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Home My WebLink About11/03/2021 MINUTESCITY COUNCIL VIRTUAL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 3, 2021 A virtual meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at 5:30 PM with Council President Kevin Gorman presiding. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Mike Simpson, Quinn Dennehy, Leslie Daugs and Pat Sullivan. Council Member Michael Goodnow was absent. Also present were City Attorney Kylie Finnell; City Clerk Angela Hoover; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; and IT Manager Dave Sorensen, President Gorman announced that the City Council is conducting a virtual meeting, which will remain in effect until further notice... MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Wheeler provided a COVID-19 Health Update from the Kitsap Public Health District; and an update on Permit Activity to date... PUBLIC RECOGNITION — There were no questions or comments tonight.... CONSENT AGENDA 4A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 395668 through 395865; and Electronic Fund Transfers V33948 through V34028 in the grand total amount of $3,037,836.67; Regular Payroll for pay period ending October 15, 2021 in the amount of $942,770.56; and Retiree Payroll for pay period ending October 31, 2021, including Police Retro Pay for January 1 through September 30 in the amount of $69,104.60 4B — Minutes of Meeting — October 20, 2021 4C — Minutes of Budget Workshop— October 25, 2021 4D — Minutes of Study Session — October 27, 2021 4E — Minutes of Budget Workshop — October 28, 2021 4F — Public Works Agreement with Henden Electric, Inc. for Residential Electrical Service Modifications at E 11th Street & Perry Avenue 4G — Ordinance No. 5437 amending Section 9.10.020 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Eligibility Qualifications" regarding the Tow Truck Roster 4H — Ordinance No. 5438 amending Chapter 7.12 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Dangerous Animals There were no questions or comments from the public... 5:39 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Dennehy) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 5A— PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE PROPOSED 2022 CITY OF BREMERTON BUDGET: Finance Director Mike Riley and Budget Analyst Karen Wikle explained that the purpose of tonight's public hearing is to take comments on the revenue sources for the 2022 Proposed Budget. The proposed budget anticipates property and EMS levy increases of the full 1 % allowed by law and leaves utility tax rates unchanged. The proposed budget also adjusts for the annual $20,000 increase to the B&O tax exemption rate and includes interfund transfers between funds where appropriate. Overall, the revenue projections throughout all funds remain conservative. President Gorman explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment, and that no action would be taken by the Council tonight... City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Page 2 of 4 There were no questions or comments from the public... With no further questions or comments, President Gorman closed the hearing to the public... 5113 — PUBLIC HEARING (1 OF 2) ON THE PROPOSED 2022 CITY OF BREMERTON BUDGET: Budget Analyst Karen Wikle summarized that three Budget Workshops were held on October 25, October 28, and November 1 where an overview of the Mayor's proposed budget was presented to Council. Public comments will be taken into consideration before Council adopts a final ordinance. President Gorman explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment, and that no action would be taken by the Council tonight... There were no questions or comments from the public... With no further questions or comments, President Gorman closed the hearing to the public, noting that the final Public Hearing on the Budget is scheduled for the Council Meeting on November 17... GENERAL BUSINESS 6A — ORDINANCE NO. 5439 AMENDING AND RE-ESTABLISHING CITY RATES & FEES FOR 2022: Financial Services Director Mike Riley announced that each year, as part of the budget process, the various City departments review their charges, rates and fees for services and make recommendations on any changes needed. The attached included recommended changes to fees charged by the various departments. Comments from the public were received by Jeff Coughlin... 6:03 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Sullivan... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs; with responses provided by Mr. Riley... 6:07 M/S/C (Daugs/Sullivan) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5439 amending and re-establishing City Rates and Fees for 2022. Voted in favor of Motion: Daugs, Dennehy, Younger, Sullivan, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No 6B — ORDINANCE NO. 5440 AMENDING AND RE-ESTABLISHING UTILITY ASSESSMENTS, RATES FEES AND CHARGES FOR 2022: Financial Services Director Mike Riley assisted Public Works Director Tom Knuckey in a presentation on the proposed Ordinance. There were no questions or comments from the public... 6:09 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Dennehy... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Simpson; with responses provided by Mr. Riley... 6:13 Simpson proposed an amendment that failed due to the lack of a second... 6:13 M/S/C (Daugs/Dennehy) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5440 amending and re-establishing 2022 Assessments, Rates, Fees, and Charges for Water, Wastewater, Stormwater, and other related services. Voted in favor of Motion: Dennehy, Younger, Sullivan, Daugs, Gorman Voted opposed to Motion: Simpson Motion carried: 5-Yes; 1-No 6C — ACCEPTANCE OF LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S 2022 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: On behalf of Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Chair Michael Goodnow, City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Page 3 of 4 Council President Kevin Gorman summarized that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) received fourteen (14) requests for funding totaling $469,500. The focus of the committee was on re -opening venues and facilities that support tourism; supporting organizations that provide tourism related activities and destination marketing or outreach; and restoring long-time successful events that are attempting to restart after the pandemic. After interviews were held on October 1 and 8; followed by review and deliberations on October 15, funding recommendations for 12 of the 14 applicants for a total allocation of $200,000 for 2022 are now being presented for City Council's consideration (Exhibit A). Please note that these recommendations exclude pre -dedicated funding already included in the City of Bremerton's 2022 Budget for the following: $250,000 for Operations of the Kitsap Conference Center • $150,000 for Operations of the Admiral Theatre Comments from the public were provided by Jeff Coughlin, Citizen? and Ki'aha Long... 6:22 Motion was made by Daugs, and seconded by Dennehy... Questions and comments were provided by Daugs, Dennehy, Sullivan, and Gorman; with a clarification response provided by Council Member Daugs... 6:27 M/S/C/U (Daugs/Dennehy) Move to accept the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's 2022 Funding Recommendations per Exhibit A. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Pat Sullivan Leslie Daugs announced that applications are being accepted for two open positions on the Race Equity Advisory Committee, and that interviews are scheduled at the regular REAC Meeting on Thursday, December 9; and the next REAC Meeting would be Thursday, November 11. Quinn Dennehy thanked everyone for their efforts in the budget process. Mike Simpson expressed frustration with the Kitsap County election process that took place yesterday due to the error with the boundary. Eric Younger looked forward to attending the NAD Park Trail Family Bike, Walk & Stroll event planned for Thursday, November 4 at 1:30 PM. President Gorman was disappointed to the early reference of a "stolen election" in comparing the boundary -error made ahead of the Kitsap County General Election, which he stated was "irresponsible", and further cautioned Council Members from bringing national politics into the City's civil process. He then spoke of the "Family Bike, Walk & Stroll scheduled tomorrow [immediately following adjournment, it was learned that the event was postponed to the following week on Thursday, November -11 due to inclement weather]. President Gorman established that Council meetings would continue to be held remotely until further notice, including the next Study Session on November 10 beginning at 5:00 PM. With no further business, President Gorman adjourned the Council Meeting at 6:39 PM. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 3, 2021 Page 4 of 4 Prepared and Submitted by: 4&411� z3mle& LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the 17 1h day of November, 2021. KEVIN GORMAN, City Council President Attest: ANGItLA qQVER, City Clerk KG:AH:ls:cg