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Home My WebLink About01/02/86 TAPE UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 2, 1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of~City of Bremerton was held in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Thursday, January 2, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Councilman "Tiny" Collins presiding. Present were Councilmen A1 Colvin, Marry Crutcher, Morrie Dawkins, Spencer Homing, Mary Lou Long, Lon Overson and Hank Waibei. Also present were City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. Absent was Counciiman Russ Johnson. The meeting was opened with Councilman Collins leading the Pledge of Allegiance. He introduced Pastor Eiloiot of the Ebenezer AMC Church who gave the invocation. ELECTION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS Councilman Collins opened nominations for the Office of Council President with Councilman Waibei nominating Councilman Horninq. With no further nominations, Councilmen cast a unanilnous ballot for Spencer Horninq - Council President. Council President Horninq opened nominations for the Office of Council Vice-President with Councilman Crutcher nominating Councilman Russ Johnson. With no further nominations, Councilmen cast a unaminous ballot for Russ Johnson - Council Vice-President. Council President Horninq noted that Agenda Bill #gD is deleted because it previously was acted on by the outgoing Council, December 31, 1985. Agenda Bill #TB will be heard as a hearing, 6:30 p.m. or after. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of December 23, 1985, #AB85-O01; Item #B - Bid Award Recommmendation - Tires & Tubes FY86, #AB86-002, and Item #C - Bid Award Recommendation - Tree Planting F¥86, #AB85-003. #0043 · M/S/C/U/(Coiiins/Co!vin) to approve the Consent Agenda. CLAIMS/WARRANT 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 Deen recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Councii. #0073 · M/S/C/(Dawkins/Coivin) on January 2, 1986, the Council by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: regular voucher numbers #17011 - #17117, in the total amount of $111,453.15. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Horning and Collins Abstain: Long & Colvin Motion PASSED MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Lobe congratulated President Horninq and addressed a letter of resignation from the Planning Commission received from Leander Wright. Council President Horninq asked the Council members to submit recommendations to the Mayor for replacement. TAPE UNAPPROVED DRAFT COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Councilman Waibel - Was encouraged by the large citizen attendance at this meeting. Councilman Colvin - concurred with Councilman Waibel's comments and encouraged citizens to obtain information, in advance, on issues of concern. Councilman Long - stated she had many concerns which will be before Gouncil in the future and is looking forward to the associations her Council position will afford. Gouncilman Collins - expressed gratification for tonight's attendance by the public and reported on the Catamaran ride taken on Monday, December $Oth to review possible foot-ferry service between Bremerton and Seattle. Councilman Hornin~ - stated it was his honor to again serve the Public for a new term and thanked his fellow Councilmen for their support in electing him President. He asked Ms. McC!uskey to list the committee assignments for !986 which are as follows: LEGISLATIVE/JUDICIAL: Collins, Homing & Crutcher FISCAL & BUDGET: Johnson, Overson & Colvin PLANNING: Collins, Overson, Horning & Long PUBLIC SAFETY: Waibei, Long, Horning, Crutcher PUBLIC WORKS: Long, Crutcher & Dawkins AUDIT: Johnson & Waibei INVESTMENT: Johnson & Overson POLICE/FIRE PENSION BDS: Council President; Chrm.-Fiscal & Budget Committee GOLF COURSE BOARD: Dawkins & Colvin MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS: Dawkins, Collins, Waibei & Colvin COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: Homing, Long & Collins (Alt.) ~0332 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve Committee assignments as presented. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Harold Pickard, 2307 8th Street congratulated Ms. Long's efforts on behalf of the citizens, in particular, seeing that the water/sewer rates were more equitable. He thought this was the largest attendance for a Council meeting in the last three years and requested that Council consider changing the meeting time back to days. Ms. Alice McIntyre, 2422 North Wycoff, was opposed to Mr. Pickard's request and wished to continue with nightly meetings to enable the majority the opportunity to attend. GOLD MOUNTAIN MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE FEE PROPOSAL, #AB86-004 The proposed fee structure was prepared by the Golf Course Board of Directors and approved by the Golf Course Advisory Committee (representatives of the mens and womens ciuDs) as stated in the Golf Course operating policies. The fee structure mus~ be approved by the City Council. The changes from 1985 to 1986 are: (1) the collection of taxes on ali green fees~ (2) a fee increase for semi-annual passes which will eliminate restricted play, (3) and offering of script passes. The golf course is now operating on a calendar year (January - December ) rather than the april - March year as in the past. Staff recommended approval. Mr. Ray Foley, Parks Superintendent, Scott Alexander, Golf Professional and Steve Miller, Superintendent/Groundskeeper TAPE UNAPPROVED DRAFT presented review of the proposal. Several of the Council members expressed concern on taking action now without having an opportunity to study or further research. Mr. Alexander stated that the General Fund balanced budget is dependent on the fee schedule increases as presented. The fees will generate an additional $42,000 which is the approximate shortage during 1985. SpeakinG in opposition to the proposed rate increases included; Mr. Fred Stokes, 2330 ?th Street; Mr. Richard Raumin, 2533 Sheridan; Mr. Lester Breeden, Port Orchard; Mr. Bill Macke¥, Rocky Point Road; Mr. Bill Gross, 1300 Bradley Street (Men's Club President); Ms. Alice McIntyre, 2422 North Wycoff (Women's Club Representative); Mr. Don Swackhammer, 5424 Pineridge Drive (requested Profit & Loss Statement). Councilman Dawkins asked about a low-income rate with the City Attorney responding that the Oouncil can pass any rates they choose. Council members expressed concern about commmunication with users. TAPE #313 #0210 · M/S/C/(Overson/Coivin) to approve new fee scheduie as pro- posed. VOTE: in favor: Overson, Dawkins, Waibei, Homing & Collins Opposed: Crutcher, Long a Co!yin Motion PASSED. #0495 · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Waibei) to set up a committee composed of a representative from the Board of Directors, representatives from both the men's and women's clubs, a retiree (annual member) to consider possible iow-income rate schedule. HEARING - AMENDMENT TO 1986-1990 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION PLAN~ #AB85-005 Replacement of the retaining wail on Washington Avenue and the repairs to the street must be added to the transportation Improvement Program so that Arterial Street Funds may be used to pay for the pro3ect. #0643 · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Coivin) to approve the amendment to the 1986-1990 Six-Year Transportation Plan to included replacement of retaining wall on Washington Avenue. AUTHORIZATION TO EXPEND HOTEL/MOTEL TAX REVENUE, #AB86-008 The Puget Sound Naval Base Centennial Trust Committee has requested site proposals for the Naval Center Museum by January 30, 1986. The Mayor and Planning department have determined that selection of a site within the Bremerton central business district is essential and are developing two sites for presentation. The Planning department needs the professional technical services required to effectively demonstrate the Bremerton site benefits and ability of the City to support on-going museum fund raising efforts. Professional design graphics (drawings adh diagrams) and presntation tecnniques (slide snow and packaging) are required. The City does not employ adequate design and photographic skills. Funds to purchase such skills are not within 1986 budget but the Hotei/Motei tax revenue may be used for such projects. Staff requested authorization of up to $5,000 to purchase these skills with the Mayor responsibie for expenditures. Mr. Pete Fiynn, Mainstreet Coordinator, explained the necessity of attracting a $8,000,000 tourist attraction that could be located in downtown Bremerton. Mr. Harold Pick&rd, is a member of the Kitsap County Historical Society and TAPk UNAPPROVED DRAFT supports the program stating the USS Hancock (Aircraft carrier) could possibly house the museum with surplus planes on display on it's deck. #1853 · M/S/C/U/(Waibei/Coivin) to authorize expenditures of up to $5,000 to purchase technical skills necessary to develop a presentation to publicize the merits of Bremerton as the Puget Sound Naval Heritage Museum site and that we authorize the Mayor to make such expenditures. PROPOSED ORDINANCE - REGULATING STREET VENDORS, #AB86-O07 Presented for Council's review is the ordinance originally proposed by Staff and pertinent back-up information from the Risk Manager, Health Department, Main Street Association, the Planning Director and one Vendor. Mr. Pete Flynn, Main Street Association, reiterated that he was charged with the responsibility by the former Council to head a committee to resolve the differences between the property owners, established businessmen and street vendors and they again met and proposed $ changes to the ordinance before Council tonight, on file in the Business and Tax License office. Item #$ is covered elsewhere therefore Mr. Flynn agreed to strike it but requested consideration on items #1 and #2. City Attorney Brou~hton had concerns regarding paragraph #! - "hold harmless" and having the city vouch for agreements between the vendor and property owner. Further the City Engineer is not in a position to decide what forms are proper. Council President Horninq cautioned Councilmen about getting into the details of the ordinance tonight as this issue will be covered in ~onday's study session, however he did encourage questions for clarification. Councilman Dawkins asked Ms. Coberiy to prepare a map, marking businesses (e.g.: Restaurants, Flower shops or fruit & vegetable mamkets), presently in existance and space available for assigning to street vendors for Monday's meeting. Councilman Waibei expressed concern in allowing property owners the right to veto vendors which he was against. Councilman Lonq asked the following: (1) were other cities fees compared?; (2) Is Mainstreet going to oversee the cart design?; (3) will there be comparable figures on the cost to run a restaurant as compared to a vendor operation? ORDINANCE #4006 (2ND. READING) AMENDMENT TO ORDINANCE #3898, #AB85-548 An amending ordinance is required to change the Business License and Occupation Tax Ordinance #3898 to implement Council's decision to raise the business license fee to $25.00 per year and minimum Business & Occupation Tax to $5.00 per quarter as part of the 1986 Budget. Councilman Waibel inquired about one-time event and non- profit events and are they required to have a B & O License with Ms. Johnston, B & O Auditor stating yes in most cases. #2!68 · M/S/C/(Waibei/Dawkins; to pass on second reading, Ordinance #4006, amending Ordinance No. 3898, Sec. 3, 4, & 5, providing ~ ~ ~o_ business license application fees and occupation tax to Chapter 5.02, B.M.C. Business Licenses and Occupation Taxes. VOTE: in favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Homing & Collins Abstain: Long & Colvin Motion PASSED Mr. Homing stated a discussdon of the non-profit !icensin~ will be placed on the Study Session Agenda. TAPE UNAPPROVED DRAFT ORDINANCE $4007 (IND. READING) AMENDING CONSOLIDATED CONSTRUCTION & FIRE SAFETY CODES ORDINANCE $3966, INCREASE FEES, $AB$5-547 In addition to informations provided on Agenda Bill, Mr. Don Pratt, Planning Director, stated this ordinance would generate an additional $66,000 in revenue to the City. He stated that adoption is not mandatory however Council would need to take a position of declining the adoption and notifying the State otherwise it is automatic. He stated the County uses a sur-charge for fee schedules. Ms. Long inquired as to how the County is acting on fee schedule. #3048 · M/S/C/(Waibel/Coivin) to pass Ordinance #4007, second read- ing, amending Ordinance #3966 as related to the adopted edition of the Uniform Administrative Code. V0TE~ In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Horn- ing, Collins & Coivin Abstain: Long Motion PASSED ORDINANCE $4008 (SECOND READING) SETTING MAYOR'S SALARY, #AB85-560 State statute requires the Setting of elected official salaries by ordinance. The ordinance presented reflects the City Council's motion at their meeting on May 1, i985, #AB85-207. Council President Horninq stated he had a conversation with Mayor Lobe today and Mr. Lobe indicated he would prefer staying with the existing medical coverage he has, for personal reasons and wanted to know if the amount applied to coverage, under the city's plan could be applied to premiums he now pays to another carrier. City Attorney Brou~hton felt this would need to be researched. He suggested that Council could strike Sec. II, dealing with medical and dental benefits, and after questions are answered, bring bac~ the question of benefits under a separate ordinance. Councilman Lonq asked if it would need to be a new first reading with Mr. Broughton stating it was a 3udgement call. We are not asking to increase a dollar figure, but actually decrease the ordinance dollars at this time. TAPE $314 $0!02 · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Waibei) to pass Ordinance $4008, second reading, setting forth the salary and Denefits for the Mayor of the City of Bremerton, deleting Section II - Benefits. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ESTABLISHING BONDS FOR OFFICER AND EMPLOYEES & REPEALING ORDINANCE $2209, $AB86-006 The current ordinance requires bonds for all employees and specific levels of bonding for specified employees. These requirements/job titles are outdated. The proposed ordinance allows the Risk Manager with the concurrence of Council and the Mayor to determine appropriate levels of bonding for appropriate positions. This allows fexib~iity and control of price. #0225 · M/S/C/U/(Collins/Waibel) to approve, first reading, an ordi- nance establishing Bonds for Officers and Employees and repeai~ng Ordinance $2209 as amended by $3225. RESOLUTION $2104 - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING - NORTH SIDE OF NAVAL AVENUE TO HEWITT AVENUE ON 4TH STREET~ $AB86-009 Councilman Overson was concerned that the message the City of Bremerton was giving commuters, to the shipyard, was they were not welcomed to park, only shop, work, etc. within the City. Councilman Dawkins, explained the need for residential permit parking by zones. TAPE #314 UNAPPROVED DRAFT City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 2, 1986 Page 6 of 6 #0484 · M/S/C/(Long/Colvin) to approve Resolution #2104, designating a residential parking permit area (Zone #57). VOTE: In favor: .Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Homing, Collins, Long & Coivin Opposed: Overson Motion PASSED. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk . City of Bremerton ~ent KB~:AA/cjs cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault