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Home My WebLink About02/21/2018CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 21, 2018 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, February 21, 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 Assistant City Attorney Kylie Purves; 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 Reverend Walt LeCouteur of the Kitsap Rescue Mission. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Wheeler highlighted the items that he and his staff have focused on the last several weeks; and in addition... • Stated it was a pleasure to greet former Congressman Norm Dicks earlier this afternoon at the unveiling of a new exhibit in his honor; • Attended a Mayor's Exchange on homelessness in Olympia; • Learned the City will receive funding for the Highway 304 Corridor Study; and • Provided an update on the Opportunity Zone Program. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Caroline Stein announced the 61 st Annual Washington State Engineering & Science Fair would be held on March 23 & 24, 2018 at the Bremerton High School. She was proud to note the Fair has been held in Bremerton since the beginning. A full schedule can be found on their website. CONSENT AGENDA SA— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 377605 through 377777, and EFT -18232 through EFT -18269 in the amount of $1,969,510.79; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending February 15, 2018 in the amount of $809,698.48 513 — Minutes of Meeting — February 7, 2018 5C — Minutes of Joint Planning Session — February 10, 2018 5D — Minutes of Study Session — February 17, 2018 5E — Confirm the Reappointment of Timothy Baker to the Parks & Recreation Commission 5F— Confirm the Reappointment of Elizabeth Wrenn to the Parks & Recreation Commission 5G — Agreement KC -327-17 with Kitsap County for the Crisis Intervention Training Program 5H — Agreement KC -438-17 with Kitsap County for the Provision of Juvenile Detention Facilities 51— Memorandum of Agreement between the Naval Criminal Investigative Service and the Bremerton Police Department for Narcotics Enforcement, Special Operations Group 5J — Purchase of DISCUS/JIS Software from Cities Digital for the Bremerton Municipal Court; and Budget Amendment to the Trial Court Improvement Fund 5K— Amendment No. 7 to the Professional Services Agreement with Willis of Seattle for Insurance Broker Services City Council Reg. 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Minutes Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Page 2of3 51L — Purchase of Excess Pollution Liability Insurance from XL Catlin 5M — Reallocation of Risk Management Specialist to Risk Manager; and appropriate Budget Adjustment SN— Purchase of a 2018 PJ 10K Dump Trailer from Olympic Trailer & Truck of Olympia, WA for the Parks Department (Ivy Green Cemetery) 50— Purchase of a 2018 Ford Escape from Columbia Ford of Longview, WA for the Engineering Department 5P— Purchase of a 2018 Ford F-150 2WD Pick -Up Truck from Columbia Ford of Longview, WA for the Engineering Department 5Q — Purchase of a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado Y2 -Ton 4WD Pick -Up Truck from Bud Clary Chevrolet of Longview, WA for the Water Resources Division 5R— Purchase of a Ford F-450 Pre -Built Service Truck from Cobalt Truck Equipment of Spokane, WA for the Water Resources Division 5S — Public Works Agreement with Fox Fire Prevention, Inc. for Repair of the Gold Mountain Golf Course Clubhouse Fire Sprinkler System 5T — Fourth Addendum to the Operating Agreement with the Admiral Theatre Foundation 51.1 — Tourism Promotion Services Agreement with Bremerton Historic Ships Association 5V — Tourism Promotion Services Agreement with Bremerton Chamber of Commerce 5W — Tourism Promotion Services Agreement with Visit Kitsap Peninsula 5X — Tourism Promotion Services Agreement with Washington State Science & Engineering Fair There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:42:23 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Huddy) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS — There were no General Business items... PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A — PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 5345 TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "LAND USE": Garrett Jackson, Community Development, used a Power Point to highlight the action before the Council, and to conduct a public hearing for adoption of an Ordinance amending BMC Title 20 as follows: 1. Revise Land Division section to modify Final Formal Subdivision approval process to an administrative Directors decision; and 2. Revise Definitions section description for: Minimum Density, Medical Laboratory, Satellite Parking, Transportation Facility, and Worship & Religious Facility. President Younger opened the public hearing... With no comments received, President Younger closed the Hearing to the public; and opened for discussion with the Council... 05:47:15 Motion was made by Gorman and seconded by Daugs... 05:47:45 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Daugs) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5345 to adopt text amendments to Bremerton Municipal Code Chapters 20.02, 20.12, and 20.42. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, February 21, 2018 Page 3 of 3 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Richard Huddv was deeply saddened at the school shooting that took place in Florida, and shared his support for common sense gun control; recognized the passing of Reverend Billy Graham; and looked forward to working with the current City Council on the newly adopted list of 2018 Goals. Michael Goodnow added that his nephew attends the school in Parkland, and sadly lost several friends. He announced the 27th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade would be held on Saturday, March 17 starting at 11:00 AM at 6th & Pacific; and was excited about the reopening of the Roxy Theatre. Tony Hillman looked forward to attending the Holly Ridge Center's Volunteer Luncheon tomorrow at the Suquamish Clearwater Resort; and mentioned that volunteers are needed for the next Monthly Kiwanis Park Work Party on Saturday, February 24 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM, rain or shine. Kevin Gorman appreciated the opportunity to discuss the recent tragedy in Parkland, Florida, saying that you may feel helpless, but the one thing we can all do is to have compassion for other people, and to please reach out to anyone who seems like they may need help. He encouraged citizens to always report car prowls or anything odd or suspicious that they notice going on in their neighborhood; and lastly, commented on how much he enjoyed the Council Planning Session last weekend, and that he felt pride in serving with his fellow Council Members. Leslie Daugs announced several events including the 11th Annual Semancik Memorial Foundation Crab Feed on Saturday, March 10 at 5:00 PM at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds; the Math Blast on Thursday, March 22 at 5:30 PM at Armin Jahr Elementary School; and the next Neighborhoods Now! Meeting on Monday, February 26 at 6:00 PM at the Library on Sylvan Way. She also noted that applications would be accepted until Monday, March 12 for an open position on the Audit Committee; congratulated Norm Dicks and thanked him for everything he has done for Bremerton; and lastly, extended her condolences to the families and friends impacted by the shooting in Florida, and also hoped that the dialogue on gun policies and regulations continues. Pat Sullivan announced that due to weather last weekend, the Monthly Work Party at Lions Park has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 24 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM; and that she looked forward to volunteering another year with the Washington Science & Engineering Fair next month. Eric Younger briefly reported on the Joint Planning Session held last weekend; and looked forward to working with Mayor Greg Wheeler and City Directors to achieve the 2018 Council Goals. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:08 PM. Pre ared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant APPROVED by the City Council on the 7th day of March, 2018. l � ERIC YOUNGE ity Council President Att st: SHA ON C RIN, City Clerk EY:SC:ls:cg