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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/2021 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 3, 2021 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, March 3, 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 IT Network Systems Engineer Hans Nilsson. 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to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Council Meetings are allowed to be conducted virtually until the order is rescinded... CONSENT AGENDA 2A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 392768-392915 and EFT-V32365 through EFT- V32433 in the total amount of $1,883,266.18; Regular Payroll for pay period ending February 15, 2021 in the amount of $931,738.47; and Retiree Payroll for pay period ending February 28, 2021 in the amount of $53,136.23 213 — Minutes of Study Session — January 13, 2021 (Due to a correction...) 2C — Minutes of Meeting — February 17, 2021 2D — Minutes of Study Session — February 24, 2021 2E — Lease & Services Agreement with Pitney Bowes for Mailroom Postage Machine and Inserter 2F — Confirm Reappointment of Patricia lolavera to the Citizen's Commission on Council Salaries 2G — Confirm Appointment of Cristopher Bellini to the Civil Service Commission 2H — Accept Interagency Agreement with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for the DNR Beach Sewer Mitigation Project 2I — Contract Modification Agreement No. 2 with Parametrix, Inc., for Design of the Ostrich Creek Culvert Replacement Project 2J — Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc. for the Oyster Bay Public Works Facility Expansion Project There were no questions or comments from the public... 5:34 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARING 3A — PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5416 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 in a Power Point Presentation 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. Council will determine if the proposed code changes to allow two ADUs per Single Family Lot will be adopted following a public hearing. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Page 2 of 5 President Gorman explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... Questions and comments from the public were received by David Ferguson, Dave Kimball, Anna Mockler, and Wilbur Burton; with responses provided by Ms. Satter... With no further questions or comments, President Gorman closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the Council... 6:48 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Goodnow... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Goodnow, Sullivan, Wheat, Younger, Simpson, and Gorman; with procedural clarification provided by City Clerk Angela Hoover; and response to questions provided by Ms. Satter... 6:05 M/S/C (Daugs/Goodnow) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5416 to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section 20.46.010 entitled "Accessory Dwelling Units" to allow two ADUs per single-family lot per the Planning Commission's recommendation. Voted in favor of Motion: Daugs, Wheat, Goodnow, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson, Younger, Sullivan Motion carried: 4-Yes; 3-No GENERAL BUSINESS 4A — APPROVE WASTE MANAGEMENT 2021 CITIZEN OUTREACH PROGRAM: Contracts Administrator Melinda Monroe introduced Waste Management Representatives, including Education & Outreach Manager Hannah Scholes, Outreach Coordinator Phillip Tran, and Public Sector Manager Laura Moser. It was explained that Waste Management is required under Section 10.5 of the current franchise agreement to provide an annual public outreach campaign upon approval of the City of Bremerton. The proposed 2021 Citizen Outreach is focused on reducing contaminated recycling and includes a cart tagging component scheduled for late spring and summer months. Questions and comments from the public were received by Anna Mockler; with a response provided by Ms. Scholes... 6:15 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Wheat ... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Wheat, Simpson, and Gorman; with responses provided by Ms. Scholes... 6:23 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Wheat) Move to approve the Waste Management Outreach Program as presented. 413 — PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT FOR KITSAP MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES - DESIGNATED CRISIS RESPONDER: Police Captain Randy Plumb announced that the Designated Crisis Responder (DCR) is a mental health professional that will provide response and consultation to officers in the field, including follow-up for select encounters, and connect to appropriate services. Also available to assist in the presentation were Philip Hernandez and George Mastic with Kitsap Mental Health Services. Questions and comments from the public were received by Kiaha Long; with a response provided by Captain Plumb... 6:32 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Simpson... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Simpson, Wheat, Sullivan, and Gorman; with responses provided by Captain Plumb, Mr. Hernandez, and Mr. Mastic... 6:42 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Simpson) Move to approve the Professional Services Contract for Kitsap City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Page 3of5 Mental Health Services -Designated Crisis Responder; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the contract with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 4C — APPROVE WATER RESOURCE INVENTORY AREA (WRIA) 15 KITSAP WATERSHED RESTORATION & ENHANCEMENT DRAFT PLAN FOR SUBMITTAL TO DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY: Environmental Technician Teresa Smith used a PowerPoint presentation to assist in explaining that the Streamflow Restoration Act (RCW 90.94) is a law passed in 2018 to help protect water resources while providing water for families in rural Washington. The law directs local planning groups to develop plans that offset potential impacts to instream flows associated with new permit -exempt domestic water use. By legislative directive, the City of Bremerton is a member of the WRIA 15 Kitsap Watershed Restoration and Enhancement Committee. The Committee has developed and finalized the watershed plan for local review and approval by all participating members' governing bodies. The plan includes growth projections for new permit -exempt domestic wells, consumptive water use estimates, and projects and actions that will offset impacts associated with new consumptive water use. All members must approve the plan prior to submitting the plan to the Department of Ecology (DOE) for review and adoption. If all members do not approve the plan, DOE completes the draft plan and begins rulemaking. Questions and comments from the public were received by Anna Mockler, with a response provided by Ms. Smith... 6:53 Motion was made by Sullivan; and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Sullivan, Daugs, Wheat, and Simpson; with responses provided by Ms. Smith... 7:02 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to approve the WRIA 15 Kitsap Watershed Restoration & Enhancement Draft Plan for submittal to the Department of Ecology. 4D — ACCEPT HIGHWAY SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT GRANT; AND ACCEPT LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT WITH WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (WSDOT) FOR THE SYSTEMIC PEDESTRIAN TREATMENT PROJECT:_Engineering Project Manager Andrea Archer -Parsons used a Power Point presentation to highlight that the City has been offered a Highway Safety Improvement Project (HSIP) Grant to design and construct rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFB) with associated ADA ramp upgrades at select locations city wide. The project cost is $864,500. The grant requires a 10% match; however, the construction phase is eligible for 100% funding if the obligation is authorized by April 30, 2023. The offered grant will be in WSDOT Standard Forms, with their standard terms and conditions. There were no questions or comments from the public... 7:06 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Simpson... Questions and comments were provided by Simpson; with responses provided by Ms. Archer -Parsons and Managing Engineer Shane Weber... 7:09 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Simpson) Move to accept the Highway Safety Improvement Project Grant and approve the Local Agency Agreement for the Systemic Pedestrian Treatment Project, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 4E — CONTRACT MODIFICATION AGREEMENT NO. 2 WITH ANCHOR QEA, LLC FOR THE WESTSIDE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) OUTFALL SEDIMENT SAMPLING & STUDY PLAN: Managing Engineer Bill Davis explained that Anchor QEA was retained by the City in November 2018 to perform an $89,000 flow characterization evaluation at the West Wastewater Treatment Plant outfall to define sediment quality as required by our NPDES permit. In subsequent negotiations with Ecology, they requested we develop a technical memorandum City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 3, 2021 Page 4 of 5 summarizing the flow sampling results. Contract Modification No. 1 was executed in June 2020 and added $25,502 for ongoing negotiations and development of the technical memo. Ecology has now indicated that we must perform sediment sampling at the outfall; however, we must first develop a Sediment Sampling plan for Ecology approval. This Contract Modification No. 2 provides $42,550 to develop the Sediment Sampling Plan and support continued negotiations and discussion with Ecology. Upon Ecology approval of the plan, a third Contract Modification to perform the sediment sampling and associated analysis is expected. Questions and comments from the public were received by Anna Mockler, with a response provided by Mr. Davis... 7:13 Motion was made by Wheat; and seconded by Goodnow... Questions and comments were provided by Simpson; with a response provided by Mr. Davis... 7:16 M/S/C/U (Wheat/Goodnow) Move to approve Contract Modification Agreement No. 2 with Anchor QEA, LLC for Westside Wastewater Treatment Plant Outfall Sediment Sampling and Study Plan; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Wheeler... • Was pleased to announce that in spite of COVID-19, City of Bremerton Sales Tax totals were higher in 2020 than in 2019; and activity in January and February for 2021 is higher than the same timeframe of 2020; and Permit Activity in January and February 2021 were the highest ever seen for the start of a new year; and • Highlighted COVID-19 Assistance provided by the City. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Anna Mockler reiterated her request for Council to move Public Recognition to the beginning of the meeting; and hoped the City could update the Zoom software so the public could see who else is attending the meeting. Kiaha Lonq echoed comments by Ms. Mockler; inquired about the use of the old Harrison Hospital building for homeless persons; and expressed concerns about race equity issues. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan announced the Bremerton Central Lions are planning a shredding event to be held at the Elks Club in April, with details to be announced soon. Leslie Daugs announced the Race Equity Advisory Committee will be hosting a retreat on Sunday, March 7 from 1:00 to 5:30 PM, and the regular REAC monthly meeting would be on Thursday, March 11 at 6:00 PM. She also thanked citizens for participating in the meeting, and "sticking it out to the end" to provide their comments. Lori Wheat shared with the community on how they could join "Next Door" to communicate with other residents of their neighborhood; appreciated citizens who provided critical feedback tonight; echoed support for moving Public Recognition back to the beginning of the meeting; would be hosting a District 4 Community Meeting virtually on Thursday, March 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM; and wished Council Vice President Leslie Daugs an early happy birthday. Michael Goodnow reflected on earlier Council action, noting he was glad that several important items moved forward tonight; and wished everyone a good week. City Council Reg. Mtg. K8iDUtao VVednoad8y, March 3' 2021 Page 5of5 Mike Simpson mentioned the renaming of the Bremerton Post Office building in honor of John Henry Turpin, and suggested that with the anniversary of his death coming up on March 10, that the City install aplaque inhis honor. Healso expressed support for the action bvthe County Commissioners urging the Governor to allow Kitsap County to move on to Phase 3 to help open businesses and improve the economy; and again encouraged ride-alongs with the Bremerton Police Officers to gain 8 better understanding of their value and service to the community. Eric Youncle enjoyed the Mayor's earlier presentation, and was happy to see the positive data on the sales tax, inspite ofthe pandemic. Healso asked ifREAC.aawell Rsthe other Committee meetings are available for Council Members to view without creating a quorum issue. Kevin Gorman reminded the public that all meetings will be held by Zoom until further notice, including the Study Session next week on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 beginning at 5:00 PM. With no further business, President Gorman adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:51 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: LOR|8K8|TH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED bvthe City Council Onthe 17mday ofMarch, 2O21.