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Home My WebLink About09/18/85TAPE #283 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 18, 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 18, 1985, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Present were Councilmen E.L.Sturdivant, Bill Amo, Phil Droutn, Spencer Homing, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Russ Johnson and Jim Adrian. Also present were Mayor Mottie Dawklns, City Attorney Bill Broughton and Deputy City Clerk Gil Johnson. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Council President Anderson with the Invocation given by Councilman Adrian. Council President Anderson noted that Agenda Bills #8A - Bremerton Terminal Museum Agreement and #SD - Consultant Contract Economic Indicator Report Project were pulled for 2 weeks. Agenda Bills #9A - Ordinance (1st Reading) Amending Ord. No. 3939 regarding Management Benefits and Ord. No. 3926 Regarding Management Salaries and #gB - Resolution #2082 Setting Non-Union Manager's Salaries Within the Ranges set forth by Ordinance were pulled indefinitely. In addition Agenda Bill #9C - Ordinance (lst Reading) - Utility Tax was pulled with no time frame. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of September 11, 1985, #AB85-388.. #0047 · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Mosely) to approve minutes 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. #0062 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Johnson) on September 18, 1985, the Council, by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: voucher numbers 14773 - 14966, in the total amount of $294,857.71. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Morrie Dawkins and Assistant Director of Parks Department, Arvilla Ohlde, presented identical proclamations recognizing the following businessmen and contribution to the "The Little People Project", designating September 18, 1985, as Little People Project Day: Wayne Howard Cliff Lillybridge Bill Shear Donald Large Lonnie Abad Tim Tillman & Cindy Marshall Dale Brittingham D/H Auto Eastside Auto Kit.to. Auto Glass Uptown Auto Bay Ford Small Dist.,Inc. Brttt Signs Coordinator Body parts Windshield Labor Labor Miec.Materials Lettering The Mayor gave a short history of the vandalism occurring to the Van in early summer which sustained considerable damage, when abandoned, however, Ms. Ohlde stated the following day those listed above assumed responsibility, at no cost to the city, of needed repairs to put the Park's vehicle back in service. It was on display today for public view. Council TAPE #283 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 18, 1985 Pff. 2of4 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0453 President thanked the volunteer cooperation and expressed the appreciation of the full Council. Councilman Drouin inquired if the Mayor has corrected the "NO Smoking" problem within City Hall. Mayor Dawktns stated the Administration has run into some difficulty because of State Law, which precludes total elimination of smoking (must have designated areas). Also a change in working conditions must be addressed during Union negotiations. Therefore at this time, prohibition of smoking in the work area by employees will not change. ATTORNEYsS REPORT - None COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Councilman Sturdivant gave a report on the Municipal Gold Mountain Golf Course, stating revenue received to date is $288,000.00, approximately $40,000 up from 1984. He stated that during the extremely dry weather conditions, it is estimated that the Course lost $40,000 in revenue. Councilman Drouin, stated that the Public Safety meeting will have it's report of meeting held last Thursday distributed to Council members. He stated the Wastewater Treatment Facility has made temporary arrangements with McCormick to haul sludge to an alternate site. Of the 14 Contracts for construction of the facility, it can be concluded that 99 ~ of the project is complete and the largest contract #C-1 is scheduled for completion the 1st of October. He reported on the Board meeting for the Kitsap County Health department. In response to a citizen inquiry if Council representatives to the Board supported abortion, Councilman Drouin stated that decisions of this nature, (termination of pregnancy) is regulated by State Law and not one open for political official to determine. Councilman Amo had no report but congratulated Councilmen Mosely and Adrian in the primary election success. EXTENSION OF CONTRACT WITH FRANCES HADDON MORGAN CENTER FOR PROVIDING FIRE PROTECTION, #AB85-305 It ie requested, by the Bremerton Fire Department, to approve a contract extension between the City and Frances Haddon Morgan Center for providing Fire Protection. Two minor changes additionally requested to include: 1. Clause #7 is amended to add: "An alternate payment schedule can be arranged upon the agreement of the City of Bremerton and the department" 2. Clause #10 is amended to read: "The period of per- formance is extended from July 1, 1985, through June 30, 1987, unless terminated sooner as provided herein". City Attorney Bill Broughton requested, in addition to the two suggested amendments, that Council address Clause #9 - Hold Harmless issue by striking the language of the agreement, and initialing the striking, that the City is not willing to accept. · M/S/e/U/(Pachek/Mosely) to approve amendments of Clause Clause #10, and deleting Clause #9, initialing same, extending the contract between Frances Haddon Morgan Center for Providing Fire Protection. PUBLIC RECOGNITION TAPE #283 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 18, 1985 Pg. 3of4 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0707 #1123 Mr. Lou Soriano, 2119 E. 17th Street, asked if the City has taken any action on a complaint, by businessmen last week, of Food vendor operations in front of downtown businesses. He was advised that a draft ordinance is being prepared and Mayor Dawkins stated he will meet with Ms. Kathleen McCluskey regarding his inquiry. 1985 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RE-ALLOCATION, #AB85- 390 On August 28, 1985, Council approved the 1985 CDBG Program in the amount of $413,000. Mr. Joe Fabre', Community Development Coordinator stated since then, HUD has advised the City that it has an additional 85,000 for the 1985 program year. Mayor Dawkins has recommended that the 85,000 be allocated for fencing at the Warren Avenue playfield because at present it is unplayable by Youth groups in the area. Mr. Fabre' stated the percentage increase to those allocated funding through 1985 CDBG is insignificant therefore he supported Mayor Dawkins' recommendation and requested Council approval. Mr. Larry Bullard, 1005 High, stated that Referee Official, Don Wall, denied use of the field without minimal repairs done by Mr. Bullard and Mr. Bullard stated that youth, living in this area, are in need of this type program. Without financial support they may have to disband their youth programs because of the liability to neighboring residents from baseball, etc. Although Councilman Johnson expressed concern about allocations by percentage Mr. Fabre' stated the program is unlimited and would not be a problem. · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Amo) to support the youth activity by allo- cation of the additional $5,000.00, 1985 CDBG program, for fencing at the Warren Avenue Playfield. STATE RENTAL REHAB PROGRAM POLICIES AND MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING, #AB85-392 For the record, Councilmen Anderson and Adrian, stepped down because of possible conflict of interest with Vice-President Drouin assuming chair. The City of Bremerton has been awarded 8200,000 from the State for the Rental Rehab Project (RRP). Conditions of the grant include the submittal of a Tenant Assistance Policy and a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Bremerton Housing Authority which administers the Section 8 vouchers in conjunction with the RRP funds. Mr. Fabre, Community Development Coordinator noted there are two attached documents; (1) Exhibit A is the proposed Tenant Assistance Policy which is consistent with the requirements of C.F.R. 511.10 (h), and (2) Exhibit B is the Memorandum of Understanding which outlines the duties and responsibilities of the City and the Bremerton Housing Authority. He recommended Council approve the Tenant Assistant Policy and authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. He stated that Grant funds will not be available until Tenant Assistance Policy and Memorandum of Understanding are approved and submitted by September 22, 1985. Further no City funds are involved and Project is continued to be managed by the Phoenix Group. Mr. Fabre' said the duo- request can be in the form of one motion. · M/S/C/U/(Sturdtvant/Horntng) to approve the Tenant Assis- tance Policy and authorize the Mayor to sign the Memorandum of Understanding. Councilmen Anderson and Adrian returned to the meeting at TAPE UNAPPROVED DRAFT 5:56 p.m. ORDINANCE (1ST READING) UTILITY ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY SERVICES #AB85-387 The City Auditor recommended that the City establish it's cost-basis for City services uniformly and in compliance with U.S.Government publication OASC-10, Cost principles and Procedures for Establishing Cost Allocation Plans and Indirect Cost Rates for Grants and Contracts with the Federal Government. At present the City does not have a generally accepted accounting method for assessing central service fees. Approval of this Ordinance will allow the City to identify off-setting revenues for specific central services. Overall, the impact of central service fees in conjunction with the Utility Tax, will not have a significant impact on General Fund revenue, however it does provide an approximate $50,000 reduction to Wastewater Utility, Fund 451-69. Both Field Services Director Court Prisk and City Auditor Judith Kitsirubas recommend Council approve. #1286 · M/S/C/U/(Droutn/Adrtan) to approve Ordinance (first reading) imposing fees on City owned utilities for services and repealing Ordinance No. 3835, to be implemented January 1, 1986. ORDINANCE (1ST READING) AMENDING ORD. #3612 AND PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND PENALTIES FOR THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF MALT LIQUOR, #AB85-395 City Attorney Bill Broughton explained that this ordinance repeals Ordinance #3612 and provides for requirements to sell and offer for sale kegs or other containers containing seven gallons or more of malt liquor to consumers who are not licensed under RCW 66.24. This Ordinance also provides misdemeanor penalties of $1,000.00, 90-days in Jail, or both fine and imprisonment for violations hereof. This ordinance was reviewed by the Police Chief and approved. Staff recommended that Council approve. #1324 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Mosely) to approve Ordinance (1st reading) repealing Ordinance No. 3612 and providing for requirements and penalties for the sale and handling of malt liquor. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m. G~~Ci~y61erk City of Bremerton APPROVED: ART ANDERSON, President & PHIL DROUIN, Vice-President City Council GJ:AA'~PD/cJs cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault