lighting event in Manette. He also reported on his attendance at several meetings including the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) Growth Management Policy Board Meeting last Friday, a meeting on Monday to address School Siting, and the Bremerton Housing Authority meeting yesterday where he learned they have a good chance of receiving a $20 million grant for the redevelopment of Westpark. With no further business, President McConnell adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:07 PM. L RI SMITH Legislative Assistant CM:PJ:ls:cg