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Home My WebLink About03/18/87TAPE #435 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 18, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th StreeT, B~emerton, WashingTon, Wednesday, March 18, 1987, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Horning presiding. Council members present were Morrie Dawkins, Marty Crutcher, Hank Waibel, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Ai Colvin, Russ Johnson, Absent was Lon Overson and Mary Lou Long. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge. of Allegiance led by President Hornin~ with Rev. Tom Duchemin giving the Invocation. President Hornin~ announced that the following Agenda items had been pulled: Item 8-A, Golf Course Contracts 6-E, Leave Carry Over/Ellington 7-A, Ordinance/Non-Union Managers Salary Ad3ustments 7-B, Ordinance/Compensation for Exempt Confidential Executive Secretaries & Confidential Office Assistant Senior #0034 #0046 CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of March 11, 1987, #AB87-084 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) to approve Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/WETS REGISTER 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/(Colvin/Collins) on March 18, 1987, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Regular Warrants #28518 - #28592 in the total amount of $72,214.56 and Payroll in the total amount of $280,531.14. Vote: In Favor: Dawkins, Crutcher, Homing, Collins, Colvin, Johnson Abstain: Waibel COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Johnson announced Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association meeting is scheduled for Thursday, March 20, 1987 at the Fire Hall. The Council Procedures Manual is. being updated and currently in fought draft form. Responses are still being received from the Governor and legislators regarding the Resolutions recently adopted by Council. Mr. Colvin artended a breakfast meeting in Seattle, which was held in the Columbia Center Building, where executive of Target STores announced their locating 23 stores in the State of Washington with estimated employment of 6,000 workers. TAPE #435 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 18, 1987 Page 2 of 5 Mr. Coivin introduced Howard Garnett, Secretary of the Naval Undersea Warfare Museum Foundation. Mr. Garnett gave a brief history of the establishment of the Naval Undersea Warfare Museum Foundation, its goals and objectives. He noted that this was a National Museum which could attract 200,000 visitors annually plus bringing in revenue to the Kitsap County/Bremerton area of approximately $10 million. He requested Council's assistance in encouraging individuals, businesses, corporations, foundations to join in to support this effort by becoming members of the Foundation, thereby showing the support within the County area which then can be used when applying for grant monies. Mr. Waibel returned from Washington D.C., where he had an opportunity to speak with U.S. Legislators regarding Kitsap County/Bremerton Transit system. Mr. Crutcher artended KCAP meeting on Tuesday where needs of senior citizens were discussed and also the impact of 800 families, (low income) off the USS Nimitz, on their "food" program. Mr. Dawkins will be in Olympia on Thursday to discuss impact of ferry service changes to Bremerton service. Mr. Horning reported his recent trip to Washington D.C., was very informative and hopefully results will allow the Bus Terminal to be built in two years instead of the planned 7 years. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Carol Onhouse, 5203 First Street, expressed her concern with the difference in cost for Brem-Air garbage service in the City and County area. She pointed out that the City needs more businesses but that due to higher costs will not encourage them to locate within the City. Her business was previously located in the County and upon moving to a new location in Bremerton, where she employs 9 people, her garbage costs were 1/3 higher. She thanked Councilman Colvin for his immediate response to her telephone inquiry. Mim Heuss, Executive Director of Bremerton/Kitsap County Visitor and Convention Bureau, reported on the success of the visit of the Golden Hinde to Bremerton, noting during 13 days 10,600 visitors were recorded, of which 7,000 were students from 215 different schools from the surrounding area. The Naval Museum averaged 500 visitors per day, local businesses, especially restaurants, noted considerable increases. She praised the cooperative efforts between City/County/Port of Bremerton officials in this venture. Plans for the future include efforts by .the VCB to bring seven "tall ships" to Bremerton/Port Orchard area. She also reported that the Washington State Ferries has accepted VCB's Tourist Package for months of May, June, July, which will be sold through the Ferry System at the Terminal in Seattle. Advertisement of the Tourist Package will be funded by Washington State Farties in the amount of $5- 10,000. jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Drive, expressed his displeasure with the way development on Kitsap Lake is being handled, pointing out City Zoning Ordinance requirements which may not be enforced. TAPE #435 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March'18, 1987 Page 3 of 5 #1256 Theodore Drake, 2615 E. Phinney Bay Drive, was disenchanted with development planned for Kitsap Lake area and their not being in compliance with City Zoning requirements. He 'also noted a concern regarding a possible steep grade at development site. 6B - SURPLUS AUTHORIZATION REQUEST POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICLES, #AB87-086 Resolution 2156, SLI 18 Section I, mandates a reduction in police vehicle fleet to 35 vehicles. ARA/MLS, Police and City Purchasing selected eleven vehicles excess to the department needs that should be surplused and disposed of in the best interest of the City. Criteria for disposal selection was based on: 1) current mileage, 2) known and required major repairs, and 3) current cost per mile of operation (excluding gasoline and added oils). This surplus request includes 9 - 1983 Dodge Diplomats, i - 1980 Chevrolet Malibu and 1 - 1979 Chevrolet Malibu. Gil Johnson, Purchasing Agent, provided Council with an updated Police Department Vehicle Listing. He announced that Dave Nichols of ARA was available for questions. Russ Johnson questions how many vehicles would be recycled' to other City departments7 Mr. Johnson stated none .... due to their condition, noting cost of repair would not prolong life of vehicle. Mr. Crutcher was concerned that disposal of vehicles be completed prior to purchase of new vehicles and funds received could be applied toward purchase of new vehicles. Mr. Johnson stated it would take approximately 75 days' to obtain new vehicles and vehicles to be surplus would not be taken out of'use until they are replaced, and upon disposal funds would be deposited to the Cumulative Reserve Fund per City Council's request. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to surplus eleven (11) vehicles as described on exhibit and in accordance with Resolution 2158, proceeds of sale be credited to Cumulative Reserve Fund of the General Fund. 6C - CONDITIONAL SALES PURCHASE OF POLICE VEHICLES, #AB87-087 The City of Bremerton 1987 Budget Ordinance appropriated $25,700 for replacement of five (5) Police Department vehicles. Resolution 2158, SLI 18 Section I requires a cost analysis of purchase vs. lease strategy prior ~o procurement. Gil Johnson, Purchasing Agent, summarized the three types of financing considered: (1) conditional sales, (2) municipal lease, and (3) net-net lease; pointing out the advantages and disadvantages with the recommendation to purchase vehicles through conditional sales method. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, supported the conditional sales method, indicating it was more advantageous to the City long-term. RoV McGinnis, 2711 Maple Avenue, was concerned with length of lease vs. useful life of vehicle for police .patrol activities. Mr. Johnson clarified length of lease would be two years which is same as expected life of vehicle for police patrol use. TAPE #435 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 18, 1987 Page 4 of 5 #1708 Russ Johnson, raised the question why City didn't purchase additional vehicles at the $12,400 price? Mr. Johnson stated 'that only $25,000 was budgeted for 1987 and the intent is to replace 4 to 5 vehicles each year. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated it would be to City's advantage to obtain financing through the conditional sales agreement thereby leaving City's money in bank where it earns greater interest Mr. Crutcher asked if City made any comparison as to what type of financing methods other cities are using and also if survey was made as to types of vehicles other cities were using? Mr. Johnson stated they had not surveyed other cities as to financing methods but that they did do a survey as to types of vehicles selected by other cities, which revealed that the Chevrolet Caprice was the most popular. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) that the City acquire five (5) Chevrolet Caprice sedans with police package through Washington State Contract at cost of $12,400 each and that the City Treasurer be authorized to negotiate a two year conditional sales contract for purchase of the vehicles in an amount not to exceed $25,700, for fiscal 1987, and that upon delivery of each vehicle two of the vehicles on the surplus list be immediately taken out of service and will be placed for auction. 6D - LEAVE CARRY OVER - LT. ARTHUR FICARRA, POLICE DEPARTMENT, #AB87-088 Fred Ficarra, Police Lieutenant disability retiree requested carry over of 97.27 hours of annual leave. Appropriate documentation of request from Officer Ficarra is on file with the City of Bremerton Personnel Department. Dave Hiestand, Director of Personnel, briefly outlined Lt. Ficarra leave status and his past history of use of leave prior to his being placed on disability. He explained City's policy which encourages using leave and the process to request a carry over if in excess of 240 hours at end of year. He pointed out that Lt. Ficarra was placed on disability at mid year which precluded him from taking any annual leave the balance of that year, but that he did continue accruing annual leave during that period. Lt. Ficarra affirmed the information as presented and was available for any questions Council might have. RoV McGinnis, 2711 Maple Street, questioned City policy whereby an individual will continue to accrue leave when placed on disability leave. Mr. Hiestand restated that yes, annual leave is accrued when an individual is' on disability leave per Ordinance #1813. Mr. Co'lvin and Mr. Crutcher both pointed out that Lt. Ficarra was placed on disability mid year, not allowing him the opportunity to take additional leave and therefore should be granted the carry over. Mr. Hornin~ stated he felt Lt. Ficarra had significant leave accrued prior to Going on disability, thereby not taking leave when he did have the opportunity and did not support the carry over request. Tape #435 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 18, 1987 Page 5 of 5 Lt. Ficarra explained that Police Officers do not get holidays off but do accrue additional hours of leave instead. #3i94 #3243 #3346 Mr. Colvin asked City Attorney if it is legal for employees to accrue leave while on disability. Mr Sievers stated by State Law it is required to continue all benefits to public safety employees while they are on disability. M/S/F(Crutcher/Dawkins) to approve leave carry over. Vote: In favor: Crutcher, Colvin, Dawkins Opposed: Collins, Waibel, Horning, Johnson Motion Failed 7C - ORDINANCE #5001 (SECOND READING) AI41NDING ZONING ORDINANCE BY ADDING THE LIMITED PARKING DISTRICT "LP", #AB87-069 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) approve on second reading Ordinance #5001, amending Zoning Ordinance by adding the Limited Parking District "LP". 8-A PUBLIC HEARING - STREET VACATION PORTION OF KITSAP WAY NEAR INTERSECTION WITH CORBET DRIVE, APPLICANT JOE MENTOR, #AB87-O?4 Absence of applicant was noted. Don Pratt, Planning Director, was not prepared to make comment but would respond to questions, preferring to answer in writing He stated that he was not sure how Mr. Mentor wanted to proceed. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Coilins) to continue public hearing for four weeks. With no further business, meeting ad3ourned at 7:00 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK Director of Administrative Services APPROV $P R HORNIN President ' to c ai Di File/Vault