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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/83#1690 #1702 #1753 #1850 Tape 69 Unapproved #1615 Minutes September 21, 1983 ~ ,~.~ COUNCIL MEFTING MINUTES ~.~ =2 ~ ~ Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, W~shington was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth St., Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, September 21, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Also present were: Councilmen E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Horning, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mooely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian and Russ Johnson, Mayor Dawkins, City Attorney Broughton and Deputy City Clerk Johnson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by E. L. Sturdivant. Mr. Anderson stated items 9F, 10A, lOB, iOC and iOF had been removed from the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of September 6 and September 14, 1983 A883-501 B. Award of contract to re-roof Gorst Creek Pump Station to Roof Doctor in amount of $6,870 plus tax. A883-502 Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to approve the consent agenda items A and B, carried unanimously. INFORMATION ITEMS A883-503 Claims for Damages from: Michael A. Gustanson and David and Teresa Atwell were submitted for informational purposes. All claims have been sent to insurance and departments for reports. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTER A883-504 Claims and warrants audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made avail- able to the Council. Motion by R. Johnson and E. Sturdivant as of this date, the Council does ap- prove for payment Salary Fund in amount of $290,163.36 and FICA in amount of $11,258.75 for payroll period September 11, 1983, Retirement Fund for March, 1983 in amount of $2,189.14 and warrants 12477 through 12484 inclusive in amount of $13,138.75, carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawkins discussed city officials meetings with EDA officials and the city's presentation to acquire funding for the downtown central business district mall project. The Mayor discussed work to take place at Roosevelt Field for two soccer fields and a mini picnic area. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Broughton discussed the ballot titles for Bremerton Council Resolutions 1985 - 1990 pertaining to the charter amendments, for placement on the November general elect~on ballot. The law requires summarizing the title with a limit of approximately 20 words per title. Mr. Broughton feels the 20 word limit is directional rather than mandatory. Proposition No. 1 Should Article VII, M 30, of the Bremerton City Charter be amended to shorten the City Clerk's description of duties and to make City bid procedures governed by state law. Proposition No. 2 Should Article II, M 5, of the Bremerton City Charter be amended to allow re- districting by ordinance, staggered Councilmember terms, and the appointment of a Mayor Pro Temp'~'e. Proposition No. 3 Should Article II, M 7, be amended to allow appointment of a Councilmember Pro Tempore in event of extended absence or disability. Proposition No. 4 Should Article V, M 23, of the Bremerton City Charter be amended to establi;h an Auditing Conm~ittee and independent City Auditor. Proposition No. 5 Should Article IX of the Bremerton City Charter be amended to increase the number of Civil Service Commissioners and require substantial compliance with state civil service law. Proposition ~4 6 Should Article III, M 10, of the Bremerton City Charter be amended to give the Mayor ten days to veto an ordinance. Motion by P. Drouin and E. Sturdivant to accept the ballot titles as presented. ~2510 Tape 70 #0777 City Council Meeting Minutes September 21, 1983 Page Two ATTORNEy'S REPORT CONTD Mary Lou Long, 2433 E. Phinney Bay Dr., discussed her objections to eliminat- ing the residenc7 requirement from Res. 1986, and requested inclusion of this verbage in the title. Berg Gegner, 934 Washington Ave. restated his opposition to eliminating the residency requirement. Mr. Gegner also suggested the public remain for the entire meeting. Question call on the motion, carried unanimously. Mr. Broughton discussed the City's insurance package resulting in significant reduction in claims psyments. Mr. Broughton discussed meeting with the downtown mall project consultants on Monday, Sept. 26th at 4:00 p.m. at the Land Title buildin . He discussed an excellent report provided by the Jacobsen firm, and establishing a central area to make this information available to the public. Specifics are expected to be generated within the next few weeks. PUBLIC RECOGNITION The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Ron Asleson, mgr. of Real Property Manage- ment supporting Council's action relating to the wastewater facility project. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahen Dr., discussed the city's employment of minorities, and requested the Mayor appoint a minority person to the position of affirmative action officer. Douglas Downs, 1307 Poindexter, spokesman for We The People, discussed the People's protesting the method of financing the wastewater facility. Faith Roody, discussed the "deplorable" condition and health hazards of the current wastewater plant, and stressed the need for a new facility. Janet Martinez, 1308 Poindexter, felt Council should have put the form of financing of the new plant to a vote of the people. Ms Martinez spoke in support of the new plant, and stressed she is protesting the method of financing. Randy Swenlan, co-owner of Chugwaters, discussed the increased utility bill and difficulties of making payment. Mr. Drouin discussed ways of decreasing the charges. Mary Lou Long, emphasized she is in favor of the new treatment plant, it is the method of financing to which she objects. Ms Long discussed churches being exempt under a ULID, and feels this way they are being taxed. Ms Long discussed her inability to acquire a cost comparison analysis. She discussed lack of finalizing a contract with the Navy for their portion of financing the plant. Mr. Mosely asked the public to keep their remarks brief or submit written statements to the Clerk prior to the meetings. Bob MathWig, Pancake House Mgr, discussed the increase in utility bills for both restaurants, and requested refinancing the treatment plant. Roy McInnis discussed commercial rates for businesses and feels that businesses receiving reduced rates will cause increased rates for everyone in the future. Mr. Drouin discussed the consumer price index, and indicated if the CPI in- creases in 1985, charges for operation and maintenance may go up accordingly. Recess 6:35 until 6:50 Ms Long discussed other and better ways of financing the new wastewater treatment plant. HEARING - SITE PLAN APPROVAL & CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTION/JEW'ELL AB83-505 Mr. Broughton discussed amendments to zoning ordinances 3546 and 3543 which were approved at the previous meeting. The amended ordinances will not be effective for approximately 2 weeks, and requested Council table this hearing for 3 weeks. Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to table this hearing for 3 weeks, carried unanimously. (This will come before Council on October 12, 1983). #0777 City Council Meeting Mi es September 21, ].983 Page Three ORDINANCE 3866 - REPEALING APPENDIX TO NOISE CONTROL ORDINANCE AB83-495 Motion by C. Pachek and S. Horning to pass on second reading AN ORDINANCE re- pealing the Appendix containing Administrative Regulations of Ord. 3722 per- taining to noise control, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 abstention (Amo). #0840 ORDINANCE 1st Reading - DELETE COUNCIL APPROVAL REQUIREZiENT AB83-451 Bert Gegner request clarification. Mr. Johnson explained that if the applicant meets all requirements Council cannot deny. He discussed approximately 36 regulatory licenses of the City and 7 that currently require Council approval. This ordinance deletes the Council approval requirement. Mr. Horning discussed his support of the amendment, but suggested these items come before Council for informational purpose. Mr. Adrian discussed availability of computer print- out of regulatory license listing. He suggested a review of all licenses by Council to determine which should come before them for informational purpose. Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow, discussed differences in locations for various licenses, and stated Council should look at this carefully prior to approving. Discussion followed regarding Council being kept abreast of certain activities in the City. Motion by J. Adrian and R. Johnson to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 3653 in order to delete the Council approval requirement for music, dancing or entertainment licenses, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 2 opposed (Anderson, Mosely). #1225 ORDINANCE 1st Reading - CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTION/SUPER 8 MOTEL AB83-506 Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 3683, B 1, relating to Seattle Realty rezone and land use restrictions, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 abstention (Johnson). ~1313 ORDINANCE 1st Reading - LEVYING MIINICIPAL TAXES AB83-507 Leo Olney, City Treasurer, discussed 10 year phase out of the inventory tax, due to legislative action, resulting in lost revenues of approximately $200,'000 to the City. Tax would be levied at 24¢ per $1,000 of assessed valuation. Discussion followed regarding budget cuts if this ordinance is approved without the tax increase. Discussion continued regarding the unde- sirability of levying taxes at this time. Mr. Olney discussed Council's option of increasing the B&O tax. There was discussion regarding approving on first reading due to deadline to have to the County Assessor by October 5th, and in the interim, receiving information from the administration regarding budget cuts. Motion by E. Sturdivant and J. Adrian to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremeton levying municipal taxes against all the taxable pro- perty within the city limits of Bremerton for the year 1983 and approving the assessment roll made by the Assessor of Kitsap County, therefore, to be collected in the year 1984. Council directed the administration to provide Council with information pertaining to possible budget cuts prior to second reading. Mr. Drouin suggested the Finance and Budget Committee review this issue and also provide information prior to the next meeting. Question called, carried unanimously. Mr. Anderson stated the routine pre-council study session will begin at 4:30 next Wednesday, to allow more time for discussion of this issue. #2700 ORDINANCE 1st Reading - AFFIP~TIVE ACTION PLAN AB83-467 The Deputy Clerk read letters from Bremerton Business and Professional Women's Club and Olympic Peninsula Chapter of Federally Employed Women recommending the position of affirmative action officer be a full time position, and re- questing the term cancellation agreement be changed to conciliation agreement. Letter from 'he Mayor was read requesting favorable consideration of the ordinance dealing with the revised Affirmative Action Plan. Tape 71 Dave Hiestand, Personnel Director, discussed recent revisions due to Council's request for input. Duties of the Affirmative Action Officer will be in addi- tion to the officer's primary responsibilities. In all, the plan c~lls for 8 representatives of specific minorities to assist the AAO. Mr. Hiestand discussed the increase in the affirmative action budget, which includes S2,400 per year for the officer and training for all representatives. Mr. Hiestand feels this is a workable plan that can be implemented on a part- time basis. Carole Shreeve, current Affirmative Action Officer for the City, discussed loss of state and federal funding if the position is not filled. Larry Greene, PSNS Affirmative Action Officer, commended Mr. Hiestand on the plan's structure. Mr. Greene spoke in favor of affirmative action as a full time positicn and stressed the need for the officer to be fully qualified. ~0760 #1055 ~1386 ~1594 City Council Meeting Minutes September 21, 1983 Page Four ORDINANCE 1st Reading - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN CONTD There was discussion regarding sufficient time to handle affirmative action issues if the position is not filled on a full time basis. Mayor Dawkins assured Council the officer will utilize whatever time is required in this effort. He discussed possible evening and week end hours spent on affirma- tive action, and stated the officer will not receive overtime. In answer to an inquiry, the Mayor stated the other representatives will not receive an increase in salary due to affirmative action efforts. Mr. Johnson recommended Council receive semi-annual reports on the internal audit portion and an annual report pertaining to records. Motion by B. Amo and C. Pachek to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE pro- viding for equal opportunity employment for the City of Bremerton and adopt- ing an Affirmative Action program for the City and Repealing Ord. 3447 and Res. 1857, with changes as recommended by R. Johnson, carried unanimously. Recess 8:30 until 8:40 p.m. ULTRA-LIGHT DEMONSTRATION/LION'S COMMUNITY PLAYFIELD AB83-512 The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Port Washington Properties, Inc. to the affect the area has been inspected and determined to be safe. All pilots will sign a release of liability waiver and provide evidence of insurance. Access to the field area will be restricted during use for public safety. They are requesting use of the field on October 16th, 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. The Deputy Clerk read a letter from Ray Foley, Parks & Recreation Supt, stating the Parks Commission recommends denying the request, in that public property should not be used for promotional advertizing by private firms and for the safety of people and property in the area. Mayor Dawkins discussed intentions of a water festival with Washington Jet Ski Boa~ Assoc. as an entry and attempts to have other entries. Discussion followed regarding pilots being listed and liability to the City. Mr. Broughton discussed the city being listed as additional'i~sured and recOm- mends the original certificate of insurance and the policy be made available to his office one week prior to the event. Mr. Gegner discussed the liability coverage and federal regulations governing pilots. Motion by Jo Adrian and S. Homing to approve use of Lions Community Play- field on October 16th, with the original certificate of insurance and insurance policy naming the City as additional insured, be submitted to the City Attorney's office 7 days prior to the event, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 opposed (Amo). AGREEMENT/OLYMPIC COLLEGE USE OF MUNICIPAL POOL AB83-513 Mr. Sturdivant excused himself from hearing this issue due to a conflict of interest. Olympic College is requesting the City again enter into an agree- ment for use of the Municipal Pool and further recommends the per hour use fee be reviewed prior to the 1984-1985 school year. There was discussion regarding possible loss of money if the City enters into this agreement. Mayor Dawkins responded that their use would be during low use periods by the public, Monday through Friday only. Discussion followed regarding increase in water and sewer rates, and Council felt this should be addressed in the agreement. Motion by J. Adrian and P. Drouin to table for one week, carried unanimously. Mr. Sturdivant returned to the meeting at this time. SEMINAR: SUPPORT STAFF IMPROVING PRODUCTIVITY AB83-514 Mr. Drouin discussed the previous seminar for department heads and his under- standing that they would pass on this knowledge to their staff. Mr. Adrian spoke in support of seminars, but feels due to the City's current financial situation, this is not appropriate at this time, and suggested budgeting this for 1984. Mr. Pachek spoke in agreement with Mr. ~drian. The Mayor suggested withdrawing the request. Motion by P. Drouin and J. Adrian to table until after the first of next year, carried unanimously. COUNCIL REPORTS R. Johnson, Finance & Budget Committee will meet next Monday after the judicial meeting. Mr. Johnson reported he is continuing to see signs posted on utility poles. City Council Meeting Mi ~es September 21, 1983 Page Five COUNCIL REPORTS CONTD B. Amo, discussed the Planning Committee meeting on Tuesday. The public is invited to all Planning Committee meetings, at 6:30 a.mo, Tuesdays at Denny's on Wheaton Way. Mr. Amo reported the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce will have various representatives present at Council meetings. P. Drouin, stated the Wastewater Committee will meet Thursday at 9:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers; the public is invited. R. Mosely stated Public Safety Committee will meet ~st~hur~ ~f~each'month at, 11:00 a.m. in the Council of'fices. S. Horning stated the Planning Committee discussed downtown mall project at their last meeting on Tuesday morning. E. Sturdivant asked the Mayor the time and place of the downtown redevelopment meetings. The Mayor responded, Mondays at 5:15 p.m. at the Land Title building. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. AiDPROVED: GILBERT W~'~OHN~ON, Deputy City Clerk ART ANDERSON, Couficil President