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Home My WebLink About07/06/83 Tape 40 ~ Unapproved CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Ju~y 6, 1983 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth St., Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, July 6, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Anderson presiding. Also present were: E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Homing, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian, Russ Johnson, Mayor Dawkins, City Attorney Broughton and City Clerk McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, and the invo- cation was given by Clyde Pachek. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of June 23 and June 29, 1983. AB83-355 B. Bid award for signal projects for National Ave and Marine Dr. at Kitsap Way to Canem Systems, Inc. with low bid in amount of $90,952. AB83-356 C. Bid award for ~ell Screens and related appurtenances to American Well Supply Corp., in amount of $5028.14. AB83-357 D. Bid award for Diesel and Fuel Oil to Wilkins Distributing as to specifications and low net bid. AB83-358 Motion by C. Pachek and J. Adrian to approve Consent Agenda items A through D inclusive, carried unanimously. LAWSUIT/OLYMPIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE AB83-359 #1553 City Cl~rk stated this has been submitted for informational pur- poses and has been forwarded to the City Attorney and insurance. CLAIMS/VOUCHERS AB83-360 Claims and vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. Motion by R. Johnson and B. Amo as of this date, the Council does approve for payment claim for Retirees Payroll for June, 1983 in amount of $47,624.56, and vouchers 11135 through 11459 inclusive in amount of $459,428.40, carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT #1660 Mayor Dawkins stated hydroseeding of Kiwanis Field will start on Thursday, the public will be asked to Stay off the field so it will be ready for soccer in the fall. The Mayor discussed Park Board meeting to be held July 19th at 5:30 p.m. at Sheridan Park building regarding six year capital improvement plan. Meeting is open to the public. Mayor Dawkins read letter from Mr. & Mrs. Shriver commending Police and Fire dep~rtments for quick response to Cencom call. In answer to inquiry from Mr. Sturdivant, the Mayor dis- cussed setting of date for meeting with ferry officials and establishing guidelines for the meeting. Suggestions were made to meet at a pre-council meeting or to place on Council agenda. The Mayor discussed attempts to locate missing bus benches and discussion followed regarding ownership of benches. Mr. Anderson suggested including benches for downtown in next Block Grant hearing. Mayor Dawkins discussed resurfacing of and handrail installation on Manette Bridge beginning this week. PUBLIC RECOGNITION #1890 James V. Bell, 222 1st St., discussed problems with dogs running at large and barking at night in Westpark area. Mr. Bell was advised to contact Animal Control through Cencom. B. Broughton discussed ordinance prohibiting dogs running at large and violation of noise ordinance in relation to late night barking. Mayor Dawkins stated he will have Nancy McCord look into this situation. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahan Dr., discussed objections to in- creasing sewer rates at this time since construction will not be complete for two years. Mr. Drouin explained payments will be made to contractors as work progresses. A. Anderson stated item 9D had been pulled from the agenda and will not be discussed at this meeting. City Council Meeting Minutes July 6, 1983 Page Two ATTORNEY'S REPORT #2265 Mr. Broughton discussed progress on county sewer agreement, and expectation of having this before Council in the next week or two. Mr. Drouin requested legal representation at all future Wastewater Committee meetings. Mr. Broughton discussed difficults with Fri- day meetings due to superior court appearances and Jury trials. Mr. Drouin stated rescheduling may be necessary. Mr. Sturdivant raised the issue of dangerous fireworks due to liberalization by state legislation, and inquired if cities can supercede state law? Mr. Broughton discussed difficults with cities imposing greater restrictions than state legislature has approved and suggested working with the state to revert back to previous regulations. Fire Chief Meigs discussed problems from sale of unsafe fireworks due to relaxing of state laws and numbers of fires the department responded to. It was suggested the city adopt a resolution in support of greater state restrictions prior to the next legislative session. ORDINANCE 3851 - HOME OCCUPATIONS AB83-341 #2827 Motion by S. Horning and C. Pachek to pass on second reading AN ORDINANCE repealing Ord. 3517 pertaining to home occupations, carried Unanimously. ORDINANCE 3852 - BINGO TAX RATES AB83-342 #2929 Mr. Bell expressed objections to imcreased bingo tax as he felt this may be a hardship on elderly. Mr. Broughton explained this amend- ment will conform with the county and result in lower tax rates. Motion by R. Johnson and E. Sturdivant to pass on second reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 3670, Sec. 1, relating to gambling tax rates for bingo~ carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 3853 - DATUM POINT AB83-343 Tape Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to pass on second reading AN ORDI- 41 NANCE repealing Ord. 23 pertaining to datum point, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION 1980 - EQUIPMENT LEASE AB83-361 #0005 D. Proctor, Wastewater Supt., discussed need to lease equipment with operator to assist in laying sewer line on Park Drive due to unpredictably unstable soil conditions. Mr. Proctor stressed the necessity for immediate need of the equipment as raw sewerage is being discharged to the bay. Discussion followed regarding basic hourly rate and quotations received. Mr. Sturdivant expressed objec- tions to emergency purchases. Mr. Broughton discussed lengthy bid call process and stated quotations were requested as this is an emergency. Mr. Drouin discussed the need for procedures to address emergencies. Motion by R. Mosely and R. Johnson to pass A RESOLUTION appropriating money for lease of a backhoe and operator, carried unanimously. Recess 6:25 until 6:40 p.m. CONTRACT WITH CH2M HILL AB83-354 #0256 Mr. Broughton discussed two proposals presented to Council and re- commended approval of proposal with increased'insurance. CH2M Hill is proposing $5,000,000 coverage at a cost of $13,000 per year with coverage for duration of the project. Increased insurance is for $20~000,000 coverage at a cost of $189,000 with coverage for 10 years from inception in 1978 through 1988, and carrying the city as additional insured. CH2M Hill carrier is not willing to name the city as additional insured. Mr. Broughton discussed need for addi- tional coverage on a project of this magnitude. Mr. Broughton also discussed legal fees that arise from disputes. Discussion with D.O.E. indicates the additional insurance is grant eligible. Mr. Card~ CH2M Hill discussed limits of coverage between two proposals and CH2M Hill pool of ~nsurance with $5,000,000 set aside for Bremerton. Da~e Baker, project manager, discussed the need to budget for additional insurance if Council approves proposal with in6reased insurance. Discussion followed regarding minimum and maxinum cover- age and advantages of the additional insurance. City Council Meeting Minutes July 6, 1983 Page Three CONTRACT WIHT CH2M HILC CONTD Mot'ion hy P.'~rbuin'~nd R. Mosely to accept the agreement with a-~onal insurance. Mr. Sturdivant suggested inclusion of grant eligible in the motion. Motion was not amended. Question called on the motion, carried unanimously, Recess 7:40 until 7:45 p.m. DEMOEITION 'OF ROOSEVELT FIESD STRUCTURE BY ROTAR~CT CLUB AB83-362 #2210 May0r~bawkins discussed volunteer work force to demolish the grand- stand and the need for workers' compensation insurance to cover club members during the term of the project. Cost to the city will be $4,000. The Mayor discussed a similiar project in Yakima at a cost of $22,000 where bids were received, Doug Campbell, club president, discussed this as a community service project and efforts involving paperwork for acquisition of insurance. Mr. Campbell discussed the need for minimum wages to qualify for workers' com- pensation. $2,400 is for insurance, remainder is wa~es which may be donated to a support program for foreign students in the area. Mr. Campbell discussed previous experience and plans prepared by Engineer- lng' on, how the stands will be razed. Work is expected to start this weekend and be completed by mid-September. Discussion followed re- garding city's liability and need for adequate coverage. Mr. Broughton assured Council the city has adequate insurance coverage. Motion by R. Mosely and S. Homing to accep, t agreement submitted by Rotaract Club to demolish Roosevelt Field structure. B. Amo ex- pressed opinion they may not be qualified as they are not in the construction business. Question called, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 opposed ~Amo). Funds will come from the Parks Dept. Motion by R. Mosely and C. Pachek to issue warrant to cover workers' compensation insurance not to exceed $2,400, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, i abstention (Amo). JUNTILA REQUEST FOR EASEMENT ON 3RD AVE. AB83-363 #2903 Mark Juntila, 1120 SW Harper Rd., Port Orchard, discussed their de- sire to acquire an easement or purchase city property which abutts their property. Mr. Juntila discussed previous efforts to acquire an easement. He explained they have a possible buyer for the pro- perty, but no access is hampering the sale. Bill Duffy, Water Supt. discussed property location and conditions of easement previously extended to Sunn Fjord. Ms McCluskey stated Engineering appraised the property at $8131. Mr. Juntila stated they will have a second appraisal if Council so desires. Extensive discussion followed Tape regarding Juntila parcels and city parcels. Council felt the map 42 provided was not adequate. Discussion followed regarding recently approved policy and procedures pertaining to surplus property and request for bids. Mr. Sturdivant and Mr. Homing discussed excep- tions to the rule and felt this is an exception as this has been before the previous council. Motion by E. Sturdivant and S. Horning to sell city property to Juntila's at Engineering appraisal of $8131. Mr. Amo rueqested the purchaser pay all costs. E. Sturdivant and S. Horning agreed to have the motion include "costs to be borne by purchaser". Mr. Johnson expressed opinion to delay for one week. Discussion followed regarding insufficient information in site map and additional appraisal. Motion by R. Mosely and R. Johnson to table for one week for second appraisal, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 abstention (Adrian). Mr. Amo 'asked staff to provide an adequate site map prior to the next meeting. COUNCIL REPORTS #0770 R. Johnson stated Budget and Finance Committee will meet Tuesday~ at 6:30. Mr. Johnson expressed appreciation to Wastewater Committee. P. Drouin, Wastewater Committee elaborated on the following topics: Immediate need for full time project attorney. Need for space for wastewater project engineers. Need for photolog as installation of lines progresses. Release of bid bonds to be on July 13th Council agenda. Need for county storm drain extension permit into Sinclair Inlet. Meeting between City Engineer, City Attorney and CH2M Hill for correct information on bid documents. City Council Meeting Minutes July 6, 1983 Page Four COUNCI'L REPORTS Continue with Mr. Drouin~s report Need of five year wastewater comprehensive plan for bond sale requirements. Special Council meeting on July llth at 5:30 p.m. Navy contract meeting at 9:00 a.m. this date. E. SturdiVant stated Charter Committee meeting will be Tuesday, July 12th at 12:30. S. Hornin$ discussed having report on animal facility in the next two weeks. ~. Anderson discussed Transit Authority public hearing regarding determination of routes. This will be Friday in Westpark and public input is welcome and desired. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk APPROVED: ART ANDERSON, Council President