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Home My WebLink About09/04/2019 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, September 4, 2019 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council Vice President Leslie Daugs presiding. Council Members present were Richard Huddy, Michael Goodnow, Lori Wheat, and Pat Sullivan. Council President Eric Younger and Council Member Kevin Gorman were absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Angela Woods; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and Information Services Manager Dave Sorensen. 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 Apostolic Life Tabernacle. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY Police Chief Jim Burchett introduced new Police Officers Jordan Kennedy, Paul Madison, and Adam Merritt; and then brought forward Judge James Docter to administer their Oath of Office. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wheeler... • Was pleased that the City of Bremerton's Bond Rating was upgraded to Aa2; City employee ride sharing and smart commuting has increased by 52%; and that Bremerton continues its commitment to the arts; • Brought forward Public Works Director Tom Knuckey to acknowledge Wastewater Manager Patric Coxon and several members of his crew for again being recognized by the Washington State Department of Ecology for the 2018 Outstanding Wastewater Treatment Plant; • Expressed pride in learning that Chance Berthiaume, Stormwater Permit Coordinator was quoted in the a national publication "Stormwater— The Journal for Surface Water Quality Professionals"; and • Highlighted the positive results due to proactive code enforcement. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Jamie Hughes, Public Information Officer for the Kitsap County Amateur Radio Club, provided a briefing on the success of the Club's 2019 Field Day; specifically thanked Council Member Richard Huddy for attending the event this year, presented him a certificate to make him an honorary member; and invited everyone to attend 2020 Field Day next year on Saturday, June 27, 2020. David Raymond thanked everyone who participated in the annual Kitsap 9/11 Memorial Summer Clean Up held in August; although sympathized, expressed his concerns about a homeless person who was camping on the site of the Memorial; and invited the community to attend the September 11 Ceremony hosted by the Kitsap 9/11 Memorial and VFW Post 239 next week at 6:00 PM. Jerry McDonald asked for a response to his previous request for Council Members to reverse the censure made against Council Member Richard Huddy because he believes there was not proper due process, and feels the Council "rushed to judgment". CONSENT AGENDA 6A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 385837 through 386005, and EFT-V20204 through EFT-V20249 in the amount of$3,401,300.77; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending August 31, 2019 in the amount of$52,342.54 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Page 2 of 3 6B — Minutes of Meeting —August 21, 2019 6C — Minutes of Study Session —August 28, 2019 6D — Confirming Mike Riley as the Director of Financial Services; and Setting the Salary at Pay Band 22, Rate 2 of the 2019 Management, Professional, Confidential & Fiduciary Salary Plan 6E — Setting the Salary for Caroline Tompson as the Assistant Director of Financial Services at Pay Band 16, Rate 4 of the 2019 Management, Professional, Confidential & Fiduciary Salary Plan 6F — Confirming the Appointment of Patricia Jenkins as the Managing Engineer-Utilities at Pay Band 16, Rate 8 of the 2019 Management, Professional, Confidential & Fiduciary Salary Plan 6G — Contract Modification No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Robinson Noble, Inc. for Hydrogeological Oversight of Wells 2R and 7 Redevelopment 6H — Contract Modification No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with Rice Fergus Miller, Inc. for Hazardous Material Inspection and Reports for Fire Stations No. 2 and 3 Remodels There were no questions or comments from the public... 06:07:39 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Wheat) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS — There were no General Business items... COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan shared that Albers Vista Gardens was hosting the next workshop this Saturday, September 7; encouraged volunteers to the Lions Park Shoreline Weeding Party on Saturday, September 14; and invited the community to a special "Getting Ready for Fall & Winter Shoreline Weeding Party & BBQ" on Saturday, September 21 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Lori Wheat congratulated City employees for their promotions; welcomed the new Public Works Utilities Managing Engineer and Police Officers; and reminded all City of Bremerton residents that with proof of residency they are invited to dispose of yard waste at no cost during the Beautify Bremerton event on Saturday, September 14. Michael Goodnow congratulated local and family-owned business Unique Embroidery Custom Embroidery for their recent Open House to celebrate the Grand Opening of their newer and bigger space just down the street at 623 North Callow Avenue. Richard Huddy referred to an email from a citizen asking the City to consider correcting the name of Wycoff Avenue to appropriately honor Lieutenant Ambrose Wyckoff, and encouraged any residents interested in participating on a "Committee to Add the K" to please contact him at the City Council Office. Leslie Daugs announced the Municipal Court's 30-Day Amnesty Period for outstanding fines and Mitigation by Mail Program; reiterated that public comments relating to the SR303 Corridor Study will be accepted online until September 6; encouraged the community to participate in the Bremerton School District's Survey to help improve communication with the community by September 13; looked forward to the Fil-Am Idol "Battle of the Champion" Competition Grand Finals on Saturday, September 7 from 4:00 PM at the Fil-Am Center; and shared (on behalf of Council Member Gorman) that Manette Fest will be this Saturday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, September 4, 2019 Page 3 of 3 EXECUTIVE SESSION At 6:23 PM, Vice President Dauqs announced that a 15-Minute Executive Session would be held to discuss "Potential Litigation"as allowed under RCW 42.30.110(1)(i), and that action was anticipated... At 6:38 PM, Vice President Dauqs called the meeting back to order... 06:38:50 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Sullivan) Move to authorize the City Attorney to file condemnation proceedings to obtain permanent and temporary easements on Kitsap County Parcel # 172401-1- 030-2000 abutting Harlow Drive, and on any other Parcel abutting Harlow Drive on which easements cannot be obtained, that are necessary to make the street improvements to complete the Kitsap Lake Elementary Safe to School Project. With no further business, Vice President Dauqs adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:40 PM. Prepared and Submitted by:/ 7/ r •reLORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 18th day of September, 2019. ERIC YOUNGR, Ciouncii President Attest: A AiI_,.490. 1t1J ANGELA'i OODS, City Clerk EY:AW:Is:cg