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Home My WebLink About03/20/2013 COWL DIGITAL RECORDING APPROM APR 3 1011 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 20, 2013 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, March 20, 2013, at 5 00 PM in the Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6 th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Greg Wheeler presiding Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Eric Younger, Carol Arends, Faye Flemister, Wendy Priest, Adam Brockus, Leslie Daugs, and Jim McDonald Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich, Financial Services Director Becky Hasart, and Council Assistant Christine Grenier 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 Jim McDonald followed by the invocation provided by Reverend Ron Anderson of Manette Community Church PUBLIC RECOGNITION Todd Best provided comments regarding the impact of sequestration on downtown businesses, hoped the City would not consider an increase in benefits to City management during these tough economic times, and did not support the effort to eliminate the City's Internal Auditor Roy Runyon requested that at the upcoming Joint Retreat Planning Session, the Council include a discussion on the items proposed by the Bremerton Charter Convention held March 18, 2013 Wendy Stevens expressed concerns regarding pedestrian safety and emergency vehicle access around Naval Elementary School Vern LaPrath commended Todd Best for his committed involvement and hard work for improving Bremerton, believed that the money spent on Pacific Avenue could be better spent in other neighborhoods, and added that there needed to be tax relief for residents on fixed incomes John Torres asked if anyone has calculated the potential revenue lost to Bremerton due to sequestration Robert Parker made some suggestions that would help beautify the Gateway area while at the same time, require less maintenance from the Parks Department Tammy Perry encouraged the Council and the City of Bremerton to convert empty buildings into housing for disabled homeless population Jerry McDonald reported on the 3 rd Annual Hotel Concierge Tour which included trips to golf courses and museums, and also hoped that concerts will return to downtown this summer Chal Martin Public Works & Utilities Director, responded to previous comments regarding the Pacific Avenue project and Gateway landscaping MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Patty Lent • Announced that the City has been awarded a $500,000 Department of Commerce grant to be used towards improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Plant, • Looked forward to this year's Washington State Science & Engineering Fair and Film Festival scheduled on April 5 & 6 at Bremerton High School, City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Page 2 of 5 • Announced that "Ars Poetica" will begin at the next First Friday Artwalk at the Collective Visions Gallery and will be shown through the month of April, • Encouraged citizens to take advantage of the Re -Power Bremerton Program by attending one last event on Saturday, April 13 from 10 00 AM to 4 00 PM at Woodward Middle School, • Introduced Cary Bozeman to discuss the Parks Funding Task Force, and announce the public meeting organized to obtain citizen input on City's parks on Thursday, March 21, • Brought forward Police Chief Steve Strachan to provide a briefing on the Bremerton Police Department, and • Followed -up to earlier comments made by Ms Perry, that of the 11 campsites that were recently moved, 7 of the residents have found permanent housing CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register Check Numbers 352526 through 352821 and EFT -12650 through EFT -12697 in the amount of $2,689,295 40, Regular Payroll (Pay Out) in the amount of $2,863 55 for the pay period ending February 28, 2013, and Regular Payroll in the amount of $676,413 32 for the pay period ending March 15, 2013 6B — Minutes of Meeting — March 6, 2013 6C — Minutes of Study Session — March 13, 2013 6D — Purchase of four (4) 2013 Chevrolet Malibu Police Vehicles through Washington State Contract No 04306 6E — Ordinance No 5207 to repeal Ordinance No 5089, and adopting Resolution No 3189 relating to new Standards for Indigent Defense 6F — Acceptance of $15,000 Grant from the Washington State Office of Public Defense 6G — Annual Basic Life Support Agreement between Handlers Racing Association, the City of Bremerton, and South Kitsap Fire & Rescue (SKFR) 6H — Ordinance No 5208 amending Chapter 9A 32 entitled "Assault" and Chapter 9A 44 entitled "Public Disturbances" of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) 6 Qrd'RRRAA Ne 5209 amending GhapteFS 15 91 and 16 04 of the Bremeicten MwRiGipal Go (Moved to General Business as Item 7A) 6.1 — Resolution No 3190 approving Pacific Avenue Head -in Angle Parking adjacent to the Downtown Post Office 6K— Purchase of 2008 Crafco Supershot 125D crack sealer from Partner Construction Products Comments from the public were provided by Roy Runyon and Bob Dollar 06 26:40 Main Motion was made by Brockus, and seconded by Wofford 06.27 Amending Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Flemister 06:28 AMENDING M /S /C (Daugs /Flemister) Move to bring Item 6I down for discussion as Item 7A under General Business Voted in favor of Amending Motion McDonald, Daugs, Priest, Flemister, Arends, Younger, Wofford, and Wheeler Voted opposed to Amending Motion Brockus Amending Motion carried 8 -Yes, 1 -No City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Page 3 of 5 Ms Priest asked for clarification to questions made by Mr Runyon regarding Item 6E, with responses provided by Mr Lubovich and Ms Hasart 06:30 M /S /C /U (Brockus/Wofford) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as amended GENERAL BUSINESS 7A— ORDINANCE NO. 5209 AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.01 AND 15 04 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) RELATING TO STORMWATER Chal Martin Public Works & Utilities Director, stated that this ordinance updates the provisions of Chapter 15 04 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) relating to stormwater, updates definitions set forth in Chapter 15 01, and makes other related changes Comments from the public were provided by Roy Runyon, with responses provided by Mr Martin 06:41:36 Motion was made by Brockus, and seconded by Daugs Questions were asked by Brockus, with responses provided by Mr Martin 06:44:20 M /S /C /U (Brockus /Daugs) Move to pass Ordinance No 5209 amending Chapter 15 01 and Chapter 15 04 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) relating to stormwater and making other related changes 76 — ORDINANCE NO. 5206 REPEALING CHAPTERS 10.10 ENTITLED "RESTRICTED PARKING ZONES" AND 10.11 ENTITLED "PARKING ENFORCEMENT ": ESTABLISHING A NEW CHAPTER 10 10 ENTITLED "PARKING CODE ": AND AMENDING CHAPTER 11.10 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) Roger Lubovich City Attorney, summarized that the proposed ordinance consolidates and updates provisions of the existing codes In addition, the proposed ordinance amends Chapter 11 10 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to decommissioning and re- commissioning of driveways and makes other related changes Comments from the public were provided by Bob Dollar. Roy Runyon, John Larson, Robert Parker, and Jerry McDonald 07.03:02 Main Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Brockus Comments and questions on the Main Motion were provided by Daugs, Priest, Brockus, Flemister, and Wofford, with responses provided by Mr Lubovich, Ms Hasart, Municipal Court Administrator Dawn Nelson, and Christine Coyne of Impark 07:15 21 Amending Motion was made by Wofford, and seconded by McDonald Comments and questions on the Amending Motion were provided by Wofford, Brockus, McDonald, Younger, and Wheeler, with responses provided by Mr Lubovlch 07:28 AMENDING M /S /F (Wofford /McDonald) Move to amend Ordinance No 5206 leaving the procedure for parking at 72 hours Voted in favor of Amending Motion Wofford, Wheeler Voted opposed to Amending Motion Priest, Flemister, Arends, Younger, McDonald, Daugs, Brockus Amending Motion Failed 2 -Yes, 7 -No City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Page 4 of 5 07.28 MAIN M /S /C /U (Daugs /Brockus) Move to pass Ordinance No 5206 creating a new parking code and amending Chapter 11 10 of the Bremerton Municipal Code 713 — RESOLUTION NO. 3188 AMENDING "MUNICIPAL COURT - RATE TABLE B" AND REESTABLISHING FEES, FINES, AND PENALTIES REGARDING PARKING AND RELATED MATTERS Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, explained that a review of the current fines and penalties for parking infractions was done by Municipal Court, the City Clerk, Legal Department, and Impark Administration proposes the changes to simplify the parking fine structure and be comparable to other jurisdictions Comments from the public were provided by Roy Runyon 07.35:28 Motion was made by F/em►ster, and seconded by Daugs Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Brockus, Younger, and Wheeler, with responses provided by Mr Lubovich, Ms Nelson, Ms Hasart, and Ms Coyne 07.42:16 M /S /C /U (Flemister /Daugs) Move to adopt Resolution No 3188 amending "Municipal Court - Rate Table B ", and reestablishing fees, fines and penalties regarding parking and related matters COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Nick Wofford informed citizens about an "Online Drug Tip Form" to report suspected drug activity Carol Arends announced that Claywerks will be hosting a "Girl's Night Out" event on March 21 from 6 00 to 8 00 PM at their location at 330 Callow Avenue Adam Brockus invited residents to meet new City of Bremerton Police Chief Steve Strachan at the next District 3 Community Meeting on Tuesday, March 26 from 6 30 to 8 00 PM at the Bremerton Senior Center, enjoyed participating in the St Patrick's Day Parade, had Amina Bowman in his thoughts, and commented that there will a Citizen's Parking Committee meeting on March 27 at 3 00 PM in the Council Conference Room Leslie Daugs invited the public to attend the Grand Opening for the new Habitat for Humanity store at 3451 Wheaton Way on March 30 at 9 30 AM, reiterated the Parks Funding Task Force would be hosting a Public Meeting on March 21 at 5 30 PM at the Sheridan Community Center for anyone who would like to provide their input on City parks, and that refreshments will be provided, and announced that the Lollipop Shoppe Children's Boutique will be hosting a Grand Opening at 4171 Wheaton Way on March 23 from 4 00 to 7 00 PM Jim McDonald responded to earlier comments made by Mr Best by clarifying that a proposed charter amendment regarding the City Auditor has been proposed to City Council and will be discussed at the upcoming Joint Planning Session Grea Wheeler announced that the Council will meet with the Mayor and Department Directors in a Joint Planning Session on Saturday, March 23 from 9 00 AM to 2 00 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room, and that the public is welcome to attend The Council recessed at 7 55 PM for a brief break followed by a 10- Minute Executive Session to discuss "Potential Litigation" per RCW 42 30 110(1)(i) City Council Reg Mtg Minutes Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Page 5of5 9A— EXECUTIVE SESSION "POTENTIAL LITIGATION" 08:15.30 M /S /C (McDonald/Wofford) Move to authorize the City Attorney to initiate legal action to determine the City's jurisdiction over the property location at 1321 North Callow Avenue, Bremerton, Washington Voted in favor of Motion McDonald, Daugs, Priest, Flemister, Arends, Younger, Wofford, Wheeler Abstained Brockus Motion carried, 8 -Yes, 1- Abstention President Wheeler announced that immediately following the Council Meeting, the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Board Members would reconvene for a Special Meeting With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 8 16 PM Prepared and Submitted by CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant Attest SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk W GREG W LER, City Council President GW SC Is