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Home My WebLink About11/01/2017DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 1, 2017 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, November 1, 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, 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 Chaplain Stan Plyler of the Fire Department. FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTION CEREMONY Fire Chief David Schmitt proudly announced the following promotions in the Fire Department: Pat McGanney, Assistant Chief; John Payne, Training Battalion Chief; Dean Souza, Battalion Chief; Dan Mustard, Captain; Brad Richard, Captain; and Craig Patti, Lieutenant. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Lent announced the following... • Permit activity continues to grow; • Neighborhood Clean -Up sponsored by the Salvation Army and Washington Youth Academy will be held on Friday, November 10 beginning at 9:00 AM; • The Week of November 11 to 19, 2017 was proclaimed as "National Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week"; with the proclamation being presented to Sarah Van Cleve, Chair of Kitsap Continuum of Care Coalition; • The Salvation Army Winter Shelter will be open from November 1 through March 1; • The next Project Connect will be on Wednesday, January 24 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at The Salvation Army; and • Brought forward Rana Tan of the Bremerton Community Theatre & Chorus who provided a brief performance of "Peter and the Star Catcher", a musical play showing from now through November 19 on Friday or Saturday at 8:00 PM or Sundays at 2:30 PNM. President Younger added a special announcement to caution anyone planning to speak during Public Recognition that during the election period, beginning now through the November General Election, that they are prohibited from commenting on any candidate or ballot issues; and that since a Public Hearing was advertised but not on the agenda, public comments regarding the Multi -Family Tax Exemption will still be accepted... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Lennie Meder encouraged the Filipino community to learn about their rich cultural history, and to remember and honor the Filipino -American pioneers in Kitsap County; and encouraged Filipino organizations to collaborate for next October's events. Kurt Wiest urged Council to continue their evaluation of affordable housing; and was not sure if the multi -family tax exemption would meet the Council's goal of increasing affordable housing. Tina Munger thanked Mayor Lent and Economic Development Manager Jack Edwards for their help in relocating Abraham's House to keep services and resources available to the community. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 2 of 3 Bernie Waldbillig squashed rumors that Susanna's Antiques located on Callow Avenue was closing; announced that business is still going strong; and asked people to please "shop local". CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 375916 through 376149 and EFT -17863 through EFT -17912 in the amount of $1,985,239.38; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending October 15, 2017 in the amount of $749,792.58; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending October 31, 2017 in the amount of $49,507.09 613— Minutes of Meeting — October 18, 2017 6C — Minutes of Study Session — October 25, 2017 6D — Confirm Reappointment of Joan Hanten to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 6E— Confirm Reappointment of Will Maupin to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 6F— Lease Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Connection Credit Union, Inca 6G - Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and other local Fire Agencies for Technical Rescue Mutual Aid 6H — Interlocal Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County Administrative Services for Court Security Services 61— Acceptance of 2018 — 2019 Office of Public Defense Grant 6J — Contract Modification No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with CodePros, LLC for Supplemental Building Department Services There were no comments or questions by members of the public... 6:07:18 M/S/C/U (Ruddy/McDonald) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 7A — RESOLUTION NO. 3296 SUPPORTING OLYMPIC EDUCATION SERVICE DISTRICT INTER -AGENCY SCHOOL SAFETY & SECURITY PLAN: Police Corporal Steven Polonskv stated that the proposed Resolution will support the rights of students and staff to attend colleges and schools that are safe and free from violence and harassment. There were no comments or questions by members of the public.. . 06:11:25 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Sullivan ...Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Huddy, and McDonald, with responses provided by Corp. Polonskv... 06:15:25 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to pass Resolution No. 3296 in support of the Olympic Education Service District Inter -Agency School Safety & Security Plan. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan enjoyed the downtown Halloween event last night and hoped more people come next year; and thanked Gayle Gillespie and Bremerton Lions for their support towards new children's play equipment now at Lions Park. Leslie Daugs invited the community to attend a progress report on making homelessness rare, brief, and one-time entitled "Where Are You Sleeping Tonight?" sponsored by the League of Women Voters on Saturday, November 18 from 10:00 AM to Noon at the Eagles Nest; announced City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Page 3 of 3 that volunteers are needed for the Christmas Angels Program through Kitsap Community Resources; thanked the cast from the Bremerton Community Theatre for their performance; commented that she was a guest speaker at a recent Filipino -American History event; please remember to return ballots by November 7; thanked Veterans who have served; and congratulated the Fire Department with their promotions. Jerry McDonald shared photos from Halloween and the Safe Trick or Treat event; provided an update on apartment projects on 4th and Burwell Streets, and the Marvin Williams Community Center on Park Avenue; announced that another hotel will be built downtown; and that apartments will be added to the JC Penney's building. Greg Wheeler also attended the dedication of play equipment at Lions Park; was amazed at the generosity of community groups like the Lions; and thanked businesses who made Halloween a great success. Richard Huddy also thanked Gayle Gillespie for his support, especially for Lions Park; thanked contractor Massana and Public Works for great work on new sidewalks and ADA ramps at the corner of 1111 & Montgomery; looked forward to Budget Workshops and hoped to eventually see residential streets and sidewalks projects fully funded; reported on a blighted property that is finally being cleaned up by new owners and duplexes being renovated, both located on Snyder Avenue; shared that a Decision from the Department of Health on Reconsideration of CHI Franciscan's Certificate of Need will be available Tuesday, November 14; the UFCW Harrison Hospital employees group will have an Informational Picket on Wednesday, November 15 at 11:30 AM in Silverdale; and was excited about Game 7 of the World Series (Houston Astros vs. LA Dodgers). President Younger announced that Budget Workshops will be held November 2, 6, and 9 beginning at 4:15 PM in the Mayor's Conference Room; and encouraged the public to attend. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:36 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: 4ZA- CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant APPROV D by the City Council on the 15th day of November, 2017. ERIC YOUNGE , Ci unci) President A T; SHANNON CORIN, City Cle EY:SC:ls:cg