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Home My WebLink About08/06/2014 COUNUIL DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES AUG 10 2014 Wednesday, August 6, 2014 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, August 6, 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 Roy Runyon, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Mike Sullivan. Council Members Dino Davis and Eric Younger were absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; and Kevin Matthew, 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 Eric Roberts of New Life Assembly of Bremerton. MAYOR'S REPORT—Mayor Patty Lent... • Brought forward Lon Howard from the Bremerton Central Lions Club to introduce this year's three exchange students from Bremerton's Sister City, Kure, Japan, as well as their host families; • Proclaimed Saturday, August 2, 2014 as USS RANGER Day in Bremerton; • Announced Canterbury Manor's 201h Anniversary Open House also this Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 703 Callahan Drive; • Parks Department BBQ Saturday, August 8 from Noon to 5:00 PM at Kiwanis Playfield; • Wine Festival on August from 2:00 to 9:00 PM at Fountain Park; • Bremerton Goodwill free classes; • Annual Fall Fair on September 710:00 AM to 6:00 PM • Kitsap Bank and F.R.O.G Soap were among the semi-finalists for the edg3 Fund Small Business Competition; • National Root Beer Float Day on Wednesday, August 6; • Raised garden beds at Haddon park for vegetable gardens that will be harvested for the Food Bank; • Youth Wellness Campus will donate their bounty to Senior's Meals on Wheels; and • Displayed a photo of a group of students that were at the Ribbon Cutting ceremony. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Dianne Robinson former Council Member, was here from Florida visiting for 2-weeks, and has enjoyed seeing all of the progress in downtown Bremerton. Gary Garten read a letter into the record to express his concern with the "12-month rule". Al Duke, Bremerton Fire Chief, thanked the citizens for overwhelmingly passing the EMS Levy (City of Bremerton Proposition No. 1 Emergency Medical Care and Services Tax). CONSENT AGENDA 5A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 359193 through 359473, and EFT-14030 through EFT-14074 in the amount of $1,413,306.29; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending July 15, 2014 in the amount of $731,497.66; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending July 31, 2014 in the amount of $737,200.42; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending July 31, 2014 in the amount of $54,326.62. 5B— Minutes of Meeting —July 16, 2014 5C— Minutes of Study Session —July 23, 2014 513— Renewal Agreement with West for Westlaw Research Subscription City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Page 2 of 4 5E— Reclassification of the Environmental Technician to a NPDES Stormwater Permit Coordinator; and Wage Grade Adjustment from Grade 15 to Grade 17 5F— Award Contract for Construction of the Pavement Preservation Project (Chip Seal) 5G — Award Contract for Construction of the Pavement Preservation Project (Overlay) 5H— Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to amend Contract with Parametrix, Inc. for Construction Management of the Pavement Preservation Projects 51— Public Work Agreement with King County Directors Association (KCDA) for Drainage Improvements to Pendergast Regional Park Ball Field No. 1 5J — Grant Agreement with Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) Coastal Protection Fund for Evergreen Rotary Park Renovation Project 5K— Change Order No. 2 to Contract with Pivetta Brothers Construction, Inc. for Evergreen Rotary Park Renovation Project 5L— License Agreement between the City of Bremerton and US Navy regarding construction of the Burwell Pedestrian Access Gate and Tunnel John Larson referred to Items 5F and 5G to express his concern that the City Engineer's estimate was considerably lower than the lowest bid received. Chal Martin, Public Works Director, responded that the estimate was put together by Parametrix following the process and using the latest bid information. 06:02:35 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Runyon and Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Martin and Wyn Birkenthal, Parks& Recreation Director... 06:04:52 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A—AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY: Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, summarized that the Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kitsap Humane Society reduces the monthly compensation to the Contractor, authorizes the Contractor to retain all licensing fees, and makes other related changes. Eric Stevens, Executive Director, Kitsap Humane Society, discussed the benefits of Kitsap Humane Society's Pet Licensing Program for the City of Bremerton; the Licensing Marketing Plan; and the Key Messages to Promote Licensing to Pet Owners. Brian Brewer asked if the Kitsap Human Society was a "no kill" shelter. Mr. Stevens provided a response, stating that they do everything they can to avoid euthanizing an animal. 06:13:30 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Runyon and Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Stevens... 06:17:28 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Kitsap Humane Society to provide animal control services; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 619— ORDINANCE NO. 5253 AMENDING SECTION 7.10.010 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) ENTITLED "IMPOUNDING. REDEMPTION, AND DISPOSITION OF PETS AND/OR LIVESTOCK": Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, stated that the proposed ordinance amends Section 7.10.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) entitled "Impounding, Redemption, and Disposition of Pets and/or Livestock" to remove impound and boarding fees from Chapter 7.10 BMC. The fees are re- established by resolution in the City Rate and Fee Schedules. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Page 3 of 4 There were no comments or questions from the public... 06:19:05 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan... Questions and comments were provided by Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Stevens and Mr. Lubovich... 06:20:53 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5253 amending Section 7.10.010 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Impounding, Redemption, and Disposition of Pets and/or Livestock". 6C—ORDINANCE NO. 5254 CREATING CHAPTER 5.12 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) ENTITLED "TAXICABS": Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, explained that current provisions of the Bremerton Municipal Code do not provide for adequate regulations for taxicab services. The proposed ordinance creates a new chapter of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to the regulation of taxicabs. Mr. Lubovich also explained that this ordinance was modeled after an ordinance used in the City of Port Orchard, and will most likely need to be amended after about 6-months. Comments from the public were provided by.Jane Rebelowski; Robert Parker, Brian Brewer;Joe Simon i;Joe Terlouw of Jess Express Taxi, Del Mueller, Charlotte Jaber; Chris Lewandowski; Sukhwinder "Sonny"Singh of Harborside Taxi,and Brandon Czuarinskv of Viking Taxi; with responses provided by Mr. Lubovich, and Police Lt. Olan, 06:55:45 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by McDonald... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Runyon, Sullivan, McDonald, and Wheeler, with responses provided by Mr. Lubovich, Mayor Lent, and Police Chief Steve Strachan... 07:05:10 A-M (Runyonn Amending Motion to remove Item (10) under 5.12.170(b); and Items (8), (9), (10), and (11) under 5.12.170(c) Amending Motion died for lack of a second... 07:07:25 A-M (Runyonn Amending Motion to remove the age requirement in Item (2) under 5.12.110(b). Amending Motion died for lack of a second... 07:37:38 M/S/C (Daugs/McDonald) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5254 creating Chapter 5.12 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled"Taxicabs". Voted in favor of the Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Wheeler Voted opposed to the Motion: Runyon Motion carried: 4-Yes; 1-No 6D— RESOLUTION NO. 3228 AMENDING RATE TABLE A(FINANCIAL SERVICES) AND RATE TABLE D (POLICE DEPARTMENT) FOR SERVICES RELATED TO ANIMAL CONTROL AND TAXICABS: Roger Lubovich, City Attorney, stated that the proposed resolution amends and re- establishes rates and fees for services related to animal control and fees related to taxicabs. There were no comments or questions from the public... 07:39:26 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Sullivan, Runyon; with responses provided by... 07:41:05 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to pass Resolution No. 3228 amending Rate Table A (Financial Services) and Rate Table D (Police Department) for services relating to Animal Control and Taxicabs. Voted in favor of the Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Wheeler Voted opposed to the Motion: Runyon Motion carried: 4-Yes; 1-No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 6, 2014 Page 4 of 4 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Sullivan announced the next Lions Park Beach Clean Up event will be Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 AM and volunteers are still needed to "Adopt a Beach"; was pleased at the turnout for his first District 1 Community Meeting held last week on July 31; and enjoyed the opportunity to cruise on the USS Howard during the Seafair Parade of Boats, as well as the reception on the USS Essex; Leslie Daugs; announced that the East Bremerton Branch for Kitsap Bank will be hosting a Grand Opening on Friday, August 8 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM; was pleased that Pawzii,. Inc. and F.R.O.G Soap were among the semi-finalists for the edg3 Fund Small Business Competition; invited seniors to attend Canterbury Manor's 20th Anniversary Open House also this Friday from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 703 Callahan Drive; also announced that Super Supplements will be hosting a 201h Anniversary Celebration on August 9 from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 3324 Wheaton Way; welcomed the next Summer Cruise on August 15 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM beginning from the Perry Avenue Mall; and encouraged the public to support local charities by participating in a Community Walk during the Blackberry Festival on September 1 at 10:00 AM beginning on the Louis Mentor Boardwalk near the ferry dock. Jerry McDonald welcomed Bicycle-Works bike shop in Manette; announced the next Music in Manette Concerts on August 7 featuring Boy Blue and the Moon and on August 14 featuring The Malo Combo; announced Rock the Dock Concerts on August 8 featuring Fly Paper and on August 15 featuring Loading Gear& Afton Prater, and announced that Manette Fest will be on September 6 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM with booths still available. He was also pleased to announce the Horse & Cow now has outdoor seating and a full menu; and Sweet & Smokey will open after one final inspection. Roy Runyon thanked all candidates who ran for office but reminded all those who were no successful to please remove their campaign signs. Greq Wheeler announced the Community Mental Health Awareness BBQ on Sunday, August 9 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM at Kiwanis Park. President Wheeler announced that the Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Board would be meeting after a brief recess and that an Exempt Closed Session to discuss "Labor Negotiations" per RCW 42.30.140 (4)(b) would be held following the adjournment of the TBD Meeting with no action anticipated. With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:55 PM. Prep d and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: 6JA,J� SH NNON CORIN, City Clerk �1V GRE EELER, City Council President GW:SC:Is:cg