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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/83 Tape 38 Unapproved ~Oa08 M~utes CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~ June 23, 1983 Special meeting of the City Council of the City of Bre~ton, Washington, regarding Jobs Bill Application, Block Grant, was held at Smith School Bldg., 1200 Elizabeth Ave., Thursday, June 23, 1983 at 6:45 p.m. with Council President Anderson pre- siding. Also present were Spencer HorninS,' Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian and Russ Johnson. Colleen Donley, Block Grant Coordinator briefly reviewed the two previous public hearings, and Council decision to postpone hearing on Federal Fiscal Year 1983 funds until late July or August. Ms Donley discussed two minor changes by HUb, neither change is substantial and can easily be dealt with. Mr. Anderson invited comments from the public regarding the City's past Community Development performance. Brooks Snyder stated he missed the First hearing and felt it was not widely publicized. Mr. Snyder submitted a proposal on behalf of SCARCE For space for workshop and other facilities with handi- cap availability. The proposal recommends use of Manette School at a cost of $1,500 per month. Michael Hoses discussed postponing the rehab portion of this hearing and the need for this program. Ms Hoses discussed past neighborhood improvements since the program was stared 5 yrs. ago. Charles Bulkin inquired if final decision would be made regarding expenditure of funds and discussed his support of restroom Facilities at Kiwanis Field. Gerald Brodegen discussed his support of Kiwanis Field restrooms. Mr. Brodegen discussed current placement of water and sewer lines and Felt with lines already there the cost should not be this great. Ms Donley stated the figure Was derived from Engineering based on past experience and stated a site has not been chosen, also the $36,000 includes $16,000 to remove the boiler room. Mr. Brodegen f'elt boiler room removal is an unnecessary expense. Ms Donley discl~ssed health and safety factors that require removal of the building. Steve beycry also stated he support Kiwanis Field restrooms. Jean Jackson discussed enforcement of code in new construction to meet disabled requirements. Mr. Drouin discussed Washington State code and the City adopting by ordinance. Ms Donley clarified the handicap program, with acceptance of Block Grant funds, the City is responsible for complying with handicap requirements. Ms Donley stated the Bremerton Sun ran display and legal ads, KBRO ran several announcements, approx. 1500 Flyers were distributed and Planning Dept. staff artended various neighborhood meetings to explain the objectives of Block Brant Program & encouraged submittal of activity proposals. Ms Donley briefed City Council on two DHUD recommended minor changes to the Clty's three year and/or annual Housing Assistance Plan, which do not require Council action. One is the result of an adjust- ment in the mathematical formula of the Housing Assistance Plan. The other pertains to the Housing Assistance Plan and clarifies under what conditions new construction would be considered in non- priority new construction areas. Ms Donley briefly reviewed the proposed activities: Medical Referral Program, with physician's assistance - $79,975. YWCA Domestlce Violence Program - $34,660 Rape Response Program - $19,792. Sidewalk along Adele Ave. - $11,500 Remove boiler room and construct restroom/storage facility at Kiwanis Field - $36,0Y3. Rehabilitate Community Facility at Forest Ridge Park - $10,000 Construction Contingency - $5,000 Administration - $10,000 Ms Donley discussed advice from Seattle office of DHUD to eliminate the construction contingency. Council must decide where to place the $5,000 City Council Meeting Minutes June 2~, 1983 Page Two Extensive discussion followed regarding placement of the $5,000 ir~to Forest Ridge Park community facility. Mr. Drouin suggested moving $10,000 from this facility to the handicap program to make downtown more accessible for the disabled, and holding this pro- posal until the next phase, allowing more time to investigate required repairs on the building. Mr. Drouin expressed concern that $10,000 is too low an estimate for the required repairs. Discussion followed regarding extent of repairs required. Mr. Anderson suggested use of vacated Capital Hill fire station for groups that currently use this facility. Mike Hudson, scout master, expressed objections to delaying a decision and stated scouts and pee wees object to using another building. Mr. Hudson expressed opinion the building will not require $10,000 to repair and also discussed the historical value of the buildin . Ms Hoses discussed the importance of maintaining historical building. Ms Jackson discussed necessary improvements to the downtown area for the d~sabled. Motion by P. Drouin to delay $10,000 for Forest Ridge Park rehab- ilitation and resubmit under Federal FY83 HUD Block Grant funds, and that $10,000 from Federal Jobs Bill be used for the handicapped. Motion died for lack of second. Brooks Snyder questioned $Z9,975 for medical referral program. Mr. Mosely explained this is to assist the unemployed and low income wit~ no medical insurance. Mr. Anderson discussed placement of the $5,000 construction contingency. Suggestion was made to hold over to Federal FY83 hearing in July or August. Ms Donley informed Council these funds must remain in the Federal Jobs Bill. Mr. Horning suggested placing $5,000 construction contingency funds in downtown redevelopment planning, to assist in paying for an architect consultant. Ms Donley discussed necessity of seeking proposals and selection process. Mr. Amo suggested these funds be added to $11,500 for sidewalk on Adete to allow the sidewalk to extend to Kitsap Way. Mr. Anderson discussed LID formation by Adele Ave. residents to pay for costs of the sidewalk over the $11,500 proposed. Motion by R. Mosely and R. Johnson to take $5,000 under construc- tion contingency and move to Planning and Urban Environmental Design, carried as follows: 6 affirmative, 1 opposed (Amo) 1 abstention (Drouin). ' Motion by R. Johnson and R. Mosely to submit the final application and all understandings and certifications contained therein, and directing and authorizing the Mayor to act in connection with the submission of the application and to provide such additional infor- mation as may be required, carried unanimously. Motion by S. Homing and R. Johnson that description for Planning and Urban Environmental Design will be "Downtown Redevelopment Planning", carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 1 abstention (Drouin). Ms Donley stated the proposal will be published and submitted to Department of Urban Development and funding should be available in late ~uly or August. Meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. APPRCVED: ELAINE HENDERSON, Recording ~Secretary