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Home My WebLink About06/03/2015 ��i�� DIGITAL RECORDING . p p� CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ,uN t � �01c� Wednesday, June 3, 2015 The weekly meeting of the Bremerton City Council was called to order Wednesday, June 3, 2015, at 5:00 PM Itl COUf1Cll COflfefenCe ROOfTt 603 Of th@ NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT 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, and Leslie Daugs. Council Member Mike Sullivan was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; and Kevin Matthew, Information Services Manager. A CouNci�BRiEFirvG 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 Leslie Dauas followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Mark Adrian of Community of Christ at Memorial Lutheran Church. MAYOR'S REPORT —Mayor Patty Lent... • Brought forward several members of the Bremerton Central Lions Club who presented Parks Director Wvn Birkenthal and the City of Bremerton with a $500 check to be used for maintenance supplies by the volunteers who keep Lions Park clean and weed free; • Proclaimed Sunday, June 14, 2015 as "National Flag Day'; which was accepted by Mick Hersev, Director of Programs, with the "Captain John Paul Jones Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution" which serves Kitsap County and the Olympic Peninsula; • Announced that a free "Junk Furniture Round-Up" will be open to residents within Kitsap County for one-day only on Sunday, June 7 from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Olympic View Industrial Park; • Shared a photo of a recently installed plaque to recognize the dedication of a group of local pre- school students who care for the landscaped area at the corner of 11th Street & Pacific Avenue; • Proclaimed Saturday, June 22—28, 2015 as "Amateur Radio Week'; and invited the community to participate in the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) Field Days to be held at the Silver Spurs Riding Club June 27 & 28; • Reported on the successful year for the Bremerton High School Golf Team, which included the first time two women from the team went to the finals; • Recognized the accomplishments of several members of the West Sound Technical Skills Center who volunteered many community hours on projects with members of VFW Post 239, including the renovation of the artillery at Hal's Corner in East Bremerton; • Highlighted the Valentinetti Puppet Museum located at 257 4'h Street where Curator Stanley Hess showcases the craftsmanship of generations of puppet artists; • Looked forward to a successful night for local businesses during the "Ladies Night Out" event on Thursday, June 4 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM that will include a shuttle service between downtown and Manette, and goodie bags for all participants; and • Asked the public to play along with "Where's Aaron Carl McFadden?' by locating his photo during the First Friday Art Walk activities on June 5. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Jim McDonald first thanked the Council for their service, especially since he's sat in the seat, he is personally familiar with the amount of work involved; and secondly, thanked everyone involved at the City for all of their efforts on the Lower Wheaton Way Project, which he knows will make a huge difference for the citizens. President Wheeler also recognized the contribution of Bremerton's Transportation Benefit District (TBD) President Dino Davis by supporting this project through several visits to Olympia and meeting with State Legislatures. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Page 2 of 4 Mavor Lent brought forward Marie Vila to present her with a Mayor's Appreciation Award in recognition of her 9-years employed with the City; and also welcomed Sarah Achaoui, recently hired as the new CDBG Administrator. Jim Nicolet, Public Information Officer with the Kitsap County Amateur Radio Club (KCARC) thanked Mayor Lent and the citizens for all the support they've shown to their Club; provided information packets to the Council Members; invited everyone to attend the "ARRL Field Day" event the weekend of June 27 & 28, 2015 at the Silver Spurs Riding Club; as well as the "Hamfest 2015" in the Dance Hall at McCloud's Grill House later in the fall on Saturday, October 10 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Tvson Farlev, representing Eastpark Neighbors, with a large number of the residents also in attendance, expressed numerous concerns with Highmark Homes, LLC, and asked for the City's help to ensure the homebuilder meets their list of three (3) conditions. Andrea Spencer, Director of Community Development, established that there is open code enforcement against Highmark Homes. LLC, who have been notified that they will not be allowed to progress to Phase II until full compliance has been reached Phase I of the Development, including the open space and infrastructure issues raised by Mr. Farley and the Eastpark Neighborhood; but unfortunately progress has been very slow due to the homebuilder's lack of cooperation. A related e-mail from Bonnie Moore with the Asset Realty Group was also received and included as a part of the record on this issue. Karen Bevers, Public Affairs Officer with Kitsap County Public Health, informed the public that several beaches will be closed to shellfish harvesting due to biotoxin concentrations; and also reminded the public of the importance to always check the latest updates before harvesting shellfish. Mike Walton, Bremerton Family YMCA Marketing Director, reported on several upcoming events including the "Ride the Tide" paddle boat excursion that will be held as part of the Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails Festival, where participants will lease at 9:45 AM to paddle to Silverdale on Saturday, June 27 from Evergreen Rotary Park. There will also be a special outreach program for the "Y" held each week at the Thursday Bremerton Farmer's Markets. David Ravmond & Larr Pierce with the Washington Youth Academy, provided a briefing on the fundraising success of the 7 Annual Washington Youth Academy Motorcycle Ride & Show sponsored by Brothers Powersports as part of the Armed Forces Festival on May 18; presented Mayor Lent with an appreciation plaque for the support received from the City of Bremerton; and announced that the Commencement Ceremony for the 2015 Class of Washington Youth Academy graduates would be on Saturday, June 20 beginning at 10:00 AM at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. CONSENT AGENDA 5A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 363673 through 363881, and EFT-14949 through EFT-14993 in the amount of $2,471,106.54; Regular Payroll (Payout & Correction) for the pay period ending May 15, 2015 in the amount of $7,653.60; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending May 31, 2015 in the amount of $53,881.35 5B— Minutes of Meeting — May 20, 2015 5C— Minutes of Study Session — May 27, 2015 5D— Acceptance of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce for the Flow Control and Seismic Valve Project 5E— Acceptance of Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Loan Agreement with the Washington State Department of Commerce for the Reservoir No. 4 Cover Replacement Project 5F— Purchase and Installation of required Police Equipment by Systems for Public Safety, Inc. for five (5) 2015 Ford Interceptors City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Page 3 of 4 5G — Public Works Agreement with Lakeside Industries, Inc. for the Pervious Asphalt Parking Lot located at the Oyster Bay Public Works & Utility Facility 5H— Renewal of the Shelter Plus Care Agency Service Agreement with Agape Unlimited 5I— Resolution No. 3246 ratifying amendments to the Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:12:25 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Daugs... Questions on Items 5D and 5E were asked by Runyon; with responses provided by Chal Martin, Director of Public Works& Utilitres. 06:13:00 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Daugs) Move to approve the CoNSENT A�Erv�a as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A— PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BERK CONSULTING TO ASSIST WITH THE 2016 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE: Allison Satter, Senior Planner with the Department of Community Development, explained that the Departments of Community Development and Public Works & Utilities have selected BERK Consulting to assist staff with the 2016 Comprehensive Plan � Update. The Consultant's main focus will be Environmental Review and updating the Transportation, Utilities and Capital Facilities Plan Element Technical Appendices for this periodic update to the Comprehensive Plan. BERK Consulting was selected following an extensive process. The request for proposals was issued on April 8, 2015 and was listed for 21 consecutive days in the Daily Journal of Commerce. The City received two (2) proposals and interviewed those teams. The selection committee consisted of Chal Martin — PW&U, Milenka Hawkins-Bates— PW&U, Paul Wandling — PW&U, Andrea Spencer— DCD, and Allison Satter— DCD. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:17:40 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Runyon; Comments were provided by Davis; and Questions were asked by Runyon, with responses provided by Ms. Satter... 06:19:16 M/S/C/U (Davis/Runyon) Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with BERK Consulting to assist Staff with the 2016 Comprehensive Plan; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 66—ORDINANCE NO. 5277 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5266 RELATING TO THE ClTY OF BREMERTON FISCAL YEAR 2015 BUDGET: Caroline Tomqson, Budget Manager with the Financial Services Department, explained that each year the City assesses its current fiscal year budget for any needed adjustments. Adjustments are recommended for the following reasons: to adjust the estimated beginning fund balances to actual, to account for unanticipated/unexpected conditions, to incorporate 2014 carryover items, and to adjust for previously approved Council motions/resolutions etc. The attached ordinance and supporting documents outlines the various reasons for the current proposed budget amendment. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:20:45 Motion was made by Runyon and seconded by Davis; Quesfions were asked by Runyon, with responses provided by Wvn Birkenthal, Director of Parks & Recreafion Department, Cathv Johnson, Finance Director, Mr. Martin, and Ms. Tompson... 06:24:18 M/S/C/U (Runyon/Davis) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5277 amending Ordinance No. 5266 relating to the City of Bremerton Fiscal Year 2015 Budget. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 3, 2015 Page 4 of 4 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Jerrv McDonald welcomed the recently opened business "Quarters Arcade"; reported on the construction progress of "Wobbly Hops Brew Pub" and Kickstarter "LoveCraft Brewing Compan�'; and reiterated information on "Ladies Night Ouf' to be held Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM in both � downtown Bremerton and Manette. Dino Davis re�orted that while meeting with a Callow Avenue constituent, he was reminded that the area around 6` & Callow has at least 10 restaurants with an international cuisine-all highly recommended, including the red velvet cake from McGavin's Bakery, a Bremerton institution. Rov Runvon invited the public to view the documentary "Do More with Less"followed by a Conversation about the Pacific Crest Trail hosted by Kitsap Sun Outdoor Columnist Seabury Blair, Jr. tomorrow night at 7:00 PM at the Admiral Theater. Tickets are $10 at the door and will benefit the Washington Trails Association and the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Grea Wheeler announced on Mr. Sullivan's behalf that volunteers are needed for the next Lions Park Clean-Up and Weed Pulling Party on Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 AM to Noon; and thanked the Central Lions Club members for their generosity. President Wheeler closed the meeting by announcing that immediately following adjournment of the Council Meeting, the Council would convene for an Exempt Closed Session to receive an "Update on Labor Negotiations" per RCW 42.30.140 (4)(b), and that no action was anticipated. With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:33 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: � � LO SMITH Legislative Assistant A s - S ANNON CORIN, City Clerk � GRE HEELER, City Council President GW:SC: s:cg