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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/20/2014 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 20, 2014 13 1014 A weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, August 20, 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, Dino Davis, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Mike Sullivan. Council Member Eric Younger was absent. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Mark Koontz; 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 Reverend Paul Meeker of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. President Wheeler read a statement into the record regarding meeting procedures. BPD SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Municipal Court Judge James Docter performed the Oath of Office for new Police Officer Todd Byers; and the promotion to Police Sergeant for Ryan Heffernan. MAYOR'S REPORT—Mayor Patty Lent... • Announced that the 25th Annual Blackberry Festival will be held on the Louis Mentor Boardwalk from Saturday, August 30 through Monday, September 1; and • Proclaimed September 2014 as "American Lung Association in Washington and Ride Around the Sound Month", and was pleased to announce the "Ride Around the Sound" event on Saturday, September 13, 2014 will begin in Seattle, and end in Bremerton; BPD BRIEFING Police Chief Steve Strachan provided a monthly update on police operations. KEDA BRIEFING John Powers, Executive Director for the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, summarized the 2nd Quarter (April 1, 2014 to June 30, 2014) Economic Development Activity Report; provided a copy of the Annual Report that was distributed by the Kitsap County Team in attendance at the Farnborough Airshow in London July 14 to 18; and invited the public to a briefing by the Kitsap Aerospace and Defense Alliance on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at 3:00 PM. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Robert Parker referred to the information presented by Police Chief Strachan related to mental health issues; and suggested an apology from the City Clerk due to her use of the term "peanut gallery" to reference members of the audience who were talking from their seats without being recognized at the podium or by the Chair at the August 6, 2014 City Council Meeting. Ms. Corin expressed regret and apologized. A. Lee Douglass was pleased sidewalks were being added in her neighborhood, but was concerned with the inconvenience caused by the project and asked when it would be completed. Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director, responded the expected completion date is late November. City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Page 2 of 7 Collins Stanford Clark-Hill read a statement to express concern at the recent violence in Missouri, and asked that persons write sentiments on post it notes in a campaign to "Post It for Peace"; and also to volunteer to pull weeds at the Lillian A. &James Walker Park from August 29 to 31. Joe & Mary Green was here to express support for the efforts of Regina Raye Hill. Regina Rave Hill encouraged adults to teach their children about local civil rights leaders; and will support the annual events in September and April at Lillian A. &James Walker Park. Everett D. Clark Expressed support for the efforts of Regina Rae Hill. CONSENT AGENDA 8A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 359474 through 359980, and EFT-14075 through EFT-14119 in the amount of $2,397,011.32; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending July 31, 2014 in the amount of $15,424.94; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending August 15, 2014 in the amount of $716,532.42 813— Minutes of Meeting —August 6, 2014 8C— Minutes of Study Session —August 13, 2014 8D— Confirm Reappointment of Tony Clements to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 8E— Confirm Appointment of Anna Laurie to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners . 8F— Goods and Services Agreement with H.D. Fowler Company for Purchase of Water System Pressure Regulating Valve 8G — Professional Services Agreement with HDR, Inc. for the Sewer Grit Study and Oyster Bay Sewer Pre-Design Report 8H— Renewal of PackageCARE Agreement with Ingersoll-Rand Company for Warranty and Maintenance of Fountain Compressors 06:44:34 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Davis... Kurt Weist, Bremerton Housing Authority Executive Director, expressed appreciation to the City for the appointments of Mr. Clements and Ms. Laurie. 06:46:31 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Davis) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 9A—CONSULANT SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT FOR SUPPLEMENT NO. 2 WITH GRAY & OSBORNE, INC. FOR THE LOWER WHEATON WAY (BRIDGE TO BRIDGE TRAIL) PROJECT: Chal Martin, Director of Public Works & Utilities Department, explained that the City signed an agreement for design services with Gray & Osborne, Inc. on August 21, 2013 for the Lower Wheaton Way Project at an original cost of $187,480. In discussions with the funding agency, additional design features were added into the project and an initial budget for construction support was established. Supplement Agreement No. 1 includes these costs for $30,000 and was signed on May 20, 2014. Also found during design was the poor condition of the culvert at Schley Canyon. Based on initial consultation with Department of Fish &Wildlife and the Suquamish Tribe, City staff wishes to retain Gray & Osborne, Inc. for a pre-design effort of the culvert and additional construction services support. Supplemental Agreement No. 2 was prepared and consists of: 1) The preparation of the pre-design report for the Schley Canyon Culvert Replacement in the amount of $30,000; and 2) The construction support services needed on a limited "on call' basis during the construction phase of the project in the amount of $20,000. A timeline of the Schley Canyon Culvert was presented. City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Page 3 of 7 Gunnar Fridriksson, Managing Engineer, was available to provide further comment. Bob Dollar wondered if there were fish in the culvert. 07:02:15 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Sullivan; questions and comments were provided by Runyon, Davis, Daugs, McDonald, and Sullivan; with responses provided by Mr. Martin, representatives from the Department of Fish& Wildlife, and Mr. Fridriksson... 07:48:50 M/S/C (Runyon/Sullivan) Move to approve the Consultant Supplemental Agreement for Supplement No. 2 with Gray & Osborne, Inc. for the Lower Wheaton Way Project; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: McDonald, Davis, Runyon, Sullivan, Wheeler Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No President Wheeler called a 10-minute recess... 96— RESOLUTION NO. 3229 TO RENAME THE SOUTH KITSAP INDUSTRIAL AREA(SKIA) TO THE "PUGET SOUND INDUSTRIAL CENTER- BREMERTON": Mayor Lent briefed that Council that the South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA) was annexed to the City of Bremerton through a series of annexations that began in 2008, and since that time the city has worked to develop plans for the economic growth of this regionally designated "manufacturing/industrial center'. Key to the implementation is a marketing plan that includes a name that is more reflective of the industrial center's location in the City of Bremerton, and its ability to support job growth in the Puget Sound region. The Port of Bremerton and the City are working jointly in this endeavor and both agencies desire to move forward with this renaming process. Renaming of SKIA is conditioned upon approval by the Port of Bremerton. Bremerton Port of Bremerton Commissioners Axel Strakeliahn and Roger Zabinsky, and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jim Rothlin also provided comments in support. There were no comments from the public... 08:03:15 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Runyon; questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Runyon, and McDonald, with responses provided by Mayor Lenf... 08:13:30 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Runyon) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3229 changing the name of South Kitsap Industrial Area (SKIA) to Puget Sound Industrial Center - Bremerton. 9C—ORDINANCE NO. 5255 TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WATER AND SEWER REVENUE BONDS; AND DELEGATING AUTHORITY TO THE MAYOR OR DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL SERVICES TO APPROVE FINAL TERMS OF THE BONDS: Mike Rilev, Financial Services Assistant Director, summarized that in April 2013 the City completed and adopted a comprehensive rate study on its Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Utilities. The study included an analysis of the revenue and capital requirements for a six year horizon. The capital funding plan in this analysis anticipated the issuance of revenue bonds to partially fund capital improvements to the utility system. Proceeds of the bonds will fund capital improvements identified in the capital improvement plan for the Water and Wastewater funds ($2 million and $5million respectively), associated bonds reserves and costs of issuance. The ordinance delegates to the Mayor or Director of Financial Services the ability to set the date and rates for the final sale of the bonds. The ordinance sets the parameters under which this can occur. By doing this, the City can react to changing market conditions quickly without being tied to a date certain based on Council Meeting schedules. City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Page 4 of 7 Dave Tregasur, Underwriter, was available to provide further comment. There were no comments from the public... 08:18:30 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Daugs; questions and comments were provided by Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Riley and Mr. Tregasur... 08:20:56 M/S/C/U (Davis/Daugs) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5255 of the City of Bremerton, Washington, providing for the issuance and sale of not to exceed $8,000,000 principal amount of water and sewer revenue bonds and delegating authority to the Mayor or Director of Financial Services to approve final terms of the bonds. 9D—AMENDMENT TO KITSAP COUNTY/CITY OF BREMERTON AGREEMENT FOR INCARCERATION OF PRISONERS: AND 2014 BUDGET AMENDMENT: Mark Koontz, Assistant City Attorney, stated that the proposed amendment to the Kitsap County/City of Bremerton Agreement for Incarceration of Prisoners extends the contract through December 31, 2016 and makes other related changes. The City will pay $73.50 per full bed-day in the calendar year 2014. On January 1 st for the years 2015 through 2016, the base rate for housing shall be increased by one hundred percent (100%) of that percentage increase set forth in the All Urban Consumers Index (CPI- U) (1982-1984=100) for the Seattle-Tacoma-Bremerton area as is specified by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, United States of Labor; provided, however, the increase shall not be more than six percent (6%). Estimated bed days are increasing from 10,646 in 2013 to 12,000 bed days for 2014. Dave Boynton with the Bremerton Police Department was available to provide further comment. There were no comments from the public... 08:24:18 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Daugs; Questions and comments were provided by Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Koontz... 08:30:45 M/S/C (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve the amendment to Kitsap County/City of Bremerton Agreement for Incarceration of Prisoners and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented; and further to authorize an amendment to the 2014 Budget to increase General Fund expenditures by $252,000 for increased costs with this contract. Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Davis, Wheeler Voted opposed to Motion: Runyon Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No PUBLIC HEARINGS 10A—QUASI JUDICIAL HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 3230 TO RECOVER FEES FOR ABATEMENT COSTS ON THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 233 ELM STREET: Janet Lunceford, Code Enforcement Office with the Department of Community Development, explained that pursuant to a Kitsap County Superior Court Order, on July 11, 2014, the City secured the house and garbage and removed a shed, garbage, debris and nuisance vegetation from the property located at 233 Elm Street. The owner of the property, Danny Laurie, was notified that the property was a public nuisance and failed to take action to remedy the conditions on the site, which included lack of water or sewer service and numerous police calls to the property regarding the occupants. The cost charged to the revolving abatement fund for this action totaled $10,844.95, which includes the administrative fees as specified in Rate Table C of the Bremerton Municipal Code. The Notice of Hearing was published in the Kitsap Sun on August 2, 2014, was posted on the property and was City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Page 5 of 7 mailed by both regular and certified mail to the owner. Following a quasi-judicial public hearing the Council must decide if the fees are just and reasonable, and how they should be collected. President Wheeler read the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine...With no comments or objections from the Council Members or the public, the Council Members remained seated... 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... 08:34:00 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Sullivan; Questions and comments were provided by Runyon; with responses provided by Ms. Lunceford... 08:34:58 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Sullivan) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3230, ordering that the fees incurred for securing the house and garbage, and removing a shed, garbage, debris and nuisance vegetation from the property located at 233 Elm Street be collected as reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property and assessed against the property pursuant to RCW 35.80.030. 10B— PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5256 TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF BURWELL STREET AND EAST OF CHESTER AVENUE FOR THE BREMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT: Gunnar Fridriksson, Managing Engineer, Public Works & Utilities Department, stated that the City of Bremerton initiated the partial vacation of the alley abutting the Bremerton Police Department (BPD) property. This portion of the alley was blocked off by security gates during construction of the BPD facility seven years ago and is being utilized by the BPD for parking and a security perimeter. 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... 08:36:15 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Runyon; questions and comments were provided by Davis, and Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Fridriksson... 08:37:24 M/S/C/U (Davis/Runyon) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5256 to vacate the alley right-of-way for the BPD. 10C— PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5257 TO VACATE THE SOUTH HALF OF HOME STREET BETWEEN WINFIELD AVENUE AND THE ALLEY TO THE WEST: Gunnar Fridriksson, Managing Engineer, Public Works & Utilities Department, stated that the adjacent property owner has petitioned the City to have the south half of the street vacated as the roadway was built entirely in the northern half of the right-of-way. No street improvements have been made in the area proposed for vacation. 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... 08:38:35 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan; questions and questions were provided by Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Fridriksson... City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Page 6 of 7 08:41:23 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5257 to vacate the south half of Home Street between Winfield Avenue and the alley to the west. 10D— PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5258 TO VACATE A PORTION OF CHESTER AVENUE AND DEDICATE BROADWAY AVENUE, BOTH ACTIONS BETWEEN 16 AND 18 STREETS: Gunnar Fridriksson, Managing Engineer, Public Works & Utilities Department, summarized that Olympic College has petitioned the City to have a portion of Chester Avenue vacated. As compensation for the vacation, the College will dedicate and construct Broadway Avenue between 16th and 18th Streets. The relocation of the roadway is being done to allow for new building construction at the campus and is consistent with their master plan. 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... 08:49:24 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Davis; questions and comments were provided by Runyon and Wheeler, with responses provided by Mr. Fridriksson... 08:51:45 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Davis) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5258 to 1) vacate a portion of Chester Avenue between 16th and 18th Streets and 2) dedicate a portion of Broadway Avenue between 16th and 18th Streets. 10E— PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5259 TO VACATE A PORTION OF THE SOUTH HALF OF 9TH STREET BETWEEN PITT AVENUE AND SHORE DRIVE: Gunnar Fridriksson, Managing Engineer, Public Works & Utilities Department, pointed out that the adjacent property owner has petitioned the City to have the south twenty-five (25) feet of the street vacated as the roadway was built entirely in the northern half of the right-of-way. No street improvements have been made in the area proposed for vacation. 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... 08:54:06 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Runyon; questions and comments were provided by Sullivan, Runyon, and Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Fridriksson... 08:55:35 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Runyon) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5259 to vacate a portion of the south half of 91h Street. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Roy Runyon emphasized the importance of reporting car prowls. Dino Davis reminded citizens about the upcoming Blackberry Festival and the Kitsap Fair & Stampede Rodeo. Mr. Davis was also concerned that Mr. Runyon was incorrectly credited with bringing attention to the low rates being charged to the City of Port Orchard when purchasing City of Bremerton water. Jerry McDonald announced that Manette Fest will be held on Saturday, September 6 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City Council Meeting Minutes Wednesday, August 20, 2014 Page 7 of 7 i Leslie Daugs encouraged citizens to attend the Blackberry Festival as well as the volunteer weed pulling event at Lillian A. & James Walker Park; will be participating in the pie eating contest at the Kitsap County Fair& Stampede Rodeo. Mike Sullivan attended the Open House, and announced the next Lions Park Beach Clean-Up will be held on Saturday, August 23 at 10:00 AM; and will be assisting Mayor Lent selling blackberry "slugs" at the Blackberry Festival. Greq Wheeler invited volunteers to the Kiwanis Park Volunteer Clean Up event; will be attending the Blackberry Festival; and thanked all City employees for all the work they do to make the meetings run smoothly. President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 9:05 PM. Prep"d and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk GREGELER, City Council President GW:SC: :cg