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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/25/82Tape #258 Side ~1 ~0008 CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MAY 25, 1982 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, May 25, 1982 at 9:00 A.M. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart, Tom Swanson, City Auditor Bob Dantini and City Attorney Bill Broughton. City Clerk Kathleen Mandio was out of town on vacation. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invoca- tion was given by Pastor Daniel Weaver of the Emmanual Apostolic Church. MINUTES OF MAY 18, 1982 and MINUTES OF WORK STUDY SESSION RE SEWER USER POLICY ORDINANCE Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the minutes as presented, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARATIONS Kathleen L. Hunko, Relief Lifeguard/Instructor, Parks & Rec, $3.75 per hr. effective 5-18-82 Larry Eyler, Extra Help, General Facilities, $10.00 per hr., not to exceed 37.5 hours, effective 5-18-82 Joe A. Shoemaker, Capt. to Sgt. v/over, Police, from $15.04 to $13.73 per hr., effective 6-1-82 Wilson C. Maves Jr., Capt. to Sgt. v/over, Police, from $14.89 to $13.60 per hr., effective 6-1-82 Larry Foster, Sgt. v/over, Police, from $13.33 to $12.57 per hr., effective 6-1-82 Ron Mauel, Firefighter 5/over, Fire, $9.52 to $9.61 per hr., effective 5-16-82 John Harnett, Lt., Fire, $10.30 to $10.40 per hr., effective 5-28-82 Julia C. Gosselin, Dept. Sec., Engr. 6D to 6E, $7.86 to ~8.18 per hr., effective 6-1-82 Mick McKinley, Fire Prev. Officer, Fire, 5th Yr Firefighter, $13.13 to $9.52 per hr., effective 6-4-82 Dennis Perkins, Firefighter/Paramedic 5/over, Fire, $10107 to $10.17 per hr., effective 5-14-82 Thomas Ellington, Firefighter 5/over, Fire, $9.52 to $9.61 per hr, effective 5-16-82 Kay Wilson, Asst. Planner, Planning, $12.74 to $12.86 per hr., effective 6-1-82 Stephen Emm, Patrol Officer II, Reduction in force, 6-1-82 Mark Thompson, Patrol Officer II, Reduction in force, 6-1-82 Linda Johnson, Patrol Officer I, Reduction in force, 6-1-82 Judy Holtz, Parking Regulator, Reduction in force, 6-1-82 William Gee, Warrant Server, Reduction in force, 6-1=82 Ann Bussanich Whitaker, Extra Labor, Lifeguard/Inst., found other employment, 5-14-82 Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Notices of Employment, Change of Pay Status, Separations as presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting May 25, 1982 Page Two MAYORS DISCUSSION RE BACON Mr. Dantini stated a letter had been received from Mrs. Hosea, President of BACON and this was read into the record. Mayor Nelson asked Mr. Broughton for an opinion regarding any support by the City to a group which engages in political activity and it was the opinion of the City Attorney that by research and his contacting the Public Disclosure Commission as well as the Attorney General, that as a City, we cannot support such activity. Mary Lou Long, past representative of BACON, stated she felt action should be taken on those who relied and used the BACON endorsement in the past campaign issue. #0490 Ivan Trimble, 2504 Cherry Place, stated BACON did not oppose the City ordinance as it related to the past Freeholder's issue. John Parker, of Naval-Central Committee, spoke in support of the Neighborhood groups. Chester Gibbs, 946 Washington, feels the BACON groups should be investigated to determine their involvement in the politcal field. Mayor ne±son stated he feels the neighborhood groups are essential to the community as input groups. He encouraged the arrangement of a meeting with their respective leaders to establish guidelines. Motion by Con~issioners Stewart and Swanson to discontinue all of the City's funding and related employee functions be discontinued as of this date, carried unanimously. John Parker, stated he disagreed with the action, he f~%t the neigh- borhood groups were not aware of the action. LETTER FROM MR. BRENDON O'SULLIVAN Mr. Dantini read a letter of request from Mr. O'Sullivan for a preferential parking permit. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to have this request handled through regular channels, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR APPROVAL - KITSAP CO. HUMANE SOCIETY Mr. Dantini presented a Claim in the amount of $2,200.50 for the animal control May 1 - 15, 1982 for approval. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the claim, carried unanimously. US NAVY CONTRACT - ENTRANCE TO USS MISSOURI Mr. Dantini presented documents for approval on behalf of the US Navy for renewal of the beautification lease for the entrance to the USS Missouri. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the renewal of the lease, carried unanimously. MODEL RAILROAD CLUB LEASE Mr. Dantini presented a Lease for the rent of the Ironsides Fire Station Bldg. between the City and the Model Railroad Club for approval. Commissioner Swanson stated he would like to review the document and report to council next week. City Commissioners Meeting May 25, 1982 Page Three SEAFIRST PAYROLL RATES Mr. Dantini presented increased rates for Seafirst computer processed payroll for approval. Commissioner Stewart stated that this service was still less expensive for us and recommended approval. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the increased rates, carried unanimously. CONTRACT #2136 - TIME EXTENSION REQUEST Mr. Dantini read memo from City Engineer requesting a 21 day time extension on the above project due to delay in delivery on poles and signal equipment. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the request, carried unanimously. GRANT APPLICATIONS (4) FROM ENGINEERING Mr. Dantini read memo from Engeering requesting approval for Grant applications for the Washington Ave. 2nd - 6th; Warren Ave. llth to 12th St.; Warren Ave. 5th to 6th Street and Kitsap Way and Marine Drive projects. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the request for Grant applications, carried unanimously. 1982 TAX PACKAGE IMPLEMENTATION Mr. Dantini read memo from City Treasurer regarding a possible 1982 Tax Package Implementation. This is on file in the Clerks Office. REQUEST FOR BID - VARIOUS WATER WORKS MATERIALS Mr. Dantini read a memo from Water Supt. outlining the need to purchase various water works materials and the request for bid call. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the call for bid, carried unanimously. 1981 ANNUAL WATER UTILITY REPORT Mr. Moore stated the report covers the operation of the water utility for the last year and the various construction projects completed and water quality. This will be on file in the Clerks office. RESOLUTION RE COOPERATION AGREEMENT - BREMERTON-KITSAP CO. HOUSING A resolution authorizing the execution of a Cooperative Agreement between the Bremerton-Kitsap County Housing Authority and the City of Bremerton was presented for adoption. Motion by Mayor Nelson to approve the resolution died for lack of second. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt there were some areas that need further review and he wanted to have this postponed indefinitely. ~1168 ORDINANCE RE PARKING METER HOODS - DISABLED PERSONS Mr. Dantini read AN ORDINANCE to provide special parking meter hoods for certain disabled persons, as those persons are defined by RCW 46.16.380 for first reading. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve on first reading, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE RE TRANSIT CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND Mr. Dantini read AN ORDINANCE establishing a Transit Capital Improvement Fund. Commissioner Stewart stated the fund is being established to accomodate the funds which are available for the purchase of the transit buses. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting May 25, 1982 Page Four &4ORDINANCE #3700 - 3700-A SEWER USER POLICY 'Mr. Dantini read Ord. ~3700 and Summary ~3700-A, for second read- '/~-~ -/~J~. ina relating to establishing the policies and procedures for ~'-/~//~/~de~ermininq equitable charges to be imposed on all users which _ '~)~ ~!~' discharge ~astewater to the wastewater facilities system operated~ I72~/~ by the City of Bremerton, providing certain prohibitions upon sucn users and discharges, and repealing many ordinances. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ord. ~37~- and Summary ~3700-A, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. 10:00 A.M. - BID OPENINGS Transmission Main to Res. #21 Friend & Rakalo, Inc., Bid Bond, $186,700.01 Diorio Construction Co., Bid Bond, $149,313.71 Robison Const. Co., Bid bond, $118,923.05 COMO Contractors Inc., Bid Bond, $162,921.86 The Massart Co., Bid Bond, $158,898.00 O'Berbillig Enterprises Inc., Bid Bond, $109,098.71 Frank Coluccio Const., Bid Bond, $167,526.92 Delmar Const. Co., Bid Bond, $157,565.30 Backhoe Services Inc., Bid Bond, $162,234.72 G-4 Inc., Bid Bond, $166,877.66 Cab & Chassis & Dump Body (new/used) South Tacoma Motor, Bid Check, N: $20,859.50; U: none: DB:$8388.00 Morgan Bros., Bid Bond, N: $22,620.60; U: $11,575.80: DB: $9014.26 Lynnwood Truck Equip., Bid Check: DB: $9908.46 and $9142.76 J&Ds Hydraulic Repair Co., Bid Check, DB $10,062.12 Truck Center Corp., Bid Bond, N: $21,298.94; U: $16,827.00 DB: $9908.46 Harris Ford Inc., Bid Check, N: $21,965.90, DB: $5826.13 Sea-Tax Ford Truck Sales; Bid Check; N: $22,645.66; U: None, DB: $9936.45 International Harvester Co., Bid Bond; N: $22,195.80; U: $11,682.00 DB: $7002.82 Pump Controls/Valve Equip. for McWilliams Rd. Well Stead & Baggerly, Inc., Bid Check, $4327.96 Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer the bids to the proper departments for recommendations and review, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION #1523 Mr. Bruce Andre presented a photograph to Mayor Nelson of ~h~m welcoming the USS Barboura County to Bremerton. Mr. Mike McCormick, KPHTA, described the program of transportation they provide for the elderly and handicapped throughout the City/ County. He was requesting financial support from the City in sub- sidizing this program. Discussion followed in some detail and it was felt appropriate to have him contact other governmental entities for a committment of support and to return to the City at a later date. City Commissioners Meeting May 25,1982 Page Five PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTINUED: David Moen, Firefighter/Paramedic, President of Fire Fighters Union, read an open letter to the city council from the Inter- national Assoc. of Fire Fighters Local No. 437, expressing their views regarding the recent budget cutbacks. This is on file in the Clerks office. Mayor Nelson discussed with Mr. Moen the issues regarding the collective bargaining agreements, the one-half cent sales tax ordinance which was felt would be a solution to the budget problems. Commissioner Stewart stated this problem has been forthcoming for over two years, it is not just a current issue. He urged a budget meeting of all the commissioners to discuss any possible alternative to the problem. Greg Rogers, Police Officers Assoc., stated they had taken a vote and returned with vote of "No Confidence" against all three commiss- ioners. He did not feel all alternatives had been explored before the cutbacks and that no budget meetings had been held. He also addressed the issue of the one-half cent sales tax issue. Jeff Kelly, 6 Yr Patrolman, talked about increase in crime as it relates to cutbacks in personnel. He asked the Mayor to apologize to those receiving RIFs because he said this would be creating a reasonable lack of safety to those being left to work shorthanded. Mary Lou Long, stated she symphatized with the officers and fire- fighters in their responsibility to the community. She discussed entitlement funds to provide for the support systems of the city. Doug Bush, Teamster Representative, stated he did not feel the City has looked at all avenues of funding prior to sending out the RIFs and and felt there must be other ways of saving the situation. Mayor Nelson stated he made his decisions based on the information supplied to him through Commissioner Stewart's office and based on this information had no alternative but to make cutbacks. He said as soon as money is available, the employees would be returned to work. 11:17 - 11:30 RECESS #2497 B. JOHNSON, Patrolman for two years, extended an invitation to the commissioners to ride in a patrol car some Friday/Saturday night to experience what they go through. He cited increase in crime and how the cutback in personnel would affect response time. Terry Welling, Traffic Officer and Pres. of Police Assoc., discussed the revenue the food tax was supposed to be generating. He also discussed the parking regulators feeling they were doing too good of a job. The recent parking ticket ordinance was also discussed. Joe Hatfield, Patrol Sgt. on Dept. for 10 years, discussed the re- organization of the department, his viewpoint concerning lateral transfers and the costs involved in re-training new personnel. Max Hayes, Bremerton resident for over 27 years, stated he was apalled by the proposed cutbacks and the reduction in the B & 0 taxes. He felt this would create high crime environment and higher fire rates for insurance. He questioned the necessity of increased staff in the Mayor's office as well as carpeting and desks. City Commissioners Meeting May 25, 1982 Page Six PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTINUED: Larry Hill, Reserve Officer for BPD, stated it is apparent there is cause of concern about the budget cutbacks. He recommended a freeze on the cutbacks until all other alternatives have been investigated. Mayor Nelson again addressed Commissioner Stewart regarding any other possible alternatives that he was aware of that could prove to be the solution to this pending action Motion by Commissioner Swanson to reinstate the B & O Tax to its former level, died for lack of second. He stated we are trying to deal with some serious problems at this time, and stated we could initiate the one-half cent sales tax in the Fall and it is being considered. Linda Johnson, questioned why this had not been handled prior to this time if it had been forthcoming for sometime. Ben Anson, Detective for the City, discussed the issue of the type 6f training available to assist the officers in their performance under stress situations. Robert Johnson, Patrolman, stated a concern to him was the logic which the council operated regarding status of the secretaries in the Mayor's office, the future gambling investigative position and parking regulators. Dave Boynton, Police Officer, Fire Arms Instructor, discussed budget requests and the necessity of two-man patrol vehicles. R. Woods, Detective, stated he felt we have a conflict of priorities. He felt the Police and Fire services are top priority for survival. ORD. #3701 - CONIFER, 2nd reading ~2r. Dantini presented Ord. No. 3701 for second reading, which amends Ord. No. 3292 to alter a land use restriction imposed by Ord. 3292, subject to conditions (Conifer). Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to pass Ord. 3701, c~ as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORD. #3702 -PARKING CITATIONS, 2nd readinq Mr. Dantini presented Ord. No. 3702 for second reading, which amends Ord. No. 3349, S 7 to state that only one citation for illegal park- ing shall be issued in any one hour period. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ord. 3702, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. 12:10 P.M. - HEARING ART ANDERSON ASSOC. CONTINUED HEARING Ken Attebery stated that this request had been granted approval at the last council meeting pending further investigation by the Engr. Department as it related to egress/ingress issues. Mr. Allan Kane stated they had received an alternate site plan to review but recommended the first site plan. Alternatives were dis- cussed. Mr. Jim Levie, representing the applicant discussed the traffic flow from the development and submitted photgraphs to the council for study. City Commissioners Meeting May 25, 1982 Page Seven ART ANDERSON ASSOC. HE~RING CONTINUED: Mr. Morrie DaWkins, addressed the issue of a road through Austin Park and how that would be prohibitive. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson approve the Rezone Request based on the Planning Commission's Res. #637, subject to the following conditions: (See Attached Resolution), carried unani- mously. HEARING - CITY OF BREMERTON WATER DEPARTMENT CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS An approved site plan was submitted to the Council showing the alignment of the building proposed compared to the existing build- ing. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the change in land use restrictions request based upon Planning Commission Res. #632, with change in Condition #2 to read as follows: "The site shall be developed essentially the same as the site plan labeled Exhibit 'lB" except as modified to meet conditions of approval listed herein and to meet approval of the City Council as to build- ing location". (See attached Planning Commission Res. attached) carried unanimously. AMENDMENT TO BREMERTON AREA PLAN KITSAP WAY RIGHT-OF-WAY Kay Wilson, Asst. Planning Director, presented the proposed amend- ments to the council as set forth in Planning Commission Res. #636. Mr. Ray Aardahl, 4220 Kitsap Way, addressed the issues of configura- tions and banks in the highway. Mr. Mel ~, DOT, gave background information to the council regarding past acquisition of right-of-way lands. He stated the present arterial standards allow 50' from center-line for right of way purposes. Mr. Morrie Dawkins, inquired into the status of the single family dwellings along llth situated on high bank property. Discussion followed regarding the greenbelt areas, land that might possibly be vacated and how this would effect existing businesses in the area and the costs involved to maintain the unnecessary land within the right-of-way. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to allow a total of 130' for right-of-way, to be handled on a case by case basis., carried as follows: Mayor Nelson &C o m missioner Swanson, yes; Cor~ssioner Stewart, no. Mr. Aardahl, discussed the impact that this would have on existing businesses along Kitsap Way. Mr. Chuck Haselwood, also discussed this issue, and encouraged the 100' right-of-way allotment. Tape 259 Side #1 Mr. Jim Skirving, stated he felt some of the land used for right of #0010 way belongs to the people and not to the City. City Commissioners Meeting May 25, 1982 Page Eight BREM~RTON AREA PLAN HEARING CONTINUED: Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve Action l-A, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, no; Commissioner Swanson yes. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve Policy ~2 carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, no; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve Action ~r~, carried unanimously. Motion by Co~mmissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve Policy carried unanimously. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve Action #4A, carried unanimously. (See attached Planning Commission Res. #636). Mrs. Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder, spoke regarding her need for the response of R-1 and praised them highly. She stated she did not envy the commissioners their jobs at this time and urged them to consider all alternative methods of funding. BID AWARD - TRAFFIC SIGNALS - KITSAP WAY/SIXTH STREET Mr. Dantini read memo from City Engineer recommending bid award to the low bidder, Signal Electric in the bid amount of $204,802. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the bid award as presented, carried unanimously. XEROX PROPOSAL TO UPGRADE EQUIPMENT Mr. Dantini read a memo from the City Clerk regarding the proposal to upgrade the xerox equipment model 7000 to 8200 with related cost figures of time saving. It was recommended approval of the upgrade and that the City enter into a lease with Xerox for the change through the State contracting system. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the contracting, carried unanimously. EASEMENT - MR. & MRS ESSER An easement was presented for approval between the City and Mr. and Mrs. Esser ~or use of land belonging to them at the corner of Pine Road and Riddell for the purpose of disposing of surplus fill material, when available, from street and utility construction and routine maintenance. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the easement, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM GARY BLANKENSHIP - PSNS FLOAT COMMITTEE Mayor Nelson read a letter from Mr. Blankenship, PSNS Float Committee, requesting extension of use of the Fire Hall for the float from June 1 to July 15. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the request, carried unanimously. The City Clerk's office was advised to contact Mr. Blankenship. BILLS Mo----~n by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve Special Vouchers #3537 & #3538 in the amount of $721.44 and Regular Vouchers #3554 - 3728 in the amount of $131,487.21, carried unanimously. The Commissioners chose to adjourn until 3:15 P.M. to reconvene at that time for the purpose of budget study session. 2:30 P.M. Meeting adjourned. BOB DANTINI, CITy AUDITOR APPROV . APPROVED JUN l lg82 City Commissioners Meeting May 25, 1982 Page Nine 3:15 P.M. RECONVENED COUNCIL MEETING Meeting reconvened with Mayor Nelson presiding. The purpose was to discuss any further alternatives of funding in relation to budget cutbacks. Mayor Nelson stated he was not aware of any possible alternative in funding based on the information submitted to him. If there were an alternative he would like to know about it in order to avoid these cutbacks in personnel. Commissioner Swanson stated it takes a long time to deal with budgetary needs, that it is not a simple process. Commissioner Stewart discussed changes in other departments and his idea relating to a change in some major equipment to upgrade the cost savings in man hours as well as performance. City Attorney Bill Broughton left the meeting at 3:30 p.m. Mr. Dantini stated for the record, that the bid award for the carpet- ing had been cancelled for the second time by the Mayor. Commissioner Stewart discussed the possibility of upgrading the computer system and the proposed cost-savings this would incur. He discussed the present costs of the hardware, software and related expenses. He discussed the possibility of Interfund Loans and the necessity of repayment based on projected income. Mayor Nelson discussed the proposed changes in his departments and the number of persons who would be reduced in force. Also discussed in some detail was the Jail issue. The Commissioners again discussed the reasons relating to the cuts in B & O Tax, holding off the implementation of the one-half cent sales tax. Meeting adjourned at 4:40 P.M.