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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/19/2012 � UL DIGITAL RECORDING AR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AN Z 0 1013 Wednesday, December 19, 2012 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, December 19, 2012, at 5 00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6 Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Jim McDonald presiding Council Members present were Eric Younger, Faye Flemister, Greg Wheeler, Roy Runyon, Adam Brockus, and Leslie Daugs Council Members Carol Arends and Nick Wofford were absent Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich, City Clerk Shannon Conn, and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith 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 Major Jim Baker of Salvation Army PUBLIC RECOGNITION Larry Meyers mentioned that he spoke at previous Council meetings about how the City's utility rate study will address how water and sewer use are billed, since learned that water used to water lawns is not charged at the sewer rate, and will continue to learn more about the subject MAYOR'S REPORT • Attended the Wreaths Across America Ceremony last Saturday at Ivy Green Cemetery, as well as the Commencement Ceremony for Washington Youth Academy and the NAACP Health Fair later in the day, • Was proud of the work being done around the world by the USS JOHN C STENNis and crew, • Introduced Joe Sexton Community Resource Specialist with the Bremerton Police Department, and Judy McDonald Block Watch Captain, who presented Neighborhood Improvement Awards to citizens who have reclaimed their neighborhoods by improving their residence and /or property Kathi Ferguson Glenn Hodge and William Perez Richard & Sabrina Huddv Del & Michele Knauss Randall & Kimberley Lakin Patrick & Sherlock Lewis Tricia Mosolf and Kate Wilson • Announced that a Christmas Eve Dinner will be served by the Salvation Army, and • Lastly, wished everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and joyous Kwanzaa CONSENT AGENDA 5A Check Numbers 351309 through 351561, and EFT -12414 through EFT -12459 in the amount of $2,054,548 93, Regular Payroll for the pay period ending November 30, 2012 in the amount of $732,036 68, Regular Payroll (Payout and Correction) for the pay period ending November 30, 2012 in the amount of $1,622 65, and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending December 15, 2012 in the amount of $675,424 03 5B Minutes of Meeting — December 5, 2012 5C Minutes of Special Meeting — December 12, 2012 5D Appointment of Linda Simpson to the Planning Commission 5E Appointment of Mike Strube to the Planning Commission 5F 2013 Property Insurance Renevyais with Lexington Insurance Company 5G Item was pulled from the Agenda City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Page 2 of 4 5H Agreement with Harris Computer Systems for Software Upgrade for Utility Billing and Customer Service Function 5I Appointment of Kevin Matthew to the position of Information Technology Manager at Step 2 in Pay Band 16 5J Acceptance of Interpreter Grant — Interlocal Agreement ICA 133368 There were no questions or comments from the public 05:48:30 M /S /C (Flemister/Wheeler) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented Voted in favor of Motion Runyon, Wheeler, Flemister, Younger, and McDonald Voted opposed to Motion Daugs and Brockus Motion carried 5 -Yes, 2 -No PUBLIC HEARING 6A — PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 5202 TO THE ADOPT THE 2012 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT DOCKET Doug McIntyre and Allison Daniels Planners with the Department of Community Development, explained that the action before the Council is to conduct a public hearing to consider the proposed 2012 Comprehensive Plan Amendments The amendment docket contains 1) amendments to the Downtown Regional Center Subarea Plan to include three parcels located at the corner of Burwell Street and Warren Avenue in the Downtown Regional Center boundaries to be eligible for re -zone to Warren Avenue Corridor (WC) zoning designation, and 2) amendments to the Bay Vista Subarea Plan as follows reallocation of Village Commercial and multi -family locations, revise permitted land uses to reflect land use zones that are being condensed, revise complex Code requirements in Subarea Plan to more resemble the City of Bremerton Zoning Code, and alter landscaping, signage and parking requirements which will still comply with overall policies and goals of the existing Bay Vista Subarea Plan The two amendment docket items are a result of applications received from interested parties President McDonald opened the public hearing for comment with no comments received the heanng was then closed to the public and opened to the Council for discussion 06:06:07 Motion was made by Runyon, and seconded by Daugs Questions and comments were provided by Runyon, Daugs, Wheeler, Brockus, and Younger, with responses provided by Mr McIntyre and Ms Daniels 06 00 (M /S /C) Move to pass Ordinance No 5202 adopting the 2012 amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Voted in favor of Motion Runyon, Wheeler, Flemister, Younger, Daugs, and McDonald Abstained Brockus Motion