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Home My WebLink About10/14/92TAPE #1065 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCT OCTOBER 14, 1992 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, October 14, 1992, at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton presiding. Council members present: Lon Overson, Richard Neville, Eileen Fitz, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin, and Hank Waibel. Councilman Russ Johnson was absent. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Jim McNamara and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Horton and Invocation given by Reverend William Wambsganss of the West Side Baptist Church. CONSENT AGENDA NONE #0016 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(Colvin/Dawkins) on October 14, 1992, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 158034, 158036 through 158198 in the amount of $255,788.31. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Colvin stated a citizen called his attention to an article in the newspaper relating to Bremerton Gardens and the construction of 104 additional units. He was well acquainted with that development and viewed the additional units as over crowding. He announced the next District #1 Coalition meeting is scheduled for November 12th, at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center. Chief Del McNeal and Crime Prevention Officer Jon Johnson will be the guest speakers. The theme for this program is "Neighbor Helping Neighbor". He emphasized the District #1 Coalition meeting was open to everyone and not restricted to just District #1 residents. i TAPE #1065 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 14, 1992 Page 2 of 5 Mr. Dawkins reported he attended a Planning meeting, held in the City of Everett, on October 6, that dealt with designing urban villages and planning on how to get people out of their vehicles. There was quite a discussion on development of the North Bend area, which is the last growth area reaching eastward to the Cascade mountain range. Mr. Overson announced a new business started up in Bremerton - Remember When, located on 4th Street between Pacific and Park Avenue, and deals in collectibles and antiques. Mr. Neville reminded everyone of the next meeting of the Campus/Evergreen Neighborhood on October 20, 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Louis Mentor stated he enjoyed a recent news article that stated "fixer-uppers help construction boom", which reflects the new attitude and enthusiasm of people in the City. On October 1 he attended a celebration, in Seattle, of the 81st Anniversary of the Republic Of China in Seattle. On October 3 he attended the 50th Anniversary celebration of the Bremerton Symphony. He noted two orchestra members had served with the Symphony since its organization in 1942. On October 5 he attended the Knights Of Columbus dedication of a granite 'plaque on the boardwalk in celebration of the 500th Anniversary of Columbus's voyage to America. On October 5 the State Department Of Transportation presented a state-wide Transportation Systems Plan in Silverdale at the Silverdale Hotel. The purpose of that meeting was to provide public input and Mayor Mentor did attend that meeting. He reminded everyone of the Senior Fair on Saturday, October 17, at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center. Ian Frost, British Actor, stated he was visiting the Bremerton Community Theater and will be giving two performances on Friday and Saturday of "Byron, A Celebration", which was written by Bill Studdiford. He thanked the community for making an English visitor so welcome. Don Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street Association, provided a Third Quarter Report that highlighted the following: (1) success of Blackberry festival, which was held on the boardwalk and 4th Street; (2) Downtown Task Force - spearheaded proposal to develop a Downtown Marketplace Study using private and public funds; (3) establishment of a new Retail Committee with the responsibility to execute downtown retail events and promotions; (4) promotion of the arts - fund raising efforts marketing Amy Burnett's limited edition print ! TAPE #1065 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 14, 1992 Page 3 of 5 and utilizing revenues to produce/reproduce an Art Brochure; (5) Bricks and Granites - continued marketing bricks and granite blocks as part of the Centennial Plaza project; (6) Bremerton Area Chamber Of commerce and Bremerton Main Street have spearheaded a new effort to make downtown Bremerton safer by providing lighting and security. This committee's responsibility will be to improve lighting and safety through cooperative efforts with the City. Lastly, he emphasized Bremerton Main Streets membership has increased. Mr. Collins stated the only negative thing he heard about the Blackberry Festival was the lack of parking close to the event. He questioned if, during future festivals, there would be the possibility of providing shuttle service between downtown and Olympic college, using their parking lot for auxiliary parking? Mr. Atkinson stated Mr. Collins had an excellent suggestion and he certainly would take that into consideration. He noted Kitsap Transit is very cooperative in moving masses of people to meet parking challenges. He noted the Farmers' Market, during the Blackberry Festival, relocated on 4Th Street for that one Sunday, which turned out to be one of their best days of the summer. One reason they experienced such a success was the fact large crowds of people were passing through that area on their way to the waterfront. He noted the Turner Joy had a record day and the Harbor Tours did well, during the Blackberry Festival as well. Mayor Mentor announced the City and Chico Towing were sponsoring a Clunker Clean Up starting November and ending in December. Anyone wanting to get rid of a junker vehicle during those two months can call Chico Towing and upon proof of ownership and/or owners agreement, any and all junkers will be hauled away at no cost. Normally, such service would cost the owners $100.00 per vehicle. Gordy Byrd, 3739 "G" Street Apt. B, reported his funding raising efforts for a shelter for the homeless has reached $17,012.31. Don Larson, President Kitsap Diving Association, reported on a clean up effort two weeks ago in Sinclair Inlet and along the Bremerton waterfront. Approximately 50 dedicated people participated in that event. On October 15, 9:30 AM, a news conference will be held with the "People For Puget Sound" announcing KIDS DAY on October 24-25. There will be a clean up of Dyes Inlet on October 23, starting at 8:30 AM at the Silverdale Dock. The Navy's Peace Program and the Central Kitsap Schools sponsor this event, which covers the clean up of approximately 25 miles of beaches. On October 24 "People For Puget Sound" will sponsor a clean up at Fort Ward State TAPE #1065 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 14, 1992 Page 4 of 5 Park on Bainbridge Island starting at 12:00 noon. 6A - APPOINTMENTTO PARKS ANDRECREATION COMMISSION, #AB92-253 There is a vacancy on the Parks and Recreation Commission. It is recommended the vacancy be filled by Anthony D. Jackson. Mayor Mentor stated several people were interviewed for this position and felt very fortunate to have Anthony Jackson agree to serve on the Parks and Recreation Commission. Mr. Jackson lives in Councilman Colvin's District and owns his own business - Jackson Building Maintenance. Mr. Jackson has lived in Bremerton since 1980, and has been very active with youth in Kitsap County. Public comment - none. Mr. Neville stated he met Tony a little over a year ago when he was coaching City league basketball. He found his commitment to youth to be truly commendable. #1145 M/S/C/U(Neville/Dawkins) motion to confirm the appointment of Anthony D. Jackson to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Anthony Jackson stated he is very interested in youth of Bremerton and had coached for a number of years, both youth and adult. As a coach, he is not concerned with winning as much as youth self-esteem, following directions, and setting goals. He is excited to be working in the Bremerton community and hopes he can be an example and role model. Vicki Vanneman, Parks and Recreation Director, stated the Parks and Recreation Commission has been without a full compliment of commissioners for several months and she is very aware that Councilman Neville and Mayor Mentor put out some effort to help them fill those positions. She welcomed the expertise Mr. Jackson will bring to the Commission. 7A - ORDINANCE NO. 4390 (SECOND READING) REPEALING CHAPTER 2.88 AND ESTABLISHING THE MAKE UP OF A DISABILITY ACTION COMMITTEE, #AB92-244 City Council has adopted an ADA grievance procedure which utilizes a Disability Action Committee as a hearing board for ADA grievances. This ordinance establishes the make up of the Committee and outlines its duties and responsibilities. Public comment - none. #1275 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Fitz) motion to pass Ordinance No. 4390, on second reading, repealing Chapter 2.88 of the Bremerton #1425 TAPE #1065 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 14, 1992 Page 5 of 5 Municipal Code and adopting a new Chapter establishing the make up of a Disability Action Committee. 7B - ORDINisd~CE NO. 4391 (SECOND REi~.DING) ESTABLISHING A ROSTER OF OUALIFIED TOWING OPERATORS, #isxB92-252 Mr. Walbel pointed out the additional wording approved on first reading to Section 9.10,060 was not included on the documentation. Stewart Craig, representing Chico Towing, emphasized the importance of including the requirement for a Class C tow truck. He related an incident that happened, this date, involving break down of a very large truck and trailer, on Warren Avenue near CenCom and 16th Street, and its removal by a Class C tow truck within 20 minutes after their receiving the call, causing only a minor traffic delay. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to pass Ordinance No. 4391, on second reading, adopting a new Chapter 9.10 establishing a rotating roster of qualified towing operators to provide City authorized and City requested towing services with the addition of the following wording to Section 9.10,060: "with exception that no additional fee or surcharges may be charged for release of property after regular business hours". With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:18 P.M. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk ~~ORTON, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault