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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/02/90 16 1990 TAPE t728 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 2, 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 May 2, 1990 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton presiding. Council members present were: Lon Overson, Wayne Estes, Spencer Homing, Hank Waibel, Morrie Dawkins, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, 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 Invocation was given by Reverend Arnold White of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. CONSENT AGENDA None CLAIMS/WAKKANT KEGISTEK$ 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. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on May 2, 1990 the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 108720, 108721, 108897 through 109119 in the total amount of $287,094.43. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Estes reported the signs for the Gregory Way One-Way Street Program should be ready and in place by the end of the month. On April 26, Mr. Estes, Police Chief McNeal, Asst. City Attorney James McNamara and Officer Mox toured the City of Seattle's Spay/Neutering Clinic, which is the only one of its kind in the State of Washington. He noted the clinic was very functional and totally manned by three employees (one Veterinarian, two vet., technicians), who process 20-30 dogs per day. Mr. Estes invited anyone in the community, who was interested in starting a Spaying/Neutering Clinic Program in Bremerton/Kitsap County, to contact him through the City Council Office. Mr. Horning reported he attended, this date, the Kitsap Executive Planning Council and provided the following report (copies of documents will be available in City Council office): (1) Kitsap County Hazard Vulnerability Stud~ by the Department Of Emergency Management - something everyone needs to be aware of; (2) Board Of TAPE #728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Pmge 2 of 24 Health - Aids Prevention Guide - this is no longer something just limited to one segment of the population as it has spread far beyond that; (3) Health Department's Annual Report - Kitsap County's Health Board has done an exceptional job and is noted State wide for their excellence. Mr. Horning emphasized that these documents are public information and invited anyone interested to stop by the Council Office to view them. Mr. Waibel stated in the spirit of volunteerism he wanted to recognize Cliff Despeaux as the person responsible for the graphic design recently hung in the Council Chambers. Over the weekend he, along with six others from the community associated with the Bremerton Central Lions Club, had the opportunity to interview 24 local students competing for selection of four students who will be going to Kure, Japan this summer. He noted all 24 students would. have made very good representatives of the City. Lastly, on Tuesday evening he and his wife hosted an event introducing the Armed Forces Queens Pageant candidates and the military volunteers from the USS California, who will serve as the contestant's escorts during the Pageant event. Mr. Johnson reported he, Councilman Estes, Mayor Mentor and others sponsoring/heading up a foundation to build the Washington State's Veterans' Memorial. The memorial would be a very large, possibly costing up to 1/2 million dollars, modern construction, up to five stories tall (including an auditorium), etc. From the discussions, he felt Bremerton was in the running to possibly locate the memorial in the City of Bremerton. He noted this would tie in with the USS Turner Joy project, efforts being made on the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier, Bataan Park, the Saratoga grave and the many other ways to honor the veterans. In regard to Roosevelt Field - he was not knowledgeable that anyone from the City was interested in looking into a sale or exchange with Olympic College. He assured anyone concerned about loosing open space in the core of the City, the Council will not sell Roosevelt Field with a 9-0 vote. As long as Olympic College has other avenues to expand their operations, he felt the City should not consider giving up parks. Mr. Colvin stated last week he received calls from local golfers including Mr. Jerry Digiovanni, who indicated they did not have anything against Scott Alexander, Golf Pro, but were opposed to the increase in green fees. As far as Mr. Colvin was concerned, the Council reacted on information presented by staff - increasing the fees based on seemingly logical justification. And, he stated he was one Councilman who would listen to alternatives presented by the golfers in the community. He did not feel they should be shut out from offering information - regardless as to whether or not they are citizens of Bremerton or the County. Mr. Dawkins stated he agreed with Mr. Colvin's comments regarding this issue. Mr. Collins stated if the Council has a shortcomin§ it would be that people are not told the entire story or Council anticipates .... (next pa§e) TAPE ~728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 3 of 24 that The Sun would give the entire story...he felt Council should make some drastic changes as to how the City portrays information to the citizenry and volunteered to held to correct this. Mrs. Horton stated on Friday she attended a Housing Conference sponsored by Congressman Norm Dicks - which was well attended and brought out the fact that Kitsap County does not have enough housing units. There will be a mass influx of people within the next 10-20 years (within two years two large Navy ships will arrive) and housing will become a crisis. The debate ranged as to how can there be a guarantee that housing will be available...not just for the high and middle incomes, but for the low income citizens as well. In order to accomplish this objective, efforts will have to be made going back to HUD in Washington D.C., and working through some rules changes so that limits can be raised for housing programs for low income. Also, further investigation will be needed to look into higher densities within cities. Unless this area wants urban sprawl throughout the County, the cities need to come to the realization and institute higher densities. A Study Session for Council will be set up for the end of May to look at some of the recommendations presented at the Housing Conference. In regard to the golf fee increase issue - Council has decided to review the long range policies relating to Gold Mountain and staff provide recommendations to the City Council at the regular Study Session in September 1990, so that the 1991 and out year fee rates, structures and capital improvement are appropriately included in the 1991 budget. She has received a lot of comments that people are coming down hard on staff, Scott Alexander, Vicki Vanneman, in regard to the increased golf fees; and, she wanted it made very clear that this Council directs staff to provide them with input, Council takes the vote and they are the ones casting the ballot. She felt it was grossly unfair for personal attacks upon staff. She noted by and large Council is very pleased the way Gold Mountain has been run and if there are problems then people in the public need to bring them to the Mayor and/or City Council. She tOO hoped that future efforts will bring about better communication between the Council and those in the community. 576 M/S/C(Johnson/Waibel) that the City Council direct the Parks Board to undergo a review of long range policy pertaining to Gold Mountain Golf Course with regard to operation, types of play, financing rates and capital improvement and to report back to the City Council their recommendations at the September 1990 Council Study Session. Vote: In Favor: Estes, Horning, Waibel, Collins, Colvin, Johnson, Horton, Overson Opposed: Dawkins TAPE #728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 4 of 24 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Russ Johnson, Mayor Pro Tem, read a Proclamation recognizing Registered Nurses are knowledgeable health care professionals in the management and delivery of health care services to provide safe, dependable, conscientious care for everyone. And, May 7, 1990, was declare~] by Mayor Mentor as NURSES" DAY in the City of Bremerton. Mary Eyer, representing Kitsap County Nurses Association and all nurses of Kitsap County, accepted the Proclamation. Russ Joh-~on, Mayor Pro Tem, read a Proclamation recognizing public employees and volunteers have made great contributions to society in health care, education, crime prevention, fire protection, conservation and national defense. The City of Bremerton recognizes the dedication, training, skills and knowledge of public employees and volunteers at all levels of government. And, Mayor Mentor proclaimed the week of May 7-13, 1990, as PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK. Terri Hartson, program coordinator for volunteer Bremerton Together project, reported on progress being made in City Hall park...the painting is almost finished and they are talking about replacing some of the boards that were damaged by skateboarders. They are in the process of preparing the parade route for the Armed Forces Day Parade - the Jr. Parade route area on Callow had been cleaned and she is coordinating a clean up effort in East Bremerton on June 24 along Wheaton Way, ending with a barbecue, which will benefit Easter Seals. And, she thanked Councilman Russ Johnson for giving her the opportunity to participate with Public Access Television - a project is being started putting together a video of public announcements for the City of Bremerton, which will be entered into an A&E Entertainment Channel contest. Gene Nelson, 323 Dora Avenue, reminded the Council that on February 27, 1990, he spoke before the Board of Regents of Olympic College presenting them with an oversized monopoly card titled "Boardwalk", and the following night he presented to the City Council another monopoly card titled "Park Place" He emphasized the fact that he was not supportive of any proposal to sell Roosevelt Field to Olympic College under any circumstance. But, he was very much in favor of a trade between the College and the City. He urged the Council to take some steps to pursue some dialogue with the College regarding the possible trade of waterfront property currently owned by the Bremer Trust for Roosevelt Field. He pointed out time was running out as the College was planning to turn over the marketing of their holdings within a few days to a real estate broker and he felt it was imperative that the City and College get into some type of discussion or agreement before this turn over took place. He felt if the City did not negotiate a trade that Olympic College TAPE ~728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 5 of 24 could get Roosevelt Field through condemnation procedures. After talking with personnel from the College recently, he reported they indicated they were interested in talking about a trade of some kind but that further action to initiate dialogue was up to the City. His next move was to call Mayor Mentor on Tuesday and ask the question "what's the hold up" and he informed Mr. Nelson that under some circumstances he would consider a trade but it was up to the City Council. Therefore, that is why he came before Council - urging Council to take some immediate action to communicate with Olympic College and the Bremer Trust. President Horton thanked Mr. Nelson and informed him that Council takes testimony during Public Recognition and she would talk with Mayor Mentor about his comments. Dom Larson, 135 Rainier Avenue, reported the Carnation Company reinstituted their program where they finance low cost spay/neutering of animals. Earth Rally - he has been working on a citizen project and requested the City Council to coordinate an effort between the City, landowner and possibly landscaping companies to come up with a tree planting program on some of the empty lots in the City. He reported that a house located at ll9 Rainier Avenue, is empt~ and has trash piled up which needs to be picked up. He noted Brem-Air Disposal, Inc., refused to Dick up the trash because the house is vacant. He requested the City Council to look into how this trash could be cleaned up. Another project he would like to see is an under water Dark along the waterfront. Lastly, he reported that the U.S. Navy did a survey in 1983 on how they can environmentally clean up their development of the whole base. He noted this survey was public information and the reason the Navy has not moved ahead on the survey was due to lack of funding. He suggested preparing a petition to the U.S. Congress saying "lets do something now". President Horton suggested that Mr. Larson contact the Bremerton Main Street Association regarding their "Adopt A Tree Program". 6A - SURPLUS OF CITY ¥~HICLE$, ~AB90-092 The City has several vehicles which have reached the end of their useful lives and are now surplus to City needs. A declaration of surplus is necessary to allow disposal. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated the listed vehicles are past their useful life and were of minimal value at this time. And, with the exception of the first vehicle listed (1968 Trojan Loader) replacements for the vehicles have been budgeted in the 1990 budget. Public Comment invited - none received. Mr. Estes questioned how could the public bid on the surplus TAPE #728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 6 of 24 vehicles? Mr. Hanna stated typically the City has used the services of Stokes' Auction Service to dispose of surplus vehicles. Some of the vehicles may continue in use for a relatively short amount of time in the future even after they have been declared surplus as some replacement vehicles are currently on hand and those that are not are all on order. Typically, Stoke's Auction personnel do some marketing of the vehicles that will be available prior to the conduct of the auction, but the City does no marketing of the vehicles or advertising the fact that they will be available at an auction. Mr. Colvin questioned if the City puts out a public notice that the City is making surplus City owned property? Mr. Hanna stated the public notice is the public meeting of the City Council taking action to identify certain assets as surplus. 431 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to declare vehicles #1841, 1832, 3033, 1110, 1111, 1112, 1904, 15, 12, 14, 1839, 15 and License No. Dl1815 surplus to City needs and to direct that they be disposed of in the best interest of the City. 6B - PROPERTY PURCHASE - PUBLIC WORKS COMPLEX, %AB90-093 The City of Bremerton Facilities Study indicated a need for the City to upgrade several of its facilities in order to meet current codes, improve working conditions, reduce overhead costs and meet future facilities requirements. The report identified several improvement needs to include public safety-related requirements involving jail facilities; consolidation of Planning/Building, and Engineering/Field Services in the vicinity of City Hall; City Hall Improvements; and consolidation of the operation sections of Public Works. In response to a continuing effort to upgrade and consolidate City facilities, City staff has reviewed several options with respect to the development of a Public Works complex. A survey of potential site together with an architectural study have been completed by staff. The culmination of this effort resulted in the selection of the Oyster Bay Boulevard site as the most cost effective, based on location, access, availability of utilities, site acquisition costs, preparation costs and zoning. The property has been appraised by Richards & Associates. Financing for the acquisition of the property will be based on the proceeds from the issuance of Bond Anticipation Notes (BANS). Permanent funding, if required, following completion of the project TAPE %728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 7 of 24 will be based on revenue bonds and/or Councilmanic bonds. Attached for City Council consideration is a purchase agreement between the City of Bremerton and Hillcrest Assembly of God Church for a 5.4-acre site located on Oyster Bay Boulevard, south of Kitsap Way, for the development of a Public Works Complex. Mayor Louis Mentor emphasized the ability to consolidate City services into one central area, which are now housed in different parts of the City, with some housed in very run down facilities. Providing a new facility would also add to upgrading the City as well as helping to build up moral of those who would be housed in the new complex. Currently, the proposed property site is an old gravel pit, being basically clear and flat. Ail utilities are already in place, making it even easier to build upon. Bill Duffl, Utilities Director, explained over the past few years staff had looked over 11 different sites, which included: Sherman Heights area, Dewey Jr. High, Haddon Elementary, school at Montgomery and Burwell, Olympic View Elementary, VFW property (east of National), National Avenue landfill site, Westpark school,. National Guard property, BHA property (west of Oyster Bay Avenue), Hillcrest Assembly (east of Oyster Bay Avenue. A "Site Selection Criteria And Decision Matrix" was developed to determine the most desirable location that met the identified requirements with Hillcrest Assembly (east of Oyster Bay Avenue) coming out as the %1 site. Since that time, negotiations were initiated with the owners of that property and the City signed an Ernest Money Agreement as a result of those negotiations. At this time, Council is requested to consummate that proposal and to look at a financing mechanism to proceed with the project. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated the financing contemplated for the project, which came about as a result of discussion by staff, Mayor and banking representatives of Seattle First National Bank, would be temporary construction financing to be accomplished through the issuance of a Bond Anticipation Note. As you may recall from having used this type of financing in the past by the Utility, what would be done would be to obligate the City under a Note, authorized by the Council through an Ordinance, to repayment from general revenues of the City for whatever the face of the note, which could be as much as 1 1/2 million dollars. Typically, a Bond Anticipation Note is issued to provide short term financing for a project of this nature where the permanent financing will be in the form of General Obligation Bonds. Staff did discuss with the bankers various permanent financing alternatives that might be available and given the nature of this project, the other City borrowings that are contemplated at this time, and the size of the project, it appears that Councilmanic General Obligation Bond would TAPE ~728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 8 of 24 be the most appropriate financing mechanism for this type of project. The City currently has an excellent bond rating for the size of the City and having a low amount of general obligation debt in relation to its assessed valuation and having an excellent record of repayment on this type of debt. Additionally, because the City has not incurred very much debt in terms of assessed value, this financing is "bank eligible" - it has advantages from an income point of view for not only public institutions and other buyers but for commercial banks as well to purchase General Obligation debt instruments of this type issued by the City of Bremerton. It can be anticipated for all those reasons that a very favorable rate could be achieved on that kind of financing. In today's market these rates would change on a day-to-day basis but the City would be looking at a cost of capital on the order of 6 1/4~, which is extremely favorable. Issuing a Bond Anticipation Note would in no way obligate the City to go forward and carry out the long term financing by General Obligation Bonds. Should circumstances change and another permanent financing mechanism appear to be more favorable, the City would still have all options open at that time. Public comment invited - none received. Mr. Estes questioned what would happen to existing buildings that would be displaced, i.e., engineering building, fire hall on Sixth, etc., ? Mayor Mentor stated the Street Department building, next to Evergreen Dark, would most likely be utilized for Dark needs, the engineering building would probably be made surplus and the CaPital Hill Fire Station would be vacated, which could be surplused or made Dart of Forest Ridge Park or there may be another use identified for that building. And, the City is currently leasing garage facilities, which would be vacated. Most of the buildings are ones that should be torn down anyway. Mr. Estes questioned if the properties are made surplus would that money be applied to the loan? ~or Mentor stated yes. Mr. Johnson stated he supported the consolidation plan and believed the City needed to get rid of some of the buildings before they fell down; and he agreed that there could be a lot of savings in sharing personnel between non-traditional department. In regard to funding available from surplus property, when a capital asset is sold funds are placed in the Cumulative Reserve Fund. When the City sells capital assets the money can only be spent for a capital asset and normally the Council may pay off this bond or they may pay off some other bond that had a higher interest rate, etc. Mr. Overso~ stated this issue was initially presented by Mayor Lobe, who had a lot of background in municipal governing as well as a thorough understanding of the City's financing - he did not TAPE %728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 9 of 24 propose a funding system at the time he presented the plan. Particularly, he recognized the 1990 budget potentially meant cutting people. Mr. Overson felt the 1991 budget did not look much better nor does 1992. He cautioned Council to give this proposal a strong look and know what could result if this proposal were approved. Mr. Homing stated he was not comfortable with financing the entire project to date or to authorize the Treasurer to "do bans" for the total project. He questioned what was the closing time on the purchase of the property and did the City have "float" in cash right now to hold off for a couple of months to purchase the property, in which to complete a time line for the project, financing, surplus and a complete plan? Mr. Hanna stated the time line for closing on the property was in the immediate future - within a week. There are available cash resources, at this time, that within 30 days the City would finance the initial land acquisition part of the project by internal financing; and then issue a Bond Anticipation Note authorized by the City Council through a Bond Anticipation Note Ordinance. If Council approved acquisition of the property, then a time line would be prepared for the whole project. Mr. Hornin~ stated he would like to see the time line completed with financing comments and opportunity choices plus a surplus plan. Also, he is aware of some staff having looked at the possibility of delaying this complex and that the property would be put to another use temporarily; and he questioned if this was openly discussed? Mr. Hanna stated he did not think there were any plans for a temporary use. Mr. Waibel pointed out the need for this particular consolidation of services and construction of the Public Works complex had been obvious, through reports, for 5+ years. 148 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to authorize the purchase of the 5.4 acre property from the Hillcrest Assembly Of God Church pursuant to the terms of the purchase agreement of April 9, 1990, and direct staff to prepare the necessary financing and budget adjustment documents subject to City Administrative Policies and Procedures. President Horton pointed out if the City acquires the subject property and it is found, after research, that the complex is not a viable alternative, the City can turn around and surplus this site or institute an alternative plan. She did not believe the City would be in a loosing position by acquiring this site. Mr. Dawkins requested explanation of the City's Councilmanic Debt Service. Mr. Hanna explained the information sheet provided addressing current outstanding Councilmanic debt that the City has and stream of payments that will be required in order to retire TAPE #728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 10 of 24 that debt, identifies one of the alternatives as taking out permanent financing through the issuance of Councilmanic Bonds would allow the stream of payments ceasing when the 1987 General Obligations are paid off in 1992 to be an available source with which to meet obligations under a 15-20 year bond issue to finance this project. Mr. Hanna emphasized that he was not trying to portray this as a "free project", building of a project of this magnitude would cost a significant amount of money. But, he did not believe by undertaking the proposed financing opportunities it would place any additional burdens on the General Fund budget in the out years. What would be done would be to divert a current existing stream of debt service payments from an issue that completes in 1992 into the new issue that would commence in 1992o Mr. Dawkins questioned if the City would have additional funding available for future projects, such as a new second golf course? Mr. Hanna stated the City's current capacity for Councilmanic debt is $5.5 million in excess of all current Bonds outstanding. Mr. Overson pointed out the $5.5 million figure was what someone would loan to the City and it did not indicate the City's capability to repay it. Mr. Hanna stated that was correct. Issuing bonds is one thing and repaying them is another. Mr. Hornin~ questioned if the debt is incurred in 1990 and repayment starts in 1992, what happens to the rest of 1990 - 1991 payments? Mr. Hanna stated the intention at this time was to issue a Bond Anticipation Note with the inclusion of paying the interest on the note at maturity. Mr. Horning pointed out if the money were borrowed now the City would have to make some type of payment now - unless staff is considering those payments as Dart of the project financing. Mr. Hanna stated typically he would capitalize the construction financing and Mr. Horning's understanding was correct. One of the expenses of the project would be interest on construction financing. Mr. Johnson requested clarification on the out-year budget 1991 and 1992 and what affect this would have on the number of employees of the City. And, was he correct in his understanding that the City's fiscal policy is that the payments to be made on this project would come out of the Cumulative Reserve Fund, which is restricted by City Council, to only investments and capital items - not to be used for operational or maintenance, i.e., salaries, etc.,? Mr. Hanna stated yes, that is correct, however, the original source of all monies other than the sale of surplus property is the General Fund...ultimately there would be competition with payroll dollars in the budget to finance this project. Mr. Johnson noted, if approved, it would knock out other alternatives that might be done in the capital improvement area. Mr. Duffy explained the artist's concept he had available, was drawn up as a result of a study conducted by Steve Rice, a local architect, when staff was reviewing a possible site location on TAPE ~728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 11 of 24 Union Avenue. The diagram, together with the report, which was put together in 1987 is an architectural programming and schematic design study. It represented a typical layout of facilities, which might be used. He noted that the property that was represented on the drawing was no longer available and there would have to be some modification to the plan to reflect the new shade of the proposed site, but a lot of the information in the study had been of value in their current proposal. Mr. Estes questioned if the plan would be constructed all at once or one facility at a time? Mr. Duff¥ stated the majority of the project would be constructed at the same time. He recognized the need to get the garage, Street Department, Facilities and S~gn Shod into one facility. The project, as contemplated, has three or four buildings, including an Administration Office, which would house the administrative employees, i.e., consolidating payroll, time keepers, foremen's offices, etc.. Mr. Estes requested explanation as to a possible coordinated effort between the City and Bremerton School District. Mr. Duff¥ stated there is certainly an opportunity to work with the School District - the Vocational School is located just east of the site and has training programs, such as automotive repair, which could develop into some work study programs between the City and the school. The School District also has the need to develop a place to store some of their vehicles as well as sharing refueling facilities. 719 M/S//C(Horning/Johnson) as an amendment to the motion to include a time line of the project, include a complete costing of all project segments, specifically noted to tasking to where they are going, and a surplus plan of vacated facilities. Mr. Hornin~ emphasized the importance of having information regarding time lines, costs and surplus plans because there will be an impact on the 1991 budget. Mr. Colvin questioned who would be the designated owner if the proposed site is purchased? ~_ _~ff~ stated it would be the City's and would come under the General Facilities area. Vote on the amended motion: In Favor: Overson, Estes, Horning, Horton, Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson Opposed: Collins, Waibel Mr. Colvin questioned if the action required in the amended motion would slow down the process in developing the complex? Mr. Duff~ stated he did not believe so unless there was considerable discussion over how to surplus property and/or which fund would be credited with those surplus monies. TAPE #728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 12 of 24 Mr. Collins requested Council's Legislative Assistant to read the original motion including the amended motion. Merilynn Erhart, Council Legislative Assistant read the original and amended motion. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated it was his understanding that the actions in the amended motion are to be taken subsequent to closing - not to happen before closing as there is a closing date set for May 11, 1990. Mr. Collins questioned if the amended motion made the "property closing" impossible? Mr. Sievers stated no, it was his understanding that the amended motion was directive to Council to develop that plan of action, but subsequent to closing - it was not a condition precedent. Mr. Hornin~ emphasized, as maker of the amended motion, that it creates a solid work plan for everyone to go by and to know where they are when they bring it back to Council. Mr. Waibel stated the amendment was to amend the closing motion and that was why he voted against the amendment. Mr. Hornin~ stated it was not his intention to stop closing procedures on the subject property. Vote on Original motion - Unanimous vote. 8A - DETEP~MINE VALIDITY OF ABATEMENT FEE$_.FOR STRUCTURE AT 1522 SNYDER AVENUE AND DETERMINE HOW FEES SHOULD BE COLLECTED, ~AB90-098 On 2/5/90, a Notice and Order to Abate Unsafe Condition was mailed to Rose Lee Smith, the owner of record of 1522 Snyder Avenue, Bremerton, ordering the repair or demolition of the garage structure at that location. The Notice and Order required the owner to obtain a permit for the repair or demolition of this structure by 3/5/90, with the work completed for final inspection by 3/19/90. Building Department records show the signed record of certified mail was received by the building Department on 2/8/90. With no compliance by the deadline of 3/19/90, the building' Department ordered the structure demolished. Section 904 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings requires the legislative body of the jurisdiction decide if the charges for abatement are just, and whether the fees should be collected by personal judgement or lien against the property. Scott Erickson, acting Building Official, outlined in detail the abatement process and authorization under which he acted in carrying out the abatement and demolition of the subject property. Public comment invited - none received. Mr. Dawkins noted the item was brought before the Council's Operation Committee and it was the Committee's feeling that the subject building was in a condition which was not economically feasible to bring up to current standards and felt the Building Department personnel took correct actions. TAPE ~728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 13 of 24 200 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) the Council finds the charges for the abatement of the hazard located at 1522 Snyder be found just, and such charges totalling $1,451.76 be collected as a personal judgement against Rose Lee Smith, the owner of record of 1522 Snyder Avenue, and if a collection plan has not been approved by the City Treasurer's office within 60 days, the Mayor be directed to file a lien against the property. 8B - DETERMINE VALIDITY OF ABATEMENT FEES FOR STKUCTU~E AT 940 PLEASANT AVEN~E AND DETERMINE HOW FEES SHOULD BE COLLECTED, ~AB90-099 On 10/4/89, a Notice and Order to Abate Unsafe Condition was mailed to Linda Lobdell and Delores Hagerty, the owners of record of 940 Pleasant Avenue, Bremerton, ordering the demolition of the building at that site. The Notice And order required the owner to obtain a permit for the repair or demolition of this structure by 10/30/89, with the work completed for final inspection by 12/30/89. Building Department records indicate Ms. Lobdell received the notice by certified mail on 10/6/89. With no compliance by the deadline of 12/30/89, the Building Department ordered the structure demolished by City crews on 4/3/90. Section 904 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings requires the legislative body of the jurisdiction decide if the charges for abatement are just, and whether the fees should be collected by personal judgement or lien against the property. Linda Lobdell, owner, stated Delores Hagerty bought and paid for a demolition permit during the time limit required. Both of them live in Seattle and are out of the area much of the time. Delores received a number of estimates for the demolition work and hired a contractor to do the work. Delores Ha~ert¥ stated she had contacted the Building Department telling them that Washington Wrecking - Joe Anderson, would do the demolition work. At that time ( prior to December 30, 1989) the contractor stated to her he already had work in the Bremerton area and he would contact the City Building Department and get an extension on the demolition. Until the notice came, by Certified Mail, on May 1, 1990, she had thought he had obtained an extension since he was already doing work in the Bremerton area at that time. She stated she had copies of the Demolition Permit, which she paid for and several bids for demolition that she had received. Mr. Homing questioned the bid amount of demolition costs Ms. Hagerty had received? Ms. Haq_ertt stated she brought with her the middle one, which amounted to $4,750. ~PE ~729 Mr. Overson questioned if the issue was at a point of legal concern and suggested sending it back to staff for further review. President Horton pointed out Council was discussing this issue under "Public Hearing" and taking public input. TAPE #729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 ,Page 14 of 24 Mr. Dawkins questioned why so much time had gone by without any demolition activity by the contractor? Ms. ~a~ert¥ emphasized the fact that the contractor (Washington Wrecking) was to get an extension of the 12-30-89 deadline. Janet Lunceford, Permit Technician, stated the property owner did come in and apply for the Demolition Permit, however, at that time she was informed that she needed a Sewer Cap Permit and approval by the Utility before the City could issue a Demolition Permit. After the deadline of 12-30-89, she had not provided that information and the demolition Permit was never issued. Ms. ~a~ert¥ stated she informed the City whoever she contracted with to do the demolition would obtain the Sewer Cap Permit. Don Pratt, Director Of Community Services, stated the abatement process is designed to have a building removed within a certain period of time. The subject building was not removed within a certain period of time - the City assumed liability for that building after that period and the building was removed. He suggested if the City did not follow proper procedure the property owners do have legal recourse against the City and he invited them to file a Claim, otherwise as a professional staff person he recommended Council either approve or disapprove the proposal as presented. He emphasized the fact that he believed the City did follow proper procedure for demolition of the subject building. Mr. Erickson reviewed the documents provided by Ms. Hagerty and explained one document was a receipt for the Permit, which she paid for when she first came into the Building Department and at which time she was told she must have a Sewer Cap Permit - the Demolition Permit was not issued at that time nor had she submitted proof or confirmation by the Wastewater Department that the Sewer Cap had been put in place. President ~orton requested on what date was the bid for the demolition confirmed? Ms. ~a~erty stated October 30, 1989. Mr. ~ornin~ stated it appears that the notification process by the City had been followed correctly, the time limit date for the owners was 12-30-89 and as of this date it was already the 5th month of the new year (4-months is a significant amount of time to bring about some action and/or contract to make other arrangements), and unless he was provided some additional information from the owners he would support the proposal as presented by staff. President ~orton stated considering the amount of time that had lapsed and the position of liability the City was placed in, she felt the City had no choice but to take action for demolition of the building. TAPE #729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 15 of 24 Mr. Overson pointed out the City had to live with the dangerous building - it was housing vagrants, homeless, potential drug dealing in it and the owners had six months from the time they were first notified of the abatement process to take some kind of action. Ms. Hagerty stated she had also contacted the City's Fire Department and requested them to use the building for a practice burn in October; and their response at that time was that they could not do it. Mr. Colvin questioned if the owners received a notice of the demolition action? Ms. Hagert¥ and Ms. hobdell stated no. Mr. Pratt stated they were notified by the Notice and Order To Abate Unsafe Condition to abate the conditions per the Building Code, which identifies correction of errors for demolition as appropriate abatement procedures, therefore, it was the Building Department's position that the owners were notified that demolition was the consequence suffered if it was not taken care of. 374 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Collins) the City Council finds the charges for the abatement of the hazard located at 940 Pleasant to be found just, and such charges totalling $10,051.09 be collected as a personal judgement against Linda Lobdell and Delores Hagerty, the owners of record of 940 Pleasant Avenue, Bremerton, and if a collection plan has not been approved by the City Treasurer's office within 60 days, the Mayor is directed to file a lien against the property. 7A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING THE CITY OF BREMERTON 1990 BUDGET, %AB90-094 Actions taken by the City during the first months of 1990, together with circumstances not foreseen at the time of preparation of the budget, require certain additions and corrections, in order that the budget continues to accurately reflect the financial operating plan of the City. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, briefly reviewed the amendments, which included: expanding both the revenue and expenditures of the Parking System Revenue fund in order to accommodate the revised contract between the City and Diamond Parking; two additional vehicles had been added to the budget for purchase out of the Equipment Rental Reserve fund (these vehicles were overlooked in the adoption of the original City operating budget but are beyond their useful life and in need of replacement); within the Community Development Block Grant fund the budget requires revision so that carryover funds from the previous year reflect the actual rather than the preliminary estimates that were included with the original budget; additionally, due to an oversight by staff, the final phase of purchase of the computer hardware and software with the proceeds of the 1987 General Obligation Bonds was overlooked in the budgeting process for 1990 and those activities are being requested TAPE #729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 16 of 24 to be incorporated in the Capital Reserve Fund 103. Public Comment invited - none received. Mr. Waibel requested clarification of the budget adjustment on the item relating to the Capital Reserve Fund 103. Mr. Hanna stated the budget adjustment, included in the Council Agenda packet, reduces budgeted ending cash and increases the expenditure authority for the computer hardware and software, so that there is no affect on the bottom line of the budget. ,567 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Collins) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, amending Ordinance %4255 relating to the budget of the City of Bremerton for Fiscal Year 1990. 7B - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) CREATING MISDEMEANOR FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE IDENTITY OR SIGN NOTICE OF INFRACTION, %AB90-095 The proposed ordinance requires a person to identify himself, to give his current address and sign acknowledgement of receipt of a notice of infraction pursuant to an investigation by a law enforcement officer. Failure to comply would constitute a misdemeanor. This will aid officers in effectively citing infractions. Public comment invited - none received. 637 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, creating a misdemeanor for failure to provide identity or sign notice of infraction; and amending Chapter 1.12 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7C - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING PARKING REGULATIONS RELATING TO FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR A NOTICE OF PARKING INFRACTION, CRITERIA FOR DECLARING A NUISANCE FOR FAILURE TO RESPOND TO NOTICES OF INFRACTION, AND OVERTIME PARKING, %AB90-096 The proposed ordinance corrects criteria for parking nuisance impounds and over-time parking, and corrects penalties for failure to respond to a parking infraction. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, noted prior to the Council meeting he provided a revised ordinance which included a change in Section 10.11.060 discussing vehicle impounds - when a vehicle has accumulated a number of unpaid parking infractions it can be declared a nuisance and be impounded. In the original draft of the ordinance, however, he neglected to implement a post-seizure hearing, which is required under the due process clause of the Constitution and it is absolutely clear by Washington Case Law since the State Legislature forgot a couple of years ago to include it for people driving without valid drivers license and it was TAPE #729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 17 of 24 overturned. Therefore, he included this in the revised draft. Two additional changes have to do with rewriting additional parking violations for non-payment or having a meter expired or for feeding the meter. This has been rewritten of those traditional offenses to allow for collection of.a parking fee through other collection devices, such as collection boxes, and they are included under Additional Violations under (m) and (n); so if there is non-payment of the parking fee through a m6ter or other collection device or if the time limit on the space, which is monitored through a meter or other collection device, those are now violations. The reason for doing this is because the City wants to use the new collection procedures and continue to fully use the handheld computers; and the initiatives are worthwhile and they should be given a fair opportunity; not have them clash just because the wording in the ordinance does not mesh with the new procedures. Public comment invited - none received. President Horton requested a clarification regarding "impound hearing". Mr. Sievers stated the hearing only occurs after the actual seizure of the property and has nothing to do with the cause leading up to the impound, except that it will test thbse procedures to make sure all the criteria were there on justifying the impound. Mr. Johnson questioned what process would a citizen have to go through to get their car back after it was impounded? Mr. Sievers stated the vehicle would have to be retrieved from the vehicle disposer, (tow company) i.e., paying those charges up front in order to get it released. Then, a request for impound hearing can be filed with the City and if it was proven that the impound was improper then the citizen could recover the cost of towing and storage. Mr. Colvin questioned if a person parks downtown for an i 1/2 hour and then leaves the area and returns to the same parking zone for another 1 1/2 hour would they be subject to a ticket? Ms. McCluske¥, City Clerk, stated yes. Mr. Colvin stated he felt that section of the ordinance was oppressive and penalizes people innocently and thinks the Parking Committee should review that issue and come up with a better recommendation. President Horton reminded Mr. Colvin that part of the problem had been that the City had been living with commuters inundating not only residential areas but also the down town retail spaces as well, leaving no space for anyone else. The reason for this regulation is to try and bring the streets back to the residents and back to the commercial users of the downtown areas so there is parking available for them. TAPE 8729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 18 of 24 Mr. Collins stated he felt the only reason the regulations were so stipulated regarding parking more than once within a specific zone was due to being enslaved to a computer. This was not a concern when the Parking Regulators were marking cars with chalk on a stick. President Morton noted if a change is made to allow re- parking within intersections, she would guarantee you that at lunch time or break time two people will exchange parking spaces and nothing will be solved. Mr. Colvin stated if the citizens do not protest this ordinance, if adopted, so be it, however, he would not support the ordinance as proposed. Mr. Jonson stated he fully supported the ordinance due to the fact that citizens complain "there isn't any place to park"...the only real answer to parking problems is to have private parking lot development. And, private parking lot development will not take place until such time as it is cheaper to park in a parking lot than to get a parking ticket. The City has set up new restrictions and fines, which should bring a~out movement toward more parking lot usage. Mr. Estes pointed out the effect of this ordinance in the business district is to keep vehicles moving. And, if it is found that some type of adjustment needs to be made in the regulation of parking, it can be amended. President Morton noted that the City of Port Orchard has seen that Bremerton is cracking down on the parking problem and is now taking steps to tackle their parking problem. Bremerton is not alone as far as cities having parking problems. Mr. Johnson questioned if Mayor Mentor could make sure that after the ordinance is in effect the public be given a couple of weeks "warning tickets" along with some other media announcement for public notification. Ms. McCluske¥, City Clerk, stated the public had been informed via the news media and pointed out the City is already enforcing new parking restrictions and the amendment in the proposed ordinance is just fine tuning some areas that needed further clarification. And, Council will probably continue to see amendments to the ordinance, but the basic ordinance concept, which had already been passed, is not being changed at this time. 024 M/S/C/(Overson/Dawkins) to approve ordinance, on first reading, amending Sections 10.11.010, 10.11,040 and 10.11.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, relating to the failure to appear for a Notice Of Parking Infraction, criteria for declaring a nuisance for failure to respond to notices of infraction, and overtime parking. 7D - ORDINANCE #4266 (SECOND READING) AMENDING BUSINESS LICENSES & TAPE #729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 19 of 24 OCCUPATION TAXES BMC CHAPTER 5.02, ~ABg0-090 The franchise fee of 24 has been eliminated from the Cascade Natural Gas franchise. In order to retain collection of 64 of gross receipts from utility taxation the occupation tax on manufactured natural gas must be increased from 44 to 64. Note: State law allows municipalities to collect "Utility Tax" up to 64. Public comment invited - none received. .233 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Horning) to pass Ordinance ~4266, on second reading, increasing business and occupation tax for manufactured or natural gas, amending Chapter 5.02.090 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7E - ORDINANCE %4267 (SECOND READING) REGULATION OF SKATEBOARD USE ON CITY STREETS AND PARKS, #AB90-059 The proposed amendment to BMC 10.12.030 prohibits use of skateboards on public streets, sidewalks and parks in designated business dis'tricts. The proposed amendment to section BMC 13.04.100 prohibits the use of skateboards in parks, unless in designated areas for such use. Mayor Louis Mentor briefly reviewed his meeting with five representatives of the skateboarders, Vicki Vanneman, Director of the Parks and Recreation Department, Police Chief Del McNeal, and outlined the following compromise developed: "rather than a total ban in the downtown core the skateboarders would have access to two routes into the core area (1) the water side of Washington Avenue {from 6th Street to 1st Street); and (2) the shipyard side of Burwell (Burwell to Pacific Avenue). This would give the skateboards an 0pDortunity to get into town, being within a block of about anywhere in the downtown area. He noted all those present during the meeting did agree to the compromise proposal. And, after viewing the proposed route Mayor Mentor observed a potential problem between 2nd Street to 1st Street due to its being very narrow and congested because of the bus stop located there. He suggested that the skateboarding route be stopped at 2nd Street, which is still only one block away from the Ferry Terminal. Chris Doyle, 4626 N.W. Francis Drive, Silverdale, stated for clarification that what was agreed upon was for the skateboarding route to be all the way to 1st Street. Therefore, he did not support amending the proposal as suggested by Mayor Mentor. Eric Vermeers, 617 High Avenue, he stated he participated in the meeting with Mayor Mentor and City staff, however, he did not support the ordinance or amendment nor any law that suppresses anyone's creativity, emotional, spiritual out reach. He urged the TAPE %729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 20 of 24 Council to not pass the ordinance and noted skateboards may cause damage to buildings and benches but they can be repaired, however, taking away an emotional/spiritual vehicle creates a void which cannot be easily filled. He noted this law is supposed to prevent property damage - skateboarding does not cause property damage skateboarding is property usage. He felt such restrictions on his freedom to use a skateboard wherever he desired had similarities to the restrictions being imposed on Blacks in South Africa. Chris Triberg, P.O. Box 1642, Silverdale, stated he did not support this ordinance or totally banning skateboards, however he did support the alternative proposal and felt that something needed to be passed. He emphasized there are two kinds of skateboarding, destinational and recreational. He felt one could not be separated from the other. In the future, he hoped that some effort could be made to provide a skateboarding facility in the City. Mayor Mentor stated he was under the impression that all the representatives of the skateboarders agreed with the proposed compromise. Mr. Estes pointed out that the compromise worked out with Mayor Mentor was an alternative proposal to be presented to the City Council. And, he questioned of the skateboarders in the audience, who lived in Bremerton east of Warren Avenue and south of llth Street and would be affected by the compromise proposal? Chris Triberg stated he did not think it was relative whether or not someone lived in the City to be able to ride a skateboard, drive or ride a bicycle through an area. Mr. Estes noted sidewalks were designed for foot traffic, not for use by any other means of transportation. It bothered him greatly that someone who rides a skateboard and dama~eg property ig not concerned that damaqe wag done. Erin Vermeers stated in reference to sidewalks being designed for foot traffic - the City already has an ordinance that has been in effect for over two years that regulates how skateboarders do use the sidewalks and to prevent board users presenting a hazard to pedestrians. Mr. Collins related an incident that happened shortly before 5:00 p.m., this evening - a skateboarder was standing on a skateboard holding on to a tree (located by the Parking Garage) and was moving his skateboard back and forth bumping the toe of the skateboard into the tree trunk. At this time of the year, the bark on those trees is very tender and he questioned what would happen if that tree died from that type of injury. He pointed out that someone in this City donated $100.00 to plant that tree, now, who would TAPE #729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 21 of 24 replace it if it died. 630 M/S/C(Johnson/Horning) to pass Ordinances ~4267, amending Chapter 13.04.100 of the Bremerton Municipal Code to include regulation of skateboard use in City parks and ~4268, amending Chapter 10.12.030 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, regulating skateboard use (both ordinances as originally proposed), on second reading. 851 M/S/F(Overson/Morning) amendment to the motion is to include the compromise suggested by Mayor Mentor with the exception of the boundary along Washington Avenue ending at 2nd Street. Mr. Waibel stated he did not understand why a limited area could not be totally banned from skateboarding because it was not a compatible use with the rest of the uses in that area. Mr. Estes pointed out the heavy foot traffic in the general area of the Ferry Terminal and questioned how would it be possible to mix foot traffic and skateboarders traversing the same areas and still keeping it a non-hazardous area? Ian $ievers, City Attorney, stated the ordinance still contained the "duty of care" section, so if a skateboarder were riding in a hazardous manner that ordinance would be enforceable. He did not believe the City was assuming liability if a skateboarder rode his skateboard in a hazardous manner. The responsibility is on the skateboarder not to violate the law. Mr. Estes pointed out most of the skateboarders were minors and probably would not be sued by someone if there was an injury. Mr. Sievers stated minors are held accountable for violations of law. Mr. Overson stated the amendment was to allow access to the Ferry Terminal area on this mode of transportation - bicycles and vehicles are allowed and they too have potential dangers to pedestrian traffic. President Horton stated she believed this was a fair agreement and if there is abuse in that area she felt it probably would return to Council and the whole area would be banned. Vote on the amended motion: In Favor: Dawkins, Horton, Horning, Overson Opposed: Waibel, Collins, Johnson, Estes, Abstain: Colvin Motion failed. Vote on original motion: In Favor: Overson, Estes,. Waibel, Horton, Collins, Colvin, Dawkins, Johnson Opposed: Horning TAPE ~729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 22 of 24 Motion passes - Total ban on skateboards being ridden in the business core areas...downtown and Callow Avenue. 7F - RESOLUTION #2300, ESTABLISHING FUNDING SOURCE FOR THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGP. AM, #AB90-097 City staff is currently preparing a draft Capital Improvement Program, CIP, for presentation to Council in June. A necessary component of the CIP is the identification of funding sources necessary to accomplish the projects. This Resolution proposes dedication of monies from the Real Estate Excise Tax and Civic Improvement Funds to the general government portion of the CIP. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated as indicated in the narrative portion of the Agenda Bill, what is being asked is to identify a source of funds for the general government portion of the Capital Improvement Program.(CIP). Lacking a mechanism of this nature, that portion of the CIP becomes a list of projects that are desired, but the missing ingredient is a financial mechanism of obtaining necessary financing to bring those projects to fruition. What is needed is a statement of policy that certain sources of revenue the City wants to commit, not to specific projects, but rather dedicating a stream of revenues to whatever projects eventually become Dart of that CIP Program. President Horton questioned if this issue had been reviewed through Council Fiscal and Budget Committee? Mr. Hanna stated yes, it was presented in draft form and amendments were made by that Committee to particularly dedicate these sources of revenue to the general government portion. Public comment invited - none received. Mr. 0verson stated the Fiscal and Budget Committee did discuss the draft proposal and amendments and noted what it provides for is an accepted use of those funds above and beyond what Council sees fit to budget them otherwise. Mr. Horning stated he did not agree with the proposal - he believed there is already good protection of the funds and specific reasons why there are two funds, 104 and 109; and if those funds are opened up for other uses he was concerned those previous restrictions would go away and/or create double protection. Mr. Hanna stated in his estimation, Council is giving staff policy direction that these particular resources of tax revenue would be dedicated specifically to projects that Council approves as part of the Capital Improvement Plan Program. It further narrows the range of uses or potential uses of these funds beyond those already contained in the statutes cited in the Resolution, Mr. Horni~ questioned how that narrowing of uses takes place? Mr. Hanna stated the application of those funds discussed in the Resolution would not supersede State TAPE #729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 23 of 24 statutes, so all the restrictions placed by the Legislature on the use of the funds remain intact. Additionally, within the parameters established by State statute he is proposing, through this ordinance, that any project approved by Council as part of the CIP Program would be funded through those sources of tax revenues. Mr. Hornin~ questioned why was it necessary since that was all it was being used for previously? Mr. Hanna stated he believed the important points - historically one of the fundamental parts of the City's financial planning has been lacking this Capital Improvement Program. The gain made, by this Resolution alone, was nothing, however, this Resolution in conjunction with the CIP Program will allow something very significant to happen. Mr. Waibel pointed out what this action does is to give some "teeth" to the CIP program - the City has to get the plans on the CIP program in order to obtain funding from those sources in the future. If applications are made for grant funds and a CIP Program and funding source is not identified then the City will not be looked upon very favorably as having a real plan. Mr. Overson stated the City has had the luxury of having those funds available to do with as desired as needs come up. It is his feeling that this action would take those funds out of a "rainy day need" category and give specific direction for some purposeful capital investments. President Horton questioned what was the source of funds for the USS Turner Joy marketing program? Mr. Hanna stated that funding source was the Civic Improvement Fund. President Horton expressed concern over narrowing the uses of the resources to the C~P Program and was not sure where other funding would be available for other worthwhile programs that would be of benefit to the City. Mr. Hanna stated he felt there were alternatives sources of funding for that project had these restrictions been in place. He did not think it was fair to conclude that if these funds were not available for that particularly project that it would have gone unfunded. Mr. Collins supported the proposal and felt that it provided a very disciplined way of doing business. Mr. Johnson questioned if he was correct in understanding that just because an item is on the CIP Program and approved by Council it still did not have an open door to funding sources? Mr. Hanna stated what he would see in the process would be a three step process: (1) project would have to be approved by Council as part of the CIP Program; (2) need for budgetary authority through the annual or biannual budget process to have expenditure authority; (3) signature of Council President is required before actual TAPE #729 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 2, 1990 Page 24 of 24 dispersing of fund from that source. Mr. Colvin questioned for clarification if the proposed Resolution were approved it would enhance the City to obtain additional funds? Mr. Hanna stated yes, one of the reasons motivating the City to go forward preparing a Capital Improvement Plan is that it is a condition precedent to the City being able to obtain funds through the State's Public Work Trust Fund, which provides low interest loans for any number of different types of capital improvements. :967 M/$/C(Waibel/Colvin) to approve Resolution 2300, establishing sources of funding for the general government portion of the Capital Improvement Program from local tax revenues. Vote: In Favor: Johnson, Overson, Estes, Waibel, Collins Opposed: Horning, Horton Abstain: Dawkins, Colvin With no further business meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. KA~T~LE~EN L.~MCC~, CITY CLERK APPROVED LYI~N ~ORTON, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault