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Home My WebLink About04/06/2016 DIGITAL RECORDING 1��s��, �c'��'�:=r:.., a�� . e�a:��i�-� CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES �� a � �� Wednesday, April 6, 2016 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, April 6, 2016, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NoRM DicKs GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council Vice President Dino Davis presiding. Council Members present were Richard Huddy, Greg Wheeler, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Council President Eric Younger was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; and Kevin Matthew, Information Services Manager. A CouNC�� BR�EF�NG was held to discuss General Council Business at 5:00 PM, which included a 20-minute Executive Session to discuss "Potential Litigation" under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) in the Council Conference Room with no action taken. 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 David Stewart of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. MAYOR'S REPORT—Mayor Patty Lent... • Janet Lunceford discussed the new Operation Neighborhood L.I.F.T Program; • Vivian Henderson read the Proclamation on behalf of Mayor Lent who proclaimed the Month of April as Parkinson's Disease Awareness Month; • Kathleen Cahall, Water Resources Manager announced that the Annua/Drinking Water Quality Report is available at www.BremertonWA.qov/drinkingwaterreport; • Encouraged the community to take the Mayor's Water Conservation Challenge on-line at www.mywaterpledqe.com by April 30; • Mentioned that today was National Walking Day; • Hoped people would participate in the Monthly Blood Drive on Tuesday, April 12 in the Meeting Chambers; • Announced the "Let's Go Science Show" on April 12 at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM at the Admiral Theatre; • Proclaimed Wednesday, April 13, 2016 as Arbor Day, and invited the community to a Tree Planting Ceremony at Evergreen Rotary Park at 10:00 AM; . Presented Interim Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Elevado with an award in recognition of over 20-years planting trees in honor of Arbor Day; . Announced the Broad Humor Festival with several events planned during the Week of April 13 through 17; • Stated that tickets are still available for the Gilbert& Sullivan's H.M.S Pinafore to be performed by the Bremerton Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, April 16 at 7:30 PM at the Sylvan Way Baptist Church; • Announced the Sinclair Inlet Clean-Up on Saturday, April 23 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM along Navy Yard Highway, Evergreen Rotary Park, Lions Park, and Bachman Park; • Was excited that the Kitsap Pumas will be hosting the Seattle Sounders-2 on Saturday, April 23 with a 7:00 PM kick-off at Gordon Field at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds, with an added Army-Navy match between Joint Base Lewis McChord and Naval Base Kitsap; • Encouraged people to give back to the community during Kitsap Great Give on May 3; City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2016 Page 2 of 3 • Reported that ferry ridership is increasing according to a study completed by the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC); • Was pleased that the Kitsap Historical Museum is offering free admission for youth ages 5 through 17 during the entire month of April; • Stated that families are still needed to host Japanese Exchange Students from mid-July to mid-August and the deadline for applications is Thursday, and for more information, please contact Elaine Valencia at (360) 473-5266. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE Allison Satter, City of Bremerton Planner; and Tess Brandon, of The Watershed Company provided an overview of Element 7 on the "Environment". 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". Gavle Gillespie talked about the 2016 Kitsap Walk for MS event to be held on Saturday, April 9 at Klahowya Secondary School. Bernie Waldbillig, owner of Susanna's Antiques, expressed his concern that the Kitsap Sun would publish an article on the local porn shops but not on his shop or any of the other 18 family-friendly businesses on the same block, even after repeated requests. CONSENT AGENDA 6A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 367729 through 367931, and EFT-15892 through EFT-15943 in the amount of$1,881,508.23; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending March 15, 2016 in the amount of$723,681.03; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending March 31, 2016 in the amount of$730,537.06; Regular Payroll (Pay Out)for the pay period ending March 31, 2016 in the amount of$19,143.53; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending March 31, 2016 in the amount of$51,768.12 6B— Minutes of Meeting — March 16, 2016 6C— Minutes of Study Session — March 23, 2016 6D— Project Agreement with the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB)for the Evergreen Park Nearshore Restoration Design 6E — Establish the Lebo Boulevard Road Improvement Fund; and Transportation Improvement Board Consultant Agreement with SCJ Alliance for the Lebo Boulevard Road Improvement Project 6F— Professional Services Agreement with JB Reward Systems to perform a Compensation & Classification Study 6G — Confirmation of Jeffrey Elevado to the position of Director of Parks & Recreation There were no comments from the public... 06:29:25 M/S/C/U (Daugs/McDonald) Move to approve the Co►vsErvT AGErvDA as presented. Vice President Davis introduced now"Director" of Parks & Recreation Jeff Elevado, who also brought forward his family. GENERAL BUSINESS — There were no Genera/Business items tonight... C��Cil City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes ,��;��. Wednesday, April 6, 2016 ��`r7�� Page 3 of 3 APR 1 0 ZG��'� COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan enjoyed attending the Washington State Science & Engineering Fair (WSSEF) last weekend, thanked Caroline Stein and all the volunteers for their efforts; and congratulated all the student winners. She also invited volunteers to the Lions Park Monthly Work Party on Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Leslie Dauas stated it was nice to see the Month of April proclaimed as "Parkinson's Awareness Month", especially since her dad suffers from the disease; thanked Public Works & Utilities Director Chal Martin and his staff for organizing a tour of Public Works Facilities; also enjoyed attending the WSSE; and encouraged the community to attend the Annual Bataan March Remembrance at Bataan Park this Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Grea Wheeler reiterated information on the Operation Neighborhood L.I.F.T Program, which he considers a "neighborhood improvement" program that he was proud to initiate; also enjoyed attending the WSSEF, and was pleased to announce the 60th Annual Washington State Science & Engineering Fair next year will be on March 31 to April 1, 2017 in Bremerton. Richard HuddN discussed the Kitsap Transit's Board decision to put a proposed Sales Tax increase to support Passenger Ferry Only Service in Bremerton on the November ballot; and also reported on how much he enjoyed attending the WSSEF, and how much the exhibits, and the organizing efforts of Caroline Stein, and also shared several photos of the event. Dino Davis showed that magnetic sign that he is proud to display on his truck to announce the Mayor's Pledge for Water Conservation campaign taking place through the Month of April; looked forward to the Annual Empty Bowl Fundraiser to benefit Bremerton Foodline on Saturday, April 16 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM in the Olympic College Student Center; and lastly, shared the new 2016-2017 group photo for the Bremerton City Council. With no further business, Vice President Davis adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:53 PM. Prep ed and Submitted by: � � LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant Attest: , SHAN ON CORIN, City Clerk _ �I2� �6 ERIC YO GE , ity Council President EY:SC:Is:cg