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Home My WebLink About10/30/85 TAPE #293 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTE.~~ October 30, 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, October 30, 1985, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Present were Councilmen E.L.Sturdivant, Phil Drouin, Spencer Homing, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Bill Amo, Russ Johnson and Jim Adrian. 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 Council President Anderson with Councilman Pachek giving the Invocation. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of October 23, 1985, #AB85-444;Item #B - Request and Agreement for services - Kitsap County (Refueling Sludge trucks), #AB85-44§; item #C - Contract #234! Acceptance - Timber Sale #2-83, #AB85-446, and Item #D - Call for B~ds - 1986 Reforestation Contract, #AB8§-447. #0057 · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Johnson) to approve the Consent Agenda, items #A, #B, #C & #D as presented. Item #E - Change Order No. 3 to Contract C-9, directs the Contractor to make changes to Contract C-9, increasing the contract in the amount of $2,939.50, #AB85-448. #0101 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Amo) to approve Change Order No. 3 to Con- tract C-9. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Morrie Dawkins read and presented a Proclamation designating October 31, 1985, as "Myrt McKee Day" in the City of Bremerton. Ms. McKee is retiring from City employment the 31st of October. She expressed her apprciation for the opportunity to work in the City and thanked the Mayor and Council. Mayor Dawkins recommended the appointment of Mr. Guy W. Beckett to the existing vacancy on the Planning Commission. #0240 · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Adrian) to approve Mr. Beckett's appoint- ment. Mayor Dawkins reported that efforts are being made to clean up areas on Lafayette Avenue and Callow, with the City Attorney's office instructed to write a letter to the owner on the latter. Attempt is being made to repair the reported broken sidewalk and some decisions are still being made on adding/deleting certain street lights. The 3unk cars on Ca!iahan & Cherry are ~ but one which he reported is in running condition. Councilman Mosely expressed concern of radioactive water at Laundry in the Manette area, off E. llth Street, and that warning signs are not posted. The Mayor w~li research and report back. ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Bill Broughton noted that there will be a major Press Conference, Friday, November 1, 1985, at 1:30 p.m. The Chief of the Washington State Patrol and possibly the National President of MADD will be attending. PUBLIC RECOGNITION TAPE #293 UNAPPROVED DRAFT City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 30, 1985 Page 2 of 5 Mr. Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, asked the Mayor to research whether the area in cartown where the church is located, is inside or outside the City. His concern was what could be done to improve and clean up sub3ect site. Mayor Dawkins indicated he would check and if City's responsibility, it would be taken care of, if County he would notify the Health Department. Councilman Adrian wanted a report back. Mr. Wayne Caldweil, 1309 Highland/Pres. Local Plumbers & Pipefitters was advise by City Attorney Broughton that he would have an answer prepared by next week regarding the recently passed ordinance dealing with Consolidated Construction and Fire Safety, #3966. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Councilman Sturdivant stated that weather conditions have slowed down Golf Course play at Gold Mountain and compared the previous two weeks operation. He stated the staff has reported total receipts of $324,000 to date and shooting for an additional $25,000 by years end to achieve goal set. Councilman Drouin reported on article in "National Cities Weekly" regarding the Clean Air Act and how it will impact cities by having to treat storm waters through Wastewater treatment facilities. He encourage constituents and citizens to write to their elected officials. He stated the Wastewater Committee met today with CHIM Hill to work on developing a fee system for new hookups to the Wastewater Treatment Plant. DELEGATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE AUTHORITY TO THE SECRETARY OF THE COMMISSION/PERSONNEL DIRECTOR, #AB85-437 This Civil Service Rule change was returned, after two weeks, to allow clarification and opportunity for input at Council's request. Mr. Hiestand gave a brief follow-up for the change in the rule and indicated the Union's supported the draft as it now stands. There was no one to speak in opposition. #1272 · M/S/C/(Sturdivant/Johnson) to re-approve Delegation of Ad- ministrative Authority to the Secretary of the Commission/Personnel Director, on file in the Personnel office. VOTE: In Favor: Sturdivant, Horning, Pachek, Mosely, Drouin, Amo, Adrian & Johnson Abstain: Anderson Motion PASSED. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - TELECOMMUNICATIONS, #AB85- 450 City Council previously authorized the Purchasing Agent to request proposals from and negotiate a contract with a qualified firm to evaluate the City's telecommunications program to determine whether; (1) present system is adequate and cost effective; (2) present system, with modification, is adequate and can be cost effective or, (3) present system should be replaced. Selection process and basis for recommendation to award contract to Wolfe and Associates, in the amount not to exceed $20,700, on file in the Purchasing department. #1446 · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Adrian) to approve entering into a contract with Wolfe and Associates to evaluate the City's telecommunications program. WATER UTILITY REAL PROPERTY APPRAISAL, #AB8-451 At it's August 21, 1985, meeting the Council passed on a TAPE #293 UNAPPROVED DRAFT City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 30, 1985 Page 3 of 5 motion to seek appraisal for purposes of surplusing the Utility owned Meadowdale Well Site. Site was determined to be unuseable by the Utility. Appraisal has been made in the amount of $135.00. Several Councilman expressed concern that if they approved appraisal, it would mean they were approving the surplusing of said parcel. Councilman Amo requested that if appraisal is approved, that decision what to do with the parcel be postponed until a study session can be scheduled. #!513 · M/S/C/(Johnson/Anderson) to accept the appraisal. VOTE: In favor: Homing, Pachek, Mosely, Anderson, Adrian and Johnson Opposed: Sturdivant Abstain: Drouin and Amo Motion PASSED. #1903 · M/S/C/(Amo/Mosely) to table decision on disposal of the pro- perty for a minimum of 30 days, to allow sufficient time for a Staff report regarding the process for a Bond issue passed by the citizens to develop the parcel. VOTE: In favor: Homing, Pachek, Mosely, Anderson, Amo & Sturdivant Opposed: Drouin, Adrian and Johnson Motion PASSED. HEARING - RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION-VENETA AVENUEf RALPH AND MILDRED BACHELf #AB85-460 Mr. Dave Hanna, Planner, presented Planning Commission Resolution #759 a request for Right-Of-Way vacation - Veneta Avenue, and recommendation that Council deny. The applicants are Ralph and Mildred Bachel. There was no one present speaking either for or against this request. Information is on file in the Planning department. #2158 · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Adra~n) to uphold the Planning Commission recommending denial of the request. Recessed at 6:20 - 6:30 p.m. COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT GRANT~ #AB85-452 The City has received a Department of Ecology Coastal Management Grant in the Amount of $39,i60. These funds are to be used to prepare Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Shoriine Plan Amendments supportive of the Waterfront Special Design District Concept. Mr. Joe Fabre', Community Development Manager was present for questioning. #2336 · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Pachek) to approve Coastal Zone Management Grant. VOTE: In favor: Pachek, Anderson, Amo, Mosely, Drouin, & Johnson* *6-present. Motion PASSED. YWCA ALIVE - REALLOCATION OF '83 JOBS BILL FUNDSf #AB85-451 The City funded the YWCA Shelter Program in the amount of $34,660. Of this amount, $19,660 was for the Criminal Justice Education and Advocacy Project and 15,000 for rehabilitation of the existing facility. The Criminal Justice Project is complete and has a $849.21 underrun. The construction project bids have come in over the amount available and the YWCA is requesting that the $849.2! underrun be allocated towards construction. #2389 · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Johnson) to approve reailocating Jobs Bill mo- ney in the amount of $849.2! to the YWCA construction project. TAPE .9293 & #294 UNAPPROVED DRAFT City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 30, 1985 Page 4 of 5 Councilman Adrian returned to the meeting. REQUEST TO APPLY FOR INTERNATIONAL DOWNTOWN ASSN. (IDA) TECH NICAL ASSISTANCE,'#AB85-454 Mr. Joe Fabre' gave a short presentation and background on the purpose of the IDA which is seeking cities throughout the country interested in receiving technical assistance services to help with the revitalization of specific downtown retail areas through the establishment of a centralized