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Home My WebLink About04/18/2018DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 18, 2018 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, April 18, 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; 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 Reverend Ron Anderson of Manette Community Church. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Wheeler • Introduced Caroline Stein, Washington State Science & Engineering Fair who announced the "Mayor's Challenge" with details available soon on the City's website; and recognized the students in attendance who participated in the WSSEF; • Brought forward Kathleen Cahall, Water Resources Manager, who thanked Mayor Wheeler for declaring Drinking Water Week from May 6 through 12; and announced that volunteers are welcome for the Sinclair Inlet Clean -Up on Saturday, April 28 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in Bremerton and Port Orchard; • Invited Sarah Achaoui, Community Development Block Grant Administrator, to make an announcement that the 2019 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan is available on the City's website and public comments are welcome until May 11. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Terry Fessner requested that Mayor and Council Members meet with the Kitsap Regional Library to determine what portion of the funding from the library levy will be available to the downtown branch; commented on the lack of consistency with the library business hours; thanked the City for responding to his concerns about the lack of functional lights at East Park; and asked that Council to amend their 2018 Goals to pro -actively address growth and ferry service. CONSENT AGENDA 5A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 378341 through 378612, and EFT -V18398 through EFT -V18449 in the amount of $1,975,458.59; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending March 31, 2018 in the amount of $806,505.57; and Regular Payroll (Pay Outs & Corrections) for the pay period ending March 31, 2018 in the amount of $2,206.09 51113 — Minutes of Meeting — April 4, 2018 5C — Minutes of Study Session — April 11, 2018 5D— Mutual Aid & Assistance Agreement to establish a State of Washington Intrastate Water/ Wastewater Agency Response Network (WARN) 5E — Goods & Services Agreement with L2 Systems, LLC for Water System "Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition" (SCADA) Lifecycle Upgrade 5F — Contract Award to NOVA Contracting, Inc. for Replacement of the Oyster Bay Avenue South 24 -Inch Transmission Main 5G — Interlocal Agreement with Olympic College for Engineering and Architectural Design Services for Improvements to the 16th Street Main Entrance to Olympic College and along SR303 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 2 of 4 5H — Authorize Hiring of Kim Seibold, CPA, to position of Public Works Fiscal Analyst at Pay Band 11 Rate 8 of the 2018 Management, Professional, Confidential & Fiduciary Salary Plan 05:46:30 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE & EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT FEDERAL FUNDING APPLICATION: Fire Chief David Schmitt, summarized that the goal of SAFER is to enhance the local fire departments' ability to comply with staffing, response and operational standards established by the NFPA (NFPA 1710 and/or NFPA 1720). There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:52:17 Motion was made by Hillman and seconded by Daugs ...Comments were provided by Hillman and Daugs; Questions were asked by Huddy and Sullivan with responses provided by Mayor Wheeler and Chief Schmitt... 05:56:58 M/S/C/U (Hillman/Daugs) Move to approve submittal of an application for SAFER Grant Federal Funding Program; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the application if required. 613 — ORDINANCE NO. 5346 TO CREATE CHAPTER 6.12 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "UNFIT DWELLINGS, BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND PREMISES"; AND TO AMEND SECTIONS 2.62.045 AND 1.04.120 RELATING TO DANGEROUS AND UNFIT STRUCTURES: Andrea Spencer, Community Development Director, explained that Mayor Wheeler is moving forward with implementation of a proactive code enforcement program and in support of that initiative is seeking to adopt new provisions into the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) to support the program. The City Council received an overview of the program and the proposed BMC changes at the March 28 Study Session and was supportive of the proposed new program and bringing forward the amendments to the BMC. The proposed new Chapter in the BMC implements Chapter 35.80 of the Revised Code of Washington (RCW), which allows the City to intervene in order to correct, repair, or remove structures that are unfit for occupancy due to dilapidation, disrepair, structural defects, etc. Terry Fessner suggested that the Landlord License Program be updated to include a requirement for property owners to list locations that have active garbage pickup service. President Younger responded that the City Council hopes to revisit the Landlord License Program this year. Jo Walter expressed concerns that the Court, not the City, would designate the receiver, which would result in less affordable housing, since non -profits would be outbid in this competitive market; and referred Council to a HUD Program called "First Look", which could help make affordable housing a priority. Assistant City Attorney Kylie Purves clarified state law and emphasized that legal would review any proposals to ensure compliance. 