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Home My WebLink About11/07/2007 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES .COIJNCt AIiIDrM\~ ~~~ M)V H! B 2007 DIGITAL RECORDING Wednesday, November 7,2007 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, November 7,2007, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Will Maupin presiding. Council members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Carol Etgen; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad GehrinQ followed by the invocation provided by Pastor ROQer HenniQan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle. President Maupin announced that a Pre-Council Session to discuss General Council Business was held prior to the meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT . Provided comments on the election, offered congratulations to the Council Members who were re-elected; and expressed his disappointment in the failure of Proposition No.1; and . Introduced several students from Bremerton High School, led by Senior Aimee Connolly who expressed their concerns about the dangers experienced when attempting to cross the street at 13th Street & Veneta Avenue. Phil Williams, Director of Public Works & Utilities expressed his commitment to work with the students to come up with a solution to the problem. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad GehrinQ encouraged the public to "thank" a Veteran in honor of Veteran's Day on Monday. Nick Wofford encouraged people to help remove ivy from N.A.D. Park during a work party on Saturday, November 10 beginning at 10:00 AM in the upper area of the park. Mike Walton, Marketing Director with the Kitsap Family YMCA, provided a monthly update on the activities and programs at the YMCA including Military Family Month; a Latin music based exercise class called ZUMBA; Teen Late Night every Friday; and Splash & Jam on Saturday, November 1 ih As a member of the Manette Business Association, he announced "Winterfest"would be held on Friday, December 7 beginning at 6:00 PM. Anthony Murphy, representing the Bremerton African-American Ministerial Alliance, was here to encourage participation in the community-wide Family Conference the weekend of November 16 & 17 at the Crossroads Neighborhood Church. The event will begin at 7:00 PM on Friday, November 16 with guest speakers; and will follow with a full day of workshops on Saturday, November 17 after an 8:00 AM continental breakfast is served. The workshops are intended to help students succeed in education, financial matters, employment, political empowerment, the legal justice system, and spiritual alliance. Cost is $15 per person; $25 per couple; and childcare and meals will be provided. Prior registration is encouraged but not required; and sponsorships are available. To register or to receive more information, please call (360) 479-3674 or contact any local church. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 320416 through 320783; and EFT-7439 through EFT-7469 in the amount of $1,222,635.54; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending October 31,2007 in the amount of $786,312.27; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending October 31, 2007 in the amount of $76,919.13 (#AB07-252) B. Minutes of Meeting - October 17, 2007 (#AB07-253) C. Minutes of Meeting - October 24, 2007 (#AB07 -254) City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 7, 2007 Page 2 of 3 D. Goods & Services Agreement with GODWIN PUMPS OF AMERICA for the Sewage Pump Station CW-1 Upgrade Project (#AB07-255) E. Approval to hire Geoffrey Wentlandt to the Long Range Senior Planner position at Band 11, Rate 4 in the Department of Community Development (#AB07 -256) 06:03:30 M/S/C/U (Priest/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARING 6A - RESOLUTION NO. 3039. APPROVING THE 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS (#AB07-257): Marie Vila, Community Development, explained that on May 2,2007, City Council approved the 2008 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan which outlined the funding allocation process and include CDBG rules and regulations. CDBG staff accepted grant applications through July 20,2007. The Citizens Advisory Committees (CAC's) have completed their review and interview process, and the funding recommendations listed in the Agenda Bill have been made for your consideration and approval. If approved, these submissions will be sent to the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in the 2008 Annual Action Plan. Additionally, Ms. Vila introduced the Committee members and thanked them for their efforts; and mentioned that letters received from several of the organizations were included in the record. Judy McDonald, representing residents of the Stephenson Canyon Park area, thanked the City for approving their'funding request to improve this area. Helen Miller asked what the total amount of funds was available to distribute; and asked if the Program was now allowed to approve funding requests from City Departments. Ms. Vila stated that $81,600 was available for allocation from HUD and $353,600 was available for capital projects; and stated that the City Departments have always been allowed to apply for the funds, as long as they follow the same criteria as the other groups. Larry Keller, Kitsap Mental Health Services, encouraged the Council to support the request for . funding for the upgrade of a psychiatric facility. Mike Walton, Kitsap YMCA, asked the Council for their support of the recommendations presented tonight; and asked for reconsideration of CDBG funds in the future for the Kitsap'County Community Development Corporation (KCCDC). Dianne Robinson summarized the committee review process in which she was involved; and believed that all of the programs were needed and worthy in the community. 06:23:45 M/S/C/U (Priest/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 3039 approving the 2008 funding recommendations; and authorize the Mayor to execute contracts in substantially the same form once all funding has been secured and HUD has approved the Annual Action Plan. GENERAL BUSINESS 7 A - ORDINANCE NO. 5026. AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) RELATING TO IMPROPER STORMWATER SURCHARGES (#AB07-258): Phil Williams, Public Works & Utilities Director, summarized that this modification to Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Title 15.01 and 15.06 will reduce the impact of the surcharge on Bremerton's utility customers, give credit for properties that have disconnected their downspouts, but can not separate their driveway drains because it is not equitable to do so, and simplify how the surcharge is applied to residential and commercial properties. Chance Berthiaume, Water Resources, provided a POWER POINT@ presentation to further highlight the details of the changes being proposed to Improper Stormwater Surcharges. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 7,2007 Page 3 of 3 Adam Brockus stated that this issue has been discussed extensively during the Public Works & Utilities Committee meetings, and summarized that the purpose of this action is to encourage consumers to be more environmentally responsible to minimize discharge into the Puget Sound, increase water quality, and create a lesser burden on the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Brad GehrinQ was pleased that this proposal benefits the environment and rate payers. Will Maupin commented on the improvement on water quality in his neighborhood; and was pleased that this issue was brought before Council. 06:51 :08 M/S/C/U (Brockus/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5026 amending Title 15, "Municipal Utilities" of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) relating to improper stormwater charges. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS - There were no Council Member Reports tonight in the interest of time... With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:55 PM. Council reconvened for a 1- 'Y2 hour Budget Session to discuss "Enterprise Funds" in the Council Conference Room. pre~ LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: ~1 CAROL E EN, City rk ~, .. resident WM:CE:ls:cg