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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/2011 MAY 18 2011 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Mft May 4, 2011 ARoyM The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Conference Room 603, of the NORM DICKs GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6` Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, May 4, 2011, at 5 00 PM, with Council President Will Maupin presiding Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, Cecil McConnell, and Jim McDonald Legislative Assistant Lori Smith was present to provide staff support A COUNCIL BRIEFING 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 Lent • Proclaimed Saturday, May 21, 2011 as "National Kids to Parks Day" and provided the proclamation to Jeff Elevado from the City's Parks & Recreation Department, • Reported on the very successful YMCA Healthy Kid's Day, • Announced that the Bremerton Farmers Market's Opening Day will be tomorrow, and then held every Thursday from 4 00 to 7 00 PM until October 13 at Evergreen Park, • Proclaimed Saturday, May 14, 2011 as "Freedom Fund Day" [later in the meeting the proclamation was provided to Alyce Eagans of the Bremerton Branch of the NAACP, Unit 1134, who announced that tickets are still available for the upcoming Freed Fund Banquet], • Announced the West Sound Spring Tea & Fashion Show will be held on Saturday, May 7 from 1 00 to 3 00 PM at the Kitsap Conference Center, • Proclaimed the Week of May 1 to 7, 2011 as "City Clerks Week" and provided the proclamation to Bremerton City Clerk Carol Etqen • Presented an Mayor's Employee Appreciation Award to Theresa Ewing Municipal Court Administrator, and thanked her for her service to the City as Municipal Court Manager and wished her well in her new position with the City of Tacoma, • Presented a Mayor's Appreciation Award to members of the Kitsap Poggie Club and discussed the recent Poggie Club Kids Fishing Day that was attended by over 500 kids Thanks were also provided to City Forestry Manager Bill McKinney for his assistance in the annual event, • Enjoyed her time at View Ridge Elementary School and participating with the students in their financial literacy program, • Proclaimed the Week of May 15 to 21, 2001 as "Public Works Week" and provided the proclamation to Vincent Akhimie who accepted on behalf of the Public Works staff, • Invited the community to the first home game for the Puma's Soccer Club on Sunday, May 8, • Proclaimed the Week of May ,1 to 7, 2011 as "Youth Week" and noted that she will be providing the proclamation to members of Elks Lodge No 1181, • Invited Jerry McDonald who discussed the "Discover Bremerton" tour for hotel concierges from Seattle, and • Proclaimed Tuesday, May 17, 2011 as "Norwegian Constitution Day ", and briefly discussed the history of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church PUBLIC RECOGNITION Kimberly Faulkner President of the Bremerton Food Line, discussed the U S Postal Service food drive taking place on Saturday, May 14, and encouraged the public to donate items for local families in need Katrina Folkerson Bremerton Tennis & Swim Club, invited the public to the Zumba & Fiesta Party tomorrow at the club, and was excited to announce the club would be an exhibitor and also hosting a booth over the weekend at the Women's Today Show at the Kitsap Pavilion 1 i City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Page 2 of 5 Mike Walton Marketing Director of the YMCA, announced the activities taking place this month including a Mother's Day Tea and Military Date Night on May 7, Teen Late Night every Friday, Splash & Jam on May 21, and the first ever YMCA Ping -Pong Tournament on Saturday, May 28 Raven Rayne thanked Council Member Greg Wheeler for hosting the District 5 Neighborhood Meeting last night, and also thanked Nick Wofford for discussing the proposed $20 license tab fee As a realtor in downtown Bremerton, she organized a gathering to discuss community issues on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 00 to 8 00 PM [except the group will meet the 3 rd Tuesday this month] at the downtown Windermere Real Estate office H. Emily Moshay announced that the Amy Burnett Gallery will be celebrating its 20 year anniversary this month, and encouraged citizens to attend the First Friday Art Walk this week Becky Hasart expanded on the concierge tour to promote Bremerton and recognized all of the businesses that were making monetary donations to fund this event, added that the Downtown Business Association and Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce are splitting the ferry costs for the concierges, that the Admiral Theatre and Bremerton Neighborhood Grill will be hosting events that evening, and thanked Jerry McDonald for bringing this tour together CONSENT AGENDA A Check Numbers 342721 through 343049, and EFT -10810 through EFT -10868 in the amount of $2,108,191 05, Regular Payroll for the pay period ending April 30, 2011 in the amount of $700,380 94, Regular Payroll payout for the pay period ending April 15, 2011 in the amount of $39,946 61, and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending April 30, 2011 in the amount of $81,37244 B Minutes of Meeting — April 20, 2011 C Minutes of Study Session — April 27, 2011 D Approve Contract Amendment to the Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for Public Access Television (BKAT) Funding E Resolution No 3140 to establish June 15, 2011 as a Hearing Date to vacate a portion of the alley between Werner Road, Monroe Street, Blumer Street, and Auto Center Boulevard F Purchase of 12 5% Bulk Sodium Hypochlonte Solution from Olin Chlor Alkali Products for the Westside Wastewater Treatment G Acceptance of Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Grant for Reconstruction of Lower Wheaton Way from Lebo Boulevard to the Manette Bridge H Amendment of 2011 Budget to include the transfer of balances from Fund 101 Arterial Streets and Fund 481 Stormwater Utility, and creating Fund 131 Lower Wheaton Way Reconstruction I Resolution No 3141 updating Financial Policy 1 -10 -04 regarding the "Approval and Allocation of Grant Funds" Doris Carender referring o Item H, read comments into the record to express her concerns about what 9 p she fears is a lack of fiduciary responsibility by the City Becky Hasart Finance Director, responded that the transfer from Arterial Streets was a budgeted item, that additional efficiencies and cost savings found within Stormwater yielded a higher fund balance which made up for the rest of the funding needed for the Lower Wheaton Way Reconstruction Project, and emphasized that no vital services are being impacted by this transfer Adam Brockus commented on the 2007 rainstorm that washed out a portion of Lower Wheaton Way and pointed out that this project will decrease future flooding as well as improve pedestrian access in that area City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Page 3 of 5 06:25:30 M /S /C /U (Runyon /Robinson) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT FOR ANDERSON COVE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2320 1 9TH STREET, AND OWNED BY ALAN G. CADY AND CARLA M. CADY Vincent Akhimie Public Works & Utilities Director, summarized that Alan G Cady and Carla M Cady own 0 62 acre of property located at 2320 19 Street that City staff proposes to purchase to provide storm water infiltration for the 65 acre Anderson Cove basin and provide waterfront recreation access for the adjoining neighborhood The purchase price of $330,000 is identical to the appraised value Parametrix consultants completed an environmental review of the property on April 20, 2011 This acquisition is 100% funded by Department of Ecology Storm Water Retrofit and Low Impact Development Grant G1100226 approved by City Council in 2010 There were no comments from the public 06.29:50 Motion to approve purchase and sale agreement was made by Robinson, and seconded by Wheeler, Discussion was then open to the Council Roy Runyon provided his comments in support of the agreement and asked why the City should purchase this parcel Mr. Akhimie verified that the project will allow for some landscaping and much needed stormwater improvements Jim McDonald pointed out that a grant was funding this project, in the long run, this project will reduce costs to the City, and was continually impressed with the Public Works staff for seeking and obtaining these types of grants Carol Arends said this was a very beautiful area of the City that has been neglected and was happy to see that these improvements can now take place which are long over due Dianne Robinson said the greatest thing is that this project is taking place with no cost to the City Nick Wofford believed that this project will be the beginning for a turnaround for the Anderson Cove area Greg Wheeler commented on a past survey he had taken on priorities which included Anderson Cove, and offered his full support 06.40:10 M /S /C /U (Rob i nson/W heeler) Move to approve the purchase and sale agreement for the purchase of the Anderson Cove property owned by Alan G Cady and Carla M Cady in the amount of $330,000, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented 6B — RESOLUTION NO. 3139 SETTING FORTH AMENDMENTS TO THE BREMERTON CITY CHARTER FOR SUBMISSION TO THE VOTERS AT THE NOVEMBER 8 2011 GENERAL ELECTION TO REDUCE THE SIZE OF THE CITY COUCNIL FROM 9 TO 7 AND OTHER RELATED CHANGES: Continued from April 20 . City Attorney, Roper Lubovich explained that the City Council is proposing charter amendments for the submission to registered voters at the general election on November 8, 2011 to reduce the size of the City Council from 9 Council Members to 7 Council Members and to make other related changes He also explained that whether or not the charter amendment passes during the General Election, data from the Census will be factored in to redraw the district boundaries as appropriate Jeff Kerneen reiterated his previous comments in support of placing this initiative on the ballot for the citizens to decide what form of government the City should have City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Page 4 of 5 H. Emily Moshay encouraged the Council to support this action, and was excited about future candidates for office Kimberly Faulkner had mixed feelings about this issue, and felt that by reducing the number of Council, there is the possibility that an extra burden will be placed on the remaining members The motion was made at the April 20 Council Meeting to approve Resolution No 3139 by Wheeler, and seconded by Brockus Discussion was opened to the Council Comments were reiterated and summanzed from April 20 Jim McDonald believed that putting this decision on the ballot is appropriate Cecil McConnell agreed that while people should be able to vote on the size of the Council, this particular issue was not brought forward by the citizens via initiative, and further dismissed the idea that cost savings and reduction of workload are key factors in the move to reducing Council Adam Brockus added that the response at a recent district meeting was split, but all agreed that the people should be able to decide what kind of representation they want for Bremerton Roy Runyon challenged the citizens that if this initiative passes, to step up and participate more in their City government to ease the burden Greg Wheeler stated that this is an opportunity to update district boundaries with the new Census data and a move to be more efficient and effective government Dianne Robinson also has not heard a push from her constituents to reduce the size of the Council, but did acknowledge that there would be a cost savings, and encouraged each Council Member to do a survey of his /her district to see if this is change is needed Carol Arends echoed that there has been very little public comment on reducing the Council, pointed out that there can be problems associated with a Council that is too small and therefore has mixed feelings about the issue Nick Wofford supported efficiency in government but also recognized that having more feedback in discussion can be beneficial in the decision making process, and while he did not agree with reducing Council, he did agree that the people should have an opportunity to decide Will Maupin believed that we should make government more efficient even if the citizens have not yet called for it, pointed out that there will be cost savings in staff time and materials by having fewer Council Members, and saw this as an opportunity to make a real change for the City 07.09:30 M /S /C /U (Wheeler / Brockus) Move to approve Resolution No 3139 setting forth amendments to the City Charter for submission to the voters of the City of Bremerton at the General Election to be held November 8, 2011 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Jim McDonald mentioned that the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial Committee will be very active in the month of May, including plans to present the final design proposal, and read a letter from the Puget Soundkeepers Alliance that commended the City of Bremerton as a leader in stormwater improvements Cecil McConnell invited the public to come out to Tucker's at the Gold Mountain Golf Complex for a Mother's Day Brunch this Sunday, May 8 from 9 00 AM to 3 00 PM City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Page 5 of 5 Adam Brockus announced that the closing of the Manette Bridge will be taking place from late July to mid- October, but Manette Fest will still be held on Saturday, September 10 Roy Runyon announced as part of the First Friday Art Walk on May 6, there will be a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the new exhibit "Made for Walkin "' beginning at 6 00 PM at the Kitsap Historical Museum located at 480 4 th Street He also looks forward to the Armed Forces Day Festival on May 21 and the Kitsap Harbor Festival from May 27 through 30 Greg Wheeler thanked Council Member Wofford for attending his District 5 Neighborhood Meeting last night to discuss the proposal for a $20 car tab fee, and thanked other fellow Council Members who attended, extended his thoughts and prayers to the loved ones of the young woman who tragically lost her life last evening, and informed citizens that Andy Oakley can be reached at (360) 473 -5231 and as the City's Resource Officer he can assist with Neighborhood Block Watch Programs Dianne Robinson reported on her attendance at the Local Integrating Organization (LIO) Scoping Meeting and Block Watch Captains Meeting this past week, announced that the Kitsap County Health District and Salvation Army will be hosting a Women's Health Screening event on May 10 from 9 00 AM to 3 45 PM in the Salvation Army parking lot located at 832 6 th Street, postal workers will be picking up canned food items left at mail boxes on Saturday, May 14 for the Annual "Help Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive, Bremerton will be celebrating Clean Water Week from May 1 to 7, encouraged people to attend the Community Frameworks Activate Bremerton Workshops which will be held from 5 30 to 8 30 PM at Olympic College on May 12, May 26, and June 9, and looked forward to the NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, May 14 Carol Arends reiterated information about several events taking place as part of the First Friday Art Walk event this week, including the monthly show at the Collective Visions Gallery, and encouraged citizens to come and participate Nick Wofford was pleased to see examples tonight of volunteers in action and specifically thanked Jerry McDonald for the concierge tour program he has put together Will Maupin participated in a ferry tourism meeting with Jerry McDonald and found it interesting that each of the cities was set up at their own table where they participated in an exercise that listed all the things to do in their cities, and that Bremerton's list filled up the board, and the surrounding wall' President Maupin adjourned the Council Meeting at 7 32 PM P s Pe oared and Submitted by LO I SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest 4k; CAROL E G N, City CI rk WILL MAUPIN, C4 Counci sident WMCEIscg