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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/84 4' TAPE ~158 ~,l'~/' ~0000 LPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL }-I,:~:FING MINUTES ~~ JULY 18, 1984 J~L ~ 5 ~4 The regular r~eeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the City Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, July 18, 1984, at 4:00 p.m. with Council Vice-President Jim Adrian presiding. Present were Councilmen Drouin, ~sely, Pachek, Sturdivant, Johnson, Amo and Homing. Also present were Mayor Dawkins, Assistant City Attorney LeAnn Tilt and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. Absent was Art Anderson. The meeting opened with Vice-President. Adrian leading the Pledge of Alle- giance and invocation. CONSENT AGENDA #AB84-360 City Clerk McCluskey read the consent agenda to include ~linutes of the July 11, 1984, meeting, bid award recc~endation for Timber Sale #2-84, Cessna Hill, #AB84-361 and Bid Call request for Control & Monitoring Equipment - Water Utility, #AB84-362. Clerk read a sun~mmry of the request for approval of capital improvement program for 1984 which includes relocation of Operations Facilities, and improvements to the Anderson Creek Supply System. The request required pur- chase of the control and monitoring equipment for upgrading control systems at the Utility's operations headquarters and in order to interface with the revised hydraulic configuration of the proposed Anderson Creek improvements with a total cost of the project, approximately $210,000.00 with funding out of the 1984 Cumulative Reserve Water System Improvement Fund ~403. #0063 · M/S/C/U (Mosely/Sturdivant) to approve the consent agenda as presented. CLAIMS/~ND2LRANT REGISTER #AB84-363 ~. McCluskey read the figure for regular warrants in the amount of $356,503.13, and special warrants #3727 - #3738 in the amount of $21,852.95, which was audi- ted and certified by Darlene Herrmann as required by RCW 42.24. 090 and recorded on listing made available to City Council. ~0u75 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Sturdivant) to approve claims and warrants as submitted. ~AYOR' S REPORT MS. McCluskey read a Proclamation honoring American P.O.W. 's and M.I.A. 's who remain unaccounted for in Southeast Asia. The proclamation emphasized the need to r~r the sacrafices these individuals have given to protect our Country and the violations of international codes of conduct for treatment of prisoners of war which they have had to withstand. By Senate Joint Resolution #171, the Congress has designated July 20, 1984, as "National POW/MIA Recognition Day", which will be recognized in the city of Br~nerton, by it's citizens, through this proclamation. The Mayor asked Mr. Richard Jones, Washington State Regional Director, Region X to step forward to accept the proclamation. Mr. Jones noted there are still 489 Americans unaccounted for in Southeast Asia. He appreciated the local recogni- tion and is encouraging throughout our Country "not to forget those who have gave up their freedom in the service of o~ Country and to the families who have had to endure the loss". Mayor Dawkins reported on the newly formed comnittee for developing the water- front tourism which includes the city of Bremerton, county of Kitsap, U. S. Navy, Port of Bremerton, Naval Historical Society, Naval Ships Muse~n, Kitsap Visitor's and Convention Bureau and the Bremerton Area Chamber of Cor~nerce. The city is considered the lead agency. This cavmittee will deal directly with Andrew S. Prince, Deputy Secretary of the Navy and the committee is presently working on the availability of Building #50 to house the museum, and the acquisition of the U.S.S. Sailfish which would need to be towed to the site. He explained the problem of those ships available for possible surplus which are painted with a lead base paint which would need to be removed. Money is not available for such projects at this point, but the U.S.S.Sailfish would be staffed with maintenance crew who would need to wear special gear when working on the ship however the approximate half hour a tourist is viewing the vessel, there would not be a pro- blem. Councilman Johnson asked if we v~uld be responsible for maintenance of the ship with Mayor Dawkins answering yes. City Council Re Mtg. ~nutes UNAPPROVED DRAFT July 18, 1984 Page 2 of 7 Councilman Drouin mentionedMonday night's HUD Block Grant meeting where the city is requesting funding for various projects however projects funded in 1983 are not started yet and it leaves a bad image for the city. Mayor Dawkins stated City Planning Director, Joe Gero, is to have a report within the next t%7o weeks. Councilman Drouin also noted that the report from Ernst-Whinney for the Wastewater Trea~nent Construction Facility required a report frc~ the City Treasurer which still has not been provided. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT Assistant City Attorney stated there was no report for this week. CITY COUNCIL ~KERS REPORTS Councilman Johnson reported that the Budget & Finance committee met and topics were the Cable Francise and the Business and Occupation tax. He expressed his concern of the article in the paper regarding the "Animal Control" division and the possibility of contracting back to the Kitsap County H~Y~nne Society. He stated we have invested time, money, and research for the past two years to run this division and did not appreciate public conmentwithout knowledge or briefing to Council me~bers. Councilman Adrian shared the same concerns and directed the ~.~yor to have a full report at next Council meeting. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - 4:15 p.m. }~. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahan Drive, wanted to know why the public has not been given information regarding the firing of the Police Chief. She felt the Prosecuting Attorney is giving him a bad time. Councilman Adrian stated that, upon advise from the City Attorney's office, Councilman and elected officials are not to make co~ent on items in court litigation, especially where possible criminal charges exist. ~.~. Taylor asked the Council what are the peak hours for Bremerton Transit. Councilman Sturdivant asked Ms. Taylor if she had called Bremerton Transit and if so what did they say. .Ms. Taylor stated she had called and they informed her 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. however they are charg- ing higher rates and no transfers from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. She wanted the Council to investigate. Councilman Amo complained about the conditions of the Council Conference rocm chairs and stated that they were surplused from other departments and he felt extremely inadequate for their needs. He said there was not sufficient funds in furniture and fixture budget for the Council to purchase new chairs however would the Council consider transferring money from Schools & Tuition, which he felt would not be utilized this year to provide the funding for the chairs. Councilman Sturdivant asked howmuch wouldthe chairs cost and how many. Coun- cilmanAmo said 15 chairs would be at a cost of approximately $2,000.00. Coun- cilman Johnson felt since we have the money we should use it. #0689 · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Mosely) to transfer funds from Schools & Tuition to Furniture and Fixtures to acquisition 15 chairs for the City Council Conference room. Councilman Amo stated the Charter Com~ttee has continued to meet twice weekly and has reviewed all proposals. A meeting is schedule with the Municipal Research Council. Councilman Mosely stated we should set a deadlJ_ne when the committee should report back to the Council which would allow the City Attorney time to revi~. Councilman Amo said members and citizens of the conm~ity, on the committee, have put in long, hard hours and faithful service. Councilman Drouin reminded the Council that tomorrow is the 3rd. Thursday Wastewater Facilities Construction co~r~ittee meeting at 9:30 a.m. He noted that the city of Tacoma has just voted for a new sewage treatment facility before losing their Federal funding. Councilman Johnson stated he would like to knew in the future what the custc~er average sewer bill will be in comparison to Bremerton's. Councilmen Sturdivant, Homing and Pachek, no reports. Councilman Adrian said he took the advise of other Councilmen and spent an evening dining at the Gold Mountain facility and was please and very impressed with both the service and the meal. He said they recently held a banquet for the Homebuilder's Association, seating 150 quests. City Council Reg. '-g. Minutes UNAPPROVED DRAFT July 18, 1984 Page 3 of 7 ORDINANCE & RESOLUTIONS - CHARLES CHERRY REZONE R-1 to B-3, #AB84-364 The Planning Cc~mission by Resolution #708, recon~ended approval of the sub- ject site to be rezoned from R-1 to B-3. On April 4, 1984, the City Council approved such rezone request. Before such action is legally in effect, the new Ordinance for the subject rezone must be read two times by Council, pub- lished in a local newspaper, and have a 30 day wait period. No special con- ditions were required, therefore, no Concomitant Zoning Agreement is required. The Planning department recommended approval on first reading. #0956 · ~/S/C/ (Drouin/Sturdivant) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, amending the use and area maps of Ordinance 1792 upon application of rezone frc~n R-1 to B-3 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations for the Estate of Charles Cherry. VOTE: In favor; Sturdivant, Horning, Pachek, ~,~Dsely, Adrian, Drouin and Johnson Abstained; Amo Motion passed. ORD/NANCE (lst Reading) - OLYMPIC PENINSULA KIDNEY C~TER REZONE R-2 to B-2, #AB84-365. The Planning Conmission by Resolution #716, recon~ended approval of the subject site to be rezoned from R-2 to B-2. On June 20, 1984, the City Council approved such rezone request. Before such action is legally in effect, the new Ordi- nance for the subject rezone must be read two times by City Council, published in a local newspaper, and have a 30-day wait period. Due to the special condi- tions to be met, a Concomitant Zoning Agreement is required and presented as attachment. The Planning department reco~nended approval on first reading. #1003 · ~/S/C/(Horning & Drouin) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, amending the use and rea maps of Ordinance #1792 upon application of rezone from R-2 to B-2 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regu- lations for Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center to include the Concomitant Zoning Agreement. Note: Councilman Sturdivant is a Board member of Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center and was advise by City Attorney Tift to step down for vote. VOTE:In favor; ttorning, Pachek, Mosely, Adrian, Drouin, Johnson Abstain; Sturdivant & Arno Motion passed. NEW BUSIRqESS - PURCHASE OF EASemENTS 18th Street, EAST OF OHIO, #AB84-366 A request was received from the Wastewater Facilities Construction Project office, Dave Baker, to purchase easement for installation and mintenance of a sanitary sewer line to serve homes on 18th Street, east of Ohio as it is necessary to cross two pieces of property which do not benefit by the line. Authorization is requested is requested to pay owners ~r. Nuttall and Mr. Schultz $1,200.00 each for said easen~nts. In addition, ~r. Nuttall has a valued apple tree that grows in the center of the proposed trench line. Fair and agreed value for the tree is $300.00. Payment would be made from the Wastewater Facilities Construction Fund #309. ~lr. Baker recon~nended approval from the Council to acquisition both eas~nents and pay the fair value of the tree. [,~r. Ken McKenzie, Project Engineer for the WWFC had no separate report. Councilman asked that if the owner sells the easement to the city does he lose the use of the property. ~. McKenzie stated he loses both the right to build or use the easement property. The city will have to n~intain the easement. Councilman Sturdivant asked if the appraisal done by C~rald Thornburgh, city's Engineering department, acceptable to the owners. ~r. McKenzie stated it was in this case and the people are benefiting. City Attorney Tift agreed with Mr. McKenzie' s statement. #1158 · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Drouin) to approve purchase of easen~ent property, located at 18th Street, East of Ohio, paying both Mr. Schultz and ~r. Nuttall the sum of $1,200.00 for the easements and an additional $300.00 to ~. Nuttall for the loss of the tree. PROJEC~ SEI.F-SUFFICIENCY, #AB84-367 Ms. Colleen Donley, Co, unity Development Planner, gave Council a presentation on her request to receive authorization to submit an application, jointly with the County, for Project Self Sufficiency. The DHUD Pilot program's goal is to break the poverty cycle for single parent, low-incc~e families by bringing them into the economic mainstream through a program combining housing, child care, available transportation, counseling, job training and placement. Local govern- ments wishing to participate in the program agree to set up a Local Task Force City Council Reg. "=g. ~nutes UNAPPROVEDMINUTES July 18, 1984 Page 4 of 7 whose m~mbers represent a cross section of concerned public and private sector interests. The Task Force is responsible for developing an Action Plan which utilizes conmunity programs and private sector resources and guides eligible applicants through a 16 - 18 month program structured to result in employment and self-sufficiency. In return for participating in this project Depar~nent of Housing and Urban Development will make Section 8 housing assist- ance certificates available for single parent families and will provide technical assistance in setting up and operating the program. Job Training Center has offered to administer and coordinate this project for the City and to absorb administrative expenses. Ms. Donley presented several letters of support from both agencies supporting the program and individuals who have benefited from programs such as the WIT (Women In Transition) program. Ms. Donley noted that the program was announced in late May, 1984, and the city has up to July 20, 1984 to suhnit an application, therefore a decision will have to made timely. She pointed out that the city could benefit by participa- tion in the program,other than providing the needed service for this segment of the population, by being in good favor when future applications are made to State and Federal programs when the city is reviewed. It will show the city is sincere in it's efforts of creating job opportunities for it's iow-income citizens. Another important consideration is the fact that the County is interested in jointly making application with the city, and the importance of filing a joint application, for the city, is to tie the Project Self-Sufficieny into theW IT program. Ms. Donley continued stating she has corresponded with Mr. Merrill Wallace, Director of Br~nerton/Kitsap County Housing Authority who verified the need for the program. It wouldbe possible to obtain 100 Section 8 certificates with a joint application, 50 for the city and 50 for the county. Councilman Amo asked if we apply jointly with the county, would our chances increase to receive certificates but benefits be reduced. ~. Donley stated she didn't think we wouldbepenalized. Councilman Adrian inquired about the division of the certificates, for example more for county or city. Ms. Donley stated no. Councilman Mosely asked if each would receive 100 certificates and Ms. Donley responded, equal certificates or 50 each. The Housing Authority thinks we can use only 50 at the present time and if we asked for more than utilized, we could receive demerits in the future reviews. ~lr. larry Eyer, Director of KCAP, indicated that there was no government or HUD money to pay for this program. He stated the need to hook onto an existing program such as WIT. He said since the county money is used for WIT, the only way to tie it into an existing program to make joint application with the county. ~. Barbara Davis, Coordinator of WIT, noted that most cities and counties are filing joint applications. She said funding locally is a real problem. Councilman Sturdivant asked what is meant by certificate, a dollar value, services or paper. ~. Donley stated that Section 8 certificates amount to funding or dollars, specifically earmarked for targeted groups. He asked if those making application, for assistance and help through the program, must be limited on income before approval. She said yes and that the Housing Authority completes the contracts. ~. El/er stated that KCAP is the major contractor for County jog Training Center. Councilman Adrian asked about money for administration of the program. ~. Donley stated we automatically get the certificates if we put the progr~n together and as stated in the presentation, Job Training Center has offered to administer and coordinate this project for the city and to absorb administrative expenses. There would only be a small amount of city staff time utilized in the capacity of overseeing the programbecause of the responsibility. She said Project Self-Sufficiency will accept applications from both male and fe~le, however, our proposal will only assist femalebecause of the tie withthe WIT program. #2804 · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Drouin) to approve request from the Planning department to make joint application with Kitsap County for Project Self Sufficiency and authorize Mayor Dawkins to sign the application on behalf of the city. 7:00 p.m. Recessed. 7:20 p.m. Recovened. City Council Reg. ~. }iinutes NAPPROVED MINUTES July 18, 1984 Page 5 of 7 REQUEST ONE OFFICE ASSISTANT II POSITION, #AB84-368 ~.ls. McCluskey read a request frcm the Bremerton Police Department to make one new position of Office Assistant II to cover the Police front desk to greet public, answer phones and questions. It would be basically a receptionist posi- tion however, the department has had to use a Sergeant or Patrol Officer to man the desk and it was felt it would be cost effective to hire a civilian. Donald Cundiff, Acting Police Chief, gave a short presentation outlining their request noting the extreme employee transition which is impacting public safety to the point of not having an adequate amount of personnel and supervisors to meet the needs of the department. Changes have been made to place more officers on the street and to help alleviate our manpower shortage due to disabilities and prime vacation time. Manning with a commissioned officer or supervisor costs $27,000 - $29,000 annually where, if the position were changed to an office assistant II, the annual wage is approximately $13,500, excluding benefits. If Council approves the request, a trained officer or sergeant would inmediately be placed back on the street. Chief Cundiff entertained questions from the Council. Councilman Amo asked whether the present shortage problems would take care of themselves, when peak vacations are over and return or replacement of those per- sonnel on disability leave, has occurred. Air. Cundiff thought he would see the return of one man on disability or retired this week but that did not happen. He did get Sergeant Foster back and now have 6 men on disability. Councilman Drouin asked if any of the 6 officers out will be back before the end of the year. Chief Cundiff stated he thought so but that decision is entirely up to the Pension Board. Councilman Drouin asked about using someone on a partial disability to fill the position, at least the city would be getting something for their money. Chief Cundiff responded that in injury disabilities that is a possibility but not in the case of stress disabilities where the officer needs to be physically away from the job. Councilman Johnson asked whether this posi- tion would delay the position of Evidence Technician. Mr. Cundiff stated we are just ready to test for hiring an individual for that position. CounciLman Sturdivant stated he is totally against another body. Councilm~n ~sely asked if the Disability and Sick leave status of some personnel creating overtime. Chief Cundiff explained that overtime is always a problem, not just because of leave status but long delays in court, 7 hour trials, prime vacation time, sick leave overtime, and continued crime which is a 24 hour business. Councilman Amo asked the Mayor hew this would affect city staffing and the ~i~yor referred the question to Treasurer Leo Olney, who indicated he felt the individual should be hired as a temporary. At this point Mr. Dave Hiestand, Personnel Director, stated there is a new bill #HB454 which affects certain employees on disability status and explained to the Council that an officer, Janice Olhde, received neck, spir~ and heads injuries as a result of an on-the-job injury and presently is under Workman's Comp. admin- istered through Scott-Wetzel, and the law requires an effort to return her in gainfull employment. Officer Olhde cannot return to 100% capacity as a Police Officer for at least 2 years according to a letter from her medical authority. This injury has already cost the city $16,000.00 to date and her work profile shows previous emplolar~nt as a secretary for the State. Councilman Homing said his understanding of the law would indicate that even a temporary position would fulfull the city's cc~nitment. Mr. Hiestand felt we must offer this indi- vidual a ~oermanent, continued employment opportunity. He will further research the law. Councilman Drouin noted that in the letter from Sergeant Rogers, the department "needed a police officer" but because of the lack of manpower on the street this is the best solution. #3355 · M/S/(Drouin/Mosely) to accept the recc~n~_ndation of Mr. Hiestand and Acting Chief Cundiff in establishing a new position of Office Assistant II for the Police deparhnent. Councilman Drouin encourage his fellow councilmen to support the motion. Council- man Adrian asked hca; long has the desk been manned by an officer. Chief Cundiff responded, 20 years he knows of. Councilman Adrian objected to requesting new positions when the city has applied for over $85,000.00 in needed money from the Block Grant program. Cotuncilman Homing agreed with Mr. Adrian because of a need for the elected officials to be responsible for the budget. Councilman Arno reco~nended voting down the motion. ~,tr. Drouin again defended the motion saying it would slot someone out on disability who has Police depai~nt knowledge and appealed to City Council Reg. j. ~inutes %APPROVED DRAFT July 18, 1984 Page 6 of 7 a sense of logic. Councilman ~osely said he supported the move because of the ability to hire one more person at less pay. Discussion continued with Councilman Adrian requesting City Clerk McCluskey to repeat the motion. VOTE: In favor; Drouin, ~osely & Pachek Against; Sturdivsnt, Homing, Adrian, Amo, and Johnson City Treasurer Olney stated that there would be sufficient funding to hire a temporary until the end of the year. M/S/C/(Sturdivant/Amo) to hire a temporary individual with the classification of Office Assistant II for the Police department front desk for the balance of 1984. VOTE: In favor; Sturdivant, AmD, Mosely, Pachek, Homing, Adrian, & Johnson Against; Drouin KCCA ALCOHOLISM CONT_RACT,#AB84-369 ~[s. McCluskey presented the purpose of the contract as an agreement between the City, Kitsap County and Kitsap County Council on Alcoholism, providing for alcohol crisis intervention services and detoxification programs for the City for the payment of $2,169.00 per n~nth for the year 1984 to KCCA. City Attorney Tift stated KCCA wanted us to pay for services provided by KCCA to the City of Bremerton as we are required by law. Treasurer Olney said when the District Court #1 offices moved out of City Hall, it left the city without a probation officer. Much of the allocation in the budget paid for the salary of our own probation officer and re_modeling of office space needed to perform his functions. Mr. Olney noted that the city is suppose to pay for it's share of services. TAPE #159 #0549 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Mosely) to enter into an Agreement with Kitsap County and KCCA to provide alcohol crisis intervention services and detoxification pro- grams for the payment of $2,169.00 per month. AGREt~IEAIf WITH Y~3t SWIM TEAM, #AB84-356 Ms. McCluskey stated Field Services requested the city to enter into an agree- ment with the YMCA Swim Team to allow th~n opportunity to earn money, r~ving dowred trees,approved by the Park Superintendent. She stated the Swim Team is totally self-supporting and n~nages solely on donations or money earned through work projects. Proceeds from the sale of firewood would be credited toward the YMCA team's cost of using the pool therefore benefiting both the city and Swim Team. It is a good way to support the youth program. Court Prisk, Director of Field Services, said it would not only benefit both the city and the team, it would allow the team to operate within the fee schedule. Councilman Johnson liked the concept but is concerned about other charitable groups who may want a chance for the agreement. Councilman Sturdi- rant asked if this was done last year with Mr. Prisk responding yes. They earned credit on 10 - 12 cords of wood at 50.00 per cord for a credit of $500.00 to $600.00. He further emphasized the trees removed were not ccmmercial grade and trees such as 3 down in Stevens Canyon posed a danger so they r~oved. It was noted that the Parks Director would determine which trees were removed. Mr. Bert Gegner, 934 Washington Avenue, questioned the possible insurance liability. Air. Adrian stated the Risk ~nnager has reviewed and approved. Mr. Arno had concerns that originally they were only to clean up the parks, now we are contracting their services with funds raised. He also was concerned that the Parks Co~nission had not made a recon~nendation. Mr. Prisk stated he kne~ they discussed the issue and indicated they were satisfied with the arrangement. Councilman Drouin thought (1) we should go out for bid; (2) that the Forrester is the only qualified individual to determined which trees should be removed, and (3) concerned about no reco~endation from the Parks Commission. Councilman Adrian objected to verbiage in Agreement, especially no termination of agreement language. City Attorney Tift said an addition of item #5 could include language such as "upon 60 days advance notice, should be allowed to terminate at will". Councilman Homing suggested June 30, 1985, termination date. Councilman Drouin felt Council was pr~nature to consider this agreement until verbiage is corrected. ~1201 · M/(Drouin) to table for one week until Attorney has a chance to redraft the Agreement. ~ Motion withdrawn; died for lack of second. #1207 · M/S/(Sturdivant/Pachek) to approve contract agreement amending Section #4 to read $500,000 primary coverage, and 2 Million excess coverage with the city City Council Re Mtg. ~nutes UNAPPROVED DRAFT July 18, 1984 Page 7 of 7 as additional insured, (Ms. McCluskey reminded Council of the attached memo frcm the Risk Manager), and to amend Section #5 to include verbiage of termination to read, "terminated effective June 30, 198 5." #1258 · A/M(Drouin) to a~end the motion to require the Forrester be the authority on which trees should be removed. ~ Motion withdrawn; died for lack of second. VOTE: In favor; Sturdivant, Horning, Pachek, Adrian, Johnson Against; Drouin, & Amo Abstain; Mosely AGRF.~7~ENT CITY AUDITOR J. KATSARUBIS, #AB84-370 Ms. McCluskey read the Agenda Bill frcm the Attorney's office regarding the well-qualified individual, chosen for the position of Auditor, who had a commitment prior to being hired with the City. She stated an agreement was presented granting ~s. Katsarubis vacation, under the condition that should she leave or terminate her position before she is allowed to pay back the vacation, it will be adjusted on her terminal pay. She will not be credited with further vacation until vacation earned has reduced her vacation to an earned level. #1393 · M/S/C/U/(Mosely/Johnson) to approve and enter into the Agreement as recor~nend- ed. Councilman Homing made mention that Ms. LeAnn Tift, Assistant City Attorney is leaving the City to take a new position as Assistant City Attorney for the city of Kent, Washington. He thanked her for a job well done. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m. KAT~I.~.EN ~CLUSKEY, City Clerk City of Bremerton APPROVED: A~T~NDERSON, ~President - by; JIM ADRIAN, President Pro-tern City Council KI~: JA/cj s cc: Normal Distribution File