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Home My WebLink About01/17/2007 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JAM Z 4 2007 Wednesday, January 17, 2007 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, January 17, 2007, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Will Maupin presiding. Council members present were Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Council Member Nick Wofford 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 Gehring followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Eric Roberts of New Life Assembly. President Maupin announced that a Pre-Council Session to discuss General Council Business and a 15-Minute Executive Session to discuss "Litigation" per RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i) was held prior to the meeting. MA YOR'S REPORT - There was no MA YOR'S REPORT tonight. .. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Adam Brockus congratulated Dianne Robinson for being this year's recipient of the "Dr. King Drum Major Award" for excellence and leadership in Kitsap County. President Maupin acknowledged the hard work in the community by Council Member Dianne Robinson. Mike Shepherd announced the next District 5 Community Meeting would be held on Saturday, January 27lt1 beginning at 10:00 AM at the Augustino Cafe located at 1223 McKenzie Avenue across from Evergreen Park. Topics will include Evergreen Park Expansion Project; Sheldon Avenue Improvement; and Boardwalk from Evergreen Park to Downtown Project. Susan Brown expressed her concern that Kitsap Transit has an item on the ballot to increase passenger only ferri~s before nature has had adequate time to repair the beach and shoreline from the damage of previous passenger only ferries. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 313777 through 314158; and EFT-9453 through EFT-9476 in the amount of $2,516,902.34 for the period ending December 31,2006; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $651,4 73.17 for the pay period ending December 31, 2006 (#AB07 -006) B. Minutes of Meeting - January 3., 2007 (#AB07 -007) C. Supplement No.8 to Professional Service Agreement with EXEL TECH CONSULTING, INC. for the Downtown Bremerton Pedestrian/BTC Access Improvement Project (#AB07-008) D. Contract Award to CONSTRUCT COMPANY of "Auto Center Way Improvements: 6th Street to Southbound State Route 3 On-Ramp Project" (#AB07 -009) E. Resolution No. 3020 authorizing the City to receive a State Revolving Fund Loan from the Washington State Department of Ecology for the Bremerton Combined Sewer WWTP Upgrade Project (#AB07 -010) F. Ordinance No. 4995 amending Section 2.46.100 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to "Employee Recognition and Awards" (#AB07 -011) G. Ordinance No. 4996 amending and restating the City of Bremerton's 457 (b) Deferred Compensation Plan; and dissolving the Deferred Compensation Committee (#AB07-012) There were no comments from the public. 05:39:44 M/S/C/U (PriesUArends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Page 2 of 3 GENERAL BUSINESS 6A - ORDINANCE NO. 4997 ANNEXING APPROXIMATELY 84 ACRES IN TRACYTON TO THE CITY OF BREMERTON, AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE OF FEBRUARY 1, 2007 (#AB07- 014): Andrea Spencer, Community Development Director, stated that the City received a petition for annexation of approximately 84-acres in the Tracyton area to the City of Bremerton. All of the requirements for annexation have been met and staff recommends approval of the annexation under the terms and conditions of the proposed ordinance setting an effective date of February 1, 2007 for the annexation. There were no comments from the public. 05:43028 M/S/C/U (Gehring/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 4997 annexing approximately 84 acres to the City of Bremerton and setting an effective date of February 1, 2007 for the annexation. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A - "CLOSED RECORD HEARING" RESOLUTION NO. 3021 APPROVING THE BRANDYWINE FINAL PLAT AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) FOR 69-UNITS [FILE BP06-001881 (#AB07-012): Nicole Ward, Department of Community Development, explained that the action before City Council is to approve the Brandywine Final Plat and Planned Unit Development (PUD). The Council previously took action on this project by passing Resolution No. 2970 in July 2005 which granted preliminary Plat and PUD approval to divide 9.45 acres on Pine Road, located approximately 200-feet south of Roswell Drive. The applicant has met all of the conditions of the Preliminary Plat and PUD, and therefore the City Engineer and Community Development Director are recommending approval of the Final Plat and PUD. Because this was a closed record hearing, no new public testimony was taken. President Mauoin read the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine and asked that all Council Members should now give consideration as to whether they have 1 )demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against any party to the proceedings; 2) a direct or indirect monetary interest in the outcome of the proceedings; 3) a prejudgment of the issue prior to the hearing the facts on the record; or 4) ex-parte contact with any individual, excluding administrative staff, with regard to an issue prior to the hearing. If any Council Member should answer in the affirmative, then the Council Member should state the reason for their answer at this time so that the Chair may inquire of the City Attorney as to whether a violation of the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine or a Conflict of Interest exists. President Maupin then asked if any member of the public believed any Council Member should excuse themselves due to a conflict with the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, or for another concern, to please state the reasons now. All Council Members remained seated. There were no comments from the public. 05:49:35 M/S/C/U (Arends/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 3021 approving the Final Plat and PUD for Brandywine, and authorizing the City Council President to sign the mylar. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Carol Arends enjoyed a week at home due to the snow, but reported that last week she attended the Kitsap Regional Coor9inating Council Board Meeting; the Kitsap County Health Board meeting; and a meeting of the Public Works Committee. Dianne Robinson mentioned that she will present an update on the work planned for Anderson Cove to the City Council immediately following the business meeting tonight. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 17, 2007 Page 3 of 3 Mike Shepherd reported that he was inspired to get involved with helping youth in our community after attending the "Youth Mentoring Month Kick-Off Event" last Monday. Wendy Priest also congratulated Dianne Robinson for receiving the "Dr. King Drum Major Award", and pointed out to the public that Ms. Robinson not only works hard for the Council and for the Community, but is also a local historian. Adam Brockus acknowledged the great season for the Seattle Seahawks NFL football team. Brad Gehrina commented that the City's Police Department and Municipal Court would be moving into their new locations soon. Will Maupin reiterated earlier comments about the number of meetings that were canceled due to the weather and looked forward to everything getting back to "normal". With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:00 PM. The Council reconvened for a STUDY SESSION in the Council Conference Room to hear an "Update on Anderson Cove" from Council Member Dianne Robinson. P~d ~bmitte.,d ~~ 0~-e ) L I SMITH '-'" Legislative Assistant WM:PJ:ls:cg