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Home My WebLink About04/02/2008 DIGITAL RECORDING .tIft 1 , 2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 2, 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, April 2, 2008, at 5:30 PM, with Council Member Nick Wofford presiding. Council Members present were Carol Arends, Mike Shepherd, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Council Members Dianne Robinson and Will Maupin were absent. 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 Associate Pastor Mike Helland of New Life Assembly. Council Chair Wofford announced that prior to the meeting, a Pre-Council Session was held to discuss General Council Business. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no MA YOR'S REPORT tonight... PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Brad GehrinQ received notification about a Veterans Environmental Academy program to be held at Olympic College. Interested veterans may call (360) 725-2224 for criteria and other information. Adam Brockus reminded the public to attend First Friday Artwalk activities this week in downtown Bremerton, Manette area, and in the Charleston District. He also announced that the next District 3 Community Meeting would be held on Tuesday, April 22 from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Bremerton Senior Center to discuss the Manette Sub-area Plan. Roy Runyon asked volunteers to participate in a work day at the Kiwanis Park located in the middle of District 4 at 1701 5th Street this Saturday, April 5 beginning at 8:00 AM CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 323289 through 323715; and EFT-7736 through EFT-7771 in the amount of $2,782,450.68; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $723,857.96 for the pay period ending March 15, 2008; and Retiree Payroll in the amount $85,405.64 for the pay period ending March 31,2008 (#AB08-068) B. Minutes of Meeting - March 19, 2008 (#AB08-069) C. Resolution No. 3050, to establish a Hearing Date of May 21, 2008 to vacate a portion of Laurel Avenue (#AB08-070) D. Resolution No. 3051, to establish a Hearing Date of May 21,2008 to vacate a portion of Haselwood Street (#AB08-071) E. Resolution No. 3052, to establish a Hearing Date of Ma~ 21,2008 to vacate a portion of an alley bounded by McKenzie & Cogean Avenues and 1 i Street & Sheldon Boulevard (#AB08-072) F. Purchase of 4 new Pump Volutes from WHITNEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. for Pumps #1-4 at Pump Station CE-1 (#AB08-073) G. Contract Award to FISHER GENERAL CONTRACTING, INC. for Reservoir 12 Seismic Retrofit and Roof Repairs (#AB08-074) City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Page 2 of 4 H. Amendment NO.2 to Professional Services Agreement with URS for Southwest Bremerton Residential Sewer Extension (SWBRSE) Design (#AB08-075) I. Acceptance of 2007 COPS Technology Grant (#AB08-076) J. Goods and Services Agreement with ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR (#AB08-077) K. Request to apply for Lions Park Low Impact Redevelopment Grant in the amount of $1- million from the Washington State Department of Ecology (#AB08-078) L. Request to apply for a No Child Left Inside Grant in the amount of $47,000 from the Washington State Parks Commission (#AB08-079) There were no comments from the public. . . 05:40:00 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Brockus) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A - RESOLUTION NO. 3053, ADOPTING THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (#AB08-080): Phedra Elliott, Community Development Block Grant Department, explained that the Down Payment Assistance Program will use HOME funds to provide low interest loans for down-payment assistance to low and very low income residents of the City of Bremerton purchasing their first home within the City limits. Karen Carlson with the Washington State Housing Finance Commission provided a PowerPoint presentation to provide the details of the program. There were no comments from the public... Mr. Runvon asked what the Council Members could do to get this information to the public. Ms. Elliott replied that if invited she would be happy to make a presentation at a Neighborhood District Meeting. She added that Council Members could also speak with their constituents. Mr. Gehrinq and Mr. McConnell mentioned that this program will assist in meeting a goal to increase home ownership which has been on the Council's priority list for several years. 06:13:25 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Arends) Move to pass Resolution No. 3053 to adopt the City of Bremerton Down Payment Assistance Program; and authorize CDBG staff to execute a contract with the Washington State Housing Finance Commission. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7 A - PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3054, APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2008 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CBDG) ACTION PLAN (#AB08-081): Marie Vila, Community Development Block Grant Department, summarized that on November 7,2007, the City Council approved the 2008 CDBG/HOME Funding Recommendations. CDBG staff submitted these recommendations to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the 2008 Annual Action Plan. The proposed resolution makes two additions to the 2008 CDBG/HOME Action Plan: 1) Allocate up to $146,000 of uncommitted HOME funding to the City's Down Payment Assistance Program; and 2) Allow participation in the CDBG Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program. No changes will be made in the 2008 funding recommendations already accepted by City Council. There were no comments from the public... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Ms. Vila provided replies to specific financing questions asked by several Council Members. 06:28:05 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Runyon) Move to pass Resolution No. 3054 to approve amendments to the 2008 Action Plan. 7B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 5045, VACATING A PORTION OF 16th STREET & CHESTER AVENUE (#AB08-082): Michael Mecham, City Engineer, stated that Olympic College wishes to revise the intersection of 16th Street & Chester Avenue as it is the main entrance to the school. There were no comments from the public. 06:34:18 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Arends) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5045 to vacate a portion of 16th Street & Chester Avenue. . 7C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION NO. 3055, APPROVING THE MASTER PLAN FOR BLUEBERRY PARK (#AB08-083): Director Wvn Birkenthal and Park Development Planner Colette Berna, Parks & Recreation Department, emphasized that the action before the Council is to conduct a public hearing and adopt the Master Plan for Blueberry Park. The design process included a series of advertised public meetings (December 19, 2007; January 29, 2008; February 19, 2008) and a mail-out neighborhood survey. The Master Plan was unanimously recommended for adoption by the Parks & Recreation Commission at the February 16, 2008 meeting. A PowerPoint presentation was made to provide further details and highlights of the Plan. . . Joan Dinqfield, Planning Commission Chair, reported that the Planning Commission unanimously approved the Plan being presented tonight; and commented that the public process was exemplary. Carolee Valentine, representing B.U.G.S. commented on the extraordinary effort by the Parks & Recreation Department to involve the public in the planning process. Elizabeth Peterson, President of B.U.G.S. urged the Council to whole-heartedly support this Plan. Marie Vila, also a member of B.U.G.S. reiterated all the previous comments, and added that the new Plan will allow for more interaction and opportunities for the community to learn about gardening. Bill North of the Planning Commission agreed with the previous comments, and also mentioned that very few negative comments were heard at the Public Meetings Mr. Birkenthal and Ms. Berna provided a response to a request by Mr. Runvon for more details about maintenance costs. Several Council Members thanked the Parks Department and Parks Commission for their efforts. 07:06:21 M/S/C/U (Runyon/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 3055 approving the Blueberry Park Master Plan. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Page 4 of 4 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad Gehrina reminded Bremerton residents that the annual Spring Clean-Up will be held from Monday, April 21 to Saturday, April 26, and citizens may call the Public Works Department at (360) 473-5920 for more information. He also thanked the youth of Sylvan Way Baptist Church for their clean up efforts at Stephenson Canyon Park. Adam Brockus provided a briefing on his recent trip to China. Roy Runyon reminded the public to be more careful now that a lot of children are out of school on spring break; and announced that residents near Naval Avenue Elementary School are seeking volunteers interested in establishing a neighborhood association to improve the area around the school. Mike Shepherd discussed an idea brought forward by a citizen to resurrect the "Christmas in July" program for home improvement that would include a journeyman painter program. Carol Arends reiterated information about the Friday Artwalk event this week. Nick Wofford thanked the Council staff for providing him assistance with chairing the meeting tonight. With no.further business, Council Chair Wofford adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:15 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: ~~_L LO I SMITH .......... Legislative Assistant Attest: WM:CE:ls:cg