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Home My WebLink About09/06/2017DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 6, 2017 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, September 6, 2017, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the MORN DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council Members present were Richard Huddy, Dino Davis, Greg Wheeler, Jerry McDonald, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; 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 led by Council Member Pat Sullivan followed by the Invocation provided by Reverend Marta Schellberg of Bremerton First Church of the Nazarene. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Lent announced the following... • The 2016 Department of Ecology Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Plant Performance Award was accepted by Pat Coxon, Wastewater Manager; Larry Willman, Operations Supervisor; Robert Bermea, Interim Maintenance Supervisor; and Rick Zimburean, Interim Project Manager; • Proclaimed the Month of September 2017 as "Recovery Month in Bremerton"; • The 2nd Annual Street Fair & Car Show hosted by the Gavin Buchanan Foundation in support of first responders and local K-9 programs would be held on Saturday, September 16 from 12:00 to 5:00 PM by the Horse & Cow Bar & Grill located on 4th Street, • Proclaimed September 10, 2017 as "Sacrifice of Service for the Saving of Souls Day", which was accepted by Karen Vargas, who also encouraged the community to attend their event on Sunday, September 10 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial; • A Community Unity Picnic would also be on September 10 at 3:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park; • Proclaimed September 15, 2017 as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day', which was accepted by Doug Bear, Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 239, who also announced that a POW/MIA Ceremony will be held on Friday, September 15 at 6:05 PM at VFW Post 239; • On Monday at the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial, Navy Sub Base Bangor Trident will host a Flag Lowering Ceremony at 8:00 AM; and a Candle Light Vigil will be held from 7:00 to 8:00 PM • The "Walk, Run, & Roll for Thought" event would be on Saturday September 9 at Lions Park to bring awareness to traumatic brain injury; • Thanked Council Members Pat Sullivan and Richard Huddy, and Assistant City Attorney Amanda Harvey for supporting the Lions fundraiser during the Blackberry Festival; and • Permit revenue from upcoming projects is continuing to grow; PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mike Walton, Bremerton YMCA Community Relations Director, shared that {there is no joining fee in September, and announced upcoming programs and events. CONSENT AGENDA 5A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 374999 through 375264 and EFT -17661 through EFT -17714 in the amount of $3,442,685.45; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending August 15, 2017 in the amount -of $769,092.92; Regular Payroll (Pay Out) for the pay period ending August 15, 2017 in the amount of $24,953.17; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending August 31, 2017 in the amount of $49,507.09 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Page 2 of 4 513 — Minutes of Meeting — August 16, 2017 5C — Minutes of Study Session — August 23, 2017 5D — Resolution No. 3293 to grant Consent and Approval of Owner Transfer from Wave HoldCo, LLC to Radiate Holdings, L.P. 5E— Addition of a Part Time (0.5 FTE) "Producer" Position in BKAT for 2017 and 2018 5F — Contract Modification No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with SAFEbuilt Washington, LLC for Plan Review and Examination Services; and authorize 2017 Budget Adjustment 5G — Acceptance of a $300,000 United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) Brownfields Community -Wide Assessment and Area -Wide Planning Grants; and authorize 2017 Budget Adjustment 5H — Professional Services Agreement with Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. for administration of the US EPA Brownfields Community -Wide Assessment and Area -Wide Planning Grant There were no comments or questions by members of the public... 06:00:29 M/S/C/U (Davis/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — ORDINANCE NO. 5333 TO AMEND SECTION 5.02.040 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL MC CHAPTER 5 BUSINESS LICENSES": Assistant City Attorney Kylie Purves summarized that the proposed ordinance amends Chapter 5.02 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "General Business Licenses" by amending Section 5.02.040 entitled "Definitions" by modifying the definition of "ancillary rental'. The amendment of Item 2; and removal of Item 3 from the definition of " ancilllary rental' removes the Accessory Dwelling Unit ("ADU") exception from the definition of "Engaging in business" which triggers the General Business License requirement. There were no comments or questions by members of the public... 06:02:13 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by McDonald... 06:02:35 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/McDonald) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5333 amending Section 5.02.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Definitions" by modifying the definition of "ancillary rental' under Chapter 5.02 entitled "General Business Licenses". 6B — ORDINANCE NO. 5334 TO AMEND SECTION 7.08.030 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) ENTITLED "COMMERCIAL PET FACILITIES GROOMING PARLORS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE FACILITIES": Council Member Leslie Daugs stated that the proposed ordinance amends Section 7.08.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Commercial Pet Facilities, Grooming Parlors, and Animal Welfare Facilities." The added language includes operation requirements for commercial pet facilities and animal welfare facilities. Kylie Purves, Assistant City Attorney specified language in the proposed ordinance. Questions and comments from the public were provided by Kim Sieben (Their Voice), Leah Spalding (Their Voice), Karen Moni, and Chris Kim (NW Spay & Neuter Center); with responses provided by Ms. Purves.... 06:17:12 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Sullivan ...Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Davis, and Wheeler... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Page 3 of 4 06:20:30 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5334 amending Section 7.08.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Commercial Pet Facilities, Grooming Parlors, and Animal Welfare Facilities." 6C — INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY FOR TRAFFIC ENGINEERING SERVICES: Public Works & Utilities Director Chal Martin explained 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 or questions by members of the public... 06:24:33 Motion was made by Huddy, and seconded by Davis ... Comments and questions were provided by Huddy, Davis, Daugs, Sullivan, Wheeler, Younger, with responses provided by AL r. 06:29:02 M/S/C (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, McDonald, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Wheeler, Sullivan, Daugs Motion carried: 4 -Yes; 3 -No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan enjoyed the Blackberry Festival; announced that volunteers are welcome for the next Lions Park Monthly Work Party on Saturday, September 9 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; and the next Albers Vista Garden Tour will be on Saturday, September 23 at 10:00 AM with a focus on "Conifers". Leslie Daugs announced "Raise the Roof' for Kitsap Habitat for Humanity on Sunday, September 17 from 2:00 to 5:00 PM at the Red Cedar Farm in Poulsbo; thanked those who organized and participated in the "Still Dreaming" Vigil & March in support of Charlottesville; enjoyed the Annual Executive Pie Eating Contest at the Kitsap County Fair & Rodeo; reported on the 2"d Annual Pacific Islander Festival held on the Boardwalk; attended the Little Miss Filipino Pageant; reminded drivers to be safe and to especially watch for "school zones" now that school is back in session; encouraged participation at the September 8 Rally to keep a hospital in Bremerton beginning at 9:30 AM followed by the CHI Reconsideration Hearing at 10:30 AM at the Bremerton School District Office. Jerry McDonald announced there will be a Pre -Ceremony Clean Up of the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial on Saturday, September 9 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM; and a Candle Light Vigil on Monday, September 11 from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial; looked forward to Manette Fest on Saturday, September 9 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM which will also include a pancake breakfast and fun run at 8:00 AM; and reported on the progress being made on 4th Street projects. Greg Wheeler encouraged the public to "make you voice heard" and attend the CHI Reconsideration Hearing on Friday, September 8 at 10:30 AM; and encouraged the community to attend the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Monday, September 11 at 7:00 PM, and to also use the opportunity to remember first responders. City Council Reg, Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, September 6, 2017 Page 4 of 4 Dino Davis announced the next Forest Ridge Park Work Party on Saturday, September 16 beginning at 9:00 AM; thanked individuals from Their Voice who made comments on Puppy Mills; and emphasized that grassroots efforts really can make things happen. Richard Huddy enjoyed attending the USS Houston Decommissioning Ceremony; wished the City of Houston well in its recovery from Hurricane Harvey; enjoyed seeing Police Officer Chris Faidley and K-9 Esco in action, along with 4-H kids with their farm animals at the Kitsap County Fair; attended the Sign Dedication for Gian King at the corner of Kitsap Way & National Avenue; enjoyed the Blackberry Festival with fellow Lions; reported on the status of the fast ferry repairs; and encouraged the public to attend the Reconsideration Hearing of CHI's Certificate of Need on Friday, September 8 at 10:30 AM at the Bremerton School District Office, beginning with a community rally at 9:30 AM. President Younger announced a 15 -minute Executive Session to Consider the Minimum Price of Real Estate under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(c), with no action anticipated. The Executive Session was extended by 5 -minutes from 7:09 PM to 7:14 PM. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:16 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE KRENIER y Council Assistant APPROVFWby the City Council on the 201h day of September, 2017. ERIC YOUNGEF( City Cou cil President ATTEST: SH NNON CORIN, City Clerk EY:SC:ls:cg