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Home My WebLink About11/02/83Tape 81 Unapproved #1056 k Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~.~jt.~9 November 2, 1983 ~ i~ The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, November 2, 1983 at 5:30 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 Morris 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. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of October 26, 1983. AB83-573 Motion by S. Homing and J. Adrian to approve the minutes as presented, carried unanimously. #1067 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AB83-574 Claims for Damages were submitted from Violet Eherich and Martin J. Hall. Claims have been sent to departments for reports and to insurance company. #1077 CLAIMS/WE REGISTER AB83-575 Claims and warrants audited and certified by Dsrlene Herrmann 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 payment Salary Fund in amount of $286,603.38 and FICA in amount of $11,421.92 for payroll period October 23, 1983 and warrants 11397 through 13403 inclusive in amount of $102,416.43, carried unanimously. #1115 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawkins thanked staff members for completing the budget project in his absence. The Mayor recommended the appointment of Cheryl Lee Betget to the Parks and Recreation Commission. AB83-577 Motion by P. Drouin and B. Amo to approve the appointment of Ms Betget to the Parks and Recreation Commission, carried unanimously. Mayor Darkins introduced Max Vekich, Representative from the. 35th Legisla- tive DistriCt. Mr. Vekic~ discussed the areas he will he representing and efforts to get the ferry terminal issue before the State Legislature. P. Drouin inquired if Fire Chief Meigs' decision to leave the City was un- expected. The Mayor responded Chief Mei~s has kept the Ma~or informed of this possibility, and this date submitted his letter of resignation. Mr. Drouin expressed regrets at Chief Meigs' decision to leave the city. #1314 #1407 ATTORNEY'S REPORT B. Broughton elaborated on Mr. Vekrich's efforts and concerns regarding a new ferry terminal. Mr. Broughton discussed amendment to Ord. 3700 to include storm water user charges, which will be before Council in the next week or two. Mr. Broughton discussed complication to the handicap ordinance and intent to have this before Council at the next regular meeting. Mr. Broughton discussed difficulties with the right-of-way permit ordinance. The City Attorney discussed efforts on the part of the Clerk's office to advertise for a professional manager for the Gold Mountain Golf Course. PUBLIC RECOGNITION A. Anderson discussed procedures for the public to follow pertaining to public recognition. Janet Martinez, 1308 Poindexter, read a letter from Brad O~en pertaining to oonstruction of the Wastewater Treatment Plant and utility billing, state regulations of the use of sludge, and an upcoming symposium, and suggested members of the Wastewater Committee attend. Mr. Anderson stated all members of the committee will attend the function, and discussed Don Proctor's knowledge of the use of sludge. Mr. Drouin asked for a copy of the letter. Ms Martinez discussed her recent utility bill, and stated she will not pay the capital chargers and will turn the water on if it is turned off. City Council Meeting Minutes November 2, 1983 Page Two PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTD Mary Lou Long, 2433 E. Phinney Bay Dr., discussed at length the six proposi- tions on the November 8th ballot, and urged voters to read the entire resolu- tions. Ms Long expressed her objections, as the ballot titles do not include all changes contained in the resolutions, Ms Long felt thetetras not adequate public input, and urged a no vote on all six propositions. Douglas Downs, 1307 Poindexter, submitted a letter read by the Clerk pertaining to the injustice of Bremerton's government, and protesting this "Whoops" action. He requests an affordable plan with a bottom line figure. Brooks Snyder, 416 S. Lafayette, agreed with Ms Long regarding the ballot propositions. Mr. Snyder also discussed claims submitted by Mrs. Willjams. E. L. Sturdivant, Charter Change Committee Chairman, discussed efforts of the Council, Committee and Administration to update the charter, as it is cumbersome and outdated. Mr. Sturdivant discussed public hearings on the proposed changes. #2083 ORD. 3875 - CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS/SEATTLE REALTY AB83-556 Mr. BrouRhton discussed language on'page 2 under item 8.c of General Conditions which was inadvertently eliminated, and recommended passage with the following additions. "(1) Does not floodlight the face of buildings, particularly the motel and office facades which adjoin residential properties to the north and east of the site. (2) Indicates that parking area lighting north of the motel and office will not exceed sixteen feet in height, and is shielded so as to pre- vent direct illumination of residential properties. (3) Is limited to entry way lighting on the north side of the motel and office and to that which is essential to pedestrian safety. The north parking areas shall not be lit by typical tall flood lights." Motion by C. Pachek and E. Sturdivant to pass on second reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 3868, gl, relating to Seattle Realty rezone and land use restric- tions, with changes as stated by the City Attorney, carried unanimously. #2175 Tape 82 ORD. 1st Reading - CONTRIBUTING TO DEPENDENCY/DELINQUENCY OF MINOR AB83-576 Mr. Broughton discussed definitions of dependency and delinquency as contained in this ordinance, and penalties for violation, and requested Council approve this new program that will enable the Police Department and Attorney's office to criminally prosecute those adults abusing and neglecting minors. Mr. Broughton discussed difficults of prosecuting under the current ordinance. He discussed a like ordinance in effect in Seattle, and working with their prosecutor's office in drafting this ordinance. Juvenile Officer, Greg Steele, also worked with the Attorney's office. Mr. Adrian asked for clarifica- tion of why using the abuse law is not practical. Mr. Broughton discussed difficulties of small children testifying, and stated this ordinance allows expert testimony. Mr. Sturdivant discussed state law that prevents Police Departments from forcing children to return to a home they have chosen to leave, and placing parents in a defenseless situation. Mr. Broughton re- sponded this ordinance is designed to prevent those situations. Mr. Amo requested input from the Police Chief. Chief Christensen discussed positive effects of the ordinance, and stated there are 5 to 10 check points prior prosecution. Ms Msrtinez expressed opinion that state laws and CPS are qualified to handle these cases. Motion by P. Drouin and R. Mosely to approve on first reading, AN ORDINANCE establishing the offenses of Contributing to the Dependency of a Minor and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor; relevant definitions of terms; and defining penalties for violation. of this ordinance, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 2 opposed (Pachek, Sturdivant). #0186 RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING REQUEST/400 BLOCK OF VENETA AB83-562 Memo from the City Engineer was read reversing his prior recommendation to deny based upon an additional survey which did reveal an impact by commuter parking. Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to approve residential permit parking in the 400 block of Vaneta, carried unanimously. Recess 6:43 until 7:00 p.m. City Council Meeting M~.AUteS November 2, 1983 Page Three #0393 COUNCIL ENDORSEMNT RE: COMITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT AB83-578 Larry Eyer, Executive Director of KCAP, discussed plans to submit their CSBG proposal to the State Planning and Community Affairs Agency and requested Council endorsement. They will also be asking for endorsement from Poulsbo officials and have already received endorsement from-the County Conm~issioners. Mr. Eyer discussed uses of the grant funds for KCAP's Emergency Housing for 800 low-income individuals, enable 500 low-income persons to receive'low or no-cost medical treatment, assist 200 individuals to develop resumes, assist 60 to secure Job interviews and 300 to attain employment, and provide more than 2,000 client contacts to provide information, con- tacts and referral for low-income people. Motion by R. Mosely and S. Homing to endorse KC~P's Community Services Block Grant proposal, carried unanimously. #0756 KCAP CONTRACT/PROVIDE MEDICAL REFERI~AL SERVICES PROGRAM AB83-579 Colleen Donley, Block Grant Coordinator, stated clarification of the last para- graph on pg. 1 of the contract is needed, as the City Attorney recommends the following changes: strike remainder of the sentence after the words Addendum 1, 2 and 3, and replace with the following; "and to provide a pro- gram as described in Addendum 4 (Kitsap Community Action Program's Community Development ~lock Grant application dated June 2, 1983), attached." Motion by J. Adrian and S. Homing to approve the contract with change in language as stated by Ms Donley, carried unanimously. Mr. Adrian discussed activities of KCAP and has invited Mr. Eyer to give a presentation at the November 7th study session. #0925 ACCEPT CONTRACT 2224/FIRE STATION NO. 1 ADDITION AB83-580 Motion by C. Pachek and P. Drouin to accept contract 2224 ae complete, carried unanimously. #0980 WATER BOND ORD./TRANSMISSION MAIN REPLACEMENT ON NAVY YARD HIGHWAY AB83-581 The Clerk read a memo from the City Treasurer for informational purposes per- taining to a change order to install a portion of the McKenna Falls trans- mission main in conjunction with the cross town sewer transmission main and an ordinance dealing with financing. #1084 COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS R. Johnson discussed the Tuesday budget study session, and expressed disap- pointment in lack of public attendance. Mr. Johnson discussed the City's interest in homepotting of CV Battle Croup ships, and hopes to meet with the Secretary of the Navy to present the City's position and information. P. Drouin reported that the topic of discussion at the area Chamber Government Affairs Meeting was the Main Gate Project at Keyport and receipt of funds from this fiscal year. Mr. Drouin discussed problems with PSNS parking situatiom, and additional security concerns -- due to the recent military action. He discussed possibility of Bremerton being the homeport for a portion of the CV Battle Group as nothing definite has been established. Mr. Drouin reported the Navy is opposed to the 30/70 split, however, our representative has been asked to continue efforts in this endeavor. Mr. Drouin reported on District #7 neighborhood meeting regarding charter changes, and thanked Mr. Sturdivant for his attendance to explain the proposed changes. He reported on the Wastewater Committee meeting of October 27th, and stated the next meeting is Thursday, November 3rd at 9:30 a.m. E. Sturdivant reported on the annual Halloween Party held at the Sheridan Park Community gym, and s~ated this is a tribute to community team efforts between S. Homing stated the Planning Comittee will be ~king an ~nfo~ation report next week on central business district parking. R. Mosely reported the Public Safety meeting will be held immediately after the Wastewater Committee meeting Thursday morning. A. Anderson discussed the cooperative effort of the administrative and legisla- tive bodies the past week to compile a packet and draft a letter with the City's position for homeporting of the CV Battle Group ships. Messrs. Drouin and Mosely discussed the explanatory statement at the bottom of utility bills mailed to eastside residents. This statement will be on westside resident bills prior to the next mailing. City Council Meeting Minutes November 2, 1983 Page Four APPROVED: