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Home My WebLink About08/20/2008 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES "QUR . I'IW#a) 19 3 2008 DIGITAL RECORDING VVednesday, August 20, 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, VVashington, VVednesday, August 20, 2008, at 5:30 PM, with Council President VVill Maupin presiding. Council Members present were Nick VVofford, 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 GehrinQ followed by the invocation provided by Council Member Carol Arends. President Maupin announced that a Briefing Session to discuss General Council Business was held prior to the meeting; and Council Members will again reconvene in the Council Conference Room for a Study Session immediately following the business meetings. MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no Mayor's Report tonight... PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Adam Brockus announced that everyone is invited to attend "Manette Fest 2008" on Saturday, September 6th; and that the next Manette Sub-Area Plan workshop will be held on VVednesday, August 27 at the Manette Senior Center located at E. 13th Street & Nipsic Avenue. Brad GehrinQ reminded the public the Kitsap Fair & Rodeo runs today through Sunday from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. Tomorrow is Senior Day with $3.00 admission for all those 60+ years old. Pe~IQY Adkins discussed the lack of response from the Public VVorks Department in resolving a problem she is having with her neighbor's fence that is extended onto City right-of-way property at Lansing Avenue. Public VVorks & Utilities Director Phil Williams responded that per the City Engineer, a letter from the City was recently sent to her neighbors instructing them to remove the section of the fence that is extended onto City property. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 326418 through 326778; and EFT-8043 through EFT-8086 in the amount of $3,182,736.74; Regular Payroll-Payout in the amount of $8,555.58 for the pay period ending July 31, 2008; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $755,433.94 for the pay period ending August 15, 2008 (#AB08-177) B. Minutes of Meeting - August 6,2008 (#AB08-178) C. Minutes of Study Session - August 13, 2008 (#AB08-179) D. Confirm re-appointment of Faye Flemister to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Public Services Advisory Committee; and appointments of Jordy Andrew and Mark Hillinger to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Capital/HOME Projects Advisory Committee (#AB08-180) E. Interlocal Agreement with BATES TECHNICAL COLLEGE for exchange of surplus for services (#AB08-181 ) F. 5-Year Operating Lease of a Canon i5185 color copier/printer to replace a Xerox DC3535 color copier/printer that has reached the end of its 5-year Rental Agreement (#AB08-182) G. Purchase of a 2008 International Cab & Chassis Catch Basin Cleaner Truck with a series 2100 Vactor on state contract from OWEN EQUIPMENT of Kent, VVA (#AB08-183) H. Interlocal Agreement with KITSAP COUNTY to form the Clean Run-Off Collaborative (#AB08- 184) City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes VVednesday, August 20, 2008 Page 2 of 4 I. Award Contract to SEA-LEVEL BULKHEAD BUILDERS for construction of 26th Street Landslide Repair (#AB08-185) J. Award ContraC(t to STAN PALMER CONSTRUCTION for construction of the Southwest Bremerton Residential Sewer Extension Force Main (#AB08-186) 05:38:35 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Brockus) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARING 6A - ORDINANCE NO. 5055, VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY BETWEEN BURWELL STREET AND EXISTING MID-BLOCK ALLEY (#AB08-187): City Engineer Michael Mecham provided background information on the proposed vacation. As part of the redevelopment of the former City Hall properties, the City has initiated the vacation of a portion of the alley to allow the current owner of the property, HCK2, LLC, better use of the site. This date has been scheduled for a public he~ring in accordance with state law and the Bremerton Municipal Code on the proposed ordinance vacating the subject property. In accordance with BMC 11.20.080 (d), no compensation is required. A PowerPoint@ presentation was made to provide further details. The Public Hearing was closed after there were no comments or questions from the public. 05:41 :22 The Main Motion was made and seconded. Council then began their discussion... Mr. McConnell asked if it would be a one-way alley. Mr. Mecham responded yes. Mr. Brockus asked if this action is approved, will it prevent most tractor trailers and delivery trucks from going through the alley. Mr. Mecham said it was correct that some bigger trucks would not fit in the alley and would have to back in and then back out; but the biggest concern was regarding use by the garbage trucks but that issue was resolved after conversations with Terry Bickel, District Manager for VVaste Management who said they could make it work. The other concern addressed was regarding use by the utilities, but most problems were resolved after a majority of \ the utilities were moved to the westerly side of the alley. Mr. Brockus asked for confirmation that this action was requested by the developer so they could add balconies. Mr. Mecham stated yes. Mr. GerinQ questioned the height of the balconies over the easement area. Mr. Mecham replied that the balconies were planned for the 2nd floor. But Mr. Brockus expressed concern that there are no guarantees, and that the developer could change their mind about the balconies and instead construct the building right up to the line. Mr. Mecham stated that was correct. 05:44:30 M/S/C (Arends/Robinson) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5055 for vacating a portion of alley between Burwell Street and the existing mid-block alley, adjacent to the former City Hall Properties. Voted in favor of Motion: McConnell, Runyon, Robinson, Arends, VVofford, Maupin Voted opposed to Motion: Brockus, Shepherd, Gehring Motion carried: 6-Yes; 3-No GENERAL BUSINESS 7A- ORDINANCE NO. 5054, AMENDING CHAPTER 15.06.040 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) AND EXTENDING THE SUMMER SEWER BILL DISCOUNT TO ALL RESIDENTIAL CLASS CUSTOMERS (#AB08-188): Public VVorks & Utilities Director J Phil Williams explained that this proposed ordinance amends BMS Section 15.060.040 to extend a discount to Single Family Residential and duplex,customers of the City's Sewer Utility that bases \ \ City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes VVednesday,August20,2008 Page 3 of 4 summer sewer bills on wintertime average water consumption. This proposed change in the BMC would extend that discount to all other residential customer classes. It would apply to condominium complexes, apartment buildings, and other residential projects. The rationale for extending the discount initially was to prevent customers from being charged on their sewer bill for irrigation water that does not end up in the City's collection and treatment system. The discount also serves as additional incentive for residents to keep their lawns and landscaped areas green and aesthetically presentable. These reasons apply equally to all residential customers regardless of customer class. 05:49:25 The Main Motion was made and seconded. Council then began their discussion... Mr. McConnell after pointing out missing language in a section of the ordinance, it was determined by City Attorney ROQer Lubovich that an incorrect version of the proposed ordinance was before the Council. 05:54:35 A 5-minute recess was taken while copies of a corrected first page for proposed Ordinance No. 5054 were distributed to the Council Members... 06:00:245 The meeting was called back to order, as discussion by the Council continued... Mr. Lubovich read the section with the corrected language, and explained the differences. Mr. Shepherd asked if there is any other discount besides the retail wastewater rate for single families. Mr. Williams responded yes, the discount would be extended to any customer that is . either residential single-family, duplex, or multi-family property - it's just that the discount would be based on a slightly different number. 06:11 :31 M/S/C/U (Brockus/McConnell) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5054 amending BMC Section 15.060.040 extending the summer sewer bill discount to all residential customer classes. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Nick Wofford complimented the Parks Department for their excellent choices in entertainment headliners selected for the summer concert series this summer. Dianne Robinson discussed her attendance at the Harrison Memorial Picnic held last Saturday; the Planning Commission meeting last evening; and the Continuum of Care meeting on Monday where a discussion was held on alleviating homelessness. Mike Shepherd reported on his attendance at a meeting with residents of the newly formed Veneta Block VVatch; and also discussed a recent meeting with Don Atkinson of the Kitsap Sports Council to discuss several issues, including the possibility of a marathon for Bremerton. Roy Runyon thanked all citizens who took the time to vote in the recent primary election; and reported on his attendance at a meeting with Block VVatch Captains from various neighborhoods. Adam Brockus thanked citizens for passing the EMS Levy; and all volunteers who campaigned. Brad GehrinQ discussed the remaining summer concerts; and attended the 60th Anniversary , Celebration of the YVVCA. He also reminded citizens to please vote! Will Maupin attended the Kitsap Transit Board meeting yesterday where a small change to the new prototype passenger-only ferry was made to slightly reduce the number of passengers and reduce the speed to make sure the ferry can run at full speed through Rich Passage without wake damage. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes VVednesday, August 20, 2008 Page 4 of 4 VVith no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:25 PM. The Council then reconvened for a STUDY SESSION in the Council Conference Room, Room 603 to hear a presentation regarding ..Email Use and Records Retention" and to discuss "General Council Business and Reports". President Maupin adjourned the Study Session at 8:00 PM. p~ / LORI SMITH - Legislative Assistant ~~ CAROL TGEN, City lerk " VVM:CE:ls:cg