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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/29/86#0067 #0079 · CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES October 29, 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, Washingtop, Wednesday, October 22, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Council Members present were Lon Overson, Morrie Dawkins, Marry Crutcher, Hank Waibel, "Tiny" Collins, Mary Lou Long, A1 Coivin and Russ Johnson. Also present were Acting city Attorney Lorna Corrigan and City Clerk Kathleen L. McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Homing with Rev. David Clarkson of the Gorst Community Baptist Church giving the Invocation. Mr. Homing noted that Item ~6A - Contract for Professional Services for the study of the Bremerton Police Department, per SLI 18(b) was pulled for two weeks. CONSENT AGENDA ' Item #A - Minutes of October 29, 1986, #AB86-416. · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to approve the Minutes as distrib- uted. CLAIM/WARRANTS REGISTER 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/(Dawkins/Overson) on October 29, 1986, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows; Regular Warrants, #26084 - #26220 in the total amount of $491,012.13 and Pre-Written Warrants, #26078 in the total amount of 818,258.16. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Dawkins stated the Naval Ships Museum opened Monday with over 100 people in attendance. He said the remodeled building and Museum contents are an excellent asset to downtown Bremerton. Mr. Crutcher stated he had several volunteer individuals, some from Mr. Colvin's district, who helped clean up areas citizens reported needing attention at previous meetings, specifically 21'2 High Street. The volunteers removal of lumber and garbage using their own vehicles. Mr. Overson also toured the area near Don's Grocery on Burwell and noted that people have apparently decided it is a dump site. He stated Council must take action to ensure this practice is not continued. Mr. Waibel reported attending the Planning Seminar Saturday at Gold Mountaj~z_.Golf Community Room which included members from the CommitCity Council members and Mayor. He stated there were savetaX speakers in attendance and felt it was worth the time to attend. Mr. Collins stated (1) he has received several phone calls from citizens, not living within the City limits, who live in close proximity to the new Wastewater Treatment facility, complaining of the repugnant odor. He feels it is time that the Council take the initiative to set a meeting with the .Mayor, Council and citizens to determined what, if anything, can be done to correct the situation. (2) Reported attending the Planning Retreat this past weekend and felt it was excellent. Much discussion centered on Callow Avenue Neighborhood as the "entrance" to the City and the need to determine long-range plane regarding its use. Mrs. Lon~ also artended the Seminar. She agreed that Callow is becoming the main corridor and the neighborhood is going to demand more attention. She noted several constituents who complained of sewer back-ups on Park Avenue which was a real concern this past weekend with the heavy rains. Mr. Colvin (1) artended the Chamber of Commerce Round Table meeting this morning and noted a Representative from the League of Women Voters was present. (2) He took a tour with District #1 Council member. (3) He artended a Conference in Olympia for all Black elected officials and found that other cities and counties are experiencing the same problems as Bremerton. He felt it was very informative. Mr. Johnson commented on the agenda item pulled this evening regarding the proposed "Police Study" Professional Services Contract and expressed concern about the delay in getting the task done. He also asked if the City Attorney could resolve the ongoing problem with "Rock Associates", aka Olympic Cable T.V., regarding the Franchise Fees and who will be responsible for payment to the City. He reminded Council that in order for the City to approve the transfer of the business, this was to be corrected, as Olympic Cable has been paying the fees to the Navy for those subscribers in Jackson Park. Mr. Hornina asked that this be placed as an Agenda item on next weeks Council meeting. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Gene Lobe responded to Council Member reports as follows: (1) Park Avenue Flooding is partially due to the time of year with leaves and debris clogging drains. He' stated that the Auto Parts store at 4th & Park experienced problems because of a plugged drain pipe that originates in PSNS. (2) Museum - It was recommended that a charge of $1.00 be assessed to view the Museum and first day of attendance 6 individuals paid and 23 more left without paying or attending the Museum. The Mayor felt it was defeating the purpose of the Museum and suggested that donations be made in lieu of charging an entrance fee. He stated one individual donated $SO.O0, therefore it seems donations are more profitable and agreeable to the public. (S) Wastewater Treatment Plant - He has asked for all the working papers from the inception of the Plant to determine the methodology of construction. He requested that citizens report name, date and time to the Wastewater offices to be able to determine, by monitoring, what seems to cause the onset of the problem. Mr. Earl Nelson, 313 Olympic Avenue, was in opposition to the City considering elimination of the Animal Control services and merging with the County Humane Society. He felt "cheaper" is not necessarily better. Mr. Nelson also was in opposition to the $1.00 per mo., per residence, for Street lighting. Mr. Stan Christensen, 419 Plum, was concern about the proposed $1.00 per month for Street Lights issue and felt if the money goes into the General Fund there is no control and it is an unfair tax. He said the proposal costs K-Mart the same as a Social Security recipient. Mr. Cal Leitchmann, 205 High Avenue, thanked his Council Member Marry Crutcher for the citizens volunteer efforts in removing debris from his neighborhood. TAPE #395 Mr. Robert Anqel, 2149 5th Street, was in support of keeping the Animal Control division and not contracting out the service. He felt they are doing an excellent job and there are less stray animals then when the County had the responsibility. CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE STUDY OF THE BRKMKRTON POLICE DEPARTMENT - SLI 18(b), ~AB86-417 Pulled - Rescheduled for November 12, 1986. BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST - POLICE DEPARTMENT, #AB86-418 The proposed Budget Adjustment Request for the Bremerton Police Department is in the amount of $30,000 to cover the unanticipated overtime, disability leaves, and late termination of 14 employees from 1985 to 1986, the department has experienced this year. Joe Hatfield, Captain BPD, stated that during 1985 Budget Hearings, the previous Council chose not to anticipate nor include "contingencies" within the Budget Proposals, and similar to the Fire Department, the Disability Leaves and overtime situations, an unknown factor at Budget time, has put the department in the position of using monies, budgeted in other accounts, to offset the anticipated overages in the Personnel Services area. Unlike the Fire Department who requested additional funds outside their Budget, the Police department feels it can tighten its spending for the balance of 1986, thereby using the money saved to provide sufficient funds for the overtime. He explained the accounts being trimmed, to provide the needed $30,000, and answered questions from the Council. Mr. Christensen asked if 14 individuals were RIF'd why the need to transfer monies when sufficient funding should be available. Mr. Hatfield noted most the cuts were civilian personnel, not Commissioned officers. Mr. Crutcher stated that some of the overtime created was due to Counci~ actions and several lengthy cases which have been discussed at the Council Safety Committee meetings. Mr. Dawkins agreed that the Disability situation is a constant problem that cities must recognize. Mr. Collins requested an overview of the accounts with larger surplus amounts which Mr. Hatfield explained in detail. Mr. Hatfield stated the four areas being used to make up the needed request are from Personnel services, Administration, Detectives and Patrol. The costs of certain services such as printing and binding, miscellaneous professional services, etc. can be reduced because the year is coming the an end and careful monitoring of these accounts, Police Administration feels it can get by. Mr. Hatfield further clarified for Mrs. Lone that, although the department shows in excess of $190,000 remaining until end of December, one must take into account all encumbered purchases, blanket purchase agreements which are billed monthly at set fees, and any unanticipated emergencies that may arise. He stated that projections show $20,000 is the needed figure but the transfer of $30,000 will ensure the coverage of salaries, etc. that fall in the Personnel Services category and any surplus wall return to the City after the accounting year is complete. #0450 · M/S/C/U/(Colvin/Collins) to authorize the transfer of expen- diture allocations from Supplies & Services to Personnel line items within the Police Department budget in the amount of $30,000. ESTABLISHING AN EQUIPNKNT RENTAL RESERVE FUND AND RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, #AB86-419 Mr. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, presented an Ordinance repealing several previous ordinances based on Council's recent decision to contract out the Equipment Rental operation. The changes in method of administering the City's vehicle maintenance function and the segregation of that function from the accumulation of replacement reserves necessitates a formal revised definition of the Equipment Rental Fund. Mr. Stan Christensen was concern that so many services are being contracted out to contractors outside the City. Mr. Hanna responded that, although ARA (recipient of the Eqiupment Rental Operation contract) is based outside the City, work will be done within the City and additionally, will be paying B & 0 tax which originally, while an in-house operation, did not. Mr. Waibel questioned why certain vehicles are exempted from the fund with Mr. Hanna stating these are department policy decisions. He gave examples which included Fire department large apparatus, Police Patrol cars and some Utility vehicles. Mr. Brees, Street Superintendent, noted that the City is looking into leasing Patrol cars in the future but that the State law states cities must have an Equipment Rental operation but does not require certain vehicles within the fund. Mrs. Long requested background documents be included within the agenda packet, such as the ordinances being repealed in the proposed action. Mr.. Johnson took exception to Section 10 - Disposition which states that if the fund is abolished monies on deposit shall revert to the appropriate funds. He stated that the money should be designated to the "Cumulative Reserve" account. #1417 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Overson) to approved an ordinance, first reading, relating to the establishment of an Equipment Rental Fund, prescribing the use of said fund, the purchase, repair, maintenance and operation of City-owned equipment repealing Ordinance No. 3528, 3788, 3789, 3790, 3791, 3792 and 3793, Codified as BMC 3.68.010 through BMC 3.68.110, and that additional verbiage be added to define distribution'of the account, should it be dissolved, to the "Cumulative Reserve account. Recessed from 7:00 - 7:20 p.m. HEARING - AMENDMENT TO 1986-1991 SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION -IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - RESOLUTION #2136 Mr. Dave Baker stated that the failure of the retaining wall along Ford Avenue requires emergency construction which is not on the 1986-1991 Transportation Improvement Program. In order to use the 1/2 cent gas tax money, a revision of the 6-Year Transportation Plan must be done because there is not sufficient monies within the Budget to complete the task. He explained the process for prioritization of maintenance projects or new construction to Council but stated when there is an emergency, such as the collapse of a retaining wall, especially since we are facing the wet winter months, some projects will take precedence. He stated one of the criteria is public complaints which was the case on the Ford Avenue retaining wall. Mr. Tom Marks, 1135 Ford Avenue, inquired as to how far the City will extend the wall with Mr. Baker stating only the section needing replacement and the one collapsing. He stated it would be nice to do the whole wall but realistically the money is not in the Budget, therefore only the portion needed is going to be addressed in the 6-Year Plan. Mr. RoV McGinnis, 2711 Maple, stated the correct name is Fir Avenue on the exhibit document but he made note that, even though the street is in bad disrepair, it could wait #2159 · #2342 #2401 another year for needed maintenance'. Mr. Waibel stated he felt there was not sufficient information and too many errors within the documentation presented in Council packets to yet make a decision. Mr. Johnson also objected to continual changes in the Plan. Mr. Baker clarified the date to be change to 1986 and that it is Fir Avenue, not street. Mr. Marks also noted that there is large quatities of water run-off from his property to Ford Avenue. M/S/C/U/(Collins/Colvin) to change the 6-Year Transportation Plan to include Ford Avenue and adopt Resolution #2136. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) - HEMP REZONE (RZ-15-86) R1 TO B2, 2611 ASH STREET, 2603 ASH STREET, 2602 CHERRY AVENUE AND 2610 Cw~RRY AVENUE, #AB86-420 · M/S/C/U/(Overson/Waibel) to approve, first reading, an ordi- nance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance 1792 upon application of fezone from R1 to B2 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations. HEMP Rezone. ORDINANCE (2NU. READING) - MEDICAL ARTS PARTNERSHIP, REZONK (RZ-16-86) R1 - B2, MID-BLOCK OF HEMLOCK AND WHEATON WAY, #AR86-414 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Colvin) to pass an Ordinance, first reading amending the use and area maps 'of Ordinance 1792 upon application of fezone from R-1 to B-2 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations. (Medical Arts Partnership/Habener). Regular meeting adjourned to Council Conference room for Budget Hearings at 7:45 p.m. BUDGET REVIEW CfMeeKNCRD Budget Reviews commenced at 8:00; adjourned at 9:45 p.m. KATHLEEN L, MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk DirectOr of Administrative Services APPRO : · CER HOR il President cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault