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Home My WebLink About05/20/2015 DIGITAL RECORDING � CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ,1UiV � 3 ZO1� Wednesday, May 20, 2015 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, May 20, 2015, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NoRM DicKs GovERrvnnENT CENTER, 345 6`h Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Greg Wheeler presiding. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Roy Runyon, Dino Davis, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Mike Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Legislative Assistant/Deputy City Clerk Lori Smith; and Information Services Manager Kevin Matthew. A CouNci�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 David Malcom, Jr. of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church. MAYOR'S REPORT —Mayor Patty Lent... � Proclaimed May 23 through 25, 2015 as "Spirit of'45—Honoring Our WWII Veterans Days"; and urged residents to join in the special observance on Sunday, May 24 beginning at 8:00 PM at Miller Woodlawn Funeral Home; � Encouraged families interested in hosting an exchange student from Bremerton's Sister City Kure, Japan from July 24 through August 20 to contact Elaine Valencia at (360) 473-5266; • Stated that although a proclamation was not received on time, she acknowledged that May 18 through 25 is recognized as "Hip Hop Appreciation Week'; • Proclaimed May 25, 2015 in observance of "Memorial Day"; and asked that the community remember the fallen who had fought and died for our country; • Announced that the Annual Kitsap Harbor Festival will be this weekend on May 23 & 24 with activities in both downtown Bremerton and at the Port Orchard Marina; and • Was pleased the project has been completed to list the name of every Veteran of Foreign Wars from Kitsap County who was killed in action during the Viet Nam War will now be listed on the War Veteran's Memorial at Evergreen Rotary Park. BPD BRIEFING Police Captain Tom Wolfe provided a monthly update on police operations. Questions were asked by Runyon and Wheeler, with responses provided by Captain Wolfe... PUBLIC RECOGNITION 206 Zulu, Local Chapter representative, thanked the City of Bremerton Council Members and Mayor for recognizing "Hip Hop Appreciation Week" and noted the 2015 Theme was "Character". Bob Abel, Olympic College Physics Professor, was pleased to announce that he will be bringing about 300 astronomers to the City of Bremerton as the host City for the Annual Astronomy Meeting from August 16 to 22; with evening events planned at Bremerton Seefilm Theater and the Planetarium; and daytime activity at Kiwanis soccer field. Several Council Members provided comments and suggestions;and thanked Mr. Abel for bringing this event to Bremerton... Shawn Gever expressed concern that he could not obtain police reports for a case that he would like to move forward on. Mayor Lent provided Mr. Geyer with a business card so that he can contact her directly for assistance with hrs rssue... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Page 2 of 5 CONSENT AGENDA 6A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 363495 through 363672, and EFT-14898 through EFT-14948 in the amount of $2,393,736.37; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending May 15, 2015 in the amount of $761,403.77. 6B— Minutes of Meeting — May 6, 2015 6C— Minutes of Study Session — May 13, 2015 6D— Purchase of two (2) Toro ProCore 648 Aerators from Western Equipment Distributors, Inc. for the Gold Mountain Golf Complex 6E— Professional Services Agreement with Templeton Horton Weibel PLLC for Litigation Services 6F— Professional Service Agreement with Lusignan Forestry, Inc. for Timber Harvest Management & Marketing Services 6G — Real Estate Purchase & Sale Agreement for property located at 646 Washington Avenue 06:08:46 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan... Questions were asked by Runyon on Item 6G...Point of Order was called by Davis since a consensus of the Council agreed at the Study Session to list these items under the Consent Agenda...President Wheeler responded that the Council currently has a "liberal policy"that has allowed Council Members and the public to ask questions and provide comments on Consent Agenda Items; but offered his support to review these policies at the request of the full Council...Public Works Director Chal Martin established that this item was presented and thorough/y discussed at both the Public Works Committee and the Study Session, and once it was placed on the Consent Agenda, he believed that all questions had been answered, and therefore did not bring the supporting documents with him to the Council Meeting and so could not respond to Mr. Runyon's questions appropriately... - 06:14:00 M/S/C (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to approve the CoNSErvT A�EN�a as presented. Voted In Favor of Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Davis, Younger, and Wheeler Voted Opposed to Motion: Runyon Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No GENERAL BUSINESS 7A— KITSAP