carried 6 -Yes, 1- Abstention GENERAL BUSINESS 7A — AMENDMENT TO THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT REGARDING EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER SERVICES Fire Chief Al Duke pointed out that the CenCom Policy Board has proposed to amend the Interlocal Agreement to allow the Board to determine the funding formula and not have to change the Interlocal Agreement every time The Mayor, Councdmembers Arends and Wheeler are the members from the City of Bremerton that sit on the thirteen member board The second change would be if an entity chooses to City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Page 3 of 4 terminate the agreement, the entity would have to give a 180 -day written notice, the agreement now is for 90 -day period Mayor Lent pointed out that at least a few other cities will follow the direction made by the City of Bremerton to include the formula in the appendix There were no questions or comments from the public 06.14.48 Motion was made by Brockus, and seconded by Wheeler Comments were provided by Daugs and Runyon, with responses provided by Chief Duke 06.17:35 (M /S /C /U) Move to approve the Amendment to Interlocal Agreement Regarding Emergency Communications and Other Services and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the Amendment with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented 76 — ORDINANCE NO. 5203 TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 5173 ESTABLISHNG THE CITY OF BREMERTON'S FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET AS AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 5186 Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, explained that the Bremerton City Council adopted the 2012 Annual City Budget by Ordinance 5173 on December 14, 2011, and later amended the budget by Ordinance 5186 on June 6, 2012 Subsequently, certain actions have been taken and conditions have changed which have an impact on the final 2012 Annual Budget, resulting in the need for this amendment There were no questions or comments from the public 06:19:35 Motion was made by Brockus, and seconded by Flem►ster Questions and comments were provided by Brockus, and Runyon, with responses provided by Ms Hasart 06 (M /S /C /U) Move to approve Ordinance No 5203 amending Ordinance No 5173 establishing the City of Bremerton's Fiscal Year 2012 budget as amended by Ordinance No 5186 7C — ORDINANCE NO. 5204 TO AMEND CHAPTER 9 88 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) RELATING TO "DRUG OFFENSES " Roger Lubovich City Attorney, stated that due to the recent passage of Initiative 502, it is necessary to amend the City's code relating to marijuana to be consistent with the new law There were no questions or comments from the public 06:27 25 Motion was made by Runyon, and seconded by Brockus Questions and comments were provided by Runyon, Daugs, and Brockus, with responses provided by Mr Lubovich 06 (M /S /C) Move to pass Ordinance No 5204 to amend Chapter 9 88 of the Bremerton Municipal Code related to Drug Offenses Voted in favor of Motion Flemister, Brockus, Runyon, Wheeler, and McDonald Voted against Motion Daugs Abstained Younger Motion carried 5 -Yes, 1 -No, 1- Abstention Members of the FIL -AM Association Choir provided beautiful Christmas music and songs City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, December 19, 2012 Page 4 of 4 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Eric Younger wished everyone a Merry Christmas and happy holidays Faye Flemister was happy to be home from a Caribbean Cruise, and reported on the "Wreaths Across America" Ceremony held last Saturday and the caroling event on Monday She enjoyed seeing neighbors come together at both events, which she believes is what a community is all about Greg Wheeler also reported on the "Wreaths Across America" Ceremony last Saturday, as well as the holiday gathering of Union Hill and Anderson Cove residents on Monday He also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and looked forward to working for the City in 2013 Roy Runyon explained why Item 5G was removed from the Consent Agenda Adam Brockus encouraged the community to shop local, and not to let the E 11 Street construction project keep diners from enjoying a meal at the Boat Shed and Rimnam Thai Cuisine restaurants, and reminded the community to visit the new SEEFilm Theater on 4th Street He also wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Leslie Daugs was sorry she missed the neighborhood caroling event, but did enjoy attending the Commencement Ceremony for Washington Youth Academy with fellow Council Members and Mayor Lent She mentioned that Rimnam Thai Cuisine has great food, and for the community to remember to keep Sandy Hook Elementary students and staff in their hearts and prayers She too wished everyone happy holidays Jim McDonald announced that the next meeting would be on January 2, 2013, and thanked Financial Services Director Becky Hasart for the ginger snaps With no further business, President McDonald adjourned the Council Meeting at 6 47 PM Prepa ed and Submitted by L SMITH Legislative Assistant Atte SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk ► / a. / 2- I3 City Council President r JM S Is cg