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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
April 15, 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, Dianne
Robinson, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, and Brad Gehring. Council Member Mike Shepherd was
absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich, City Clerk Carol Etgen, and Council
Assistant Christine Grenier.
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 Gehrina followed by the invocation
provided by Ethyl Mae Nelson, Associate in Ministry for the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
MAYOR'S REPORT - There was no Mayor's Report tonight...
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Dianne Robinson introduced several students of the Bremerton High School Choir, mentioned
that she was pleased to participate as a chaperone on their recent tour in Italy, and thanked
Bremerton Choir Director Cassie Gillis for the opportunity.
Cassie Gillis added that they had a wonderful time and that 43 students participated in the music
tour. Bremerton High School students Rose Pat; Jordan Homidy; and Samuel Gibbons
expressed how much they enjoyed the trip and the opportunity to experience another culture.
Wendy McPeters, Middle School Choir Director, emphasized that they were all impressed with the
amount of history they were exposed to while in Italy and were thrilled at the venues they were
able to perform in.
Roy Runyon announced that the Manette Bridge Replacement Project Open House will be held
on Tuesday, May 5 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers. For more information, please
contact Bill Elliott, WSDOT Project Engineer at (360) 570-6606 or elliotb@wsdot.wa.qov.
Adam Brockus stated that he would not be having a district meeting in April; and reminded the
public that a Mother's Day Event hosted by the Manette Business Association would be held on
Saturday, May 2 from 1 :00 to 4:00 PM.
Brad Gehrina announced that in response to the recent abduction of two individuals along Pine
Road that there would be a Community Meeting to form neighborhood watch groups on Thursday,
May 7 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Sheridan Park Community Center located at the corner of Clare
and Lebo Boulevard. If people have any information to help police in this particular missing
persons case, please contact Sergeant Kevin Crane at (360) 473-5480 or for more information on
the community meeting, please contact Community Resource Specialist Andy Oakley at (360)
473-5231.
President McConnell (on behalf of the Mayor) brought forward Parks & Recreation Director Wyn
Birkenthal to present a plaque to Doua Groneman in recognition of 11-years of service as a
Parks Commissioner, as well as being Chairman from 2001 to January 2008, and Vice-Chairman
in 2000. Mr. Groneman commended Parks staff for doing so much with limited resources and
also thanked the City for recognizing his years of service.
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Marie Vila explained that she is involved the Leadership Kitsap class project involves classroom
gardens with educational programs including topics such as nutrition, gardening, and food
production at Armin Jahr Elementary School; and announced that there will be a Grand Opening
Event on May 6 at 11 :00 AM at Blueberry Park which will include a presentation on health and a
ceremonial planting in the garden.
John Thomas encouraged people to attend the Bremerton School Board Meeting tomorrow on
April 16 beginning at 5:30 PM on Marion Avenue to discuss budget saving ideas such as
combining 6 t012 graders on busses and rolling back high school hours to the same start time as
the middle school.
Vern Laprath commended the Bremerton Police Department for excellent behavior during an
arrest he recently observed; and thanked the Police for doing a really hard job.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 330923 through 331196; and EFT-8662 through EFT-8705 in the amount of
$2,021,848.39; Regular Payroll payout in the amount of $21,935.48 and Regular Payroll in the
amount of $809,409.69 for the pay period ending March 31,2009 (#AB09-072)
B. Minutes of Meeting - April 1 ,2009 (#AB09-073)
C. Minutes of Study Session - April 8, 2009 (#AB09-074)
D. Purchase of Trailer-Mounted Generator for Water Utility Emergency Power Needs (#ABOO-
075)
E. Resolution No. 3080 establishing May 20,2009 as a hearing date to vacate roadways within
Bay Vista (formerly known as Westpark) (#AB09-076)
F. Approval of 2009 KPS Rates & Underwriting Criteria (#AB09-077)
G. Office of Public Defense $15,000 Grant Acceptance (#AB09-078)
H. Professional Services Contract with ROVANG FONG & ASSOCIATES for Legal Representation for
Indigent Persons (#AB09-079)
I. Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for Court Security Services (#AB09-080)
J. Voluntary Separation Request for Fire Captain Jeff Childs (#AB09-081)
K. Resolution No. 3081 establishing an Identity Theft Prevention Program (#AB09-082)
L. Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Bremerton and the Bremerton Police
Officers Guild (BPOG) (#AB09-083)
There were no questions or comments from the public...
05:55:53 M/S/C/U (Arends/Brockus) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented, and
Item 5L as amended.
GENERAL BUSINESS
6A - RESOLUTION NO. 3082 ACCEPTING THE SYLVAN PRODUCTS, INC. ANNEXATION
REQUEST, AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL OF A 75% PETITION FOR ANNEXATION (#AB09-
085): Lindsey Sehmel with Community Development, summarized that the resolution accepts the
Sylvan Products Inc. request for annexation; this annexation is proposed for territory located within
the SKIA UGA. The request represents 100% of the territory (which is more than the 10%
required) proposed for annexation. The resolution authorizes the preparation of 75% annexation
petition.
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Brian Schoninq asked if the annexation would be followed by a change in zoning; what benefits
would businesses receive if annexed; and what rights do minority businesses have if they choose
not to annex. Ms. Sehmel explained that the area has an industrial designation, and Andrea
Spencer, Department of Community Development Director, responded that whether the property
remains in Kitsap County or moves to Bremerton's jurisdiction, both have zoned this area as
industrial so there would be no change in zoning assuming that annexation proceeds. She
emphasized that property owners may petition to be annexed and property valuation is considered
during the process. President McConnell encouraged Mr. Schoning to meet with Ms. Spencer
following the meeting to discuss his concerns in more detail.
Rod Reid, President of ALPINE EVERGREEN CO. INC., urged Council to move forward.
Stan Palmer of PAIJE & PALMER PROPERTIES, LLC also encouraged the Council to proceed.
06:05:54 Motion made and discussion by Council continued...
Mr. Gehrinq encouraged people to contact Ms. Spencer for assistance if they have any questions
about the annexation process.
Mr. Runvon looked forward to working with the property owners to develop the properties.
06:08:15 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Runyon) Move to pass Resolution No. 3082 accepting the request for
annexation; and authorizing the submittal of a 75% petition for annexation from Sylvan Products
Inc. for territory within the SKIA UGA.
6B - RESOLUTION NO. 3083 ACCEPTING THE PAIJE & PALMER PROPERTIES LLC AND
ALPINE EVERGREEN CO. INC. ANNEXATION REQUESTS. AND AUTHORIZING SUBMITTAL
OF A 75% PETITION FOR ANNEXATION (#AB09-086): Lindsev Sehmel with Community
Development, stated that the resolution accepts the PAIJE & PALMER PROPERTIES LLC and ALPINE
EVERGREEN CO. INC. requests for annexation; this annexation is proposed for territory located
within the SKIA UGA. The request represents 100% of the territory (which is more than the 10%
required) proposed for annexation. The resolution authorizes the preparation of 75% annexation
petition. She added that an additional parcel owned by Esslinger has requested to be included in
the annexation.
There were no questions or comments from the public...
06:08:21 Motion was made and discussion by Council continued...
Mr. Maupin was pleased to see the annexation move forward; and thanked Mr. Reid for the many
meetings he has attended to pursue annexation into the City.
06:10:14 M/S/C/U (Maupin/Arends) Move to pass Resolution No. 3083 accepting the request for
annexation and authorizing the submittal of a 75% petition for annexation from PAIJE & PALMER
PROPERTIES LLC and ALPINE EVERGREEN CO. INC. for territory within the SKIA UGA.
PUBLIC HEARING
7A- RECOVERY ACT 2009 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT
(JAG) APPLICATION (#AB09-084): Police Chief Craiq Roqers explained that the Bremerton
Police Department applied for a Recovery Act 2009 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant (JAG) that will allow the City of Bremerton to support a broad range of activities (including
staffing, training, and equipment purchases) that improve the functioning of the criminal justice
system and control crime based on our own local needs and conditions. The priority is to
preserve and sustain law enforcement personnel, or where feasible, increase existing staffing
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levels. The grant is from the Department of Justice. No matching funds are required of the City.
The total grant amount is $245,469.00. The grant duration is through September 2013.
Chief ROQers clarified that this grant is different than other JAG Grants in that this grant is
considered a one time award.
President McConnell opened the public hearing. With no questions or comments from the
public, President McConnell then closed the public hearing.
06:12:15 Motion was made and discussion by Council continued...
Mr. Brockus asked if the grant would require the City to pay at the end of the grant's term. Chief
ROQers answered that no matching fees will be required.
Mr. Maupin commented that this is an essential opportunity to fill some of the funding losses the
City has recently experienced.
Mr. Runvon asked what the due date for the application would be. Chief ROQers answered that
the application would be due on May 18.
06:14:06 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Robinson) Move to approve the 2009 Justice Assistance Grant (JAG)
Application.
7B - RESOLUTION NO. 3084 ADOPTING THE 2010 CDBG I HOME POLICY PLAN (#AB09-
087): Marie Vila, Community Development Block Grant Program, emphasized that the
CDBG/HOME Policy Plan sets parameters for the City's management of its HUD entitlement,
including outlining the citizen participation plan, application and review processes, and eligibility
and implementations requirements for grant funded projects. The 2010 Policy Plan has been
updated to change the application frequency for Public Service funds, and the Plan's
accompanying administrative documents have been updated for dates and anticipated funding.
All comments provided to the department during public meetings regarding this program will be
provided to Council. Under the new policy the application process would allow for funding every
two years. However, contracts would be arranged on annual basis. If the agency demonstrates
use of the funding, then the agency would be awarded the second year of funding in a contract.
President McConnell opened the public hearing. With no questions or comments from the
public, President McConnell then closed the public hearing.
06:18:32 Motion was made and discussion by Council continued...
Mr. Runvon asked how decreases in funding would be addressed; and when the applications
would be accepted Ms. Vila responded that contingent allocations are figured out by the advisory
committee; and that the applications would be available after the business meeting and would be
due mid-July.
Mr. Wofford commented that Kitsap County accepts applications in even years while the City
would accept applications in odd years. Ms. Vila stated that this would allow agencies more
opportunities to seek funding and that the Counfy has been operating on a two year cycle for some
time.
Ms. Robinson thought that the two-year plan since it benefits many community groups.
Mr. Maupin thought this was a good plan; and thanked Marie Vila and Phedra Elliott for improving
the CDBG process and their hard work in administering the program.
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06:22:08 M/S/C/U (Robinson/Brockus) Move to pass Resolution No. 3084 adopting the 2010
CDBG/HOME Policy Plan.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Nick Wofford thanked the volunteers working with the Parks Department; commented that
volunteering had help people gain valuable experience which may lead to employment; and
encouraged residents to buy local products and services.
Carol Arends also thanked the Parks Department for the good work they are doing; and
commented that there has been a lot of activity recently to improve Forest Ridge Park.
Dianne Robinson will be attending the Kitsap Health District - Child Death Review Conference on
April 30 and topics will include prescription medication and potential litigation.
Roy Runyon reported on the recent Kiwanis Park improvements and thanked Bev Luckey-Short
for coordinating the effort which involved the Parks & Recreation Department, Washington Youth
Academy and approximately 75 community volunteers.
Adam Brockus invited people to buy local, especially from businesses in Manette.
Brad Gehrin~ was impressed with progress being made at Blueberry Park progress; and added
that flyers for the community meeting to be held on May 7 are located in the back of the
Chambers.
With no further business, President McConnell adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:28 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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CHRISTINE GRENIER .
Council Assistant
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