HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/22/2020CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES
Wednesday, JUIy 22, 2020
A virtual Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on
Wednesday, July 22, 2020, at 5:00 PM, with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council
Members present were Mike Simpson, Michael Goodnow, Lori Wheat, and Kevin Gorman. Council
Member Leslie Daugs arrived at 5:20 PM; and Council Member Pat Sullivan was absent. Lori
Smith, Legislative Office Manager, was present to provide staff support.
President Younger established that to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the City Council is
conducting a virtual meeting, with Council Members and staff participating in the Study Session
remotely. He further established that the Study Session was open for the public to listen in, but
there would be no opportunities for input; no action is anticipated; and the content of these items
is subject to change. If approved by the Council, items will be placed on the August 5, 2020 City
Council Virtual Meeting Agenda...
A. BRIEFINGS ON AGENDA ITEMS
1. Stormwater Financial Assistance Program (SFAP) Grant Agreement with the WA State
Department of Ecology for Kitsap Lake Stormwater Treatment Retrofit Design Consent
Agenda
2. Purchase of a 2019 F-550 Versalift Boom Truck from Northend Truck Equipment of
Snohomish, WA Consent Agenda
3. Purchase of Replacement Chains from PMC, Inc. for the West Grit Chamber at the
Wastewater Treatment Plant Consent Agenda
4. Proposed Public Hearing on Ordinance to vacate a portion of Nipsic Avenue Right of Way
between E.Street and E.Street Public Hearing
5. Resolution to establish Bremerton CARES, a Small Business Relief Grant Program in
response to COVID-19 to provide Business Rental Assistance General Business
6. 2"d Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with BMcConsulting, LLC
General Business
B. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS
o Public Works Committee Briefing (07/21/20 Meeting) —Chair Kevin Gorman
o Race &Equity Advisory Committee Briefing (07/21/20 Meeting) —Chair Leslie Daugs
o General Council Business was discussed covering several subjects mentioned including
affordable housing; extension of the Washington state moratorium on evictions to August
1 for both business and residential renters struggling to make monthly payment due to the
Coronavirus pandemic; the July 31 deadline established for City of Bremerton residents
interested in applying for an appointment to the Race Equity Advisory Committee; and a
future discussion was proposed to consider a ban on fireworks in the City limits.
President Younger announced that per the City Council's regular meeting schedule, there would
be no Council Meeting held next week on July 29, the 5'" Wednesday of the month.
With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Study Session at 7:37 PM.
City Council Study Session Minutes
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
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Prepared and Submitted by:
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LORI SMITH
Legislative Office Manager
APPRO D by the City Council on the 5th day of August, 2020.
ERIC YOUNgtR, Cou6' President
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