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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 19, 2019
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
June 19, 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, and Leslie Daugs. Council Member Pat Sullivan was absent. Also present were City
Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Angela Woods; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and Dave
Sorensen, 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 Vice President Leslie Daugs; followed by the
invocation provided by Reverend Ron Anderson of Manette Community Church.
MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wheeler...
• Reported on Sanitary Sewer Overflows vs. Combined Sewer Overflows;
• Provided an update on the nuisance property located at 1317 N. Lafayette Avenue;
• Displayed a map to show Chip Seal locations planned for East and West Bremerton;
• Welcomed Ashley Probart, Executive Director with the Transportation Improvement Board
who presented a "Complete Streets Award' to the City of Bremerton; and
• Congratulated Zane Zurbrugg, son of Public Works employee Bob Zurbrugg, for being
drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 2019 Major League Baseball Draft.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Matt Pickering, of Leadership Kitsap's 2019 Team Red, and Josh Farley, local resident and
Kitsap Sun Reporter announced that in partnership with Visit Kitsap Peninsula, the release of a
free guide for residents and visitors showcasing Bremerton's Bridge to Bridge Urban Trail.
Jeremie Sandbeck and Collins Clark-Hill from Olympic High School discussed the history and
significance of Juneteenth, and their involvement in this year's Juneteenth-Rebooted celebration.
Wilson Holocher with Total Nutrition discussed their involvement in local charities, including
recently hosting a booth outside of their store to raise awareness for Juneteenth-Rebooted; and
expressed their willingness to be involved in more similar and local events.
Regina "Rave" Hill, representing Pastor Rodney E. Campbell of Crossing Jordan Ministries and
Sustainable You Community Outreach; noted she will miss her son as he graduates Olympic High
School and heads to Texas; and acknowledged Dr. Claudia Thomas, who passed away last May,
as the only African-American to be a Bremerton School District Superintendent.
Harold Wilson, retired Navy Master Chief, eulogized David Wilson, who recently passed away,
noting he was a WWII Navy Veteran, Member of the Hamma Hamma Mason Lodge, long-time
member and trustee with the Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church, PSNS retiree, avid gardener, and
a faithful father and husband.
Tim De La Cruz owner of Hands on Entertainment, felt blessed to be working with Ms. Hill and the
Juneteenth-Rebooted Reception tonight following the Council Meeting; and encouraged members
of the public to participate and be a part of future events.
Everett D. Clark appreciated the support of the City in this year's successful Juneteenth-Rebooted
event; and acknowledged that it was because of Ret. Navy Master Chief Harold Wilson that he had
a successful Navy career, and expressed his appreciation to him for that.
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Jim Fee with his wife owns Rob's Quick Stop located at the corner of 15th & Callow, expressed his
concern about the drive-through smoke shop on the land held in trust, but located in the middle of
a residential neighborhood, and believes the City is ignoring their own ordinances to allow it.
Randy Moore owns several stores in Bremerton, expressed his concerns that he will not be able to
pay taxes and compete with a business on the land held in trust that is not required to pay taxes;
so he asked for help and questioned if he will need to leave Bremerton just to remain in business.
Khem Butcher lives on Callow Avenue near the business on the land in trust stating that it was
supposed to remain a residence, and not be a commercial business.
President Younger asked that it be clarified on whether or not the Bremerton City Council had any
say in this project... City Attorney Roger Lubovich confirmed that the City of Bremerton does not
have any jurisdiction over this property, it is in the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Indian Affairs...
Erinn Howell stated that she learned that the Bureau of Indian Affairs must send an official letter
to the City when a project like this is going in, and then the City must be allowed 30-days to provide
a response. She was especially concerned that it does not feel like the City is fighting on behalf of
the residents, and there is no communication about how long the construction will last.
Mr. Lubovich responded that a member of his staff contacted the Bureau of Indian Affairs but
learned that this type of project did not require them to provide a Notice to the City...
Doug Johnson remembered that a few years ago, the residences received advanced notice about
a proposed casino on this same property, and were successful in stopping it from being built. He
believes another neighborhood meeting is required because he does not think this current project
was well thought out, and he worries for the residences, and the potential increase in traffic.
Michel Cryder was very concerned about the increase in noise and lights with this type of
business allowed in a residential neighborhood.
Anna Mockler mentioned that even though she lives a few blocks away, she attended the past
community meeting to hear the concerns of the neighbors, as well as the provided explanations by
the City, and hopes that the Mayor and City Council can get together to mitigate the issues; and
also supports an additional community meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
5A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 384723 through 384940, and EFT-V19899
through EFT-V19964 in the amount of$2,575,167.39; Regular Payroll for the pay period
ending May 31, 2019 in the amount of $881,072.14; Regular Payroll (Voids, Payouts, &
Corrections) for the pay period ending May 31, 2019 in the amount of$32,145.25; and
Retro Pay for the pay period January 1, 2019 to May 15, 2019 in in the amount of
$2,763.11
5B — Minutes of Meeting — June 5, 2019
5C — Minutes of Study Session —June 12, 2019
5D — Sole Source Purchase of Automated Playback Equipment from CASTUS for Bremerton
Kitsap Access Television (BKAT)
5E — Contract with Pape & Sons Construction, Inc. for the Marine Drive Stormwater LID Retrofit
5F — Purchase of Replacement Festoon Lighting from CED for use on 4th Street between Pacific
and Park Avenues
5G — Amendment No. 1 to the Consulting Agreement with BMcConsulting, LLC for Lobbying
Services
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There were no questions or comments from the public...
06:30:38 M/S/C/U (Wheat/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
GENERAL BUSINESS
6A— ORDINANCE NO. 5370 AMENDING SECTION 13.04.140 OF THE BREMERTON
MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) RELATED TO LIQUOR IN PARKS: Parks & Recreation Director Jeff
Elevado explained that Under the Park Code, Section 13.04.140 of the Bremerton Municipal Code,
it currently authorizes sale and consumption of liquor in designated City parks and Public Utility
property during special events. These include Harborside Fountain Park, Louis Mentor Boardwalk,
and Otto Jarstad Park. Service and consumption must be permitted by the Washington State
Liquor and Cannabis Board, is limited to beer and wine, and must be administered during an event
or activity which is licensed by the City as a special event or authorized by the City Council upon
terms and conditions as established by the City Council.
Increased demand for special events at parks suited for hosting such events, and requests from
event organizers to provide for the sale and consumption of liquor within the park during these
events has prompted this request to amend BMC 13.04.140 to allow sale and consumption of
liquor at additional locations.
The proposed amendment will add Pendergast Regional Park, Evergreen Rotary Park, and Lions
Park to the list of designated parks in which service and consumption of liquor is authorized when
all rit m n r
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There were no comments from the public...
06:32:55 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Wheat... Comments and questions were
provided by Daugs and Huddy; with responses provided by Mr. Elevado...
06:35:58 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Wheat) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5370 amending Section
13.04.140 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to allow service and consumption of liquor at
designated City parks as regulated by the Washington State Liquor and Cannabis Board.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Richard Huddv welcomed Capt. Dianna Wolfson to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, noting she was
the first woman to command a United States naval shipyard; congratulated King Lion Bob Theal,
and all the graduates who received their degrees at the graduation ceremony held last Sunday;
welcomed all of the citizens who expressed their concerns tonight while providing updates on the
construction of the Tribal smoke shop and convenience store planned for 11321 N. Callow Avenue;
as well as the nuisance property at 1317 N. Lafayette Avenue.
Lori Wheat thanked everyone who attended the Council Meeting tonight as well as those who
provided comment; invited volunteers to the next Kiwanis Park Work Party on Saturday, June 22
from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; mentioned that she will be joining fellow Council Member Kevin Gorman on
the biking portion of the Bridging Bremerton event; congratulated the City of Bremerton for
receiving the Complete Streets Award; enjoyed attending the Change of Command Ceremony; and
thanked Bremerton Police Officers for letting her participate in a recent Ride Along.
Kevin Gorman shared the full schedule of events for the "Bridging Bremerton" event on Saturday,
June 22; and looked forward to the 3rd Annual Bridge Blast on Saturday, June 29 with vendors,
food, and entertainment beginning at noon on the Bremerton Boardwalk, with a Fireworks Display
off of the Manette Bridge beginning at approximately 10:15 PM.
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Leslie Daugs announced that the Bremerton School District's 2019 Summer Food Service
Program that will provide free meals during the summer from June 19 to August 16 for kids and
teens under 18 years of age. She also said it has been a pleasure to know Zane Zurbrugg since
Middle School, and congratulated him for being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Eric Younger thanked Captain Alan Schrader and Captain Dianna Wolfson, for a recent tour of
PSNS & IMF on Naval Base Kitsap, and Commander Jason Deichler for a recent tour of the USS
Pittsburgh (SSN 720) organized for Bremerton City Council Members, Legislative Office Manager
Lori Smith, and City Attorney Roger Lubovich.
With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:53 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
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LORI SMITH
Legislative Office Manager
APPROV D by the City Council on the 3rd day of July, 2019.
ERIC YOUNGER, City 'o cil President
Attest:
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ANGELA IA ODDS, City Clerk
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