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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/20/90 TAPE #742 UNAPPROVED DRAFT J~i 20, ..1990 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, June 20, 1990 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton. Council members present were Lon Overson, Wayne Estes, Spencer Horning, Hank Waibei, Morrie Dawkins, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCiuskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Horton and Invocation was given by Councilman A1 Colvin. Pre~dpD~_~Qr__tO~ announced that following the City Council meeting Council will hold two Executive Sessions and one Study Session. ~O~S ER? __AGENDA A. Minutes Of Meeting - June 6, 1990, #AB90-151 B. Bid Award Recommendation - Backhoe Loader - Awarded To The Only Bidder Smith Tractor & Equipment Company For $34,350.47, Including Tax, #AB90-152 C. Bid Award Recommendation Kitsap Way - National Avenue To Weslon Place - Awarded To Low Bidder Ace Paving Company In The Amount OF $744,111.25, #AB90-153 Mr_, JP~n~o~ questioned on Item 2C, if there would be any change in Kitsap Way or was it to be just an overlay? Daye..~ke~, city Engineer, stated there will be some changes made ... curbs/gutters/sidewalks installed, but the basic location of the street will be overlayed. ~N~ Johnson requested that City Council be provided a drawing of this area due to the fact that he was surprised of the outcome of the last improvement made to Kitsap Way. Mr- B~ker stated the drawings are available in his office and he would provide Council with a copy. ~0040 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve Consent Agenda as presented. 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 which has been made available to the council. ~0081 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Waibei) on June 20, 1990, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 111228, 111386 111396, 111397, 111398, 111399, 111,749 TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 2 of 16 through 111917 in the total amount of $347,860.98. ~~ reported last week he learned of another problem in town - bicycle parking - and he is requesting information from around the state seeing what other cities are doing. He discussed with Mayor Mentor the fact that the Mayor has mandated to report building violations...so slum landlords beware! Mr. Estes was informed that during the presentations by Olympic College students for the backdrop of the Tomb O~ The Unknown Soldier the students had a surge of patriotism and he felt this was very refreshing from modern day College students. ~r. ~9llins reported he attended the Association Of Washington Cities Conference, which was held in Wenatchee, and noted it was the best he had attended from the standpoint of content. One of the things they experienced was the opportunity to testify before the House and Senate Committee on such things as what is the City's jurisdiction...there are things the Council does not control, there are land use problems, etc.; methods by which Police and Fire personnel salaries are set, which the City has no control over; land use from the standpoint of shoreline amenities that are required by State law; the Boundary Review Board is established by the Legislature and the City cannot always do what they desire by the overriding power of that Board. Mr. Colvin stated over the weekend he participated in a flag raising ceremony at Pinewood Manor. Those in attendance at the flag raising were pleased to have the opportunity to honor the flag...he noted you can now burn the American flag but you can't burn the principles that it stands for. He commended the City Auditor for his report and informed the citizens that this report is available for their review and is available in the City Council office. ~r~ Jgh~go~ reported he attended the Association Of Washington Cities conference, had the opportunity to meet fellow elected officials and obtaining valuable information. He felt the highlight of the conference was the opportunity to testify before the Senate Government Operations Committee and the House Local Government Committee. They discussed such things as the reorganization of PSCOG, its impact on Kitsap County and particularly its impact on undeveloped areas that are presently in the current PSCOG. One strong ali was a Senator from the southern part of Pierce County, who had. similar concerns as the Kitsap County representatives, that all the votes are where the people are located and all the land to be developed and managed during the growth period is in Snohomish, South Pierce and Kitsap Counties. The Committee also discussed interfacing with agencies such as the TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 3 of 16 Bremerton Housing Authority, Community Colleges, Puget Sound Water Quality Authority, Air Quality Authority. The State Committees gave the impression that cities are not required to participate with the Air and Water Quality Authorities, so effort is being undertaken to research how the City became involved. Mr. Johnson announced he had been appointed contact point on the "Roosevelt Field"issue and had already received input from the public, both pro and con, and will be providing that information to the Mayor and Council. He contacted the Park & Recreation Board requesting their input on this issue and he will be meeting some time this week with Dr. Simpson and Dr. Connolly to discuss what the current situation is and determine how~ to proceed. He had reviewed documentation relating to the Roosevelt Field issue and one of the things he noticed on the Appraisal was that the Council had not taken any action to accept or reject the Appraisal. The Appraisal seems to have been done professionally, but even in itself it is keen on a number of assumptions, some of which are Council policy assumptions, which he did not recall having any opportunity for input. Council may want to validate or throw out some of those assumptions; and based on that decide whether or not the Appraisal is acceptable to the Council. He hoped that would come before Council, with full staff review (Attorney/Planning, etc.). Solid Waste - the Committee has one more person to add to its membership and has noted letters to the Editor questioning when will recycling start in the City of Bremerton. Any City-wide implementation will involve the renegotiation of the City's Solid Waste contract and that is not something that is done easily. He anticipates full implementation of recycling efforts in the City will not take place before next year. Partial implementation on some of the minor programs, such as hazardous waste pickup day. etc., could be set up but full recycling will be a ways away. He announced the City of Bremerton is now a member of the Washington State Recyclers' Association. He noted this is a trade association of the private sector, but the City wants to keep abreast of current trends in the industry to make sure the City is doing the current things. Solid Waste Good Guy List - Mr. Johnson explained he would like to give credit to Safeway, Aibertsons, and Thriftway for their reusable bag programs and to also acknowledge Rainier Beer for their use of recycled paper for all their correspondence and all of their bottles, except for the very largest, are refillable/recyclable. Waterfront development project - he understands there are some preliminary drawings coming from The Portico Group and recalled that the motion contracting that group included an interim review of plans before a final proposal is brought to Council. He suggested that Council President set a Study Session up in a week or so. Bremerton Housing Authority meeting - he attended their regular meeting and witnessed a real spirit of cooperation between the Mayor, City Council members, citizens and the Housing Authority Commissioners; and their recognition that they are here to support TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 4 of 16 housing for the citizens of Bremerton, they are looking to the City of Bremerton for policies and do whatever they can to work well with the City. Mr. Johnson applauded the efforts of the Housing Authority Commissioners and their Director, Merrill Wallace. There are a number of Police/Court issues that are in need of review, none being a major crisis now, but need to be discussed with the Police Chief, Municipal Judge and Court Administrator. Some of the issues are not meeting the time lines set out during the budget process or meeting revenue projects anticipated. He felt there should be some budget realigning before November, if needed, and hoped to get a dialogue going discussing the issues. Mr. Johnson announced Vision 20/20 will be televised on Thursday, June 21 and rebroadcast on June 28. Finally, Mr. Johnson pointed out the merits of working with groups throughout the County and State and suggested the organization of a group of elected officials and appointed commissioners/board members from Kitsap County - a Bremerton Elected And Appointed Officials Roundtable that may meet twice a year with the sole purpose being getting to know one another and find out what other organizations are doing. This group could involve 100+ individuals. He hoped to have the City of Bremerton take the lead and set up a meeting some time in August. ~rs.~_~pr_t~ thanked Councilmen Johnson and Collins and Mayor Mentor for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend the AWC Conference. One of the things she is hearing more and more in some of the meetings she has been attending in Seattle - that is that people from King, Snohomish and Pierce Counties somewhat resent the role of Kitsap County being far to predominate in the Puget Sound area because there is communications between the governmental bodies. The other Counties in the PSCOG organization do not have as good a track record as Kitsap County and its influence in Puget Sound and what happens in that area. She and several other Council members attended the Council of Council's dinner meeting on Tuesday evening, which brought good discussions between communities, helping Kitsap County speak with one voice. P~B~!C.~E~0~N~T.~gN MgXOr.._ M.gR~q~ stated he was approached by a number of people attending the AWC Conference, who asked about what is happening in the Bremerton area. They have seen news articles and TV spots on activities in Bremerton and were interested in hearing more. He noted the waterfront plan is being worked on and a Study Session will be set up with the Council to review progress so far. Bremerton Together is meeting every Saturday morning 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM, working to clean up Bremerton and he encouraged anyone who would like to help out to come down and join this group. As a recap of the Spring Clean Up activities, Mayor Mentor noted the City spent a little under $10,000 in goods and services to TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 5 of 16 contribute to this effort. This figure is down from last year and the reason being the change in mode of operation. In years past, residents put all kinds of garbage type items out on the streets with the Street Department and Brem-Air Disposal making the pickups. This year a drop off point was designated at Evergreen Park, which saved the City and City crews considerable amounts of time and money. Because some residents were not aware or didn't utilize the drop off point for garbage disposal during the clean up week, Brem-Air Disposa!'s expenses went up quite a bit. Their commitment in man hours, equipment, dump fees, etc., went over $100,000, which is a significant amount and it is commendable Brem-Air Disposal and Don Lindgren for supporting this activity. Mayor Mentor extended a special thank you to Don Lindgren for his continued commitment in keeping Bremerton clean. owner Brem-Air Disposal Inc., stated on behalf of all those who worked so hard to make the Spring Clean UP a success they extend a thank you. Their joint efforts on behalf of the tax payers of the City of Bremerton shows what can be accomplished when government and private industry works together to solve the problem. ~rol Dickinson, Community Services Manager, stated she was here for special recognition and celebration of the City's Community Development Block Grant program, Kitsap Community Clinic and Officer Ted Johnson of the Police Department. In late April of this year she received a notice that a photograph taken of one of their projects over a year ago had been submitted to a National Photo Contest of all Community Development Block Programs across the Nation - the City had won second prize for public services in the City of Bremerton. In recognition of the prize, the City received a silver inscribed bowl. The award was presented by the National Council for Community Development Associations, which is a non-profit arm of the League Of Cities organization. The photograph that won the competition is now hanging in the Russell Office Building in Washington, D.C.. The City has another copy of that photo which hangs in the Community Development Office here in Bremerton. The photo subjects were a local Doctor from the clinic and a young child patient. The other photographs that were submitted may not have been award winning statis, however, they were recognized - one is on the cover of a booklet that celebrates all of the Block Grant Programs across the State of Washington, the City's weatherization program and picnic shelter at Evergreen Park are also featured inside this booklet. ~~_k.~9~ presented Officer Ted Johnson a special award for his work as photographer. 9~ic~_er.~ Jo~o~ stated he wasn't sure he's such a great photographer but that the picture was special because of the people in it. If a picture will draw some emotion from a viewer then he believes that's what makes a good picture. ~ Stevenson Scott, Director of the Community Clinic, thanked the Council for their support and felt that support was instrumental in their receiving TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 6 of 16 the award. The City's financial support of their program is what keeps their doors open to serve those in need within the community. ~.~n__t. announced the Whitman Dancers will be putting on a production in downtown Bremerton on July 27, 28, 29 - a multi-media event. Laura Whitman is choreographer of the event and also involved will be Amy Burnett, internationally known local artist. This event has a fund raiser scheduled for June 30, at the Azteca Restaurant, which includes a raffle, auction, etc. Ms.Lent noted they are seeking financial help from the community to support their production, which will be held in the "purple building" on 4th Street. If anyone can help in this endeavor they can call Laura Whitman 876-1266 or Pamela Lent 698-3510. And, Ms. Lent announced their dance group is in the process of negotiating for a Russian exchange - the Whitman Dancers would travel to Russia and bring another production over to the United States of Russian performers. ~r~_~b~n added that they have had discussions with PBS to film this event. ~9~dg~_.B~, 402 Chester %3, reported fund raising efforts for the "Birds' Nest" (shelter for the homeless) have brought in $3,786.64. He invited everyone to come to their fund raising dance on June 30, Kitsap Pavilion - S10.00 donation per ticket. ~A__~_~_EM_~R_TO___N._~~.._T~___~C_~ES__S- T__E__L~_V_!SION- FIVE YEAR PLAN.~ ~AB90- The Cable Communication. Advisory Committee has prepared the attached Five Year Plan over the past several months. We have addressed goals and objectives for each year and the resources necessary to meet those goals. This plan is subject to budget allocations and will be amended annually. ~!ee~_M_~q~9.~, City Clerk, stated since Ed Bachmann, Chairman of the Cable Committee, was not able to present the report she would review the goals included in the plan: 1990 Goals: (1) Improve and define volunteer program; (2) develop strategies to ensure success of Bremerton High School (BHS) Program; (3) defininq and documenting organizational structure and operations; (4) maximize channel usage; (5) develop replacement program for equipment. 1991 Goals: (1) Expand Access Program county-wide; (2) promote Access TV Program; (3) secure paid staff positions. 1992 Goals: (1) Generate internal as well as outside funding; (2) develop a TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 7 of 16 self-sufficient BHS Vocational Program; (3) broaden the use of BCAT by education groups; (4) build greater community support: (5) single camera capability added to operations. 1993 Goals: (1) Interconnect television studios; enhancing community interaction and programming format; (2) assist City staff in development of City training program; (3) implement strategy for specific program financial sponsorship. 1994 Goals: (1} Coverage of City staff meetings from City Hall studio; (2} taping of scheduled training sessions~ (3) provide public service programming; (4) cable conferencing {Channel (1) Develop sufficiency in school programs and BCAT provides students the opportunity for work experience; (2) the BAC studio will be used to serve the community as well as the School District; (3) Olympic College develops TV curriculums to accommodate BHS TV program. PUBLIC ACCESS TV - creative outlet from volunteer Po9!~ (3) M__S. McClus~ stated under each one of the years goals are objectives necessary to meet those goals as well as the resources in the areas of programming, manpower and equipment needed. She requested Council to adopt this plan and/or provide input to revise the plan. Public comment invited - none received. M~ ~O~D~gB stated as Council representative to the Cable Access Committee he recommended approval/adoption of the five year plan subject to budgetary limitations. He noted probably more important than the equipment list, is the plan to finally get a full three channel usage on Public Access, Governmental Access and Education. ~r~ .Collins. reported during the AWC conference one of the areas that seemed to get the most input to the Legislature was how each of the cities felt they had no control over their cable TV. Some of the representatives from other cities that Mr. Collins talked with were amazed at what Bremerton's Cable Access Program was doing, i.e., Council meeting being televised, school were involved, etc. He credited the success of the program to the efforts and TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 8 of 16 planning provided by the first City Council who initiated the franchise, about 8 years ago. #1367 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin/Collins) to adopt the Bremerton Community Access Television Five Year Plan subject to budget constraints in the future. The attached lease is for the basement portion of the Fifth Street Library. The Literacy Council of Kitsap has been operating out of the upstairs library area for several years and have out grown the space. The location is ideal as they encourage their clients who are learning to read to make use of library services. Over 50~ of their students are low income. In 1990 they have assisted 212 students. K__a_~b~_eg~_~g~.~9~, City Clerk, stated in regard to Mr. Waibel's concern raised during Council Study Session - the lease agreement indicates that the entire basement area is being leased to the Literacy Council. And, in light of the fact that the term does not have the typical 30 day cancellation clause, it is for a one year term, and terminated only upon cause. She noted it needs to be better defined that only a portion of the basement is being leased. She had received a site plan drawn by the Literacy Council, showing the layout of space. Therefore, the exact square footage will be inserted into the contract and referencing site plan as Attachment A. Re4~i~.~a_m~, immediate Past President of the Literacy Council of Kitsap County, stated the Literacy Council provides what is becoming more needed free service to the community. Approximately 20~ Nation-wide of the population cannot read well enough to'hold a good paying job and in many cases cannot read or write well enough to fill out an application to even start to get a job. To carry ou= this program it is necessary to locate it in a convenient location for low income people, a place where people can come without fear of embarrassment. This lease will provide an opportunity to expand their operations, to provide better facilities for tutoring these individuals and to provide more space for the volunteers who administer the group. The Literacy Council is made up of all volunteers except for the paid Administrator and a part time office help. They have put in 13,000 hours back into the community through all the tutors activities going on. And, they have been operating out of the Kitsap Library since 1984 and look forward to having more space. The basement area to be used is approximately 1,191 square feet at the westerly end. This space will provide for access by handicapped and complies with all Bremerton City Codes. The Literacy Council has received a lot of support from the construction industry to ready the facility for TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 9 of 16 their use. He respectfully requested that Council approves their opportunity to rent this space. ~9~ Sg~wg~t~, 3625 Trails End Road NW, stated she has been a member of the Literacy Council since 1979 as a tutor. She noted how much the added space is needed to facilitate tutoring activities. And, she also appreciated having the opportunity to come before the Council to give her input on this issue. Mr.~ D~in.~ pointed out the program has outgrown its space, which means that they are successful in their endeavors and all those serving on the Literacy Council are to be commended for their service to the citizens of Kitsap County. M~__~ stated he fully supported this program and questioned how could someone contact their group? ~.,._~%~!am~ stated anyone may contact Helen Achterman, Literacy Council of Kitsap, hours are basically the same as the Library approximately 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with the official staff being available up to 3:30 PM, Phone 373-1539. M~ .W~b9% stated the lease agreement needs to be amended to include the site plan and square footage. Article 1, Paragraph 3, should read: "The Lessor hereby leases to the Lessee and the Lessee hereby leases from the City the property described in Attachment A Site Plan ...... "; and where it references "basement"- include 1,290 square feet. M~.~_._qp~3~_n_ commended the Literacy Council for the work they are doing in the community and questioned if they have any service clubs helping their organization? M~ ..... ~.l~_~ms stated the Bremerton Central Lions Club, Bremerton Rotary Club, Silverdale Rotary Club, merchants, suppliers, services and the community as a whole have given them assistance. ~1737 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve lease wi=h Literacy Council Of Kitsap, including the changes (listed above) that were suggested by Mr. Waibel. %1930 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to ask the Literacy Council to work with the City Clerk providing information in order to prepare a letter, under the Mayor's signature, to Barbara Bush. M~.~._~!l%i~ thanked the City Council for their comments and support and the only way they can increase that support is to show that not only is the business community behind them but City Government as well. Councilman Waibel left the meeting at approximately 6:35 P.M.. TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 10 of 16 This agreement sets the wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for the Police Management employees for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990. The Agreement has been rewritten to make it consistent with the structure of the City Labor agreements. A 5.54 salary increase effective January 1, 1990 is provided and a 5.54 increase effective January 1, 1991. Health and Dental benefits consistent with City Policy are included. No other substantive changes were made. Carg.~n~..~.rs~l~, Personnel Director, stated Council has been apprised of all necessary information through the negotiations process and she recommends approval of the contract. Public comment invited - none received. #2029 M/S/C(Collins/Dawkins) to approve the Agreement and authorize Mayor Louis Mentor to execute the contract and to commend Caroline Marshall for the herculean task, in this particular issue and that she should be thanked by the Council for her efforts. Vote: In Favor: Overson, Estes, Horning, Horton, Collins, Dawkins, Overson Opposed: Johnson ~ .~. _.~_UD_~ ~. ~ S ~N~__R.~Q_U_~ _ F OR__~__E ~ _. ~_P_A~_ .~MEN_~T_~T _ ~AB 9 0-15 6 As the Electronics Department Of The City reports to the Street Superintendent and same Superintendent is responsible for overall supervision of said Electronic Department, including budget preparation, I feel the duties and obligations of the Electronics Department can be more efficiently dealt with from a manager's point of view with more flexibility to accomplish same as a Division of the Street Department, i.e., Sign Shop and Sewer Maintenance, with capabilities to share manpower, equipment and supplies without the need for numerous interfund transfers. K~n.B.~eg.~, Street Superintendent, stated this request is primarily a housing keeping measure. He noted they have been dealing with two budgets and this proposal will combine department activities under one budget. The Electronics Division will function similar to what the Sign Shop does - having separate line items within the budget which they are responsible for. This will eliminate shuffling lots of paper for interfund transfers. Public comment invited - none received. ~_._..~9__1.~ asked the City Treasurer to explain the need for the proposed change? ~.q~__~DD~, City Treasurer, stated what is TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 11 of 16 requested is to make the budget of the City more accurately reflect the organizational structure. As the Street Superintendent, Ken Brees supervises the Electronics Department and a goodly portion of that department is actually directed at street activities, i.e., lighting and electronic signal equipment, etc. The initial step in this direction was taken about three years ago by making the Department a part of the General Fund. Prior to that time, the Electronics Department operated as an internal service fund. He sees this action as further simplifying the organization and management of the department. ~ggi~9_g_~___H_o_~_9g questioned if there was a reason for the two budget adjustments not having the Mayor's signature? M__ayor__~9~_t_oK stated that AGenda item may have come up while he was attending the AWC Conference. He did agree with the proposal as presented. ~..~g~!~n~ stated he saw this an excellent move forward because the next thing he sees in a well run organization would be the implementation of a job order system. ~.~.~r_9_~.._ stated the City does have a job order system in effect. Mr. Collins questioned if the job order process would be seen throughout the City system? M~_~_HaD~ stated he felt it was quite likely and they are currently using it in the Street Department, Communications Department and Utilities. #2440 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve Budget Adjustment request eliminating Electronics as a Department of the City and providing for an Electronics Division of the Street Department, effective July 1, 1990, and also stating that this Budget Adjustment allows for no change in personnel, staffing or Grade levels as a result of this reorganization. The scope of the work for the original agreement with Parametrix for engineering services for the Bremerton/Gorst Connector did not include an analysis Of the possible connection of the new facility with the proposed Burweil/Sixth one-way couplet. This supplemental agreement will provide for more detailed analysis of the termination of the new facility in the Burwell/Callow/Sixth vicinity. It would include analyzing both Burwell/Sixth one-way couplets and possible north/south one-way couplets. Public comment invited - none received. Mr. Dawkins stated he felt this will be one of the biggest things happen in the City and questioned if this request was just clarification of their qualifications? Jan Stemkosk_i, Assistant City Engineer, stated this change will provide for detailed TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 12 of 16 analysis of the east end of the connection where they are proposing to use the one-way couplets tie-in. M~.-.~g~n~gD questioned if the Council will get to vote on the final alternative used on Callow/6th Street area? ~__~9~_~ stated Council will see some of the alternatives during the scheduled Study Session immediately following this Council meeting. M_~O~ M~tg.~ stated he did not think any once person would be making that decision - the City is in this together with the State and County. There may be a good chance that some other State funding may be available on this project and possibly some Federal funding. Mr. Colvin questioned how this proposal will impact the City budget? Mr. Stemkoski stated there would be no impact on the General Fund as funding comes from the Arterial Street Fund. #2558 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Horning) Authorize the Mayor to execute the Supplemental Agreement with Parametrix, Inc., for Engineering Services for the Gorst/Bremerton Connector project. !~._~..~9~J_~_AN__CE _~427~_~.(~9__ND_._~.A~_~_N~) ESTABLISHING A TWO-YEA~ FISCAL ~N/N._I~UM BV~GET~_#~A~90-146 ~9~_._~0~_~__~entg~ stated he and staff are worried that this proposal is premature for the budget process. Currently, the City is in a real flux and does not have a steady revenue flow and it is hoped that there will be an up trend in the near future. It is very difficult to predict what will happen in 1992 in the spring of 1990, and they feel if they had to come up with a two year budget it wouldn't be a real honest budget and would require all kinds of amendments later on. If Council chooses to approve the 2-year budget, they will give it their best effort but he and staff do not support this proposal. Public comment invited - none received. M_r_~__Est_e~ pointed out that Mr. Hanna, City Treasurer, stated this proposal was feasible during the last Council meeting and now the Mayor states it would not be good for the City. Mr. Hanna, City Treasurer, stated he recalled the question last week was "could they do this" and his answer was "yes we can". He did agree with the Mayor and thinks that the efforts of himself and staff could be much better spent doing other things for the City, i.e., the CIP, improving financial reporting, working on the City's bond rating, etc. There are a number of major projects that need doing much more than expending time and energies moving from an annual to a biannual budget. Mr. Estes stated he was asked "what is behind the big push for this change"? M~..~D~9 stated he could guarantee Mr. TAPE #742 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 13 of 16 Estes the big push did not come from his or the Mayor's office. The State authority for cities to deal in biennial budgets had been in effect for about four years and there had not been an overwhelming response by the cities...there are a total of 268 cities in the State and only 5 have biennial budgets at this time. Mr. Estes requested Mr. Hanna to explain for the public what the economic condition of the City is at this time, other than sales tax revenues. M~_~__~ stated sales tax revenues actually have not been down in the past couple years. Looking back 5-6 years the sales tax revenues were down due to retail stores leaving the downtown area. The problem is that inflation is moving ahead and looks like this year it will be between 4-4 1/24 and the City's expenses, particularly in salaries and benefits, are at about that inflation rate. The City is seeing minimal, if any, growth in income revenue but expense side of the budget moves about the rate of inflation. What everyone is hoping for is that the corporation is in a turn- around mode and hope see some major development in Bremerton. ~.~_~E~t__e_s. requested Mr. Hanna to explain why the devaluation of property has hurt the City financially. stated the accumulative assessed value of real property within the City is the foundation on which the property tax revenue is based. Approximately 304 of the total tax revenues available for the General government portion of the City and the downtown business property had been reassessed and moved downward in value approximately 30-354 in the last 18 months. It is hoped this year as the County reassesses residential properties on the east side and out portions of Bremerton that the City will see some re- evaluation that will reflect the strong residential real estate market turn around. M_~_.~.~ questioned what percentage of the fine money stays in the City, what goes to State, etc.? Mr. Hanna stated funds received from parking tickets and those types of infractionsy remain 1004 in the City. For moving violations, speeding tickets, and items similar to that he believes 404 of that money stays in the City and 604 is turned over to the State. TAPE 743 ~r~.~Cg~V_i_~ stated the State law permits City's to have a two year budget, it is not mandatory that a City op~ for that process. ~r~_ ~n~ stated the State law gives Cities the option of a biennia]. budget or choosing not to, but once it is adopted, by passage of this ordinance, then the City is required by that State law to produce a biennial budget. The only way to reverse the decision made at this time, if it were in an affirmation mode, would be to come back two years hence and repeal the adopted ordinance and go back to an annual budget. ~._~0_~¥~ noted the City is allowed to do one year at a time. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated passage of the ordinance would set in motion a schedule of events which is based on a two year cycle. He agreed with Mr. Hanna that it might be difficult once the City is in that schedule of events to go back and pick up steps that had been missed in order to comply with the TAPE #743 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 14 of 16 one year budget. Mr. Colvin pointed out that there is noting binding to continue a biennial budget after the second year. M_r_.__Dawk_i~_ stated from his experience as Mayor he understood staff's position and felt it would be an added burden for staff at this time. ~.Jo~Ds_9~ stated he felt staff worried too much over "how hard it would be to put together a two year budget"....he has been dealing with a five year budget for twenty years and it is not that difficult. He noted that about 854 of the budget is relative static year-to-year and the only thing that really changes is the small amount of discretionary expenditures and major projects. And, the most important benefit out of a two-year budgeting process is raising the vision of the staff, City Council and community to a two year horizon rather than a one year horizon. Mr. Hor~Dg stated he did not see a true reason to change and he would not support the proposal as presented. He noted it may be more appropriate to consider a two year budget at a later time. Mr. Overson stated he hoped everyone was listening to Mr. Johnson's points and he pointed out that Council's action on Agenda Item 6C actually budgeted 1991 - yet the 1991 budget has not been developed...that is what is being proposed to do a two year budget realistically from the standpoint of knowledge. Mr. Collins stated he agreed with Mr. Johnson and the whole philosophy of a two year budget is discipline planning and he felt this is what the City should be doing. And, the time to plan is in the austere times not in good times. Mr.~___Jg~n~sg~ emphasized those on the Council who are pushing for a two-year budget process are those who have served and are serving on the Council's Fiscal and Budget Committee. They represent experience in financial matters and are of the opinion that the two year budget would be of benefit to the City. :0283 M/S/F(Johnson/Colvin) to pass Ordinance #4274, establishing a two year fiscal biennium budget beginning January 1, 1991 as authorized by RCW 35.34. Vote:In Favor: Overson, Collins, Colvin, Johnson Opposed: Estes, Horning, Dawkins, Horton Motion failed. 7B - ORDINANCE #4275 (SECO_N~__~_A. DI__N.~k._E~M__I~__AT_~IN_G__S~_E__RA_~ THE CITY WHICH ARE NO LONGER NEEDED,__~AB90-147 TAPE #743 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 15 of 16 Public comment invited - none received. ~0319 M/S/C(Horning/Dawkins) to approve Ordinance #4275, on second reading, repealing Ordinances No. 2271, 2711, 3384, 3385, and 3758. Vote: In Favor: Dawkins, Colvin, Horton, Horning, Estes, Overson Abstain: Johnson, Collins Public comment invited - none received. ~0353 M/S/C(Overson/Estes) to approve Ordinance #4276, on second reading, amending Ordinance #3988 relating to a Utility occupation tax on water and wastewater utilities. Vote: In Favor: Overson, Estes, Horning, Horton, Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson Abstain: Collins ~rl__ORDIN_.._A~_~E $4277 (S~ff_O_ND READING) REP~A_~NG R_E.~TING TO UTILITY PAYING AGEN~T_~ %AB90-149 Public comment invited - none received. ~r., O~e__r~.oR questioned for clarification once again whether or not reference to Ordinance #2722 was found in any other section of the Bremerton Municipal Code? Rich Ha~_n_~a, City Treasurer, stated as previously stated he had not found any reference of Ord. 2722 in other sections; and based on discussions during several study sessions he expects to repeal all of what is currently B.M.C. Chapter 15. ~0391 M/S/C(Colvin/Estes) to approve Ordinance #4277, on second reading, relating to agents for payment of Utility bills. Vote: In Favor: Overson, Estes, Horning, Horton, Dawkins Colvin, Johnson Abstain: Collins TAPE %743 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes June 20, 1990 Page 16 of 16 With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:14 D.m.. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY. CITY CLERK APPROVED City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault