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Home My WebLink About01/06/2021 MINUTESDIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL MEETING & STUDY SESSION MINUTES Wednesday, January 6, 2021 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at 5:30 PM with 2020 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 Services Manager Dave Sorensen, President Younger read a statement to support the reason for holding a remote meeting per the extension of Governor Inslee's Emergency Declaration, which has been extended through January 19, 2021. Also, he announced that before the end of tonight's meeting, there will be an Executive Session with action is anticipated; and following adjournment of the business meeting, the Council will reconvene for a Study Session. Members of the public are invited to remain on Zoom and listen -in, but as with all Study Sessions, the meeting will not be broadcast on BKAT and no public participation is allowed. COUNCIL OFFICER ELECTIONS President Younger opened nominations for 2021 Council President. Council Member Sullivan nominated Kevin Gorman. With no further nominations, President Younger called for a Vote by Roll Call: 5:34 M/S/(/U (Wheat/Sullivan) Move to support Kevin Gorman for Council President. Voted in favor: Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Simpson, and Younger. By a unanimous vote, Kevin Gorman was elected to serve as 2021 Council President; and accepted his poson as the Chair. He will also serve as Mayor Pro Tempore in any future absence of Mayor Greg Wheeler. President Gorman then opened nominations for 2021 Council Vice President. Council Member Sullivan nominated Leslie Daugs. Council Member Goodnow nominated Lori Wheat (respectfully declined the nomination) Council Member Simpson nominated Michael Goodnow. With no further nominations, President Gorman called for a Vote. 5:40 M/S/C (Wheat/Sullivan) Move to support Leslie Daugs or Michael Goodnow for Council Vice President. Voted in favor of Daugs: Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, and Wheat Voted in favor of Goodnow: Goodnow, Simpson, and Younger By a vote of 4 to 3, Leslie Daugs was elected to serve as 2021 Council Vice President. CONSENT AGENDA 2A — Claims &Check Register: Check Numbers 392059 through 392264, and EFT-V32079 through EFT-V32144 in the amount of $1,995,576.52; Regular Payroll for pay period ending December 15, 2020 in the amount of $905,661.61; Regular Payroll for pay period ending December 31, 2020 in the amount of $921,277.40; and Retiree Payroll for pay period ending December 31, 2020 in the amount of $50,351.90 213 — Minutes of Meeting —December 16, 2020 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Page 2 of 4 There were no questions or comments from the public... 05:45 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Wheat) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS —There were no General Business items tonight... MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wheeler... • Congratulated President Gorman and Vice -President Daugs and recognized their commitment to "step up" into these roles; • Thanked Eric Younger for his contribution as Council President for the past 5 years; • Reported on the first COVID-19 mass vaccination effort which involved cooperation and significant effort with Peninsula Community Health and Kitsap County Public Health District; • Announced that according to Smart Asset, the City of Bremerton has been ranked No. 1 among the "Top 50 Metros in U.S. to get Physically Fit in 2021"; and • Read a statement to share his values in response to what happened at the Capitol in Washington DC, which he strongly opposed. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Anna Mockler expressed her opinion that the City should announce the current health measures at the start of each Council Meeting. GENERAL BUSINESS —There were no General Business Items tonight... COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan wished everyone a Happy New Year; expressed appreciation to both the Mayor for his presentation and to Council Member Younger for his 5 years of leadership; looks forward to working with 2021 Council Chairs Gorman and Daugs; and mentioned that her heart goes out to those injured in Washington DC today. Leslie Daugs wished everyone Happy New Year; thanked Council Member Eric Younger for his 5 years of service; congratulated Council President Kevin Gorman; encouraged people to support local businesses; urged the community to remain safe; and was saddened at what took place in Washington DC today encouraging prayers for our Nation. Lori Wheat thanked 2020 Council Chairs for their service; congratulated 2021 Chairs; looked forward to attending the 27th Annual Kitsap County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Virtual Celebration on Monday, January 18 beginning at 10:00 AM; appreciated the previous comments by the Mayor regarding the importance of following CDC Guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19; and wished everyone a Happy New Year. Michael Goodnow indicated that the Mayor's earlier comments regarding the pandemic resonated with him and hoped Council would support and do their part as part of leadership when dealing with COVID-19; looked forward to working with the new Council Chairs; found the situation in Washington DC disturbing; and also looked forward to a good 2021. Mike Simpson wished everyone a Happy New Year; thanked 2020 Council Chairs for their service; congratulated 2021 Council Chairs; thanked Mayor Wheeler for his comments regarding the COVID-19 pandemic; urged the City to petition the Governor to encourage local control; and read a statement in support of ending the lockdown at the Capital in Washington DC. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Page 3 of 4 Eric Younger appreciated all of the positive comments; expressed his support to the 2021 Council Chairs; and expressed support for receiving a Covid-19 vaccine when available because he looked forward to getting back to "real life". Kevin Gorman encouraged people to continue their efforts to be safe and to be kind; and thanked Council Member Eric Younger for his excellent leadership for the 3 years he's been on the Council, including his skill as a facilitator and for being a good listener. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 6:17 President Gorman announced that Council would meet for 15-minutes to discuss Potential Litigation as allowed under RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i); and action was anticipated... When back in session, City Attorney Roger Lubovich read the Motion into the record... There were no comments or questions from the public... 6:39 M/S/C/U (Simpson/Wheat) Move to authorize the City Attorney to file a lawsuit to obtain code compliance regarding property located at 2120, 2116, and 2010 E. Phinney Bay Drive and take any other necessary action to enforce compliance with any City of Bremerton Hearing Examiner order or other legal obligation relating to the property and to seek recovery of any costs associated with the action. President Gorman announced that following adjournment of this meeting, the Council would reconvene for a Study Session. And for those members of the public who remain on Zoom, they will be able to view the meeting by Zoom, but it will not be televised by BKAT. With no further business, President Gorman adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:41 PM. STUDY SESSION A. Briefing by the 2021 Council President: President Gorman requested Council Members to submit their preferred Committee assignments by this Friday; and following several proposed dates for a Joint Planning Workshop, it was agreed to be scheduled as a virtual meeting on Saturday, January 30, 2021. B. Information Briefing on the Gorst Coalition —Mayor Wheeler introduced other key members City Attorney Roger Lubovich; Finance Director Mike Riley; Public Works Director Tom Knuckey; and Gorst Coalition Member David Overton to lead a discussion and PowerPoint presentation on the proposed Gorst Coalition. Further discussion would continue at the January 13 Study Session. With no further business, President Gorman adjourned the Study Session at 7:31 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 20t'' day of January, 2021. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 6, 2021 Page 4of4 KEVIN GOR Attest: KG:AH:Is:cg City Council President