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Home My WebLink About06/15/83#o088 ~03a7 #0550 Side i Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~ June 15, 1983 ~ Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth St., Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, June 15, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Anderson presiding. IAlso present were: E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Horning, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian, Russ Johnson, Mayor Dawkins, Asst. City Attorney Tift and City Clerk McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and the invo- cation was given by Phil Drouin. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of June 8, 1983 and June 2, 1983. AB83-308 B. Bid Call Request for Diesel Fuel and Heating Oils. AB83-309 C. Bid Call Request for one 1983 1/2 ton pickup truck and one 1983 mid-size pick truck for Wastewater Facilities. AB83-310 D. Request to Transfer one 5 yd. Dump Truck and one Trojan Wheel Loader from Equipment Rental to Wastewater. AB83-311 E. Request to Surplus and Transfer Vehicles and EquiOment, in compliance with vehicle study recommendations(Water Dept) AB83-312 Motion by R. Mosely and C. Pachek to approve consent agenda items A through E inclusive, carried unanimously. CLAIMS/VOUCHERS AB83-313 Claims and vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. Motion by R. Johnson and E. Sturdivant as of this date, the Council does approve for payment those claims as follows: Re- tirees Fund for June, 1983 in amount of $2897.47, Salary Fund in amount of $295,806.13 and FICA in amount of $10,527.83 for payroll period June 5, 1983 and vouchers 10841 through 10846 inclusive in amount of $12,791.26, carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawkins discussed moving the gate in Evergreen Park from the play area to the rose garden. The Mayor discussed the arts and crafts show to be held this week end in the downtown area. Mayor Dawkins discussed tearing down Roosevelt stadium with no cost to the city as this will be a donated effort, and saving of all salvageable materials. Mayor Dawkins discussed meeting with ferry officials after July 4th. The Mayor reported on meeting with downtown merchants regarding placement of benches in the area. ATTORNEY'S REPORT MS Tift discussed work taking place on ordinances pertaining to topless soft drink establishments and drug paraphernalia. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Dr., discussed continued parking problems with boaters use of Francis St. boat launch. Discussion followed regarding enforcement of parking violations and posting the area as a tow-away zone. Ms Tilt will review this matter. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahan Dr., expressed her dissatisfaction with the nine member Council, with City laws and State laws and with response to calls. #0709 Mary Lou Long, 2~33 E. Phinney Bay Dr., discussed unfinished portion of Ford Ave., her efforts to improve the street and requested city action to pave the unfinished portion. A. Anderson stated this was forwarded to Engineering and they have requested more details. Mr. Anderson discussed Engineering Department time currently being spent on the new Sewer Treatment Plant. Ms Long discussed previous complaint regarding septic tank problems on East Phinney Bay Dr. #09h9 #O968 ~0985 ~1042 #112a ~!23a #12i8 City Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 1983 Page Two PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTD Tammy Woodbury, 1519 Park Ave., inquired into the status of her claim for sewerage backup. The Clerk stated this had been for- warded t'o insurance, but she will check on it. A. Anderson stated items 7H, 7I and 8B had been pulled. ORDINANCE #3844 - SECOND HAND DEALER/PAWN SHOP AB83-!67 Motion by R. Mosely and J. Adrian to pass on second reading, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton relating to the regulation and licensing of second-hand dealers and pawnbrokers, carried unanimous ly. ORDINANCE #3845 - "CITY COMMISSIONER" TO "CITY COUNCIL" AB83-294 Mo{ion hy R. Johnson and P. Drouin to pass on second reading, AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 1792 in order to change all references of "City Commissioner" to "City Council." and Summary Ordinance, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - CHANGE PRE-COUNCIL SESSION TIME AB83-314 There was discussion that the wording implies the session can be the day prior to or same day as Council. Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord No. 3204, Sec. 1, relating to pre-council session meetings, with change to read "The City Council shall meet at 5:00 p.m. on the same day", carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - COMPENSATION/JUDGE PRO TEM AB83-315 Ms Tift explained that salary is set by state law and this ordiance will allow Council to pass yearly resolution that judge pro tem's salary will be consistent with state law. Motion by S. Horning and P. Drouin to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 2030, Sec. 2, relating to compensation for Judge Pro Tem, with change to read, "established yearly by the Bremerton City Council by Resolution", carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - INCREASE PENALTY OF THEFT AB83-316 Motion by C. Pachek and R. Johnson approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 3529 to increase the penalty upon convic- tion for theft. There was discussion regarding increase of max- imum from $300 to $500. Mr. Amo inquired why this ordinance does not contain the $50.00 shall not be suspended or deferred clause? Council and Asst. City Attorney Tift adjourned to a 5 minute executive session. Upon returning to Council Chambers, question was called on the motion, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, 1st - Reading - INCREASE PENALTY FOR UNLAWFUL ISSUANCE OF BANK CHECKS AB83-31Z Ms Tift discussed changes~ adds Jail time to the first offense, lowers minimum on first offense and raises on second offense. Motion by R. Mosely and E. Sturdivant to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 3720 to increase the penalty upon a second or subsequent offense for unlawful issuance of bank checks, carried unanimously. Recess 6:20 until 6:30 p.m. ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - WATER RATE INCREASE AB83-87 Bill Duffy, Water Dept., discussed rate structure comparisons and usual procedure of raising rates in January. This was not done in January and is approximately 6 months behind. Mr. Amo dis- cussed Sec. 2B regarding adjustments by the Mayor. Mr. Duffy discussed the revised system for billing and raised rates based on an average, so that low users will be paying less. Motion by R. Mosely and C. Pachek to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE repealing Ord. No. 3802, and amending Ord. No. 3575 regarding minimum water rates. Mr. Amo asked to have the entire ordinance read for the benefit of the public. Bert Gegner objected to increasing rates at this time due to increased sewer rates. Discussion followed regarding DSHS requirements. Question called on the motion, carried unanimously. #16T2 #1Z86 Side City Council Me¢ !.ng Minutes June 15, 1983 Page Three COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AB83-320 City Clerk read letters from: YMCA supporting the ALIVE Shelter, Gray Panthers of Kitsap supporting Medical Referral Program, Rape Re- sponse of Kitsap Co. supporting thedr proposal, and KCAP supporting the Medical Referral Program. Colleen Donley, Block Grant Coordinator, discussed Federal Jobs Bill funds pertaining to creation of Jobs and humanitarian services, and advisory staff efforts in selection of proposals for Council con- sideration. Ms Donley briefly outlined five proposals selected: Public Services: Medical Referral Program with physician's assistant - $79,975 YWCA Domestice Violence Program - ~34,660 Rape Response Program - $19,792. Street Improvements: Labor & Materials to provide traffic control improvements in low & moderate income residential areas - $10,000 Parks & Recreation: Labor & Materials to remove boiler room and construct restroom/storage facility at Kiwanis Field - $36,073. Labor & Materials to rehabilitate community facility at Forest Ridge Park - $10,000 Public Facility Improvements for Downtown Area: Labor & Materials to construct benches - $1,500 Administration: - $10,000 Construction Contingency - $5,000 Ms Donley discussed an ambulance (i.e. rescue unit) as being an eligible activity provided purchase will creat new Jobs. Mr. Amo discussed cost of removing pool at Evergreen Park and inquired about street improvements. Allan Kane, City Engineer, discussed numbers of complaints regarding problems of excessive speed and number of streets with heavy traffic flow. He discussed the intent to identify problems and problem areas. Bert Gegner expressed opinion to direct funds to people really in need. Don Serry agreed, and discussed need for sidewalks in area of Constitution and Adele. Discussion followed regarding original proposals submitted June 2nd and eliminating street improvements and adding sidewalk on Constitu- tion. Ms Donley suggested Council address Adele Ave. regarding pedestrian safety. Motion b~ B. Amo and P. Drouin to remove Street Improvements and Public Facilities for downtown (benches) and insert Sidewalk on Adele St., - $11,500, carried unanimously. Mike Hudson, Scout Master, discussed community facility at Forest Ridge Park needing repairs due to deterioration and vandalism. Mr. Hudson discussed numbers of individuals this building serves each year. Brooks Snyder agreed regarding repairs required, but felt $10,000 was not adequate and suggested placing unemployed persons in the building to supervise the area. Mr. Drouin discussed the need for another rescue unit. Ms Donley stated changes can be made prior to final decision. It was stressed tentative passage is re- quired to allow time for publication to inform the public of the Block Grant Hearing to be held Thurs., June 23rd. Final decision and passage will be made at that time. Motion by S. Homing and B. Amo to tentatively accept the Federal Jobs Bill recommendations as proposed. Mr. Anderson expressed ob- Jections to funds for constructing restroom/storage facilities at Kiwanis Field. Question called, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 1 opposed (Drouin), 1 abstention (Anderson). Recess 7:53 until 8:02 p.m. Ms Donley briefly reviewed the Federal Fiscal Year 1983 Community Development Block Grant proposed activities. Ms Donley discussed availability of funds in October with 12 months to dis- perse with the possibility of an extension. Bert Gegner discussed past proposals for downtown waterfront and opposition to more funds being allocated for this project. Robert Tiller discussed $58,000 for City Hall access and only $2,000 for access to Bremerton area in general and asked these figures be reversed. Jean Jackson discussed an access Bremerton booklet with handicap volunteers scouting for accessibility and emphasized the #1095 ~1182 City Council Meeting Minutes June 15, 1983 Page Four COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM CONTD need for an elevator for City Hall. Discussion followed regarding figure of $58,000 for elevator. Ms Donley stated this figure was selected in the event there are no alternatives. Alternatives have not been explored. Discussion continued regarding street signs in braille, which will be placed on corners of buildings. Discussion followed regarding eligible projects not on the proposed list with emphasis on the Girl Scout Hall. The Mayor stated the two empty fire stations are being considered for this purpose as the current building is unsuitable. Brooks Snyder discussed handicap problems and prioritizing of these funds. Mr. Adrian suggested tabling until Council has the opportunity to study these proposals. K. Attebery, Planning Director discussed oppor- tunity in July to receive technical assistance regarding Housing Rehab Programs and suggested tabling until then. Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to table until the Planning Department can provide more information, carried unanimously. 18" TRANSMISSION - JOB COMPLETION AB83-321 There was discussion regarding problems on this Job. Mr. Duffy explained problems are with the contractor no longer owning the equipment. The Job is complete and in order to quality for Grant Funds, the City must accept the Job no later than June 30th. He stated there has already been one extention. Motion by R. Mosely and J Adrian to accept this phase of the pro- Ject as complete as covered under Contract #2234, carried as Follows: 8 affirmative, 1 abstention (Johnson). RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PETITION/COGEAN AVE. AB83-322 Motion by E. Sturdivant and B. Amo to approve a residential permit parking area on Cogcan Ave. between 9th St. and llth St., carried unanimously. SUPPLEMENT NO. 14 TO CONTRACT W/U.S. NAVY AB83-323 City Clerk explained this is for the Navy Museum in the Ferry Terminal, this is an annual extension and there are no changes. Motion by R. Mosely and C. Pachek to approve Supplement #14 to Navy Loan Agreement, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS R. Johnson reported the Finance and Budget Committee received detailed information from the City Treasurer and City Clerk. P. Drouin discussed comprehensive report from the Sewer Committee. Re discussed bids coming in below estimates. Regular meeting this week will be Thursday at 10:00 a.m. A. Anderson notified Council of an executive session on personnel matters immediately after Council adJournes. S. Horning reported on the Planning Committee meeting. C. Pachek discussed Public Works Committee meeting with Allan Kane. R. Mosely discussed request by Fire Dept. and Public Safety Committee to bring ordinance on Fire and Safety back to Council. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk APPROVED: ART ANDERSO~J,~ou~ci~ President