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Home My WebLink About07/21/2010 ; / ��V'V. DIGITAL RECORDING �� CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 21, 2010 � 1 ' 6 ZQ1Q The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, Jul�r 21, 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, Dianne Robinson, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell and Jim McDonald. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Carol Etgen; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. A CouNCi� BR�EFiN� 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 Reverend Debbie Little of First Christian Church. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Patty Lent was out of town... Mayor Pro Tem Nick Wofford encouraged citizens to sign up for the City's newsletter e-News. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Maureen E. Eaauinta, President of the 2010 Bremerton High Grad Night Committee, handed a letter to the City in an effort to raise the remaining balance due for the expenses she paid out of pocket for the 2010 Bremerton High School Grad Night event held earlier this year. Anyone interested in providing financial assistance may contact Maureen at (360) 440-1059. Carolee Valentine spoke in support of legalizing the ownership of chickens within the City limits of Bremerton. Renee Hernandez also provided comments in agreement. Debra McDaniel addressed the concerns she has heard regarding odor from chickens and provided assurance that four hens would not generate any recognizable odor, and also emphasized that chicken manure is compostable while pet waste is not. Kevin Koski suggested that the City's street cleaners also go down alleys every now and then. CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 338663 through 338845; and EFT-10018 through EFT-10048 in the amount of $2,183,335.74; Regular Payroll in the amount of $734,750.44 for the pay period ending July 15, 2010; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $102,922.47 for the pay period ending July 30, 2010. B. Minutes of Meeting — July 7, 2010 C. Minutes of Study Session — July 14, 2010 D. Purchase of fine art prints created by Don Paulson dba DoN PAU�so►v PHOTO�RaPHY located in Seabeck, WA E. Purchase of two pieces of ceramic tile art created by Paula Gill dba RE� STEP STU�io located in Bremerton, WA F. Grant Approval with EPA for Gorst Creek Comprehensive Watershed Plan G. Amendment No. 1 to Memorandum of Agreement with the Kitsap Regional Library There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:47:32 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Arends) Move to approve the Co►vsENT AGE►v�a as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BLUMEN CONSULTING GROUP INC. FOR THE SOUTH KITSAP INDUSTRIAL AREA (SKIA) SUB AREA PLAN: Lindsev Sehmel, City Planner, summarized that the Department of Community Development has selected B�unnErv Corvsu�TiN� GROUP, I City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes , Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Page 2 of 4 INC. to develop a sub area plan for the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA). The plan will include public outreach, planned action EIS, market study, development regulations and standards, development of capital facilities and infrastructure improvements, and a greenhouse gas reduction plan. This consultant was selected following an extensive process. The request for proposals was issued on May 5, 2010 and was listed for 30-consecutive days in the Daily Journal of Commerce. The City received seven (7) proposals and interviewed the top four (4) teams. The selection committee consisted of Will Maupin, Bremerton City Council; Greg Jose, Planning Commission Member; Fred Salisbury, Port of Bremerton; David Overton, Property Owner; Mike Mecham, City Engineer; Andrea Spencer, Director of Community Development; and Lindsey Sehmel, City Planner. There were no comments from the public... .. 05:51:41 Motion was made by Maupin; and seconded by Wheeler... Comments were then provided by the Council... Will Maupin was involved during the consultant interview process and was impressed by the expertise demonstrated by Blumen Consulting Group. , , Greq Wheeler was satisfied that Blumen Consulting Group has the necessary qualifications and experience for this project; and thanked Community Development staff and the Selection Team for their efforts. Rov Runvon raised issues about operation and maintenance costs. Ms. Sehmel responded that these issues will be considered and that the total for the project has a not-to-exceed amount. She added that remaining amounts may be moved within tasks in this project. Mr. Runvon also thanked staff and fellow Council Member Maupin for their work in this process. 05:58:25 M/S/C/U (Maupin/Wheeler) Move to approve th'e Professional Services Agreement with BLUMEN CONSULTING GROUP INC. to create the SKIA Sub Area Plan; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contract in substantially the same form as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A — ORDINANCE NO. 5118 AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) SECTION 20.48.060 �TITLED "RESIDENTIAL PARKING DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS": Nicole Flovd, Planner, explained that the action before the Council is to conduct a public hearing and adopt an Ordinance to amend BMC 20.48.060 titled "Residential Parking Development Standards" as follows: 1. Reduce parking setbacks to 3' on side and rear lot lines; � 2. Clarify setbacks associated to alleys; and 3. Allow required parking to be located in driveways. President Wofford opened the public hearing. With no comments, the hearing was closed to the public � and opened to the Council... , 06:01:20 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Robinson... Council Members then began their discussion and provided comments... Mr. Runvon asked if these changes relate to any changes in parking enforcement. Ms. Flovd responded that those are separate issues. Mr. Wheeler was pleased that these changes will increase buildable area for homeowners; and thanked staff and the Planning Commission for bringing these changes forward. Mr. Maupin believed this is a common sense change to our Zoning Code; and also commended staff and the Planning Commission. ` � City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Page 3 of 4 06:04:38 M/S/C (Runyon/Robinson) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5118 to amend Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Section 20.48.060 "Residential Parking Development Standards". Voted in favor of Motion: Runyon, Wheeler, Robinson, Maupin, McDonald, McConnell, Brockus, and Wofford Voted opposed to Motion: Arends Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-No 7B — RESOLUTION NO. 3120 ADOPTING CHANGES TO THE 2008 AND 2010 CDBG/HOME ACTION PLANS: Marie Vila, CDBG Program Administrator, stated that on July 15, 2009, City Council approved an amendment to the 2008 CDBG/HOME Action Plan concerning allocation of the City's CDBG- Recovery (R) award, and on October 21, 2009, City Council approved the 2010 CDBG/HOME Action Plan allocating of the City's CDBG award, both based on Citizen Advisory Committee recommendations. Because CDBG-R funding must be expended in a timely manner and the Boys & Girls Teen Center Construction Project has met with project delays related to site change, staff recommends switching its funding to the 2010 CDBG allocation, and using the 2008 CDBG-R funds for Kitsap Community Resources' (KCR) Weatherization Project, which already has experience handling CDBG-R funds, and can meet the Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) expected expenditure timelines. President Wofford opened the public hearing. With no comments, the hearing was c/osed to the public and opened to the Council... 06:09:55 Motion was made by Robinson; and seconded by Arends... Council Members then began their discussion and provided comments... Mr. Runvon was pleased that the change allows for the City to support its goal in community sustainability and Iowering energy costs. Ms. Robinson asked for clarification on the change. Ms. Vila clarified that the funding for the Boys & Girls Club will be moved to the Kitsap Community Resources Weatherization Program for this year. Mr. Brockus asked for clarification on the location for the Teen Center. Ms. Vila answered that the location was changed from the Mountain View Middle School to Bremerton Junior High School. Mr. McDonald emphasized that not accepting these changes may mean that the City woutd have to return the funds, which would put projects in jeopardy. 06:15:50 M/S/C/U (Robinson/Arends) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3120 approving the amendments to the 2008 and 2010 Community Development Block Grant Action Plans as described in Exhibit A; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contracts with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented once HUD has approved these Action Plan amendments. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Will Maupin attended last home game for the Kitsap Pumas soccer team and participated in the Bremerton Green Drinks event last night at the marina. Carol Arends announced that season tickets for the Bremerton Symphony are now available. Dianne Robinson reported on several meetings including Public Works Committee, Transit Board Meeting and Long Range Plan Study Session, community chickens, and Neighborhood Block Watch. Greq Wheeler encouraged people to attend the District 5 Picnic to be held on Saturday, July 31 from Noon to 3:30 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park Picnic Shelters No. 5& 6 where Council Member Cecil McConnell will be grilling free hotdogs and hamburgers for attendees; and also local elected officials, candidates, and members of Ebenezer AME Church were invited to attend. He also announced the Summer 2010 Union Hill Block Party on Saturday, August 14 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM on Veneta Avenue between 9 th & 11' Streets, which will include free food and music. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 21, 2010 Page 4 of 4 Rov Runvon encouraged citizens to visit three new restaurant businesses that recentty opened in the City of Bremerton, the FLYING PIG BARBECUE located on Wheaton Way; RACHEL'S ON THE EAST SIDE located on Sylvan Way; and THE D,4i�Y DisH located on 1 Street. Adam Brockus announced that a Neighborhood Garage Sale will be held on Saturday, July 17 all day in Manette and at New Life Assembly's parking lot located at Ironsides & East 13 Streets; and asked residents to mark their calendar for Manette Fest that will be held in September on the first Saturday after Labor Day on East 11 Street between Shore Drive and Perry Avenue. Jim McDonald attended the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Transportation Policy Board Meeting where a discussion was held on safe routes to school. Nick Wofford clarified that the Puget Sound Regional Council is the main funding source (Federal) for items like the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan and that TransPol is a sub-committee that allocates the funds. Secondly, he encouraged landlords and homeowners to clean up Bremerton by weeding, mowing lawns, and picking up trash on their lots. President Wofford reopened Public Recognition... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Pattv Zwick spoke in support of the petition to legalize chickens in the City limits and urged the Council to take control and bring back the ordinance. Jean Schanen also supported action by the Council to legalize owning chickens in the City. Laura Movnihan asked that the Council Member be allowed to vote on the issue of legalizing the keeping of hens in backyards in Bremerton. 06:42:35 President Wofford recessed the Council Meeting for a 20-Minute Executive Session to discuss "Pending and Potential Litigation"per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i) and "Rea/ Estate Acquisition"per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(b). There was no action taken on any of these items... With no further business, President Wofford adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:02 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: � L RI SMITH Legislative Assistant Att t: � CARO ETGE , City lerk NI WOFFOR , ity Council President :CE:Is:cg