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Home My WebLink About03/19/86TAPE #329 Page 1 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES March 19, 1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, March 19, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Present were Council Members "Tiny" Collins, Marty Crutcher, Morrie Dawkins, Mary Lou Long, Al Colvin, Russ Johnson, Lon Overson and Hank Waibel. Also present were City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting was opened with Council President Homing leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Pastor Mark Miller of the First Covenant church, giving the Invocation. Item A - Minutes of March 12, 1986, amended as follows: Pg. 1, Consent Agenda; change addendum to "inclusion" and ...filling the "Hearing Exami- ner position" (deleting the word "roll"); Pg. 3, final para., change the work "lease" to "easement" throughout; Pg. 6, (para. before #0511) change "58%" to "15" and change (4) to read...Mayor Lobe to meet next week with State Fisheries...; Pg. 8, para. #1 clarification ofMr. Scheyer's cannent to read...Mr. Scheyer asked on 901(B)(1), that the word lot should be structure, with Mr. Broughton explaining why lot was correct with Mr. Homing concurring; Page 8, para 1, in response to Mrs. Long's question, Mr. Dew- hirst opinion was that 90-95% of parking lots are illegal, #AB86-090 and Item B - Application for Massage Parlor License - Wesley I. Davis, #AB86-091. M/S/C/U/(Colvin/Long) to approve the minutes, as amended and Item B of the Consent Agenda. CLAIMS/ WARRANT REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as requied by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reirrbursement 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/(Johnson/Dawkins) on March 19, 1986, the Council by a unanimous vote, does approved for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Regular vouchers, #18768 - #18907, in the total amount of $53,377.80. MAYOR'S APPOINTMENTS Mayor Gene Lobe appeared before City Council to recarmend 3 appointments to fill vacancies on the Planning Commission (2) and Civil Service Commission (1) as follows: Mrs. Ann Brown was introduced with Mr. Lobe giving background presentation including a degree in accounting and 16 years experience with the IRS in several positions. M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Colvin) to confirm the appointment of Mrs. Brown to the existing vacancy on the Civil Service Carmission. Mr. Lobe presented the names of Ms. Billie Eder who was past County Trea- surer, served on the County PlarmingCannission (7 years) and has been active is other cau,~tnity endeavors, and Mr. Robert Schneidler who has two degrees, in President-Elect of Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce and the Executive Director of the Olympic Kidney Center. M/S/C/U/(Collins/Johnson) to approve the confirmation of Ms. Eder for one vacancy existing on the Planning Commission. M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Crutcher) to approve the confirmation of Mr. Schneidler for the last existing vacancy on the Planning Commission. TAPE #329 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 19, 1986 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Raymond Lee, Chairman of the 1986 Armed Forces Celebration, spoke before Council on supporting this years event to include a battle of the "Bosses League". He stated the National theme for '86 is "Lets keep America Free" with the local logo being "Unity in Our Community". The Tournament is scheduled for May 16th. Don Cundiff, Police Chief, introduced two new Correctional officers, Mr. Clinton Ratcliffe and Mr. Robert Galloway. He also spoke on the new campaign "Please Call Police" (banner displayed on wall) and the recent trial situation which was publicized this past week. He stated the Crime Prevention division has arranged to sell the banners for $2.00 each at the City Treasurer's office. Mr. Stan Christensen, 419 Plumb, noted that he wanted his attendance in Council noted and spoke in disagreement of doing away with the "bad check" program within the Police department. He stated that during Jan- uary - September, 1983, approximately 1,500 bad checks were process with over $73,000.00 recouped for local businesses/individuals. He also thought the decision to eliminate the Animal Control, check person, Gambling division, from the Police department was a mistake. Mr. Jim Strait, 6530 HarlowDrive, was sorry to see Mr. Dave Delph, former Building Official, depart the City and felt he should be commended for a job well done. He stated Contractors he talked to felt, for the first time, there was clarification as to what the City demanded. ~IL~IVBERS~ Mr. Dawkins, noted he will be in Olympia Thursday, March 20, 1986. He stated that the Secretary of Transporation has been ordered to buy the YMCAfromthe State and hopefully a new terminal will be in the future. He expressed concern that it was unclear whether the Bremerton/Seattle route will get a new or an old Passenger Ferry for experiment on the designated run. Mr. Johnson, reported on the Fiscal & Budget Coamittee meeting held on March 18, 1986. He stated two priorities have been outlined; (1) Manage- ment Information Systems (need input from Council Members), and (2) Goals and Gbjectives for FY87. He also noted that sane t~orary appointments by the Mayor are due to expire and it will be the responsibility of the Council to take a stance. Mr.. Celvin added to Mr. Dawkins report that funding for the Jail was also appropriated by the State during this session. He also noted that the U.S.S.Nimitz will be here and they have requested advance information on Housing availability and Day Care facilities. Item - #7A - Pulled. DISPLAEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE POLICY, #AB86-095 As a recipient of Community Development Block Grant funds, the City is required to develop, adopt, and make public a statement of local policy indicating the steps that will be taken to minimize displacement of per- sons from their homes and neighborhoods and to mitigate the adverse effects of any such displacement on low and moderate incane persons. Mr. Joe Fabre', Community Development Coordinator, noted that it is the City's intent to avoid costly displacements. This Policy would ensure uniform relocation assistance. If this policy is not passed the City would be' in violation of federal regulations and displacement funds can be paid out of Block Grant funds. M/S/C/U/(Crutcher/Waibel) to approve a Displacement and Relocation Assistance Policy. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) FOR TEMPORARY MERCHANTS, PEDDLERS, MOBILE UNIT VENDING, CI-IARITABLE SOLICITATICNS, #AB86-096 The proposed Ordinance consolidates several existing ordinances that were passed many years age in the 1920's, 1940's and 1950's. Ms. McCluskey City Clerk, noted that by consolidating rates, many are being reduced, for example, Temporary Merchants are currently paying $25.00 per day with a minimun of $300.00, but if this ordinance is approved, they will be paying $50.00 not to exceed 30 days. TAPE #329 '- City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 19, 1986 Page 3 of 4 Mr. Dawkins asked if this would include businesses like the "yummy wagon" and "balloon sales" with Ms. McCluskey stating yes. Mrs. Long questioned-the high license fee for Street vendors versus this fee. Mr. Crutcher carmended Ms. McCluskey, City Clerk, for an excellent job done in preparing and drafting the propose ordinance. M/S/C/U/(Crutcher/Colvin) to approve an ordinance (first reading) esta- blishing license procedures and fees for Temporary Merchants, Peddlers, Vending franlVbbile Units and Charitable Solicitations and repealing' the following Ordinances: #863 as sinended by #3625; #1662 as amended by #2044, #2174, and #3625; #2202 as amended by #3625. ORDINANCE (FIRSTREADING) ANIMAL CONTROL, #AB86-097 This ordinance corrects various defects which have becane apparent in our present Animal Control Ordinance. In addition, as an economy mea- sure, this ordinance decriminalizes many-offenses which are misdemeanors under our present ordinance. City Attorney Bill Broughton noted that this ordinance and sections dealing with animals and livestock came to note during the controversy over housing of horses and other animals in the Kitsap Lake area. He stated Assistant City Attorney Jane Kohler met with pet owners and drafted the more applicable ordinance. He out- lined changes and additions/deletions for clarification. He stated that the draft plagiarizes several ordinances, in effect, statewide. It has stronger language on right-of-entry and inspection by animal control officers. Mr. Jim Strait, President - Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association, was in support of the new draft. He reported that a $100,000 study, done of the Lake, could pinpoint areas nearby housing horses, where pollution was occurring. Mr. Colvin corrmended the Attorney's office for using tested drafts from other cities. Mr. Waibel asked if a public hearingwas held withMs. McCluskey noting the first reading is for public input and discussion. Mr. Broughton apologized that an animal control representative was not present but will ask Ms. McCord to be present at the next reading. Mr. Homing felt there was such drsrnatic change that the City should publicize before holding first hearing. Mr. Broughton stated there was not that much change with violations sanewhat the same but how handled clarified. M/S/C/(Colvin/Waibel) to ai~p, ovc an ordinonoe (fiist rcading) rolating to the ooa~prehens~ve control of ~u, iu~l~ mxd rey~ali~q~ O~-dihahCe ~. 374~. ~d ~in~cc ~. 3897. Mr. Overson asked that clarification be given to; (1) definition of Pet; (2) How are fees determined, and (3) Powers of Police authority - (A) May want to review; (B) Should be addressed on the amount of authority. Mr. Broughton said fees are established byResolution and to include the Resolution nuuber in the ordinance would necessitate changing the ordinance every there was a change in the Resolution. As far as authority, the animal control officers have the same authority as police officers regard- ing animals. ~/rE: In favor: Opposed: Abstain: Motion PASSED Dawkins, Overson, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins and Horning Long & Colvin Johnson ORDINANCE #4029 (SECOND READING) ZONING ORD. AMENDMENT, #AB86-089 Mr. Stan Christensen addressed this ordinance, asking if it would solve some of the problems occurring in the past with developments such as houses on Reid Avenue. Mr. Collins stated the Council Planning carmittee met with the Planning Carrnission and strongly recarmended passage. Mr. Johnson was concerned about repairs and maintenance of houses affected by this ordinance and felt this would make sane existing lots/structures nonconforming, posing TAPE #329 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 19, 1986 Page 4 of 4 a problem in the future of improving or major maintenance of existing structures. He thought this was putting too many people in a noncon- forming use and the possibility of losing property values. Mr. Colvin agreed with Mr. Johnson and felt people are not aware of the impact of passage. M/S/C/(Collins/Waibel) to pass, second reading, Ordinance #4029, amend- ingOrdinance No. 1792, Title I, Chapter II Definitions," to add a definition of a through lot and defining setback requirements for such lots. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Waibel, Collins, Long & Homing Opposed: Crutcher, Colvin & Johnson Motion PASSED ORDINANCE #4030 (SECOND READING) ESTABLISHING A CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE, #AB86-086 M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Crutcher) to pass, on second reading, Ordinance #4030 establihsing a Cable Communications Advisory Committee, Rules of Proce- clare and duties. ORDINANCE #4031 (SECOND READING) REVISED ADMISSIONS TAX, #AB86-087 Mr. Broughton noted that a new section was added since first reading on the Retro-Active date. M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to pass, on second reading, Ordinance #4031 establishing an admissions tax levied when there is an admission charged and repealing Ordinance Nos. 1521, 3625 Sec. 14, 3893, 2548 and all prior ordinances. EXECUTIVE SESSION- SHREEVE LITIGATION City Attorney Bill Broughton asked Council men'hers to adjourn into "Executive Session" to discuss litigation regarding Carole Shreeve, at 6:48 p.m. Council reconvened the meeting at 7:40 p.m. with the following decision, open to the Public. M/S/C/U/(Crutcher/Collins) to appeal the Superior Court decision, in favor of Ms. Shreeve, in the case of the City vs Shreeve, culminating on March 5, 1986. With no further business, metion to adjourn at 7:45 p.m. KATHLEEN MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk Director of Administrative Services APROVED : SPENCER HORNING, President City Council City of Bremerton KIM:SH/cjs cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault