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Home My WebLink About01/02/85TAPE #206 #0000 UNAPPROVED DRAFT COUNCIL APPROVED JANUARY 9, 1986 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 2, 1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, was held in the Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wed- nesday January 2, 1985, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Present were E. Sturdivant, Spencer Homing, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Clyde Pachek, Bill Awe, Jim Adrian and Russ Johnson. Also present were Mayor Morrie Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by President Anderson with Councilman Aarian giving the invocation. CONSENT AGENDA Ms.McCluskey presented the minutes of December 26, 1984, #AB85-001, and a recommendation from the Purchasing department to award bid to Michael J's who was low responsive bid to provide meals for jail inmates for the year January 1, 1985 through December 31, 1985, #AB85-002. #0042 M/S/C/U/(Mosely/Pachek) to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, including the minutes of December 26, 1984 meeting. ClAIMS/WARRANT PaGISTER Ms. McCluskey presented regular warrants in the amount of $137,355.95, #8270 - #8462, audited and certified by Darlene Herrmann as required by RCW 42.24.090, and recorded on listings made available to the City Council. #0053 M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Mosely) to approve Warrants Register as presented. Mayor Dawkins reported on the overtime needed to keep Street department crews available all weekend because of the snow and inclement conditions. Council- man Sturdivant asked that the Mayor check into who is responsible for replace- ment and maintenance of fencing at Roosevelt Field, off Broadway, which has been out since September. Councilman Homing inquired as to how many DWI were booked during the holiday season with Mayor Dawkins stating that none in the City, to his knowledge. Councilman Drouin asked about confirmation of the applicant for the vacancy on the Civil Service emmission. Councilman Johnson noted that Mr. Olverson (Abate order on Building - 600 Blk. Highland) had contacted him regarding the hearing date and if the City had a response. Mayor Dawkins stated the zoning issue will appear before the Planning Commission on January 15, 1984. ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Bill Broughton requested more direction from the City Council regarding the request, by Parametrix, for payment of an existing $1,000.00 via the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force, established during 1982. City Attorney Broughton stated that the City has no legal obligation to pay, however, it could assume the responsibility, as requested, and that it possibly is a policy decision. Councilman Homing asked counsel if the City benefitted directly from the Parametrix's effort. City Attorney Broughton stated that it did and that information, from Parametrix's study, was utilized by Mr. MacCauley for the downtown redevelopment effort during 1984. #0359 M/S/C/(Amo/Pachek) to deny the request by the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force (via letter - Field Ryan, President) to pay the amount of $1,000.00 to satisfy the balance due Parametrix for services contracted by the Task Force. VOTE: In favor; Sturdivant, Pachek, Anderson, Mosely, Amo & Johnson ( 6 ) Opposed: Homing & Adrian (2) Abstain: Drouin ( 1 ) Motion PASSED Attorney Broughton stated the "P.S. - WE CARE" program during the Holiday was a real success and he mentioned that no fatalaties,due to alcohol, occurred during 1984 in the City of Bremerton. Councilman Amo requested advise from the City Attorney on a request for properly filing an application for annexation. He stated he has had inquiries frcm businessmen in the Perry Avenue area for direction with Mr. Broughton advising him to direct the inquiries to the Planning department. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 2, 1985 Page 2 of 9 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ms. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callaban Drive, requested the Mayor respond to concerns she addressed to include; (1) Mayor stated that the light on Bur- well & Warren Avenue is schedule to be installed by the State; (2) Project "P.S. - WE CARE" cost the citizens nothing. That Chaplins, taxi companies and volunteers use their own vehicles and equipment for the benefit of those who wanted to celebrate the holidays; (3) Councilman Sturdivant responded to her complaint about the bus service and a transfer she experienced at Wheaton Transfer station this day; and (4) Mayor stated the elevator should be installed later this spring. Councilman Drouin presented his granaaaughter and a friend, from Seattle, who were working on fulfilling a Camp Fire Girls recuirementt on a section in Leadership. Councilman Drouin noted the regular Wastewater Facilities conmit- tee meeting is scheduled for tomorrow, Thursday, January 3, 1985. He also mentioned an article appearing in the Seattle Times this weekend regarding citizen complaints in other areas, experiencing the same situation Bremerton was faced with 2 years ago and that EPA standards are unpopular, however, cost to install new Sewage Plants is getting more expensive each year. Councilman Horning asked that Councilmen please submit their choices of citizens from each district who will comprise the committee, being established, to prepare the Zoning Map and Comprehensive Plan for eventual presentation to the Council. CONTRACT RENEWAL FOR FUNDING BREMERTON/KITSAP COUNTY 'VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU, #AB85-004 Ms.McCluskey presented a request from the Bremerton/Kitsap County Visitor & Convention Bureau, to approve the proposed 1985 operating Agreenent between the City and the Bureau. There is no change to the Agreenent frcm 1984 including no change in funding proposal. The Agreement calls for $3,250.00 per month at $39,000 per year and matched nrmey not to exceed $3,000.00 for new memberships for a total of $42,000.00. Present was Ms. Lexie Duea, Director of the Bureau, who explained long-ranged plans and commitments established by the Bureau. It is expected that during the Canadian Expo ' 86, Washington ' s number one industry will be tourism. She said programs on the agenda is the 1991 Shipyard Centennial which will start in 1989 and several mini-conventions which will bring many people into Kitsap- land. Opening in January of this year is the Housing Bureau which is a new program being offered to assist out of town visitors. Councilman Sturdivant asked Mr. Duea if the Bureau used the $3,000.00 matched money? Ms. Duea stated that there was approximately $500.00 left. Councilman Mosely stated it cost money to plan many years in advance, therefore he supported the new Agreement. #1125 M/S/C/U/(Mosely/Horning) to approve the 1985 Contract renewal for funding the Bremerton/Kitsap County Visitor & Convention Bureau. BREMERTON ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM: WA STATE ENERGY OFFICE GRANT WSEO, #AB85-005 City Clerk McCluskey presented a request frcm Field Services to approve expending $5,067 (approximately 1/4 of Salary) to designate one of the General Facilities personnel as an Energy Program Coordinator. The City of Bremerton has been . working with the Washington State Energy Office for the past seven months as one of two Demonstration Cities for Energy Management. The program has already produced an Energy audit of five (5) buildings, including a grant for thermo- stats and energy devices at the Senior Center, and a ccmmitment to audit at no cost an additional five buildings. To date the only cost to the City has been staff time to maintain the City's energy records. The request before Council is the second phase which will grant the City 75% funding for the Energy Coor- dinator position. One additional requirement is that the City indicate it's intention to continue the Program in 1986 if the 1985 program proves effective. Field Services Director, Court Prisk, was available to answer questions. Councilman Sturdivant was in favor of the small investment and felt $5,000 would be well spent by the City. Mr. Prisk stated there is also a 71% Grant for the Sheridan Park facility. #1472 M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Mosely) to approve expenditure, in the amount of,$5,067.00 with the State WSEO providing the remaining 75% funding for the Energy Coordinator position, Field Services Division/General Facilities. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutds January 2, 1985 Page 3 of 3 ORDINANCE, ( 1ST READING)*, 'AMENDING C0NDITIONS IMPOSED ON ORDINANCE #3709, #AB84-598 Ms. McCluSkey read a request frun the Planning Departrent whereby the Planning Commission by Resolution 702, recommended approval to amend the con- ditions imposed cn Ordinance #3709, On December 28, 1983, the City Council approved such. a request. Due to the special conditions to be met, a Concomi- tant Zoning Agreement is required and therefore attached. Carol Saari, Planner, stated that the Ordinance was redrafted. Councilman Adrian was concerned that the gentlemen handling the property, or the pro- perty owners have signed the docunent. He was assured that Mr. Anderson (ori- ginal proponent of the rezone) signed off the document this day and City Attorney Broughton stated, even if the property changes hands, the new owner will have to abide by the agreenent and amendment. #1597 M/S/C/U/ approve this Ordinance, amending Ordinance No. 3709, Section 1, relating to conditions imposed on the Anderson rezone, a Concomitant Agreerent. COUNCIL ELECTIONS PRESIDENT: Nominations were open for the Position of Council President for 1985. M/S/N/(Drouin/Mosely) Art-Anderson for the position of President. M/S/N/(Amo/Johnson) Jim Adrian for the position of President. VOTE: (Paper Ballot requested) NOTE: Votes collected and tallied by Art Anderson (5) City Clerk McCluskey as directed. Jim Adrian ( 4 ) · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Sturdivant) to cast a unanimous ballot for Art Anderson for the position of Council President. M/S/N/(Homing/Amo) to ncminate Jim Adrian for the position of Council Vice- President. M/S/N/(Sturdivant/Pachek) to ncminate Phil Drouin for the position of Council Vice-President. VOTE: (Paper Ballot requested) NOTE: Votes collected and tallied by Jim Adrian (4) City Clerk McCluskey as directed. Phil Drouin (5) M/S/C/U/(Aavian/Sturdivant) to cast a unanimous vote for Phil Drouin for tba position of Council Vice-President. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:47 p.m. KATHLEEN McCLUSKEY, City Clerk Director of Administrative Services City of Bremerton ART ANDERSON, President City Council AA:K Vcjs cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault