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Home My WebLink About05/01/2013 DIGITAL RECORDING COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ARMED Wednesday, May 1, 2013 MAY 15 2013 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6"' Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Greg Wheeler presiding. Council Members present were Nick Wofford, Eric Younger, Carol Arends, Faye Flemister, Wendy Priest, Adam Brockus, Leslie Daugs, and Jim McDonald. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. A COUNCIL BRIEFING was held to discuss General Council Business at 5:00 PM in the Council Conference Room, immediately following was the Council Meeting at 5:30 PM. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Jim McDonald followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Roger Hannigan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Patty Lent... • Proclaimed the Week of May 5 -11, 2013 as "Municipal Clerks Week ", which was accepted by City Clerk Shannon Corin: • Announced that Goodwill will be offering a Retail and Customer Service Training Program from May 20 to July 18 and interested individuals may contact (360) 698 -6776 for details; • Was pleased that as a result of the Mayor's, Conservation Pledge during the month of April, Bremerton remained the number one City among similar sized cities; • Proclaimed the Week of May 5 -11, 2013 as "Drinking Water Week", which was accepted by Water Resources Manager Kathleen. Cahall • Announced the Women Today event to be held on May 3 & 4 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds in the Kitsap Sun Pavilion; • Proclaimed May 19, 2013 as "e Annual Anned Forces Motorcycle Ride & Bike Show Day" to benefit the Washington Youth Academy which was accepted by WYA Director Larry Pierce Board Coordinator Arel So lea and Race Coordinator David, Ramond : and announced that the,event would held this beginning at8:30°AM from Pendergast Park; and,the 2013 Washington Youth Academy graduation be held on Saturday, June 15; • Proclaimed May 11, 2013 as "Stamp Out Hunger Day", and announced that the annual Letter Carvers "Stamp Out Hunger" Food Drive would be held on that day; • Announced the Inaugural West Sound STEM Showcase would be held on Saturday, May 4 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at Bremerton High School; • Introduces Ni ft. Strube ',from the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce to provide an update on the new Armed Forces;Day Parade route; • Proclaimed the Week of Mey —10, 2013 "Son /or Corps Week'; which was accepted by Donna ,19ges ,with Catholic Services; • Looked forward to the Cinco de Mayo Celebration to be held this weekend on Callow Avenue; • Invited Marle,111111a to announce the Opening Day for the Bremerton Farmers Market on Thursday, May 2 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park, and on Sunday, May 5 from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM on the Louis Mentor Boardwalk; and • Introduced John Powerss, Executive Director for the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) to provide a Quarter Briefing. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Vem LaPrath read a letter into the record on behalf of David Hayford, asking the City to add speed bumps on Hanford Avenue. Mike Strube displayed a poster to welcome the USS John C. Stennis and noted that copies were available at the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce Office, or by request through e- mail. Jack Arends was grateful to see his mother at her post tonight. Betsy P, entz and J, � Pe tz spoke separately in support of the proposed location for the new electric vehicle charging stations on Pacific Avenue. Kathleen Cahall announced several events taking place at the Kitsap Historical Society & Museum on e Street as part of the First Friday Art Walk events in downtown Bremerton. CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 353225 through 353402, and EFT -12777 through EFT -12809 in the amount of $1,048,112.62; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending April 15, 2013 in the amount of $712,439.52; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending,Apnl 30, 2013 in the amount of $55,881.95 613— Minutes of Meeting — April 17, 2013 6C — Minutes of Study Session — April 24, 2013 6D — Appointment of Annamarie Lavied ( Kitsap Historical Society & Museum) to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee GE— Appointment of Nicole Vorthman (Hampton Inn & Suites) to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee SF— Appointment of Jose Maldonado (Baymont Inn & Suites) to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 6G — Amendment to the 2004 Kitsap County HOME Consortium (Project No. KC- 360-04) Interlocal Cooperation Agreement 6H — 2013 KPS Premium Rates & Underwriting Criteria 6I — Renewal of Service Agreement with CenturyUnk for Long Distance Services; and to provide.Telecommurncations Services at the Police Department and Gold Mountain Golf Complex 6J — Appointment of Nicole Floyd as Senior Planner in the Community Development Department at a step higher than Rate 1 (Rate 5 in Pay Band 11) of the 2013 City of Bremerton "Management, Professional, Confidential, & Fiduciary Salary Plan" There were no comments from the public... 06:26:48 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Arends... Daugs provided comments. 06:28:33 M/S/C (Daugs/Arends) Move to approve the CO NSENT AGENDA as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: McDonald, Brockus, Priest, Flemister, Arends, Younger, Wofford, and Wheeler Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs Motion carries: 8- Yes;1 -No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Page 3 of 4 GENERAL BUSINESS 7A — AMENDMENT TO PREVIOUS COUNCIL MOTION (ON APRIL 17.2013) REGARDING EASTSIDE BEACH MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT Public Works Director Chal Martin explained that bids were opened for this project on April 2, 2013 and Council previously approved the execution of a contract with Rognlin's Construction for this project pending the receipt of the necessary environmental permits. At this point, the permits have been delayed pending a 30-day comment period. In order to ensure that the contractor can access the beach as early as possible during the mandated fish window the 3,000 feet of 24' diameter high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe needs to be purchased as soon as possible. Staff is recommending execution of the construction contract with Rognlin's Construction with phased notice to proceed only being issued for the pipe purchase pending the issuance of the environmental permits. There were no questions or comments by the public... 06:30:40 Motion was made by F/emister and seconded by Arends... Questions and comments were provided by Brockus and Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Martin... 06:32:50 M/S /C/U (Flemister /Arends) Move to authonza the Mayor to finalize, execute, and amend the agreement as necessary with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented to allow purchase of the pipe materials prior, to the permits being issued. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Jim McDonald commented that he is attempting to use a laptop to reduce the amount of paper he is using for meetings. Leslie Daunts reiterated information about the °Stamp -Out Hunger" Food Drive; encouraged attendance at both of the Bremerton Farmer's Markets; and added that Kitsap Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a "Women's Build" event on Saturday. Adam B p ros c s reported a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony in celebration of the completion of the East 11 Street Project will be held this Friday at 11:00 AM followed by mewing the arrival of the USS John C. Stennis; mentioned First Friday Art Walk and Farmers Market events; looked forward to the Inaugural West Sound STEM Showcase that will be held on Saturday, May 4; was pleased that recent action by the Legislature helped retain all of Bremerton's ferry service; also announced several Manette Neighborhood Association events this summer including the Edible Garden Tour on August, 3, Manette,Garage Sale°on July 18, and the Manette Block Party on either September 14 or 21. He also encouraged safe motorcycle riding this summer. Wendy erlest hoped people would visit the Bremerton High School Art Show at the Collective Visions Gallery as part of the First Friday Art Walk events. Faye Flentister thoroughly enjoyed attending the °Spirit� of Giving" event hosted by the Suquamish Tribe at1he Klan Lodge on April 25; announced a food drive sponsored by S.W.A.G.G.A. with drop off points at Emmanuel Apostolic Church on Wednesdays and Sundays throughout the month of May; and displayed a photo of the proposed Marvin Williams Community Recreation Center and was looking forward to the groundbreaking event that would be held soon. Carol Arends looked forward to the annual Cinco de Mayo Celebration in the Charleston Business District this Saturday, May 4 & Sunday, May 5 from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM with vendors, DJ, live music, games, and more. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Page 4 of 4 Gres Wheeler encouraged everyone to come out and enjoy the entertainment and arts & craft vendors at the Juneteenth Celebration on June 15 from 12:00 to 6:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park; and looked forward to seeing everyone at both of the Bremerton Farmer's Market openings. With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:47 PM. Prep d and Submitted by: L I H Legislative Assistant Att c SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk '/�' W�'� GREG WH LER, City Council President GW:SC:ls.