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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/22/82 Tape 263 -0UNCI[ siae #l APPROVED #1720 JIJN 2 9 198l CITY C01'.IM,I$STONERS MEETTNG JUNE 22, 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, June 22, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson, City Clerk Kathleen Mandio and City Attorney Bill Broughton. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invoca- tion was given by Pastor Don Abraham of the Emmanual Apostolic Church. MINUTES OF JUNE 15, 1982 Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes up until the time Mayor Nelson left the meeting, carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve that portion of the minutes after the Mayor left, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARATIONS Robert Wise, Computer Programmer, Data Processing, $5.00 per hr. effective 6-14-82 thru 9-14-82, approx. 20 hrs per week Teresita T. Santos, Office Asst. Jr. 5D, Reassignment, from Bldg. ~-t2.~ Dept. to Treasurer Dept., same rate of pay $7.41, effective~0~2t-~82~ Marla F. Tennyson, Office Asst. Sr., 5B, Reassignment, from P~anning to Street Dept., same rate of pay $6.98. effectove 6-21-82 Stanley R. Plyler, Firefighter II to FF III/Paramedic, $8.47 per hr. to $9.03per hr. effective 6-21-82 Jeffery J. Buell, Extra Labor/Bldg. Attendant, terminated effective 6-11-82 Sharon Moore, Extra Help, General Facilities, Terminated 6-1-82 Richard Atkins, Extra Help, General Facilities, Terminated 6-1-82 Larry Eyler, Extra Help, General Facilities, Terminated 5-28-82 Esther L. Leard, Court Accountant, Retirement effective 6-30-82 Harry Singer, Asst. Superintendent, Retirement effective 6-30-82 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Notices of Employment, Change of Pay Status, Separations as presented, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM YMCA RE PARKING METER CHANGE ON WASHINGTON AVE Clerk read letter from Mr. Godfrey of the YMCA in regard to the meter changes recently made on Washington Ave. He cited how this has affected the business and questioned why they had not been informed of the proposed change. Commissioner Stewart stated he had discussed this concern with Mr. Godfrey. The problem of parking in that area was discussed in some detail. City Attorney Bill Broughton stated he will give a an opinion regarding regarding violation of parking meters. ALTA PET SERVICES - CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT City Attorney stated that Alta Pet Services had obtained a Certificate of Deposit as a Performance Bond and it now has been released to the City. Discussion followed regarding cashing out or leaving it in the bank to gain interest. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to leave the Certl~'~te in the Bank to draw interest, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 22, 1982 Page Two WATERFRONT APPRAISAL BY BILL REAMS - KEY WEST PROPERTIES City Attorney stated he had been listening to the 1977'Srban Renewal Blight Hearings and he was suggesting today that Council designate a certain portion only of downtown to be earmarked for this purpose. He recommended the waterfront portion between the Ferry Terminal and Sixth. There are grant funds available for the appraisal of this land only until the end of June 1982. He had contacted some appraisers and Bill Reems was the lowest at $2000 for this strip of waterfront. To proceed from Sixth to Manette Bridge would cost an additional $2000, for a total of $4000. The appraisal is the first step to take in the renewal project. Mayor Nelson encouraged this first step in the renewal efforts of downtown Bremerton and felt it would enhance the e~forts of the Downtown LID Task Force. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to move ahead and contract with Bill Reems for the appraisal of the waterfront. Discussion: Commissioner Swanson stated many studies have been done in the past and feels this is money well spent. Commissioner Stewart was pleased and felt with the appraisal that further action could be taken on some of the derelict buildings in that area. Question called: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. CITY ATTORNEY OPINION P~E EXPENDITURES OF MOTOR VEHICLE FUNDS FOR PATHS AND TRAILS The City of Bremerton receives on a monthly basis from the State Treasurer, a share of motor vehicle funds. The Bicycle Facilities Committee had requested the City to earmark the 1% for Paths and Trails to be used for establishing and expanding trails for bike users. It was the opinion of the City Attorney that these funds were also to be used for the maintenance as well as for planning of future trails and paths. This memo ison file in the Clerk's office. City Attorney stated he would confer with Commissioner Swanson to establish proper documentation of the Street Depart- ment of their costs for maintenance of existing trails and paths. KITSAP COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY LETTER City Clerk read a letter from the Kitsap Co. Humane Society to accept the termination of the daily contract with the City, effective 6-15-82. Discussion followed and Mayor Nelson explained the efforts that he had been making in this area. He also explain- ed the efforts being made at the present to set up animal control #2364 through the City's control in the future. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to remove the emergency powers granted to the Mayor in January to take care of animal control: Discussion: Commissioner Stewart expressed his concern regarding his lack. of information regarding the details of present efforts of animal control. Mayor Nelson responded and assured him a resume of the efforts undertaken would be forthcoming. Commissioner Swanson stated there were areas of concern from the citizens of the City for some time under other animal control agencies regarding disposal of dead animals; the disposition of unclaimed animals and also the patrol and removal of dead animals. These questions were also answered by the Mayor. City Commissioners Meeting June 22, 1982 Page Three KITSAP COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY CONTINUED: Side 2 Commissioner Stewart stated there were several areas of responsib- ~0010 ility concerning the efforts of animal control that he felt should be addressed, and he would like a report along these areas next week from the Mayor. Commissioner Swanson withdrew his second to the motion. Mayor Nelson withdrew the motion. ANIMAL LICENSE FEES Clerk read a memo from Leo Olney and Bob Dantini with their re- commendation of raising license fees for animals for council consideration. Discussion followed and it was felt that public input was needed in this issue before enactment. June 29 was set for a time of public hearing in this matter. BID OPENINGS Heating & Motor Diesel Fuels Chevron USA, Bid Check, Net Prices: $1.15; $1.03; $1.1105 + tax B & B Services Oil, Bid Check, $1.215; $1.105; $1.105 Service Fuel Co., Bid Bond, $1.375; $1.06; $1.06 Wilkins Dist., Bid Check, $1.259; $.9746; $.9746 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to refer the bids to the A. Purchasing Agent for review and recommendation, carried unanimously. Various Water Works Materials Hinds Supply Co., Bid Check, various proposals, all on file H. D. Fowler Co., Bid Bond, various proposals, all on file Pacific Water Works Supply Co., Bid Bond, various proposals, all on file Western Utilities Supply, Bid Check, various proposals, all on file ITT Grinnell Corp, Bid Bond, various proposals, all on file Waterworks Supplies Co., Bid Check, various proposals, all on file Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to refer the bids for review and recommendation next week, carried unanimously.. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Leah Markiewicz, felt the City should settle with the Humane Society. She also encouraged the advertising of the Leash Law the City can enforce, for the benefit of persons new to the area. Ruth ~I. Cook, Past President of PAWS, discussed the raising of fees and the hardships this would cause for many seniors and low income families. #0862 Mary Lou Long, felt that raising the license fees would creat hardship with low income families and could possibly increase the number of unlicensed animals. She felt patrols would be too costly. Commissioner Stewart addressed the necessity of patroling. Commissioner Swanson discussed Alta methods of patroling and ticketing animalowners. Mayor Nelson stated he would respond to any complaints of animal abuse under the present system. Commissioner Stewart stated that there is no leash law, only that animals must be under the control of the owner. City Commissioners Meeting June 22, 1982 Page Four PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTINUED: #1202 Larry Green, Past President of NAACP, discussed the employment of minorities by the City. He was assured they have the same opportunities as anyone else and the Affirmative Action register was explained. #1410 Doug Bush, Representative Local #589, spoke in support of the Humane Society and the need for incentives to ticket and go to court. Judy Holz, 1534 Marine Drive, thanked the Mayor for the oppor- tunity of being offered the position of dog catcher but stated after three days on the job, she realized it would have to be a position handled by a very special person and she was not able to continue in this capacity. #1455 BID AWARD - PUMP TWIN LAKES Clerk stated the bids for the pump for Twin Lakes was to be opened on Wednesday and she requested a motion to approve the bid award today. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the award of the bid for the pump to the apparent low bidder meeting specifications, carried unanimously. MEMO RE BID OPENINGS ~' Clerk read a memo of recommendation to have the bid procedure amended so that bids would be opened at a time not scheduled for regular council and it was felt this would best meet the needs of the vendors as well as more expeditously handle the openings. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve this recommendation, carried unanimously. The Council complimented Mr. Gil Johnson, APA, on his efforts and recommendations. BID AWARD - PARKING GARAGE Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the bid award to Diamond Parking the apparent best bidder, carried unanimously. SAVIN COPY MACHINES Clerk read memo from Mr. Johnson regarding the Contract #1951 relative to the Sayin Copy machine and recommendations. Cost savings were outlined and it was felt to be in the best interest of the City to purchase outright the balance of the contract in #1601 the amount of $30,442.00. Discussion followed. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the purchase of the balance of the contract netting a savings to the City: Discussion: Mayor Nelson asked why this was not done in the beginning and Commissioner Stewart explained. Question called: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WORK STUDY PROGRAM Clerk presented Work Study Program Participation Agreement for approval for the reimbursement of employees hired by Data Proc- essing. This allows for 65% salary reimbursement by the University. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the signing of the Agreement, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 22, 1982 Page Five EQUIPMENT LEASE Clerk read memo from Mr. Johnson, APA, outlining some provisions of the Lease for a Sharp Copy Machine presently being used in the City Attorney's office. He stated there may be some provisions that may not be in the best interest of the City. These were discussed in some detail and it was felt that this should be reviewed further and the City Attorney make recommendations at the meeting of June 29. LETTER RE KITSAP CO. ALCOHOLISM SPECIAL FUND Clerk read letter regarding the formula for dispersing the 2% Excise Tax and Liquor Profits by the City. The Department of Personnel and HUman Resources was requesting payment in the amount of $4800 for the months of January and February of this year and a monthly average payment of $2400. Discussion followed and it was felt that the City would assume the legal obligation of 2% and as budgeted. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to pay our legal obligation of 2%~ as budgeted, carried unanimously. #1868 SHERIDAN HILLS ESTATE Clerk read memo from City Engineer stating that Mr. Branch has completed a portion of the work covered by the agreement and the amount he had deposited was $900. It was requested that he be reimbursed the $511.20 for the work covered and that the balance of work to be completed would be adequately covered by the funds remaining in the account. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to authorize the reimbursement to Mr, Branch of the $511.20, carried unanimously. SHERIDAN HILLS ESTATE - MRS. JUNE ANDERSON Mrs. Anderson presented a letter to Council and discussed the moratorium on the property under discussion. Mayor Nelson dis- cussed the moratorium stating it had been established by the State and would have to be lifted by the State. Mr. Kane had been in contact with state DOE and they have not made a determination in this matter yet. Commissioner Stewart urged Mrs. Anderson to contact persons in the legislature~to see if they could be of some assistance. 11:35 A.M. RECESS EAST llTH AND SHORE DRIVE RECOMMENDATIONS Allan Kane, City Engineer, stated he had been in contact with Mrs. Davis regarding installation of curbing to deter extra traffic through her parking lot and she was not too enthused unless ~2052 an access lane was also established. Discussion followed and it was felt that a one lane one way should be established, with adequate parking as determined to'be best for the area would be appropriate, to eleiminate the two lane one way presently in use. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to take action necessary to eliminate the two lane, one way traffic, and provide whatevery parking necessary and to install curbing as necessary at the Laundromat, carried unanimously. BID CALL - BELT DISCHARGE ELEVATOR Clerk read memo requesting bid call for one-new Belt Discharge Elevator to fit a 1979 Do-A1 Spreader presently being used for shoulder work. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the request for bid, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 22, 1982 Page Six WORK FORCE ACCOUNTS - NW 64th & SO. CENTRAL VALLEY RD - WATER SYSTEM D~PROVEMENTS; 14th & HIGH HYDRANT INSTALLATION; LAKEHURST DRIVE MAIN INSTALLATION Clerk read memos from Water Supt. request authorization for Wore Force Accounts on the above three projects as they all exceed the Code requirement of $2500. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the adver~ as Work Force Accounts, carried unanimously. DISCUSSION RE MAYOR'S SALARY #2165 Commissioner Stewart opened the discussion stating he has been listening to people state they feel the Mayor must. come from within the City limits and that the salary should be left as it is at this time. Mary Lou Long, agreed with Commissioner Stewart, that if other personnel of the City were having to maintain their levels of salary and not get increases, than the same should apply to the Mayor. Commissioner Swanson stated the new City Council will have the opportunity to adjust salaries after they are in office, after becoming familiar with the budget. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to leave the salary for the Mayor position for the year 1983 at its present level, with a cost of living or 7% increase, whichever is less thereafter, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE RE PARKING METER HOODS, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE to provide special parking meter hoods for certain disabled persons, as those persons are defined by RCW 46.16.380. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. #2356 8RDINANCE RE B & 0 TAX Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 1917, S. 2; Ord. 2136, S1; Ord. 2901, S1; Ord. 3173, S 1; Ord. 3482 and 3681, codified as BMC 5.02.020 relating to Business and Occupational and the rates thereof. Commissioner Stewart stated felt it should be effective for the third quarter of 1982 only, that as prepared it is a hindrance on business. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass on an emergency basis for the third quarter only: Discussion: Commissioner Swanson stated he did not feel the added B & 0 tax would be detering any future growth of businesses in Bremerton. Mayor Nelson stated he has not changed his mind about t~e B & O tax issue. He had observed many empty buildings and feels steps should be taken for future growth, otherwise we could become a combined city-county form of government. Mayor Nelson stated that an alternative to this issue would be the earmarking of the money that would be received from the 1/2¢ Tax to replacing the Firefighters, replacing Paptrolman and replacing the turned off street lights. He stated to extend their contract was legal as well as putting the money back into the budget was legal but from the standpoint of rehiring, that should have been his decision. Called for the question: Mayor Nelson, no; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Motion fails as an emergency measure. City Commissioners Meeting June 22, 1982 Page Seven B & 0 TAX AND SALES TAX ISSUE CONTINUED: Motion by Mayor Nelson to implement the Sales Tax as soon as po~le and the first monies received be earmarked for the replacement of Firefighters; Police Officers and replacing street lights: Motion dies for lack of second for the second time. Commissioner Stewart stated he did not feel the council should be tied down to those type of stipulations. A long discussion followed regarding the budget for the balance of this year./ Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to enact the l'7~ales Tax for the fourth quarter of 1982, with public hear- ings, carried unanimously. 264 Side #1 ORDINANCE RE WATER RATE INCREASE, 1st reading #0007 Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 3446, S 2, (water rate increase). Commissioner Swanson stated the 14% increase repre- sented the costs of electricity, manpower and construction as well as some loss of revenue in timber sales. Commissioner Stewart said the revenues would be coming in sometime in November and also that the Navy should be notified. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve on first readl'~'g, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3708, CITY HALL HOURS, 2nd reading Clerk read Ord. No. 3708 amending Ord. No. 2335, S 1, (S. 2.40.010 of BMC) to delete a reference to lunch hours. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to pass on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3709, ART ANDERSON & ASSOC. REZONE, 2nd reading Clerk read Ord. No. 3709 amending the use and area maps of City of Bremerton, Ord. No. 1792 (Art Anderson & Assoc). Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to pass on second rea~, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes: Commissioner Stewart, yes, Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3710, CITY OF BREMERTON WATER DEPARTMENT, 2nd reading Clerk read Ord. No. 3710 amending Ord. 3532 to change the land use restrictions contained in that ordinance (Water Department). Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to pass on second re--g, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. #0383 AUCTION SERVICES Clerk stated items of surplus are being listed for sale at auction, and she was requesting approval to obtain the services of an auctioneer for disposal of the items. Discussion followed and it was felt that she should pursue all areas of this service within the City as well as those outside the limits. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the contracting with an auctioneer service, carried unanimously. #0507 6th AND NAVAL AVE; STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Clerk read memo from City Engineer recommending award of the above project contract to Signal Electric in the bid amount of $162,457.90. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the bid award, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 22, 1982 Page Eight llth and WYOCFF PROPERTY Clerk read a memo from City Engineer stating that it was felt to be in the best interest of the City to sell this piece of property for the appraised value and that it would be of no interest to the City. Discussion followed regarding appraisals and legalities of selling or returning to apparent property owner. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve bid call after checking all details of legality in this issue, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE RE FERGUSSON REZONE, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDIANCE amending the use and area maps of Ord. No. 1792 (Fergusson). Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to ~pprove on first ~g, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS: Commissioner Stewart discussed his opposition to the proposed 28-page sewer policy ordinance. He also stated he wanted to repeal the ordinance joining the City to the Joint Housing Authority. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to have an ordinance prepared to be read at next meeting to dissolve Bremerton from the Joint Housing Authority: Discussion: Commissioner Stewart indicated his concern over the $30,000 payment in lieu of taxes. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, abstain, Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. BILLS Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve Vouchers ~4'~- #04180 in the amount of $143,127.19, carried unanimously. Mayor Nelson introduced a letter from the YMCA requesting the support of the City in their endeavor to build a new facility ad- jacent to the Municipal Pool. They also would like considered the possibility of the Y managing the Municipal Pool for the City, keeping it all one operation. Discussion followed and it was felt that a joint meeting with the Y would be appropriate. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to proceed along the lines of support in this endeavor, carried unanimously. KAT~LEEN L. MANDIO, City Cler~--~ GENE NELS , Tape #264 Side #1 #1274 COUNCIL APPROVED 'JUN g g 198