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Home My WebLink About06/03/2020 CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 3, 2020 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 5:30 PM with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council Members present were Mike Simpson, Michael Goodnow, Lori Wheat, Kevin Gorman, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Angela Hoover; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and Information Services Manager Dave Sorensen. President Younger read a statement that per an amending proclamation issued by Governor Inslee adjusting and extending the "Stay Home — Stay Healthy" order, the City Council will conduct Council Meetings virtually through the month of June. President Younger also established that because only essential business was allowed per the proclamation, there would be no Mayor's Report, Public Recognition, or Council Reports... CONSENT AGENDA 2A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 389428 through 389568 and EFT-V21238 through EFT-V21284 in the amount of$3,047,319.55; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending May 15, 2020 in the amount of$865,365.00; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending May 31, 2020 in the amount of $52,562.06 2B — Minutes of Meeting — May 20, 2020 There were no questions or comments from the public... 5:34 M/S/C (Daugs/Gorman) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Daugs, Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Sullivan, Simpson Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-No GENERAL BUSINESS 3A—ORDINANCE NO. 5397 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5387 RELATING TO THE CITY OF BREMERTON FISCAL YEAR 2020 BUDGET: Assistant Financial Services Director Caroline Tompson summarized that each year the City assesses its current fiscal year budget for any needed adjustments. Adjustments are recommended for the following reasons: to adjust the estimated beginning fund balances to actual, to account for unanticipated/unexpected conditions, to incorporate 2019 carryover items, and to adjust for previously approved Council motions/resolutions, etc. The attached ordinance and supporting documents outline the various reasons for the current proposed budget amendment. There were no questions or comments from the public... 5:37 Main Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Goodnow... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs; with a response provided by Ms. Tompson... 5:50 Council Member Sullivan read a prepared statement; and then made an Amending Motion: 6:13 A-M/S/F (Daugs Sullivan/Simpson) Move to delay consideration and approval of the Mid-Year Budget to allow time for further discussion of the budget and the effects on our City of the Covid-19 Virus, the consequences this situation has had on our local businesses, and how we can support our residents/businesses to recover from this shutdown. Voted in favor of Amending Motion: Simpson, Sullivan Voted opposed to Amending Motion: Daugs, Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Younger Motion failed: 2-Yes; 5-No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Page 2 of 3 Questions and comments were provided by Simpson, Gorman, Daugs, Wheat, Goodnow, Sullivan, and Younger; with responses provided by Ms. Tompson, Financial Services Director Mike Riley; and Mayor Greg Wheeler... 6:44 M/S/C (Daugs/Goodnow) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5397 amending Ordinance No. 5387 relating to the City of Bremerton Fiscal Year 2020 Budget as presented; and further authorize identified staffing adjustments. Voted in favor of Main Motion: Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Daugs, Younger Voted opposed to Main Motion: Simpson, Sullivan Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-No 3B —AMENDMENT NO. 3 TO THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES LEASE AGREEMENT WITH SEATTLE SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS: Contracts Administrator Melinda Monroe stated that this proposed lease agreement with Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless (SMSA) is for the existing north tower on parcel 292401-2-002- 2008 located on water utility property. SMSA has held this lease since 2009. A new lease amendment has been negotiated with SMSA which includes a longer term (20 years) and a pre-paid fee of$40,000 in exchange for the longer term. The conditions of the lease have been reviewed by the City's communications consultant and his suggestions incorporated. The agreement is substantively typical for the industry. The longer lease term allows for a more favorable investment horizon for the lessee with the potential for additional sub-lessees, and less administrative costs for the City. The City will also receive 25% revenue sharing per month for sub-lessees that co-locate at the site—currently there are not any sub-lessees. In addition, the City and American Tower recently executed a 20-Year $0 lease agreement for the placement of the City's new Flex-net system. There were no questions or comments from the public... 6:49 Motion was made by Gorman; and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Wheat, Simpson, Gorman, and Younger; with responses provided by Ms. Monroe... 7:00 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Daugs) Move to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Telecommunications Facilities Lease Agreement with Seattle SMSA Limited Partnership d/b/a Verizon Wireless; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 3C —AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO THE LEASE AGREEMETN WITH IGLESIA PENTECOSTAL VISPERA DEL FIN FOR THE KBRO BROADCAST FACILITY SITE LOCATED AT FOREST RIDGE PARK: Contracts Administrator Melinda Monroe stated that this proposed lease amendment extends the agreement that supports the KBRO tower site located at Forest Ridge Park and has provided broadcasting in this area since 2000. Iglesia Pentecostal Vispera Del Fin has requested to extend the lease and has been operating and maintaining the station and radio tower successfully. The broadcast facility was formerly owned by Seattle Streaming Radio and during the term of the agreement of lease was purchased by Iglesia Pentecostal Vispera Del Fin. This amendment reflects the assignment of lease to the Iglesia Pentecostal Vispera Del Fin and extends the term for five (5) years with an optional five (5) year renewal. This amendment maintains the annual increase by CPI and the rent sharing agreement rate of 50%. There were no questions or comments from the public... 7:04 Motion was made by Wheat; and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, and Simpson; with responses provided by Ms. Monroe... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 3, 2020 Page 3 of 3 7:08 M/S/C/U (Wheat/Daugs) Move to approve the Lease Amendment for the Broadcast Facilities site with Iglesia Pentecostal Vispera Del Fin; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 3D — DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE GRANT AGREEMENT FOR THE QUINCY SQUARE ON 4TH STREET PROJECT: Public Works Project Manager Katie Ketterer summarized that the City has been awarded a $206,000 grant from the Department of Commerce for the Quincy Square on 4' street Project. This grant, in combination with a previously awarded Commerce grant, fully funds design to the 90% level. Upon completion of the 90% design, the project will be put on hold until the ability to secure construction funding is more certain. Pausing the project at the 90% design stage is an efficient and appropriate stopping point for the Quincy Square design, and should make the City eligible for economic development grants, including stimulus grants, that may be forthcoming. There were no questions and comments from the public... 7:14 Motion was made by Gorman; and seconded by Wheat... Questions and comments were provided by Gorman, Wheat, Sullivan, Daugs, Goodnow, and Simpson; with responses provided by Ms. Ketterer... 7:24 M/S/C/U (Gorman/Wheat) Move to accept the state appropriation for the Quincy Square on 4' Street Project; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the funding agreement with Commerce with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. President Younger thanked Council Members for their patience the last few months, and sensed their frustration with the lack of information, so he was happy to announce that a Study Session would be held via Zoom next week, and a fuller agenda can be expected at the next regular Council Meeting, also by Zoom. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:26 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPRO ED by the City Council on the 17th day of June, 2020. ERIC YO GER, i y Council President Attest: ANGELA OVER, City Clerk EY:AH:ls:cg