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Home My WebLink About11/28/2007 COtICl DIGITAL RECORDING ~ DEe 5 lO07 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 28,2007 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 28,2007, 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 Council Assistant Christine Grenier. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad Gehrina 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 was held prior to the meeting. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Adam Brockus announced that Winterfest will be held on Friday, December 7 beginning at 5:30 PM by the Naval Museum for the downtown tree lighting; followed by the tree lighting in Manette at 7:00 PM. Carol Arends invited people to attend the First Friday Artwalk also on Friday. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 320845 through 321097; and EFT-7483 through EFT-7509 in the amount of $1,373,114.67; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $76,919.13 for the pay period ending November 30,2007 (#AB07-262) B. Minutes of Meeting - November 7,2007 (#AB07-263) C. Minutes of Meeting - November 14, 2007 (#A07-264) D. Re-appointment of Sheridan H. Mosher to the Arts Commission (#AB07-265) E. Communications Tower Lease Agreement with SPRINT SPECTRUM (#AB07-266) F. Amendment to Communications TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SEATTLE SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a VERIZON WIRELESS (#AB07-267) G. Professional Services Agreement with HECKER ARCHITECTS for BKAT Studio Project (#AB07 -268) H. Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton, Central Kitsap Fire and Rescue, and South Kitsap Fire and Rescue for Joint Firefighter and Paramedic Testing (#AB07-269) I. Ordinance No. 5029, amending Section 2.06.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) relating to the Office of the City Attorney (#AB07-27o) J. Amendment NO.1 to Professional Services Agreement with PARAMETRIX for the Bremerton Boardwalk Project (#AB07-271) K. Resolution No. 3040, approving a portion of the West Hills Final Plat and Planned Unit Development, which includes Lots 1-9 of the Wright Creek Business Park (#AB07-272) L. Parking Agreement with THE DOCTORS CLINIC (#AB07-273) M. Professional Services Agreement with Ed Faulk Operations, LLC for Green Superintendent Services at Gold Mountain Golf Club (#AB07 -274) N. Appointment of Linda Streissguth to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners (#AB07 -275) O. Expenditure of $20,000 from the Stormwater Operations Budget to pay for Legal Services for the NPDES II Permit Appeal (#AB07-276) 05:38:27 M/S/C/U (Priest/Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 28, 2007 Page 2 of 4 GENERAL BUSINESS 5A- RESOLUTION NO. 3041. APPROVING A LEAD HAZARD ABATEMENT PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (BHA) AND KITSAP COUNTY CONSOLIDATED HOUSING AUTHORITY (KCCHA) (#AB07-276): ROQer Lubovich, City Attorney, explained that residential rental properties built before 1978 are required to be free of lead paint hazards in order to participate in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. The proposed resolution approves a lead hazard abatement partnership between BHA and KCCHA so that rental properties within the City of Bremerton can benefit from a grant received by KCCHA to provide free testing and repairs to correct lead hazards. Dave Finley, KCCHA Executive Director, explained that this program would benefit Bremerton as well as Kitsap County; and provided an overview of the program. Kurt Wiest, BHA Executive Director, believed that this partnership is an example of good government and will help improve the housing stock in the City. 05:44:14 Main motion was made and discussion continued... Cecil McConnell hoped that landlords would take care of the lead problem in their properties; and did not support public money being used to assist private property owners in these types of repairs. Mr. Finley stated that this program would apply to homes as well as rental properties. Mike Shepherd emphasized that removing the paint can be a costly process and if people can not afford to have the work done, that those property owners or landlords should be able to receive assistance. Brad GehrinQ was pleased that this program would improve housing and would also help lower income families. Dianne Robinson offered her support; and asked if Kitsap Community Resources would be able to partner with the housing authorities. Mr. Finley responded that a partnership with KCR is a possibility. Carol Arends asked how landlords could qualify for the program. Mr. Finley answered that the landlord would have to demonstrate that the renters were earning below a certain income level. Cecil McConnell asked for the average cost of removing lead paint. Mr. Finley stated that the average cost of removal ranges from $6,000 to $7,000. Will Maupin asked how much of this program will be directed to rental properties. Mr. Finley estimated about 20% of the funding would be directed towards rentals. Brad GehrinQ clarified that the while there may be mixed opinion on the administration of the program, Council must approve or. disapprove of the actual partnership tonight. 05:57:41 M/S/C (Arends/Wofford) Move to pass Resolution No. 3041 approving a Lead Hazard Abatement partnership between the Bremerton Housing Authority and Kitsap County Consolidated Housing Authority. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 2S, 2007 Page 3 of 4 Voted in favor of the motion: Brockus, Priest, Shepherd, Robinson, Arends, Wofford, Gehring, Maupin Voted against the motion: McConnell Motion carried: S-Yes; 1-No 5B - ORDINANCE NO. 5030, ADOPTING 2008 UTILITY RATES AND GENERAL FACILITIES CHARGES AMENDING CHAPTER 15.06 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (#AB07- 277): Phil Williams, Public Works and Utilities Director, summarized that the intent of the ordinance was to amend assessments, fees, rates, and charges set forth in Appendix A of Section 15.06.015 of the BMC to implement to the consumer price index increase of 3.5% in water, wastewater, and stormwater charges; and to implement a 0.2% increase in General Facilities charges according to the Seattle Construction Index. There were no comments from the public... 06:04:10 Main Motion was made and discussion continued... Adam Brockus offered his support; and was pleased that the rate increase would be minimal and tied to inflation. Nick Wofford asked if there are ways for seniors to reduce their utility bill. Phil Williams responded that approximately 220 customers currently receive a discount on their utility bill; in order to receive a discount, people must be 62 years of age, earn an income of $25,000 or less, and if disabled, the individual must provide documentation meeting federal guidelines. Cecil McConnell asked for equity on the income requirement whether for low income families or seniors; and hoped that the City would adopt the federal guidelines for consistency. 06:11 :17 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Wofford) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5030 adopting new utility rates and General Facilities charges effective January 1, 200S, and amending Bremerton Municipal Code Chapter 15.06. 5C- ORDINANCE NO. 5031 , AMENDING RATES AND FEES FOR 2008 AND CHAPTER 3.01 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (#AB07-278): Laura Lvon, Financial Services Director, stated that in conjunction with preparation of the 200S Proposed Budget, the administration is recommending that certain fees and rates found in Chapter 3.01 Rate Tables be amended. Specifically, 1. Rate Table A - Financial Services Department proposes moving the fees for Fireworks Stands and Ambulance Services inspection fees to Rate Table E - Fire Department; 2. Rate Table F - Parks and Recreation Department establishes 'Not-To-Exceed' rates to reflect rising costs of various programs and deleting the Men and Co-Ed Sand Athletic Program; and 3. Rate Table G - Public Works and Utilities establishes a fee for Right-of-Way work without a permit, the fee for a dumpster for commercial/construction purposes, establishing no fee for the use of a dumpster for residential purposes, limit the number of inspections to two for the current fee charged, establishes a fee for additional inspections to reflect the rise in costs, and adds utility installations to the Right of Way permit fee schedule. There were no comments from the public... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 28,2007 Page 4 of 4 Cecil McConnell was pleased to announce that golf course fees only increased slightly. 06:15:00 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Wofford) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5031 amending Chapter 3.01 of the Bremerton Municipal Code updating rates and fees for 2008. With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6: 17 PM. The Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a STUDY SESSION to hear presentations on upcoming agenda items. Prepared and Submitted by: L~ CHRISTINE GRENIER . Council Assistant Attest: I. WM:CE:ls:cg