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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/08/94TAPE #1209 UNAPPROVED DRAFT JUNE 22 1994 COUNC . CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8 1994 #0017 #0037 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, June 8, 1994, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Sherril Huff-Menees presiding. Council members present were Morrie Dawkins, Bob Winters, John Law, David Farr, Richard Neville, A1 Colvin, and Lon Overson. Councilman Eileen Fitz was absent. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Huff-Menees and Invocation given by Reverend Ernie Grames of Cross Roads Neighborhood Church. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting -- May 18, 1994 #AB94-118 M/S/C/U(Neville/Dawkins)" to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTER8 Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW42.24.080, 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. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Overson) on June 8, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 175933 through 176058 in the total amount of $163,679.89; and Regular Payroll for the period ending 5-31-94, in the total amount of $706,024.12. President Huff-Menees announced Council will hold a Study Session immediately following the Council meeting to discuss "Facilities Management Plan". Bob Sauter asked that she announce the Flag Day Ceremony will be held on June 14, 2:00 P.M., on the boardwalk. It saddened her to report that Robert A. Ackerman, a regular Council meeting attendee, recently passed away. She sent condolences to his family and wish him God speed and acknowledged he was an individual who wanted to be informed and involved. The City Council appreciated his involved and he will be missed. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 2 of 15 Mr. Overson reported again it appears that the City has met another emergency response with over 18 emergency vehicles involved in controlling a fire in the downtown area this morning. Over the weekend his neighborhood experienced some challenges and he was pleased to report the Police responded very rapidly and resolved an explosive type situation. He emphasized he is glad he lives in the City and has the advantage of such rapid emergency response when needed. Mr. Farr reported this past week he visited the newly opened Antique Galleries Of West Sound, located in the 4th and Pacific Arts Building. Me extended congratulations to the Sandy Perry, Ron Barrington and Willy See, owners of that new business. He emphasized contrary to comments that there is nothing downtown worth seeing, he along with many others are remiss patronizing places of business that are located there. Mr. Law reported the District #3 Neighborhood meeting is scheduled for June21, 1994, 7:00 P.M., at the Senior Center located at 13th and Nipsic Avenue. The guest speaker at that meeting will be Kitsap. County Sheriff Pat Jones. Mr. Dawkins commented on the efforts of the City's Fire Department personnel in their containing the early morning fire of several businesses in the downtown area. The Fire Chief commented to Mr. Dawkins that they appreciated the response from the other jurisdictions in helping to fight the fire by relieving some of the very tired City fire fighters. Mr. Colvin announced this will be the first time that he will have missed the Flag Day Ceremony, on June 14th, since he became a · Council member. He wished more members of the City Council could have heard Municipal Court Judge Bruce Martin's presentation at the Bremerton Central Lions Club luncheon meeting today. He thanked Ian Sievers, City Attorney, for his comment that there are some items in the City Charter that need to be changed and he expected the City Council to address them in due time. Mr. Winters thanked the citizens and City employees for helping out and working on the fire that took place this morning on Pacific Avenue, which was located about five doors away from his business. The businesses in his immediate area do have a comradery to help one another and he agrees. that the potential for downtown is unlimited. When a crisis arises like this fire, you see people pulling together to help one another. He urged anyone having any information about how that fire started to please contact the Police Department PUBLIC RECOGNITION TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 3 of 15 Mayor Lynn Hotton stated the Fire Department has made the determination that the fire on Pacific Avenue was arson caused and they are carrying out an investigation. She commended the City~s Fire Department on the wonderful job they did containing the fire. One of the reasons why so many different units from around the County responded was due to it being a difficult fire to fight because of the building construction. Even though the fire fighters had been fighting for only a couple of hours, they were exhausted and the additional fire personnel allowed the original fire fighters to go off line thereby keeping them from becoming injured in some way. She expended special "thanks" to all of the Fire Department units for responding so quickly. Mayor Hortonts activities this past week included attending an awards presentation at the Bremerton High School where almost one million dollars in awards were given away to Bremerton High School students. One student received over $300,000 worth of scholarships. 'Even without that one students contributions, there was in excess of $600,000 in awards given to our High School seniors. Mayor Horton made the following statement of apology in response to Mr. Parypa~s letter and response at the previous Council meeting: She did in fact misread Mr. Parypats letter and it wasn't until he spoke that she realized that she had erred. She emphasized there has never been a policy released from her that City parking regulators should not enforce Parking Ordinances as written. She has been fully supportive of enforcement parking on sidewalks, parking illegally on planting strips, parking the wrong way, etc.. She thought that she had conveyed that to staff, and if in fact she did not, she sent a memo to staff on June 2 re-articulating her position on what should be enforced and when. Mayor Horton was pleased to report that the City has been awarded a low interest loan for the Callow Basin CSO Design program in the amount of $731,000~ and the City was able to secure a grant for CSO Water Quality Characterization of $94,000. The following Proclamations were read: (1) June 19 - 25, 1994, as HIRE A VETERANWEEK. (A Hire A Vet Job Fair - June 24, 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM at theAM VET Post #1, 5717 South Tyler, Tacoma. A local number for that program is 478-4745) (2) July 9-10, 1994, Ethnic Unity Celebration (Summer Fest 1994, accepted by Lennie Meter, Robert Boddie and Kathern Urfey. Robert Boddie, POWER, was pleased to report the start of their second training program, which is getting gang members and youth at TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 4 of 15 risk into productive programs and off the streets. Two more programs will soon start with Congressman Norm Dicks and the City of Bremerton. Me emphasized it is important that businesses get involved by contacting POWER (792-0637 or write to 920 Park Avenue Room 203, Bremerton, WA 98310) to help get youth off the street and put them into productive activities during the summer months. They are targeting youth between the ages of 16-22 to be eligible for the training programs that are available. An Out-Of-School Dance "PAJAMAJAM" will be held June 17, 9:00 PM to 1:00 AM, at 920 Park Avenue. Kal Leichtman repeated his challenge to Mayor Horton to set up another debate addressing the issue of "disincorporating the City". Mr. Lefcoski noted that the City approved hiring of a Grants Writer to pursue grant funding for City needs. Me questioned the status of the Grants Writer and any progress being made to acquire grant funding? President Huff-Menees noted prior to Mr. Lefcoski coming into the Council meeting Mayor Morton reported that the City recently received a loan interest loan in the amount of $731,000 for the Callow Avenue Basin CSO project and a $94,000 grant. She also anticipates getting future reports from the Grants Writer. Mr. Lefcoski asked if additional grant applications have been submitted? President Huff-Menees stated yes. Ruth Davies questioned the status of the old Street Department facility near Evergreen Park? Mr. Neville stated the site will be used as a staging area for construction of the CSO project. Mrs. Davies questioned if the public would be informed of any consideration of uses of that site or its sale? Mr. Neville stated he understood that long termplans for that site include turning it over to the Parks Department for expansion of Evergreen Park. Mrs- Davies read excerpts from DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA as a tribute to' Robert A. Ackerman, a man who left this life as a free man in heart, soul and mind. Maryann Harris .and Gary Garten, both downtown business owners, brought a message to the City Council and to the public that they believe in Bremerton and convinced that downtown Bremerton will be a vibrant, alive place, which it is now and more so than people realize. In order to change .the misconception of what downtown really is, they have asked the local merchants and property owners of the downtown core to come together and develop ways to let people know the good news as to what is happening in the downtown area. As a result of those meetings, a Good News Newsletter will be created by direct mail as well as handouts in all of their businesses. They are working with the Chamber of Commerce as well as Bremerton Main Street to pool ideas. She was pleased to report that people are willing to pool their money as well as their ideas, TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 5 of 15 which they find to be exciting. Part of that project is to create a Downtown Walking Map, which will be displayed on the First Street Dock next to a Visitor Kiosk. They are also working with the Port Of Bremerton, who awarded them $3,000 towards the sign project. They will also be working with Mayor Horton to putt,up directional signs from the waterfront area to the upland properties and businesses. Mr. Garten thanked the City Council, Mayor Horton and City staff members for their assistance. Mrs. Harris encouraged any new downtown business to attend their next weekly meeting - June 9, 9:00 AM at the meeting room at Yesterdays. Keith Anderson expressed his concern over having to separate his garbage into recyclable bins and then turn around and pay the City a recycling fee. He believes that the present garbage collection process is what is causing people to dump illegally. He insists he will not use the recycling bins nor pay a recycling fee and is willing to suffer the consequences. He lives in one of the poorest but proudest sections, west Bremerton, and having to pay added costs for service is just another "kick in the rear end" of poor folks. He asked if a listing could be posted showing the percentage of money received by the City as a result of the recycling program. C. D. Montgomez7 thanked Don Pratt,- Director of Community Development and David Nelson, Building official, for prompt action removing billboards from neighborhoods. The neighbors in his area really appreciate the effort by the City to resolve the billboard problem. Elizabeth Buell expressed her concern that one of her neighbors put up a fence that blocks the view she had of boats traversing Port Washington Narrows and the Warren Avenue Bridge. She referenced a planning issue that addressed removal of a portion of a view corridor on Shore Drive, which was turned down by the City Council, and questioned why didn't the same thing apply to her situation? Mary Lou Long referenced two newspaper articles about the City Council Study Session discussion that proposed ramping down the City's garbage tax. She questioned if she understood correctly Mayor Horton's comment that five police officers salaries would be lost if the complete garbage tax (20.4%) was taken away? She pointed out the City of Seattle offers their recycling program at no extra cost to the residents. Another issue discussed in one of the newspaper articles had to do with public access television and the fact that someone from City.government had attempted to review or interfere or somehow manipulate public access programming. It upset her to hear that was part of the material and discussion at the Council's Study Session. President Huff-Menees interrupted Mrs. Long noting that she had made a statement that was inaccurate TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 6 of 15 and she did not want the public to believe what was stated. The statement that Patrick Hirsch made at the Council Study session had to do with the fact that he wanted those in government to be cautious of not getting into a position of being asked to sensor or screen public access programs. When he was questioned as to whether the City had attempted to do that in any way, he replied no, that had not been the case, but only wanted to be certain · coming into a campaign season that would not take place. Mrs. Long noted the way the newspaper article was written it sounded like someone had tried to preview programming that was done by someone within the public. President Huff-Menees stressed there was no situation where that took place and if she checked with Patrick he would confirm that fact. Mr. Lefooski stated for clarification that he attended the Study Session Mrs. Long referenced and the Mayorts comment about five police officers salaries was only a relative thing. No one at that meeting asked to remove five police officers, in fact, Mr. Overson emphatically stated that would not happen if anything we need more Police Officers and firemen. Kal Leichtman stated he also attended the referenced City Council Study Session andhe understood Patrick Hirsch to say that a City employee did come to him'and ask to review programs prior to their being broadcast. President Huff-Menees stated Mr. Hirschts statement was that he had received a telephone call where he had been asked if they screen and the reply was no they do not and that was what he was concerned about. Mr. Leichtman stated he and President Huff-Menees had a difference of opinion on that point. Gordy Byrd expressed his concern for the people who lost their businesses in the recent fire and wished them the best in their recovery. Mr. Winters offered if anyone had any merchandise at the burned out shoe business to contact him at his place of business - 119 Pacific Avenue and leave their name and phone number he would pass it on to the owners. Brian Mueller stated he attended the previously referenced Study Session and he wished to clarify several points concerning both newspaper articles. He agreed that the City did not say five Police Officer positions would be lost if the City's garbage tax was removed, it was an example of the total amount of money such action would impact. In reference to the issue of reviewing or screening of public access programs, Patrick Hirsch was in a bad position and tried not to name what City member had asked to review tapes that were to be presented on public access. After the Mayor and City Council members pressured him on that issue, Mr. Hirsch did named who did the questioning and he stated he had not allowed them to review the tapes and he stated he would not allow them access to any public access programs. The City did in fact ask to TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 7 of 15 review them, but there is some question as to whether or not the intent was to stop such programming. He emphasized statements made at the Study Session did happen as reported by "The Sun". The reason Mr. Hirsch brought up the issue in the first place was to let the City Council know that public access is public access and although part of it is controlled by the City, the access is not controlled by the City. Ruth Davies stated she was asked if she would sign a release to let someone from the City view tapes that she had submitted for programming on public access television. Her response to that request was no, they can view it when it was aired. 6A - ACCEPTANCE OF WASHINGTON TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION GRANT, #AB94-119 Request the approval and acceptance of the Washington Traffic Safety Commission Grant funding for the Bremerton/Kitsap County DWI Task Force. The grant is in the amount of $21,840. The Task Force attempts to reduce the incidence of impaired driving through education and enforcement. It is a joint cooperative effort with the Washington State Patrol, Kitsap County sheriff's office and all County municipal jurisdictions. Les Pope, Manager of the DWI Task Force Program, provided the following update: In the last year the Task Force has removed about 300 drinking drivers from the roadways, issued about 1200 moving violations to people stopped by the Task Force, provided education directly to about 1,000 people through he and his volunteers. For the second year in a row, their project was selected by the State as the best DWI Enforcement Program in the State of Washington. The proposal before Council is to authorize the acceptance of grant funding from the Washington Traffic Safety Commission that in part funds this project. Mr. Neville asked if the grant funding would encompass. boating, not just driving on highways? Mr. Pope stated this is not a boating safety project and would qualify under a separate grant that comes from the State Department Of Transportation. Mr. Dawkins stated he understood that there was no requirement for matching funds from the City as part of this grant? Mr. Pope stated Mr. Dawkins was correct, the grant funding and contributions from the other law enforcement agencies in Kitsap County fund their program. Mr. Overson stated aside from the statistics Mr. Pope related, there have been good reports on the result of this program. Mr. Pope was pleased to report that in 1993 they were able to reduce drinking- driving fatal accidents by 55% and it looks like that is continuing on this year as well. #1646 #1684 #1920 TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 8 of 15 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Law/Colvin) to authorize the Mayor to sign the grant contract. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Farr) to approve the Budget Adjustment request. 6B - CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PATRICK HARRIS-TO POSITION OF DIRECTOR, PARKS & RECREATION, #AB94-120 Recruitment of candidates for the position of Director Parks and Recreation was conducted in May. Fifty applications were received and four of those were invited to an assessment center on May 27, 1994. Candidates were evaluated by a panel of four assessors. The panel felt Mr. Harris would make an excellent selection to fill the vacant position. Mr. Harris is a graduate of Western Washington University with a BA Degree in Psychology. Mr. Harris has been working for the City of Edmonds Parks and Recreation Department for a little over six years. Mayor LYnn Horton briefly outlined the procedure used for the Assessment Center in screening the candidates. All of the Assessment Center team members were impressed with Mr. Harris's consistency, common approach to things and ability to deal with people. Mr. Harris has a strong background in park maintenance, which can be of great benefit to the City considering the City's park system is aging and there are issues that need to be addressed, including ADA requirements, park maintenance and upgrade positions, etc. She urged the City Council to support her appointment of Patrick Harris as the City's Parks and Recreation' Director. Vicki Vanneman, outgoing Director of Parks and Recreation, stated she had verypositive contact with Patrick over the past five years and he was always readily available to offer advice or assistance when asked. He brings intellect and passion for the profession and she believes he is an outstanding choice and the Parks Department will be in terrific hands, assuming Council confirms his appointment. Mr. Overson noted a comment had been made that Mr. Harris is an individual who combines the best of both of the City's last two Parks Directors, which he felt was a rare compliment. M/S/C/U(Winters/Dawkins) the City Council confirms the appointment of Patrick Harris to the position of Director of Parks and Recreation and authorize the Mayor to execute the employment contract. TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 9 of 15 Patrick Harris stated he was honored to become a part of the City of Bremerton and that he was following in very large footsteps. He will do his best to continue the tradition of excellence and carry on the work that was started under Vicki Vanneman.' He looks forward to developing a good working relationship with the City Council, staff and community at large. Lastly, he introduced his wife Shannon. Mayor Horton stated since the City of Edmonds took away one of Bremerton's Parks Directors, it was only fair that Bremerton take similar action by enticing Mr. Harris to Bremerton. She wished Ms. Vanneman a very successful career and a lot of happiness. 6C - TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT OF THE CITY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN PROFESSIONAL 8ERrICES AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX, INC., #AB94-121 A Professional Services Agreement has been negotiated with Parametrix, Inc., to provide engineering services for the analysis of existing and future transportation conditions and needs, and to assist the City in preparation of the transforation element of the City Comprehensive Plan. Parametrix has extensive transportation modeling and comprehensive plan element preparation experience. Additionally, Parametrix performed the transportation modeling and technical report preparation for SR3/SR304 Gorst to Bremerton Ferry Terminal project which wilt be built upon to provide a City wide transportation plan. The Professional Services Agreement is in an amount of not to exceed $60,837.00. A budget adjustment is included to fund this work. The action before the City Council is approval of the agreement and the budget amendment. Randy Witt, City Engineer, outlined the scope of work: Task I - look at existing conditions of the transportation network and establish the first cut level of service that transportation network is to provide. The next step would be to identify deficiencies that currently exist, such as 11th and Warren Avenue. Next comes working with the citizens to look at possible solutions to problems and then to look at future traffic conditions and using the same scenario to identify any problems that may result. The fun part comes in reassessing what we have for how much money we have available to do it, getting concurrency with County, State and surrounding areas and the City's land use. He anticipates a lot of citizen involvement, which he feels is essential, in some key areas as to what is desired for a level of service and possible solutions to transportation problems. He highlighted three things that will not be addressed as part of this proposal: (1) Sinclair Inlet bridge (a regional problem,~ not just a City problem); (2) Manette Bridge replacement; (3) "third bridge" that is talked about as a way to relieve the traffic on Warren Avenue Bridge. (Note: they will review the current conditions on Warren Avenue and what impacts would a bridge have improving the conditions on Warren TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 10 of 15 Avenue). Proposals were solicited from two firms, KJS, who is doing the Countyts regional traffic modeling and thus had a step towards the door of being able to do the Cityis work, and Parametrix Inc., who has been involved in the Gorst- Bremerton Connector Road project. Parametrix Inc. was selected due to their familiarity with the City and their involvement in the Gorst-Bremerton Connector project and the fact they have about 35% of the City already modeled. As discussed earlier, Parametrix Inc., is a veryprofessional firm and the City has had good success with them on the Gorst-Bremerton project as well as a good working relationship. The Budget Adjustment request includes $21,000 out of the Arterial Street from the Ending Cash, $5,000 from the Planning Department Funds and $5,000 from the Parking Fund. Mr. Dawklns questioned the term of the contract? Mr. Witt stated the contract expires July 1, 1995, and the work time lines are outlined in Exhibit B - Budget Estimate Summary/Proposed Schedule. There is a start date of.May 23 and being completed by August 26. This assumes a one-week turnaround on citizen involvement. President Huff-Menees questioned the meaning of "citizen involvement"? Mr. Witt explained what is proposed is to use the Citizens Action Committee of the Growth Management review group that the Department of Community Development is using to walk through.all the different aspects of the Cityts Comprehensive Plan. Working with such a group is a good way to educate them on specific issues and it is a good way to get a feel for what level of service is, what the trade-offs are and costs involved. He also anticipates bringing the information back to the Council at a Study Session, which will be open to the public. Mr. Colv~n stated Mr. Witt eluded to the location of the Manette Bridge and then said that would not be part of the subject contract. He asked if he was correct? Mr. Witt explained for purposes of this contact it will be assumed that the Manette Bridge will stay where it is currently located. There have been some discussions in the neighborhoods since the State indicated that bridge is on the replacement list. This project will not try to solve that question and is a project on to itself that will involve a lot of work. Mr. Farr stated he was approached by a constituent whose idea was to have citizen involvement replace rather than supplement the work of the study. The information presented by Mr. Witt during this discussion and the information presented at the Operations Committee sounded like that was technically impractical and what TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 11 of 15 the City is buying through this contract is use of software, use of modeling and that strictly by citizen involvement without technical expertise of a company such as this we would not be able to accomplish this project within any reasonable time frames. Mr. Witt stated Mr. Farr was correct in describing his approach. The City needs the technical modeling done for both existing and future conditions to identify deficiencies that will show up. As mentioned earlier, certain deficiencies are already know, but what needs to be done is to construct a City-wide model that can identify the deficiencies City-wide. The modeling can also identify how bad the deficiency is, i.e., what is the current volume capacity ratio of a particular intersection, etc. Where citizen involvement is essential is once the problems have been identified then solutions need to be developed. Mr. Winters questioned if Parametrix Inc., will bring their work in on time? Mr. Witt stated Parmetrix is committed to meeting the schedule that they proposed if the City can meet the one week turnaround of citizen input. What he does not want to happen is to have the schedule so driven that citizen input is skipped. Mr. Winters asked the amount of progress made by Parametrix on getting this work done? Mr. Witt stated Parametrix has not yet started any work identified in the contract. What theydo have is the work already done on the Gorst-Bremerton Connector Road project and some other technical information they can build upon. Mr. Winters asked if Mr. Witt anticipated any need for any future budget adjustments on this project? Mr. Witt stated no, unless they go outside the scope of work as identified in the contract. ~ordy Byrd expressed his concern that vehicles departing the ferry and vehicles entering First Street do not always stop for pedestrian traffic. President Huff-Menees reminded Mr. Byrd that his concern was not part of this discussion and suggested that he meet with Mr. Witt following the City Council meeting to discuss his concerns. Mr. Overson noted Dan Eisses made an excellent presentation on this proposal to the Fiscal and Budget Committee, and particularly gave him a good feeling about the objective quality of this contract in that the level of service is going to be a take away from this. He questioned if the Council would be given interim input? Mr. Witt stated he 'expected at a minimum he would be reporting back to Council at their monthly Study Session. As they get into the level of service, he anticipates that being brought to Council as an Agenda item. Mr. Overson noted his respect for Parametrix, based on.their previous work for the City and he believes they understand community involvement Bremerton style. Mr. Law stated the Budget and Finance Committee "grilled" the TAPE #1209 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 12 of 15 Assistant City Engineer on this issue that this proposal would turn out to be a "bridge selection committee". The Committee was assured that was not the direction of this proposal. At that time, he also expressed a concern that the citizen input segment not be limited to a few dominate individuals, but that a broader prospective be included. President Huff-Menees stated having served on a Citizens Advisory .Committee on the Gorst-Bremerton Connector project prior to coming to Council and working with Parametrix, she was familiar with the excellent job they do in working with citizen input and citizen advisory committees. #3036 M/S/C/U(Farr/Colvin) the City Council authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute the Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix Inc., to perform analysis and assist in preparation of the transportation element of the City Comprehensive Plan and to approve the attached Budget Adjustment funding this work. 7A - RESOLUTION NO. 2468 NAMING THE BALL FIELD AT WARREN AVEME PEa&YFIELD, #AB94-122 Murrel Carpenter, a long time volunteer with the Warren AVenue PeeWee Association, passed away early this year. As a tribute to Mr. Carpenter's commitment to the PeeWee programs, the Association proposed naming the ball field for Mr. Carpenter. A Parks and Recreation Commission Sub-Committee reviewedthe proposal, reported to the entire Commission at the May 24th meeting and the Commission voted unanimouslyto recommend the naming of the ball field'for Mr. Carpenter. Vicki Vanneman, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated every now and then a citizen comes along who through his/her actions or efforts truly makes a difference in a community. Both Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter made a huge difference to the Warren Avenue .PeeWee Association and to the young athletes that have been participating under that association's banner over many years. The Parks and Recreation Commission and members of the Parks Department staff.are pleased to pass along a strong and heartfelt recommendation to pass this resolution that would name the ball field, from the foul lines in for Mr. Carpenter. She read the following. from the Subcommittee's recommendation: "Murrel and Betty Carpenter set an example of unselfish contribution to youth of our community and to the Warren Avenue field for approximately 27 years. Renaming'of Warren Avenue Playfield to Carpenter Field is proper recognition and reflects Bremerton's commitment and appreciation to people like the Carpenters who give graciously of their time for the enrichment of our community". TAPE #1210 #0452 #0214 TAPE #1210 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 13 of 15 Mr. Neville asked if an appropriate sign will be placed on the field? Ms. Vanneman stated her department is prepared to immediately place a temporary wooden sign that will say "Carpenter Field" near the sideline. She will leave a proposal for the new Director of Parks and Recreation that a smaller version of the new Parks signs be included in the 1995 budget and mounted permanently at that time. Mr. Winters stated he was acquainted with the Carpenter family and it saddened him that Mr. Carpenter passed away. He was honored to have this proposal come before Council and asked that he be allowed to make the motion to approve this proposal. De1 Knauss thanked the Director and Assistant Director of the Parks Department and the Parks and Recreation Commission for their assistance on this proposal. By the support of the City Council and Mayor of this action, it shows City's dedication to citizens who dedicate their lives to youth activities. Greg Triggs, member of .the Warren Avenue PeeWee Association, a parent and coach, gave a brief history of the PeeWee association in Bremerton. It pleased him that his son now has the opportunity to play for the Warren Avenue PeeWee's and credits the dedication of the Carpenters to the long survival of that 'organization. Mr. Neville stated as the current President of the Warren Avenue PeeWee Association, he enjoyed working with Murrel Carpenter through the years. Murrel was an outstanding individual and his hard work is something that he looked up to and was amazed many times how he would give so much of his time just to see the smile on the youths faces. He was inspired by the dedication shown by Murrel. M/S/C/U(Winters/Neville) to adopt the Parks and Recreation Commission's recommendation by passing Resolution #2468 that names the ball field at Warren Avenue Playfield Carpenter Field. Mr. Dawkins noted another dedicated citizen who contributed much to youth is Frank Kidrick, not only as a coach but in the whole PeeWee program. Mr. Neville pointed out it takes the dedication like those two individuals for an organization to survive 50+ years. 7B - ORDINANCE NO. 4464 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE 1994 BUDGET, #AB94-111 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Neville/Farr) to pass Ordinance No. 4464 on second reading, amending Ordinance No. 4439 relating to the budget of the City of Bremerton for Fiscal Year 1994. #0250 #0281 #0309 TAPE #1210 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 14 of 15 7C - ORDINANCE NO. 4465 (SECOND READING) AMENDMENT TO MTO (MODEL TRAFFIC ORDINANCE) REFERENCE UNDER TITLE 10 BMC. ADOPTING CHAPTER 308-330 OF THE WASHINGTON ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, #AB94-112 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Farr/Law) to pass Ordinance No. 4465 on second reading amending regulations pertaining to the Washington Model Traffic Ordinance; and amending Chapter 10.04 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7D - ORDINANCE NO. 4466 (SECOND READING) AMENDMENT TO BASE PENALTIES FOR BICYCLE/SKATEBOARD INFRACTIONS UNDER BMC 10.12.040, #AB94-113 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) to pass Ordinance No. 4466 on second reading, amending the infraction penalty for skateboards and' bicycle violations and amending Section 10.12,040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7E - ORDINANCE NO. 4467 (SECOND READING) AMENDMENT TO BABE PENALTIES FORANIMAL CONTROL INFRACTIONS UNDER BMC 7.05.200, #AB94- 114 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Overson/Neville) to pass Ordinance No. 4467 on second reading, amending the infraction penalty for violation of Title 7 BMC (Animals and Fowl) and amending Section 7.05,200 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7F - ORDINANCE NO. 4468 (SECOND READING) AMENDMENT TO BASE PENALTIES FOR GARBAGE/REFUSE INFRACTIONS UNDER BMC 6.04.160, ~]~B94- 115 Elizabeth Bus11 asked if the residents would be warned prior to being penalized? Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated these are not new infractions. This proposal is simply increasing the penalties for infractions that are currently in force. If there is a complaint of garbage spilling over creating a nuisance or using someone else garbage can, there are notices and warnings given by the City to correct the situation. Mrs. Bus11 asked if this legislation would help her with the person who left a chair in her yard? Ms. McCluskey stated she had no idea of the circumstances. Mr. Neville stated the person that did leave a chair in her yard committed a criminal offense according to the ordinance and their penalty would go down from what the City had been charging originally. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, explained the penalty would actually go up as far as total penalty. In all of the ordinances the City is restating the penalties similar to the way the Court promulgates their schedule for Civil Infractions. There #0421 #0443 #0452 TAPE #1210 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 8, 1994 Page 15 of 15 are State assessments that get tacked onto the penalty, so it will go up to compensate for the extra $10.00 that the Supreme Court is taking. M/S/C/U(Neville/Overson) to pass Ordinance No. 4468 on second reading, amending the penalty for violation of the garbage and refuse regulation under Title 6 BMC and amending Section 6.04.160 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7G - ORDINKMCE NO. 4469 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE PENALTIES FOR VARIOUS CRIMINAL ACTSI AND AMENDING BMC TITLE 91%, #AB94-116 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to pass Ordinance No. 4469 on second reading, amending the misdemeanor offense of leaving children unattended in a parked vehicle, supplying tobacco to a minor and obstructing a law enforcement officer to gross misdemeanors and amending Sections 9A.20.020, 9A.20,030, and 9A.40.020 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7H - ORDINANCE NO. 4470 (SECOND READING) AMENDMENT TO THE PENALTY FOR THE ACTS OF PROSTITUTION, PATRONIZING A PROSTITUTE AND PERMITTING ACTS OF PROSTITUTION - BMC 9.24, #AB94-117 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Overson/Law) to pass Ordinance No. 4470 on second reading, amending conduct constituting prostitution, repealing the section pertaining to acts promoting prostitution, and amending the maximum penalty for violation of Title 9.24, and amending Sections · 9.24.020, 9.24.080, and repealing Section 9.24.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:29 P.M. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk ' c i resident City of BremertN~~' KLM/SH-M/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault