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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES O
Wednesday, May 16, 2012 JUN 6 2012
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
May 16, 2012, at 500 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT
CENTER, 345 6 th 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, Interim City Clerk Shannon Conn, and Council Assistant Christine Grerner
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 Pastor Larry Robertson of Emmanuel Apostolic Church
President McDonald announced that an Executive Session has been added to the agenda and
action is anticipated
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Patty Lent
• Invited Lisa Campbell Water Resources, to present awards to Bremerton 2 nd Grade school
students Jacqueline Gehring and Destiny Hoaeae for their artwork in the "Water is Important
Every Day to Me" coloring contest which took place during National Drinking Water Week,
• Presented Mayor's Appreciation Awards to Bill Ibarra Dave Coleman Scott Ferido Rev
Circulado Mike Kelly and Steve Munson of Parks & Recreation, who raised $2,400 during a
plant sale for Amma, Wyn Birkenthal Parks & Recreation Director also thanked his staff for
their efforts in the plant sale and for making the parks look so beautiful,
• Introduced Jeff Elevado Parks & Recreation, who reported that the City took children up to
Hurricane Ridge at Olympic National Park as part of the events for National Kids to Parks Day
on May 19, and encouraged people to submit photos of their trips to the parks,
• Announced that the 4th Annual Armed Forces Group Ride will be held on Sunday, May 20
beginning at 9 00 AM at Pendergast park to benefit Washington Youth Academy,
• Proclaimed Sunday, May 20, 2012 as "4` Annual Armed Forces Group Ride Day" which was
accepted by David Raymond Armed Forces Ride Organizer, Bryan Nelson Owner of
Brother's Powersports, Michael Strube Executive Director for Bremerton Chamber of
Commerce, and Larry Pierce Washington Youth Academy Director,
• Announced various Armed Forces Festival events to be held this weekend,
• The 2 nd Annual Junior Firefighters Stairclimb on June 23 at Fire Station No 1 will also help raise
money for Amina and her family, and
• Reported that McGill's is coming to the retail space previously held by Smiley's Subs
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Todd Best appreciated the recognition of the Parks employees tonight and hoped that the City
would replace lost staffing to keep the parks well maintained, and updated the Council on the
Washington Avenue property cleanup and graffiti removal
Regina "Rave" Hill reported that the Kltsap County Commissioners were supportive of
memorializing Lillian A Walker, and thanked Council Members Faye Flemister and Greg Wheeler
as well as Council Staff, Lori Smith and Christine Grerner, for their assistance in helping bring this
idea forward
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Edward Margie encouraged the City to "put teeth" into its nuisance ordinance by setting real
penalties for those who continue to allow exceptionally tall weeds and continuous dumping in
neighborhoods
Michael Strube reported that Armed Forces Festival Parade will have a record number of floats this
year and thanked the City for its cooperation in closing streets to allow such a widely attended
event
Steve Kriefels recommended that the City make sure that contractors are in compliance with wage
laws and have proper documentation for hours worked
CONSENT AGENDA
5A Check Numbers 348359 through 348560, and EFT -11844 through EFT -11876 in the amount of
$1,894,145 58, Regular Payroll (Deferred Compensation Refunds) for the pay period ending
April 30, 2012 in the amount of $650 00, and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending April 30,
2012 in the amount of $690,428 14
5B Minutes of Meeting — May 2, 2012
5C Minutes of Study Session — May 9, 2012
5D Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton, Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue, South
Kitsap Fire & Rescue, Central Communications (CenCom), Kitsap County Coroner's Office, and
the Kitsap County Sheriff's Office to establish the Kitsap Readiness Center Joint Membership
Group
5E 2012 Agency Service Agreement (Shelter Plus Care Grant) between the City of Bremerton and
Agape Unlimited
5F Agreement with JCI Jones Chemical, Inc to purchase 12 5% Bulk Sodium Hypochlonte
Solution for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant
5G Ordinance No 5184 creating Chapter 11 12 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) relating
to "Complete Streets"
There were no comments or questions from the public
06:01:15 M /S /C /U (Arends /Runyon) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented
PUBLIC HEARING
6A — PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 3171 ADOPTING THE 2013 BREMERTON/
KITSAP COUNTY BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM POLICY PLAN Marie Vila Community
Development Block Grant Program Administrator, summarized that the CDBG /HOME Policy Plan is
a point document of the City and County Block Grant Programs It sets parameters for the
management of our HUD entitlement grant awards, provides specific information about the policies
and regulations for the use of HUD Block Grant funds, including the Citizen Participation Plan, and
outlines the allocation process This year, seven changes are proposed for adoption with the 2013
Policy Plan
President McDonald opened the public hearing for comment With no further comments the
