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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/08/98 TAPE #1537 CITY COUCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 8, 1998 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, April 8, 1998, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President David Farr presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Carlos Montgomery, Carol Arends, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Councilman Mike Shepherd was absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca and Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Farr and invocation given by Reverend Lawrence Rodgers of Central Kitsap Christian Church. President Farr made the following announcement(s): (1) The Council held a Study Session prior to the Council meeting to discuss general Council business. (2) The City Council held a 10-minute Executive Session from 5:10 - 5:20 P.M., In the Council Conference Room, to discuss "Real Estate". CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - March 25, 1998 #AB98-070 B. Professional Services Agreement - Bremerton #AB98-052 Main Street Association #0037 M/S/C(McConnell/Montgomery) Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Vote on motion: In Favor: Montgomery, Arends, Farr, Overson, Law, McConnell, Olsen Abstain: Reed Motion carried. TAPE #1537 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 8, 1998 Page 2 of 7 CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing that had been made available to the Council #0063 MISICIU(Montgomery/Overson) On April 8, 1998, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 218520 through 218683 in the amount of $229,697.10; and Regular Payroll for the period ending March 31, 1998, in the amount of $910,666.43. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Olsen reported residents of District #5 and particularly those in the Evergreen Park area should be aware that the Parks Department will be removing 52 trees and replanting over 60 trees. Today at 10:00 A.M., he attended an Arbor Day celebration where representatives from the West Bremerton Garden Club planted the first new tree in Evergreen Park. He thanked the West Bremerton Garden Club members for their part in that event. Mr. McConnell reported the next District #2 Neighborhood Meeting is scheduled for April 30, 1998, 6:30 P.M., at Fire Station #3 located on Olympus Drive. The guest speaker at that meeting will be Mayor Lynn Horton. Mr. Law announced District 3 will hold a Neighborhood Meeting on April 21, 1998, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M., at the Senior Center. The Guest speaker at that meeting will be Alex Young, who is the principal Architect for the design of the new Manette Bridge. This will be an opportunity for members of the public to give their input on the new bridge design. Mr. Overson welcomed his sister and brother-in-law, who are visiting from Los Angeles. He is hopeful that they will enjoy their visit so much they will want to relocate to this area. On April 6, 1998, the new Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director made a presentation before the Council. He was pleased to see a very aggressive and positive leadership coming from that organization and urged his fellow Council members to support their efforts. He also welcomed Congressman Norm Dicks, who visited Bremerton today. He expressed his appreciation for all the good work that Congressman Dicks and the other representatives in Washington D.C. have done for this area. Mrs. Arends announced Districts #6, #7 and #8 will hold a joint Neighborhood Meeting on April 14, 1998, 7:00 P.M., at the Bremerton School District Administration Building located on Madan Avenue. The program for that meeting will include Assistant Police Chief Henry Mincey and an Animal Control Officer. TAPE #1537 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 8, 1998 Page 3 of 7 Mr. Montaomery reported on April 4, 1998, the City started replanting the area at the north end of the Warren Avenue Bridge where the Scotch broom was removed. Volunteers from Americorps and the Youth Volunteer Corps assisted with the replanting effort and did an excellent job. Additional planting work will be carried out on April 11. Mr. Farr reported he attended the Grand Opening of the Chiluly Exhibit this past weekend, which he found to be truly magnificent. He related an incident, where an unnamed Council member reached over a very expensive piece of artwork and caused it to wobble, which brought about a collective gasp from those in attendance. MAYOR'S REPORT - None PUBLIC RECOGNITION Joseph Victor Paul II stressed the importance of "freedom of speech" and apologized for a comment he made to someone, who had spoken before the City Council at the previous meeting, regard what he considered to be a derogative comment about City Police Officers. Even though he disagreed with that speaker, he felt it was important to remember that person had the right to say whatever he wished without someone putting them down for their beliefs. He emphasized let's not spit on each other as we exercise freedom of speech. Larry Dickerson, Bremerton resident, requested Council's full support to deny the renewal of business license for the Far East Sauna. Historically, that business has been a house of prostitution and has been an active house of prostitution since it was closed down in July 1997. He referenced a newspaper article in THE SUN dated 7-7-1997, and comments made by the owners compared to what has actually transpired at that location. He felt strongly they need not ever again open. The activities picketing the Far East Sauna on April 7, 1998, also involved Mr. & Mrs. John Taylor, another family that wished to remain anonymous for fear of retaliation, and the culmination of three Block Watch groups coordinating together. He emphasized all of those involved deserved equal credit. President Farr stated Mr. Dickerson would be provided the status of that business license; and he thanked Mr. Dickerson for his efforts. Brandi Lurachy, student at Klahowya Secondary School, stated she was a former student at Bremerton Junior High School and was removed due to student behavior around that school. She believes that the students' behavior at Bremerton Junior High School could be improved if the students became more involved with the teachers and more school activities. She asked if there was any way for the City Council to help her show the Junior High students and teachers that things can improve so that it will create a better School District and TaPE #1537 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 8, 1998 Page 4 of 7 one the whole City can be proud of. She believes the students can be brought up to a higher standard of learning and behavior. President Farr stated Ms. Lurachy's comments will be passed on to Mayor Horton so that it could be shared with the Bremerton Youth Council, and the Bremedon School District. He noted Ms. Lurachy has started something already with her remarks and they are appreciated. Gordy Byrd acknowledged the prior speaker and applauded her efforts to help others. He urged the City Council to support the needs of the City's Police and Fire Departments. Ruth Natividad, Citizens For Safe Water, related an incident involving Councilman Carlos Montgomery when she was asking people to sign a petition against fiuoridation in front of the Post Office on Pacific Avenue. She felt strongly that his comments were inappropriate, inaccurate, and unprofessional. Citizens For Safe Water will hold an open general meeting on April 9, 1998, 7:00 P.M., in the Community Room of Washington Mutual Bank located at 5th and Pacific Avenue. Information on their organization is available by calling 377-7306. Ramona Hopkins, Citizens For Safe Water, thanked "Sun" reporter Julie McCormick for the article that appeared in the April 6th edition of THE SUN. Her group has received many calls and encouragement for their efforts. She urged those in support of their efforts to call 377-7206. Dan Waldbillig, Citizen For Safe Water, referenced U.S. Department of Health and Human Services publication "Toxicological Profile For Fluoride and asked how many City Council members had read it. He urged members of the public to obtain a copy of this publication, which is free through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (404) 639-6322, so that they can be informed voters when this issue comes upon on the ballot on September 15, 1998, if they are successful in getting the necessary signatures for a referendum. Paul Drnievic, Citizens For Safe Water, referenced prior Council action involved with a Corrosion Control and Fluoridation Facility. He restated the comments he made at a prior Council meeting addressing that issue. He announced all persons interested in and who want more information on the issue of fiuoridation should call 377-7206. He also urged the public to attend the open public meeting on April 9, 1997, 7:00 P.M., in the Community room of Washington Mutual Bank. Don Larson, President Kitsap Diving Association, reminded everyone of the Sinclair Inlet Clean Up and Marine Fair scheduled for April 18, 1998, 11:00 AM - 2:00 P.M., at the First Street Dock. Other activities will include tree/vegetation planting and clean up at Lions Field Boat Launch and shoreline clean up starting at the Annapolis Boat Launch in Port Orchard. TAPE #1537 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 8, 1998 Page 5 of 7 Mr. Law reminded everyone that the City's Clean Sweep '98 will commence April 13 - 17 (10:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M., and April 18th (8:00 AM - 4:30 P.M.) Residents can bring yard waste only, nothing over 8 ft. in length and no loads larger than a pickup truck and small trailers, to the Public Works Complex located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue North. In addition, Olympic View Sanitary Landfill will be accepting mattresses and upholstered furniture (no appliances) during Spring- Clean Up week at one-half the usual rate. 8A- REVISIONS TO 1998 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS, #AB98-071 The City of Bremerton has been notified from HUD that our actual 1998 Community Development Block Grant allocation is $576,000. The City Council approved the CDBG Advisory Committee's recommendations for $550,000 in 1998 CDBG funds in October 1997. Attached are the recommendations for the additional $26,000 in CDBG funds, $113,832.03 in Program Income from Loan Repayments, $98,770.75 from previously funded projects and $100,000 in HOME Consortium funds. Debbie Peavler-Stewart, Department of Community Development, stated the proposed reallocation was presented to the Fiscal and Budget Committee and Operations Committee during the week of March 30. Organizations that had previously submitted 1998 CDBG applications also received copies of the proposed reallocation and it was published in THE SUN. As of this date, no comments had been received on that posting. Public comment - none. #1198 MISICIU (Montgomery/Arends) Motion to approve attached funding recommendations. 8B - APPLICATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE GRANT PROCESS FROM THE WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL & TRAUMA PREVENTION, #AB98-072 The Fire Department requests permission to apply and accept the $1200.00 Participation Grant from the Washington State Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical & Trauma Prevention. This grant is being offered to ALL Washington State verified and licensed trauma care agencies to assist in trauma data collection. Fire Chief AI Duke stated in 1990 the Department of Health and State Legislature developed the Trauma Care Act of 1990, which addressed studying trauma care and unfunded reimbursement through this process. In the process they thought the individual agency would provide them data, however, several TAPE #1537 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 8, 1998 Page 6 of 7 agencies did not comply. As a result, a unique grant was created whereby the various agencies must refuse the grant. The City wishes to take advantage of the grant and requests Council's approve to submit the application. Public comment - none. #1267 MISICIU(Montgomery/Olsen) Motion to authorize the Fire Department to apply and accept the $1200.00 Participation Grant from the Washington State Department of Health, Office of Emergency Medical & Trauma Prevention. The funds would be used to purchase a new computer for the Fire Department Medical Officer for use in the required data collection for the State of Washington. 8C - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR STAFFING IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, #AB98-073 The administration and staff have determined that it is in the best interest of the City to increase the level of service in the clerical staff of the Fire Department. This would allow the Fire Department to be more responsive to the requests of the Public and the entire City staff. Currently there is one Office Assistant Senior to provide clerical support to an administrative staff of seven. Fire Chief AI Duke stated they reviewed several other operations within the City and compared those with their staff of 55 individuals on their payroll and well in excess of 150 purchase orders. One individual services a 7-member staff, is the receptionist, who responds to the public, fields 20-25 telephone calls per day, and performs other numerous clerical operations within the Fire Department. The shortage of clerical staff has been a problem for some time and the department is anxious to improve their customer service both to the public and to Fire Department staff. Public comment - none. Mr. McConnell stated his support for this proposal based on the fact that it will give the public increased service by the department. #1353 MISICIU(Olsen/Montgomery) Motion to approve Budget Adjustment #98- 10, increasing staffing in the Fire Department by one Office Assistant - 1. 8D - RADIO BROADCAST TOWER LEASE WITH TRIANGLE BROADCASTING COMPANY. #AB98 - 074 The existing radio broadcast tower at Forest Ridge Park has changed ownership. The new owner, Triangle Broadcasting Company, has agreed to lease the existing tower site for three years with a three-year option to renew at $400 per TAPE #1537 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 8, 1998 Page 7 of 7 month rent, including CPI inflator. Repair and clean-up issues at the site have been resolved. Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk, explained Triangle Broadcasting recently acquired KBRO Radio Station and agreed to a 3-year lease for the tower. The tower has been in existence in Forest Ridge Park for 20+ years and the rental fee is comparative to fair market rate. There were some clean up issues at the tower site that needed to be addressed and as of this date those have been corrected. Public comment - none. Mr. McConnell stated it was his understanding that the monthly rental fee would be $500.00 per month not $400.00. Ms. Johnston stated Mr. McConnell might have this proposal mixed up with another lease. The agreement calls for a monthly fee of $400.00. Mr. Olsen questioned the amount of the fee for the tower contract Ms. Johnston mentioned? Ms. Johnston stated that fee was $370.00 per month. Mr. Montgomery asked if other users could utilize the tower? Ms. Johnston explained it is a "radio" tower for transmission only and no co-location will be allowed. #1502 MISICIU(Montgomery/OIsen) Motion to approve the radio broadcast tower lease with Triangle Broadcasting Company. Vote on motion: In Favor: Reed, Montgomery, Farr, Overson, Law, Olsen Abstain: Arends, McConnell Motion carried. President Farr thanked the TV camera crew for their services: Robert Neal, Cheri Thompson, Kris Knowles, Debi Dreiling. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:16 P. M. D City of Bremerton PJ/DF/me cc: Normal Distribution FileNault