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Home My WebLink About01/17/2024 MINUTESDIGITAL RECORDING CITY COUNCIL HYBRID MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, January 17, 2024 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM in Council Conference Room 603 of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT thCENTER, 345 6 Street, Bremerton, Washington, with Council President Jennifer Chamberlin presiding. Council Members present were Eric Younger, Anna Mockler, Michael Goodnow (remotely at 5:30 PM), Jane Rebelowski, Jeff Coughlin, and Denise Frey. At 5:30 PM, the meeting moved to the First Floor Meeting Chambers. Also present were City Attorney Kylie Finnell, Assistant City Attorney Brett Jette, City Clerk Angela Hoover, Financial Services Director Mike Riley, Legislative Assistant Christine Grenier, and IT Manager Dave Sorensen. President Chamberlin announced the City Council is conducting the Council Meeting in-person with an option for the public to join in person, participate via Zoom (except Public Recognition until hate speech can be addressed), or view on BKAT, because community involvement is encouraged; and RT Mayor Wheeler highlighted: Pacific Avenue to Manette Bridge closure from February to May 2024 for the Washington thAvenue & 11 Street Improvements Project CONSENT AGENDA 4A Check Numbers 405506 through 405623 and Electronic Fund Transfers V40064 through V40148 in the grand total amount of $2,861,943.81; Regular Payroll for pay period ending December 31, 2023 in the amount of $1,025,081.92; Regular Payroll for payouts for the pay period ending December 31, 2023 in the amount of $64,962.81 4B Minutes of Meeting January 3, 2024 4C Minutes of Study Session January 10, 2024 4D Ordinance No. 5489 4E Eliminate one Civil Engineer II position and add one Engineering Project Manager position at Band 16 of the Management, Professional, Confidential, and Fiduciary Salary Plan 4F Resolution No. 3370 in support of KRCC Surface Transportation Program Grant Application thfor6Street Active Transportation Improvements Project 4G Resolution No. 3371 in support of KRCC Surface Transportation Program Grant Application thfor11Street Roadway Preservation Project 4H Resolution No. 3372 in support of Brian Abbot Fish Barrier Removal Board Grant Application for the Parish Creek Fish Barrier Removal Project th4IProfessionalServicesAgreementwithParametrix, Inc. for E. 9 Street Stormwater Improvements Project 4J Resolution No. 3373 to establish a Water Franchise Agreement with the City of Port Orchard 4K Services atBremerton Municipal Court Questions or comments from the public were provided by Mike Simpson (Items 4E & 4K); and Roy Runyon (Item 4K); with a response provided by President Chamberlin. 5:40 PM M/S/C/U (Mockler/Rebelowski) Move to approve the CONSENT AGENDA as presented. Motion carried unanimously. DocuSign Envelope ID: D1221F88-947A-418F-AD02-A180ED3CD930 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Questions and comments from the public were provided by Mary Lou Long; Julie Warner; Joie Hayes; Roy Runyon; Mike Simpson; and Caley Osentista. GENERAL BUSINESS 6A EASEMENT EXCHANGE WITH MERIDIAN TERRACE LLC; AND VACANT LAND USE PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT: Forestry Manager Sean Walsh explained in a presentation that Meridian Terrace LLC owns approximately 110 acres adjacent to City of Bremerton Utility Land. They will be developing their property for housing and are requesting an easement exchange with the City off McKenna Falls Road W. Meridian is proposing an agreement that has 3 parts: 1) Meridian property that would give the City access to a culvert and supporting headwall located on Meridian property. 2) Meridian would sell a portion of their property to the City that would act as a buffer between their new development and City property. 3) Meridian would relocate an existing city gate approximately 100 feet west as well as construct several improvements toCity property to increase security. Improvements include new chain link fencing as well as access blocking using large boulders or ecology blocks. Public Works & Utilities Director Tom Knuckey was also available to provide input. Comments or questions from the public were provided by Roy Runyon; and Mike Simpson. 6:02 PM Motion was made by Younger; and seconded by Frey Younger, Frey, Mockler, Coughlin, Rebelowski, and Chamberlin; with responses provided by Ms. Finnell, Mr. Walsh and Mr. Knuckey. 6:10 PM M/S/C (Younger/Frey) Move to approve the Easement Exchange and Vacant Land Purchase and Sale Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Meridian Terrace; and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Voted in Favor of Motion: Coughlin, Goodnow, Younger, Frey, Chamberlin Voted Opposed to Motion: Rebelowski, Mockler Motion carried: 5-Yes; 2-No 6B PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH COMMONSTREET CONSULTING, LLC FOR HOMELESSNESS RESPONSE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM SERVICES: Captain Aaron Elton explained in a presentation that this award is the result of the RFP which invited contractors from the expected value of this award is $212,000 and will require a 2024 general fund budget adjustment. Brendan Perko and Trisha Munson, CommonStreet; and Raenelle Evinsky, Bremerton Police Department Behavioral Health Navigator were also available to provide additional input.. Comments or questions from the public were provided by Roy Runyon; Courtney Bole; John Stroub; Kate Kaison; Julie Graves; Mike Simpson; and Caley Osentista. DocuSign Envelope ID: D1221F88-947A-418F-AD02-A180ED3CD930 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Page 3 of 5 6:30 PM Motion was made by Younger; and seconded by Coughlin Younger, Coughlin, Rebelowski, Frey, Mockler, and Chamberlin; with responses provided by Captain Elton, Ms. Evinsky, Mr. Perko, Ms. Munson, and Contracts Administrator Melinda Monroe. 6:47 PM M/S/C/U (Younger/Coughlin) Move to approve and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the agreement with Common Street Consulting, LLC with substantially the same terms and conditions as presented. Motion carried unanimously. 6C RESOLUTION NO. 3377 TO ADOPT THE INTERNATIONAL HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE ALLIANCE WORKING DEFINITION OF ANTI-SEMITISM: Council Members Jeff Coughlin and Anna Mockler emphasized that in order to better address antisemitism, the City Council wants to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism as an additional tool to recognize and respond to hate speech and crimes. The proposed resolution is similar to those that have been adopted by several cities and jurisdictions around Puget Sound, nationally, and internationally. This item was continued from the December 13, 2023 Study Session. President Chamberlin announced that due to the length of the current agenda and the importance of Council receiving sufficient comment from members of the local community rather than comments from national commentators, the Council has determined that in order to prioritize local community comments, only in-person public comment will be accepted on this item unless prior arrangements have been made as set forth in the agenda. Comments or questions from the public were provided by Patrick Cooper, John Staga, Kathy Railsback, David Udell, Rabbi Frank Komenda, Jackson Pincus, Janna Studman, Jo Walter, Brenda Calderon, Brynn Sauders, Debby Haase, Christi Lyson, Tina Gianoulis, Joie Hayes, Molly Brooks, Claire Menard, Unknown, Linda Baker, Daniel Graham, Mark Freedman, Rabbi Emily Katcher, Colleen Higgin, Pons Kirtner, Danielle, Andrew Uhlrich, Star, Mary Lou Long, Mike Simpson, Roy Runyon, and Rabbi Keren Gorban; with responses provided by Ms. Finnell, and President Chamberlin. President Chamberlin called a brief break from 8:12 8:22 PM Motion was made by Mockler; and seconded by Coughlinprovided by Mike Simpson with responses provided by President Chamberlin and Ms. HooverComments were provided by Mockler, Coughlin, Rebelowski, Frey, Younger 8:45 PM M/S/C/U (Mockler/Coughlin) Move to approve Resolution No. 3377 to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance working definition of antisemitism and to serve as a tool to identify and combat antisemitism. Motion carried unanimously. 6D RESOLUTION TO AFFIRM THE CITY'S PATH TO DEVELOP HOMELESS SHELTER: Project Manager Katie Ketterer provided a presentation on No. 3374). Kitsap Mental Health Services CEO Monica Bernhard; Kitsap Community Resources Executive Director Tony Ives; and Bremerton Housing Authority Executive Director Jill Stanton presented the Council Member Jeff Coughlin read the resolution in its entirety. DocuSign Envelope ID: D1221F88-947A-418F-AD02-A180ED3CD930 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Page 4 of 5 Council Member Eric Younger then suggested another option (Resolution No. 3376) which allows the project to proceed and allows time to determine the lead agency to operate the shelter. Comments or questions from the public were provided by Zach Mann, Sara Setty, Ms. Ross, Dianna Loiacano, Lisa, Jeff Clauson, Courtney Hull, Joan Hanten,Berni Medley, Brendan Johnson, John Stroub, Melissa, Jamie, Jo Walter, Lexus Castellano, Caley Ostentista, Christi Lyson, Julie Graves, Elena Castellano, Joie Hayes, Molly Brooks, Julissa Alari, Josh Freedman, Angie, Amy Waterman, Joe Crain, Jill Stanton, Tony Ives, Roy Runyon, Chelsey, Michelle, Mary Lou Long, Mike Simpson, Mayor Wheeler, Erika Miller-Brenner, and Dale Sperling. President Chamberlin called a brief break 10:32 10:3 10:39 PM Motion to approve Resolution No. 3375 was made by Coughlin and seconded by Comments were provided by Coughlin, Mockler, Rebelowski, Frey, Younger, Goodnow, Chamberlin 11:05 PM M/S/C (Coughlin/Mockler) Move to approve Resolution No. 3375 commitment to working with community partners to develop ahybrid low-barrier walk-up congregate and pallet shelter. Voted inFavor of Motion: Mockler, Frey, Coughlin, Rebelowski, Goodnow, Chamberlin Voted Opposed to Motion: Younger Motion Carried: 6-Yes; 1-No COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Eric Younger congratulated Public Works Staff (Tom Knuckey and Katie Ketterer) since the Oyster ed forward to conversations on solutions; and hoped this is the right decision. Anna Mockler invited the public to attend the monthly District 6Town Hall Meeting to be held on Monday, February 12, 2024 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Conference Room at the Bremerton Public Works Facility located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue North; announced that volunteers are needed for Project Connect; and thanked the Bay Vista community for their comments. Jane Rebelowski was close to setting adistrict meeting date at Bremerton High School. Jeff Coughlin commitment on solutions for the homeless; provided updates ththontheWashingtonAvenue & 11 Street Improvements Project, 6Street Active Transportation Improvements Project, and Streeteries; announced the Point inTime Homeless Count from January 23 through 26 and the Kitsap Project Connect Resource Fair on January 24; attended the Annual Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and the re-opening of the Downtown Branch MLK Library; and requested a status update on the DEI consultant. Denise Frey announced a District 2 Townhall Meeting on Saturday, January 20 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Swingset Mall at 4173 Wheaton Way, located near GoodWill. Jennifer Chamberlin was excited about pallet shelter and the hybrid solution; and that it looks like Council will be accepting feedback on other shelter sites going forward. President Chamberlin announced the next Study Session will be on Wednesday, January 24 thbeginningat5:00 PM in the6Floor Council Conference Room 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. DocuSign Envelope ID: D1221F88-947A-418F-AD02-A180ED3CD930 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, January 17, 2024 Page 5 of 5 With no further business, President Chamberlin adjourned the Council Meeting at 11:19 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: CHRISTINE GRENIER Legislative Assistant thAPPROVEDbytheCityCouncilonthe7day ofFebruary, 2024. JENNIFER CHAMBERLIN, City Council President Attest: ANGELA HOOVER, City Clerk JC:AH:ls:cg DocuSign Envelope ID: D1221F88-947A-418F-AD02-A180ED3CD930