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Home My WebLink About06/16/2008 CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES , 'Q)UNCl ~ JIlL J ZOOS"- DIGITAL RECORDING Monday, June 16, 2008 The Special 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, Monday, June 16, 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, and Brad Gehring. Council Member Cecil McConnell was 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 GehrinQ followed by the invocation provided by Associate Pastor Dennis Huelle of Peace Lutheran Church. President Maupin announced that prior to the meeting, a Briefing was held to discuss General Council Business; and that a Special Meeting of the Council was being held tonight on Monday, June 16, 2008 because a majority of the Council Members will be in Yakima this week for the Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference. MAYOR'S REPORT · In the Mayor's absence, Community Development Director Andrea Spencer was pleased to announce that the City received the "2008 Smart Communities Award" from Governor Gregoire for the City of Bremerton's development of the Downtown Regional Center Sub Area Plan; and provided framed certificates to each member of the Council. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Roy Runyon reiterated that the next District 4 Meeting would be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 beginning at 5:30 PM in the Council Conference Room of the Norm Dicks Government Center for a program on "Pets in the City"with Rance McEntyre of the Kitsap Humane Society. Dianne Robinson encouraged citizens to attend the 4th Annual "Juneteenth Celebration" this Saturday, June 21, 2008 from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at Evergreen Park. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 325077 through 325378; and EFT-7906 through EFT-7929 in the amount of $2,255,697.81; and Regular Payroll in the amount $774,208.71 for the pay-period ending May 31, 2008 (#AB08-143) B. Minutes of Meeting - June 4,2008 (#AB08-144) C. Minutes of Meeting - June 11,2008 (#AB08-145) D. Renewal of Monitoring Well Lease with U.S. Navy at N.A.D. Park (#AB08-146) E. Contract Award for Construction of Southwest Bremerton Residential Sewer Extension Pump Station to PIVETTA BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION, INC. (#AB08-147) . There were no comments from the public.. . 05:37:24 M/S/C/U (RunyoniWofford) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A - CONTRACT AWARD FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HARLOW DRIVE PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENTS TO SERPANOK CONSTRUCTION (#AB08.148): City Engineer Michael Mecham stated that sealed bids for construction of the project titled "Harlow Drive Pedestrian Improvements" were opened on June 3, 2008. The engineer's estimate for construction of the project is $188,266.40. Two bids were received for this project; and SERPANOK CONSTRUCTION was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder with a bid of $163,435.30 including sales tax. A PowerPoint@ presentation was made to show further details of the project City Council Special Mtg. Minutes Monday, June 16,2008 Page 2 of 4 There were no comments from the public. Mr. Shepherd encouraged the City to consider a policy for use of pervious pavement in all future similar projects. Public Works Director Phil Williams assured the Council that his Department is currently working on a policy for permeable asphalt. Mr. Maupin hoped that this project will improve safety in the neighborhood and encourage more people to walk. 05:49:15 M/S/C/U (Wofford/Runyon) Move to award the contract in the amount of $163,435.30 including sales tax with SERPANOK CONSTRUCTION for construction of the project titled "Harlow Drive Pedestrian Improvements"; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the necessary contract documents for construction. 6B - RESOLUTION NO. 3062. AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES OF FUNDS RECEIVED FROM THE 2008 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES (EMS) LEVY BALLOT MEASURE (#AB08-149): Fire Chief AI Duke summarized that this resolution will identify where the funds would be expanded if the citizens pass the 2008 EMS Levy 8allot Measure. As presentations are starting to be made on the ballot measure, this resolution will enable them to show where the revenues would be spent. It was explained that the current EMS Levy will expire December 31,2009. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Runvon asked for the status of the current EMS funding. Chief Duke answered that current funding is about $1.2 million. Ms. :Robinson asked if the levy did not pass, when would the next opportunity be to put the levy on the ballot. Chief Duke stated that the levy could be placed on the ballot during the next election in 2009. 05:53:38 M/S/C/U (Arends/Gehring) Move to pass Resolution No. 3062. 6C - RESOLUTION NO. 3063 (NORTH) AND RESOLUTION NO. 3064 (SOUTH). APPROVING ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS FOR TWO TERRITORIES IN THE SOUTH KITSAP INDUSTRIAL AREA (SKIA) (#AB08-150): Community Development Director Andrea Spencer explained that the action before Council is the consideration of two annexation petitions in the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA). The two petitions were presented on April 22, 2008 and are described as the "SKIA North Petition" and the "SKIA South Petition". As required by state law, the petitions include the signatures by owners of not less than 1 0% of assessed property value in the area proposed for annexation (in fact, the petitions contain signatures of 1 00% of the owners). State law requires that the City Council conduct a meeting with the petitioners within 60 days of petition submittal and staff has timely scheduled this meeting to occur on June 16, 2008. Following the meeting with the petitioners, the City Council has the option to accept, reject, or geographically modify the petitions. Should the Council decide to accept the petitions, the proposed resolutions presented with this report will do so and will allow the annexation to proceed to the next step, gathering of signatures on the "75% Petition". A PowerPoint@ presentation was provided to discuss the details of the "Urban Services Overview", specifically financial details of the three scenarios (Scenario A "Low Growth"; Scenario B "High Growth"; and Scenario C "SKIA Sub Area Plan"). Finance Director Laura Lyon discussed the costs related to Fire/EMS protection and Police protection for the various scenarios; and Public Works Director Phil Williams discussed details of the various scenarios regarding the infrastructure, including Transportation, Water, Stormwater, and Wastewater Management. City Council Special Mtg. Minutes Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 3 of 4 Public comments began at 6:58 PM... David Overton, one of the property owners of the proposed area, requested that the Council approve this 10% petition tonight. DOUQ Scrobut, President of the McCormick Land Company, also encouraged approval tonight. Rod Reid, President of Alpine Evergreen Company, commented that he was also a part of this annexation area and echoed the previous comments of support. Cheryl Kincer, Port of Bremerton Commissioner for District No.1 which includes the City of Bremerton, also encouraged this action. She presented a handout titled "Port of Bremerton Discussions with Developers and Development Professionals" dated April 2 & 3, 2008 and read the positive points listed for "pursuing annexation into the City of Bremerton". Gary Bolster, Liberty Business Center, discussed a concern with stormwater run-off near Lake Lindy. Mr. Williams believed that the City would work with Mr. Bolster and residents whose property would be within the City's boundaries in order to maximize use of property and limit run-off, as well as avoid construction in wetland areas. Main Motions were made at 7:11 PM... Discussion then took place by. the Council... Mr. Shepherd emphasized that rural planners typically do not take on projects that are industrial in nature and that the City's planners would better address future projects in the proposed annexation area. Mr. Gehrinq provided positive comments and als6 asked who would provide the cost for maintaining the streets. Mr. Williams stated it depends where the street was located within SKIA but he estimated that maintenance support could come from the Port of Bremerton, the developers, and City funds. Ms. Robinson provided comments in support of these resolutions; and thanked the staff for all the time they have put into this effort; but asked for clarification on what "U.L.I.D." stood for? Ms. Lyon answered that a "U.L.I.D." is a Utility Local Improvement District, which allows the City to acquire low- interest financing to construct a project; and then property owners who benefit from the improvements share the costs in constructing the project by paying for the debt over a set period of time. Mr. Runvon stated his main concern was financial stability, but is now satisfied that we will not be adding a burden to the ratepayers. He further commented on the indirect benefits that not only Bremerton itself will receive, but the surrounding communities will receive as well. Mr. Wofford asked for confirmation that the money for utility rate financing will come from the businesses within SKIA. Ms. Lyon stated the burden would come from and be shared by those who would be developing the property. . Mr. Brockus clarified that this vote tonight only sets the boundaries; and asked if there other options for other utility districts to provide services. Mr. Williams stated yes to both comments. Mr. Maupin commented that the Urban Growth Area abuts the City so the City has an obligation to consider this annexation to prove the City can service this area and provide infrastructure to handle growth without placing a burden on the current ratepayers. 07:29:08 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Brockus) Move to pass Resolution No. 3063 accepting the proposal to commence annexation proceedings for the territory known as SKIA North, as amended (to add a portion of State Route 3). City Council Special Mtg. Minutes Monday, June 16, 2008 Page 4 of 4 07:29:22 M/S/C (Arends/Robinson) Move to pass Resolution No. 3064 accepting the proposal to commence annexation proceedings for the territory known as SKIA South, as amended (to add Lake Flora Road). Voted in favor of Motion: Robinson, Arends, Wofford, Gehring, Runyon, Shepherd, Maupin Abstained: Brockus Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Abstention COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Dianne Robinson commended Community Development Director Andrea Spencer and the Planning Department for a job well done in receiving the Governor's Smart Community Award recently. She also reported on her attendance at a Neighborhood Block Watch Captains meeting with fellow Council Member Roy Runyon where a discussion was held on disaster preparedness, and noted that residents may contact Community Resource Office Andy Oakley at the Bremerton Police Department for more information on holding these meetings in their neighborhoods or to obtain disaster preparedness kids. She reported on a Health Board resolution recently adopted which included monitoring of contaminated sites and clean-up; also attended a presentation on preventing child abuse which was given by Susan Shultz who also serves with her on the Child Death Review Committee. Mike Shepherd mentioned that his neighborhood meetings will begin discussions for developing standards to monitor runoff into Dyes Inlet and hoped these standards would correct the problems. Roy Runyon reiterated the information previously reported by fellow Council Member Robinson; and noted that he planned to discuss disaster and earthquake preparedness at a future District 4 meeting. Adam Brockus announced that the Bremerton Marina Breakwater project received the 2007 Award for "Outstanding Large Project Civil Engineering Achievement" by the Seattle Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers; and the "Outstanding Small Project" for seismic upgrades of Bremerton Naval Hospital. These projects will now be forwarded on for consideration at the Western Regional Awards that will be announced in Lake Tahoe this September. Brad GehrinQ sadly reported the passing today of his brother-in-law Bill Dawson; and noted that along with nicer weather, comes more motorcycle riders, therefore cautioned the public to be please be aware. Will Maupin reported on his attendance at the latest PSRC Growth Management Policy Board meeting held last week and will be looking forward to future presentations regarding plans for Growth Centers for Bremerton and Silverdale; and commented that while riding on the ferry, Bremerton really looks good! With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:40 PM. L RI SMITH Legislative Assistant WM:CE:ls:cg