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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/15/93TAPE #1135 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 15, 1993 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, September 15, 1993, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Eileen Fitz presiding. Council members present were Richard Neville, Lynn Horton, Hank Waibel, C.R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, Russ Johnson, Lon Overson, and Al Colvin. 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 Reverend Scott Shaw of First Church Of The Nazarene. CONSENT AGENUA A. Minutes of Meeting -- September 8, 1993 #AB93-183 #0013 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Horton) 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. NONE COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mrs. Fitz congratulated everyone who ran for office in the Primary Election. Those people are all winners whether or not they actually proceed onto the General Election. It takes a great deal of time, money and energy to run for public office. She was bringing this up now because she is quite disappointed in the voter turnout. In America citizens have the opportunity to choose those people who will be leaders, representing the citizens in the running of the government, cities and counties. People all over the world are dying for the. opportunity to vote. She gets very discouraged when she sees an election where there are so few voters' who take the time to select those people who are going to lead them, in many cases for four years. She encouraged everyone to turn out for the General Election and vote. Mr. Neville reported on Tuesday evening, September 14, he TAPE #1135 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 15, 1993 Page 2 of 9 attended a Park Avenue Neighborhood meeting. He wanted to publicly thank Eddy Chu, Public Works and Utilities Director, for attending that meeting. Mr. Chu provided information that enlightened the residents in that area as to what will take place on the Warren Avenue Sewer Basin project. Mrs. Horton extended thanks to Dan Eisses, Senior Engineer and Randy Witt, City Engineer, for attending a neighborhood function held in her district. Mr. Eisses and Mr. Witt made themselves available, on short notice, to participate in that event and she wanted them to know how much she and the residents appreciated their participation. Mr. Collins stated he felt Mrs. Fitz's comments were very appropriate and well stated. He reported on September 11 and 12 the Mission Covenant Church at 12th and Veneta celebrated their 50th Anniversary. Several of the original organizing members of that church were in attendance and the one he wanted to say "well done" to is "Aunt Evy" Evelyn Nylin. He noted there are many things nice like this occasion that are going on in the City, but are not publicized and he felt such occasions should be more widely known. Mr. Colvin reminded everyone that District # 1 Coalition meeting will be held September 16, 7:00 P.M., at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center. Mr. Ron Hough of the City's Community Development Department will make a presentation on what's in the future for east Bremerton. On September 18, 11:30 A.M., at the Bayview Inn, the Martin Luther King Memorial Scholarship Fund is hosting Governor Lowry at a celebration of Constitution Day. Tickets are still available for this event, ($15,00), and may be obtained at the door. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Louis Mentor reported he attended the following events: 1. September 9th the Literacy Council Banquet; 2. September 11 the Star Fest funding raising event at Star of the Sea Catholic School; 3. September 11 he attended the Funeral for Vince Barrios, who lived in the Bremerton area for about 70 years and was a leader in the community and one of the ones responsible for establishment of Baatan Park; 4. September 11 Rotary Auction, which raised lots of money for various charities in the area; 5. September 12 -Aids Walk held on the Bremerton Boardwalk. TAPE #1135 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 15, 1993 Page 3 of 9 This event raised approximately $10,000 to combat AIDS. 6. September 12 - the Ebenezer African Methodist Church on 9th and Park welcomed their new minister. 7. September 12 - Wind Rose Gallery's opening of the showing of panels from the National AID's blanket, which will be available for public viewing through September 18. Mayor Mentor read the following Proclamations: 1. September 17-23, 1993 Constitution Week in Bremerton, accepted by Pat Foley Collier, member of the Elizabeth Allington Chapter of the National Society Of The Daughters Of The American Revolution. 2. September 17, 1993 Prisoner Of War And Missing In Action Remembrance Day, accepted by Bob Sauter, President of Kitsap County Veterans Coalition. He encouraged the Mayor and City Council members to attend a vigil and ceremony on September 17, 12:00 (noon) in Olympia, in remembrance of all veterans who have not been accounted for over these many years. Robert Boddie, 4402C Arsenal Way, POWER INC., reported the opening of a multicultural resource center on Sylvan Way - One World Unlimited. It is his hope that resources from this center can be brought into Bremerton schools. As he stated at the September 8th Council meeting, it was brought to his attention that the construction project on 4th Street does not include people of color. He has received numerous phone calls regarding that situation and he believes the City needs to take the lead in correction that situation. He urged citizens to please get out and vote at the November election. It pleased him to see a group of Boy Scouts in the Council meeting audience. He thanked Ray Gareto of U.S. West for supporting POWER. There is need for other organizations and businesses to assist POWER in their programs. Mr. Collins pointed out Mr. Boddie stated there were no people of color on the 4th Street project. He questioned if Mr. Boddie had reviewed the contract to see if it meets all of the requirements of the EEO Act? Mr. Boddie stated he did not know all of the particulars, however, when he has made checks at the construction site he has not seen any people of color. He was also was not sure how many people of color the City of Bremerton employs. Mr. Collins pointed out the 4th Street project is not being built by City employees. He emphasizes when the City writes a contract for someone else to do the work, then there is a requirement within that contract that they meet the requirements of the Federal law. Mr. Colvin suggested that Mr. Boddie requested a copy of that contract TAPE #1135 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 15, 1993 Page 4 of 9 from the City Attorney. Don Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street, announced a benefit fund raising event for Paul Goheen is scheduled for September 16, 6:00- 9:00 P.M., at Cameron Hall at Our Lady Star Of The Sea Church. This event will include a fine Filipino dinner, auction of 125 items along with some entertainment. Tickets ($15.00) for this event will be available at the door. B. J. Forte, POWER INC., stated in reference to Mr. Boddie's concern over the lack of people of color on the 4th Street construction project, he would like to see the affirmative language in that contract as soon as possible. He is very concerned over the drug activity going on in the City. This past week he contacted Police Chief McNeal and asked him what was going on with a sting operation on a certain property located by the DSHS Offices. He had conducted personal surveillance at this particular drug house, putting his life on the line by entering that structure. President Fitz suggested that Mr. Boddie talk with the Mayor or Police Department on this issue because it may not be appropriate to discuss it at this public forum. Mr. Forte stated he believes the public needs to know about such activity. President Fitz stated she felt the public needs to know about drug activity in the City but identifying a single activity may harmefforts that may be happening through the Police Department. Forte stated he was concerned that no one returned his call and he felt if he was putting his life on the line they needed to know. President Fitz stated she agreed that Mr. Forte deserved a return call from the Police Department. She will requested that the Mayor have Chief McNeal contact Mr. Forte. Pastor Rachel, Mt. Zion Missionary Church, stated he was here to give a vote of confidence to the POWER, INC. Someone said that wisdom is knowledge used correctly and what POWER hopes to accomplish is to bring unity and oneness into our community. In order to accomplish such a goal it will take the support of every individual. He announced POWER's next meeting is scheduled for October 7, 7:00 P.M., at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church. He extended an open invitation for the Mayor, City Council members and general public to attend that meeting to share concerns and suggestions to make Bremerton a better community. He stated he believes in dedication and steadfastness and he sincerely believes that those people working in and with POWER are dedicated to this organization. Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, stated he hears the concerns and problems about what's going on in Bremerton, however, he recently visited the City of New York and he has never been so TAPE #1135 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 15, 1993 Page 5 of 9 happy to return to Bremerton. Yes, there are problems in Bremerton and he acknowledged Bremerton is not as large as New York, but from the activities he saw in New York, we really have nothing to compare. He supports Pastor Rachel and what he says about becoming united into oneness in the City of Bremerton. Don Larson, 135 Rainier Avenue, reported last weekend a slide show was given on marine life at the Kitsap Regional Library. He is working with TCI Cable Access to coordinate having that same program telecast on the Cable Channel. He reminded everyone of the clean up effort on Saturday, September 18, 11:30 at the First Street Dock. Transportation will be available for volunteers to several clean up sites. Prizes, pizza and pop have been provided by local individuals and businesses. He was pleased to announce that a 41 ft. Coast Guard patrol boat will be open for tours from 11:00AM- 4:00 P.M., and a Coast Guard helicopter will stage a sea rescue at 1:00 P.M. He did receive confirmation from the City Fire Department that a MEDICI aid vehicle would be stationed at the First Street Dock if it was not called out for emergencies. He announced Coastweeks Journals are available by calling 1-800-424-4EPA. Also, there is a publication called People For Puget Sound Activity Guide Book that lists upcoming events such as Puget Sound Kids Day 1993 on October 16. These guide books are available by calling 1-800-people- 2. Robert Jones, Assistant Scout Master of Troop 1560, introduced five boy scouts: Richard Lewis, Matt Fry, Brent Butherus, Garred Anderson and Mark Brandt. The Boy Scouts were attending the City Council meeting in order to earn a Merit Badge. 6A - 1993 DEVELOPMENT DIVISION BUDGET ADJUSTMENT ACTUAL 1993 CARRYOVER, #AB93-184 The 1993 City Budget for Community Development, including the Development Division, was adopted in November 1992, prior to: (1) determining the actual 1992 budget carryover; and (2) establishment of the Kitsap County CDBG Program. The purpose of the 1993 Development Division Budget Adjustment is to (1) reflect the actual 1992 carryover amount; (2) reflect City administration of the Kitsap County CDBG Program (including a new senior planner position for CDBG); and (3) reflect City administration of the Housing RehabilitationLoan Program using Bremerton CDBG funds. Carol Dickinson, Development Manager, stated this budget TAPE #1135 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 15, 1993 Page 6 of 9 adjustment reflects that in 1992 she spent more money than she thought should would so she has less funds to carry over in 1993. The budget adjustment also makes adjustments to Fund 109, the City's Block Grant Budget, by backing out some of the costs that she though would have been picked up when it appeared Bremerton was to be its own Block Grant Program. Backing out those costs needed to be done and then to reflect use of Kitsap County Block Grant monies to pay for her and her staff...going into the City's General Fund - Fund 16. As part of that process working with Kitsap County Block Grant funds, a new Senior Planner position was created to help with the additional work load of running a 1.8 million dollar Block Grant Program. The funds for that position from Kitsap County were approved unanimously by the Kitsap Regional Planning Council last spring and as a token of good faith they have already adopted the Administration Budget for 1994, which also reflects funding for this position. This particular Budget Adjustment has been reviewed in detail by both City Council committees. Mr. Waibel noted the Block Grant program budget amounts to $622,000 with 75% being made available for Housing Rehab Loans. He felt this was a real opportunity for the public. He did have a concern, in terms of looking back at some of the other years in that there were carryovers in the Housing Rehab Loans: 1990 $97,000; 1991 $200,000; 1992 $124,000. He hoped the full 75% could be given out in 1993. .Ms. Dickinson stated she shared Mr. Waibel's hopes and what that reflects is a combination of a number of years and about $400,000 worth of loan business that was sitting around prior to arrival of the current administration. What is being carried over now is the reflection of some additional money that was allocated to the Rehab Loan Program and loan repayments that are generated annually and put into the revolving fund. She hoped to catch up soon and would invite more rehab loan applicants. In the last three years she has doubled the amount of loan business done each year starting with $60,000 to about $200,000 in loans in 1992. In 1993 she has done about 1/2 times more rehab loans. It helps to have positive articles in the newspaper about the future of Bremerton. President Fitz questioned if the loans were available for just homeowners or are they available to investors of rental properties? Ms. Dickinson stated there are fund available for both. The majority of funds and those being discussed at this time, are specific to home owners. They were successful in getting a small amount of County Block Grant money to make loans to investor owners of property. Public comment - none. TAPE #1135 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 15, 1993 Page 7 of 9 Mr. Dawkins questioned if there had been any news from Washington D.C. about future funds and/or any new regulations? Ms. Dickinson stated there are always more regulations and new regulations, but she believes there are some positive changes in the regulations. She anticipates having 1.8 million dollars of 1994 Kitsap County Block Grant, which is a modest increase over 1993. Mr. Dawkins questioned if the application process for those funds had been started? Ms. Dickinson stated yes, she advertised for applications for the 1994 funds on September 13. She noted applications are available through the Community Development Office and due in October 8th. Mr. Johnson commended Ms. Dickinson for her usual excellent staff work and he will be thinking of the County folks and Kitsap Regional Planning Council as they go through the Block Grant Hearing process. #1213 M/S/C(Johnson/Collins) to adopt the 1993 Development Division Budget Adjustment to incorporate the actual 1992 carryover of funds and 1993 administrative budget. Vote on motion: In Favor: Overson, Neville, Horton, Fitz, Collins, Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson Abstain: Waibel Motion carried. 6B - REAPPOINTMENT OF TOM ROSEBRAUGH TO THE BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY BOARD, #AB93-185 Tom Rosebraugh's term on the Housing Authority Board has expired. It is recommended he be reappointed to another term. Attached is his application for appointment. Mayor Mentor urged Council to reappoint Tom Rosebraugh, who has served on the Housing Authority Board and is a retired Navy Captain and owner of a dry cleaning business in Bremerton. Mr. Rosebraugh has been active in local organizations and has done an excellent job for the City of Bremerton and Bremerton Housing Authority. Public comment - none. Mr. Collins stated Mr. Rosebraugh was one of the original fathers of Bremerton's current form of government. He worked with Mr. Rosebraugh for many years and is pleased to call him a friend. #1285 M/S/C/U(Collins/Colvin) to confirm the reappointment of Tom Rosebraugh to the Housing Authority Board. TAPE #1135 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 15, 1993 Page 8 of 9 6C - CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT OF PRO AND CON COMMITTEES TO PREPARE VOTER PAMPHLET STATEMENTS, #AB93-186 A Pro Committee and Con Committee are needed to prepare statements for the Voters Pamphlet relating to placement of a ballot measure on the November General Election that reclassify/reorganize the City of Bremerton as a Non - Charter Code City under RCW 35A. PRO COMMITTEE CON COMMITTEE Larry Stone Louis Soriano Del Knauss Roger Coyle Robert Bradley Brad Knight Mrs. Horton stated although under the County rules these people are not required to live within the City limits, the City Charter encourages that they do even though this isnot a permanent committee. She emphasized all of the above named individuals do reside in the City limits of Bremerton. Public comment - none. Mr. Dawkins questioned if he understood correctly that these committee will be writing the pros and cons information for the Voters Pamphlet strictly as an information item? He also questioned if the City Attorney would review those statements prior to their being submitted to the County? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated he would not review the two committee's responses as they are intended to be advocacy statements. Those statements will be under the scrutiny of the County Auditor prior to being printed in the Voters Pamphlet. #1360 M/S/C(Johnson/Colvin) to confirm the appointment of Larry Stone, Del Knauss, and Robert Bradley to act as the Pro Committee; and Louis Soriano, Roger Coyle, and Brad Knight to act as the Con Committee to prepare the Voter Pamphlet statements for the ballot measure on the November General Election for the reclassification of the City as a Non - Charter Code City under RCW 35A. Vote on motion: In Favor: Overson, Neville, Horton, Fitz, Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson Abstain: Collins, Waibel With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:26 TAPE #1135 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 15, 1993 Page 9 of 9 KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY,City Clerk EILEEN FITZ, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/EF/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault