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Home My WebLink About01/21/2009 DIGITAL RECORDING 00tlICl ~ v~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FES 4 2Q09 Wednesday, January 21, 2009 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, January 21, 2009, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Cecil McConnell presiding. Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Mike Shepherd, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, and Brad Gehring. Council Member Dianne Robinson was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Carol Etgen; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. A COUNCIL BRIEFING was held to discuss General Council Business; and at 5:30 PM the meeting moved to the First Floor Meeting Chambers. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Brad GehrinQ followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Art SpeiQht of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship and 'Taking it to the Streets Ministries". MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no Mayor's Report tonight... PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Nick Wofford announced an Open House would be held on Monday, February 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers of the Norm Dicks Government Center to provide an opportunity for citizens to learn more about the proposed creation of a Transportation Benefit District. Roy Runyon sadly reported that local Bremerton artist and musician Chuck Smart died on Monday morning, December 29 after battling cancer; and noted that Mr. Smart was a fixture of the First Friday Art W\alks; was a very kind man who cared about people; and wished him a "farewell and following seas..." Adam Brockus announced that an Open House and Charette is planned for Monday, January 26 beginning at 5:30 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers of the Norm Dicks Government Center to provide another opportunity for citizens to learn more about the "Manette Neighborhood Sub Area Plan". It was also announced that variable message boards located on lower Wheaton Way and on 11th Street indicate that the Manette Bridge would be closed for annual maintenance from February 2 through 5 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 329258 through 329530; and EFT-8420 through EFT-8459 in the amount of $3,594,575.74; Pay Out and Supplemental Payroll in the amount of $1,201.22 for the pay period ending December 31,2008; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $760,984.91 for the pay period ending January 15, 2009 (#AB09-004). B. Minutes of Meeting - January 7,2009 (#AB09-005) C. Minutes of Study Session - January 14, 2009 (#AB09-006) D. Lease Agreement with Bremerton Community Theatre, Inc. (#AB09-007) E. Amendment NO.5 to Contract with Kitsap Humane Society (#AB09-008) F. Amendment to Kitsap Family YMCA Concession Agreement (#AB09-009) G. Reimbursement Agreement between the Kitsap Family YMCA and Jarstad Aquatic Center (#AB09- 010) I H. Collective\Bargaining Agreement between the City of Bremerton and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) (#AB09-011) City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 21, 2009 Page 2 of 3 I. Resolution No. 3076, declaring an emergency to amend the Comprehensive Plan outside of the annual process (for the West Park Sub-Area Plan, now called "Bay-Vista") (#AB09-012) There were no questions or comments from the public. . . City Attorney ROQer Lubovich pointed out that minor changes were made to Resolution No. 3076 and distributed to the Council during their briefing session; and suggested that if a citizen would like a copy of the amended Resolution to please contact the City Council Office at (360) 473-5280. 05:38:10 M/S/C/U (Arends/Brockus) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented; and amended. GENERAL BUSINESS - There were no General Business Items tonight... PUBLIC HEARING 7 A - CLOSED RECORD HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5073. APPROVING A REZONE OF 1.4 ACRES LOCATED AT 5005 ARSENAL WAY (#AB09-013): President McConnell explained that this was a "Closed Record Hearing" and therefore asked that "all Council Members now give consideration whether they have 1) a demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against any party to the proceedings; 2) a direct or indirect monetary interest in the outcome of the proceedings; 3) a prejudgment of the issue prior to hearing the facts on the record; of 4) had ex parte contact with any individual, excluding administrative staff, with regard to an issue prior to the hearing. If any Council Member should answer in the affirmative, then the Council Member should state the reason for thfJir answer at this time so that the Chair may inquire of the City Attorney as to whether a violation of the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine or a Conflict of Interest exists." President McConnell asked if any member of the public believed any Council member should excuse themselves due to a conflict with the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, or for other concerns, to please state the reasons now. Due to no comments from the public, all Council members remained seated. Mr. Lubovich explained that the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine was read because this was a Closed Record Hearing and Quasi Judicial proceeding; and summarized that the action before Council is to 1) approve and adopt the findings and recommendations; 2) modify and approve the findings and recommendations; 3) reject and deny the findings and recommendations; or 4) continue the closed record hearing and remand the matter to the Hearing Examiner. Mr. Lubovich further explained that because this was a Closed Record Hearing, no public input would be taken. Lindsev Sehmel, Planner, stated that consistent with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, the action before the Council is to grant approval of a rezone of a total 1.4 acres of land located at 5005 Arsehal Way from City Utility Lands (CUL) to Master Development (MD). 05:44:25 M/S/C/U (Arends/Runyon) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5073, approving a rezone of a total of 1.4 acres located at 5005 Arsenal Way. ./ COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Nick Wofford reiterated details about the Open House on Monday, February 2 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers of the Norm Dicks Government Center to provide information about a proposed creation of a Transportation Benefit District; and he clarified that the City will not receive any money from the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET), and only 21 % of property taxes comes to the City. Will Maupin reported on his attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council's "Growth Management Policy Board" where presentations were heard by various Growth Centers from around the Puget Sound including Silverdale and the City of Bremerton; and also attended the Kitsap Transit Policy Board meeting where they are forming sub-committees to deal with the many issues coming before the board. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 21,2009 Page 3 of3 Carol Arends reported on her attendance last week at the Puget Sound Regional Council's Transportation Policy Board where many topics were discussed including ferry service and possible amendments to the 2040 Transportation Plan. Mike Shepherd was pleased to provide a short presentation to the Poggie Club last week about the Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up; and attended a "Green Meeting" in Manette where there were discussions on alternative futures for Bremerton. Roy Runyon attended a Washington State Ferries "Plan C" Meeting with Adam Brockus last Saturday; presented a report on 'Kitsap's Waste Biomass Potential for Clean Technology' at the KEDA Clean Technology Group meeting today; and announced that the next Clean Technology event will be on May 29 with details to come in the future. Adam Brockus clarified that the next "Plan C" Meeting will be on Saturday, February 7 beginning at 9:00 AM at the Norm Dicks Government Center; and encouraged people to get involved and learning more by visiting the website www.citizenswriteplanc.com for more information. He also thanked Representatives Christine Rolfes and Larry Seaquist for putting the meeting together. Brad Gehrina asked that people help the homeless by donating food to the local food banks and clothing to shelters. With no further business, President McConnell adjourned the Council Meeting at 5:55 PM. L I SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: ~(tp) CAROL ET EN, Ity Cle ~~ ' CM:CE:ls:cg