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Home My WebLink About11/16/2011 COUNCL DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES lift ®� Zl November 16, 2011 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 6t Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at 5 00 PM, with Council Vice - President Adam Brockus presiding Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, Cecil McConnell, and Jim McDonald Council President Will Maupin was absent City Attorney Roger Lubovich, Interim City Clerk Shannon Conn, and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith were 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 Pastor Eric Roberts of New Life Assembly MAYOR'S REPORT — In the absence of Mayor Lent, Mayor Pro Tempore Brockus • Presented a PowerPoint@ of the highlights on the Manette Bridge Opening Ceremony, • Proclaimed November 16, 2011 as "Chronic Pulmonary Disease Awareness Day ", and • Proclaimed November 16, 2011 as " Manette Local Business Day" PUBLIC RECOGNITION — There were no comments tonight CONSENT AGENDA A Check Numbers 345733 through 345955, and EFT -11362 through EFT -11396 in the amount of $1,620,121 83, Regular Payroll for the pay period ending October 31, 2011 in the amount of $752,319 08, and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending October 31, 2011 in the amount of $13,39303 Street Sewer I in'nn fer the PaFk Avenue PrelecA Phase Item postponed until December 7 There were no comments from the public 05:41 M /S /C /U (Runyon / Arends) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A — PUBLIC HEARING TO RECEIVE COMMENT ON REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE 2012 PROPOSED BUDGET (NO ACTION); AND APPROVING ORDINANCE NO. 5168, LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES FO COLLECTION IN 2012 (WITH ACTION) Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, explained that the City's property taxes are levied on an annual basis through passage of an ordinance The proposed ordinance will implement a general property tax levy and a voted EMS levy at a statutory rate limit as well as a bond redemption levy at a rate adequate to provide funds necessary to meet debt service obligations Vice - President Brockus opened the Public Hearing for comment on the proposed 2012 Budget, including revenue sources, and the ordinance to levy property taxes Karen Rogers Stacy Dore Carolyn Lindquist Kristina Kruzan Max Simons and Ariana Wells spoke of the benefits of the Youth Wellness Campus to local youth and therefore urged approval of the Mayor's budget that includes $25,000 for the project (that will net $19- million in funds) Todd Best believes there is still "fat" that can be trimmed from the budget rather than to lay off the proposed 25 City employees City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Page 2 of 4 Jim Adrian expressed his support for a 1 % raise in property taxes, the $25,000 line item in the Mayor's Budget for the Youth Wellness Campus, and an increase in car tabs to generate funds for street repair, but does not support eliminating 2 of 4 Customer Service staff from Water Resources Don Stauff spoke against the proposal to eliminate 25 City positions Vice - President Brockus closed the Public Hearing to further comment from the public on the proposed 2012 Budget, including revenue sources, and the ordinance to levy property taxes, and opened discussion to the Council on the ordinance to levy property taxes 06 Motion to approve the ordinance was made by Runyon, and seconded by Wheeler, Questions and comments were received by McConnell, Runyon, Arends, Wofford, McDonald, and Wheeler 06:28:05 M /S /C /U (Runyon/Wheeler) Move to approve Ordinance No 5168 levying property taxes for collection in 2012 613 — RESOLUTION NO. 3156 AMENDING CITY RATES AND FEES (WITH ACTION) Beckv Hasart Financial Services Director, summarized that each year as part of the budget process, the various City departments review their charges, rates, and fees for services and make recommendations on any changes needed Rate Table "A" includes recommended changes to fees charged by the Fire Department and Parks Department Vice - President Brockus opened the Public Hearing for comment on the proposed resolution to amend City rates and fees Don Stauff suggested that the City would encourage more residents to fix their homes if the City charged a set -fee for permits Vice - President Brockus closed the Public Hearing to further comment from the public on the proposed resolution to amend City rates and fees, and opened discussion to the Council 06:32:12 Motion to approve the resolution was made by Robinson, and seconded by Wofford, Questions and comments were received by Robinson, Runyon, Wofford, Arends, Wheeler, and McConnell 06.51.58 M /S /C /U (Robirison/Wofford) Move to approve Resolution No 3156 of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending rates and fees established in Resolution No 3128 regarding fees for services relating to the Department of Financial Services, Municipal Court, Department of Community Development, Police Department, Fire Department, Parks & Recreation Department, Department of Public Works & Utilities, and Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) 6C — TO CONSIDER AND RECEIVE COMMENT ON ORDINANCE NO 5169 AMENDING SECTION 3 82 020 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) RELATING TO THE COMMERCIAL PARKING TAX (NO ACTION) Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, stated that as part of the 2012 Budget, it is proposed to raise the parking tax rate from 10% to 15% This increase would be a direct revenue stream to the Streets Fund and could potentially realize an increase of $150,000 overall Staff presented this ordinance tonight for informational purposes only and for consideration as part of the budget public hearing this evening City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Page 3 of 4 Vice - President Brockus opened the Public Hearing for comment on the proposed ordinance relating to the commercial parking tax With no comments, the Public Hearing was closed to the public, and discussion was opened to the Council Questions and comments were received by McConnell, Runyon, and Wheeler Vice - President Brockus then closed the Public Hearing There is no action required on this ordinance until adoption of the 2012 Budget ordinance, scheduled for December 7, 2011 6D — TO CONSIDER AND RECEIVE COMMENT ON ORDINANCE NO. 5170 AMENDING CHAPTER 3 50 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) RELATING TO UTILITY TAXES FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, AND STORMWATER UTILITIES (NO ACTION) Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, pointed out that as part of the 2012 Budget, it is proposed to raise the utility tax portion of PILOT on Wastewater and Stormwater from 9 5% to 14% and to decrease the tax on Water from 9 5% to 8 5% These changes would decrease total PILOT to the Water Fund from 15 5% to 14 5 %, but increase the total PILOT to the Wastewater and Stormwater Funds from 15 5% to 20% Staff is presenting this ordinance tonight for informational purposes only and for consideration as part of the budget public hearing this evening Vice - President Brockus opened the Public Heanng for comment on the proposed ordinance relating to utility taxes for water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities With no comments, the Public Hearing was closed to the public, and discussion was opened to the Council Questions and comments were received by Runyon, McConnell, Wofford, McDonald (also adding comments on behalf of President Maupin regarding the PILOT), Wheeler, and Arends Vice - President Brockus then closed the Public Hearing There is no action required on this ordinance until adoption of the 2012 Budget ordinance, scheduled for December 7, 2011 GENERAL BUSINESS 7A RcEhI CDR AR A pNA1�A1— TARE Q 0 TA THE ADRAIDAI TT,rLrrE A.TRE R0 INQATI Item postponed until December 7 There were no other General Business items COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Nick Wofford with cold and wet weather predicted, citizens were urged to keep storm drains clear Carol Arends responded to earlier comments noting that lengthy discussions are held by the Council whenever an increase in taxes or fees are considered, and that the Council takes these types of issues very seriously Dianne Robinson announced the Black Historical Society of Kitsap County would be hosting tea and poetry reading as part of the First Friday Art Walk on December 2 from 6 00 to 7 30 PM, and on Saturday from 2 00 to 4 00 PM Greg Wheeler thanked Finance Director Becky Hasart for attending his District 5 Community Meeting during her own time to lead a discussion on the City's proposed 2012 Budget He also reminded the public that this was 2011 Homeless Week and there are many activities taking place to bring more awareness to their plight Roy Runyon also thanked Ms Hasart, as well as Council Member Wheeler for hosting the public meeting He pointed out the 2012 Budget includes the City's vision, and encouraged removal of campaign signs now that the election is over City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 16, 2011 Page 4 of 4 Cecil McConnell reminded the public that Mr Runyon was the deciding "no" at the last car tabs vote of the Transportation Benefit District Adam Brockus looked forward to WinterFest on Friday, December 2 which coincides with the First Friday Artwalk, and encouraged anyone who has information about missing teen Miguel Scott to contact the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office at (360) 337 -5616, The Eagles F O E at 6 th & Washington would be hosting a Thanksgiving dinner for the community, and invited residents to his next District 3 Meeting on Monday, November 28 in the Meeting Chambers from 6 30 to 8 00 PM to participate in a discussion on the Shoreline Master Program and 2012 Budget Issues Vice - President Brockus adjourned the Council Meeting at 7 25 PM Prepared and Submitted by LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant st SHANNON CORK Interim City Clerk WILL MAUPIN, C y Cou)WOresident WMSCIscg