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Home My WebLink About08/15/2018DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 15, 2018 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6 t 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 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 Pastor Art Speight of Cornerstone Christian Fellowship. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY FOR POLICE CHIEF JAMES BURCHETT Judge James Docter administered the Oath of Office to James Burchett. MAYOR'S REPORT— Mayor Wheeler... • Provided a brief overview of the upcoming process for the 2019 Budget; • Assured the Council that Park Avenue will reopen, but there would be discussions in the future on the possibility of reclosing it for a pedestrian center; • Brought forward Fire Chief David Schmitt to show a promotional video on "Safe Kids USA", a free community event to be held on Saturday, August 18 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Fire Station No. 2 with food, entertainment, and car seat safety. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Gwendolyn Atwood reiterated her concerns about the noise from the Fourth of July fireworks, and encouraged the City of Bremerton to consider a full ban of fireworks in the City. Jerry McDonald provided an update on the activities of the USS Turner Joy & Museum. Kenni Tubbs, Committee Member of the Brain Injury Alliance of Washington, described the lifelong challenges faced by persons who suffer from brain injuries, and encouraged Bremerton Community Leaders to participate in the "2018 Walk, Run, & Roll for Thought" event scheduled on Saturday, September 8, 2018 with check-in at Noon, followed by the Walk beginning at 1:00 PM at Lions Park. CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 380416 through 380646 and EFT -V18807 through EFT -V18857 in the amount of $2,397,804.99; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending July 31, 2018 in the amount of $855,355.84 6113 — Minutes of Meeting — August 1, 2018 6C — Minutes of Study Session — August 8, 2018 6D— Purchase of nine (9) Ford Police Interceptors from Columbia Ford of Longview, WA; with Safety Equipment Installation; and related Budget Adjustment 6E— Temporary Construction Easement with Austin Family Properties LLC for Bucky's Auto Repair Driveway Construction (Highway Safety Improvements Phase 2 Project) 6F — Stormwater Financial Assistance Program Grant with the Washington State Department of Ecology for the E. 11 th Street Stormwater Treatment Retrofit Design City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Page 2 of 3 6G — Stormwater Financial Assistance Program Grant with the Washington State Department of Ecology for the Marine Drive & Kitsap Way Stormwater Low Impact Development (LID) Treatment Retrofit Construction 6H — Stormwater Financial Assistance Program Grant with the Washington State Department of Ecology for the High Efficiency Compact Vacuum Sweeper There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:01:45 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented President Younger asked if any Council Member had a conflict of interest with the next Item (7A). Council Member Goodnow declared that he sits on the Board of three (3) of the groups that requested funding, therefore Mr. Lubovich advised him to recuse himself and leave the room... GENERAL BUSINESS 7A — ACCEPTANCE OF THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FY -2019 FUNDING ALLOCATIONS: Council Member & LTAC Chair Pat Sullivan explained that the City of Bremerton anticipates approximately $850,000 in revenue will be available for distribution in Fiscal Year 2019; and that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) received sixteen (16) requests for funding. Following two full-day meetings, LTAC members reached consensus to recommend funding to all of the applicants, and to continue the City of Bremerton's commitment to the Kitsap Conference Center and the Admiral Theatre Foundation. Recommended allocations include $437,000 for non-profit organizations, with $13,000 to be carried over as part of the beginning fund balance for Fiscal Year 2019; $250,000 to be allocated for operations at the Kitsap Conference Center; and to continue the City of Bremerton agreement with the Admiral Theatre Foundation through 2022 for $150,000/year. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:06:10 Motion was made by Gorman, and seconded by Hillman... Comments were provided by Gorman, Hillman, Daugs, Huddy, and Younger; and questions were asked by Hillman; with responses provided by Ms. Sullivan... 06:37:15 M/S/F (Gorman/Hillman) Move to accept the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendations as presented; and to include the allocations in the City of Bremerton's Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Budget. Voted in favor of Motion: Gorman, Hillman, Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs, Huddy, Sullivan, Younger Motion failed: 2 -Yes; and 4—No 06:38:00 M/S/C (Sullivan/Ruddy) Move to return this matter to the next Study Session [August 22] for City Council to review and provide guidelines for reconsideration by the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. Voted in favor of Motion: Gorman, Huddy, Sullivan, Daugs, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Hillman Motion carried: 5 -Yes; and 1—No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 15, 2018 Page 3 of 3 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Richard Huddy commented on the recent fire near the Bremerton watershed and following the investigation, he would like to receive details of the results; briefly discussed the abandonment property program; thanked Deborah Woolston for her efforts and leadership as the Neighborhood Captain of an area on Marine Drive; and was pleased with progress made on the proactive code enforcement program. Michael Goodnow announced the next Forest Ridge Park Work Party on Saturday, August 18 from 9:00 AM to Noon; and cautioned drivers to be aware that schools will be back in session soon. Tony Hillman announced that volunteers are welcome at the Friends of Kiwanis Park Clean -Up on Saturday, August 25 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; and congratulated newly sworn in Police Chief Jim Burchett. Kevin Gorman also looked forward to working with Police Chief Jim Burchett; thanked the West Sound Bike Group for their efforts to help make the City safe for cyclists; announced the next Music in Manette Concert will be on Thursday, August 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Whitey Domstad Park; the final Rock the Dock Concerts would be on Saturdays, August 18 and 25 at 5:00 PM on the Bremerton Boardwalk; and Manette Fest on Saturday, September 8 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Leslie Daugs announced Youth Build Kitsap's Registration Day & BBQ's on Thursday, August 16 beginning at 4:00 PM or on Monday, August 20 beginning at 4:30 PM at the West Sound Skills Center; the Annual Pacific Islander Festival on Saturday, August 25 beginning at 11:00 AM at Pendergast Regional Park; the Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center's 2 I Annual Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday, September 8 at 5:00 PM at the Kitsap Golf & Country Club; and the Kitsap County Habitat for Humanity Annual Raise the Roof Event with the theme "A Day at the Carnival" on Sunday, September 16 at 3:00 PM at the Red Cedar Farm in Poulsbo. She also congratulated Police Chief Jim Burchett. Pat Sullivan announced the full closure of the Manette Bridge by WSDOT from Monday, August 20 beginning at 9:00 AM through the afternoon on Friday, August 24; and the next Lions Park Work Party on Saturday, September 8 from 10:00 AM to Noon. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:55 PM. PrePAr " ed and Submitted b : LOR SMITH Legislative Assistant APPROV D by the City Council on the 51h day of September, 2018. Z ERIC YOUNGER, City Uuncil President Attest: 082a�& mzu J�D ANGELA wObDS, City Clerk EY:AW:ls:cg