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Home My WebLink About05/07/86 ~~I:]SAFr TAPE #441 ~ ~ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES May 7, 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, May 7, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Council Members present were Lon Overson, Mottie Dawkins, Marry Crutcher, Hank Waibel, "Tiny" Collins, Russ johnson and Mary Lou Long.' Also present was Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk. Absent was A1Colvin. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Homing and the Invocation presented by Reverand Paul Kuhn. ARMED FORCES PROCLAMATION CEREMONY Mr. Raymond Lee, Public Works Department/PSNS, opened the ceremony commenting on the importance of Military support by the community and the theme of this years Armed Forces Celebration, "Unity in Our Community" and introduced honored elected officials to include: Mayor Gene Lobe, City of Bremerton; Mayor Weatherill, City of Port Orchard; Mayor Mitchusson, City of Poulsbo; Deputy Mayor Fred Harris, City of Winslow, and Commissioner Ray Ardahl, Kitsap County Commissioners. Honored Military Officers and their commands included: Captain Jack Samford, Commander/Puget Sound Naval Shipyard; Captain James Winebright, Commanding Officer, Naval Hospital Bremerton; Captain D.D.Middleton, Commanding Officer, Submarine Base Bangor; Commander Eugene McPhaii (for Captain Robert W. Hoag II), Representing Naval Weapons Station, Keyport, and Captain Q.E.D.Lewis Public Works Officer, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Also present were Mr. Norm Hermanson, Superintendent Transportation, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Mr. Mike Schmidt Budweiser Distribution Center/Bremerton. Each Military Command, along with Messers Hermanson and Schmidt received an identical Proclamation signed by all elected officials in Kitsap County which was read by President Homing. The Proclamation designated May 16th as official "Kick-off" of the Armed Forces celebration and to recognize the Unity of the citizens and military in this community, a "Battle of the Bosses" will be held at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard main diamond. Those participating will be the "Military Brass" and "Civic Leaders" In addition to Mr. Lee, others responsible for the Ball-Tournament included Mr. Bruce Andrae, Mr. Pete FlVnn, and Public Works Shop 002 with Mr. Don Eton, Tournament Director. All elected officials and military spoke and Commander McPhail, Naval Weapons Station Keyport presented each elected official and Bremerton Council members with a Proclamation, including an aerial photo of his command and a plaque to Mayor Lobe, inviting elected officials and citizens to an open house being held May 16th - 18th of three Torpedo Ratrivers at the First Street Dock to celebrate the largest Armed Forces recognition in the free world. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of April 30, 1986, #AB86-159; Item #B - Bid Award Recommendation - Janitorial Service, #AB86-160; Item #C - Bid Award Recommendation - Sale of Surplus City Real Property, #AB86-161; Item #D - Bid Award Recommendation - Sale of Surplus Storage Shed, #AB86-162, and Item E - Amendment #2 to Wastewater Sludge Utilization TAPE #441 City Council ~ularMeetin May 7, 1986 Page 2 of 4 #0835 · #0879 · #0907 Agreement, #AB86-163, with Mr. Ken MacKenzie, Wastewater Compliance Officer stating the contract has been satisfactorily performed for the initial six-months and it is recommended that a renewal be executed. The time period of the agreement is limited to phase with the request for proposal for sludge utilization to be returned in early November '86. He stated disposal of sludge is a costly operation with the nearest site near the Shelton airport. Ms. McCluske¥ noted that Item #2C will need Council action to designate deposition of~P~unds along with three other transactions which were recently approved. M/S/C/U/(Overson/Dawkins) to approve items #A through #g as presented. M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Long) to refer to Fiscal & Budget Committee for disposition recommendations. 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. · M/S/C/(Johnson/Collins) on May 7, 1986, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows; Regular Warrants #19756 - #19906 in the total amount of $221,228.49; Payroll vouchers in the total amount 8296,789.?4. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins a Johnson Abstain: Long Motion PASSED PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple Street, publicly thanked the Public Safety Committee for it's quick response regarding his concern about the intersection at Wheaton Way & Sylvan. He stated he would personally talk to the management at Color Tile about the danger posed because of the driveway and hoped that the City will do everything possible to try to permanently block it. He was invited by the City Engineer to meet and discuss the problem. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Overson stated he artended the Phillipino Club's'Queen Coronation Ball, representing the Mayor, and it was both educational and entertaining. Mr. Dawkins will attend the Commissioning ceremonies in San Francisco for the USS Missouri. He will be presenting a plaque from Mayor Lobe to the Mayor of San Francisco and a message "to take of the ship as Bremerton did". Mr. Johnson noted that the new Cable Advisory Committee will have it's first meeting May 27th. Mrs. Long reported on the ALIVE Shelter Program and it's recent "Walk-Run" held April 5th. Although fund raising goal of $7,000.00 was not met, over $2,800.00 was received. She challenged her fellow Council Members and citizens to match her $10.00 contribution. She stated she attended the Elected Women of Washington Conference and was nominated and elected for the position of Treasurer for 1987. Mr. Homing reported briefly on his trip to Houston, Texas to review a new program of "Insurance Pooling" and self TAPE #441 City Council '~. Mtg. Minutes May 7, 1986 Page 3 of 4 #1277 #i473 #1535 insurance. He emphasized the problems many cities and counties are experiencing because of the high cost of coverage. He noted Ms. McCluskey also artended representing the City. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ARMED FORCES PARADE - MAY 17, 1986, #AB86-164 Ms. McCluskeV stated that the Chamber has requested permission from the City to use the streets for it's annual Armed Forces Day Parade. INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, #AB86-165 Ms. McCluskey apologized to Council that this was incorrectly placed on the agenda in her absence. What will be needed is an Ordinance similar to the one the County officials approved, which would empower Governmental entities to establish a program to deal with emergencies and authorizes two or more entities to join together to establish such a program. · M/S/C/U/(Long/Collins) to direct the City Attorney to draft the proper Ordinance and possibly limit the wording regarding funding (Sac. 11 - County Ordinance) until the impact is estimated. Mr. Waibel felt the City would have the ability to back out but not after assessments are made. He expressed concern about an open-ended commitment of this type. Ms. McCluskey stated she would advise the City Attorney of Council's concern. VACATION OF STREET BY OPERATION OF LAW, #AB86-166 Mr. J. Madison and Mary Ann Smith, owners of property on Porter Street and South Constitution Avenue have requested that the portion of the South 1/2 of Porter Street abutting Block 5, Port Orchard Addition be vacated by operation of law. The plat was platted during the period of time from 1889 through 1894 and pursuant to the Laws of the State of Wahsington 1889-90, Chapter 19, SDec. 32, Page 603, said property should be automatically vacated. Ms. McCluske¥ noted that the city has no choice but to vacate. · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Long) to approve the requested Vacation by operation of law - Porter Street & South Constitution Avenue, portion of the South 1/2 of Porter Street abutting Block 5, Port Orchard Addition. Mr. Collins felt the City is handing out property without any attempt to place a value or charge, and he thought if a person wanted the property it must be of some value. He asked if there was an inventory available of such city owned parcels with Ms. McCluskey, stating she did not believe so. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING TAXICAB ORDINANCE #AB86- 167 This ordinance is pursuant to City Council action and discussion April 23, 1986, regarding Taxicabs. The ordinance amends previous documents by: Section #1: Eliminates temporary cab licenses; Section #2: adds "financial information profit and loss to Sac. #2; Section #3: Changes rates, and Section #4: Establishes new taxicab zones t ratio of one cab stand to every 2 licenses. M/S/C/(Collins/Crutcher) to approve Ordinance, first read- ing, amending Ordinance No. 3448, Sec. 1; 3864, Sec. !; 3589, Sec. 1; and 2888, Sac. 31, relating to carrying Passengers for Hire. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Long and Homing Opposed: Johnson TAPE #411 City Council May 7, 1986 Page 4 of 4 ~. Mtg. Minutes #1873 Motion PASSED HEARING - SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - SINCLAIR'S RESTAURANT, SL4-86 -AB86-168 Mr. HorninC asked the Conflict of Interest/Appearance of Fairness question with all members remaining seated. Mr. Dave Hanna, Planner, stated Sinclair's Restuarant is proposing to construct 5-86 square feet of additional restaurant space and 340 square feet of additional deck area. In order to complete this project, Sinclair's Restaurant must apply for a Shoreline Development Permit. Commercial developments on the shoreline in the City of Bremerton require Cify Council approval. He noted that the developers are within 3' of the line and were advised that they would not need permit if they altered their design to eliminate the 3' Mr. Dennis Barnes, R & D Enterprises, was present Council questions. for Mr. Dawkins said he was pleased with the development at Sinclair's and hoped this would be an example to other waterfront owners and a sign of future development in this area. · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Long) to approve a Shoreline Permit request #SL4-86 -Sinclair's Restaurant - R a D Enterprises. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:53 p.m. APPRO : CER HC'~R~~ C' y of Bremert co: Normal Distribution FiLe/Vault KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKE~, City Clerk ~irector of Administrative Services President