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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, May 3, 2017
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
May 3, 2017, 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, 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. Council Member Dino
Davis arrived at 5:50 PM following his attendance at the Puget Sound Regional Council's Economic
Development Board Meeting in Seattle.
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 Fire Chaplain Joseph Tacconelli.
FIRE DEPARTMENT OATH OF OFFICE CEREMONY
Interim Fire Chief Pat McGanney first introduced new Office Assistant Senior Sarah Tassano.
Judge James Docter then performed the Oath of Office for Promotions of Dean Souza to Captain
and Tom Stanley to Lieutenant; and for New Hires Dan Baker, Jake Bower, Geoff Burn, Nick
Dragovich, Pat French, Craig Griffin, Josh Murphy, and Ben Pocuis.
MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Lent...
• Read a proclamation to proclaim the Week of May 7 — 13, 2017 as "Drinking Water
Week'; which was accepted by Kathleen Cahall, Water Resources Manager, who then
announced a "Free Day" at the Kitsap Historical Society & Museum on Wednesday May 10
in celebration of an exhibit celebrating "100 Years of Bremerton Water". Also, Sharon
Overman, Accounting Assistant II in Public Works was brought forward to display a quilt
she handmade in recognition of Bremerton Water's 100 -Year Anniversary;
• Thanked the community for giving so generously during the 2017 Kitsap Great Give!;
• Read a proclamation to proclaim May 4, 2017 as "Youth Night" in recognition of the
Benevolent and Protective Order of Bremerton Elks 1181 designating May 1 — 7, 2017 as
"Youth Week",
• Presented an Mayor's Employee Appreciation Award to Mitchell Irish, Wastewater
Treatment Plan Industrial Mechanic for saving the Wastewater Division over $15,000;
• Encouraged public comment at the Parking Study Open House to be held on Wednesday,
May 24 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers;
• Hoped the Community would come out for Bremerton Farmers Market Opening Day on
Thursday, May 4 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park;
• Announced the 36th Annual Disabilities Legislative Reception on Saturday, May 13 from
9:00 to 11:00 AM at McCloud's Grill House;
• Proclaimed May 20, 2017 as the 7th Annual "Kids -to -Parks Day" which was accepted by
Jeff Elevado on behalf of the National Park Trust;
• Jeff Elevado brought forward Bremerton Central Lions Club members who presented a
$50,000 check to be used by the City to purchase playground equipment for Lions Park;
• Announced all proceeds from the Blueberry Park Plant Sale on Saturday, May 13 from 9:00
AM to 3:00 PM at Blueberry Park will benefit the Kitsap Master Garden Program;
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o Reservations may be made for Mother's Day Champagne Brunch on Sunday, May 14 from
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Gold Mountain Golf Course by contacting (360) 415-689;
• Announced the Kitsap Veteran Homelessness Symposium will be on Thursday, May 25
from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers;
• Pleased with revenue received from building permits for the past few months; and
• Read a proclamation to proclaim the Month of May 2017 as "Building Safety Month",
which she plans to provide to City Building Inspector Jeannie Vaughn.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mike Walton Public Relations Coordinator of the YWCA announced activities, events, and
programs taking place at the Bremerton "Y".
Gavle Gillespie was pleased that Lions Park received funding for playground equipment.
Maurice Correia asked how the City streets are prioritized for repair. Chal Martin, Public Works &
Utility Director explained that this subject is scheduled for discussion at the Public Works
Committee, which will meet again on Tuesday, June 6 at 4:30 PM in the Council Conference
Room. President Younger added that improving the streets is a goal of the Council; and Council
Member Davis directed citizens to the City's webpage at https:Hseeclickfix.com/bremerton to
report potholes.
CONSENT AGENDA
6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 373264 through 373445, and EFT -17243
through EFT -17290 in the amount of $1,350,725.83; Regular Payroll for the pay period
ending April 15, 2017 in the amount of $734,174.27; Regular Payroll (Supplemental) for the
pay period ending April 15, 2017 in the amount of $1,105.79; and Retiree Payroll for the
pay period ending April 30, 2017 in the amount of $49,379.04
613 — Minutes of Meeting — April 19, 2017
6C — Minutes of Study Session — April 26, 2017
6D — Confirm Re -Appointments of Deborah Housen and George Willock to the Lodging Tax
Advisory Committee
6E — Purchase of a 2017 Ford Interceptor from Columbia Ford of Longview, WA for use by the
Fire Department
6F— Public Works Agreement with Sabelhaus West, Inc. for Rehabilitation and Painting of two
(2) Chlorine Contact Chambers Interior Block Walls at the Westside Wastewater
Treatment Plant
5G — Purchase of a 85 HP Flygt Dry -Pit Submersible Pump from Whitney Equipment Company,
Inc. to replace Pump No. 1 at Pump Station OB -1
5H — Contract Award to Simpson Sandblasting & Special Coatings, Inc. for Reservoir No. 21
Exterior Coating Replacement Project
61— Processional Services Agreement with FCS Group to conduct Analytical and Technical
Support Services related to Utility Service Contract Negotiations with the US Navy
06:21:18 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Davis) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
GENERAL BUSINESS
7A — PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FROM LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC.
FOR LIONS PARK; AND APPROVE BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Jeff Elevado, Parks &
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Recreation Director explained that the Parks & Recreation Department was approached by the
Bremerton Central Lions Club with a proposal to improve the play value at the Lions Park main
playground as their Legacy Project recognizing the 100th Anniversary of Lions International. Staff
developed options and presented alternatives to the Lions Club and Bremerton Parks & Recreation
Commission for review. A custom net climber was selected and the Bremerton Central Lions
Charitable Foundation has committed $48,000 to fund the purchase and installation of the
proposed equipment.
The existing zip -line located at the Lions Park playground failed in 2015. Inspection of the wooden
poles supporting the zip -line cable indicated dry rot. Repair of the existing poles and cable are not
feasible. Staff recommends replacement with a "track -style" zip -line. Significant savings can be
realized by ordering both the Lions Legacy equipment and the zip -line equipment together.
Equipment pricing has been competitively solicited and publicly awarded through the National IPA
cooperative contract. Total Equipment Cost is $59,586.59 including WA State Sales Tax.
06:28:45 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Daugs... Comments were provided by
Sullivan, Wheeler, and Huddy; Questions were asked by Daugs and Wheeler, with responses
provided by Mr. Elevado...
06:36:30 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve the purchase of playground equipment from
Landscape Structures, Inc. for Lions Park in the amount of $59,586.59 including Washington State
sales tax; authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same
terms and conditions as presented; and increase the 2017 Parks Capital_ Construction fund
revenue and expenditure budget by $75,000 respectively.
7B — AUTHORIZE CLOSURE OF ONE-HALF BLOCK OF PARK AVENUE FOR THE BURWELL
PEDESTRIAN TUNNEL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: Tom Knuckev, City Engineer used a
PowerPoint to summarized that the contractor constructing the Burwell Tunnel Improvements
(Rore, Inc.) requests that Park Avenue be closed from Burwell Street approximately 110 -ft to the
north, generally to the end of the adjacent Navy property in order to complete the tunnel
construction. The closure would be 24 -hours a day starting immediately, and continuing through
the end of September. Mr. Knuckev emphasized that the proposed closure will not impede
access to the theater parking garage nor the City's parking lot, and the sidewalk on the east side of
Park Avenue will remain open. Staff have reviewed the proposed road and sidewalk closure plan
and support the requested closure. RCW 47.48.010 requires the governing body of the City to
authorize this closure.
Comments and questions were provided by Chuck Henderson and Lyle Gordon.... Responses
were provided by Mr. Knuckev...
Navy Lt. Commander Matt Lenzer and David Loux of Rore, Inc. were also available to answer
any questions....
06:58:25 Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Sullivan... Comments and questions were
provided by Davis, Daugs, Wheeler, Sullivan, Huddy, McDonald, and Younger; with responses
provided by Mr. Knuckev... President Younger added that Council reserves the right to bring this
item back if this action does not prove successful...
07:18:15 M/S/C (Davis/Sullivan) Move to approve a one-half block closure of Park Avenue, from
Burwell Street generally to the north end of the adjacent Navy property to facilitate construction of
the Burwell Pedestrian Tunnel Improvement Project.
Voted in favor of Motion: McDonald, Davis, Huddy, Sullivan, Daugs, Younger
Voted opposed to Motion: Wheeler
Motion carried: 6 -Yes; 1 -No
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COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Pat Sullivan encouraged volunteers to participate in the next Lions Park Work Party on Saturday,
May 13 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
Leslie Daugs congratulated the Fire Department for their newly promoted and hired Fire Fighters;
will be participating in the Habitat for Humanity Women's Build event sponsored by Lowe's on
Saturday, May 6; cautioned drivers to be extra careful when the warmer weather brings out more
pedestrians; looked forward to Opening Day of the Farmers Market tomorrow; and will be attending
a Community Forum hosted by the Bremerton School District on Thursday, May 11.
Jerry McDonald also looked forward to the Opening Day Ceremony for the Bremerton Farmers
Market on Thursday, May 4 at 4:00 PM; shared the schedule of events for the Armed Forces Day
Festival on Saturday, May 20, which includes the Bremerton Central Lions Pancake Breakfast from
7:00 to 10:00 AM, the Armed Forces Day Parade beginning at 10:00 AM, the Puget Sound Energy
Heroes BBQ from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and the Navy League Gala from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. He
also looked forward the Bridge Blast fireworks display on July 1 off the Manette Bridge.
Greg Wheeler reiterated information on the Farmers Market Opening Day; and thanked the
Bremerton Central Lions Club for their wonderful gesture tonight providing funding for much
needed playground equipment for younger, children at Lions Park.
Dino Davis after several small earthquakes that happened just outside of the City limits earlier
today, he reminded everyone to please have an emergency preparedness kit on hand for the "big
one" still to come.
Richard Huddy reported on his attendance at several local events including the YWCA Women of
Achievement Dinner; the performance of the International Military Band Concert; the Children's
Vintage Fashion Show & Tea; the Kitsap Transit Bus Driver's "Roadeo" Competition; and the
Annual RSVP Volunteer Recognition Luncheon. He also thanked Tom Cressman and his crews
for the beautiful petunias under their care and looked forward to the spring flower baskets that will
be displayed by May 10 in downtown Bremerton and on Callow Avenue.
President Younger announced a 20 -minute Executive Session to discuss "Potential Litigation';
with no action anticipated...
With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:50 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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LORI SMITH
Legislative Assistant
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APPROVE y the City Council on the 17th day of May, 2017.
ERIC YOUNGERodty Co cil President
SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk
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