retail management entity. Each city is required to commit $5,000 - $30,000 in CDBG funds and/or private sector funds toward the project. He stated Bremerton would used Mainstreet effort as representative of that commitment. Staff has requested approval to make application for IDA/TA and further that the CBD sidewalk project ($66,050) be reduced by $5,000 to allow staff, if Bremerton is selected, to attend a Conference and Seminar, prior to the technical representives trip to Bremerton. He said these funds would include an individual from the private sector to attend same. #2635 · M/S/C/(Johnson/Horning) to approve making application for IDA/TA Technical Assistance and reduction of 85-011 CBD Sidewalk project by 5,000 if City is selected. Discussion followed with Mr. Fabre' pointing out there is no gaurantee that Bremerton will be selected as it is based on local commitment. He also clarified the reasoning for both the Conference and Seminar to acquaint local officials with the program and enable them to do the groundwork needed before the Technical Assistants come to Bremerton. Councilman Adrian left the meeting at 6:50 p.m. VOTE: In favor: Sturdivant, Horning, Pachek, Mosely, Anderson, Drouin & Johnson Opposed: Amc Motion PASSED. PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL - EASEMENT NAD PARK, #AB85-455 The Telephone Company requires an easement to install underground communication lines and above equipment and cabinets. This will serve the NAD Park and surrounding area and is scheduled to be located between the park fence and the split rai~ fence. City Attorney Bill Broughton wanted a provision added that clarified the hold harmless provision to totally indemnify the City. #3055 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Pache~) to approve easement, subject to the addition of the hold harmless provision, with signature and return to Pacific Northwest Bell. City Attorney Broughton stated he will redraft the provision. TAPE #294 ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) STREET NAME CHANGE/WESTERN AVENUE, #AB85-456 Councilman Drouin, sponsor of the bill and Lena Swanson, propose to change Western Avenue to Katy Penman Avenue, a State Employee who recently passed away. Supporting the proposed change was Ms. Dell Peoples, former supervisor of Ms. Penman who encouraged Council's consideration in the matter. Councilman Drouin stated that Ms. Penman was very active in the community and that presently there are no addresses on this street therefore it would pose no immediate problems by changing the name. Councilman Amc stepped down from the vote. #0186 · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Drouin) to approve an Ordinance, first read- ing, renaming Western Avenue situated in the City of TAPE #294 UNAPPROVED DRAFT City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 30, 1985 Page 5 of 5 Bremerton, Kitsp County, Washington to Katy Penman Avenue. Councilman Amo returned to the meeting. ORDINANCE #3990 (EMERGENCY) - INTERIM FINANCING WASTEWATER SYSTEM, #AB85-457 The Wastewater department operating revenue has failed to provide sufficient cash flow to meet all the obligations of the Wastewater System. Currently this cash deficit is approximately $90,000. Staff has estimated that by year end this deficit will be approximately $250,000. Ail possible actions are being taken to minimize this deficit. The attached Ordinance provides for funding of this deficit. The warrants will be issued as needed and redeemed as funds become available. Mr. Ken MacKenzie, Wastewater Compliance Manager stated he hoped this was only a temporary situation. He responded to Councilman Horning's concerns, stating the monies will be paid bac~ from Contigency Reserve account. #0393 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Johnson) to approve Emergency Ordinance #3990, providing for the issuance of interest Dearing warrants to cover the Cash Shortage in the Wastewater Fund and establishing the terms thereon and declaring an Emergency. RESOLUTION #2095 - ADOPTION OF FINANCIAL POLICY MANUAL, #AB85-458 #0414 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Drouin) to approve Resolution #2095, adopt- ing policies and guidelines for the City of Bremerton. RESOLUTION #2094 - BREMERTON MAIN STREET ASSN. #AB85-459 Councilman Sturdivant left the meeting. #0488 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Mosely) to Adopt Resolution #2094, Bremer- ton Main Street Association, commending all participants in the program. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:56 p.m. KATHLEEN MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk City of Bremerton APPROVED: ART ANDERSON, President City Council KLM:AA/cjs cc: Normal DistriDution File/Vault