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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/2014 DIGITAL RECORDING ��u111l CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 16, 2014 AUG 6 2014 A weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Greg Wheeler presiding. Council Members present were Roy Runyon, Dino Davis, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Mike Sullivan. Council Member Eric Younger was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Council Assistant Christine Grenier; and Kevin Matthew, Information Services Manager. 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 Mike Sullivan followed by the invocation provided by Deacon Bill Hamlin of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church. MAYOR'S REPORT—Mayor Patty Lent... • Presented an Award on behalf of the Wyland Foundation to Kathleen Cahall, Water Resources Manager for the City of Bremerton's participation in the National Mayor's Conservation Challenge; • Announced the 51h Annual "Beautify Bremerton" All City Clean-Up will be held on Saturday, September 20 from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM which will include free residential disposal of yard waste in parking lot at Legion Field located at East 29th Street; • Announced the next "Music in Manette" Concert on Thursday, July 17 will feature No Slack Jack, and was thrilled with the turnout at last Saturday's Brewfest. BPD BRIEFING Police Chief Steve Strachan provided a monthly update on police operations; announced that there will be a Kick-Off for Mental Illness Crisis Intervention on July 30 at 3:00 PM at Poulsbo City Hall; and a Community Awareness BBQ on August 9 from Noon to 5:00 PM at Kiwanis Park; and thanked the Council Members who attended the Public Safety Facilities Tour last week. Comments were provided by Runyon, Daugs, Sullivan, and McDonald... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ron Wilde hoped that the City of Bremerton would take action to restrict discharge of illegal fireworks to certain locations. President Wheeler referred Mr. Wilde to Community Resource Specialist Joe Sexton to discuss this issue. Donna Nielson asked for clarification on why homeowners are paying a fee for rental property; and provided comments in support of the proposed casino. President Wheeler answered that there is a landlord notification program which is a benefit for paying the required fee for rentals; and clarified that there is no action scheduled regarding the proposed casino. Ron Ragge asked the City to remove its ordinance on card clubs since it is not being used. CONSENT AGENDA 6A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 359004 through 359193, and EFT-13989 through EFT-14029 in the amount of $1,845,985.74; and Supplemental Regular Payroll for the pay period ending June 30, 2014 in the amount of $370.01 613— Minutes of Meeting —July 2, 2014 6C— Minutes of Special Meeting (Tour of Public Safety Facilities) —July 9, 2014 City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 2 of 5 6D— Minutes of Study Session —July 9, 2014 6E— Resolution No. 3223 to establish August 20, 2014 as a public hearing date to vacate a portion of the alley located south of Burwell Street and east of Chester Avenue for the Bremerton Police Department 6F— Resolution No. 3224 to establish August 20, 2014 as a public hearing date to vacate the south half of Home Street between Winfield Avenue and the alley to the west 6G — Resolution No. 3225 to establish August 20, 2014 as a public hearing date to vacate a portion of Chester Avenue and dedicate Broadway Avenue, both actions between 16th and 18th Streets 6H— Resolution No. 3226 to establish August 20, 2014 as a public hearing date to vacate a portion of the south half of 9th Street between Pitt Avenue and Shore Drive 61 — Installation of required equipment by Systems for Public Safety, Inc. on three (3) Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles for the Bremerton Police Department 6J — Amendment to the Police Department Budget to increase one FTE Sergeant position, and eliminate one FTE Police Officer position 6K— Amendment to the Human Resources Budget to add one Human Resources Analyst position; and placement of the current Legal Assistant at Step 2 of Pay Band 9 on the Management and Professional Salary Plan There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:04:50 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Sullivan; questions and comments were provided by Runyon (Items 6J and 6K), and Daugs (Item 6K); with responses provided by Police Chief Strachan, Mr. Lubovich, and Ms. Corin... 06:09:05 M/S/C (Davis/Sullivan) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan; McDonald; Davis; Wheeler Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs; Runyon Motion carried: 4-Yes; 2-No PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A— PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 3227 TO ADOPT THE CITY OF BREMERTON'S 2015-2020 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP): Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director, summarized that the Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan is prepared pursuant to RCW 35.77.010; is updated annually; is filed with the Secretary of Transportation, Local Programs Office; and is intended as a planning tool for the local, State, and Federal transportation funding entities. The TIP has been prepared for City Council approval by Resolution prior to submittal to the Washington State Department of Transportation; and is consistent with Bremerton's Comprehensive and Non-Motorized Transportation Plans, and Street CIP. President Wheeler opened the public hearing...With no comments from the public, President Wheeler closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the City Council... 06:11:12 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Runyon; comments and questions were provided by Daugs and Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Martin... 06:16:09 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Runyon) Move to approve Resolution No. 3227, which approves the City's 2015-2020 Six-Year Transportation Improvement Plan, and direct the Mayor to forward the Resolution and Plan to the Department of Transportation, Local Programs Office. City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 3 of 5 713— PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5251 TO AMEND THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) TITLE 20 ENTITLED "ZONING CODE" AND TO AMEND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP: Nicole Floyd, Senior Planner, explained that the action before the Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending BMC Title 20 as follows: 1) Amend the Official Zoning Map related to the three District Centers within the City by increasing the amount of District Center Core zoning and reducing the amount of Low Density Residential zoning with District Center Core Zoning in specific areas; and 2) Amend BMC 20.70—The District Center Core Zone to allow for multi-family residential uses, modifying height limits and enhance visual screening requirements. President Wheeler opened the public hearing... Comments from the public were provided by Tom Remick; Mike Benefiel; Patricia Hennessy (Youth Wellness Campus); Rick Ti ft(Chair of Planning Commission); Gale Galespie (Fraternal Order of Eagles); Clint Mulle; Jerry Wheeler, and Dave Rubie. With no further comments from the public, President Wheeler closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the City Council... 06:52:00 Motion was made by Runyon;and seconded by Daugs; comments and questions were provided by Runyon, Daugs, Davis, McDonald, Sullivan, and Wheeler, with responses provided by Ms. Floyd and Mayor Len . 07:12:00 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Daugs) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5251 to amend the Official Zoning Map and BMC 20.70 related to multi-family uses, modify height requirements, and visual screening within the District Center Core zone. GENERAL BUSINESS 8A—ORDINANCE NO. 5252 TO AMEND BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) CHAPTER 2.18 ENTITLED "AUDIT COMMITTEE AND CITY AUDITOR": Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, summarized that the proposed ordinance amends Chapter 2.18 relating to the Auditing Committee and the City Auditor by clarifying the designation of Council Members and the Certified Public Accountant to the Audit Committee and makes other related changes. There were no comments from the public... 07:16:45 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan; comments were provided by Daugs and Runyon. 07:18:35 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5252 amending Chapter 2.18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code related to the Audit Committee and City Auditor. 813—APPROVE TO ELIMINATE ONE FTE FORESTRY MANAGER POSITION, DECREASE ONE FTE FOREST SERVICE SPECIALIAST SENIOR POSITION, ADD ONE FTE FOREST SERVICE_ SPECIALIST, AND ADD ONE FTE OFFICE ASSISTANT SENIOR: Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director, explained that the Public Works is proposing elimination of the Forestry Division Manager position, with the management duties of that position to be assigned to remaining division managers. To help with the additional administrative work associated with the Forestry function, we are proposing to add an Office Assistant Senior position. There will be no change in the total FTE in the Forestry Department. City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 4 of 5 The reorganization consists of the following: • The Administration Division Manager will absorb oversight of the administrative, timber harvest, project coordination, and best practices. The Forestry Supervisor will report to the Administration Division Manager. • The Wastewater Division Manager will oversee the Biosolids program. • The Water Resources Division Manager will oversee regulatory compliance activities and watershed oversight functions. • The Maintenance Division Manager, in coordination with the Police Department, the Public Works Director, and other Public Works and City departments, will oversee the City's shooting range. • The current vacant position of Forestry Service Specialist Senior (grade 12) will be reclassified to a Forestry Service Specialist (grade 10) position. • An Office Assistant Senior position (grade 8) will be added. Follow-up desk audits when necessary and appropriate to ensure proper position classifications. There were no comments from the public... 07:21:35 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Davis;comments were provided by Runyon. 07:23:01 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Davis) Move to approve the elimination of one FTE Forestry Manager position, decrease one FTE Forest Service Specialist Senior position, the addition of one FTE Forest Service Specialist, and the addition of one FTE Office Assistant Senior. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Roy Runyon reported on the Beyond Accessible Work Party at Evergreen Rotary Park followed by a very successful Brewfest held last Saturday; mentioned that there was a community meeting to discuss a proposal to build a casino on Callow Avenue and that many citizens provided comments at the Planning Commission meeting; and thought the Council should have a discussion on a possible referendum regarding fireworks. Dino Davis announced the grand re-opening of Elite Danse Studio located at 2512 6'h Street would be this Saturday on July 19 beginning at 1:00 PM; also attended Brewfest as a volunteer with Bremerton Foodline; and will be providing details soon on the Chowdown in Charleston coming in August. Jerry McDonald welcomed new business Chandelier now located at 721 Pacific Avenue and looked forward to their Grand Opening on Saturday, July 19 from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM; announced that the 3rd Annual Edible Gardens and Tour De Coop will be held on August 2 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM starting from the New Life Assembly parking lot on Ironsides Avenue; encouraged people to check out the Music in Manette Concert Series held every Thursday through August 21; was pleased that the Horse & Cow restaurant opened last Wednesday; was excited that Sweet & Smokey will be opening next week on Park Avenue; and encouraged people to attend Farmers Markets. Leslie Dauas announced that the next Cars of Summer Cruise will be held on Friday, July 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Perry Avenue Mall; also announced that Kids' Day will be on Sunday, July 20 from 12:00 to 5:00 PM hosted by McCloud's Grill House at 2901 Perry Avenue in the Perry Avenue Mall; and encouraged interested volunteers and prospective homeowners to attend "Habitat 101" Workshop on Thursday, July 24 at 6:00 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers; reported that per the Fire Chief, there were only 7 incidents involving fireworks; enjoyed the Bram Brata steel drum performance this afternoon; and thanked everyone involved in Brewfest. City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, July 16, 2014 Page 5 of 5 Mike Sullivan announced that the next Lions Park Beach Clean-Up will be on Saturday, July 26 starting at 10:00 AM; will be hosting his first Community Meeting on Thursday, July 31 from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Shelter 1 at Lions Park and that Fire Chief Al Duke, Police Chief Steve Strachan, and Public Works Director Chal Martin would be in attendance; thanked Community Development as well as the Police and Fire department staff for offering tours of his district and of City facilities; and also enjoyed the newly re-opened Horse & Cow restaurant. Greg Wheeler announced that there will be a Kiwanis Part Work Party on Saturday, July 26; and commended City staff and volunteers who participated on the work party at Evergreen Rotary Park. President Wheeler announced that after a brief recess, the Transportation Benefit District Board will hold its meeting. With no further Council business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:40 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: &'__1;�- 4!.�z CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant Attest: SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk W GREG W ER, City Council President GW:SC:ls: g