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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/09/82 APPROVED FEB CITY CO~F~ISSIONERS MEETING FEBRUARY 9, 1982 Regular meeting of the City Co~m~issioners Of the City of Bremerton, Washington was i~eld in the Council Chambers at City Ilall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, February 9, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelsoa presiding. Also present were Conunissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson, City Clerk Kathleen Mandio and City Attorney Bill Broughton. Present were members of the press and radio. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by the Mayor. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 2, 1982 ' Motion by Mayor Nelson and Conmlissioner Swanson to approve the minutes of February 2, 1982 as presented; carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARATIONS rinda Thornburgh, Extra Help, Part Time, Clerks Dept., $5.00 per hr. effective 2-10-82 Patric J. Coxon, O~erator II, Wastewater Facilities, 9A to 9B, $7.97 to $8.21 per hr., effective 2-2-82 Debra Williams, Office Assistant II, Engineering, 3C to 3D, $5.93 to $6.11 per hr., effective 2-17-82 Theresa Davis, Extra Labor, Sr. Guard, terminated 1-27-82, moving from the area Lewis W. Davis, Extra Help, Gen. Fac. $3.35 pr hr, effective 2-8-82 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the ~otices of employment, change of pay status, and separations as presented, carried unanimously. JOINT HOUSING AUTHORITY ORDINANCE, for first reading Clerk presented AN ORDIi:~NCE creating a Joint Housing Authority to the council. Also read into the record was a letter written to Mr. Art Zorn, Executive Director of the Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton from Mr. John D. Blankinship of the law firm Montgomery, Purdue, Blankinship & Austin, which addressed various legal questions in this mattez. Mayor Nelson stated that HUD haa told them they were going to have to co-exist with the exisbing housing authority until all such legal documents can be transferred. Glen Vockrodt, 1409 Marlowe, stated he was concerned about the ordinance being declared an emergency and requested some clarifica- tion of this. City ~ttorney Bill Broughton stated it was prepared that way due to the time that had elapsed ~n~ the fact that the City was the only principal not having their ordL ance prepared. He sb~ted it is in the best interest of ~le public welfare. Michaele Hosea, 1544 Elizabeth, feels that with a rush to pass this 5?~inance through ,it appears elected officials are bullying & muscling a group of dedicated citizens. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the ord- Inance on first reading, with it amended to exclude the emergency clause, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; COmmissioner Stewart, yes; Conmissioner Swanson, yes. Mayor Nelson stated the intent ms to streamline government operations. City Commissioners Meeting February 9, 1982 Page Two CLAIM FOR DAMAGE - BUD VANDERVORST Clerk presented a Claim for Damage on behalf of Bud Vandervorst in the estimated amount of $483.29. This has been sent for department report. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - LARRY & JUNE BAUGHN Clerk presented a Claim for Damages in the amount of $900.00 on behalf of Larry & June Baughn. Capt. Maves stated that he had con- tacted the Sheriff's Department and requested a report but to date has had no response. Mayor Nelson asked him to contact them again this week and this will be an,agenda item of 2-16-82 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - SCOTT LOFTHUS Clerk presented a Claim for Damage in the amount of $20,000 on behalf of Scott Lofthus. This has been sent for department report. CLAIM FOR DAmaGES - LINDA BROWN Clerk presented Claim for Damages in the amount of $25,000 on behalf of Linda Brown. This has been sent for department report. LETTER FROM DR. MILANDER RE OC PEDESTRIAN MALL PROJECT Clerk read letter from Dr. Milander, President of Olympic College regarding the design of a Campus Pedestrian Mall Project. Dr. Milander than gave a short presentation with prior history of the project as well as a description of how the mall will look When oDmpleted. He stated they would like to start the project this summer with a completion date of October or November. Con~issioner Stewart discussed the parPing lot situation and Dr. Milander indicated a desire to resolve the issue~ MRS. LONG'S RESOLUTION RE OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT Clerk read the caption on Mrs. Long's proposed resolution regarding outside utility agreement hookups and discussion followed. Commissioner SteWart stated we should not hookup sewers in the county if we don't 2006 have too, but with federal money involved, we are obligated. Commissioner Swanson feels that her resolution had some good points. t Glen Vockrodt, stated about 3 years ago BACON asked council to limit sewer hookups. Mayor Nelson requested more time to study the proposed resolution and asked this be an agenda item of February 23, 1982. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT - MC CLUSKEY FIRM Clerk presented an Agreement for approval on behalf of the McCluskey firm for legal services in addition to representation for pending lawsuits. Mr. Broughton stated this was a mutually agreed upon Agreement. Discussion followed and it was felt there should be a ceiling for expenditures attached to the agreement. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to amend the Agreement to include a $10,000 ceiling, carried unanimously. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Conunissioner Swanson to approve the Agreement, with amendment, carried unanimous ly. City Commissioners Meeting February 9, 1982 Page Three KCARP REQUEST FOR PAYMENTS Clerk read a letter fro~"~he fiscal management office of the Depart- ment of Personnel and Iluman Resources regarding revenue distribution from the Excise Tax and Liquor Profits as projected for 1982. The annual estimate is $28,800 or a monthly average of $2,400. Motion by Flayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the 1982 payment~ to KCARP, carried unanimously. · PLANNING COmmISSION RESIGNATIONS & APPOINTMENTS Mayor Nelson submitted the resignations of Oliver ttelms, Charles Ullock, Doug Weeks and Art Anderson from the Planning Commission. He submitted the name of Robert L. Cain Jr. for appointment. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the resignations as submitted and the appointment as presented, carried unanimously. Michaele Hosea, registered an objection to the council on all resigna- ~I6~s stating the terms were supposed to overlap to maintain continuity in advising the Mayor. Mayor Nelson submitted the names of Bud Skelley, Gary Torgeson and Fred Stokes for appointment to the Parks Commission Board for approval. Motion' by Mayor Nelson to approve the appointments as presented, di~'~ for lack of a second. Commissioner Stewart stated he did not know the background of any of these persons and stated he would not vote until he knew more. Morrie Dawkins, stated he knew these men'and stated they were very good. Glen Vockrodt, stated they are having trouble on the Planning Commission now ~etting a quorum and that membership had been raised from 7 to 9~o~mbers for this purpose. He stated he felt they should re not have any~realtors or architects on the Board. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the resig- nat'ion of William Murdach and Wallace C. Volz from the Parks Commission Board, carried unanimously. BID OPENING - REDI MIX CONCRETE Kitsap Ready Mix, Bid Check, bid on 12 different items Holyroyd Company, Inc., Bid Check, bid on 12 different items. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to refer bids to the respective departments for recommendation, carried unanimously. JAIL FOOD SERVICES - BID AWARD Clerk stated she was in receipt of a letter from Hickory House, the low bidder for the jail food services contract, indicating 'their intentions to comply with all specifications of the contract. Dis- cussion followed regarding travel time and shut-down time with Captain Brown. Jeann~e Roberrs, stated this is a minority owned business, that she knew Admiral Ross and felt they should be awarded the contract. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the a~arding of the bid to Hickory House, the low bidder, carried unanimously. City CoIm]issioners Meeting February 9, 1982 Page Four DATA PROCESSING M~XINTENANCE CONTRACT Clerk read memo from DP Manager explaining the feasibility at this time to have Burroughs continue servicing of the computer equipment in house. Mayor Nelson stated he did a little investigation this past week and said since we are buying on contract there appears to Side be an obligation for the maintenance contract as well. Motion by 2 Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Burroug~ 0005 Computer Maintenance Contract, carried unanimously. CONTRACT #2075 - llth/Park and ,Kitsap/Shorewood Clerk read memo from City Engineer stating all improvements required by the above contract have been completed and recommend approving the final acceptance of this project. Motion by Comnissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept the contract as complete, carried unanimously. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS - PAVING MATERIALS Clerk read a request from Engineering for authorization to go for bids on asphalt pavement, asphalt material and crushed surfacing for the 1982 year. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the request for bid call for the above asphalt material, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - TIRES Clerk read memo from Equipment Rental Supervisor recommending the award of purchase of new tires to Kitsap Tire Center, Inc. and the purchase of recaps and tire repairs to Settle & Sons, Tires. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the bid award as presented, carried unanimously. MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS - FIRE DISTRICTS Clerk presented Mutual Aid Agreements for 7 districts and the Cities of Poulsbo and Port Orchard for approval. These agreements are legally required and cover all responsibilities in the event of a disaster. Fire Chief Meigs explained the purpose in more detail to the Commission. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the Mutual Aid Agreements as presented, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - ~X MEIGS FIRE STATION Clerk read memo from Fire Chief Meigs and City Engineer Kane recommend- ing the bid award for the construction of the fire station to the low bidder, Grandquist Construction. Also attached is a memo from the Affirmative Action Officer regarding the compliance of the contract. Discussion ensued regarding the t~r~-fram~ for awarding the bid, obtain- ing G.O. Bond funds and the advisability of making the committement at this time to the contractor. Commissioner Swanson urged a committement to the project at this time due to low construction bids and the availability of the Trident Funds. Commissioner Stewart expressed his concern over being committed to the project in theevent no bids were received on the G.O. Bonds. Bill M~igs stated we have 60 days to make the award Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to award the bid for the Max Meigs Fire Station to Grandquist Construction Co., the low bidder, contingent on sale of the general obligation bonds, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Conmissioner Swanson, out of the room. City Colmuissioners Meeting February 9, 1982 Page Five 0460 IIEARI~TG BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY Co~m~issioner Stewart stated ~he council in the past had suggested we look into buying our own facilities with eighty percent grant funds. tie stressed ~e advisability of owning our own facility. This hearing today was for public input and a requirement of UMTA. Dr. Jonathan Deming, Economist from Seattle Pacific University in Seattle, spoke t~ council regarding the bus maintenance proposal and presented facts and figures against the project. He urged the spending of monies to replace the existing buses with new ones, rather than spending funds for maintenance and the purchase-operation of a city-owned bus facility. He stated he had been hired by Joe Mentor. Eldon Arneson, former owner of Bremerton-Tacoma Stages and president of Evergreen Trailways, stated he had many years of experience in the bus ~ransit operations and urged the city consider the cost- effectiveness of owning their bus facility. His company at this time is constructing a new facility for $550,000, excluding property. He said he felt our present facility to be quite antiquated. S~hirley VanHoover, felt the main issue was not whether the City should or should not own a bus facility, but about the financial committement to this type of project. Waltherine Taylor wanted to know who owned the buses and who hires the drivers. She urged things be kept above-bo'ard and no double- dipping. Mary Lou Long, stated she felt the observations of the man with 50 years experience in the bus busihess should ba supported. Glen Vockrodt,'wanted to know how many of the Buses in the present facility does the City actually own and Conmissioner Stewart stated that all the buses used on the transit schedule the city owns. He felt that we owed a lot of credit to the good machanics presently on staff at the bus facility and urged the consideration of moving ahead with this project. Commissioner Stewart stated the next step would be for Bob Theroux to proceed with the grant application. 11:15 - 9:30 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Walterhine Taylor, said the bus service was okay but the scheduling was terrible. Also discussed the increased fee for garbage service. Bob Mathison, Gig Harbor resident, doing Auctioneer Business in east Bremerton, discussed the present auctioneer's ordinance and the re- quirement of obtaining a permit each time an auction is held. He is doing this on a regular basis, as a business, and the cost would be quite prohibitive, about $1200 a year. Clerk recommended the ordinance be amended that the last update had been in 1942. It was recommended there be a $200 flat fee with a $100 annual inspection fee. Motion by Conm~issioner Stewart and ~layor Nelson to approve the amendment as presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting February 9, 1982 Page Six PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTINUED: Glen Vockrodt, discussed the issue of water utility properties and the need to retain these properties for greenbelt purposes. Mayor Nelson stated that as long as he was in office park lands will stay for use as future greenbelts. Shirley VanHoover, stated she had attended a conference in Olympia last week presented by the AWC and discussed some of the agenda items with the commissioners. She sUnted she met wifi~ some of our elected repre- sentatives in ~e aften~oon to discuss city concerns. She also discussed the upcoming possibility of fr~eholders election and the updating of the City Charter. City Attorney Bill Broughton stated they would get one year to update the City Charter by revision or amendment and then there would be an election to accept the revisions. She asked that the approved charger changebeheld in abeyance ~tilthat t~. Co~nissioner Swanson stated there have been a number of calls received regarding this proposal and feels we should have a proper public hearing before we enact any ordinances. City Attorney Bill Broughton stated that elections could be held in April or in May. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS: Commissioner Swanson reported that the water would be shut off along a portion of State Highway near Gorst on Wednesday for major line repairs. 12:01 ADJOURNED UNTIL 2 P.M. 2:00 P.M. - RECONVENED MEETING Present were Mayor Nelson, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Kathleen Mandie and City Attorney Bill Broughton. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Clerk read memo from the Fire Department wishing to surplus one IBM Selectric Typewriter to be used as a trade-in for a Royal SE 5000 CD for the Fire Department. Also a request to surplus an old adding machine/calculator formerly used by Max Marangi and all wooden name plates for the former City Attorneyswas made by the City Clerk. Motion by Commissioners Stexgart and Swanson to declare the above items surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. LEAVE CARRY OVER REQUEST - JOHN HARNETT Clerk read a memo from Lt. John Harnett, Bremerton Fire Department requesting carry-over of 46.29hours of leave into 1982. Discussion followed and it was felt that it is not the policy to carry-over hours but under the circumstances this should be approved. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Conmlissj_oner Stewart to approve the request for leave carry-over for Lt. Harnett, carried unanimously. REPORT OF ACCIDENT - SHERIDAN PARK COmmUNITY BUILDING Clerk read two memos regarding accidents occuring on or near the Sheridan Park Community Building. These were read for information purposes and will be forwarded to the Safety Coamnittee for their study. City Commissioners Meeting February 9, 1982 Page Seven KITSAP WAY RIGlIT-OF-WAY STUDY T~Tis study had p~evious]y been to council in January and tabled for this meeting. Mr. Een Attebery discussed ~he proposal with the conm~issioners and stated this would be a future guideline for the Planning Commission to deal with right-of-way requests in the future. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt the new Planning Conm~ission members recently appointed should have some say in the matter of tile reconunendations. Commissioner Swanson felt the new board members should talk to the businessmen in that area for input into the recommendation and make their own recommendations to council. Motion by Commissioner Shewart and Mayor Nelson to refer this back to the Planning Commission for their study and comments, carried unanimously. BICYCLE FACILITIES ADVISORY RECOMMENDATION RE DOWNTOWN PARKING/BIKE~ ~ierk read a memo from the Bicycle Facilities Advisory Committee _ concerning downtown parking devices for bicycles. Their recommendation was the use of an eye bolt with a minimum 2-inch inner diameter placed 22 inches above ground level. Recommended sources of funding included General Fund, Bicycle Grant Funds, Con- tributions, or a combination of the above. Commissioner Stewart stated that he thought it was a good idea, but that the City does not have any scrap to use for the eye bolts. Ken Brees discussed various methods of preparing the meters for bicycle locks. M~tion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to refer this back to the Bicycle Committee to come up with the necessary materials and the City will handle the installation, carried unanimously. BICYCLE FACILITIE~ ADVISORY RECOMMENDATION RE SIDEWALK RIDING Clerk read a memo from the Bicycle Facilities Advisory Committee regarding riding bicycles on sidewalks. Discussion followed re- garding the need on certain occasions to ride on sidewalks in the City, for young or inexperienced riders. Mayor Nelson suggested this be sent back to the Bicycle Committee for their review and recommendations. They should discuss this with expert and non-expert riders and also include Captain Brown and Officer Pratt in their review. The Commissioners asked that this be returned to council in one month. BID AWARD - SEEDLINGS Clerk re~d memo from Water Superintendent recommended the bid award for seedlings to Weyerbauser for the amount of $4,502.88, tax included. Motion by Commissioner~ Swanson and Stewart ho approve the awarding of the bid for seedlings to Weyerhauser, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Clerk read a Proclamation declaring the week of February 7 - 13, 1982 as "VOCATIONAL EDUCATION WEEK". City Commissioners Meeting February 9, 1982 Page Eight OAK STREET PARKING RECOMMENDATION Clerk read memo of recoxml]cndation submitted by Officer Pratt of the neighbors of the Oak Street area, and it was his recommendation that parking be only on East side of the street. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Conunissioner Stewart to approve the recomnendation as presented, carried unanimously. MEADOWDALE WELL PROPERTY DISCUSSION Qommissioner Stewart state'~ he had taken a look at the property and it is adjacent to a county residential area. He stated he can under- stand why the Water Department wants to se-1 the property. There is a lot of money there and it is a-problem to control at this time. He felt it should be developed. Commissioner Swanson discussed the bond obligations and obligations to the City water customers. Mayor Nelson stated he is opposed to selling the property for other than parks use. He would like to pursue an arrangement with the county. He stressed his interest in maintaining greenbelt and park area. Motion by Conmissioners Stewart and Swanson to allow the Mayor two months to see what satisfactory disposal of the property can be made. RESOLUTION #1928 RE PSCOG ENDORSING THE YEAR 2000 TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR THE KITSAP SUBREGION Clerk read Resolution #1928 from the PSCOG endorsing the Year 2000 Transportation Plan for the Kitsap Subregion. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Resolution #1928 as read, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #1926 RE LONG RIGHT OF WAY HEARING DATE & TIME Clerk read Resolu~fon #1926 setting darn and time of hearing for right-of-way vacation request on behalf of Mr. & hrs. Thomas Long for March 2, 1982 at 10:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the time and date as set forth, garried unanimously. ORDINANCE RE B & O TAX, for first reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending ORDINANCES 1917, Sec. 2; 2136, Sec. 1; 2901 Sec. 1; 3173 Sec 1; and 3482, codified as BMC 5.02.020 relating to Business and Occupational and the rates thereof. Michaele Hosea read a letter of opposition to the reduction. She discussed possible higher fire insurance rates and loss of police protection because of this move. Mayor Nelson explained the need to stimulate growth in the City and reasoning for the reduction. Commissioner Stewart discussed the drop in sales tax revenue to the city. Mary Lou Long asked about a reduction of elected officials salaries. Mayor Nelson responded that if everybody would go along with no raises in the next year, the elected officials salaries could revert back to last years figures. Commissioner Swanson stated his opposition to the reduction of B & O Tax and loss of revenue to the City. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Conm]issioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, no. ORDINANCE RE SEATTLE REALTY REZONE, for first readin~ Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 as amended by Ordinance No. 3354, Seattle Realty. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Con~issioner Swanson, yes. City Commissioner-~ Meeting February 9, 1982 Page Nine ORDINANCE NO. 3678, FIRE PERMIT FEES, for 2nd reading Clerk read Ordi]]ancc No. 3(~78 amending Ordinance No. 3639 relating to fire permit fees and establishing a permit and fee for Roofing Company lIot Tar Kettles. Motion by Conm~issioners Stewart and Swanson to pass c~n second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3679, ZUNIGA REZONE, for 2nd reading Clerk read Ordinance No. 3679 amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792, Zuniga Rezone. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Conm~issioner Stewart to pass on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson,yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Salary Fund in the amount of $210,552.97; FICA in the amount of $9689.67; Special Voucher #1454 in the amount of $43.81 and Regular Vouchers ~01459 - #01649 in the amount of $171,051.56, carried unanimously. AWARD OF BID - REDI-MIX CONCRETE Clerk read memo from Ken Brees, Street Superintendent, recommending award of the contract for Redi-Mix Concrete for the year 1982 to Kitsap Ready Mix as they are the low bidder on all items except addition of calcium, which item.is of only minor impact on the overall cost of any quantity of concrete. Motion by Conm~issioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the award as presented, carried unanimously. COb~ISSIONERS REPORTS: Mayor Nelson stated we have until February 12, 1982 under the existing contract with the Humane Society for animal control. There has been ~o community input on this issue and the Mayor will continue to work with the Humane Society. FREEHOLDERS RESOLUTION & ORDINANCE Commissioner Swanson stated this never made the agenda and feels the public should have the opportunity to express their comments at a public hearing, with adequate notice. Commissioner Stewart suggested council reconvene on Thursday at 2 p.m. for the purpose of a public hearing. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to hold a publi~ hearing on this issue February 23, 1982 at 10:30 a.m, carried unani- mously. Clerk read a letter to the Commissioners from Teresa Archuleta regard- ing county residents not being able to get a city bus pass and the distress this is putting on senior residents. Discussion followed and Mayor Nelson asked the Clerk to set a time for a public discussion on this and contact various groups. BID CALL - TI~BER SALE 1-82 Commissioner Swanson stated that a week ago we had received a request to call for bid for thinning timber. He had discussed this further with Mr. Moore and felt we should proceed with this request. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Stewart to call for bid for Timber Sale 1-82, carried unanimously. Mr. Moore discussed the process of timber thinning with the commissioners. Meeting adjourned at 3:35 p.m. ONM KATHLEEN MANDIO, City Clerk APPRO~ ~,~ ayor Tape #248, Side 1 I~0944