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Home My WebLink About08/20/86TAPE #374 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 20, 1986 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, August 20, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council Vice-Pres. Russ Johnson presiding. Council Members present were Lon Overson, Mottie Dawkins, Marry Crutcher, Hank Waibel, "Tiny" Collins, Mary Lou Long, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Lorna Corrigan and City Clerk Kathleen L. McCluskey. Absent was Spencer Homing. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice-President Johnson with Pastor Parker of the Sylvan Way Baptist Qhurch, leading the Invocation. #0025 #0049 #0155 · CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of August 13, 1986, #AB86-334. · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to approve Minutes as circulated. CLAIM/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 made available to the Council. · M/S/C/U/(Long/Crutcher)on August 20,1986, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows; Regular Warrants, #22005 - #22183 in the total amount of $126,993.75. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Colvin reported attendance/participation in the Lion's Breakfast held this past Saturday which was a success. He also stated it is an event that encourages citizens to shop downtown. Mrs. Lonq also artended the Breakfast. She concurred with an Editorial written by Gene Gisley, Editor/The Bremerton Sun, which appeared in paper this past weekend regarding foot' ferry scheduling. Mr. Overson stated the Fiscal & Budget/Investment Committees held a productive meeting with dealing with the 1987 Budget. Mr. Dawkins announced he will be in Olympia tomorrow meeting with the "Ferry Rider's Coalition" and highlight of the days events will be a presentation at 1:30 p.m. re-introducing a "Cross-Sound" Bridge concept. Mr. johnson noted that should'ferry scheduling not be to the liking of the users, we will have to work with it for the time being. He felt if ridership is kept up, the-Department of Transportation will see to it that farties are available at peak usage hours. ORDINANCE (SECOND READING) REPEALING AUCTIONS ORDINANCE, #AB86-330 M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to pass, second reading, Ordinance, #4068, repealing Ordinance No. 970, Ordinance No. 3409 Sac. 1 and Sec. 2; Ordinance No. 3512 Sec. 2 and Ordinance No. 3625 Sac. 10, said Ordinances being all of B.M.C. Chapter 5.08 relating to regulation of Auctions. TAPE #374 City Council ~g. Mtg. Minutes August 20, 19~6 Page 2 of 5 #0164 #0205 · ORDINANCE #4069 (SECOND READING) - PLANNING COMMISSION ORDINANCE #AB86-333 This ordinance sets forth the authorities and functions of the Planning Commission. · M/S/C/U/(Collins/Crutcher) to pass, second reading, 'Ordi- nance #4969, regulating the functions of the Planning Commission and repealing Ordinance No. 2678, Ordinance No. 3282, and Ordinance No. 3033. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING)'NELSON REZONE FROM R1 - B2, #3930 BURWELL #AB86-340 Mr. Crutcher & Mrs. Long stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest. M/S/C/U/(Colvin/Dawkins) to approve, first reading, an Ordi- nance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance 1792 upon application of fezone from R-1 to B-2 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations. (Nelson Rezone) - 3930 Burwell Street. Mr. Crutcher a Mrs. Long returned to the meeting at 5:42 p.m. PROCLAMATION Ms. McCluskeV presented a Proclamation, on behalf of Mayor Lobe, designating the 23rd. of August, as the 30th Anniversary of the Washington State Ferry System. PETITIONS Ms. McCluskeV presented a Petition to Council, signed by approximately 40 residents of the Park Avenue Neighborhood. In summary, they have requested that Council adopt an Ordinance prohibiting the planting or placing of. any plants or objects on the parking strips or where signs have been posted by the City which state "Park on Strip Only". The only exception would be large, established trees, permanently planted in the strips. Chairman Johnson stated this request will be forwarded to the Safety Committee for review and recommendation back to Council. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - None SUMMARIZATION OF MUNICIPAL POOL STUDY a AUTHORIZATION TO SPEND $8,000 IN BUDGET, #AB86-335 Ms. Arvilla Ohlde, Assistant Parks Superintendent, gave an overview of a lengthy report issued by In-Nova Tech by Mr. RaV Jessen. The Park's department had $10,000 a/located to study the humidity problem in the Municipal Pool with the previous City Council approving the expenditure 07 S2,000 for Mr. Jessen's services. Of the $8,000 remaining in the budget, carried over from 1985, the Park's department is requesting Council's approval of an additional expenditure of $3,500 to address two major problems outlined in the study including (1) Replpe Pool Heat Exchanger (Item #9, Pg 18) and (2) Replace Pool Water Valves (Item #10, Pg 18). Ms. Ohlde continued that the Park's department did not have definite plans for the remaining $4,500, which she understood must be used for Pool improvements because it is a Capitol purchase, but suggested replacement of metal outlets with a more durable plastic type. Mr. Johnson asked if Park's has applied for any Energy Grants with Ms. Ohlde stating that Municipal Grants'expired during 1985 and are no longer attainable. She also responded that, if the City were to follow the entire study TAPE #374 City Counci 1 "~g. Mtg. Minutes August 20, Page 3 of 5 #0908 #0986 · #1198 · #1438 · done by In-Nova Tech, costs would be approximately $300,000. Messers Overson, Dawkins, Collins & Mrs. Long all expressed concern that this issue was not included in the proposed Parks Bond Resolution passed last week. · M/(Dawkins) to postpone action on this request for one week in order to allow Council to tour the Municipal Pool before making a decision., Motion DIED for lack of second. M/S/C/U/(Collins/Crutcher) to approve the expenditure of $3,500 to complete recommendations #9 and #10 of the In-Nova Tech Study, (Pg. 18). Mr. Johnson stated the disposition of the remaining $4,500.00 should be return to Council next week. Mrs. Lonq asked if the Resolution, regarding the Bond issue previously passed could be repealed with Assistant City Attorney Lorna Corrigan advising Council that it could repeal the Resolution if Council wanted it re-written to include the needed Pool repairs and renovation and still have enough time to place on the ballot. Mrs. Long requested that counsel look into time frame. ADDENDUM TO INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTER'S CONTRACT (IAFF) LOCAL #437, #AB86-336 Mr. Dave Hiestand, Personnel Director appeared before Council stating that recent amendments to the Fair Labor Standards ACT (FLSA) require we place in writing any and all overtime practices if employees are represented by a labor contract. When the 1986 contract with firefighters was signed in February, 1986 (before FLSA changes) contract was silent with regard to the overtime use of Duty Chiefs. Given the fact the Chief finds this is a necessary practice, we need to place supportive language in the 1986 contract. This addendum recognizes overtime/compensatory time for Duty Chiefs in daily Fire department operations. M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to approve an addendum to the 1986 Labor Contract with Fire Department personnel in compliance with FLSA standards. Mr. Collins left the room. ENGINEERING SERVICES TO STUDY THE ABANDONMENT OF PUMP STATION CD-5(6), PUMP STATION CE-6(35) AND ASSOCIATED PIPELINES, #AB86-337 Mr. Dave Baker Public Works Director~ stat.ed as part of the Wastewater Facilities Construction Project the re-building of Pump Station CE-5(6) was to be evaluated once a determination was made as to what the ferry system intended with the terminal. The determination has been made and it appears that both Pump Station #6 and #35 may be abandoned. The services sought under this authorization will provide the City and .Department of Ecology with the information necessary to determine; (1) if the D.O.E. will participate in funding the work; (2) a cost estimate of the work, and (3) a recommendation as to the most cost effective and appropriate method. Mr. Bake= stated that it could save the City as much as. 1,500,000 which is the purpose of this agreement. Mr. Johnson inquired as to what will be done with usable parts with Mr. Baker stating that they would plan to reuse, where needed. He added that the expenditure requested is in the 1986 Budgetl M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve the authorization for the Mayor to