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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/26/88TAPE #584 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 26, 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, October 26, 1988 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Hank Waibel presiding. Council members present were Lon Overson, Lynn Horton, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Shirley Marry Crutcher and Russ Johnson, Spencer Horning, Morrie Dawkins and A1 Colvin Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and Deputy City Clerk Gil Johnson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Hank Waibel and Invocation was given by Reverend A. H. Lubkemann of Memorial Lutheran Church. o~-a 037 CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting held - October 12, 1988, #AB88-245 M/S/C/U(Horning/Horton) to approve Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the required by RCW 42.24.080, and those claims certified as required by RCW recorded on a listing which has been council. auditing officer as expense reimbursement 42.24,090, have been made available to the M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on October 26, 1988, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 39322 through 39425 in the total amount of $94,063.93. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Overson noted the Candidate Forum held on October 24 was excellent and he was glad to see this type of programming being done over the Cable Access Channel. Mrs. Hotton reported that her daughter's third grade class at Crown Hill Elementary School is participating in an "election" event beginning with registering to vote with a voters card, holding a Primary Election and they will hold their General Election on November 8. Mrs. Horton commended this type of activity in helping our young people to understand the workings of governmental entities. Mr. johnson reported that there is effort within the community to provide a memorial to Vietnam Veterans through the possible acquisition of the USS Turner Joy. He noted that this effort is not to try and replace the USS Missouri but to provide a way to truly recognize the individuals who served in the Vietnam War. Mr. Johnson stated his full support to the efforts that are being undertaken in this direction. Mr. Colvin reported that a potential traffic problem was discussed during the recent Sheridan Neighborhood Association meeting - held October 20 - and that he had invited a number of citizens to come to todays City Council meeting to express their concern to the full Council relating to traffic safety at the intersection of Pine Rd. and Sylvan Way. Also, during that same meeting discussion was held regarding the proposed wastewater rate increase and the need for prior public notice of any agenda items which may mean an increase in costs to the citizens. He suggested that money issues be advertised in the newspaper so ~547 TAPE #584 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 2 of 10 that a broader base of citizens could be made aware of future Council actions which would affect them financially. President Waibel noted that the proposed wastewater rate increase was heard three weeks prior to first reading of the Ordinance. Mr. Colvin expressed concern that the City should have a standard policy regarding publicizing proposed increased costs for the citizens. Mr. Collins reported the Council Public Works Committee had met this date, at which time it was learned that the problem with Bremerton Gardens is being worked on very diligently between the City, property owner and the State Housing Commission. Mr. Waibel reported that the Manette Neighborhood Association met on October 20 and had a two hour discussion period. PUBLIC RECOGNITION 5A - RESOLUTION #2231, DESIGNATION OF FIREARM RANGE AS THE "SERGEANT GED W. HONSOWETZ POLICE FIREARM TRAINING FACILITY, #AB88-246 Because of his 23 years dedication to Police Science, as an active member of the Bremerton Police Department, Sergeant Ged Honsowetz is being recognized for his individual contributions to the Police Firearms Range. In addition, the Bremerton Police Department also wants to recognize Sergeant Honsowetz for his unselfish contributions as a line officer with the presentation of a plaque for services. Mayor Gene Lobe read into the record Resolution #2231 which outlined Ged's service in the Police Department from April 26, 1965 to present, his health setback at the present time, his dedication to the community and his family, the volunteer hours he gave to improve firearm training of officers as well as improving the firearms facility itself; and the declaration by Mayor Lobe and the Bremerton City Council to proclaim the Police Range as "Sergeant Ged W. Honsowetz Police Firearm Training Facility". Actina Police Chief Joe Hatfield introduced Judy Honsowetz, Ged's wife, and then briefly explained that a sign will be placed at the firearm range with the new designation. Also, Capt. Hatfield presented a plaque to Ged, on behalf of the Bremerton Police Department, which stated "Sergeant Ged W. Honsowetz- 1965 to 1988 - for your loyalty and dedication to the Bremerton Police Department the Police Firearms Training Facility is hereby dedicated in your name "Sergeant Ged W. Honosowetz Firearms Training Facility" October 26, 1988. Included on the plaque was one of Sgt. Honsowetz's Sergeant badge. Judy Honsowetz accepted the plaque with great honor for her husband. She read a statement prepared by Ged which reflected his thanks for not only the honor but for hiring an innocent boy as a police office in 1965. He thanked past officers who helped him to grow in his knowledge as a Police Officer, his opportunities for technical training in firearms, and for his part as the Police team protecting the citizens of Bremerton. Mayor Gene Lobe presented Ged with a City of Bremerton hat. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve Resolution #2231, designating the firearms qualification area as the "Sergeant Ged W. Honsowetz Police Firearm Training Facility". Pat Carey, 108-B Oak, spoke on the safety of the intersection of Sylvan Way and Pine Road. He related that a number of citizens spoke up at that meeting about their concern for the need of a traffic light in order to keep someone from being killed. TAPE #584 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 3 of 10 Shirley Borcherdina, 447 Sylvan- Way, expressed concern over the traffic hazard at the intersection of Pine Rd., and Sylvan Way and felt that something more than the stop signs is needed. Pat Cook, 2510 Reid, stated she had personally witnessed three or four accidents at the intersection of Pine Rd. & Sylvan Way and feels that something should be done to improve ~he safety of the intersection. Mrs. Liebmann, 3309 Pine Rd., stated she had lived at her residence for 15 years and have assisted many vehicle accident victims ~ in vehicles= collisions at the intersection of Pine Rd., and Sylvan Way. She noted that she and her neighbors are becoming proficient in determining which Police agency needs to be called - City police or County Sheriff's department. She also suggested that possibly the City and County could work together in getting a light installed at the intersection. Hank Park, active member in the Sheridan Neighborhood Association, stated he had witnessed a number of vehicle accidents at the intersection of Pine Rd., and Sylvan Way. He suggested that Council members drive in that area around 5:00 p.m. to see the traffic flow and problems that arise. He stressed the importance of the City not waiting to do something until someone gets killed and/or the possibility of the City getting sued now that they have been made aware of the traffic hazard. Dale Swanson stated he artended the recent Sheridan Neighborhood Association meeting where he heard about the traffic hazard at Pine Rd. and Sylvan Way and urged the Council to study the situation. President Waibel requested the Deputy City Clerk to notify the City Engineer to contact the County Engineer on this issue Roy McInnis and Latisha Cunninaham, 2711 Maple Street, expressed concern that the Council Agenda had been removed from Channel 29. President Waibel stated that the Agenda is shown on Channel 29 but is rotated about once every 17 minutes and requested Mr. Johnson to look into this matter and see if it could be shown twice during that time cycle. 6A - ANNEXATION NOTICE WEST HILLS EhEMENTARY SCHOOl, #AB88-247 Bremerton School Board District 100-C submitted a notice of intent to commence annexation proceedings to incorporate its West Hills Elementary School property into the Bremerton City limits. The City Council is to meet with any representatives of the School District who attend the meeting, discuss the proposal, and determine: (1) whether to accept the annexation; (2) whether to require assumption of existing City indebtedness, as a condition to the proposed annexation; and (3) whether to require simultaneous adoption of proposed zoning legislation, as a condition to the proposed annexation. President Waibel questioned if an actual 104 petition existed? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated there are two documents that the property owners submit for Council action, a Notice of Intent and a Petition... one by State Statute is supported by 104 of assessed valuation and the other is supported by 754. Assertion of the 104 is indicated by the first line in the Notice of Intent. President Waibel stated for clarification that basically TAPE #584 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 4 of 10 recommended action is to agree intent with the 10% showing. to meet and also accept their Dick Chichester, 825 Merrill Drive, spoke in opposition to the annexation request and questioned if anyone from the Navy Yard area had been invited to attend the Council meeting. He noted that previous attempts to annex the Navy Yard area had met with defeat and he knew of no one who desires to be annexed into the City. President Waibel suggested that Mr. Chichester contact the School District to find out why they wish to annex this particular property into the City. Mr. Chichester stated he believed that the City had requested the School District to consider annexing into Bremerton. Harry Chichester, 825 Merrill Drive, stated he understood it was the School District's right to want to annex into the City of Bremerton, however, the majority of the residents of Navy Yard City are not interested in 'annexing. He noted there are many questions that are unanswered, such as what will be the outcome to the citizens...what is going to happen to the property surrounding the school...what is going to happen to District 8 Fire Department, is there any possibility that the Fire District become part of Bremerton? If the property is annexed what will the outcome be to the citizens. Gil Johnson, Deputy City Clerk, read a letter into the record from the Westside Improvement. Club which cited their opposition to the proposed annexation actions and questioned why the Environmental Check List did not include a statement that the school was built over a refuse landfill. Mr. Dawkins questioned if this would be just setting a date for another hearing? President Waibel stated Council would be accepting the Notice Of Intent and 10% showing for annexation. Don Pratt, Director of Community Development, stated as the designated responsible official under the State Environmental Act for the City of Bremerton, it is his responsibility to ensure .that the Environmental Check Lists are properly and adequately filled out and it is his responsibility to determine if it is an acceptable check list and to accept it on behalf of the City. Once the applicant prepares it and the City accepts it, then it is the City's document. The Check List must cover any environmental impacts of the proposed action. The proposed action is a switch in jurisdiction from the County to the City. This switch in jurisdiction does not carry with it nor proposes any physical changes to the environment. If there ever was a proposal to change in any way then a new Environmental Check List would be required and the environmental impacts with proposed change would be required. Because of that reason Mr. Pratt did not consider any further information on whether there was a fill site or what the fill site consisted of as pertinent to the switch in jurisdiction. Mr. Johnson questioned when and where would the City Council be meeting with the School District, during a public hearing, Council Study Session, etc.? Mr. Pratt stated the formal meeting where Council will make the decision is at the 75~ submittal which will be a duly advertised and public meeting. There will be a series of preliminary discussions between the administration and the applicant prior to that meeting; and a report and recommendations from the Mayor will be forthcoming based on those meetings for the Council's formal consideration of the request to annex. Mr. Johnson indicated the formal date would have to be 60 days after September 6. Mr. Pratt stated that the meeting and response has to be occur within 60 days of this date. 556 TAPE #584 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 5 of 10 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Collins) that the City Council preliminary acceptance of the proposed annexation. does a Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated because of. the tax exempt nature of the property under consideration makes the question of assumption of existing city indebtedness a moot issue and that is why it was suggested that the City respond in the negative. President Waibel questioned for clarification that in this instances there is no City indebtedness to assume? Mr. Hanna stated that the existing City indebtedness is supported by excess property tax levies because the property in question is owned by a municipal corporation and exempt from property taxes - they would not pay property tax either way. Mr. Johnson stated his concern that someday the School District might sell the property to private owner - if the City should wave the right of indebtedness is this in the best interest of the City? Mr. Hanna stated what they would be assuming is current outstanding indebtedness and it is reasonable to assume that the school would last considerably longer than the City's indebtedness since the school facility is brand new. President Waibel pointed out it would be for all pre-existing indebtedness not what would happen to indebtedness incurred after transition. Mr. Colvin questioned if the School sold off part of the property would that portion be exempt also? Mr. Sievers stated it would be exempt from existing indebtedness and he supported Mr. Hanna's statement that considering there is a new school facility on the property one would assume they would not be putting the property back on the tax rolls for the foreseeable future or the life of the current facility. President Waibel questioned what is the current life of the indebtedness? Mr. Hanna stated the longest current outstanding bonded indebtedness, that is supported by excess property tax levies, would be the 1983 issue which would run through the year 2003. 762 M/S/C/U(Horning/Colvin) we would not require assumption of existing debt as long as that property is non-taxable but upon receiving different status then it would be excepted. Mr. Johnson noted for the record that the proposed motion is Item #2 in the School Board's letter and Item #3 on the front of the Agenda Bill. Also, he questioned if the City would be suggesting the Zone at this time? Mr. Sievers stated there is a trickiness with timing and the old ordinance when it might go into effect. Under the'present Zoning Ordinance it would go automatically to R-1. Mr. Johnson stated that if it reverted to a R-1 designation it would be eligible under the new Zoning Ordinance to go through the errors and corrections process established along with the new ordinance. President Waibel questioned what the normal process would be for establishing a zone for a new annexed area? Mr. Pratt explained there are two processes of review. The current Zoning Ordinance says that if no action is taken at all the property would be annexed as R-l, which is what is being proposed at this time. The other process is to go through a simultaneous zoning, which had been previously done using the Planning Commission as a hearing and coming to Council as a recommendation. The Zoning Ordinance currently protects any properties which are annexed to the City and which are legally zoned for the use on them now, it protects them as non- conformities in the new Zoning designation for the City. Mr. Pratt stated Mr. Johnson is correct that there will be a note made under the correction and errors process regardless of what designation is given. i955 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) the City Council will require adoption of TAPE #584 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 6 of 10 substantial compliance of Zoning in compliance with the City's Comprehensive Plan which would be R-1 in present laws and that the School District and staff would be authorized to convert that R-1 designation to the new Zoning Ordinance designation for school houses during the errors and corrections process. 310 ,'442 6B - DTS ELECTRONICS LEASE, #AB88-248 The City had a lease with Tribune Publishing Company for tower site n Gold Mountain since 1982. Tribune recently liquidated and this site is being purchased by DTS Electronics. The lease is for 10 years with a 10 year renewal, base rent is $353.55 per month tied to an annual CPI or 15~ of Leasees gross revenue at the site, whichever is higher. Currently they are paying the City $515.00 per month based upon gross revenue. The City and DTS share the tower and building space on the site as shown by the map. Revenue goes to the Utility. Also included was a Consent to Assignment of Lease required by the bank financing DTS acquisition. Allan Robinson, owner of DTS Electronics, requested the City to recognize he and his wife as the new lessee for the property. Mr. Hornina questioned for clarification that what is being proposed is continuation of a 10 year lease? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated he characterized it as a negotiated new lease, it does have a full new 10 year term and there was one minor change in compensation as well...the City is a co-user of the tower - giving them $10.00 transmitter credit against electrical use the City is using. Mr. Hornina questioned why a new lease was prepared and the previously one not continued? Mr. Robinson stated there were two items in the old lease which the City of Bremerton wanted changed: (1) desire to do away with any other lessees other than the single owner; (2) CenCom requesting additional room in one of the rooms that was shared with other agencies and desired the room be vacated and be used strictly .by City and County. He agreed to move any equipment other than City and County from that room, providing necessary cables, labor, etc. Mr. Johnson questioned if Mr. Robinson would object to having decorative lights placed on the tower? Mr. Robinson stated he had no objection as long as the electrical connections were made properly and maintained. M/S/C/U(Horning/Crutcher) to approve lease with DTS Electronics and Consent to Assignment of Lease and Leasehold Deed Of Trust. 6C - SURPLUS OF CITY VEHICLE, #AB88-249 On September 24, 1988, Vehicle No. 1432, a 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity police car was involved in a traffic accident and sustained extensive damage. Based on. estimated repair costs, staff has determined that it is in the best interest of the City not to undertake repair of the vehicle, but rather to remove any usable parts/equipment and dispose of the vehicle. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated this was the second new Police vehicle that-had met an untimely end. A local firm had made an analysis of possible repair of the vehicle and coupled with the salvage of the vehicle in its present condition it was determined that it would be in the best to declare it as a loss and that it be sold in its present condition. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Collins) to declare Vehicle No. 1432 surplus and direct that it be disposed of in the best interest of the City. TAPE #584 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 7 of 10 6D - RENEWAL OF VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CONTRACT, NOVEMBER 1, 1988- OCTOBER 31, 1989, #AB88-250 The City's contract for vehicle maintenance calls for annual budget figure to be agreed upon. The first year of the contract amounted to $453,483. In the current year, the budget is $431,641. The proposed budget for the 10/31/89 is $497,781. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated the represents the third and final year period 11/1/88 through renewal of the contract with Managed Logistics Systems, Inc., for the operation of the garage. The amount proposed for the third year contract is significantly higher than the first two years with the primary factor being determination by the State Department of Revenue that the labor and profit portion of the contract as subject to State Sales Tax. This was not known to the contractor - it was an error they made in pricing the first two years of their contract. They became aware of the error approximately six months ago and accounts for the majority of the price increase reflected between years two and three. Mr. Johnson stated he had heard previously that the new Police vehicles were experiencing some brake problems, however, he had been reassured that there were not any problems. Now, as part of the proposed contract it sh6ws allowances for 5 Police patrol cars upgrading of brakes...why is it necessary to upgrade these brakes? Mr. Hanna stated he did not know who may have made any statements regarding the brakes. Based on everything he was aware of at this point there had been documentation to the fact that there are problems with the brakes on the Celebrities, their brakes do heat up during pursuit situations. It is the recommendation of the contractor to upgrade the brakes with both the Acting Police Chief and City's Risk Manager in agreement both from a liability and economic standpoint to spend the money to retrofit the brakes on the Celebrities to a heavy duty brake system. Mr. Johnson noted that supposedly when Police vehicles are purchased they generally come with heavy duty transmissions, cooling system, etc., why are we not going back to General Motors on this issue. Mr. Hanna stated the police vehicles, as sold to the City, were sold per the specs the City provided - Chief Coney developed the spec. Mr. johnson stated his understanding that the specs were from the State. Mr. Gil johnson noted they were not the State standard specifications they were specifications prepared by former Chief Coney based on City of Redmond specifications. Mr. Collins questioned if the Pursuit Manual had been developed? Mr. Hanna stated he was not prepared to answer that question - it would have to be addressed to the Police Department. Mr. Colvin cautioned it may not be the vehicle's fault. Mr. Johnson strongly felt that the problem should be addressed back to the manufacturer. President Waibel questioned if acceptance of the City's specs remove any warranty? Mr. Hanna stated to his understanding yes it did - the vehicles were provided by Chevrolet through Brooks Biddle Chevrolet by City specs. And, to his understanding there were three levels of braking system...heavY duty, light and medium system and for reasons he was utterly at a loss to explain why the City's vehicles were ordered with the lightest braking system available on that vehicle. That is the circumstances the City and Maintenance Contractor recognizes and that's what leads them to the determination that it is in the best interest of the City to spend the money to retrofit the vehicles now to avoid higher maintenance costs in the future and an element of potential liability. Mrs. Horton requested a breakdown of the portion brought about due to the sales tax issue. Mr. Gil Johnson stated the basis contract costs for 1989 as proposed is probably $5,000 more than -Pg #585 TAPE #584 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 8 of 10 the first year of the, contract which is 1986 with the balance being taken up in sales tax. Mr. Hanna stated in order to compare more directly, the contractors proposal is $458,000 plus applicable State and local taxes. Mrs. Horton questioned since the contractor did not charge the City tax for the previous two years can they come back and seek it from the City? Mr. Hanna stated they can come back and seek it from the City, however, it is a matter of negotiation whether we consider it as an excess cost item solely born by the City or as a cost that is under the budget provisions of the current contact, in which case if we run over the budget amount in the current contract, which is $431,000, then that cost would be shared betwee~ the City and the contractor by a ratio that is dictated by the contract. Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, stated he was speaking from a professional standpoint and he did not support the contractor's determination of costs for retrofitting the braking systems. In his opinion only the brake lining and switch of the master cylinder would have to be made which should not cost as much as the $600.00 quoted by the contractor. Mr. Colvin suggested the issue should be further investigated. 046 M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Dawkins) to approve renewal of the City's vehicle maintenance contract with Ryder/MLS for the period November 1, 1988 through October 31, 1989 in the amount of $497,781.00. 7A - ORDINANCE #4174 (SECOND READING) WASTEWATER UTILITY RATE INCREASE, #AB88-230 Isaac Sofiario, 520 Burwell, expressed his concern and noted he had talked with a number of individuals who were alarmed that the rate is being raised. He questioned what percentage the City is collecting on the notes to pay the sewer? Bill Duffy, Utilities Manager, the capital portion of the sewer rate is a discrete fund and those funds are maintained by the Finance Director and are obligated to pay the bonds. Currently there is a necessity in that portion of the fund to continue payment. The debt the City incurred is an escalating debt over a period of years to mid 1990's and at that time it will level off and actually begin to decrease toward final payment of the bond. So, that debt continues to rise and is taking up any excess portion of the revenues that may be derived. Mr. Soriano questioned what happened to the extra money in the reserve a couple years ago? Mr. Duffy stated the debt service to the City of Bremerton is approximately 2.2 million dollars per year so the $200,000 reserves had been used up in the increased debt service needs. Jerry Soriano, 509 4th Street Room 16, spoke against the idea that the City signed a debt obligation that had a negative amortization and questioned why the City would do something like this? Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated the increases in the debt service payment represent both the principal and interest. The reason the payments are going up in the. near time is not because of the negative amortization situation rather that in incremental years we are increasing the amount of principal that we are paying off in those given years by a rate that is greater than the decrease in the interest payment resulting from the retirement of a portion of the debt. President Waibel noted did not the City consider we might be in better shape to handle the increasing reduction of the principal through the first six years? Mr. Hanna stated he could only speculate on the assumptions that were made at that time because he was not part of the decision making process. He stated, given the circumstances at that time in 1985, Mr. Waibel's assumption was a fair assumption. In all likelihood two things were contemplated, TAPE #585 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 9 of 10 expansion of the service base through annexation and connections and also inflation at some level would continue through future years and the larger debt service payments would be more easily made because of those two factors. Jim Adrian, 621 Washington, expressed concern that more citizens were not in attendance at the meeting and urged the council to not take that as a lack of interest...people are concerned over raising of rates. He noted he was knowledgeable that a number of Bremerton property owners have walked away from their property due to costs they could not keep up with. He suggested that if a rate increase is to be faced every two years then maybe the City should look at the possibility of refinancing the bonds. Five years ago the Council talked about addressing the issue of parking lots and vacant property. At that time the Council agreed to go with a user fee and would be able to address later on. As of this date nothing is being done to charge users who are not paying any user fees. Isaac Soriano questioned if in the future it would be possible for some of the Council to meet with a few people of Bremerton to discuss issues that affect them - small people do not have a voice. President Waibel invited Mr. Soriano to return in two months when Mr. Duffy will be presenting different ways in spreading this cost. Mr. Crutcher noted he had contacted Mr. Duffy regarding the possibility of instituting an assessment for each household/business user in order to spread the added costs over a larger body. Mr. Collins recommended to the Council that a increased rates be delayed until Mr. Duffy returns and the wherewithal is determined. decision on in December Mr. Colvin questioned what percent over the required amount to pay the bond are we charging the users now? Mr. Duffy noted these rates represent sufficient monies for the next two years to meet the debt. We are not collecting monies in excess of that. We do maintain a debt service reserve which is required under the Bond Ordinance of one years debt payment. Mr. Colvin questioned if the City had any other options available? Mr. Duffy explained he was in the process of rewriting the entire Utilities section of the B.M.C. which will attemptto straighten out the inequities of the user fees through assessments, etc. These won't change the revenue required. Mr. Colvin questioned what would be the impact if a decision was delayed for two months. Mr. Duffy explained there are two debt service paymen~ per year, one in the fall and one in the spring. If the payments are delayed it will just escalate the rates that much higher at a later date - over a nine month period rather than a year. Mr. Johnson continued to recommend that Council wait until Mr. Duffy brings the new ordinance before the Council and he would continue not to support the rate increase at this time. Mr. Duffy stated he heard Council's message loud and clear and he is actively working on the new ordinance and it is his intent to have it before Council in December... yes, the parking lots are being looked at and some of those areas. In addition to the wastewater rates issue, the ordinances will cover water issues and some of the problems in that area, also look arsurface drainage problems in Bremerton, etc. Mrs. Horton stated she did not believe the City Council could afford to hold off on taking action, that they would not be doing their job if they allowed maintenance not to be carried 1934 .089 .164 TAPE #585 City Council Rag. Mtg. Minutes October 26, 1988 Page 10 of 10 out as needed. Mr. Dawkins pointed out they were focusing only on the rates and not the whole picture and he felt the Council would have to bite the bullet and make a decision at this time. M/S/C(Horton/Dawkins) to pass Ordinance #4174, on second reading, amending Ordinance #3997, establishing rates and charges for sanitary sewer service and amending B.M.C. 15.04.612. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Horton, Homing, Overson, Waibel, Dawkins Johnson, Crutcher, Collins, Colvin Isaac Soriano questioned if the City Council discussed with staff issues which will have a financial impact on the citizens? President Waibel stated yes, Council does work with staff through the committee process. 7B - ORDINANCE #4175 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE CITY OF BREMERTON 1988 BUDGET, #AB88-243 M/S/C/(Horning/Colvin) to pass Ordinance #4175, on second reading, amending Ordinance #4155 relating to the budget of the City of Bremerton for fiscal year 1988. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Overson, Crutcher, Horton, Horning, Collins, Dawkins, Colvin Johnson, Waibel 7C - RESOLUTION 2232, REOUESTING i HOUR PARKING LIMITATION 15TH STREET (BOTH SIDES) BETWEEN WARREN AND BROADWAY, #AB88-251 The resident of 15th Street (both sides) between Warren and Broadway have asked to have their Residential Parking Zone changed to one (1) hour from two (2) hours. They have previously been approved as Residential Parking Zone (old Zone #59) #10. Both Police and Engineering have approved the time change as noted in their response attached. Mr. Crutcher stressed that the requested area is impacted by students attending Olympic College. M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Colvin) to approve Resolution #2232, providing for i hour parking in Residential Parking Zone #10. President Waibel announced, at 7:40 p.m., would be held immediately following the discuss "personnel" issues. an Executive Session Council meeting to With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. Council Executive Session concluded at 8:15 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK APPROVED HANK WAIBEL, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/HW/me cc: Normal Distribution Fi te/Vault