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Home My WebLink About11/07/2018DIGITAL RECORDING ft UOUN&I CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ARGO Wednesday, November 7, 2018 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, November 7, 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, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Council Member Kevin Gorman was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Angela Woods; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and Information Services Manager Kevin Matthew. 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 Clint Collins of First Christian Church of Bremerton. POLICE PROMOTION & SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Chief James Burchett introduced the candidates who were being promoted; then Judge James Docter administered the Oath of Office to Corporal Michael Nelson; Sergeant Dahle "Duke" Roessel; Sergeant Todd Byers; and Captain Randy Plumb. MAYOR'S REPORT— Mayor Wheeler... • Reported on Proactive Code Enforcement efforts; and • Shared a list of grants that will be applied toward improving Kitsap Lake and Kitsap Lake Park. PUBLIC RECOGNITION David Schmitt appreciated the opportunity to serve as the Fire Chief for the City of Bremerton for 18 months, read from a prepared list of accomplishments from over that short time, and that it would be his honor to continue to lead his Department, and a privilege to continue serving the community. Rob Ashmore, on behalf of the Firefighters Union, reinforced all of the positive aspects he believed former Chief Schmitt brought to the City Bremerton, and asked the City Council for their help in requesting that Mayor Wheeler reconsider, and rehire him. Roy Runyon expressed his support for former Fire Chief David Schmitt. Amanda Gardner shared some community work she has been doing in support of bringing Charter Schools to Bremerton. Jerry McDonald expressed his concern that nothing has been done yet to implement the recommendations of the last Parking Study. CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 381538 through 381815, and EFT -V19075 through EFT -V19141 in the amount of $2,947,175.34; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending October 15, 2018 in the amount of $843,646.59; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending October 31, 2018 in the amount of $896,585.60; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending October 31, 2018 in the amount of $51,888.75 613 — Minutes of Meeting — October 17, 2018 6C — Minutes of Study Session — October 24, 2018 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 2 of 5 6D — Minutes of Budget Workshop — October 25, 2018 6E — Minutes of Budget Workshop — October 30, 2018 6F — Minutes of Budget Workshop — November 1, 2018 6G — Confirm Reappointment of Benjamin Burnette to the Parks & Recreation Commission 6H — Salary Study Recommendations for Parks Service Specialist, Street Service Specialist, and Legal Technician; and related Budget Amendment 61— Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for the Design of the Ostrich Creek Culverts Replacement Project 6J — WSDOT Acquisition of Right -of -Way and Temporary Easement for the SR304 Project for Paving and Curb Upgrades on Burwell Street between Montgomery and Warren Avenues 6K— Ordinance No. 5355 amending Bremerton Municipal Code Chapter 3.48 entitled "Utility Taxes", and Chapter 3.86 entitled "Administrative Provisions for Taxes" Roy Runyon referred to Item 6J and asked when the project was to start, and how will disruptions to traffic be minimized? Public Works & Utilities Director Chal Martin responded that he believes the project will begin next summer, and most of the work will be done at night to avoid disruptions to traffic as much as possible. 06:13:05 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Huddy) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A — PUBLIC HEARING TO ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 3311 APPROVING THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AND HOME FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: Sarah Achaoui, CDBG Program Administrator summarized that on May 16, 2018, City Council approved the 2019 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan outlining the CDBG and HOME funding allocation process. Based on that policy, the Project Review Committee has developed 2019 funding recommendations for Council consideration and approval. If approved, these submissions will be sent to the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) in the City's 2019 Annual Action Plan. President Younger opened the public hearing... Roy Runyon provided comments and questions, with Ms. Achaoui providing responses... Heather Wegan, Affiliate Services & Homeownership Manager with Community Frameworks, added a briefing on how the funds were specifically used in their programs. With no further comments received, President Younger closed the Hearing to the public; and opened for discussion with the Council... 06:28:42 Motion was made by Goodnow and seconded by Hillman... Comments were made by Hillman; and questions were asked by Huddy; with responses provided by Ms. Wegan... 06:35:17 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Hillman) Move to pass Resolution No. 3311 approving the 2019 funding recommendations to be included in the 2019 Action Plan to HUD; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of the Motion: Hillman, Goodnow, Huddy, Sullivan, Younger Abstained: Daugs Motion carried: 5 -Yes; and 1 -Abstention City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 3 of 5 7B — PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SOURCES FOR PROPOSED FY -2019 CITY OF BREMERTON BUDGET: Mike Riley, Assistant Finance Director, explained that the purpose of tonight's public hearing is to take comments on the revenue sources for the 2019 Proposed Budget. The proposed budget anticipates property and EMS levy increases of the full 1 % allowed by law, leaves utility tax rates unchanged, but changes the allocation of stormwater taxes to certain funds. The proposed budget also adjusts for the annual $20,000 increase to the B&O tax exemption rate, incorporates utility rate increases and includes interfund transfers between funds where appropriate. Overall, the revenue projections throughout all funds remain conservative. President Younger opened the public hearing... Roy Runyon, Dianne Smart, and David Hood provided comments and questions, with Mr. Riley providing responses... With no further comments received, President Younger closed the Hearing to the public. 7C — PUBLIC HEARING (1 OF 2) ON THE PROPOSED FY -2019 CITY OF BREMERTON BUDGET: Mike Riley, Assistant Financial Services Director, explained that the purpose of tonight's public hearing is to take comments on the 2019 Proposed Budget. Budget workshops were held on October 25, October 30, and November 1 where an overview of the Mayor's proposed budget was presented to Council. Public comments will be taken into consideration before Council adopts a final ordinance. President Younger opened the public hearing... Roy Runyon and Jerry McDonald provided comments and questions, with Police Chief Jim Burchett providing a response... With no further comments received, President Younger closed the Hearing to the public. He announced the final Public Hearing is scheduled Tuesday, November 20, 2018. GENERAL BUSINESS 8A — ORDINANCE NO. 5356 LEVYING PROPERTY TAXES IN 2019: Mike Riley, Assistant Financial Services Director, stated that cities over 10,000 in population are allowed to raise their annual property tax collection by either 1% or the amount of the July Implicit Price Deflator (IPD), whichever is lower. This year, the IPD was 2.169 %. As presented during the public hearing earlier this evening, the City is requesting the full 1 % increase to our general property tax levy over the prior year's collection, as allowed by law. This increase, along with the amounts anticipated for new construction, has been included in the 2019 Proposed Budget. In addition, we are also requesting the full 1 % increase to the EMS levy. The EMS amount anticipated in the 2019 Proposed Budget includes this amount. RCW 84.52.020 requires all taxing districts to "certify to the county legislative authority, for the purpose of levying district taxes ... the amounts to be raised" by property taxes. RCW 84.55.120 requires that the certification includes the enabling tax ordinance setting the property tax rate. These documents must be submitted to Kitsap County by November 30, 2018. Roy Runyon provided comments... 07:00:50 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Huddy... Comments were made by Sullivan... 07:01:58 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Huddy) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5356 establishing the amount to be collected in 2019 by taxation on the assessed valuation of taxable property within the City limits of Bremerton and setting the property levy rate. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 4 of 5 8113 — ORDINANCE NO. 5357 RE-ESTABLISHING AND AMENDING CITY RATES & FEES FOR 2019: Mike Riley, Assistant Financial Services Director summarized that each year, as part of the budget process, the various City departments review their charges, rates and fees for services and make recommendations on any changes needed. The attached included recommended changes to fees charged by the various departments. Roy Runyon provided comments... 07:04:56 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5357 re-establishing and amending City Rates & Fees for 2019. 8C — ORDINANCE NO. 5358 AMENDING AND RE-ESTABLISHING UTILITY ASSESSMENTS RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES FOR 2019: Chal Martin, Public Works Director, explained that this ordinance would re-establish and amend the 2019 Utility Assessments, Rates, Fees, and Charges. Roy Runyon provided comments... 07:07:35 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Goodnow... Comments were made by Sullivan and Hillman; and questions were asked by Huddy, with responses provided by Mr. Riley... 07:17:10 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Goodnow) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5358 re-establishing and amending the 2019 Assessments, Rates, Fees, and Charges for Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and other related services. Voted in favor of Motion: Goodnow, Huddy, Sullivan, Hillman, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs Motions carries: 5 -Yes; 1 -No 8D — ORDINANCE NO. 5354 REPEALING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11.12.085• AND CREATING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 11.10 RELATING TO COMPLETE STREETS PROGRAM: Shane Weber, Managing Engineer, explained that in 2012, the City adopted a Complete Streets Ordinance (BMC Chapter 11. 12.085) with the stated intent to help the City better compete for federal funding for street improvements. Following non -selection for Complete Streets grant funding in 2016, staff reviewed the selection criteria and developed a revised Ordinance to better compete for funds. Additional background and information is included in the Council Summary. There were no questions or comments from the public... 07:24:34 Motion was made by Sullivan and seconded by Daugs... Comments were made by Sullivan and Huddy; and questions were asked by Daugs, with responses provided Mr. Weber... 07:28:25 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5354, which repeals Section 11. 12.085 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, and creates the new Section 11.10 relating to the Complete Streets Program. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan shared photos of new playground equipment at Lions Park; and thanked the Weed Warriors for their hard work this past year in keeping Lions Park beautiful; and looked forward to the next cleanup in February 2019. Leslie Daugs announced that Kitsap Community Resources would be hosting its Annual BE$T Graduation Celebration & Marketing Event on Thursday, November 8 at 6:00 PM in the Newlife Training Center in Silverdale; and that free flu shots would be offered by Kaiser Permanente on Monday, November 12 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM at the Kitsap Regional MLK Library located downtown. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 7, 2018 Page 5 of 5 Tony Hillman announced that volunteers are welcome for the last Kiwanis Park Work Party of the year on Saturday, November 24 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. And announced he is planning a District 4 Community Meeting on Saturday, November 17 in response to an increase of car prowling activity in local neighborhoods; and encouraged citizens to sign up to receive District 4 email notices. Michael Goodnow reported on another successful Halloween Trick -or -Treat event downtown; and announced that volunteers are also welcome for the next Forest Ridge Park Clean -Up on Saturday, November 17 from 9:00 AM to Noon. On behalf of Council Member Kevin Gorman, he announced the 20th Annual Winterfest would be held on Friday, December 7 and Saturday, December 8 in downtown Bremerton and Manette; and the Kitsap Community Food Coop would be hosting a screening of the movie "Food for Change: The Story of Cooperation in American at the Historic Roxy Theatre on Sunday, November 11 beginning at 10:30 AM, with an option for brunch. Richard Hudd y thanked Mick Hersey for organizing a group of students to clean-up Ivy Green Cemetery in preparation of weekend Veterans Day events; announced the NW Justice Project "Justice for Veterans" Fundraiser on Thursday, November 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Kitsap Conference Center; a Veterans' Honors Ceremony on Saturday, November 10 at 11:00 AM at Miller- Woodlawn Funeral Home & Memorial Park; and "Honoring All Who Served" Veterans Day Ceremony from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the Kitsap Sun Pavilion at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds. He closed by expressing his concerns about inadequate funding in the Budget for residential streets. President Younger announced the City Council Special Meeting to adopt the City of Bremerton FY - 2019 Budget would be on Tuesday, November 20 beginning at 5:30 PM; and thanked Mayor Wheeler for reporting on all of the cleanup efforts planned for Kitsap Lake. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:47 PM Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPRO D by the City Council on the 5th day of December, 2018. ERIC YOUNGER, City C. ncil President Attest: HEWOODS,Clerk EY:AW:ls:cg