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Home My WebLink About09/11/85TAPE #281 (S,_,. #020~) UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0220 #0285 #0513 CITY COUNCZL MEETING MINUTES September 11, 1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, September 11, 1985, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Present were Councilmen E.L.Sturdivant, Bill Amo, Phil Drouin, Spencer Homing, Clyde Pachek and Jim Adrian. Also present were Mayor Mottie Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. Absent was Roy Mosely. Absent was Councilman Russ Johnson. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by m , Council President Anderson noted that Agenda Bills 9A - Utility Tax Ordinance and 9B - Utility Assessments for City Services were pulled for one week. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of September 4, 1985, #AB85-S82. · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Sturdivant) to approve as circulated. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Mosely) on September ll, 1985, the Council, by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: voucher numbers 14678 - 14772, in'!~he total amount of $153,457.53, and Gross Payroll in the total amount of $305,741.10. ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Broughton stated his Staff researched the State's new sewer tax and felt the tax is not applicable to capital items, however, the B & 0 tax will be paid. Mr. Broughton discussed the Metro (Seattle) exemption, established approximately 7 years ago, whereby they do not pay teh tax but all eligible for loans. He felt it was either an oversight or political strategy and suggested drafting a letter to the State objecting to the exemption, asking that it be repealed. He also discussed the issue with Association of Washington Cities and Representative Sayan who are researching. Mr. Broughton noted that the Resolution, approved by City Council the previous week, regarding the exemption of Police and Fire Chief positions from Civil Service, had an date error and it was necessary that Council, by motion, change the date to January 1, 1986. · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Amo) to approve change of date, Resolution #2080, to January 1, 1986. MAYOR'S REPORT Proclamation #1 - designated September 11, 1985, as 1985 Bremerton All-Star and Dizzy Dean World Series Day with Mayor Dawkins presenting to Mr. Jim House, Coach of Bremerton's Freshman Division/PeeWees' He presented his TAPE #281 City Council Reg. Meeting September 11, 1985 Page 2 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT Assistant Coaches and PeaWee team who were awarded the "Sportsmanship Trophy" at the "Dizzy Deal World Series" recently held in Jackson, Mississippi. Mayor and Council President commended the youth on the award. Councilman Drouin thanked the Engineering department for lining Wycoff Avenue at the Wycoff Post Office station. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Councilman Amo stated he has received various complaints from Businessman regarding Street Vendors blocking entrances to their buildings, display windows and generally aggressive behavior toward other vendors and citizens. Ms. McCluskey stated that she has been preparing an ordinance to address problems and complaints, regarding Street Vendors, with input from the B & 0 Inspectors. Draft will deal with possibly assigning locations, limitation of licenses issued, type of sellable product, etc. She stated complaints received to date have been investigated by the B a 0 Staff and they have received full cooperation with the vendors. Those selling food are required to have a Health certificate before a license is issued. Councilman Drouin announced that the Wastewater Facility was officially dedicated, Friday September 6, 1985, but is in the final stage of completion. He objected to political candidates stating they would not raise sewer rates. Council President Anderson welcomed Councilman Mosely back from his recent back-injury accident. Councilman Hornin~, responded to Ms. Walterine Taylor's concern over moving the Kitsap Transit bus load/unload site from Washington to 1st Street (front of Ferry Terminal) stating; (1) to increase Ferry ridership and tie-in with transportation efficiency; (2) channeling people from one mode of transportation to another, and (3) less desirable element on 1st Street and more handy at the Ferry Terminal. He also stated he artended Puget Sound Council of Government meetings last week. Councilman Sturdivant complimented Councilman Drouin, Public Works department, City Council and Staff in their efforts to complete the new Wastewater Facility and that the city should proud that Bremerton has it's plant in place ahead of other cities on Puget Sound. Mayor Dawkins reported, per Council directlye, that a Police Officer patrolled the traffic situation at peak loading/unloading of passengers at the Ferry Terminal, and reported no traffic problems therefore the patrolling was discontinued after two days. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Jerry Soriano, 509 4th Street, complained about the Street Vendors blocking a recently vacated building he owns. Further they block entrances and window displays at other location in his ownership. (Reference previous discussion) YWCA - FACILITY CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT #2418, AB85-38S The City provided approximately $15,000 in Jobs Bill funds to remodel YWCA facilities. The current contract expired August 31, 1985. Because of the need to clear this project with the State Historical Office, the project is scheduled to be completed by December 1, 1986. Mr. Joe Fabre' Community Development Coordinator was present for questions. TAP~. #281 City Council Reg. Meeting Septenter 11, 1985 Page 3 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #1417 #2036 #2207 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Horning) to approve extending the contract to December 31, 1985, to allow completion of the construction of the YWCA facility. BREMERTON MAINSTREET ASSOCIATION, AB85-384 On April 10, 1985, Council passed a motion to support funding up to $15,000 for Mainstreet. On April 24, 1985, Council authorized the Mayor to contract with Mainstreet requiring Mainstreet to provide Rehab Loan marketing services. This contract was for $5,000 of Community Development Block Grant Funds (CDBG). At