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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/02/94 TAPE #1179 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES 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, March 2, 1994, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Eileen Fitz presiding. Council members present were Richard Neville, Morrie Dawkins, Bob Winters, David Fart, Lon Overson, John Law, A1 Colvin and Sherril Huff-Menees. Also present were Acting City Attorney Leila Mills and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Fitz and Invocation given by Reverend David Zaske of Bremerton First United Methodist Church. President Fitz announced Council would be adjourning to an Executive Session on "litigation" per Chapter 42.30.110(1)(i). CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting -- February 16, 1994 #AB94-041 #0022 M/S/C/U(Neville/Overson) to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CLaIMS/WARRANT 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. %0044 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Farr) March 2, 1994, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 173305, 173307, 173308, 173342 through 173480 in the total amount of $346,086.01; and Retirees Payroll for the period ending February 28, 1994, in the amount of $94,182.82. ~OUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Fart thanked those individuals who attended the District #6 neighborhood meeting held March 1. For future District meetings he will consider choosing a different location than the Kitsap Lake Elementary School, possibly a different night of the week and a time that would be more convenient to more people. TAPE #1179 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 2 of 13 Mr. Law announced the next District 93 neighborhood meeting is scheduled for March 15, 7:00 P.M., at the Senior Center on Nipsic Avenue. He recently viewed television advertising by the Army Burnett Gallery on a Seattle TV station and felt Ms. Burnett should be recognized for spending her own funds to not only promote her gallery but also the Bremerton area. ~Ns. Huff-Menses reported she attended most of District #6 neighborhood meeting and the people in attendance received some good information on law enforcement and the gang intervention program under Mr. Boynton's management. It is her hope that citizens will continue to take advantage of those opportunities to share their views and help prioritize the issues that are most important to them. ~reported he received a telephone call from a citizen who commended Roy McInnis for his "What A Shame" speech at the previous Council meeting. He commended the Cable Access crew for their efforts and part in the City's Cable access program. The next District %7 Neighborhood Coalition meeting is scheduled for March 24, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M., at the Sheridan Park and Recreation Center. A segment of this meeting will be addressing the County's new simplified Voters Registration Program. He is also inviting some of the candidates and want-to-be candidates for this fall's election to meet citizens of District 91. He is extending an invitation to all churches in his District to have some representation at that meeting. Mr. Winters thanked the residents of District 9, who attended the meeting held Monday, February28. He appreciated the participation of City Engineer Randy Witt, Engineer Tim Richards and Mayor Lynn Horton at that meeting. He hoped peoples' questions relating to the West Kitsap Lake Sewer U.L.I.D. project were answered at that meeting, however, if anyone needed additional information they could contact him directly or call the City Council office. He noted Tim Richards stated he would look into a couple issues that were brought up and Mr. Winters will bring back his response. He extended a special "thank you" to Beverly Woods, Executive Director of the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce and Clarke Whitney for inviting him to lunch and informing him of what is happening in the Chamber. Lastly, on Saturday March 5 (8:00 PM - 1:00 AM), he will participate in a fund raising event sponsored by POWER, at 920 Park Avenue. He encouraged everyone to come out and enjoy an evening of entertainment and help raise funds as well as raise the awareness of the POWER organization. ~UBLIC RECOGNITION ~im Hsuss, Director Of Bremerton/Kitsap County Visitor And Convention Bureau, stated every year the State of Washington gives TAPE %1179 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 3 of 13 "Georgie" awards that are a part of the Washington State Tourism Division and Tourism Conference. At the recent conference, 10 Georgie awards were awarded to 10 outstanding marketing campaigns in tourism across the State. She was pleased to announce two awards were given to Bremerton businesses. One entry was the "Best Event Campaign", awarded to the Rainier Group and Best Western Inn for a familiarization tour that was conducted in October of 1993, of which Kevin Veatch of Media Design did the designing of the winning brochure and the campaign that was centered around that "FAM" tour. She presented trophies to Mr. Bob Allan, Manager of the Bayview Inn and Kevin Veatch. An award was given to the "Best Poster" in the State of Washington and the winner of that award was Amy Burnette Gallery for her poster designed for celebrating her fourth anniversary. Amy Burnett accepted the trophy. Ms. Heuss noted that the "Georgie" awards were designed and manufactured by a local business, Decorative Glass. president Fitz stated she saw Amy Burnett paintings displayed in a gallery in New Mexico as well as advertisements for her gallery in a beautiful art book, which also advertised Bremerton. Don ~tk~nson, Bremerton Main Street Association, stated two years ago Main Street had the opportunity to sell prints of an Amy Burnett original. They sold 450 prints and generated $35,000, all of which has been turned back into promotion of downtown art. President P~tz announced an upcoming event at the Amy Burnett Gallery in conjunction with the Kitsap Peninsula Opera and Puget Sound Naval Officer' Wives Club..."SOUP", featuring Soup Theme Art exhibit by Judith McNea, on March 19, 1994, 6:30 PM to 9;00 P.M. An added feature at that event will be the Puget Sound Naval Officers' Wives Club Navy Bean Soup Cook-Off. Robert Bodd~e, President POWER, 920 Park Avenue, thanked City Councilman Simms for his participation as keynote speaker at the Community Unity Banquet held this past weekend. POWER's next COmmunity meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 3. The program for that meeting will include a presentation by Lori Collins, Fire Prevention Officer, who will talk about Emergency Preparedness. Also on that program will be a presentation on the "Bone Marrow Donor Program", in an effort to publicize the need for African- American donors to help Sherry McGrady in her search for a donor due to her having leukaemia. He reminded everyone that POWER is sponsoring a fund raising event on March 5, 8:00 P.M. - 1:00 AM, at 920 Park Avenue. Funds raised through this effort will assist POWER with their training programs for youth at risk and "better parenting" programs. ~even Re~nolds, JOB CORPS, 843 6th Street (792-6911) announced the opening of a JOB CORPS office in Bremerton. He briefly outlined TAPE %1179 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 4 of 13 the objectives of Job Corps training and explained the targeted age group is low income youth between the ages of 16-24. His main mission is to work with organizations, churches, youth groups as well as individuals to promote the educational opportunities through the Job Corps program. ~N. Law questioned if this program was funded through the Federal government? Mr. Reynolds stated yes, it is a federally based program under the Department Of Labor. He encouraged the public to visit any of the training facilities to see not only the physical plants but also the kinds of learning experiences offered to "at risk" youth. ~ Overson questioned if Job Corps offered any programs for young people with children? Mr. Reynolds stated there are programs available, however, none of them are located in Washington. Currently, efforts are underway to bring such programs to this area and he in the interim he is willing to work with people who fall within that category. Mr. Colvin asked Mr. Reynolds to provide the Council office with copies of any promotional material available. ~, Baymont Place, announced the next meeting of CRAB (Concerned Ratepayers Association of Bremerton), is March 3, 6:30 P.M., at the old KBRO Building on 11th and Park Avenue. The CRAB organization intends to establish an initiative to go on a ballot to disincorporate the city of Bremerton. Over the past two weeks she has attended several of the recent Council District neighborhood meetings. She found the meeting time of 5:00 - 6:00 P.M. for the District %6 meeting to be very awkward considering her work schedule. She also attended the West Bremerton Information Network meeting and had some questions as to its effectiveness. Don L&rson, 135 Rainier Avenue, President of Washington Scuba Alliance, stated he talked with the Parks Commission and Mayor Horton about his underwater park proposal in the area near the Turner Joy. Mayor Horton asked him if he had a budget for his proposal, which he does not, however, his proposal would take the cooperation of the city, state and federal agencies in order to make it a reality. In the past, he has cited many other areas where underwater parks have been developed and become successful tourist attractions. What he needs from the City at this point is for the City to say it wants an underwater park in Bremerton and have it included on the Cityls Shoreline Master Plan. He noted the Department of Ecology had indicated they would be glad to help the City if help is needed in modifying the plan. He attended a Department Of Fisheries meeting regarding the Titlow Preserve and the effort to preserve marine life in that area. The Washington Scuba Alliance submitted an application to the Puget Sound Water Quality Authority and Environmental Education Association for funding to put up a marine interpretative sign on the boardwalk or the First Street dock. If their project is selected, he would then work with the City's Parks Department to come up with a design for TAPE #1179 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 5 of 13 the interpretive sign. He brought up the issue of having enclosed trash receptacles located around the City rather than the current "open" basket type garbage cans. He suggested the City consider providing some type of lid or plastic liner with lid for the garbage cans in the downtown area so that they were in compliance with city ordinances. He also noted that some of the newer garbage cans are chipping and corroding. ~.D- Montaomerv expressed concern over 3M Media making changes to bill boards prior to obtaining required City Permits. Me urged the City Council and Mayor Horton to support the efforts of the Building Department and Planning Department to enforce current City regulations. He felt strongly that any billboards not meeting City requirements should be removed permanently. 6A - INFORMATION ITEM~ STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS -- MAYOR LYNN HORTON Mayor L~nn Horton stated she believed the watch words for 1990's are probably "effective" and "responsive" government and te~ms like reinventing government and empowering people are things that people are looking for. Besides looking to be as effective as possible, she is looking to being ingenious, creative and reinventing government through creative solutions that maximize revenue and the City's responsiveness to the people. Something one hears often is "government does not hear us" and "government is not responsive to us"...what the City needs to hear is the need to put curbs on violence and crime, to become more cost effective in governmental dealings, neighborhoods needs to become revitalized, youth issues need to be heard and acted upon and government needs to be responsive. Since becoming Mayor, she inherited some 65 million dollars in projects, which does not include the Transportation Plaza or the golf course expansion. Included in those projects are: Bremerton/Gorst Connector Road project (40 million dollars); sewer plant upgrades and CSO removals; Pendergast Sports Complex, Public Works Complex and various other small projects, which she has not totalled. One might ask "how can we achieve so much" and her response is through partnerships. The Bremerton/Gorst Connector Road project is a compilation of various entities from the County, Navy, Department Of Transportation, City of Bremerton and Federal ISTE funding. It is a model project for partnershipping and aggregating projects and building consensus. Compared to other jurisdictions, some of the General Funds of other communities the size of Bremerton are as much as 50% over and above the City's, which translates into more funding for Police, parks, roads, etc. Considering the City has an 18 million dollar budget, an astounding amount of work is carried out considering we have very little funding "in the bank" due to the fact we host Puget Sound Naval Shipyard as our largest employer. Mayor Horton emphasized PSNS is one of the City's greatest assets and it is TAPE #1179 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 6 of 13 important to keep it off the Base Closure list. One of the criteria for the Base Closure List is the "quality of life" in a community and in PSNS's case their quality of life depends on Bremerton's quality of life. She acknowledged Congressman Dick's recent warning about poor quality of housing in Bremerton and the need to see that it is upgraded in order to support future military expansion plans for this area. She also acknowledged this community needed to heed that warning not only for the military but for the people of Bremerton as well. She felt it was vitally important to pay attention to the "quality of life" items that will help to keep PSNS open for many years to come. Mayor Horton emphasized the need for enhanced partnership with the Bremerton School District, other military installations within the region...Keyport, Bangor, veteran groups, and the private sector, both management and labor. The City has worked well with the Port of Bremerton and Kitsap County, and need to continue those partnerships and do a better job cultivating further partnerships with them. It is important to maximize working in concert and cooperatively with Olympic College, the diverse ethnic groups, churches, environmental groups, Legislators, Congressmen and community leaders. Since she became Mayor, the City Auditor initiated an analysis of the City's lawsuits and claims and she will use that audit to analyze ways to reduce claims, lawsuits and the reduction of injuries through Labor and Industry claims· The Administration is working on a facilities analysis, which she anticipates bringing before Council within a few weeks· She stressed the importance of selling any unnecessary City property to get them on the tax rolls generating money to upgrade other City properties. She will also be looking at a Facilities Management Program so funds can be set aside to meed future maintenance needs. She is also looking at financial modeling, which will provide a "snap shot" as to where the City's budget ideally should be. Crime and fire emergency statistics will be analyzed and community outreach programs will be initiated to reduce those statistics. Lastly, the City will be working with the neighborhoods through the Neighborhood Information Network and in concert with the Council District meetings to work on the communities goals and objectives and what is important to people within their neighborhoods. It is her intent to meet with her staff in June/July of each year to set "city Goals and Objectives". The 1994 Target Issues for the City of Bremerton, as presented by Mayor Horton are attached and made part of these minutes as Attachment "A". SB - CONTRACT AMENDMENT #1. PROFEBBION~L BBRVICES ~GREE~N~ - TAPE #1179 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 7 of 13 UTILITY RATE gTUDY - ECONOMIC AND ENGINEERING gERVICE~. INC., The City of Bremerton is required by the Consent Order No. DE 93WQ- 150 issued by the Washington Department of Ecology to reduce the combined sewer overflows in its wastewater collections system to not more than one per year per overflow site in accordance with Chapter 90.48 RCW and in accordance with the schedule contained in the Consent Order. Furthermore, the City is required by the Consent Decree signed between Puget Sound Alliance and the City of Bremerton to submit, recommend, and advocate passage by the Bremerton City Council of a stormwater drainage ordinance substantially equivalent to the Department of Ecology's model ordinance by March 31, 1994. In order to comply with the provisions of the two Consent Decrees, the City has to develop a Stormwater Management Program. The current contract with EES has approximately $68,000 remaining in its budget, broken down as follows: Phase i - Wastewater Treatment Plan Litigation. Assistance Contract Amount $25,000 Fund Remaining $19,000 Phase 2 - Rate Studies (Water and Wastewater) Contract Amount $74,000 Fund Remaining $49,000 Attached for City Council's consideration is a revised Scope of Work for the Professional Services Agreement (Contract #3468) signed on May 28, 1993 with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. The revised Scope of Work includes the following proposed tasks and estimated budget for each task: Cost of Service Study (related to U.S. Navy) $10,000 Preparation of Stormwater Management Ordinance $10,000 Preparation of Stormwater Master Plan $38,000 Stormwater Rates Adjustment $10,000 TOTAL $68,000 Further, to enable the Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. to proceed with the development of the Stormwater Program, it is also requested that the termination date be extended to DecemBer 31, 1994. TAPE #1180 Mr. Dawkins questioned if the consultant can meet the listed deadlines that are being mandated by the Consent Decree? Kathleen McCluskev, City Clerk, stated it was her understanding that EES is aware of and will work within the time constraints mandated by the TAPE #1180 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 8 of 13 Consent Decrees. Mr. Colvin questioned if he was correct in his understanding that these are mandated requirements? Leila Mills, Acting City Attorney, stated this is part of the Consent Decree that was part of a Court order. Public comment - none. Mr. Overson questioned why Mr. Wubbena's proposal is a five task program that is well organized and seems quite effective to the end result, but the City is proposing a four step payment program? Ms. MoCluske¥ stated she could not respond to that question because she was not part of the negotiations for this extension. Mr. OveFson requested that Mr. Chu, Public Works and Utilities Director, follow up with an explanation on that point. Mr. Dawkins pointed out that it appears the City will take the lead on two tasks and EES will be the lead on three other tasks. Mr. Neville stated it was his understanding that differences in dollar figures, as shown on Page 20, had to do with different contingencies. He questioned for clarification if the designated funds would be only used if needed and the amount being approved would be $68,000 not $73,000? MaYor Lynn Horton apologized for the absence of her staff, she explained this money is residual funds and Mr. Chu felt as long as there were funds left in the budget for the previous EES contract they could be used to move ahead on the stormwater steps that must be done. She assured Council the Administration would comply with the residual budget unless EES came back with a request to expand the scope. #0166 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) motion to approve the Revised Scope of Work for Contract #3468 with Economic and Engineering Services, Inc. in the amount of $68,000, and authorize the Mayor to execute the same subject to City Administrative Policies and Procedures. 6C - APPROVAL OF CLASSIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THREE NON-UNIOW MANAGEMENT ~ND PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS IN THE PUBLIC WO~F~ ~ UTILITIES DEPARTMENT (PROJECT MANAGERt PUBLIC WORKS OPERATION~ MANAGER, AND UTILITY OPERATIONS MANAGER}t #AB94-043 Several responsibility reassignments have occurred in the Public Works and Utilities Department during the past months. The classifications specifications for affected positions have been updated and are now presented to Council for approval. Responsibility changes made are as follows: Facilities has been transferred from the Public Works Operations Division to the Project Management function. Sewer line maintenance was moved from the Public Works Operations Division to the Utility Operations Division along with storm utility and customer field services (meter reading, hookups/service stops, etc.) TAPE #1180 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 9 of 13 Caroline Marshall, Personnel Director, restated the need for the recommended changes as identified above. Public comment - none. Mr. Colvin pointed out the proposed action would not increase the 1994 budget nor increase manpower levels. Hr, Neville questioned if he understood correctly that by making the change it would not be creating an overtime situation for the Engineering Department? Ms. MaNshal~ stated Mr. Neville was correct. The City Engineer has been hiring engineers, who comprise the Engineering Division. #0370 M/S/C/U(Law/Huff-Menees) to approve classification specifications as follows: 1) Project Manager replacing Project Manager dated April 1993; 2) Public Works Operations Manager replacing Public Works Operations Manager dated March 1993; and 3) Utility Operations Manager replacing and eliminating Utility Field Superintendent dated March 1993. 7A - PUBLIC HE;~RING~ RESOLUTION NO. 2461. REOARDING THB REcOVERY OF FEES FOR THE ABATEMENT OF ~ARBA~B AND DEBRIS AT 922 15TH STREET, #AB94-044 On December 10, 1993, the City of Bremerton Street Department removed garbage and debris from the property at 922 15th Street in Bremerton after the owner failed to obey a Notice and Order to Remove Refuse within 72 hours. The abatement fund was charged $284.84 for the work. President F~ts asked the "Appearance Of Fairness/Conflict of Interest" question with all Council members being seated. David Nelson, Building Official, explained the process as follows: 11-19-93 the City received a complaint alleging the occupants of 922 15th Street having allowed an accumulation of garbage and debris in their yard; upon inspection they confirmed that the yard area was strewn with bags of garbage, furniture and other items; the property was posted with a 72 hour notice to remove the debris/garbage, which was sent certified mail to the owner of record - Beulah Morrison, c/o of a Bonita Pendleton at 922 15th Street. The certified mail receipt was returned to the City, signed by a Misty L. Kenyon on 11-26-93, which was beyond the 72 hour notice date. A revisit to the site was made on 11-27-93, finding no change in the conditions; on 12-10-93 the Street Department cleaned up the garbage, at the City's expense. On 1-12- 94 a bill in the amount of $284.84 was mailed to Beulah Morrison c/o of Bonita Pendleton at 922 15th Street by certified mail, which was returned as "unclaimed" on 1-30-94. He noted Beulah Morrison TAPE #1180 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 10 of 13 is deceased and Bonita Pendleton is her daughter and is the executrix of the estate and she also filed for bankruptcy on 11-18- 93, with the property to be sold on 3-4-94 to satisfy the debt. President Fits questioned when would the city receive reimbursement for the expenditure? Mr. Nelson stated garbage settlements are filed as personal judgements by City ordinance not liens. However, once a personal judgement is made it can be converted to a lien on any property owned by the party that the action is against. A personal judgement allows the City to attach wages, any kind of securities such as land, savings accounts, etc. ~ Winters questioned if the Bonita Pendleton was living on the subject property? Mr. Nelson stated no, he believed Misty L. Kenyon was the occupant of the property. Public comment - none. #0583 M/S/C/U(Farr/Law) to pass Resolution No. 2461, regarding recovery of fees incurred for the abatement of the garbage at 922 15th Street be collected as reasonable abatement costs, and become a personal judgement against the owner of the property, Bonita Pendleton. ?B - PUBLIC n]~RING~ RESOLUTION NO. 2462, RBGJ%RDING THE RECOVERY OF F~S FOR /~)~TEMEI~T OF 1744 CARR BLVD., #AB94-045 In April of 1993, the city of Bremerton took action to begin demolition of the building located at 1744 Cart Blvd. owned by Donald Shaw. The building is under abatement by the Building Department as an unsafe structure. The Street Department capped the sewer and billed the abatement fund $654.43, the building was inspected for asbestos, for a cost of $135.00, and a title report was ordered at a cost to the abatement fund of $103.49. The total of these charges amounts to $892.92. President Fits asked the "Appearance Of Fairness/Conflict Of Interest" question with all Council members being seated. David Nelson, Building Official, explained the following process: 10-31-91 the City received a complaint from a tenant of the structure located at 1744 Cart Blvd.; the City made an inspection along with the Department Of Labor And Industries, who conducted an electrical inspection; several pages of violations were noted by the Electrical Department and there was enough sufficiently wrong with the building for the City to declare it "dangerous" under the Dangerous Building Code and to issue a Notice To Vacate. The abatement process proceeded with the owner of the property applying for permits, but was unable to satisfactory obtain pezmits based on the amount of damage and deterioration to the building. The abatement notice continued until it got to the point where it was TAPE #1180 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 11 of 13 no longer appealable issue. The owner made several attempts to obtain permits to demolish the structure, however, he was unsuccessful. Because of the length of time this issue has been going on, the City has decided to file a lien to protect its interest for recovery of fees amounting to $892.92. He urged Council to approve the proposal to file a lien against the property for the charges incurred to date. He noted on this date they issued a permit for demolition of the structure. He emphasized the owner of the property was billed for $892.92 on 10-25-93 and as of this date had not responded. Mr. Winters made a declaration that he resides at 1104 Cart Blvd., and was not aware of the subject site and felt he did not have a conflict of interest, however, he questioned if he should step down? Letla Mills, Acting City Attorney, asked Mr. Winters if he personally felt he had a conflict or if he had inadvertently without knowing spoken to the owner or had some other contact with the owner? Hr. Winters stated he had never met nor talked with the owner of the site. Mrs. Mills assured Mr. Winters that he could remain seated. President Pit~ questioned once the building is demolished how will the City be reimbursed? Mr. Nelson explained the lien is filed on the property and will be foreclosed in three years if the charges are not paid. Ms. Mills pointed out that wording in the Resolution proposes a "personal judgement" and what Mr. Nelson is proposing is a "lien" against the property. Mr. Nelson apologized for using the term "lien" when he meant to use "personal Judgement". Ken &ckler questioned if there are any limits set or can the City eventually take away property from people who fall into this category? President F~tm explained the abatement process is to cure a dangerous building situation. It is not the City's intent to take the property and every effort is made to collect the amount due from the owner prior to taking steps to initiate the abatement process. She emphasized it is the duty of the City to make sure that a property is either put into a safe condition or it is remedied in some other way. Mr. AokleN questioned if the City would carry out the demolition before actually taking the property away from the owner through a lien process? Mr. Nelson stated if a lien is placed on a piece of property as a special tax assessment lien, by State law it must remain on the tax records for a period of three years. At the end of three years, the County automatically files foreclosure proceedings against the property. ~ questioned if the property owner is made aware that their building will be torn down? He could not imagine any property owner letting the City or County tear down and/or take it TAPE #1180 city Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 2, 1994 Page 12 of 13 away from them for $800-1,000. In referenced to the issue of protecting the public's safety, he wondered why the City didn't do something abut the brush and garbage located under the Bonneville Power Lines located behind his property. From the City limit signs he assumes it is in the City. He is concerned about the possibility of kids setting the area on fire, especially in the s,,mmer time. He questioned why didn't the City straighten something like that out while undertaking other abatement conditions? Presi~ent Fitz stated the Mayor could look into that situation if the exact location is provided. She assured Mr. Ackler that the City much preferred that the owner remedied the dangerous condition and the City only took further steps if no response was received from property owner. Mr. 0verson pointed out that the abatement process is usually initiated upon a citizen's complaint. And, he felt confident that the City would act on his complaint about the brush/garbage now that it was reported to the City. Mr. Colv~n questioned if the owner of the property had been notified that this procedure would take place at this time? Mr. Nelson explained the property owners are notified by certified mail, the property is posted with a public notice so that anyone can attend the public hearing. Also, if the property is sold by the County the property owner would receive any funds generated after outstanding liens are paid off. #1094 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Winters) motion to order by Resolution No. 2462, that the fees incurred for the abatement of 1744 Cart Blvd. be charged as a personal judgement against the owner, Donald Shaw. Mr. Nelson requested Council to go back to Agenda Item 7A - an error was made in the resolution and needed to be corrected. Lsila M~11s, Acting City Attorney, asked that the resolution be changed as follows:" .... as a personal iudaement against the owner, Bonita Pendleton.", thereby deleting the rest of the sentence after "Pendleton". #1199 M/S/C/U(Overson/Colvin) that the motion for Resolution #2461 be amended to reflect collection will be made by a "personal judqement". With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:58 P.M. cCLUSKE~, City Clerk EILEEN FITZ, Co~n~ President ATTACHMENT "A" TOP PRIORITIES ADOPT & IMPLEMENT COMMUNITY POUCING PHILOSOPHY · Develop strategy & apply for grant funding for a mobile precinct · Expand bicycle patrol · Expand D.A.R.E. program by 50% · Continue Safe Streets Program ORGANIZE DRUG/GANG SUMMIT · Formulate Community Task Force PURSUE UTILITY RATE INCREASE ALTERNATIVES · Seek compensation and other financial resources (insurance, contractors, grants, Navy) · Possible project phasing · Analyze consent decree for possible renegotiations · Research other lower cost options DEVELOP & IMPLEMENT COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING STRATEGIES · First time home owner assistance · Expand abatement program · Expand housing rehabilitation program · Implement rental rehabilitation program · Develop strategies for multi-family opportunities in downtown business core HIGH PRIORITIES )EVELOP STREET MAIN, ENANCE PROGRAM · Increase non-arterial upgrades by 50% · include alleys where used as local access COMPI.I= I ~- ROOSEVELT FIELD REPLACEMENT PLAN · Begin implementation COMPL~ I F_ PHASES OF PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK COMPLEX · 1995 opening COMPLETE PHASES OF 18 HOLE GOLF COUREE EXPANSION · 1996 opening COMPI.I= I E LELAND ANALYSIS · Map implement strategies · Develop plans for Bremerton Lumber site UPDATE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN · Increase community outreach to increase field of qualified applicants IMPLEMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM DEVISE A DEVELOPMENT INCENllVE PACKAGE · Include Community Reinvestment Act Plan ESTABUSH BREMERTON YOUTH COUNCIL ESTABLISH JOINT-USE AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT · Plan and seek funding for after school programs (possibly in conjunction with YMCA) MODERATE PRIORITIES DEVELOP EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM Train & implement management · Implement K Prep throughout community CEN i F, AUZE DEVELOPMENT PERMI I 1 lNG · Provide "one stop shopping" DEVlSE STRA I EGIES FOR CAMPUS/EVERGR~'N NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN · Include Evergreen Park expansion REDUCE CLAIMS AND LITIGATION PAYOFFS · Analyze audit data · Provide education to departments most heavily involved DEVELOP EMPLOYEE ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM · Implement customer service training · Develop employee handbook · Develop employee wellness program · Establish employee newsletter REVAMP UTIUTY BILL · Make more "user friendly" DEVELOP I ~,ANSPORTATION PLAN · include ferry and transit elements · Establish levels of service PROVIDE COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO REDUCE FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCYINCIDENTS · Analyze service statistics · Develop outreach program PROVIDE LINKAGES WI I'H BUSINESS COMMUNITY Auto Center, Callow, Downtown, Manette, Kitsap Way, Wheaton Way · Coordinate with Chamber of Commerce DEVISE STRATEGIES FOR HARRISON HOSPITAL NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN · Develop public/private partnership DEVELOP FINANCIAL POUCIES AND PROCEDURES · Develop long range financial planning model for General Fund RESEARCH FEASIBILITY OF WESTSIDE COMMUNITY CENTER 1999 GOALS FERRY UPGRADES · Two foot ferries · Upgrade car ferry service GORST CONNECTOR · Complete design and permitting · Property acquisition and construction TRANSPORTATION PLAZA · Modify to add foot ferry to basic footprint · Provide transit linkage