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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/93TAPE #1096 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 24, 1993 #0005 #0020 #0055 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 24, 1993, at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Eileen Fitz presiding. Council members present were Lon Overson, Richard Neville, Lynn Horton, Hank Waibel, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morris Dawkins, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Staff 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 Council Member A1 Colvin. CONSENT AGENDA None 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. M/S/C/U (Horton/Waibel) on March 24, 1993, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: vouchers numbers 164933 through 165077 inclusive in the amount of $213,934.82. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Johnson stated many things are happening with the federal and state budgets of which people should be aware and should be calling their legislators with their concerns and opinions. Mr. Johnson discussed federal pay, cuts in COLAs and stated over a five year period the amount of money that takes out of the local community can be significant and can have a real impact on services of local, county and state governments. He stated this also applies to some of the bills before legislators in Olympia. Mr. Colvin thanked the Knights of Columbus and extended a well done for the recent food for the family program and other humanitarian efforts. Mr. Colvin stated Capt. Hatfield and Sgt. Mox made an excellent presentation to the Bremerton City Council Mtg. Minutes March 24, 1993 Page Z of 7 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0102 #0132 #0141 #0219 #0294 Central Lions Club today. He stated the levy recently passed is paying dividends and expressed his hope that it will be supported by the citizens again in the future. Mr. Colvin stated the Community Theater is presenting the musical the Merry Widow on May 6 at 8:00 p.m. and he is involved in the play. Mr. Collins discussed garbage that had been dumped in the area purchased by the Navy and stated it was very bad especially at the corner of 1st Street and Montgomery. Mr. Collins thanked Mayor Mentor, Capt. Yount and Capt. Walsh of PSNS and the Bremerton Police and Engineering departments for clearing out three hulk vehicles and all of the other debris that was dumped there. Mr. Neville reminded everyone of the in-door flea market at Sheridan Park on Friday, March 26. He stated all proceeds will help fund the Pendergast Regional Sports Complex. Ms. Horton discussed the Economic Diversification Summit which she attended with Ms. Fitz and Mayor Mentor. She felt it was worth their attendance and an interesting exercise. Ms. Horton stated she was on the education committee and felt their presentation was very good. There will be some follow ups and a transition team will be looking at implementation of what came out of the summit. Ms. Horton announced the 5th District neighborhood meeting on Tuesday, March 30 at 6:00 p.m. on emergency preparedness. It is open to the public. A follow up program will be prepared to air later. Ms. Fitz stated Mr. Waibel's announcement not to seek re- election has generated a number of telephone calls. She stated it is challenging, interesting and sometimes frustrating, but worth while to be part of your government. Ms. Fitz discussed the Economic Diversification Summit and felt the basic group was the one involved in infrastructure. She stated before the City can ask new businesses to come into the City, the elements of sewer, water, computers, streets and transportation must come together. Ms. Fitz stated we'll be hearing more about this and it is crucial that we diversify and not continue to depend so much on the military. Mayor Mentor read a letter from Nadine Price, Video Administrator Coordinator for channel 29, discussing the move from channel 29 to channel 12 on March 29 and thanking all volunteers in 1992, especially Fred Jones as volunteer of the year. Mayor Mentor presented Mr. Jones with a plaque. City Council Mtg. Minutes March 24, 1993 Page 3 of 7 #0373 #0596 #0662 Mayor Mentor read a press release regarding master recycler composter classes to be held in April. Anyone interested in attending should call Kitsap County Solid Waste Division at 1- 800-872-4503 ext. 3931 by March 29. Mayor Mentor discussed a number of recent and upcoming events in the community. Flea Market raising funds for the Pendergast Regional Sports Complex; St. Patrick's festivities; third Dixieland Jazz Festival, and Foster Grandparents Appreciation night. Mayor Mentor discussed the waterfront mitigation and stated it is moving along, but not as quickly as they had hoped due to the unfavorable tides and weather. They are still hoping to meet the April 1st deadline. They've been assured by the Corps they can receive some extension as they understand the situation. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Cecil McConnell, Chairman of Ad Hoc Committee on Government Review, stated the termination date for the committee is March 31 and requested an extension of that date, so that during public hearing any questions directed to the committee can be answered by them. M/S/C (Collins/Colvin) to continue with the Ad Hoc Committee until July 1, 1993. carried as follows: Affirmative: Overson, Neville, Horton, Fitz, Collins, Dawkins Colvin, Johnson Abstained: Waibel Phil Olwell thanked the NAACP for their show of support for the levy that he chaired. He also thanked Council for the card he received while recently in the hospital and stated it is nice to be appreciated. Mr. Olwell stated Council records will reflect that the Wycoff Neighborhood Watch Association contested the issuance of a permit for Chuck Haselwood to re- build a pier at 25th and Snyder. He appealed Don Pratt's approval and an appeal hearing was scheduled for March 16 before the Planning Commission. On March 16 Mr. Olwell telephoned Ms. Horton advising her he had been seriously injured on March 15 and was awaiting spinal surgery. He understood Ms. Horton would seek a continuance of the hearing. The hearing was not continued and the Planning Commission upheld Mr. Haselwood's permit. Mr. Olwell felt there was only City Council Mtg. Minutes March 24, 1993 Page 4 of 7 #1040 #1328 token opposition as the appeal was being handled under Mr. Olwell's direction. He stated based on his telephone conversation with Ms. Horton, necessary and expert witnesses were canceled. They would have testified in opposition. Mr. Olwell requested an explanation as to why the hearing was not continued and further requested consideration by Council to reschedule the appeal and that he be given adequate and substantial opportunity to present witnesses. He felt he should be able to assemble his witnesses by the next Planning Commission meeting. Mr. Olwell discussed a similar situation recently before Council on 25 ft. wide lots where the Planning Commission denied the developer a permit, and he came before CoUncil appealing the denial with Council sending it back to the Planning Commission. He stated actions are delayed all the time for less than an accident by the appellant and if the City's process is different he would like that in writing. He also stated he would like to see the City get out of the gridlock and let the people have a say in what is happening in various areas of the City. Mr. Olwell had letters regarding his statement for Ms. Horton, Ms. Fitz and Mr. Pratt. He stated time is drawing to a close as he has 14 days now to appeal the approval of the permit. Ms. Horton stated for obvious reasons the appellant couldn't attend the meeting and stated she did argue with Mr. Pratt that even though it was a public hearing it should be continued, but Mr. Pratt had a difference of opinion in that it was an advertised hearing. Ms. Horton asked for a response from Mr. Sievers as to what latitude the City has on this issue. Gordie Byrd read a letter regarding SSB 5832 on animals for experimentation stating legislators do listen to the people and respond. Mr. Byrd discussed his efforts to attend the hearing in Olympia-on this bill. While in Olympia aids of the Governor discussed assisting Mr. Byrd with his shelter. Currently he has $16,819.12 in the fund for the shelter he is attempting to establish. Annie Bringloe, Solid Waste Program Coordinator, discussed two recent articles in The Sun regarding problems of UTC rate setting in the unincorporated parts of the County compared to' Bremerton's rates. She stated the County recently contacted UTC attempting to learn why they've delayed setting rates in the County so there is some equitable among the rural County City Council Mtg. Minutes March 24, 1993 Page 5 of 7 and people in Bremerton who are paying a much higher rate. Ms. Bringloe stated Olympia is not answering their questions verywell and a trip to Olympia seems to be order. Stated the only pressure the County can bring is political as the UTC is a quasi judicial body and answers only to the Governor's office. Ms. Bringloe stated the article also addressed the surcharge on tipping fees. The surcharge on the tipping fee is charged per value or per ton at the landfill. The article states the County fee is between 20 and 40% of the disposal cost; she stated that is not a correct. Current percentage costs on loose garbage is 13.5%; compacted is 18.3% and that is only private loads. The County is working to get all garbage weighted. The tipping fee is now $54 per ton and the surcharge on that is 16.3%. Ms. Bringloe discussed how some of the funds are spent and stated last year for two days they had a hazardous household collection for the City of Bremerton. The bill for that by the contractor only was $69,486. They received a 60% grant from DOE which is not enough to go around so they have these kinds of events and find the money in other areas of the budget, because they feel it is very important to keep hazardous waste out of the garbage. She stated that is one important area in which the surcharge is. going. Another important event they are putting on is a small quantity generator collection. March 25 is their monthly collection event and the first customer of the day is Metcalf & Eddy, contractors of the wastewater treatment plant. They have discovered they can dispose of their small quantity of hazardous waste cheaper through the County's program than any other way and that is a reason for the program. Ms. Bringloe stated they want every business in the County to bring their waste from smallquantity generators for disposal. By using County funds and some DOE grant funds for administrative and education, they can continue to put on this event and it will grow as more businesses are recruited. Ms. Bringloe stated the health district is holding workshops on hazardous waste in business Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the Cascade Gas building. Kitsap County Public Works Solid Waste Division does the collection part. They do the basic qualifying of a business, they help the business fill out paper work and get waste packaged properly and they take it to a central area for about $10 a gallon. She stated Kitsap County is the first county in the countryto have this program and Kitsap is being looked at as a model. Ms. Bringloe stated these are a couple of ways the surcharge money is being spent and she felt it is going for a good purpose. The Solid Waste City Council Mtg. Minutes March 24, 1993 Page 6 of 7 #1688 #1962 plan has been passed by the Board of Commissioners and it is now on its way to DOE for final passage. Ms. Bringlos stated they still have serious work to do; plan a compost facility; deal with demolition and construction debris; and they need also to look at a out of county waste study to determine what the economics of waste export are. PARKING ADVISORY BOARD - #AB93-052 Ordinance #4396 sets up a Parking Advisory Board as part of the Traffic Safety Commission. It is comprised of a representative from the Engineering, Police, Fire, Planning Departments, Office of Risk Management, City Attorney's office and four citizens. It is recommended that William Cap DeMiero, Dawn F. Drewsler, Terry M. Dolan and Bruno A. Koris be appointed to the four citizens positions. Mayor Mentor briefly discussed the backgrounds and qualifications of the four candidates and introduced William Cap DeMiero and Bruno A. Koris. M/S/C/U (Colvin/Waibel) to confirm the appointment of these citizens to the Parking Advisory Board. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING THE MANAGEMENT AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF COMPENSATION PROGRAM - #AB93-053 Positions and new titles for some existing positions in the newly established Public Works and Utilities Department have been added to the 1993 budget. The classification positions have been posted for exemption from Civil Service during the week of March 15. The positions do not qualify for inclusion in the non-uniformbargaining unit and appropriately remain or are added to the group covered by the Management and Professional Staff Compensation program. This action will include these titles in the listing of positions covered by that plan. Caroline Marshall Personnel Director, recommended changes. She asked that they strike the Senior Engineer inPublic Works and Senior Engineer in Utilities, explaining they have not reached agreement if these two positions should or shouldn't be Civil Service positions, and in the second paragraph the Assistant Director of Utilities should be shown with a strike out. Ms. Marshall recommended that Council approve new and revised classifications as presented with additional technical modifications. City Council Mtg. Minutes March 24, 1993 Page 7 of 7 Mr. Johnson stated this agenda bill is strictly for the list of titles. In committee they were advised the position descriptions were informational only for tonight and therefore Council will not be acting on those. Ms. Marshall stated she would return to Council with another agenda bill. M/S/C (Waibel/Collins) to approved on first an ordinance amending the management and professional staff compensation program with the corrections as recommended by Ms. Marshall. Carried as follows: Affirmative - Neville, Waibel, Fitz, Collins, Dawkins Opposed - Johnson, Overson, Horton Abstain - Colvin Mr. Johnson stated the job position descriptions were to be given to Counil in small groups. To date none have been received. Ms. Fitz stated she would meet with the Mayor at the conclusion of this meeting. With no further business the meeting adjourned at 7:00 p.m. KATHLEEN Li Mc~L~SKEY, City Clerk EIJLEE~N~IT~Z,~i President City of Bremerton KLM/EF/eh cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault