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Home My WebLink About07/15/2020CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, JUIy 15, 2020 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, July 15, 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 Hans Nilsson with Information Services. President Younger read a statement that per an amending proclamation issued by Governor Inslee extending the "Stay Home — Stay Healthy" order, the City Council will conduct Council Meetings virtually through the month of July. CONSENT AGENDA 2A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 389916 through 390062, and EFT421388 through EFT421443 in the amount of $2,497,456,36; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending June 30, 2020 in the amount of $865,967.77; Regular Payroll Pay Out for the pay period ending June 30, 2020 in the amount of $24,237.64. 2B — Minutes of Meeting —July 1, 2020 2C — Minutes of Study Session — July 8, 2020 There were no questions or comments from the public... 5:32 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Wheat) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 3A — PUBLIC HEARING ON CORONAVIRUS EMERGENCY SUPPLEMENTAL FUNDING PROGRAM GRANT: Captain Tom Wolfe summarized that the Bremerton Police Department is applying for the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Grant. The grant is from the Department of Justice; no matching funds are required by the City; and the total grant amount is $65,084.00. President Younger explained that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... With no questions or comments received, President Younger closed the Public Hearing; and opened for discussion with the Council... 5:36 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Gorman... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Gorman, Sullivan, and Simpson; with responses provided by Captain Wolfe... 5:40 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Gorman) Move to approve the Coronavirus Emergency Supplemental Funding Program Grant; and to authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 3B —PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 3328 ADOPTING THE 2021-2026 SIX YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN: Managing Engineer Shane Weber explained in a Power Point presentation that the Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is prepared pursuant to RCW 35,77,010. The TIP is updated annually and filed with the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). It is intended as a planning tool for the local, State and Federal transportation funding entities. The TIP has been prepared for City Council approval by Resolution prior to submittal to PSRC and WSDOT. This TIP is consistent with Bremerton's Comprehensive and Non -Motorized Transportation Plans. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Page 2 of 4 President Younger explained that the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... With no questions or comments received, President Younger closed the Public Hearing; and opened for discussion with the Council... 5:46 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Sullivan... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Sullivan, Gorman, Simpson, and Wheat; with responses provided by Mr. Weber... 5:58 M/S/C (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to approve Resolution No. 33281 which approves the City's 2021-2026 Six -Year Transportation Improvement Program; and allow the Mayor to forward the Resolution and Plan to the Puget Sound Regional Council and Washington Department of Transportation. Voted in favor of Motion: Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Sullivan, Daugs, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No GENERAL BUSINESS 4A —RESOLUTION NO. 3327 AUTHORIZING TWO APPLICATIONS TO THE WA STATE RECREATION & CONSERVATION OFFICE FOR 1) WASHINGTON WILDLIFE & RECREATION PROGRAM LOCAL PARK GRANT; AND 2) YOUTH ATHLETIC FACILITIES GRANT TO RENOVATE HADDON PARK: Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Elevado demonstrated in a Power Point presentation that Haddon Park is an aging neighborhood park located on a 4-acre parcel in West Bremerton. The park contains a parking area, sports court, playground, restroom and walking paths. Currently no part of the park is ADA accessible. The park's renovation is identified as a high priority in the Parks, Recreation & Open Space Plan adopted in 2020. This project will develop accessible pathways throughout the site to access new park amenities including: children's playground, restroom, shelter, and enhanced multi -use sports court. This project has been directly shaped by community involvement which has included an in-depth park needs questionnaire mailed out to 980 residents living within a 10-minute walk of the park and public meetings conducted by the Parks & Recreation Commission. Haddon Park is located in an underserved area which qualifies for a match reduction of 10%. Justin Gurley expressed his support for this item. 6:07 Main Motion was made by Wheat; and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Wheat, Daugs, and Simpson; with responses provided by Mr. Elevado... 6:10 M/S/C (Wheat/Daugs) Move to approve Resolution No. 3327 authorizing staff to make two applications to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office for 1) WWRP Local Park Grant; and 2) Youth Athletic Facilities Grant to renovate Haddon Park. Voted in favor of Motion: Wheat, Goodnow, Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No MAYOR'S REPORT -Mayor Wheeler... Discussed the impact of Coronavirus to the community, also noting that Governor Jay Inslee has extended the hold on all Safe Start applications submitted by counties to reopen until at least Tuesday, July 28; and established that Kitsap County, including Bremerton, is currently in Phase 2. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Page 3 of 4 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Kim Weaver requested that the City Council please consider a ban on fireworks. President Younger responded that the subject would be discussed by the Council at a future Study Session. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Simpson thanked Mayor Wheeler for his report on the coronavirus pandemic, believing that nature takes care of viruses, not governments, and therefore would never again support a full shutdown of the City. He was happy to see local businesses opening back up. Michael Goodnow invited the community to attend the Kitsap Pride Celebration this Saturday, July 18 from Noon to 2:00 PM at Pendergast Regional Park, where events will include a Drive-Thru Pride Parade and an opportunity to purchase "Pride in a Box". He also encouraged everyone to please wear a mask. Lori Wheat encouraged people to join her in participating in a Zoom webinar for the SR303 Corridor Study's Live Online Open House on Thursday, July 16 beginning at 5:00 PM, with log -in information and further project details available on the City's website; mentioned the Anti -Racism Learning Circle Zoom webinars hosted by the Kitsap Regional Library held every 2nd and 41h Thursday through the month of August. Leslie Daugs mentioned that as a previous stakeholder on the SR303 Corridor Taskforce, she thanked Council Member Wheat for announcing the SR303 Corridor Study Open House; encouraged support of Harrison Medical Workers represented by UFCW 21 who area in danger of losing their healthcare benefits from CHI Franciscan; was excited to attend the Kitsap Pride Celebration and Drive4hru Parade this Saturday; announced anyone interested in applying for the newly formed Race Equity Advisory Committee (REAC) to please contact the Council Office for an application; wished Council Assistant Christine Grenier a happy birthday; and encouraged everyone to wear a mask, with an offer to contact her if anyone is in need of a mask or sanitizer because she has some available to donate. Pat Sullivan read a statement to express her regret for what she described as an insensitive comment made earlier this month during a City Council discussion on the proposed Race Equity Action Committee. She said she was sincerely sorry to anyone she may have offended because that was never her intention. Eric Younger announced a virtual City Council Study Session would be held next Wednesday on July 22; and there would be no meeting the following week on July 29 since it was the 5tn Wednesday of the month. Lastly, he commented that because the Zoom meetings have been so well received, that he is working on a plan to possible continue a combined version of Zoom and in -person meetings once the regular meetings are once again allowed. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:57 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager City Council Reg, Mtg, Minutes Wednesday, July 15, 2020 Page 4 of 4 APPROVED by the City Council on the 5 day of August, 2020. ERIC YOUN R, City cil President Attest: ANGEL`A.}JIOOVER, City Clerk EY:AH:Is:cg