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Home My WebLink About04/07/2010 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES �PR 21 2�10 Wednesday, Aprii 7, 2010 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, April 7, 2010 at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6 Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Nick Wofford presiding. Council Members present were Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell and Jim McDonald. Council Member Dianne Robinson was absent. Also present were Assistant City Attomey Ken Bagwell; City Clerk Carol Etgen; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier. A CouNCi� BRiEF�NG was then held to discuss General Council Business at 5:00 PM in the Council Conference Room. At 5:30 PM the meeting moved to the Meeting Chambers. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Jim McDonald followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Brian Banke of Memorial Lutheran Church. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Patty Lent introduced... • Marie Vila, CDBG Program Administrator, announced that the City of Bremerton Community Development Block Grant Program will be co-hosting an Open House with Kitsap County on Tuesday, April 13 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers to provide feedback on the five- year consolidated block grant funding plan. • Caroline Stein, Washington State Science and Engineering Fair, was pleased that Marley Iredale received top honors in both the"Washington State Science and Engineering Fair and International Science and Engineering Fair; and congratulated the following students from Bremerton schools who participated in the fair — Nolan Mvers; Chase Blackwell; Beniamin Brownstein; Zoei Jones; Teddv Martv; Jacob Schraw; Sophia Smith; Kvle Tanq; Forest Tittle; and Alec Williams. • Michael Strube, new Director for the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, introduced himself to the Council as a long time Kitsap resident, provided his long list of qualifications, and encouraged Council to connect with businesses during After-Hours events or Monthly Luncheons. Mavor Lent continued her report... • Thanked Council on behalf of Kitsap Mental Health Services for their support of Keller House; • Proclaimed Thursday, April 22 as "Take our Daughters and Sons to Work" Day, • Announced that the deadline to return census forms is fast approaching and hoped people who have not sent the forms in, would do so. She then introduced Eric Davenport of the U.S. Census Bureau to provide an update on the 2010 Census; • Reported on numerous employee awards to the Police Department for many years of service and merit awards; • Invited the public to attend the next Kitsap Pumas games on April 10 at 1:00 PM at Bainbridge � High School and May 15 at 7:00 PM in the Bremerton High School stadium; • Was pleased that Bremerton's Blueberry Park and Bremerton High School's Dare Not To Swear Campaign were recognized recently in publications; and • Volunteered at a pancake breakfast fundraiser on March 20 to raise money for South Kitsap Fire Fighter Jamel Linszey who has terminal cancer. PUBLIC RECOGNITION � ANNOUNCEMENTS Katrina Folkerson, Kitsap YMCA, invited people to attend various classes and programs to be held , this month, as well as °Healthy Kids Day° which will be on Saturday, April 17 beginning at Noon. Paula�Sten�, of Soulworkz, announced a Spring Gala Silent Auction will be held on May 22 beginning at 7:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers and for more information, please contact (360) 516- 8693. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Page 2 of 5 Laura Movnihan and Pattv Swick announced that a citizens' initiative supporting urban chickens has been started; believed that this process wil{ show that their constituents really care about this issue and have thought out the finer points; and hoped that Council will ultimately pass this initiative without going to the ballot. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 336862 through 337164; and EFT-9686 through EFT-9749 in the amount of $2,358,397.55; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $39,587.04 for the pay period ending March 15, 2010; Regular Payroll in the amount of $819,851.18 for the pay period ending March 31, 2010; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $83,299.16 for the pay period ending March 31, 2010. B. Minutes of Meeting — March 17, 2010 C. Minutes of Study Session — March 24, 2010 D. Minutes of Monthly Study Session — March 31, 2010 E. Authorization to apply for Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grant F. Agreement with Kitsap County for Incarceration of City Prisoners G. Professional Services Agreement with LUSIGNAN FORESTRY INC. of Shelton for Timber Harvest Management & Marketing Services � H. Contract Modification No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. for UV Treatment Facility I. Resolution No. 3113 authorizing an Interfund Loan to the General Fund from the Wastewater Fund for case flow purposes There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:10:07 M/S/CIU (Runyon/Wheeler) Move to approve the CONSENT AGEN�A as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — RESOLUTION NO. 3112 {N SUPPORT OF "KIDS AT HOPE" Mavor Pattv Lent stated that the City of Bremerton wishes to offer support to "Kids At Hope", which she explained is a national initiative committed to the success of all children, and the program will ensure that all children's talents, intelligence, and positive traits are discovered in the process. Wallv Endicott, Executive Director for Kids At Hope, explained the idea behind "treasure hunting"; thanked the Mayor and Council for recognizing the importance of children in their community by passing this resolution; and invited children from the Boys and Girls Club to recite the Kids At Hope pledge. 06:16:53 M/S/C/U (Runyon/V1/heeler) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3112 declaring the support for "Kids At Hope"; and authorize the Mayor to take all steps necessary to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution. Item was pulled � #A6€RS• Item was pulled City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 7, 2010 � Page 3 of 5 • 6D — AUTHORIZATION TO SUBMIT AN EPA GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE GORST CREEK WATERSHED PLAN: Tom Knuckev, Engineering Division of Public Works & Utilities Department summarized that on March 24 , Engineering staff were notified that the City has been selected to receive a grant from the EPA to develop a Comprehensive Watershed Plan for the Gorst Creek Watershed. The Watershed Plan is a multipart program to adopt land use regulations that will guide sustainable partner to ensure all project deliverables are coordinated between the finro jurisdictions. The final application is due to EPA on April 8, 2010. Mr. Knuckev then provided a Power Point � presentation outlining the proposed improvements for Gorst Creek. The required match to be paid from the City of Bremerton is $112,850 which is anticipated to be paid as $22,050 in 2010, $56,075 in 2011 and $34,725 in 2012. The Department of Community Development will be contributing $61,350 from the General Fund and Engineering will be contributing $51,500 out of the Stormwater Fund. Partners including Kitsap County, Kitsap County Health District, Washington State Department of Ecology, Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife, Port of Bremerton, WSWC, Sustainable Bremerton, Pat and Cheryl Lockhart will contribute the remaining $107,442 of the required match for this grant. There were no comments from the public... 06:24:24 Motion was made and seconded; Council Members then began their discussion... Cecil McConnell asked a question about the required match amount from the city. Mr. Knuckev clarified that the cost is in labor. Rov Runvon asked if there is a contingency included in the agreement. Mr. Knuckev explained that there is no contingency in the application but when the contract is negotiated, a contingency would be included. Jim McDonald offered his support for this application and future project. Greq Wheeler believed this is a great deal and hoped the restoration goes well; and congratulated the staff on a great job in seeking this funding. 06:28:42 M/S/C/U (McDonald/Runyon) Move to authorize city staff to apply for a$659,477 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (U.S. EPA) and authorize the Interim Director of Public Works to sign as the Authorized Certifying Official for the City of Bremerton. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A — PUBLIC HEARING AND RELEASE OF EASEMENT FOR HALVERSON ADDITION WATER MAIN: Michael Mecham, Interim Public Works & Utilities Director, stated that the City of Bremerton has been approached to vacate an easement for a 12-inch wood water main, as shown on the drawing for the Plat of Halverson Addition. This main was in use from Reservoir 12 until sometime in the mid-1950's when it was abandoned and new mains were placed in Sanders and Halverson Avenues. President Wofiford opened up the public hearing... W'�th no questions or comments, the hearing was closed to the public and opened to the Council for discussion... 06:30:35 Motion was made and seconded; Council Members then began their discussion... Mr. Runvon asked if it is standard practice to vacate an easement where there is pre-existing water main. Mr. Mecham answered no and emphasized that a process is now in place to locate water mains prior to vacating easements. � Mr. Wheeler commented that lenders and title companies are reviewing property details and there may be more issues like this in the future. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Page 4 of 5 06:32:28 M/S/C (Runyon/Wheeler) Move to approve the Release of Easement, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the Release of Easement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Wheeler, Arends, Maupin, McDonald, McConnell, Runyon, Wofford Abstained: Brockus Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1-Absention 7B — PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 5016 TO VACATE AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN 1 AND 2 STREETS, EAST OF PACIFIC AVENUE: Michael Mecham, Interim Public Works & Utilities Director, mentioned that as part of the development of the 1 and Pacific Plaza and redevelopment of 190 Pacific Avenue, the City has initiated the vacation of an alley befinreen 1 St and 2" Streets, East of Pacific Avenue to allow better use of the site. This date has been scheduled for a public hearing in accordance with state law and Bremerton Municipal Code on the proposed ordinance vacating the subject property. In accordance with BMC 11.20.080 (d), no compensation is required. President Wofford opened up the public hearing for comments from the public. .. Jack Oaklev, Qwest Communications, requested that in future development at that site that there will be adequate access is allowed in the alley for service vehicles and utilities to businesses. Tom Probst, Puget Sound Energy, directed his request for "reservation of rights" to the City Attorney. President Wofford then closed the hearing to the public. Following discussion by Council with Mr. Bagwell and Mr. Mecham regarding amending language in the ordinance to address citizen concerns, President Wofford then reopened the public hearing... Vern Laorath commented that the Naval Museum initially supported this easement but if there is a need to relocate service which would involve digging up Pacific Avenue then there would be an expectation for reimbursement of those costs. With no further public comment, President Wofford closed the public hearing; Counci! Members then began their discussion... � Mr. Baqwell clarified that the decision to be made by Council will be whether or not to vacate the alley not to relocate utilities. 06:45:24 M/S/C/U (Runyon/McDonald) Move to amend Ordinance No. 5106 to �require all private utilities to be retained until no longer needed. " 06:46:15 M/S/C (Brockus/McDonald) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5106 to vacate an Alley between 1 St and 2" Streets, East of Pacific Avenue. Voted in favor of Motion: Arends, McDonald, McConnell, Brockus, Runyon, Wheeler, Wofford Abstained: Maupin Motion carried: 7-Yes; 1- Abstention COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Adam Brockus announced that Puget Sound Naval Shipyard held a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony of a new parking garage and was very glad the project has been completed. Rov Runvon reported on a meeting held Monday to discuss raising chickens in the city limits and thanked Council Members Jim McDonald and Greg Wheeler, and Assistant City Attomey Ken 'Bagwell for their assistance and participation; invited the public to attend a Business Workshop City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Page 5 of 5 presented by Kitsap Economic Development Alliance on May 25 at the Oxford Suites in Silverdale and on October 19 at the Port O�chard Pavilion Event Center from 7:30 AM to Noon. He also encouraged people to contact the Kitsap Humane Society regarding animal noise complaints at (360) 692-6977 ext. 7216 or dispatch(c�kitsap-humane.orq from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Carol Arends reported on federal transportation funding for local projects which is part of an ongoing discussion at Puget Sound Regional Council meetings. Nick Wofford encouraged people to return their census forms. With no further business, President Wofford adjoumed the Council Meeting at 6:54 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: , � ilw�si ��..aJ�� CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant Attest: CAROL ETGEN, City Clerk NICK � OFFORD ty Council President � N :CE:Is:cg