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Home My WebLink About12/04/2019 AGENDA PACKET______________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280 * * * A M E N D E D * * * DECEMBER 4, 2019 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA 1. BRIEFING: 5:00 – 5:30 P.M. in COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 603 A. Review of Agenda B. General Council Business 2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. in FIRST FLOOR CHAMBERS A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Invocation 3. MAYOR'S REPORT 4. PUBLIC RECOGNITION 5. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims & Check Register B. Minutes of Meeting – November 20, 2019 C. Confirm Appointment of Eric J. Burris as the Wastewater Manager at Pay Band 16, Rate 3 of the 2019 Management, Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Plan 6. GENERAL BUSINESS – There are no items tonight... 7. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 8. EXECUTIVE SESSION A. 15-Minutes to discuss Potential Litigation per RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i); No action is anticipated... 9. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations provided upon request. Those requiring special accommodations please contact the City Clerk at (360) 473-5323 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. MAYOR’S REPORTDecember 4, 2019Photo courtesy of Port of Bremerton Permits Approved by Year, 2003-2019*Includes Olympic College Instructional Center construction valued at $36.3 Million**Permits through November 30, 2019November’s total permit valuation of $123,917,428 is a significant increase from October’s total of $94,946,410. Kitsap Lake Park Cleanup Kitsap Lake Park Cleanup Kitsap Lake Park Cleanup AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Claims & Check Register COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 4, 2019 Department: Legal Services Presenter: Angela Hoover Phone: (360) 473-5323 SUMMARY: Approval of the following checks and electronic fund transfers: 1. Check Numbers 386964 through 387086 and Electronic Fund Transfers V20561 through V20612 in the grand total amount of $1,903,272.80 2. Regular Payroll for pay period ending November 15, 2019 in the amount of $872,911.52 3. Regular Payroll correction, void and pay out for pay period ending November 15, 2019 in the amount of $19,445.21 4. Retiree Payroll for pay period ending November 30, 2019 in the amount of $51,923.37 ATTACHMENTS: FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ☒ Limited Presentation ☐ Full Presentation STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 01/02/2018 5A AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Meeting – November 20, 2019 Study Session Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 4, 2019 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes for the Council Meeting held on Wednesday, November 20, 2019 are attached. ATTACHMENTS: 1) Meeting Minutes FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the November 20, 2019 Meeting Minutes as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 11/3/17 5B DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 20, 2019 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, November 20, 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, Kevin Gorman, and Pat Sullivan. Council President Eric Younger was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Angela Hoover; 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 Vice President Leslie Daugs followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Barry Bandara of Gracepoint Church. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Wheeler was pleased to report on the following items…  A high number of linear feet of sidewalks and curb ramps has been installed; and  The City of Bremerton was featured in the Kitsap Arts & Entertainment Upbeat Magazine. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Roy Runyon requested to know if any item is planned for removal from the agenda tonight; and then commented on the encampment issue being discussed by the Planning Commission. CONSENT AGENDA 5A – Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 3896813 through 386963, and EFT-V20503 through EFT- V20560 in the amount of $2,682,731.33; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending October 31, 2019 in the amount of $926,688.43; and Regular Payroll (Pay Out) for the pay period ending October 31, 2019 in the amount of $4,375.88 5B – Minutes of Budget Workshop – November 4, 2019 5C – Minutes of Meeting – November 6, 2019 5D – Minutes of Study Session – November 13, 2019 5E – Ordinance No. 5384 amending Sections 3.48.090 and 3.86.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) relating to Business and Occupation Taxes 5F – Interlocal Agreement with the City of Port Orchard for the Purchase and Sale of Assets in the 580 Zone 5G – Shoreline Master Program Update to accept Department of Ecology Grant; and authorize Professional Services Agreement with The Watershed Company 5H – Ordinance No. 5386 levying Property Taxes for Collection in 2020 5I – Professional Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Bagwell & Harvey PLLC Questions were asked by Roy Runyon, with responses provided by Finance Director Mike Riley and City Attorney Roger Lubovich… 05:39:40 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Sullivan) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH SKILLINGS CONNOLLY, INC. FOR DESIGN OF THE WASHINGTON AVENUE & 11TH STREET IMPROVEMENTS [ROUNDABOUT] PROJECT: Engineer Andrea Archer-Parsons explained that in June 2019, the City accepted a United States Surface Transportation Program (STP) Grant through the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) to City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Page 2 of 5 design and construct a roundabout at the west end of the Manette Bridge and full street reconstruction from the roundabout to Pacific Avenue. The City advertised a Request for Proposals and received proposals from four qualified design firms. Three firms were interviewed and Skillings Connolly was selected to perform the design. The Professional Services Agreement will be in WSDOT standard agreement, with its standard terms and conditions. Comments were provided by Roy Runyon; and questions were asked by Mike Simpson, with responses provided by City Managing Engineer Shane Weber and Public Works Director Tom Knuckey… 05:48:45 Motion was made by Gorman; and seconded by Goodnow… Comments were made by Gorman, Huddy, and Sullivan; and questions were asked by Daugs, with responses provided by Ms. Archer-Parsons… 05:54:43 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Goodnow) Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Skillings Connolly, Inc. for the design of the Washington Avenue & 11th Street Improvements Project; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 6B – ORDINANCE NO. 5381 AMENDING AND RE-ESTABLISHING CITY RATES & FEES FOR 2020: Financial Services Director Mike Riley 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. A question was asked by Roy Runyon, with a response provided by Director of Community Development Andrea Spencer… 05:56:45 Motion was made by Wheat; and seconded by Gorman… Comments were made by Huddy and Daugs… 05:61:18 M/S/C (Wheat/Gorman) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5381 amending and re-establishing City Rates and Fees for 2020. Voted in favor of Motion: Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Sullivan, Daugs Voted opposed to Motion: Huddy Motion carried: 5-Yes; and 1-No 6C – ORDINANCE NO. 5383 AMENDING AND RE-ESTABLISHING UTILITY ASSESSMENTS, RATES, FEES, AND CHARGES FOR 2020: Financial Services Director Mike Riley established that the proposed ordinance was to amend and re-establish the 2020 Utility Assessments, Rates, Fees, and Charges. Questions and comments were made by Roy Runyon and Mike Simpson; with responses provided by Mr. Riley… 06:06:48 Motion was made by Wheat; and seconded by Sullivan… Comments were made by Wheat and Gorman; and questions were asked by Huddy and Daugs, with responses provided by Mr. Riley, Mr. Knuckey, and City Engineer Ned Lever… 06:20:25 M/S/C (Wheat/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5383 amending and re-establishing 2020 Assessments, Rates, Fees, and Charges for Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and other related services. Voted in favor of Motion: Wheat, Goodnow, Sullivan, Gorman, Daugs Voted opposed to Motion: Huddy Motion carried: 5-Yes; and 1-No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS 7A – PUBLIC HEARING FOR EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT: Police Chief Jim Burchett 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 $20,200. Vice-President Daugs explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment… Questions and comments were made by Roy Runyon; with responses provided by Chief Burchett… With no further comments received, Vice-President Daugs closed the Public Hearing; and opened for discussion with the Council… 06:25:45 Motion was made by Huddy; and seconded by Gorman… Comments were made by Huddy, Gorman, Wheat, and Daugs… 06:29:10 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Gorman) Move to approve the 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. 7B – PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5385 GRANTING FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH PUGET SOUND ENERGY: City Engineer Ned Lever, stated that the proposed ordinance grants Puget Sound Energy, Inc. the right, privilege, authority and franchise to install and maintain their facilities within and upon the City’s rights-of-way for purposes of transmission, distribution, and sale of energy for power, heat, light, and any other purpose for which energy can be used; and to charge and collect tolls, rates, and compensation for such energy and such uses. The terms updated in this Franchise Agreement are section 5, the Indemnification and Insurance requirements, and section 9, Term of the agreement. Vice-President Daugs explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment… Questions and comments were made by Roy Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Lever and Puget Sound Energy (PSE) Municipal Manager Amy Tousley … With no further comments received, Vice-President Daugs closed the Public Hearing; and opened for discussion with the Council… 06:39:37 Motion was made by Huddy; and seconded by Gorman… Questions and comments were made by Huddy, with responses provided by Mr. Lever and Ms. Tousley… 06:45:38 M/S/C/U (Huddy/Gorman) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5385 granting a Franchise Agreement with Puget Sound Energy; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 7C – PUBLIC HEARING (FINAL) ON THE FY-2020 CITY OF BREMERTON BUDGET: Financial Services Director Mike Riley provided a Power Point presentation on the 2020 City of Bremerton Budget, explaining that Budget W orkshops were held on October 28, October 30, and November 4, 2019 where an overview of the Mayor’s proposed budget was presented to the City Council. Public comments will be taken into consideration before Council adopts a final ordinance. This is the second of two public hearings on the budget; the first public hearing was held on November 6, 2019. The attached ordinance represents the final proposed 2020 Fiscal Budget. If adopted, this ordinance would become effective January 1, 2020. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Page 4 of 5 Vice-President Daugs explained that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment… Comments were made by Roy Runyon, Mike Simpson, Flannigan Fitzgerald; Bremerton Housing Authority (BHA) Executive Director Kurt Wiest, Shawna Freitas, Kitsap Community Resources (KCR) Executive Director Jeff Alvey… With no further comments received, Vice-President Daugs closed the Public Hearing to the public; and opened for discussion with the Council… 07:11:30 Motion was made by Goodnow; and seconded by Sullivan… Comments were made by Wheat, Sullivan, Goodnow, Huddy, and Daugs; and questions were asked by Huddy and Daugs with responses provided by Mr. Riley, Ms. Tompson, Mr. Knuckey, and Mayor Wheeler… 07:37:36 M/S/C (Goodnow/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5387 approving and adopting the budget for the City of Bremerton for the fiscal year 2020; and appropriating the amounts set forth in each fund in accordance with RCW 35.33.075. Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan, Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Daugs Voted opposed to Motion: Huddy Motion carried: 5-Yes; and 1-No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Richard Huddy shared that the downtown Marina Square Project will include apartments, hotel, and underground parking; asked that administration address the need at several locations for signage (no turns or no parking), sight impaired crossings, and parking enforcement near stop signs; congratulated Mick Hersey on being named the Kitsap Veteran of the Year and thanked all of those who attended the ceremony in his honor; enjoyed attending a Marine’s birthday celebration at Naval Base Kitsap; enjoyed attending the Port of Bremerton Annual Meeting; and expressed concern about cars crossing traffic to get to the Starbucks on Kitsap Way and believes C-curbs would make it safer. Michael Goodnow announced tickets are on sale now for a special, one-night only event “An Evening with Brian Stokes Mitchell” on Saturday, December 7, 2019 beginning at 7:00 PM at the Roxy Theatre. Lori Wheat invited members of the public to attend the last Work Party of 2019 at Kiwanis Park on Saturday, November 23 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM; and the next Community Meeting in District 4 on Monday, November 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the First Christian Church with featured guest speaker Senior Planner Allison Satter who will discuss Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Kevin Gorman thanked City staff for all their efforts, and the many nights spent with them presenting the Budget. Pat Sullivan also thanked City staff for all their efforts preparing and presenting the Budget. Leslie Daugs reported on a trip with Kitsap Transit Board Members to the Gillig Electric Bus Factory in northern California; was pleased with the new signal recently installed at E. Broad Street; and announced that the public is welcome to attend the Grand Opening for the new Wheaton Way Transit Center on Monday, November 25 beginning at 10:00 AM. With no further business, Vice-President Daugs adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:49 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: ______________________________ LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 20, 2019 Page 5 of 5 APPROVED by the City Council on the 4th day of December, 2019. ________________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, City Council President Attest: ________________________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk EY:AH:ls:cg AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Confirm Appointment of Eric J. Burris as the Wastewater Manager at Pay Band 16, Rate 3 of the 2019 Management, Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Plan COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 4, 2019 Department: PW & U Presenter: Tom Knuckey Phone: (360) 473-2376 SUMMARY: BMC Chapter 2.50.032(c)(3) requires Council approval when an employee is hired to a higher pay band than Rate 1. Therefore, the City is requesting Council approval to set Eric Burris’s salary at Rate 3 of Band 16. Mr. Burris has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Emporia State University (Emporia Kansas), he is a State of Kansas Certified Class IV Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator, he has 20-years of treatment plant operations experience and currently holds the position of Wastewater Superintendent for the City of Augusta, Kansas. ATTACHMENTS: Letter of Engagement outlining terms of employment Added FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): Annual Salary (2019) is 101,443.68. This appointment does not require a budget adjustment. STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ☐ Limited Presentation ☐ Full Presentation ☒ N/A COUNCIL MEETING ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to authorize initial placement of Mr. Burris’s salary at Rate 3 of Band 16 of the Management, Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Plan. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 01/02/2018 5C Updated Council District 2 Leslie Daugs Council District 3 Kevin Gorman Council District 4 Lori Wheat Council District 5 Michael Goodnow Council District 6 Richard Huddy