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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/84Fape 107 Unapproved ~1890 Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 1, 1984 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremertch, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, February 1, 1984 at 5:35 p.m. with Council. President Art Anderson presiding. Also present were Councilmen E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Horning, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian and Russell Johnson, Mayor Morrie Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by Phil Drouin. Mr. Anderson stated items 8C, 9A and 9B had been removed from the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of January 25, 1984, with correction on pg. 3 para. 1 to read: "5 opposed (Sturdivant, Pachek, Mosely, Anderson, Drouin)" AB84-47 B. Bid Call request for three year Concession Agreement for Lion's Community Playfield. AB84-48 D. Sauna Parlor Application for Salina P. Marco. AB84-49 Motion by P. Drouin and R. Mosely to approve the consent agenda items A, B and D, carried unanimously. :~1984 C. Bid Award for traffic signal coordination improvement to Canem Systems, Inc. for the amount of $103,173. AB84-56. Mr. Johnson discussed his concern regarding the numbers Of traffic signals being installed within the City ~nd his concern that this would impede traffic. He stated after discussing this with Engineering Department staff, he approves of this bid award. Motion by R. Johnson and R. Mosely to approve consent agenda item C, carried unanimously. :;2086 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AB84-50 Claims for damages were presented from attorneys for Burley Creek Trucking, Inc. and Craig C. Cormell and Michael D. White, and lawsuit from American Overhead Door Corp. All the above have been forwarded to departments for report and the city's insurance broker. :/2101 CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTER AB84-51 Claims and warrants audited and certified by Darlene Herrmann as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. Motion by E. Sturdivant and C. Pachek as of this date the Council does approve for payment warrants 15195 through 15201 inclusive in amount of S56,695.17, and January 1984 Retirees salary fund in amount of $41,335.99, carried unanimously. ~2135 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor's proclamation proclaiming the month of February as Responsible Pet Ownership Month was read and presented to Ms Tam Keller. The Mayor's pro- clamation proclaiming the month of February as American Heart Month was read.~ Mayor Dawkins discussed a letter from Kitsap County Training Assocation re- garding fire protection as a result of the training exercise in burning the house at 8th and Park. Mayor Dawkins read a letter pertaining to House Res. 84-109 regarding %ask Force placement in Puget Sound. In response to inquires, the Mayor discussed the hearing this day in Olympia pertaining to increase of DOE funding for the treatment plant. There was discussion regarding a Senate Bill to be introduced by Barbara Grandlund, and House Bill introduced by Doug Sayan. Suggestion was made to contact Ellen Craswell for support. Mr. Amo inquired into the status of buildings on city owned property in Gorst. Mr. Broughton discussed the city taking legal action, as efforts to have them removed have not been successful.' :~ 3084 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mary L. Long, 2433 E. Phinney Bay Dr., commended combined efforts of Council and the administration in their efforts to go to Olympia to request additional funding for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. City Council ~eeting Minutes February 1, 1984 Page Two Tape 108 PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTD Bert Gegner, 934 Washington Ave., expressed concern with the defeat of the handicap parking ordinance, and urged Council to reconsider that action. Mr. Gegner discussed news coverage to the effect that Everett and Seattle are the only areas being considered for the task force. Mr. Gegner discussed appropriation of funds for studies on the downtown redevelopment project with no positive results, and encouraged expediting this. Mayor Dawkins stated Bremerton does not have enough land to hold the entire task force, but a portion of the ships will be in Bremerton, if Puget Sound is the chosen site. Mr. Drouin discussed the Navy's concern that Bremerton is not a viable base for large ships due to the channel being windy and time involved in moving ships out to sea. Mr. Anderson stated tbe handicap parking ordinance has been referred to the Public Safety Committee. Jean Jackson, Chairperson for tbe Mayor's Committee on Handicap, discussed unfavorable responses from the public regarding Council voting down the ordinance pertaining to parking for the handicap. ~0193 ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Broughton discussed ordinances regarding B&O Tax, Right-of-Way Permits, and Designating a Portion of the City Jail for Minimum Security, which will be before Council in the near future. ~0304 ORDINANCE 3889 - READOPTING 1982 BUILDING CODE AB84-36 Mr. Broughton discussed the penalty provision, and stated the UBC does not have a maximum fine, each Municipality must establish their own. As a result the $300 maximum fine has been left in. Mr. Broughton felt the penalty portion of the ordinance should conform to other ordinances, and suggested a maximum fine of $500 and 6 months in jail. Mr. Amo discussed his concern with the energy code portion of the ordinance, and read a lengthy letter from Bob Mussman addressing numerous questions and discrepancies in verbage. Mr. Amo suggested tabling this ordinance for further study. Motion by B. A~=o and P. Drouin to table second reading of Ordinance 3889. Mr. Horning stated he had spent considerable time reviewing the energy code, and is confortable with it. He felt passage will complete the chapters not previously adopted. Mr. Horning expressed understanding that the energy code is in force even if not adopted by ordinance. Mr. Broughton discussed problems with applying the energy code when it has not been adopted. He felt if this is tabled, it will not come before Council again in the near future. Mayor Dawkins discussed adoption of the 1980 energy code by the State and County. Mr. Johnson felt the energy code is unenforceable. Discussion followed regarding requirement to adopt either the 1977 or 1980 energy code. Discussion continued regarding rewording of the code. Mr. Broughton dis- cussed problems that arise from rewording a model code. Mr. Horning urged Council to vote down to the motion to table. Mr. Adrian questioned if there is anyone in the City that can interpret the energy code. Question called, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 1 opposed (Horning), 1 abstention (Adrian Mr. Anderson referred this ordinance to the Planning Committee. #1028 RESOLUTION 2009 - REPEAL RESOLUTION 2000 L.I.D. HEARING DATE AB84-54 Mr. Broughton discussed Fehruary 7th date as set hy Resolution 2000 for the L.I.D. Hearing, and the need to repeal and set a new date for the hearing. Motion hy J. Adrian and S. Horning to pass Resolution 200~ repealing Resolution 2000, carried unanimously. ~/1067 JOINT VENTURE LOAN PROGP~ W/GREAT NORTHW]EST FED. SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOC. AB84-59 Colleen Donley, Community Development Planner, discussed the ~articipatioh agreement whereby the city will deposit $300,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds in interest bearing accounts, and Great Northwest agrees to allocate bank funds of S500,000 for special reduced interest rate housing rehabilitation loans. Loans will be made available to qualifying low and moderate income homeowners and owners of rental structures housing principally low and moderate income tenants. Emphasis of loans will be on the correction of health and safety and energy conservation deficiencies. Ms Donley discussed contacting area banks and Great Northwest as being the only bank willing to make low interest loans. ~1516 ~2005 City Council Meeting February 1, 1984 Page Three JOINT VENTURE LOAN PROGRAM W/GREART NORTHWEST FED. SAVINGS & LOAN ASSOC. CONTD Mr. Amo requested clarification of Section C.2. Ms Donley explained that if there is a default, the City guarantees payment from the $300,000 deposit. Maryellen Babbitt discussed her understanding that Council approved $285,000 in FY1983 Block Grant funds with a portion for Evergreen Pool. Ms Donley plained there is a carryover of FY1982 Block Grant funds available for housing rehabilitation, so the City has $300,000 to deposit. Motion by C. Pachek and B. Amo to approve the Participation Agreement Special Loan Program with Great Northwest Federal Savings and Loan Association, carried unanimously. THE PHOENIX GROUP/MANAGEMENT OF THE BREM]ERTON HOUSING RERAB PROGRAM AB84-60 Ms Donley discussed this'6 month contract to expire July 31st at a fixed' fee of $7,077 per month. The contract requires providing a housing rehabilitation program as set forth in attachment A of the contract, complete all on going housing rehabilitation loan project,and manage Section 312 housing rehabilita- tion loan program in the event DHUD offers Bremerton Section 312 funds in 1984. The contract can be terminated by either party with a 60 day notice. Ms Donley discussed change in verbage on pg. 9, para. 2, of the contract, and change in fixed fee from a percentage as the city having better control over the amount of costs. Mr. Anderson requested that the Finance & Budget Committee receive reports on the costs and earnings. Mr. Sturdivant questioned a 6 month agreement in lieu of annual agreement. Joe Gero, Planning Director, discussed a 6 month agreement as giving him the opportunity to review the program. Mr. Anderson questioned not going to bid. Mr. Gero stated this is a continuation of an ongoing program, and Ms Donley discussed a 2 to 3 month start up time period, and continuing with The Phoenix Group would not require that start up time period. Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to approve the 6 month contract with The Phoenix Group at $7,077 per month, carried unanimously. JACOBSEN CONTRACT/CONSULTING SERVICES FOR LID ASSESSMENT (McCAULEY) AB84-61 Mr. Broughton discussed the scope of the joint venture team to meet with Mr. MaCauley to explain details of the project, to answer specific questions, and the need to attend hearings on the preliminary assessment roll. As the project team has completed their previous contract, it is necessary to enter into a new agreement to have this project team assist in developing the pre- liminary and final assessment rolls. Mr. Broughton stated compenstion will be In an amount not to exceed $5,000, including billable hours and expenses. Mr. Gegner inquired if there is a time limit when this study will be completed? Mr. Broughton responded the target date is mid April. Mr. Sturdivant inquired if the downtown redevelopment project does proceed, will the joint Venture Team (Jacobson) receive this contract? Mr. Gero responded they will be given first option, Mr. Sturdivant expressed opposition to the expenditure of additional money for material that was to be part of the agreement. Mr. Broughton stated the Team has invested more money in the project than the $70,000 agreed to in the contract. Motion by J. Adrian and ~. Horning to approve the Joint Venture Team Agreement, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 1 opposed (Sturdivant), 1 abstention (Mosely) o :~2500 COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS P. Drouin stated Wastewater Committee will meet Thursday at 9:30 a.m. Mr. Drouin thanked Messrs. Anderson and Pachek for attending the hearing in Olympia, and stated they all need to keep alert to the AWC bulletins. Mr. Adrian stated the apartment operators deserve thanks for chartering the bus to take concerned residents to the hearing. E. Sturdivant discussed the past practice of individuals being exempt from garbage pick up. Mr. Anderson stated the ordinance needs to be rewritten. Mayor Dawkins discussed the necessity of hiring additional personnel to investi- gate in order to continue the practice of garbage pick up exemptions. The Mayor called Council's attention to February 16th legislative action contained in the AWC bulletin. Meeting Adjourned at 7:25 p.m. KATHLEEN L.. McCLUSKEy~' City Cl~r '