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Home My WebLink About03/05/2008 DIGITAL RECORDING MAR 1 I mOl CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 5, 2008 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, March 5, 2008, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Will Maupin presiding. Council members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Roy Runyon, 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 Gehrina followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Oliver Warren of Eagles' Wings Fellowship Church. President Maupin announced that prior to the meeting, a Pre-Council Session was held to discuss General Council Business. MAYOR'S REPORT President Maupin presented Citizen Certificates of Appreciation on behalf of the City to Monica Bernhard, Director; and Patti Peterson, Board Pr~sident for their community involvement with BREMERTON FOODLlNE. Ivalv Alexander, Campfire Leader, brought a group of Campfire Girls who were also recognized and thanked for their volunteer efforts at the BREMERTON FOODLlNE. Mike Shepherd, President of the Kitsap Trees & Shoreline's Association (KITSA), introduced fellow KITSA Board members Don Larson (Vice-President), Kathleen Barrantes (Treasurer), Peaav Hall (Secretary), Jim Trainer (Officer), John Allen (Officer), and Scott Hall (Advisor); and provided a summary of the mission of KITSA ".. .to promote and improve Kitsap County communities by cultivating a public awareness and appreciation of trees and forestry programs..." He also provided a briefing on past project areas, local clean-up events, training classes, salmon recovery, projects in Bremerton, their partnerships, and projects funded by federal grants that the group will be spearheading in the near future. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Phedra Elliott, Community Development Block Grant Coordinator, was pleased to announce that the 2008 Spring Application Period for the Neighborhood Enhancement Program would be March 3 to April 30, 2008. For more detailed information or to apply, interested, citizens may contact Phedra Elliott at (360) 473-5211; Marie Vila at (360) 473-5375; or view the City's website at www.ci.bremerton.wa.us. Larrv Dickerson expressed his concern about the lack of protection for the 15- ~ acres of greenbelt that is in the Eastpark nature area and encouraged the Council to support a wildlife sanctuary designation for the area. Trina Folkerson provided information on the current activities at the YMCA. People may contact the Y at (360) 377-3741 for more information. Andrea Spencer, on behalf of the Arts Commission, announced that Amy Burnett's Gallery will be hosting the Arts Commission for a public outreach event during the First Friday Artwalk this Friday, March 7. Clint Shelton asked who the major employer for the Harborside District will be. Adam Brockus responded that the Kitsap Federal Credit Union is currently the main employer; Everest College and Kitsap Transit are other employers; and in the future a market, bookstore, and fitness center will be included in the JC Penney Building redevelopment project. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 2 of 3 Matthew Wayne Kruaer expressed his concern about water rates and usage ability for military and veterans to get a break on the fees for times of deployment when use is low. President Maupin stated that this particular issue may be discussed by the Public Works Committee. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 322980 through 323130; and EFT-7699 through EFT-7711 in the amount of $412,822.18 (#AB08-042) B. Minutes of Meeting - February 20, 2008 (#AB08-043) C. Minutes of Meeting - February 27, 2008 (#AB08~044) D. Interlocal Agreement regarding Waterborne Incidents in Kitsap County (#AB08-045) E. Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between South Kitsap Fire & Rescue (SKFR) and the City of Bremerton regarding the exchange of First Response Fire Protection and EMS Services (#AB08-046) F. Purchase of Excess Liability, Excess Worker's Compensation, & Crime Insurance (#AB08-047) G. Ordinance No. 5042, amending Chapter 2.26 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to Emergency Management Organization (#AB08-048) As amended H. Award Contract for Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP) Wet Weather Facilities Upgrade to PEASE AND SONS, INC (#AB08-049) I. Resolution No. 3049, relating to the Gorst and West Bremerton Urban Growth Areas (UGA's) (#AB08-050) J. Real Estate Purchase and Sale Agreement with Earnest Money Provision with the BREMERTON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (#AB08-051) Svlvia Klatman, Executive Director with the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, presented a signed copy of the Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement with Earnest Money Provision for the purchase of the former Department of Community Development building located at 286 4th Street; along with a $5,000 check. 05:59:40 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Wofford) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A-ORDINANCE NO. 5041. AMENDING CHAPTER 13.08 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TITLED "WATERCRAFT ON KITSAP LAKE" (#AB08-040): Ken Baawell, Assistant City Attorney, explained that the increased boating and personal watercraft usage on Kitsap Lake has created safety and noises level issues having a negative impact on recreational users and adjacent residents. Revisions to Chapter 13.08 would limit the size of the vessels to 25 feet in length and require vessels to have an underwater exhaust system. Boats participating in races and regattas authorized by the City are exempt from the 25 foot size limitations and exhaust requirements. The proposed ordinance incorporates by reference the provisions of RCW 79A.60 governing vessel operation in Washington and allows the Parks Director to approve applications for races and regattas subject to meeting the requirements of BMC Chapter 13.08 and the requirements of the Police and Fire Departments, and Risk Manager. Highlights of the proposed changes were provided. Mark Kuhlman, President of the Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association (KLNA), thanked the City, and specifically Council Member Nick Wofford for tending to their concerns. 06:07:15 M/S/C/U (Wofford/Brockus) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5041 amending BMC Chapter 13.08 relating to watercraft on Kitsap Lake, as amended. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Page 3 of 3 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Adam Brockus provided a briefing on the District 3 meeting held February 26; and encouraged people to take advantage of the good weather and visit Gold Mountain Golf Course. Rov Runvon also provided a briefing on the District 4 meeting held March 4; and thanked staff Marie Vila and Phedra Eliot of the Community Development Block Grant Program for their presentations at the meeting. Mike Shepherd invited citizens interested in tree removal at Evergreen Park to attend a meeting on Thursday, March 6 at 6:00 PM to discuss options for tree replacement at Evergreen Park in the 4th Floor WSU Conference Room of the Norm Dicks Government Center. Dianne Robinson reported on a block watch meeting held last week; and thanked Andy Oakley of the Police Department for his involvement in trying to help resolve issues. Carol Arends wished the community an early S1. Patrick's Day. Nick Wofford reminded the public that the First Friday Art Walk will be held this Friday, March 7. Will Maupin discussed his attendance at the Kitsap Marine Transportation Association meeting yesterday afternoon and low-wake ferry design was discussed; and announced that there will be a Wake Conference in Bremerton in May of 2009 with people from all over the world discussing low- wake boats. With no further business, President Maup.in adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:15 PM. Council reconvened in the Council Conference Room for a STUDY SESSION to "Follow-up on the February 22 & 23 Council Retreat" and to discuss "General Council Business". Prepared and Submitted by: ~. ,M'",.t-. CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant Attest: (I--'1A.ilJ~ rAROL ETGEN, ity Clerk /.~ . ~ ~:T WILL MAUPIN, Ci Y coun~esident WM:CE:ls:cg