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Home My WebLink About08/19/2020CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 19, 2020 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City %J Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, August 191 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 August. CONSENT AGENDA 2A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 390312 through 390433 and Electronic Fund Transfers V21523 through V21568 in the amount of $2,084,742.76; Regular Payroll for the pay period ending July 31, 2020 in the amount of $915,796.48; Regular Payroll (Pay out) for the pay period ending July 31, 2020 in the amount of $12,271.36 21[3— Minutes of Meeting — August 5, 2020 2C — Minutes of Study Session — August 12, 2020 2D — Local Agency Contract with Tucci & Sons, Inc. for the 6th Street Phase I Pavement Preservation Project for Street Improvements between Callow Avenue and Naval Avenue 2E — Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix Inc., for the Ostrich Bay Creek Stormwater Treatment Project 2F — Supplemental Agreement No. 5 with Parametrix, Inc. for the Kitsap Lake Elementary Safe Routes to School Project 2G — Public Works Agreement with Industrial Coatings Unlimited, LLC for Steel Reservoir Exterior Coating Maintenance (2020) 2H — Interlocal Agreement Work -Order with Kitsap County for 2020 Striping Services There were no questions or comments from the public.. . 5:34 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Gorman) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 3A —CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF ASIA RENEE CREECH TO THE ARTS COMMISSION: Mayor Greq Wheeler requested confirmation for the appointment of Asia Renee Creech to the Arts Commission. This position became vacant due to a Commissioner's resignation. The term expires December 31, 2021. Ms. Creech is a nine-year resident. Asia Renee Creech expressed that she was very passionate about art, and that she really looked forward to serving on the Arts Committee. 5:39 Main Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Wheat... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs and Simpson; with responses provided by Mayor Wheeler, and Gorman announced that he would be recusing himself from the vote, since the candidate is one of his tenants... 5:44 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Wheat) Move to confirm appointment of Asia Renee Creech to the Arts Commission for the term expiring December 31, 2021. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Page 2 of 3 Voted in favor of Motion: Daugs, Wheat, Goodnow, Sullivan, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Abstained: Gorman Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No; 1-Abstention MAYOR'S REPORT —Mayor Wheeler... Highlighted that Bremerton has been named the 3�d Most Affordable City in the U.S. for Tech Workers according to CodingDojo.com and emphasized that there is huge demand to live in Bremerton since we're close to good paying jobs that also accommodate telecommuting; announced that the applications process opened up on August 18 for Small Business Rental Relief Grants up to $5,000 and the next round of applications will open up on August 25; added that there is still funding available in the Affordable Housing Rental Assistance Program; and lastly, commended members of his staff for working quickly to accommodate the opening of the Bremerton Farmers Market opening tomorrow in their new location in downtown Bremerton. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Asia Creech reiterated that she was appreciative of the appointment and looked forward to serving on the Arts Commission, COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Simpson noted the 100th anniversary of the suffragist and was pleased that Susan B. Anthony was posthumously pardoned. Michael Goodnow enjoyed a walk around his district while visiting the businesses that opened recently such as Wing House at 2502 6th Street and Cafe Corvo at 629 North Callow; mentioned that he is excited about the Farmers Market and how impressive it was for City staff to make it happen, and the citizens who pursued and found a solution. Lori Wheat welcomed Asia Renee and thanked her for her willingness to serve; thanked the Mayor and City staff for their efforts in making the Farmers Market happen; attended Part 1 of the Association of Washington Cities Racial Equity & Local Government training with fellow Council Member Leslie Daugs; and Kitsap Regional Library will be continuing the Anti -Racism Learning Circle on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month through the end of the year. Kevin Gorman announced breaking news that Farmers Market has moved to 4th Street and will open at 4:00 PM tomorrow; thanked everyone for their efforts to make it happen so fast and smoothly; and thanked the Board of Directors for inviting him and the Mayor to their meeting last night. Leslie Daugs congratulated Asia Renee, and was excited to have her be a part of the Arts Commission; was excited for the new location for the Farmers Market and thanked the Mayor and staff for listening to the community to make the change happen quickly; mentioned that yesterday marked 100 years since the women's suffrage movement, which led to other movements since people of color were not recognized at that time; announced that Phase 2 of interviews will be held for the Race Equity Advisory Committee on Monday, August 31 at 5:00 PM. Pat Sullivan was too excited for the new location of the Farmers Market; and congratulated Asia Renee on her appointment. Eric Younger announced that he and Mayor Wheeler participated in a Zoom meeting with City of Kure, Japan officials in this, the 50th anniversary of the Sister City Kure Program; a presentation City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Page 3 of 3 (Information Only) on Fireworks will be presented at the next virtual City Council Study Session would be held next Wednesday on August 26, 2020 beginning at 5:00 PM; and that immediately following tonight's Council Meeting, an Exempt Closed Session allowed under 42.30.140 (4)(b), will be held to discuss Labor Negotiations. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:05 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: ,Lau �huZJ& LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROV by the City Council on the 2�d day of September, 2020. ERIC YOUNQER, CiK Council President Attest: EY:AH:Is:cg