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Home My WebLink About07/07/2021 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, JUIy 7, 2021 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, JUIy 71 2021, at 5:30 PM with Council President Kevin Gorman presiding. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Mike Simpson, Michael Goodnow, Leslie Daugs, and Pat Sullivan. The District 4 seat was vacant. Also present were Interim City Attorney Brett Jette; City Clerk Angela Hoover; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and IT Manager Dave Sorensen. President Gorman read a statement that hybrid meetings will begin next Wednesday, with an option for attendees to still participate by Zoom... MAYOR'S REPORT • Highlighted building permit activity; and • Was pleased to announce that Gold Mountain Golf Course has been named #11 of "100 Top Courses" in Golf Magazine for 2020 to 2021 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Comments were provided by Jeff Coughlin; Ki'aha Long; Joseph Radosolovich, and Jeff Campbell... CONSENT AGENDA 4A — Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 394122 through 394303 and Electronic Fund Transfers V33293 through V33379 in the grand total amount of $2,674,289,09; Regular Payroll for pay period ending June 15, 2021 in the amount of $905,004.28; Regular Payroll (Payouts) for pay period ending June 15, 2021 in the amount of $21,953.69; Retiree Payroll for pay period ending June 30, 2021 in the amount of $50,378.17; and Regular Payroll for pay period ending June 30, 2021 in the amount of $902,037.66 4B — Minutes of Meeting — June 16, 2021 4C — Minutes of Study Session — June 233 2021 4D — Contract Modification Agreement No. 3 with Parametrix, Inc for Oyster Bay Sewer Upgrades 4E — Professional Services Agreement with Cultural Resource Consultants, LLC for Oyster Bay Sewer Upgrades Questions from the public were submitted by Ki'aha Long; with responses provided by Shane Weber... 5:47 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Younger) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5A —PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 3340 ADOPTING THE 2022 — 2027 SIX -YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM: Managing Engineer Shane Weber summarized that the Six Year Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) is prepared pursuant to RCW 35.77.010. The TIP is updated annually and filed with the Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) and Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT). It is intended as a planning tool for the local, State and Federal transportation funding entities. The TIP has been prepared for City Council approval by Resolution prior to submittal to PSRC and WSDOT. This TIP is consistent with Bremerton's Comprehensive and Non -Motorized Transportation Plans. President Gorman explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... City Council Reg, Mtg, Minutes Wednesday, July 71 2021 Page 2 of 5 Questions and comments from Lite public were received by Jeff Campbell, Ki'aha Long and Anna Mockler; with responses provided by Mr. Weber... With no further questions, President Gorman closed the hearing to the public, and opened discussion to the Council... 5:56 Motion was made by Daugs; and seconded by Simpson... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs and Simpson; with responses provided by Mr. Weber ... 6:01 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Simpson) Move to approve Resolution No. 33401 which approves the City's 2022 — 2027 Six Year Transportation Improvement Program and allow the Mayor to forward the Resolution and Plan to the Puget Sound Regional Council and Washington Department of Transportation. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF HARRINGTON GRIFFIN OF THE FAIRFIELD INN TO THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE: Mayor Wheeler summarized that RCW 67.28 and BMC Chapter 2.38 outline membership requirements for the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee as follows: two (2) members from organizations that support activities which are authorized to be funded by hotel -motel tax revenue; two (2) members from businesses that collect the hotel -motel tax; and an elected official (Council Member). There is a vacancy on the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee due to the departure of recently appointed Ashley Walchok, General Manager for the Fairfield Inn & Suites. The Mayor is seeking confirmation for the appointment of Harrington Griffin, new General Manager for the Fairfield Inn & Suites to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. The appointment of Mr. Griffin relates to a committee position for businesses that collect the hotel -motel tax within Bremerton; and is for the remainder of the unexpired term expiring on May 14, 2022. There were no questions or comments from the public... 6:03 Motion was made by Daugs and seconded by Goodnow... Comments were provided by Daugs and GOodnOw... 6:04 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Goodnow) Move to confirm the appointment of Harrington Griffin to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for the remainder of the term expiring May 14, 2022. 6113 —AGREEMENT WITH PAPE &SONS CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR MARINE DRIVE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT: Robert Endslev, Public Works & Utiliites stated that this project will replace approximately 5,800 linear feet of water main along Marine Drive from 2155 Marine Drive to the northern limits, and at the intersection of Rocky Point Road and Marine Drive. The existing water main is cast iron installed in the 1940s and is undersized for meeting fire flow requirements. Fire hydrants, blow -offs, services, and other water system appurtenances will also be replaced with the project. Additionally, the existing roadway will be overlaid with asphalt. Three (3) bids were received. Bids were opened on June 10, 2021. Pape &Sons Construction, Inc. was the lowest responsible, responsive bidder in the amount of $2,018,002.35 (which includes sales tax). Questions from the public were provided by Ki'aha Long and Jeff Campbell; with responses provided by Mr. Endslev and Ms, Hoover... 6:09 Motion was made by Sullivan; and seconded by Simpson.... Questions and comments were provided by Sullivan, Simpson, Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Endslev... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 71 2021 Page 3of5 6:16 M/S/C/U (Sullivan/Simpson) Move to award the construction contract for Marine Drive Water Main Replacement to Pape & Sons Construction, Inc in the amount of $2,018,002.35 (including sales tax) and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 6C —ORDINANCE NO. 5426 AMENDING CHAPTER 10.42 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO INCLUDE SECTION 10.42,070 ENTITLED "FUNDS ALLOCATED": Council Member Eric Younger summarized that the City Council desires to amend provisions of Chapter 10.42 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to the allocation of funding to the Transportation Projects Fund. Questions from the public were provided by Ki'aha Lon_g and Anna Mockler... 6:27 Motion was made by Sullivan; and seconded by Simpson... Questions and comments were provided by Sullivan, Simpson, Daugs, and Gorman; with responses provided by Mr. Younger, Mr. Riley, and Mr. Knuckev... 6:38 M/S/C (Sullivan/Simpson) Move to approve Ordinance No. 5426 amending Chapter 10.42 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to include Section 10.42.070 entitled "Funds Allocated." Voted in favor of Motion: Simpson, Younger, Sullivan, Goodnow, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Daugs Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No 6E —APPROVE PROMOTION OF CHRIS MOTTNER AS THE INTERNAL SERVICES MANAGER AT BAND 16, RATE 8 OF THE 2021 MANAGEMENT, PROFESSIONAL, CONFIDENTIAL AND FIDUCIARY SALARY PLAN: Public Works & Utilities Director Tom Knuckev explained that Chris Mottner has been the Facilities/Inventory Supervisor since 1996 and has been employed by the City in a variety of Utilities and Facilities positions since 1979. On May 19'h, Council created the Internal Services Manager position; during presentations leading up to the creation, the PW&U Director indicated his intent to promote Chris to this new position at Rate 8, BMC Chapter 2.50.032(c)(3) requires Council approval when an employee is promoted, and it is proposed that their salary be set higher than the next rate which he or she was receiving at the former band. Mr. Mottner's teamster compensation includes longevity pay, standby pay and overtime; to match his current composite compensation it is requested Council approve his salary at Rate 8 of Band 16. It was established at the June 23, 2021 Study Session, that a Motion was made by Wheat; and seconded by Goodnow... Questions from the public were provided by Ki'aha Lon_g and Anna Mockler; with responses provided by Mr. Knuckev... 6:59 Questions and comments were provided by Daugs; Goodnow, Simpson, Sullivan, Younger, and Gorman; with input and responses provided by Mr. Knuckev; Human Resources Manager Charlotte Nelson; and Mayor Wheeler... 7:16 M/S/C (Wheat/Goodnow) Move to authorize placement of Chris Mottner's salary at Rate 8 of Band 16 of the 2021 Management, Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Plan. Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, Goodnow, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Younger, Simpson Motion carried: 4-Yes; 2-No City Council Reg. Mtg, Minutes Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Page 4 of 5 E. — CONFIRM APPOINTMENT OF KYLIE FINNELL AS THE CITY ATTORNEY AT BAND 23 RATE 6 OF THE SALARY SCHEDULE; AND AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR TO FINALIZE AND ENTER INTO THE ATTACHED LETTER OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS PRESENTED: Mayor Wheeler summarized that Bremerton Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 2.05, Section 2,05.020 (a) and Chapter 2.50, Section 2.50.032 (a) require Council confirmation for the appointment of a Department Director. Therefore, Council confirmation is requested to hire Kylie Finnell as the City Attorney. Ms. Finnell is a partner at Kitsap Law Group, a general practice Silverdale law firm; she has been practicing law in Kitsap County for 17 years; served as an Assistant City Attorney from 2016 - 2019 representing Bremerton in civil litigation; and has continued to represent Bremerton since going into private practice. Ms. Finnell earned a Bachelor of Arts from University of Texas at Arlington in 2001 and her Juris Doctorate from University of Houston in 2003. The Mayor has negotiated a starting salary with Mrs. Finnell and proposes making this appointment at Pay Band 23, Rate 6. Comments from the public were provided by Thomas Weaver, Ki'aha Long, Jeff Coughlin, and Bill Brou_ghton... 7a22 Motion was made by Sullivan; and seconded by Daugs... Questions and comments were provided by Sullivan, Daugs, Simpson, Younger, and Gorman; with a clarification provided by Human Resources Manager Mayor Wheeler... 7:31 M/S/C (Sullivan/Daugs) Move to confirm Kylie Finnell as the City Attorney at Band 23 Rate 6 of the salary schedule; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and enter into the attached Letter of Engagement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: Sullivan, Daugs, Goodnow, Simpson, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Younger Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan was excited to announce the return of the Monthly Lions Park Shoreline Weeding Party on Saturday, July 10 from 10:00 AM to Noon. Disinfectants, beverages and snacks will also be provided to volunteers. Leslie Daugs announced information on the next meeting of the Race Equity Advisory Committee will be on Thursday, July 8, 2021 beginning at 6:00 PM, and will be held remotely. Michael Goodnow shared the "Comeback Bremerton" Meeting for Charleston Businesses on Thursday, July 15 at 6:00 PM via Zoom; and that applications for 2022 Lodging Tax Funding are being accepted until Noon on Thursday, July 29. Mike Simpson thanked Harrington Griffin for his appointment; and hoped the Governor's Emergency Proclamation would be updated soon. Eric Younger also thanked Harrington Griffin; and congratulated Kylie Finnell as the new City Attorney. President Gorman announced a plan for holding hybrid meetings (both remotely and in -person) starting with the Study Session next Wednesday on July 14, 2021 beginning at 5:00 PM, with a tentative Special Meeting beginning at 4:00 PM for Interviews of District 4 Council Candidates. He then established that following adjournment of tonight's meeting, Council will be meeting in Exempt Closed Session, as allowed under RCW 42.30.140 (4)(b) to discuss "Labor Negotiations" and no action was anticipated. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, July 7, 2021 Page 5 of 5 With no further business, President Gorman adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:45 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: �u Skx0aj& LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 21St day of July, 2021. KEVIN GOhMAN, City council President Attest: ANGELA id9OVER, City Clerk KG:AH:Is:cg