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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/11/2015 DIGITAL RECORDING UNCIL Mon CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES MAR 18 2015 Wednesday, March 11, 2015 A Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the Council Conference Room of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, March 11, 2015, at 5:00 PM, with Council President Greg Wheeler presiding. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Roy Runyon, Dino Davis, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Mike Sullivan. Lori Smith, Legislative Assistant, was present to provide staff support. President Wheeler emphasized that the Study Session was open to the public but there would be no opportunities for input or participation except for Item B-6; and announced that approved items by Council will be placed on the March 18, 2015 Council Meeting Agenda; or as indicated. A. NO PRESENTATION PLANNED — The following items are budgeted items or subjects that have been raised with the appropriate Council Committee Members... 1. Construction Contract Award to Coatings Unlimited, Inc. for Interior Coating Replacement of Reservoir 10 North (located in Olympic View Industrial Park) Consent Agenda 2. Property Purchase Agreement with the Bowman Family Trust for 6.85 acres for Water Utility Consent Agenda 3. 31,201:7 Item Pulled 4. Ordinance to grant a 10-year Franchise Agreement with Cascade Natural Gas Consent Agenda B. BRIEFINGS AND FULL PRESENTATIONS 5. Proposed Public Hearing and ordinance to vacate alleys between Dr ML King Way and 8th Street, and between Warren and Park Avenues for the Marvin Williams Youth Center Public Hearing The following item was presented for formal action with a Council vote: 6. Professional Services Agreement with the Law Office of Kenneth W. Bagwell Inc. P.S. President Wheeler explained that the City Attorney's Office provided legal representation to the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) from July16, 2013 to February 4, 2015. On March 4, 2015, the City Council moved to reject an amended Interlocal Agreement (ILA) proposed by KRCC and requested that KRCC amend other provisions of the ILA. This has created a potential conflict for the City Attorney's Office, so the City Attorney's Office cannot represent the City in issues related to KRCC. Section 23(a) of the City Charter authorizes the City Council to retain special counsel for specific assignments. The Council President seeks a motion to retain the Law Office of Kenneth W. Bagwell Inc. P.S. as special counsel to represent the City regarding issues related to KRCC. There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:14:00 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Daugs; Comments were provided by Davis and Daugs;and questions were asked by Runyon, Davis, and Daugs with responses provided by City Attorney Roger Lubovich and Kenneth Bagwell... City Council Study Session Minutes Wednesday, March 11, 2015 Page 2 of 2 05:23:00 M/S/C (Davis/Daugs) Move to retain the Law Office of Kenneth W. Bagwell Inc. P.S. as special counsel to represent the City regarding issues related to KRCC; and to authorize Council President to enter into a Professional Services Agreement substantially similar to the Agreement presented to the Council. Voted in Favor of Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Davis, Younger, Wheeler Voted Opposed to Motion: Runyon Motion 6 -Yes; 1-No C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS o A discussion was held regarding the City of Bremerton's status on the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) Executive Board, which resulted in the proposed action for a letter to be drafted and presented to the KRCC Board listing the City's concerns o Audit Committee Briefing (2/26/15 Meeting)— Leslie Daugs, Chair o Public Works Committee Briefing (3/03/15 Meeting)— Mike Sullivan, Chair o Public Safety and Parks Committee Briefing (3/11/15 Meeting)— Leslie Daugs, Chair o Other General Council Business was discussed. D. EXECUTIVE SESSION 15-Minutes to consider minimum price for a real estate transaction under RCW 42.30.110(1)(c) President Wheeler announced that immediately following adjournment of the Study Session, the Council would meet for an Exempt Closed Session to discuss "Labor Negotiations" under RCW 42.30.140(4)(b). With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Study Session at 7:45 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: W_ 97 LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: AM-64c,". SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk L w �,� REG EELER, City Council President GW:SC:I .