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Home My WebLink About11/19/2014 DIGITAL RECORDING COUNCIL RO CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DEC 0 3 2014 Wednesday, November 19, 2014 A weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on Wednesday, November 19, 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 Eric Younger, Roy Runyon, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Mike Sullivan. Council Member Dino Davis 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 Pastor Eric Roberts of Discovery Fellowship. BPD SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Chief Steve Strachan introduced new Police Officer Jeff Schaefer who introduced his wife and family. Judge James Docter then administered the Oath of Office. MAYOR'S REPORT On behalf of Mayor Lent, President Wheeler invited former Council Member Faye Flemister forward. Ms. Flemister thanked all of the citizens who donated funds to pay for new street signs for "Dr Martin Luther King Way', then presented a check to the City that covered the full cost. The KEDA Briefing originally scheduled has been postponed to a future date still to be determined. BPD BRIEFING Police Chief Steve Strachan provided a monthly update on police operations; and shared that a downward trend was noted in most types of crime when data from October 2014 was compared to October 2013 and in prior years considering data for violent and property crimes. Questions and comments were made by Daugs and Wheeler... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Taylor Niemy read a statement in protest of the recently passed Panhandling Ordinance, which he believed criminalizes the poor and those individuals who would help the less fortunate; and intends to contact the ACLU regarding the constitutionality of the panhandling ban. Mike Walton on behalf of the Public Facilities District Board of Directors presented the final check to the City of Bremerton for the Kitsap Conference Center Expansion Project, which was accepted by Public Works & Utilities Director Chal Martin; and recommended that the City allocate funding for marketing and promotion efforts to encourage use of this rental space. Chase Hatcher asked why the City would pass a law against panhandling when laws addressing other public safety issues like jaywalking were already in place. Jane Rebelowski provided copies of nine police reports to Council Members to reflect that the City's current laws already covered what this new ordinance is proposed to address. Joseph Rogers asked for Council to show compassion and to reconsider their decision. He added that if people who panhandle should be fined, then those who provide money to the panhandlers should be fined as well. City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Page 2 of 5 CONSENT AGENDA 8A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 361013 through 361239, and EFT-14336 through EFT-14388 in the amount of $3,060,368.06; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending October 31, 2014 in the amount of $746,889.98 813— Minutes of Meeting — November 5, 2014 8C— Minutes of Budget Workshop — November 6, 2014 8D— Minutes of Study Session — November 12, 2014 8E— Minutes of Budget Workshop — November 13, 2014 8F— Interlocal Agreement with the City of Port Orchard for Water Supply 8G — Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County Administrative Services for Court Security Services 8H — Appointment of Patty Lent to the Kitsap Transit Board Composition Review Committee There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:09:33 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by McDonald, Comments were provided by Runyon... 06:10:21 M/S/C/U (Runyon/McDonald) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9A— PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5263 AMENDING CHAPTER 20.52 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) ENTITLED "SIGN STANDARDS": Garrett Jackson, Community Development, summarized that the action before Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending BMC Chapter 20.52 entitled "Sign Standards" regarding sign dimensions and quantities, a new sign variety "co-op" signs, provide clarification for wayfinding signs, and removing cessation from the non-conforming sign section. President Wheeler opened the public hearing...With no comments received President Wheeler closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the City Council... 06:24:12 Motion was made by Younger and seconded by Runyon; Questions and comments were provided by Younger, Runyon and Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Jackson... 6:28:42 M/S/C/U (Younger/Runyon) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5263 to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Chapter 20.52 regarding sign dimensions and quantities, co-op signage, clarification for wayfinding signs, and removing cessation form the nonconforming sign section. 913— PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 3237 ESTABLISHING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE WORK PROGRAM, SCHEDULE, AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN; AND TO SUSPEND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS IN 2016: Allison Satter, Community Development, explained that the action before Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a resolution to set the Comprehensive Plan Update Work Program, Schedule, and Public Participation Plan, and affirm the acceptance of Comprehensive Plan Update Amendment Applications to 2015, and to suspend applications in 2016. This resolution provides a work program and schedule to review potential amendments to the City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan and Land Use Map, with early and continuous public participation. In addition, the resolution limits the time frame to accept Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applications from the public to allow staff adequate time to review and analyze prior to the Comprehensive Plan Update adoption in June 2016. City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Page 3 of 5 President Wheeler opened the public hearing... Ron Ragae emphasized that majority of public comment is supportive of a proposed casino. President Wheeler asked that comments be made on the agenda item before them, rather than on a specific project. Mr. Ragge disagreed with the current Work Plan since the proposed casino is not included. With no further comments received President Wheeler closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the City Council... 06:44:27 Motion was made by Younger and seconded by Daugs; Questions and comments were provided by Younger, Daugs, Sullivan and Runyon; with responses provided by Ms. Satter and Community Development Director Andrea Spencer... 06:49:50 M/S/C (Younger/Daugs) Move to pass Resolution No. 3237 to establish the Comprehensive Plan Update Work Program, Public Participation Plan, and Schedule; and to affirm amendment applications to January 5, 2015 to April 1, 2015. Voted in favor of Motion: Younger, Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Wheeler Voted opposed to the Motion: Runyon Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No Council Member Roy Runyon left the meeting at 6:50 PM... 9C— PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SOURCES FOR PROPOSED 2015 CITY BUDGET: Cathy Johnson, Financial Services Director, explained that the purpose of tonight's public hearing is to take comments on the proposed revenue sources for the 2015 Proposed Budget. The proposed budget anticipates property and EMS Levy increases of the full 1% allowed by law, leaves the utility taxes/PILOT rates unchanged, leaves commercial parking tax rates unchanged, adjusts for the annual $20,000 increase to the B&O Tax exemption rate, adjusts anticipated utility rate increase, includes interfund transfers between funds where appropriate, etc. Overall, revenue projections throughout all funds remain conservative. A Powerpoint presentation outlined changes in the rates. President Wheeler announced that the Council is welcoming public comment for revenue sources which are related to General Business items tonight. There were no questions and comments from the public... GENERAL BUSINESS 10A—ORDINANCE NO. 5264 LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES FOR COLLECTION IN 2015: Cathy Johnson, Financial Services Director, summarized that Cities over 10,000 in population are allowed to raise their annual property tax collection by either 1% or the amount of the July Implicit Price Deflator (IPD), whichever is lower. This year the IPD was 1.591%. As presented during the public hearing earlier this evening, the City is requesting the full 1% increase to our general property tax levy over the prior year's collection as allowed by law. This increase, along with the amounts anticipated for new construction, has been included in the proposed 2015 Proposed Budget. In addition, we are also requesting an EMS levy at the rate of $0.050 per$1,000 as authorized by the voters in August 2014. The EMS amount anticipated in the 2015 Proposed Budget includes this amount. City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Page 4 of 5 RCW 84.52.020 requires all taxing districts to "certify to the county legislative authority, for the purpose of levying district taxes...the amounts to be raised" by property taxes. RCW 84.55.120 requires that the certification includes the enabling tax ordinance setting the property tax rate. These documents must be submitted to the county by November 30, 2014. There were no questions or comments from the public... 07:01:32 Motion was made by Younger and seconded by McDonald, There were no questions or comments... 07:02:05 M/S/C (Younger/McDonald) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5264 of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, establishing the amount to be collected in 2015 by taxation on the assessed valuation of taxable property within the City limits of Bremerton and setting the property levy rate.. Voted in favor of Motion: Younger, Sullivan, McDonald, Wheeler Voted opposed to the Motion: Daugs Motion carried: 4-Yes; 1-No 10B— RESOLUTION NO. 3238 AMENDING AND RE-ESTABLISHING CITY RATES AND FEES FOR 2015: Cathy Johnson, Financial Services Director, summarized that each year, as part of the budget process, the various City departments review their charges, rates and fees for services and make recommendations on any changes needed. The attached includes recommended changes to fees charged by the various departments. There were no questions or comments from the public... 07:02:41 Motion was made by Younger and seconded by McDonald, There were no questions and comments... 07:03:00 M/S/C (Younger/McDonald) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3238 amending and re- establishing City Rates and Fees for 2015. Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan, McDonald, Younger, Wheeler Voted opposed to the Motion Daugs Motion carried: 4-Yes; 1-No 10C—ORDINANCE NO. 5265 AMENDING 2015 RATES AND FEES FOR WATER, WASTEWATER, STORMWATER, AND OTHER RELATED SERVICES: Cathy Johnson, Financial Services Director, stated that on April 3, 2013, the City Council adopted a new rate structure for residential water rates and implemented rates for the City's Water, Wastewater and Stormwater utilities based on results on an extensive study to assess revenue requirements needed to fund their operating and capital programs. Each year, an annual review of the ongoing operations and capital programs is done and adjustments are made to reflect any changes to the capital and operational needs of the utilities. These changes are incorporated into the rate model to identify necessary rate changes to adequately fund utility programs. The attached ordinance reflects these adjustments for fiscal year 2015. There were no questions or comments from the public... 07:03:36 Motion was made by Younger and seconded by McDonald, There were no questions or comments... City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Page 5 of 5 07:04:22 M/S/C (Younger/McDonald) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5265 of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending rates and fees established in Ordinance No. 5213 regarding rates and fees relating to the Department of Public Works and Utilities for water, wastewater, stormwater, and other related services. Voted in favor of Motion: McDonald, Younger, Wheeler Voted opposed to the Motion: Daugs, Sullivan Motion carried: 3-Yes; 2-No Following the vote, City Clerk Shannon Corin initially announced that the Motion had failed. But upon further review of the rules and procedures with City Attorney Roger Lubovich, it was clarified that the motion for Ordinance No. 5265 passed with a simple majority... COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Eric Younger in response to public comments made earlier in the meeting, felt they would have had more weight if they were provided at the time the ordinance was heard by Council, and further commented that he is grateful to live in a country where people can express different opinions. Jerry McDonald presented flyers for the 16th Annual WinterFest and Magic in Manette holiday events that will be held along with First Friday Art Walk and activities on Friday, December 5 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in downtown Bremerton and Manette. Leslie Daugs announced that the Bremerton Farmers Market will be hosting a Holiday Market on Friday, November 21 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Sheridan Park Community Center; was pleased that she supported the Police Department's efforts during "Mo-Vember"; believed that the panhandling ordinance addressed public safety and did not stop people from holding up a sign; and wished everyone a great Thanksgiving. Mike Sullivan announced that the Lions Club and Santa will be at Fred Meyer every weekend until Christmas; established that he stands behind his votes on the Renaming of 7th Street, Panhandling Ordinance, and Rezoning; and welcomed all volunteers to the next Lions Park Beach Clean-Up on Saturday, November 22 starting at 10:00 AM. Greg Wheeler reported on the District 4 Meeting held last night; and reminded interested citizens that the next Kiwanis Park Work Party will be on Saturday, November 22 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:15 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant SHA NON CORIN, City Clerk GFTEGlz�ELER, City Council President GW:SC:ls:cg