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12/10/2007 - Regular - MinutesPRESENT: Kim E. Abel, Mayor City of Port Orchard Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of December 10, 2007 Council Members: Chang, Diienno, Geiger, Powers, and Putaansuu ABSENT: Council Members: Wyatt (excused) Clauson (excused) ALSO PRESENT: Police Chief Townsend, Public Works Director Abed, Planning Director Long-Woods, City Treasurer Tompkins, City Clerk Merlino, Deputy Clerk Kirkpatrick, and City Attorney Jacoby. 7:00P.M. CALL TO ORDER Sue Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. PRESENTATION Library Board Annual Presentation Kathleen Wilson, Interim Branch Manager of the Port Orchard Library, presented the 2007 annual report, noting that library usage was up and overdue book fines were increased to $.25 per day a book is late. She discussed the activities that the Port Orchard library sponsored for young children, teenagers, and adults in our community. Ms. Wilson thanked the Council for its time and reviewing the Library's preliminary budget, thanked the Public Works department for their assistance during the recent flooding, and voiced her pleasure with the new janitorial service contract. PROCLAMATION FOR THE BAY STREET ASSOCIATION Mayor Abel read into the record the proclamation and stated she would present the proclamation to the Bay Street Association at their next meeting. PUBLIC HEARING Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Anne Johnson CCA-30-06) Planning Director Long-Woods presented the staff report on the Anne Johnson (CA-30- 06) property, which is a .87 acre parcel located at 381 Tremont Street, and is currently designated "High Density Residential" in the Comprehensive Plan, with R4.5 Zoning. The Tremont Corridor Specific Plan and the Tremont Street Design Overlay requirements apply to this location, with the utilities being provided by the City. The applicant is requesting "Commercial" designation in the Comprehensive Plan with future zoning as "Commercial-Retail and Office" to be accomplished through a site-specific rezone. Currently there is no development proposed for this property. The Tremont Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 2 of 14 Medical Facility is adjacent to the property and a condition was imposed that a buffer be located on two sides of the property. The Planning Commission heard Ms. Johnson's proposal and after discussion determined that the area required additional studies to identify what areas along the corridor are more suited to commercial development. The Planning Commission denied the applicant's request and recommended that the Tremont Corridor Specific Plan be discussed next year. At 7:25 p.m. Mayor Abel opened the Public Hearing. Doug Johnson, the applicant's son, stated that the residential flavor was pretty much gone in the proposed area and urged the Council to allow the applicant to rezone to "Commercial-Retail and Office." Tim Drury, 718 Kitsap Street, and serving on the Planning Commission explained why he voted to deny the applicant's request for rezone, stating the Tremont Corridor Specific Plan was not designed to be a commercial area. Rather the area was designed for low traffic commercial businesses like law offices, real estate, and medical offices. Mr. Drury suggested the Tremont Corridor Specific Plan be reviewed before changing the zoning designation. Council Members questioned changing the zoning designations within the Tremont Corridor and the definition of "Commercial" usage. Attorney Jacoby explained that should the area be rezoned to "Commercial" the area could potentially open up to all commercial uses rather than limiting the commercial usage to office professional. This could mean more businesses such as fast food restaurants, which have a higher traffic impact on the area. Planning Director Long-Woods explained that it was up to the Council to determine the priority of reviewing and updating the Tremont Corridor Specific Plan. Elizabeth Harwood questioned whether all concerned property owners in the area had been properly notified of the proposed rezone. Planning Director Long-Woods explained that all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the pending rezone request were notified . There being no further public testimony, Mayor Abel closed the Public Hearing at 7:42 p.m. Council Member Geiger moved and Council Member Powers seconded the motion to agree with the recommendations as presented by the Planning Commission and deny the application. Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 3 of 14 Council Member Geiger stated that the Tremont area was studied in depth a few years ago and it was concluded that the Tremont area was to be developed for commercial businesses with low traffic impacts. Council Member Geiger supported the Planning Commissions' decision to deny the applicant's request and to further study Tremont Corridor Specific Plan. Council Member Putaansuu concurred and supported moving forward to make the Tremont Corridor Specific Plan a priority over the next year. Upon vote/ the motion passed unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Wright-Travatte-Tweten CCA-34-07) Planning Director Long-Woods presented the staff report, noting the second applicant, Wright, Travatte, and Tweten, is comprised of three parcels totaling approximately 2.56 acres and is located at 358, 372, and 388 Tremont Avenue. The parcels are currently designated "High Density Residential" in the Comprehensive Plan, with R-4.5 zoning. The Tremont Corridor Specific Plan and the Tremont Street Design Overlay requirements apply to this location, with the utilities being provided by the City. The applicant is requesting "Commercial" designation in the Comprehensive Plan with future zoning as "Commercial-Retail and Office" to be accomplished through a site-specific rezone. Further, the Planning Commission denied the applicant's request for the same reasons as the Anne Johnson property. At 7:50 p.m. Mayor Abel opened the Public Hearing. William M. Palmer representing the property owners noted a correction that only one parcel abutted the adjacent commercial property. He urged the Council to move this application forward and to reverse the Planning Commission's decision as he felt the applicant's request represented the logical expansion of the area and that they met the criteria to be approved for a commercial use which is appropriate for the area. Frank Tweten, 372 Tremont, explained he bought the property last year as an investment and noted that rather than creating three different uses, the three property owners should work together and agree upon one rezone request for all three parcels. Mr. Tweten further commented they are unable to proceed with further development of the properties without receiving the proper zoning. He urged the Council to move forward with this request and to reverse the Planning Commission's decision. Lyle Boyd who lives on the end of Sunset Lane urged the Council to deny the applicant's request as there would be no buffer for the residences located behind the properties. Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 4 of 14 Gil Michael, 228 Seattle Avenue and Chair of the Planning Commission agreed that the proposed plan as presented met the concept of the Tremont Corridor Specific Plan; however, the problem with approving the plan is that there is no way to guarantee what commercial use someone can come in and apply for. He urged the Council to direct the Planning Commission to review the Tremont Corridor Specific Plan and make it a high priority for 2008. There being no further testimony, Mayor Abel closed the Public Hearing at 8:23 p.m. Council Member Powers moved and Council Member Putaansuu seconded the motion to deny the Comprehensive Plan Amendment for Wright/Travatte/Tweten. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Amendments for Roger Lindell CCA-33-07) Planning Director Long-Woods presented the staff report, noting the applicant is seeking to change the Comprehensive Plan Designation and Map for four parcels totaling 2.16 acres, at the east end of Morton Street from "Medium-Density Residential" to "High-Density Residential" to allow for the future construction of 28 condominium units. The property contains a portion of Blackjack Creek and future development plans would have to include the greenbelt designation. The Planning Commission recommended the approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment as "High-Density Residential/Greenbelt". At 8:28 p.m. Mayor Abel opened the Public Hearing. Roger Lindell voiced support of amending the Comprehensive Plan to "High-Density Residential/Greenbelt," noting that the neighbors were in favor of his request to build 7 four-plexes totaling 28 units with 2-car garages spread out over the property. He did not feel that there would be much of a traffic increase to the area. Steve Clemons who lives on Morton Street, voiced a concern with the increased traffic on the existing road and where were there plans to widen the existing road. Mayor Abel explained that roads and sidewalks were reviewed when the application is submitted and at this time the Council was looking at changing Comprehensive Plan designations. Mayor Abel advised traffic studies will be required by the applicant at the time applications are submitted. Gerry Harmon of 906 Kitsap Street voiced a concern that by allowing the request it could impact all residents and change the quality of life for those living in that area. Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 5 of 14 Planning Director Long-Woods read the criteria for High Density-Residential into the record as follows: • Existing high density residential area, • Street service mainly by collector or arterial roads, • Existing buffers surrounding the designation include park or sensitive areas, • Existing or potential for parks or open space by design, • Major arterials define an edge of the area, • Area includes an existing or potential public recreational area, • Area is adjacent to a public services facility, and • Ability to identify potential areas for open space in new development areas. There being no further testimony, Mayor Abel closed the Public Hearing at 8:50a.m. Council Member Diienno moved and Council Member Powers seconded the motion to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment as proposed and to designate Tax Nos. 252401-2-037-2001, 252401-2-038-200, 252401-2-030- 2008, and 252401-2-029-2001 as High-density Residential/Greenbelt on the City of Port Orchard Comprehensive Plan and Map and to direct staff to submit an Ordinance for approval at the December 19, 2007, Council meeting. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Amendments for South Kitsap School District (CA-28- QQ) Planning Director Long-Woods presented the staff report, noting the South Kitsap School District is seeking to change the Comprehensive Plan Designation for two parcels adjacent to South Kitsap High School from "Commercial" to "Community Facilities." The parcels are owned by the School District and are being used as a part of the South Kitsap High School campus. The Planning Commission recommended the approval of the Comprehensive Plan Amendment as proposed. The School District is looking to expand its community facilities in order to grow with the area and also allow the School District to apply for building permits to place portable buildings on the property. At 8:53 p.m. Mayor Abel opened the Public Hearing. Tom O'Brien, Director of Facilities for the South Kitsap School District urged the Council to approve the designation to Community Facilities, noting that the portable buildings could be removed to allow for future building on the property should the need arise. There being no further testimony, Mayor Abel closed the Public hearing at 8:57p.m. Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 6 of 14 Council Member Putaansuu moved and Council Member Powers seconded the motion to approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment to re-designate two properties owned by South Kitsap School District to "Community Facilities" and direct staff to submit an Ordinance for approval at the December 19, 2007, Council meeting. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Potterv Avenue Preliminarv Plat/Rezone/PRO Planning Director Long-Woods presented the staff report, noting the proposal is for a preliminary plat, planned residential development, and rezone to construct 10 homes on a 1.68 acre site containing a Class III wetland and some significant trees. The parcels are located in an area designated "Residential High Density" in the Comprehensive Plan and zoned Residential 4.5 (R4.5). The applicant provided a reconfigured cul-de-sac to allow for sidewalks on both sides of the road and there is one significant tree that needs to be removed. At its November 19, 2007, meeting, the Planning Commission recommended to approve the application with the condition that a solid board fence be placed around the perimeters of lots 1, 2, 3, and 4-10 outside of any wetland buffer or sensitive area. Mayor Abel opened the Public Hearing at 9:01 p.m. Norm Olsen, Project Engineer for Olsen and Associates provided a brief overview of the project, noting that the applicant was proposing 10 lots with access off of Pottery Avenue and open space due to the wetlands. In addition, the plans show a walking path through the buffer with picnic benches. He noted that due to the large number of trees and their location and impact upon the proposed cul-de-sac road it was necessary to remove 29 trees. Mr. Olsen advised two were significant trees that needed the Council's approval. Council Member Chang voiced concern to keep more of the trees and suggested the road be moved to the North to avoid all impacts to the wetland buffer. In addition, he recommended that condition 17 be removed and the developer be allowed to encroach into the wetland's 15 foot buffer. Dana Harmon, 824 Kitsap Street, voiced opposition to the removal of the significant trees. Mayor Abel advised the Growth Management Committee is drafting measures to address significant tree removal and other issues. Peggy Stewart, 1825 Pottery Avenue, voiced a concern with the environmental impacts to the area from rain and other storm related issues. In addition, she noted that Pottery Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 7 of 14 Avenue is a dangerous road with people driving too fast for the area and asked that speed bumps be placed on the street. Brent Ovik owner of the parcel across the street expressed the following concerns: • Lot size development and that the new homes fit in with the other homes within the area. • Environmental impacts of putting homes next to a wetland. Alan Stewart, 1825 Pottery Avenue, understood that nine homes were going to be built due to the square footage. Council Members discussed the applicant conforming to the right-of-way standards as set forth by SEPA. Public Works Director Abed explained that because Pottery Avenue does not have a consistent width it is difficult to ask the applicant to provide 15 feet of right-of-way without design specifications. Should the applicant be required to stay within the right-of-way as set forth by SEPA, he would lose lots 1 and 4. Public Works Director Abed recommended that the right-of-way be reduced from 15 feet to 7.5 feet, which would allow for road and sidewalks on both sides of the street. Council Member Dilenno and Council Member Chang seconded the motion to continue this item to the January 14, 2008, meeting and directed staff to review the existing right-of-way. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Presentation to Mayor Abel and Council Member Dilenno Mayor Abel presented Council Member Diienno with a plaque commemorating her service to the City both on the planning commission and the Council. Council Member Diienno thanked the Planning Commission and Council for their support. Council Member Geiger presented a plaque to Mayor Abel commemorating her service to the City and commending her for her diligence and not getting discouraged in fulfilling ideas and services. At 9:54p.m. Mayor Abel reconvened the meeting after a five-minute recess. Council Member Diienno moved and Council Member Chang seconded the motion to continue the meeting until all items of business was finished. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Development Regulations City Attorney Loren Combs presented the staff report, noting the proposal is for proposed amendments to the development regulations of the City by creating a new Chapter 16 in the Municipal Code titled, "Land Use Development Regulations," Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 8 of 14 amending Section 2 by adding "Design Review Board," amending section 15 by removing "signs" regulations, deleting existing Section 16 "Subdivision Code," and replacing it with new regulations. He noted that Council Member Wyatt was instrumental in keeping the Council on task and that this was a living document that would need to be revised over the years to come. He explained the Council's review gave the document some strength and removed the contradictory rules and streamlined the document for ease of reading. He recommended the Council adopt the Development Regulations, minus the GUMPOD "Government Use Master Plan Overlay District" which needs to be completed, and to allow the Planning Commission six months to review the document and suggest changes. At 10:07 p.m. Mayor Abel opened the Public Hearing. Gil Michael, 228 Seattle Avenue, thanked the City Attorney, Mayor and Council for their hard work on getting this done. He requested that the Planning Commission be allowed to review the Development Regulations prior to the Council's adoption. He agreed that the GUMPOD was not ready for adoption and recommended the GUMPOD and the Tremont Corridor Specific Plan be completed in 2008. Tom O'Brien, of the South Kitsap School District supported the Council's approval of the Development Regulations and further requested to discuss School District impact fees. Dave Roembke opposed including the GUMPOD in the adoption of the Development Regulations as they were not finished. He urged the Council to complete the GUMPOD prior to reviewing the Tremont Corridor Specific Plan. Chris Stansbery, 720 Smith Street, urged the Council to delay the review of the GUM POD until everyone had the opportunity to comment. Eric Baker representing the Kitsap County Commissioners requested to meet with the City regarding the GUMPOD. At 10:17 p.m. Mayor Abel paused the meeting to allow for a tape change. Gerry Harmon, 906 Kitsap Street, voiced a concern that the general public is not fully informed on the Development Regulations, noting that it would have been easier to review the document if it had been given out in smaller segments. She encouraged the Council to remember the public and their need to remain informed when making decisions. Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 9 of 14 John Lackey urged the Council to allow the Planning Commission more time to review the Development Regulations. Mr. Lackey also encouraged the Council to provide proper notice to all affected property owners by donating printing services. Gil Michael, 228 Seattle Avenue, questioned the language in the View Protection Ordinance, which stated the building height would not exceed 15 feet from the middle of the roof and currently it reads, "15 feet of the highest line of the uphill neighbor." He felt the impact of this one change would preclude the development of a 2-story building with a pitch of less than 6:12. He stressed that Port Orchard is a historical City and is amazed that the document limits developers to one story or one and one half story homes where the downtown can build up to five story buildings. Kathy Michael, 228 Seattle Avenue, questioned whether anyone on the Council had thoroughly read the Development Regulations and urged the Council to read through the document in its entirety before approving it. Nancy Hall, 538 Dekalb Street, stated the current View Protection Ordinance failed to protect her and any future construction limited to 15 feet high at the peak of the roof, which will block her view. She urged the Council to not pass the regulations until the public has an opportunity to comment. There being no further testimony, Mayor Abel closed the Public Hearing at 10:35 p.m. Council Member Dilenno moved and Council Member Putaansuu seconded the motion to approve the amendments with the exception of GUM POD to be adopted in the near future, including any changes discussed by the Council and to bring an Ordinance with approved changes to the December 19, 2007, Council Meeting. Council Members briefly discussed the following items: • View protection. It was the intent to allow residential developers to move the home down the hill so as not to impact their neighbor's views. In addition, a conditional use permit or variance can be issued to allow a higher roof line. • Impact fees. Attorney Combs explained that if the City imposes impact fees, it is not exempt from paying those fees; it just keeps the City from double charging itself. In addition, schools are not exempt from the impact fees. • Passage of the Development Regulations. Attorney Combs recommended that the Council pass the Development Regulations and then direct the Planning Commission to review the document and report any recommended changes to the Council. Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 10 of 14 Council Member Powers concurred with City Attorney Combs stating it was the Council's goal to remove the illegal sections, and to streamline the process making it easier for staff and developers to interpret. Council Member Powers recommended approving the Development Regulations and then sending it back to the Planning Commission for further review. Council Members Diienno and Powers thanked City Attorney Loren Combs and his firm for their assistance in drafting the Development Regulations. Upon vote/ the motion passed unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION For the Purposes of Discussing Personnel and Real Estate CRCW 42.30.110CllCblCcl and Cgl At 10:56 p.m. Mayor Abel adjourned the meeting into a 10-minute executive session to discuss personnel and real estate matters and reconvened the meeting at 11:06 p.m. Council Member Putaansuu moved and Council Member Chang seconded the motion to excuse Council Member Rick Wyatt from this meeting. Upon vote/ the motion passed unanimously. APPROVAL OF AGENDA The following Consent Item was removed from the Consent agenda and placed under Business Items: • November 26, 2007, City Council Meeting Minutes • Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Employment contract with Chief of Police AUDIENCE COMMENTS Gerry Harmon, 906 Kitsap Street, commented on the time limit set for public hearings versus audience comments, noting that speakers were treated differently depending upon who they were. Kathy Michael, 228 Seattle Avenue, urged the Mayor and Council to allow Mayor Elect Coppola to appoint members to the Design Review Board, noting it was within the current Mayor's purview to make those appointments. Gil Michael,228 Seattle Avenue, questioned why the Council is looking at raising the Admissions Tax if Kitsap County has no intention of taking the difference. Additionally, he opposed the City purchasing the property across the street in lieu of the recent Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 11 of 14 flooding and felt the money would be better spent on fixing the storm water drainage problems. CONSENT AGENDA Council Member Chang moved and Council Member Dilenno seconded the motion approving the Consent Agenda as amended. Upon vote, motion passed unanimously. A. Approval of Claim Warrants #48830-48920 in the amount of $414,935.39. B. November 26, 2007, City Council ~1eeting ~1inutes C. Confirmation of the Mayoral Appointment of Fran Olin to the Library Board of Trustees D. Authorization for the Mayor to Accept the Proposal from The Doctors Clinic for DOT/CDL Licensing Forms E. Authorization for the ~1ayor to Sign Employment Contract 'Nith Chief of PoH€e BUSINESS ITEMS: November 26, 2007, Citv Council Meeting Minutes Council Member Dilenno moved and Council Member Putaansuu seconded the motion to correct the November 26, 2007, minutes indicating Council Member Powers was excused from the meeting. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Employment Contract with Chief of Police: City Attorney Jacoby explained that the proposed contract was within the average salary range and recommended the Council approve the contract. Council Member Powers moved and Council Member Putaansuu seconded the motion authorizing the Mayor to sign the employment contract with Chief of Police Alan Townsend as presented. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Reconsideration of Adoption of Ordinance No. 039-07, Relating to Admissions Tax Mayor Abel presented the staff report, noting that she did veto the Council's decision on November 26, 2007, and that state law requires the Ordinance be presented for Council's reconsideration. Council Member Putaansuu moved and Council Member Diienno seconded the motion to direct staff to bring back a modified ordinance increasing admissions tax to five percent (5%), which will be directed into a Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 12 of 14 "designated unreserved fund balance-recreation enhancement" and providing a lower 1% admission tax for new businesses during their first year of operation subject to this tax. Council Member Diienno amended the motion and Council Member Geiger seconded the amendment to not charge any admissions tax during the first year of new start up businesses. Council Member Diienno supported not charging an Admissions Tax for new businesses for their first year of operation which would encourage new businesses to the downtown core area. Council Member Powers opposed the amendment stating that charging a new business 1% Admissions Tax for the first year would alleviate any concerns that the County could collect that amount. Upon vote, the amended motion failed with two affirmative votes and three dissenting votes. Council Members Chang, Powers, and Putaansuu cast the three dissenting votes. Upon vote, the original motion as presented passed unanimously. Adoption of Ordinance No. 042-07, Adopting the 2008 Budget Council Member Powers moved and Council Member Putaansuu seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 042-07, setting the 2008 budget. Council Member Geiger amended the motion and Council Member Dilenno seconded the amendment to delegate Dennis Muldrow as the parks person in addition to his duties as community service supervisor and general maintenance and to allocate funds from the Parks budget to cover his salary. Upon vote, the amended motion failed with two affirmative votes and three dissenting votes. Council Members Chang, Powers, and Putaansuu cast the three dissenting votes. Council Member Chang further amended the original motion and Council Member Diienno seconded amended motion to remove $1,000 from the Lone Sailor Statue. Upon vote, the amended motion passed with three affirmative votes and two dissenting votes. Council Members Powers and Putaansuu cast the two dissenting votes. Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 13 of 14 At the request of Council Member Powers, Public Works Director Abed explained that the storm water utility is to be funded by a franchise utility, setting up the franchise and implementing it in 2008 is a priority. Upon vote/ the original motion as amended passed unanimously. Adoption of Resolution No. 034-07, Accepting the Growth Management Act (GMA) Compliance Technical Memorandum Prepared by BHC Consultants, LLC Public Works Director Abed introduced John Wilson of BHC Consultants who provided a summary and overview of the Technical Memorandum, which is in response to the Growth Management Board's requirement to meet its Urban Growth Area requirements. Mr. Wilson explained that BHC Consultants expects the City to replace older parts of its pipes over the next several years and during the recent flooding, the facility was able to handle the additional flow without any problems. He did not feel more capacity was needed at this time, just improvements to the existing facility. Eric Baker representing the Kitsap County Commissioner's, explained that the Technical Memorandum is adequate to send to the Growth Management Board and comes close to the work done in Kingston, which was found to be valid. Council Member Powers moved and Council Member Geiger seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 034-07, accepting the Growth Management Act (GMA) Compliance Technical Memorandum as prepared by BHC Consultants, LLC and to forward this report to the Kitsap County Commissioners for review and action at their January 4, 2008, meeting. Upon vote/ the motion passed unanimously. Adoption of Resolution No. 035-07. Reclassifving Employment Position of Accounting Clerk to Accounting Assistant I. II and III City Clerk Merlino presented the staff report, noting the two resolutions would reclassify positions that were looked at during the salary survey. One is for the accounting clerk positions and the other is for the administrative assistant in the Planning Department. The Finance Committee reviewed the job descriptions and readjusted their titles and salary steps. Council Member Chang moved and Council Member Powers seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 035-07, establishing the job descriptions and salary step schedules for the position of Accounting Assistant I and III and Minutes of December 10, 2007 Page 14 of 14 the reclassification of Accounting Clerk to Accounting Assistant II. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Adoption of Resolution No. 036-07, Establishing Job Description and Wage Salary Step Schedule for Administrative Assistant-Planning Council Member Chang moved and Council Member Powers seconded the motion to adopt Resolution No. 036-07, establishing the job description and salary step schedule for the employee position of Administrative Assistant- Planning. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. 2007 Proposed Changes to the Countywide Planning Policies Planning Director Long-Woods presented the staff report, noting this was brought before the Council earlier this year, and noted that the language on Page 2, paragraph B(4)(a) was changed back from "shall" to "should" and "will" to "may." Bremerton and Poulsbo have ratified the original changes to the Countywide Planning Policies. Council Member Powers moved and Council Member Dilenno seconded the motion to approve and thereby ratify the changes being proposed by the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council and direct staff to prepare a resolution for approval at the next regularly scheduled meeting. Upon vote the motion passed unanimously. Public Works Director Abed reported on the costs to repair the sinkhole on Bethel Avenue, which is approximately $400,000 and noted the City has applied to FEMA to help offset some of the costs. Council Member Dilenno moved and Council Member Putaansuu seconded the motion to continue the meeting to December 19, 2007. Upon vote the motion passed unanimously.