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CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
Wednesday, October 25, 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 6th Street, Bremerton,
Washington, Wednesday, October 25, 2017, at 5:00 PM, with Council President Eric Younger
presiding: Council Members present were Richard Huddy, Dino Davis, Greg Wheeler, and Jerry
McDonald. Council Members Pat Sullivan and Leslie Daugs were absent. Also present was
Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
President Younger emphasized that the Study Session was open to the public but there would
be no opportunities for input or participation except when deemed appropriate; and the content
of these items is subject to change. It was further announced that the other items approved by
the Council will be placed on the November 1, 2017 Council Meeting Agenda or as indicated.
President Younger invited Wes Larson, Principal/CEO of the Sound West Group to provide a
briefing on how the costs and benefits of the City's two available Multifamily Property Tax
Exemption Program have been utilized; with additional information provided on a handout
entitled "Future Value of Property Tax Improvements" and "Project Example — Seattle vs.
Bremerton".
A. LIMITED PRESENTATION PLANNED — The following items are budgeted items or subjects
that have been raised with the appropriate Council Committee Members:
Confirm Reappointment of Joan Hanten to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners Consent Agenda
2. Confirm Reappointment of Will Maupin to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of
Commissioners Consent Agenda
3. Lease Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Connection Credit Union, Inc.
Consent Agenda
4. Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and other local Fire Agencies for
Technical Rescue Mutual Aid Consent Agenda
5. Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County Administrative
Services for Court Security Services Consent Agenda
6. Acceptance of 2018 — 2019 Office of Public Defense Grant Consent Agenda
7. Contract Modification No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with CodePros, LLC
for Supplemental Building Department Services Consent Agenda
B. BRIEFINGS & FULL PRESENTATIONS
1. Department of Economic Development Update— Jack Edwards, Department of
Economic Development Manager Information Only
2. Resolution supporting Olympic Education Service District Inter -Agency School Safety &
Security Plan General Business
3. Proposed Public Hearing and Ordinance to amend Chapter 3.78 of the Bremerton
Municipal Code entitled "Multi -Family Property Tax Exemption" Amendments rejected
by the Council... Item Cancelled
City Council Study Session Minutes
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
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C. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
o Other General Council Business was discussed.
President Younger announced a 15 -minute Executive Session starting at 6:35 PM, that was
extended for 15 minutes for a total of 30 minutes; and concluded at 7:05 PM...
D. EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. 15 -Minutes to consider the Minimum Price of Real Estate under RCW 42.30.110(1)(c)
Information Only, and 15 -Minutes to discuss Pending Litigation under RCW 42.30.110
(1) (i) With Action
There were no comments from the public...
07:06:00 M/S/C/U (Wheeler/Davis) Move to approve Amendment to Settlement Agreement
between the City of Bremerton, Kitsap County, and other parties to settle the lawsuit
between the parties regarding the Settlement Agreement; and authorize the Mayor to
execute the amendments.
President Younger adjourned the Council Study Session at 7:07 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant
APPROV by the City Council on the 1St day of November, 2017.
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ATTEST:
Shannon L. Corin, City Clerk
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