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Home My WebLink About03/19/2014 �UUNGIL DIGITAL RECORDING ARM CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ? 1014 Wednesday, March 19, 2014 ® The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 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 Eric Younger, Roy Runyon, Dino Davis, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Mike Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk/Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier. 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 Mike Sullivan followed by the invocation provided by Reverend Ron Anderson of Manette Community Church. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Patty Lent... • Proclaimed April 1, 2014 as "National Service Recognition Day", presented the proclamation to Jennifer Alik of KCR and AmeriCorps; and announced that there will be a free Family Spring Fair co- hosted by Bremerton Parks & Recreation and Kitsap Community Resources on Friday, April 4 from 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM at the Sheridan Park Community Center; • Encouraged the community to participate in local walks and runs in support of the American Heart Association's National Walking Day on Wednesday, April 2; • Invited Caroline Stein WSSEF Treasurer, to announce the 57 Annual Washington State Science & Engineering Fair on Friday, April 4 and Saturday, April 5 at Bremerton High School; and • Brought forward Patricia Hennessey Boys & Girls Club Executive Director, to announce that a "Spring Fling" filled with free youth activities will be held on Thursday, March 20 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Youth Wellness Campus Gym. KITSAP CONFERENCE CENTER EXPANSION PROJECT UPDATE Arne Bakker General Manager of the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, provided an update on the ongoing expansion project at the Kitsap Conference Center; and invited the public to attend the Open House scheduled for March 20 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM. BPD BRIEFING Police Chief Steve Strachan provided a monthly update; described how body cameras will be used by police officers soon; and recognized Sergeant Renfro, Officer Hughes and K -9 Officer Hall for their quick thinking in saving the lives of two girls on a call to a fully involved residential fire. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Sunny Wheeler announced that volunteers are needed for the next Kiwanis Park Monthly Work Party on Saturday, March 22 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; and added that interested volunteers who wish to help with park clean -ups throughout the City may contact the Parks Department. Mike Walton Kitsap Public Facilities District Executive Director, was pleased with the improvements at the Kitsap Conference Center and applauded all of the partners who helped move this project forward. CONSENT AGENDA 7A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 357369 through 357562, and EFT -13658 through EFT -13697 in the amount of $2,303,114.44; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending February 28, 2014 in the amount of $4,606.70; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending March 15, 2014 in the amount of $679,687.15 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Page 2 of 4 7B — Minutes of Meeting — March 5, 2014 7C — Minutes of Study Session — March 12, 2014 7D — Authorization for Investment Grade Audit, Phase II for efficiency improvements at the Wastewater Treatment Facility 7E — Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County Public Utility District for Fiber Optic Installation 7F — Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Teamsters Local 589; and the Management and Professional Employees 2014 Salary Schedule Bob Dollar asked for clarification on the costs of the proposed increase in Item 7F for the Teamsters and Management staff. Charlotte Belmore answered $160,604 and $64,532 respectively. 06:08 :50 Motion was made by Younger and seconded by Sullivan; Questions and comments were provided by Runyon and Daugs; with responses provided by Ms. Belmore. 06:11:43 M /S /C /U (Younger /Sullivan) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS — There were no General Business items tonight... PUBLIC HEARINGS 9A — FINAL OF 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS TO APPROVE SUB - CONCESSION AND FUTURE ASSIGNMENT OF THE OLYMPIC SOCCER & SPORTS CENTER (OSSC) CONCESSION_ AGREEMENT TO KEYSTONE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, INC Jeff Elevado Parks & Recreation, reiterated that City Council approval is required for the proposed Sub - concession and Future Assignment of the Concession Agreement. He personally thanked Bill Wright of Keystone Financial Management, Inc. and Dennis Michaels Managing Partner for OSSC for making this agreement a reality. President Wheeler opened the public hearing... Comments from the public were provided by John Larson Parks & Recreation Commission Chair... With no further public comments received, President Wheeler closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the City Council... 06:14:27 Motion was made by Runyon; and seconded by Davis, Questions and comments were provided by Runyon, Daugs, Davis, and McDonald, with responses provided by Mr. Elevado and Mr. Wright . 06:21:41 M /S /C /U (Runyon /Davis) Move to approve the sub - concession and future assignment of the Pendergast Indoor Soccer Center Concession Agreement from Olympic Soccer & Sports Center LLC to Keystone Financial Management, Inc. or wholly owned subsidiary thereof; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the proposed agreement and any other related agreements to finalize the proposed transactions with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 9B — PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5242 TO ADOPT THE "2014 PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE PLAN" Wyn Birkenthal Parks & Recreation Director, explained that the action before the City Council is to conduct a public hearing and adopt the 2014 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan, which updates the plan adopted in 2007. The process for developing the plan update included 9 public meetings involving the Parks & Recreation City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Page 3 of 4 Commission, a citizen survey, and posting of a draft plan on the City website for review and comment. On February 25, the Parks & Recreation Commission recommended the park plan update for adoption by the City Council. The State of Washington requires that local jurisdictions maintain a Park, Recreation, and Open Space Plan to maintain eligibility for park and recreation grant funds. President Wheeler opened the public hearing... Comments from the public were provided by John Larson Parks & Recreation Commission Chair and Joan Dingfield former Parks & Recreation Commission Member... With no further public comments received, President Wheeler closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the City Council... 06:45:52 Main Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Sullivan; Comments were provided by Daugs, Sullivan, Davis, Runyon, and Wheeler... 06:49:55 Motion to suspend Roberts Rules of Order for a "more relaxed discussion" on the PROS Plan and the future of the Parks Department was made by Runyon... "Motion to suspend Roberts Rules of Order" died for lack of a second. A Point of Order was called by Mr. Davis when additional recommendations were being discussed. He explained that Council was being asked to approve the PROS Plan that was before them tonight, the same PROS Plan that went through the public process including the first Public Hearing, and not a version that included the additional recommendations... Point of Order was sustained. City Council discussion continued with additional comments provided by Runyon... 06:54:47 M /S /C (Daugs /Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5242 adopting the 2014 Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan. Voted in favor of Motion: Davis, Younger, Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Wheeler Voted opposed to Motion: Runyon Motion carried: 6 -Yes; 1 -No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Roy Runyon thanked volunteers for a clean -up at Matan Park and City right -of -way; and suggested that Study Sessions be televised and held in the Meeting Chambers, and also that the City provide free wi -fi access to citizens during meetings. Dino Davis thanked the Washington Youth Academy for pulling ivy at Forest Ridge Park. Jerry McDonald shared some photos from the St. Patrick's Day Parade; hoped to bring more food vendor trucks downtown and for special events; and announced that Elaine Turso Photography will be hosting an Open House on April 4 upstairs in the same building as the Chamber of Commerce on 4th Street. Leslie Daugs also shared some highlights from the St. Patrick's Day Parade; and reiterated information about the Spring Fling event tomorrow, as well as the Family Spring Fair on April 4. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 19, 2014 Page 4 of 4 Mike Sullivan thanked everyone who was involved in the St. Patrick's Day Parade and declared that he was proud to be an Irishman. Greg Wheeler also really enjoyed the St. Patrick's Day Parade, which seems to be getting better each year; and hoped.to have a good group of volunteers to help with the Kiwanis Park Clean -Up this Saturday. With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:03 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE RENTER Council Assistant A st: SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk W GREG ELER, City Council President GW:SC:Is