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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/2016 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 20, 2016 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, July 20, 2016, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NoRnn 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 Assistant City Attorney Kylie Purves; 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 Denis Huelle of Peace Lutheran Church. POLICE OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY Police Chief Steven Strachan brought forward Municipal Court Judqe James Docter to administer the Oath of Office promoting Police Officer Randy Plumb to Lieutenant. MAYOR'S REPORT In the absence of Mayor Lent, President Younqer invited Bryan McConauqhv, Senior Local Government Affairs Representative of Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Patti McClements, Community Services Manager to provide an update on the upcoming energy conservation "Sweeps Campaign". POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING Police Chief Steven Strachan used a Power Point presentation to highlight trends, statistics, and police activity for the Month of June and early July. Council Member Daugs and McDonald expressed thanks, appreciation, and pride with the City's Police and Fire Departments... President Younger, on behalf of the whole Council, agreed with the sentiments... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Beckv Tatman distributed packets of information on behalf of Tarra Simmons, the Kitsap County Director of Civil Survival, which summarized the organization's mission to "Ban the Box" which they believe creates "barriers to employment and housing facing those with a criminal history", and hoped the City of Bremerton would support their efforts. President Younqer thanked Ms. Tatman for bringing this proposal before the Council, indicated that the information would be reviewed, and that a written response would be provided. Peqqi Erickson agreed with the mission of Civil Survival and urged the City to support them. Rav Garrido also encouraged the Council to please seriously consider this proposal which doesn't guarantee a job, but simply allows a person the chance for an interview; and emphasized that other local municipalities will be asked for their support. He also expressed his appreciation to Chief Strachan and the Police Department for the work they do, pointing out that a gang issue was very prevalent in the early 80's, but Bremerton established a drug task force that worked to build trust in the community, and what we see today is a "carry forward" of whaYs happened over the years, and is continuing to happen under Chief Strachan. Karen Varqas also expressed support for"banning the box", stressing that provides an opportunity for someone who has served their time to gain employment and housing, which empowers them to care for themselves and their families, and to give back to the community. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Page 2 of 5 Michael Shumaker provided additional remarks in support of Civil Survival's mission, listing some of the major obstacles that face felons once they are released, making it easy for many to fail. Renee Kimball admitted she has a troubled past, but has since turned herself around; and added that by allowing an opportunity for an interview would help alleviate some of the homelessness. Lionel Collins, Sr., President of the Bremerton Chapter of the NAACP, thanked Chief Strachan for being courageous and being a part of the conversation, creating a better relationship with the community with the positive changes he has made in the community; and added that he believed this was a great opportunity for Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton to be an example for the rest of the State and the Nation, and show another reason why Bremerton is a better place to live. Antoinette DeWalt and Karen Varqas announced on behalf of the Marvin Williams/Birkenfeld Economic Empowerment Center, the New Life Community Development Agency will be presenting the "Sacrifice of Service for the Saving of Souls, Living Life Leadership" Program to encourage support of one another, raise awareness of public safety, and to simply show the remarkable spirit of unity following the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial Event on Sunday, September 11 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at Evergreen Rotary Park. CONSENT AGENDA 7A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 369268 through 369461, and EFT-16258 through EFT-16307 in the amount of$2,085,307.53; and Regular Payroll (Pay out) in the amount of $29,443.05 for the pay period ending June 30, 2016 7B — Minutes of Meeting —July 6, 2016 7C — Minutes of Study Session —July 13, 2016 7D — Contract with Human Services Department to provide Crisis Intervention/Triage Training to Commissioned Law Enforcement Officers and for the Purchase of Tablets 7E — Resolution No. 3273 approving Phase 2 of the Bayside Final Plat located off of Anderson Hill Road 7F — Purchase Agreement with Trebron Company, Inc. to Upgrade and Replace the City of Bremerton's Main Firewall with Saphos SG 450 7G — Contract with Fields Roof Service, Inc. for the Police Facility East Section Roof Replacement 7H — Resolution No. 3274 authorizing the Mayor to make a formal Application to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) for Grant Assistance for Northlake Way 7I — Resolution No. 3275 authorizing the Mayor to make a formal Application to the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) for Grant Assistance for Parish Creek 7J — Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix for the Ostrich Bay Retrofit Plan Design Project 7K— Contract with AES Consultants, Inc. for Outfall Surveys to meet Department of Natural Resources Permit Renewal Requirements 7L— Purchase Agreement with North Coast Electric for two (2) Allen-Bradley 200 H.P. Variable Frequency Drives for Pump Station CE-4 7M — Energy Efficiency Grant from the Department of Commerce for the Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Street Light LED Retrofit Project 7N — Memorandum of Understanding & Updated Air Rights Easement granted to 606 Lorax, LLC 06:12:10 M/S/C/U (Huddy/McDonald) Move to approve the CotvsENT A�EN�a as presented. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC HEARING 8A— PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2016 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG): City Clerk Shannon Corin, on behalf of the Police Department, explained that the Bremerton Police Department is applying for the annual local solicitation of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Since 2010, JAGs have been used to help fund the salary of the Community Resource Specialist. The 2016 JAG will be used for the same purpose. This grant will allow the City of Bremerton to continue to sustain the Community Resource Unit and its crime prevention function and programs which include Neighborhood Watch, the Landlord Notification Program, Abandoned Property Program, crime analysis function, enforcement of the Chronic Nuisance Property Ordinance, the Bremerton Citizen Auxiliary Volunteer Program. The grant is from the Department of Justice. No matching funds are required of the City. The total grant amount is $23,752. Presideni Youn_qer opened the public hearing... With no comments received, the hearing was closed fo the public, and opened for discussion by the City Council... 06:13:50 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Sullivan... Comments were provided by Wheeler, Daugs, and Huddy... 06:17:00 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to approve the 2016 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) application and grant acceptance when awarded, and further authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 9A—AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH IMPERIAL PARKING (IMPARK): City Clerk Shannon Corin summarized that the City has been in a 5-year contract with Imperial Parking (Impark) to lease electronic pay stations at City owned garages and lots; administer the City's Residential Parking Program; and to provide parking enforcement services. The City now owns the electronic pay-stations. During the 5 year term, revenues in all garages and lots have increased steadily year over year under Impark's management. An amendment is proposed to extend the contract 3-years with increased enforcement. 06:20:05 Motion was made by Davis, and seconded by Sullivan... Comments were provided by Davis, Sullivan, Wheeler(also encouraged the Council to vote "No"on this item and bring it back to Study Session on August 10...), Huddy, Daugs, and McDonald; and questions were asked by Younger with responses provided by Ms. Corin... 06:47:46 M/S/C (Davis/Sullivan) Move to approve Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Imperial Parking; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the amendment with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: McDonald, Davis, Huddy, Sullivan, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Wheeler, Daugs Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-No 9B — 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) FUNDING PROCESS; AND RELEASE OF POLICY PLAN AND NOTICE OF FUNDING AVAILABILITY (NOFA): Sarah Achaoui, Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Administrator, stated that this Council meeting kicks off the process for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) process for the 2017 funding year. The CDBG process begins with the release of the official CDBG/HOME Policy Plan and an official Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA). City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Page 4 of 5 Key Points of Policy Plan include the Council funding priorities: (Based on assumed funding amount of$415,000): , • City Administration of CDBG Program: $83,000 • City-Wide Economic Development for job training programs: $50,000 (Fixed amount) • Target Area Weatherization and Minor Home Repair for Homeownership Housing: $32,000 (Fixed amount) • Capital Projects in Target area to revitalize neighborhoods to create affordable housing: $250,000 06:54:00 Motion was made by Wheeler, and seconded by Daugs... Comments were provided by Wheeler; and questions were asked by Huddy, with responses provided by Ms. Achaoui... 06:56:05 M/S/C/U (Wheeler/Daugs) Move to release the Policy Plan for public comment from July 20 to August 19, 2016 as presented; and release the Notice of Funding Availability for 2017 CDBG funds. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Richard Huddv displayed photos to enhance his report after attending the 2016 Bremerton Brewfest; a tour to see the changes made at Gold Mountain Golf Course by Columbia Hospitality; the Navy League Luncheon where he enjoyed meeting Sea Cadets from Naval Base Kitsap; the Walk a Mile in Her Shoes fundraiser sponsored by the YWCA at Evergreen Rotary Park; the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Marvin Williams Center; and the Lions Clubs International Picnic that was held at Lions Park. Dino Davis thanked the organizers of the 2016 Kitsap Pride event recently held at Evergreen Rotary Park; looks forward to next year; and also expressed his pride over living in this community. Greq Wheeler announced that volunteers were welcome at the next Kiwanis Field Work Party on Saturday, July 23 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; and was proud to be asked to speak at the Black and Blue Lives Matter Vigil, and believes we are very fortunate to have the leadership that we have here in our community where citizens can feel free to express and share their beliefs and opinions. Jerrv McDonald announced the bands scheduled for the next Music in Manette concerts on Thursday and Rock the Dock concerts on Friday; and looked forward to the AOPA Barnstormers Party on Friday, August 19 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM and the Annual Fly-In on Saturday, August 20 from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM at the Bremerton National Airport. Leslie Dauqs announced the Summer Food Service Program schedule; asked the community to "Save the Date" of Sunday, September 18 for the Annual Raise the Roof Dinner & Auction for the Kitsap Habitat for Humanity starting at 1:30 PM at the Red Cedar Farm in Poulsbo; reported on her attendance at the Kitsap Pride event; wished happy birthday to Christine Grenier; will be attending "Hawaiian Night" at the Kitsap Filipino-American Association Building this Saturday, July 23; and thanked the Police and Fire Departments for their service. With no further business, President Younqer adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:15 PM. Prepare and Submitted by: _ , LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant � City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 20, 2016 Page 5 of 5 APPROVED by the City Council on the 3`d day of August, 2016. �:�%�� Eric Younger, Council President ATTEST: � Shannon L. Corin, City Clerk EY:SC:Is:cg