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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/22/2010 COW L DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING & STUDY SESSION MINUTES OCT 0 L 2010 September 22, 2010 A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the First Floor Meeting Chambers, of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6 th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, September 22, 2010, at 5:00 PM, 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. Council Assistant Christine Grenier was present to provide staff support. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Jim McDonald PUBLIC HEARING 2A — 2 nd OF 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS REGARDING THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH THE PIERCE — KITSAP YMCA Roger Lubovich City Attorney, summarized that the first hearing was held on September 15 for public input, and that following input tonight, action is now required. President Wofford opened the Public Hearing to the public for comment... Dan Nohel reiterated his concerns about the lack of public notification regarding the pool's financial problems and proposed fee increases; and pointed out that the actual amount the City will be subsidizing the pool through this agreement will be much higher than estimates provided by staff. Bob Ecklund President of Pierce - Kitsap YMCA, continued to pledge assistance to financially challenged people who wish to use the pool. President Wofford stated that with no further input, public comment was now closed... 05:11:15 Motion was made by Jim McDonald, and seconded by Roy Runyon ... Discussion was then opened to the Council... Cecil McConnell was opposed to the 30 -year term of the agreement; and believed the proposed rates for users were too high. Jim McDonald requested clarification on the hearing process. Roger Lubovich explained that this was a lease of parks property and therefore is subject to the Parks Protection Ordinance which requires two public hearings. Roy Runyon asked for more information on parking. Mr. Lubovich summarized that YMCA users may use the Ice Arena parking lot as an overflow parking lot. Wyn Birkenthal Parks & Recreation Director, clarified that the lot by the Ice Arena is actually property owned by the YMCA. Mr. Runyon then asked if approving this agreement will allow the Parks Department to meet budget targets as set out by the Mayor and Council. Mr. Birkenthal answered no. Carol Arends believed that keeping the pool open is very important to the community, and was pleased that the YMCA is agreeable to operating the pool. She also pointed out that contrary to comments made by citizens that the City has known about this issue for awhile, the Council actually did not know about the issues with the pool until only recently. Adam Brockus agreed with concerns expressed by Mr. McConnell about the length of the agreement. Will Maupin believed that although Parks programs may not be highly prioritized relative to other City services, he was pleased that this agreement would allow the pool to remain open. He also emphasized that the YMCA is more capable in making the needed improvements to the pool. Greg Wheeler reminded the citizens that they have asked the City to seek out partnerships to continue services by maintaining or lowering expenses; and the length of the contract allows the YMCA to re -coop their initial investment on capital improvements at the facility. City Council Special Meeting & Study Session Minutes Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Page 2 of 2 Dianne Robinson supported this agreement as a good alternative to closing the pool. 05:25:10 M /S /C (McDonald /Runyon) Move to enter into the Concession Agreement with Pierce - Kitsap YMCA; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the Agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: McDonald, Runyon, Wheeler, Robinson, Arends, Maupin, Wofford Voted opposed to Motion: McConnell, Brockus Motion carried: 7 -Yes; 2 -No President Wofford adjourned the Special Meeting at 5:25 PM, and called a recess until 5:31 PM... He then announced that a Study Session would be held and although it would be open to the public, there would be no opportunities for input or participation in this portion of the meeting; but that no action will be taken, and the content of these items is subject to change. A. NO DISCUSSION PLANNED - The following items are budgeted items or have been reviewed by the appropriate Council Committee; and will be placed on a future Council Meeting Agenda for action: 1. Proposed resolution authorizing a Sole Source Contract and Goods and Services Agreement for the Purchase of a WEMCO Grit Classifier for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant — Pat Coxon, Wastewater Treatment Plant Manager; and Dianne Robinson, Public Works Committee Chair Consent Agenda on October 6 B. FULL DISCUSSION ITEM(S) 1. Commercial Broadcast Facility Lease Agreement with S EATTLE S TREAMING R ADIO, LLC for the Forest Ridge Park KBRO Tower Site — Bill McKinney, Forestry Manager; and Dianne Robinson, Public Works Committee Chair Consent Agenda on October 6 2. Postponed until October 13 Study Session C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS — General City Council business was shared. President Wofford announced that the City Council has scheduled a Study Session next week on Wednesday, September 29 beginning at 5:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers for a joint discussion with the Bremerton Fire Department and South Kitsap Fire & Rescue. With no further business, President Wofford adjourned the Study Session at 5:57 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant Att : " � � CAR 14, (fltj Cferk O b WOFFOR , City&Wncil President NW:CE:ls:cg