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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/21/87TAPE #492 UNAPPRO~~_.~. OCT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 21, 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, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, October 21, 1987, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Council members present were Hank Waibel, Morrie Dawkins, Mary Lou Long, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Shirley Marty Crutcher, A1Colvin and Lon Overson. 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 Spencer Homing and Invocation was given by Reverend Rick Glomstad of Sylvan Way Baptist Church. Council President Horninn announced that Agenda Item 7G would be moved to the first item under Ordinances and Resolutions. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting held October 14, 1987, #AB87-278 #0034 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to approve Consent Agenda as amended: correction should read last paragraph on Page 13 ... Mr. Waibel sugnested insertinn..."'. #0047 CLAIMS/WARRANTS 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 mads available to the Council. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on October 21, 1987, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Regular Warrants numbering 32252, 32253, 32254, 32256 and 32262 through 32400 in the total amount of $128,887.45 and Regular Payroll in the amount of $316,587.89. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT Mr. Overson pointed out that Council members had received a memorandum which outlined activities undertaken by the City of Port Angeles which help to keep their city in such a clean condition. He invited Council members' input to help influence steps taken to make Bremerton a cleaner city. Mr. Dawkins reported that the Ferry Riders Coalition met with Governor Gardner on his proposed plan, one which he had vetoed previously, and they will be watching it closely,to see how it is being handled when the Legislature is back"in session. Mr. Crutcher artended the KCAP meeting this week and'the major concern at that meeting was the possibility of a 10% funding cut from the State and the affect it would have on those less fortunate in our community. r,-a- ~ TAPE #492 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 21, 1987 Page 2 of 8 Mr. Waibel received a complaint from several citizens in his district regarding a problem with a dog and after reporting the situation to the proper staff the situation was ~under control. Mr. Waibel extended this thanks to the department for responding in such an efficient manner. Mrs. Long was contacted by a lady who resides on Marguerite who was concerned about the ability of a van, which picks up the lady's handicapped husband, to turn around in front of their home due to neighbors using the parking space in front of their home. Mrs. Long suggested that she write the mayor and explain her problem with the hope that the Traffic Division could assist in resolving the problem. Mrs. Long also was concerned with the littering along highway leading out of Bremerton and the need for the Mayor and City Council to contact the County and/or State to see what can be done to reduce the littering along this stretch of highway. Mr. Colvin reminded the Council of an invitation received from the City of Port Angeles to attend the dedication of their new City Hall. Also, on October SO Lou Rawls and The Brothers Four will be performing in the new Fair Grounds Pavilion and the tickets have been reduced to 820.00 each. The Kiwanis will be donating any profits from the event to the new High School auditorium. Also, Chief Coney made a very good presentation to the Bremerton Central Lions Club at their meeting today. Mr. Colvin extended a special thanks to the Mayor and the City for their responding very timely to the concerns of the Sheridan Neighborhood Association. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Phil Drouin, 10S Olympic, suggested that the City contact Mr. Bruce Andrea of PSNS regarding the possibility of PSNS trucks causing littering problems along the highway. He also suggested contact DOE and Commissioner Aardal to coordinate clean up efforts. Mr. Drouin ,thanked Mr. Colvin for his representing the citizens of the State of Washington and City of Bremerton during his recent trip to Russia...Mr. Drouin read portions of an article written by Adele Ferguson relating some of Mr. Colvin's PR activities while in the Soviet Union. 6A -BUDGET ADJUSTMENT - PUBCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR NEW POLICE VEHICLES, ~AB87-279 The new Police vehicles (10) are to be delivered to the City of Bremerton sometime in late November. In order to insure that the required equipment, scheduled to be installed in the vehicles, is received by the time of the vehicle deliver date, they must be ordered as soon as possible. To that end, a budget adjustment is requested in the amount of $41,500.00. Although Capital Outlay expenditures are included in the 1988 Budget proposal (reference vehicle equipment) there is no money available in the current '87 Budget for expenditures in this area. Police Chief Lynn Coney stated that the items are required to put the new police vehicles on the road. The vehicles are expected to be delivered before December 1, 1987. There is an adjustment to the amount requested...$993.90 Spotlights Unity Halogen, which can be deleted as they will be coming as part of the vehicle. Chief Coney stated TAPE #492 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 21, 1987 Page 3 of 8 #0486 that the prices quoted for the items will meet or beat the State bid price. Mr.' Waibel stated that the Council Fiscal Committee recommends approving this request. and Budget Mr. Collins stated that Council Operations Committee also concurs in approving this request. M/S/C/(Waibel/Colvin) to approve the requested Budget Adjustment changing the amount removed from Ending Fund Balance of $40,500 and moving it to Capital Equipment and signing off on the Budget Adjustment on that basis. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Crutcher, Dawkins, Waibel, Horning Collins, Long, Colvin Overson 6B - REVISION OF CIVIL SERVICE RULES, #AB87-273 In September 1986, the Civil Service Commission adopted revised Civil Service Rules which Council approved in October, 1986. Review of those Rules has continued with input and discussion with labor groups and City at Civil Service meetings. The pages include a revised Table of Contents; revisions to Rules 2.01, 2.16, 5.01A and C, 5.03, 5.04, 5.05F, 11.05B, F and I, 11.13, 11.15, 12.09B, 14.01B(3), 20.03A; deletion of Rules 12.01C and 19.03C; and new Rules 15.04D(10), 15.07, 24 and Appendix B. Dave Hiestand, Director of Personnel, gave a brief history of the efforts that went into the revision of the rules and noted that the biggest change is the section which deals with the Limited Duty Policy. This policy was brought about initially by a request from Fire Chief Leonard Marks due to several uniformed individuals having receive varied number of injuries and it was the Chief's feeling that they could be of some service to the citizens in a light duty category. Tasks have been defined within job descriptions and personnel are only moved into those tasks if the individual's doctor confirms that they can perform those limited duties while they are repairing. Appendix B provides a chronology of promotions for positions within departments to be used in the event of a Reduction in Force. Mr. Waibel raised question if aon-uniform employees were involved with the revision of item IO.10(D): "Duration of layoff reinstatement register for non-uniform employees shall be for a period of two years; the duration of layoff reinstatement registers for uniform employees shall be for a period of two years"? Mr. Hiestand stated yes they were involved. Mr. Collins stated that he felt the City's Civil Service Rules were the best in the state and were a very workable governing document and that the Commission could be proud of the work involved. Mr. Hiestand stated both the Attorney's Office and the Personnel Office assisted Civil Service Commission in developing the Rules. Mrs. Lon~ expressed concern regarding use of Administrative Leave prior to a pre-disciplinary hearing. Mr. Hiestand explained that it is important that an employee not loos~ any salary benefit until a determination is made. TAPE #492 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 21, 1987 Page 4 of 8 #0698 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Crutcher )to approve the changes, corrections and additions to the Civil Services Rules presented. ?G - RESOLUTION #2185, CONCURRENCE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, #AB87-281 The Solid Waste Management, Recovery and Recycling Act, (RCW Chapter 70.95) governs the handling of solid waste in Washington State and it assigns local government primary responsibility to prepare a solid waste plan by June 7, 1989. Phil Drouin, Mayor's appointee to and Chairman of the County-Wide Solid Waste Advisory Committee, gave a brief summary as to why the City needs a Resolution of Concurrence, citing RCW 70.95 which requires that Cities or Counties that have a landfill in their jurisdiction must have a Comprehensive Plan. If a City chooses, it may join with the County, which is what the City of Bremerton did under Mayor Nelson in 1982. Upon ch~cking it was found that there was no documentation showing that the Commissioners took formal action on this issue. In order for the County to make grant application for 75~ funding for the hazardous waste part, it is necessary to provide a copy of the City's intent to be a part of the County's Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Drouin posed the question "why should Bremerton be concerned with hazardous waste when we think we do not have any"? Some of the things Bremerton residents generate as waste are adhesives, caulking, roofing resins, kitchens - oven cleans, degreasers, spot removers, also the toilet-drains-septic cleaners, polishes, waxes, strippers, pesticides used in yards, ammunition, fire works, asbestos, old oil, batteries, etc. What is happening is that these materials go into the garbage and are dumped into the landfill. The next question is .... how are the chemicals being removed once they are dumped? The County Solid Waste Advisory Committee is active and meeting monthly to work ways to dispose of solid waste safely. Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple Street, expressed come confusion in understanding what the Resolution speaks to...solid waste or hazardous waste. Mr. Drouin explained that hazardous waste presents the largest problems in disposing of solid waste and the County is making a grant application for ?5% funding through DOE for methods of handling hazardous waste disposal. If the public will undertake salvaging and recycling efforts the dump rates can be kept down and preserve our/andfill. Kate Lacy, Northlake Way, asked if the 75% funding monies would be dedicated to just separation of hazardous waste? Mr. Drouin explained that it would be dedicated and that during the emergency session of the Legislature they passed legislation which will tax the manufacturer of hazardous type products and when they are purchased an additional tax will be collected, which then will be used for the purpose of separation and disposal. Ms. LacV expressed concern that the funds would be deposited in the CountV's General Fund and possibly used for other things. Mr. Drouin explained that the funds would only be disbursed from DOE upon receipt of documentation and prorated as the work is being done. Dave Baker, City Engineer, stated the reason behind this Resolution is State law requires that by October 31, 1987, a letter of intent and to have complete local plans of how to handle solid waste which may or may not include hazardous waste, completed by June 1989. To have the City and County TAPE #492 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 21, 1987 Page 5 of 8 each develop a plan was not viewed as the most appropriate way to approach this need. The Resolution says the City would like to join with the County making one plan, the County would be the lead agency and would make application for loans in order to do that work. Mr. Hornin~ expressed his concern... does the City share in the responsibility for closing of Hansville Landfill. Mr. Baker stated that when the plan is complete the City will have input into that plan and once it is endorsed by the City and County it will then become our responsibility along with the County in an apportioning amount. Sue MorGan, S27 S. Charlotte, requested clarification...that the City of Bremerton is in cooperation with the County Commissioners preparing a plan? Phil Drouin explained that the City is joining with the County in an overall Solid Waste Management Plan, with the County being the lead agency setting up the plan. Ms. MorGan also requested clarification of the actions by the Commissioners in 1982. Mr. Drouin restated that in 1982 there was a Comprehensive Plan agreed to by Mayor Nelson, who was on the advisory Committee, that the City of Bremerton would join with the County, however, there appears to be no documentation which shows that the Commissioners formalized this action. Ms. MorGan questioned if there is a plan already developed and does At include the fee? Dave Baker responded that there is no plan in existence either County or City. The plan that would be put together is not a plan put together by the County for the City but is a plan put together by the County which includes the City as well as other cities in the area. Mr. Waibel stated that since the 1982 County Comprehensive Plan was developed, due to 1985 State legislation enacted, it is not sufficient and a new plan must be developed. Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple Street, expressed concern that the City not take on more responsibility than is the City's fair share. Mr. Waibel explained that the City must take steps to show how the City is going to handle sglid waste, either with its own plan or join with the County and hazardous waste must be address in the plan. Under the hazardous waste portion of the plan there is a funding source available to obtain funds to deal with the hazardous waste problem if a letter of intent is submitted very quickly. The City does not have to have the plan in place until 1990 but do have to have the City's intent to develop a plan with the County submitted to the State. within two weeks. Mr. Collins stated his disagreement with recent action by the County in raising cost of garbage collection in the County. Also, the State RCW 70.95 requires that Cities and Counties must have a plan that either includes hazardous waste disposal or a separate plan to address hazardous waste disposal...it does not speak to recycling but does speak to a 20 year plan for the closing of the Hansville Landfill. What about other old dumps, such as Skirvings, old Roosevelt Field, etc., who will pay for problems that may'become up in the future? Mr. Collins stated his hesitation in becoming involved with the County and to take the position...what is Bremerton going to do? However, if the City must join the County due to the fact that the City does not own a landfill, then the City must have a strong plan and what it wants for the betterment of'its citizens. Mrs. Lon~ stated she felt she was being rushed in making a decision and would prefer an alternate to that of joining in with the County. Also, she did not like the last section of TAPE #492 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 21, 1987 Page 6 of 8 #2055 the Resolution which gives the County the lead position on developlng the plan and the costs to the citizens of Bremerton have not been identified. Mr. Dawkins stated that,the State has set the costs. Mr. Drouin stated that presently control of the landfill is under the control of the County but by 3oining with them the City will have a voice. M/S/C(Overson/Collins) to approve Resolution #2185, of Concurrence and to appoint Councilman Collins to represent the City of Bremerton. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Colvin, Horning, Waibel, Crutcher, Dawkins, Overson Long, Collins ?A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, #AB87-280 In April, 1987, the City's Safety Executive Committee recommended consideration of a Traffic Safety Commission as a tool for enhancing the safety of City streets. A group of City staff met and evaluated the need for such a commission and unanimously agreed to proposed formation of a Bremerton Traffic Safety Commission. the proposed Ordinance creates this Commission, specifies its composition and delineates its powers and duties. RCW 46.90.275 provides authorization for a Traffic Safety Commission; Council action is necessary for its creation. Pe~V Lesser, Risk Manager, stated the proposed ordinance is the result of concerted effort by City staff to address City traffic concerns in a coordinated fashion. It is felt that this Commission will provide comprehensive reviews of safety concerns and consensus recommendations to the Mayor, City Council and other Departments heads or existing Commissions or Board'. This proposed Commission would provide documented evidence that safety and liability issues have been addressed and'incorporated in City plans and actions. Also, the Commission would provide a uniform process which is applied fairly and consistently to all the matters specified in the ordinance. Mr. Collins expressed concern that what is being proposed is a committee of departments of the City, excluding only the Parks and City Clerk departments. And, what is being dealt with is how people move in and out of the City of Bremerton and how they react where they live...citizens of Bremerton should be part of this Commission. Mr. Dawkins pointed out that the Commission would make a recommendation to Council and then a citizen would be able to come before Council and give their input. Mr. Crutcher expressed concern regarding the several "safety" groups within the City and who they report to. Ms. Lesser stated that the City's Safety Executive Committee meets monthly and addresses numerous problems. It is not staffed with the same people necessary to address traffic safety, therefore that committee recommended establishing the Safety Commission. Mr. Overson stated that the RCW that leads in this proposal makes clear the function of a Traffic Safety Commission and does include an opportunity to receive complaints. TAPE #492 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 21, 1987 Page ? of 8 #2864 #2924 Mrs. Lonq stated that the composition of the Commission as proposed would provide the expertise needed in determining what would be safe, unsafe or a liability or high risk to the City. M/S/C/U(Long/Overson) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, establishing a Traffic Safety Commission for the City of Bremerton. ?B - ORDINANCE #4126 (SECOND READING) ESTABLISHING NEW PROCEDURES FOR TERMINATION OF WATER SERVICE AND REPEALING B.M.C. SECTION 15.04,184, 15.04,188 AND 15.04,410, #AB87-241 Mr. Colvin stated that he believed that the first hearing of a citizen should be free. Mr. Dawkins pointed out that the $25.00 fee did not become a part of the process until after the citizen had exhausted efforts to resolve the problem within the department. Mr. Duffy, Utilities Manager, stated that 95% of the complaints are resolved within the departmental level and it is just a small percentage that would go to the appeals process. Mr. DuffV noted that the intent of the fee was to discourage appealing frivolous problems. Mrs. Long supported a citizens right to use the City Council meeting process,i.e., Agenda Bill. M/S/C/(Waibel/Colvin) to approve Ordinance #4126, on second reading, establishing new procedures for termination of water 3ervices and repealing B.M.C. Section 15.04.184, 15.04.1~8 and 15.04.410. Vote: In Favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel Homing, Collins Oppose: Long, Colvin 'APE #493 7C - ORDINANCE #4119 {SECOND READING) ANNEXING UTILITY OWN g D LANDS - ANDERSON CREEK, GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES, #AB87-244 Mrs. LonU stated she did not want to take on additional financial responsibility for the City and felt there would be plenty of time and opportunity for annexing at time of transition or sale of properties. #0041 M/S/C/(Dawkins/Collins) to approve Ordinance #4119, on second reading, annexation of certain territory to the City of Bremerton and incorporate the same within the corporate limits. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Colvin, Collins, Homing, Waibel, Crutcher, Dawkins, Overson Long #0081 7D - ORDINANCE #4127 (SECOND READING) AMENDING ORDINANCE #1279 SEC. 10.20.010 RULES & REGULATIONS; MARKINGS CITY ENGINEER AUTHORITY, #AB87-275 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) to approve Ordinance #4127, on second reading, amending Ordinance #1279 regarding signs and markings on or near public thoroughfares. TAPE #493 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 21, 1987 Page 8 of 8 #0104 #0136 7E - ORDINANCE #4128 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE BUILDING AND FIRE SAFETY CODE; EEPKALING ORD. 4087; AND READOPTING AND AMENDING SECTIONS OF ORDINANCE #3966, #AB87-276 Mr. ~ornin~ stated that he would support passage of this ordinance because of the need to amend the Fire Safety Code but will take action at a later date for discussions on the sprinkler ordinance portion of this and anticipate having it removed from the ordinance. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to approve Ordinance #4128, on second reading, revising the Building and Fire Safety Code, B.M.C. Chapter 17.04, by adopting 1985 editions of uniform construction codes and modifying administrative provisions of the code. 7F - ORDINANCE #4129 (SECOND READING) RELATING TO SCHEDULING OF COUNCIL MEETINGS, #AB87-277 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Crutcher) to approve Ordinance #4129, on second reading, relating to scheduling of regular meetings of the City Council and amending B.M.C. Section 2.04,010. With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:12 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK APPR ED S ENCER HO ncil President cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault