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Home My WebLink About02/17/2021 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, February 17, 2021 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, February 17, 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 Services 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to help reduce the spread of COVID49, the Council Meetings are allowed to be conducted virtually until the order is rescinded; and announced that an item has been added to tonight's Agenda under Item 2A... At 5:32 PM, President Gorman then announced that a 30-Minute Executive Session would be held to discuss "Potential Litigation" as allowed under RCW 42.30. 1 10(l)(i), and that action was anticipated... At 6:30 PM, following extensions of 15-minutes, called the meeting back to order... 10-minutes, and 5-minutes, President Gorman 2A — 30-MINUTE EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL LITIGATION AS ALLOWED UNDER RCW. 42.30.110 (1) (i): City Attorney Roger Lubovich summarized that a discussion to determine whether or not there were conditions creating a vacancy on the City Council. The action before City Council is to 1) reach consensus that those conditions have been met and declare a vacancy for District 6; or 2) reach consensus and accept the absence of the District 6 Council Member and to not declare a vacancy. 6:31 Motion (to acknowledge that Council Position for District Number 6 is vacant) was read into the record by City Attorney Roger Lubovich; which was so moved by Daugs; and seconded by Goodnow... Comments from the public were provided by Deborah McDaniel... With no further comments from the public, discussion was open to the Council... Comments were provided by Wheat, Daugs, Younger, and Sullivan... 6:47 M/S/C (Daugs/Goodnow) Move to acknowledge that Council Position for District Number 6 is vacant pursuant to the City Charter due to the absence of Mike Simpson from the City for more than 30 days without the consent of Council. Voted in Favor of Motion: Daugs, Wheat, Goodnow, Gorman Voted Opposed to Motion: Sullivan, Simpson, Younger Motion carried: 4-Yes; 3-No President Gorman then asked Council Member Simpson to leave; and established that the Council would next discuss his reconfirmation... 6:49 MAIN MOTION MIS (Younger/Sullivan) Move to approve the appointment of Mike Simpson to City Council District Position No. 6. Comments from the public were provided by Anna Mockler, Kiaha Lon_g, and Deborah McDaniel.. . City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Page 2of6 era suggestion by Mr. Lubovich, the following amendment was introduced... 6.58 Amended Motion (to add approval of the absence to a date no later than Apri130 unless extended by Council) was read into the record by City Attorney Roger Lubovich; which was so moved by Younger; and seconded by Sullivan... Comments from the public then continued, and were provided by Katelyn Rich, and Matthew Adams (who was called on to speak, but 1) his comments were not related to the subject, and 2) Council objected to his use of an altered photo of Council Member Goodnow)... 7:04 AMENDED MOTION A-M/S/C (Younger/Sullivan) Move to add "with approval of Mr. Simpson's absence from the City through the end of April 2021, unless otherwise extended by the City Council, and virtual attendance of City Council Meetings during his absence." Voted in Favor of Amended Motion: Goodnow, Younger, Sullivan, Gorman Voted Opposed to Amended Motion: Daugs, Wheat Amended Motion carried: 4-Yes; 2-No Point of clarification was requested by Wheat and Daugs, with responses provided by Mr. Lubovich... Questions and comments were provided by Goodnow, Daugs, Wheat, Sullivan, Younger, and Gorman; with response provided by Mr. Lubovich... 7:25 MAIN MOTION AS AMENDED M/S/C (Younger/Sullivan) Move to approve the appointment A Mike Simpson to the City Council District Position No. 6 with approval of Mr. Simpson's absence from the City through the end of April 2021, unless otherwise extended by City Council, and virtual attendance of City Council meetings during his absence, as amended. Voted in Favor of Main Motion as Amended: Goodnow, Younger, Sullivan, Gorman Voted Opposed to Main Motion as Amended: Wheat, Daugs Main Motion as Amended carried: 4-Yes; 2-No President Gorman called a recess from 7:26 to 731 PM...Following the recess, Council Member Mike Simpson rejoined the remainder of the Council Meeting... CONSENT AGENDA 3A— Claims &Check Register: Check Numbers 392591-392767 and EFT-V32306 through EFT432364 in the amount of $2,253,006.35; and Regular Payroll for pay period ending January 31, 2021 in the amount of $865,918.79 313 — Minutes of Meeting —February 3, 2021 3C — Minutes of Study Session —February 10, 2021 313— Confirm Reappointment of Holly James to the Civil Service Commission 3E — Confirm Appointment of Erin Hatch to the Design Review Board 3F — 2021 Excess Liability Insurance with Princeton Excess & Surplus Lines Insurance Company and Allied World Assurance Company; Excess Workers Compensation with Midwest Employers Casualty Company; and Cyber Insurance with Indian Harbor Insurance Company 3G — Amended and Restated Interlocal Cooperation Agreement for Kitsap Special Assault Investigations & Victim's Services 3H — Contract with Active Construction, Inc. for the Kitsap Way (Ostrich Creek) Culvert City Council Reg. Mtg, Minutes Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Page3of6 Replacement Project 31— Purchase of Equipment from PMI Truck Bodies, Inc. of Tacoma, WA for the Streets Division 3J — Management Agreement between the City of Bremerton and the Bremerton Government Center Owners Association 7:35 Motion was made by Younger; and seconded by Wheat... Comments and questions from the public were provided by Anna Mockler; with responses provided by Mr. Lubovich... 