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Home My WebLink About05/07/2014 on DIGITAL RECORDING UN CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 7, 2014 MAY 2 1 1014 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, May 7, 2014, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th 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 Assistant City Attorney Mark Koontz; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; and Kevin Matthews, Information Services Manager. 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 Pastor Oliver Warren of Eagles' Wings Fellowship Church. BPD SWEARING -IN CEREMONY Police Chief Steve Strachan welcomed Judge James Docter who then performed the Oath of Office and Swearing -In Ceremony for new Bremerton Police Officer Jacob Switzer MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Patty Lent... • Congratulated citizens after the City of Bremerton was recognized by the Wyland Foundation for placing 1 nationwide for medium -sized cities in the Mayor's Conservation Challenge; • Introduced Caroline Stein who brought forward the elementary students who placed at the recent Washington State Science & Engineering Fair to receive Mayor Appreciation Awards; • Read a Proclamation to proclaim the Month of May 2014 as "Foster Care Month; • Announced that there will be a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Beyond Accessible Playground on Saturday, May 10 at 9:00 AM at Evergreen Rotary Park; • Read a Proclamation to proclaim Sunday, May 18 as "The Brothers Power Sports Motorcycle Ride & Bike Show Day ", indicated all proceeds will benefit the Washington Youth Academy, and announced following the event would include a complimentary BBQ; • In recognition of the 45 year of Bremerton's Sister City Program, a delegation from Kure, Japan will be in Bremerton for several events, including the Bremerton -Kure Sister City Banquet on Saturday, May 17 at 7:00 PM at the Kitsap Conference Center; • Read a Proclamation to proclaim the Month of May 2014 as "Building Safety Month, which was accepted by Jeannie Vaughn the City's Building Official, who announced the 4 Annual "Bolt It — Brace It —Do It" Home Retrofit Class on Friday, June 6 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM; • Announced as part of June's First Friday Art Walk events, the American Red Cross will host a Community Open House on Friday, June 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at 811 Pacific Avenue; • Proclaimed the May 17, 2014 as "Kid's Park Day ", displayed photos from recent events held in City Parks; and introduced Wyn Birkenthal Parks & Recreation Director, who announced the return of "Fun at the Playgrounds" from July 7 to August 8 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM; • Looked forward to seeing long -time City employee Cathy Johnson appointed as the City's Financial Services Director later on the Agenda; • Explained why the City had two separate events related to the 10 Anniversary of the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside; and • Read a Proclamation to proclaim the week of May 11 to 17, 2014 as "National Police Week ", which was accepted by Police Chief Steve Strachan • Police Chief Steve Strachan introduced Pastor David Stewart of Mount Zion Baptist Church, and thanked him for serving as Volunteer Chaplain to the Bremerton Police Department; • Provided a monthly update of the Bremerton Police Department; and • Invited the Council Members and the community to attend the Kitsap Law Enforcement Memorial on Thursday, May 15 at 2:00 PM at Miller - Woodlawn. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC RECOGNITION John Hanson President of the USS Turner Joy, presented an update on activities over the past year. Robert Parker expressed his concerns about the Pacific Avenue project. Deirdre McKeel referred to the announcement made at the last meeting by Taylor Neimy, and reiterated the "March against Monsanto" to be held at Evergreen Rotary Park on Saturday, May 24 at 1:00 PM. CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 357937 through 358236, and EFT -13772 through EFT -13820 in the amount of $2,642,712.18; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending April 15, 2014 in the amount of $731,368.43; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending April 30, 2014 in the amount of $701,679.16; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending April 30 2014 in the amount of $54,067.13 613 — Minutes of Meeting — April 16, 2014 6C — Minutes of Study Session — April 23, 2014 6D — Minutes of Special Meeting (Study Session) — April 30, 2014 6E — Extension of Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County Administrative Services for Court Security Services 6F — Purchase for Replacement one 2014 North Star Ambulance from Braun NW, Inc. 6G — Confirmation of Appointment of Catherine Johnson as the Director of Financial Services 6H — Appointment of Stuart Nethery to the Planning Commission 61— Appointments to the CDBG /HOME Grant Recommendation Committee (Jordy D. Andrew and Carolyn F. Neal to the Capital Committee; and Bryant V. Smith and Elle A. Culver to the Public Services Committee) 06:33:20 Motion was made by Younger and seconded by Daugs; Comments were provided by Runyon... 06:34:20 M /S /C (Younger /Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Davis, Younger, Wheeler Voted opposed to Motion: Runyon Motion carried: 6 -Yes; 1 -No GENERAL BUSINESS 7A — INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BREMERTON AND KITSAP NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL BOARD Chal Martin Public Works & Utilities Director, summarized that this agreement will enable the Noxious Weed Control Board to assist the City in developing an integrated vegetation management plan, and also assist the City to physically control noxious weeds within City right -of -way and other City property. Dana Coagon Noxious Weed Coordinator provided additional information. Comments from the public were provided by Deirdre McKeel 6:37:35 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan ... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs and Runyon; with responses provided by Ms. CogQon 06:43:54 M /S /C /U (Daugs /Sullivan) Move to approve the Agreement between the Kitsap Noxious Weed Control Board and the City of Bremerton; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Page 3 of 4 713 — RESOLUTION NO. 3218 PLACING ON THE AUGUST 5, 2014 BALLOT A CONTINUATION OF THE EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE & SERVICE LEVY FOR A SIX -YEAR PERIOD Fire Chief Al Duke explained that the Bremerton Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Care to the citizens of Bremerton. The "Rescue One" program is funded through a property tax of $0.50 per thousand (dollars) of assessed valuation, and this property tax has to be renewed every six years. He clarified that this is not a new tax, but a continuation, otherwise the funding stops. There were no questions or comments by the public... 06:46:45 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Daugs ... Questions and comments were provided by Runyon and Daugs; with responses provided by Fire Chief Duke ... 06:50:10 M /S /C /U (Runyon / Daugs) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3218 setting forth a property tax levy to fund emergency medical services for submission to voters at the August 5, 2014 Primary Election. 7C — APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES TO WRITE STATEMENTS "FOR" (CARY BOZEMAN, SCOTT BOSCH, AND KAREN MCKAY BEVERS) AND "AGAINST" EMERGENCY MEDICAL CARE AND SERVICES BALLOT MEASURE Fire Chief Al Duke explained that the City Council is required to formally appoint Committees to write statements "For" and "Against" the Emergency Medical Care & Services Ballot Measure for the Kitsap County Primary Election Ballot. A ballot measure on whether the City of Bremerton shall be authorized to continue its emergency medical care services property tax levy at fifty ($.050) per one thousand dollars ($1,000) of assessed valuation for each year for six (6) consecutive years commencing in 2014 will be a ballot measure during the August 5, 2014 election. Each committee may have up to three (3) members. However, a committee may seek advice of any person in preparing their statement(s). There were no questions or comments by the public... 06:53:47 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Younger... Comment was provided by Davis 06:54:28 M /S /C (Runyon /Younger) Move to appoint Cary Bozeman, Scott Bosch, and Karen McKay Bevers to the "For" Statement Writing Committee for the Emergency Medical Care & Services ballot measure; and Robert Parker, Deirdre McKeel, and Bob Dollar to the "Against" Statement Writing Committee for the Emergency Medical Care & Services Ballot Measure. Voted in-favor of Motion: Runyon, Younger, Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Wheeler Voted opposed to Motion: Davis Motion carried: 6 -Yes; 1 -No 7D — CONTRACT AWARD TO STAN PALMER CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF LOWER WHEATON WAY "BRIDGE TO BRIDGE" URBAN TRAIL PROJECT Chal Martin Public Works and Utilities Director, summarized that the Lower Wheaton Way project constructs nearly a mile of the City's bridge to bridge trail in East Bremerton. The project is multi- faceted, and includes an overlay of the entire roadway, reconstruction of the intersections at Marlow and Winfield Avenues, elimination of the traffic signals at Lebo Boulevard, and construction of new sidewalks on both sides of the street. The most prominent project feature is the 10 -foot wide sidewalks on the water side of the street. In total, the City is leveraging over $2.1 million in grant funds, of which $250,000 are from the Transportation Benefit District. In addition, utility funds are included for replacement of utilities within the project area. The City advertised the project on April 1" and received 4 bids on April 22 "d . The apparent low, responsive, responsible bidder was Stan Palmer Construction for $3,440,192.94, including sales tax. There were no questions or comments by the public... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 7, 2014 Page 4 of 4 06:56:15 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Davis... Questions and comments were provided by Davis and Runyon; with a response provided by Mr. Martin 07:02:05 M /S /C /U (Sullivan /Davis) Move to approve the bid for construction of the Lower Wheaton Way "Bridge to Bridge Urban Trail" Project; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with Stan Palmer Construction, in the amount of $3,440,192.94, with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Leslie Daugs reminded citizens about Stamp out Hunger Food Drive through the US Postal Service on Saturday, May 10; mentioned the Armed Forces Day Parade on Saturday, May 17 in downtown Bremerton; and thanked Habitat Humanity for the recent "Women's Build" event. Jerry McDonald pointed out the relocation of The Weekender and The Bike Shop to larger locations in Manette, and the opening of The Honor Bar above the Scout Cafe across the street from the Evergreen Rotary Park; and the 2 nd Saturday of every month the Rock It Roost will be sponsoring "Cruisin Bremerton" beginning at 7:00 PM at the Kitsap Bank located at the corner of 6' Street & Pacific Avenue. . Dino Davis invited the public to attend the next District 5 Community Meeting on May 22 beginning at 6:30 PM at Chet's Place located at 610 North Callow Avenue with guest speaker Community Resource Specialist Joe Sexton; and reported on the successful Cinco de Mayo event on Callow Avenue. Roy Runyon thanked Chance Berthiaume and all the volunteers who helped with the Dyes Inlet Clean- up and announced the next event would be held in September; invited the public to view the bi -fuel SUV that would be displayed by Blue Star Gas at the Norm Dicks Government Center tomorrow (Thursday), May 8 at 3:00 PM; reported on the topics discussed at the Public Works Committee meeting held last night; and looked forward to the next Finance Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 27 at 4:30 PM. Greg Wheeler was pleased to see 400 citizens show up for the first Easter Egg Hunt held at Kiwanis Park; was glad the City's Parks Department was able to bring back the "Fun at the Playgrounds" 5 -week summer program for children in Bremerton; and hoped to see a good turnout at the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Beyond Accessible Playground at Evergreen Rotary Park on Saturday, May 10. With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:15 PM. Pre ared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk — �L, CAJJ,_�. GREG ELER, City Council President GW:SC:Is: g