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Home My WebLink About02/13/85 TAPE #217 %0000 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 13, 1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, February 13, 1985, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Present were E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Horning, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, 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 Adrian giving the CONSENT AGENDA Ms. McCluskey read the Consent Agenda to include Minutes of both the January 30, 1985 and February 6, 1985 meetings, #AB85-076. Included in the Consent Agenda was Contract ~2523 - Change order Request #3 for Water Monitoring & Control Systems, #AB85-077. #0046 · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/ltorning) to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. CLAIMS/WARRANTS REGISTER, Ms. McCluskey presented regular warrants #9486 - #9645, in the amount of $107,363.30,audited and certified by Darlene Herrmann as required by RCW 42.24.090, and recorded on listings made available to the City Council. #0067 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Adrian to approve warrants as presented. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawkins reported he received a memo from Police Sergeant O'Neill stating that the power at City Hall will be on emergency generator, Monday February 18, 1985, from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to install the elevator electrical system. Councilman Drouin asked when the one-way between Chester & Naval Avenue will be on the Agenda again with Mayor Dawkins responding 2-3 weeks. He stated a meeting is scheduled between the Fire, Police and Risk Manager to review the request. Councilman Sturdivant reminded the Mayor of the Fence needing repair near Olympic College on Broadway. ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Bill Broughton introduced to Council maps showing new proposed boundaries for the Redistricting assignment he and City Clerk McCluskey were task to do by City Council. Ms. McCluskey stated that the 1980 Census figures were used with the exception of the Shipyard where current Census, without ships in port, was used. Ms. McCluskey announced that there would be a Public meeting on February 21, 1985, 6:00 p.m., Senior Citizen's Center at 13th & Nipsic, where citizens can ask questions and get a closer view of the proposed redistricting. Both Mr. Broughton and Ms. McCluskey stated that the County Auditor's office staff and the Department of Planning & Community Development Staff were very helpful in accomplishing this task. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ms. Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder Avenue, complimented the Staff report but expressed some concern regarding the boundaries and the date set for the Public Meeting which is conflicting City Council F, eg. Mtg. Minutes D~APPROVED DRAFT Feb~ ~ry 13, 1935 Page 2 of 5 with scheduled Chamber and Townhall meetings. She also objected to the Bremerton Sun's criticism of the Mayor feeling the Council is somewhat responsible for the problems of the City along with the Mayor. Mr. Bert Gegner, 934 Washington, complained that he has not been able to park at his residence at tlth & Washington and took the time to contact Police Traffic but nothing has been resolved. He thought the Council, along with the Mayor, should actively seek changes in the LEOFF Retirement System and felt the recent retirement of the Police Chief is a good example of a too liberal system. Mr. Jose Rosado, 1023 6th Street, stated his intent to work with the City elected officials and do what he can for the community. Mr. Phil Drouin, 103 Olympic Avenue, spoke in support of the School Bond Levy and invited Councilmen and the Public to an open meeting to be held at the Great Northwest Building on February 19, 1985, from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. presented by Bond supporters. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Councilman Drouin, noted that the Wastewater Project Manager will meet with the County regarding the sludge problem. He stated that the water problem will be resolved as they have found there are more users. He noted that there was an informal dedication of the Wastewater Treatment plant last Thursday, however, it is not the official opening to be held at a later date. He said that if there will be State money to offset the costs of the plant, Bremerton will attempt to get it's fair share and a bill is being sponsored in Olympia dealing with the issue. He noted that there is a possibility that the sewer rates will be increased in 1986. Councilman Amo, stated that the citizens group is meeting on schedule, dealing with the new Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Councilman Johnson, stated there will be a Budget & Finance committee meeting on February 14, 1985, at 5:00 p.m. which will include several agenda items such as B & O update; Revenue Sharing cuts; IPM Contract statas; Budget & Finance actions taken by Council and the hiring of a Budget Analyst. Councilman Mosely, reported on a Traffic Safety meeting held last Thurs,!ay with topic being Street lighting. He stated there will be a meeting February 14, 19~5, at 10:30 a.m. 'which will deal with working out the costs of Street t ighting. Councilman Horning, expressed concern that the Public meeting to present the Redistricting issue is conflicting with other meetings such as Kitsap Transet, which he felt the elected officials should attend, being held at the Oyster Bay Inn on February 21, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. They will deal with an overview of public transet as it will affect 'the City and County. Councilman Sturdivant, stated he was very concerned to constantly hear negative comments on the new form of government as it is now and offered a statement of problems inherited from the previous administrations and those resolved by the present Council. He credited this administration with the new Wastewater facility, hiring an Internal Auditor, passage of 10 of 13 original Charter amendments, changing of some Civil Service rules, Redistricting, attempt at Downtown Redevelopment, City Council ~eg. Mtg. Minutes [J*~APPROVED DRAFT Feb~y 13, 1985 Page 3 of 5 Cooperation with other governmental agencies, Statements of Legislative In~te,~n~%..~yearly), encouraging revitalization of State Ferry ~, support of YMCA and lease of city property and reorganization of Gold Mountain Golf Course as credits and accomplishments. PSG CONTRACT FOR OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE MANUALS, %AB85-079 Ms. McCluskey presented a request from the Wastewater Facilities Construction Project Staff, for Council approval of a contract between the City of Bremerton and PSG for an Operations and Maintenance Manual project. In order to comply with the provisions of the Referendum 39 Grant for construction of the sewage treatment facilities, the City must have available an operations and maintenance manual. The cost to the City will be $55,000.00 and is already included in the Project budget. Mr. Ken MacKenzie, Project Engineer, stated that to do the same project in house, the cost would be nearly double. Ms. Lena Swanson, asked why Superintendent Doctor Proctor had not taken care of the manual in house and she was reminded of the cost factor. She also asked if the City Attorney had reviewed or just signed off. City Attorney Broughton stated he at first had some problem with the verbiage in the Agreement, however he felt it was acceptable but more in fa~vor of the contractor than the City. Councilman Drouin, stated that the manuals are needed and all staff is encumbered therefore he would support the request. Councilman Johnson, felt the City was allowing the contractor to write his own ticket. Mr. MacKenzie explained that the contractor is separate from the Construction project and would do an excellent job. #2335 · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Pachek) to approve the contract between Professional Services Group and the City of Bremerton for Operations and Maintenance Manuals at a cost of $55,000.00. KITSAP YMCA CONCESSION AGREEMENT, %AB85-080 Ms. McCluskey presented a request from the City Attorney's office to approve verbiage changes on the Kitsap YMCA Concession Agreement. Included is Page 1, line 5, "unit" to "branch"; Page ~, Sec. 1~, add the last sentence to the hold harmless clause whereby if City is judicially found to be solely negligent for damage or injury, or is found comparatively negligent, or is found to be free from negligence, t]~e previous portion shall be inapplicable, and change on Page 12, "National Armed Services YMCA of the USA, National Executive Director". City Attorney stated the chan~es are acceptable with his office and are minor without changing the intent of the Agreement. Councilman Anderson noted an error on page 6, sec. C., Line 4, from is to "if" (Attorney agreed); Councilman Amo noted page 3, Sec. C. - who will pick up the needed parking with Mr. Broughton stating the YMCA. Councilman Sturdivant asked if passed tonight will it be forwarded back to the National YMCA headquarters. City Attorney stated yes and then to the Federal Department of Interior for approval. #2559 · M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Amo) to approve verbiage changes on the Kitsap YMCA Concession Agreement as presented. APPOINTMENT/CONFIRMATION OF DONALD CUNDIFF TO CHIEF OF POLICE, %AB}~5-082 Ms. McCluskey presented a request from Mayor Morrie Dawkins for Council confirmation of his appointment of Assistant Chief Donald Cundiff to the position of Chief of Police. City Council ~<eg. Mtg. Minutes b~APPROVED DRAFT Feb~ry 13, 1985 Page 4 of 5 Mayor Dawkins noted the problems in the department the past few months and felt Mr. Cundiff did an excellent job of restoring credibility ~,;ithin the department. Sheriff Pat Jones, endorsed and encouraged the Council to confirm Mr. Cundiff. City Clerk McCluskey, entered into record, 5 letters of support from Mr. & Mrs. Harkins, Ms. E.H.Funkhouser, Ms. Brenda Hostetter (Dir./CenCom), Mr. & Mrs. Ray Zogg and Mr. Paul Taylor. Ms. Lena Swanson, spoke in favor of the confirmation. Mr. Bert Geqner, felt Council should do further research in view of the :fact the last encumbent to the position did not work out. Council President Anderson, asked City Attorney Bill Broughton if the Council could make confirmation in view of a letter received this afternoon from Gary Sexton, Counsel for the previous Police Chief, Duane Christensen. Mr. Sexton cited the City would be in violation of a Court order. City Attorney Bill Broughton did not agreed and stated confirmation could proceed. #3038 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Amo) to approve confirmation of Donald Ray Cundiff as City of Bremerton Chief of Police. Mr. Cundiff introduced family and friends in attendance. JAIL HEALTH SERVICES CONTRACT, #AB85-083 Ms. McCluskey presented a request from Police Chief Cundiff for Council approval of a Jail Health Services Contract. Because of the small staff employed by the jail, and high cost of hiring a Mid-level Health Practitioner exclusively for the jail, a contract with -the Health department is necessary. The State of Washington Corrections Standards Board has required all jails and holding facilities to have medical services that are reasonable for those that are incarcerated. These requirements have been upheld in civil lawsuits in this state and others. Ms. McCluskey noted that the contract is at a reduced amount as compared to 1984 for a savings to the city of $200.00. TAPE #218 #0138 · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Adrian) to approve a Jail Health Services Contract between the Kitsap County Health Department and the City of Bremerton. Council President Anderson noted that item 9A was pulled from tonight's agenda. RESOLUTION ~2057 - COUNCIL STATEMENTS OF LEGISLATIVE INTENT, #AB85-084 Ms. McCluskey presented a request from the City Council to adopt the Council Statement of Legislative Intent. It is the intent of the Bremerton City Council to pursue implementation and completion of several priority programs and key events pursuant to the FY-85 budget. These items were discussed within the context of tile staff/budget review sessions, in several findings. The budget was approved in part with the understanding that action on the items contained in the attached SLI's would either be initiated or corapleted during FY-85. Council has requested periodic updates and follow-up from the staff on progress and implementation of the items identified. The Mayor, Council and Staff all have reviewed the attached which is on file in the City Clerk's office. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Ui~APPROVED DRAFT February 13, 1985 Page 5 of 5 Councilman Johnson, Chairman of the Budget & Finance Committee reviewed the document and resolution before Council. #1170 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Horning) to adopt the Statement of Legislative Intent and Resolution #2057, as on file in the Clerk's office. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk Director of Administrative Services City of Bremerton APPROVED: ART ANDERSON, President City Council KLM:AA/cjs cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault