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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/82Tape 2 6 5 APPROV !O side rJlll 20 #1145 CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING July 13, 1982 Regular meeting of the City Com~nissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council ChaFfers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, July 13, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson; and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invoca- tion was given by Pastor Robertson of the Emmanuel Apostolic Church. MINUTES OF JULY 6, 1982 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the minutes of July 6, 1982 as amended on Page 4, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Maureen S. Loomis, Operator II, Wastewater, 9A, $8.58 per hr., effective 7-9-82 Mark J. Lippy, Animal Control Officer, Executive, $7.21 per hr., effective 7-8-82 Carole J. Shreeve, Gambling Investigator, Legal Dept., same rate of pay $9.13 hr. 2% longevity, Provisional Appointment, effective 7-8-82 Bonnie Elizabeth Angster, Municipal Court, $4.00 per hr., effective 7-9-82 Bob Etsen, Engr. Tech II, Water, from 10A to 10B, $9.11 to $9.37 per hr., effective 7-20=82 Mable Marshall, Office Asst. III, Transfer from Treas. to Municipal Court, same rate of pay, 5B, $6.98 per hr., effective 7-13-82 Bruce H. Allen, Street, Service Spec. II, 9A to 9B, $8.58 to $8.84 per hr., effective 8-7-82 Pat Rody, Serviceman I, Wastewater, 7B to 7C, $7.87 to $8.10 per hr., effective 7-21-82 Lawrence Barker, Op. II, Wastewater, 9B to 9C, $8.84 to $9.11 per hr., effective 7-21-82 Bob Adar, Service Spec. II, Water, 9A to 9B, $8.58 to $8.84, effective 7-20-82 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the Notices of Employment, and Change of Pay Status requests as presented, carried unanimously. NEW POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS - ANI~AL CONTROL; GAMBLING INVESTIGATOR Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the two new job classifications and their respective position descriptions as presented for Animal Control Officer and Gambling Investigator, carried unanimously. SEWER POLICY ORDINANCE - IRRIGATION PERIOD Commissioner Stewart asked that the ordinance be amended to reflect a 6 month irrigation period, rather than a 4 month period due to the billing cycle. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to amend the ordinance from 4 months to six-month irrigation cycle, carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart submitted copies of sewer ord- inances from Olympia, and Tacoma, for study. LETTER FROM DSHS RE McWILLIAMS ROAD WELL Clerk read a letter from DSHS regarding receipt of certification of inspection and installation for the McWilliams Road Well which was recently completed. This was read for information purposes. City Commissioners Meeting July 13, 1982 Page Two CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - JIM L. MERRICK Clerk presented Claim for Damages on behalf of Jim L. Merrick in the amount of $700 for damages sustained to his vehicle. This has been sent for department review and report. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - PNB Clerk presented Claim for Damages on behalf of Pacific Northwest Bell in the estimated amount of $300 for damaged cable. This has been sent for department review and report. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - LARRY G. HENDERSHOT ~1460 Clerk presented Claim for Damages on behalf of Larry G. Hendershot in the amount of $1700 for injuries claimed to have been sustained 2-3-82 by a vehicle. Police Department report was reviewed and they recommended denial. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to deny the Claim, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM MR. & MRS. HUSSEY RE ADS IN TRANSIT Clerk read letter from Mr. & Mrs. Hussey regarding the present handling of transit bench advertising. They were requesting to assume and adhere to the terms of the present contract held by Mr. McElhinney and the City. Discussion followed and it was felt that the contract should go out for bid, locally. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson directing the City Clerk to submit proposals to Council for the transit advertising, carried unanimously. #1725 CITY FORCE ACCOUNT - WELL 07 Clerk read memo from Water Supt. requesting the project for Well 07, · installing 630' of 8" DI pipe be approved as a work force account. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the account project as presented, carried unanimously. BID CALL - CONTROL SYSTEMS RES. 04, 08, & #21 Clerk read memo requesting approval to call for bid for control system equipment for the above reservoirs. Estimated cost is $20,000 and financing is planned thru CR - Water System Improvement Fund. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the call for bid, carried unanimously. REQUEST TO PURCHASE 8" RESTRAINED JOINT PIPE 450 linear feet of 8" restrained joint pipe emergency basis due to faster delivery time, to be used on the Madrona Point and Marine Drive projects. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the purchase as requested, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 1945 - DATA PROCESSING RATE SCHEDULE Clerk presented A RESOLUTION establishing rates for Data Processing services to be effective August l, 1982. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve and pass Res. #1945 as presented, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Commissioner Stewart complimented Mr. Steve Perry in his efforts to reduce cost and better utilization of the equipment. City Commissioners Meeting July 13, 1982 Page Three PROPOSAL RE STEERING COMMITTEE & FIVE YEAR PLAN - DATA PROCESSING Clerk read memo from DP Manager, Steve Perry, proposing a formation #1925 of a Steering Committee as well as a Five Year Plan be developed, Discussion followed. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the request, carried unanimously. REQUISITION FOR APPROVAL - LIBRARY Clerk submitted a requisition for paper supplies requested from the Library for consideration. It was stated in the past these items had been supplied by the City. Discussion followed and it was felt that a one year agreement should be entered into for the year 1983 for supplies and services to be provided the Library. Michael Scott, Assistant to Library Director, inquired into the use of r~venues generated by the rent paid by the Bridge Club. He asked if these would cover cost of supplies/services. He encouraged a Memo of Understanding be submitted to the Board of Trustees for future use of the library building. Commissioner Swanson indicated he would like to see figures of usage for the downtown library as well as having the City Auditor look into the account. LETTER TO ROBNSHER BOARDING KENNELS - ANIMAL CONTROL STORAGE Clerk read a letter written to Robnsher Kennels re usage for animal storage for a 30 day period, for approval. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the agreement for a 30 day period commencing July 1, 1982, carried unanimously. MEMO FROM PLANNING DIRECTOR RE ANIMAL SHELTER, REZONE & SPECIAL USE PERMIT Clerk read memo from Planning Director re use of the Capital Hill Fire Station as a future animal control facility and the need for a rezone and special use permit hearing. Mayor Nelson stated he had investigated the site and felt it would be adequate for this purpose. He felt the Animal Control Advisory Committee to the Mayor would be willing to survey the neighborhood regarding the change of use for this facility and submit recommendations. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to recommend a Business-Two zone with a Special Use Permit for use as an animal storage facility, to be handled in the usual order of business through Planning Commission, carried unanimously. #2265 10:00 a.m. - PUBLIC RECOGNITION Michaele Hosea, read a letter from BACON stating they would not be in- volvedinpolit'i~s. Discussion followed and Mayor Nelson urged Mrs. Hosea to do more clarification in writing to the PDC and the Council ~2703 Morrie Dawkins, 1541 Sheridan Rd., discussed the pending court suit as well as the position of City Attorney, and his budget. #266 Side #1 Mayor Nelson upheld his views regarding in-house vs. contract #0011 attorneys. Commissioner Stewart felt a Charter Amendment should be drafted to assure neutrality on the position of City Attorney for the future. 10:45 a.m. RECESS City Commissioners Meeting July 13, 1982 Page Four DISCUSSION RE MAILING OF COUNCIL MINUTES Clerk stated that the costs involved in mailing minutes to the public weekly were running quite high and wished to discuss the possibility of charging for this service and/or having the public picking them up. Discussion followed and it was felt that the clerk should contact the public on the mailing list, advising them of the changes. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to have a charge applied to the mailing/running of the minutes to those receiving them by mail, carried unanimously. GOLD MT. IRRIGATION COSTS ACCOUNT Clerk stated that the costs involved for the irrigation system for Gold Mtn. Golf Course are accruing and to date no account has been designated for this purpose. Discussion followed and CR 02 - CR Gen. Municpal purposes. City Attorney Bill Broughton discussed the procedures involved in the current litigation matters concerning the Gold Mtn. Golf Course. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to assign Account 02 - CR for this project, carried unanimously. CITY OWNED PROPERTY - PROPOSED FOR SALE Clerk presented to Council the parcels of property proposed for disposal by the Street Department. She read a memo from Commiss- ioner Swanson suggesting some parcels could be utilized for garden plots, mini-parks and park-ride lots. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to advertise these parcels and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. Community groups will be contacted regarding usage. BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT - JUNE 1982 Clerk presented Business License Report - June 1982 for informa- tion of the Council. This will be on file in the clerk's office. RESOLUTION NO. 1943 - SAHLBERG EQUIPMENT Clerk read A RESOLUTION declaring a Sole Source of Supply, and #1090 authorizing purchase of parts from Shalberg Equipment. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve Resolution No. 1943, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Com/nissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. #1100 AMUSEMENT TAX ORDINANCE, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 3669, to provide for an Amusement Device Owner's License, to be determined by the gross revenue of each amusement device. Clerk stated that the percent figure had not yet been set by the Council. Harry Jens, stated he objected to the 5% figure, felt 3% would be sufficient. Sam Anderson, Value Giant, Wheaton Way, discussed kiddie rides and Uideo games, stating they were not very profitable and that he felt 5% was too high. Mike Denton, Rainy Day Amusements, felt that 5% on the gross was too high. He stated he paid the same taxes as other business, plus the amusement tax. #0615 Rex Plummer, felt the proposed 5% figure was too high, he preferred a flat rate charge. He stated the video machines are short lived, with an 18 month life span. City Commissioners Meeting July 13, 1982 Page Five AMUSE}~NT TAX ORDINANCE DISCUSSION CONTINUED: Ray MoMackin, Shorewood Drive, stated he feels the City deserves a share and recommended a starting low percentage figure and then increase if necessary. #1990 Mike Denton, discussed the depreciation of the video machines. He also felt this tax was total discrimination. #2044 Rex Plummer, questioned the basis of issuing the license, straight fee or percentage. ~2055 Mayor Nelson stated after looking over the ordinance and listening to testimony that "operators'I need to be included in it as well. Also would like to see first paragraph more clearly define "sales tax period" to "per quarter'! and felt the tax should be at 5%. He felt the video games are here to stay and would be constantly im- proved by the manufactures. Commissioner Stewart felt tax should be based on the gross of each machine. He was in favor of a 4% tax. Commissioner Swanson supported the 4% figure. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the 4% tax figure, carried unanimously. Discussion: Clerk questioned the effective date of this tax, and the current licensing period in effect at this time. Discussion followed and it was felt it should be effective retroactive to July 1, 1982. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to have the effect- ive date of this tax be retroactive to 7-1-82, if no legal complica- tions and with full rebate of license fees paid at this time, carried unanimously. ORD. NO. 3703 - SPECIAL PARKING METER HOODS, REVISION BEFORE PUBLICATION Clerk stated that brd. 3703, regarding Parking Meter Hoods, had been read on final passage June 29, 1982. However in the interim, before publication, the following changes had been requested by the Police Department: The penalty fee for loss or failure to return was increased from $20 to $25 and a clause added, or the cost of the parking meter hood to the City, whichever is greater, together with all handling and collection costs. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to amend ordinance No. 3703 before publica- tion to reflect the above changes, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORD. NO. 3716 ~ DISORDERLY CONDUCT, 2nd reading Clerk read Ordinance 3716 amending Ord. No. 3529 S 2, Article V(B) pertaining to disorderly conduct for approval. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE RE LIBRARY ANNEXATION, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE adopted pursuant to Chapter 26, Laws of Washington, 1981, and stating the intent of the City of Bremerton to annex to, join, and become a part of the Kitsap County Rural Library District; finding that the public interest will be served thereby, and asking for concurrence by the library board. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. City Commissioners Meeting July 13, 1982 Page Six CLAIMS - WARRANTS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve Claims for Salary in the amount of $188,598.15 and FICA in the amount of $9,293.99 and Warrants #04403-04700, in the amount of $229,342.47 carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS: Commissioner Stewart discussed with Commissioner Swanson the issue Side 2 of storm water drain systems. He also discussed his concerns over #0010 establishments being shut down by outside agencies, ie. Liquor Control Board, and felt that the City should also hold a hearing to determine the validity of business license renewal. Discussion followed. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to instruct the City Attorney to review the legalities of this situation and prepare appropriate resolution, carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart also discussed with City Attorney the need for a Charter Amendment concerning the position of City Attorney. Mayor Nelson cautioned about the position of City Auditor and the need for some review. Mayor Nelson also recommended that the City Attorney contact other cities of like size and government for recommendations. #0948 Commissioner Swanson stated that all budget cutbacks have been finalized in his departments with the exception of shutting down some of the street lights and he wished to make an appeal on behalf of the reinstatement of the B & O Tax, Interfund Transfer or Loan to enable the lights to remain on and not be turned off. Commiss- ioner Stewart stated he felt there would be funds available now that the enactment of the 1/2¢ Sales Tax would be in effect. Commissioner Swanson stated the figure needed to keep the lights in force was $30,000 and if they were turned off and then turned back on there would be an additional cost of $20,000 to be considered. Mayor Nelson indicated if there were funds available to maintain the quality of street lighting that there must be funds available then for the return of three police officers to duty. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to appropriate funding for the street lights in the approximate amount of $30,000, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, no; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Meeting recessed at 1:35 p.m. to reconvene Wednesday, July 14, 1982 at 7:00 p.m. at the Smith School Bldg. Tape 265 #2 - #1230 Wednesday, July 14, 1982, reconvened City Council Meeting, 7:00 p.m., Smith School Building. Those present: Mayor Gene Nelson, Commiss- ioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio~ Planning Director Ken Attebery and 24 interested citizens. NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT Daniel G. Baker, Equipment Rental, Auto Serviceman Aide, $3.75 per hr. effective 7-12-82 for up to one year Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Notice of Employment as presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting July 14, 1982 Page Seven ATTENDANT LICENSE - LONNIE J. HORNER Clerk presented Attendant License for Lonnie J. Hornet (aka Yong A. Horner) with Police Department recommendation of denial based on prior arrest record. This has been reviewed by the City Attorney who concurred. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to deny the appllca~n on Police Department review and recommenda- tion, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAmaGES - MR. & MRS. DIETZ Clerk presented Claim for Damages on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Dietz for property damage sustained 7-8-82 in the estimated amount of $804.17 plus. Department report has been received and will be forwarded to the insurance company for their recommendations. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - PATRICIA J. THOMAS Clerk stated this claim had been presented to council on 6-29-82 and since that time department report received with recommendation of partial payment only, in the amount of $21.20 for towing charge. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to deny that portion of the claim not related to the towing charges, and to pay only the towing charges as recommended, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Geoffrey Hosea, 1544 Elizabeth, discussed the residence at 1205 Pacific that had received a load of dumped bricks 15 years ago and the City had not yet removed from the property. Commissioner Swanson stated he would have a department out to remove the bricks as soon as possible. Mr. N. Eytel, 1126 Cogcan, discussed raw sewage being dumped into the waters under the Warren Ave Bridge and not being able to fish there any longer. Geo. Coombs, 1310 Park, asked about getting a gate installed across the driveway at Evergreen Park as well as volunteering a group of citizens to paint the lavatories at the Park if the City would donate the paint. Mayor Nelson agreed to this request. ~ichaele Hosea, 1544 Elizabeth, questioned the use of the parking area by the swimming pool at Evergreen Park for use of washing vehicles, minor car repairs, etc. Ruth Davies, 1511 Park Avenue, discussed in great detail the prob- lems with the citizenry using the Evergreen Park. Mayor Nelson stated he had personally observed the activities in the Park area at various times and the abuses did not seem to be as bad as is frequently stated. 7:30 P.M. BLOCK GRANT HEARING Mr. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, presented a summary of the proposed Block Grant application. The purpose of the DHUD Block Grant Program is to meet community development and housing needs. He explained the three points of the criteria to be met. The median income for 2 persons is $14,000 and 4 person, $17,500. The total amount of the Grant is $437,000. Mr. Attebery stated the Planning Staff recommendations were to develop a policy toward rehabilitating sub-standard housing, for the benefit of low and moderate income persons as has been the program for the past four years. They also recommended expansion to include all geographic city locations, and senior citizens of the City. City Commissioners Meeting July 14, 1982 Page Eight BLOCK GRANT HEARING CONTINUED: Mr. Attebery also summarized letters of comments from various neighborhood groups and individuals. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Michaele Hosea, speaking for BACON, concurred with recommendation to spend money on housing rehabilitation projects. George Coombs, Smith Neighborhood President, stated he felt that housing rehab should be number one priority. He also encouraged the re-opening of the Evergreen Pool; covered areas over existing picnic table areas at the Park; playground equipment; and return of mailers for the Neighborhood groups. Naomi Hettrick, Naval Avenue NH Group, felt first priority should be housing rehab. Ruth Davies, encouraged the retention of police protection through- out the Park area. She felt the money should go to help young families purchase homes. Ina Jones, Housing Coordinator for KCAP, encouraged housing rehab with some funds allocated for self help/maintenance funding. D. Griek explained this further. Brooke Snyder, 416 S. Lafayette, stated his recommendations were to restore mailing of bulletin for neighborhood groups, and patrolling the Park area. Mary Lou Long, stated she felt Evergreen Park is the City's main asset, and urged the use of the swimming pool as a cultural center for events. She felt rehab of homes to be important. Rob O'Neill, encouraged the consideration of funds being made avail- able for rentals as well as home-owners. Jim Adrian, Rental Owner, felt that non-owner occupied residences should be considered for rehab. Geoffrey Hosea, stated the past programs for rehab have been good for the Smith area and supported the continuation of housing rehab. Also supported policing the Park area. Peggy Adkins, stated she had looked into purchasing a rental within the city l~its and discussed the deplorable condition most of them were in. Mary Lou Long, supported the idea of using the funds to enable young families the ability to purchase homes. Colleen Donley, stated the downpayment of homes was not eligible under grant. MaryEllen Babbit__t, 820 Cogean, state~ ~h~ was in favor of having rentals 'funded under this program, with conditions. Ina Eytel, supported both home owners and rentals being funded under the grant. Ina Jones, stated there was a need for good housing,and there were homes waiting to be ceTtified for Section 8 renters. City Commissioners Meeting July 14, 1982 Page Nine BLOCK GRANT HEARING CONTINUED: Commissioner Swanson stated that street improvements should also be considered in an effort to draw the people back. Mr. Ken Attebery stated that he would submit to Council next week, a summary of recommendations made this evening, along with costs and alternatives. Meeting adjourned at 9:05 p.m. KATHLEEN L. PiANDIO, City Clerk APPROVED: COUNCIL APPROVED This meeting recorded JUL 20~ on cassette tape.