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Home My WebLink About05/09/90 TAPE #730 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MAY 9, 1990 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4TH Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, May 9 1990 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton. Council members present were Lon Overson, Wayne Estes, Spencer Horning, Hank Waibel, Morrie Dawkins, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, A1 Colvin. Councilman Russ Johnson was absent. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Horton and Invocation was given by Councilman A1 Colvin. CONSENT AGEND__A A. Minutes Of Meeting - April 18, 1990, #AB90-100 B. Minutes Of Meeting - April 25, 1990, #AB90-101 C. Bid Award Recommendation - Self Propelled Asphalt Paver, Awarded to: Sahlberg Equipment $22,776.67 (including tax), #AB90-102 D. Bid Award Recommendation - Vactor/Jet Rodder, Awarded to: Sahlberg Equipment, $133,758.62 (including Tax), #AB90-103 #0034 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) to approve Consent Agenda as presented. ~LAIMS/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. #0044 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on May 9, 1990, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 109450, 109496 through 109631 in the total amount of $684,401.72. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Colvi~ stated this past week he had received several calls and letters from local golfers regarding the recent increase in golf fees. In response to those inquiries he is letting them know that if they have an alternative proposal to submit it, in writing, to the Council. Mr. Collins announced the Armed Forces Queen's Pageant will be held Friday, May 11, 7:30 PM. TAPE #730 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 9, 1990 Page 2 of 8 Mr. Overson reported he had also been contacted by some local golfers, who indicated they were happy that the City could provide funding for the golf course at the price of a small golf fee increase. They were glad to see that facilities will be upgraded and the Parks Department will have an advantage of more income. Mr. Estes reported he made a trip to the University Of Puget Sound this date and talked with the Assistant Dean of Business about the possibility of the University coming to Bremerton to make an evaluation of City services as a part of their Senior class projects in Business. This evaluation would be at no cost to the City but would be an input source. Ethics Ordinance - the Committee considers they have finished their job - copies of the proposed Ethics Ordinance were passed out this date to departments for review by City employees. He hoped this item could be brought before Council in early June. He felt a great step forward was made on this ordinance and he thanked Ian Sievers, City Attorney, for his assistance on this project. ~rn_~grnin~ reported that on May 7, 8 he participated on a KITZ Radiothon for Project Famity's benefit. He noted Council had supported Project Family through Block Grants and that it is serving community needs very well. He attended the Bremerton Rotary "We Care Auction", which went very well and raised in excess of $40,000. He noted these funds will be put back into the community supporting the USS Turner Joy project and hopefully the Admiral Theater project; and, he applauded Kathleen McCluskey for her part in helping make this event such a success. Last Sunday he participated in the Port Townsend Tour Of Homes and hoped that someday Bremerton would have an event such as this to show off some of the finer homes and business properties in the area. Mr. Waibel reported he attended the Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee and was part of the group from Bremerton who escorted the Bremerton Armed Forces Festival Association float, representing Bremerton. Mr. Waibel displayed the trophy the float received taking "First Place" in its categories of cities of its size. Also, he noted the WEDNESDAY Magazine had a picture of the float and Armed Forces Queen candidates participating in the Apple Blossom Festival parade. On Sunday, May 6, he attended the Armed Forces Tea, held at Captain Clark's home in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. This event was well attended by members of last years Armed Forces Court. the current contestants, Pageant Judges and parents. Lastly, he reminded everyone the Armed Forces Queen's Pageant will be held May 11~ 1990, 7:30 pm., at the Bremerton High School Auditorium. Mrs. Horton expressed her feelings about an article in The Sun, which proposed a Charter change to change the form of government. TAPE #730 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 9, 1990 Page 3 of 8 She suspected that the individual, who is leading the Charter Change effort, was upset over this Council's lack of movement on a sale/swap/purchase on Roosevelt Field. She hoped that citizens in Bremerton take a Charter change seriously. If the voters do want a change to the Charter that is their right. But, if it is based on a disagreement with individuals on the Council for what they see as a lack of movement, she felt the voters should exercise their right as voters and go to the polls and vote for people who they feel can represent them in a manner desired. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Louis Mentor read a Proclamation recognizing the importance and significant contributions made by Armed Services personnel, their dedicated personal sacrifices, eternal vigilance and the risk of life in the fulfillment of their duties. And, he proclaimed the week of May 13-19 as ARMED FORCES WEEK and May 17th as City Hall's 35th Annual Armed Forces Observance. Mayor Mentor gave a brief run down of events happening locally: Friday, May 11, Armed Forces Queen's Pageant~ Saturday, May 12, 10:00 AM, Callow Avenue, Jr. Armed Forces Festival Parade; Saturday, May 12, Bremerton/Kitsap County night at the Seattle Mariner's game; Wednesday, May 16, "JUST CAUSE" a program on the invasion of Panama by the Rangers will take place at PSNS Officers' Club; May 17, 35th Armed Forces Day at City Hall; May 18, 11:30 a.m., rededication of Wyckoff Park end of Pacific Avenue; May 18, Continental Band Concert sponsored by The Sun, 7:30 p.m., at the Pavilion; Saturday, May 19, Pepsi Armed Forces Day Parade, downtown; May 19 Downtown Lions Club Pancake Breakfast 7:00 AM to 12:00 Noon on 4th Street; May 19, 12:30 p.m., Bob Hope USO Show Troupe at 6th & Park and Sunday, May 20, Motor Sports 1990 Car Show 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Roosevelt Field. And, Mayor pointed out that street light poles in the downtown area were being painted and new banners are being hung, dressing up the downtown area. This past weekend an ALIVE Run was held at Gold Mountain Golf Course and over 100 runners participated in that event. On Saturday efforts continued with a large number of volunteers working in the downtown area, 100+ volunteers worked in Ivy Green Cemetery, volunteers painted City's One-Stop Permit Center, volunteers cut a trail end at Kitsap Lake for jogging and walkers; he attend the "We Care Auction". He noted it is a great feeling to see the hundreds of volunteers working in this community. D~ Knauss, 139 Olympic Avenue, stated he felt it was a shame Mayor Mentor mentioned Roosevelt Field in his letter to Olympic College dated April 9, 1990, and that Mayor mentor should realize that if he keeps dangling the carrot stick under Olympic College's nose, why should they look elsewhere to solve their parking problems. He believed Olympic College pitted the students of Olympic College TAPE #730 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 9, 1990 Page 4 of 8 against the residents of Bremerton on the issue of turning Roosevelt Field into a parking lot. He noted Olympic College has admitted they want Roosevelt Field for building expansion. In reference to Mr. Nelson's comments that the Council had two months to act on a property trade - Mr. Knauss believed it was not this Council's or Mayor's turn to act - it was up to Olympic College to work with them. And, in reference to Mr. Nelson's comments as to Olympic College condemning Roosevelt Field, Mr. Knauss suggested Mr. Nelson study the laws on condemnation. Lastly, he stated he did not believe a 64~ vote of the residents of Bremerton indicated a "small interest group". Don Munsford, President Westpark Resident Council, expressed concern over the City's intent to build a Public Works facility near Westpark. He cited potential dangers as: increased traffic, toxic odors, salt in sand, used during winter months, could possibly bleed into the ground and causing pollution. President Horton suggested Mr. Munsford talk with Mayor Mentor on this issue. Laura Kli~k~, Vice President Westpark Residential Council, announced their group is proposing to have a parade in Westpark and extended an invitation to the Council members to attend. She would provide confirmation notice of the date selected for the parade. ~a_c_k__i~e~_~o_h~_o~, 131-B Russell, Secretary Westpark Residential Council, extended an open invitation to the City Council to attend their next meeting, June 13, preceded by a luncheon at 12:00 noon. 6A - LABOR~_GR~E~_T___B~__AN_D_~~__~ME CITY OF BREMERTON AND THE INTERNATION~_A_SSgC~IA_TIgN 9~ ~RE~H~R~% ~9~A~3_7_~.#AB90-19~6 The attached one-year Labor Agreement sets forth the wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for employees included in the bargaining unit covered by the agreement for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990. The agreement has been negotiated in conformance with Council Direction and provides for a 5~ salary adjustment effective January 1, 1990 and 1990 Health and Dental benefits consistent with City policy. Special premiums have been eliminated and converted to base wages to be paid for the duration of the period an employee is assigned by the Fire Chief to perform specific work. Uniform cleaning allowance for newly hired employees will be pro-rated for the first year of employment. C~o__i~D~ M~_a~_~, Personnel Director, stated she negotiated the subject contract in compliance with Council's direction and she recommended that Council approve the contract as presented. Public comment invited - none received. ~0802 M/S/C(Cotvin/Overson) City Council approves the Labor Agreement and TAPE #730 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 9, 1990 Page 5 of 8 authorizes the Mayor to execute the Agreement. Vote: In Favor: Overson, Estes, Horning, Horton, Collins, Dawkins, Colvin Abstain: Waibel 6B - LABOR AGREEMENT BY AND B~_~TWE~N THE ~ITy_9~ ~R~~_~ INTERNATIONA~_~$~O__C.I~A~QN 0~ ~!~F~I~HT~_S ..~Q~ ~ _#_A_B90-107 The attached one-year Labor Agreement sets forth the wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment for Chief Officers of the Fire Department for the period January 1, 1990 through December 31, 1990. The agreement has been negotiated in conformance with Council Direction and provides for a 5% salary adjustment effective January 1, 1990 and 1990 Health and Dental benefits consistent with City policy. Payouts of unused sick leave upon retirement or death while employed have been changed to conform to those in existence for other fire department uniformed employees. Caroline Marshall, Personnel Director, briefly reviewed Council's prior comments and questions, noting that changes agreed upon had been incorporated into the contract and she recommended approval of the contract as presented. Public comment invited - none received. ~0884 M/S/C(Colvin/Overson) City Council approves the Labor Agreement and authorizes the Mayor to execute the Agreement. Vote: In Favor: Colvin, Dawkins, Collins, Horton, Horning, Estes, Overson Abstain: Waibel ~ ~..~ ~OFE~IgNA~ .SERVICES AGREEMENT ~H P~RAME~RI~ IN~__FO~ EN~!N~!N~ _ ~s I.~ANC~E, #AB 90-! 08 The City is preparing a prospectus for the Transportation Improvement Board (T.I.P.) to obtain funds for design and construction of a new street between Gorst and Bremerton. Engineering assistance is required to develop information necessary to complete the submittal. Funding is awarded on a "first come, first served" basis, which demands that Bremerton's prospectus be completed as soon and as accurately as possible. Requests for proposals were sent out, five local firms responded and were interviewed. Those firms were Parametrix, Inc., Pac-Tech Engineering, David Evans & Associates, AAA Consulting Engineers and Pazooki Engineering TAPE #730 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 9, 1990 Page 6 of 8 Public comment invited - none received. Mr. Dawkins questioned why was this contract necessary? Dave Baker.~ City Engineer, stated the City has a prospectus that needs to be completed and sent to the Traffic Improvement Board as quickly as possible. Funding, through the Traffic Improvement Board (T.I.B.), is granted on a first come first serve basis and the City has been designated to receive funding, however, the prospectus must be completed before the actual money is granted. The tasks that need to be done are tasks that require staff which the City currently does not have available, i.e., preparing an aerial mosaic, looking into the environmental problems that may occur in a project of this size, putting together an aerial mosaic to be used in presentation to Council or T.I.B., land use information, geological information, etc. Mr. Overson questioned if the project to