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Home My WebLink About02/07/2018DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 7, 2018 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, February 7, 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 Richard Huddy, Michael Goodnow, Tony Hillman, Kevin Gorman, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. 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 Susie Beil of Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Wheeler mentioned several local events he's attended, as well as highlighted the items that he and his staff have focused on the last several weeks including... • Utilizing the State's "Opportunity Zones Program'; • A Design and Study of the 303 Corridor Study (Wheaton Way); • An application submitted to fund a Market Study of the Economic Employment Center (former site of Harrison Hospital); • Creation of a Task Force to focus on areas of the City affected by issues such as criminal vagrancy, chemical dependency, and addiction; and • Several ways to address Code Enforcement issues... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mike Walton, Community Relations Director of the Kitsap Family YMCA, provided information on the latest happenings at the "Y", including Summer Camp, the Resolution Walk and Run Series, and a "Take Over" at the Bremerton Bar & Grill on February 21. Edward Margie thanked the City for focusing on Code Enforcement of dilapidated properties. Terry Fessner is also pleased to see the City focus on Code Enforcement. Jerry McDonald expressed his concern at the apparent non -action to solve the downtown parking issues, and believes the development of intra -city bus service by Kitsap Transit would help; and also asked for ongoing updates by Mayor Wheeler on economic development and marketing. Lennie Meder, co-founder of the Ethnic Unity Coalition, asked the City to consider renaming Spruce Street in recognition of Vincent Barrios, an original founder of the Filipino -American Association of Kitsap County, who has lived here since 1921, and was instrumental in working with former Mayor Glenn Jarstad to create Bataan Park, dedicated to all those who died during WWII, especially those who died in the Bataan Death March. Regina Adamson founder of the Kitsap Public Market at the Perry Avenue Mall, explained how the market provides affordable space for local small businesses, but was concerned about how the high cost to maintained the building are being passed on to the vendors due to an absentee landlord. CONSENT AGENDA 5A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 377252 through 377604, and EFT -18162 through EFT -18231 in the amount of $2,672,991.75; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending January 15, 2018 in the amount of $830,788.96; Regular Payroll (Payouts & Corrections) for the pay period ending January 15, 2018 in the amount of $14,568.40; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending January 31, 2018 in the amount of $831,867.79; City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Page 2 of 4 and Retiree Payroll for the pay'period ending January 31, 2018 in the amount of $57,808.40 6B— Minutes of Meeting — January 17, 2018 5C — Minutes of Study Session — January 24, 2018 5D — Confirm the Reappointment of Holly James to the Civil Service Commission 5E — Confirm the Reappointment of Adam Simmons to the Civil Service Commission 6F— 2018 Excess Liability, Excess Workers' Compensation, and Crime Insurances 5G — Purchase of four 2018 Ford Police Interceptors from Columbia Ford of Longview, WA; and associated Safety Equipment for the Police Department 5H — Purchase of two 2018 Ford Escapes from Columbia Ford of Longview, WA for the Water Utility and Community Development Departments 51— Purchase of one 2018 International Cab & Chassis from RWC Washington Stock of Tacoma, WA; and Dump Body with attachments for the Streets Division 5J — Purchase of one 2018 International Cab & Chassis from RWC Washington Stock of Tacoma, WA; and Dump Body with attachments for the Water Department SK— Purchase of two 2018 Ford F-150 4WD Pick -Up Trucks from Columbia Ford of Longview, WA for the Streets Division and the Wastewater Treatment Plant 5L— Purchase of one 2018 Ford Transit Van from Columbia Ford of Longview, WA for the Water Resources Division 5M — Purchase of one 2018 Pre -Built Service Truck from Cobalt Truck Equipment of Spokane, WA for the Water Resources Division 5N — Purchase of one 2018 Kubota Mini Excavator from Jennings Equipment, Inc. of Puyallup, WA for the Streets Division 50— Purchase of VMWare Licensing from Trebron Company, Inc. for the Upgrade of the Central Computer Core There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:08:30 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Sullivan) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — AMENDMENT TO SERVICES REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT FOR SECURITY SERVICES AT THE SALVATION ARMY: Mike Riley, Financial Services Assistant Director, summarized that the City of Bremerton and the Kitsap Public Health District wish to amend a Services Reimbursement Agreement by extending the current term and expiration date of the agreement to December 31, 2018. This is a cooperative effort in which the City will reimburse the Health District for its payments to the Salvation Army for security services located at its 6th Street facility. Robin O'Grady, Program Coordinator with Kitsap Connect; and Sheryl A. Piercy, Social Services Director with the Salvation Army, summarized further details and answered questions regarding the services provided. The amendment shall increase the reimbursement amount not to exceed $60,000, including the $30,000 already budgeted in 2017. The 2018 Non -Departmental budget includes an additional $30,000 for this purpose. Terry Fessner doesn't understand why Kitsap Connect is charged to lease space at the Salvation Army; and also doesn't understand why the City has to pay for security guards when the taxpayers already pay for City Police Officers. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Page 3 of 4 Jerry McDonald doesn't understand why the City of Bremerton pays the full amount for the security guards. Ms. Piercy explained that they have additional monies received from a Kitsap County grant. Kevin Tisdale asked if the program is "attracting" homeless persons from outside the City. Regina Adamson agreed that it is not fair for the City taxpayers to pay for private security guards. 06:25:40 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Gorman... Questions were asked by Sullivan and Hillman, with responses provided by Ms. O'Grady. Mr. Riley. Ms. Pierer. and Mayor Wheeler... Comments were provided by Gorman (who also requested a tour of the Salvation Army), Daugs, Hillman, Huddy, and Younger... 06:47:56 M/S/C (Sullivan/Gorman) Move to approve Amendment No. 1 to Services Reimbursement Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap Public Health District; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Gorman, Hillman, Goodnow, Huddy, Sullivan, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs Motion carried: 6 -Yes, 1 -No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan announced the next Lions Park Work Party on Saturday, February 17 from 10:00 AM to Noon; and that beginning in March, the Work Parties will be held on the 2nd Saturdays of each month. She also enjoyed attending the AWC Action Days Conference in Olympia with Mayor Wheeler and City Lobbyist Brian McConaughy. Leslie Daugs announced that applications are being accepted from residents until February 16 for a vacancy on the City's Audit Committee; invited the community to the 11th Annual Semancik Memorial Foundation Crab Feed on Saturday, March 10 at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds with proceeds benefitting Bremerton High School students; is honored to attend the Pre -Valentine Celebration at the Filipino -American Community Center on Saturday, February 10; and encouraged citizens to be "informed" and vote in the Bremerton School District's Special Election on February 13. Tony Hillman announced that Bremerton Foodline will be offering free coats to clients on "Warm Coats Day" on Friday, February 9 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM; and the next Super Saturday Financial Resource Fair will be hosted by Kitsap Community Resources on Saturday, February 24 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 845 8th Street. Michael Goodnow announced the next Forest Ridge Park Cleanup would be on Saturday, February 17; was recently informed by the Arts Commission that the next two utility box wraps would be located in the Callow Avenue Business District; and was pleased to welcome "Bad Dog Brewing', which recently opened at 11th & Callow. Richard Huddy was glad to be back after being ill with the flu; summarized the City's program to fund vehicle purchases; and as a member of the Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners, he provided an overview of the Board Composition Review Meeting that is held every 4 years and described the current composition of the Board, and lastly, he looks forward to the Joint Planning Workshop with Council Members, Mayor Wheeler, and Directors that is scheduled this Saturday. Eric Younger reiterated the Council will be meeting with the Mayor and Department Directors for the Annual Joint Planning Workshop to be held on Saturday, February 10 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM at Gold Mountain Golf Course; and that this meeting is open to the public, but there will be no opportunities for comments or questions. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, February 7, 2018 Page 4 of 4 With no further business, President Youpger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:01 PM. Pre-ared and Submitted by - LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant APPROVD by the City Council on the 21St day of February, 2018. ERIC YOUNGE , City a` ncil President Attest: SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk EY:SC:ls:cg