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Home My WebLink About06/21/2017DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 21, 2017 The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKs GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Acting Council President Dino Davis presiding. Council Members present were Greg Wheeler, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Council President Eric Younger, Council Vice President Jerry McDonald, and Council Member Richard Huddy were absent due to their attendance at the Annual Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Conference in Vancouver, WA. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; and Dave Sorenson, Information Services. 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. Acting President Davis welcomed the Bremerton High School's "Naval Junior Reserve Officers Training Corps" (NJROTC) Honor Guard to present the flag. The Pledge of Allegiance was then led by Council Member Pat Sullivan followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Clint Collins of First Christian Church. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Lent... • Proclaimed Saturday, July 1, 2017 as "Honor Guards Day", and presented the proclamation to SNSI: Lt. David Malnar, USN, Ret; • Invited the public to the "Chimacum Community Celebration" on Thursday, June 22 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, with a Ceremony at 1:30 PM at the Bremerton Ferry Terminal; • Encouraged participation in the 24th Annual United Way Day of Caring on Friday, June 23; • Mentioned a Candlelight Vigil in honor and remembrance of the USS Fitzgerald Sailors on Friday, June 23 at 8:00 PM on the Louis Mentor Boardwalk next to the USS Turner Joy; • Proclaimed Saturday, June 24, 2017 as "National Inclusive Play Day'', and encouraged the community to participate in the "So All May Play Date" on Saturday, June 24 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park; • Solicited volunteers for the 2017 Summer "Point -In -Time" Count on July 13; • Hoped a host family (with no cats or dogs) can soon be found for a Kure, Japan Exchange Student visiting Bremerton in August; and • Brought forward Patti Peterson of the Kitsap County Food Bank Coalition to present Certificates of Appreciation to USPS Letter Carriers who assisted in the Annual Food Drive. POLICE DEPARTMENT BRIEFING Postponed until July 5... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Rick L. Bonari Brain Injury Alliance of Washington-Kitsap County (BIWA) announced the 2017 "Walk, Run, & Roll for Thought — Because Minds Matter" event on Saturday, 9 at Lions Park, encouraging entrants to sign up early and for sponsors to participate; and Diana Bluthenthal read an essay written by Kelley Bluthenthal entitled "Brain Injury. No Hidden Advantage". Jennifer Chamberlin expressed concern about an incident where she said police officers entered her home by mistake when her address was incorrectly provided by a 911 dispatch officer; and said she then only learned it happened when a neighbor told her about it. Therefore she asked the City to adopt a "policy" that would notify homeowners directly when something like this happens. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 21, 2017 Page 2 of 5 Gavle Gillespie was disappointed that Chief Strachan was not in attendance because he hoped to ask him to please pass on his thanks to Police Officer Sara Lefty for her efforts in locating his car that was stolen a few weeks ago. Additionally, he asked the City to consider using solar panels on the roof of the Norm Dicks Government Center to save energy costs. Carl Palmer participated in discussions earlier today with Harrison Medical Center employees regarding significant staffing changes being proposed; and had a separate discussion with the CEO of CHI Franciscan Health where he was "shocked" to learn of his "blatant disregard for the community", expressing no interest in having the City of Bremerton Mayor, Council Members, or employee union representatives present during future talks. CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 373945 through 374197, and EFT- 17419 through EFT -17467 in the amount of $2,157,405.86; Regular Payroll (Payout & Correction) for the pay period ending May 31, 2017 in the amount of $176.40; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending June 15, 2017 in the amount of $789,452.80 613 — Minutes of Meeting — June 7, 2017 6C — Minutes of Study Session — June 14, 2017 6D — Confirm Reappointment of Bill Benson to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Review Committee 6E — Confirm Reappointment of Jordy Andrew to the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Project Review Committee 6F — Confirm Appointment of Fanny Burdette to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 6G — Professional Services Agreement with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. to perform a Compensation Study of Management & Professional, and Teamsters positions 6H — Ordinance No. 5324 to amend and re-establish Assessments, Rates, Fees, and Charges; and re-establish the General Facilities Charges into Exhibit A 61— Ordinance No. 5325 to amend Chapter 9.92 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) entitled "Chronic Nuisance Properties" 6J — Resolution No. 3289 to establish a Community Development Block Grant/HOME Housing Rehabilitation/Down Payment Assistance Loan Program Portfolio Management Guide 6K — Postponed until July 5... 06:11:52 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A — PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 3290 TO ADOPT THE 2018-2023 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN: Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director stated that the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is prepared pursuant to RCW 35.77.010. The TIP is updated annually and filed with the Secretary of Transportation, Local Programs Office. It is intended as a planning tool for the local, State and Federal transportation funding entities. The TIP has been prepared for City Council approval by Resolution prior to submittal to the Washington State Department of Transportation. This TIP is consistent with Bremerton's Comprehensive and Non -Motorized Transportation Plans, and Street CIP. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 21, 2017 Page 3 of 5 Acting President Davis opened the public hearing With no comments received, Acting President Davis closed the Hearing to the public, and opened for discussion with the Council... 06:14:00 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan... Comments and questions were provided by Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Martin... 06:14:45 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3290, which approves the City's 2018 — 2023 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan; and allow the Mayor to forward the Resolution and Plan to the Department of Transportation, Local Programs Office. 7B — PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 3291 TO ADOPT THE 2018 CDBG/HOME POLICY PLAN: AND ANNOUNCE THE RELEASE OF THE REQUEST FOR FUNDING PROPOSALS FOR THE 2018 PROGRAM YEAR: Sarah Achaoui, CDBG Program Administrator, explained that the action before Council is adoption of the 2018 Policy Plan, which is a document that is updated yearly and sets parameters for the management of our HUD entitlement grant awards and provides specific information about the policies and regulations for the use of HUD CDBG and HOME funds. This plan was released on May 12 for public comment, and to date there have been no comments made. Staff will also be announcing that the Request for Funding Proposals for CDBG funds will be available on June 23 and due by noon on July 14. All potential applicants must attend a mandatory Technical Assistance session on June 28. Acting President Davis opened the public hearing... With no comments received, Acting President Davis closed the Hearing to the public, and opened for discussion with the Council... 06:23:30 Motion was made by Wheeler and seconded by Daugs... Comments were provided by Wheeler, Daugs, and Sullivan... 06:25:10 M/S/C/U (Wheeler/Daugs) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3291 to adopt the 2018 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan. 7C — PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 5326 TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) ENTITLED "LAND USE" REGARDING APPEALS FENCES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES ON A PRIVATE LOT, AUTOMOBILE SERVICE AND REPAIR: Kelli Lambert, City Planner explained that the action before Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending BMC Title 20 as follows: 1. Appeals code. Add 'Property Owner' as a party withstanding to appeal a land use decision to be consistent with State Law. 2. Fence regulations. Remove the requirement that fences be constructed with 'finished' face out because it is unenforceable. 3. Occupied Recreational Vehicles (RVs). Revise the regulations for occupying an RV on a private property by adding an RV Use permit to track usage. 4. Automobile Service & Repair: a. Allow Automobile Service and Repair as an outright permitted use in the General Commercial zone. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 21, 2017 Page 4 of 5 b. Allow Automobile Service and Repair as a Conditional Use in the Neighborhood Business zone. c. Revise the definition to ensure that repair of vehicles not registered to a property owner or tenant on a residential property is prohibited. Allison Satter, City Planner, explained that Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) will be discussed under a separate ordinance at a Public Hearing scheduled on July 19. Acting President Davis opened the public hearing... Comments and questions were received by Jolanta Kellock, Diane Manning and Lisa Tindall, with responses provided by Andrea Sullivan, Director of Community Development With no further comments received, Acting President Davis closed the Hearing to the public, and opened for discussion with the Council... 06:45:38 Motion was made by Wheeler and seconded by Sullivan... Comments and questions were provided by Wheeler, Sullivan, and Daugs; with responses provided by Ms. Lambert and Ms. Spencer.. . 06:52:45 M/S/C/U (Wheeler/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5326 to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Title 20 regarding: Appeals, Fence regulations, Occupied Recreational Vehicles on a Private Lot, and Automobile Service & Repair. GENERAL BUSINESS 8A — LOCAL AGENCY CONTRACT WITH MASSANA CONSTRUCTION, INC. OF GIG HARBOR, WA. FOR THE CROWNHILL ELEMENTARY SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL PROJECT: Shane Weber, Managing Engineer, summarized that the City bid the project and opened the bids on June 9, 2017. Three (3) bids were received, with Massana Construction, Inc. the lowest responsive, responsible bidder with their bid of $456,101.00. The Washington State Department of Transportation is required to concur with the City's recommendation to award the contract; staff have recommended the bid for approval. The contract is in WSDOT standard format as required for Federal Aid Projects; the complete contract is available for review in the Engineering Office. The project constructs sidewalks, some drainage improvements, and a rapid flashing beacon in the vicinity of the school. There were no comments from the public... 06:58:20 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Daugs... Comments were provided by Sullivan, Daugs, Wheeler, and Davis; and a question was asked by Wheeler, with a response provided by Mr. Weber... 07:00:55 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to award construction of the Crownhill Elementary Safe Routes to School Project to Massana Construction, Inc. upon receipt of concurrence to award from the Washington State Department of Transportation; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 86 — INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MASON COUNTY FOR ROAD AND STREET CHIP SEAL MAINTENANCE SERVICES: Chal Martin, Public Works & ,Utilities Director, stated that this Interlocal Agreement provides a mechanism for Mason County to provide chip seal services on several East Bremerton street segments. The Agreement is for five years. This is a pilot program City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 21, 2017 Page 5 of 5 to explore means/methods to more efficiently maintain City streets. The initial projects under this Agreement are tentatively planned for the last week of July 2017. There were no comments from the public... 07:03:05 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan... Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Wheeler, and Sullivan; with responses provided by Mr. Martin... 07:06:03 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to approve an Interlocal Agreement with Mason County for Chip Seal Maintenance Services; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Greg Wheeler invited volunteers to join Friends of Kiwanis Park for the Monthly Clean-up on Saturday, June 24 to from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. Leslie Daugs announced today was the last day of schools in the Bremerton School District, therefore she cautioned drivers to be extra careful; and also displayed the schedule for the Summer Food Service Program for Children. Pat Sullivan enjoyed attending the Juneteenth Celebration at Evergreen Rotary Park last Saturday with several fellow Council Members; on behalf of Council Member Jerry McDonald, she encouraged attendance at the Bridge Blast off of the Manette Bridge on Saturday, July 1; and lastly, reminded pet owners that some calming medications require use at least one week ahead of time, so if fireworks cause their pets to have anxiety, please plan ahead. Dino Davis also cautioned drivers to be extra careful now that school has let out for the summer With no further business, Acting President Davis adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:12 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: & 4��k L RI SMITH Legislative Assistant APPRO D by the City Council on the 5th day of July, 2017. n�... Eric Younger,uncil P edent Shannon L. Corin, City Clerk EY:SC:ls:cg