7:38 M/S/C/U (Younger/Wheat) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARING 4A — PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 20.46.010 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) TO ALLOW TWO ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS PER SINGLE FAMILY LOT: Planning Manager Allison Satter explained that the action before Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending BMC Title 20 for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) to allow two ADUs per single-family home lot. The Council already made amendments to the ADU code in December 2020 via Ordinance 5410 to incorporate most of the Planning Commission recommendations. However, the Council requested that one item, to allow two ADUs per single-family lot, be discussed at a future date. Community Development Director Andrea Spencer; and City Planner Isaac Gloor were also available to provide input. At this public hearing, the Council will receive comments, but no action will be taken on this ordinance. The Council is requesting comments on all the following: • Planning Commission's Recommendation to allow 2 ADU per single-family lot. • Potential Code Revision #1 —Place limitations about where a second ADU can be established (i.e. not allow them citywide). • Potential Code Revision #2 — Allow second ADU only if there is owner occupancy on site. • Potential Code Revision #3 — Allow second ADU only if affordability requirements are met. • Potential Code Revision #4 — Allow second ADU without additional parking requirements. • Potential Code Revision #5 — Prohibit all ADUs from being used as short-term rentals. A public hearing for this item for the Council to make a decision on the proposed Ordinance is tentatively planned for Wednesday, March 3, 2021. President Gorman explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment only... Comments from the public were provided by: Chris Barnes; Deborah McDaniel; and Anna Mockler; With no questions or comments, President Gorman closed the hearing to the public... GENERAL BUSINESS 5A —AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES FOR BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NAVIGATOR SERVICES. Captain Randy Plumb summarized that this agreement allows for the acceptance of the appropriation of $67,900 from the Kitsap County Department of Human Services to provide behavioral health services to reduce the number of City Council Reg. Mtg, Minutes Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Page 4of6 people who recycle through the criminal justice systems, hospitals, emergency rooms, and crisis services. Sergeant Timothy Garrity was also available to answer questions and provide input. There were no questions or comments from the public... 8w04 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Sullivan... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Sullivan, Simpson, Goodnow, Wheat, and Gorman; with responses provided by Capt. Plumb and S_qt. Garrity... 8:16 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to approve the agreement with the Kitsap County Department of Human Services, and to authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 5B —ORDINANCE NO. 5414 AMENDING SECTION 10.10.010 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) ENTITLED "PARKING CODE" RELATING TO PARKING PERMITS AND PARKING IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AND ON CITY PROPERTY: Contracts Administrator Melinda Monroe explained that the proposed changes include: 1) In BMC Section 10.10.010, addition of the term, "Boat Trailer" to the definitions; 2) Addition of BMC Section 10.10.070(s) Parked on Sidewalk as a violation; and 3) In BMC Section 10.10.110 (b)(3) "Vehicle Impound — Other Enforcement" adding no parking on City property. There were no questions or comments from the public... 8:20 Motion was made by Younger; and seconded by Goodnow... Questions and comments were provided by Younger, Daugs, Simpson, and Goodnow; with responses provided by Ms. Monroe and Finance Director Mike Riley... 8:27 M/S/C/U (Younger/Goodnow) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5414 amending Chapter 10.10 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to Parking Permits, Parking in the Right -of -Way and on City Property. 5C —PUBLIC WORKS AGREEMENT WITH SPECTRA CONTRACT FLOORING FOR THE GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE FLOORING REPLACEMENT PROJECT: Parks & Recreation Director Jeff Elevado stated that the carpet floor covering in the Gold Mountain Golf Course Clubhouse has reached the end of its useful life and requires replacement. A Request for Proposal was provided to five contractors on the Municipal Research Services Center (MRSC) Small Works Roster. The lowest responsive and responsible bid was received from Spectra Contract Flooring in the amount of $52,904.68, plus applicable Washington State Sales Tax (WSST). Gold Mountain Golf Course General Manager Daryl Matheny was also available to answer questions and provide input. There were no questions or comments from the public... 8:31 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Sullivan... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Younger, Simpson, and Goodnow; with responses provided by Mr. Elevado; and Mr. Matheny... 8:38 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to award a contract in the amount of $52,904.68, plus any applicable Washington State Sales Tax, to Spectra Contract Flooring; 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, February 17, 2021 Page 5 of 6 5D —ORDINANCE NO. 5415 AMENDING SECTION 2.50.032 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (BMC) RELATING TO PROMOTIONS AND BENEFITS: Fire Chief Pat McGanney pointed out that amending the code will allow employees moving from a represented classification to a management/professional classification to maintain their current benefits and not take a reduction in benefits. There were no comments from the public... 8:40 Motion was made by Wheat; and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Wheat, Simpson, Daugs, Younger, and Gorman; with responses provided by Chief McGanney.. . 8:49 M/S/C (Wheat/Daugs) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5415 amending Section 2.50.032 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to promotions and benefits. Voted in favor of Motion: Younger, Sullivan, Daugs, Wheat, Goodnow, and Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 6-Yes; 1-No MAYOR'S REPORT —Mayor Wheeler... • Highlighted robust January Permit activity, including new residential construction permits; • Provided a follow-up on the recent City of Bremerton Snow Response; and • Expressed sorrow at the passing of former Council Member Adam C. Brockus. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Anna Mockler praised the Council on the decorum of the meeting. Kiaha Long hoped to see more diversity in future City hiring, especially in City Leadership and within the Police and Fire Departments. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Eric Younger was sad to hear about the passing of Adam Brockus. Mike Simpson thanked the Council Members for reappointing him earlier tonight; was pleased to hear the positive report on the City's response to the snow storm; was pleased to hear the Kitsap County Commissioners were urging the State to push to open businesses; and encouraged the public to participate in ride-alongs with police officers. Michael Goodnow was also sad to hear about the passing of Adam Brockus; and although he was glad to see the economy improving, he still expressed concern about the pandemic. Lori Wheat appreciated the civil discourse and valuable input from the community tonight; encouraged everyone to read something about racial justice in honor and recognition of Black History Month, and to join the next B Town Bookers Club on-line gathering on March 1 at 6:00 PM; and expressed sympathy at the passing of Council Member Adam Brockus. Leslie Daugs sent condolences to the family of Adam C. Brockus; announced the next Race Equity Advisory Committee Meeting would be on Thursday, March 11 at 6:00 PM; and a REAC Retreat will be held by Zoom on Sunday, March 7 at 1:00 PM; thanked City crews for the great work keeping the roads safe and clear during the last snowstorm; and thanked all of the members of the community who attended tonight to express their comments. Pat Sullivan was sorry that she did not have more opportunity to get to know Adam Brockus better, and sent condolences to his family. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, February 17, 2021 Page 6 of 6 Kevin Gorman announced that a Quincy Square Public Meeting would be held online on Thursday, February 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM; and public comments are being accepted through Sunday, February 21 on the City's website regarding a Joint Compatibility Transportation Plan Survey; expressed condolences to the family of Adam Brockus and shared a few favorite stories while a few past photos of Adam were displayed. President Gorman reminded the public that the Study Session would be held remotely next week on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. With no further business, he adjourned the Council Meeting at 9:22 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: �u S LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 3d day of March, 2021. KEVIN C;ORMAN, City Council President Attest: GEL"A�l-IOOVER, City Clerk KG:AH:Is:cg