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Home My WebLink About05/02/2018DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, May 2, 2018 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, May 2, 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 Council President Eric Younger. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Wheeler... • Brought forward Parks Director Jeff Elevado and Parks Commission Members who presented a check in the amount of $96,640.86 for the Manette Park Improvement Project; • Appreciated the efforts of volunteers from the Bremerton Senior Center; • Was pleased to see that Bremerton and Port Orchard Census Tracts designated by Governor Inslee as "Opportunity Zones" will help push vacant lots into productivity; and • Closed by highlighting 2015-2018 Permit Trends with the total April Approved Permits. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Daneen Stith suggested that businesses donate to a fund to assist the homeless. Myra Baffin provided an update on the annual Bremerton Backpack Brigade held earlier this year; and also asked for assistance in locating a new low-cost, location. Jason Jabina offered suggestions to improving identification for the homeless. Dianne Robinson, former Bremerton Council Member, was proud of the work being done in Bremerton, especially the Marvin Williams Center. Jerry McDonald, former Bremerton Council Member, provided an update on a recent visit to Bremerton by a group of Seattle Tour Concierges; encouraged the City, Shipyard, and Kitsap Transit to work on improved bus service to help alleviate the parking problems; and asked when the Burwell Shipyard Gate was scheduled to open. Mr. Knuckev announced that the opening will be in July with the date to be announced. Jagueline Speare, Arts Commission Chair, encouraged artists, performers, and musicians to apply for sidewalk space during First Friday Art Walk events. Terry Fessner requested the City, Mayor, and Community Development to establish a moratorium on groups and organizations coming to the City to assist the homeless, emphasizing that conditions or rules be established to address their needs 24 -hours a day, 7 days a week. Craig Houston reminded everyone to treat homeless persons with respect and dignity. Jim Nix discussed a few ideas to improve traffic safety. Karna Peck offered her assistance as a former homeless advocate in Mason County City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Page 2of5 CONSENT AGENDA 5A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 378613 through 378885, and EFT -V18450 through EFT -V18495 in the amount of $1,445,121.44; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending April 15, 2018 in the amount of $791,937.82; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending April 30, 2018 in the amount of $52,702.92 5B — Minutes of Meeting — April 18, 2018 5C — Minutes of Study Session — April 25, 2018 51) — Confirm Re -appointment of Desirae Portillo to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee 5E — Bremerton Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) Services Agreement with Kitsap Transit 5F— Purchase of a 2019 Ford F-450 with Light Duty Service Body from Columbia Ford, of Longview, WA 5G — Water Utility Retail Service Area Agreement with the Silverdale Water District 5H — Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of Enterprise Services for Phase III Investment Grade Audit with Trane, Inc. for Pump Station CE -1 Efficiency Improvements 51— Contract Modification Agreement No. 2 with KPG, P.S. for Highway Safety Improvement Phase II Project 5J — Authorize Addition of a Permit Technician for the Engineering Division There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:05:55 M/S/C/U (Ruddy/Sullivan) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — COMPENSATION STUDY BY ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER & CO. FOR TEAMSTERS LOCAL 589 EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENTIAL, AND FIDUCIARY EMPLOYEES: Human Resources Manager Charlotte Nelson brought forward Mike Verdoorn of Arthur J. Gallagher & Company, explained that the action before Council is to adopt the Compensation Study recommendations; the proposed changes to the Salary Schedules for Teamsters and Management Employees; and related budget amendment. Terry Fessner asked where the funding would come from and when the funding for these changes would take place. Ms. Nelson answered that money was set aside in the 2018 Budget; and that the pay changes would be retroactive to January 1. Patti Pod expressed several concerns with the manner in which the Compensation Study was conducted, and emphasized that a majority of the Teamster employees were not happy with the results. Ms. Nelson responded that any Teamster employee may discuss concerns prior to negotiations. 06:20:40 Main Motion was made by Goodnow and seconded by Sullivan... Comments and questions were asked by Huddy, Hillman; Sullivan, Daugs, and Younger; with responses provided by Mr. Verdoorn and Ms. Nelson... 06:21:25 Amending Motion was made by Goodnow and seconded by Daugs... Comments were provided by Goodnow and Daugs... 06:25:05 AMENDMENT — (Goodnow/Daugs) M/S/C/U Move to amend by adding "except for the proposed changes to the positions of Legislative Assistant, Council/Auditor Assistant, Risk Manager, and Risk Management Specialist." City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Page 3 of 5 06:47:14 MAIN MOTION as Amended — (Goodnow/Sullivan) M/S/C/U Move to accept the Compensation Study recommendations presented; except for the proposed changes to the positions of Legislative Assistant, Council/Auditor Assistant, Risk Manager, and Risk Management Specialist; to implement those recommendations effective January 1, 2018; and authorize a budget amendment in the amount of $205,000 for 2018. 613 — ORDINANCE NO. 5347 AMENDING SECTION 2.50.030 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF COMPENSATION PROGRAM": President Younger asked Council Members to consider adoption of an Ordinance to amend Section 2.50.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to amend language relating to the Salary Plan for Management and Professional staff as follows: 1. Removes the requirement that a salary survey for each position be conducted every five (5) years; and 2. Requires that assigned salary bands shall not be changed or established without conducting a salary survey for the position being changed and that all changes must be approved by the Mayor and City Council. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:49:51 Motion was made by Huddy and seconded by Goodnow... Comments were provided by Huddy, Gorman, and Daugs... 06:50:57 M/S/C/U (Ruddy/Goodnow) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5347 to amend BMC 2.50.030 relating to the Salary Plan for Management and Professional staff. 6C — CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH SOUND PACIFIC CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE MANETTE PARK RENOVATION PROJECT: AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT: Jeff Elevado, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that sealed bids for construction of the Manette Park Renovation Project were opened on April 2, 2018. Three (3) bids were received. Sound Pacific Construction, LLC was the lowest responsive, responsible bidder with a bid of $968,471.54 (WSST included) for park elements and $33,850 for right-of-way and storm water elements for a total contract amount of $1,002,321.54. Mr. Elevado added that bricks are still for sale! Adam Brockus and Craig Houston provided comments in favor of the project. 07:58:20 Motion was made by Gorman and seconded by Hillman... Comments and questions were provided by Gorman, Hillman, Daugs, Sullivan, Huddy, and Younger... with responses provided by Mr. Elevado... 07:16:37 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Hillman) Move to award a contract in the amount of $1,002,321.54 (Washington State sales tax included) to Sound Pacific Construction, LLC for construction of the Manette Park Renovation Project; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented; and further authorize a project budget adjustment in the amount of $1,503,000 per the attached project budget summary. 6D — RESOLUTION NO. 3306 ACKNOWLEDGIN[. COMMITMFNT TO McTrtH Al IRFer_F PROJECT: Tom Knuckev, City Engineer stated that staff recommend the City pursue funding from the Surface Transportation Program for preservation of 6th Street between Warren and Pacific Avenues current Countywide grant competition. The improvements would include design and construction of an overlay, new curb ramps and a new traffic signal at the intersection of 6th Street and Park Avenue. The STP program funds projects at a maximum of 86.5% with a minimum City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Page 4 of 5 match of $13.5°/x. The estimated cost of this project is $1,025,000, and staff intend to request $886,625 in grant funds, requiring the City commit to providing matching funds of $138,375. In addition, the STP Program rules state that expending STP grant funds for any phase of a project, including design, commits the recipient to constructing all phases of the project within 10 -years of receipt of the grant funds. For this grant cycle, KRCC has required applicants to include acknowledgment of these requirements from the governing body of the City with the grant applications. Terry Fessner expressed his concern about a dangerous intersection at 6th & Park Avenue. 07:23:26 Motion was made by Huddy and seconded by Gorman... Comments and questions were provided by Huddy, Gorman, Daugs, Hillman, and Younger,- with responses provided by Mr. Knuckey and Chal Martin... 07:35:40 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Gorman) Move to approve Resolution No. 3306 acknowledging the commitments associated with receipt of Surface Transportation Program Grant funds for the 6th Street Preservation Project. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan thanked Shannon Corin for her service as City Clerk; and welcomed volunteers to the next Lions Park Work Party on Saturday, May 12 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Leslie Daugs announced the annual Fiesta Ilocandia hosted by the Pacific Northwest Ilocandia Association on Saturday, May 19 from 5:00 to 11:00 PM at the Multi -Cultural Center in Port Orchard; the Annual Lowe's National Women Build Week from May 8 through 12; the next information session for the Youth Build Kitsap Program on Tuesday, June 5 at 1:00 PM; and lastly she commented on the demolition of the old East High School. Kevin Gorman congratulated Shannon on her new job with Kitsap County; thanked Public Works Director Chal Martin for his efforts in scrubbing graffiti off of the Manette Bridge; looked forward to attending Opening Day for the Bremerton Farmer's Market on Thursday, May 3 from 4:00 to 7:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park; and the 1St Annual "Aaron Duffin Derby" Memorial Bike Ride on May 19 from 3:30 to 5:00 PM beginning at the Whitey Domstad Vista and ending at 5:00 PM at the Manette Saloon for a Spaghetti Feed; invited constituents to come and talk about their issues at Hot Java on Wednesday, May 16 from 8:30 to 10:00 AM; thanked the Mayor, Community Development Director Andrea Spencer, and City staff for making Opportunity Zones in Bremerton a reality; and invited the community to a Grand Opening of Cascadia Conditioning Gym on Saturday, May 5 at 11:00 AM and Trawler Fest from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM at the Bremerton Marina. Tony Hillman announced the Military Arts Competition; the National Stamp Out Hunger fundraiser for the Bremerton Foodline; and the Warren Avenue Playfield Planning Meeting on Tuesday, May 22 at Sheridan Park; and enjoyed participating in the Red Cross Sound Alarm event last weekend placing smoke alarms in over 100 homes. Michael Goodnow congratulated Shannon Corin and wished her well. Richard Huddy also congratulated Shannon Corin on her new position with Kitsap County; reported on several recent events he attended including the Chamber of Commerce Thunderbird Awards; the YWCA Women of Achievement Dinner; and the arrival of the USS Bremerton for decommissioning; and looked forward to the Chamber of Commerce Paper Shredding Event on Saturday, May 5 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Olympic College parking lot G-1; and the Military Culinary Arts Competition also on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Olympic College Student Center. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Page 5 of 5 Eric Younger congratulated Shannon Corin and wished her well. Ms. Corin stated that is has been a pleasure to serve the City of Bremerton, and wished the Council good luck in the future. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:55 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant APPROV D by the City Council on the May 16th day of May, 2018. ERIC YOUNG R, City ouncil President Attest: MIKE RILEY, Interim City Clerk