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Home My WebLink About01/17/2018DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 17, 2018 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, January 17, 2018, 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 Michael Goodnow, Kevin Gorman, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Richard Huddy was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Shannon Corin; Legislative Assistant Lori Smith; 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 Pastor Rob Steinbach of Seaside Church. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Judcie James Docter administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed District 4 Council Member Tony Hillman. Council Member Hillman was then seated at the Dais for the remainder of the meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Wheeler... • Summarized what has been accomplishment during his first 2 weeks in office. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Heather Toomire expressed concern that her family is experiencing difficulty in finding an affordable place to live for her and her family. Terry Fessner discussed what he has been experiencing with the homeless as a business owner downtown, especially after hours. CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 377076 through 377251, and EFT -18111 through EFT -18161 in the amount of $3,279,821.24; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending December 31, 2017 in the amount of $734,512.88; and Regular Payroll (Pay Out) for the pay period ending December 31, 2017 in the amount of $28,283.42 61B — Minutes of Meeting — January 3, 2018 6C — Minutes of Study Session — January 10, 2018 6D — Confirm Appointment of Dino Davis to the Bremerton Planning Commission 6E — Interlocal Participation Agreement with BuyBoard® National Purchasing Cooperative 6F — Local Agency Contract with MJ Hughes Construction, Inc. for West Belfair Valley Road and Tracyton Beach Road Innovative Safety Project 6G — Illumination Upgrades by Puget Sound Energy on SR303 (Wheaton Way) from Sheridan Road to NE Riddell Road 6H — Resolution No. 3302 adopting the Comprehensive Solid & Hazardous Waste Management Plan for Kitsap County There were no questions or comments from the public. 05:44:56 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Page 2 of 4 GENERAL BUSINESS 7A — LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PACIFIC NW MARINE CO. (DBA FREEDOM BOAT CLUB) FOR COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE ADJACENT TO THE LOUIS MENTOR BOARDWALK: Jeff Elevado, Director of Parks & Recreation, summarized that the commercial office space located adjacent to the Louis Mentor Boardwalk has remained vacant for several years. The City has been approached by Pacific Northwest Marine Co. (dba Freedom Boat Club) with a proposal to lease the space for the operation of a boat membership company. The owner has secured slips at the Bremerton Marina with the Port of Bremerton for mooring their vessels and will use the office space for administration and training purposes. The lease amount is $720.00 per month and does not include utilities. The lessee is also responsible for payment of Lease Hold Excise Tax. There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:47:14 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan... Comments were provided by Daugs and Sullivan; and questions were asked by Sullivan and Hillman, with a response provided by Mr. Elevado and Shawn Ottenbreit. CEO with Freedom Boat Club... 05:52:08 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the Lease Agreement with Pacific NW Marine Co. (dba Freedom Boat Club) with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 7B — RESOLUTION NO. 3300 APPROVING PHASE II OF THE EAST PARK FINAL PLAT: Allison Satter, Senior Planner in Community Development, explained that the action before City Council is to approve Phase II of the East Park Final Plat. Preliminary Plat approval was granted by the Administrative Hearings Examiner in June of 2006 for the subdivision of 48 acres into 454 housing units. Phase I of East Park was approved by Resolution 3071 on November 19, 2008 for 86 lots and open space tracts and infrastructure on approximately 11 acres. This proposal will grant final approval for 88 lots, associated open space tracts and right-of-ways. The applicant has met all of the conditions of the Preliminary Plat approval for this phase by both infrastructure completion and bonding and therefore the City Engineer and Community Development Director are recommending that the City Council approve this final plat. Terry Fessner hopes that consideration will be given to an irrigation system for the trees planted alongside the road, but expressed his support for the other improvements included with Phase II. Ms. Satter responded that yes, an irrigation system will be included, along with other improvements. 06:04:26 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Goodnow... Comments were provided by Daugs and Hillman; and questions were asked by Goodnow and Gorman, with responses provided by Ms. Satter... 06:07:53 M/S/CIU (Daugs/Goodnow) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3300 approving Phase II of the East Park Final Plat; and authorizing the City Council President to sign the mylar. 7C — RESOLUTION NO. 3301 AUTHORIZING NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION FIVE STAR & URBAN WATERS RESTORATION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION FOR KITSAP LAKE: Jeff Elevado, Director of Parks & Recreation, stated that currently nine acres of Eurasian Milfoil and Fragrant Water Lily engulf Kitsap Lake Park's wetland, public boat launch, fishing pier and swimming areas. Coupled with increased nutrient load, this negatively impacts habitat and water quality, creating toxic algae blooms and health hazards to both humans and wildlife alike. This project will remove the aquatic weeds in this defined area abutting the city park and conduct community outreach with lakeside property owners. This community outreach is the first step towards soliciting feedback towards a long-term maintenance plan for all of Kitsap Lake. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Page 3 of 4 The grant amount requested will be approximately $20,000. A minimum 1:1 non-federal match of cash and in-kind goods and services is required and will consist of cash donations and force -account labor for grant administration, contract management, and public outreach. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:10:33 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Daugs... Comments were provided by Daugs; and questions were asked by Younger, with responses provided by Mr. Elevado... 06:15:42 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve Resolution No. 3301 authorizing staff to make application to the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Five Star & Urban Waters Restoration Program Grant; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Michael Goodnow announced the next Forest Ridge Park Work Party would be held on Saturday, January 20 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, with coffee and donuts available for all volunteers. Tony Hillman thanked the other five District 4 candidates; is looking forward to his role as a Council Member; and reported on participating in several local events honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Kevin Gorman hoped people would mark their calendars now for the 2018 Manette Edible Garden Tour that has been scheduled for Saturday, August 4. Leslie Daugs announced the #MeToo Poetry & Story Night on Saturday, January 31 from 6:00 to 9:00 PM at the Cloverleaf Tavern; encouraged people ages 16 to 21 years of age interested in the construction trade to join one of several upcoming Open Houses with Youth Kitsap Build; welcomed anyone interested to attend the indoor soccer game on Saturday, January 27; and welcomed new Council Members Gorman, Hillman, and Goodnow. Pat Sullivan announced that Seeds of Grace is hosting a Winter Prep Party on Sunday, January 28 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Lions Park; and announced that applications will be accepted until 5:00 PM on February 16 to fill a vacancy on the Audit Committee. Eric Younger welcomed an interview by local Boy Scouts, who are now in the audience, as part of their requirement to earn a "Citizenship in the Community" merit badge; and added that he'd be happy to be interviewed by any other Boy Scout troop hoping to meet the same requirement. Council recessed at 6:25 PM for a 10 -Minute Executive Session to discuss Potential Litigation under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i); In was extended for an additional 10 -minutes... 06:45:20 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Gorman) Move to authorize the Mayor to finalize all documents necessary to complete the transactions with Bremrock LLC and Port Orchard Sand and Gravel, in order to accept an access easement for a pump station, and to make payment in the amount of approximately $39,123.51 plus any applicable interest to settle a contract dispute. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:45 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: i LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 17, 2018 Page 4 of 4 APPROV by the City Council on the 7th day of February, 2018. ERIC YOUN R, City(2ocil President Attest: SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk EY:SC:ls:cg