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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/15/84TAPE ~164 ~PROVED DRAI~T #0000 ~0098 ~0220 ~0398 #0411 AUGUST 15, 1984 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Brenerton, Washington, w~s held in the City Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Brenerton, Washing- ton, Wednesday, August 15, 1984, at 4:00 p.m. with Council President Art Ander- son presiding. Present were Councilmen Sturdivant, Homing, Pachek, Drouin, AnD, and Adrian. Absent were Mosely and Johnson. Also present were Mayor Daw- kins, City Attorney Broughton, and Acting City Clerk Gil Johnson. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by President Anderson, and invocatic~ given by Councilman Amo. CONS~T AG~qDA President Anderson noted that the following ite~ns were pulled prior to convening the meeting; #8E, #9A, #9B & 9F. Item #8D was repositioned after #8A. · M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Pachek) to approve the Minutes of the August 8, 1984, nBet- ing as distributed, #AB84-403. Item #2B, AB84-404 was separated frcm the consent agenda per request from Council- man Sturdivant. He questioned why the the request was post-dated back to June 1, 1984. Acting Clerk read the request for proposals for a City Insurance Package for the period of 1985 - 1986 (2-years), sukmitted by tba Risk Manager, to obtain qualified Insurance Agents or Brokers to represent the City in all our insurance needs. She clarified to Councilmen Sturdivant that our present coverage expires in January of 1985 and that the agenda bill was in error and not post dated as it appears. Councilman SturdivEult thought that we hired a Risk Manager to be our agent with response frc~ Kathleen Maurer, Risk Manager, that she only administers the program. A broker or agent ~Duld market our insur- ance needs to gain the best possible price and coverage. Ms. ~aurer stated that the intent is, rather than dealing with many insurance ccmpanies, to develop a long term relationship with either a bro_ker or agent. M/S/C/(Adrian/Homing) to authorize the Risk Manager to obtain proposals for a 2-year City Insurance Package, ccmTne/qcing January 1985 to December 1986. VOTE: In favor; Homing, Pachek, Drouin, AnD, ~lrian and Anderson Abstain; S turdivant Motion passed The final consent item, ~2C, AB84-405, was a request frcm Water Superintendent Bill Duffy to award bid for Water Utility Headquarters facility. Six bids were received to construct the facility at a proposed location on Olympus Drive, with Federal Construction Company, Federal Way, lowest bidder subhitting an ~nount of $399,998.00. Mr. Duffy explained that the project is designed to consolidate the operations of the Utility and reduce overhead costs associated with Utility operations and control of multiple facilities. Funding is appro- priated in the 1984 Water Utility Budget with transfer of assets for the existing facilities on Warren Avenue per appra/sal. Councilhen Anderson asked specifically what was to be housed in the new facility with Mr. Duffy responding, his office, staff and other personnel, inventory, etc. He stated there would be less separation with the already constructed warehouse that is presently on the site. Councilman Sturdiv-dnt thought that when approval from the previous administration was granted, Water Utility was to cc~B before City Council after the rezone. Mr. Duffy thought the Utility had but will check. M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Adrian) to approve bid award to Federal Construction Ccmpany in the amount of $399,998.00 on condition that Mr. Duffy review and report back to the Council about the location for the facility, after checking the rezone. CLAIMSE REGISTER, #AB84-406 Acting Clerk Johnson presented warrants #5541-5695 in the amount of $181,021.82. as audited and certified by Darlene Herrmann as required by RCW 42.24. 090 and recorded on listings made available to the City Council. · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Pachek) to approve warrants register as presented. PUBLIC RECCt~qlTION - 4:15 p.m. Mr. Dennis Gregg, 1302 Lincoln, came forward to ccr~3lain about the residential parFang situation ccmpounded by student flow at Olympic College. He inquired how to revoke the original action and was advised that he could obtain a peti- tion frnn the City Clerk' s office or contact the Mayor's office. City Council Re</. Mtg. Minutes August 15, 1984 Page 2 of 9 UNAPPRDVED DRAFT Ms. Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder, expressed her disappointment that issues, sh~ purposely took time from work to address, were pulled within the prior 5 mutes before the Council convened. She said when an agenda is prepared, public should expect that those ite~s listed will be heard with opportunity for public input. She said sbe was further upset because she is unable to attend next week if any of the items pulled would be rescheduled for that time. In particular she wanted to address the Managerent Cc~pensation ordinance proposal. She was critical of the elected officials stating that an assistant for the Mayor is not necessary if be would do the job elected to do and that the Council should attend more to the Legislative issues and pay less concern to the Administrative issues. She inquired to Council President Anderson whether or not he was a relative of Mr. Court Prisk, Field Services Director which Mr. Anderson answered negative. She outlined her concerns regarding the Ordinance to include; (1) no problem with salary increases; (2) did not agree with appointments of individuals in classifications newly created; (3) thought $90,000 was too much money to run the Mayor' s office; (4)questioned exempting positions frc~n either overtime or cc~l~_nsatory time because of the long hours and (5) requested that a Sunset clause be added in the event that an Admj_nistrative Assistant is granted the Mayor' s department. Councilman Johnson entered the meeting at 4:27 p.m. Ms. Elizabeth Buell, 1722 High Avenue, was shocked that the Mayor now needs an assistant. Was concerned about the "Stress" related sick leaves and disabilities filed by city e~ployees and suggest a book entitled "Release frcm Nervous Tension" by David Payne that these e~ployees should be encouraged to read and noted that the Kitsap County Council on Alcoholisn is having a dinner Septenber 21, 1984, and encouraged those interested to attend, handing out informational flyers. Ms. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callaban, stated she has lived an oppressed life, being a black citizen, and was concerned that more consideration is given to the Police Chief on Disability leave. Mr. Walter Lorenze, 2308 8th Street, was.concerned that the Mayor is busy "kissing babies" and not doing his job, objected to the request to hire an Administrative Assistant. He felt the past Police Chief behind the 8-ball and was glad to be rid of him. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawkins read a Proclamation recognizing at August 15, 1945, Korea was granted independence after 36 years of occupation by the Japanese. The Procla- mation stated information regarding the division of the t~D countries and he proclaimed, on behalf of the 3,000 Korea citizens in the c~nunity, August 15, 1984, as "Korean Independence Day". He and Arvilla Oldhe gave presentation to various organizations and individuals for volunteering n]oney and t/me to the "Recreation for Special Populations Program" which was available for six weeks under direction of the Parks and Recreation department. The was approximately 80 individuals who participated this summer under the pilot program. Mayor Dawkins gave a status report on the Comnunity DaveloEm~_nt Block Grant pro- gram and said a coffee and donut celebration will be held on Friday at 9th & Adele to dedicate the new sidewalk. Mayor was asked when the stoplight synchonization will be done with the Mayor responding that he would have to check into the schedule. He responded, when questioned, that the Roosevelt Field renovation will cost the City less than $3,000.00. Council asked that if Olympic College is negotiated a purchase/lease are the expenditures justified. Mr. Court Prisk, Field Services Director, stated response should be dealt with in an Executive Session. Mayor Dawkins introduced Ma. Dieme Foraker, of the Korea Coamunity, and stated they had wanted to fly the Korea Flag atop City Hall but International Law pro- hibits practice. Ms. Foraker was attired in her native Korean costume. Councilman Johnson expressed concern that the elevator will be as late as December 31th with the Mayor stating the bid states within 120 days but could be installed as early as 60 - 90 days. Councilman Ares noted that Olympic College has offered only $100,000 for the Roosevelt field property ccmpared to it's value place as high at 300,000 to 400,000. Councilman Sturdivant would like to see Roosevelt Field developed into a park like setting with the fence replaced like it had before. City Cotmcil I~eg. Mtg. Minutes August 15, 1984 Page 3 of 9 UNAPPROVED DRAFT ATTORNEY ' S REPOR~ City Attorney Bill Broughtm had two issue to report; (1) the Hearings for the Animal Ccfitrol Officers, recently fired began yesterday and one officer was reinstated with a 45 days suspension and placed on 6 - months probation with pericdjC follow-up evaluaticns. He has been working on a propose lease for the 4th Street Building to seek ade- quate space for Personnel department and an Attorney's office addition. He stated that one of his en]ployees presently has to ~Drk at the Penthouse suite which is totally inadequate. Councilman Drouin asked if the 45 days suspension, for the one Animal Control Officer was working days with Mr. Broughton affirming. Councilman Homing asked hew many officers are presently staffing the division, with Attorney Broughton estimating 2% temporary individuals until the hearings are ccmpleted. He stated he has another hearing scheduled for early Septenber for the other full-time officer t_hat was f/red. Council President Anderson and Councilman Johnson had a disagreement as to how reports should be given and whether they are Council reports or Ccmmittee reports. Councilman Andarson said Council changed the format to ccx~nittce reports however' if the majority preferred the old method it was their opt/on. COUNCIL REPORTS Councilman Amo stated that the Charter changes should appear on next weeks agenda since they were pulled from tonight 's meeting. CounciLman Drouin reminded those present of the weekly Wastewater Facilities Construction ccrmittee meeting tcmorrow at 9: 30 in the Council Canference m. Areas of discussion will be insurance information, Audit Report, Sludge disposal and regulation program being developed. He noted that Seattle Metro now has ruled that a new secondary treatment plant must be installed. He was glad we went ahead when the 50% funding was available and not left in the position of Seattle. The scheduled cc~pletion and dedication is Fall of 1985 for the City of Brewerton. Councilman Sturdivant noted that there will be a Board meeting at the Golf Course tcr~Drrow at noon. A request to recess at 5:00 p.m., granted. Reccvened at 5:15 p.m. HEARING - KITSAP TRANSIT REZONE FRCM R1 and C to B2 and B3, #AB84-420 The Planning Department presented a request frcm Kitsap Transit to grant a rezone frum R-1 and C to B-2 and B-3 (Kitsap Transit) located at Block bordered' by Callow, Wycoff, Rogers and Coontz. Mr. Bill Duffy, Planner II, represented the city in the presentation with Council President Pro-Ten, Jim Adrian asking if there is any conflict of interest in this hearing. City Attorney Broughton agreed with Council President Anderson and Coun- cilman Homing that, since they both sit on the Board, they should step down. Both left the chambers. Councilman Amo stated he was uneasy about the attached ordinance for first reading on the above rezone feeling the "appearance of fair- ness" that the decision to grant a rezone is already _been decided. City Attorney Broughton said the ordinance appears cn a separate agenda bill, "in the event the rezone is approved",and it is a new procedure to expedite the process once the rezone has been granted. Mr. Duffy concurred with the City Attorney and noted that Planning Director Gero had planned to use this procedure in future rezone hearings with Council approval. Councilman Amo asked that item #10-B, AB84-421 be pulled and in the future that the staff not assune what the Council wants. Councilman Drouin fully agreed with Mr. Amo along with Council Pachek. Mr. Duffy conplied with Council request voluntarily pulling it~n #10-B. Mr. Duffy noted contents of Planning Resolution #726 which was approved on July 17, 1984. He noted that 5 lots, as reccxm~_nded in Resolution, would be rezoned to B-2 with the balance of property in question rezoned to B-3, with the vote unanimous exluding the chairman of the Planning Ccr~nission. Mr. Duffy made references to Exhibit "E" for a s~ of the uses alleged in a B-3 zone. He stated the subject site is bordered by four fully developed right of ways to include Callow Avenue, Wycoff Avenue, Rogers Street and Coontz Street. Parking for any develc~ment or redeveloiment of the subject site must ccmply with all applicable zoning ordinance provisions in effect at the time of develotm~nt/ redevelcgTe~t. Current develoFment of the subject site includes scme commercial activity, a transit bus station and scTae single family residential develoFm~ent. A fezone to B-3 could lead to a significant increase in traffic generation frcm the subject site which could be considerably more than the current levels of traffic ~enerat/~n frcm the mfi3ject site. City Council Peg. Mtg. Mip-'tes UNAPPRUv]ED DRAFT August 15, 1984 Page 4 of 9 ~2633 FAPE #165 ~0480 · Mr. Duffy noted the surrounding uses were defined in Exhibits "B" and "C" with total lot area, 620 x 220 equaling 136,400 square feet. He stated that the request for rezone was circulated to respective departments for their ccnments which are listed on pages 5 and 6 of the Resolution. Mr. Duffy read the Conclu- sions to include; (1) site currently contains ccnmercially zoned property but if approved the whole block would enlarged or expand the business zone; (2) the proposed rezone could possibly foster a precedence for further business expansion in the area and along Callow/Wycoff Avenues; (3) According to available informa- tion no significant adverse environmental or public service impacts have been identified in conjunction with the proposed rezone; (4) the residential charac- ter of the area along this section of Callow Avenue has changed significantly over the years due to the increased traffic voles along Callow and Wycoff with Callow now a major arterial and Wycoff a designated truck routs; (5) the proposed rezone rould provide for more intensive use of the subject property; (6) the exist- ing utilities are capable of supporting hte uses permitted in a B-3 zone and B-2 as well; (7) the existing streets would likely acccr~nodats any additional traffic which could be generated frm B-3 uses at the subject sits, and (8)the proposed rezone would he sonsistent with Bremerton Area Plan Policies which call for expansion of existing business areas where public sel~rices are available and where major streets are nearby. The Planning Ccmmission recc~mendation to the City Council would he to approve the rezone. Mr. John Clauson, Service DeveloFraent Agent/Kitsap Transit, stated the company he represents did a survey with alternative of moving to a new site in Navy Yard City h~wever the cost would he between 7½ - 10 million dollars. The existing site, even though buildings, etc. were constructed in 1920, could he remodeled, expanded and refurbished for approximatsly $2,500,000 and this was the main rea- son they decided to request a rezone. The second reason was that, with the Ship- yard needing more of it's parking areas for expansion, the buses presently parked within the Shipyard gates will have to he housed on the Kitsap Transit site. This represents room for 30 buses which n~ is not available. He said the present administration is in Port Orchard and needs to be nDved into the operating facili- ty along with the need for additional e~ployee parking. H~ said the EIS is done, Kitsap Transit has had meetings with the neighbors where they explained the expansion plan and the neighbors had no objections. Mr. James Robinson, 231 South Wycoff, was concerned how the project would affect his taxes on his personal property and would the project really make the city prosper. Councilman Amo referred to page 11, policy #3 of the Resolution (VI-29) where he felt that the rezone was in direct conflict with the policy established. He served on the Planning during the time the policy was established which restricts develop- nent along those streets whose primary function is to move traffic, specifically ~aaressing Callow-Farragut-Cambrian, between Burwell and SR3. Mr. Duffy responded that mayhe the rezone was in conflict. Councilman Sturdivant referred to page #2 where it verbiage in traffic vole, flows, etc. citing 3 areas. Again Mr. Duffy felt there could be a conflict but Traffic and Engineering both stated impact would not be adverse based on stuaies. Councilman asked Mr. Dully if he was saying no change in traffic conditions with Mr. Duffy stating, not as a B-3 rezone. Mr. Duffy answered Councilman Drouin's concern about additional screening which would he required if t/~ rezone was approved. Councilman Johnson did not understand the Planning Ccrm~ission's rational for not making the whole package B-3 with Mr. Duffy explaining that 4 specified lots would only need to he rezone B-2 and the intended use by the applicant. Mr. Clauson also indicated that the fezone divi- sion (B-3 & B-2) were because of the variable use of the property such as office space, maintenance garage, parking, fueling, etc. Councilman Adrian was concern about the split rezone and Mr. Duffy stated the request was originally for total B-3 rezone hoover the Planning Cc~mission and staff thought 4 lots only needed the B-2 designation. Responding to Mr. Amo question, Mr. Duffy stated Planning found no adverse environmental impact based on the City Engineering department' s report, only a slight traffic increase. Again responding to Mr. kino's concerns, Mr. Duffy the main benefit for the City is to make the residential area more desirable. Councilman Adrian stated it appeared that the Planning department took the time to determine the applicants use of the subject property. M/S/C/(Amo/Drouin) to reject this proposed Rezone for Kitsap Transit because of the possible conflicts cited in the Resolution policies and the potential traffic problems. VOTE: In favor; Sturdivant, DrOLLin, Amo, and Johnson Against; Pachek & Adrian Motion passed City Co[hncil Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 15, 1984 Page 5 of 9 b%U~PPRtVJED DRAFT 2480 ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) MIDYEAR BUDGET ADJUSIM~qT, #AB84-407 Acting City Clerk Johnson read the agenda bill suhnitted by the Treasurer' s office stating that the ordinance makes adjustments to the 1984 ~get to recog- nize changes that have occurred since assembling the original Budget for the City of Bremertcn. Included in these adjustments are labor settlements, addi- tional firefighter/paranedics; the addition of an Assistant Parks Director, increase in Health Department budget, and transferring of Information Services to the General Fund incb~ng items discussed on attachments. City Treasurer Leo Olney recc~mends that the Council pass the ordinance to assure maintenance of all current programs for the duration of 1984. Councilman Johnscn asked whether Grant money has been carried over with Mr. Olney responding that the money is spent but the City is reimbursed after payment. Mr. Olney responded again to Councilman Johnson's question that the deleting the Recreational Specialist and Pool Manager positions will provide the funding for the Assistant Parks Director position with salary at $28,000. Councilman Adrian stated that the Pool Manager position was suppose to be eliminated 6 months ago and why was this not done? Mr. Olney stated this was up to the Mayor, with Mr. Adrian stating how can there be fund/rig when this position is still in existence. Mr. Olney responded that $10,000 of the $28,000 is not funded and he should have specified. Council President Anderson felt them ~ere too many unanswered ques- tions to vote on the Mid-year Budget Adjustment ordinance and entertained a motion to pull until the incc~sistancies are resolved. Councilman Adrian did not feel there is savings when a position is not filled because at scTae point the Council has to evaluate what we cannot afford. Councilman Johnson stated concern as to why the City was cleaning the Bridge Club room at the Library and who authorized Mr. Patmon to allow uniform cleaning. Treasurer Olney stated the contract provides for the supply, maintenance and cleaning of personnel uniforms and besides it pro- jects an identity for the city and good public image. If we provide the uniforms, we must allow for the maintenance. Councilman questioned Mr. Olney about the $279,450 budget increase stating at this rate there will be a 500,000 - 600,000 increase by years end which Mr. Olney responded that salary negotiations were not included in the budget projections for 1984. Councilman Pachek noticed that the Animal Control budget decreased because of a high estimate during budget t/me but that the Police budget was not near projeeted estimates. Treasurer Olney responded] to Councilman Adrian's question that the_City has 6,000 in the Ceretary's perpetuaJ care fund. Councilman Sturdivant understood that approval of Mid-Year adjustment would mean approval of new positions which Mr. Oiney agreed was true. Councilman Sturdivant w-~nted positions pulled frcm blanket approval. Further several Council- men expressed concerns over the 40% budget increase for the Health Department frcm $109,000 projected to $140,000. The Mayor explained that both the city and county support funding for the Health department however they are unable to get their budget into the city until January of a given year. Mr. Olney responded to justification for the 40% increase, stating that the Health department has had to add personnel because of the increase in building during 1983 and 1984. They are responsible for inspecting new construction, within the County, with regards to Health related standards such a plumbing, site preparation, etc. He further stated the city' s share is based on a percentage same as the county, according to pepulation. Ms. Lena Swanson stated that three of the Councilmen sit on the Puget Sound Govern- mental Council and they approve the budget at those meetings. Councilman Johnson suggested our representatives go back to PSCOG and tell them that if the Health department wants funding they should subnit a realistic budget at the beginning or risk not getting the flmding. The Council agreed with items already approved by the Council with the exception of the Hiring of an Assistant Park Director and the 40% increase in the Health department's budget (ref. letter August 1, 1984 from Treasurer Olney), but were extremely cc~cerned about new items presented mid-year (ref. sane letter). Councilman Pachek thought the Management-Ccmpe/~sation should be pulled, Councilman Sturdivant thought new positions should require the deparh~-ent head to ccme before Council to argue for additional staffing and Councilman Anderson thought the addi- tion of the Plumbing Inspector cannot be questioned, because of the lfability the city could face without one, however item #7, a Personnel specialist is not justi- fied. CounciLman Homing felt Mr. Hiestant justified the Plumbing Inspector's position because of fees to be charged and Councilman Adrian felt the only real problem area is General Facilities. Council President Anderson thought the Council should table the ordinance and take it up again in two weeks, after it can be thoroughly researched. M/S/C/(Adrian/Drouin) to table the Mid-Year Budget Adjustment ordinance for within 4 weeks where the Council can research and obtain answers to the many question areas noted. City Council Peg. Mtg. M//~utes August 15, 1984 Page 6 of 9 UNAPPROVED DRAFI' ~E #166 }000 VOTE: In favor; Sturdivant, Homing, Pachek, Anderson, Drouin, Adrian and Johnson Abstain; Amo Motion passed to table for up to 4 weeks Councilman Amo requested that the Management Ccmpensation Ordinance be tabled for at least 2 weeks, if not more. No action take on his statement. 4 Acting Clerk Johnson read into the record a letter received by Mr. Pete Flynn, in direct opposition to the proposed ordinance as stated above. He is further opposed to decreasing the gambling taxes while, at tt~ same time, increasing the Business & Occupation tax by not lowering the assessed a~o~qt i/1 September as the original ordinance dictated. He did not feel Treasurer Olney could justi- fy many of the statenents made on the agenda bills for the 3 ordinances, regard- ing taxing, on tba meeting agenda. Clerk Johnson read a sum~ry of the proposed amendment to Ordinance #3898 to include changing Section 8, changing the B & O Tax Rates for Retail, Whole- sale and Service Classifications which are due to expire at the . 00125 rate on September 30, 1984. This amended Ordinance ~Duld stagger the rates by classi- fication, that is, .00125 for Retail; .0016 for Wholesale, and .002 for Service. The amendment is reccr~nended by both the Treasurer, Leo Olney and B & O Inspector Janie Coberly. Councilman Johnson stated that the Budget & Finance C~nittee has met several times regarding taxes imposed for B & 0 and the amendment is to make the tax more equitable. Janie Coberly stated the figure of . 00125 represents $1.25 per $1,000 inccme which she felt was not a burdeasc~e tax on any business. She said the same formula per 1,000 means that Wholesale will pay $1.60 per each $1,000 but there are few wholesale dealers in town, however, many wholesalers sell in BreTerton. The ordinance is designed to allow retailers the lowest assessnent because they have the lowest profit margin. The excess inccme genera- ted will be transferred into the Cumulative Reserve General Fund cc~mencing with the first quarter of 1985. Councilman Johnson stated he wanted this verbiage as part of the ordinance. Mr. Harry Jens, 2708 Perry, feels Mr. F~ynn will not be greatly burdened by the tax ana wished his were as low. Councilman Sturdivant was concerned that if this amendment changes the intent to roll-back the B & O Tax, in September as planned, shouldn't the businesses have been notified. Counci/man Homing asked as a condition of his vote that the amending ordinance be postponed for second reading for a least two weeks. M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Pachek) to approve ordinance, at first reading, amending Ord/nance #3898, Sec. 8, B & O Tax Rates to read (.00125 for retailing; (.0016) for wholesal/ng, and (.002) for services such as advertising, and co~nencing with the first quarter of 1985, authorization to transfer frcm the General F~d to the C~,ulative Reserve General Fund, $25,000 each calendar quarter for Capital Ir~orovenents, and that the second reading be postponed for at least 2 weeks. ORDINANCE (1ST RFADING) AMENDING SEC. 3.72.020 - 5~C REGARDING CAMBLING TAXES, #8-B, AB84-408 Acting Clerk Johnson presented an ordinance from the Treasurer' s department request- ing an Ordinance amending Section 3.72. 020 of Bremerton Municipal Code to correct a tax rate currently in error which violates the provisions of Revised Code of Washington, as well as the taxation of Charitable Organizations for fund raising events of less than $5,000 per year which again violates the provision of REW's. It conta/ns a provision to reduce the pun~d and pull tab tax from the current 5% to 4% of the gross. This ordinance, if approved, amends Ordinance #3187, Sec. 2 and also repeals Ord. numbers 3197, 3252, 3331, 3740 and 3852 as well as Sections 1 and 2 of Ord. #3670. Both Treasurer Oiney and Business License Inspector Coberly reccmTend approval. Mr. Harry Jens takes exception to another part of Mr. Pete Flynn's letter regarding Punchboards and Pulltabs because small businesses cannot recoup the tax increase because it is governed by the Washington State Gambling Ccmnission and he said ba is now paying the State in the amount of $22,000 annually. Mr. Sal Fontana, Owner - Lupita's Restaurant,Lounge/Cardrocm, thinks the 20% tax on cardroems is excessive and he would like to see the tax reduced to 10%. To his knowledge he has the only operating Cardroom in the city limits at this time and stated that the city is making more profit fr~n t/~e operation than he because City ODUnCil Reg. ~Itg. Minutes Auqpast 15, 1984 Page 7 of 9 Ll14 L248 [283 however, he has been in business at the same location for over 15 years and runs a clean cardrocm. Councilman Drouin asked who decided on the 20% figure with CounciLman Johnson stating that the County only charges 10% but maybe we do not want to be competitive or want to encourage cardrocm type operations within the city. Councilman Sturdivant could not understand why we should charge twice what the county charges. Councilman Homing asked if we have used $10,000 in employee time for audits with Ms. Coberly stating not at this point but thats not to say we will not in the future audits. M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Adrian) to approve ordinance, first reading, amending Ordinance Section 2. M/A/S/(Horning/Sturdivant) amending the above mot/on, Sec. 1, g, (Card Playing), to 10% of the gross receipts received frcm 20%. ~VpTE: In favor; Sturdivant, Homing & Anderson Opposed; Pachek, Drouin, Amo, Adrian & Johnson Amendment to motion failed by majorit~ & Johnson Original Motion passed unanimously ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AM~MDINS ORD. #3895, SEC. 1, RE: AM3S~qT DEVICE TAX RATES, #8-C, AB84-409 Clerk Johnson read request frc~ the Treasurer' s office to approve an ordinance, on first reading, anending Ordinance No. 3895, Section 1 to change the Amuserent Tax Rate frcm the current 4% rate to 2%, and requiring that anyone oprating these devices for cc~mercial purposes be licensed to do so by the City of Bremerton. Again, Treasurer Olney and Ms. Coberly reccrm~nd a do pass. Mr. Mike Denton, Rainy Day Amuserents feels the video games, etc. are losing their novelty. He strongly encourages the Council to pass this reduction in Amusement Device tax. M/S/C/(Pachek/Johnson) to approve, on first reading, an ordinance amending Ordinance #3895, Section 1, regarding Amuserent Device Tax rates. VOTE: In favor; Sturdivant, HOming, Pachek, Anderson, Drouin, Adrian and Johnson Against; Motion passed M/S/(Drouin/Adrian) to recessed the regular City Council meeting until tanorrew, August 16, 1984, at 4:00 p.m. VOTE: In favor; Drouin & Adrian Against; Sturdivant, Homing, Pachek, Anderson, Amo, & Johnson Motion failed M/CROCCMPUTER FUNDING PROPOSAL, #AB84-413 Clerk Johnson read a request frcm Support Services department noting that several departments have 1984 funds a~-~ilable for microccmputer equiEment and that the Council has already approved a bid purchase contract with Burroughs Corporation establishing a price schedule for this equiFment. Support Services is proposing that ~quiFment Rental Fund #510 purchase microccmputer equi[ment and rent it to departments, in the same way vehicles are rented. Mr. Patmon, Supervisor of Sup- port Services recmTaended approval of the request not to exceed $128,000. CounciLman Johnson stated he personally was disatisfied with the IPM system and wondered why we were staying with Burroughs which Mr. Patmon explained that this equi[m~_nt is interchangeable with other, in city's use, such as I~, etc. Mr. PatmDn stated that Council had approved the purchase of equi[ment through an 18 month contract, and it now is only the question of whether the money can cc~e frem the ~k/uiFment Rental fund (loan to city at 10% interest). Treasurer Olney stated that ~9ai~ment Rental will loan the dollars to the city with financing over a 5 years period instead of 3 years at a rate of 10% interest. Councilman upset that the requested B & O reports have not been acccmplished with the IPM system with Mr. Olney stating that this particular program needs scme modification for the city' s needs. Councilman Sturdivant thought each department should prepare for the purchase of ccmputer equiF~ent by budgeting and when able to afford, purchase at city's convenience. Councilman Amo was concern that vehicle purchases may be postponed if monies are used for other than the intent and Treasurer Olney assured the Council this would not happen. Councilman Anderson asked how much software is going to be needed, or purctmsed, with Steve Perry, Data Processjmg Director clarifying that the Council has only provided approval for the equiFm~nt which City Council Reg. Mtg. M' lutes August 15, 1984 Page 8 of 9 T~APPNDVED DRAST 12174 12227 !2422 included the basic software that will be needed to set up. Eventually there will be other software needed but that will depend on the various uses of the individual departments. Councilman Anderson said it seers there is no end to the amount of cc[~puter equilm~.nt being purchased and Councilman Sturdivant asked who deems each department needs. Mr. Perry responded that each department has to hav~ Council approval which n~st be first approved by the steering cc~m~ittee as to their justification. The main desire of most participating departments is the word processing capability. M/S/C/(Amo/Drouin) to approve using ~uiEm~_nt Rental Reserve Funds to purchase the Microcomputer EquiIment. The ~3i[m~_nt Rental deparhrent will furnish to the ~user departments for a rental fee includirK3 10% interest. VOTE: In favor; Abstain; Sturdivant, Homing, Pachek, Drouin, AnD, and Adrian Anderson & Johnson DRAFT E.I.S. ~ASHINGTON STAR~ FERRIES, IENG-RANGE PLAN, #AB84-414 Clerk Johnson read a request frcm the Planning department that the city has received a request from the Washington State Ferries to cc~m~_nt on the Draft E.I.S., Long-Range Plan by August 20, 1984. Planning attached a cover letter frcrn the City to Mr. Don Nuttar, Washington State Ferries, dated August 16, 1984, to be signed by th~ Mayor and Council Chairman. M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Pachek) to approve the request frc]n the Planning departmant and transnit the cover letter with signatures frcm the Mayor and Council President. It w-as requested that an addendL~n to letter/include a request from the city of Bremerton officials that the State Ferries meet with our elected officials before any decisions are made. Mr. Bob Duffy, Planner, said this request will be incor- porated into the letter. CONTRACT EXT~qSION OF HOUSING INFORMATICN AND REFERRAL SERVICE ~; CON- TRACT #2303, #AB84-415 Acting Clerk Johnson read a request frc~ the Planning department for extension of Housing Information and Referral Service Agreenent, Contract #2303. This Agreerent was approved by the former City Council in November of 1982 and autho- rized $8,000 in FY1981 Block Grant Funds to be used to provide "no-interest" relocation assistance loans to help lc~ and moderate incc~e persons move into market- rate rental units. KCAP, the program administrator, is requesting permission to use these loan repayments to provide additional loans. No administrative expenses would be charged to the City. On page 8, section 16, Bond should be changed to read "Fidelity Bond" (performance and Construction that job will be ccmpleted which will assure using funding appropriately. Also page 7, strike sections A & B, to read "Cc~prehensive Lia- bility - $500,000.00 each occurrence". M/S/C/D/(Pachek/Drouin) to approve Contract Extension of Housing Inforamtion and Referral Service A~Jree~ent, Contract #2303 with changes as defined on pages #7 and #8° VOTE: In favor; Sturdivant, Homing, Pachek, Anderson, Drouin, Amo & Johnson Abstain; Adrian Motion passed KITSAP ECONC~4IC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL GRANT APPLICATION, #AB84-417 The Acting Clerk read a request from the Planning department to support the Kitsap County Econc~nic DeveloFment Council in suithitting a n~jor grant applica- t/on to the State of Washington. The proposal is five-part to include; (1) EDC would be expanded to include public and private interest and the geographic areas of the County; (2) a training program would be conducted to increase the capacity of ~DC to deal effectively with potential develo[~nent prospects; (3) an industrial site atlas and a labor study would be conducted; (4) a business retention study would be conducted, and (5) Local government will be provided the data to incorporate in local plans if they choose to make their areas nDre cc~Detitive for econcmic develoEm~_nt. The EDC is soliciting the cash match from private concerns and is asking each local entity to support the program with limited staff services. If Council approves, part of Mr. Geto's ~ will be allowed for this project. Assistant Planning Director, John Duhearst, stated that all EDC is asking for is that all local entities participate by supporting t_his grant application. City COLU~Ci] Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 15, 1984 Page 9 of 9 U~'~PR(,)V~) DRAFF ~3508 · 1APE ~166 ~0000 ~0037 · !0141 · CounciLman Drouin was advised that the Grant was approximately $30,000. Mr. Duhearst stated that EDC and Puget Sound Governmental Council were the lead agencies in the County. Mayor Dawkins stated that the City could not do it alc~e and the city' s representatives to PSCOG are supporting as are other cities within the County. Councilman Sturdivant was concerned, because things are not getting done at City Hall and staff t/me is now burdened. City Attorney Bill Broughton said a grant such as this is important to the future develoFment of the city of Bremerton, and because of Mr. Gero's efforts ~on is creating a new image and attitudes are changing toward doing something with the downtown core. Councilman Awe was supporting anything which ~)uld attract new business for the city and would support this request. Councilman Pachek ccmp]~ined about the requested zoning maps and cc~prehensive programs that yet are still to be done. Counci]nk3n Homing feels we have to go ahead with any program such as this grant application1 and feels scme of the Councilmen do not understand that this is merely in support of the program. Councilman Anderson felt Mr. Gero has much needed initiative this city has not had in the past and we should suppozt and encourage h/re. M/S/C/(ATe/Adrian) to approve a request frcm the Planning departzent to support the EDC grant applicaticn as recc~ml~_nded. VC/EE: In favor; Homing, Pachek, Anderson, AnD, Adrian, and Drouin Abstain; Sturdivant & Johnson GOIF CCX/RSE OPERATIONS, AB84-418 Acting Clerk Johnsc~ read a request frc~n Field Services Director, Court Prisk, for the Council to ratify two (2) Board actions to include; (1) Purchase 200 chairs for the Golf Course Banquet facility, and (2) selling 10 golf carts (least usuable) for a lot price of $500.00 ea. Councilman Adrian inquired about the chairs that were requested and unauthorized without Council approval, and felt the staff and Board of Directors had no authority to encumber 1985 budget. Councilman Drouin stated that the Parks department needed the used chairs but was unsure whether they had the funds to purchase. He also thought that the Board overstepped it's bounds. Councilman Adrian feels we should probably sell the 10 carts at the $500.00 now that the Board has agreed to such a sale. Councilman ~ thought the cart was a wise decision but concerned about chairs. M/S/C/U/(Amo/Johnson) to ratify the Boards decisions as outlined above. LOGIN (Local Goverrm~_nt Informat/on Network), #AB84-419 Acting Clerk Johnson presented a request frun the Clerk' s department to approve a standard package, in the ~Dunt Of $2,800.00, less credit and amount paid for Trial period, for the Local Goverrmaent Information Network presently housed in the Clerk's offices. Mr. Perry has advised Ms. McCluskey that the B-25 Word Processors currently on order are ccR~Datible for use with LOGIN and that several departments took advantage of the Trial period. Councilman Anderson understood that over 80% of input not answered but Councilman Johnson stated after an operator has learned the key index words, it is not too difficult. Councilman Sturdivant stated that maybe this is the point that the Council should say no to any more spending. M/S/(Sturdivant/Pachek) to deny entering into a contract with LOGIN at this t/me. VOTE: In favor; Sturdivant, Pacbak, Anderson, & Drouin Against; Homing, Johnson, An]D, & Adrian Motion died for lack of majority vote Withno further business nBeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m. KATma Mohbs~; City Clerk City of BreTnerton Ci Co c~l