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Home My WebLink About09/02/2020 AGENDA PACKET______________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280 WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2020 CITY COUNCIL Virtual/Live Stream MEETING AGENDA To help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the City Council is conducting a virtual meeting. The Chambers will be closed, and all Council Members and staff will be participating in the meeting remotely. The public is invited to view and/or participate in the Council Meeting through one of the following options:  To stream online only via BKAT Feed, with no interaction possible: https://bremerton.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch1&nav=live  To Join the Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85765213487?pwd=TWphV1RGbDUwYm9HeGFCZ2pGdmJCZz09  One-tap mobile: US: +12532158782,,85765213487#,,,,,,0#,,209823# or +16699006833,,85765213487#,,,,,,0#,,209823#  Dial by your location: +1 360 415 1029; +1 253 215 8782 (Tacoma) +1 669 900 6833 (San Jose) Webinar ID: 857 6521 3487 Password: 209823 Citizens are always encouraged to send questions and comments by email to City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us 1. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. 2. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims & Check Register B. Minutes of Meeting – August 19, 2020 C. Minutes of Study Session – August 26, 2020 3. GENERAL BUSINESS –There are no General Business items tonight… 4. MAYOR'S REPORT 5. PUBLIC RECOGNITION 6. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 7. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Claims & Check Register COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 2, 2020 Department: Legal Services Presenter: Angela Hoover Phone: (360) 473-5323 SUMMARY: Approval of the following checks and electronic fund transfers: 1. Check Numbers 390434 through 390690 and Electronic Fund Transfers V21569 through V21627 in the grand total amount of $1,806,224.28 2. Regular Payroll for pay period ending August 15, 2020 in the amount of $854,893.35 3. Retiree Payroll for pay period ending August 31, 2020 in the amount of $52,121.34 ATTACHMENTS: FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ☒ Limited Presentation ☐ Full Presentation STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 01/02/2018 2A AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Meeting – August 19, 2020 Study Session Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 2, 2020 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes of Meeting held on August 19, 2020 are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Meeting Minutes FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ☒ N/A STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the August 19, 2020 Meeting Minutes as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 11/3/17 2B 2 CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, August 19, 2020 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, August 19, 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 2B – 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 Greg 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 3rd 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 Café 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: ______________________________ LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 2nd day of September, 2020. ________________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, City Council President Attest: ________________________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk EY:AH:ls:cg AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Study Session – August 26, 2020 Study Session Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: September 2, 2020 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes of Study Session held on August 26, 2020 are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Study Session Minutes FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ☒N/A STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐General Business ☐Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the August 26, 2020 Study Session Minutes as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 11/3/17 2C CITY COUNCIL STUDY SESSION MINUTES Wednesday, August 26, 2020 A virtual Study Session of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order on Wednesday, August 26, 2020, at 5:00 PM, with Council President Eric Younger presiding. Council Members present were Mike Simpson, Michael Goodnow, Lori Wheat, Kevin Gorman, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. Christine Grenier, Legislative Assistant, 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 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. A. BRIEFINGS ON AGENDA ITEMS 1. Discussion on Possible Changes to City of Bremerton Fireworks Legislation – City Attorney Roger Lubovich; and Brett Jette, Assistant City Attorney II Information only B. GENERAL COUNCIL BUSINESS o Public Works Committee Briefing (08/18/20 Meeting) – Chair Kevin Gorman o Finance & Parking Committee Briefing (08/25/20 Meeting) – Chair Michael Goodnow o General Council Business was discussed. President Younger announced the next City Council Meeting would be held remotely on Wednesday, September 2 unless Governor Inslee does not extend the OPMA exemption. With no further business, the Study Session was adjourned at 6:23 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: ______________________________ CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant APPROVED by the City Council on the 2nd day of September, 2020. ______________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, Council President ATTEST: ______________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk EY:AH:ls:cg MAYOR’S REPORT September 2, 2020 Photo courtesy of Port of Bremerton Bremerton CARES Business Rental Relief Grants Program launched this month and has been open to Bremerton businesses with fewer than 15 employees. Applicants could apply for up to $5,000 for rental and lease expenses if they’ve been impacted by COVID-19. Businesses were Eligible to Apply for Two Application Phases: •1st Phase Opened August 18 •2nd Phase Opened August 25 •Total of 44 eligible applications received during both phases Next Steps: •Each application will be reviewed by City staff based on application criteria •Selected applicants will be notified of awards by end of September 2020 Thank you to the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance and Bremerton City Council for their support of the program! Permits Approved by Year, 2003-2020 *Includes Olympic College Instructional Center construction valued at $36.3 Million **Permits through August 31, 2020 Total approved permits ($69,845,034) and current pending permits ($95,370,450) equals $165,215,484 in the queue. The Bremerton School District (BSD) started classes online today in response to the pandemic At this time, the district indicated it is not able to predict how long remote learning will remain in place. BSD will rely on public health guidance and reassess the situation in November. Students are receiving Chromebooks and Internet hot spots for connectivity if they need them The district is providing free breakfast and lunches to all BSD students at school sites for pick up or delivery to bus stops in neighborhoods We appreciate all BSD administrators, teachers, staff, parents and students who made major preparations for the first day today!