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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES �1AY 1 9 2010
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, May 5,
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Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Nick Wofford presiding. Council Members
present were Will Maupin, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus,
Cecil McConnell and Jim McDonald. Also present we�e Assistant City Attorney Ken Bagwell; City Clerk
Carol Etgen; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier.
A CouNCi� BRiEFiN� 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 Council Member Dianne Robinson.
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Patty Lent...
• Proclaimed May 9-15, 2010 as "National Women's Health Week" ;
• Announced that free health screenings will be offered to women by the Kitsap County Health District
and Peninsula Community Health on May 10 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and May 11 from 8:30 AM to
3:30 PM at the Suquamish Clearwater Casino;
• Proclaimed May 2— 8, 2010 as "Drinking Water Week";
• Was pleased at the attendance at the Kitsap Water Festival at Olympic College;
• Attended a recent fishing derby sponsored by the Kitsap Poggie Club;
• Mentioned the Bremerton's Rescue Mission will be holding its first fundraiser on May 13 at the
Bremerton Sons of Norway to raise money to feed the homeless and job training programs; and
• Encouraged the public to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month by recognizing Asian
contributions made in the community and to Washington's economy.
President Wofford introduced Bill Stewart, Executive Director of the Kitsap Economic Development
Alliance (KEDA) to provide a briefing to Council.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Katrina Fulkerson, Kitsap Family YMCA, announced that there will be a"Healthy Eating Basics Class"
tomorrow night at 7:00 PM; and asked that if anyone would like to make a donation or volunteer is
welcome to contact staff at the YMCA.
Jack Arends thanked Council Members Greg Wheeler and Dianne Robinson for honoring his mother,
Carol Arends, at the YWCA Recognition Luncheon held last week; and was thankful that Carol beat
cancer and added that every day is "Mother's Day".
Tom Baker discussed possible ideas for the future of the farmers markets in Bremerton which he had
discussed with Parks & Recreation Director Wyn Birkenthal; hoped that the market may have a
permanent structure; and encouraged people to support local farmers by buying locally grown produce
which will also mean that less fuel will be used to transport the food.
Marie Vila explained that the board for the farmers market is striving for a long term plan; and also
hoped that a solution may be found to find a permanent structure.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Check Numbers 337389 through 337585; and EFT-9785 through EFT-9824 in the amount of
$1,357,612.08; Regular Payroll in the amount of $759,733.36 for the pay period ending April 30,
2010; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $82,084.65 for the pay period ending April 30, 2010.
B. Minutes of Meeting — April 21, 2010
C. Minutes of Study Session — April 28, 2010
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D. Resotution No. 3114 approving Phase I of the Bay Vista Final Plat (known as Bay Vista South) in the
area formerly known as °West Park" ,
E. Interlocal Agreement with the City of Shelton for Interim Tra�c Signal Repair and Maintenance
Services
F. Authorize expenditures for Legal Services Agreement with Gordon Thomas Honeywell
G. Approval of the SR303/Manette Bridge — Bridge Replacement City Construction Support Cooperative
Agreement
H. Resolution No. 3116 authorizing the Local Agency Agreement for Pacific Avenue Improvements (6tn
and 11 th Streets)
There were no questions or comments from the public.. .
05:59:49 M/S/C/U (Arends/Runyon) Move to approve the CorvsENT A�Erv�A as presented.
GENERAL BUSINESS — There were no General Business Items tonight...
PUBLIC HEARINGS
8A — RELEASE OF WATER EASEMENT FOR HARRISON HOSPITAL: Larrv Matel, Managing
Engineer, stated that Harrison Hospital has asked the City to vacate a 10- foot water easement for a
water main. The easement is depicted on the face of the plat of the Third Addition to Sheridan Park. A
review of City records finds that the easement to have never been utilized by the City, nor does it appear
likely that the City would ever need the easement. As such, staff supports this request.
President Wofford opened up the public hearing. .. With no questions or comments, the hearing was
closed to the public...
06:03:01 M/S/C/U (Robinson/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.
8B — ORDINANCE NO. 5111 AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) TITLE 20 OF THE
ZONING CODE RELATING TO COMPREHENSIVE PLAN/ZONING CODE CONSISTENCY AND
COMMUNITY FACILITIES: Nicole Ward, City Planner, explained that the action before Council is to
conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance amending BMC Title 20 specifically:
1) BMC 20.40 Figure B— Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Consistency by adding the zoning districts
"City Utility Land" and "Industrial Park ° to the Comprehensive Plan Designation of Industrial.
2) Adding "Community Facilities" to three zones: Low Density Residential (20.60), City Core
Residential (20.78), and Multiple Residential (20.79) in the same way as religious facilities are
currently permitted within these areas.
President Wofford opened up the public hearing. .. With no questions or comments, the hearing was
closed to the public...
06:08:07 Main Motion was made and seconded...
06:08:39 Amending Motion was made and seconded...
President Wofford re-opened the public hearing. .. With no questions or comments regarding the
amending motion, the hearing was closed to the public and opened to the Council for discussion...
Mr. Runvon asked questions about the proposed changes. Ms. Ward explained that based on the
proposed amendments, a non-profit organization would have to meet conditions but a church would not.
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Mr. McDonald emphasized that these changes would allow a neighborhood more control about what
businesses could locate in the R-10 zone. Mrs. Arends believed that there are many groups that serve
the community but may not fd in certain neighborhoods.
Mr. Maupin asked for clarification if there are any churches in existence that would fit into the category
of less than 20,000 square feet. Ms. Ward confirmed there are several churches befinreen 6�' and 11
Streets by Naval Avenue.
Mr. Runvon expressed concerns about the proposed use by non-profits which may pose parking
challenges. Mr. Brockus has observed heavy church activity in his district but parking issues have been
worked out. Mr. Wheeler agreed that issues can be worked out by neighbors living next to the
businesses.
06:18:05 A-M/S/C (McDonald/Arends) Move to amend Ordinance No. 5111 by 1) eliminating
"Community Facilities° from BMC 20.60.020, Outrightly Permitted Uses within the R-10 Zone which is in
section 3 on page 3 of the ordinance and 2) add "Community Facilities under 20,000 square feet" as a
Conditional Use to BMC 20.60.040 as Item "N" to section 4 of the ordinance with finro criteria (a)
additional landscaping outside what is required in BMC 20.50 (landscaping) may be required for
screening purposes in order to mitigate impacts to adjoining residential properties (b) a parking analysis
may be required to establish that adequate onsite parking will be available for the proposed use.
Voted in favor Motion: Brockus, Wheeler, Robinson, Arends, Maupin, McDonald, McConnell, Wofford
Voted opposed to Motion: Runyon
Amended Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-No
06:18:55 M/S/C (Wheeler/Runyon) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5111 to amend BMC Chapter 20.40
Figure B Comprehensive Plan/Zoning Consistency, 20.60 the Low Residential Zone, 20.78 the City Core
Residential Zone, and 20.79 the Multiple Residential Zone.
Voted in favor of Motion: Wheeler, Robinson, Arends, Maupin, McDonald, McConnell, Brockus, Wofford
Voted opposed to Motion: Runyon
Main Motion carried; 8-Yes; 1-No
8C — RESOLUTION NO. 3115 ADOPTING THE CDBG/HOME POLICY PLAN: Marie Vila, Community
Development Block Grant Program Administrator, summarized 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 implementation requirements for grant funded
projects. The 2011 Policy Plan's accompanying administrative documents have been updated for dates
and anticipated funding, but otherwise have not been substantially changed from last year.
' President Wofford opened up the public hearing... With no questions or comments, the hearing was
, c/osed to the public and opened to the Council for discussion...
� 006:22:55 Motion was made and seconded; Council Members then began their discussion...
Ms. Robinson asked for clarification on funding. Ms. Vila responded that $936,277 will be available for
housing projects. Mr. McDonald was confident that 2010 will be a successful year for projects and
looks forward to the process.
Mr. Runvon asked if private development is included for proposed projects. Ms. Vila stated that
, economic development projects bring in jobs for low-income individuals can quatify for funding but there
� would need to be documentation.
! 06:27:40 M/S/C/U (Runyon/McDonald) Move to pass Resolution No. 3115 adopting the 2011
� CDBG/HOME Policy Plan.
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Jim McDonald attended the Port of Bremerton's Jobs Creation Conference last week and thought the
message of increasing retail was important to the redevelopment of any downtown and was relevant to
what Bremerton is trying to do with the Park Plaza Project. He also attended the Kitsap Water Festival
yesterday and found it very educational and fun.
Adam Brockus announced that Armed Forces Day Festival will begin on Saturday, May 15; explained
that the bid opening for the Manette Bridge Replacement Project was delayed to May 12; announced
that the Manette Neighborhood Coalition will be meeting on May 10 at the Manette Community Church
beginning at 7:00 PM with Mayor Lent as the featured speaker; and encouraged people to support U.S.
Census workers who will be canvassing the community soon.
Rov Runvon mentioned that he will be a judge during the Armed Forces Day Parade and encouraged
people to come down for the event and to support downtown businesses; and encouraged people to
support the Postal Carriers Food Drive this Saturday which will benefit local Food Line programs.
Gre� Wheeler attended the YWCA Women of Achievement Recognition Luncheon which honored Carol
Arends, the Grand Opening of the Fairfield Inn & Suites, the Grand Opening of the Humanities and
Student Services building at Olympic College, and a Neighborhood Block Watch Captains Meeting. He
also announced that the Bremerton Farmers Market opens tomorrow at 4:00 PM.
Dianne Robinson also attended the Block Watch Captains Meeting where citizens would like to partner
with the City to get homes in the Anderson Cove area up to code standards; and believed that
recognizing Carol Arends was long overdue.
Carol Arends thanked Dianne Robinson for nominating her for the YWCA Women of Achievement
award and thanked the YWCA for being a great organization; was a speaker at the Women's Luncheon
at Charleston Baptist Church; praised the Parks Department for keeping Forest Ridge Park looking so
nice this spring; and commented that today is her one-year anniversary of her cancer surgery and she is
very thankful for her health.
Nick Wofford also announced that Armed Forces Day will be May 15.
With no further business, President Wofford adjoumed the Council Meeting at 6:39 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
CHRISTINE RENIER
Council Assistant
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