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Home My WebLink About08/01/2018DIGITAL RECORDING '�(� KI CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES lr r Wednesday, August 1, 2018 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council Vice -President Richard Huddy presiding. Council Members present were Michael Goodnow, Tony Hillman, Kevin Gorman, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Council President Eric Younger was absent. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Kylie Purves; City Clerk Angela Woods; 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 Paul Meeker of Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. MAYOR'S REPORT— Mayor Wheeler... • Considers Affordable Housing one of his most important initiatives; • Encouraged citizens to take the "SR -303 Study" survey that is now underway on-line; • Bob Battin introduced the 2018 Kure Japan Exchange Students, as well as their host families; • Matthew Coyne of Impark discussed enforcement of Bremerton motorcycle Parking Policies. PUBLIC RECOGNITION David Raymond provided follow-up comments on Bremerton's motorcycle Parking Policies, as well as the specific issue that prompted the discussion. Jack Stanfill, Chico Creek Taskforce, was looking for answers to questions he asked previously. Public Works Director Chal Martin stated that he will look into this issue and provide a response. Joe Cosgrove encouraged the City of Bremerton to discuss motorcycle parking policies with the State Legislature to support laws that are consistent with all Washington State cities. Bernie Walldbillig of Susanne Antiques, announced that he and his spouse Susanne are retiring, closing their business and moving out of state, but that they enjoyed their time while in Bremerton. Brad Gehring mentioned that he rides motorcycles, and doesn't see a problem in Bremerton with enforcement of motorcycle parking laws, but acknowledged there is still an overall parking problem. Michael Shoemaker expressed his concern about the problems at Kitsap Lake. Leslie Daugs, Chair of the Public Safety & Parks Committee provided a summary on how the issue will be addressed. Mayor Wheeler provided closing comments on the issue of motorcycle parking policies, and offered further review of the issue in the near future. CONSENT AGENDA 5A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 380230 through 380415 and EFT -V18762 through EFT -V18806 in the amount of $2,279,092.02; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending July 15, 2018 in the amount of $803,018.41; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending July 31, 2018 513 — Minutes of Meeting — July 18, 2018 5C — Minutes of Study Session — July 25, 2018 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Page 2of3 5D— Confirm Reappointment of Anna Laurie to the Bremerton Citizen's Commission on Council Salaries 5E — Authorize Hire of Cami Apfelbeck to the Position of Water Utility Manager at Pay Band 16, Rate 5 of the 2018 Management & Professional Salary Plan 5F— Professional Services Agreement with Varsity Facility Services for Janitorial Services at six (6) City Locations 5G — Purchase of Bulk Low Salt 12.5% Sodium Hypochlorite Solution from HASA, Inc. for the Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant 5H — Interagency Agreement with Washington State Department of Natural Resources for Wildland Fire Protection There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:16:05 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Gorman) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Cami Apfelbeck thanked the City Council for their vote of confidence, and looked forward to working with them, and for the City of Bremerton. GENERAL BUSINESS — There are no General Business items tonight... PUBLIC HEARING 6A — PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE NO. 5351 TO AMEND CHAPTER 20.70 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DISTRICT CENTER CORE ZONE MIXED — USE DEVELOPMENT: Allison Satter, Senior Planner explained that the action before Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Title 20 related to providing flexibility for phased -in mixed use development within the District Center Core (DCC) zone. In the DCC zone, any structure containing a residential use which fronts a public street is currently required to provide a percentage of the building linear frontage to be designed to accommodate pedestrian oriented uses that activate the sidewalk, such as commercial or retail uses. The proposed flexibility allows the building to be developed as any allowed use within the zone (including residential -only buildings) provided that a percentage of ground -floor area is designed so it can easily be converted to a pedestrian oriented use, such as commercial or retail use, at a future date. Ms. Satter provided a PowerPoint presentation to highlight further details of the ordinance. Vice -President HuddV opened the public hearing... Priscilla Bailey provided comments in support of the proposed ordinance. With no further comments received, Vice -President HuddV closed the Hearing to the public; and opened for discussion with the Council... 06:26:49 Motion was made by Gorman, and seconded by Daugs... Comments were provided by Daugs; questions were asked by Gorman and Hillman; with responses provided by Ms. Satter... 06:31:19 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Daugs) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5351 to amend Chapter 20.70 of the Bremerton Municipal Code related to the District Center Core Zone Mixed -Use Development. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan invited volunteers to help pull weeds at the next Lions Park Work Party on Saturday, August 11 from 10:00 AM to Noon; and announced the full closure of the Manette Bridge by WSDOT from Monday, August 20 beginning at 9:00 AM through the afternoon of Thursday, August 23. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 1, 2018 Page 3of3 Leslie Daugs shared the 2018 Summer Food Service Program for Children; and announced the 3rd Annual Pacific Islander Festival on Saturday, August 25 beginning at 11:00 AM at Pendergast Regional Park with music, food, and vendors. Kevin Gorman expressed his support for the protest to bring attention to parking issues held earlier today by the motorcycle riders; was pleased to hear that Council Meetings are now being Live Streamed; thanked Public Works Director Chal Martin for the fun and interesting Public Works Tour organized by him and his staff; announced the Manette Edible Garden Tour on Saturday, August 4 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM; and also the next few "Rock the Dock" summer concerts at 5:00 PM on the Louis Mentor Boardwalk. Tony Hillman announced that the free Olympic College Speaker Series continues on Thursday, August 2 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the College Instruction Center Building Theatre with featured speaker S'Klallam Tribal Elder Darlene Peters. He also thanked Chal Martin and his staff for the tour. Michael Goodnow also enjoyed the Public Works Tour, and thanked everyone who participated. He announced the First Friday Art Walk this week, and the Kitsap Wine Festival on Saturday, August 11. Richard Hudd v announced an Alumni Reception with University of Washington President Ana Marie Cauce on Monday, August 6 from 5:00 to 6:30 PM at the Kitsap Conference Center; the National Night Out Event on Tuesday, August 7 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at the Marvin Williams Center; and encouraged the community to vote in the Primary Election on Tuesday, August 7. He also reported on the 2018 Council's Goals & Priorities, which includes a goal for "Quality Affordable Housing" to be discussed in further detail by the Council Members at the August 8 Study Session. With no further business, Vice -President Hudd v adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:48 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: r LORI SMITH Legislative Assistant APPRO ED by the City Council on the 15th day of August, 2018. ERIC YOUN ER, Council President Attest: Fla WOOWk DS, - EY:AW:ls:cg