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Home My WebLink About11/04/2015 �1�''��'C'uS�7i� DIGITAL RECORDING �� CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES �ov 1 � 1015 Wednesday, November 4, 2015 The weekly meeting of the Bremerton City Council was called to order Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 8t 5:00 PM Ifl COU11C11 CO�fe�211Ce R0011'1 603 Of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Greg Wheeler presiding. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Roy Runyon, Dino Davis, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs and Pat Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shanr�on Corin; Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; and Kevin Matthew, Information Services Manager. A CouNci� BRiEFiN� 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. President Wheeler announced that Council Member Pat Sullivan will lead the Pledge of Allegiance; and Deacon Bill Hamlin of Our Lady Star of the Sea Church will provide the invocation. MAYOR'S REPORT—Mayor Patty Lent... • Referring to 2015 data through the month of October, gave a positive report on the record number of permits and the high value of construction projects taking place in the City; • Proclaimed Sunday, November 15, 2015 as "America Recycles Da�'; • Encouraged students from 9th to 12�h grade to participate in the Washington State Society "American Revolution Essay History Contest" by December 1; ' • Proclaimed Friday, November 13, 2015 as "World Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Da�', which was accepted by Joan Mabbutt of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network; • As part of Kitsap's Hunger& Homelessness Awareness Week, there will be a "Blessing of the Hats and Scarves" on Monday, November 16 at Noon at the Bremerton United Methodist Church; and then on Saturday, November 21 beginning at 10:00 AM the "Hunger & Homelessness March" will begin from Our Lady Star of the Sea Church to the Norm Dicks Government Center; • Encouraged First-Time Home Buyers to participate in a free workshop on November 19 8� 20 in the First Floor Chambers, and noted that a meal will be provided; and • Brought forward Public Works & Utilities Director Chal Martin, who was pleased to share the award presented in recognition Transportation Projects to the City of Bremerton at the 2015 Conference of the Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACG) held in Wenatchee, WA from October 20 to 22. POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING Police Chief Steven Strachan provided a monthly update on Police Department operations. KEDA BRIEFING John Powers, Executive Director, Kitsap Economic Development Alliance provided a briefing on the 3�d Quarter"2015 Economic Development Report"; and shared a brief vide� on "Safe Boats". Council Members Runyon and Davis provided comments and asked questions, with responses provided by Mr. Powers... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mike Walton, Community Relations Director with the Bremerton Family YMCA, provided an update on the events and activities currently taking place including the Teen Late Night Program on Fridays; a Youth NFL Flag Football League; and a Turkey Bowl on Thanksgiving Day. Dixie Armfield-Roqerson of Eastern Wind Glass invited the community to the 2"d Annual Open House & Food Drive to be held on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at their new location at 2604 Burwell Street for food and beverages, and to meet local artists. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Page2of3 Bernie Waldbilliq of Susanna's Antiques will also be participating in the Open House & Food Drive; and also expressed a concern about trash left on the street after Charleston Cinema concerts. CONSENT AGENDA 7A— Claims & Check Register: Claim & Check Numbers 364774 through 365971 and EFT's 15433 through 15470 in the amount of$1,525,919.99; Regular Payroll (f'ay Out & Correction) for the pay period ending October 15, 2015 in the amount of$668.37; and Retiree Payroll (Includes IAFF Retro) for the pay period ending October 31, 2015 in the amount of$74,250.93 76— Minutes of Meeting — October 21, 2015 7C — Minutes of Budget Workshop — October 26, 2015 7D— Minutes of Budget Workshop—October 27, 2015 7E— Minutes of Study Session — October 28, 2015 7F — Renewal of Lease Agreement with Pitney Bowes for a Connect+2000 M�iling System and an OfficeRight D1200 Folder 7G— 2016 Office of Public Defense (OFD) Grant for Public Defense and the E3remerton Municipal Court 7H — Professional Services Agreement with HDR, Inc. for Reservoir 4 Cover Replacement Design 7I— Concession Agreement with Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) 7J — Ordinance No. 5286 to amend Section 10.04.034 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) entitled "Inattention to Driving." There were no questions or comments from the public... President Wheeler referred to Item 7I, and explained that due to his position on the Kitsap Community Resources Board of Directors, that he would be abstaining from thi� vote... 06:40:11 M/S/C (Davis/Daugs) Move to approve the CoNSENr A�Etvoa as prespnted. Voted in Favor of Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, McDonald, Davis, Runyon, Younger Abstained: Wheeler Motion carried: 6-Yes; and 1-Abstention GENERAL BUSINESS— There were no General8usiness items... COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT Pat Sullivan announced that in honor of Veterans Day, all Veterans and Active Duty Military would receive a free Lunch or Dinner Buffet at the Clearwater Casino in the Longhou�e Buffet on Wednesday, November 11; and added that volunteers were welcome to participate in the Monthly Lions Park Work Party on Saturday, November 14 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Leslie Dauqs announced that the Asset Building Coalition is offering a free 7lh Annual Financial Fair on Saturday, November 7 from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Kitsap Community Resources building; and invited residents to attend the next District 2 Community Meeting on Thursday, November 12 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County Office for a discussion on proposed changes to Kitsap Transit routes in East Bremerton. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 4, 2015 Page 3 of 3 Jerrv McDonald shared photos from the Halloween Trick or Treat events held in both Manette and Downtown, plus the Haunted Ship on board the USS Turner Joy; welcomed the Liberty Bay Books storefront recently opened for the holidays; attended the Annual Fundraiser for the Valentinetti Puppet Museum with Mayor Lent; and invited residents to provide feedback on the Manette Playfield Master Plan during a Design Workshop scheduled on Tuesday, November 17 beginning at 6:00 PM at the Bremerton Senior Center located at 13�h & Nipsic Avenue. Dino Davis reported that he too enjoyed attending the Infrastructure Assistance Coordinating Council (IACC) 2015 Conference in Wenatchee last month with Public Works & Utilities Director Chal Martin where they received an Award on behalf of the City of Bremerton for two local transportation projects; and also enjoyed attending the Public Works Managers Breakfast on Tuesday along with Council President Greg Wheeler and Council Member Leslie Daugs. Rov Runvon announced that due to the Veteran's Day Holiday, a Special Meeting would be held on Tuesday, November 10 for a City Council Study Session; addressed the misinformation reported on some local news channels that the City was going to increase utility rates to non-residents without their input to pay for resident services; and informed citizens that the only cut b�:ing proposed for the current budget is to decrease the full time position of the Internal Auditor to part time. Eric Younqer added that as part of the proposed Budget, the Council is requesting the State Audit Department to Iook at efficiencies at the City of Bremerton Parks Department; and reported that he enjoyed taking his family to the Haunted Turner Joy on Halloween. Greq Wheeler invited citizens to the next District 4 Community Meeting on Monday, November 9 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the basement of the Community of Christ at Memorial L.utheran Church where representatives from Olympic College will provide an update on the College Instruction Center(CIC) Project; and also reminded citizens to thank a Veteran in honor of Veteran's Day. With no further business, President Wheeler adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:00 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant st: - SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk � GREG ELER, City Council President GW:SC:Is:c