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Home My WebLink About07/01/2013 DIGITAL RECORDING ARM CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES JUL 17 1013 Monday, July 1, 2013 The Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on Monday, July 1, 2013, at 5 00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6 th 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, and Jim McDonald Council Member Leslie Daugs was absent Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich, City Clerk Shannon Conn, Legislative Assistant 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, 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 Mayor Jim Baker of The Salvation Army MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Patty Lent • Was looking for a family to host Kure Exchange Student Mina Sasaki for four weeks beginning July 26 (the four weeks can also be split between 2 families), • Announced that on Friday, July 19 at 10 00 AM, Goodwill will be hosting an Information Session to answer questions on the Retail & Customer Service Training Program scheduled from August 5 through October 3, • Proclaimed Friday, July 5, 2013 as "Kitsap County Historical Society's 6e Anniversary Celebration Day ", with the proclamation accepted by Board of Trustee member Kathleen Cahall who invited the public to attend the Anniversary Celebration Ice Cream Social at the Kitsap County Historical Society & Museum at 280 4 th Street on Friday, July 5 at 6 00 PM, • Brought forward Jarstad family member Susan Leavelle to discuss the history of Otto Jarstad Park, and announce the Re- Dedication Ceremony on Saturday, July 13 at 11 00 AM, • Proclaimed Monday, July 1, 2013 as "Kate Reid Day ", with the proclamation accepted by Kate Reid owner of Kate's Jersey Subs, who with her husband Brad, closed the popular eatery in Manette on Saturday, June 29 In recognition of her contributions to the community, Council Member Adam Brockus presented her with a City of Bremerton paperweight, and Public Works Director Chal Martin presented her with a "Kate's Jersey Subs" street sign, • Presented a Mayor's Appreciation Award to Marion Henry in recognition of his work in refurbishing local military service memorials, and displayed a map showing their locations, • Invited the public to the 3 rd Annual Bremerton Summer Brewfest that will be held from Noon to 7 00 PM on Saturday, July 13 in downtown Bremerton, • Reported the West Sound Senior Games will be held this year from July 10 to 13, with the Celebration Dinner on Saturday, July 13 at 6 00 PM at the Baymont Inn & Suites, and • Invited Fire Chief Al Duke to present some facts and rules for citizens to stay safe when purchasing and lighting fireworks PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mike Walton Kitsap Family YMCA Marketing Director, highlighted upcoming events and programs at the "Y" City Council Special Mtg Minutes Wednesday, July 1, 2013 Page 2 of 4 Shannon Corin City Clerk, announced the City is looking for volunteers to serve on either the Pro or Con Committee to write the "For" and "Against" statements for the Voters Pamphlet regarding the proposed changes to the Bremerton City Charter CONSENT AGENDA 5A — Claims & Check Register Check Numbers 354100 through 354199, and EFT -12938 through EFT -12966 in the amount of $813,354 91, Regular Payroll for the pay period ending June 15, 2013 in the amount of $675,800 54, and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending June 30, 2013 in the amount of $55,881 95 56 — Minutes of Meeting — June 19, 2013 5C — Minutes of Study Session — June 26, 2013 5D — Bid Award to REPIPE CALIFORNIA for the 2013 Sewer Rehabilitation 5E — Approve Conservation Grant from Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for Energy Efficient Lighting Project at the Harborside Parking Facility 5F — Interlocal Agreement with the City of Forks for Prisoner Confinement Services There were no comments from the public 06:08:55 M /S /C /U (Arends/Wofford) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — AMENDING PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT BUDGET TO ADD A 0.75 FTE OFFICE ASSISTANT I POSITION Wyn Birkenthal Parks & Recreation Director, emphasized that the Parks & Recreation Department has a need for a dedicated person to assist with customer service, program registration, park and faculty reservations, and telephone reception Without this position, their ability to provide timely customer service for these functions will remain a significant challenge The 0 75 FTE Office Assistant I will free the Recreation Program Coordinator time to work on Recreation sponsorships and partnerships, and help the Department to become more responsive to the public during all business hours Comments from the public in favor of this Item were received from John Larson and Robert Parker (except asking that "dealing with irate customers" be removed form the Job Description) 06:16:49 Motion was made by Brockus, and seconded by Arends Clanf ►cation for use of the verbiage was provided by Brockus, and comments were provided by Wofford 06:18:00 M /S /C /U (Brockus /Arends) Move to amend the Parks & Recreation budget to add a 75 FTE Office Assistant I position for the purpose of increasing customer service PUBLIC HEARING 7A — PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF THE BREMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT'S 2013 LOCAL SOLICITATION OF THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) APPLICATION Captain James Burchett explained that the Bremerton Police Department Is applying for the local solicitation of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Since 2010, JAG's have been used to help fund the salary of the Community Resource Specialist, and the 2013 JAG will be used for the same purpose This grant will allow the City of Bremerton to continue to sustain the Community Resource Unit and its crime prevention function and programs which Include Neighborhood Watch, the Landlord Notification Program, and enforcement of the Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance City Council Special Mtg Minutes Wednesday, July 1, 2013 Page 3 of 4 The grant is from the Department of Justice, and no matching funds are required of the City The total grant amount is $25,688 President Wheeler opened the Public Hearing for comments from the public With no comments received, the hearing was closed to the public and opened to the Council No comments from the Council were received 06:20 M /S /C /U (Flemister/Wofford) Move to approve the 2013 Justice Assistance Grant Application and grant acceptance when awarded, and further, to authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented 713 — PUBLIC HEARING AND APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION NO. 3199 ADOPTING THE 2014 TO 2019 SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN (TIP) Tom Knuckey Public Works & Utilities, summarized that the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is prepared pursuant to RCW 35 77 010, is updated annually, and then filed with the Secretary of Transportation, Local Programs Office It is intended as a planning tool for the local, State, and Federal transportation funding entities The TIP has been prepared for City Council and is required to be approved by Resolution prior to submittal to the Washington State Department of Transportation This TIP is consistent with Bremerton's Comprehensive and Non - Motorized Transportation Plans, and Street CIP It was pointed out that per the Council's recommendation, $1,000,000 was added to the "Local Street — Mayor Maintenance and Reconstruction" project for 2014, and a project in 2017 to "Construct Sidewalks in the vicinity of Crown Hill Elementary School President Wheeler opened the Public Hearing for comments from the public With no comments received, the hearing was closed to the public and opened to the Council 06.22:28 Motion was made by Wofford, and seconded by Brockus Questions and comments were provided by Wofford, McDonald, and Brockus, with responses provide by Mr Martin 06 M /S /C /U (Wofford /Brockus) Move to approve Resolution No 3199 which approves the City's 2014 to 2019 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan, and direct the Mayor to forward the Resolution and Plan to the Department of Transportation, Local Programs Office COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Adam Brockus provided an update on the two U S Olympic Trials swim races won by Nathan Adrian, and announced there were several events all taking place on July 13 including the Manette Neighborhood Garage Sale, the Re- dedication of Otto Jarstad Park, and Bremerton Brewfest Faye Flemister enjoyed providing the MC duties at the well- attended NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet last Saturday, and was pleased to see so many interested neighbors attend the recent Anderson Cove Neighborhood Meeting, in spite of the rain and wind Carol Arends was happy to see all the progress going on at Callow Avenue, Anderson Cove, and Forest Ridge Park Greg Wheeler wished everyone a happy and safe 4 of July celebration, and invited everyone to check out the Bremerton Farmers Market held every Sunday City Council Special Mtg Minutes Wednesday, July 1, 2013 Page 4 of 4 With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 6 30 PM Prep red and Submitted by LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Att st SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk "b' LAL"' GREG EELER, City Council President GW SC Is cg