REGIONAL COORDINATING COUNCIL (KRCC) INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT: President Wheeler introduced a proposed change to the City of Bremerton's participation on the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council. Appointed Counsel Ken Baqwell stood by for questions. Mavor Pattv Lent clarified that the contract only allows for contract support and the vote structure was not changed. Citizen Comments were received from the following: Beverlv Kincaid stated that she has watched KRCC in action since its inception, and feels they have done a very good job on behalf of the City of Bremerton and the citizens... John Powers, KEDA Executive Director summarized his comments from a letfer he submitted earlier that also supported KRCC;and also read a statement into the record in support of KRCC as submitted by Leonard Forsman, Suquamish Tribe Chairman and KEDA Board Member... 06:29:35 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Daugs; Comments were made by Daugs; Questions were asked by Runyon with a response provided by Mr. Powers; Questions were asked by Younger with responses provided by President Wheeler and Mr. Bacrwell... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Page 3 of 5 06:36:29 A-M/ (McDonald) Amending Motion to Table this item until the City can go through a mediation process. Amendment died due to the lack of a second... Addifiona/questions were asked by Younger wifh responses provided by Mavor Lenf and Mr. Baqwell... Clarification on the voting structure was asked by Davis with a response provided by Presidenf Wheeler... Comments in support of Council action to withdraw from KRCC were made by Sullivan... Questions were asked by McDonald, with responses provided by Mr. BaQwell and President Wheeler... Mr. Baqwell clarified that during the next 6-months the City of Bremerton would remain a full voting member of KRCC, and would also participate in the upcoming KRCC Retreat that was scheduled for Tuesday, July 28 (with the time still to be determined...) Council comments continued by Wheeler and Runyon... Younger established the importance for the Council to provide a united front on this issue to send a strong message to the KRCC Executive Board that they have the next 6-months to address the voting structure... President Wheeler agreed and provided closing comments prior to the Council vote... 07:02:00 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Daugs) Move to withdraw the City of Bremerton from the Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC) Interlocal Agreement and authorize the City Council President to send Notice to the KRCC Executive Board of the City's intent to withdraw. Such Notice shall provide that the City's withdrawal is to be effective 6-months from the date of the Notice sent by the Council President. Further the Council President is authorized to negotiate an earlier withdrawal date from KRCC. 7B—ORDINANCE NO. 5276 TO REPEAL CHAPTERS 11.08 AND 11.10 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC); AND ADOPT A NEW CHAPTER 11.08 ENTITLED: "SIDEWALK AND STREET FRONTAGE": Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director, explained that to further define the requirements and procedures to maintain sidewalks and other street frontage improvements as outlined in Chapter 35.69 of the Revised Code of Washington, Staff is proposing updated code provisions that relate to sidewalk and street frontage maintenance and improvements by repealing Chapter 11.08 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalks — Construction, Reconstruction and Repair;" repealing Chapter 11.10 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalks — Duties of Abutting Property Owners;" and adopting a new Chapter 11.08 entitled "Sidewalk and Street Frontage." The new ordinance envisions the City establishing a system to notify owners that repairs are needed, then providing a mechanism for the repairs to be completed. Property owners can make the repairs themselves with a City permit, or request the City make the repairs. The City mechanism to make the repairs is proposed to be an indefinite delivery contract with standard bid prices for sidewalk and driveway repair. If the City makes the repairs through its contractor, property owners would pay the City directly, and the funds would be deposited into the Sidewalk Abatement Fund (see below). If the property owner does not perform the repairs (or pay the City for the repairs), then the City Council may assess a lien on the property for the expense. A PowerPoint presentation was provided to show examples of the extent of existing commercial and residential sidewalk problems. Sherrill D. Rose hoped the City realizes that efforts are being made to address this issue. � 07:18:20 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Runyon; Questions were asked by Davis, with responses provided by Mr. Martin ...Comments were made by Runyon... Questions were asked by Younger with responses provided by Mr. Martin and Mr. Lubovich... Concerns were City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Page 4 of 5 expressed by Daugs... Mr. Martin addressed how this mechanism would work for lower and fixed income residents, by placing a lien on the property for money to be collected when the property is sold... Additional comments were made by Runyon and Younger...A question was asked by McDonald, and Wheeler expressed concerns about a Kitsap Sun article that appeared to set a policy for commercial properties...Mr. Martin provided a response and addressed the concerns... 07:44:05 M/S/C (Davis/Runyon) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5276 to Repeal Chapter 11.08 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalks—Construction and Repair;" repeal BMC Chapter 11.10 entitled "Sidewalks — Duties of Abutting Property Owners," and adopt a new chapter, Chapter 11.08 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalk and Street Frontage." Voted In Favor of Motion: McDonald, Davis, Runyon, Younger Voted Opposed to Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, Wheeler Motion carried: 4-Yes; 3-No 7C— CITY OF BREMERTON SPEED HUMP POLICY: Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director, explained that this policy establishes a procedure for evaluating, prioritizing, and constructing speed humps for residential City streets, with the following proposed elements: 1) Initiation by a neighborhood petition signed by 70% of the residents; or a request by the Public Works Committee; 2) Technical review to ensure appropriateness; 3) Neighborhood pays 50%of the material expense (except Hanford Avenue); and 4) Speed hump installation requests will be batched for installation one time per year. There were no questions or comments from the public... 07:48:00 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan; Comments were made by Runyon, Davis;and questions were asked by Younger, with responses provided by Mr. Martin, Mavor Lent, and Mr. Lubovich... 07:54:00 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to approve the City of Bremerton Speed Hump Policy; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the policy with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Rov Runvon announced that he will be the keynote speaker at the "Spirit of'45 Honoring Our World Warll Veterans" special event on Sunday, May 24 beginning at 8:00 PM at the Miller Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park that will feature live music, presentations, drill team, honor guards and fireworks; and also reported on the recent District 6 Community Meeting. Dino Davis established that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be accepting applications until June 1, and encouraged non-profit organizations that support tourism through marketing or special events to visit the City's website for more information on how to apply. He also thanked everyone who participated in the Annual Armed Forces Festival Parade and related events. Jerrv McDonald provided more details about the Kitsap Harbor Festival; provided a briefing on his plans for another Seattle Concierge Tour; added that funding is still needed for Saturday night Rock the Dock concerts that will begin on July 4; announced that a Memorial Day event will be held on the Turner Joy; and reported that the arcade will be opening soon in the Rock-It location. Leslie Dauqs shared that she is also financially vested in the Hanford speed humps; announced Haggen's was coming to East Bremerton with a grand opening planned for May 28 and was City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 20, 2015 Page 5 of 5 pleased that all food items currently with Albertson brand labels will be donated to the Bremerton Foodbank; mentioned a few of the many upcoming events including the Kitsap Harbor Festival as well as Bremerton Farmers Markets at Evergreen Rotary Park on Thursdays and at the Bremerton Ferry Terminal on Sundays; and lastly, encouraged citizens to remember all those who have served our country, as well as the families who have lost loved ones who served. Mike Sullivan announced that the next "Adopt a Beach Program &Weed Pulling Part�' along the shore at Lions Park will be on Saturday, June 13 beginning at 10:00 AM. Grea Wheeler was pleased with the success of the Armed Forces Festival; and announced that volunteers are welcome for the next Kiwanis Park Work Party on May 23 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Council recessed at 8:09 PM for a 5-minute break... EXECUTIVE SESSION 9A—20-MINUTES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION UNDER RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) There were no comments from the public... 08:38:00 M/S/C/U (Davis/Runyon) Move to authorize the City Attorney to seek rescission among the parties to the May 23, 2005 settlement agreement related to the 2004 Comprehensive Plan appeal. Should it not be rescinded by the parties, then authorize the City Attorney to take legal action to void the agreement. With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:40 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: � ! L RI MITH Legislative Assistant t: , � S NNON CORIN, City Clerk � GRE HEELER, City Council President GW:S •I cg