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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/20/94COUNCIL. APPROVED 4/4/99 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 20, 1994 #0023 #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, April 20, 1994, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Eileen Fitz presiding. Council members present were Morrie Dawkins, Bob Winters, John Law, A1 Colvin, Sherril Huff-Menees, David Farr and Richard Neville. Councilman Lon Overson 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 Fitz and Invocation given by Chaplain Ben Belcher of Harrison Memorial Hospital. President Fits announced C~uncil would hold a Study Session immediately following the City Council meeting to hear Carol Dickinson, Development Manager, give an update on the Community Block Grant Program. CONSRNT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting -- April 6, 1994 #AB94-076 M/S/C/U(Neville/Colvin) to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW42.24,080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW42.24,090, have been recorded on a listing that had been made available to the Council. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Farr) April 20, 1994, the Council does approve for paymentlthose vouchers included and further described as follows: 174566, 174612 through 174838 in the total amount of $511,067.54. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Neville announced starting April 18 the Kitsap Community Action Program (KCAP) will open their gym from 6:00 - 9:00 P.M. every Monday evening for youth activities. Groups sponsoring this opportunity are City of Bremerton Parks and Recreation Department, PACK, Safe Streets, KCAP and POWER. Mr. Law reported District #3 held its monthly meeting on April 19 and provided an educational opportunity for those attending. He extended a special "thank you" to Councilman Colvin for attending that meeting and helping answer questions raised by citizens. The questions and concerns that were communicated to him are in the process of being answered. TAPE #1193 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 2 of 12 Mr. Colvin stated he was pleased to report the presentation made by Mayor Herton to a group of senior citizens from the Sylvan Way Baptist Church was well received. he extended an open invitation to everyone to attend the Lions Pancake Feed coming up in May. Recently, he received an inquiry from a constituent regarding disposal of household hazardous waste and how they can dispose of such items. It is his understanding that it is the responsibility of Kitsap County to collect and dispose of household hazardous waste. Kathleen McCluskev, City Clerk, noted usually the County holds two pick up events each year as well as a site where such items can be dropped off throughout the year. Merilynn Erhart, Council Legislative Assistant, reported as of this date Kitsap County had not scheduled any special household hazardous waste collection events. Mr. Celvin stated today he was asked if the City had any panhandling la~s. He asked the City Attorney if he could respond to that question? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated at the present time it is not unlawful to panhandle in the City and ordinances or laws that attempt to regulate such action have not generally been successful due to it involving free speech activity. However, the City could structure an ordinance that addresses conduct other than the speech element of the conduct, such as aggressive panhandling, which blocks a person's way or is intimidating in some way. If Council feels such action is becoming a problem, an ordinance could be developed that would make that kind of conduct unlawful. Mr. Colvin reported he did attend District #3's neighborhood meeting and observed the citizens in that district are very comfortable with Mr. Law's meeting format and want to see it continued. At the same time, he commended the Mayor for organizing neighborhood meetings in Council Districts that do not hold regular meetings. He wanted the Mayor and her staff to know they are most welcome to participate at the District #1 Coalition meetings when they have issues relating to that area. He extended best wishes to Carol Dickinson on her recent appointment to her new position with the City of Seattle. Mr. Winters reported he and his family found the Sinclair Inlet waterfront clean up, on Saturday, to be very interesting. They were able to observe a rescue demonstration put on by a Coast Guard helicopter as part of that event. He encouraged everyone to visit the waterfront and take advantage of strolling down the boardwalk and visiting the Naval Museum, Turner Joy and the Turner Joy Gift Shop. He reported the opening of another new business downtown - Swing TownMusic, located in the old Goldberg's building on Pacific Avenue. He also welcomed the Pasta Palace, a new restaurant located on Pacific Avenue. Recently, when he attended his son's baseball practice he was approached by several individuals about getting the lawns mowed at the ball field. He wanted to pass that information on to the appropriate department. A~ constituent raised the following question: why were Kitsap Transit bus riders from areas TAPE #1193 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 3 of 12 outside the City receiving free fares plus a "freet' umbrella and newspaper when those riding the transit inside the City did not receive that same treatment? He hoped Mayor Horton could explain Kitsap Transitts commuter program. Mrs. Fits announced Neighborhood Information Network is holding a meeting April 25, 7:00 P.M., at the Sheridan Park Recreation, where a representative from the State Department Of Transportation will speak on the "status of the Manette Bridge". At the previous Council meeting she asked Eddy Chu, Public Works and Utilities Director, to check into the possibility of reviewing Utility rates for low-income seniors and low-income disabled. There was some feeling among the public that the income level for the reduced rates was to low to help many people who needed such assistance. Mr. Chu responded to her. that his department is currently undertaking a study of the current discount program for low-income disabled and low-income senior citizens. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Lynn Hotton stated as a follow up on President Fitz's comments about reduced utility rates, the City Attorney found that there is State law that precludes the City from having a straight low-income rate, however, State law does allow for low-income senior and low-income disabled reduced rates. On April 21, 6:00 P.M., at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center there will be an Annual Teen Talent Show, which will be video taped and rebroadcast on Channel 12. On April 29, 11:00 Am - 7:00 P.M., a huge indoor flea market/crafts sale will be held at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center, which will benefit the Pendergast Regional Park. A teen dance will be held at the Sheridan Park and Recreation Center on May 7, 8:00 P.M. to 12~00 midnight - admission is $5.00. Mayor Horton was please to report that following Council action approving a Personal Judgement for a property vacation at 1744 Carr Boulevard, the owner of that property was prompted to remove the building of their own accord. She reported there was a sewer overflow into the Port Washington Narrows in the Park Avenue area this past weekend. She emphasized that specific area is designed for a multi-million dollar basin project for stormwater separation and upgrade and at the end of that process there will be many problems corrected, including the potential for overflows and backup of sewage into basements of residents along Park Avenue. Mary Sue Bronkato, Washington Bone Marrow Foundation, spoke about the bone marrow transplant program needs across the United States and encouraged the public to consider volunteering for that program. She explained the plight of the African-American population and the recent event held on April 9th to increase the awareness of the program and to seek donors that might benefit TAPE #1193 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 4 of 12 Sherry Mcarady, a local leukemia patient. Anyone interested in learning more about the program can call 1-800-389-0779. President Fits reported her sister was a bone marrow donor and speaks highly of the program. Mr. Colvin stated he tried to volunteer, however, he was passed over because he did not fit into the required ages of the desired donors. Ms. Bronkato also let the public know that they are accepting financial donations as well to meet some of the financial needs of the organization. Mike Trogie questioned the City of Bremerton's priorities and how they allowed the sewer plant odor to continue for so long and not do something about it. It concerned him that the City managed to finance a 7 million dollar softball park plus a couple million to make the Shipyard look pretty 'to visitors outside the community. Practically speaking, our community should maintain the estuaries as a fishing resource without regard, and it greatly disturbed him that Salmon fishing had been closed down. He was quite concerned over the resent sewage spill in the Park Avenue area and the long term affect it would have on the marine life in Port Washington. Narrows. He is aware of twice yearly large salmon runs through the Port Washington Narrows and he did not want the situation where fishermen in that area would become afraid to eat any fish caught there due to pollution. He suggested not spending any more City funds for improvements to the shipyard. President Fitz briefly explained the source of funds and limits imposed on funds used to build the Sports Complex, which could not be used for Utility infrastructure improvements. The Utility has to pay for its repairs through the ratepayers or grants. She agreed repair of the Park Avenue area sewer lines was long in coming, however, this City Council is committed to fix the problems. The sewer treatment plant does work adequately and it does smell, however, effort is underway to eliminate/reduce the odor problem. Ca1 Leichman announced Mayor Horton has agreed to participate in a discussion with he and Brian Mueller at TCI studio on May 10, 7:00 P.M., and will be televised on Cable Access Channel 12. Mayor Horton has yet to select her partner for the discussion. Sherry McGrady thanked everyone who attended the April 9th bone marrow donor event, which was held to possibly help her in her need for a bone marrow transplant. She extended a special "thank you" to Reverend Sam Rachel and the KCAP program for use of their building and the people who helped coordinate that event. Jack Lefcoski, Kitsap Lake resident, expressed his concern over a resent 14,000 gallon sewer spill into KitsapLake, which was caused by mechanical failure in a sewage' pump station. And, in the past few days the City experienced another large sewage spill in the Park Avenue area due to a mechanical pump station problem. He TAPE #1193 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 5 of 12 urged the City Council to reconsider their decision to build a pump station system in the West Kitsap Lake area and to direct staff to design a gravity feed sewer system instead. He has extensive history of building and maintaining pump station facilities for Navy ships and knows that eventually mechanical pump stations will fail. It was his understanding the reason the City chose not to put a gravity fed system for the west Kitsap Lake project was due to at least 3-4 permit processes that need to be undertaken prior to construction. He also understands that from past experience the City had difficulty getting permitted through such a process, but he believes it would be beneficial to revote the issue. Don Larson, 135 Rainier Avenue, President of Washington Scuba Alliance, reported theApril 16th Sinclair Inlet clean up event was a success with approximately 100 people participating. He also appreciated the U.S. Coast Guard helicopter rescue demonstration and Coast Guard Patrol Boat tour, which was provided as an added attraction to the clean up effort. He encouraged the Coast Guard personnel to consider coming back to Bremerton and participate in the Black Berry Festival activities. Dennis Hovorka, Public Affairs Officer of the local Coast Guard Auxiliary (373-3753), assisted in getting the helicopter and patrol boat as part of the clean up effort. Approximately 12 cubic yards of litter/junk was collected along the shoreline. He expressed his appreciation of the businesses and volunteers who participated in that event. He thanked the Parks Commission for their letter regarding an underwater park for the Bremerton area, which he will forward to the State Parks Division. He also received a letter from the Department Of Natural Resources noting the area he proposes for an underwater park is considered a "harbor area" in conjunction with the Port Of Bremerton since they are a local entity and have control of that area. And, if the Port of Bremerton agreed to Mr. Larson's proposed underwater park then it would be ok with DNR. He has already talked with the Port of Bremerton about such a project and they indicated they would be a local cheer leader but not a lead agency. Mar~ Lou long referenced a statement made by President Fitz that the Hotel/Motel tax was designated to only be spent on certain kinds of projects. She asked what is the basis for that criteria and who made the decision that such funds can only be used for certain criteria? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated State law giving taxing authority to cities does limit the use of the proceeds. Mrs. Long stated if the decisions of past elected officials caused the City and residents within City boundaries to have an excess burden because of the wrong choices or problems that arose from those decisions concerning the water and sewer charges they are now expected to pay, the best solution to the problem is the disincorporation of the City of Bremerton. Whatever the City TAPE #1193 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 6 of 12 Council or City Attorney would like to try to represent to the public all the financial obligations levied against the sewage treatment plant are in fact a debt of the City, which is a problem that can only be resolved by forcing the sale of assets and the discontinuation of a. body of politics that finds itself unable to move to relieve the pressure on the citizens of Bremerton. She feels the City's imposing a $4.00/month charge on a segment of the population without imposing it the same per unit of impervious surface charge is a matter that could be argued in Court and won in that it is not an equitable charge. She would not personally pursue such action due to the financial cost and time required to undertake such action. If someone wanted to take the issue on as a Class Action lawsuit, she believed it would be a "winning" case. Other communities, such as the City of Seattle, do impose a per unit impervious surface charge for stormwater program as a property tax, which is levied across the board to all citizens at the same time. The City of Bremerton has taken upon itself to charge just a small segment of its population a $4.00/month charge that lets off the hook any parking lot owners or people who have no water or sewer hookups from the stormwater management process. She sees this as an unfair, unjust and unequitable fee on the citizens at this point in time. The next C.R.A.B. meeting will be held on April 21, 7:00 P.M., at the old KBRO Building, and petitions will be available. ~lisabeth Bue11, High Avenue, passed around samples of Scotch broom and asked what could be done about getting rid of the large plantings at the north end of the Warren Avenue Bridge? She does not like the smell and believes it does have an adverse affect on the health of some people. Jack Lefcoski stated he personally did not like blackberryplants, which can harbor rats, and Scotch broom plants can harbor rats. Mayor Horton reported the Washington State Department Of Transportation had been contacted about the Scotch broom at the north end of the Warren Avenue Bridge, which is mostly on their right-of-way. She doubted the State would be very responsive to their request to have it removed and some other kinds of plants put in their place. She also emphasized Scotch broom is a weed, not a flower and it does stink. She also emphasized the existence of rats is not illegal per the Health District. She will continue arguing about getting rid of rats in blackberry bushes and Scotch broom, if identified as a problem. Shannon Cook announced a Blood Drive will be held at the Harrison Hospital Annex on April 22, 11:00 AM to 1:00 P.M. and 1:45 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Gordv Byrd, P.O.Box 930, asked why the City of Bremerton could not adopt legislation requiring panhandlers to be licensed if they wanted to ask for donations from the public? City Attorney Ian TAPE #1193 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 7 of 12 Sievers stated he could look into the matter and see if there were any State requirement for licensing, but he doubted there would be such regulation. Mr. Byrd stated as of this date he had collected $10,188.88 for his shelter for the homeless. Elizabeth Buell stated she believed having rats comes up through sewer lines into toilets within a residence is illegal. If they are not stopped from living in areas like blackberry bushes, she believes they will be finding their way up the sewer pipes into peoples' houses. Billie Bach stated he had lived in this area for approximately 22 years and since that time he had seen many changes take place in the City and felt things were getting out of hand. He considers himself as "middle income" and because of the increased sewer and water rates was feeling squeezed financially. He believed Kitsap County low income fees were much lower than those proposed by the City and their income level was higher thereby allowing more people to qualify. It concerned him that other people were getting a "break" on charges when they didn't deserve it, such as someone who has a lot of children...it was their choice to have them. He did not like people buying on credit nor did he like helping to pay for other people's needs through taxes. He owns a motor home and has to pay $1,500/per year for license tabs, which he feels is too high and believes those taxes are used to support someone-with lots of children who cannot provide for all their needs. He believes people should take on the responsibility for their own needs not be paid by someone else. He loves Bremerton, but he is beginning to feel he should return to Germany due to all the taxes eating up his income. He voiced his displeasure of having to listen to people like Gordy Byrd speak at the Council meetings and felt they were wasting the Council's time and the public's time. President Fitz reminded Mr. Bach that Mr. Byrd had the same right as anyone else to state his opinions. She asked him to keep his remarks to the City Council and that he had the right to come each week and speak before the City Council as does every other member of the audience, including Mr. Byrd. She suggested Mr. Bach address his concerns to the City Council in letter form and he would receive a response from them. In response to Mr. Bach's question about different fees being levied in the County, she restated the City is looking into some kind of sliding scale for income as opposed to a fixed figure, which may benefit more people. 6A - COOPERATIVE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY - AN ALTERNATE TO BIDDING, #AB94-077 RCW 39.34 permits local governments to cooperate with other political subdivisions either within or outside the State of Washington for the procurement of materials or equipment. The use of such agreements allow participating agencies access to each TAPE #1193 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 8 of 12 others bid awards. Such an agreement can, for example, allow one agency to buy a single unit of an item for the same price as was bid to another agency for multiple units of the item. The sale of items to an agency other than the bidding agency must also be acceptable to the Contractor providing the items unless the original bid includes a specification to provide cooperative governmental purchasing by other State political subdivisions. City of Bremerton bid terms and conditions include a statement providing for cooperative purchasing by other political subdivisions. Mr. Neville questioned if wording under Section 5 was standard contract language where the County reserves the right to exclude the undersigned political subdivision, or any class containing the undersigned political subdivision or political subdivisions in general from any particular purchasing contract, with or without notice to the political subdivision? Gil Johnson, Purchasing Agent, stated yes it is appropriate and accepted language in intergovernmental agreements. Before the agreement is used, contact is made with the agency that the City understands might have the contract for the item and they are asked f the City could be included on their interagency agreement. President Fits pointed out this was not something new. Mr. Johnson explained the City has a number of intergovernmental purchasing agreements with other counties and cities throughout Washington and the State of Oregon. Gordv Byrd asked for clarification of the action being proposed. President Fits gave a brief explanation of the intent of the interlocal agreement. Mr. Winters pointed out such an agreement also saves the City time purchasing items since they do not have to go through the entire bid process. Mr. Johnson stated the normal bid time for any material or equipment is generally around 45 days. Sometimes a need comes up that is more urgent than a 45 day period and such an agreement would narrow the time to procure such items. Maz7 Lou Long questioned if this is the first time the City has entered into a purchase agreement with Kitsap County? Mr. Johnson stated the City has also had intergovernmental agreements with Kitsap County for specific items and this proposal is for a broader scope that allows the City to participate with them for their bids on other kinds of equipment. Mrs. Long requested identification of "other" equipment that was not part of the past cooperative agreements with the .County? Mr. Johnson stated there is no exclusion and this particular agreement is for access to all of #2730 #2832 TAPE #1193 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 9 of 12 Kitsap County's bid contracts. Previous agreements might have been for a specific line item, such as signalization equipment. He pointed out that Kitsap County many have contracts for products/items that the City does not have any need. The County is initially contacted to determine if their bid price is better than what the City could get if they bid the item. An intergovernmental agreement is one that Kitsap County could elect to purchase items off of any City contracts because language has been included in the contracts' specifications the statements to the vendors that other agencies may also contract through the City for the same items. Mrs. Long questioned how would the City know that the purchase price for an item off the County's contract was the best buy at the time the City needed it? Mr. Johnson stated prior to the City's hooking into any other interlocal/interagency agreements, the market place is checked to ~ee if there is any validity in that contract or if in fact the City could obtain a better price themselves. This can be a time saving mechanism, but at the same time we have the responsibility to see that the lowest possible bid is attainable. Mr. Law stated having worked with this type of program for many years, he believes such action is good business practice and the time saving it brings to the purchasing process is significant. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Winters) to authorize the Mayor to sign the Intergovernmental Agreement with Kitsap County. 7A - ORDINANCE NO. 4455 (SECOND READING) AMENDING HOURS ANDDAYS OF FIREWORKS USE AND AMENDING B.M.C. CHAPTER 9,48, ~AB94-074 Scott Rapley, Fire Department, recapped the issue as presented at first reading of the ordinance approvedApril 13, 1994. Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Neville/Farr) to pass Ordinance No. 4455, on second reading, amending the hours and days of use of fireworks, and amending Chapter 9.48 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7B - ORDINANCE NO. 4456 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING HAP OF THM CITY OF BREMERTON FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ON THE 8OUTHWEST SIDE OF HARLOW DRIVE APPROXIMATELY 300 FEET WEST OF KEAN STREET IN THE AUTO CENTER WAY AREA OF WEST BREMERTON, #AB94-075 President Fits stepped down from the issue due to a conflict of interest. Councilman Dawkins, as Council Vice President, assumed the Council President position. Gordy Byrd, P.O. Box 930, requested clarification of what this action would actually do. Mr. Dawkins briefly reviewed the intent of this proposal as presented by staff at the previous Council TAPE #1193 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 10 of 12 meeting and approving the ordinance, on first reading. ordinance. #2980 M/S/C/U(Farr/Huff-Menees) motion to pass Ordinance No. 4456 on second reading, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton for property located on the southwest side of Harlow Drive approximately 300 feet west of Kean Street in the Auto Center Way area of West Bremerton. (FOX REZONE -- File #RZ-01-94) President Fits returned to the Council Chambers at 7.07 P.M. 7C - ORDINANC~ (FIRST READING) AMENDING THE UNIFORM CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS ANDAMENDING CHAPTER 17.04 OFT HE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE, #AB94-078 David Nelson, Building Official, explained the City has been working on lien processes in ~onJunction with the County Assessor's Office and there has been a question raised about interest. The Dangerous Building Code states interest shall be 7% and RCW tells us interest can be at a rate based on Treasury Bill plus or minus, which at this time is about 12%. The City felt the State statute would give precedence, however, to be safe he is recommending amending the Dangerous Building Code to reference the RCW that allow the City to collect interest at a rate consistent with the law. Mr. Colvinquestioned the current interest rate? Mr. Nelson stated it is a fluctuating rate and is based on what the Treasury Bill rate is plus 5 points. President Fitz questioned if the proposed rate would go into affect when the abatement is made and lien filed? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, explained it would run at the old rate until the ordinance. goes into affect. Mr. Winters questioned if the interest rate could go over 12%? Mr. Sievers stated the State has set a cap on the interest rate based on a specific formula. TAPE #1194 Gordv Byrd, P.O. Box 930, asked how could a person report a dangerous building situation? Mr. Nelson recommended that such information be brought to the Building Department's attention. #O050 M/S/C/U(Winters/Colvin) to approve ordinance, on first reading, amending the Uniform Code for theAbatement of Dangerous Buildings, and amending Chapter 17.04 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7D - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) SETTING 8ALARY RATE FOR MANAGEMENT EMPLOYEE UPON UPGRADE, #AB94-079 Under the salary rate section of the Management and Professional #0125 TAPE #1194 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 11 of 12 staff compensation plan, there is a subsection entitled "Rate at Upgrading or Downgrading". Due to an apparent omission, this section does not address the rate upon upgrade. The proposed ordinance adds language modeled after the City's labor agreements to determine a starting rate if a manager's position is moved to a higher band or the employee accepts a new position in a higher salary band. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated he received a request from the Personnel Department asking for authority to set a starting rate for a management employee that received an upgrade. At that point, it was discovered an apparent omission was discovered, resulting in the need to add in language that was obviously intended. He referenced the proposed ordin~nce subsection (c) title and the fact it references "upgrading or downgrading" and the only language currently in that subsection has to do with downgrading. Such language is used universally for bargaining units for upgrades and the third paragraph under this subsection is a necessary provision for both upgrades and downgrades. Hr. Nevillequestioned if this affected any personnel at this time? Mr. Sievers stated no, however, there was a person being proposed to be upgraded and once this ordinance goes into affect he will be given his upgrade with a starting rate as authorized by the ordinance. President Fits stated she recalled considerable discussion in regard to this issue at the time the Management Compensation Plan was approved. Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Huff-Menees/Dawkins) to .approve ordinance, on first reading, setting salary rate for management and professional staff upon upgrade and amending Chapter 2.50 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 8A - PUBLIC HEARING ANDRESOLUTION NO. 2465, REGARDIN~ THE RECOVERY OF FEES FOR ABATEMENT OF 1020 PEARL STREET, #AB94-080 In August of 1990, the City was forced to demolish a garage/shed at the rear of the property at 1020 Pearl Street, owned at the time by the Mr. Pogo Trust. The building was abated as a dangerous structure, and the owner failed to meet the abatement deadlines. The Street Department performed the work, and the abatement fund was billed $908.63. These charges became a lien against the property. In addition, the City incurred fees for a title report, $103.49, and administrative costs of $90.00 for a total of $1,102.12. David Nelson, Building Official, stated the City has been in the #0269 TAPE #1194 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 20, 1994 Page 12 of 12 process of refiling a number of liens with the County because of an error in which they were filed, and as a part of that activity discovered that this particular lien against this particular property had not been brought to Council for approval, which is mandated by City Codes. President Fitg asked if anyone had responded, such as the trustee from the Pogo Trust? Mr. Nelson stated there are several people indicated on the title report and the City did send notice of the lien action by registered mail, however, none of them have responded. President Fits asked if any of the individuals were "local" people. Mr. Nelson stated one person is located in Gig Harbor'and the others were fairly local. Hr. T.awquestioned for clarification if in fact this was the first time this lien proposal had been presented to the City Council? Mr. Nelson stated yes. Mr. Law questioned if this proposal had been presented to either of the Council Committees? Mr. Nelson explained this type of issue does not go before the City Council prior to the public hearing. Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Neville/Farr) to approve Resolution No. 2465, ordering that the fees incurred for the abatement of 1020 Pearl Street be charged as an amended lien against the property. With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:33 P.M. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk EI~EEN FITZ ,' C~~esident City of Bremerton KLM/EF/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault