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Home My WebLink About06/05/2019 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 5, 2019 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, June 5, 2019, 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, Lori Wheat, Kevin Gorman, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Angela Woods; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and Hans Nilsson with Information Services. 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 Roger Hennigan of the Apostolic Life Tabernacle. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wheeler... • Welcomed Sam, a Boy Scout from Troop 1541 who was here tonight to earn a merit badge in citizenship, and learn about civil engagement; • Urged citizens to join the City of Bremerton in demanding that Kitsap County amend their regulations for the housing of Sexually Violent Predators near Bremerton residential neighborhoods, also noting the Kitsap County Commissioners plan their next Work Study meeting to discuss Regulations for Group Residential Facilities-Secured High Risk is scheduled next Wednesday, June 12 in the Port Blakely Conference Room; • Highlighted recent changes to the City's website that will assist citizens in "Getting Around Bremerton"; • Announced that the City of Bremerton & Bremerton Central Lions Club Student Exchange Program was still in need of two host families for two high school students from Kure, Japan for four weeks beginning on July 22 through August 19; and • Provided an update on the Quinault Nation smoke shop project currently planned at 1321 N. Callow, near residential neighborhoods, and offered assurance that he will stay heavily involved with the development, including the demand for a traffic analysis. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Jeff Alevy introduced himself as the new Executive Director of Kitsap Community Resources. Denise Frey President and CEO of the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce, recognized City of Bremerton staff members for their assistance in making the Armed Forces Day Festival a success. Cindy Nalley expressed her concern about the zoning changes, and asked why Sexually Violent Predators are allowed to live near neighborhoods. Mayor Wheeler stated that he also wants to know why, but reiterated that his questions to the Kitsap County Commissioners have not been answered; and therefore encouraged citizens to contact their offices directly for answers. CONSENT AGENDA 5A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 384466 through 384722, and EFT-V19830 through EFT-V19898 in the amount of $3,642,998.97; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending May 15, 2019 in the amount of$841,607.62; Regular Payroll for the retroactive pay period January 1, 2019 through March 15, 2019 in the amount of$69,970.86; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending May 31, 2019 in the amount of$49,227.28 5B — Minutes of Meeting — May 15, 2019 5C — Minutes of Study Session — May 22, 2019 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Page 2 of 4 5D — Ordinance No. 5367 amending Ordinance No. 5360 relating to the City of Bremerton Fiscal Year 2019 Budget 5E — Amendment No. 1 to Goods & Services Agreement with S. Varick Maintenance for Landscape Maintenance and Services 5F — Equipment Services Building Addition Project Agreement with DP Wain Construction Inc. 5G — Agreement with Pape & Sons Construction, Inc. for the 2019 Sewer Pump Station CW-4 Replacement Project There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:56:50 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Gorman) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — ORDINANCE NO. 5368 ADDING NEW CHAPTER 6.20 TO THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE REGULATING THE DISTRIBUTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC AND BIODEGRADABLE CARRYOUT BAGS: Milenka Hawkins-Bates, Public Works Operations Manager summarized that using the input received from the public, Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC), and City representatives, the attached draft ordinance was crafted and reviewed by City and County staff. With Council, public, and SWAC input in-hand, the proposed draft ordinance was crafted to include the following: • For each recycled paper carryout bag provided by the retail establishments, it may collect a pass- through charge, and such shall be clearly indicated on the customers transaction receipt. It was noted that a plastic bag ban bill is making its way through the state legislative process, which would prohibit the use of single-use plastic carryout bags and require a charge of 8 cents ($.08) on all paper carryout bags statewide. Lastly, it was added that Kitsap County will be performing outreach to all businesses and will embark on an outreach campaign; and Pat Campbell, Kitsap County Public Works Senior Program Manager was available for questions. Providing comments in support of the Ordinance: Alejandra Pulido, sophomore student from Bremerton High School, read a statement into the record; Casandra Fery, also from Bremerton High School; Heather Trim, Executive Director with Zero Waste Washington; and Holly Chisa with the Northwest Grocery Association. 06:10:45 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Wheat... Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Wheat, Sullivan, Gorman, Huddy, Goodnow, and Younger; with responses provided by Ms. Hawkins-Bates, Ms. Chisa, and Chris Piercy, Kitsap County Public Works Program Supervisor... 06:38:08 M/S/C (Daugs/Wheat) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5368 adding new Chapter 6.20 to the Bremerton Municipal Code regulating distribution of single-use plastic and biodegradable carryout bags. Voted in favor of Motion: Daugs, Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Huddy, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Sullivan Motion carried: 6-Yes; and 1-No 6B — ACCEPTANCE OF THE U.S. SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) GRANT; AND APPROVAL OF THE LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH WSDOT FOR THE WASHINGTON AVENUE & l lTN STREET ROUNDABOUT PROJECT: Tom Knuckev, Interim Public Works Director and City Engineer, used a Power Point to report that the City was offered a United States Surface Transportation Program (STP) Grant through the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) to design and construct a roundabout at the west end of the Manette Bridge, along with full street reconstruction from the roundabout north and west to Pacific Avenue. The grant funds total $4,152,000 and require a City City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Page 3 of 4 match of $648,000. The offered grant will be in WSDOT Standard Forms, with their standard terms and conditions. Additional project work that is not grant funded includes securing right of way. This work is currently estimated at $200,000. There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:45:43 Motion was made by Gorman; and seconded by Sullivan... Comments and questions were provided by Gorman, Daugs, Huddy, Goodnow, and Sullivan; with responses provided by Mr. Knuckev... 06:59:05 M/S/C (Gorman/Sullivan) Move to accept U.S. Surface Transportation Program Grant; approve the Local Agency Agreement with WSDOT for the Washington Avenue and 11th Street Roundabout Project; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Huddy, Sullivan, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs Motion carried: 6-Yes; and 1-No PUBLIC HEARING 7A — PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5369 AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO "GROUP RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES": 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 Group Residential Facilities, specifically Class II. The Director of Community Development recently made a code interpretation of the definition of "Group Residential Facility" that requires immediate amendment of the City's zoning code. In addition, siting criteria is proposed to the two zones where Class II facilities are allowed (Industrial and Freeway Corridor zones) that allow Group Residential Facility-Class II housing. After City Council discussion at Study Session, the zoning code amendment related to Manufactured Homes (BMC 20.46.040) was pulled from this item. President Younger opened the public hearing... Tricia Benson, who works with the grassroots organization "Washington State for Public Safety", read a statement into the record in support of the ordinance. With no further comments received, President Younger closed the Hearing to the public; and opened for discussion with the Council... 07:09:15 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Sullivan... Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Sullivan, Wheat and Younger; with responses provided by Ms. Satter... 07:16:20 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5369 to amending the BMC related to Group Residential definition and siting criteria for Group Residential Facilities - Class II within the Industrial and Freeway Corridor zones. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan invited interested volunteers to the Lions Park Shoreline Weeding Party on Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 AM to Noon; announced Kitsap Humane Society's Garage Sale on Friday, June 14 and Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 2930 Osiris Court in Bremerton; and shared that Albers Vista Garden is open on Fridays until July 26 from Noon to 3:00 PM. Leslie Daugs shared a photo of Nick from the Public Works Department who volunteered to wear a costume made up of plastic bags used in a year by one; and announced the WA State Asian Pacific City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 5, 2019 Page 4 of 4 American Affairs Commission would be holding a Public Board Meeting in Bremerton on Saturday, June 8 from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Fil-Am Community Center located at 1240 Sheridan Road. Kevin Gorman was pleased Josh Farley was bringing back the Bridging Bremerton event on June 22, and shared the schedule of events. Lori Wheat advised that City of Bremerton Parks & Recreation crews will be performing scheduled tree maintenance at Kiwanis Park on Tuesday, June 11, which will close on-street parking and sidewalks on 4th Street, as well as the lower interior of the Park, from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM; and welcomed the community to attend the Annual Juneteenth Freedom Celebration where she would be hosting a District 4 Community Booth on Saturday, June 15 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM at Evergreen Rotary Park. Michael Goodnow announced that volunteers were welcome at the next Forest Ridge Park Work Party on Saturday, June 15 from 9:00 AM to Noon; and acknowledged a new flower shop "Sprout & Thistle" just opened at 2101 Burwell Place. Richard Huddy recalled the importance of June 6, 1944 (D-Day) and recognized the sacrifice made by those who served in the military during WWII; invited the community to commemorate the 77th Anniversary Battle of Midway Remembrance Ceremony tomorrow on Thursday, June 6 at 1:00 PM on the Bremerton Boardwalk; and on behalf of the neighbors, mentioned several of their concerns due to the Quinault Nation's drive-through Smoke Shop project. President Younger announced at 7:33 PM that the Council would recess for a 20-minute Executive Session to discuss a Real Estate Transaction as allowed under RCW 42.30.110(1)(b); and Potential Litigation as allowed under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). At 7:53 PM, the Executive Session was extended for 10-minutes and then 5-minutes... 08:09:52 M/S/C/U (Wheat/Daugs) Move to authorize the purchase of sidewalk and slope easements abutting Harlow Drive for the Kitsap Lake Safe Routes to School Project in an amount not to exceed $180,000.00; and authorize the Mayor to execute the easements. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:10 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: d2)(Pfk- i/t/C7-'--- LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROV D by the City Council on the 19th day of June, 2019. ERIC YOUN R, Cit ouncil President Attest: ANGELOODS, City Clerk EY:AW:ls:cg