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Home My WebLink About01/06/88TAPE #510 UNAPPRO T #0044 #0069 NINOTKS CITY COUNCIL NEETIN6 January 6, 1988 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, January 6, 1988 at' 5:35 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Council Members Present: Lon Overson, Marry Crutcher, Lynn Hotton, Hank Waibel, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Mottie Dawkins, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Also Present: City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Homing and the invocation was given by Pastor Les Otterby of Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Council President Homing welcomed Lynn Horton to her position on the Council. Mr. Homing stated the following items were pulled from the agenda. B. under Consent Agenda; B., C. and D. under New Business. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - December 23, 1987. AB88-O01 Motion (Waibel/Crutcher) to approve Consent Agenda as amended: page 8, para. 2 change the word incorrect to inconsistent; para. 3 closing quotation marks to follow ..... Finding of Facts/Conclusions of Law.'~, carried unanimously. CLAIMS/WARRANTS REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. Motion (Crutcher/Dawkins) on January 6, 1988, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and fruther described as follows: Warrant Nos. 33548 and 33554 through 33636 in total amount of $82,480.25, Regular Payroll totaling $349,914.84 and Retirees Payroll totaling $48,278.80, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, I abstention (Colvin}. COUNCIL REPORTS Mr. Johnson discussed his concerns With regard to old cars littering property at the north end of Kitsap Way. He discussed rescheduling of Council Meetings/Study Sessions to accommodate recognized holidays in 1988. Motion (Johnson/CQlvin) to reschedule Study Sessions/Council Meetings during 1988 as follows: July Study Session: change from July 4 to 11. September Study Session; change from September 5 to 12. Change November 23 Council Meeting to November 22, carried unanimously. Mr. Colvin stated while he was in San Jose, CA. on vacation he had occasion to meet with City officials there and discussed differences between the two city's governments and- methods San Jose city officials have used in improving their city. He discussed their garbage Collection system of a set rate and no limit on pickups. They feel this method keeps litter off the streets. City Council Mtg. minutes January 6, 1988 Page -2- #0500 #0580 Mr. Dawkins discussed changes to the old Manerrs fire station since it was sold by the City as reported in the Kitsap Reporter. Mr. Watbel briefly discussed the Puget Sound Council of Government Subregional meeting. Bremerton is the only district where fire calls in 1987 were lower than in 1986. Board of Health Reflnancing meeting next month will hold hearing concerning food fees. He discussed establishing 6- year transportation plan. Ms. Horton stated she has been preparing for her position on the Council and is happy to be a Council member. Mr. Overson wished everyone a happy New Year and stated this is the third meeting of 1988, that Council is off to a rapid start and good year. Mr. Horntnc discussed the new 5-year contract between Kitsap Transit and Paratransit. He stated Cencom has issued an activities report which is available in Council offices. ELECTION OF OFFICERS Mr. Homing opened nominations for Council Council Vice-President and Mayor Pro Tam. President, PRESIDENT Motion (Overson/Johnson) to nominate Mr. Hank Waibel for the office of President. Motion (Crutcher) to nominate Mr. C. R. "Tiny" Collins for the office of President. Mr. Collins refused the nomination on the grounds he does not have the available time. Motion (Dawktns/Colvin) to approve nomination of Mr. Hank Waibel by unanimous ballot. Mr. Horning passed the gavel to Mr. Waibel. VICE-PRESIDENT Motion (Colvin/Collins) to nominate Mr. L6n Overson for the office of Vice-President. Motion (Homing/Collins) to approve nomination of Mr. Overson by unanimous ballot. MAYOR PRO-TEM Motion (Dawkins/Overson) to nominate Mr. Spencer Homing to the office of Mayor Pro-Tam. Mr.. Colvin stated that in the past the Council President has been Mayor Pro Tem. Mr. Waibel stated that is not a requirement of the Charter. Motion (Overson/Colvin) to approve nomination of Mr. Homing by unanimous ballot. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Pastor Mike Grimehaw discussed his concerns regarding lack of CPR training by Bremerton Fire department personnel for teachers in his church's day care, pre-school and kindergarten. Since this is a state requirements, he expressed opinion that this should be a public service of the Fire department. Nancy Burdick, representing the Bremerton Jr. Women's Club, discussed concerns regarding garbage disposal. She stated Brem-Air has raised rates for garbage collection while picking up less, specifically, hazardous waste materials. She expressed opinion that Brem-Air should inform their customers of what will and will not be picked up and how to dispose of hazardous waste materials. City Council Mtg. minutes January 6, f988 Page -3- #0745 #0946 #1006 #1360 APPOINTMENTS/PARKS & RECREATION COBe~ISSION AB88-003 Mayor Lobe discussed endeavors and qualifications of Ms. Marlwyn Tinsley and Mr. Frank Bratonia and recommended that Council confirm these two appointments to the Parks & Recreation Commission. Motion (Dawkins/Colline) to confirm the Mayor's appointments of Marlwyn Tinsley and Frank Bratonia to the Parks & Recreation Commission, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE (lst ReadinG) VACATION OF PORTION OF NORTH SIDE OF KITSAP WAY BETWEEN CHARLOTTE & DORA AVE. AB88-007 Motion (Colvin/Crutcher) to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of the north side of the 3800 block of Kitsap Way between Charlotte and Dora Avenue, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 2 opposed (Collins/Johnson). ORDINANCE (lst ReadinG) VACATION OF ALLEY AND STREET BY OPERATION OF LAW AB88-008 Mr. Dawkins asked the City Attorney if Council can place restrictions on alley and street vacations? Mr. Sievers stated that when the vacation is by operation of law there can be no restrictions. Mr. Collins expressed opinion that they are giving away City property which is equal to 1-1/2 lots of what the person now owns. Mr. Colvin inquired if this action increases the value of the property· Mr. Sievers stated this will increase the value of the owners property and will also increase his tax base· He also stated the City does not have a right to remuneration. He stated this is merely clearing the records to show the proper property owners. He stated this relates back to the historic platting of the plat at the turn of the century· Motion (Overson/Crutcher) to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE vacating a portion of Farragut Street abutting lot 13 and the alley abutting lots 1-5, block 6, Port Orchard Addition, carried ae follows: 8 affirmative, 1 opposed (Collins). RESOLUTION NO. 2196 - DESIGNATING NEW ZONE'#20 AS A TWO HOUR PARKING ZONE AB88-009 Motion (Crutcher/Dawkins) to adopt A RESOLUTION amending Resolution 1800 and designating Residential Parking Permit (old Zone #10) Zone #20 as a two-hour Parking Zone, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 6:25 P.M. }~WAI~BEL,~Cc~e s i den t EATHLEEN L. McCLUSEEY, City Clerk Director, Administrative Services