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Home My WebLink About05/06/87TAPE #451 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0032 #0042 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 6, 1987 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 6, 1987, at 5:30 p.m. with Councilman Lon Overson presiding. Council members present were Mottie Dawkins, , Hank Waibel, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Mary Lou Long, Russ Johnson and A1Colvin. Absent were Council President Spencer Homing and Councilman Shirley Marry Crutcher. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with"the Pledge of Allegiance led by Councilman Overson with Raverand Mark Miller of First Covenant Church giving the Invocation. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting held April 22, 1987, #AB87-131 B. Minutes of Meeting held April 29, 1987, #AB87-137 C. Bid Award Recommendation Senior Citizen Barrier Free Restroom Nipsic and East 13th, #AB87-138 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) presented. to approve Consent Agenda as CLAIMS/WARRANTS REGISTER 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/Long) on May 6, 1987, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Regular Warrants numbering #29280 through 29405 in the total amount of $195,032.39 and Payroll Register in the amount of $313,187.51. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Colvin expressed his appreciation to City Council and community for helping to make the Lions Club White Cane program the most successful ever held. Mrs. Lonq artended the City Council Retreat held Saturday, May 2, and found it very informative, noting Representative Paul Zellinsky artended and provided Council members with an update on legislative actions relating to State budget issues, ferry system issues. Mrs. Long stated her concern that there was not more public representation at the Council Retreat which was an open meeting. Mr. Collins expressed his concern relating to Council members lack of support of Council Committee meetings and effective utilization of staff time. Mr. Dawkins congratulated the Armed Forces production of the Armed Forces Pageant, attendance and entertaining program. Committee's noting good Mr. Wiabel attend the Sub-Regional Puget Sound Council meeting and reported that through the State Economic Development Grant program 'a 1.9 million dollar grant application will be submitted by the Sub-Regional Council TAPE #451 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 6, 1987 Page 2 of 5 #0751 for upgrading utilities in the Bremerton downtown central business district and the issue of "insurance pooling" is progressing forward with Phase II and within the month additional information will be brought before the City Council for their consideration. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Stan Christensen, 419 Plum, requested a copy of the Police Study which was authorized in November 1986, and expressed his concern relative to the dismissal of Duane Christensen as Police Chief. 6A - INFORMATION ITEM - A FINANCIAL SUMMARY 1ST QUARTER 1987, #AB87-139 Richard Hanna, City TreaSUrer, provided a letter which gave a summary of the financial activity of the City through the first quarter of 1987, showing the City budget is operating as intended. ARMED FORCES REPORT Gil Johnson, Co- Chairman Armed Forces Committee reported on combat exercises for model ships to be held Saturday and Sunday, May 9, 10, 9AM - 5PM, on Kitsap Lake as part of the Armed Forces celebration. Public is welcome, parking will be at a nearby school with shuttle service provided to Camp McKean. Jim Strait, 6530 Hatlow Drive, President of Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association, expressed his concern that proper permit application steps were not taken in a timely manner by the group sponsoring "battle of the model ships" and that proper safety precautions would be enforced. Councilman Johnson reported that the "model ship" event will take up only a 300 ft. area of the lake, which will allow other types of activities on the lake and that the Shipyard will provide a boat patrol to ensure safety factors. ?A - CONTRACT EXTENSION - JANITORIAL SERVICES, #AB87-140 In May 1986, the 3anitorial services contract was awarded to American Building Maintenance for a one year term. Twice during the past five years, contracts with other firms were canceled prior to term for cause, necessitating a rebid. Because of the length of time needed to achieve full performance compliant with specifications, intensive monitoring and follow-up have been required for the first 4 - 5 contract' months, with continued emphasized monitoring through the contract period. American Building Maintenance achieved the required level of performance in the later part of the second month. Since then, monitoring by the City has been minimal due to the level of competency demonstrated by ABM. Don Hock, Facilities Supervisor, has reviewed contractor performance for appropriate dep~rtments and determined that performance levels meet or exceed specifications; further concluding that the best interest of the City can be served by extending the present contract through May 31, 1988. No change in contract terms or conditions. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Collins) that -the janitorial services contract with American Building Maintenance be extended for one (1) year ending May 31, 1988, contingent upon the City Attorney's review and approval. TAPE #451 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 6, 1987 Page 3 of 5 #1155 Mr.. Waibel questioned why the Attorney had not signed off on this request. Ian Slavers, City Attorney, stated he had not reviewed it .but it was requesting an extension of an existing contract and .Council can make an extension if desired. Ms. McCluskeV, Director of Administrative Services, stated the old contract has all the standard language and intent was to extend it for one year. Mr. Sievers stated he would have an opportunity to review the contract before it was signed. Mrs. Lonq questioned if the City were required to put this item out of for bid each year. Mr. Sievers, City Attorney, stated bid action for this service was not required by law. 7B - 1987 JAIL CONTRACTS .BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND POULSBO, PORT ORCHARD, SUQUAMISH TRIBE, #AB87-141 These contracts are before Council so that services rendered can continue during 1987. The lateness of their presentation is due to: (1) uncertainty in 1986 as to what, if any, services Bremerton could provide, given negotiations with the County ref; Jail services for Bremerton prisoners; (2) rewriting of several sections of the proposed contracts transpired between our City Attorney and attorneys for the other cities involved. Mr. Johnson questioned whether the City is charging enough for services rendered and is the City utilizing jail space for other cities prisoners as a priority over the City's needs to house prisoners. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated the City is operating within the regulations set forth by the Jail Commission due to the fact the City has contracted for future jail services with the County. Ms. McCluskeV, City Clerk, pointed out that there were some differences in contract language and charges and suggested that Council approve identical contracts for all three entities and new contract will be provided. Motion by Mr. Waibel to approve all three contracts utilizing the same language, using the Suquamish Tribe contract as a model. Mr. Johnson pointed out that the Suquamish Tr'ibe contract cannot be used as model due to stipulations as to Tribal rights, etc. Motion died for lack of second. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Long) to continue this item for two weeks. 7C BREMERTON COMITY ACCESS CHANNEL OPERATING RULES AND PROCEDURES, #AB87-142 The Ci'ty Council passed Ordinance #4020 on March 19, 1986, establishing a. Cable Communications Advisory Committee. In early May the Committee members were appointed. The? are Greg McClellan, Chairman, Donna Allen, Vice Chair., Elliott Swanson, Marry Crutcher and Kathleen McCluskey. Initially, meetings were held weekly. As of October 1986, meetings have been held on the second Monday of each month. The Character Generator was operational on July 7, 1986. It is located in the office of the Director of Administrative Services/City Clerk and input is handled by several individuals. Over the past several months the Committee has been working on the Operating Rules and Procedures and establishment of a training program by the Access TAPE #451 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 6, 1987 Page 4 of 5 #2020 Coordinator. Considerable assistance has been received from Dan Crockett Cable Manager, Jim Brontoli, Access Coordinator and Lon Hurd, 3-H Cable Consultants. Elliott Swanson, Cable Communications Advisory Committee representative, was present to answer questions. Mrs. Long questioned political advertising on access channel, TCI's monitoring lengths of programming , Advisory Committee screening and appeal process, need for more specific rules. Elliott Swanson explained that the rules stipulate no advertising shall be done on the access channel at any time; the TCI and Advisory Committee will monitor length of program to ensure interest to the greater community; the appeals.. process is such that if a satisfactory solution to an appeal is not reached through the Advisory Committee, appeal may be brought before the City Hearings Examiner and if further resolution is needed an appeal may be brought before the City Council. Mr. Collins asked for clarification as to "quality of material broadcast" Mr. Swanson stated monitoring is carried out to insure it can be talecast and watchable, i.e., signal strength etc. Mrs. Long questioned the fairness of operating rules being changed without notice to the public (under Section IX Waiver of Liability). Mr. Swanson explained that this is a new venture and something could happen which had not been foreseen. Ms. McCluskeV stated that operating rules could not change without City Council approval at a public hearing and suggested that the words "and operatinq rules" be deleted from the first paragraph, second sentence of Section IX. Mrs. Lonq expressed her concern that the background music being used on the access channel is the local radio station which includes advertising and could this violate the "no advertising" rule. Mr. Swanson stated that their consultant advised them it is not in violation as it is not being done as a production and does provide local news. Mr. Johnson commended the Advisory Committee for the work they have done in preparing the rules and regulations and the progress made up to this point. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve Bremerton Community Access Channel Operating Rules and Procedures with the following modifidations: Section 8 Paragraph D, to read: "No live programming shall be cablecast on the channel in the absence Of prior approval of format by the CCAC". Change Section 5~ Paragraph E to read: "Channel use operating policies, charges, application forms, licenses, facilities and equipment are sub3ect to change upon Council approval at an official meetinq". Change Section IX first paragraph.second sentence to read: "Access service may change without notice". 8A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT/ AHLSTROM RMZONE - R1 TO B2 - SW CORNER OF SYLVAN WAY AND SPRUCE STREET, #AB87-143 Don Pratt, Director of Planning, restated previous action taken by Council and noted that on page two of the Concomitant Agreement there is a missing paragraph which can be added between first and second reading. TAPE #451 City Council Rag. Mtg. Minutes May 6, 1987 Page 5 of 5 #2154 #2266 M/S/C/(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve Ordinance and Concomitant Zoning Agreement,'on first reading, for the BremertonSchool District/Ahlstrom Rezone from R-1 to B-2 with the insertion of the editorial information on second page of Concomitant Agreement. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Dawkins, Waibel, Collins, Colvin, Overson, Long Johnson 8B - ORDINANCE #4109 (SECOND READING) ADJUSTING THE 1987 SALARY FOR CONTRACT COMPLIANCE ADMINISTRATOR, #AB87-134 Stan Christensen, 419 Plum, questioned where the funding for this adjustment would come from when the City couldn't give the secretaries a 50¢ raise.' M/S/C/U(Collins/Dawkins) to approve Ordinance #4109, on second reading, amending Ordinance #4102, adjusting the 1987 salary for Contract Compliance Administrator to $32,200. 8C - ORDINANCE #4110 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE CITY OF BREMERTON 1987 BUDGET, #AB8Y-135 #2353 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve Ordinance #4110, on second reading, amending Ordinance #4092, relating to the financial budget for the fiscal year 1987. 8D - RESOLUTION #2166 - DESI=~NATING ZONE #16 AS A ONE-HOUR PARKING ZONE, #AB87-144 Zone #16 .which is the 12C9 block of Gregory Way was previously approved a Residential Permit Parking area by City Council. The Resolution specifies a two-hour parking zone and the residents of the neighborhood have petitioned to change this to a one-hour zone. Police Traffic and Engineering indicated their approval on this request. Ms. McCluskey, City Clerk, stated the property was posted for one week with no one appealing. #2410 M/S/C/U(Collins/Long) to approve Resolution #2166, amending Resolution #1979 and designating residential parking permit Zone 16 as a one-hour parking zone. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:50 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKE CLERK APPROV D SF CER H0R cil President K LM/SH/me CCS: Normal Distribution File/Vault