the April 24th meeting, Council indicated that the additional $10,000 would be provided after the City developed a Economic Development Strategy which included Mainstreet. At that time Council was advised that a Economic Development Policy was needed if CDBG funds were to be used to support Mainstreet. The Planning Department is currently working on the policy, however, should the Council use other than CDBG funds, the policy is not needed at this time. Mainstreet currently needs the additional $10,000 to continue it's operations and the Mayor has identified $10,000 of unappropriated general funds which could be used to contract with Mainstreet. Again Mr. Fabre' was available for questions and stated that if approved, Council would need to make two motions. Mr. Pete Flynn, Mainstreet Association, spoke on the advance progress of the program but indicated that members of Mainstreet remit their pledges monthly and no delinquencies have occurred. However the program needs money in the treasury to assure funding for the Christmas projects planned including new downtown decorations. After discussion, several Councilman indicated they objected to the method of funding the 810,000.00 from General Funds. Councilman Adrian suggested making a loan from General Funds to Mainstreet, crediting the General Fund with the interest. Ms. McCluskey stated she would need to research whether or not this would be legal. · M/S/C/(Horning/Pachek) to authorize $10,000 of unappropriat- ed genera/funds be allocated to the Mainstreet Association to further Mainstreet activities and direct Staff to look into legal methods to replenish the funds from Block Grant monies. VOTE: In favor: Sturdivant, Homing, Pachek, Mosely, Anderson, Drouin and Adrian Abstain: Amo Motion PASSED · M/S/C/(Adrian/Horning) to authorize the Mayor to contract with Mainstreet for $10,000 to provide continued support to CBD revitalization. VOTE: In favor: Sturdivant, Homing, Pachek, Mosely, Anderson, Drouin and Adrian Abstain: Amo Motion PASSED SURPLUSED PROPERTY, AB85-385 City Council asked that two parcels of property be returned with further review and comment; (1) Shore/Trenton, and (2) Westpark - Auto Center Way/Bruenn. Staff recommendation was not to surplus or sell either parcel. Councilman Drouin stepped down due to conflict ~f interest. Ms. McCluskey stated that council should consider giving parcel at Westpark back to the State Department of Transportation so that the City would not need to maintai..n Councilman Sturdivant agreed. Councilman Amo suggested TAPE #281 City Council l~eg. Mtg. September 11, 1985 Page 4 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT using the parcel as a bus transfer station by widening the street. #2604 · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Mosely) to hold on to the parcel, located in Westpark (Auto Center Way/Bruenn) and possibly widening the street for a Bus transfer station. Shore/Trenton propety will be retained due to small size. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT/MR. SLECHTA Public Works requested Mr. Slechta to provide an independent, unbiased review of the Wastewater Operations Contract and the latest Draft Version of the Wastewater Utility Budget, Fund ~451. Under Council guidelines for Professional Services, this item could be done without Council approval. However, in this instance, because Mr. Slechta as an individual does not have Errors and Omission Insurance, he has requested an agreement which indemnified him from liability, prior to his releasing his report. Court Prisk, Field Services Director stated the City received Mr. Slechta's Professional services at less cost than hiring a firm such as R.L.Beck or CH2M Hill. The agreement presented to Council and corrected (pg. 3) with the concurrence of the City Attorney requires that the Mayor sign and therefore requires City Council approval. #2896 · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Mosely) to approve Professional Services Agree- ment, on file in the City Clerk's office, with Mr. Slechta. Recessed at 6:50 - 7:00 p.m. Councilman Drouin returned to the meeting. ORDINANCE (1ST READING) RIGHT-OF-WAY, AB85-349 This ordinance governs the use of public rights-of-way in the City of Bremerton. It shall be referred to as the "Street Use Ordinance" which will require individuals to obtain permits and pay fees upon making certain uses of public rights-of-way which are described within the ordinance. The ordinance also defines offenses which arise from improper use of public rights-of-way and describes penalties for such offenses. City Attorney Bill Broughton highlighted the sections, one by one, allowing comment on areas Council had concerns about. Councilman Horning wanted to delete Section 18 entirety or include political signs. in it's ~3050 · M/S/DIED/(Horning/Pachek) to delete Section #18. VOTE: In favor: Homing, Adrian, Pachek & Anderson Against: Sturdivant, Amo, Drouin & Mosely Motion DIED FOR LACK OF MAJORITY #3089 · M/S/C/(Amo/Adrian) to retain Section 18, adding exception - "Political Signs" and height restriction on Real Estate signs of 30". VOTE: In favor: Homing, Pachek, Mosely, Anderson, Drouin, Amo a Adrian Against: Sturdivant Motion PASSED Councilman Pachek stated several businessmen have complained about newspaper stands at entrance to their establishments with City Attorney Broughton stating Section 19A addresses the problem. He also noted typo "(1/2) hour" to "(1 1/2 hour)". Several of the Council expressed the desire to k.ave both Building Official Dave Delph and Planning Director Don Pratt review the completed draft before first reading approval. TAPE #282 City Counci 1 Reg. Meet ing September 11, 1985 Page 5 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT TAPE #282 #0295 · M/DIED/(Amo) to approve on first reading the Street use Or- dinance with the provision that the City Attorney review with the Planning and Building officials before second reading. NO VOTE Motion DIED FOR LACK OF SECOND. #0956 · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Mosely) to table Street use Ordinance for a minimum of 2 - 3 weeks to allow both the Planning and Building Officials the opportunity to review and be available for questions. (October 2, 1985) With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk City of Bremerton APPROVED: ART ANDERSON, President C i ty Counc i 1 KLM:AA/c3s ccsss Normal Distribution File/Vault