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Home My WebLink About11/02/2022 MINUTES DocuSign Envelope ID: BB09703F-54A3-46AB-BF01-19EBDA397219 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL HYBRID MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, November 2, 2022 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 61h Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Michael Goodnow presiding. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Anna Mockler, Denise Frey, and Jennifer Chamberlin. At 5:30 PM, the meeting moved to the First Floor Meeting Chambers, when Council Members Jeff Coughlin and Quinn Dennehy joined the meeting remotely via Zoom. Also present were City Attorney Kylie Finnell; City Clerk Angela Hoover; Legislative Office Manager Lori Smith; Financial Services Director Mike Riley; and IT Systems Engineer Hans Nilsson. President Goodnow announced the City Council is conducting the Council Meeting in-person with an option for the public to join in person, participate via Zoom, or view on BKAT, because we encourage community involvement. MAYOR'S REPORT—Mayor Wheeler... • Provided an update on 2023 Funding for Affordable Housing Efforts • Uses for Opioid funding; and • Expressed condolences at the passing of local Country musician Pat Haggerty. CONSENT AGENDA 4A— Claims & Check Register: Check Numbers 400305 through 400544 and Electronic Fund Transfers V36178 through V36259 in the grand total amount of$2,871,364.33; Regular Payroll for pay period ending October 15, 2022 in the amount of$981,993.85; and Retiree Payroll for pay period ending October 31, 2022 in the amount of$45,691.85 4113 — Minutes of Meeting —October 19, 2022 4C — Minutes of Budget Workshop —October 24, 2022 4D — Minutes of Budget Workshop —October 25, 2022 4E— Minutes of Study Session —October 26, 2022 4F — Minutes of Budget Workshop —October 27, 2022 4G — Local Agency Professional Services Cost Plus Fixed Fee Consultant Agreement with DKS Associates, Inc. for Design of the Pedestrian Crossing Safety Project 4H — Local Programs State Funding Agreement with the WA State Department of Transportation for the View Ridge Elementary to Almira Drive Safe Routes to School Project 4I— Agreement with Prospect Construction, Inc. for the Pump Station 14 Relocation Project 4J — Three Year Generator Service and Maintenance Agreement with Cummins, Inc. 4K— Ordinance No. 5460 amending and re-establishing City Rates & Fees for 2023 4L— Ordinance No. 5461 amending and re-establishing Utility Assessments, Rates, Fees & Charges for 2023 4M — Ordinance No. 5462 levying Property Taxes for Collection in 2023 Questions and comments from the public were provided by Roy Runyon; with responses provided by President Goodnow, Police Chief Tom Wolfe, and Public Works Director Tom Knuckey... 5:50 PM M/S/C/U (Younger/Chamberlin) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. DocuSign Envelope ID: BB09703F-54A3-46AB-BF01-19EBDA397219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Page 2 of 6 PUBLIC RECOGNITION — Questions and comments from the public were submitted by Mike Simpson; Dan Herron; Roy Runyon; Christi Lyson; Jane Rebelowski; and Jo Walter... With responses provided by President Goodnow and Mayor Wheeler... PUBLIC HEARINGS 6A— PUBLIC HEARING ON REVENUE SOURCES FOR THE PROPOSED 2023 CITY OF BREMERTON BUDGET: Budget Analyst Karen Wikle referred to a Power Point presentation to establish the purpose of tonight's public hearing is to take comments on the revenue sources for the 2023 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 increase to the B&O tax exemption rate to $1,020,000 and includes interfund transfers between funds where appropriate. Overall, the revenue projections throughout all funds remain conservative. President Goodnow explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment and no action will be taken by the Council Members on this item... Comments from the public were received by Mike Simpson; Jane Rebelowski; Jim McDonald; Roy Runyon; Marwan Cameron; Christi Lyson; Jo Walter; and Ki'aha Long... With no further questions or comments by the public, President Goodnow closed the hearing to the public... 6113 — PUBLIC HEARING (1ST OF 2) ON THE PROPOSED FY-2023 CITY OF BREMERTON BUDGET: Budget Analyst Karen Wikle also stated that Tonight's public hearing is to take comments on the 2023 Proposed Budget. Budget workshops were held on October 24, October 25, and October 27 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 Goodnow explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment and no action will be taken by the Council Members until the 2nd Public Hearing on November 16... Questions and comments from the public were received by Marwan Cameron; Jo Walter, Dan Herron; Roy Runyon; Christi Lyson; and Mike Simpson. ... With responses provided by Mayor Wheeler, Mr. Knuckey, and President Goodnow... With no further questions or comments by the public, President Goodnow closed the hearing to the public... 6C — PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 3353 APPROVING THE 2023 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/HOME FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS FOR INCLUSION IN THE 2023 CDBG/HOME ACTION PLAN: CDBG Program Administrators Sarah Lynam summarized that on July 6, 2022 City Council approved the 2023 CDBG/HOME Policy Plan outlining the CDBG and HOME funding allocation process. Based on that policy, the Project Review Committee (PRC) has developed the 2023 funding recommendations for Council consideration and approval. If approved, these submissions will be sent to the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the City's Annual Action Plan. The following projects are recommended for CDBG funding: YWCA of Kitsap County administrative building improvements, City of Bremerton Public Works Department Pedestrian Priority Network improvements, Kitsap Community Resources Weatherization and Minor Home Repair, Kitsap Community Resources BEST program. The following project is recommended for HOME funding: Community Frameworks Bremerton Homeownership. DocuSign Envelope ID: BB09703F-54A3-46AB-BF01-19EBDA397219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Page 3 of 6 President Goodnow explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment... Questions and comments from the public were received by Jo Walter and Roy Runyon; with responses provided by Mayor Wheeler... With no further questions or comments by the public, President Goodnow closed the hearing to the public... 7:12 PM Motion was made by Coughlin; and Seconded by Chamberlin... Comments were received by Coughlin and Chamberlin... 7:14 PM M/S/C/U (Coughlin/Chamberlin) Move to pass Resolution No. 3353 approving the 2023 funding recommendations to be included in the 2023 Action Plan to HUD; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agency grant agreements with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. 6D — PUBLIC HEARING ON RESOLUTION NO. 3354 ESTABLISHING THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE WORK SCHEDULE & PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PLAN FOR THE 2024 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE; AND SUSPENDING COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS IN 2023: Planning Manager Garrett Jackson explained that the action before Council is to conduct a Public Hearing and adopt a resolution to set the Comprehensive Plan Update Work Program and Public Participation Plan, and suspend applications in 2023. This Resolution provides a work program and schedule to review potential amendments to the City of Bremerton Comprehensive Plan with early and continuous public participation. In addition, the resolution limits the time frame to accept Comprehensive Plan Amendment Applications from the public to allow Staff adequate time to review and analyze prior to the Comprehensive Plan Update adoption in December 2024. The Planning Commission held a public hearing September 19, 2022 and has unanimously recommended that Council approve the proposed resolution. This City has established a website (Bremerton2044.com) that will be continuously updated as we progress through the update process. President Goodnow explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment and action is anticipated... Questions and comments from the public were received by Roy Runyon; with responses provided by Mr. Jackson... With no further questions or comments by the public, President Goodnow closed the hearing to the public... 7:26 PM Motion was made by Chamberlin; and Seconded by Mockler... Questions and comments were received by Chamberlin, Frey, Coughlin, and Mockler; with responses provided by Mr. Jackson... 7:31 PM M/S/C/U (Chamberlin/Mockler) Move to pass Resolution No. 3354 establishing the Comprehensive Plan Update Work Program, Public Participation Plan, and suspending Comprehensive Plan amendment applications in 2023. President Goodnow called a break from 7:31 to 7:38 PM... 6E— PUBLIC HEARING ON ORDINANCE NO. 5463 AMENDING CHAPTER 3.78 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "MULTIFAMILY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION" M( FTE): Planning Manager Garrett Jackson then explained that on May 3, 2021, the State Legislature passed E2SSB 5287 amending RCW Chapter 84.14 related to multifamily tax DocuSign Envelope ID: BB09703F-54A3-46AB-BF01-19EBDA397219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Page 4of6 exemptions. In accordance with changes in State law, and at the Direction of the City Council, the proposed Ordinance makes the following changes to the Multifamily Tax Exemption BMC section 3.78: • Add new option for 12-year MFTE extension when providing 20% affordable housing • Add new options for longer 20-year tax exemption pursuant to State law • Ensuring that there are affordable units across all unit sizes in a project • Add provisions for tenant relocation assistance President Goodnow explained the purpose of this Public Hearing is to accept public comment and action is anticipated... Questions and comments from the public were received by Roy Runyon, Jane Rebelowski, and Mike Simpson; with responses provided by President Goodnow and Mr. Jackson... With no further questions or comments by the public, President Goodnow closed the hearing to the public... 7:53 PM Motion was made by Mockler; and Seconded by Younger... Questions and comments were received by Mockler, Coughlin, Dennehy, Chamberlin, Frey, Younger, and Dennehy. 8:08 PM M/S/C/U (Mockler/Younger) Move to pass Ordinance No. 5463 amending Chapter 3.78 BMC by adopting revisions to the Multifamily Property Tax Exemption, as described in the ordinance. Due to the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, City Attorney Kylie Finnell suggested that Council President Goodnow and Council Member Coughlin recuse themselves from Item 7A.... President Goodnow passed the gavel to Vice President Chamberlin to chair the meeting during this item... GENERAL BUSINESS 7A—ACCEPTANCE OF THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE'S 2023 FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS: Council Member & Lodging Tax Advisory Committee Chair Denise Frey summarized that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) received thirteen (13) requests totaling $456,460. Also received was a request by the Admiral Theatre for a renewal of the City's commitment of$60,000 for tourism promotion. Direction provided by City Council for funding requests included support of long-time community events, kick-starting new events, tourism-based organizations and venues still impacted by the pandemic, and municipal projects. Also, criteria provided by the City Council when evaluating the requests included economic impact, events or activities to draw tourists from 50 miles or more away, and applicants that demonstrate collaboration with other community organizations. Following the application process, interviews were then held on October 7 and 14, followed by deliberations on October 21. The LTAC is now presenting for the Council's consideration Funding Recommendations that include all 14 of the applicants with a total proposed allocation of$220,000 (Exhibit A). The funding also includes the continued commitment to the Kitsap Conference Center for$250,000 and the Admiral Theatre for $150,000, for a grand total of$620,000 for Fiscal Year 2023. Questions and comments from the public were received by Brian Johnson, Jane Rebelowski, Mike Simpson, Roy Runyon, John Hanson, Jim McDonald, Nate Murphy, Gary Richardson, and Ki'aha Long; with responses provided by Ms. Frey... DocuSign Envelope ID: BB09703F-54A3-46AB-BF01-19EBDA397219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Page 5 of 6 8:35 PM Amended Motion was made by Younger, and Seconded by Mockler... Comments were made by Younger and Frey... 8:45 PM M/S/C/U (Younger/Mockler) Move to amend the proposed Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's 2023 Funding Award to the Admiral Theatre, and return the amended proposal to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee for review and comment. Voted in Favor of Motion: Mockler, Younger, Chamberlin, Frey, and Dennehy Abstentions: Coughlin and Goodnow Motion carried; 5-Yes; 2-Abstentions Following action under Item 7A, President Goodnow and Council Member Coughlin returned to the meeting... President Goodnow received the gavel and chaired the remainder of the meeting... COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Jennifer Chamberlin commented on the effort by the Council to reach a consensus on the Pledge of Allegiance; expressed condolences at the passing of her friend Pat Haggerty; and reported that at the REAC Special Meeting, it was determined that there was not support for the DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Officer) position as it is currently being proposed. Denise Frey was pleased with the engagement by the public in the Public Hearings tonight; referenced the Kitsap Sun article on the Safe Routes to School Project, and thanked Public Works and Mayor Wheeler for their efforts. Jeff Coughlin appreciated the option to participate in the meeting tonight by Zoom; and asked to see the job description for the DEI position. Quinn Dennehy expressed the importance for the City to have a position that will hold the Departments accountable related to race and equity issues. Anna Mockler discussed her concerns with a lack of street markings; mentioned the Kitsap Humane Society being stretched too thin and unable to deal appropriately with unleashed dogs; and agreed with earlier citizen comments that she too didn't understand why there were not more windows at the Kitsap Conference Center, especially being located on the waterfront. Eric Younger agreed with several citizen comments that the Budget process should be amended next year to allow public comment earlier in the process. President Goodnow elaborated on a few ways to open the Budget Workshops to include the public earlier in the process; and announced that Council Members will be meeting in-person for the next Study Session on Wednesday, November 9 beginning at 5:00 PM in the First Floor Meeting Chambers of the Norm Dicks Government Center. At 9:06 PM, President Goodnow announced that Council will be meeting for 20-Minutes in Executive Session to discuss "Risk of Current or Proposed Action"as allowed under RCW 42.30.110 (1)(i); and that no action was anticipated. The Executive Session was extended by 15- Minutes, 10-Minutes, 5-Minutes, and 5-Minutes... At 10:00 PM, President Goodnow reconvened the meeting... With no further business, President Goodnow adjourned the Council Meeting at 10:01 PM. DocuSign Envelope ID: BB09703F-54A3-46AB-BF01-19EBDA397219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, November 2, 2022 Page 6 of 6 Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Legislative Office Manager APPROVED by the City Council on the November 161h day of November, 2022. DacuSigned by: I MIC NOW, City Council President Attest: FDocuSigned by: ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk MG:AH:ls:cg