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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/01/92TAPE #1008 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES #0022 #0041 APRIL 1, 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, April 1,1992, at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton presiding. Council members present: Lon Overson, Eileen Fitz, Hank Waibel, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Horton and Invocation given by Councilman A1 Colvin. Council President Horton announced Item 6D - Replacement Vehicle/Police Patrol Division, was added to the Agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes Of Meeting - March 11, 1992, #AB92-080 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Fitz) to approve 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. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on April 1, 1992, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 146738 through 147005 in the total amount of 1,181,568.55; and Retirees' Payroll for the period ending March 31, 1992, in the total amount of $59,398.04. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Johnson reported Fiscal and Budget Committee met on Tuesday, March 31, and discussed procedures that may streamline the process for the staff's benefit. If staff has a routine item to present to Fiscal and Budget Committee, it can be submitted in writing as long as that staff person was available via telephone. They are also considering splitting their committee meeting into two parts: (1) first 45 minutes to cover routine business; (2) last 45 minutes address financial policies and procedures. TAPE #1008 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 1, 1992 Page 2 of 10 Mr. Colvin introduced Fred Arima who in turn introduced the manger of the Tsuji Hotel (previously Oyster Bay Inn) and Mr. Dan Whitfield, Program Coordinator, who expressed their appreciation of the welcome they have received from the people within the community. This is a new venture for the Tsuji school group, who has been in operation for 33 years in Japan and this is their first venture in the United States. Mr. Johnson stated "we are glad to have you". Mr. Overson stated he hoped Mr. Estes was watching and cheering on the Council. Mr. Waibel reported he attended the Kitsap Regional Planning Council meeting this date. During the Board of Health's meeting, Dr. Willa Fisher announced her resignation as Director of the County's Health Department, effective July 1. Dr. Fisher has served as Director for 15 years. Recently, the CENCOM system was down for a period of time and the general public should be aware that if that occurs, they should contact their local Fire Department and Police Department. Mrs. Hotton reported she also attended the Kitsap Regional Planning Council meeting. One of the presentations made at that meeting was by the Health Department's Dentist, Wesley L. Hanson, Jr. Dr. Hanson spoke on fluoridation and the fact that 80% of Kitsap County water systems are unfluoridated. The benefit from fluoridation is overwhelming and for every dollar invested in the community for fluoridation reduces the cost of dental care by about $50.00. As a result of this presentation, she invited Dr. Hanson to bring this issue before Council at the May Study Session. Mr. Overson suggested having someone from the opposing side attend that meeting as well. Mr. Colvim questioned if Bremerton's water was fluoridated? Mrs. Hotton stated no. Mr. Waibel pointed out there is natural fluoridation in all water but not enough to consider the water to be fluoridated. The week of April 24 to May 1 is Earthquake Preparedness Week throughout the State. On April 24, 10:00 AM, KITZ will stage a drill for public participation. Businesses are encouraged to join in this event giving their employees an opportunity to experience this drill. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Louis Mentor presented his 1991 City Government Report and noted the following highlights: Police Department - City saw gradual increase in services; gang and drug related crimes required most service calls; home detention is working well and its use will be increased in TAPE #1008 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 1, 1992 Page 3 of 10 1992; Crime Stoppers successful in solving 6-8 crimes within a short six months time frame; Over $400,000 grant funds received for drug education/Narcotics Task Force/DWI Task Force. Fire Department - three new trucks delivered to replace a 1950 fire truck and two 1970 trucks; started installation of OPTICOM; City took over Advanced Life Safety patients. Community Development - 29 million dollars received in Building Permits (double of 1990); Housing Code adopted; 17 demolitions of vacant or derelict buildings; $350,000 allocation of Block Grant Funds; start of the Facade Improvement Program. Administrative Services - 2,950 Business Licenses ( a record number); approved a 10 year Solid Waste Disposal Contact. Utility - finalized negotiations with Pope Resources for acquisition of land adjacent to the Union River Drainage basin; sewer maintenance Tracyton Beach/Sheridan project; started the new 18" water line across the Washington Narrows to East Bremerton. Public Works - Road projects were completed in the following areas: Kitsap Way, 13th Street, Thompson Drive, Magneson Way, Trenton Avenue, Weslon Place, Lakehurst Drive, Oak Street; continued work on the Gorst Bremerton Connector. Parks Department - started overwater park; signed contract for designing the Pendergast Regional Sports Complex; constructed natural beach at Lions Field; dedication of play ground for handicapped children at NAD Soroptomist Park. Annexations - West Kitsap Lake, Sheridan Road, Arsenal Way and Oyster Bay Boulevard...7.5 million value, 127 acres, 216 new residents and it represents 40% of all the urban annexations done in the last years. Community Program - start of Christmas In April - expanding from 4 houses to 6 houses this year; start of the Farmers' Market. Bob Sauter, Ret. Sgt. Major, assisted by Richard Chrisinger, made the following presentations on behalf of Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 3694: honoring Sgt. Randy Cox, Police Department; Patrolman Allan Hornberg, Police Department; Rex Hinkle, Fire Department, Paramedic Larry Rankin, Fire Department. TAPE #1008 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 1, 1992 Page 4 of 10 Mr. Sauter reported on March 16 he and Mr. Chrisinger attended a meeting with the Seattle Federal Executive Board. At that time there were representatives from each one of our State Representatives from Washington, D.C., and they posed many pressing questions regard veterans issues. However, he was sure everyone here is aware of the downsizing of the military forces. Fort Lewis and McCord, starting this date, will release on the average of 1,500 military personnel per month. 74-76% of these people have stated they will remain in Puget Sound area because of affordable housing, good schooling and jobs. When released from military service, these individuals will receive a lump sum payment of $25-28,000, of which 23% tax will be taken off the top. Those funds will not sustain them for very long. When this "flood" of people come into our area, he believed the City would need to help them in some way. GordV Byrd, 402 Chester #3, reported recently the "Byrd's Nest" was designated as a "memorial" designation for donations upon the death of Martha Woodhouse. As a result of that designation, he received $175.00, bringing his total funds collected to $13,568.15. Melissa Anderson, Bremerton Animal Control Officer, presented the "pet of the week" - a three year old female dog, scotty/poodle mix. 6A - REOUEST FOR SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE - GROUND MAINTENANCE VEHICLE/GOLF MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE, #AB92-081 Gold Mountain Golf Course has a need for a grounds maintenance vehicle. Cushman is the only manufacturer of equipment that provides a core harvester conveyer belt system for picking up aerification plugs. Additionally, the proposed equipment can be used to mount an existing spray unit without modification. Cushman vehicles are available only through exclusive regional distributors. The decision to purchase Cushman is consistent with City policy and procedures for standardization and compatibility. Pricing is competitive. Fiscal and Budget Committee reviewed this item and recommended approval. Vioki Vanneman, Director of Parks and Recreation, stated the Board of Directors of Gold Mountain Golf Course did approve acquiring the subject piece of equipment as part of the budget process. The major benefit for purchasing this equipment would be a cost savings of man hours and more effectively #1254 TAPE #1008 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 1, 1992 Page 5 of 10 maintaining the course. Mr. Dawkins questioned the size of the core harvester? John Alexander, Greens Superintendent, explained this equipment would harvester the cores after another machine pulls them out. Public comment - none. Mr. Johnson reported Fiscal and Budget Committee discussed the points of sole source of procurement and not purchasing the equipment in Bremerton, however, due to it being a specialized piece of equipment no one in Bremerton sells this particular equipment. He noted there are plans to purchase other kinds of equipment that will be available for local bids. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) that Call for Bid be waived and that the City purchase one Cushman Turf Truckster, Model 532, from Western Equipment Distributors in the amount of $14,252.00 plus applicable tax. 6B - APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSION - RICHARD GOETZE, #AB92-082 There is a vacancy on the Planning Commission and I recommend the vacancy be filled by Richard Goetze. Mayor Louis Mentor stated he was sorry to announce the resignation of Ray Norton from the Planning Commission. In order to fill that vacant position, he how recommends the appointment of Richard Goetze. He noted Mr. Goetze is an architect/Land Planner/Design Consultant and will bring a special expertise to the Planning Commission. Mr. Walbel pointed out Mr. Goetze does live within the City thereby meeting the residency requirement. Public comment - none. Mr. Johnson pointed out one of the things on Mr. Goetze's resume that is important to growth management was his involvement on the East Bay Urban Design Committee in California. He encouraged Mr. Goetze to provide input on those type of issues to not only the Planning Commission but also the City Council and its Growth Management Committee. Mr. Richard Goetze thanked Mayor Mentor and Don Pratt for their considering him a second time; and to the City Council for appointing him to this position. Both as a citizen and as a professional, he is concerned with growth in the City and he TAPE #1008 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 1, 1992 Page 6 of 10 looked forward to offering his expertise for the betterment of Bremerton. #1404 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to confirm the appointment of Richard Goetze to the Planning Commission. 6C - EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT TRAFFIC SAFETY COORDINATOR - MIKE HATZENBELER, #AB92-083 Mike Hatzenbeler was hired in May, 1990, as the Traffic Safety Coordinator for the City under a grant administered by the Municipal Court Department. The grant expires September 30, 1992. This employment contract is for the final year of the grant and establishes salary and benefits. These amounts have been approved in the 1992 budget. The total budget is $39,000.00. Attached also is a mission statement for the program. This has been approved by Fiscal and Budget Committee 3/29/92. Mr. Johnson stated Fiscal and Budget Committee discussed the possibility of making the contract retroactive for purposes of leave, sick leave, etc., and questioned if it was included? Ian Sievers explained that issue was handled under Section 2 of the contract. Mr. Colvin questioned the "term" of this position and who it reports under? Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, explained the Court Services Manager would be the manager of the Municipal Court department and typically employees within that department serve at the pleasure of the manager. Mr. Sievers stated the general practice is to delegate subordinates under a supervisor and let that supervisor deal with hiring and firing; and in this case it would be the Court Services Manager who would be supervising the subject employee. Mr. Colvin questioned if this person would be a Court employee. President Hotton stated yes. Mr. Colvln pointed out the RCW's state that Court employees serve at the pleasure of the Court. Mr. Sievers stated to clarify that point he recommended adding a signature line for the Municipal Court Judge on the contract. Mr. Walbel questioned the appropriateness of the wording "at will employee". Mr. Sievers noted it was not necessary because that issue is addressed under Secton 6 - Termination of Services. Mr. Collins questioned why the title of "Traffic Safety Coordinator" is used when they have noting to do with traffic, safety or coordination? Ms. McCluskey explained since that is the title given in the grant the City needs to conform with #1798 TAPE #1008 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 1, 1992 Page 7 of 10 what is in the grant. The grant does have to do with traffic safety, DWI's and driving. Mr. Collins expressed concern that the title for this position is unclear. President Horton pointed out Mr. Hatzenbuler has been working for the City for two years. Mr. Johnson noted this is a joint effort with Kitsap County. Bremerton is considered the "home base" for purposes of that grant. The contract officializes the fact that he is an employee of the City even though a lot of his efforts goes out into the County. He pointed out the grant will expire before the end of the year, which means either the County or City would have to put in General Fund money or the position will go away. Mr. Overson questioned if the requested funds were budgeted? Mr. Johnson explained Mr. Hatzenbeler and his operation are grant funded, which will expire September 30. After that time then some entity must pick up the cost of his salary or that position is eliminated. Mr. Waibel noted this proposal would ratify a one year contract from September 1, 1991 through September 30, 1992. And, he pointed out the term would be one year and one month. Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Overson/Waibel) approve the employment contract for the Traffic Safety Coordinator with the removal of the sentence Mr. Waibel referenced and that it would continue "one year and one month". 6D - REPLACEMENT VEHICLE/POLICE PATROL DIVISION, #AB92-085 It has become necessary to ask City Council approval, after meeting with the Fiscal/Budget Committee as required, on March 31, 1992, to replace one only Patrol vehicle. This is being requested due to a recent accident with a Police unit that ultimately was declared "totaled". The insurance company has paid the City Risk Management fund an amount to cover the replacement of this vehicle. Police Chief McNeal met with the Fiscal and Budget Committee who agreed to this replacement. In order to put the purchase on the State bid, the department needs approval at this time. Mr. Oversonquestioned if the Insurance Company paid the Risk Management Fund? Police Chief De1 McNeal noted that was a #1907 TAPE #1008 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 1, 1992 Page 8 of 10 mistake on the Agenda Bill, the funds were deposited in the Transportation Fund. Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve replacement of Police Patrol vehicle and Budget Adjustment #92-7. 7A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) CREATING BOARD OF APPEALS FOR THE HEARING OF ALL BUILDING CODES APPEALS, #AB92-084 The Council has directed the Mayor, through a previously adopted resolution, to create legislation to create and establish a Board of Appeals consistent with the current City Charter and other ordinances relating to appeals boards and commissions. The proposed ordinance is that legislation. President Hotton pointed out this item was reviewed by the Council Operations Committee and did get their recommendation for approval with the addition of terms for membership. David Nelson, Building Official, noted this proposal stems from the adoption of the Housing Code in 1991, which was accompanied by a Resolution to make sure the Appeals Board was established by Ordinance. The Appeals Board expansion from the normal processes in the Uniform Building Code was recommended by citizen advisory input. The Appeals Board members have not been appointed yet, however, he will be submitting names in the very near future. Mr. Waibel questioned the terms of the Building Appeals Board members? Mr. Nelson explained the length of term would be four years. Mr. Waibel questioned what are the terms of the Building Appeals Board of the original five members? Mr. Nelson stated all current members would be released from that duty due to the fact that there is no record where they are in that process. With the adoption of the Ordinance, it would create a need to establish a new Appeals Board and all terms will run for four years. Mr. Waibel questioned if the intent was to not maintain a separate Building Appeals Board? Mr. Nelson explained the Building Appeals Board is constituted of five members and when appeals are heard for Bremerton Housing Code four additional members will be added, who would only hear Housing Code appeals. Mr. Nelson restated for clarification that the Building Appeals Board members would serve a four year term and the Housing Code Appeals Board members will also serve a four year term. Mr. Walbel expressed concern that all nine members' terms would expire at the same time? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, suggested adding a separate section under the Ordinance speaking to "initial #2253 #2310 TAPE #1008 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 1, 1992 Page 9 of 10 terms of membership shall be staggered", and he would have that included in the Ordinance at the time of second reading. Mr. Johnson stated under Section A, he desired to change "appointed by the Mayor" to "nominated by the Mayor". Because he has noted over the years the number of boards that have lots of vacancies and not addressed by the Mayor, he would like to add a section to the Ordinance that says "in the event a vacancy exists for greater than 60 days, Council may unilaterally nominate and confirm a member of the board". Mr. Waibel suggested deleting the word "unilaterally" and stating "Council shall appoint". Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Overson) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, establishing the makeup of the UniformBuilding Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, Uniform Fire Code, Uniform Sign Code and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings appeals boards, and adopting a new Chapter to Title 17 of the Bremerton Municipal Code; with the inclusion of staggered terms and the ability of the Council to appoint after 60 day period; and changing the word "appoint" to "nominate". 7B - ORDINANCE #4368 (SECOND READING)TO TRANSFER REGULATORY LICENSE FEES FROM BMC TITLE 5 LICENSE REGULATIONS AND CHAPTERS 9.49 FIREWORKS AND 10.24 OVERSIZE LOADS TO RESOLUTION FEE SCHEDULE, #AB92-077 Public comment - none. M/S/C(Waibel/Colvin) to pass Ordinance #4368, on second reading, relating to business regulatory license fees and amending Chapters 5.03, 5.04, 5.10, 5.12, 5.16, 5.17, 5.20, 5.22, 5.36, 5.38, 5.42, 5.46, 5.54, 5.76, 5.96, 5.98, 9.48 and 10.24 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, adopting a new Chapter 5.25 and repealing Chapters 5.68 and 5.92 Vote: In Favor: Opposed: Overson, Fitz, Waibel, Horton, Colvin, Johnson Dawkins, Collins 7C - ORDINANCE #4369 (SECOND READING) AMENDING BUSINESS LICENSE/TAXES 5.02 TO REDEFINE TELEPHONE UTILITY TAX DEDUCTIONS, #AB92-078 Mr. Johnson stated now there is concern that Cable companies are beginning to bid for phone service like phone companies put into play to have cable service. This will be coming up #2365 TAPE #1008 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 1, 1992 Page 10 of 10 within the next year and will need to be addressed at that time. Public comment - none. M/S/C/(Johnson/Colvin) to pass Ordinance #4369, on second reading, redefining "competitive telephone service" and amending Bremerton Municipal Code Chapter 5.02 Vote: In Favor: Opposed: Overson, Fitz, Waibel, Horton, Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson Collins With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:42 P.M. KATHLEEN L. McCLU~EY, City Clerk L~~NHORT~N, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault