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Home My WebLink About05/06/2015 DIGITAL RECORDING ��c� CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES � Wednesday, May 6, 2015 �� ? o Z(li� The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, May 6, 2015, at 5:00 PM 111 COUf1Cll COflf@fe1lC2 R00171 603 Of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMEN7 CENTER, 345 6�h 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; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Council Assistant Christine Grenier; and Kevin Matthew, Information Services Manager. A Courvci�BRiEFirv� was held to discuss General Councit 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—Mayor Patty Lent... • Was proud to report that $1,017,252 was raised yesterday during the Kitsap Great Give; • Announced the Bremerton Farmers Market will be open on Thursdays from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park; and that the Sunday Farmers Market will start later this month; • Encouraged students ages 8 to 18 to sign-up for West Sound Coder pojo, a free computer class on May 9 at Poulsbo City Hall or May 16 at the Bainbridge Library starting at 10:30 AM; • Looked forward to the many events that are part of the Armed Forced Festival running from May 6 through 17 which includes a Golf Tournament on May 8, Culinary Arts Competition on May 9, Armed Forces Parade on May 16, and Motorcycle Ride & Show on May 17; • Proclaimed May 17, 2015 as the "7�''Annual Armed Forces Fesfival& Washington Youfh Academy Motorcycle Ride and Bike Show Day"which was accepted by David Ravmond, Ariel Solie, and Larrv Pierce, Washington Youth Academy Director; • Announced that the Summer Fun Playground Program will be held from July 6 to August 7 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at several City park locations; � Proclaimed May 6, 2015 as "Kids to Parks Day"which was accepted by Cvnthia Enaelqau, Parks & Recreation Department; � Added that the USS Comanche will be providing free sailings during Kitsap Harbor Festival at the Bremerton Marina; and • Announced that Goodwill is accepting applications for a 6-week Job Training Program. KEDA BRIEFING John Powers, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance (KEDA) Director, provided an update on 15� quarter operations; and announced that results of a business survey are available for viewing at www.kitsapeda.orq. Questions were asked by Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Powers. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Vern LaPrath expressed concerns about speeding motorists in the Hanford neighborhood; and asked the City to consider the installation of speed humps by a contractor for $3,200 plus sales tax to address this problem. President Wheeler offered to meet together with Mr. LaPrath, Mayor Lent, and Public Works Director Chal Martin to discuss this issue. Mike Walton, Bremerton Family YMCA Marketing Director, reported on spring programs now in progress; announced that the next Fun Run will be on July 12 and sign-ups are being accepted for Camp Seymour this summer. He also announced that the U.S. Open Golf Tournament will be held on June 1 at Chambers Bay which will benefit local tourism; and that the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Kitsap Water Trail will be on June 27. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Page 2 of 4 Clvde Gillespie thanked the Council for the completion of the Lower Wheaton Way Project; and hoped the community would support a fundraiser for homeless Veterans and Lou Gehrig's Disease hosted by the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 192 and American Legion Post 268 on Saturday, May 16 at 11:00 AM at 205 6th Street. Jerrv McGuinness, Family Policy Institute of Washington, invited the community to attend "Citizen Stewardship Training" on June 19 at Crossroads Church. CONSENT AGENDA 6A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 363235 through 363494, and EFT-14841 through EFT-14897 in the amount of $2,428,668.74; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending April 15, 2015 in the amount of $737,697.28; Regular Payroll ending April 30, 2015 in the amount of $751,027.75; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending April 30, 2015 in the amount of $54,533.77 6B— Minutes of Meeting —April 15, 2015 6C— Minutes of Study Session —April 22, 2015 6D— Confirm Appointment of Angela Perryman to the Arts Commission 6E— Confirm Appointment of Jacquelyn Speare to the Arts Commission 6F— Reclassification of "Lead Evidence/Property Control Specialist" to "Crime Scene/Lead Evidence Technician" with Wage Grade Adjustment from Grade 8 to Grade 12; and Budget Adjustment Comments from the public were provided by Ms. Speare... 06:08:42 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Daugs...Comments and questions were provided by Daugs and Runyon (Item 6F); with responses provided by Leiqhann Denton of Human Resources... 06:11:46 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Daugs) Move to approve the CoNSEtvT AGEN�a as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 7A— CONSTRUCTION WITH MICHELS CORPORATION FOR 2015 SEWER REHABILITATION: Tom Knuckev, City Engineer, explained that the work to be completed includes rehabilitating approximately 6,400 lineal feet of sanitary sewer and 450 lineal feet of storm sewer using the cure-in- place-pipe (CIPP) rehabilitation method and reinstating approximately 66 side sewers. There were three bids. Michels Corporation of Salem, Oregon was the lowest responsible, responsive bidder in the amount of $479,353.43 (which includes sales tax). Comments from the public were provided by Mr.Gillesaie; 06:24:55 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Davis; Questions and comments were provided by Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Knuckev. 06:26:49 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Davis) Move to award the construction bid for 2015 Sewer Rehabilitation to Michels Corporation of Salem, Oregon in the amount of $479,353.43 (which includes sales tax) and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 7B—ORDINANCE NO. 5275 AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) SECTION 15.02.130 ENTITLED "BACKFLOW/CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL AND INSPECTION": City Councif Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Page 3 of 4 , Wavne Hamilton, Utility Operations Manager, stated that the Public Works & Utilities Department is recommending minor changes to property owners' testing procedures. The changes require a change to BMC 15.02.130. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:29:38 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Runyon; Questions and comments were provided by Davis, Daugs, and Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Hamilton... 06:36:01 M/S/C/U (Davis/Runyon) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5275 amending Section 15.02.130 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Backflow/Cross-Connection Control and Inspection." 7C—SCHEDULE 74 CONVERSION AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH PUGET SOUND ENERGY (PSE) FOR WASHINGTON AVENUE: Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director explained that on February 4, 2015 the Bremerton City Council approved the Design Agreement with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) for Schedule 74 Underground Conversion on segments of Washington Avenue. In the intervening period, PSE has completed its design, and the undergrounding work is now ready to begin. The work will be performed by the Washington Avenue Community Boulevard construction contractor, RV Associates. The requested action before Council is approval of the Schedule 74 Construction Agreement with PSE. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:37:30 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Daugs; Questions and comments were provided by Sullivan and Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Martin... 06:40:32 MIS/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve the Schedule 74 Construction Agreement with Puget Sound Energy; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Sullivan encouraged the community to participate in the next Lions Park Clean-Up and Weed Pulling Party on Saturday, May 9 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Leslie Dauqs announced that the Filipino-American Community Hall located behind Alberston's on Wheaton Way will be opening soon and will be available for rental; participated in Habitat for Humanity's Annual "Women Build" Program; provided a reminder about the Farmers Market; and encouraged people to drive safe since children will be out of school for summer soon. Jerrv McDonald announced that there is a road closure at 6�h Street and Highland Avenue until May 19 ; will be hosting a Hotel Concierge Tour also on May 19th; shared photos of work being done on an arcade to be opened on or before May 16; added that Rock the Dock Concerts will be held on Saturday nights this summer (starting July 4) and sponsors are needed. Dino Davis invited volunteers to be a part of the next Forest Ridge Park Stewardship Day on May 16; thanked everyone who participated in the Cinco de Mayo festivities held on Sunday in Charleston on Callow Avenue; and encouraged people to visit Callow Avenue businesses. Rov Runvon announced that individuals interested in representing the City of Bremerton in Council Districts 2, 4 or 6 may file during the week of May 11 to 15; and welcomed the community to attend his next District 6 Neighborhood Meeting on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 PM at the Westgate Community Center located at 1550 Rocky Point Road. Featured guest speaker will be Public Works � & Utilities Director Chal Martin who will discuss "Public Works Projects". City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 6, 2015 Page 4 of 4 Greq Wheeler provided an update on the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) Executive Board Meeting held yesterday regarding a proposed change in voting structure that was rejected. This issue will be discussed at the next Council Study Session. President Wheeler announced that after a brief recess, there would be a Transportation Benefit District Board Meeting. With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:51 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: - . ' CHRISTINE G ENIER Council Assistant Att ` SH NNON CORIN, City Clerk G E HEELER, City Council President GW:S . .cg