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Home My WebLink About12/04/2013 DIGITAL RECORDING an CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ARO DEC 8 8 1013 Wednesday, December 4, 2013 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on Wednesday, December 4, 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, Leslie Daugs, and Jim McDonald Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich, City Clerk Shannon Conn, Council Assistant Christine Grenier, 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 Reverend Ron Anderson of Manette Community Church MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Patty Lent • Announced Winterf est Festivities including First Friday Artwalk on Friday, December 6 from 5 00 to 8 00 PM with the Annual Treelightmg Ceremony at 6 00 PM, Magic in Manette on Saturday, December 7 from 5 00 to 8 00 PM with the Annual Treellghting Ceremony at 7 00 PM, and Winterfest in Charleston on Sunday, December 8 from Noon to 5 00 PM, • Proclaimed December 14, 2013 as " Wreaths Across America Day ", and anounced that the 2nd Annual 'Wreaths Across America" event will be on Saturday, December 14 beginning at 9 00 AM at Ivy Green Cemetery, • Announced the Bremerton Holiday Market will be held this Sunday, December 8 from Noon to 4 00 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers, • Announced that the "Final Journey Home" for the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial Committee will be held on December 14 at 5 00 PM at VFW Post 239, • Invited Julia Zander Bremerton Farmers Market Manager, to provide a review of this year's markets and programs, • Invited Police Chief Strachan to provide a monthly briefing on the Bremerton Police Department, introduced Detective John Bogen and Bremerton Schools Superintendent Dr. Aaron Levell who both commented in support on the School Resource Officer position (Item 7A), and presented Retired Police Officer Ruth Head with the Rank of Sergeant since the policy at the time did not allow qualified police women to reach that rank PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mike Walton Kitsap Family YMCA Community Marketing Director, highlighted upcoming events and programs at the "Y" in Bremerton including a new youth basketball league and Resolution Runs (and Walks) to be held on first Sundays from January through April, and added that there will be no joining fee to loin the YMCA from January 1 st through 15 Patty Graf -Hoke Executive Director for Visit Kitsap Peninsula, thanked Council for expanding the Conference Center and for approving the lease at Pendergast Field, and looked forward to marketing expected to be done for the local Water Trails Caroline Stein Washington State Science & Engineering Fair (WSSEF), thanked Council Members for their service and support, and was pleased with increasing success in the annual fair John Hanson Bremerton Historic Ships Association Board President, thanked Council for their support and discussed new partnerships and marketing opportunities City Council Mtg Minutes Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Page 2 of 4 CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register Check Numbers 356070 through 356220, and EFT-13369' through EFT -13407 in the amount of $3,265,887 16, and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending November 30, 2013 in the amount of $56,227 27 6113 — Minutes of Meeting — November 20, 2013 6C — Ordinance No 5229 adopting the Shoreline Master Program 6D — Ordinance No 5230 amending Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 20 16 relating to "Shoreline Permits" There were no questions or comments from the public 06:15:07 Motion was made by McDonald and seconded by Daugs. Comments were provided by McDonald and Daugs 06:16:29 M /S /C /U (McDonald /Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented GENERAL BUSINESS 7A — INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR A FULL -TIME SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER Police Chief Steve Strachan emphasized that this Interlocal Agreement will allow a full -time School Resource Officer to work with the District and building administrators to provide a positive, safe environment for students and employees There were no questions or comments from the public 06:17:41 Motion was made by Brockus, and seconded by Daugs Comments were provided by Brockus and Daugs 06:18:39 M /S /C /U (Brockus /Daugs) Move to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Bremerton School District for a full -time School Resource Officer, and to authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented 719 — RESOLUTION NO. 3209 AMENDING AND RE- ESTABLISHING CITY RATES AND FEES FOR 2014 Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, explained that each year as part of the budget process, the various City departments review their charges, rates and fees and make recommendations on any changes needed The resolution includes recommended changes to fees charged by the various departments There were no questions or comments from the public 06:19:41 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Brockus Questions and comments were provided by Brockus, with a response provided by Roger Lubovich 06:21:07 M /S /C /U (Daugs /Brockus) Move to adopt Resolution No 3209 amending and re- establishing City Rates and Fees for 2014 7C — ORDINANCE NO. 5235 ADOPTING CITY OF BREMERTON FISCAL YEAR 2014 BUDGET Becky Hasart Financial Services Director, continued that the proposed budget was presented to Council and the public on October 3, 2013 Two workshops were held on October 7, 2013 and October 15, 2013 and the public hearing was held on November 6, 2013 The attached ordinance represents the final proposed 2014 Fiscal Budget There were no questions or comments from the public on Main Motion City Council Mtg Minutes Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Page 3 of 4 06:22:32 Main Motion was made by Brockus, and seconded by Wofford Questions and comments were provided by Brockus 06:23:40 Amending Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Wofford Questions and comments were provided by Daugs and Brockus Questions or comments from the public on the Amending Motion were provided Mike Walton (Kitsap Public Facilities District Board of Directors) Questions and comments from the Council were provided by McDonald, Brockus, Flem►ster, Priest, Arends, Daugs, Wofford, Younger, and Wheeler 06:51:10 Amending Motion /S /C (Daugs/Wofford) Move to amend the motion to add the following "and further to remove lodging tax funding from Visit Kitsap and place this funding in the ending fund balance for the Lodging Tax Fund 2014 Budget' Voted in favor of Amending Motion Arends, Younger, Wofford, McDonald, Daugs Voted opposed to Amending Motion Priest, Flemister, Brockus, Wheeler Amending Motion carried 5 -Yes, 4 -No Comments from Council on the Main Motion were provided by Younger, Brockus, and Daugs, with responses provided by Mr Lubovich 06:53:10 Main Motion /S /C /U (Brockus/Wofford) Move to approve Ordinance No 5235 of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, approving and adopting the budget for the City of Bremerton for the fiscal year of 2014, and appropriating the amounts set forth in each fund in accordance with RCW 35 33 075 as amended COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Jim McDonald reported on weather conditions in the passes Leslie Dams encouraged people to stay warm and safe during the cold weather Adam Brockus announced that "Beyond Accessible Play' will be hosting a Flapjack Fundraiser for playground equipment on Sunday, December 8 between 8 00 and 11 00 AM at the Silverdale Applebee's restaurant, reiterated information about WmterFest events in Manette this Saturday from 5 00 to 8 00 PM, and reported on his final District 3 Community Meeting held last Tuesday Carol Arends encouraged people to visit Charleston on Sunday for WinterFest Eric Younger hoped that citizen concerns regarding sidewalks will be addressed next year Nick Wofford attended a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony yesterday for the Primary Effluent Pump Energy Savings Retrofit Project and emphasized that this upgrade was a good investment Greg Wheeler thanked Public Works Director Chal Martin, and staff Ned Lever, and Tom Knuckey for their presentations during the Open House yesterday on the Warren Avenue Bridge Water Main Replacement Project With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 7 01 PM Council Members then met in a Closed Exempt Session to discuss "Labor Negotiations" per RCW per RCW 42 30 140(4)(b) and no action was taken City Council Mtg Minutes Wednesday, December 4, 2013 Page 4 of 4 Prepared and Submitted by CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant Attest S AM N CORIN, City Clerk GREG WHEE , City Council President GW SC Is cg