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Home My WebLink About10/03/2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~ flCT i"'I ZDD? DIGITAL RECORDING Wednesday, October 3, 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, October 3,2007, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Will Maupin presiding. Council members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, and Brad Gehring. Council Members Adam Brockus and Cecil McConnell were absent. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Ken Bagwell; new City Clerk Carol Etgen; Deputy City Clerk Cherie Henry; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad GehrinQ followed by the invocation provided by Retired Pastor G.T. Johnson formerly of Brownsville United Methodist Church. President Maupin announced that a Pre-Council Session to discuss General Council Business was held prior to the meeting; which included a 10-minute Executive Session to "Review Labor Negotiations" per RCW 42.30.140(4)(b); and announced that Item 5N was added to the CONSENT AGENDA. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no MAYOR'S REPORT tonight... PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Helen Miller questioned ho owned the green busses, and what can be done to slow them down as they pass up and down residential streets at a fast speed. President Maupin noted that Kitsap Transit has dark green busses. Don Larson thanked the Suquamish Tribe for their recent contribution to the Puget Sound Restoration Fund for use in enhancing the north shoreline of Sinclair Inlet, and suggested getting eagle scouts involved in local projects and others suggestions on how the money might be used. Mike Walton, Marketing Director for YMCA, provided a monthly update on the activities taking place at the YMCA including Military Date Night on October 6 from 5:30 to 9:30 PM; Teen Late Night every Friday from 8:30 to 11 :00 PM; and Splash & Jam on October 20. Lastly, he asked the public for volunteers to support the "Selective Swim" program which takes place each Friday morning. Marie Vila from the City of Bremerton's Block Grant Program, informed the Council and the City residents on the outcome of the recent grant application review, interview, and recommendation process for the City's 2008 CDBG and HOME Program's anticipated funding. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 319882 through 320037; and EFT-7388 through EFT-7403 in the amount of $1,089,532.58; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $76,919.13 for the pay period ending September 30,2007 (#AB07-227) B. Minutes of Meeting - September 19, 2007 (#AB07-228) C. Minutes of Meeting - September 26, 2007 (#AB07 -229) D. Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap Transit for reimbursement of lease and rental equipment (#AB07 -230) E. Interlocal Cooperative Agreement with the City of Lakewood to purchase supplies, material, equipment, and services (#AB07 -231) F. Bid Award to ADVANCED DOOR SERVICE, INC. for Fire Station Apparatus Bay Door Replacements (#AB07 -232) . City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 3,2007 Page 2 of 4 G. Lease Agreement with IKON OFFICE SOLUTIONS, INC for the 5-Year Operational Lease of Canon iR5185 copier/printer to replace Sharp AR650 copier/printer that is past the end of its rental contract (#AB07 -233) H. Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Hoquiam for potential future purchase of an ambulance (#AB07 -234) I. Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (#AB07-235) J. Ordinance No. 5024, amending Chapter 2.14 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) relating to the Investment Committee (#AB07 -236) K. Resolution No. 3035, amending a 'policy for the Investment of City Funds as adopted by Resolution 2618 (#AB07 -237) L. Resolution No. 3036, among the City of Bremerton, Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue, and South Kitsap Fire & Rescue to create a Regional Fire Authority Planning Committee pursuant to RCW , 52.26 (#AB07 -238) 05:47:35 M/S/C/U (Priest/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A - AMENTMENT TO PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT APPLICATION FOR LODGING TAX FUNDS (#AB07-240): Wvn Birkenthal, Parks & Recreation Director; and Gary Sexton, Economic Redevelopment Director, explained that during the Lodging Tax application process for 2007 funds, the Parks & Recreation Department applied for and received funds for signage in the downtown area. The Parks & Recreation Department is requesting additional funds for lighting the downtown area during the holiday season. Mike Walton noted that the YMCA is a member of the Manette Business Association, and holiday lighting was discussed at the last meeting, including the possibility of lighting the Manette Bridge. Don Larson thinks Bremerton could do something similar to the town of Leavenworth, where their Christmas lights bring in bus loads of tourists each year. Ms. Priest thanked Mr. Sexton for including lights in the downtown core, and is sure the local businesses will appreciate the addition of lights that will help to create a more festive atmosphere. Mr. Shepherd, Ms. Robinson, Mr. Gehrina, and Mr. Maupin provided comments in support of purchasing the lights, and considered them a positive investment. They felt in made sense to provide lights to areas where the most people will see them, and also provided their suggestions on other areas of the City that would benefit with the addition of Christmas lights. 05:58:50 M/S/C/U (Priest/Arends) Move to approve and amend the application filed by the Parks & Recreation Department; and amend the 2007 Budget accordingly, for lodging tax funds. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7 A - PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5025. ADOPTING THE WHEATON-RIDDELL SUB AREA PLAN. AND AMENDING SECTION 20.80 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (#AB07-241): Geoff Wentlandt, with the Department of Community Development, summarized that the action before the Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt the Wheaton-Riddell Sub Area Plan. He discussed the public participation process and provided a general overview of the Plan. Helen Miller attended the Study Session last week, and agreed with the concerns mentioned by Council Member Gehring that for WSDOT to come in and take over the privately owned frontage road areas would obliterate the parking for these small businesses. She also asked City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Page 3 of 4 Don Larson liked the idea of replacing more concrete with trees, and offered pictures of other cities as good examples where trees were used to line streets, and offered to help obtain trees and dirt. Paul J. Eberharter, of ESERHARTER ARCHITECTS and developer for this project, stated that there were very good questions and comments raised during the public comment process and explained how they were addressed, including the parking issues. Mr. GehrinQ admitted that he initially had a few concerns, but believes they have all been addressed adequately. He was now excited to see this development move forward, and thanked everyone involved for their efforts. Mr. Maupin asked if there has been any coordination with the County to include some of the surrounding area. Mr. Wentlandt stated yes, that a portion of County property was considered, and it is a goal they are continuing to work toward. Several Council Members thanked Andrea Spencer and Geoff Wentlandt for their efforts. 06:29:50 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Gehring) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5025 to amend the Comprehensive Plan to include the Wheaton-Riddell Sub Area Plan; and amend Section 20.80 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to activate the development regulations detailed in the Plan. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad GehrinQ welcomed the new City Clerk Carol Etgen; and established that on Thursday, October 25 he will be going to "jail" in support of the Muscular Dystrophy Association, and encouraged anyone willing to donate funds toward raising bail for his release. Wendy Priest reminded the public about the First Friday Art Walk activities; including the showing of "Waitress", an independent film showing at the Admiral Theater; and the annual KCR Fashion Show and fundraiser at the Kiana Lodge. Mike Shepherd discussed his participation along with Council Member Gehring at the "Boardwalk Technical Review Committee" meeting where a lengthy discussion was held on the technical aspects of the plan, and was impressed with the number of citizens that attended the public comment portion, which also assisted in the grant application process; and provided comments on the first inter- governmental meeting held Monday night with representatives of the Suquamish Tribe. Dianne Robinson mentioned that she attended a recent meeting with about 15 Captains of various Neighborhood Watch programs, and congratulated all of them for doing a great job in being involved in our community to help correct problems in their neighborhoods. She noted that Mike Shepherd has been invited to attend the next meeting where the group would like to address two particularly important issues - the contracts with Diamond Parking and Brem Air. She also encouraged more residents to get involved, and thanked Bremerton Police Community Resource Officer Andy Oakley for his effort to meet regularly with the members of these groups. Carol Arends discussed her attendance at the KRCC Board meeting yesterday, as well as the Kitsap Health Board Meeting where various topics of interest to the entire County were discussed. She also thanked the Manager of the Safeway Callow store for his assistance in finding an item on a very low bottom shelf of the store, which she very much appreciated. Nick Wofford briefed the Council on a "Sustainable City's Conference" he attended last week, and was happy to report that many of the ideas presented were already in use here in Bremerton; encouraged more people to volunteer for anyone of the wide variety of organizations available in our community; and lastly, reminded citizens to vote in the next election. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2007 Page 4 of 4 Will Maupin wished Nick a fun time on his upcoming 3-week trip to China and Tibet; mentioned the opening of the KCR building; and noted his attendance at the KRCC Board meeting, where real "regional coordinating" is now actually taking place. With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:45 PM. Attest: WM:CE:ls:cg :~ Submitted by: ~~ L RI SMITH Legislative Assistant