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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
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Wednesday, September 3, 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, September 3, 2008, at 5:30 PM, with Council President Will Maupin
presiding. Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Roy
Runyon, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Council Member Carol Arends was
absent. 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 GehrinQ followed by the invocation
provided by Pastor Eric Roberts of New Life Assembly.
President Maupin announced that a Briefing Session to discuss General Council Business was
held prior to the meeting.
MAYOR'S REPORT "
· Provided an update on the Manette Sub-Area Planning process and hoped for
opportunities to work with other neighborhoods for positive change; and
· Offered support for expanding the city's boundaries through annexation of the South Kitsap
Industrial Area; and th~nked President Maupin, Council Members, staff, and property
owners for bringing this significant issue forward.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cecil McConnell invited the public to send comments or questions on the Boardwalk Project by
September 22 to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Casev.H.Ehorn@usace.armv.mil; Department
of Ecology ecvrefedpermits@ecv.wa.Qov; or Tom Knuckey, Public Works & Utilities Department
thomas.knuckev@ci.bremerton.wa.us. Please reference project number NWS-2008-737-S0 in
the subject line of the email.
Adam Brockus announced the "Manette Fest 2008" event would be held on Saturday, September
6, and includes a fun run at 9:00 AM; pancake breakfast at 10:00 AM; a free barbeque; and
Manette's "tiniest" parade beginning at 1 :00 PM.
Rov Runvon announced the next District 4 Neighborhood Meeting would be held on Tuesday,
September 9 at 5:30 PM at the Kiwanis Park located at 5th & High Streets to discuss the "Kiwanis
Park Improvement Plan".
Mike Shepherd encouraged the public to attend the Evergreen Rotary Park Centennial
Celebration on Saturday, September 13, which will include a carnival, music, and games.
Nick Wofford reminded the public of First Friday Artwalk events this week.
Katrina Fulkerson, Member Services Director of the Kitsap Family YMCA, announced that the
week-long "America on the Move" events would begin on Saturday, September 20 with a Tri "Y"
run & swim beginning at 8:30 AM, and a free one-mile walk and barbeque beginning at 2:00 PM.
PeQQV Adkins reiterated her concern regarding a fence dispute with her neighbor that has not
been resolved by Public Works staff.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 326779 through 326960; and EFT-8087 through EFT-8120 in the amount of
$1,721,127.75; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $78,953.51 for the pay period ending
August 31, 2008 (#AB08-189)
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B. Minutes of Meeting - August 20,2008 (#AB08-190)
C. Minutes of Study Session - August 27,2008 (#AB08-191)
05:47:19 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Wofford) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6A - ORDINANCE NO. 5057. APPROVING THE ANNEXATION AND INTERIM ZONING
CONTROLS FOR TERRITORY IN THE SOUTH KITSAP INDUSTRIAL AREA URBAN GROWTH
AREA KNOWN AS "SKIA SOUTH" (#AB08-195): Andrea Spencer, Community Development
Director, explained that the property Owners within the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA) Urban
Growth Area (UGA) have requested that the City Council consider annexing their property to the
City of Bremerton. The City has received two separate annexation petitions that have been
referred to as "SKIA North" and "SKIA South." After careful deliberation and consideration of the
financial impacts, the Council took action on June 16, 2008 to accept the 10% Petitions for these
two areas. By accepting these petitions, the Council allowed the annexation to proceed to the
second phase of the petition annexation process, gathering of signatures for the 75% Petitions.
The 75% Petition for SKIA South was submitted to the City on August 20, 2008, and the purpose
of the meeting on September 3, 2008 is to hold a public hearing and determine if the Council will
pass the proposed ordinance and approve the SKIA South annexation. In addition to accepting
the annexation, the ordinance also adopts interim zoning control of Industrial zoning designation,
assigns a Council District for the territory and establishes an effective date for the annexation
following the Boundary Review Board process.
Ms. Spencer also provided a PowerPoint@ presentation regarding the timeline of events leading
up to tonight's public hearing. If Council approves the ordinance, then the next step will involve the
Boundary Review Board. The approximate 3,100 acre area will be zoned industrial until the
Comprehensive Plan can be amended.
David Overton expressed his excitement that the annexation would allow the city to grow and to
ultimately bring in more job opportunities.
Rod Reid, Alpine Evergreen, hoped that Council will move forward with the annexation; and
appreciated the city's effort.
DOUQ Skrobut, McCormick Land Company, encouraged Council to support annexation and to
bring economic development to the community.
Chervl Kincer, Port Commissioner, commended Council and staff for their responsiveness to
questions and looked forward to a future partnership.
Jim Weaver, Port Orchard Development Director, stated that when cities like Bremerton and Port
Orchard work together there is a potential to become an "economic powerhouse".
The Main Motion was made at 6:00 PM as Council Members provided their comments in support
of this annexation and thanked staff for the intensive analysis of benefits and impacts of
annexation that was provided to Council which facilitated the decision-making process.
06:07:57 M/S/C (Robinson/Shepherd) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5057 annexing the territory
within the South Kitsap Industrial Area Urban Growth Area known as SKIA South, establishing
interim zoning control of Industrial zoning, and assigning a City Council District for the annexed
territory.
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Voted in favor of the Motion: McConnell, Runyon, Shepherd, Robinson, Wofford, Gehring, Maupin
Abstained: Brockus
Motion carried; 7-Yes; 1-Abstention
6B - RESOLUTION NO. 3068, DECLARING 10-ACRES OF CITY WATER UTILITY PROPERTY
SURPLUS, AND APPROVING A NEGOTIATED SALE (#AB08-193): Bill McKinnev, Forestry
Manager, explained that a 10-acre parcel located on the eastern boundary of Water Utility lands,
described as the East ~, Northwest %, Northeast %, Section 29, Township 24 North, Range 1
East (portion of Tax Parcel No. 292401-2-002-2008), has been determined to be surplus to the
needs of the utility. In December 2007 an amendment to the City Comprehensive Plan was
adopted changing the zoning of this parcel from City Utility Land to Low Density Residential. A fair
market value of $320,000 was determined by certified appraisal in June 2008. The adjacent
property owner, BREMERTON WERNER, LLC, has offered to purchase the property at the appraised
market value. It is the recommendation of Public Works & Utilities staff that the Council approve
attached Resolution No. 3068 and the real estate purchase agreement. The location of the parcel
is approximately one half-mile southwest of Pendergast Park.
There were no comments from the public.. .
Ms. Robinson provided comments in support for the property sale.
Mr. GehrinQ added that surplusing this property will offer developers an opportunity to expand
some housing options in the city.
06:12:22 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Wofford) Move to pass Resolution No. 3068, declaring 10-acres of
City Water Utility land surplus; authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with
substantially the same terms and conditions as presented; and to finalize and execute any and all
documents necessary to close the transaction; and that the proceeds from this sale be used for
future acquisition of property or properties beneficial to the Water Utility.
GENERAL BUSINESS
7A - AUTOMATIC LICENSE PLATE RECOGNITION PROGRAM GRANT ASSISTANCE (#AB08-
192): Lieutenant Pete Fisher summarized that the Bremerton Police Department applied for the
Washington Auto Theft Authority and was approved for an award of $30,000.00 for the purchase
of one auto license plate reader (ALPR) for the Auto License Plate Recognition Program. No
matching funds are required of the City. The total grant amount is $30,000.00, and the grant
expires on June 30, 2009. Lieutenant Fisher added that this grant will allow officers to better
respond to amber alerts and crimes in progress, as well as locate a higher percentage of stolen
vehicles.
There were no comments from the public.
The Main Motion was made at 6:18 PM as discussion by Council Members continued...
Mr. Brockus asked if there is a policy for storing data obtained by the ALPR device. Lieutenant
Fisher answered that the system will hold data for a certain amount of time including "non-hits",
and that the State is currently developing a policy addressing this data storage.
Mr. Brockus also asked if the citizens will be exposed to public disclosure or possible risk for theft
of the data. Lieutenant Fisher responded that the data would be initially downloaded by a "thumb
drive" but then would progress to automatic down-loads; and that most information would not be
disclosed. The proposed retention period for data would be 60-days or less.
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Mr. Brockus asked if the policy must be approved at the same time as the grant. Lieutenant
Fisher clarified that the grant can be accepted but the actual expenditure could not be approved
until the policy is established by the State and the contract approved by City Council.
Mr. GehrinQ stated that he supported the program, but also expressed concerns about retaining
information on citizens and suggested a much shorter data storage time. Lieutenant Fisher
hoped that the new policy will address his concerns. He added that benefits would include the
scanning of all plates in the vicinity of the device, and would eliminate suspect profiling.
Mr. Shepherd offered his support and agreed that the device will make the police department
more effective.
Mr. McConnell believed that this tool would allow the police to recover more stolen vehicles even
before they are reported since the license plate data would be in the system short term.
Mr. Runyon clarified that the city has been awarded the grant and that Council would need to
approve acceptance of the grant. After that, the Police Department would ask for bids for this
project and then Council would be asked to approve that contract at a later time. In the meantime,
a policy will be developed to address the retention issue.
Ms. Robinson requested that the Police Department report to the Council on the success rate of
this program. Lieutenant Fisher stated that statistics from this program would be included in the
quarterly report.
Mr. Maupin shared concerns about privacy issues of law abiding citizens.
Mr. Wofford agreed that the policy will need further review.
06:35:21 M/S/C (Runyon/Robinson) Move to accept the Automatic License Plate Recognition
Program Grant for $30,000.00 and direct the Mayor to execute the contract agreement with the
Washington Auto Theft Prevention Authority in substantially the same form as attached.
Voted in favor of the Motion: Runyon, Shepherd, Robinson, Wofford, Gehring, McConnell, Maupin
Voted opposed to the Motion: Brockus
Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-No
7B - ORDINANCE NO. 5056. AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5032 RELATING TO THE CITY OF
BREMERTON'S 2008 ANNUAL BUDGET (#AB08-194): Laura Lyon, Finance Director stated that
the Bremerton City Council adopted the 2008 Annual Budget by Ordinance No. 5032 on December
5,2007. Certain programs have been implemented and actions taken during the year which have
an impact on the City's 2008 Budget - resulting in the need to amend the 2008 budget document.
Ms. Lyon added that increased fuel and energy costs as well as costs associated with litigation
were partly responsible for this budget amendment.
There were no comments from the public. . .
The Main Motion was made at 6:41 PM as discussion by Council Members continued...
Mr. Shepherd encouraged the public to attend the upcoming budget work sessions and
expressed concerns about revenues not meeting costs.
Mr. Runyon asked for clarification on the real estate excise tax. Ms. Lyon responded that the real
estate excise tax may be used for governmental capital expenditures or improvements on the
City's infrastructure.
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Mr. Runyon asked for clarification on parking revenue. Ms. Lyon stated that opening of the Navy
Parking Garage and ongoing downtown projects have lessened parking revenue and it is
anticipated that the trend will remain so for awhile until paid parking is restored.
Mr. Runyon expressed concerns for costs of operation and maintenance of parks. Ms. Lyon
added that the funding would come from the General Fund.
Mr. Wofford stated that upcoming labor negotiations may also have an impact on the budget for
next year.
Mr. Gehrin~ asked what has happened with the City's debt service. Ms. Lyon answered that due
to declining interest rates, the debt has decreased at this point.
Mr. Brockus asked how much street overlay was done this year as compared to previous years.
Mr. Williams mentioned that the amount of lane miles is less than last year and that the rising
costs of asphalt are impacting the planned projects. However, Public Works was able to install a
significant amount of sidewalks and curb-cuts this year.
Mr. Brockus asked if a change in sub-area planning is included in the budget amendment. Ms.
Lyon answered that the change was not included with this budget amendment and there would
need to be further discussion by Council on this issue.
07:00:50 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/Runyon) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5056, amending
Ordinance No. 5032 relating to the City of Bremerton's 2008 Annual Budget.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Brad Gehrin~ announced that the Artwalk events are also taking place along Callow Avenue;
attended the Blackberry Festival; congratulated Terry Grocott on his retirement from 30-years of
service at the City; and encouraged people to submit their comments regarding the Boardwalk
Project and that there is contact information available on the City's website.
Adam Brockus stated that there will still be opportunities at the Manette Fest this Saturday to
provide comments on the Manette Sub-Area Plan.
Roy Runyon reported on the community meeting for the Manette Sub-Area Plan; volunteered for
the Blackberry Festival set-up; specifically thanked volunteers Willy Woods and Kevin Collins for
keeping the boardwalk clean during the festival and for taking care of emergencies; and
announced that Oktoberfest will be held on Saturday, October 4 on the Boardwalk.
Mike Shepherd announced that the Bremerton School District will be hosting a public forum on
Thursday, September 11 at 7:00 PM at Bremerton High School to discuss the possible relocation
of the SOUNDERS soccer team to Bremerton Memorial Stadium.
Dianne Robinson reported on the Community Development Block Grant - Citizen Advisory
Committee process which is currently reviewing numerous applications and should be providing
recommendations by the end of September; encouraged people to contact Community
Development to receive more information on the first time homebuyers program or housing
rehabilitation loans; asked people who would like to participate in locating schools in West
Bremerton may attend a meeting on September 22 at 4:30 PM in the Norm Dicks Government
Center; and announced that the Kitsap County Health District will be providing health care
programs for low income families and people may contact (360) 337-5235 for more information.
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Nick Wofford encouraged people to volunteer for boards and commissions as well as community
organizations.
Will Maupin attended and helped to kick-off the Blackberry Festival and was pleased how great
the City looks, especially with the new marina.
With no further business, President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 7: 12 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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