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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/15/2009 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES IlIIIa 1f'flMD AUG 5 20M" DIGITAL RECORDING Wednesday, July 15, 2009 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, July 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, 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 Roqer Henniqan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle. MA VOR'S REPORT Mayor Pro Tem Cecil McConnell read a proclamation offering the City's support of the "Kitsap County Domestic Violence Task Force (KCDVTF) ih Annual Community Picnic" to be held on Tuesday, July 28, 2009 beginning at 5:00 PM. City Clerk Carol Etqen accepted the proclamation on behalf of the KCDVTF; and Vice-President Wofford provided further details on the community picnic. PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS Nick Wofford announced that while attending the Association of Washington Cities Conference in June, he accepted the 2009 Well City Award on behalf of the City of Bremerton, and was pleased to now present the award to members of the City's Wellness Program Chris Rotter, Employee Committee Chair and Pam Bykonen, Employee Committee Member. Mike Shepherd invited the public to attend the 10th Annual District 5 Picnic to be held on Saturday, July 25th from Noon to 2:00 PM that will include a presentation by the Youth Academy, a Pet Costume Contest, and hamburgers, hotdogs, and refreshments will be served. Roy Runyon mentioned that Cornerstone Coffee has a new location at the Bremerton Harborside Marina, and the Kitsap County Health Department will be closed one day per month through the remainder of the year due to a shortfall in revenues caused by current economic conditions. Adam Brockus stated that he will be hosting a "Mayoral Candidates" forum on Sunday, July 26 from Noon to 2:00 PM in the Old Manette School parking lot located at the corner of lronsides and East 13th. In the event of inclimate weather, the forum would be moved inside Manette Community Church. Brad Gehrinq reported that Senate Bill 5482, which modifies the provisions governing two- wheeled and three-wheeled vehicles, includes changes in the standards on the types of helmets required to be worn by the riders of these vehicles, and will become effective July 26. Lynette Georqe of the Blue-Star Banner Program, expressed her concern that banners provided for honoring residents of Bremerton serving in the military have not been displayed in a timely manner. Bill Stewart Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, provided an update on unemployment and economic development trends in Kitsap County. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 332612 through 3322763; and EFT-8914 through EFT-8952 in the amount of $4,027,734.39; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $758,427.28 for the pay period ending June 30, 2009. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Page 2 of 5 B. Minutes of Meeting - July 1,2009 C. Minutes of Study Session - July 8,2009 D. Reappointment of Joyce Davison to the CDBG/HOME Capital Committee; and the Appointments of Robbyn Myers to the CDBG/HOME Capital Committee, and Erin Wallace- Shephard and Holly James to the CDBG Public Services Committee E. Correction of Water Easements for Wright Creek Business Park for OLYMPIC PROPERTY GROUP F. Contract Award to JCI JONES CHEMICALS, INC. for Sodium Hypochlorite Proposal for Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant G. Contract Award to NORTHERN CON-AGG, LLP to clean 28-inch Outfall Line on SR-304 H. Consultant Agreement with UNIVERSAL FIELD SERVICES for Real Estate Services to support Right-of-Way acquisition at 11th Street & Warren Avenue There were no questions or comments from the public.. . 05:48:02 M/S/C/U (Arends/Runyon) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARING 6A - RESOLUTION NO. 3095 TO APPROVE THE ACTION PLAN AMENDMENT TO THE 2008 AND 2009 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (CDBG ) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: Phedra Elliott, Community Development Block Grant Program, stated that the City of Bremerton Community Development Block Grant program has received additional funding for the 2008 (CDBG-R) and 2009 (CDBG) Action Plans. A staff memo was provided listing further details of the recommendations and listed the four options for funding: Option A: Boys & Girls Club Teen Center ($133, 193) Option B: Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) Hewitt Avenue Transitional Housing Rehabilitation & KCR Weatherization Program ($27,000 & $106,193) Option C: KCR Hewitt Avenue Transitional Housing Rehabilitation & City of Bremerton ADA Curb- Cuts OR Sidewalk Construction; ($27,000 & $106, 193) Option D: City of Bremerton ADA Curb-Cuts OR Sidewalk Construction ($133,193) President McConnell opened the hearing for comments from the public.. . Stacy Deray, Director of Special Projects for the South Sound Boys & Girls Club, discussed the plans of the Boys & Girls Club to build an 8,000 to 10,000 square feet Teen Center at the Mountain View Middle School site; and thanked the Council for their ongoing support of the mission of the Boys and Girls Club. Steve Rice, of RICE FERGUS MillER, and hired as a consultant by the Boys & Girls Club, expressed his support for the Boys & Girls Teen Center and hoped the proposed facility would offer a venue where teens can pursue science and technology related projects, express themselves through drama and art, and be involved in sports activities. Kathleen Hackney, Community Relations and Development Manager for KCR, provided her support for the Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) projects, including assistance in improving safety for low income residents by removing lead based paints, repairing old wiring, and installing carbon monoxide monitors; and also lowering energy costs by weatherization efforts. President McConnell with no further comments, the public hearing was closed. 06:09:25 Motion No. 1 was made, seconded, and then discussion by Council Members was opened.. . City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Page 3 of 5 Mike Shepherd asked about the time-frame for the proposed projects. Ms. Elliott explained that the projects have to be expedited with a deadline in 2010 for the funding to be spent. Mr. Runyon questioned how to donate and what was the time-line for the fundraising. Ms. Deray responded that construction would begin in June 2010 with occupancy expected in Spring 2011; and that she may be contacted regarding contributions, and that a community fund raising campaign is under way. Mr. Runyon asked for clarification on LEED classification for the teen center. Phil Williams answered that as part of meeting LEED certification requirements, the City hopes to reduce stormwater run-off by using a green roof and shading part of the parking area. Adam Brockus asked how many jobs will be generated by the Teen Center project. Ms. Elliott stated that 3.5 full time jobs would be generated. Brad Gehrin~ offered his support for the projects. However, he recused himself from the vote due to his son's employment with the Boys & Girls Club. Will Maupin offered his support for these worthy projects and believed that the ranking is the best use of the additional funding. Mike Shepherd asked if this funding were approved which would shift funding into different categories, would there be any additional assistance made to other funded projects. Ms. Elliott responded that 2009 funding would be made available for Kitsap Mental Health Keller House and the Saint Vincent de Paul Women's shelter. 06:21 :00 M/S/C (Brockus/Runyon) Move to approve Rank Order of Options as follows: Option A - Rank Order No. 1 Option B - Rank Order No.3 Option C - Rank Order No.2 Option 0 - Rank Order No.4 Voted in favor of Motion: Brockus, Runyon, Shepherd, Arends, Maupin, Wofford, McConnell Abstained: Gehring Motion carried: 7-Yes; i-Abstention 06:22:41 M/S/C (Shepherd/Runyon) Move to approve Resolution No. 3095 as the 2008 and/or 2009 Action Plan Amendment, as necessary, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented once all funding has been secured and HUD has approved the Annual Action Plan. Voted in favor of Motion: Runyon, Shepherd, Arends, Maupin, Wofford, Brockus, McConnell Abstained: Gehring Motion carried: 7- Yes; i-Abstention 6B - ORDINANCE NO. 5086 TO APPROVE THE "TERMINATION OF A THREE-PARTY AGREEMENT" REGARDING PORT BLAKELY PROPERTIES: Ro~er Lubovich, City Attorney, explained that in September 2000, Kitsap County, the City of Bremerton, and Port Blakely Communities entered into a Three Party Agreement. The Three Party Agreement was intended to implement portions of the Kitsap County Sub-Area Plan - Port Blakely Joint Planning Area. Both Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton have adopted subsequent comprehensive land use plan amenqments and updates that have superseded the provisions set forth in the Port Blakely Sub- Area Plan. The City of Bremerton and Kitsap County have entered or will enter into a subsequent Interlocal Agreement Concerning Road Access for the Port Blakely area. There is no longer a need for the Three Party Agreement and therefore the parties desire to enter into an agreement terminating the same. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Page 4 of 5 President McConnell opened the hearing for comments from the public... With no comments, the public hearing was closed. 06:31 :40 Motion was made, seconded, and then discussion by Council Members was opened... Mrs. Arends and Mr. Runyon offered their support for the proposed action. Mr. GehrinQ asked if by agreeing to terminate the agreement, would it obligate the City to participate in any future agreements. Mr. Lubovich answered no; but added that before this action would become effective, the County would also have to approve the termination of the agreement. 06:34:36 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Wofford) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5086, approving the "Termination: Three Party Agreement" and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the same with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 7 A - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND KITSAP COUNTY FOR ROAD ACCESS TO PORT BLAKELY PROPERTIES: ROQer Lubovich, City Attorney, summarized that on December 6,2000, the City passed Ordinance No. 4739 annexing approximately 440 acres into the City of Bremerton owned by Port Blakely Communities. The City has jurisdiction over the property for planning and development approvals, including but not limited to public roads and utilities. Based on the location of the property, it is likely that an access road or roads may need to cross portions of unincorporated Kitsap County. The parties agree that it is in the public interest and consistent with policies of the two jurisdictions to cooperate for the development and maintenance of an access road or roads to the property as set forth in the proposed lnterlocal Agreement. There were no comments from the public... 06:37:30 Motion was made, seconded, and then discussion by Council Members was opened... Mr. Runyon asked for clarification on the current Urban Growth Area (UGA). Community Development Director Andrea Spencer responded that none of the area surrounding Port Blakely is within the City's UGA. Mr. Brockus hoped that in the future that the area may be included in the UGA to help clarify the city's boundaries. . 06:39:11 M/S/C/U (Wofford/Arends) Move to approve the lnterlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County for Road Access, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the same with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 7B - ORDINANCE NO. 5087 PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF A LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BOND OF THE CITY: Andy Parks, Finance Director, explained that the ordinance provides for the issuance of refunding bonds to refinance and restructure the existing $5.075 million outstanding debts (1999 refunding and 2001 issue) to finance Gold Mountain improvements. The total existing annual debt service is approximately $620,000 per year, or approximately 18% of gross revenues. The proposed refunding will extend the term and reduce the annual payments, will be a taxable issue, and will be purchased by the City as an investment. The Golf Course Board of Directors approved a motion to approve a refinance with a term of no more than twenty years and an interest rate not to exceed 4.5%. The proposed structure will allow the Golf Facility to significantly improve cash flow and purchase replacement equipment without additional borrowing. There were no comments from the public. . . City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 15, 2009 Page 5 of 5 06:41 :39 Motion was made and seconded, and discussion by Council Members continued... Mr. Wofford provided comments in support of this opportunity. Mr. Runyon asked Mr. Parks to provide an overview of the Golf Course enterprise fund. Mr. GehrinQ recognized the many benefits found in the shifting of operation; and offered his support because ultimately there will be greater latitude in contract agreements and would allow operation of facilities in a more business like fashion. 06:44:21 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Wofford) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5087 as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Will Maupin mentioned his attendance at the grand opening of the new tunnel in downtown Bremerton; and later in the week had an opportunity to watch a few ferries unload. He also attended a meeting of the State Parks Conservation Board which has provided funding to many Bremerton projects, most recently Lions Field. Roy Runyon also enjoyed attending the grand opening of the Bremerton tunnel, but reminded citizens to be careful of their speed when driving through; and witnessed firsthand the recent brush fire on the banks of the Bremerton waterfront at 6th Street & Washington Avenue, and mentioned that due to budget constraints, the City's fire boat has not been utilized, which could be used for difficult fires along the shoreline. Adam Brockus reported there would be a Manette Community Yard Sale this Saturday, July 18; and there is a Plan C Ferry Meeting to be held from 9:30 AM to discuss ferry funding for more boats; Manette Fest on September 12; wished a happy birthday to staff Christine Grenier; and warned people not to Twitter their vacation plans. Brad GehrinQ welcomed the crew of the USS STENNIS to Bremerton; also attended the grand opening of the tunnel; and congratulated members of the Wellness Committee for meeting the high requirements of the award. ~ith no further business, President McConnell adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:52 PM. ~) ~ R SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: ~;;I c~ ,~t CECIL McCONNELL, City Council CM:CE:ls:cg