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Home My WebLink About03/17/2021 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, March 17, 2021 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, March 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 Dave Sorensen, Information Technology Manager. 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to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Council Meetings are allowed to be conducted virtually until the order is rescinded...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 392916 through 393106 and EFT-V32434 through EFT-V32517 in the amount of $2,882,039.79; and Regular Payroll and Pay Outs for pay period ending February 28, 2021 in the amount of $834,615.99 2113— Minutes of Meeting — March 3, 2021 2C — Minutes of Study Session — March 10, 2021 2D — Resolution No. 3336 authorizing the Use of Electronic Signatures and Electronic Records 2E — Resolution No. 3337 approving the Change of Indirect Control of the Wave Division IV, LLC d/b/a Wave Broadband Franchise 2F — Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for Public Access Television Funding 2G — Amendment to Courthouse Security Services Contract with Kitsap County Sheriffs Office (Contract term January 1, 2021 through March 31, 2021) 2H — Public Works Agreement with Pape & Sons Construction, Inc. for the 6th Street Sewer Replacement Project 21— Grinder Pump System Maintenance Agreement with Correct Equipment, Inc. Questions and comments from the public were submitted by Roy Runyon, Anna Mockler, and Kiaha Long; with responses provided by Public Works & Utilities Director Tom Knuckey (Item 2H), and Municipal Court Administrator Dawn Williams (Item 2G)... 6:41 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Simpson) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 3A — GOODS AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH MERCHANT PATROL SECURITY SERVICES FOR BREMERTON MUNICIPAL COURTHOUSE SECURITY SERVICES: Municipal Court Administrator Dawn Williams explained that the Bremerton Municipal Court is entering into a new contract with Merchant Patrol Security Services to provide Court Security Services for the courthouse at 550 Park Avenue. The County notified the Court in February of their intent to cancel all contracted security services as of March 31, 2021. The court requested bids from potential companies. The anticipated term of the new contract is set to begin on April 1, 2021 and will run through December 31, 2022. There were no questions or comments from the public... 5:43 Motion was made by Goodnow; and seconded by Sullivan... Questions and comments were submitted by Goodnow, Daugs, Simpson, Wheat, Younger, and Gorman; with responses provided by Ms. Williams, Contracts Administrator Melinda Monroe, and Police Chief James Burchett... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 17, 2021 Page 2 of 3 6:18 M/S/C (Goodnow/Sullivan) Move to approve the Goods and Services Agreement with Merchant Patrol Security Services for Bremerton Municipal Courthouse Security Services; and authorize the Mayor to finalize execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Wheat, Goodnow, Younger, Sullivan, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs, Simpson Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-No MAYOR'S REPORT — Mayor Wheeler... • Congratulated Bremerton High School student Alejandra Pulido for being selected as the 2021 Mayor's Youth Leadership Award Recipient; and • Provided an update on the newly formed Gorst Coalition. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Roy Runyon was disappointed at the process regarding Council Member Simpson's extended absence; was impressed with the extensive discussion held earlier on court security; and expressed concern about City employees not reporting potholes. Anna Mockler reiterated her request for Public Recognition to be bumped back to the beginning of the Council Meeting; and thanked the Council Members for their hard work. Caroline Stein announced that the Washington State Science & Engineering Fair begins next Friday, March 26, and will again be held remotely, but asked for community support because they are still short about 70 volunteer judges. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Eric Younger announced that he would soon be planning a District 7 Community Meeting due to public works projects planned for the Shorewood and Madrona Point neighborhoods in mid -April. Mike Simpson wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day; believed we should end the "government imposed" lock -down soon; requested a screenshot of WSSEF's website, including contact information if possible; encouraged the return of the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation on the agenda; and hoped the City would discuss utility rates and other pressing issues sooner rather than later to avoid end -of -year emergencies. Michael Goodnow wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day. Lori Wheat announced that she would be hosting a District 4 Virtual Community Meeting on Thursday, March 25 from 5:30 to 6:30 PM; expressed her support for returning Public Recognition back to the top of the Council Meeting agendas; and wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day. Leslie Daugs was pleased to bring forward Alejandra Pulido; expressed support for moving Public Recognition back to the beginning of the meeting agenda; thanked Caroline Stein for providing an update on WSSEF; wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day; and encouraged the community to continue being safe during the pandemic and to drive safe, especially in the dark early morning hours with students returning to school. Pat Sullivan announced the Bremerton Central Lions Shredding Event is scheduled for April 10 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM in the parking lot at the Bremerton Elks Building; expressed her support for moving Public Recognition too; and wished everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, March 17.2021 Page 3of3 Kevin Gorman shared details on how to become 8 judge fnrVVGSEF; believed that based on feedback, moving Public Recognition would be possible; and reminded the public that meetings will continue to be held remotely until further Dotioe, including the Study Session next week on VVedneedoy. March 24. 2021 beginning at5:3O PM. With no further business, President Gorman adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:52 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: U]R|8M|TH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 17 th day of March, 2021. KEVIN GORMAN, City Council President KG:AJH:|n:og