HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/02/2020CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday,
September 2, 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 Dave Sorensen, Information Services Manager.
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 September.
CONSENT AGENDA
2A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 390434 through 390690, and EFT421569
through EFT421627 in the amount of $1,806,224.28; Regular Payroll for the pay period
ending August 15, 2020 in the amount of $854,893.35; and Retiree Payroll for the pay
period ending August 31, 2020 in the amount of $52,121.34
2B — Minutes of Meeting —August 19, 2020
2C — Minutes of Study Session — August 26, 2020
There were no questions or comments from the public...
5:33 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Simpson) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented.
MAYOR'S REPORT —Mayor Wheeler...
• Summarized highlights of the Bremerton CARES Business Rental Relief Grants program;
• Was pleased that permit revenue remains strong despite COVID-19, establishing that the
total revenue from approved permits and current pending permits to -date is $16512151484;
• Noted that the Bremerton School District started classes online today, but emphasized that
the free lunch program is still available to students;
• Shared that as a member of the Kitsap County Health Board, he has requested that St.
Michael's communicate with the Board on what it is doing to help fight the pandemic; and
• Hoped Council and the community are safe and enjoying this great late summer weather.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION —There were no questions or comments from the public tonight...
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Leslie Daugs mentioned that students will be attending school remotely, but drivers still need to be
aware that children and parents may be picking up their breakfast or lunch in designated locations;
provided a summary of the recent Racial Equity Advisory Committee (REAC) meeting, noting that
interviews are expected to be completed by mid -September; and lastly wished everyone a great
Labor Day weekend.
Kevin Gorman also wished everyone a happy Labor Day weekend.
Lori Wheat hoped that people can enjoy the nice weather in safe and constructive ways; added
that her family has spent a lot of time tackling invasive weeds and gardening projects this summer;
wished everyone a Happy Labor Day; and hoped that everyone is keeping safe and staying well.
Michael Goodnow wished everyone a great Labor Day weekend.
City Council Reg. Mtg, Minutes
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
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We Simpson announced that May commemorates the 75�h Anniversary of "Victory Over Japan
Day" (V-J Day); suggested that the Arts Commission explore bringing the "Unconditional
Surrender" statue to Bremerton; shared good news from the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
which recently provided data that indicated 94% of deaths caused by COVID-19 had an underlying
medical condition; and lastly requested several topics for review at the next (or upcoming) Study
Session including the Emergency Proclamation Ordinance, the City's Utility Tax; and a proposed
resolution to strongly condemn the violence precipitated by Antifa organizations.
Eric Younger in response to Council Member Simpson's request, acknowledged that a
presentation on the City's Utility Tax would be included at the next Study Session on Wednesday,
September 9, 2020 beginning at 5:00 PM; and that this meeting, as well as all the remaining
meetings in September would continue to be held remotely. Lastly, he shared that when his wife
recently donated blood, she learned that a test for COVID-19 antibodies is now included, with the
results available in only 2-weeks.
With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 5:51 PM.
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH
Legislative Office Manager
APPROVED by the City Council on the 16th day of September, 2020.
ERIC YOUNf�ER, City�uncil President
Attest:
ANGELd� HOOVER, City Clerk
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