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Home My WebLink About01/03/2024 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA PACKET______________________________________________________________ CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 100, Bremerton, WA 98337 - Phone (360) 473-5280 WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3, 2024 CITY COUNCIL HYBRID MEETING AGENDA Most Council Members and staff will be participating in the meeting in-person, and the public is invited to attend. Or beginning at 5:30 PM, the public may participate remotely through one of the following options:  To stream online only (via BKAT Feed, with no interaction possible): https://bremerton.vod.castus.tv/vod/?live=ch1&nav=live  Members of the public are invited to join the Zoom Meeting by clicking on the link below: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89694813320?pwd=Z0JvSXNhSFp1c0xhL1NxUjRhN20xUT09  Or One tap mobile: US: +12532050468,,89694813320#,,,,*173061# or +12532158782,,89694813320#,,,,*173061#  Or Telephone: Dial (for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location): US: +1 253 205 0468 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 669 444 9171 or +1 669 900 6833 Webinar ID: 896 9481 3320 Passcode: 173061 Public questions or comments may be submitted ahead of time to City.Council@ci.bremerton.wa.us 1. BRIEFING: 5:00 – 5:30 P.M. in COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM 603 A. Review of Agenda B. General Council Business (Only as necessary...) 2. SWEARING-IN CEREMONY: 5:30 PM in FIRST FLOOR MEETING CHAMBERS Judge Tracy Flood will administer the Oath of Office for Council Members Denise Frey, District 2; Jane Rebelowski, District 4; and Anna Mockler, District 6 3. CALL TO ORDER 4. ELECTION OF 2024 COUNCIL OFFICERS A. Council President B. Council Vice-President 5. MAYOR'S REPORT 6. CONSENT AGENDA A. Claims and Check Register B. Minutes of Meeting – December 20, 2023 7. PUBLIC RECOGNITION – To address the Council on any issues not already on the agenda. Please state your name for the record in person, and limit your comments to under 3-minutes… 8. GENERAL BUSINESS - There are no General Business items tonight... 9. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 10. BRIEFING BY 2024 COUNCIL PRESIDENT A. Welcoming Comments and Request for Council Committee Assignments 11. ADJOURNMENT OF CITY COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations provided upon request. Those requiring special accommodations please contact the City Clerk at (360) 473-5323 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. 2024 COUNCIL PRESIDENT ELECTION PROCEDURE 1. Presiding Officer shall ask: “Are there nominations for the office of President/Mayor Pro Tempore?” 2. Any member may then say: “I nominate ________________.” 3. Nominations do not require a second. 4. Presiding Officer should repeat the request for further nominations. 5. The Presiding Officer may declare nominations closed or a member of the Council may move that nominations for that office are closed – this does not require a second. 6. The Presiding Officer will ask if any member of the public wishes to comment on this item. 7. Ballots will have been distributed to each Council member in advance indicating the position to be filled, a space to write in their vote, and a signature space for the Council member voting. A ballot will be declared invalid if not signed by the Council member. 8. Ballots will be given to the City Clerk. Council Members participating in the meeting remotely will cast their vote through Zoom CHAT. 9. The vote of each Council member will be read. The City Clerk will then count the ballots and announce the winner. A majority of those sitting determines the election. 10. If there is only one nominee for a position, a member may make a motion directing the City Clerk to “cast the ballot for ____________________ for the position of Council President”. The members are then asked to vote by roll call rather than ballot. A majority of those sitting determines the election. 11. For further information, see “Roberts Rules of Order”. 4A 2024 COUNCIL VICE PRESIDENT ELECTION PROCEDURE 1. Presiding Officer shall ask: “Are there nominations for the office of Vice President?” 2. Any member may then say: “I nominate ________________.” 3. Nominations do not require a second. 4. Presiding Officer should repeat the request for further nominations. 5. The Presiding Officer may declare nominations closed or a member of the Council may move that nominations for that office are closed – this does not require a second. 6. The Presiding Officer will ask if any member of the public wishes to comment on this item. 7. Ballots will have been distributed to each Council member in advance indicating the position to be filled, a space to write in their vote, and a signature space for the Council member voting. A ballot will be declared invalid if not signed by the Council member. 8. Ballots will be given to the City Clerk. Council Members participating in the meeting remotely will cast their vote through Zoom CHAT. 9. The vote of each Council member will be read. The City Clerk will then count the ballots and announce the winner. A majority of those sitting determines the election. 10. If there is only one nominee for a position, a member may make a motion directing the City Clerk to “cast the ballot for ____________________ for the position of Council Vice President.” The members are then asked to vote by roll call rather than ballot. A majority of those sitting determines the election. 11. For further information, see “Roberts Rules of Order”. 4B AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNC IL SUBJECT: Study Session Date: N/A Claims & Check Register COUNCIL MEETING Date: January 3, 2024 Department: Legal Services Presenter: Angela Hoover Phone: (360) 473-5323 SUMMARY: Approval of the following checks and electronic fund transfers: 1. Check Numbers 405411-405505 and EFT Numbers V40003-V40063 in the grand total amount of $1,221,201.92 2. Regular Payroll for pay period ending December 15, 2023 in the amount of $1,092,957.45 3. Regular Payroll for payouts for the pay period ending December 15, 2023 in the amount of $1,572.82 4. Retiree Payroll for pay period ending December 31, 2023 in the amount of $35,647.23 ATTACHMENTS: FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ☒ Limited Presentation ☐ Full Presentation STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the consent agenda as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 01/02/2018 6A AGENDA BILL CITY OF BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL SUBJECT: Minutes of Meeting – December 20, 2023 Study Session Date: N/A COUNCIL MEETING Date: January 3, 2024 Department: City Council Presenter: Council President Phone: (360) 473-5280 SUMMARY: The Minutes of Meeting held on December 20, 2023 are attached. ATTACHMENTS: Meeting Minutes FISCAL IMPACTS (Include Budgeted Amount): None STUDY SESSION AGENDA: ☒ N/A STUDY SESSION ACTION: ☒ Consent Agenda ☐ General Business ☐ Public Hearing RECOMMENDED MOTION: Move to approve the December 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes as presented. COUNCIL ACTION: Approve Deny Table Continue No Action Form Updated 11/3/17 6B 2 DIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL HYBRID MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, December 20, 2023 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 5:09 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER, 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Jeff Coughlin presiding. Council Members present were Jennifer Chamberlin, Denise Frey, Jane Rebelowski, Anna Mockler, and Eric Younger (arrived at 5:30 PM). Council Member Michael Goodnow was absent. Also present were City Attorney Kylie Finnell; Assistant City Attorney Brett Jette; Finance Director Mike Riley; City Clerk Angela Hoover; Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier; and IT Manager Dave Sorensen. At 5:30 PM, the meeting moved to the First Floor Meeting Chambers. President Coughlin 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 community involvement is encouraged. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Wheeler highlighted…  The Oar that was recently presented by Navy Chief Selects for the City’s support of the military which represents “rowing together”  Appreciation for the active-duty military here and overseas  The City’s partnership with Salvation Army for sheltering the homeless  Wished everyone a happy holiday season CONSENT AGENDA 4A – Check Numbers 405126 through 405410 and Electronic Fund Transfers V39835 through V40002 in the grand total amount of $8,556,711.51; Regular Payroll for pay period ending November 30, 2023 in the amount of $1,120,667.45; and Regular Payroll for payouts for the pay period ending November 30, 2023 in the amount of $47,668.67. 4B – Minutes of Meeting – December 6, 2023 4C – Minutes of Meeting – December 13, 2023 4D – Acceptance of Transportation Alternatives Program Grant from PSRC; and Approval of Local Agency Agreement with WSDOT for the Naval Avenue Bicycle and Pedestrian Project 4E – Ordinance No. 5488 to amend Ordinance No. 5464 establishing the City of Bremerton’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget as amended by Ordinance No. 5477 4F – Acceptance of 2024-2025 Public Defense Improvement Grant from the Washington State Office of Public Defense for the Bremerton Municipal Court 4G – Affiliation Agreement with Pierce College for Paramedic Student Training 4H – Mutual Aid Interlocal Agreement for Tactical Emergency Medical Support Services 4I – Interagency Agreement with WA State Department of Natural Resources 4J – Acceptance of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee’s 2024 Funding Recommendations 4K – Approval of Social Media Policy as Addendum to Council Rules and Procedures Comments or questions were provided by Roy Runyon (Item 4J) with a response provided by Mayor Wheeler… 5:42 PM M/S/C/U (Chamberlin/Mockler) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Motion carried unanimously. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Page 2 of 3 Before opening up Public Recognition, President Coughlin announced that Council will continue discussion on a proposed resolution to address antisemitism during the January 10 Study Session… PUBLIC RECOGNITION – Comments or questions from the public were submitted by Zach Mann; Jackson Pincus; John Strub; Kendall Ross; Lisa Hope; Henrietta Farrera; Brandon Johnson; Lisa Ganaski; Don Feldman; Roy Runyon. 6A – RESOLUTION NO. 3369 TO ACCEPT JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMPATIBILITY PLAN: Project Manager Katie Ketterer explained in her presentation that the Joint Compatibility Transportation Plan is a technical guidance document that outlines recommended projects and policies that address traffic and parking issues related to Naval Base Kitsap – Bremerton’s operations. The plan includes over 30 recommended projects that the City and other agencies can implement over the next 20 years to address traffic and parking issues related to NBK-Bremerton. Passage of Resolution 3369 formally adopts the Joint Compatibility Transportation Plan, and directs staff to incorporate the recommendations into future planning documents. President Coughlin announced that during the Pre-Council Briefing, Council reached consensus to revise Table 8-4 (Project CC-13) by striking language “…prioritize capacity projects including roundabouts and BAT lane.” Comments or questions from the public were provided by Roy Runyon; Dianne Iverson; Adrian Wright. 6:27 PM Motion was made by Mockler (to include the modification as specified) and seconded by Frey…Comments and questions were provided by Frey, Rebelowski, Coughlin, Mockler…with a response provided by Mr. Riley… 6:34 PM M/S/C/U Move to approve Resolution No. 3369 to adopt the Joint Compatibility Transportation Plan. Motion carried unanimously. GENERAL BUSINESS – There were no General Business items tonight… COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Eric Younger appreciated the public who attended the meeting tonight; and wished everyone happy holidays and hopefully may be able to spend time with their loved ones. Anna Mockler thanked her constituents for their comments; announced registration is open for Goodwill’s free classes; invited everyone to attend the next District 6 Town Hall Meeting on January 8 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at the Oyster Bay Public Works Facility; recognized that days will be getting longer following tomorrow’s winter solstice; and wished everyone a calm holiday and happy new year. Jane Rebelowski reported on the renovations in progress at Bremerton Foodline; announced she is very close to arranging a location for her district meetings; and wished everyone happy holidays. Denise Frey shared her observations from her recent district tour, which was hosted by Community Development and Public Works; will be looking forward to an updated transportation plan; and also wished everyone happy holidays. Jennifer Chamberlin also enjoyed a district tour; acknowledged that this year was filled with tough issues, but appreciated the positive feedback tonight; thanked Mayor and Administration for taking City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, December 20, 2023 Page 3 of 3 Council’s questions and bringing information forward on the proposed homeless shelter; provided corrections and clarifications to a recent Kitsap Sun Article regarding related comments; reminded everyone to take care of each other over the holidays and into the new year; and thanked Council Staff for all their hard work. Jeff Coughlin also recognized Council and City Staff; was proud of Council and Administration for completing many of Council’s Goals and Priorities; and wished everyone happy holidays, happy solstice, and happy new year. At 6:59 PM, President Coughlin announced that a 10-minute Executive Session would be held to “discuss “Potential and Pending Litigation” as allowed under RCW 42.30.110 (1) (i); and that action was anticipated… At 7:09 PM, President Coughlin called the meeting back to order… The Motion was read into the record by Assistant City Attorney Brett Jette, so moved by Chamberlin, and seconded by Mockler… Comments or questions were provided by Roy Runyon…With a response provided by Mr. Jette… 7:11 PM M/S/C/U (Chamberlin/Mockler) Move to authorize the Mayor and City Attorney to take any and all necessary action to enter the City into the Class Action Settlement related to In re MCKINSEY & CO., INC. NATIONAL PRESCRIPTION OPIATE CONSULTANT LITIGATION, Case No. 3:21-md-02996-CRB Motion carried unanimously. President Coughlin announced there would be no meeting next week; and the next Council Meeting on Wednesday, January 3 beginning at 5:30 PM will be held in the Meeting Chambers of the Norm Dicks Government Center, and the public is welcome and encouraged to attend in- person or remotely via Zoom, but there will be no opportunity to comment. Written comments are welcome anytime. With no further business, President Coughlin adjourned the Council Meeting at 7:11 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: ______________________________ CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant APPROVED by the City Council on the 3rd day of January, 2023. ________________________________________ JEFF COUGHLIN, City Council President Attest: ________________________________________ ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk JC:AH:ls:cg Published for January 3 Council Meeting Item 5 – Mayor’s Report MAYOR’S REPORT January 3, 2024 KUDOS: Department of Community Development Proposed Shelter Oyster Bay Proposed Shelter Oyster Bay Proposed Shelter Oyster Bay Proposed Shelter Oyster Bay Proposed Shelter Oyster Bay Proposed Shelter Oyster Bay Salvation Army Update Published for January 3 Council Meeting Item 9 – Council Reports