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Home My WebLink About06/16/2021 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, June 16, 2021 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, June 161 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 Manager Dave Sorensen. President Gorman announced that Item 6A was being pulled from the Agenda tonight; and that to help reduce the spread of COVID49, the Council Meetings are being held remotely until further notice, although there will be discussions on how to hold hybrid meetings in the near future. MAYOR'S REPORT • Shared that the SR303 Corridor Study is now available on the City's website; • Announced that the process to develop the Transportation Compatibility Plan is now underway; • Provided an update on the latest statistics on business license applications and closures; • Shared that the Small Business Development Assistance Center in conjunction with Western WA University is available to help existing and new businesses; • Provided an update on Permit Activity; • Discussed Sales Tax Trends; • Announced that a Parking Survey for Downtown Businesses and Employees will be available; • Provided an update on the Quincy Square Project; and • Announced that there is a disruption in the supply of a disinfectant, which will impact odor control at the Wastewater Treatment Plant and nearby neighborhoods. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Comments were provided by Roy Runyon; Jeff Coughlin; John Johanson; Kiaha Long; Anna Mockler,' and Jerry McDonald... CONSENT AGENDA 4A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 393948 through 394121 and Electronic Fund Transfers V33207 through V33292in the grand total amount of $3,103,685,64; and Regular Payroll for pay period ending May 31, 2021 in the amount of $908,833.83 4B — Minutes of Meeting — June 2, 2021 4C — Minutes of Study Session — June 9, 2021 4D — Local Agency Contract with Miles Resources, LLC for 6th Street Phase II Pavement Preservation Project 4E — Contract with Insituform Technologies, LLC for the 2021 Sewer Rehabilitation Project 4F — Utility Services Agreement with NAVFAC Northwest for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard/Naval Base Kitsap-Bremerton 4G — Professional Services Agreement with Systems Design West, LLC for Ambulance Billing Service 4H — Interlocal Agreement with South Puget Sound Fire Coordination Group for Wildfire Personnel Training and Certification Comments from the public were provided by Roy Runyon... 6:18 M/S/C/U (Goodnow/Daugs) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. City Council Reg, Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Page 2 of 4 Voted in favor of Motion: Daugs, Wheat, Goodnow, Younger, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Sullivan, Simpson Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-No PUBLIC HEARING 5A — PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 3339 TO ADOPT THE 2022 CDBG/HOME POLICY PLAN: CDBG Program Administrator Sarah Achaoui explained that the action before Council is adoption of the 2022 Policy Plan. The Policy Plan is a document which is updated yearly which sets parameters for the management of our HUD entitlement grant awards and provides specific information about the policies and regulations for the use of HUD CDBG and HOME funds. This plan was released on May 28th for public comment, and to date there have been no comments made. This is a component of our annual process and no departures from what we've done in the past years. President Gorman explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... Questions and comments from the public were provided by Kiaha Lonq and Rov Runyon; with responses provided by Ms. Achaoui... With no further questions or comments, President Gorman closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the Council... 6:35 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Goodnow... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs and Goodnow; with responses provided by Ms. Achaoui... 6:37 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Goodnow) Move to approve Resolution No. 3339 adopting the 2022 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan. or 0 6B —ORDINANCE NO. 5424 AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 5408 RELATING TO THE CITY OF BREMERTON FISCAL YEAR 2021 BUDGET: Budget Analyst Karen Wikle explained that each year the City assesses its current fiscal year budget for any needed adjustments. Adjustments are recommended for the following reasons: to adjust the estimated beginning fund balances to actual, to account for unanticipated/unexpected conditions, to incorporate 2020 carryover items, and to adjust for previously approved Council motions/resolutions etc. The attached ordinance and supporting documents outlines the various reasons for the current proposed budget amendment. Questions and comments from the public were provided by Rov Runyon; Kiaha Lonq; Anna Mockler; and John Johanson... 6:46 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Wheat... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Wheat, Younger, Simpson, and Sullivan; with responses provided by Community Development Director Andrea Spencer and Finance Director Mike Riley... 6:56 M/S/C (Daugs/Wheat) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5424 amending Ordinance No. 5408 relating to the City of Bremerton Fiscal Year 2021 Budget; and further authorize identified staffing adjustments. Voted in favor of Motion: Wheat, Goodnow, Younger, Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: &Yes; 1-No City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Page 3 of 4 6C —AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY FOR TRAINING OF HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS: Fire Chief Pat McGanney summarized that the purpose of this agreement is for the Bremerton Fire Department to commit to training health care professionals, to provide desirable clinical learning experiences and facilities for Central Washington University Healthcare students. Questions and comments from the public were provided by Roy Runyon and Kiaha Long; with responses provided by Mr. McGanney... 7:03 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Simpson... Questions and comments were I rovided by Daugs and Simpson; with responses provided by Mr. McGanney... 7:09 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Simpson) Move to approve the Affiliation Agreement with Central Washington University; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 6D —ORDINANCE NO. 5425 AMENDING SECTIONS 1.02.020 AND 2.50.040(B) OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE ESTABLISHING JUNETEENTH AS A LEGAL HOLIDAY FOR THE CITY OF BREMERTON: Mayor Wheeler announced that the Washington State Legislature recently passed House Bill 1016, effective July 25, 2021, establishing the nineteenth day of June, recognized as Juneteenth, as a state legal holiday in remembrance for the day news of the Emancipation Proclamation and the end of the Civil War reached Galveston, Texas and all enslaved persons were released from bondage. In order to recognize this day, the City Council desires to amend the Bremerton Municipal Code to establish Juneteenth as a legal holiday for the City. Questions and comments from the public were provided by Jeff Coughlin, Anna Mockler, David Harris, and Kiaha Long; with responses provided by Mayor Wheeler and Mr. Riley... 7:23 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Wheat... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Wheat, Simpson, Younger, Sullivan, Goodnow, and Gorman; with responses provided by Mayor Wheeler... 7:30 Amended -Motion (Simpson) died for lack of a second. 7:45 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Wheat) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5425 establishing Juneteenth as a legal City holiday. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mike Simpson mentioned Flag Day was on June 14, which is also the same day as the U.S. Army's 246th birthday; and explained the history of the United States flag hanging behind him, and its personal meaning. Lori Wheat announced the Juneteenth Resource Fair on Thursday, June 17 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Cloverleaf parking lot by the former Kmart in East Bremerton; welcomed the community to participate in the Juneteenth "Monumental March for Freedom" on Saturday, June 19 at 11:45 AM starting from the Norm Dicks Government Center and ending at Evergreen Rotary Park with a festival to follow; wished everyone a Happy Pride Month; announced that due to an imminent move out of District 4, she would be vacating the seat towards the end of the month; thanked Council staff Lori Smith and Christine Grenier, Mayor Wheeler, Administration, and Staff for their professionalism, and Council Member Leslie Daugs for mentoring her; and thanked her husband Andreas for his support. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, June 16, 2021 Page 4 of 4 Leslie Daugs thanked citizens for their comments; encouraged drivers to be safe now that school is out; also wished everyone Happy Pride Month; announced that Audit Committee has been rescheduled to June 29; looked forward to this weekend's Juneteenth; and commented that Lori Wheat would be missed. Pat Sullivan will also be attending Juneteenth events at Evergreen Rotary Park; and wished Lori Wheat all the best. President Gorman will also be attending Juneteenth; congratulated City Attorney Roger Lubovich on his nearly 20 years with the City of Bremerton and his retirement; announced that next week's Study Session on June 23 would be held remotely; and due to a 5tn Wednesday, no Council Meeting would be held on June 30tn With no further business, President Gorman adjourned the Council Meeting at 8:03 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 7m day of July, 2021. KEVIN GORMAN, City Council President Attest; KG:AH:Is:cg