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Home My WebLink About12/16/2020 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 16, 2020 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, December 16, 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 Hans Nilsson with Information Services. 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 January 19, 2021... CONSENT AGENDA 2A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 391831 through 392058 and EFT-V31987 through V32078 in the amount of $7,070,128.91; and Regular Payroll for pay period ending November 30, 2020 in the amount of $925,068.42 213 — Minutes of Meeting — December 2, 2020 2C — Minutes of Study Session — December 9, 2020 213— Confirm Reappointment of Jeffery Flood to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board of Commissioners 2E — Confirm Reappointment of Kirsten Dahlquist to the Design Review Board 2F — Confirm Reappointment of Dean Kelly to the Design Review Board 2G — Confirm Appointment of George Tomisser to the Design Review Board 2H — Telecommunications License Agreement with Kitsap County Amateur Radio Club for Equipment on Cheryl Street Tower 2I — Ordinance No. 5409 amending Ordinance No. 5387 establishing City of Bremerton FY-2020 Budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5397 2J — Interdepartmental Agreement between Parks & Recreation and Public Works & Utilities Departments for the Lease of Gold Mountain Golf Complex and Irrigation Water Supply 21(— Contract Modification Agreement No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Robinson Noble, Inc. for Hydrogeological Services 21L— Sole Source Purchase of Equipment from Whitney Equipment Co. for 013-1 Pump Station 2M — Resolution No. 3335 to establish January 20, 2021 as the Public Hearing date to vacate a portion of alley east of Pitt Ave and south of East 11 th Street 2N — Contract Modification Agreement No. 1 to Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix Inc. for the Oyster Bay Beach Sewer Upgrades Project 20. Purchase of 2021 Vehicles and Equipment George Tomisser looked forward to serving on the Design Review Board Questions and comments from the public were received by WE Runyon and Anna Mockler; with responses provided by Financial Services Director Mike Riley ... 5:44 M/S/C (Daugs/Wheat) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Page 2of5 GENERAL BUSINESS 3A — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MINGAY GOLF COURSE DESIGN LTD. FOR MASTER PLAN ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE GOLD MOUNTAIN CASCADE COURSE: Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Elevado summarized that a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) was solicited for Golf Course Architectural and Design Services to develop a Master Plan for the Gold Mountain Cascade Course. Mingay Golf Course Design, Ltd. was selected based on experience and references from similar successfully completed projects in the Pacific Northwest. Daryl Matheny and Mark Knowles were available to provide input. Questions and comments from the public were received by Roy Runyon;, with responses provided by Mr. Elevado... 5:51 Motion was made by Gorman; and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Simpson, Sullivan, Wheat,; with responses provided by Mr. Elevado, Mr. Knowles, and Mr. Riley... 6:11 M/S/C (Gorman/Daugs) Move to approve the Professional Services Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Mingay Golf Course Design, Ltd, in the amount not to exceed $41,000.00; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented; and further authorize a budget adjustment in the same amount in the Golf Replacement Account. Voted in favor of Motion: Daugs, Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Sullivan, Younger Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No 3B —CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 2 TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH THE JOHNSTON GROUP: Public Works & Utilities Director Tom Knuckev explained that in January 2019 the City executed a Professional Services Agreement with the Johnston Group to assist with federal lobbying and to help build collaborative working relationships with federal agencies and legislators. In 2019, they facilitated a series of meetings between the City and our congressional delegation, and also assisted in coordinating meetings with the Office of Economic Adjustment (OEA), setting the stage for the City's 2020 award of $690K in grant funds for the $750K Joint Compatibility Transportation Plan. Work by Johnston in 2020 focused on assisting the City in securing the OEA grant, along with a variety of efforts to communicate the City's priorities as legislation was developed to implement the Defense Community Infrastructure Program (DCIP, new construction grant program), along with pursuing a medium-sized City set aside for Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding. Work for 2021 will focus on revising DCIP evaluation criteria, continue pursuit of the STP program enhancements, and engage with our local officials to push forward the City's needs as the new administration establishes and implements their priorities. Jake Johnston with the Johnston Group was available to provide input. Questions and comments from the public were received by Roy Runyon, Matthew Adams, and Anna Mockler; with responses provided by Mr. Knuckev... 6:27 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Gorman... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Gorman, Sullivan, Simpson, and Younger; with responses provided by Mr. Knuckev, Mr. Johnston, and Mayor Wheeler... 6:53 M/S/C (Daugs/Gorman) Move to approve Contract Modification No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with the Johnston Group for Federal Legislative/Agency Representation Services and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, Sullivan, Daugs, Younger City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Page 3 of 5 Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No 4A — PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5410 TO AMEND BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 20,46.010 OF THE ZONING CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS: Planning Manager Allison Satter explained in a Power Point presentation the action before Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Title 20 for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU). The Code Amendments are to: Revise the regulations to change the maximum number of ADUs allowed per lot, revise the maximum size limitations, reduce the design criteria, amend the parking requirement, remove the owner occupancy requirement, and allow certain nonconforming structures to be converted for use as ADUs. The justification to amend the ADU code was started with the City's Infill Toolkit and then was subsequently encouraged by Washington State Legislature (which requested cities to consider ways to increase residential capacity such as revising the ADU code). This proposed code would allow the construction of more ADUs within the City. This ADU code has been through a thorough public process including: Planning Commission, presenting at the Kitsap Building Association, discussion with property owners, and even a recent Kitsap Sun article. Planning Commission Chair Nick Wofford was also available to provide input and answer any questions. President Younger explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... Questions and comments from the public were received by Anna Mockler, Micah Chappell, Eric Roberts, Russ Shiplet, Roy Runyon, Susan Di_gby, Dave Kimball, Kevin Walthall, Matthew Adams, T.J. Vezina, and Brian Anderson... With no further questions or comments, President Younger closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the Council... INITIAL MAIN MOTION WAS MADE, BUT NOT ACTED ON WHILE THE CONVERSATION CONTINUED... 7:57 Main Motion (Option 1) "Move to pass Ordinance No. 5410 as recommended by the Planning Commission to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section 20.46.010 entitled "Accessory Dwelling Units" was made by Wheat; and seconded by Gorman... Questions and comments were provided by Wheat, Gorman, Daugs, Sullivan, Simpson, Goodnow, and Younger; with responses provided by Ms. Satter and Community Development Director Andrea Spencer... AMENDED MOTION WAS MADE, BUT NOT ACTED ON (YET) WHILE QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS CONTINUED: 9:03 Amended Motion (Option 2) "Move to pass Ordinance No. 5410 to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section 20.46.010 entitled "Accessory Dwelling Units" as presented; and to further amend the proposed ordinance and exhibits to eliminate the code revisions that change allowable ADU's from one per residence to two; and the parking regulations required for the second ADU" was made by Dauggs; and seconded by Sullivan... SECONDARY AMENDED MOTION WAS MADE, BUT NOT ACTED ON (YET) WHILE QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS CONTINUED: 9:10 Secondary Amended Motion "Move to amend the proposed ordinance under 20.46.010 (k) (3) (i) to add subsection (5) to state, "A conversion of the structure to an ADU will not be approved if n conflicts with the City's plans, Capital Improvement Plan, or other capital projects related to nearby expansion of utilities or infrastructure including the need for additional right -of --way" was made by Sullivan; and seconded by Goodnow... President Younger called a recess from 9:19 to 9:26 PM... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Page 4of5 VOTE ON SECONDARY AMENDED MOTION: 9:30 PM Secondary A-M/S/C (Sullivan/Goodnow) Secondary Amended Motion: Move to amend the proposed ordinance under 20,46.010 (k) (3) (1) to add subsection (5) to state, "A conversion of the structure to an ADU will not be approved if it conflicts with the City's plans, Capital Improvement Plan, or other capital projects related to nearby expansion of utilities or infrastructure including the need for additional right-of-way." Voted in favor of Secondary Amended Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, Wheat, Goodnow, and Younger Voted opposed to Secondary Amended Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No VOTE ON AMENDED MOTION: 9:33 A-M/S/C (Daugs/Sullivan) Amended Motion (Option 2): Move to pass Ordinance No. 5410 to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section 20.46.010 entitled "Accessory Dwelling Units" as presented; and to further amend the proposed ordinance and exhibits to eliminate the code revisions that change allowable ADU's from one per residence to two; and the parking regulations required for the second ADU. Voted in favor of Amended Motion: Goodnow, Simpson, Sullivan, Daugs, Younger Voted opposed to Amended Motion: Wheat, Gorman Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-No FOLLOWING ADDITOINAL DISCUSSION AND CLARIFICATION, VOTE ON FINAL MAIN MOTION, AS AMENDED, AS AMENDED: 9:57 Final Main Motion as Amended, as Amended was made by Sullivan; and seconded by Goodnow... 10:00 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Goodnow) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5410 to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section 20.46.010 entitled "Accessory Dwelling Units" as presented; Cl"d to further amend the proposed ordinance and exhibits to eliminate the code revisions that change allowable ADU's from one per residence to two; and the parking regulations required for the second ADU; and Move to amend the proposed ordinance under 20.46.010 (k) (3) (i) to add subsection (5) to state, "A conversion of the structure to an ADU will not be approved if it conflicts with the City's plans, Capital Improvement Plan, or other capital projects related to nearby expansion of utilities or infrastructure including the need for additional right-of-way. Final Main Motion (as Amended, as Amended) Passed Unanimously: Wheat, Goodnow, Simpson, Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman, and Younger MAYOR'S REPORT —Mayor Wheeler... Provided a Holiday Message to thank the City Council and Bremerton employees for their hard work to move Bremerton forward during COVID-19...to express gratitude to the citizens of Bremerton for their determination, spirit and strength over this past year. ..and to send the City Council, citizens, and Bremerton employees peace, hope, and best wishes for the holiday season. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Roy Runyon expressed his concern that the Council was applying their own rules "selectively"; and also read a statement in full into the record regarding ADUs. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Simpson encouraged everyone to be safe, which he believed would negate the need for a full lockdown due to the pandemic. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 16, 2020 Page 5 of 5 Michael Goodnow wished everyone a happy holiday. And added that when everyone in the household is unemployed, you bring out the Christmas decor — therefore he mentioned there are three decorated Christmas trees displayed in his window for everyone to enjoy. Lori Wheat expressed his appreciation to President Younger; and thanked everyone who followed health guidelines to stay safe. Kevin Gorman enjoyed the discussion; and misses seeing everyone in person. Leslie Daugs announced the next Race Equity Advisory Committee (REAC) meeting will be January 14, 2021. Pat Sullivan thanked the citizens for their involvement, and wished everyone a happy holiday. Eric Younger reminded the public that this was the last Council Meeting of the year; with the next Council Meeting scheduled to be held remotely on January 6, 2021 and would include Council Chair elections. He then established that although he was honored, and thoroughly enjoyed serving as City Council President for an unprecedented 5-years, he would not be running again since it was time for someone else to take over. In his parting words, he expressed appreciation for Council staff Lori Smith and Christine Grenier; and wished everyone Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year. With no further business, President Younger adjourned the Council Meeting at 10:19 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: .mow S LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 6'h day of January, 2021. ERIC YOUNGER, City Council President Attest: EY:AH:Is:cg