HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/2018DIGITAL RECORDING
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 20, 2018
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, June
20, 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; Legislative Assistant and Acting City Clerk
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 Maior Scott Ramsey of the Salvation Army.
MAYOR'S REPORT— Mayor Wheeler...
• Encouraged any local family interested in hosting Kure, Japan Exchange Student Khoka from July
23 to August 19 to contact his office at (360) 473-5266 for more information;
• Discussed the recent Kitsap Transit Retreat he attended with Council Member Leslie Daugs;
• Explained that he was currently working with Kurt Weist, Bremerton Housing Authority Executive
Director to find available property in the City to locate low-income housing;
• Requested the Department of Community Development to add "Building Heights", "Parking", and
"Affordable Housing" during the next Comprehensive Plan & Zoning Code Amendments; and
• Lastly, stated he was strongly opposed to the zero tolerance policy currently being implemented
with persons hoping to migrate to the United States, and strongly encouraged people to vote.
President Younqer announced that later in the meeting under Item 78, the City Council will be
conducting a public hearing on the City's "Multi -Family Tax Exemption" (MFTE) program. The Council
understands that there may be citizens in the audience that are interested in providing comments on a
recently approved proposed 22 -story building at 6t' & Washington on the Eagle's site. This project
was approved consistent with the City's adopted regulations in the Downtown Sub -Area Plan. The
public hearing tonight about the Tax Exemption is a separate issue from building heights, and
therefore comments regarding this project approval should be made during Public Recognition, and
will not be accepted during the hearing about the MFTE.
President Younger further established that if anyone is interested in finding out more about the
development at 6th & Washington, they can contact the Project Manager Ryan Crater, at (360) 473-
5279; and announced the appeal period for the approval of the project ends on Friday June 22.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Jack Stanfill with the Chico Task Force, discussed the feasibility study for the walking trail in the
Ueland Tree Farm, and stated that a Veterans Park is needed in the West Bremerton area near the
300 new homes planned on Werner Road and the 120 new homes planned near Winco.
Everett Clark talked about the Juneteenth Celebration, encouraged the community to learn more
about it, and invited everyone to the Juneteenth Reception to be held in the lobby outside the
Chambers immediately following the Council Meeting tonight.
Regina Hill talked about the Juneteenth Celebration and also hoped more persons would learn about
it, thanked the Public Works Committee for reading the Juneteenth Proclamation, and in recognition of
her recent passing, asked for a moment of silence for Dr. Claudia Thomas, a former Bremerton
School Superintendent.
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Aaron Williams, local musician, thanked the Salvation Army for their efforts in feeding the homeless
and mentioned that if an affordable venue is found, he would like to organize a benefit concert.
Lori Wheat provided comments against the proposed 22 -story Eagle Tower Apartment Project.
Kim Siebens, Without a Voice, promoted the Housing First Program for those on fixed -incomes.
Jerry Laws mentioned that he and his wife recently started a new business with automated massage
machines, and hoped someone would contact him if they have suggestions on how he could be more
involved in the community.
Tim De La Cruz, Founder of "Hands on Entertainment", thanked Regina Hill for inviting him and other
persons here to attend the Council Meeting tonight; and would like to offer his help with any events
organized to help the homeless.
Sherry Felice Lincoln expressed her concern about the planned location for the proposed 22 -story
Eagle Tower Apartment Project due to its close proximity to the water, especially in the event of an
earthquake.
Collins Stanford Clark Hill thanked the community for their support of the Juneteenth "Rebooted"
events; and invited those in attendance tonight to attend the reception following the Council Meeting.
Daneen Louise Stith asked for the community to support housing for the homeless; and to consider
placing housing for the homeless in the former Albertson's parking lot.
Dawn Michele Wilson hoped a solution can be found to address the housing needs of homeless
families.
Jerry McDonald asked for an update on the Navy Burwell Pedestrian Tunnel Project. Mr. Martin
answered that the project would be completed by mid-August... of this year.
President Younger invited Community Development Director Andrea Spencer to provide
clarification on the Building Permit Process and the Design Review Board Process for the proposed
22 -story Eagle Tower Apartment Project; and to also establish that the City Council has no authority
to change the project at this point in the process.
CONSENT AGENDA
5A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 379530 through 379818 and EFT -V18606 through
EFT- V18658 in the amount of $3,924,349.35; and Regular Payroll (Supplemental) for the pay
period ending May 31, 2018 in the amount of $440.69
513— Minutes of Meeting — June 6, 2018
5C — Minutes of Study Session — June 13, 2018
5D— Confirm Reappointment of Bo Palmer to the Housing Authority Board of Commissioners
5E — Confirm Appointment of Charles Henderson to the CDBG Project Review Committee
5F — Confirm Appointment of Patricia Iolavera to the CDBG Project Review Committee
5G — Confirm Appointment of Patricia Iolavera to the Citizen's Commission on Council Salaries
5H — Confirm Appointment of Deborah McDaniel to the Citizen's Commission on Council Salaries
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51— Change Order No. 1 with Allen Shearer Trucking & Landscape Supply for the Gateway
Project
5J — Resolution No. 3308 to authorize (3) Grant Applications with the WA State Recreation &
Conservation Office for 1) the Warren Avenue Neighborhood Park Renovation; 2) the Warren
Avenue Playfield Lighting & ADA Improvements; and 3) the Kitsap Lake Fishing Dock & Park
Renovation
5K— Public Works Agreement with Better Boats, Inc. (dba Lee Shore Boats) to Repower the
existing Argus Fire Boat
There were no questions or comments from the public...
President Younger, on behalf of the City Council, thanked Mr. Henderson and Ms. Iolavera for their
willingness to serve.
06:14:53 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Ruddy) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
GENERAL BUSINESS
6A — COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AWARD; AGENCY SERVICE
AGREEMENT WITH PUBLIC WORKS• AND BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR QUINCY SQUARE ON
4TH STREET PROJECT: Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director, summarized that the Grant
Agreement was for the use of CDBG funds for the Quincy Square on 4th Street Project, which is a
capital project that will revitalize a one -block segment of 4th Street from Washington Avenue to Pacific
Avenue with new sidewalks, roadway, lighting, and architectural elements that will create a modern
walkable streetscape. Quincy Square on 4th is envisioned as a regionally significant destination for
events such as street fairs and musical acts. The CDBG grant will fund a portion of the Architectural
and Engineering Plans for the future construction of the improvements. A state appropriation will fund
the rest of the design phase of the project.
There were no comments from the public...
06:17:26 Motion was made by Goodnow and seconded by Gorman... Comments were made by
Gorman...
06:18:34 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Gorman) Move to authorize Community Development Block Grant for
the Quincy Square on 4th Street; authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the Grant Agreement
with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented; and further authorize a budget
adjustment to $300,000 in expenditures and $300,000 in grant revenue in the Transportation Capital
Projects Fund.
6B — WA STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE FUNDING AGREEMENT FOR QUINCY
SQUARE ON 4TH STREET PROJECT: Chal Martin, Public Works & Utilities Director established
that this Grant Agreement was for the use of state funds appropriated for the Quincy Square on 4th
Street Project, with the funds to be managed and distributed by the State Department of Commerce.
The state appropriation will fund a portion of the Architectural and Engineering Plans for the future
construction of the improvements. A CDBG capital grant will fund the rest of the design phase of the
project.
There were no comments from the public...
06:19:16 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Sullivan) Move to authorize the state appropriation for the Quincy
Square on 4th Street; authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the funding agreement with
Commerce with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented; and further authorize a
budget adjustment to $250,000 in expenditures and $250,000 in state revenue in the Transportation
Capital Projects Fund.
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6C — ORDINANCE NO. 5348 TO AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 5341 RELATING TO THE CITY OF
BREMERTON FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET; AND APPROVE DEPARTMENT STAFFING
CHANGES: Caroline Tompson, Budget Analyst, explained that each year the City assesses its
current fiscal year budget for any needed adjustments, which are recommended for the following
reasons: 1) to adjust the estimated beginning fund balances to actual, 2) to account for
unanticipated/unexpected conditions, 3) to incorporate 2017 carryover items, and 4) to adjust for
previously approved Council motions/resolutions etc. The attached ordinance and supporting
documents outlines the various reasons for the current proposed budget amendment. Staffing
changes included: Contracts Administrator; Permit Technician; 2 seasonal part-time Parks Laborers;
and extra help in the Legal Department.
There were no comments from the public...
06:20:52 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Hillman... Comments and questions were
made by Sullivan and Daugs; with responses provided by Ms. Tompson...
06:22:17 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Hillman) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5348 amending Ordinance No.
5341 relating to the City of Bremerton Fiscal Year 2018 Budget; and further authorize identified
staffing adjustments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
7A — PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 3309 TO ADOPT THE SIX-YEAR
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR 2019-2024: Tom KnuckeY, City Engineer, stated
that the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is prepared pursuant to RCW 35.77.010
The TIP is updated annually and filed with the Secretary of Transportation, Local Programs Office. It
is intended as a planning tool for the local, State, and Federal transportation funding entities. The TIP
has been prepared for City Council approval by Resolution prior to submittal to the Washington State
Department of Transportation. This TIP is consistent with Bremerton's Comprehensive and Non -
Motorized Transportation Plans, and Street CIP.
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...
06:25:22 Motion was made by Gorman and seconded by Huddy... Comments and questions were
made by Gorman, Huddy, Daugs, Sullivan, and Hillman; with responses provided by Mr. Knuckey...
06:30:27 M/S/C (Gorman/Ruddy) Move to pass Resolution No. 3309, which approves the City's 2019
to 2024 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Plan; and allow the Mayor to forward the Resolution
and Plan to the Washington State Department of Transportation, Local Programs Office.
Voted in favor of Motion: Goodnow, Huddy, Sullivan, Gorman, Hillman, Younger
Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs
Motion carried: 6 -Yes; and 1 -No
76 — PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 5349 TO AMEND CHAPTER 3.78 OF THE
BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION"
(MFTE): Kelli Lambert, Department of Community Development Planner, presented the proposed
ordinance at the request of Mayor Wheeler, with the following amendments to the terms of Multi-
family Property Tax Exemption (MFTE) Program (Section 3.78 of the Bremerton Municipal Code):
1) Discontinue the eight (8) Year MFTE
2) Require affordable units for the 12 -year MFTE to be affordable to Low Income households
only (current program allows low and moderate income households to qualify), with a revised
formula to calculate Low Income as those earning 60 percent of Area Median Income (AMI) —
See Attachment A
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3) Add requirements regarding tenant displacement
• Mandatory 12 month notification to current tenants
• Relocation costs paid to low income households
4) Clarification of requirements for affordable units to be distributed proportionally across the unit
types available
Mayor Wheeler requested that the City Council hold a Public Hearing at their Council Meeting on June
20, 2018 to gather public testimony on the proposed amendments. The City Council will then
determine if it is appropriate to act on the amendments, modify the proposed amendments, and/or
establish a schedule for review and adoption of changes to the MFTE program as necessary.
President Younger reiterated that The City Council is conducting this public hearing on the City's
"Multi -Family Tax Exemption" (MFTE) program. This program is a tool that the City has adopted to
incentivize the creation of new multifamily developments within the City. The Council is considering
proposed changes by Mayor Wheeler and is taking testimony only on those proposed changes.
President Younger further stated that public comment will be accepted, that no action is anticipated;
and then opened the public hearing...
Comments provided in favor of the proposed amendments to the MFTE Program:
Lori Wheat Daryl Dauqs (Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County Executive Director); Eli Oldfield;
Mel Pritchard; Gina Chamberlin; Fred Druin, and Adam Brockus
Comments opposed to proposed amendments to the MFTE Program:
Jim McDonald,' Kurt Wiest (Bremerton Housing Authority Executive Director); Gary Gartin; Wes
Larson (Sound West Group); Mary Ann Weber (Sound West Group); Mark Goldberg (Real Estate
Developer); Chuck Henderson; Lucas Wilde (Sound West Group Intern); and Jeremy Stith
President Younger asked for clarification on the exemption, which was provided by Mr. Lubovich;
He then closed the Hearing to the public; and opened for discussion with the Council... Comments
and questions were made by Daugs, Hillman, Sullivan, Gorman, Goodnow, Huddy and Younger, with
responses provided by Ms. Spencer and Mayor Wheeler, who also reminded the Council that the
longer they wait, applications will continue to come in...
President Younger then closed the Public Hearing.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Richard Huddy provided photos of several local events he recently attended including the 76th
Anniversary Midway Remembrance Ceremony, a Fire Department Promotion & Badge Pinning
Ceremony, a Change of Command Ceremony at Kitsap Connect, a meeting of the Public Facilities
District; and a Change of Command Ceremony at the Navy Region NW. He also thanked Public
Works for fixing the street at the 1100 block of North Montgomery Avenue; and announced the
neighborhood will probably host a Block Party when the project is finished.
Tony Hillman announced that volunteers are welcome at the Monthly Friends of Kiwanis Park Clean -
Up on Saturday, June 23 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM.
Kevin Gorman shared the schedule of Josh Farley's Storywalk "Bridging Bremerton" on Saturday,
June 23 as part of Manette's Centennial Celebration; announced a District 3 Community Meeting on
Wednesday, June 27 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Meeting Chambers to discuss several topics of
interest; looked forward to the 2nd Bremerton Bridge Blast on Saturday, June 30; and announced Rock
the Dock Concerts on Saturdays, July 7 and 14 at 5:00 PM on the Louis Mentor Boardwalk.
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Leslie Daugs announced the next Youth Build Kitsap Informational Sessions on July 11 and August
28; cautioned drivers to watch for children now that school is out for summer; and mentioned the
Summer Food Service Program.
Pat Sullivan announced the City of Bremerton will be accepting applications from non-profit
organizations who wish to apply for lodging tax funding until Thursday, July 12 at 5:00 PM; and the
next Lions Park Work Party will be on Saturday, July 14 from 10:00 AM to Noon.
Eric Younger announced the Parks & Recreation Commission will be hosting its 2nd Kitsap Lake
Park Planning Meeting on Tuesday, June 26 at 5:30 PM at Kitsap Lake Park.
President Younger mentioned that due to the AWC Annual Conference in Yakima next week, the
Study Session on Wednesday, June 27 will be cancelled; but a Special Meeting will be held on
Monday, June 25 beginning at 5:00 PM in the Council Conference Room, unless the Chambers will
better accommodate the size of the crowd.
With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 9:04 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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LORI SMITH
Legislative Assistant
APPROVED by the City Council on the 18th day of July, 2018.
ERIC YOUNGER, City Council Preside t
Attest:
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ANGEL OODS, City Clerk
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