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Home My WebLink About09/10/86Tape Unapproved #378 Minutes #0049 #0069 #0184 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 10, 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, September 10, 1986 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Spencer Horning presiding. Council Members present were Lon Overson, Hank Waibel, T. Collins, Mary Lou Long, A1 Colvin, and Russ Johnson, Also present were City Attorney Bill Broughton and Deputy City Clerk Gil Johnson. Absent were Council Members Marty Crutcher and Morrie Dawkins. (Dawkins arrived later) The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invoca- tion was given by Rev. Mike Grimshaw of the First Church of the Nazarene. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of September 3, 1986. AB86-357 ~. Bid call for four hydraulic reversible snow plows. AB86-358 ~otion Overson/Colvin to approve the Consent Agenda as pres'ented, carried unanimously. 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 been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. Motion Waibel/Collins as of this date the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Regular Warrants 22395 through 22524 in total amount of $153,909.78 and Special Warrant 22389 in amount of $1,050.40, carried as follows: 6 affirmative, 1 abstention (Long). COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS H. Waibel discussed Public Safety Committee meeting and their en- dorsement of the City bringing into compliance the State and County building code. A. Colvin stated the Sheridan Neighborhood Association will meet September 18th at 7:00 p.m. in the Sheridan Community Building. The meeting is opened to the public. R. Johnson inquired if Administration has made appointment as authorized by the Ethics Ordinance, and requested a report at the next council meeting. Mr. Johnson discussed increased use of Kitsap Lake and suggested during the off season Parks Dept. staff establish reasonable controls and conduct hearings. S. Horning discussed the Counsel of Governments format and stated information would be forthcoming. AQUATIC LAND ENHANCEMENT ACCT GRANT AB86-359 Jack Maher, Planning Dept., discussed prior Council approval to apply for a $60,000 aquatic land enhancement account grant to develop a public beach access tower at the east end of 4th Street. Due to great competition it is now believed that any grant match less than 53% would fail. Originally Council approved a 44% City match including $7,000 in-kind contribution by Kiwanis. Due to the situation and importance of the project, the Mayor is re- questing an increase to $49,750. With the Kiwanis contribution, the match will be 53%. Motion johnson/Colvin to approve an ALEA grant application with a City match of 53% anticipating using 1987 Community Development Block Grant funds, carried unanimously. City Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1986 Page - 2- #0417 #0960 #0965 #1151 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahan Dr., questioned why when,the bus stop at Callow & 6th Sts. was moved,the sign was not also moved? She inquired why the sign at the Oyster Bay transfer station does not say buses arrive every hour? Mrs. Taylor inquired why there are no Afro-Americans working for Brem-Air and Kitsap Transit? Mr. Horning advised Mrs. Taylor to contact Mr. Hayes of Kitsap Transit and Mr. Lindgren of Brem-Air for answers to her questions. Frank Egan, Box 475, Manchester, owner of property on Gregory Way in Bremerton, read a letter he is sending to Brem-Air regarding rates. He explained he purchased the property which contains 3 dwellings as one unit. That suddenly without notice, Brem-Air changed his account for this property from one to three accounts. Mr. Egan stated he would like to see the Ordinance and rate schedule. Mr. Horning asked that Mr. Broughton provide him with a report prior to the next meeting. F. DeWalt, 1320 Bay View Dr., complained of the sewer smell since the construction of the treatment plant. COMMENDATION Fire Chief Marks and Fire Dept. Medical Officer John Hawkins, pre- sented Commendation to Mr. Harry Sprinkle and Mr. Bruce Shuburt for their valiant efforts to save a life using CPR. PURCHASE/HYDRAULIC OPERATED SELF PROPELLED SKID MOUNTED SANDER SPREADER AB86-360 Ken Brees, Street Supt., stated th~ d0-ail sander, which was perma- nently mounted on a 1978 cab and chassis and used only 9 months of the year, was sold to reduce maintenance and reserve costs. Mr. Johnson stated the Capital Asset Equipment request should have been submitted to the Fiscal & Budget committee prior to this re- quest coming to Council. Mr. Brees discussed the unexpected snow fall last year and stated he wants to be prepared. Mr. Colvin expressed opinion that the Fiscal & Budget Committee should review this request prior to any action by Council. Motion Colvin/Waibel to table this issue for one week, carried unanimously. Council Member Morrie Dawkins arrived at this time. INSTALLATION OF OUTRIGGERS FOR MANLIFT TRUCK AB86-361 Ken MacKenzie, Contract Compliance Officer, stated they are request- ing installation of outriggers while the truck is being repaired. Mr. Norm Walton and Mr. MCInnis stated the truck does need the outriggers for safety purposes. Mr. Johnson inquired why the Capital Asset Equipment request was not previously submitted to Fiscal & Budget Committee, and questioned installing $3,000 ou.t- riggers on a truck that requires $11,000 repairs. Mr. MacKenzie stated they currently are leasing a truck for $1,500 per month and stated when the truck was purchased new in 1978 the purchase price was $38,000. Discussion followed regarding lack of prior approval by Fiscal & Budget. Mr. Overson expressed opinion that $3,000 is not a great sum and installation is a necessary safety factor. Motion Overson/Dawkins to approve the expenditure of $3,000 for installation of outriggers for manlift truck. Mr. Johnson felt there should be prior of approval by the Mayor and Fiscal & Budget Committee. Question called, failed as follows: 6 opposed (Colvin, Johnson, Waibel, Collins, Long, Horning); 2 affirmative (Overson, Dawkins). Motion Johnson/Colvin to table Agenda item 6C (AB86-361) for one week. Discussion followed regarding the propriety of the motion. Deputy Clerk stated that since the previous motion failed, the motion to table is improper. Motion was withdrawn. Second was withdrawn. City Council Meeting September 10, 1986 Page -3- -#2071 #2225 #2418 Tape #379 #0082 #0142 RESOLUTION 2133/EQRF TRUCK MANLIFT OVERHAUUL AB85-367 Motion Collins/Dawkins to table until the next regular Council ~eeting and consider in conjunction with Agenda item 6B (AB86- 361), carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 1 opposed (Overson). CHELSEA PREMININARY PLAT EXTENSION AB86-362 Dave Hanna, Planning Dept., stated the property owner, Verl Long, is requesting a six month extension for the Chelsea subdivision. He stated the Final Plat will come back before Council following construction or bonding of the street and utility improvements. Mr. Long discussed reasons why the 3 yr period for this plat has lapsed. Mr. Waibel noted that originally the applicant requested a 1 yr. extension and inquired if a six month extension is ade- quate. Mr. Hanna answered in the affirmative. Mr. Colvin noted the City gave the applicant some bad advise. Motion Colvin/Long to approve the extension of Preliminary Plat for the Chelsea Subdivision to January 19, 1987, carried unanimously. EASEMENT - HASELWOOD/CITY AB86-353 Chuck Haselwood has requested an easement across Haselwood property for the mutual benefit of both the City and Haselwood. A road has been constructed and is presently in use for which no easement has been granted. Mr. Broughton directed Council's attention to a letter from Mr. Haselwood dtd Sept. 5, 1986 answering specific questions. In response to a prior question, Mr. Broughton stated the City has no obligation to grant an easement. Mr. Waibel in- quired what obligation the City will have if an easement is granted? Mr. Broughton responded it would depend on the conditions of the easement. He indicated Council should decide on the conditions and then the document would be drafted. Discussion followed regarding fee for easement. Mr. Broughton stated this is not a right-of-way or lease and no fee is required. Gary Kuchinski, manager HMI, stated the City has requested an ease- ment in order to have access to the water lines. He stated they are attempting to establish an easement that would be mutually beneficial to both parties and are acting on the advice of the title company. Discussion followed regarding description of pro- perty as outlined on map provided by property owner. Mr. Kucinski discussed the approximate dimensions of the property. Motion Waibel/Dawkins to grant an easement over City property for mutual benefit contingent upon maintenance of easement and other terms and conditions as required, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 1 abstention (Colvin). CONTRACT AWARD/BANKING SERVICES AB86-363 Rich Hanna, City Treasure~, Stated' the current contract ends Sept. 30, 1986. The City received four proposals. Analysis indicated Seafirst National Bank has submitted the lowest overall cost to the City. Mr. Johnson commended staff for a thorough bid call. Motion Johnson/Colvin to approve award of contract for banking services to Seattle First National Bank under terms submitted in their proposal, carried unanimously. Recess 7:05 - 7:25 RES. 2132/PARKS & POOL IMPROVE-B'ONDS &-REPEAL RES¥\2t30 AB86-364 Mr. Horning asked the Deputy Clerk to in~rbdU~"th~'~ubject in general and allow public input. Mr. Johnson stated Resolution 2130 previously approved by Council appropriates $2.5 million of gen- eral obligation bonds to fund improvements to existing park and recreational facilities and authorizing develoRment of additional recreational facilities for submission to the voters of the City. Mr. Johnson stated Council has 3 alternatives: 1) Leave Resolution 2130 as was approved. 2) Repeal the initial resolution and replace with resolution eliminating the sports complex. 3) Repeal initial resolution and pass Resolution for Parks/Pool im- provements and introduce a separate Resolution for the sports complex. City Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1986 Page -4- #2155 #4076 Mr. Broughton explained that Mr. Mack, the City's Bond Counsel drafted the Bond Ordinance that is before Council. He expressed opinion that the ordinance should set a general dollar amount and a very general description of improvements, with Council determin- ing how the funds will be spent. Citing the'burden on property owners by increased taxes, limited use of a sports complex, little or no funds to maintain existing parks and the inability to balance the City's budget, the follow- ing individuals spoke in opposition to the bond issue being placed on the ballot were; Dorothy and S.M. Christensen, Terry Bow, Bob Smitter, Tammy and Steve Woodbury, Norm Walton and Virginia Ryser. T.F. "Bill" Drake and Tom Swanson also spoke in opposition to the bond issue and suggested an alternative by offering the voters two bond issues; one for maintaining existing parks and one for a sports complex. Citing increased revenues due to tourist coming into the area for sporting events, improved economic base for the community, and an improved quality of living, the following individuals speaking in support of the Bond issue were: A. Mahrmann, Tim Quimby, Pete Ladd, E. L. Sturdivant, Bill Amo, Rick Smith, Don Louis and Art McCarty. Ms. Long stated she is suggesting repealing Resolution 2130 as she feels it has serious flaws and is offering Resolution 2132, which addresses concerns not addressed in the original resolution. She stated that originally she considered eliminating the sport complex completely, but in reconsidering all elements, she would be agreeable to a compromise position and is hopeful her fellow Council Members will also be agreeable. Her compromise is to offer the public two issues; one to do specific parks improvements for existing parks and another for a sports complex. She stated she feels the public should decide what they can afford and what they consider is valuable to the community. She stated it is fair to give the public more options than an all or nothing on which to vote. Mr. Johnson stated his first consideration is the ability to pay, the financial status of the City, priority of projections and how this is distributed among the various functions of the City, and in the case of a ballot measure, the voters of a complete picture. He discussed the Parks Dept. 5 to 6 year plan which goes through the Parks Commission with public hearings there and again before Council. Council adopts the plan. He stated he does not see much correlation between this ballot measure and that plan. Mr. Johnson also stated he is not comfortable putting this measure on the ballot before the 1987 budget has been approved. Motion Long/Johnson to repeal Resolution 2130, failed as follows: 6 opposed (Collins, Colvin, Overson, Dawkins, Waibel, Horning); 2 affirmative (Long, Johnson). Motion Waibel/Collins to approve on first reading "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton, Washington, relating to City parks and recreational facilities; providing for the incurring of indebted- ness, issuing of bonds and levying of excess taxes for the purpose of paying the cost of the development, construction, reconstruction and improvement of existing City park and recreational facilities; declaring the cost of such development, construction, reconstruction and improvement as nearly as may be estimated; providing for the borrowing of a total not to exceed $2,500,000, and selling general obligation bonds to pay the cost thereof, such bonds to be payable by annual property tax levies to be made in excess of regular pro- perty tax levies; and providing for the submission of the proposi- tion of incurring such indebtedness, issuing such bonds and levying such excess taxes to the qualified voters of the City at a special election to be held therein on November 4, 1986, in conjunction with the State general election to be held on the same date.", carried as follows: 6 affirmative, 2 opposed (Long, Johnson). City Council Meeting Minutes September 10, 1986 Page -5- Council convened to Executive Session at 9:00 p.m. litigation proceedings. Council convened the business meeting at 9:45p~m. With no further business, the meeting agjourne~ at to review 9:45 p.m. Deputy City Clerk APPROVED: NCERpHr0 e C~ncil