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Home My WebLink About10/19/2016 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 19, 2016 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NoRnn D�cKs GovERNMENT CENTER, 345 6'h Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council Members present were Richard Huddy, Greg Wheeler, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Council Member Dino Davis was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Christine Grenier, Council Assistant; and Hans Nilsson, Information Services. A CouNC�� BR�EFirvG 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 Tim McNeal of the Word of Truth Fellowship. POLICE OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY Police Captain Tom Wolfe brought forward Municipal Court Judqe James Doctor to administer the Oath of Office promoting Police Officer Harold "Phil" Whatlev to Corporal. MAYOR'S REPORT— Mayor Patty Lent... • Presented a Mayor's Merit Award to David Denis, Forestry Division for his suggestion that saved the City over$200,000, which allowed for the construction of a third bridge in the Watershed to improve fish passage; then brought forward Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director, who commended Mr. Denis and presented him a $2,000 check; • Encouraged employees in the Norm Dicks Government Center, visitors, and local businesses to participate in the Countywide Earthquake Drill on Thursday, October 20 at 10:20 AM; • Proclaimed November 1, 2016 as "Extra Mile Day"; • Announced "Operation Christmas Child' on Sunday, November 6 from Noon to 3:00 PM at the Manette Community Church at 1137 Hayward Avenue; • Announced the "Annual Veterans Day Program to Honor all who Served' on Friday, November 11 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Kitsap Sun Pavilion at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds; and • Announced that tickets are still available for a performance by"Maeji- The Sound of Korea" sponsored by the NW Culture Foundation on November 19 at 7:00 PM at the Admiral Theatre. POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING Police Captain Tom Wolfe used a Power Point presentation to highlight trends, statistics, and police activity for the Month of September and early October; announced the Annual "Tip-a-Cop" Fundraiser on Saturday, October 22 from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Red Robin restaurant in Silverdale; and shared photos of a recent Tour of the Police Department by City Council Members. Comments were added by Daugs and Huddy... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Eric Sandall shared concerns about changes in the zoning code that went in to effect in September which impacts a project planned on his property (located in the County but abuts the City). Responses were provided by President Younger and Roger Lubovich... Kevan Moore expressed concerns about a construction project across from the ferry terminal which involves the use of City right-of-way. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Page2of4 CONSENT AGENDA 7A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 370499 through 370718, and EFT-16562 through EFT-16614 in the amount of$2,048,663.80; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending September 30, 2016 in the amount of$714,985.88; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending September 29, 2016 in the amount of$1,347.00 7B— Minutes of Meeting —October 5, 2016 7C — Minutes of Study Session — October 12, 2016 7D — Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County to continue participation in the West Sound Stormwater Outreach Group lE— Amendment"A" to the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan No. DM15- 952-026 for Reservoir 4 Cover Replacement Project 7F— Professional Services Agreement with Murray, Smith, & Associates, Inc. (MSA)for the Eastside Treatment Plant OutFall Replacement Project 06:04:25 M/S/C/U (Huddy/McDonald) Move to approve the CorvSEtvT A�ErvoA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 8A—SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE FOR THE REMOUNT/REFURBISH OF TWO (2) NORTH STAR MODULES BY BRAUN NW, INC: Fire Chief AI Duke summarized that the Fire Department is proposing to have finro (2) paramedic ambulances remounted/ refurbished. The 2003 and 2006 vehicles will have a new Dodge diesel chassis placed under their current boxes. The boxes would have modifications and be refurbished. This process has been done by neighboring fire districts and has been cost effective. The total cost of the remount/refurbish would be $269,225.21 which includes taxes. The estimated cost to purchase finro totally brand new ambulances would be approximately $450,000. The Fire Department is proposing to use the sole source provision. There were no comments from the public... 06:06:40 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Huddy... Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Whee/er, and Huddy; with responses provided by Chief Duke... 06:09:57 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Huddy) Move to approve the Sole Source Purchase for the RemounU Refurbish of two (2) North Star Modules by Braun NW, Inc. in the amount of$269,225.21, including WA State Sales tax, as presented. 8B— PURCHASE OF THREE (3) STRYKER POWER LOAD COT FASTENER SYSTEMS THROUGH AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF EVERETT: Fire Chief AI Duke explained that the Fire Department is proposing to purchase three (3) Stryker Power—Load cot fastener systems. The system lifts and lowers the gurney into and out of the ambulances. This is done by only using your finger, not your back, reducing the potential of back injuries. The City of Everett went out to bid on 1/14/16, and the City can use their bid through the City's Interlocal Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with them. The total cost of purchasing three (3) Stryker Power Load systems would be $124,340.83, which includes taxes. Braun NW, Inc. would install the unit during the remount process. There were no comments from the public... 06:11:47 Motion was made by Huddy and seconded by Daugs... Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Huddy, and Younger; with responses provided by Chief Duke... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Page 3 of 4 06:16:50 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Daugs) Move to approve the purchase of three (3) Stryker Power Load Cot Fastener Systems through an Intergovernmental Cooperative Purchasing Agreement with the City of Everett in the amount of$124,340.83, including WA State Sales Tax, as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Richard Huddv thanked everyone who participated in the very successful Bremerton Central Lions Annual Dinner&Auction held last Saturday with proceeds benefitting the Bremerton High School Music Program; reported that the Washington State Auditor has found that the City's finances are in order and congratulated the entire Finance Department; hoped that the City will be taking positive action towards blight and irresponsible homeowners while protecting responsible homeowners; encouraged people to vote; and looked forward to meeting Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus at a Navy Region Northwest reception this Friday. Grep Wheeler announced that volunteers are needed for the next Kiwanis Field Work Party on Saturday, October 22 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; reported on recent nuisance complaints he had received and acknowledged that residents appreciated the quick responses received from the City; thanked Chal Martin, Public Works Director, and requested that this gratitude be extended to his staff; also thanked Public Works staff for a job well done to keep the City safe during the weekend storm; and also commented on the report produced by the Washington State Auditor's Local Government Performance Center, which indicated that the Fire Department is under-staffed and that he hoped to address this issue during upcoming budget discussions. Leslie Dauqs encouraged everyone to do their homework and emphasized that every vote counts; hoped people would keep an eye on family, friends, and neighbors during the colder winter months ahead; and was sorry to miss the tour of Gold Mountain Golf Course, but enjoyed being a guest speaker at the 5�h Annual Filipino American Cultural Celebration event this past weekend. Pat Sullivan thanked "Lions Park Weed Warriors" for all of their efforts this past year; and announced that the work parties would resume in February 2017. Eric Younaer encouraged viewers to report any sound problems from the meeting broadcast to BKAT Manager Char Burnette at charleen.burnette(a�ci.bremerton.wa.us; and announced that Council would recess for a 15-Minute Executive Session to discuss "Litigation" under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i)with action is anticipated. EXECUTIVE SESSION 06:45:40 (Huddy/McDonald) Move to authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit for a warrant of abatement to secure and clean up the property located at 2430 Snyder Avenue. With no further business, President Younaer adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:46 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: � w ` CHRISTINE NIER Council Assistant City Councii Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 19, 2016 Page 4 of 4 APPRO D by the City Council on the 2"d day of November, 2016. Eric Younger, Council sident A . ST: • � Shannon L. Corin, City Clerk EY:SC:Is:cg