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Home My WebLink About06/02/2021 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 2, 2021 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at 5:30 PM with Council President Kevin Gorman presiding. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Mike Simpson, Michael Goodnow, Lori Wheat, and Pat Sullivan. Council Vice President Leslie Daugs was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Angela Hoover; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and IT 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to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, the Council Meetings are allowed to be conducted virtually until the order is rescinded. MAYOR'S REPORT • Congratulated Class of 2021 graduates of Renaissance High School; • Shared Permit Activity data, expressing his excitement that revenue from these projects may be setting records this year; and • Encouraged the public to continue wearing masks and to please get vaccinated. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Comments were provided by Anna Mockler and Jerri Ekman... CONSENT AGENDA 4A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 393795 through 393947 and Electronic Fund Transfers V33138 through V33206 in the grand total amount of $2,121,036.58; Regular Payroll (Pay Outs) for pay period ending May 15, 2021 in the amount of $4,186.27; and Retiree Payroll for pay period ending May 31, 2021 in the amount of $50,378.17 4B — Minutes of Meeting — May 19, 2021 4C — Minutes of Study Session — May 26, 2021 4D — Renewal of Pollution Liability Insurance with Hartford Insurance Company There were no questions or comments from the public... 5:41 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Younger) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. GENERAL BUSINESS 5A — ACCEPT SURFACE TRANSPORTATION GRANT FROM THE PUGET SOUND REGIONAL COUNCIL; AND APPROVE WSDOT LOCAL AGENCY AGREEMENT FOR THE WEST KITSAP WAY PLANNING STUDY: Project Manager Katie Ketterer summarized that the City has been awarded a federal Surface Transportation Program grant via the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) to conduct a transportation planning study for Kitsap Way from SR 3 to Chico Way. West Kitsap Way was originally constructed as State Route 21 in the early 1900s, it has concrete pavement in poor condition and lacks pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. The study will determine, through a public process, updated road geometry, channelization and a 5-10% level of design for the future reconstruction of the roadway. The total project budget is $606,000 and the grant requires a 13.5% match of local funds. Grant documents are WSDOT standard forms, with terms and conditions specific to the federal fund source. The grant request was submitted as a 2023/2024 project but was not selected in the original round of grant awards. However, the project has been selected from the contingency list and funded in 2021 due to regional rebalancing of the PSRC budget. Questions from the public were provided by Ki'aha Lonp; with responses provided by Ms. Ketterer.. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Page 2 of 4 5:46 Motion was made by Younger; and seconded by Goodnow... Questions and comments were provided by Younger, Goodnow, Gorman, and Simpson; with responses provided by Ms. Ketterer.. . 5:52 M/S/C/U (Younger/Goodnow) Move to accept the Surface Transportation Program grant and to approve the Local Agency Agreement for the West Kitsap Way Planning Study and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 513 — GOODS & SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH AT -WORK COMMERCIAL ENTERPRISE, LLC FOR LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE & SERVICES: Facilities Manager Chris Moaner explained that the Public Works Department is seeking to award the Goods & Services Agreement to At - Work Commercial Enterprise, LLC. for Landscape Maintenance and Services for a term of five years with an additional two year negotiated extension that may be offered and negotiated by both parties. Questions from the public were provided by Anna Mockler; with responses provided by Mr. Mottner.. . 5:59 Motion was made by Sullivan; and seconded by Simpson... Questions and comments were provided by Sullivan and Simpson; with responses provided by Mr. Mottner... 6:01 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Simpson) Move to approve the Goods & Services Agreement between At - Work Commercial Enterprise, LLC and the City of Bremerton for Landscape Maintenance and Services and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A — PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5422 TO AMEND TITLE 20 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO BOUNDARY LINE ADJUSTMENTS AND LOT SIZE AVERAGING: Senior Planner Kelli Lambert explained through a Power Point Presentation that the action before Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending BMC Title 20 related to two topics Boundary Line Adjustments and Lot Size Averaging. Boundary Line Adjustment (BLA): A BLA is the process for adjusting property lines between legally created lots. The proposal is for the City to codify a process for lot adjustments as Bremerton is the only City in the County that does not regulate BLAs. This ordinance is important because it will ensure that lot lines that are being adjusted are in conformance with City codes and therefore lot adjustments will not cause conflicts for current and future property owners. The proposed code is similar to other local jurisdictions (Poulsbo and Port Orchard). This proposed code was sent to representatives from the Kitsap Building Association and the Kitsap Relator Group for review/comments. Lot Size Averaging: This allows for individual lots located within a development to be smaller than typically permitted, provided the average of all lots within a subdivision do not exceed the maximum allowed density. The proposal code allows averaging in the R-10 and R-18 zones. If these provisions are adopted, there will be added flexibility when subdividing, and in some cases will allow more logical lot line boundaries and more opportunity to achieve the density of the underlying zone. This proposed ordinance does not increase the allowed density in subdivisions, that will remain the same. President Gorman explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... With no questions or comments from the public, President Gorman closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the Council... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 2, 2021 Page 3 of 4 6:10 Motion was made by Younger; and seconded by Wheat... Comments were provided by Wheat, Simpson, Goodnow, and Gorman... 6:19 M/S/C (Younger/Wheat) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5422 as recommended by the Planning Commission to amend Bremerton Municipal Code Section Title 20 related to Boundary Line Adjustment and Lot Size Averaging. Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan, Wheat, Goodnow, Younger, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No 613 — PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5423 TO AMEND SECTION 20.46.040 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO MANUFACTURED HOMES: Senior Planner Kelli Lambert explained through a Power Point Presentation that the action before Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt an Ordinance amending Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Title 20 to amend the minimum size allowed for manufactured homes (BMC 20.46.040(a)(2)). The BMC requires a minimum width of 24' of a manufactured home (two 12' sections), the ordinance would allow the placement of manufactured homes that are 19' wide (two 9.5 sections) or greater. The Council has previously held a Study Session on this topic on May 22, 2019 but was pulled prior to public hearing as there was discussion about a potential amending motion that Staff was unsure was allowed by State Law. The request was to amend the code to require all manufactured homes have front door access facing the street. Per Washington State Law, the City cannot create code for all manufactured homes that is not also required for site -built housing. The City does not require any design standards for single-family residences to have front doors oriented to the street, this cannot be required for all manufactured homes. This potential code amendment has been included in the City of Bremerton Infill Toolkit as another small code change that could assist with the creation of more housing in the City. The Planning Commission previously unanimously recommended this code amendment be adopted on April 22, 2019, and they re -affirmed their recommendation following an additional Public Hearing on April 19, 2021. President Gorman explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... Comments from the public were provided by Jeff Couqhlin, Robert Larsen, and Anna Mockler... With no further questions or comments, President Gorman closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the Council... 6:29 Motion was made by Sullivan; and seconded by Wheat... Comments were provided by Sullivan, Wheat, and Simpson... 6:33 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Wheat) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5423 to amend BMC 20.46.040 entitled Manufactured Homes. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Lori Wheat was pleased to now be fully vaccinated, but would still be mindful of following CDC Guidelines by continuing to wear a mask in public. Michael Goodnow mentioned that June was Pride Month; was glad he was able to say goodbye to City employee Milenka Hawkins -Bates to wish her well on her retirement; and announced that in place of its regular meeting, the Race Equity Advisory Committee will be partnering with the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance for a Virtual Kitsap Black Indigenous People of Color Business (BIPOC) Forum on Thursday, June 10 beginning at 6:00 PM. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 2'2O21 Page 4of4 Mike Simpson acknowledged events tied toMemorial Day, including ceremonies held to remember Medal of Honor Recipients interred at Ivy Green Cemetery and for "D" Day; was pleased that the community is nearing herd immunity in response to COV|[}-19; referred to o recent ruling by KA0Dtona'a Sm Circuit of Appeals and encouraged the Mayor and Legal to review policies to ensure we're not v|0|aUm violating Amendment nfthe Constitution. Eric Younge encouraged District 7 Residents to attend the Virtual Oyster Bay Sewer Upgrades Project Community Meeting on Monday, June 7 beginning at 6:00 PM. President Gorman provided areminder that meetings will continue tobmheld remotely until further notice, including the Study Session next Wednesday onJune 9.2O21 beginning st5:OO PM; and also reminded everyone to please remain hydrated during this hot weather! With no further business, President Gorman adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:44 PM. 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