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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
A Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the Council
Conference Room of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 (5th Street, Bremerton,
Washington, Wednesday, September 13, 2017, at 5:00 PM, with Council President Eric Younger
presiding. Council Members present were Richard Huddy, Greg Wheeler, Jerry McDonald, Leslie
Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Council Member Dino Davis was absent. Legislative Assistant Lori
Smith was present to provide staff support.
President Younger emphasized that the Study Session was open to the public but there would
be no opportunities for input or participation; no action is anticipated; and the content of these
items is subject to change. It was further announced that items approved by the Council will be
placed on the September 20, 2017 Council Meeting Agenda or as indicated.
A. LIMITED PRESENTATION PLANNED— The following items are budcleted items or subjects
that have been raised with the appropriate Council Committee Members:
President Younger announced that Item 3 would be heard first because Beniamin S. Pariser
of Restorical Research, LLC was in attendance to provide further information...
1. Purchase of one 2018 Ford Expedition 4WD Special Services Vehicle (SSV) from
Columbia Ford of Longview, WA for use by the Fire Department
2. Amendment C (Loan Scope Modification and Term Change) to the Drinking Water State
Revolving Fund (DWSRF) Loan Agreement DM15-952-026 for the Reservoir 4 Cover
Replacement Project
3. Professional Services Contingency Fee Agreement with Restorical Research, LLC for
Environmental Cost Recovery Services
4. Purchase of Materials and Contractor Services for work related to the Relocation of City
of Bremerton Offices and Tenant Improvements at the Norm Dicks Government Center
B. BRIEFINGS & FULL PRESENTATIONS — There were no items...
C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
o Discussion on Revising Downtown Parking Standards — Council President Eric Younger
President Younger stated that since the "Bremerton City Parking Study" was still on-going at the
time the Comprehensive Plan with affiliated Subarea Plan for Downtown was amended in May of
2016, he wanted to bring up the subject of Parking Standards again, now that the Parking Study
is complete. It was determined that Council Members are interested in exploring this subject
further, specifically whether the requirement for a parking space should remain at. 5 or if it can be
increased to 1 full parking space per unit without hindering development...
o Discussion on Goal No. 2, "Securing Additional Funding for Local Streets and Sidewalk
Improvement" — Council President Eric Younger
President Younger explained that the Finance Department has already started to prepare the
proposed 2018 City Budget, so he hoped to use this opportunity for a discussion among the
Council Members to learn their ideas now so timely direction can be provided to the
Administration. It was determined that the Council's goals to dedicate funds for streets and
sidewalks next year would come from 1) Residential Parking Permits; 2) Transportation Benefit
District funding; and 3) an increase in the allocation from taxes and fees collected from
Stormwater Utility Service from the current 40% to 80% allocated to the Transportation Capital
Fund for street improvements.
City Council Study Session Minutes
Wednesday, September 13, 2017
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o Public Works Committee Briefing (09/05/17 Meeting) — Vice Chair Jerry McDonald
o Public Safety & Parks Committee Briefing (09/13/17 Meeting) — Chair Leslie Daugs
o Other General Council Business, including an update by Council Member & Kitsap Transit
Board Member Richard Huddy on the current service and future funding issues faced by
the new Fast Ferry; as well as agreement was received by the Council Members for
Council Vice President Jerry McDonald to organize a Town Meeting in October with the
City of Bremerton's Police Bike Patrol Special Unit; and Council President Eric Younger to
continue working with City Attorney Roger Lubovich on revisions to the City of Bremerton
Landlord Licensing Program similar to a program used in the City of Lakewood.
D. ADJOURNMENT OF STUDY SESSION
President Younger adjourned the Council Study Session at 8:05 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant
APPRO,V,*D by the City Council on the 20th day of September, 2017.
Eric Youngej 'CouncirPrisident
ATTEST:
Shannon L. Corin, City Clerk
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