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Home My WebLink About01/20/2016 CO�� DIGITAL RECORDING �,�:;,�.;�,; ��i:'..�� ; '� CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEB 0 3 ZOib Wednesday, January 20, 2016 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6'h Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council Members present were Richard Huddy, Dino Davis, Greg Wheeler, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; and Kevin Matthew, Information Services Manager. A Coutvci� BRiEFirv� 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 Pat Sullivan followed by the invocation provided by Reverend Ron Anderson of Manette Community Church. MAYOR'S REPORT—Mayor Patty Lent... • Shared that the City of Bremerton received a Certificate of Appreciation for the first time by Puget Sound Energy in recognition of the City's commitment to energy efficiency; • Encouraged residents who are considering home improvement projects to submit an application or contact the Kitsap County Community Development Department at (360) 337-7160 for more information and to see if they are eligible for a three-year property tax exemption; • Provided a briefing on the work being done in conjunction with the Port of Bremerton at the Evergreen Rotary Park dock; • Submitted a Press Release to alleviate concerns that the City does not share in any of the current concerns happening in Flint, Michigan related to lead in their drinking water; • Brought forward Mike Scott, Red Cross volunteer to report on a successful program this past year to install 144 smoke detectors, as well as service current smoke detectors for residents in the City; and for more information on the Smoke Detector Program or if you are a mental health professionals willing to volunteer to assist during an emergency response or to help train volunteers in mental health issues; please contact Dave Rasmussen at(360) 377-3761. POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING — Police Chief Steven Strachan... Chief Strachan highlighted statistics for the Month of December '15 and to-date in January '16. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Gale Gillespie mentioned that due to a family member who is affected by Multiple Sclerosis, he supports the annual "Wa/k MS—Kitsap 2016"; and invited Mayor Lent to provide remarks at this year's event on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Klahowya Secondary School. Mavor Lent stated that she attends the walk every year, and will be pleased to participate in the opening ceremony. John Hanson, President of the Bremerton Historic Ships Association, with USS Turner Joy, discussed a program in cooperation with the STEM program; shared very positive results from marketing the USS Turner Joy through Groupon to sell tickets during the winter; and hoped that other film productions like Z Nation are staged in Bremerton. CONSENT AGENDA 6A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 366708 through 366948, and EFT-15665 through EFT-15720 in the amount of $3,077,240.47; Regular Payroll (Pay-Out & Correction) for the pay period ending December 31, 2015 in the amount of$12,447.68; 6B— Minutes of Meeting —January 6, 2016 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Page 2 of 4 6C— Minutes of Study Session —January 13, 2016 6D— 2016 Excess Liability and Crime Insurance; and 2016 —2017 Excess Workers Compensation Insurance 6E — Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County Administrative Services for Court Security Services 6F— Utility Construction Agreement with WSDOT for Water and Sewer Pipe Relocation on SR16 6G — Contract Award to Hendricks Screen Company of Owensboro, Kentucky for the McKenna Falls Intake Improvements Project—Screening and Air Backwash System Procurement 6H — Resolution No. 3259 to approve the granting of an easement for the development of property located at the Pacific Avenue Plaza There were no comments from the public... 05:59:53 M/S/C/U (Davis/Daugs) Move to approve the CotvsE►vT AGErv�A as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 7A— RESOLUTION NO. 3260 TO ADOPT THE 2015 KITSAP COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN: Fire Chief AI Duke summarized that the Revised Code of Washington 38.52.070 authorizes and directs local jurisdictions to establish and maintain a comprehensive emergency management plan. The plan was last revised and updated in 2013. This resolution will adopt the 2015 Kitsap County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. There were no comments from the public... 06:06:15 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Sullivan... Questions were asked by McDonald, Whee/er, Huddy, and Younger; with responses provided by Chief Duke... 06:13:52 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to approve Resolution No. 3260 to adopt the 2015 Kitsap County Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan. 7B— ORDINANCE NO. 5294 TO AMEND CHAPTER 7.08 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC1 ENTITLED "LICENSES AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS": Shannon Corin, City Clerk, recommended the City offer lifetime licenses for neutered or spayed cats and dogs as a convenience to the residents of the City of Bremerton. Proposed changes to Sections 7.08.010 and 7.08.020 allow for the issuance of lifetime licenses. With the recommendation of a lifetime license, staff is also recommending�the transfer of licenses from one owner to another be removed from the code, so that lifetime licenses may expire upon change in ownership. Eric Stevens, Executive Director with the Kitsap Humane Society, came forward to highlight additional supportive statistics. There were no comments from the public... 06:23:25 Motion was made by Huddy, and seconded by Davis... Comments were provided by Huddy; and questions were asked by Davis and Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Stevens... 06:32:33 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Davis) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5294 to amend Chapter 7.08 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Licenses and Licensing Requirements." 7C — RESOLUTION NO. 3261 TO AMEND AND RE-ESTABLISH RATES AND FEES RELATING TO ANIMAL CONTROL: Shannon Corin, City Clerk, explained that the Kitsap Humane Society proposes that the City establish a lifetime licensing fee for neutered or spayed cats and dogs. Kitsap � County has instituted a lifetime rate and has shown that citizens prefer the lifetime license over an I annual license for convenience. Other proposed changes are a $1.00 replacement tag fee and an additional fee for late renewals. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Page 3 of 4 There were no comments from the public... 06:33:45 M/S/C/U (Wheeler/Davis) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3261 to amend and re-establish rates and fees relating to Animal Control. 7D — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGEEMENT FOR ANIMAL CONTROL AND LICENSING WITH KITSAP HUMANE SOCIETY: Shannon Corin, City Clerk, continued that the City's Animal Control Contract with the Kitsap Humane Society(KHS) hasexpired. Staff is proposing a new 5 year contract that amends the previous contract, including a 2% annual increase. As before, KHS will issue City of Bremerton pet and chicken licenses and retain the revenue and expenses of the licensing. Animal control services are outlined in Exhibit A tothe contract. KHS has also suggested that the City allow for lifetime licenses for spayed or neutered cats and dogs. This will be addressed in a separate ordinance amending the current BMC and a resolution reestablishing Rates& Fees. There were no comments from the public... 06:34:24 Motion was made by Davis, and seconded by McDonald... Comments were provided by Wheeler and Younger, and questions were asked by Daugs, Wheeler, Sullivan, and Davis; with responses provided by Mavor Lent, Ms. Corin, Mr. Stevens, and Financia/Services Director Cathv Johnson... 06:55:35 M/S/C/U (Davis/McDonald) Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement for Animal Control and Licensing with Kitsap Humane Society; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Richard Huddv thanked staff involved with his orientation as a new elected official; shared that he's been assigned to the Financial & Investment Committee, the Public Works Committee, and the Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners; and reported on a very enlightening film he viewed last Saturday titled "Chosen—A Human Trafficking Documentary' hosted by the Bremerton Soroptomists, expressing his concerns about the safety of youth in our community, but taking solace in knowing there are organizations including the Kitsap County Sheriff Department and City of Bremerton Police Department trying to help. Lastly, he enjoyed the Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration held on Monday. Dino Davis wished Council President Eric Younger, as well as his wife Christine, a happy birthday. Grep Wheeler announced that volunteers are always welcome at the monthly Kiwanis Field Work Party, and the next opportunity will be on Saturday on January 23 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Jerrv McDonald reported on the art work going up on utility boxes around the community; and also wished Council President Eric Younger a happy birthday. Leslie Dauas wished Council President Eric Younger a happy birthday; announced the AVID Program "This is Mer' Cultural Celebration will be on Thursday, January 21 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM at Mountain View Middle School; the joint Kitsap Fil-AM and Kitsap Habitat for Humanity Dinner& Dance will be on Saturday, January 23 beginning at 5:00 PM; and lastly, invited the community to attend the Aerie Eagles 192 "Family Movie Night" featuring Space BaUs on Saturday, January 23 at 7:00 PM and Labyrinth on Saturday, January 30 at 6:30 PM. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 20, 2016 Page 4 of 4 Pat Sullivan encouraged District 1 residents to provide feedback during a Public Works Community Meeting to be held on Thursday, January 21 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Lounge at Sheridan Park Community Center where Managing Engineer Jerry Hauth will be discussing the Lebo Boulevard Improvements Project; and shared concerns expressed to her by constituents she met while on a recent walk through her neighborhood and surrounding area this past weekend. Eric Younqer on behalf of citizen Robert Parker, he announced the next"Introduction to Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) and Disaster Preparedness" series of classes will begin on Thursday, February 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Preparedness Center, adding that the class is free but space is limited, and anyone interested in attending may please contact Jason McMillan at (360) 307-5871. He also added that he turned 50 today, and thanked everyone for the birthday wishes. President Younaer announced that the Council will be meeting with Mayor Lent and Department Directors during a Joint Planning Session on Saturday, January 30 from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room; and that members of the public are welcome to attend, but there will be no opportunities for comment, and that no action is anticipated. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:11 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: r � L RI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: ,� SHANNO CORIN, City Clerk ERIC YOUNGER, Cit ouncil President EY:SC:Is:cg