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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/04/2012 DIGITAL RECORDING COUNCL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES PROM Wednesday, April 4, 2012 APR 18 2012 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, April 4, 2012, at 5 00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Jim McDonald presiding Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Eric Younger, Carol Arends, Faye Flemister, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, and Leslie Daugs Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith Interim City Clerk Shannon Corm was absent A COUNCIL BRIEFING was 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 Leslie Daugs followed by the invocation provided by Elder Michele Babbs of Emmanuel Apostolic Church MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Patty Lent • Welcomed Spring to Bremerton and commented on the cherry blossom trees in bloom, • Announced that 4 Street will be closed from April 12 to 19 but will be open in time for the Armed Forces Day Parade, • Proclaimed April 13, 2012 as "Jazz Day" in honor of National Jazz Appreciation Month and presented the proclamation to Eugenie Jones • Announced that Kitsap County residents may drop off old tires during the Waste Tire Roundup from April 1 to 8 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds or from April 14 to 22 at the Olympic View Industrial Park The event is free and will be held on weekdays from 9 00 AM to 1 00 PM and weekends 8 00 AM to 2 00 PM, • Announced that a Furniture Roundup will be held on Sunday, June 10, • Encouraged residents to participate in the Re -Power Bremerton Program and the Mayor Lent Conservation Challenge by pledging at www mywaterpledge com through April 30, • Proclaimed April 11, 2012 as "Arbor Day Celebration" and presented the proclamation to Cynthia Engelgau from the City's Parks & Recreation Department Ms. Enqelqau invited the public to attend the Arbor Day Celebration beginning at 10 30 AM on Wednesday • Invited Darrin Branch Residential Recycling Manager of Waste Management to discuss the delivery of 17,000 new carts beginning Monday of next week and will done by the end of April, • Was pleased to accept the 2012 Futurewise Livable Communities Award for Local Government Excellence on behalf of the City of Bremerton's Downtown Redevelopment, • Reported that the Lions Park redevelopment project was recognized in a National magazine, • Introduced Sara Meagher Farmers Market Board President, and Julie Zander Farmer Market Manager, to provide a report on last year's market success and to show a preview of upcoming events at this year's market that will include a "Meet & Greet" with City Council Members at the Grand Opening on May 3 at 4 00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park, • Commended the Bremerton High School Golf Team for their incredible season, and • Invited Mike Walton YMCA Community Marketing Director, to provide an update on several upcoming events at the Kitsap Family YMCA, including Healthy Kids Day on Saturday, April 28 from 12 00 to 3.00 PM He also announced that military families with id may now participate in programs and use facilities for free on the last Sunday of each month PUBLIC RECOGNITION Robert Parker reported the recent "cash mob" event was a huge success that benefited a local small business, was pleased to see that Kitsap County is following the City's lead on zoning for methadone treatment facilities, and reported on last night's Charleston Historical District meeting City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Page 2of4 Steve Kriefels with the Washington State Budding Construction Trades Council encouraged the City of Bremerton to utilize apprenticeship programs which fill the need for skilled workers while at the same time keeping costs down for contractors Mike Strube invited the community to attend the Hyas Tyee Awards Banquet on Thursday, April 12 noting that Council Member Carol Arends along with former Council Member Will Maupin will be honored as 2012 recipients, and announced that a free app with "City Service Directory' and list of "City Parks" is now available to download Joe Hudson Evergreen Trophies, expressed concerns about the lack of communication from the City to businesses regarding the 4 th Street project which has created major problems for the past month Katy Allen Public Works & Utilities Director, explained that the City is now trying to be proactive rather than reactive regarding communication, and currently working with the contractor to avoid a dual closure of the alley and street Carolee Valentine Bremerton Urban Garden Society (B U G S ), invited the public to view the art tiles that will be dedicated during the Arbor Day Celebration on April 11, and then they will be mounted on the ceiling of the gazebo over the picnic table at Blueberry Park Jack Stanfill provided an update on status of the "North -South Trail" that now requires approval from the City to route the trail from behind Hines Lake, and invited interested citizens to informal meeting to discuss the plan on Friday at 10 00 AM at his residence located at 2461 Northlake Way Mr. McDonald explained that before this issue would be considered by Council, it must first have proper review from the Public Works Department Katy Allen Public Works & Utilities Director, confirmed communication with Mr Stanfill and was eager to participate in the trail planning process CONSENT AGENDA 5A Check Numbers 347764 through 347931, and EFT -11737 through EFT -11772 in the amount of $1,549,206 41, Regular Payroll for the pay period ending March 31, 2012 in the amount of $698,224 52, Regular Payroll (pay out) for the pay period ending March 15, 2012 in the amount of $6,283 28, and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending March 31, 2012 in the amount of $73,23689 5B Minutes of Meeting — March 21, 2012 5C Minutes of Study Session — March 28, 2012 5D Reappointment of Samantha Heinrichs to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 5E 5 -Year Operating Lease Agreement for 5 Xerox multifunction copiers to replace 7 Kyocera Mita copiers 5F Resolution No 3166 amending the 2012 -2017 Six Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) to include the 11 Street & Warren Avenue Intersection Improvements 5G Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and South Kitsap Fire & Rescue (SKFR) regarding exchange of First Response Fire Protection and EMS Services 5H Amendment to Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap County and the cities of Bremerton, Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo for Emergency Management Services 5I Interlocal Agreement with the Bremerton School District, and a Professional Services Agreement with Exeltech Consulting, Inc for Project Management Services for the Youth Wellness Center There were no comments from the public 06:27:16 M /S /C /U (Arends /Runyon) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Page 3 of 4 GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — AMENDMENT TO THE CONCESSION AGREEMENT WITH BREMERTON ICE ARENA, INC. RELATED TO THE SALE OF BEER AND WINE Wvn Birkenthal Parks & Recreation Director, explained that on May 13, 2003, the City entered into a Concession Agreement for the construction and operation of an ice arena in East Park The arena has served the public with a variety of youth and adult skating programs including figure skating, hockey, open public skating sessions and senior skating programs The owners of the Ice Arena have requested the ability to sell beer and wine under certain conditions as a revenue enhancement to the facility and as a convenience to its adult customers This proposed amendment to the concession agreement changes Section 412 "Incidental Uses" to remove the words "Concessionaire agrees that no alcohol will be sold or consumed on the premises " The Ice Arena's insurance certificate would be adjusted to provide coverage as recommended by the City's Risk Manager The Parks Commission recommended the amendment in August 2011 The National Park Seance has reviewed and accepted the proposal Derek Donald General Manager for the Bremerton Ice Arena, explained the contract change would expand the facility's use and the amount of revenue to be generated, and emphasized that serving beer and wine is already going on in other city venues such as the soccer center and fountain park Comments in support of allowing the sale of beer and wine were provided by Mike Strube of the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, Mike Walton of the Kitsap Public Facilities District, Sandv Foldinas owner of the Loft Restaurant in Poulsbo, and Marcus Williams who also noted that his family participates in activities at the Bremerton Ice Arena at least 5 days a week 06:43:34 Motion was made by Runyon, and seconded by Wofford 06:44:15 An Amendment to provide further restrictions under Section 4 12 `Incidental Uses" was made by Brockus, and seconded by Arends Comments and questions on the Amendment to provide further restrictions were provided by Brockus, Daugs, Runyon, Wheeler, and Flemister 06:52:37 Amendment -M /S /F (Brockus /Arends) Move to amend the Concession Agreement under Section 41 2 "Incidental Uses" to add "Service and consumption of liquor is limited to beer and wine and subject to the provisions of Section 13 04 140 of the Bremerton Municipal Code In addition, for public events, service and consumption of beer and wine is limited to a multi- purpose area, the optional control area, and the party rooms as identified in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated by reference, as well as any other enclosed room or area in the facility that may be established in the future " Voted in favor of Amendment Brockus, Arends Voted against Amendment Runyon, Flemister, Younger, Wofford, Daugs, McDonald Abstained Wheeler Amendment failed 2 -Yes, 6 -No, 1- Abstention Comments and questions on the Main Motion were provided by Younger and Flemister 07:00:03 Main Motion - M /S /C (Runyon/Wofford) Move to approve an amendment to the Concession Agreement with the Bremerton Ice Arena amending Section 412 of the agreement to allow the sale of beer and wine in accordance with BMC 13 04 140, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the proposed amendment with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented Voted in favor of Motion Runyon, Flemister, Younger, Wofford, Daugs, McDonald Voted opposed to Motion Arends, Brockus Abstained Wheeler Motion carried 6 -Yes, 2 -No, 1- Abstention City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, April 4, 2012 Page 4 of 4 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Leslie Daugs announced the Bataan Remembrance Ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 7 beginning at 9 30 AM at Bataan Park located at 1827 Sylvan Way at the corner of Sylvan Way & Olympus Drive, and was pleased to report that Amma was now home but asked the community to continue to keep her in their prayers since she still has a long recovery ahead Adam Brockus also welcomed Amina home, remembered former Council Member John Law, District 3 Council Member from 1994 to 2001, and extended his thoughts and prayers to his wife Neva and daughter Jackie Roy Runyon invited the public to attend public meetings hosted by Kitsap Transit regarding proposed rate changes for service on the new passenger ferry on Thursday, April 5 at 7 00 PM and on Friday, April 6 at 2 00 PM on the 2 nd Floor at the Bremerton Harborside offices, attended the Charleston Business District meeting, and encouraged people to support local businesses Greg Wheeler echoed Mr Runyon's encouragement to support local businesses, and looked forward to attending the Bataan Remembrance Ceremony on Saturday, the Hyas Tyee Awards Banquet honoring Carol Arends and Will Maupin next Thursday, and the Arbor Day Celebration next Wednesday Faye Flemister announced that the NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet will be held on April 28 at the Baymont Inn & Suites located at 5640 Kitsap Way, the Annual Salad Bowl will be hosted by Emmanuel Apostolic Church on May 19, was pleased to attend a very positive justice rally in support of Trayvon Martin's family, and congratulated Mayor Lent for being recognized as a YWCA Woman of Achievement Carol Arends thanked Mr Wheeler for his comments, and looked forward to the Cinco de Mayo celebration event planned by the Charleston Business District Eric Younger welcomed WinCo Foods, an employee -owned business that is open 24- hours, now located on Kitsap Way near Highway 3 Nick Wofford noted that WinCo has been "packed ", which is a good thing, but hoped that it would not be a negative impact to other local grocers, and enjoyed attending the Washington State Science & Engineering Fair (WSSEF) last week but would like to see more schools and teachers from Bremerton to participate next year Jim McDonald mentioned that the City received a signed proclamation from Governor Gregoire which proclaimed the Month of April 2012 as "Records and Information Management Month' and thanked information technology and administrative professionals for their work, and announced that following adjournment of the Council Meeting tonight, the Council would receive an Update on "Labor Negotiations and Proceedings" per RCW 42 30140 (4)(b) and no action would be taken With no further business, President McDonald adjourned the Council Meeting at 713 PM Prep red aaitte y f LORI SMITH est Legislative Assistant SHANNON CORIN, Interim City CJ9rk '0(,. 6" ----'( J10 McDONALD, City Council President JMSCIscg