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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/2020 AGENDA PACKET______________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280 JANUARY 2, 2020 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.CITY COUNCIL SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: 5:30 PM in FIRST FLOOR CHAMBERS Judge James Docter will administer the Oath of Office for Council Members Leslie Daugs, District 2; Lori Wheat, District 4; and Mike Simpson, District 6 3.CALL TO ORDER A.Pledge of Allegiance B.Invocation 4.ELECTION OF 2020 COUNCIL OFFICERS A.Council President B.Council Vice-President 5.MAYOR'S REPORT 6.PUBLIC RECOGNITION 7.CONSENT AGENDA A.Claims & Check Register B.Minutes of Meeting – December 18, 2019 8.GENERAL BUSINESS – There are no General Business items tonight... 9.COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 10.ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING Guests are invited to stay for a brief reception immediately following adjournment… 11.STUDY SESSION – COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 603 For a Briefing by the 2020 Council President 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 REPORT January 2, 2020 Photo courtesy of Port of Bremerton 2019 4th Quarter $50,338,977 Highest Quarter On Record Over Past Six Years •957 issues addressed in 2019 –515 weed issues –192 garbage issues –101 zoning issues –Remainder of issues (149) scattered across other categories (nuisances, graffiti, building code violations, housing code issues) Code Enforcement Activity Before After Code Enforcement Activity Before After Code Enforcement Activity Before After Code Enforcement Activity Congratulations to Allison Satter, Garrett Jackson and Kelli Lambert on their promotions in the Department of Community Development! ALLISON SATTER (2007*) -Planning Manager GARRETT JACKSON (2013*) –Senior Planner KELLI LAMBERT (2014*) –Senior Planner *year of hire ELECTION PROCEDURE 1. Presiding Officer shall ask: “Are there nominations for the office of President/Mayor Pro Tempore?” 2. Any member may then say: “I nominate ________________.” 3. Nominations do not require a second. 4. Presiding Officer should repeat the request for further nominations. 5. The Presiding Officer may declare nominations closed or a member of the Council may move that nominations for that office are closed – this does not require a second. 6. Ballots will have been distributed to each Council member in advance indicating the position to be filled, a space to write in their vote, and a signature space for the Council member voting. A ballot will be declared invalid if not signed by the Council member. 7. Ballots will be given to the City Clerk. The vote of each Council member will be read. She will then count the ballots and announce the winner. A majority of those sitting determines the election. 8. If there is only one nominee for a position, a member may make a motion directing the City Clerk to “cast the ballot for ____________________ for the position of ___________________.” The members are then asked to vote by roll call rather than ballot. A majority of the full Council determines the election. 9. The above procedures should be followed for the position of Vice-President. 10. For further information, see “Roberts Rules of Order”. 4A ELECTION PROCEDURE 1. Presiding Officer shall ask: “Are there nominations for the office of President/Mayor Pro Tempore?” 2. Any member may then say: “I nominate ________________.” 3. Nominations do not require a second. 4. Presiding Officer should repeat the request for further nominations. 5. The Presiding Officer may declare nominations closed or a member of the Council may move that nominations for that office are closed – this does not require a second. 6. Ballots will have been distributed to each Council member in advance indicating the position to be filled, a space to write in their vote, and a signature space for the Council member voting. A ballot will be declared invalid if not signed by the Council member. 7. Ballots will be given to the City Clerk. The vote of each Council member will be read. She will then count the ballots and announce the winner. A majority of those sitting determines the election. 8. If there is only one nominee for a position, a member may make a motion directing the City Clerk to “cast the ballot for ____________________ for the position of ___________________.” The members are then asked to vote by roll call rather than ballot. A majority of the full Council determines the election. 9. The above procedures should be followed for the position of Vice-President. 10. For further information, see “Roberts Rules of Order”. 4B AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Claims & Check Register COUNCIL MEETING Date: January 2, 2020 Department: Legal Services Presenter: Angela Hoover Phone: (360) 473-5323 SUMMARY: Approval of the following checks and electronic fund transfers: 1. Check Numbers 387354 through 387496 and Electronic Fund Transfers V20676 through V20726 in the grand total amount of $2,191,656.37 2. Regular Payroll for pay period ending December 15, 2019 in the amount of $828,448.38 3. Regular Payroll for void, re-issue, and pay outs for the pay period ending December 15, 2019 in the amount of $1,141.85 4. Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending December 31, 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 7A AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Meeting – December 18, 2019 Study Session Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: January 2, 2020 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes of Meeting held on December 18, 2019 are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Meeting Minutes FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ☒ N/A STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the December 18, 2019 Meeting Minutes as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 11/3/17 7B DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 18, 2019 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, December 18, 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 Hoover; Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier; 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 Eric Roberts of Discovery Fellowship. President Younger announced that Item 5I was pulled from tonight’s agenda. MAYOR’S REPORT Mayor Wheeler…  Announced that Tia Hudson, Bremerton’s Poet Laureate will be hosting the 1st Annual Poetry Writing Workshop on Saturday, January 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM at the Kitsap Regional Library;  Reported that the “Inclement Weather Page” on the City’s website has been updated to display real time snow plowing;  Brought forward Neighborhood Block Watch Captains Diane Manning; Deborah Woolsten; Chris Petig; and Community Resource Officer Joe Sexton to present the 10th Annual Neighborhood Improvement Awards to: Joanna Blackford & Alan Childress; Kelly & Scott Sanchez; James Wieck; Myra Baskins; Marie Weichman & Mark Crickmore; Patty & Larry Riha; Ashley Wetzel; Lisa Coullahan; Nancy Doll; Wanda Malta; and Hillary & Justin Adrian;  Introduced Kathleen Davis, WSDOT Local Programs Director; and Dan Mathis, Federal Highway Administration Division Administrator to present “The Best City Project Award” for the West Belfair Valley Road & Tracyton Beach Road Project, which was accepted by Public Works Director Tom Knuckey, Managing Engineer Shane Weber, and Project Assistant Cathy Bonsell;  Was pleased to see that Governor Jay Inslee has included funding in the proposed State Budget to address homelessness; and lastly  Wished everyone a wonderful holiday season and encouraged “respect for all”. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Daryl Daugs announced that Council Member Leslie Daugs was recognized as the “Elected Official of the Year” and received “The Friend of Homelessness Award” from the Kitsap Housing & Homelessness Coalition. Council Member Daugs was honored and humbled to receive the award. Amanda Schemkes asked the City to enact an ordinance that would extend the window for eviction of tenants with pets from 10 days to 30 days. Anna Mockler advocated for safe streets, especially for pedestrians; and requested that 13th and Wycoff be made into a 4-way stop. Joseph Rogers would like to see something done about affordable housing; and align our priorities to “take care of our own people first”. Roy Runyon hoped that changes will be made soon in the building code to address accessory dwelling units which could help improve availability of affordable housing. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Page 2 of 7 Mike Simpson asked the City to declare sanctuary status and not enforce renewal of car tabs until courts decide the status of I-976. Jerry McDonald suggested moving services that help the homeless closer to the hospital. Kevin Naughton commended the City Council and Mayor Wheeler for recognizing what the homeless experience, and for getting involved. CONSENT AGENDA 5A – Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 387087 through 387353, and EFT-V20613 through EFT-V20675 in the amount of $6,404,102.16; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending November 30, 2019 in the amount of $858,841.64 5B – Minutes of Meeting – December 4, 2019 5C – Minutes of Study Session – December 11, 2019 5D – Confirm Reappointment of Dan Nelson to the Design Review Board 5E – Confirm Reappointment of Tory Gruber to the Design Review Board 5F – Confirm Reappointment of David Farr to the Design Review Board 5G – Confirm Reappointment of Nick Wofford to the Planning Commission 5H – Confirm Appointment of Jeffrey Coughlin to the Planning Commission 5I – Confirm Appointment of Michelle Ronquillo to the Planning Commission Item pulled 5J – Acceptance of the 2020-2021 Office of Public Defense Grant for Bremerton Municipal Court 5K – Interlocal Agreement with the City of Poulsbo for Provision of Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Navigator Services 5L – Second Amendment to the Kitsap County Agreement for Incarceration of City Prisoners 5M – Tourism Promotion Services Agreements with Bremerton Historic Ships Association; Washington State Science & Engineering Fair; and Bremerton Chamber of Commerce 5N – Ordinance No. 5392 amending Chapter 10.10 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled “Parking Code” relating to Parking Permits and Parking in Residential Zones 5O – License Agreement with American Tower for the Installation of Sensus Base Station Equipment on the Alexander Lake North Tower 5P – Consent Agreement to Sublease Site at Alexander Lake South between American Tower and Google LLC 5Q – Management Agreement with Columbia Hospitality, Inc. for the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside 5R – Management Agreement with Columbia Hospitality, Inc. for the Golf Mountain Gold Club 5S – Ordinance No. 5388 amending Ordinance No. 5360 establishing City of Bremerton FY-2019 Budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5367 5T – Public Works Agreement with Slabjack Geotechnical, Inc. for the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal Project 5U – Contract Modification Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with The Johnston Group for Federal Legislative/Agency Representation Services 5V – Equipment Purchase and Public Works Installation Agreement with Ferguson Waterworks for a Sensus Flexnet System City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Page 3 of 7 5W – Confirm Reappointment of Eric Morley to the Arts Commission 5X – Confirm Reappointment of Marie Weichman to the Arts Commission President Younger thanked all of the appointees for volunteering for City Boards and Commissions; and invited Nick Wofford to discuss the Planning Commission’s role for the benefit of the public. Roy Runyon asked questions regarding 5Q, 5R, 5U, and 5V, with responses provided by Financial Services Director Mike Riley; Mayor Wheeler; and President Younger… Jerry McDonald asked a question regarding 5M, with a response provided by President Younger… 06:26:58 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A – PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5393 AMENDING TITLE 20 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADD A PERMITTING PROCESS AND REGULATIONS FOR TEMPORARY ENCAMPMENTS: 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 Temporary Encampments. The amendments include developing a permitting process and regulations for the placement of temporary encampments. The State has already authorized religious organizations to host temporary encampments pursuant to RCW 35.21.915. The legislation grants broad authority to religious organizations to provide shelter or housing to homeless persons on property that these organizations own or control. This law allows local jurisdictions to adopt regulations in order to establish conditions necessary to protect public health and safety, and this ordinance is written to achieve that for the Bremerton community. President Younger explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment… Comments and questions were provided by Mike Simpson; Roy Runyon; Anna Mockler; Kelsey Stedman; Rachel Klos (Benedict House); Jeff Campbell; Kirsten Jewell (Kitsap County Housing & Homeless Program); Kevin Naughton; and Jerry McDonald; with responses provided by Ms. Satter, Ms. Spencer, Mr. Lubovich, and Mayor Wheeler… With no further comments received, President Younger closed the Public Hearing; and opened for discussion with the Council… 07:09:18 Main Motion was made by Goodnow; and seconded by Sullivan…Comments and questions were provided by Goodnow, Sullivan, Wheat, Daugs, Younger, Gorman, Huddy with responses provided by Police Captain Randy Plumb, Ms. Satter, Ms. Spencer, Mr. Lubovich, and Ms. Jewell… 07:56:25 Amending Motion was made by Wheat and seconded by Daugs…Comments and questions were provided by Wheat, Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Huddy, Younger, and Goodnow with responses provided by Ms. Satter… 08:10:18 AMENDING MOTION M/S/C/U (Wheat/Daugs) Move to amend Ordinance No. 5393 to change the timeframe for an encampment from 92-days to 183-days by amending the 9th Whereas on top of Page 2, and Section 3 to revise BMC 20.46.090 subsection (h)(1) entitled “Duration and Site Restoration”. Additional comments and questions on the Main Motion were provided by Sullivan with a response provided by Ms. Satter… 08:13:35 MAIN MOTION M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5393 amending Title 20 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to add a new section for permitting authority and regulations for the placement of temporary encampments as amended. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Page 4 of 7 6B – PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5389 ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS; AND ON ORDINANCE NO. 5390 ADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS: Allison Satter, Senior Planner emphasized that the action before the Council is to conduct a public hearing for the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket and associated zoning code amendments. To maintain consistency through the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, this action includes two ordinances as follows: 1. Ordinance No. 5389 is to amend the Comprehensive Plan text and land use maps; and 2. Ordinance No. 5390 is to amend the Zoning Code text and maps to maintain consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. President Younger explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment… Comments and questions were provided by Roy Runyon; Diane Manning; Jerry McDonald; Mike Simpson; Paul Wandling (Kitsap County Public Works); and Kevin Wall with responses provided by Ms. Satter, Mr. Weber, and Mr. Lubovich… With no further comments received, President Younger closed the Public Hearing; and opened for discussion with the Council… 08:51:55 Motion to pass Ordinance No. 5389 was made by Gorman; and seconded by Sullivan… Comments and questions were provided by Sullivan, Daugs, Wheat, Gorman, Daugs, Goodnow, Daugs, Younger, Huddy, Younger, Daugs, Wheat with responses provided by Ms. Satter, Ms. Spencer, and Mayor Wheeler… 09:33:18 AMENDING MOTION M/S/F (Daugs/Wheat) Move to amend Ordinance No. 5389 to change the official land use map in the area known as “MR#2” from High Density Residential to Medium Family Residential. Voted in favor of Motion: Daugs; Wheat Voted opposed to Motion Goodnow; Huddy; Sullivan; Gorman; and Younger Amending Motion failed: 2-Yes; and 5-No Comments were made on the Motion to pass Ordinance No. 5389 by Wheat, Daugs… 09:34:52 MAIN MOTION M/S/C (Gorman/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5389 adopting amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Text and Official Land Use Map. Voted in favor of Motion: Wheat, Goodnow, Huddy, Sullivan, Gorman, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs Motion carried: 6-Yes; and 1-No 09:35:48 Motion to pass Ordinance No. 5390 was made by Gorman; and seconded by Goodnow … There were no questions and comments from the Council… 09:36:10 MAIN MOTION M/S/C (Gorman/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5390 adopting Zoning Code text and Zoning map amendments to Bremerton Municipal Code Title 20, Zoning Code to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan amendments. Voted in favor of Motion: Huddy, Sullivan, Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs Motion carried: 6-Yes; and 1-No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Page 5 of 7 6C – CLOSED RECORD PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5391 APPROVING A REZONE OF APPROXIMATELY 22.5 ACRES ON WERNER ROAD (FROM INDUSTRIAL TO LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL): Allison Satter, Senior Planner clarified that consistent with the 2019 Comprehensive Plan Amendments, the action before the Council is to grant approval of a rezone of the subject parcels located on 9000 Werner Road and surrounding area (tax parcel id: 202401-4-002-2003, 202401-4-001- 2004, 4597-000-193-0008, 4597-000-001-0000, 4597-000-076-0000, 4597-000-085-0009, 4597-000- 096-0006, 4597-000-099-0003, 4597-000-104-0006, 4597-000-107-0003, 4597-000-108-0002, 4597- 000-112-0204, 4597-000-217-0000) from Industrial (I) to Low Density Residential (R-10). City Attorney Roger Lubovich described the procedure for the Closed Record Hearing on the Hearing Examiner’s recommendation (Quasi-Judicial); and stated the action before the Council shall be one of the following actions: 1) Approve and Adopt the Hearing Examiner’s Findings and Recommendations; 2) Modify and Approve the Hearing Examiner’s Findings and Recommendations based upon Council findings; 3) Reject and Deny the Hearing Examiner’s Findings and Recommendations on the proposal as originally submitted based upon Council findings; or 4) Continue the Closed Record Hearing and Remand to the Hearing Examiner for clarif ication on issues of record. a. No public testimony on remand. b. Requires consent of applicant if remand causes decision to be made beyond 120-day review period. President Younger read the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine and asked if any Council Members 1) have demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against any party in the proceedings; 2) have a direct or indirect monetary interest in the proposed project; 3) have developed pre-judgment prior to hearing the record; or 4) have had any ex-parte communication with the applicant prior to the hearing. All Council Members responded in the negative so President Younger then asked the public if there were any reasons any Council Member should be excused. No responses were provided so all Council Members remained seated. Because this is a Closed Record Hearing, no opportunities were provided to the public to ask questions or provide comment on the issue. Discussion was then opened to the Council… 09:43:56 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Gorman) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5391 approving a rezone of approximately 22.5 acres at Werner Road from Industrial to Low Density Residential. GENERAL BUSINESS 7A – COURTHOUSE SECURITY SERVICES CONTRACT WITH KITSAP COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Judge James Docter summarized that the Bremerton Municipal Court is entering into a new contract with the Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office for Court Security Services to provide security for the courthouse at 550 Park Avenue. There were no comments or questions from the public… 09:47:12 Motion was made by Goodnow; and seconded by Sullivan…Comments and questions were provided by Sullivan, Daugs, and Huddy with responses provided by Mr. Lubovich and Mayor Wheeler… 09:53:29 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Sullivan) Move to approve the Courthouse Security Services Contract between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office for Courthouse Security Services; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Page 6 of 7 7B – SALARY SURVEY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT AND PROJECT ASSISTANT; MANAGING ENGINEER (UTILITIES); MANAGING ENGINEER (TRANSPORTATION); AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROJECT MANAGER: Charlotte Nelson, Human Resources Manager and Leighann Denton, Human Resources Analyst outlined the results for completed salary surveys for the Community Development Assistant, Project Assistant, Managing Engineer – Utilities, Managing Engineer – Transportation, and Administrative Project Manager. The following changes are being recommended:  Community Development Assistant and Project Assistant – upgrade from Grade 10 to Grade 12  Managing Engineer Utilities and Managing Engineer – Transportation – upgrade from Pay Band 16 to Pay Band 17  Administrative Project Manager – downgrade from Pay Band 15 to Pay Band 10 Comments and questions were provided by Mike Simpson, with responses provided by Mr. Knuckey and Ms. Nelson… 10:01:30 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Gorman…Comments and questions were provided by Daugs, Sullivan, Younger, and Huddy with responses provided by Ms. Nelson… 10:08:50 M/S/C (Daugs/Gorman) Move to accept the Salary Survey Recommendations for Community Development Assistant and Project Assistant; Managing Engineer (Utilities); Managing Engineer (Transportation); and Administrative Project Manager; and to implement those recommendations effective January 1, 2020. Voted in favor of Motion: Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Sullivan, Daugs, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Huddy Motion carried: 6-Yes; and 1-No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS President Younger presented a plaque on behalf of the City Council in recognition of Council Member Richard Huddy’s service from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2019; and as Vice-President in 2018. Richard Huddy thanked staff for their responsiveness; and District 6 residents, voters, and businesses for their support. He offered best wishes to newly elected District 6 Council Member Mike Simpson. Michael Goodnow thanked Richard for his time on Council; welcomed newly elected Council Member Mike Simpson; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas. Lori Wheat acknowledged Richard’s service on the Council; announced there will be no Kiwanis Park Work Party in December; mentioned the “Longest Night Vigil” on Saturday, December 21 at 5:30 PM at First Christian Church located at 911 Veneta Avenue; and wished everyone a Happy and Safe Holiday. Kevin Gorman thanked Richard for fighting for residential streets and sidewalks; and wished everyone a Happy Holiday. Leslie Daugs displayed Kitsap County’s Holiday Recycle Guide; encouraged residents to apply to serve on the City’s Audit Committee and applications are due by January 31; attended a recent Oath of Office Ceremony for the Bremerton School District; participated in the recent “Shop with a Cop” event; thanked Kitsap Transit for their use of the USS Carlisle for the Special Person’s Holiday Cruise; and encouraged people to be safe during the holidays. Pat Sullivan congratulated Council Member Daugs for her award from the Housing Coalition; and Public Works for the Best City Project Award from WSDOT; offered best wishes to Council Member City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 18, 2019 Page 7 of 7 Huddy and was inspired by his focus on streets; welcomed District 6 Incumbent Mike Simpson; and hoped everyone has a happy and safe holiday. Eric Younger announced that the Washington State Ferries will be operating under a modified schedule while Colman Dock goes down to one slip affecting the Bremerton-Seattle route from January 4 to 20; announced a Celebration of Life for Helen Miller and Dr. Byron Faber on Saturday, January 11 at 1:00 PM at the Keyport Naval Undersea Museum; congratulated his son Andy for his achievement as an Eagle Scout; and announced that no Council Meeting will be held next week due to Christmas and due to the New Year’s holiday, the next Council Meeting will be held on Thursday, January 2 which will include a Swearing-In Ceremony for Council Members Daugs, Wheat, and Simpson, as well as the Election of Officers. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 10:24 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: ______________________________ CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant APPROVED by the City Council on the 2nd day of January, 2020. ________________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, City Council President Attest: ________________________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk EY:AH:ls:cg