heanng was closed to the public and opened to the Council for discussion
06:17:05 Motion was made by Wheeler, and seconded by Runyon, Comments and questions were
then provided by Wheeler and Runyon
06:21:40 M /S /C /U (Wheeler /Runyon) Move to approve Resolution No 3171 adopting the 2013 City
of Bremerton /Kitsap County CDBG /HOME Policy Plan
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GENERAL BUSINESS
7A — ORDINANCE NO. 5185 REMOVING SECTION 7.06.040 ENTITLED "SUNSET PROVISIONS
— CHICKENS" FROM THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) City Attorney Roger
Lubovich stated that the current code allowing chickens within the City of Bremerton will expire on
June 30, 2012 The proposed ordnance removes the sunset provision relating to the chicken
management and licensing Mr. Lubovich emphasized that corrections regarding setbacks have
been made and also, chickens would be restricted to backyards
Shannon Corin Interim City Clerk, announced that two letters were received from the public and
will be included in the official record
Comments from the public were provided by Caro/ee Valentine Eugene Brennan David
Raymond. Marie Vila Tiffany Royal and Ella Ray
Andrea Spencer Community Development Director, reported that there are no current code
enforcement cases on chickens
06:31:10 Motion was made by Wheeler, and seconded by Daugs, Comments and questions were
then provided by Wheeler and Daugs
06:32:50 Amendment was made by Runyon, and seconded by Wheeler, Comments and suggested
changes were provided by Runyon
Amended BMC 7 06 010 (a) as follows
No more than five 5 hens, including chickens and chicks, may be kept per single family residential
lot pursuant to subsection (n) of this section In no event shall the five 5 allowed hens, including
chickens or chicks, count toward the cumulative total of four (4) household pets pursuant to BMC
7 08 010
Amended BMC 7 06 020 (a) as follows
Annual License — A single license to keep up to five 5 chickens per single family residential lot
shall be obtained annually by the owner or within thirty (30) days from the date the owner acquires
the chicken(s) or brings chickens into the City of Bremerton
Amended BMC 715 010 0) as follows
Excess Number of Animals — To own more than a total of four (4) household pets as provided in
BMC 7 08 010 (f) or to own more than a total of five 15Lchickens as provided in BMC 7 06 010 (a) at
the same place or residence without a valid commercial pet facility or animal welfare facility license
06:35:25 Amendment — M /S /C /U (Runyon/Wheeler) Move to amend Ordinance No 5185 to
increase the number of chickens allowed to be kept per single family residence to five (5) by
amending 7 06 010 (a), 7 06 020 (a), and 715 010 (1) of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) and
direct staff to prepare the appropriate resolution to amend Rate Table D
06:36:15 M /S /C /U (Wheeler / Daugs) Move to approve Ordinance No 5185 removing Section
7 06 040 entitled "Sunset Provisions — Chickens" form the Bremerton Municipal Code as amended.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Nick Wofford thanked the unknown individuals for bringing Popeye's Chicken tonight
Eric Younger wondered if the Council could ethically accept the chicken, and agreed with earlier
comments made to step up code enforcement efforts
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Carol Arends attended the Cmco de Mayo Celebration in the Charleston Business District, and
announced that May 17 is "Norwegian Constitution Day'
Faye Flemister announced that the Black Historical Society will be honoring AI Colvin in an exhibit
as part of the Armed Forces Festival, was excited for the Grand Opening of Matan Park in Anderson
Cove this Friday, May 18 at 4 00 PM at 2220 Anderson Street, and announced that Emmanuel
Apostolic Church will be hosting the Annual Salad Bowl event which will include a barbeque and
concert at 7th Street & Park Avenue immediately after the Armed Forces Day Parade
Greg Wheeler will be attending the Salad Bowl event and Armed Forces Festival events, and
recognized Gunnar Fridriksson and Ned Lever, Engineering Division, for addressing concerns from
the public about the Cross -town Pipeline Project
Roy Runyon thanked Council for helping move the changes to the chicken ordinance forward
Adam Brockus thanked Katy Allen, Public Works Director, for her exceptional service and Scott
Alexander, Gold Mountain Golf Course Manager who will be ending his contract with the City at the
end of this year
Leslie Daum announced that the Bremerton Central Dons will be hosting a Pancake Breakfast as
part of the Armed Forces Festival on Saturday
Jim McDonald announced that the Council will be holding an Executive Session prior to the end of
the meeting and action is anticipated
Council recessed from 6 46 to 7 07 PM
9A —10- MINUTE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS "POTENTIAL LITIGATION" PER RCW
42.30.110 (1)(1):
There were no comments or questions from the public
07:07:45 M /S /C /U (Wheeler /Runyon) Move to approve authorize the Risk Management Specialist to
expend up to $125,000 as payment for clean -up and settlement with the property owner at 2416
Anderson Hill Road, Port Orchard, WA related to a water -main break on November 30, 2011
With no further business, President McDonald adjourned the Council Meeting at 7 08 PM
Prepared and Submitted by
A/
CHRISTINE GRENIER
Council Assistant
Attest
SAAANON CORIN, Interim City Clerk
JIM McDONALD, City Council President
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