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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/2016 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 18, 2016 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NoRnn DiCKs GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council Members present were Richard Huddy, Dino Davis, Greg Wheeler, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Council Assistant Christine Grenier; and Hans Nilsson with Information Services. A CouNC�� BR�EF�tvG 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 Pat Sullivan followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Ken Rilev of New Life Church. MAYOR'S REPORT— Mayor Patty Lent... • Accepted a check presented by Dale Holdren, President of the Bremerton Rotary Foundation, to be used for completing the pathway at the 911 Memorial; • With the $1500 won in a raffle at the last Bremerton Rotary Luncheon, she was pleased to present a $500 check to kick-start the Rotary Foundation's Endowment Fund, which was accepted by Mr. Holdren; and a $1000 check to the Bremerton Parks Foundation, which was accepted by President Sunnv Wheeler; • Proclaimed May 21, 2016 as "Kids to Parks Day", which was accepted by Mr. Elevado; • Congratulated Jeannie Vauahn, Community Development on her completion of a Master of Business Administration Degree at Western Governor's University; • Proclaimed the Month of May as "Building Safety Month 2016", which was accepted by Ms. Vauahn; • Thanked Jamie Forsvthe for beautifying her neighborhood with beautiful flowers; • Announced the Harvest Party on June 3 at 2:15 PM at Bremerton High School, which will include a Ribbon Cutting and donation to the Bremerton Foodline; and • Invited John Hanson, Bremerton Historic Ships Association; and Hollv James, Kitsap Entrepreneurial Center, to share details for the Kitsap Harbor Festival on May 28 and 29. POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING Police Chief Steven Strachan used a Power Point presentation to highlight trends, statistics, and police activity for the Month of April and early May. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mike Walton, Bremerton Family YMCA, was proud that 480 3�d grade students have completed swim training; and shared information on upcoming events. John Hanson, Bremerton Historic Ships Association, stated that Bremerton will be represented at a tourism conference in New Orleans; and that a new commercial featuring the USS Turner Joy and downtown Bremerton will be featured soon on local TV stations and on Facebook. Teresa Osinki Kitsap Homebuilders Association, encouraged Council and the public to hire a registered contractor for their home improvement projects, and to contact the HBA for a list of City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Page2of6 those contractors. She also congratulated Ms. Vaughn for her dedication, and added that she is a pleasure to work with. Joe Hudson, Evergreen Trophies, summarized past decisions that did not bode well for businesses such as changing the traffic flow on 4th Street to one-way, which reduced parking on 4'h Street, and changing building requirements for builders on Wheaton Way. Chase Linbo, Blue Sky Hobbies, emphasized that parking is a huge issue for downtown businesses with more spaces needed; and hoped Council would consider the parking issue from a business perspective. President Younqer requested that City Clerk Shannon Corin address comments related to parking. Ms. Corin responded that an upcoming parking study will be done to provide Council enough data to make policy decisions. Gavle Gillespie provided an update on the recent MS Walk Fundraiser; expressed concerns about parking downtown; and thanked Police Chief Strachan for the great service the police are providing for the community. CONSENT AGEIVDA 6A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 368431 through 368644, and EFT-16051 through EFT-16099 in the amount of$1,801,614.69; and Regular Payroll (Pay Out)for the pay period ending April 30, 2016 in the amount of$11,228.36 6B— Minutes of Transportation Benefit District Meeting — February 3, 2016 6C — Minutes of Meeting — May 4, 2016 6D — Minutes of Study Session —May 11, 2016 6E— Purchase and Installation of Police Equipment by Systems for Public Safety, Inc. for four (4) 2016 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles 6F— Amendment#1 to the Utility Construction Agreement with WSDOT for Utility Relocation on SR16 6G — Public Works Agreement with StripeRite, Inc. for Installation of Hot-Applied Street Traffic Markings 6H — Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Bremertan and the Bremerton Police Officers Guild 6I— Collective Bargaining Agreement befinreen the City of Bremerton and the Bremerton Police Management Association 6J — Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Teamsters Local 589; and Management& Professional Employees Salary Schedules 2016 through 2018 6K— Sole Source Purchase of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus System from SeaWestern, Inc. There were no comments from the public... 06:18:30 M/S/CIU (Huddy/Daugs) Move to approve the CoNSEtvT A�Etv�A as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS— There were no General Business items... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Page3of6 PUBLIC HEARINGS 8A— PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5299 ADOPTING THE CITY OF BREMERTON 2016 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN; AMENDING AFFILIATED SUBAREA PLANS (DOWNTOWN, BAY VISTA, AND THE SOUTH KITSAP INDUSTRIAL AREA1; AND REPEALING ORDINANCES RELATING TO THE 2004 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND THE MANETTE SUBAREA PLAN: Allison Satter, Senior Planner, summarized that pursuant to the Growth Management Act (GMA) schedule provided in RCW 36.70A.130, the City of Bremerton is required, to be in compliance with State requirements, to update the Comprehensive Plan by June 30, 2016 (to p�an twenty years out, until 2036). The City Council established a Work Program (Resolution No. 3237 on November 19, 2014) after the development and publication of the District Profiles. That Wark Program identified the Public Participation Plan to ensure robust public involvement through the process. The Planning Commission followed the Work Program set by City Council and provided a unanimous recommendation of approval of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan proposed update after eight workshops, two open houses, and a Public Hearing (hearing held on November 17, 2015). The affiliated subarea plans were included to be updated in the Work Program and will require amendments to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan update. The Manette Subarea Plan is being proposed to be repealed as the plan has been incorporated into the Comprehensive Plan (and development regulations). More information on the Comprehensive Plan update and electronic versions of the provided attachments can be seen at: www.Bremerton2035.com. President Youn_qer opened the public hearing... Comments were provided by Teresa Osinski and Joe Hudson; with a response provided by Ms. Satter... With no further comments received, the hearing was c/osed to the public, and opened for discussion by the City Council... 06:47:20 Motion was made by Huddy, and seconded by Sullivan ... Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Davis, Huddy; Younger and McDonald; with responses provided by Ms. Satter... 06:59:17 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5299 to adopt the City of Bremerton 2016 Comprehensive Plan; amend affiliated subarea plans; and repeal ordinances related to the 2004 Comprehensive Plan and the Manette Subarea Plan. 86— PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5300 PROVIDING LIMITED AMENDMENTS TO THE SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM: Allison Satter, Senior Planner, explained that the Comprehensive Plan is being updated (under separate ordinance)due to the Growth n A ' 201 eriodic u date re uirements thus ursuant to RCW 36.70A.040 the Manageme t ct s 6 p p q , p Development Regulations (including shoreline regulations) need to be updated to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan amendments. In 2013, the Shoreline Master Program was updated after an extensive three-year process (pursuant to RCW 90.58.200). The limited amendments to the Maps and text within this ordinance are consistent with the goals and policies set in the updated 2016 Comprehensive Plan and the 2013 Shoreline Master Program. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 19, 2016 after numerous monthly workshops and unanimousfy recommended the proposed limited amendments to the Shoreline Master Program. More information on this process can be seen at www.bremerton2035.com. After City Council adopts this ordinance, Department of Ecology(DOE) process will need to be conducted prior to enactment of these limited amendments and therefore the provisions within the updated regulations will not be effect until after DOE adoption. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Page 4 of 6 President YounQer opened the public hearing... With no further comments received, the hearing was closed to the public, and opened for discussion to the City Council... 07:06:30 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Huddy) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5300 to provide limited amendments to the Shoreline Master Program. 8C — PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5301 AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "LAND USE" (COMMONLY KNOWN AS THE ZONING CODE); ADOPTING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP; AND AMENDING DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS OF THE ADOPTED SUBAREA PLANS: Allison Satter, Senior Planner, stated that the Comprehensive Plan is being updated (under separate ordinance) due to the Growth Management Act's 2016 periodic update requirements, thus pursuant to RCW 36.70A.040 the Land Use development regulations need to be updated to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan updates. Therefore, the development regulations located within Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Title 20 and the affiliated subarea plans are proposed to be updated with this ordinance. This update also includes amending the critical area regulations. More information on this process, including electronic versions of the attachments, can be seen at www.bremerton2035.com. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on April 19, 2016 after numerous monthly workshops and unanimously recommended draft documents. President Youn_aer opened the public hearing... Comments were provided by Rick Cadwell(Cadwell Group); Dale SpirlinQ(One Build, Inc); Chuck Henderson (Henderson Group); Terrv Fessner; Sherill "Shari"Rose; C� Bozeman; Tara Bremi_qe; Mark Go/dberq (MBG Co.); Laura Kneib (Froq Soap); G� Sexton; Larrv Timbv(Horse and Cow); Mark Kuhlman (Team 4); Fred Freeland Blue Sk Hobbies ; Joe Hudson (Everg►reen Trophies 8 Kitchen); Jim McDonald; and Nick Wofford; with responses provided by Ms. Safter... With no further comments received, the hearing was closed to the public, and opened for discussion by the City Council... 08:10:30 Motion was made by Wheeler, and seconded by Huddy...Comments and questions were provided by Wheeler, Davis, Daugs, Huddy, Sullivan, McDona/d, and Younger; with responses provided by Ms. Satter... 08:48:45 M/S/C (Wheeler/Huddy) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5301 to amend Title 20 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Land Use" commonly known as the Zoning Code; adopting the official Zoning Map; and amending Development Regulations of adopted Subarea Plans. Voted in Favor of Motion: Wheeler, Davis, Huddy, Sullivan, McDonald, Younger Voted Opposed to Motion: Daugs Motion carried; 6-Yes; 1- No Council recessed from 8:50 to 9:00 PM... 8D— PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5302 AMENDING AND EXPANDING THE TARGET AREA FOR THE MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION: Kelli Lambert, City Planner, summarized that in 2006 the City Council adopted the Multifamily Tax Exemption (MFTE) incentive program. The program was initiated by establishing a small target area where the exemption applied within the city's Downtown. Later there were ordinances that expanded the target areas to include the boundaries of the Downtown Regional Subarea Plan City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Page 5 of 6 and the Wheaton/Riddell District Center. The proposal before the City Council for consideration is to expand the adopted target areas to match those boundaries of the adopted growth centers of the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. These growth centers are: Downtown Regional Center, Charleston District Center, Wheaton/Riddell District Center, Wheaton/Sheridan District Center, Employment Center, Bay Vista, and Manette Neighborhood Center. An overview map of the revised proposed target areas can be seen in Exhibit A of the proposed ordinance. President Youn_qer opened the public hearing... Comments were provided by Ms. Rose. With no further comments received, the hearing was closed to the public, and opened for discussion by the City Council... 09:08:10 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by McDonald...Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Davis, Huddy, McDonald, and Younger; with responses provided by Ms. Lambert... 09:14:55 M/S/C/U (Daugs/McDonald) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5302 adopting revisions to the Multifamily Tax Exemption target areas to coincide with the areas designated as growth centers in the 2016 Comprehensive Plan. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS � Richard Huddv looked forward to the Armed Forces Festival including the Lions Pancake Breakfast, and added that Council Member Pat Sullivan and Mayor Lent will be cooks. Dino Davis also looked forward to the Armed Forces Festival, especially the Parade; and welcomed Dallas Donuts to District 5, which is now open and located at the corner of 6th and 11'h Streets. Greg Wheeler welcomed volunteers for the next monthly Kiwanis Field Work Party on Saturday, May 28 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, adding that refreshments and tools will be provided. Jerrv McDonald was excited to learn that Mobster Mike's located on 4'h Street was rebranding and opening as a comedy club on June 2; announced the Grand Opening of the Manette Yacht Club Bar on the Boardwalk on May 27; and enjoyed attending the Kitsap Countya Friends of Scouting Leadership Breakfast at the Conference Center earlier this morning. Leslie Daups was glad to see Mayor Lent and Council Members Eric Younger and Pat Sullivan back from their trip to Kure, Japan; thanked the Miss Fil-Am Program for the opportunity to be a judge; and announced that Miss Fil-Am will be at the Armed Forces Parade. Lastly, she encouraged people to stay safe and to keep a sharp eye out for kids out playing this summer. Pat Sullivan reported on her experiences and observations from her trip to Japan; and also looked forward to the Armed Forces Parade and volunteering at the Lions Pancake Breakfast. Eric Younqer looked forward to the Armed Forces Day Parade; and reminded groups invo{ved with tourism that applications for lodging tax funding will be accepted until May 26. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 9:27 PM. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 18, 2016 Page 6 of 6 Prepared and Submitted by: . � C RISTINE RENIER Council Assistant ___l� APPROVED by the City Council on the day of �C�V1� , 2016 Attest: � SHANNO CORIN, City Clerk � ERIC YOUN R, City ncil President EY:SC:Is:cg 0 ,