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Home My WebLink About02/19/86TAPE #324 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 19, 1986 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, February 19, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Morning presiding. Present were Council Members "Tiny" Collins, Marry Crutcher, Morriie Dawkins, Mary Lou Long, Al Colvin Lon 0verson and Hank Waibel. Also present were City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. Absent was Council Member Russ Johnson. The meeting was opened with Council President Homing leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Pastor Ray Jennings, Hillcrest Assembly Church, giving the Invocation. CONSENT AGENDA Item A - Minutes of February 13, 1986. · M/S/C/U/(Long/Colvin) to approve the Consent Agenda, Item A. CLAIMS/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. · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Long) on February 19, 1986, the Council by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Regular Vouchers, #18189 - #18253, in the total amount of $219,493.88. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Mr. Colvin reported his business trip to Norfolk, VA., and noted the recent waterfront development occurring in that area. He stated you do not find the retail type businesses such as Penney's, Woolworth's, etc. in the downtown development and it does not appear to hurt the image of a prosperous city. It is very much like Bremerton for example having a Naval facility in the immediate locale. Mrs. Long stated the Public Works committee met again and review new procedures for notification of citizens when streets lights, in their immediate area, are scheduled for removal. Mr. Collins noted he artended a Planning Committee meeting this date and the agenda included a presentation from Planning Staff on the new draft for the "Comprehensive Plan". Me commended the Planning Commission for it's extensive efforts in finalizing the new draft and a job well done. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - None 1986 FIREFIGHTER CONTRACT BETWEEN CITY AND IAFF, LOCAL 437 - #AB86-055 Mr. Dave Hiestand gave an overview of the contents of the proposed settlement between the Firefighter's local and the City of Bremerton. He stated there is no general increase in salary but minor adjustments in certain job classifications such as paramedic and equipment maintenance differentials. In addition the position of Deputy Fire Marshal will be paid at the rate of Battalion Chief, however, the classification is one of a kind. He was TAPE #325 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 19, 1986 Page 2 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT pleased to also announce that this bargaining unit is the first to address changing "Lincoln's Birthday" holiday for that of "Martin Luther King" Council members, Mr. Crutcher, Mrs. Long, and Mr. Colvin thanked the firefighter's for their efforts in resolving this issue. Mr. Waibel, Mr. Colvin, and Mr. Horning exressed appreciated for the cooperation-of the Union during negotiations. Mrs. Long address dollar difference'between the contract in effect during 1985 and Mr. Horning expressed concern about promotional experience at time of an examination with regard to paying the Dep. Fire Marshall's position the same as Battalion Chief. Mr. Heistand stated he would need to research, however, the person holding this position has acted in the capacity of a line-Battalion Chief on numerous rotation schedules in the past. Mr. Heistand also indicated that the contract would include a group Long Term Disability Program for those individuals (17) that are LEOFF II status in order to grant similar benefits as those Under-LEOFF I. · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to accept the proposed one-year contract with Firefighter's Local #437, International Association of Firefighters. 1986 EQUIPMENT RENTAL RATES, SHOP LABOR RATES 7 LEASE CONDITIONS - #AB86-056 Approval of the Resolution presented will establish equipment rental rates, lease conditions and shop labor rates for the year 1986. The new rates will enable Transportation/Equipment Rental to maintain current staffing level and equipment maintenance, repairs and replacement. Mr. Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple, noted that it is difficult for public to assetrain what Council is talking about without information made available at the Council sessions for reference. Mr. Hornin~ asked Mr. Dawkins to follow-up with Council Secretary that two copies of the packet be available prior to and during the Council meeting for public review. Mr. Alan Kane responded to questions stating that the $40.00 per hour figure was figured into departmental budgets, therefore this amount will not be a hardship on 1986 budgets. He noted the following amendments to the Resolution including: Section #3, page 2, add the word "Hourly" at the beginning of the section before the word "Shop" and Section #4, #2, the addendum of "exceeds by and delete the word "grossly and #3, the addendum of "exceeds by 25%" and delete the word "grossly". M/S/C/U/(Overson/Long) to approve Resolution adopting the 1988 - Equipment Rental Rates. PURCHASE RIGHT OF WAY WHEATON WAY FROM SHERIDAN TO DIBB, #AB86-057 The City has received Urban Arterial Funding to construct a "fifth lane" improvement on Wheaton Way from Sheridan Road to Dibb Street which will require purchasing of- a 6 foot strip of property from the owners on each side. The parcels- have been appraised by Richards and Associates. Said appraisals are on file in the Engineering Departmen~ for review by the Council. Total amount of the right-of-way is $126,550.00 plus escrow service. Mr. Baker stated that the original purchase estimate was $205.000.00 therefore this is a savings from prolections earlier. · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Long) to purchase Right-of-Way - Wheaton Way from Sheridan to Dibb. ORDINANCES & RESOLUTIONS Mr. Bill Broughton, City Attorney gave the Council a quick TAPE #325 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 19, 1986 Page 3 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT Summary of the need to take action on Item· #8A - #8I because of two ordinances, previously passed which established the "Appeals Procedures" and "Hearing Examiner". He indicated that in order to allow the Hearing Examiner to function these ordinances needed verbiage changes to various section· dealing with appeals. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) SETTING FORTH APPEAL RIGHTS FOR PERSONS DENIED A FUMIGATOR'S LICENSE, #AB86-088 Mr. BrouGhton stated that eventually, in addition to the ordinance changes before Council tonight, the sewer and water bill adlustments will be also added. Mr. Collins, for the record, indicated he is opposed the the Hearing Examiner method of resolving appeals in preference to a Commission or Council of the citizens for resolution. · M/S/C/(Crutcher/Collins) to approve an ordinance Setting forth Appeal rights for persons denied a Fumigator's License, #AB88-058. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Long, Colvin & Homing Abstain: Collins Motion PASSED ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING #2019, SECTION 13 RELATING TO LIQUOR ESTABLISHMENTS, #AB86-059 Mrs. Long expressed concern about the language..."shall be made to appear"... and suggested that stronger language may be more suitable. Mr. Broughton suggested ..."has reason to believe" · M/S/C/(Waibel/Long) to approve an ordinance, first reading, Amending Ordinance #2019, Section 13, relating to Liquor Establishments, substituting "has reason to believe". VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Long, Colvin & Homing , Abstain: Collins Motion PASSED ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING #2914, SECTIONS 11, 12, AND 13, RELATING TO PEACE, SAFETY AND MORALS, #AB86-060 M/S/C/(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve an ordinance, first read- ing Amending Ordinance #2914, Sec. 11, 12, & 13 relating to Peace, Safety and Morals. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Long, Colvin, and Homing Abstain: Collins Motion PASSED ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING #3622, SECTION 9 RELATING TO AMBULANCE LICENSES, #AB86-061 · M/S/C/(Waibel/Long) to approve an ordinance, first reading, Amending Ordinance #3622, Section 9 - Relating to ambulance licenses. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Long, Colvin a Homing Abstain: Collins Motion PASSED ORDINANCE (FIRST READING)' AMENDING #3824, SECTION 10 RELATING TO CLOSING OUT DISTRESS MERCHANDISE SALE, #AB86-062 #2289 · M/S/C/(Crutcher/Waibel) to approve ordinance, first reading, Amending Ordinance #3624, Section 10 - relating to Closing Out/Distress Merchandise sales and substituting language "has reason to believe" VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Long, Colvin a Homing Abstain: Collins TAPE #325 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 19, 1986 Page 4 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT Motion PASSED Ms. Long left the meeting. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING #3722, SECTION 9, 10, 11, 12, & 14 RELATING TO NOISE LEVELS, #AB86-063 · M/S/O/(Overson/Waibel) to approve ordinance, first reading, Amending Ordinance #S722, Sections 9 ,. 10, ll, 12 & 14 - relating to Noise Levels. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibe/, Colvin a Homing Abstain: Collins Motion PASSED Mrs. Long returned to the meeting. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING #3844, SECTION 7 - RELATING TO PAWNBROKERS & SECONDHAND DEALERS, #AB86-064 M/S/C/(Waibel/Crutcher) to approve ordinance, first reading, Amending Ordinance #3844, Section 7 - Relating to Pawnbrokers i Secondhand Dealers. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Long, Colvin a Homing Abstain: Collins Motion PASSED ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING #3898, SECTIONS 29 AND 36 RELATING TO BUSINESS LICENSES, #AB86-065 · M/S/C/(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve ordinance, first reading, Amending Ordinance #3898, Section 7 '- Relating to Pawnbrokers & Secondhand Dealers. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Long, Colvin a Homing Abstain: Collins Motion PASSED ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING #3908, SECTION 3 - RELATING TO ABANDONMENT OF ON-SITE SEWAGE SYSTEM - #AB86-066 #2625 · M/S/C/(Colvin/Dawkins) to approve ordinance, first reading, Amending Ordinance #3908, Section 3 - Relating to Abandonment of On-site Sewage System. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Long, Colvin and Homing Abstain: Collins Motion PASSED MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - MUNICIPAL COURT/LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR INDIGENT PERSONS - ROY RAINY Mr. Bill Broughton, City Attorney noted that Mr. Rainy is unable to obtain insurance, required by the City under striking Section #15 - Hold Harmless, of the agreement already executed by himself and the City of Bremerton. Mr. Broughton noted he has Professional Liability Insurance and that they are not agents of the City and are acting as private contractors. Mayor Gene Lobe has concurred. #2717 · M/S/C/(Colvin/Waibel) to delete Section #15 - Hold Harmless, from contract to provide representation for indigent persons between the City of Bremerton and law offices of Roy Rainy. VOTE:- In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Colvin and Homing Abstain: Long Motion PASSED MATTERS NOT ON AGENDA - REMODELING CITY COUNCIL OFFICES Council President Horning noted that remodeling is being done in the Council office area and he noted that the hallway in the office should be expanded from 4' to because the opening is not adequate. He asked that Mr. TAPE #325 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 19, 1986 Page 5 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT Dawkins follow-up to be sure the area is handicap accessible for meetings. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 7:08 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City of Bremerton APPROVED: SPENCER HORNING, President City Council cc: Normal Distribution Fi le/Vault City Clerk