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Home My WebLink About12/05/2018DIGITAL RECORDING COUNCIL APPRrA,. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 5, 2018 �y The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6t" Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council Members present were Richard Huddy, Michael Goodnow, Tony Hillman, Kevin Gorman, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Angela Woods; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and Information Services Manager Kevin Matthew. 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 Pat Sullivan followed by the invocation provided by Reverend Ron Anderson of Manette Community Church. MAYOR'S REPORT— Mayor Wheeler... • Encouraged property owners to apply for Brownsfields Grants through a Site Nomination Form in the Callow Avenue Business District; and • Introduced Columbia Hospitality Executive Vice -President Brian Flaherty, Kitsap Conference Center General Manager Lori Main, Gold Mountain Golf Complex General Manager Daryl Matheny, and Columbia Hospitality's Director of Recreational Facilities & Services Mark Knowles who each provided a summary of their role in the two properties owned by the City of Bremerton -- the Gold Mountain Golf Complex and the Kitsap Conference Center at Harborside. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Vernon Simmons was thankful the suspicious device found in mid-November near Armin Jahr Elementary School, which is also near his home, turned out not to be a bomb, but expressed concern about several other concerning incidents that have taken place recently. President Younger suggested that he provide his contact information so it could be forwarded to the City's Community Resource Officer for follow up. CONSENT AGENDA 5A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 381816 through 382206, and EFT -V19142 through EFT -V19236 in the amount of $7,647,981.75; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending November 15, 2018 in the amount of $900,382.52; Regular Payroll (Pay Out & Supplemental) for the pay period ending November 15, 2018 in the amount of $14,895.99; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending November 30, 2018 in the amount of $51,888.75 5B — Minutes of Special Meeting — November 5, 2018 5C — Minutes of Meeting — November 7, 2018 5D — Minutes of Study Session — November 14, 2018 5E — Minutes of Special Meeting — November 20, 2018 5F — Minutes of Study Session — November 28, 2018 5G — Sole Source Purchase from Trebron Company, Inc. for a Barracuda Backup Server 790 5H — Professional Services Agreement with Anchor QEA, LLC for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Sediment Sampling and Study Plan 51— Payment of September 2016 Riddell Road Charges from Transportation Benefit District Funds held in the Residential Street Fund City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Page 2 of 4 5J — Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Parametrix, Inc. for Right -of -Way Services for the Kitsap Lake Elementary Safe Routes to School Project 5K — Resolution No. 3313 authorizing the Transfer of Assets between General Government, City Utilities, and Equipment Rental Reserve Funds 5L — Ordinance No. 5362 amending Ordinance No. 5341 establishing the City of Bremerton's Fiscal Year 2018 Budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5348 5M — Assistance to Fire Fighters Grant (AFG) Application to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for purchase of a LUCAS Device and ten (10) Automated External Defibrillators 5N — Intergovernmental Agreement for Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC) and Pacific Northwest Emergency Management Arrangement (PNEMA) There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:07:21 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — RESOLUTION NO. 3312 AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE STATE OF WASHINGTON RECREATION & CONSERVATION OFFICE (RCO) FOR A BOATING FACILITIES PROGRAM GRANT TO RENOVATE KITSAP LAKE PARK: Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Elevado provided an overview of the Boat Launch Replacement Project, summarizing that Kitsap Lake is the only fresh water lake in the City of Bremerton and is a popular destination for year-round fishing, boating, water skiing, personal watercraft and wildlife viewing. The existing boat launch and dock have outlived their useful life and are deteriorating rapidly. This grant will be used to replace the boat launch with a new, wider concrete ramp with side shoring and a boarding float with new concrete abutment and ADA compliant pathways. Also included are upgrades to the existing restroom with a new roof, outdoor shower and accessible fixtures, construction of an accessible boat trailer parking stall, and accessible pathways linking the parking lot, boat launch and restroom. This project has been directly shaped by community involvement through meetings with stakeholders and public meetings conducted by the Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission and Department staff. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:19:35 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Hillman... Comments and questions were made by Daugs, Hillman, Huddy, Gorman, Sullivan, and Younger; with responses provided by Mr. E/evado... 06:27:40 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Hillman) Move to approve Resolution No. 3312 authorizing staff to make application to the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office for a Boating Facilities Program Grant; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A — PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5363 ADOPTING THE 2018 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN & SUBAREA PLAN AMENDMENTS: AND ORDINANCE NO. 5364 ADOPTING THE ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE TEXT AND MAPS: Senior Planner Allison Satter explained that the action before the Council is to conduct a public hearing for the 2018 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket and associated zoning code amendments. To maintain consistency through the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, this docket includes two ordinances as follows: City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Ordinance No. 5363 is to amend the Comprehensive Plan, including the Downtown and PSIC-B Subarea Plans; and 2. Ordinance No. 5364 is to amend the Zoning Code text and maps to maintain consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. President Younger noted that several citizen letters were received regarding proposed Amendment #5 (the change -in -density from Low to Medium in the "Sanders" neighborhood near Olympus); and then opened the public hearing for public comment... The following residents expressed opposition to a proposed change from Low Density Residential to Medium Density Residential in their neighborhood. James Baxter, Diane Manning, Lisa Tindall, Tim Curley, Tim Shepherd, Norm Tindall, Julie Hamner, and Jenifer Sheckler... Ms. Satter provided responses to questions... Tom Cowdery thanked the Council for maintaining the Neighborhood Business zoning designation along Arsenal Way... and Lori Wheat was in favor of the proposed changes that support affordable housing... With no further comments received, President Younger closed the Hearing to the public; and opened for discussion with the Council... 07:16:57 Motion was made by Goodnow and seconded by Gorman... Questions and comments were made by Huddy, Daugs, Sullivan, Gorman, Hillman, Goodnow, and Younger, with responses provided by Ms. Satter and Department of Community Development Director Andrea Spencer... 07:41:55 Amended-M/F Move to amend the Motion by changing Item 1A to maintain the medium residential density at 10 -units per acre; by changing Item 1 B to not allow additional housing types within the 500 feet of the center of the commercial district; and Item 5 by changing the land use designation at 3027 Olympus Drive from General Commercial to Low Density Residential. 07:42:58 Amended-M/S/C/U (Daugs/Goodnow) Move to amend Docket #5, set forth in Section 3 of Ordinance No. 5363; and amend the Land Use Map set forth in Exhibit E of the Ordinance to change the proposed land use designation from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential for two City owned parcels at 3027 Olympus Drive, and to make related changes. 07:46:12 Main-M/S/C (Goodnow/Gorman) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5363 adopting amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Text and Official Land Use Map, and the Downtown and Puget Sound Industrial Center -Bremerton Subarea Plans. Voted in favor of the Motion: Hillman, Goodnow, Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Younger Voted opposed to the Motion: Huddy Motion carried: 6 -Yes; 1 -No 07:47:36 Amended-M/S/C/U (Daugs/Hillman) Move to amend Section #16 of Ordinance No. 5364 and amend the Zoning Map #1 set forth in Exhibit A of the Ordinance to change the proposed rezone from Medium Density Residential to Low Density Residential for two City owned parcels at 3027 Olympus Drive, and to make related changes. Comments were provided by Huddy; and a clarification question was asked by Daugs, with a response provided by Ms. Satter... Comments and questions were also provided by Gorman, with a response provided by Ms. Spencer... Comments were then provided by Younger and Huddy... 07:58:45 Main-M/S/C (Daugs/Hillman) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5364 adopting Zoning Code text and Zoning map amendments to Bremerton Municipal Code Title 20, Zoning Code to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan amendments. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 5, 2018 Page 4of4 Voted in favor of the Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Hillman, Goodnow, Younger Voted opposed to the Motion: Huddy Motion carried: 6 -Yes; 1 -No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan thanked the Fire Department for the recent opportunity for a ride -along; and thanked Vernon Simmons for attending the meeting tonight to express his concerns. Leslie Daugs reported on the Kitsap Transit Comprehensive Route Analysis Proposed Plan and encouraged citizens to provide their comments; enjoyed attending the recent launch of the new Kitsap Transit Fast Ferry now operating between Kingston and Edmonds, and the recent Grand Opening for the Gift Basket in downtown Bremerton where you can make any themed gift basket; cautioned drivers to look for icy conditions and to check on neighbors and family members. Kevin Gorman also welcomed the Gift Basket which is now open for business at 327 Pacific Avenue; mentioned the many activities that will be a part of the Annual Winterfest this weekend; and invited constituents to the next District 3 Community Meeting on Saturday, December 15 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at Der Blokken located at 1100 E. 11th Street. Tony Hillman thanked all of the members of the public who came to the meeting tonight; and invited the community to greet Santa Claus at Kiwanis Park on Sunday, December 16. Michael Goodnow invited the community to all of the events this weekend including First Friday Art Walk, Winterfest, and Magic in Manette; the next Forest Ridge Park Clean -Up on Saturday, December 15 from 9:00 AM to Noon; encouraged citizens to shop local; and reported that a lot of input was taken during the Quincy Square Project Open House. Richard Huddy shared what he learned at the Kitsap Public Facilities District (KPFD) Meeting that he attended on Monday, which included a presentation on the proposed raceway "Circuit of the Northwest" to be built in South Kitsap; commented on the passing of George H.W. Bush; invited the community to honor veterans at the Wreath Laying Ceremony to be held on Saturday, December 15 from 8:45 AM to Noon at the Ivy Green Ceremony, and thanked Mick Hersey for coordinating the event. President Younger announced the Council would be reconvening for a Closed Exempt Session immediately following adjournment of this meeting. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:21 PM. Prepared and Submitted b ORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPR ED by the City Council on the 19th day of December, 2018. ERIC YO GE t ity Council President Attest: ANGEL OODS, City C erk EY:AW:ls:cg