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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/13/91TAPE #969 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES #0019 #0031 NOVEMBER 13, 1991 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, November 13 1991, at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton presiding. Council members present: Lon Overson, Wayne Estes, Spencer Horning, 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. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes Of Meeting - October 23, 1991, #AB91~283 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Estes) 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 November 13, 1991, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 139372 through 139384 in the total amount of $48,681.43. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Johnson extended a "hello" to everyone watching on TCI Cable and noted Olympic's access channel had been off the air for one week due to equipment problems. He contacted Mayor Mentor and requested that the City put some pressure on Olympic in getting this problem fixed. He made note of the fact that his name was left off the waterfront project "update" board. He referenced a recent newspaper article, written by Adele Ferguson, concerning assessments and how they work with Pubic Utility Districts. He felt Ms. Ferguson had a valid point as to how assessments are generated for P.U.D's. and some ancient laws that are still in effect that need to be corrected by the State legislators. In reference to pythons and a recent news article, he pointed out the City currently has an ordinance addressing such creatures, which he felt TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 2 of 17 should be enforced. If an ordnance concerning pythons could be brought to Council that would assure him that he would never have to worry about a neighbor telling him "his python was missing" he would be willing to give it consideration. Mr. Colvim congratulated Council President Horton on starting the Council meeting on time. He assured the viewing audience that it was not President Horton's fault that sometimes Council meetings start a bit late. President morton emphasized if Council meetings were not starting on time, citizens should contact ~I their Council representative because they are the ones being remiss. Mr. Colvin reported City Enginee~ Dave Bake~!made an excellent presentation on the waterfront boardwalk project at the Bremerton Central Lions Club meeting today. He thanked Mayor Mentor for his responding to complaints of District # 1 citizens. Mr. Oollins stated he felt the citizens should know that Council took a stand about a year ago on the assessment each individual homeowner pays to the Kitsap County P.U.D.. To the best of our understanding and knowledge, we are each being assessed 11 cents per thousand for services we are not receiving because the City has its own water department. He recommended everyone read Adele Ferguson's article in the November 12 issue of The Sun on the P.U.D. issue. Mr. Overson stated Council received the October 31 Treasurer report, which will help set the stage for budget negotiations. He felt sure that after reviewing this document Council members would have questions of the City Treasurer. Mr. Estes referenced a news article in The Progress relating to pythons and since the issue of reptiles and pot bellied pigs came up, Debbie Goedell Animal Control Supervisor, has been working to develop an ordinance that will protect everyone. He stressed the need to keep these people out in the open so as to know of their whereabouts. In return for this acknowledgement to the people who have such pets, they have offered to visit schools and present educational programs on how to care for reptiles, etc. They are also willing, on a 24-hour call basis, to assist in the recovery of any reptile found by a citizen. He emphasized there are only three poisonous snakes in the State of Washington. Lastly, one of his former students, a police officer, asked him if he would like to "ride along" with the officer" - he was giving this serious consideration considering he usually doesn't live that dangerously. morning extended a special "hello" to Mr. Downey. TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 3 of 17 Mr. Waibel assured everyone that of the four snakes mentioned by Mr. Estes none are indigenous to the western half of Washington State. Mrs. Horton reported on Thursday, November 7, she received a call from Congressman Norm Dicks inviting her to attended a Redistricting Committee Meeting on that date to discuss several plans that address redistricting the State of Washington. One of the plans shown separated Bremerton from Tacoma and representatives of those areas expressed concern that we continue to share that congressional district because of the similarity we have relating to military installations. On Friday, November 8, she attended a "welcoming" to the USS Texas, which will be coming to Bremerton for a 2-year overhaul in 1992. Today, she attended Kitsap Regional Planning Council meeting where impact fees were discussed. She provided copies to Council members of two proposed impact fee ordinances, one for schools and one for parks and transportation. Council will have a Study Session on this issue and there are consultants available to discuss these ordinances. The City may find that it does not want to adopt impact fees but maybe some other municipality will. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Louis Mentor read a Proclamation which emphasized the importance of good reading skills and access to good books for children. He proclaimed the week of November 18 through 24, 1991, as BOOKS FOR KIDS WEEK. Mayor Mentor read a Proclamation recognizing the importance of family loyalties and ties being the essential ingredient to the continued strength and well being of our country and nation. He proclaimed November 24 through 30th, 1991, as FAMILY WEEK IN BREMERTON. Connle DevaneV, City Grants Writer, announced it is "Christmas In April" time again. They have begun the 1992 program, which is designed to help low-income homeowners in the City of Bremerton to rehab homes. Last year they were able to roof, paint the exteriors, and provide some refurbishment inside of four homes with approximately $3,400 cash. Fund raising is underway for the next program, and over 30 applications for services have been received. Six homes have been selected, which include five needing roof replacements and exterior painting. She publicly thanked the Bremerton Central Lions Club for their cash donation of $250.00 plus agreeing to provide volunteer labor to repair/paint one home. Roger Oraker, 623 N. Summit Avenue, thanked the voters for TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 4 of 17 such a good turnout and congratulated Eileen Fitz on her apparent win for Council District #8. He announced on December 2 there will be a Youth In Government Program - an evening with your Legislators. Participants at that program will include: members of the Bremerton City Council, School Board and State Legislators. This program will start at 7:00 PM, at the Bremer Student Center at Olympic College 'and everyone is invited. Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, brought everyone's attention a recent report on T.V. Channel 4 - 11:00 P.M., news that reported on a National Survey identifying Bremerton as the #3 most integrated City in America, Seattle being 28th, City of Tacoma being 32nd, with Detroit Michigan being #1. He did not totally agree with that survey. During that program, he viewed three black individuals from Bremerton being interviewed and one young lady stated she had been in Bremerton for six months. He had no way to know what the survey was based or how they came to the final conclusion and if it related to people of different color living next door to each other then the survey may be true. However, if one looks at it from another standpoint, i.e. number of minority employees employed by the City , the number of minority employees in grocery stores and different businesses, how many minorities are found employed at these entities. If he visits Mississippi or Louisiana he will find something totally different than what is visible in Bremerton as to employment of minorities. He has heard that people of color do not apply for positions...he was not sure one way or the other on that particular point. 6A - UPDATE ON WATERFRONT PROJECT Dave Baker, City Engineer, provided a handout to Council members titled "Monthly Report No. 1". An information "board" was also provided, which will be placed at the waterfront site indicating the participants in the project and projected date of dedication. He emphasized Report No. 1 covers two months of project activities as well as all elements of the job and when they are to be started and concluded. Also included in the report is a project cash flow in dollars and cents followed by cash flow in chart form, a project area map and a Project Directory. Mr. Overson stated he had reviewed the October 31 financial report and noted that Fund 305 reflected $590,000. He questioned if this amount was short of the costs of the project? President Hotton pointed out that some of the funding is broken into 1991 and 1992 funds; and 1991 funds amount to $590,000 plus the $250,000 that was paid out. Connie Devaney, Grants Writer, stated that amount does not TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 5 of 17 include Block Grant money of $200,000 or $893,000 EDA funds and $75,000 of ALEA grant funding. President Horton noted those funds would be added in 1992. Plus, there is a $450,000 carryover that is indicated from 1991. Mr. Overson stated he believed there is a purpose for getting all funds on this project identified and in a single fund. Mr. Estes questioned if the completion date include the PSNS Centennial Park? Mr. Baker stated yes. Mr. Johnson brought up the point that at a previous discussion (about five years ago) on this project there was interest in possibly naming the project after Mr. Joe Fabre, who was one of the early planners on this project who unexpectedly passed away due to cancer. He was not sure if that would be the best name to pick, however, at that time everyone felt bad over the loss of Joe. Lastly, he would appreciate having his name placed on the display board along with the other Council members. Mr. Colvin stated he agreed with Mr. Johnson's comments regarding Mr. Joe Fabre and it was something Council should consider. 7A - THIRD OUARTER PROGRAM REPORT FROM BREMERTON MAIN STREET ASSOCIATIONAND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF KITSAP COUNTY, #AB91-284 Council has requested that representatives from these groups present oral reports on a quarterly basis. Representatives are here to present third quarter reports and to answer any questions that Council may have. Don Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street Association, stated probably their most exciting endeavor over the past 13 months has been the establishment of a task force with the idea of enhancing business in the downtown area. This task force would interfaced with the Port of Bremerton, Olympic College, the City, Economic Development Council Of Kitsap County (EDC), Bremerton/Kitsap Visitor And Convention Bureau and a variety of entities. An outcome of the task force has been two Economic Summit meetings. Council previously received a report on the first Summit meeting and the second occurred on October 30. The result of the second meeting brought about the identification of 7 or 8 areas of primary interest and concern in the greater Bremerton area and now they are in the process of developing some action plans to develop those interest areas. To assist in this process, they brought in Ken Saunderson, consultant from Gilmore Research in Seattle. Both of these sessions were sponsored by Bremerton Main Street Association and Washington State Department Of Tourism. TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 6 of 17 Currently, they are in the process of a two-step move to develop a marketing plan for the downtown area. He anticipates having a meeting in early January with Dick Larman, coordinator of the Downtown Revitalization for Department Of Community Development in Olympia. Mr. Larman's task will be to take the raw materials provided and develop it into a marketing plan for the City. This marketing plan will be used to market new businesses, shopping publics, etc. Bremerton Main Street representatives attended an intensive educational business conference, sponsored by the IState Department Of Community Development, dealing with business recruitment and prevention of business leakage. He presented a copy of a publication titled "Bremerton's Waterfronts Plans Have Success Written All Over Them", published as a community service by The Sun. A two-member task force has been talking with businesses, on the peninsula, who have a tourist orientation and might benefit from a location in Bremerton. They have been well received and now they will employ the principals learned at the business conference. Main Street's sale of the Amy Burnett limited edition print "Time Circle Of A Beginning" is now complete and has generated over $31,000, which is being put into promotion of art in downtown. A brochure has been developed and placed on the Washington State Ferries and in the Ferry Terminal buildings promoting art in the northwest and throughout the western United States through 1992. Effort has been expended to work with the City and concerned business' persons about possible short and long-term modifications in the downtown parking system. He was very complimentary of Debbie Goodell, Parking Enforcement Supervisor, and her attitude and willingness to solve problems. Membership - there has been a 20% upswing in membership this past quarter. For every new business coming into town and joining the Association, they have had former members or a business that had always been on the sideline get involved. Centennial Bricks/Granite Blocks - they are continuing to sell bricks and granite blocks for the PSNS Centennial Plaza. He clarified that bricks sell for $40.00 and granites for $500.00, and the majority of those funds are going to a Naval Heritage Fund. He also clarified that there was no restriction as to who could purchase the bricks or granite blocks. TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 7 of 17 Facade Improvement Program - they have assisted in this program and were pleased with some of the new businesses planning to take advantage of this program. Basket/Banner Program - new Holiday banners will be installed in the downtown area. Sunday Farmers' Market - they are looking forward to a strong season in 1992. Mr. Colvinquestioned if any thought had been given to quality living quarters in the downtown area? Mr. Atkinson stated yes, that was one of the target issues identified during the Economic Summit meetings. The Main Street Association is not typically the organization to take up the charge and move ahead on housing, however, they are trying to be a facilitator. If there is to be a lead agency in the housing area, it is the various entities within the City of Bremerton. If their organization can play a role, they would encourage that involvement. Mr. Overson noted recently a downtown business posted signs stating "Quitting Business", and questioned what was actually happening with that business? Mr. Atklnson explained that the owner of that particular business was retiring. Mr. Overson questioned if Main Street Association was involved with anything beyond 6th Street and Highland District, particularly relating to the development of an apartment complex in that area? Mr. Atkinson stated he did not have first hand knowledge on that project, however, they are interested in that area. He noted he had been contla~ed ~ by the investors who purchased the 1.75 acre site on the waterfront, and both of them had become involved in the Economic Summit and follow up meetings. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL OF KITSAP COUNTY (EDC) Earl Smith, Executive Director, stated his support of the Economic Summit meetings sponsored by aremerton Main Street Association. He serves on the Housing Committee, which resulted from the Economic Summit meetings. Currently, Jerry Reid and Ann Laubach are polling areas where zoning would allow affordable housing now, and he is tasked with identifying funding sources. Congressman Norm Dicks is one of Bremerton's strongest proponents of affordable housing. He has held meetings with CEO's of local banks to discuss affordable housing. Through the efforts of Norm McLaughlin, Carol Berthoff, Jim Pratt and himself, a consortium of banks is being developed to provide funding for affordable housing in Bremerton and Kitsap County. This group would be a "for TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 8 of 17 profit" organization in which Bonds would have to be sold to provide secondary mortgage take out. It would have legal precedence, which will work, and it appears the State Home Housing Committee will held implement this plan. Two handouts were presented to Council: (1) statements of response to the City Auditor's review as to the role of the EDC, (2) EDC Mission Statement. He noted the Mission Statement has been re-written to go along with the time, which includes time in growth management, education enhancement, affordable housing and transportation. Growth Management - Quality of life in Bremerton and Kitsap County could be messed up without good planning. If Kitsap County gets the growth that is projected, it must have economic growth to afford the population. A board has been established that will have some input into Kitsap County's Comprehensive Plan, which he believes will include the City's Comprehensive Plan. This board will addressing how much industrial and commercial land will be needed in Kitsap County to keep economic quality of life the way it is today. It is believed that the City and County can come up with the means by placing higher impact fees in the County than in the urban areas, which would help force growth into urban areas. Educational Enhancement - the EDC provided public testimony and developed a letter writing campaign from 385 businesses to the Higher Education Board and Governor Gardner in support of theTwo-Plus-Two program at Olympic College. Education is the key to good economic growth. Transportation - Congressman Dicks asked Mr. Smith, and he accepted, to serve as the Federal representative on the Ferry Task Force Committee at Department Of Transportation. Congressman Dicks indicated federal funds would be provided for the ferry system, approximately 75 million dollars per year for five years; and he wanted representation on that committee to insure that the Bremerton Ferry run receives benefits of those funds. Mr. Johnson stated in regard to affordable housing, he and other Council members have been concerned over the ownership of banks in the State of Washington and where their corporate offices are located and where the money is held. The City now has some rights to require some reporting from the banks and what it is they are doing with their money and where they are investing. He questioned if the City obtains that reinvestment information, is there a role EDC could play to encourage people to bank with banks that invest in Bremerton TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 9 of 17 such as we encourage people to shop in Bremerton. Mr. Smith stated the Community Reinvestment Act should help to reassure that the local area receives some reinvestment whether they want to or not. If banks do not reinvest within local communities, the Federal Reserve will not let them start new banks or do other things. In talking with banks in Kitsap County, they do not want to be part of a "State-wide banking system" that has Community Reinvestment Act type monies, they want to be in one they can insure the funds are spent in Kitsap County. Mr. Colvin stated he happens to know that a lot of money coming in to Kitsap County is not Kitsap County money. Mr. Smith stated of the last 5,230 real estate transactions in Kitsap County, only 422 were from out-of-state (250 from California). The remainder of those transactions are generated by people from Pierce,King and Snohomish Counties . The problem with financing happens when local banks think they have a transaction secured and then the corporate office denies approval of that transaction. 7B - REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT--POPE RESOURCES, #AB91-275 The Union River and its tributaries, a surface supply source, provide approximately 50% of the City's domestic water supply. The passage of the Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1986 required the Utility to review its management of this resource with respect to its protection. The City Council in 1986 authorized the Utility to develop a management plan which was adopted by Resolution #2135 on October 15, 1986. The management plan provides for the acquisition of properties adjacent to existing and future water supply and storage area to provide protection of those supplies. Attached for City Council consideration is a purchase agreement between the City of Bremerton and Pope Resources, Inc. The purchase involves 360 acres of Pope resources, Inc. parcels situated in Sections 24 and 25, Township 24 North, Range 1 West and bordering existing Utilities properties. The total value is $1,704,158. The purchase of the Pope Resources, Inc. properties will provide protection of the Utility's Union River watershed facilities. TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 10 of 17 Bill Duffy, Utilities Director, pointed out a recent news article relating to Port Townsend and the fact they are facing the same kinds of problems the City is facing. Fortunately, Bremerton owns a great deal of its watershed and in the case of Port Townsend they do not. The proposal being presented is in response to the Washington Administrative Code, which requires the City to develop a sanitary control area..."the property shall be owned by the purveyor in free simple title and/or have the ability to control properties they don't own to assure the sanitary conditions are maintained in the watershed". Mr Duffy provided a map showing the location of the subject site, which borders the eastern part of the Union River watershed. With the acquisition of the subject 360 acres, the total amount of property owned by the City in protecting its watershed amounts to approximately 8,500 acres. Beginning in 1988, the Utility owned approximately 7,700 acres and with trades and acquisitions they have accumulated much of the property needed, and he hopes to continue that process. De1 Knauss, Olympic Avenue, questioned even with the addition of land to the watershed, will it insure that Federal or State governments won't require the City to built a filtration system? And, he questioned if the Utility's Acquisition Fund could be used for any use other than purchasing land to protect the watershed, such as pay off Wastewater Plant bonds, etc? Mr. DuffV stated there is no guarantee that the City can avoid having to build a filtration plant in the out years. He suspected in another 20-30 years, due to growth in the community, the City will have to build such a plant not only to serve this source of supply but potentially reusing the Gorst supply again. This investment will buy the City time and will appreciate in value. The land also has a considerable amount of timber on it, which can be harvested or the land sold and reinvested into a filter plant. With regard to the Acquisition Fund, the distribution of funds within the Utility is controlled by State statute and must be spent as dictated by the State Auditors. President Morton questioned if that meant funds could be spent for items other than land in the land acquisition plan? Mr. Duffy stated it could be spent for items in the Water Utility depending on how those accounts are set up and how Council may choose to change those accounts as part of their budget. Those funds cannot be transferred from water to wastewater or any other fund in the utility. Mr. Johnson noted this has been one of the quietest but most successful ventures we've had over the past few years and he doubted there were many cities in the United States that was in the same situation as Bremerton is with its watershed. He TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 11 of 17 stressed the process to acquire the land has been drawn out, however, our watershed has grown, it is bigger and better. President Horton noted she attended a school on the Clean Drinking Water Act and during that class someone asked the question "what happens if a watershed is owned by a developer?" She emphasized that such a community would be in deep trouble and that was something that Bremerton had avoided by taking actions such as the current proposal. #2799 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) the City Council approve the attached purchase agreement between the City of Bremerton and Pope Resources, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract subject to City of Bremerton Administrative Policies and Procedures. 7C(a) - REAL ESTATE EXCHANGE/PURCHASE AGREEMENT--POPE RESOURCES, #AB91-285(a) The Union River and its tributaries, a surface supply source, provide approximately 50% of the City's domestic water supply. The passage of the Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1986 required the Utility to review its management of this resource with respect to its protection. The City Council in 1986 authorized the Utility to develop a management plan which was adopted by Resolution #2135 on October 15, 1986. The management plan provides for the acquisition of properties adjacent to existing and future water supply and storage area to provide protection of those supplies. Attached for City Council consideration is an exchange/ purchase agreement between the City of Bremerton and Pope Resources, Inc. The exchange/purchase involves 520 acres of Pope resources, Inc. parcels situated in Sections 14, 24, 25, and 35, Township 24 North, Range 1 West and bordering existing Utilities properties valued at $2,980,199 and approximately 291 acres of Utility-owned parcels situated in Sections 21, 28 and 29, Township 24 North, Range 1 East and in Section 20, Township 24 North, Range 1 West valued at $2,841,907 together with a cash payment of $138,292. The exchange/purchase of the Utility/Pope Resources, Inc. properties will provide protection of the Utility's Union River watershed facilities. Bill Dully, Utilities Director, provided a map showing the .#2976 TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 12 of 17 parcels being traded and those being acquired. The 40 acre parcel is located at Lake Tahuya and the second parcel is located at the east end of the watershed off Werner and Union Avenue. Public comment - none. Mr. Waibel stated there is a hazardous materials indemnity clause in the contract and questioned if that protected the City? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated the language was acceptable and would cover each transfer. Mr. Waibel questioned if there was any evidence of any hazardous materials on either piece of property? Mr. Sievers stated no. Mr. Colvinquestioned if there was an additional consideration from the City required as part of the acquisition? President Hotton stated yes, from the Utilities Land Acquisition Fund. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Collins) the City Council approve the attached exchange/purchase agreement between the City of Bremerton and Pope Resources, Inc. and authorize the Mayor to execute said contract subject to City of Bremerton Administrative Policies and Procedures. 7C(b) - ORDINANCE FOR CONDEMNATION OF PARCELS OF PROPERTY TOTALLING 520 ACRES, #AB91-285(b) The Union River and its tributaries, a surface supply source, provide approximately 50% of the City's domestic water supply. The passage of the Amendments to the Safe Drinking Water Act in 1986 required the Utility to review its management of this resource with respect to its protection. The City Council in 1986 authorized the Utility to develop a management plan which was adopted by Resolution #2135 on October 15, 1986. The management plan provides for the acquisition of properties adjacent to existing and future water supply and storage area to provide protection of those supplies. Attached for City Council consideration is an exchange/ purchase agreement between the City of Bremerton and Pope Resources, Inc. The exchange/purchase involves 520 acres of Pope resources, Inc. parcels situated in Sections 14, 24, 25, and 35, Township 24 North, Range 1 West and bordering existing Utilities properties valued at $2,980,199 and approximately 291 acres of Utility-owned parcels situated in Sections 21, 28 and 29, Township 24 North, Range 1 East and in Section 20, TAPE #969 City Council Reg. Mgt. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 13 of 17 Township 24 North, Range 1 West valued at $2,841,907 together with a cash payment of $138,292. The exchange/purchase of the Utility/Pope Resources, Inc. properties will provide protection of the Utility's Union River watershed facilities. #3051 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Overson) to TABLE this item indefinitely. 8A - ORDINANCE NO. 4350 (SECOND READING) TAXES FOR COLLECTION IN 1992, #AB91-281 Public comment - none. LEVYING PROPERTY #3136 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Estes) motion to pass Ordinance No. 4350, on second reading, levying property taxes for 1992. 9A - PUBLIC HEARING: MAYOR'S PROPOSED 1992 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM PROJECT RECOMMENDATIONS, #AB91-286 Each year the Mayor submits recommendations for use of Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the City Council for consideration and public hearing. These recommendations are based on an application process open to the public and applicant interviews conducted by the Mayor's CDBG Advisory Committee and City Staff. City Council review and approval of the annual CDBG Program is required prior to the City submitting its annual application to HUD TAPE #970 Councilman Waibel stepped down on this issue due to a potential appearance of fairness. Mayor Louis Mentor commended the Advisory Committee for their hard work and assistance in recommending those most needy to receive 1992 Block Grant funds. The issue of "basic needs of life" received priority consideration (food, clothing, shelter, medicine, etc.). The applications submitted amounted to $128,000 in requests and the City had funds available for approximately one half of that amount. Carol Dickinson, Development Manager, gave recognition to the Mayors Advisory Committee - Anna Laurie, Stan Everett, Laura England Flanigan, Marva Hancock. She reported the good news was the City's estimated entitlement will be approximately $375,000, which is up significantly from what was anticipated a year ago. The not so good news is the'fact that the demand for funds is up, the quality of proposals is up and the need for services has increased. One thing the City staff and TAPE #970 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 14 of 17 Advisory Committee learned from reading the proposals was that many of the projects serve people of all income levels. Having these services available to all people in Bremerton and Kitsap County helps make our community a better place to live. Ms. Dickinson reviewed the application process, which included a public hearing. She noted in addition to the $375,000 estimated entitlement, they will have another $60,000 available, which is comprised of rehab loan repayments that were paid in 1991 and are publicly allocated. They have also completed several capital projects and have small amounts of money left over from those projects. Therefore, there is actually $435,000 in which to award to projects. Although the Federal government has many lists on how block grant funds can be used, on the local level specific objectives have been developed for use of funds that target how these monies can best benefit the Bremerton' community, such as: (1) all projects funded be located in Bremerton and serve Bremerton residents; (2) preference given to projects or programs of at least $5,000 per grant; (3) preference is given to existing social services that have a good track record but not to the exclusion of new projects that address new emerging needs; (4) preference to social services projects or programs for specific service delivery rather than to social service staff; (5) preference given to housing programs that further the City's "Housing Bremerton" objective; (6) preference given to rehabilitation and weatherization programs in the Comprehensive Housing Affordability Strategy target areas of Central/West Bremerton and Manette; (7) preference given to rehabilitation of homes occupied by low and very low income owners; (8) preference given to projects or programs that help eliminate slum and blight conditions; (9) preference given to projects with a proven track record and a history of success that promotes economic revitalization and redevelopment of the downtown care area and for the creation of jobs for unskilled and low i~come residents; (10) capital projects - preference given to capital redevelopment projects that directly support the social/public service, housing,slum and blight, and economic revitalization policies. Summary Of Mayor's.1992 CDBG Recommendations: SOCIAL/PUBLIC-SERVICES 15% OF $375,000 Kitsap Sexual Assault Kitsap Community Clinic Chuckwagon Meals Bremerton FoodLine Requested Granted $ 7,000 $ 5,000 27,000 22,000 7,021 7,000 7,000 7,000 TAPE #970 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 15 of 17 YWCA Alive Program 17,662 16,250 PLANNING & ADMINISTRATION 20% OF $375,000] DCD-Neighborhood Plan DCD-1992 CDBG ADMIN. 12,000 12,000 64,250 63,000 CAPITAL PROJECTS & PROGRAMS $303,750 AVAILABLE Kitsap Community Action Weatherization Parks & Recreation Kiwanis Park Imp. DCD-1992 Housing Admin. DCD-1992 Housing Rehab Loan Easter Seals 150,000 100,000 10,000 10,000 68,200 68,200 200,000 114,474, 11,076 11,076 ,Includes $60,000 reprOgrammed from prior years rehab loan repayments and completed project budgets. The following individuals spoke representing their agencies and program: YWCA A.L.I.V.E. Shelter - (funding recommended) Barbara Malich, Executive Director, Judy Bennett, Director Of the A.L.I.V.E. Shelter, Michele (client of the Shelter) . Project Family - Karen Thompson, Family Visitor Coordinator. Chuckwagon Meals - (funding recommended) Julie Pounds, Executive Director of Bremerton Services Association. Kitsap Sexual Assault Center - (funding recommended) Martha Wescott. Literacy Council - Helen Achterman, Director. Bremerton Foodline- (funding recommended) Pat Tennis. Dispute Resolution Center - Gale Peterson, Director. Hospice Program - Don Tarbutton, Administrator and Board member David Bowen. Kitsap Community Clinic - (funding recommended) Mary Scott.' Easter Seals - (funding recommended) Sean Lasich and Mabel Dilley, Independent Living Coordinator For Easter Seal Society. TAPE #970 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 16 of 17 Kitsap Mental Health Services Weatherization - Terry Novak. KCAP/Weatherization - (funding recommended) Mary Brewer, Weatherization Assistance Manager of KCAP. Kiwanis Park Project - (funding recommended) Vicki Vanneman, Director Of Parks And Recreation. Neighborhood Plan - (Funding recommended) Don Pratt, Director Of Community Development. 1992 CDBG Administration Budget, Housing Administrative Budget, Housing Rehab Loan Program - (funding recommended), Carol Dickinson, Development Manager. Mayor Mentor noted the quality of presentations made and thanked everyone who participated. Mr. Collins stated the Council Operation Committee concurs with the Mayor's recommendation. Mr. Estes emphasized that the information provided by the various agencies and programs pointed out a very serious problem...how do we go about finding funds to take care of these needs. Mr. Johnson questioned the amount of resources being put in the consolidation of the City's and County's Block Grant Programs and what funding is being put in by the County? Ms. Dickinson stated she did not have a firm figure of the amount of time she'll be putting in. She will provide updates on such allocations prior to their implementing the program. She felt the funding would be matched 50-50, as it was last fall. Mr. Johnson expressed concern that the City might end up with more low-income and the County would end up with more parks somewhere else. Ms. Dickinson stated those concerns were made clear to her, County staff and County Commissioners, and were echoed by other small cities within the County. Mr. Johnson questioned if those small cities were contributing to this program? Ms. Dickinson stated the City took the position last fall that Bremerton not just maintain its level of funding, similar to that received from the Federal government, but that the pot of money be open and available for all people in the community. Mr. Overson stated he was also watching closely the consolidation proposal and felt confident that Ms. Dickinson understands Council's concerns and will represent us well. Mr. Colvinquestioned how a park beautification project could TAPE #970 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes November 13, 1991 Page 17 of 17 take precedence over weatherization for mentally ill people? MS. Dickinson explained that Kitsap Mental Health Services homes will be weatherized. A condition of the KCAP Weatherization Program is that $16,000 be allocated for Kitsap Mental Health Services homes. President Horton expressed concern over the lack of funding for the Literacy Council. She stated she would support the Major's proposal as presented, however, she requested the Mayor, in next years funding, to look at trying to break the cycle of not only abuse but also poverty so that the same problems do not have to be readdressed over and over. #2289 M/S/C/U(Collins/Dawkins) that the City Council authorize the Mayor to submit to HUD an application for 1992 Community Development Block Grant funds consisting of the projects and allocations approved by same; to authorize the Mayor to accept 1992 Community Development Block Grant funds authorized by HUD; and to authorize the Mayor to execute contracts with Subgrantees for the use of those funds. The City Council further directs the City Treasurer to administratively distribute Community Development Block Grant Funds in the 1992 City Budget. With no further business meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk LY TON, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault