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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 19, 2017
The Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, July
19, 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, Dino Davis, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Pat
Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Acting Deputy City Clerk Lori Smith;
Council Assistant Christine Grenier; 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 then led by Council Member Pat Sullivan followed by the invocation
provided by Pastor Sherwin Rulloda of the Bremerton First Church of the Nazarene.
MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Lent...
• Recognized the Casad Family legacy and invited the public to view the 1001 Anniversary of
Water Service Exhibit at the Kitsap Historical Museum through September;
• Shared that there are 7 people living in the community who are at least 100 years old;
• Welcomed participation in the Police & Community Together (PACT) Community
Conversation featuring Police Chief Steve Strachan and Representative Drew Hansen on
Tuesday, July 25 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the United Way Building;
• Looked forward to the Kitsap Wine Festival on Saturday, August 12 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at
the Kitsap Conference Center;
• Mentioned that Rice Fergus Miller has been recognized by Seattle Business Magazine as
one of the "100 Best Companies";
• Announced that Naval Base Kitsap received the "Top US Navy Base in the World' Award;
• Learned that the Puget Sound Journal listed Kitsap County as the #1 Place to Live in; and
• Continued to hope that a host family can be found for a Kure, Japan Exchange Student
visiting Bremerton in August.
President Younger announced that until the elections were over in November, no comments will be
allowed regarding political candidates or ballot related issues...
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mike Walton, Bremerton Family YMCA, enjoyed viewing the Bremerton Bridge Blast fireworks from
the Y, along with a lot of others with the same idea; and announced that there will be a free Summer
Block Party on August 1 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM.
Sue Strachan, Olympic College Special Events Director, announced that tickets are available for
the 9th Annual Kitsap Wine Festival on August 12 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at Olympic College, and that
proceeds will go towards student scholarships.
Gavle Gillespie suggested that the City consider renaming a street for a fallen officer in Tacoma
who was once a resident of Bremerton; admired the K-9 dogs for their special work; and requested
an update from the Public Works Department on the Lebo Boulevard Project.
Roy Runyon asked for an update on code enforcement for 2430 Snyder Avenue; asked candidates
to be thoughtful of their placement of campaign signs; and asked for clarification on the utility rate
"slush fund". Responses were provided by Roger Lubovich...
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Allen Matthews was impressed with the supportive comments made regarding the Bremerton
Police Department's Crisis Intervention Training during the County's Citizens Advisory Committee on
Mental Health & Substance Abuse meeting.
Eric Stewart requested the Council to review the Bremerton Municipal Code as it relates to the
Waste Management contract and its services to residents.
CONSENT AGENDA
5A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 374388 through 374567, and EFT -17510 through
EFT -17565 in the amount of $3,111,926.29; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending June
30, 2017 in the amount of $776,917.80; Regular Payroll (Pay Outs) for the pay period ending
June 30, 2017 in the amount of $34,982.01; and Regular Payroll (Supplemental) for the pay
period ending June 30, 2017 in the amount of $595.34
513 — Minutes of Meeting — July 5, 2017
5C — Minutes of Study Session — July 12, 2017
5D— Purchase of 12.5% Bulk Sodium Hypochlorite Solution from JCI Jones, Inc. of Tacoma, WA
for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant
5E — Ordinance No. 5329 to amend Section 13.04.140 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC)
entitled "Liquor" (Beer or Wine) under the Park Code
05:54:25 M/S/C/U (Wheeler/Davis) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
6A — PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 3292 TO AMEND THE DEPARTMENT OF
FINANCIAL SERVICES — RATE TABLE A RELATING TO FEES FOR PUBLIC RECORDS:
Mike Riley, Assistant Financial Services Director, summarized that the State Legislature passed
Engrossed House Bill 1595 amending the Public Records Act (RCW 42.56). It requires an agency
to establish a statement of costs after notice and a public hearing. Additionally, the bill defines the
maximum costs an agency may charge for providing public records. The bill is effective July 23,
2017. To be able to charge the maximum costs after this date, the City Council must hold a public
hearing and adopt the new costs.
President Younger opened the public hearing...
Comments and questions were provided by Roy Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Riley...
With no further comments received, President Younger closed the Hearing to the public; and
opened for discussion with the Council...
05:58:45 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by McDonald... Comments and questions were
provided by Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Riley...
06:02:32 M/S/C/U (Daugs/McDonald) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3292 to amend the Department
of Financial Services — Rate Table A relating to Fees for Public Records.
66 — PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5330 TO AMEND SECTION 20.46.010 OF THE
BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) REGARDING "ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS":
Allison Satter, Senior Planner, explained that the action before Council is to conduct a Public
Hearing and adopt an Ordinance to amend Title 20 of the Bremerton Municipal Code as follows:
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Revise the regulations to remove the owner -occupancy
requirement, add additional design standards, and revise the allowed unit size. This Zoning Code
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amendment was publicized for the June 21, 2017 Zoning Code Amendments Public Hearing,
however as additional information was requested by City Council, an additional ordinance has been
provided for this Public Hearing. No public testimony regarding ADUs was received at the Public
Hearing on June 21, 2017.
President Younger opened the public hearing...
Comments and questions were provided by Roy Runyon; Kurt Wiest; Allen Matthews; G r
Chidester, Richard Nert, and Eric Stewart; with responses provided by Ms. Satter...
With no further comments received, President Younger closed the Hearing to the public; and
opened for discussion with the Council...
06:40:25 Main Motion was made by Davis and seconded by Huddy... Comments and questions
were provided by Davis, with responses provided by Ms. Satter...
06:45:30 Amending Motion was made by Wheeler and seconded by Davis... Comments and
questions were provided by Wheeler; Daugs; Davis; Huddy; Sullivan; McDonald; Younger; Wheeler;
Davis; Huddy; and Sullivan; with responses provided by Ms. Satter...
07:24:52 A-M/S/F (Wheeler/Davis) Move to amend the ordinance to incorporate the Planning
Commission's recommendation to remove the owner occupancy requirements for ADUs by
removing subsections (k) and (1) of BMC 20.46.010.
Voted in favor of Amending Motion: Wheeler, Davis, Daugs
Voted opposed to Amending Motion: McDonald, Huddy, Sullivan, Younger
Amending Motion failed: 3 -Yes; 4 -No
07:25:57 M-M/S/C/U (Davis/Huddy) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5330 to amend Section 20.46.010
of the Bremerton Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units.
GENERAL BUSINESS
7A — ORDINANCE NO. 5331 TO AMEND CHAPTER 11.08 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL
CODE (BMC) ENTITLED "SIDEWALK AND STREET FRONTAGE": Tom Knuckev, City Engineer,
explained that the proposed revisions to the Bremerton Municipal Code allow the Director of Public
Works & Utilities to enter into agreements with property owners to complete repairs to sidewalks,
curb and gutters, curb ramps and driveway approaches that abut private property. These
agreements are intended to allow the City to partner with property owners and share the cost of
repairs when the City has determined pedestrian facilities abutting a property are hazardous or
defective, and require repair or replacement. Other changes to Chapter 11.08 of the BMC clarify
existing language.
Comments from the public were provided by Roy Runyon and Mar# Singleton; with responses
provided by Mr. Knuckev...
07:33:08 Motion was made by Huddy and seconded by Davis... Comments were provided by Huddy,
Davis; and Wheeler...
07:34:41 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Davis) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5331 to amend Chapter 11.08 of the
Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Sidewalk and Street Frontage".
713— ACCEPTANCE OF THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018: Council Member and Committee Chair Pat Sullivan presented the
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recommendations on behalf of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee stating that the City of
Bremerton anticipates approximately $830,000 in revenue will be available for distribution in Fiscal
Year 2018. The Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) received eighteen (18) requests for
funding. Following the interview process, one request was withdrawn. Committee members reached
consensus, and are recommending funding to 17 applicants and to continue the City of Bremerton's
commitment to the Kitsap Conference Center and the Admiral Theatre Foundation.
Recommended allocations include $315,000 for non-profit organizations.
It is also recommended that $250,000 be allocated for operations at Kitsap Conference
Center for 5 -years, and $95,000 for a one-time debt service payment.
The City of Bremerton has a 50 -year commitment ending in 2040 with the Admiral Theatre
Foundation for $90,000 per year, plus an additional $60,000 per year through 2017. The
committee recommends that this additional funding commitment be continued through 2022
for a total allocation of $150,000.
Finally, it is recommended that $20,000 (unallocated by the committee) be carried over as
part of the beginning fund balance for Fiscal Year 2018.
Comments from the public were provided by Roy Runyon; Brian Johnson (Admiral Theatre); Mike
Walton (Kitsap Public Facilities District); Caroline Stein (Washington State Science & Engineering
Fair); Dean Tin_gey (Kitsap County Historical Society & Museum); Sue Strachan (Olympic College
Foundation, Kitsap Wine Festival); Mike Dodge (West Sound Art & Music Association, Ukulele
Festival); and Nick Wofford (Bremerton Historic Ships Association).
07:48:45 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Huddy... Comments and questions were
provided by Sullivan; Huddy; Daugs; McDonald; and Wheeler; with responses provided by Mr.
Lubovich and Christine Grenier. LTAC Support Staff...
Council Member McDonald recused himself from the vote, because he sits on the Bremerton
Historic Ships Association Board...
Council Member Wheeler recused himself from the vote, because his wife Sunny sits on the Olympic
College Foundation Board and the Kitsap County Historical Society Board...
07:54:30 M/S/C (Sullivan/Huddy) Move to accept the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's
recommendations as presented; and to include the allocations in the City of Bremerton's
Fiscal Year 2018 Proposed Budget.
Voted in favor of Motion: Huddy, Sullivan, Daugs, Davis, Younger
Abstained: McDonald, Wheeler
Motion carried: 5 -Yes; 2 -Abstentions
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Richard Huddy was pleased that the relocation of Harrison Hospital beds is being reconsidered;
announced that the new Neighborhood Block Party application and guidelines are available online;
shared that an electronic problem with the fast ferry that caused a few cancelled sailings should be
resolved soon; commented on a parking enforcement situation involving a truck, boat, and trailer;
enjoyed attended a Promotion Ceremony at the Fire Department on July 7; offered best wishes to
Toni Yuly, author of children's book "Jellybean Tree"; announced that volunteers are needed for
Lions Park Weed Warriors and Work Parties; was impressed with the turnout for the Annual VW
"Bug" Car Show next to Hi-Lo's 15' Street Cafe; reported on the YWCA "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes"
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event at Evergreen Rotary Park; was excited with the progress of the Marvin Williams Center
currently being built; enjoyed the Annual Bremerton Central Lions Picnic, congratulating new "King
Lion" Jim Lamb & his wife Jean; and recalled that the Rosetta Stone was found in 1799.
Greg Wheeler invited volunteers to help with the next Kiwanis Park Work Party on Saturday, July 22
from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; and wished everyone a great week.
Jerry McDonald added that the Marvin Williams Center Project may be completed in October;
shared photos of the crane removing the "Eventide" that had sunk earlier by the Marina; announced
the next "Rock the Dock" Concert on Saturday, July 22 from 5:00 to 10:00 PM featuring Longstride;
and "Music in Manette" on Thursday, July 20 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM featuring Kim Archer.
Leslie Daugs shared the schedule for the Summer Food Service Program for Children;
announced the Back to School Fair & Fun Run will be on August 15 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at
Mountain View Middle School; and lastly, enjoyed attending Brewfest and Kitsap Pride Festival.
Pat Sullivan announced the Washington Science & Engineering Fair will be held next year from
March 23 to 24, 2018; and reported on several street projects now in progress in District 1.
Eric Younger invited Public Works Director Chal Martin to discuss the "Safe Routes to Schools"
Project being done near or around Kitsap Way.
With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:12 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
CHRISTINE G NIER
Council Assistant
APPROV D by the City Council on the 2nd day of August, 2017.
Eric Younger,ouncil Prekent
ATTEST:
Shannon L. Corin, City Clerk
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