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Home My WebLink About07/23/86. TA~ #364 TAPE #362 #0043 #0101 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES July 23, 1986 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, July 23, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council Vice-President Russ Johnson presiding. Council Members present were Lon Overson, Morrie Dawkins, Marry Crutcher, "Tiny" Collins, Mary Lou Long, A1 Colvin and Hank Waibel. Also present were City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen L. McCiuskey. Absent was Spencer Morning. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice-President Johnson with Rev. Ben Greenwald of the First Baptist Church leading the Invocation. Mr. Johnson noted that item #6D - Quit Claim Deed to Bremerton School District #lO0-C, #AB86-278 was pulled. CONSENT AGENDA Ms. McCluskeV noted an amendment to minutes of July i6th to include the addendum of the Vote tally to indicate Mrs. Long voted NO, due to Concomitant restriction. Item #A - Minutes of meetings held July 9, 1986 and July 16, 1986, as amended #AB86-274, and Item #B - Bid Call Request - Little Staircase Firewood-Minor Forest Products Sale, #AB86-290, including the words "Contractor's employees" and "City to inspect site prior to release of Bond". · M/S/C/U/(Overson/Crutcher) to approve the Minutes as amend- ed and the Consen~ Agenda as presented. CLAIM/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/U/(Waibel/Coiiins) on July 2S, 1986, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows; Regular Warrants, #21464 - #21604, in the total amount of $86,146.S1, to include pre-written warrants. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Colvin invited Council members to the Lion's Club Pancake Breakfast to be held August 16th. Mrs. Lonq reported on today's Public Safety Committee meeting which addressed the incident occurring this past weekend of youth who vandalized a vehicle, turning it upside down. She stated the committee is working with Police Chief Don Cundiff and encouraged Council support in dealing with offenders of such conduct. The committee also asked that the problem with downtown traffic congestion, on evenings and weekends, also be reveiwed with recommended solutions. Mr. Crutcher reported briefly on the Community Block Grant Hearings held Monday, July 21th. He stated the City received approximately $900,000 in requests so it will be difficult to determine what programs will receive funding. He also spoke regarding grass cutting for Seniors living in the area of 17th Street which Mr Baker, City Engineer follow-up on and had the job completed. TAPE #364 City Council Reg July 23, 1986 Page 2 of 5 Itg. Mintues #1328 Mr. Johnson addressed.the problem of having an alternate for the Budget & Finance/Investment Committees because of his inability to always make the meetings. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ms. Teresa Denmiester spoke of the problem of not having sufficient activities for youth in the City and noted that she frequently witnessed drug-dealing openly. She offered to be of assistance to City if they could use her help and she discussed her child custody situation. She also complained of rusty water at her ~esidence at Bremerton Housing Authority complex (letter on file in Clerk's office). Ms. Arvilla Oldhe, Assistant Parks Superintendent, unvailed a mini-park plan at the NAD Park site that is being adopted by the Parks department with the assistance of the Sotoptimist Club locally. They are taking this on as a long-range project to continue for several years and the theme is to be "a Park for Everyone" Plans available will emphasis handicapped activities such as slides, acceptable picnic tables, scented flowers for the visually impaired, etc. She introduced Ms. Anne Lafiouqh, Soroptimist President and indicated that the club will contribute in- kind services along with financial support to the project. Ms. McCluskeV entered into the record a letter received from Ms. Ruth Davies, 1511 Park Avenue, addressing the Block Grant allocations (on file in the Clerk's office) and was critical that the City is supporting the businessmen and contractors rather than those low-income individuals who need the Grant resources. YMCA FINAL DESIGN (FLOOR) PLAN, #AB86-291 Mr. Cark Kramer, 2820 Rocky Point Road, Representing the YMCA Building Committee, unvailed the drawings for the new buildings for Council consideration (on file in the Parks department). He noted the changes requested by the Council and those addressed in the 1988 Concessonaire Agreement between the YMCA and the City of Bremerton. The major problem was adjusting the flow of people and the common wall. He distributed copies of the proposed site plan and noted that the buildings will be separated by separate beams (6" apart) which City Attorney Bill Brouqhton noted would correct the problem and that the YMCA is able to obtain the adequate insurance. Mr. Brouqhton further noted that Council stated it would approve the project as long as it's concerns/conditions were corrected. Mr. Randy Robbins, Architect for the YMCA, stated the buildings are separate and the only connection will be done with screws and flashing, therefore they stand as two separate structures with Mr. Brou~hton stating is adequate. Mr. Broughton still had concerns about access control and wanted condition stated because it may not work as proposed. Mr. Dawkins was pleased with the excellent efforts of the "Y" Building Committee and lobked forward to construction beginning. · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Waibel) to approve the final design YMCA Design Plan contingent on the inclusion of a condition that the access problem be corrected. SELF-EVALUATION AND TRANSITION PLAN FOR COMPLIANCE' WITH SECTION 504 - REHABILITATION, #AB86-292 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires recipients of General Revenue Sharing Funds conduct a self- evaluation of all programs and activities to determine if TAPE #364 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 23, 1986 Page 3 of 5 all are accessible to handicapped individuals and plan changes to correct deficiencies. A grievance procedure must be available for resolution of complaints alleging handicapped discrimination. Ordinance #3983 established a Handicapped Action Committee to monitor compliance with Section 504 and complete the Section 504 and'complete the Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan. Ms. Margery Holsather introduced committeepersons to include Ms. Joy Isham, Ms. Arvilla Oldhe, Mr. Dave Baker, Mr. Don Hock, Ms. judith Katsirubas, Ms. Nancy McKelvey, Ms. Ruth Stier and Mr. Gre~ Dawson, and gave an overview of the accomplishments to date. She noted that recommendations may delete the Scout Hall needs are cost prohibitive and that if Block Grant funds are not later approved, a source of funds for all recommended actions will need to be designated. Mr. johnson, Council Chairman publicly thanked the committee members and extended Council's appreciation for the time they have contributed to this effort. #1687 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Overson) to approve the Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan for the City of Bremerton. OLYMPIC CABLE T.V. REQUEST TO TRANSFER FRANCHISE, #AB86-279 The City Charter and Franchise Agreement requires that any transfer of a franchise be approved by the City Council. Olympic Cable intends to sell to Rock Associates and the City's Cable Consultant, Mr. Lon Hurd of 3-H Cable Communications, recommends approval of the transfer as did the City's Cable Advisory Committee who also reviewed the proposal. There has been continuing discussion regarding the franchise responsibility to pay cable fees in Jackson Park and PSNS due to the fact that hew pays fees to the government under separate agreement. It is the City's contentio~ that fees are due the City in these annexed areas. Mr. Gene Twiner, present owner/Olympic Cable, stated representatives from 3-H Cable were in favor of a conditional transfer with resolution of the Franchise fees dealt with at a later date. Mr. Ron Ovechka, 3-H Cable Representative, stating his firm has received conflicting stories from the Federal Government who indicates that they pay the Navy a franchise fee. Mr. Don Adams, Representing Rock Associates, stated that they would be in violation of FCC regulations to pay both fees and that this issue needs to be followed up. Mr. Miles Overhold, the City's Consultant discussed the franchise. #2529 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Colvin) to approve the transfer to Rock Associates contingent upon payment of franchise fees in all areas of the City of Bremerton or placement of the Navy's fee in trust until the issue is resolved. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibei, Collins & Johnson Abstain: Long a Coivin* *After further discussion, Long & Colvin changed their vote to "in favor" - unanimous vote. Motion PASSED.. Discussion continued with Mr. Ron Allison, Rock Associates, clarifying the company name for purposes of transfer, stating that at the time the proposal to transfer was submitted, the name was not decided upon. Council members discussed reconsideration of the motion. #2718 · M/S/C/(Long/Colvin) to reconsider the motion. VOTE: In favor: Long, Colvin, Dawkins,. Crutcher, a Johnson Opposed: Overson, Waibel, Collins Motion PASSED. TAPE #364 City Council Reg"~tg. Minutes July 23, 1986 Page 4 of 5 #2827 · #2986 #3021 TAPE #365 #0424 #0641 · #0673 · M/S/C/(Waibei/Coivin) to approve the transfer to "Olympic Cablevision Limited Partnership", contingent upon payment of franchise fees in all areas of the City of Bremerton or placement of the Navy's fee in trust until the issue is resolved. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) MENTOR CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS - 909 MCKENZIE AVENUE, #AB86-293 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Crutcher) to approve an ordinance, first reading, amending Ordinance No. 3536 Section 1(2) and Section 1(2) and setting forth new Section 2(1) - Mentor. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) MENTOR CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS - 915 MCKENZIE AVENUE, #AB86-294 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve an ordinance, first reading, amending Ordinance No. 3537 Section 1(2) and setting forth new section 2(1) - Mentor ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING ORDINANCE ORDINANCE NO. 3700, SECTION 3, SURSECTION C, ITEM 7, RELATING TO THE SURCHARGE 9CLOSURE OF THE WASTEWATER FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION PROJECT OFFICE, #AB86-295 The original fourteen Wastewater Facilities Construction Projects are substantially complete and there is no longer need -for a full-time office. Remaining work can be accomplished by Wastewater Department staff. Mrs. Long questioned why the city sewer customers are not receiving a fee reduction with Mr. MacKenzie Wastewater Compliance Officer noting that the surcharge was only charged to those customers within the County on the Sewer System. Mrs. Long further questioned why, when the ordinance stated the City could charge 50%, the City only assessed County users 15%, with Mr. MacKenzie noting that it may be the only way the County Commissioners would have accepted the Agreement at the time. Mrs. Long requested that an investigation continue as to why the fee was 15%, contrary to Ordinance #3700. · M/S/C/U/(Overson/Colvin) to approve the Wastewater Facili- ties Construction Project Office closure and remove the 15% surcharge to wastewater customers outside the City limits, amending Ordinance 3700, Section 3, Subsection C, Paragraph 7, on file in the City Clerk's office. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 3700 SECTION 3, SUBSECTION 1, ITEM 6, RELATING TO SEPTAGE CHARGE, #AB86-296 Mrs. Long inquired if this inclnded boats with Mr. MacKenzie stating no. She asked him to define the difference between domestic and non-domestic septage therefore a difference in price. He stated that domestic is containing human waste which non-domestic is not. M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Long) to approve an ordinance, first read- ing, amending Ordinance No. 3700, Section 3, Subsection A, sec. 6, relating to septage charge. ORDINANCE #4058 (SECOND READING) HEALTH DEPARTMENT REZONE FROM R1 TO R2, 109 AUSTIN DRIVE, #AB86-282 M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Colvin) to pass Ordinance #4058, second reading, amending the use and area maps of Ordinance 1792 upon application of rezone from Residential One to Residential Two and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations - Kitsap County Health Department. ORDINANCE #4059 (2ND READING) ST. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH REZONE FROM R-1 TO B-2, ?0.0 CALLAHAN DRIVE, #AB86-283 TAPE #365 City Council Reg"~tg. Minutes July 23, 1986 Page 5 of 5 #0684 #0710 · M/S/C/U/(Long/Dawkins) to a pass Ordinance #4059, second reading, amending the use and area maps of Ordinance 1792 upon application of fezone from Residential One (R-l) to Business Two (B-2) and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations - St. Paui's Episcopal Church. ORDINANCE #4060 (SECOND READING) FRANCIS REZONE R1 TO B2, 670 SYLVAN WAY, #AB86-284 · M/S/C/U/(Crutcher/Dawkins) to pass Ordinance #4060, second reading, amending the use and area maps of Ordinance 1792 upon application of fezone from R-1 to R-2 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations - Francis Rezone. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:29 p.m. APPROV : " . R HORN 1 cc:' Normal File/Vault KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk Director of Administrative Services President