06:13:05 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Daugs ...Comments and questions were provided by Sullivan, Daugs, Hillman, Goodnow, and Huddy; with responses provided by Ms. Spencer.. . 06:21:00 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5346 creating BMC Chapter 6.12 titled "Unfit Dwellings, Buildings, Structures, and Premises" and amending BMC Sections 2.62.045 and 1.04.120 relating to dangerous and unfit structures. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 3 of 4 6C — EXTENSION OF THE BYPASS PUMPING RENTAL WITH SUNBELT RENTALS AT PUMP STATION KL -2: Pat Coxon, Wastewater Manager, explained that we are currently replacing the pumps and upgrading the electrical service at pump station KL -2, and while this is occurring, we are bypass pumping utilizing pumps with SunBelt Rentals. We had originally scheduled the bypass pumping for one month, but due to schedule changes from both of our contractors (PSE and Northern Asphalt), we have surpassed our original budget and will surpass the $25,000 Council approval this week. We currently owe Sunbelt Rentals $20,381.82 for the rental of two bypass pumps and we estimate that we will possibly need the bypass pumps for an additional two months, for a total rental expense of $60,000. Terry Fessner requested clarification on the rental's funding. Mr. Coxon answered that the funds would come from the project's budget. 06:23:43 Motion was made by Huddy and seconded by Gorman... Comments and questions were provided by Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Coxon... 06:25:00 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve, and authorize the Director of Public Works & Utilities or designee to extend as needed, the Sunbelt Rental pumps services in an amount not to exceed $60,000. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Richard Huddy reported on attending the Grand Opening of the Marvin Williams Community Center; the Filipino -American Bataan Remembrance Ceremony; the Grand Opening of the Kitsap Habitat for Humanity Annex; and the West Sound Social Justice workshop on homelessness. He shared that Bremerton High School students attended last week's Council Study Session, and acknowledged the students in attendance at tonight's Council Meeting. Lastly, he shared a quote from former President George H.W. Bush, and extended condolences to the Bush Family in memory of Mrs. Barbara Bush who passed away yesterday at 92. Michael Goodnow announced that the Daily Grind coffee shop has opened at the location of former Simply Sublime on Kitsap Way; and announced the next Forest Ridge Park Work Party would be held on Saturday, April 21 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Tony Hillman also attended the West Sound Social Justice workshop on homelessness; mentioned that there was a great turn -out at the Easter Egg Hunt; announced that volunteers are needed rain or shine for the next Monthly Kiwanis Park Work Party on Saturday, April 28 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; encouraged participation in the 26th Annual Letter Carrier's "Stamp Out Hunger' Food Drive by leaving a non-perishable donation in a bag by your mailbox on Saturday, May 12; invited his constituents to a District 4 Community Meeting on Saturday, April 21 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM in the Lower Level of the Community of Christ at Memorial Lutheran Church; and provided a reminder to support local organizations during "Kitsap Great Give" on Tuesday, April 24. Kevin Gorman announced the 1St Annual "Aaron Duffin Derby" Memorial Bike Ride on May 19 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM beginning at the Whitey Domstad Vista and ending at the Manette Saloon for a Spaghetti Feed. Leslie Daugs invited the community to support local organizations like Kitsap Community Resource to help homeless children during the "Kitsap Great Give" on Tuesday, April 24; announced the Annual Lowe's National Women Build Week from May 8 through 12; announced that the Youth Build Kitsap Program is accepting new students between 16 and 21 years old; announced the Annual Veterans Stand Down on Saturday, April 28 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Sheridan Park Community Center; and announced that May 3 is Opening Day for the Bremerton Farmers Market at Evergreen Rotary Park. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 18, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Eric Younger encouraged the public to attend the Kitsap Lake Park Master Planning Meeting to be hosted by the Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday, April 24 beginning at 5:30 PM at the Sheridan Park Community Center. Following adjournment, President Younger announced that the Council would reconvene for an Exempt Closed Session to discuss Labor Negotiations allowed under RCW 42.30.140 (4) (b). With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:43 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: /r d CHRISTINE GRENIER City Council Assistant APPROV by the City Council on the 2nd day of May, 2018. ERIC YOUN R, Cit uncil President Attest: SHANNON CORIN, City Clerk EY:SC:ls:cg