execute the subject agreement for engineering services - Study the Abandonment of Pump Stations #6 and TAPE #374 City Council g. Mtg. Minutes August 20, 1~o6 Page 4 of 5 #1692 #35. Hr. Collins returned to the meeting. KITSAP LAKE DRIVE-IN PROPERTY ANNEXATION PETITION, #AB86-338 Mr. Ken Huches, Deputy Chief/Bremerton Fire Department, appeared before Council with a request to proceed with the Annexation of approximately 12.7 acres of property known as "Olympic Business Park". He stated that 100~ of the owners signed the intent to annex. He outlined the process needed to continue an annexation but before this parcei can be presented at the Boundary Review Board, Council must accept the annexation. Mr. HuChes outlined the motions necessary to proceed with the annexation process. Mr. Bill Fraser, 9019 N.E. Woodbank, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110, Architect/Part-Owner of Subject Property, asked for Council's Support in accepting the' Petition to annex. He stated he and his associates have continued to meet with residents in the area to communication his firm's intent, once the property is annexed. Mr. Jim Strait, 6530 Hatlow Drive, expressed concern that this petition may not pass the Boundary Review Board. · M/S/C/U/(Overson/Colvin).to (1) accept the proposed annexa- tion outlined in Council packets, known as the "Kitsap Lake Drive-In/Olympic Business Park; (2) This property be subject to the currently adopted comprehensive plan for the City of Bremerton which includes this area, and (3) Property be required to assume all of the existing City indebtedness. In response to Mr. Collins question as to why they would want to annex, Mr. Hughes noted that proposed developers are attracted the services available in Bremerton, including emergency responses such as Police and Fire departments. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Long, Colvin & Johnson Abstain: Collins Motion PASSED. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) EMPLOYEE BENEFICIAL SUGGESTION AWARDS PROGRAM, #AB86-339 Mr. Dave Hiestand, Personnel Director, noted that the Audit Committee asked for a revision of Ordinance No. 3641, Employee Suggestion Awards Program, to remove the City Auditor from the selection process for awards and to ensure the independence of audits of the program. The revised ordinance creates a Suggestion Award Board composed of the City Clerk, Public Works Director and Fire Chief. The intent of the program is to stimulate suggestions from City employees which will be of benefit to the City of Bremerton plus a morale booster for the employees involved. Mr. Joe St-adler, 908 Park Avenue, noted that the intent of the Ordinance is good however he stated from past experience, working for the federal government, suggestions often were denied by supervision only to reappear under a supervisors name 1-2 years later. He felt it could be abused. Mr. Hiestand responded that upper level management personnel are not eligible for the monetary awards. Mr. Collins objected to the ordinance format which does not include employee participation from the rank-and-file. Specifically those eligible to participate would have a better idea if a suggestion warrants merit or mpnetary consideration. Mrs. Lonq felt the elected officials are eliminated from the final approval process, which Mr. Hiestand noted that the draft gives final approval to the City Council. TAPE #374 City Council g. Mtg. Minutes August 20, Page 5 of 5 #2288 #2381 M/S/(Overson/Crutcher') to approve an ordinance, first reading, establishing an employee suggestion awards program. M/A/(Collins/Colvin) to amend the motion to include the addendum of employee participation with the addition of 1 - Uniformed and 1 - Non-Uniformed individual (2 employees) on the committee to Section 3 of above ordinance. VOTE: - AMENDING MOTION: In favor: Dawkins, Crutcher, Collins, Long and Colvin Opposed: Waibel, Overson & Johnson Amending MotiGn PASSED. VOTE: - ORIGINAL MOTION: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibei Collins, Long, Colvin a Johnson Original Motion PASSED. Mr. Hiestand stated the language will be changed in Section 3 accordingly before second reading. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m. KATHn~EN L. APPROV. : cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault City Clerk Director of Administrative Services President