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Home My WebLink About02/03/2016 COUNC9L DIGITAL RECORDING �I��G,��+� f 119 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ` Wednesday, February 3, 2016 FEB � l ?��6 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th 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 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. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Pat Sullivan followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Mark Adrian of Community of Christ at Memorial Lutheran Church. MAYOR'S REPORT—Mayor Patty Lent... • Was pleased to report that permits and fees for new development has recorded $4.9 million so far this year, which includes 20 brand new homes off of Anderson Road; • Proclaimed the Month of February 2016 as Black History Month in the City of Bremerton; • Brought forward Captain John Pavne of the City's Fire Department, to congratulate him for being the first in Kitsap County to complete a Master's Degree in Homeland Security Studies from the Naval Post Graduate School; • Encouraged participation in the American Heart Association's "National Wear Red Day"this Friday, February 5 to bring awareness on preventing heart disease; • Looked forward to First Friday Art Walk events this week, including a Reception for entries of the Annual Washington State Juried Art Competition & Show at Collective Visions Gallery; � • Announced that Dravton Jackson will present"Black History and its Importance fo America's Future" as part of the Kitsap Historical Society's Black History Month Program this Friday, February 5 at 6:30 PM; • Proclaimed Thursdav, Februarv 18 as School8 City Job Shadow Day; and • Hoped families would take advantage of"Try Hockey for Free Day' on Saturday, February 20 beginning at 9:30 AM at the Bremerton Ice Arena; COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Allison Satter, City Planner, provided the "Introduction" and an overview of Element 2 on "Land Use". PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mike Walton, Community Relations Coordinator with the Kitsap Family YMCA, highlighted all of the events and activities taking place this month at the "Y"; including the next Resolution 5k Run on Saturday, February 27 with registration beginning at 9:00 AM, and snacks and water will be provided. Bernie Waldbiliq of Susanna's Antiques invited the public to attend the Grand Opening of their new location at 312 North Callow over the weekend of February 20 & 21 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Susan Battin Volunteer Coordinator of Kitsap Rescue Mission thanked Mayor Lent and the City for the use of Sheridan Park for the recent Kitsap Connect event; and Terrv Schroder, Coordinator with Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition provided a briefing on the "Point in Time" Count of the homeless. John R. "Red" Miller submitted written letters to express his thoughts and concerns, including his belief in the need by mankind for better stewardship of the planet earth. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Page 2 of 3 CONSENT AGENDA 6A— Claims 8� Check Register: Check Numbers 366949 through 367162, and EFT-15721 through EFT-15766 in the amount of$1,956,347.36; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending January 15, 2016 in the amount of$731,285.41; A Direct Deposit Refund for the pay period ending January 15, 2016 in the amount of$0.00; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending January 31, 2016 in the amount of$53,148.96; 66— Minutes of Meeting —January 20, 2016 6C — Minutes of Study Session —January 27, 2016 6D— Purchase of thirty-five (35) replacement Motorola Portable Radios for the Fire Department 6E— Amendment No. 6 to the Professional Services Agreement with Willis of Seattle, Inc. for Insurance Broker Services 6F— Ordinance No. 5295 amending Section 2.62.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) entitled "Judges Pro Tempore, Court Commissioners — Municipal Court Hearing Examiner" 6G — Amendment to Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for Public Access Television Funding 6H — Professional Services Agreement with the City of Poulsbo for BKAT Services 6I— Resolution No. 3262 authorizing the Sole Source Purchase of two (2) Primary Clarifier Drives; Removal of the City's current Drives; and Installation of the new Drives from OVIVO, USA LLC for the Wastewater Treatment Plant 6J — Purchase of four(4) 2016 Ford Interceptor Utility Vehicles from Columbia Ford Nissan of Longview, WA for the Police Department 6K— Purchase of one (1) 2016 Dodge 1500 4x4 Pickup from Bud Clary Chrysler podge of Longview, WA for the Water Resources Division There were no comments from the public... 06:16:10 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Daugs) Move to approve the CoNSErvT A�E►voa as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS — There were no General 8usiness items tonight... COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan encouraged volunteers to help pull weeds during the next Monthly Work Party at Lions Park on Saturday, February 13 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Leslie Dauas reiterated that youth ages 4 to 9 will have an opportunity to "Try Hockey for Free" at an event hosted by the Bremerton Ice Arena on Saturday, February 20 starting at 9:30 AM,; thanked Council President Younger for allowing her and fellow Council Members Davis and McDonald to attend the Ciry Action.Conference hosted by the Association of Washington Cities in Olympia last week; and reminded citizens to please vote. Jerrv McDonald announced that the Hot Java Cafe would be closed for about a week longer while they finish their expansion and remodel; and that the West Sound Group, which recently purchased the Roxy Theater, is looking for volunteers with a particular expertise in fundraising to serve on the 501 c(3) Board. Greq Wheeler invited the community to attend the "Warren Avenue Bridge Improvements Project" Community Meeting tomorrow at the Oyster Bay Public Works Facility from 5:00 to 6:30 PM. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, February 3, 2016 Page 3 of 3 Dino Davis also appreciated the opportunity to represent the City of Bremerton and to meet with legislatures in Olympia at the annual AWC City Action Conference; and commented that he went to high school with the father of Olympic Team USA hockey player TJ Oshie, adding that he believes Bremerton could also be a great hockey town. Richard HuddY expressed his condolences to family and friends of Doyle Edward Green who was struck and kiNed Tuesday morning on Kitsap Way, and also offered sympathy to the driver and his family since it was an accident and was not his fault; announced that a Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners Special Meeting would be held on Tuesday, February 16 at 8:00 AM in the Harborside Building to discuss the Passenger Only Ferry; and invited gardeners to help cadets from the Washington Youth Academy identify the difference between weeds and flowers at the Shoreline Weeding Work Party on Friday, February 19 at Lions Park from 9:00 AM to Noon and again from 1:00 to 3:30 PM, with a bag lunch from Noon to 1:00 PM. Eric Younger thanked the Mayor and Department Directors for participating in the Joint Planning Session held last Saturday, January 30 in the Mayor's Conference Room where a lot of good ideas about Council's 2016 Goals were shared and expressed. He also welcomed a boy scout in the audience from Troop 1580. President Younqer announced that the Council would convene for a 25-Minute Executive Session to discuss a "Real Estate Acquisition"under RCW 42.30.110(1)(b)with no action taken; and that following adjournment of the Council Meeting, the Bremerton Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Board will meet following a brief recess. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:52 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: _ � L R MITH Legislative Assistant Attest: SHANNO CORIN, City Clerk . ERIC YOUNG , City ncil President EY:SC:Is:cg