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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/02/2016DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 2, 2016 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, November 2, 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, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Council Member Jerry McDonald was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; and Kevin Matthew, Information Services Manager. A COUNCIL BRIEFING 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 Roger Hennigan of Apostolic Life Tabernacle. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Lent announced... • The Week of November 12 to 20, 2016 was proclaimed National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week; and brought forward Kirsten Jewell, Housing Grants Program Manager to accept the proclamation; • In addition to the local gatherings, election night coverage would be telecast on BKAT for the first time on Tuesday evening starting at 8:00 PM on November 8; • Tickets are still available for "Maeji — The Sound of Korea" on Saturday, November 19 with a Dinner at 5:30 PM following by the Show at 7:00 PM at the Admiral Theatre; • Plans are moving forward for "Quincy Square", and shared drawings of improvements that will be made on 4'h Street in honor of former Bremerton resident Quincy Jones; • A few thousand kids and parents were enjoying downtown for the Annual Safe Halloween Trick -or -Treat event; • Was pleased to see revenue from permitting fees were up for the month of October; • A very positive meeting was held with Captain Alan Schrader, Naval Base Kitsap Commanding Officer to discuss the association between the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and the City of Bremerton; and • Encouraged the community to take part in events that are "Honoring All Who Served" at the Kitsap Fairgrounds on Veterans Day Friday, November 11. PUBLIC RECOGNITION — No comments were received... CONSENT AGENDA 5A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 370719 through 370918, and EFT -16615 through EFT -16660 in the amount of $1,778,881.53; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending October 15, 2016 in the amount of $703,384.61; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending October 31, 2016 in the amount of $52,721.52 5B — Minutes of Meeting — October 19, 2016 5C — Minutes of Study Session — October 26, 2016 5D — Professional Services Agreement with Prothman for Recruitment of Fire Chief 5E — 2016 to 2018 Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City of Bremerton and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) Local 437 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Page 2 of 5 5F — Professional Services Agreement with RH2 Engineering for the Oyster Bay Avenue North Transmission Replacement Project 5G — Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with AES Consultants for two Outfall Surveys to meet Department of Natural Resources Permit Renewal Requirements 5H — Procurement of Materials and Equipment for the Burwell Pedestrian Tunnel Improvement Project 51— Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap Regional Library Terry Fessner provided comments in support of the Kitsap Regional Library. 05:47:40 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Davis) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARING 6A — PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 3278 TO APPROVE THE 2017 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2017 CDBG/HOME ACTION PLAN: Sarah Achaoui, CDBG Program Administrator summarized that on September 7, 2016, City Council approved the 2017 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan outlining the CDBG and HOME funding allocation process. Based on that policy, the program's Project Review Committee has developed 2017 funding recommendations for Council consideration and approval. If approved, these submissions will be sent to the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in the City's 2017 Annual Action Plan. Terry Fessner complimented Sarah Achaoui and members of the CDBG Project Review Committee for their efforts on these recommendations. Due to their appointments on the Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) Board, Council Members Wheeler and Daugs recused themselves from this discussion and abstained from the final vote... 05:57:56 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Sullivan... Comments were made by Davis and Sullivan... 05:59:59 M/S/C (Davis/Sullivan) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3278 approving the 2017 funding recommendations to be included in the 2017 Action Plan to HUD; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contracts with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented once all funding has been secured and HUD has approved the Annual Action Plan. Voted in favor of Motion: Davis, Huddy, Sullivan, Younger Abstained: Daugs, Wheeler Motion carried: 4 -Yes; 2 -Abstentions GENERAL BUSINESS 7A — DRAFT AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) DRAFT TRANSITION PLAN: Tom Knucku, ADA Coordinator/City Engineer, explained that the American Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, and implementing regulations, require public entities to develop a document called a "Transition Plan" that outlines the steps necessary to complete construction for compliance with ADA accessibility. The City has developed its draft plan, and this briefing will initiate the public process. Comments can be submitted to the ADA Coordinator by mail to 3027 Olympus Drive, Bremerton, WA 98310; by e-mail to Thomas. Knuckey(a)ci.bremerton.wa.us; or by phone at (360) 473-2376. Public comments will be accepted until February 15, 2017. Comments in support of the ADA Draft Transition Plan were provided by Michael Bencik, ADA Committee; and Doug Wood, ADA Committee... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Page 3 of 5 7113 — INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES: Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director, stated that this Interlocal Agreement provides a mechanism for Kitsap County to provide traffic engineering services to the City on a reimbursable basis, for 10 years, and can be terminated at any time by either party by providing 10 days written notice. Please note this agreement contains indemnification language not supported by the City Attorney. This agreement, included as a package request to Kitsap County, did not receive prior specific authorization by the Council as did the street striping and paving interlocal agreements. Therefore it is being brought forward here as a separate item. There were no comments from the public... 06:20:35 Motion was made by Huddy and seconded by Davis... Comments were provided by Huddy, Davis, Daugs, Wheeler, and Younger, and a question on clarification was asked by Wheeler, with a response provided by Mr. Lubovich... 06:24:15 M/S/F (Huddy/Davis) Move to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for Traffic Engineering Services; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Davis, Huddy, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs, Wheeler, Sullivan Motion failed: 3 -Yes; 3 -No 7C — ORDINANCE NO 5307 AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) CHAPTER 3.50.050 TO ALLOCATE STORMWATER FEES OR TAXES COLLECTED FOR STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Cathy Johnson, Financial Services Director, pointed out that the proposed ordinance amends Section 3.50.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to allocate a percentage of stormwater fees or taxes to the Transportation Capital Fund for the purpose of funding street improvements within the City. Terry Fessner supported this item, but also hopes they continue to search for other funding. 06:29:45 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Huddy... Comments were provided by Sullivan, Huddy, Daugs, Wheeler, Davis, and Younger... 06:43:00 M/S/C (Sullivan/Huddy) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5307 amending Section 3.50.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to the allocation of stormwater fees or taxes collected for street improvements. Voted in favor of Motion: Huddy, Davis, Sullivan, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Wheeler, Daugs Motion failed: 4 -Yes; 2 -No 7D — ORDINANCE NO. 5308 TO AMEND TITLE 11. ORDINANCE NO. 5309 TO AMEND TITLE 13; AND ORDINANCE NO. 5310 TO AMEND TITLE 15 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) RELATING TO LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT: Chance Berthiaume, Stormwater Coordinator, Water Resources, Public Works & Utilities, explained that the proposed Ordinances amend the Streets, Parks & Recreation, and Municipal Utilities provisions of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) to make Low Impact Development the preferred and commonly -used approach to site development. This is a requirement for all Western Washington NPDES Phase II Permittees beginning January 1, 2017. There were no comments from the public.. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Page 4 of 5 06:48:35 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Davis... Questions were asked by Daugs, Wheeler, and Younger,- with responses provided by Mr. Berthiaume... 06:53:16 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Davis) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5308, No. 5309, and No. 5310 amending provisions of Title 11, 13, and 15 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to Low Impact Development. 7E — CONTRACT AWARD TO PETERSON BROTHERS FOR GUARDRAIL CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ON TRACYTON BEACH ROAD: Tom Knuckey, City Engineer, explained that staff have developed a design to construct guardrail on Tracyton Beach Road at the most critical locations. The project was initially bid using the small works roster process and only a single bid was received which exceeded the project budget. The project was then advertised and on October 12 a single bid was received which again exceeded the original project budget. The bid was from Peterson Brothers in the amount of $127,839.04, including sales tax. After the design and construction management was updated, the total cost of the work is now estimated at $156,000. Funding for the work will be from the Street Operating Budget in the TBD Department; there are sufficient funds available for the work. Terry Fessner believed this was too much money to spend on a guardrail, and urged the Council to look into less costly options or other funding sources. 06:58:15 Motion was made by Wheeler and seconded by Davis... Comments were provided by Wheeler, Davis, Daugs, and Huddy, and questions by Younger, with responses provided by Ms. Johnson... 07:05:50 M/S/C (Wheeler/Davis) Move to approve the Public Works Agreement with Peterson Brothers for the Tracyton Beach Road Guardrail Construction Project; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan, Wheeler, Davis, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs, Huddy Motion failed: 4 -Yes; 2 -No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan Congratulated recipients of the CDBG/HOME allocation, and particularly looked forward to the demolition of the dilapidated building on Burwell, across from the Police Department. Leslie Daugs expressed how excited the students of Mountain View Middle School were to receive a visit by "Norb", the Number 1 Fan of the Seattle Seahawks, who participated in their pep assembly with the travelling -version of the Vince Lombardi Trophy won by the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl No. XLIX; looked forward to presenting a proclamation in recognition of the 81st Anniversary Celebration of the Filipino Community at an event this weekend in Seattle; encouraged citizens to be an informed voter and vote; provided a reminder to check on your friends, family, and neighbors during the upcoming colder month; and thanked Veterans and their families for their service. Greg Wheeler announced that residents can sign-up for updates on the very important Parking Study currently taking place at www.bremertonwa.gov/parkingstudy; shared how a new mobile app "See -Click -Fix" allows users to report street related issues like potholes, or they may contact Public Works Customer Response at (360) 473-5920 or Bremerton 16aci.bremerton.wa.us. He also encouraged attendance at the Annual Veterans Day Event "Honoring Those Who Served" believing in the importance of recognizing and honoring our Veterans and their families. Dino Davis enjoyed a trip to San Diego with Police Chief Steven Strachan where they had the privilege to board the USS Nimitz to witness up close the operations of the flight deck as well as the City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2016 Page 5 of 5 day to day life onboard the aircraft carrier. He also conveyed the importance of our military because "freedom is anything but free", including thanks to his father for his service on the USS Lexington, in addition to all veterans. He also thanked Mr. Bencik and Mr. Wood for attending the meeting tonight to help bring awareness for the necessity to have an ADA Transition Plan. Lastly, he encouraged citizens to be involved, and reminded them that the Council to listen or to help if they had any issues they'd like to bring forward. Richard Huddy complimented City Engineer Tom Knuckey for his efforts with the ADA Transition Plan, and also thanked Mr. Bencik and Mr. Wood for their involvement, as well as for attending the meeting tonight. He also asked and was granted an exception to invite a guest in the audience to make an announcement outside of Public Recognition: Stanley W. Hess, Museum Curator, Valentinetti Puppet Museum, invited the community to attend their annual Fall Fundraiser on Sunday, November 6, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in the Marina Vista Room at the Kitsap Conference Center. Tickets are available by calling $40 per person, and includes music, food, entertainment, special guests, and a silent auction. Mr. Hudd y continued by stating how much he enjoyed attending a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Soroptomists Overlook with fellow Council Member Jerry McDonald in Port Orchard; thanked all of the local businesses that participated in the Safe Trick -or -Treat event downtown on Halloween; and lastly, shared photos of several historical events that took place in history on this day 1) in 1889 North Dakota and South Dakota entered Statehood; 2) in 1947 was the one and only flight of Howard Hughes "Spruce Goose" (made of birch); and 3) in 1948 the front page of the Chicago Daily Tribune incorrectly announced that Thomas E. Dewey defeated Harry S. Truman to win the Presidential election. He ended his report by stating tonight in 2016 will be a day in history following Game 7 of the World Series between the Cleveland Indians and the Chicago Cubs. Eric Younger announced that the draft 2017 Budget is available on the City's website; and encouraged attendance at the Budget Workshops on Thursday, November 3; Monday, November 7; Thursday, November 10; and Tuesday, November 15 (but only if necessary) beginning at 4:00 PM in the Council Conference Room. The workshops are open to the public to attend but there would be no opportunities for input or participation. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:30 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant APPROVED by the City Council on the 1611 day of November, 2016. Eric Young , Coupcil President 3an EST: non L. Corin, City Clerk