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Home My WebLink About06/16/2014 DIGITAL RECORDING COUNCIL AROM CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES Monday, June 16, 2014 JUL 2 2om A Special Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Monday, June 16, 2014, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKs GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6 1 Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Greg Wheeler presiding. Council Members present were Roy Runyon, Dino Davis, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Mike Sullivan. Council Member Eric Younger was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Deputy City Clerk (Legislative Assistant) Lori Smith; Council Assistant Christine Grenier; and Kevin Matthew, Information Services Manager. City Clerk Shannon Corin was absent. 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 Denis Huelle of Peace Lutheran Church. MAYOR'S REPORT President Wheeler read a proclamation on behalf of Mayor Lent, proclaiming the Week of June 23- 29, 2014 as "Amateur Radio Week ". BPD BRIEFING Police Chief Steve Strachan provided a monthly update on police operations and community outreach; emphasized that crime rates are decreasing month to month compared to last year; announced that the City's Public Safety and Parks Committee will be hosting a meeting on Thursday, June 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers to receive feedback on proposed taxi regulations; mentioned that there is a new reporting option available to residents on the City's website for non - emergency issues; and reported that mental health training will be available soon for law enforcement officers. Roy Runyon requested that the PSP `Committee's Special Meeting be taped for Council Members and members of the public who cannot attend. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Kristen Beifus Doris Zellers Aimee Oien and Stacy Opiopio provided comments and concerns about the status of contract negotiations with Harrison Hospital. President Wheeler and Roy Runyon acknowledged their concerns. Roosevelt Smith suggested moving art from the Norm Dicks Government Center to Pacific Avenue. Andrea Spencer clarified that that the art is owned by Kitsap County not Bremerton and agreed to provide further information. Mr. Smith also shared how Jim Orton from Public Works was responsive to his concerns about'the condition of the pavement in his neighborhood. CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 358571 through 358680, and EFT -13899 through EFT -13923 in the amount of $2,375,401.16. 613— Minutes of Meeting — June 4, 2014 6C — Minutes of Study Session — June 11, 2014 6D— Confirm Appointment of Chasaba Constable to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 6E — Confirm Appointment of Bill Benson to the Public Services Committee of the CDBG /HOME Grant Recommendation Committee City Council Special Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 16, 2014 Page 2of4 6F — Reclassification of "Application Support Analyst" to "GIS /Application Support Specialist ", and Wage Grade Adjustment from 15 to 17 on Appendix A of the Collective Bargaining Agreement 6G — Interlocal Agreement with Chelan County for Incarceration of City Prisoners in the Chelan County Regional Justice Center 6H — Contract Award to Western Industrial, Inc. for the Interior Coating Replacement of Reservoirs 19 and 20 61— Approve replacement of one FTE WWTP Industrial Maintenance Mechanic and two (.42) FTE part-time Seasonal Laborer II positions, with two FTE Laborer - Utilities positions 6.1 — Approve two Temporary Part-Time (.19) FTE Laborer positions for the Forestry Division There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:01:22 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Daugs; questions were asked by Mr. Runyon regarding Item 6G; and a response was provided by Police Chief Strachan. 06:03:34 M /S /C /U (Davis / Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARING 7A — PUBLIC HEARING ON THE POLICE DEPARTMENT'S LOCAL SOLICITATION OF THE EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG) APPLICATION: Police Chief Steve Strachan summarized that the Bremerton Police Department is applying for the local solicitation of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Since 2010 JAGs have been used to help fund the salary of the Community Resource Specialist. The 2014 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, the Abandoned Property Program, crime analysis function, and enforcement of the Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance. The grant is from the Department of Justice. No matching funds are required of the City. The total grant amount is $26,967. President Wheeler opened the public hearing ... With no comments from the public, President Wheeler closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the City Council... 06:05:33 Motion was made by Davis; and seconded by Sullivan; comments were provided by Davis. 06:06:22 M /S /C /U (Davis /Sullivan) Move to approve the 2014 Justice Assistance Grant Application and grant acceptance when awarded; and further, authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 8A — ORDINANCE NO. 5250 TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) ENTITLED "MUNICIPAL UTILITIES " Wayne Hamilton Public Works & Utilities, explained that the Department of Public Works & Utilities has reviewed and made changes and corrections to the existing Bremerton Municipal Code. The purpose of Title 15 is to regulate City City Council Special Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 16, 2014 Page 3 of 4 utility operations to provide continued safe and reliable utility services to the residents of the City of Bremerton and those non - residents the City agrees to serve. Municipal utilities include potable water, wastewater and stormwater, and operations related to the administration of these systems and assets. There were no comments from the public... 06:08:22 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Daugs; Questions and comments were provided by Davis, Runyon, and McDonald, with responses provided by Mr. Hamilton and Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director... 06:18:09 M /S /C /U (Davis / Daugs) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5250 amending Title 15 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Municipal Utilities ". COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Roy Runyon mentioned that there is a proposal to build a casino on Callow Avenue and indicated that the next step would be to contact residents for their feedback. Dino Davis announced the next Forest Ridge Stewardship Day will be this Saturday, June 21 from 9:00 AM to Noon; and reserved judgment on the casino proposal since there are many issues to be discussed. Jerry McDonald announced that a District 3 Meeting is scheduled on Monday, June 23 at 6:30 at the Bremerton Senior Center at East 13' Street and Nipsic Avenue featuring Fire Chief Al Duke and Police Community Resource Specialist Joe Sexton; announced that the historic tug USS Commanche is currently available in the Bremerton Marina for viewing by donation; provided an update on the Horse and Cow restaurant which should be opening soon; and announced that the Annual Juneteenth Celebration will be held this Saturday, June 21 from Noon to 6:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park. Leslie Daum reminded the community to drive safely now that school is out for the summer; announced that a Summer Food Program sponsored through the Bremerton School District will be available for children from June 23 through August 15; and announced that the Public Safety and Parks Committee would be hosting a Special Meeting to discuss "Proposed Taxi Regulations" on Thursday, June 26 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers. Mike Sullivan announced that the next Lions Park Beach Clean -Up will be on Saturday, June 28 starting at 10:00 AM; followed up on a citizen's concern about electrical work done on Pacific Avenue and after a recent on -site visit with the Public Works Director, confirmed that grounding was completed, and thanked Public Works staff for following up on this concern; and expressed concerns about the potential impacts by the proposed casino. Grea Wheeler announced that the next Kiwanis Park Clean -Up will be held on Saturday, June 28 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; participated on a work parry a few weeks ago for rebuilding shelters and picnic benches at Evergreen Rotary Park to include wheelchair access; and announced that the next District 4 Meeting will be held on Tuesday, July 8 beginning at 6:00 PM in the basement at the Community of Christ Memorial Lutheran Church. With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:33 PM. City Council Special Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 16, 2014 Page 4of4 Prepared and Submitted by: CH ISTINE G Council Assistant Attest: SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk GREG W ELER, City Council President GW:SC:I •cg