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Home My WebLink About10/21/2009 DIGITAL RECORDING � CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 21, 2009 � � 2 �� The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, October 21, 2009, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NoRnn DicKS GovERrvnnErvT CENTER 345 6 Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Cecil McConnell presiding. Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, and Brad Gehring. 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 Eric Roberts of New Life Assembly. MAYOR'S REPORT — There was no Mayor's Report tonight... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Nina Hallett, Board Member of the Kitsap County Historical Society, invited everyone to enjoy refreshments at the opening of the "Read All About It: History in Print" exhibit at the Kitsap County Historical Society Museum located at 280 4 Street on Friday, November 6 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Phyllis Mann, Board Member of East Bremerton Rotary; and Monica Bernhard and Patti Peterson with the Bremerton Food Line thanked everyone who supported the First Annual Bremerton Party that was held a few weeks ago to benefit the Bremerton Boys & Girls Club and the Bremerton Food Line. They stated the event was so successful that the next party is already scheduled to be held on Saturday, September 18, 2010. Joe Roszak, Executive Director of Kitsap Mental Health Services, thanked the City for their consideration of CDBG funding and explained the project planned with tlie funds. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 334112 through 334394; and EFT-9200 through EFT-9242 in the amount of $1,579,114.46; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $736,315.93 for the pay period ending October 15, 2009. z B. Minutes of Meeting — October 7, 2009 C. Minutes of Study Session — October 14, 2009 D. Resolution No. 3099 rescinding Resolution No. 3058 and establishing a Small Public Works Roster E. Acceptance of 2009 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant F. Acceptance of 2010 to 2011 Department of Ecology (DOE) Phase II Stormwater Pass- Through Grant G. Approval of Utility Easement to Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for an Emergency Generator constructed at Fountain Park There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:40:49 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Arends) Move to approve the CoNSEtvT A�EN�a as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A — RESOLUTION NO. 3100 APPROVING APPLICATION FROM COMMUNITY City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Page 2 of 5 D EVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) SECTION 108 GUARANTEED LOAN FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE BREMERTON BOARDWALK PROJECT: Marie Vila, CDBG Program Administrator, explained that on August 26, 2009 staff announced to City Council the award of a $1,750,000 HUD Brownfields Economic Development Initiative (BEDI) grant for the Bremerton Boardwalk Project, and received permission from the City Council to apply for CDBG Section 108 Loan Guaranteed funding, a condition of accepting the BEDI grant. Staff has developed an application which we present to Council for consideration and approval. If approved, the application will be submitted to HUD for approval and inclusion in the City's 2010 CDBG Annual Action Plan. President McConnell opened the Publrc Hearing for comments...With no comments made the Public Hearing was c/osed and opened to the Council for discussion... 05:45:29 The Main Motion was made and seconded, as discussion began by the Council... Rov Runvon asked for clarification on several issues. Ms. Vila answered that Section 108-BEDI funding may be used for private development and clean-up projects on private property; clarified that the funding being discussed tonight can be used for the boardwalk project only; Section 108 funding can be used independently from BEDI as long as the projects fall under the CDBG umbrella and include public benefits; once HUD approves the loan, Council approval will be needed to accept that funding and permits will be needed for project work. At that time, which may be in the 2011-2012 timeframe, the project could proceed or be stopped. That would also be an appropriate time to review the Eco Northwest Study and potential economic impacts. Mike Shepherd asked several questions regarding the permits and the permitting process; which were explained by Public Works Director Phil Williams; and Mr. Shepherd also used this opportunity to encourage staff from other departments to consider applying for these funds in the future. Dianne Robinson explained her perspective after reviewing this funding request from her position as a member of the CDBG Advisory Committee, and felt strongly that this item should be done at a later time because funding for paying the balance still owed after this loan is very "sketchy". She has more questions and feels the money could be better spent in other areas of the City. Brad Gehrinq explained this project has been underway for the last six years and there were no other projects requesting these funds so this is not the time to be hesitant to move forward on this project. 06:04:36 M/S/C (Arends/Wofford) Move to pass Resolution No. 3100 approving the CDBG Section 108 Guaranteed Loan Application for the Bremerton Boardwalk Project construction, and authorize CDBG staff to submit the application to HUD for approval; authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contracts with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented once HUD has approved the application and all funding and permits have been secured. Voted in favor of Motion: Brockus, Runyon, Shepherd, Arends, Maupin, Wofford, Gehring, McConnell Voted opposed to Motion: Robinson Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-No 6B — RESOLUTION NO. 3101 APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: Phedra Elliott, CDBG Program Coordinator, summarized that on May 7, 2008, City Council approved the CDBG/HOME Policy Plan outlining the CDBG and HOME funding allocation process. Based on that policy, the program's Citizens City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Page 3 of 5 Advisory Committees have developed funding recommendations for Council consideration and approval. If approved, these submissions will be sent to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the 2010 Annual Action Plan. A PowerPointO presentation was made to show the amount requested by each applicant, and the recommended amount from the Citizen Advisory Committee. President McConnell opened the Public Hearing for comments... Julie Pounds, Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition, appreciated the time and effort made by the committee reviewing the requests and hope for continued financial support of the "meals on wheels" program. Patti Peterson, Bremerton Foodline, also appreciated the support from the City and hoped that Council would adopt the advisory committee's recommendations. With no further comments made by the public, President McConnell closed the Public Hearing to the public and opened to the Council for discussion... 06:14:55 The Main Motion was made and seconded, as discussion began by the Council... Roy Runvon asked if there were any requests to support economic development. Ms. Elliott answered that no requests for economic development related projects were provided. Will Maupin thanked the members of the advisory committee for the many hours they spent working on the review of these proposals, and for making tough decisions on how to allocate the funds. 06:18:30 M/S/C/U (Robinson/Brockus) Move to pass Resolution No. 3101 approving the 2010 Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contracts with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented once all funding has been secured and HUD has approved the Annual Action Plan. 6C — ORDINANCE NO. 5091 AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) TITLE 20 "ZONING CODE": Nicole Ward, Planner with the Department of Community Development, emphasized that the action before Council is to conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance amending BMC Title 20 specifically for BMC 20.02 "Project Permitting"; BMC 20.40 Figure B— "Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Consistency"; and BMC 20.46.110 "Adult Entertainment Business". President McConnell opened the Public Hearing for comments...With no comments made by the public the Public Hearing was closed to the public and opened to the Council for discussion... 06:21:35 The Main Motion was made and seconded, as discussion began by the Council... Dianne Robinson thanked staff for their efforts in making the tables for user friendly. Rov Runvon asked for an explanation about "Adult EntertainmenY' businesses and how this would affect Callow Avenue. Ms. Ward explained businesses on Callow Avenue are grandfathered in and are considered "legal non-conforming". However, if the buildings were vacated for one year, the use would no longer be allowed. � 06:23:24 M/S/C/U (Brockus/Runyon) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5091 to amend BMC Chapter 20.02 "Project Permitting"; Figure 20.40 (b) "Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Consistency"; and Subsection 20.46.110 "Adult Entertainment Businesses". City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Page 4 of 5 GENERAL BUSINESS 06:25:32 Mr. Maupin explained that since he is currently running for the position of Mayor he would recuse himself from the next issue; but also he was not feeling well and did not want anyone to get sick... 7A — ORDINANCE NO. 5092 AMENDING SECTION 2.03.010 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) RELATING TO THE MAYOR'S COMPENSATION: Council Member Roy Runyon stated that the current salary established for the Mayor is $117,671. Beginning January 1, 2010, the Mayor's base salary will be reduced to $93,671 per year plus benefits as provided to the management and professional employees of the City pursuant to Chapter 2.50 BMC. There were no comments from the public... 06:27:52 The Main Motion was made and seconded, as discussion began by the Council... Carol Arends believed it may be legal to bring this action up now, but believes it would have been a better time during the budget discussion; mentioned that there are other areas the Council could look at instead to save money; favored a salary study by a professional group to handle this situation more fairly; and does not support the issue. Mike Shepherd said the issue has actually been discussed for over a year during Finance Committee and Study Session; and pointed out that his reasons for supporting this change include 1) during these difficult economic times, city employees have taken concessions and that the mayor's position should be considered as well 2) both mayoral candidates have already stated they would support the reduction and 3) this decision would demonstrate leadership. Adam Brockus looked at the benefit of this action during the recession, and since a sunset clause could not be included, he could not support the issue. Brad Gehrinq looked at comparable salaries and positions in the city and believed it would be in the right spirit to reduce this salary especially since other jobs are being cut; and offered his support. Roy Runyon discussed the Citizen Commission that sets the salary for Council Members and possible Charter Amendments that may be reviewed next year. 06:42:31 M/S/F (Runyon/Shepherd) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5092 reducing the Mayor's base salary to $93, 671 beginning January 1, 2010. Voted in favor of Motion: Runyon, Shepherd, Gehring Voted opposed to Motion: Robinson, Arends, Wofford, Brockus, McConnell Motion failed: 3-Yes; 5-No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Nick Wofford encouraged people to visit the USS Turner Joy "Haunted Ship" on Thursday, October 29 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM; Friday, October 30 and Saturday, October 31 from 5:00 to 11:00 PM. Admission is $5. Please contact (360) 792-2457 for more information. Carol Arends attended Emergency Management and CenCom Policy Board. Dianne Robinson reported on several meetings she attended this past week including the Budget Committee, Child Death Review Board, and Kitsap Mental Health Board. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 21, 2009 Page 5 of 5 Mike Shepherd hoped people would attend the "Empty Bowl Dinner" and emphasized that he would be making chicken Thai soup, which is his specialty. Rov Runyon provided more details on the "Empty Bowl Dinner" to be hosted by the Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church to benefit Bremerton Foodline on Saturday, October 24 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at 403 South Summit Avenue; and announced that the Downtown Business Association will be sponsoring the Annuat "Safe Trick or TreaY' on Saturday, October 31 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in downtown Bremerton. Please contact Chris Nordleaf at (360) 479-3844 or Sandy Corbet at (360) 377-8888 for more information. Adam Brockus reminded everyone that the Bremerton Symphony will be having their first performance this Saturday at 6:00 PM at the Bremerton High School Auditorium; and reminded everyone to please vote. Brad Gehrinq directed a fundraiser for the Veteran's Assistance International support group; attended Arts Alive Auction, a great event that keeps getting better for a good cause; and after having attended Operation Alligator on Monday, a homeland security exercise held at Klahowya High School, he now has a much greater level of confidence in local emergency personnel. With no further business, President McConnell adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:55 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: � ' LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: � � •� i CAROL ET , Ci y Cler �� `` C CECIL McCONNELL, City Council resident CM:CE:Is:cg