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06/11/2013 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of June 11, 2013 1. CALLTOORDERANDROLLCALL Mayor Pro-Tern Fred Chang called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Councilmembers Jerry Childs, John Clauson, Rob Putaansuu, Carolyn Powers, Jim Colebank, and Cindy Lucarelli were present and constituted a quorum. City Clerk Rinearson, Fire Prevention Manager Rogers, Police Chief Marti, HR Coordinator Howard, Public Works Director Dorsey, City Treasurer Martin, Development Director Bond, Deputy City Clerk Fernandez, and City Attorney Jacoby were also present. A. Pledge of Allegiance Fred Olin led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. CITIZENS COMMENT Robert Baglio spoke on behalf of the Homebuilder's Association and asked the Council to reconsider or rescind Ordinance No. 012-13 to allow it to be properly vetted through the stakeholders. He asked why the City adopted such a restrictive code. He discussed the financial impacts and concluded the ordinance was not good for the City, the construction companies, and the economy. Ron Perkerewicz spoke on behalf of the Homebuilders Association and spoke in favor of the Council rescinding or bringing the discussion of Ordinance No. 012-13 back to a Council work study. He would like to see a cost-benefit analysis. Norm Olson, NL Olson & Associates, said the recently adopted fire code amendments will have a huge financial impact to current building costs, and asked the Council to reconsider the ordinance. Fred Olin said he is frustrated with the state legislature and wants a petition started that says the legislators should not be paid or receive per diem for special sessions. In addition, he spoke in favor of Ordinance No. 012-13. He is very grateful to the fire and building departments and he spoke to the value of sprinkler systems. Richard Brown said the City asked the realtors to help promote the annexation of Bethel Road. He said former Mayor Coppola negotiated a settlement to end the revenue sharing agreement with the County. He asked where the money from the annexation was and why no work is being done on Bethel Road. William Palmer, Kitsap Alliance of Property Owners, agreed with Ron Perkerewicz's comments. The changes to the code were not properly vetted. Minutes of June n, 2013 Page 2of13 Dana Soyat, President of Kitsap County Association of Realtors, agreed with what others had said regarding the sprinkler systems. 3.APPROVALOFAGENDA The following items were added to Business Items: • Business Item 7A: Reconsideration of Ordinance No 012-13, Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 15.12 2012 Fire Codes • Business Item 7I: Approval of Contract No. 059-13, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract for Guardrail and Fence Work Along SR 166 with Pan-Arctic, SRAs Required by WSDOT Councilmember Putaansuu MOVED and Councilmember Clauson seconded the motion to add Reconsideration of Ordinance No. 012-13 to Business Item 7A and Approval of Contract No. 059-13 to Business Item 71. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Childs MOVED and Councilmember Putaansuu seconded the motion approving the Agenda, as amended. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. 4· APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Check Nos. 59746 through 59861 totaling $542,696.35; May Payroll Checks Nos. 145199 through 145246 in the amount of $513,215.16, and Treasurer's Checkbook in the amount of $2,797,114.77· B. Approval of May 28, 2013, Council Meeting Minutes C. Approval of Public Event Application: Port Orchard Jingle Bell Run/Walk D. Approval of Contract No. 052-13, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with C- More Pipe Services for the 2013 Sewer Main Cleaning E. Approval of Contract No. 053-13, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Fireshield, Inc. for the 2013 Annual Backflow Preventive Maintenance Certifications F. Approval of Contract No. 054-13, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with Express Septic Service for the 2013 McCormick Woods STEP Pumping G. Approval of Contract No. 060-13, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Grant with the Department of Labor and Industries for the SHIP Projects Grant H. Adoption of Resolution No. 013-13, Authorizing a Transactional Account for the Sole Purpose of the Labor and Industry SHIP Projects Grant Program I. Adoption of Ordinance No. 014-13, Amending Municipal Code Chapter 3.88, Investigation Funding Councilmember Clauson MOVED and Councilmember Colebank seconded the motion approving the Consent Agenda. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. 5· PRESENTATION There were no presentations. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Changing Plan of Government and City Classification Mayor Pro-Tern Chang opened the Public Hearing at 7:28 p.m. Minutes of June 11, 2013 Page3 of13 Dick Davis spoke in favor of changing to the manager-council structure to provide the best management possible for the City. Kim Punt spoke in support of a change from a second-class city to a code city saying it will not change the way the City interacts with the citizens. She also spoke in support of a change from mayor-council to manager-council saying it should be a management job, not a political job. Fred Olin spoke in favor of changing to council-manager for the reasons stated. He feels it gives the citizens more power by gaining the right of referendum and initiative. Richard Brown spoke in favor of changing to a manager-council form of government. If it is done right, we should make the change. William Palmer is not opposed to a council-manager form of government if the budget works to do it. He hopes Port Orchard does not become like Bainbridge Island. Loretta Jacobs opposed changing the form of government. She wants someone who is accountable to the people. The manager would only be accountable the Council. She wants to know if the public is going to be made aware of how much this will cost and where the money is going to come from. The problem is honesty and accountability. Ron Johnson said there is not a big pool of candidates to choose from when it comes to filling the position of mayor. He feels it will benefit the City to have a manager in the long term. Gil Michael said removing the mayor position is removing the executive branch of our system of checks and balances. The city manager will be picked by the legislative branch and will serve at their will. He said becoming a code city does not by itself allow the right to petition. That would be a separate decision made by the Council after the ballot passes. There has been no discussion of this by the Council. Jeff Braden asked what problem is trying to be solved by changing the form of government. If there is a problem, it needs to be known. Minutes of June 11, 2013 Page4 of13 Gerry Harmon wants the form of government and city classification to be separate ballot measures. Nothing has been proven to her that a city manager is a good investment. The manager would be on a contract, which would have to be broken if the Council was not happy with the manager. That would cost the taxpayers even more money to pay for a severance package. Ron Bates questioned if seven Councilmembers were a State mandate. He wants the City divided into five districts. The citizens do not have any real representation with the current method. Anita Rose expressed concern that under a code city any action can be taken at a special meeting. She said that provision is worrisome. Kathy Michael asked if the Council plans to provide a public forum on this topic. The people might want some engagement from the Council on why this has been brought forward. There being no further testimony, Mayor Pro-Tem Chang closed the Public Hearing at 8:10 p.m. 7· BUSINESS ITEMS A. Reconsideration of Ordinance No 012-13, Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 15.12 2012 Fire Codes Councilmember Putaansuu would like to bring Ordinance No. 012-13 to the next Work Study meeting for further discussion to allow the community stakeholders a chance to provide their input. Councilmember Childs said this situation is a bit of good news and bad news. The good news is the HBA took this on. The bad news is that it reveals that we lack communication. We need to communicate with stakeholders. He also hopes the stakeholders will check the City website to find out what business is being considered by the Council. He would like to set up a process so this same situation does not happen again. He suggested emailing interested parties the City's agendas. Good communications between the City and the affected groups is paramount to preventing these unintended consequences. Mayor Pro-Tern Chang encourage anyone that is interested in receiving the agenda via email to join the City's email distribution list by emailing the City Clerk at cityclerk@cityofportorchard.us. He mentioned Teresa Osinski ofthe HBA is on that list and she did get the agenda. He apologized by saying his understanding of the issue was that it would be a code update and they would be in line with the rest of the county. Since then he has been corrected on the impacts of the changes. Minutes of June 11, 2013 Page 5 of13 City Attorney Jacoby clarified that Ordinance 012-13 does not become effective until July 1, 2013. Councilmember Powers CALLED for the question. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Putaansuu MOVED and Councilmember Lucarelli seconded the motion to reconsider Ordinance No. 012-13, amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 15.12 2012 Fire Codes passed on May 28, 2013. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Lucarelli noted on page 3 of the minutes it says we were changing the fire area limits from 10,000 to 5,000 sq. ft. to be in line with other cities in the County. That is a very important distinction. She was not as aware as she should have been, and then found out other cities in the County did not have 5,000 sq. ft. requirement. Councilinember Clauson MOVED and Councilmember Putaansuu seconded the motion to move Ordinance No. 012-13 to the next Work Study session for further discussion. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. B. Adoption of Ordinance No. 010-13, Second Reading and Adopting of the 2013 Budget Amendment City Treasurer Martin presented the staff report, noting the City Budget is written to capture revenue and expense over the fiscal year. During the year changes to the Budget in both revenue and expenditures need to be recognized by Budget Amendment. This Budget Amendment Ordinance recognizes amendments for the first half of the year. During the first half of 2013 the City sales tax revenue is slightly greater than projected, and several expenditure items totaling $52,000 need to be recognized as well as $3,000 for foot ferry service. The Budget Amendment Ordinance reflects the following: 1. $52,000 to Current Expense Fund No. 001 for additional Local Retail Sales & Use Tax. 2. $3,000 for additional foot ferry service. Funds transferred from Community Events Fund No. 107 to Current Expense Fund No. 001. 3· $2,600 from Current Expense Fund No. 001 for annual maintenance cost, 24 hour- seven days a week support, and annual updates to the Barracuda Message Archiver. 4· $20,100 from Current Expense Fund No. 001 for library utilities, including electricity, water, sewer, storm drainage, and solid waste. 5· $27,500 from City Street Fund No. 002 for the purchase of a 2013 Dodge RAM 1500 to replace a fully depreciated street utility truck. Funds transferred from Current Expense Fund No. 001. Minutes of June 11, 2013 Page 6 of13 6. $1,800 from Current Expense Fund No. 001 for rent payments on office space located at McCormick Woods used as a police substation. Mayor Pro-Tern Chang provided the public an opportunity to speak on this matter and no one from the public spoke. Councilmember Clauson MOVED and Councilmember Childs seconded the motion to accept Ordinance No. 010-13, amending the 2013 Budget for the City of Port Orchard. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. C. Adoption of Ordinance No. 013-13, Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.04 Council Meetings City Clerk Rinearson presented the staff report, noting after reviewing Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.04 and RCW 35.23.221, staff is currently following the process outlined in RCW 35.23.221, as to the process for notifying the public of upcoming hearings and preliminary Council agendas; however, staff is looking to codify the process. In addition, section 2.04.060 Order of business should be updated to reflect the current agenda order of business. This matter was continued from the May 28, 2013, Council meeting to tonight's meeting. The motion on the floor is: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 013-13, amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.04 Council Agenda. In response to Councilmember Clauson's question at the May 28, 2013, Council meeting, RCW 42.30.080 requires special meeting notices be delivered or posted at least 24 hours before the time of meeting is held. This statute also allows for the call and notices of special meetings to be dispensed with in the event the meeting is to deal with an emergency involving injury or damage to persons or property or the likelihood of such injury or damage; when time requirements of such notice would make notice impractical and increase the likelihood of such injury or damage. Upon vote, the motion passed with unanimously. D. Adoption of Ordinance No. 011-13, Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 15.04.010 Building Codes, Repealing Chapters 15.08 and 15.44 Development Director Bond presented the staff report, noting the Washington State Building Code Council periodically adopts revised building codes. As such, on November 9, 2012, the Washington State Code Council voted to adopt the 2012 Edition of the International Building Code, the International Mechanical Code, the International Fuel Gas Code, the International Residential Code, the International Energy Code, the International Minutes of June 11, 2013 Page 7of13 Existing Building Code, and the 2012 Uniform Plumbing Code with an effective date of July 1, 2013. Ordinance No. 011-13 adopts the new edition of the codes in order to be in compliance with RCW 19.27.031. The ordinance provides that the new codes will become effective on July 1, 2013. Councilmember Putaansuu MOVED and Mayor Pro-Tem Chang seconded the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 011-13, amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 15.04 2012 Building Codes and repealing chapter 15.08 and 15.44, effective July 1, 2013. In response to Councilmember Clauson, Development Director Bond discussed the proposed revisions to the code. In response to Councilmember Childs, Development Director Bond said our changes are not . more restrictive than the State's code. In response to Councilmembers Lucarelli, Development Director Bond said he had discussed the changes with the Homebuilders Association and had sent it to them. In response to Mr. Gil Michael, Development Director Bond said we are changing the fence height to 7 feet to be in line with the state. The rules say anything over 6 feet has to have a permit, now they are relaxing it so it can be 7 feet. We could keep it at 6 feet if we chose to. We are relaxing it to remain consistent with the State law. Gil Michael spoke against allowing the relaxation of the fence height. He wants the permit to remain in place for 6 feet instead of relaxing it to 7 feet. Councilmember Childs said he does not understand the discussion of relaxation in terms of fence height. He is going to vote no. In response to Councilmember Clauson, City Attorney Jacoby said if we do not adopt the changes made by the State, the International Building Code will govern, but our ability to enforce the code will be non-existent because the code has not been adopted locally. In response to Councilmember Powers, Development Director Bond said it would not be a problem to table this agenda item until more discussion can be had, because it does not go into effect until July 1, 2013. Councilmember Clauson said the Council is gun-shy based on what happened on the fire code. Since the whole Council is not comfortable understanding what the changes are, he feels it is prudent just to make sure we all understand what is being adopted. Minutes of June 11, 2013 Page 8 of13 Councilmember Clauson MOVED and Councilmember Childs seconded the motion to delay action on this until the next meeting. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. E. Approval of Contract No. 056-13, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with for the Cedar Heights Jr. High Construction Project Public Works Director Dorsey presented the staff report, noting on May 17, 2013, the City of Port Orchard Public Works Department published an Invitation to Bid in the Port Orchard Independent and in the Daily Journal of Commerce with a second ad in the Port Orchard Independent on May 31, 2013. Additionally, this project was posted with an online plan room, Builder's Exchange of Washington. Bidders were requested to provide improvements along Pottery Avenue by constructing sidewalk, curb and gutter, stormwater drainage improvements, dry sanitary gravity and dry sanitary sewer force main extension for future use, surfacing and paving. The sidewalk portion of the project is funded through a Federal Highway Administration Grant with City match from the Arterial Street Budget, the stormwater portion of the project is funded through a Department of Ecology Grant with City match from the Storm Drainage Utility Budget, and the sewer portion is funded through the Sewer Utility Budget. The project is divided into 2 phases, with the first phase of work being completed during the school summer break and consisting of all sidewalk installation and all work located to the south of the ball field. The second phase is the remainder of the work outside of school operations. The City opened bids on June 7, 2013 and received five bids in all. The bids received were as follows including tax: Construction Company Location Total Bid Amount Sound Excavating, Inc. Bremerton, WA $468,450-40 NOVA Contracting, Inc. Olympia, WA . $728,446.00 Global Contractors, LLC Puyallup, WA $802,113.50 Pacific Coast General, LLC Port Orchard, WA $809,835-41 RV Associates, Inc. Port Orchard, WA $36,943,528.50* . *This number was high due to a bidder error on their bid sheet . Sound Excavating, Inc. from Bremerton, Washington was the lowest responsible bidder. The engineer's estimate for this project was $657,895.00. Councilmember Putaansuu said he is excited to see a Kitsap County business be awarded a bid with the City. In response to Councilmember Colebank, Public Works Director Dorsey said the engineer's estimate had a contingency in it. He said Sound Excavating has had no claims in a seven- year period. He knows this firm, and there are no issues. He is not concerned by the spread. Minutes of June 11, 2013 Page 9 of13 Councilmember Powers MOVED and Councilmember Lucarelli seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to execute Contract No. 056-13 with Sound Excavating, Inc. for the construction of the Cedar Heights Sidewalk Project for $468,450.40. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. F. Approval of Contract No. 057-13, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement with the Department of Enterprise Services for State Purchases · City Clerk Rinearson presented the staff report, noting historically, the City has been a participating member of the State's Purchasing Cooperative. In 2011, the Department of General Administration became a part of the Department of Enterprise Services (DES), which now oversees the Co-op program along with the State's Information Services, Personnel, State Printer, and Office of Financial Management. The fee to participate in this program was based on the City's annual budget. The City pays $1,000 per year. The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is a newly formed department under ESSB 5931. The benefits of being a purchasing cooperative member have not changed. The City will still have access to hundreds of State contracts. The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is adopting a single vendor management fee model for all contracting activity. There will no longer be a requirement for local government and qualifying non-profit entities to pay an annual membership fee to use State contracts beginning July 1, 2013. The only step necessary is for the City to sign and return a use agreement. That use agreement has been provided to you. This is a one-time agreement; therefore, it will not need to be updated annually or biennially. In response to Councilmember Clauson, City Attorney Jacoby said he has reviewed the contract and he has no objections. Councilmember Childs MOVED and Councilmember Colebank seconded the motion to approve Contract No. 057-13, authorizing the Mayor to execute an interlocal agreement for the State's Purchasing Cooperative Program with State of Washington, Department of Enterprise Services. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. G. Approval of Contract No. 058-13 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Agreement for the City's Official Newspaper City Clerk Rinearson presented the staff report, noting annually, RCW 35.23.352(7) requires second-class cities to designate an Official City Newspaper. The newspaper shall be of general circulation within that City or town and shall have been published regularly, at least once a week. Request for Newspaper Publication Services was published Friday, May Minutes of June 11, 2013 Page 10 of13 17, 2013. The City received two bids: the Port Orchard Independent, which runs weekly; and the Kitsap Sun, which runs daily. In addition, the City spent approximately $1,856.80 in legal notices and display ads from July 2012 to May 2013. Kitsap Sun: 2011 Legal Notice Price per column inch $2-45 Cost per additional line $0.24 Website Publication N/C Display Ad $2.45 2012 $2-45 $0.24 N/C $2.45 Circulation Numbers as Audited by Audit Bureau of Circulations: City of Port Orchard 4,350 5,241 South Kitsap Urban Growth Area 2,240 5,640 Port Orchard Independent: Legal Notice Price per column inch Cost per additional line Website Publication Display Ad 2011 $2.70 $0.30 N/C $4.50 2012 $2.25 $0.23 N/C $2.25 Circulation Numbers as Audited by Circulation Verification Council: City of Port Orchard 3,416 4,688 South Kitsap Urban Growth Area 5,080 4,911 2013 $2-45 $0.24 N/C $2-45 2013 $2.35 $0.24 N/C $9.50 6,358 8,245 In response to Councilmember Childs, Mr. Sean McDonald said that the display ad rate is correct and is for advertising that is not a public notice. In response to Mr. Fred Olin, Mr. Sean McDonald from the Port Orchard Independent said they have approximately 1,000 voluntary fee subscriptions; and a third-party independent firm audits them. Councilmember Colebank MOVED and Councilmember Lucarelli seconded the motion to approve Contract No. 058-13, designating the Port Orchard Independent as the City's Official Newspaper in accordance with Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 1.16 and RCW 35.23.352. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. H. Approval of May 21, 2013, Council Work Study Session Councilmember Colebank said he did not attend the May 21,2013, Work Study session and he will abstain. Councilmember Putaansuu MOVED and Councilmember Clauson seconded the motion to approve the May 21, 2013, Council Work Study Session minutes. Minutes of June 11, 2013 Page 11 of13 Upon vote, the motion passed with five affirmative votes and one abstention. Councilmember Colebank abstained. I. Approval of Contract No. 059-13, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract for Guardrail and Fence Work Along SR 166 with Pan-Arctic, SRAs Required by WSDOT Public Works Director Dorsey presented the staff report, noting as required after-the-fact by WSDOT for a portion of the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project (Segment #2), the City of Port Orchard Public Works Department requested bids from two contractors that perform guardrail/fencing work. On June 7, 2013 Petersen Brothers, Inc. and Pan-Arctic, Inc. submitted bids as follows: Petersen Brothers, Inc. Pan Arctic, Inc. $19,093.35 (applicable tax included) $15,832.00 (applicable tax included) Upon review by staff, it was determined that Pan Arctic, Inc. was the lowest qualified bidder with a low bid of $15,832.00 (applicable tax included). As this work was not anticipated within the 2013 Budget, staff recommends that the City proceed with the lowest qualified bidder under the provision that the work be funded using the Street Fund. Mayor Pro-Tern Chang announced a potential conflict, as he is a Department of Transportation employee; however, he does not stand to gain financially from this contract. There were no voiced objections to his voting on this matter. In response to Mayor Pro-Tem Chang, Public Works Director Dorsey the guardrail will be installed 5 feet from the fog line starting 30 feet in on the fence behind the grandstand at the Port of Bremerton park and will continue to the east to where the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway comes up to Bay Street. At that point, the guardrail will terminate and will be replaced by a 42-or a 48-inch high fence that will then continue 3 feet off the fog line to the power pole that is still in place by the Mar lee Apartment. Councilmember Lucarelli MOVED and Councilmember Colebank seconded the motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Pan-Arctic, Inc. in the amount NTE $16,ooo.oo for the SR 166 (Bay Street) guardrail and fence addition to Segment #2 of the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. 8. COMMIITEE REPORTS Councilmember Clauson said that in tonight's consent agenda the Council approved the payout of the last share that we are obligated to pay Kitsap County for the revenue sharing agreement for property tax and sales tax. The last payment was $190,922. The cumulative amount is $1,161,922, which includes $517,258 from sales tax and $644,644 from property Minutes of June 11,2013 Page12 of13 tax. This shows how much we paid Kitsap County throughout the McCormick Woods and Fred Meyer annexation. The city opted out of the agreement with Bethel, so it would not apply there. He also shared that the next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for June 14, 2013, at the Pancake House. Councilmember Powers asked the Finance Committee to respond to Mr. Richard Brown's question of what has happened with the revenues from the Bethel Annexation. Councilmember Childs said the next Economic Development/Tourism meeting is scheduled for tomorrow at City Hall. Councilmember Childs also reported that Public Works Director Dorsey will take the lead with scheduling a Town Hall meeting for the fall to discuss the waterfront plan with the community. Councilmember Putaansuu reported wires have come off the power poles on Sidney. He hopes the poles come out of the ground soon and the sidewalks repaired. Councilmember Powers reported the next Public Property Committee meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2013 at the Homemade Cafe. The committee met this morning and discussed the acceptance of public art and placement, McCormick Woods intersection design and construction, and the proposal to honor Tony Radulescu. She also announced the next KRCC Transpol meeting is scheduled for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. at the Norm Dicks Government Center. Councilmember Lucarelli said Chimes & Lights will be discussed at tomorrow's ED /Tourism Committee meeting. Mayor Pro-Tern Chang said he and the Clerk will provide the Council with a list of recommended Lodging Tax Advisory Committee members next month. 9· MAYOR'S REPORT No report was given. 10. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT DIRECfORS Public Works Director Dorsey reported: • Dekalb Pier and Bay Street Segment V are anticipated to be paved next week. DeKalb Pier will also have landscaping, lighting, and paving. • Entering the testing and start-up phase at Well9. • The next Utility Committee meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2013. 11. CITIZENS COMMENTS Minutes of June 11, 2013 Page 13 of13 Gerry Harmon said Mr. Richard Brown was upset that nothing has been done on Bethel. She noted the revenues from the Bethel annexation are being used for City operations. Before she votes on the ballot measure, she wants to hear the real estimated cost of a city manager and what we are going to do without to have this person on staff. Fred Olin would like to hear what the impact has been to the police department and court once Wal-Mart was annexed. Loretta Jacobs spoke in favor of sprinkler systems. They save property, money, and lives. Jerry McDonald said we need to have a joint meeting between the Port of Bremerton Commissioners and Bremerton and Port Orchard City Councils to discuss what kind of activities we would like to have and start approaching corporations for money. Ron Bates spoke against sprinkler systems and spoke regarding different construction methods to prevent fires. He also spoke against grinder pumps being used. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION No executive session was held. 13. ADJOURNMENT At 9:39p.m. Mayor Pro-Tem Chang adjourned the meeting. ~ ~ B ~,~erk ...!.......--------r-t---