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Home My WebLink About12/02/2020 AGENDA PACKET______________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280 WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 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, members of the public are invited to click the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88140736158?pwd=STl0dmZ1ZWc1TFVDbThmcHpoY0R1Zz09  Or iPhone one-tap: US: +12532158782,,88140736158#,,,,,,0#,,209823# or +13462487799,,88140736158#,,,,,,0#,,209823#  Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253 215 8782 or +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 301 715 8592 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 881 4073 6158 Passcode: 209823 Public questions or comments may be submitted ahead of time 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 – November 18, 2020 C. Confirm Appointment of Randy Sweeten, CPA to the Audit Committee 3. GENERAL BUSINESS – There are no General Business items tonight... 4. MAYOR'S REPORT 5. PUBLIC RECOGNITION 6. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS (Committee Briefings will also be included…) 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: December 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 391700 through 391830 and Electronic Fund Transfers V31949 through V331986 in the grand total amount of $1,502,767.10 2. Regular Payroll for pay period ending November 15, 2020 in the amount of $886,884.42 3. Regular Payroll Payout for pay period ending November 15, 2020 in the amount of $11,273.21 4. Retiree Payroll for pay period ending November 30, 2020 in the amount of $51,853.18 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 – November 18, 2020 Study Session Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 2, 2020 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes of Meeting held on November 18, 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 November 18, 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, November 18, 2020 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, November 18, 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 Information Technology 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 Council Meetings are allowed to be conducted virtually through December 7, 2020... CONSENT AGENDA 2A – Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 391360 through 391699, and EFT- V31862 through EFT- V31862 in the amount of $4,121,823.06; Regular Payroll for pay period ending October 31, 2020 in the amount of $934,042.60; and Regular Payroll Payout for pay period ending October 31, 2020 in the amount of $1,996.26 2B – Minutes of Budget Workshop – October 29, 2020 2C – Minutes of Budget Workshop – November 2, 2020 2D – Minutes of Meeting – November 4, 2020 2E – Minutes of Special Meeting – November 9, 2020 2F – Services Reimbursement Agreement with Peninsula Community Health Services for Security Services at Salvation Army 2G – Public Works Agreement with AJ Spray Foam Services LLC dba Slabjack Geotechnical for the Sidewalk Trip Hazard Removal Project 2H – Professional Services Agreement with KPG for the Marine Drive Water Main Replacement Project There were no questions or comments from the public… 5:33 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 3A – GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH LANDSCAPE STRUCTURES, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT FOR THE WARREN AVENUE PARK RENOVATION PROJECT: Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Elevado used Power Point slides to summarize that the City of Bremerton applied for and received funding from the Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office’s Local Parks grant program in the amount of $500,000 for improvements to Warren Avenue Park. One of the main elements of the project is the relocation and installation of a new children’s playground. Equipment pricing has been competitively solicited and publicly awarded through the OMNIA Partners contract. Total Equipment Cost: $73,614.46, freight and sales tax included. Questions from the public were received by Roy Runyon, with responses provided by Mr. Elevado… 5:40 Motion was made by Wheat; and seconded by Daugs… Questions and comments were provided by Wheat, Daugs, Sullivan, Simpson, and Gorman; with responses provided by Mr. Elevado… 5:53 M/S/C/U (Wheat/Daugs) Move to approve the purchase of playground equipment from Landscape Structures, Inc. in the amount of $73,614.46, sales tax included; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Page 2 of 4 3B – RESOLUTION NO. 3334 TO MAKE A DECLARATION OF SUBSTANTIAL NEED FOR PURPOSES OF SETTING THE LIMIT FACTOR FOR THE GENERAL PROPERTY TAX LEVY AND EMS LEVY FOR 2021: Financial Services Director Mike Riley explained that RCW 84.55.005 allows for a taxing district with a population of 10,000 or greater to levy taxes in an amount that is lessor of 100 percent plus inflator or 101 percent. Currently the taxes levied in the City of Bremerton in 2020 for collection in 2021 will increase by 0.602% except for the amounts resulting from new construction and improvements to property, and any increase in the value of state-assessed utility property. RCW 84.55.0101 provides for use of a limit factor of 101 percent or less with a finding of substantial need by a majority plus one vote of council members. The City general fund is reliant on the use of the fund balance to supplement ongoing revenues to meet annual operating expenditures. The additional property tax authority will provide funds to be used for public safety, street maintenance and preservation of the City’s other basic core services. Failure to declare a substantial need will result in a permanent loss of taxing authority. There were no questions or comments from the public… 5:58 Motion was made by Sullivan; and seconded by Simpson… Questions and comments were provided by Simpson, Sullivan, Daugs, Goodnow, Wheat, and Younger; with responses provided by Mr. Riley… 6:30 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Simpson) Move to adopt Resolution No. 3334 to make a Declaration of Substantial Need for purposes of Setting the Limit Factor for the General Property Tax Levy and EMS Levy for 2021. 3C – ORDINANCE NO. 5407 TO LEVY PROPERTY TAXES FOR COLLECTION IN 2021: Financial Services Director Mike Riley used a Power Point to share that cities over 10,000 in population are allowed to raise their annual property tax collection by either 1% or the amount of the July Implicit Price Deflator (IPD), whichever is lower. This year, the IPD was 0.602%. As presented during the public hearing earlier on November 4th, the City is requesting the full 1% increase to our general property tax and EMS levy over the prior year’s collection, as allowed by law. This increase, along with the amounts anticipated for new construction, has been included in the 2021 Proposed Budget. RCW 84.52.020 requires all taxing districts to “certify to the county legislative authority, for the purpose of levying district taxes…the amounts to be raised” by property taxes. RCW 84.55.120 requires that the certification includes the enabling tax ordinance setting the property tax rate. These documents must be submitted to the county by November 30, 2020. Questions from the public were received by Roy Runyon, with responses provided by Mr. Riley… 6:44 Motion was made by Sullivan; and seconded by Goodnow… Questions and comments were provided by Sullivan, Goodnow, Simpson, Wheat, and Younger; with responses provided by Mr. Riley… 6:52 M/S/C (Sullivan/Goodnow) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5407 establishing the amount to be collected in 2021 by taxation on the assessed valuation of taxable property within the City limits of Bremerton and setting the property levy rate. Voted in favor of Motion: Goodnow, Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Wheat, Simpson Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Page 3 of 4 PUBLIC HEARING 4A – FINAL PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5408 TO APROVE AND ADOPT THE FY- 2021 CITY OF BREMERTON BUDGET: Financial Services Director Mike Riley summarized that the purpose of tonight’s public hearing is to take additional comments on the 2021 Proposed Budget. Budget workshops were held on October 26, October 29, and November 2 where an overview of the Mayor’s proposed budget was presented to Council. Public comments will be taken into consideration before Council adopts a final ordinance. This is the second of two public hearings on the budget; the first public hearing was held on November 4, 2020. The attached ordinance represents the final proposed 2021 Fiscal Budget. If adopted, this ordinance would become effective January 1, 2021. President Younger explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment… Questions from the public were received by Matthew Adams and Roy Runyon… President Younger invited Police Chief James Burchett to discuss the Mental Health Navigator position; and Mayor Wheeler to provide comments in support of Bryan McConaughy as the City’s Lobbyist… With no further questions or comments, President Younger closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the Council… 7:21 Motion was made by Gorman; and seconded by Wheat… Questions and comments were provided by Gorman, Wheat, Daugs, Simpson, Sullivan, Goodnow, and Younger; with responses provided by Mayor Wheeler and Mr. Riley… 7:46 M/S/C (Gorman/Wheat) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5408 approving and adopting the budget for the City of Bremerton for the fiscal year 2021; and appropriating the amounts set forth in each fund in accordance with RCW 35.33.075. Voted in favor of Motion: Goodnow, Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Wheat, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Wheeler…  Thanked the Council for passing the 2021 City Budget, and thanked Financial Services Director Mike Riley, and other City Directors and staff for all their efforts; and  Was pleased to announce the success of the City’s Covid-19 CARES Act Program providing funding to support residences with the Bremerton Rental Assistance Program; local small businesses through Small Business Assistance; and the partnership with the Bremerton School District to support Bremerton schools. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Roy Runyon thanked Chinese investors and asked for information on the plans to upgrade the Jersey-barrier on the Warren Avenue Bridge. Mr. Knuckey provided a response. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Simpson thanked Mayor Wheeler and DCD staff for responding to the issues reported by residents of a Marine Drive neighborhood due to their concerns over a nearby construction project. Michael Goodnow wished everyone well, and a Happy Thanksgiving. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Page 4 of 4 Lori Wheat appreciated the careful and thoughtful budget process; wished her spouse Andreas a happy birthday; expressed her hope that the District 4 Community Meetings could again be held in person by early next year; invited everyone to watch her interview with Constance Baird of BKAT that is available on YouTube; and appreciated the guidelines and suggestions issued by Mayor Wheeler to assist everyone in having a safe and healthy Thanksgiving celebration. Kevin Gorman appreciated the feedback provided earlier tonight by Roy Runyon. Leslie Daugs thanked Roy Runyon for “stepping up” and providing assistance following the tragic RV accident on the Warren Avenue Bridge; established the next REAC Meeting will be held tomorrow on Thursday, November 19 beginning at 6:00 PM by Zoom; encouraged support of local restaurants and businesses; thanked the Mayor, Council, City staff, and citizens for all their efforts and contributions to finalizing the City Budget; reminded everyone to continue to “mask up”; and lastly, wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. Pat Sullivan wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! Eric Younger reminded the public that due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, no Council Meeting would be held next week; and therefore the next Council Meeting would be held remotely on December 2 with no Study Session, but the agenda would include the “Confirmation of the CPA Appointment to the Audit Committee”, which will first be fully vetted at the next Audit Committee on December 1; and he too wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving! With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:05 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: ______________________________ LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 2nd day of December, 2020. ________________________________________ ERIC YOUNGER, City Council President Attest: ________________________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk EY:AH:ls:cg AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Confirm Appointment of Randy Sweeten, CPA to the Audit Committee Study Session Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: December 2, 2020 Department: Audit Committee Presenter: Leslie Daugs Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Certified Public Accountant (CPA) position on the Audit Committee is designated by the City Council per Article III, Section 18 of the City Charter and Chapter 2.18 of the Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC). Mr. Sweeten has over 40 years of experience, which includes audits of cities, counties, school districts, and community colleges. It is recommended that Randy Sweeten, CPA be designated as a member for a three-year term ending December 31, 2023. ATTACHMENTS: Board Application is available in the Mayor’s Office FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ☒ N/A STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to confirm appointment of Randy Sweeten, CPA as a member of the Audit Committee for the term expiring December 31, 2023. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 11/3/17 2C Updated MAYOR’S REPORT December 2, 2020 Photo courtesy of Port of Bremerton Budget Update Sales tax receipts came in strong in August and September: •Sales Tax for September (November Report) = $913,567 (exceeds budget amount by $87,553) •Sales Tax for August (October Report) = $896,519 (exceeds budget amount by $45,097) End of Year Forecast •Sales Tax Forecast for 2020: $10,072,970 •Last year, the actual total was $9,603,463. This year’s forecast slightly exceeds 2019 end of year numbers. Permits Approved by Year, 2003-2020 *Includes Olympic College Instructional Center construction valued at $36.3 Million **Permits through November 30, 2020 The City is close to breaking the 2019 record this year! Total approved permits ($123,441,706) and current pending permits ($73,775,162) equals $197,216,868. Council District 5 Michael Goodnow