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Home My WebLink About01/20/2021 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 20, 2021 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, January 20, 2021, at 5:30 PM with Council President Kevin Gorman presiding. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Mike Simpson, Michael Goodnow, Lori Wheat, 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 Gorman read a statement that per an amending proclamation issued by Governor Inslee extending the "Stay Home — Stay Healthy" order to help reduce the spread of COV1D49, the Council Meetings are allowed to be conducted virtually until the order is rescinded. CONSENT AGENDA 2A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 392265 through 392455 and EFT432145 through V32235 in the amount of $3,789,722.07 213— Minutes of Meeting — January 6, 2021 2C — Minutes of Study Session — January 13, 2021 2D — Contract Modification Agreement No. 2 with Parametrix, Inc. for the Complete Streets — Downtown Bremerton Bicycle/Pedestrian Circulation Improvements Project 2E — Confirm Reappointment of Bob Moore to the Bremerton-Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) Citizens Advisory Committee 2F — Confirm Reappointment of Jay Montgomery to the Bremerton-Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) Citizens Advisory Committee 2G — Confirm Reappointment of Sheldon Parr to the Bremerton-Kitsap Access Television (BKAT) Citizens Advisory Committee 2H — Purchase of 2021 Property Insurance bound with Hartford Fire Insurance Company 2I — Interagency Agreement between the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts and Bremerton Municipal Court for Interpreter Grant Funding 2J — Amendment No. 3 to Agreement with Kitsap County for Incarceration of City Prisoners 2K — Goods and Services Agreement with L2 Systems, LLC for Water System SCADA Lifecycle Improvements 2L — Ordinance No. 5411 amending Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 18.02 entitled "City Fire Code"; and adopting 2018 Changes to the International Fire Code There were no questions or comments from the public... 5:35 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARING 3A —PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO 5412 VACATING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY EAST OF PITT AVENUE, AND SOUTH OF 11T" STREET: Managing Engineer Shane Weber explained in a Power Point presentation that the adjacent property owner has petitioned the City to vacate a portion of the 12' alley adjacent to the old Manette TV building to allow for building improvements. The proposed vacation area fronts two properties; 2105 E. 11 th Street (applicant) and 2109 E. 11th Street; both property owners have signed the petition to vacate which complies with BMC 11.20.070 that states "if the petition is signed by two-thirds of the property on a front footage basis.. the council, shall by resolution, fix a time when the petition will be heard". He shared a map and established that no city or franchise utilities are in the subject area. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Page2of5 President Gorman explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... With no questions or comments, President Gorman closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the Council... 5:42 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Goodnow... Questions and comments were provided by Wheat; with responses provided by Mr. Weber... 5:44 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Goodnow) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5412 to vacate a portion of alley east of Pitt Ave and south of East 11 t" Street. GENERAL BUSINESS 4A — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COMMUNITY RESOURCES (KCR) FOR THE CITY OF BREMERTON 2021 WEATHERIZATION AND MINOR HOME REPAIR PROGRAM: CDBG Program Administrator Sarah Achaoui summarized that in the passing of the 2021 Budget the City Council authorized a $100,000 expenditure from the Affordable Housing Capital Fund to Kitsap Community Resources for the Weatherization and Minor Home Repair Program. This program will begin January 1, 2021 and is anticipated to serve approximately 10 to 15 households. She then provided an update on the program through a Power Point presentation. KCR Interim Executive Director Irmgard Davis and Program NOW Coordinator Ian Gould were also available to provide more information and answer questions. There were no questions or comments from the public... It was established that Daugs would abstain from the vote since she sits on the KCR Board of Directors... 5:53 Motion was made by Goodnow; and seconded by Sullivan... Questions and comments were provided by Younger, Wheat, and Gorman; with responses provided by Ms. Achaoui, Ms. Davis, and Mr. Gould... 6:01 M/S/C (Goodnow/Sullivan) Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement and Scope of Work for Citywide Weatherization and Minor Home Repair with Kitsap Community Resources in the amount of $100,000; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Wheat, Goodnow, Simpson, Younger, Sullivan, Gorman Abstained from Motion: Daugs Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-Abstention 4B —PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY (BHA) FOR THE CITY OF BREMERTON 2021 RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: CDBG Program Administrator Sarah Achaoui summarized that in the passing of the 2021 Budget the City Council authorized a $100,000 expenditure from the State Shared Affordable Housing Sales Tax. Authorized by House Bill 1406, this allows the city to collect a sales tax to support rental assistance programs for households earning below 60% Area Median Income. She then provided an update on the program through a Power Point presentation. BHA Housing Director Sarah Van Cleve was available to provide more information and answer questions. There were no questions or comments from the public... 6:05 Motion was made by Wheat; and seconded by Goodnow... Questions and comments were provided by Wheat, Goodnow, Daugs, Younger, and Simpson; with responses provided by Ms. Achaoui, Ms. Van Cleve, and Mayor Wheeler... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Page 3 of 5 6:25 M/S/C/U (Wheat/Goodnow) Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement and Scope of Work for Citywide Rental Assistance Program with Bremerton Housing Authority in the amount of $100,000; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 4C —ORDINANCE NO. 5413 AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) CHAPTER 17.04 ENTITLED "CITY BUILDING CODE"; AND ADOPTING STATE BUILDING CODE WAC 51 — 2018 EDITIONS OF INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODES AND UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE: Building Official Stuart Anderson clarified that the action before the Council is to pass an ordinance amending BMC 17.04 to adopt the 2018 editions of the International Building Code ("IBC" —for commercial construction), International Residential Code ("IRC" for residential construction), International Mechanical Code, International Property Maintenance Code, International Fuel Gas Code, and the Uniform Plumbing Code, as amended by the Washington State Building Code Council or published by the International Code Council; it makes minor housekeeping amendments for proper references in the BMC; and also amends the BMC to include an optional IRC appendix — Appendix J Existing Building and Structures (see attached memo to see why Appendix J is important). Some notable changes that Washington State has made to the building codes include: • The State has now adopted a more restrictive energy code known as the "2018 Washington State Energy Code" or 2018 WSEC. These new energy code requirements will add significant costs associated with residential and commercial construction projects. Builders estimate that this could increase the costs for new residences from $10,000.00 to $30,000.00 (costs are hard to estimate and home size plays a factor in this determination). Please note the City does not have the authority to change these energy code requirements that the State has established. The codes now include provisions for Tiny Houses, with special attention paid in the code for structures less than 400 square feet allowing departures from the standard codes for such things as compact stairs and ladders, less headroom/ceiling height, and provisions for emergency escape requirements at lofts. Comments from the public in support of this item were provided by Russ Shiplet, Executive Officer with the Kitsap Builders Association offered comments of support... 6:30 Motion was made by Goodnow; and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Simpson, Younger, and Sullivan; with responses provided by Mr. Anderson... 6:37 M/S/C (Goodnow/Daugs) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5413 to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code Chapter 17.04 — City Building Code. Voted in favor of Motion: Younger, Sullivan, Daugs, Wheat, Goodnow, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No 4D — GORST COALITION MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING: Mayor Wheeler summarized that the purpose of the Gorst Coalition Memorandum of Understanding is to form an action -oriented coalition to obtain state and federal resources to fund the recommended strategies outlined by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for the Gorst interchange; and shared highlights of the proposed project in a Power Point Presentation. City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Financial Services Director Mike Riley: and Public Works Director Tom Knuckey were also available to answer questions. City Council Reg, Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Page 4of5 Questions from the public were received by Anna Mockler, with responses provided by Dave Overton, Mavor Wheeler, and Mr. Knuckey... 6:42 Motion was made by Goodnow; and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Goodnow, Daugs, Simpson, Younger, Sullivan, and Gorman; with responses provided by Mayor Wheeler, Mr. Overton, and Mr. Lubovich... 6:59 M/S/C (Goodnow/Daugs) Move to approve Gorst Coalition Memorandum of Understanding; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Younger, Sullivan, Daugs, Wheat, Goodnow, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No MAYOR'S REPORT —Mayor Wheeler... • Thanked the Council for "looking out for the City" by approving the Gorst Coalition MOU; • Highlighted the eligibility criteria for the 3rd Year of the Mayor's Youth Leadership Award, indicating that application submission was due by February 19, 2021; and • Was hoping to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, but the vaccine has not yet arrived. Mike Simpson left the meeting at 7:02 PM... PUBLIC RECOGNITION Anna Mockler expressed concern that she has not yet received a response to her multiple email requests for suggested changes to the Council agenda including the display of Covid-19 updates from the Kitsap Public Health District in place of the Invocation, and moving Public Recognition earlier on the agenda. Caroline Stein provided an update on the Washington State Science &Engineering Fair. Jessica & Andi Borrelli wanted to say thank you to the Council Members for the quick response they received to an earlier request to learn more about the City. President Gorman presented a plaque to Eric Younger in recognition of his unprecedented 5- years serving as Bremerton City Council President; and also wished him a happy birthday! COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Eric Younger expressed appreciation for the honor in receiving the plaque; was pleased to be serving on the Public Works Committee this year, was elected to serve as Chair for 2021; and complimented Mayor Wheeler on the top notch Public Works staff. Michael Goodnow welcomed Eric to the age 55-year old club; and. was pleased with the positive, peaceful and smooth transfer of power today at the Presidential Inauguration. Lori Wheat thanked President Gorman for his reminder for the community to continue following COVID-19 measures; planned to personally continue taking precautions; hoped that other families would not have to experience losing a loved one to COVID-19; recognized Eric Younger's contribution as the outgoing Council President; welcomed community attendance at the Virtual Annual Retreat on Saturday, January 30 beginning at 9:00 AM and any feedback submitted on what the Council could focus on in 2021; reported on a recent Kitsap Housing & Homelessness Coalition Meeting; was thrilled that a woman of color was elected at Vice - President; and appreciated all those who made the Martin Luther King Jr. Day events successful. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 20, 2021 Page5of5 Leslie Daugs was glad that the Borellis could attend tonight's meeting; wished Eric Younger a happy birthday and thanked him for his years of service; asked that people drive safely during the winter months, especially since in -person classes are expected to begin next week; encouraged the public to share ideas for the Council's Retreat; appreciated earlier reminders about preventing COVID-19; acknowledged that Bremerton also has a Poet Laureate so it was nice to see a Poet Laureate as a guest speaker at the Presidential Inauguration; reported on the recent Race Equity Advisory Committee Meeting; and hoped people had a great Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Pat Sullivan thanked Melinda Monroe and the Police Department for a swift response to a recent constituent's complaint regarding abandoned RVs and vehicles at Pat Carey Park; shared that the community can use the "Bremertonl" Application to report ongoing situations to the City of Bremerton like graffiti, potholes, and abandoned vehicles; and was pleased that residents can feel safe in their own neighborhoods again when problems are addressed. Kevin Gorman wished Eric Younger and Pat Sullivan a happy birthday; provided a reminder that the next few City Council meetings would remain virtual, including the next Study Session on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, and the upcoming Joint Planning Session with the Mayor and City Directors on Saturday, January 30, 2021. With no further business, President Gorman adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:29 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: ,Lau ::7i44dO44 LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 3d day of February, 2021. KEVIN'GORMAN, City Council President Attest: ANGELA HOOVER, City KG:AH:Is:cg