develop a new road between Gorst and Bremerton is feasible? Mr._~k_e~ stated he certainly did believe it to be feasible. The State is quite in favor of the project, the Navy has indicated their willingness to cooperate, the County has indicated their willingness to assume some of the cost of construction. ~esi~n~ Hg~tpn stated she had heard, at previous meetings, that there may be more funding available to this project should the need arise and questioned if the City is providing for a phasing process; and if so, what would the cost be for each of the phases? M~? ~k_e_F stated yes, they are working with phases, with the possibility of three phases - the idea now is to identify early on the amount of money that will be needed to fund a project of this size. M~.~awk~n~ questioned if Mr. Baker had a time line for start time and completion date of the project? Mr. Baker stated they are looking at 5 years to complete the access development project. I1058 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to authorize the Mayor to sign a Professional Services Agreement with Parametric, Inc. 6D - AGREEMENT WITH KITSAP COUNTY CONCERNING WORK, GOODS AND SERVICES,._#AB99r~9 The City Street Department (Sign Division) is requesting Council to approve an agreement with Kitsap County concerning work, goods, and services. The City Street Department wishes to have the ability to hire the County to do the necessary striping in the City limits with their striping machine. The County will also allow us to purchase various goods as needed by our Sign Division. Ken Brees, Street Superintendent, explained the City had followed TAPE #730 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 9, 1990 Page 7 of 8 this procedure in the past and it had brought about considerable savings to the City. Public Comment invited - none received. ~1125 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Waibel) to approve contract with Kitsap County. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m. 7A - ORDINANCE #4269 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE CITY OF BREMERTON 1990 BUDGET~ ~AB90-094 Public comment invited - none received. ~1154 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) to pass Ordinance #4269, on second reading, amending Ordinance #4255 relating to the budget of the City of Bremerton for Fiscal Year 1990. 7B - ORDINANCE #4270 (SECOND READING) CREATING MISDEMEANOR FOR FAILURE TO PROVIDE IDENTIT~YQ~ SIGN NOTICE OF INFRACTION, Public comment invited - none received. ~1198 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to pass Ordinance #4270, on second reading, creating a misdemeanor for failure to provide identity or sign notice of infraction; and amending Chapter 1.12 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. 7C - ORDINANCE #4~.~ (SECOND READING) AMENDING PARKING REGULATIONS RELATING TO FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR A NOTICE OF PARKING INFRACTION, CRITERIA FOR DECLARING A NUISANCE FOR FAILURE T9 RESPOND TO NOTICE OF INFRACTION, AND OVERTIME PARKING, ~AB90-096 Public comment invited - none received. I1251 M/S/C(Waibel/Dawkins) to pass Ordinance #4271, on second reading, amending sections 10.11.010, 10.11.040, 10.11.050 and 10.11.060 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, relating to the failure to appear for a Notice of Parking Infraction, criteria for declaring a nuisance for failure to respond to notices of infraction, vehicle impound, overtime parking, and collection device regulations. Vote: In Favor: Overson, Estes, Horning, Waibel, Horton, Collins, Dawkins Opposed: Colvin ROAD ABUTTING TRACT SEVEN OF THE MA/~ETTE VILLA TRACT, #AB90-069 I~n__Si~F~, City Attorney, stated he had a change on second reading, which fine tuned the location of the City's need for utility easements on this portion of vacated Stewart; and some adjustments were made to the original fair market value appraisal and compensation has been received to the satisfaction to the City. TAPE #730 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 9, 1990 Page 8 of 8 Public comment invited - none received. ~1323 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Estes) to pass Ordinance #4263, on second reading, vacating portions of Steward Road abutting Tract seven of the Manette Villa Tract (applicant: James & Delores M. Fitzwater). With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:13 p.m.. KATHLEEN L MCCLUSKEY CLERK APPROVED LYNN HORTON, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault