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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/04/2009 DIGITAL RECORDING , � CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES �� � 8 2009 Wednesday, November 4, 2009 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, November 4, 2009, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NoRnn DicKS GovERrvMENT CENTER 345 6 Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Cecil McConnell presiding. Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, and Brad Gehring. Council Member Will Maupin was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich, City Clerk Carol Etgen, and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. A CouNCi� BRiEFiN� 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 Oliver Warren of Eagles Wings Fellowship Church. MAYOR'S REPORT • Mayor Pro Tem Cecil McConnell presented a proclamation to proclaiming November 2009 as "Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month". The proclamation was accepted by Joan Mabbutt, Education and Outreach Coordinator, with the Puget Sound Affiliate of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network. Education materials were also presented to each of the Council Members. • Finance Director Andv Parks read the 2010 Budget Message and provided a brief PowerPointO presentation. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Maior Jim Baker from the Salvation Army, provided information on each the daily activities scheduled the week from November 15 to November 22 in recognition of National Hunger & Homeless Week. � Larrv Ever from Kitsap Community Resources provided the Mission Statement and information for "Asset Building Coalition ", a new local organization that supports business partnerships, and offers services to low income residents and financial education opportunities to the community. Gordv Bvrd wished everyone happy holidays now that the season is here. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 334395 through 334617; and EFT-9243 through EFT-9287 in the amount of $1,528,251.69; Regular Payroll in the amount of $773,185.25 for the pay period ending October 31, 2009; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $80, 894.99 for the pay period ending October 31, 2009. B. Minutes of Meeting — October 21, 2009 C. Minutes of Study Session — October 28, 2009 D. Office of Public Defense Grant Acceptance E. Ordinance No. 5093 amending Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 6.32 "Noise Levels" There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:55:15 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Arends) Move to approve the CoNSErvT A�EN�a as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — GRANT AGREEMENT WITH RECREATION & CONSERVATION OFFICE FOR RENOVATION OF LIONS PARK: Wvn Birkenthal, Parks & Recreation Director, summarized that the attached agreement with the Recreation & Conservation Office will provide $500,000 to City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Page 2 of 5 assist with the redevelopment of Lions Park. The funds will be used to construct improvements contained in Lions Park Master Plan adopted July 9, 2009. Additional financial support for the project has been secured from the Bremerton Central Lions Club and the Washington State Department of Ecology. This grant is administered by the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, the funding source is the Federal Land and Water Conservation Fund. A PowerPoint O presentation was made to provide further detail on how the grant would be used for the redevelopment of Lions Park. Mike lott, President of the Bremerton Central Lions Club; and Richard Nerf and Melissa Wheeler from the Bremerton Parks Commission provided comments in support of this action. 06:05:00 The Main Motion was made and seconded, as discussion began by the Council... 06:06:50 Amendment/S/C/U (Gehring/Runyon) Move to reduce the $300,000 amount listed under "Fiscal Impacts" to $200,000 to be used exclusively for redevelopment of the waterfront. Mr. Runvon expressed concerns that Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) funds may not be available. Andv Parks explained that matching funds loaned from REET would be repaid over 20 years and would amount to $180,000 per year with $8,000 to be used for improvements at Lions Park. Mr. Shepherd asked that the role of the School District in this arrangement should be clarified and that this issue be addressed separately. Mr. Gehrinq thanked the Bremerton Central Lions Club for their support of Lions Park. Mr. Birkenthal added that improvements will include a larger play area, restroom, parking area, new roadways, and shoreline restoration. 06:16:29 M/S/C/U (Arends/Shepherd) Move to authorize the Mayor to enter into the Lions Park grant agreement with the Washington Recreation & Conservation Office; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A — FIRST PUBLIC HEARING FOR LEASE AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (KCR) FOR PARKING ON SMITH SCHOOL PROPERTY: Wvn Birkenthal, Parks & Recreation Director, explained that Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) operates Head Start, Child Development, and Veterans Assistance programs at the former Smith School Building. Off- street parking for participants is in short supply leading to overflow parking and congestion on Elizabeth and Park Avenues. The attached agreement allows KCR to make use of an abandoned City-owned tennis court located east of the Smith School building to provide approximately 12 �1 additional parking spaces for program clients. In return for use of the property KCR will assume responsibility for the day to day landscape maintenance of the Smith School neighborhood park. This item was unanimously recommended by the Parks & Recreation Commission at their August meeting. President McConnell opened the Public Hearing for comments... H. Emilv Moshay provided comments to whole-heartedly support this action. President McConnell stated that with no further comments, the Public Hearing was now closed to the public and opened to the Council for discussion... Roy Runvon asked why two public hearings are required. Mr. Lubovich stated that the Parks Protection Act requires two hearings and a unanimous vote if there is a proposed change in use, City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Page 3 of 5 lease or sale of parks property. Larrv Ever clarified that they are not adding programs, but due to the increase in the demand for the services they provide, the additional parking is necessary. He further clarified that KCR will maintain full liability of the property. Ms. Robinson has observed that the weatherization program brings in a lot of people and the added parking would help accommodate that program. Mr. Shepherd expressed several concerns, and particularly did not like the idea of trading park property for a parking lot. He would like to see underutilized park property converted back to park use. 6:30:09 No action is required until the second public hearing scheduleq► for November 18, 2009. 7B — PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 5094 ADOPTING THE 2009 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT DOCKET: Lindsev Sehmel, Community Development, emphasized that the action before the City Council is to conduct a public hearing and the consideration of the 2009 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket. The amendment docket contains both comprehensive plan text and map changes, and are summarized as follows: 1) Cartographic updates to the Official Land Use Map; 2) Text update to the City Services Element and Appendix reflecting new data and information in previously adopted department plans and the adoption of their 2010-2015 Capital Improvement Programs; 3) Text update to the Transportation Element and Appendix referencing the 2007 addition of the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan to the Comprehensive plan and the adoption of the 2010-2015 Transportation Improvement Program; 4) Text update to the City Services Element and Appendix adopting the new 2008 Stormwater Management Plan Update and the 2010-2015 Capital Improvement Plan; 5) Text update to the Transportation Element adopting the new Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) Program; and 6) Land Use Map change for parcels north of Kitsap Way in the Kitsap Lake Reserve Center. President McConnell opened the Public Hearing for comments... Mark Nesbee, former owner of Red Apple Market, read a letter to support this item and encouraged the Council to approve this request to allow existing non-conforming businesses to make much needed improvements. He also thanked Council Member Nick Wofford and Planning Director Andrea Spencer for working with landowners and businesses to bring these much needed changes forward. John Svminqton owner of several parcels; Glenn Correl owner of Red Apple Diner; and Chuck Bair, owner of Kitsap Lake Storage, all recommend approval. President McConnell stated that with no further comments, the Public Hearing was now closed to the public and opened to the Council for discussion... 06:50:10 The Main Motion was made and seconded as discussion continued... Mr. Gehrinq summarized the purpose of the proposed changes. Mr. Shepherd hoped for improvements in the Kitsap Lake area once these changes are made; and mentioned his concerns about proposed projects that would result in increased traffic capacity and the disparity between residents and business ratepayers for stormwater fees. Rov Runvon asked what process is in place for notifying the public. Lindsev Sehmel explained that prior to the zoning change, signs are posted on-site, and meetings are noticed through the newspaper and on the City's website. Andrea Spencer clarified that when there is city-wide action there is not individual contact but the information is provided to the press and public hearings are held. Mr. Runvon asked who is the City's Commute Trip Reduction (CTR) representative; and asked staff to address the mixed message of lowering traffic and adding parking. Michael Mecham answered Lynn Horish of Public Works was the City's CTR representative; and Mr. Williams responded that some projects are intended to increase commerce and improve mobility City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Page 4 of 5 among Navy, residents, and businesses. Mr. Runvon asked if a rate study is scheduled in the near future. Mr. Williams answered that it is likely for a rate study to be done in 2011. Mr. Runvon asked if residents are being encouraged to connect their downspouts to prevent improper stormwater discharge. Mr. Williams answered yes and there is a financial incentive in the rate structure. Mr. Runvon asked if there were any incentives for low impact development. Mr. Williams responded there are discounts and that new commercial projects are encouraged to pursue low impact development techniques. Mr. Shepherd commented on the effectiveness of residential rain gardens and hoped that future projects would consider the use of pervious surfaces or vegetation. Mr. Mecham addressed some of the issues and agreed that incentives may be the best way to encourage businesses to look at other ways to reducing stormwater run-off. Adam Brockus called for a point of order... Dianne Robinson asked if references made regarding the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) should be removed from Exhibit D-2. 07:12:35 AmendmenUS/W (Brockus/Shepherd) Move to amend Exhibit D-2 "Transportation Appendix 2009 Update" to remove Item Numbers 7 and 8. Mr. Wofford pointed out the amendment was not necessary because language already states "IF approved by the voters". Mr. Brockus withdrew the amendment. Mr. Gehrinq hoped that a balance between business parking and parking for commuters can be found. 07:15:09 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Brockus) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5094 adopting amendments to the Comprehensive Plan text and Official Land Use Map. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Brad Gehrinq asked everyone to remember to thank a veteran in recognition of Veteran's Day. Adam Brockus provided information on the Veteran's Day Program at the Kitsap Sun Pavilion; and Winterfest on Friday, December 4 at 7:00 PM. Rov Runvon sadly mentioned the passing of a co-worker Leonard; and the District 4 Community Meeting held a few weeks ago to discuss chickens in the City limits and Proposition 1. Mike Shepherd pointed out that there are only a few formal Council meetings left in the year; and announced that his final District 5 Community Meeting will be held on Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 PM at the Memorial Lutheran Church, which will also be an opportunity to meet new District 5 Council Member Greg Wheeler. Dianne Robinson reported on her attendance at the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Board Meeting, the Kitsap County Department of Health Board Meeting with Mary Selecky from the Washington State Department of Health, a City Budget Committee Meeting; and received an H1 N1 report from Dr. Lindquist. Additionally, she thanked Tracy Williams and other Anderson Cove residents for their efforts to start a Neighborhood Watch program; welcomed the new bakery in the Anderson Cove area and thanked HiLo Cafe for their support. Carol Arends encouraged people to attend the First Friday Art Walk to be held this week and to support local businesses. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 4, 2009 Page 5 of 5 Nick Wofford announced that the 1% for the Arts program is currently working on banners created by local artists for Pacific Avenue and those banners should be raised by Winterfest; and thanked the 50% of the registered voters who actually voted! With no further business, President McConnell adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:26 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: � � LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: � . CAROL ET EN, City Cler " G. .�C CECIL McCONNELL, City Council President CM:CE:Is:cg