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Home My WebLink About10/03/2018DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 3, 2018 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, October 3, 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 Angela Woods; Legislative Office Manager 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 Eric Roberts of Discovery Fellowship. POLICE PROMOTION Q SWEARING IN GEREI ON Postponed until October 17... MAYOR'S REPORT— Mayor Wheeler... • Brought forward Bremerton Housing Authority Executive Director Kurt Wiest to present proposed measures for 2019 to address affordable housing needs in Bremerton; • Reported on the Permits Approved by the Year and the increased Total Valuation; • Shared progress being made through Proactive Code Enforcement Activity; • Provided updates on the Kitsap Lake Park Development Site Plan and the Warren Avenue Playfield Improvements; and • Congratulated the efforts of Wastewater Manager Pat Coxon including several members of his staff Rick Zimburean; Larry Willman; and Travis Olson for receiving "The Department of Ecology Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Plant Award". PUBLIC RECOGNITION John Hanson President of the Bremerton Historic Ships Association provided an update on the activities of the USS Turner Joy and the Historic Ships Association. CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 381061 through 381301 and EFT -V18964 through EFT -V19010 in the amount of $2,083,929.16; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending September 15, 2018 in the amount of $811,068.93; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending September 30, 2018 in the amount of $52,177.38 6B — Minutes of Meeting — September 19, 2018 6C — Minutes of Study Session — September 26, 2018 6D — Confirm Reappointment of Kyle Meagher to the BKAT Advisory Committee 6E — Confirm Reappointment of Bob Moore to the BKAT Advisory Committee 6F — Confirm Reappointment of Sheldon Parr to the BKAT Advisory Committee 6G — Sole Source Purchase of a Prebuilt Service/Water Truck for the Parks Department from Cobalt Truck Equipment of Spokane, WA 6H — Interlocal Agreement with the City of Poulsbo for Cooperative Police Efforts in the Special Operations Group 61— Acceptance of Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Page 2 of 5 There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:04:55 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A — PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2018 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG): Captain Tom Wolfe summarized that the Bremerton Police Department is applying for the local solicitation of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Since 2010, funding has been used to help fund the salary for the position of the Community Resource Specialist. The grant will allow the City to continue the Community Resource Unit and its crime prevention function and programs. The grant is from the Department of Justice. No matching funds are required of the City. The total grant amount is $20,900. 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... 06:07:08 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan... Comments were made by Daugs... 06:08:03 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to approve the 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant; and to authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 713 — PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5352 TO VACATE A PORTION OF AN ALLEY WEST OF WHEATON WAY AND SOUTH OF E. 1311 STREET: City Engineer Tom Knuckev stated the adjacent property owner has petitioned the City to have a portion of the alley located west to Wheaton Way and south of East 13th Street vacated to facilitate their planned townhome development. The alley portion fronts 3 properties; 1147 Wheaton Way (the applicant), 1145 Wheaton Way and 1903 East 13th Street. The owner of 1903 East 13th Street has signed the petition to support the vacation, the owner of 1145 Wheaton Way has not endorsed the vacation. The two property owners supporting the vacation comprise 78% of the vacation frontage. BMC 11.20.070 states "if the petition is signed by the owners of more than two-thirds of the property on a front footage basis... the council, shall by resolution, fix a time when the petition will be heard." Easements will be retained for access, private utilities and potential City utilities. President Younger opened the public hearing... Robert Govt with Blue Architecture & Interiors, and Clinton Bergeron with Gold Leaf Corporation, were present to provide more details about the necessity for the Street Vacation to complete their proposed Manette View Townhomes and to answer questions. Susan Watson expressed her concerns but acknowledged that she would not oppose the request for a Street Vacation as long as she would have an egress. Mr. Knuckev established that Ms. Watson would have an egress. With no further comments received, President Younger closed the Hearing to the public; and opened for discussion with the Council... 06:16:12 Motion was made by Gorman, and seconded by Huddy... Comments were made by Gorman, Daugs, Huddy, and Younger... 06:20:30 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Huddy) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5352 to vacate a portion of the alley west of Wheaton Way and south of East 13th Street. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Page 3 of 5 7C — PUBLIC HEARING (1 OF 2) FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWER OPTION & LEASE AGREEMENT WITH VERTICAL BRIDGE LLC FOR FOREST RIDGE PARK: Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Elevado stated that the City was contacted by a T -Mobile Site Acquisition representative in late 2016 relative to locating a telecommunication tower on Parks & Recreation property in Forest Ridge Park near the existing Public Works water tanks. The proposal includes construction of a 150 -foot monopole and antenna array with accompanying equipment buildings. The option was later acquired by Vertical Bridge Development, LLC. The City's Legal and Parks & Recreation Departments have been in negotiations with the contractor to finalize the Tower Option and Lease Agreement that is presented here. The proposal has been presented at several Parks & Recreation Commission public meetings. Action by Council is scheduled at the 2nd Public Hearing on October 17. 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... Comments were made by Daugs, Gorman, and Huddy, and Younger... Ryan Parrot with Vertical Bridge Development, LLC was available to provide additional details. GENERAL BUSINESS 8A — ACCEPTANCE OF LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS: Council Member Pat Sullivan explained that as Chair of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee she had presented recommendations to the Bremerton City Council for their consideration. However, the recommendations were not approved as presented during the August 15, 2018 Council Meeting, and were returned to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) with direction to increase funding to the Conference Center and to reconsider several of the applicants' allocations. The LTAC then met on September 6, 2018 to review the requests. Revised recommendations to City Council were provided for consideration. During the September 26 Study Session, Council's only suggestion was to increase the Dominion Historical Workboat Association's allocation to $4,000 which then reduced the Reserve Allocation by $3,000. There were no questions or comments from the public... Council Member Goodnow recused himself because he sits on the Boards for several of the organizations that are proposed to receive funds; and exited the room... 06:30:30 Motion was made by Sullivan, and seconded by Huddy... Comments were provided by Sullivan, Daugs, Hillman, Huddy, Gorman, and Younger... 06:39:20 M/S/C (Sullivan/Huddy) Move to accept the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendations as amended; and to include the allocations in the City of Bremerton's Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Budget. Voted in favor of Motion: Huddy, Sullivan, Gorman, Hillman, and Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs Motion carried: 5 -Yes; and 1 -No; 1 -Recused Council Member Goodnow returned to his seat at the dais for the remainder of the meeting... 8B — ORDINANCE NO. 5353 AMENDING CHAPTER 3.78 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION": AND ESTABLISHING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING CAPITAL FUND: Council President Eric Younger explained that this proposed ordinance includes revisions to Chapter 3.78 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Page 4 of 5 "Multifamily Property Tax Exemption" which authorizes the transfer of revenues received in sales tax for the construction of the projects utilizing the multifamily tax exemption to the Affordable Housing Capital Fund. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:45:12 Motion was made by Huddy, and seconded by Gorman... Comments were provided by Huddy, Gorman Hillman, Daugs, and Sullivan... 06:51:00 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Gorman) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5353 amending Chapter 3.78 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Multifamily Property Tax Exemption"; and establishing the Affordable Housing Capital Fund. 8C — ACCEPTANCE OF WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GRANT FOR THE PREPARATION OF A MARKET STUDY, SUB -AREA PLAN, AND PLANNED ACTION EIS FOR THE EASTSIDE EMPLOYMENT CENTER: Community Development Director Andrea Spencer announced that the City received an allocation from the Washington State Legislature in the Capital Budget to support the economic revitalization of the Eastside Employment Center (area around Harrison Medical Center). The City desires to ensure that this Eastside Employment Center remain an economically vital center with both jobs and housing as Harrison Medical Center transitions to Silverdale. The timing is critically important now to conduct studies and do public outreach to ensure that there is a smooth transition for both Harrison and the Bremerton community. The grant funding will be used to prepare the plans that are necessary to ensure economic revitalization during this transition and that no blighting conditions occur in our community. There will be two phases of the project accomplished with this funding: 1) Preparation of an economic market analysis to determine the probable uses and residential densities that can be anticipated in the study area after the departure of Harrison in 2020, and 2) Community outreach visioning and adoption of a subarea plan with a Planned Action Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). This plan will ensure that there is a smooth transition from the current Harrison Medical Center to new uses that benefit the community as a whole. It is expected that the preparation of this plan will ensure that the City will have action steps to ensure that the area is economically viable and is not affected by blight, that we have a plan that is economically viable and market tested, and ensures that future permitting is streamlined. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:53:45 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Hillman... Comments were provided by Daugs and Hillman, and questions were asked by Hillman; with a response provided by Ms. Spencer... 06:55:50 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Hillman) Move to accept the Grant from Washington State Department of Commerce for $271,600; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan announced the last Lions Park Work Party for 2018 would be held on Saturday, October 13 from 10:00 AM to Noon. The Work Party will begin again in February 2019. Leslie Daugs announced a Community Meeting to discuss a proposed "Single Use Plastic Bag Ban" on Tuesday, October 23 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers. She also announced that as a member of the Kitsap Transit Board of Commissioners that she would be attending a Ferry Conference in Seattle next Wednesday; and reminded citizens to register to vote. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 3, 2018 Page 5 of 5 Kevin Gorman provided a briefing on his observation of the PSRC 2040 meeting; and his attendance at Manette Park Volunteer Day. Tony Hillman shared the Bremerton Housing Authority Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Waitlist Opening would be from October 8 through 12; and announced that a Steamroller Print Exhibit featuring artwork created during the 1 st Annual WayzGoose Kitsap Arts Festival will be opening on Friday, October 12 beginning at 5:00 PM at the College Instruction Center Art Gallery at Olympic College; and that the exhibit will be open for viewing by the public through November 16. Richard Huddy thanked Tera and Ben for their successful efforts in the Walk for Alzheimer's event last week; thanked Karen Vargas and Martina Mae for their efforts organizing the SOS Program at the Kitsap 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony; expressed a concern with viewing around vehicles parked along the sidewalk in front of Vincent de Paul's; encouraged people to register to vote by October 8; announced the 80th Annual Arc Gala & Awards Ceremony on Saturday, October 13 at 6:00 PM at the Admiral Theatre; the 3rd Annual Ability Awareness & Networking Event on Wednesday, October 17 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the New Life Training Center in Silverdale; the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce Gala & Awards Dinner on Friday, October 19 at 6:00 PM at the Admiral Theatre; and lastly, the Bremerton Central Lions 31St Annual Dinner & Auction to be held on Saturday, October 27 beginning at 5:30 PM at the Admiral Theatre. President Younger reiterated information on the Community Meeting to discuss the proposal to ban Single -Use Plastic Bags, and encouraged citizens to attend. He announced a 15 -Minute Executive Session from 7:10 to 7:25 PM for a discussion on "Potential Litigation", which is allowed under RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i). The meeting was extended 5 -minutes from 7:26 to 7:31 PM, and extended another 5 -minutes from 7:31 to 7:36 PM. No action was taken. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:37 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: � 1 c� LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROV D by the City Council on the 17th day of October, 2018. ERIC YOUNGER, City Council President Attest: 0� O/Z 1. J ANGELA ODS, City Clerk EY:AW:ls:cg