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Home My WebLink About10/21/2020CITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, October 21, 2020 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, October 21, 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 Assistant Christine Grenier; and Information Services Manager Dave Sorensen. 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 November 9, 2020... CONSENT AGENDA 2A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 391122 through 391309, and EFT421776 through EFT431841 in the amount of $1,830,360,36; Regular Payroll for pay period ending October 15, 2020 in the amount of $907,527.74 212 — Minutes of Meeting —October 7, 2020 2C — Minutes of Study Session — October 14, 2020 2D — Public Works Agreement with Holt Services, Inc. for Well 6R Rehabilitation 2E — Confirm Reappointment of Tim Baker to the Parks & Recreation Commission 2F — Amendment No. 1 to the Telecommunications Facilities Lease with American Tower Asset Sub, LLC 2G — Professional Services Agreement with Kitsap Humane Society for Animal Control Services 2H — Contract with Apply -A -Line, LLC for 2020 Pavement Marking Project 2I Purchase of Light Fixtures from Graybar Services, Inc. for Downtown LED Lighting Improvement 2J — Resolution No. 3331 acknowledging expiration of Rocky Point Water District Agreement; and authorizing new water connections in Rocky Point 2K — Professional Services Agreement with the Law Offices of Foster Garvey for Legal Services There were no questions or comments from the public... 5:35 M/S/C/U (Wheat/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS -There were no General Business items... PUBLIC HEARINGS 4A —PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE 2020 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT (JAG): Captain Tom Wolfe summarized that the Bremerton Police Department is applying for the local solicitation of the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG). Since 20101 funding has been used to help fund the salary for the position of the Community Resource Specialist. The grant will allow the City to continue the Community Resource Unit and its crime prevention function and programs. The grant is from the Department of Justice. No matching funds are required of the City; and the total grant amount is $161568.001 President Younger explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... With no questions or comments received, President Younger closed the hearing to the public; and opened discussion for the Council... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Page 2 of 4 5:38 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Gorman... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Gorman, Wheat, and Simpson; with responses provided by Capt. Wolfe... 5:45 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Gorman) Move to approve the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Grant; and to authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 4B —PUBLIC HEARING FOR ORDINANCE NO. 5403 ADOPTING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENTS• AND ORDINANCE NO. 5404 ADOPTING ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS. Planning Manager Allison Satter provided a Power Point presentation to explain that the action before the Council is to conduct a public hearing for the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket and associated zoning code amendments. To maintain consistency through the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code, this action includes two ordinances as follows: 1. Ordinance No. 5403 is to amend the Comprehensive Plan text; and 2. Ordinance No. 5404 is to amend the Zoning Code text to maintain consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. President Younger explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... With no questions or comments received, President Younger closed the hearing to the public; and opened discussion for the Council... 5:58 Motion to approve Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan was made by Gorman and seconded by Goodnow... Questions and comments were provided by Gorman, Sullivan, Younger, Daugs, Simpson, Wheat... Additional questions and comments were then provided by Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Simpson, Younger, Goodnow, Wheat; with responses provided by Ms. Satter, and Community Development Director Andrea Spencer. 6:53 M/S/C (Gorman/Goodnow) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5403 adopting amendments to the Comprehensive Plan's Text. Voted in favor of Motion: Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Daugs Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson, Sullivan, Younger Motion carried: 4-Yes; 3-1\lo 6:54 Motion to approve Amendments to the Zoning Code was made by Gorman and seconded by Daugs...Questions and comments were provided by Younger; with responses provided by Ms. Satter.. . 6:55 M/S/C (Gorman/Daugs) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5404 adopting Zoning Code text amendments to Bremerton Municipal Code Title 20, Zoning Code to be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan amendments. Voted in favor of Motion: Wheat, Goodnow, Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-1\lo MAYOR'S REPORT —Mayor Wheeler... • Announced that a COVID-19 Testing Site will be available beginning on Monday, October 26 and operating on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Pendergast Park; and Indicated that the 2021 Proposed Budget will be available online soon; and looked forward to the upcoming Budget Workshops with Council Members. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Page 3 of 4 PUBLIC RECOGNITION The following members of the public encouraged all Council Members to show their support for safe conditions for both health care workers and patients during the COVID-19 crisis by signing off on a letter directed to St. Michael's Hospital Leadership: Susan Brooks -Young; Sue Wilmont; Wendie Pond; Sonya Hammes; Rob Schauger; Ona Burkett; Judy Shoesmith; and John Gustafson. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Simpson acknowledged the timeliness of the Annual "Shake Out" earthquake awareness and preparedness exercise since Alaska just experienced a 7.3 quake — it's a reminder that a similar quake would be devastating here; reported that the Washington State Supreme Court has overturned k796 ($30 car tab initiative); reminded everyone to fill out their ballot completely before voting; and encouraged families to avoid large gatherings and find new ways to celebrate Halloween safely. Michael Goodnow also encouraged everyone to vote in the General Election; and announced that on Monday, October 26 voting will open for the Kitsap Bank Edg3Fund Awards. Lori Wheat thanked community members for their strong and courageous voices tonight; also encouraged participation in the City's Budget Workshops on October 26, October 29, and November 2 via Zoom beginning at 3:00 PM; and noted that public comments will be welcome during the Budget Process and during Public Hearings scheduled for November 4 and 18; lastly, she suggested families to please check online resources to help celebrate a safe and healthy Halloween. Kevin Gorman expressed gratitude to those taking the time to speak during the meeting tonight. Leslie Daugs shared that the Bremerton School District is offering "Farmers to Food Boxes" for pick-up at Child Nutrition Services on Perry Avenue from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28; and that breakfast and lunch will also be available to students from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at all elementary schools and various bus stop; additionally, encouraged everyone to be an informed voter; announced the next Race Equity Advisory Committee Meeting will be on November 19 at 6:00 PM; appreciated the front line hospital workers believing that all employers should provide personal protective equipment; urged fellow Council Members to sign a letter in support of protecting health care workers; and asked everyone to have a great, but safe Halloween. Pat Sullivan thanked residents who gave public comments tonight; believed in hearing both sides of the story, including hearing from CHI on what commitments they are intending to make; also asked the community to support local no -profits through virtual fundraisers; reminded residents to vote; and also hoped everyone will have a safe and happy Halloween. Eric Younger mentioned that after receiving consensus from Council Members tonight, that he and the Mayor would send a letter to CHI inviting their leadership to an upcoming Study Session; reminded the public that the Study Session next week on October 28 would be held remotely, as well as all meetings scheduled through November 9, including the Budget Workshops scheduled on October 26, October 29, and November 2; thanked Council Members for encouraging people to vote, without bringing up politics; and that he too appreciated comments and dialogue from the public tonight. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:57 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant City Council Reg. Mtg, Minutes Wednesday, October 21, 2020 Page 4 of 4 APPRO ED by the City Council on the 4t day of November, 2020. ERIC YO Attest: EY:AH:Is:cg GER,�ity Council President City Clerk