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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/10/82 Tape #270 8 1 1 COU iL ~0252 AUGUST 10, 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, August 10, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commiss- ioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by Pastor Robertson. MINUTES OF AUGUST 3, 1982 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the minutes of August 3, 1982 as presented, carried unanimously. N__OTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARATIONS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the follow- ing notices, carried unanimously. David Christiansen, Corrections Officer 7A, Police, $7.63 per hr., effective 8-9-82 Gary A. Heath, Extra Help, Wastewater, $8.58 per hr., effective 8-2-82 Linda Thornburgh, Extra Help, Clerks, $5.00 per hr., effective 8-4-82 Ramona Razey, Data Processing, Extra Help, Data Entry Operator, $6.00 per hr., effective 8-10-82 Patrick Johnson, Patrol Officer II to P.O. III, Police, $10.39 to $10.90 per hr., effective 8-18-82 Robert Pruett, Warrant Server 5C to 5D, Police, $7.19 to $7.41 per hr., effective 8-13-82 Lawrence E. Morrill, Electronics Tech. Sr., Communications, 14C'to 14D, $12.46 to $12.84 (includes 2%), effective 8-17-82 Sheri Hargis, Parking Regulator 5B to 5C, Police, $6.98 to $7.19 per hr., effective 8-27-82 Elvin Page, Elec. Inspector, Termination results from elimina- tion of position, effective 8-13-82 Mark J. Lippy, Provisional Animal Control Officer, Resigned effective 8-13-82 DECLARE SURPLUS Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to declare surplus one 1969 Chev. Sedan and be disposed of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. REQUEST TO USE CITY HALL PARK Clerk read memo from Parks Supt. stating an interest had been indicated in using the City Hall Park on Sept. 19, for World Peace Day gathering. Discussion followed with concern expressed regarding parking and traffic control. Mayor Nelson asked that this be held for one week for further review and study. REQUEST FOR BID CALL Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve a request for bid call for traffic control supplies for use by the Sign Shop for the remainder of 1982, carried unanimously. ANNEXATION PROCEEDINGS - M & P INVESTMENTS Mr. Attebery stated the next step in the procedure on the request for annexation would be to set a date for hearing by the Council. Mr. Potter's property in questions was being reviewed by the Planning Commission on the 17th and he would advise us of a date after that hearing. City Commissioners Meeting August 10, 1982 Page Two BLOCK GRANT FINAL APPLICATION: Mr. Attebery stated the final application as presented will be the same as had been advertised recently to the public. A letter had been received with recommendations from Mr. Meeson and this was read into the record. He recommended the use of security guards in place of off-duty patrolmen, which Mr. Attebery indic- ated was going to be the case. Discussion followed in some detail regarding this issue. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson amend the application to show that security guard service would be used for patrolling purposes of the Parks, within the rate specified, carried unanimously. The allottement of funds for Administration purposes was dis- cussed in great detail and Commissioner Stewart indicated his concern and desire to have the administration of all loans be under contract to a private firm, thereby decreasing costs and allowing more of the funds to work for the purposes intended. Mr. Attebery stated that there are many more requirements to meet when working with Federal Grant monies, than private money and certain criteria must be followed in order to have a clean audit and be eligible for future grants. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to adopt the proposed Block Grant Application with amendment: Commissioner Swanson indicated that Public Works deals with various grants and the administration of same. He stated he would like to see the figures in this issue to determine where administration costs went. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, no. He stated he would not vote for this until he had a detailed break-down. BID AWARD - HANDICAPPED TRANSPORTATION Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the recommendation of bid award to provide Handicapped Transportation be awarded to the low bidder Kitsap Peninsula Housing and Trans- portation Assoc. in the amount of $1.34 per mile when passengers are carried, carried unanimously. Ms. Singleton, KPHTA Manager,a~kedabou~ c~iteria for persons applying for this service and was advised to obtain those from the City Treasurer. ROBNSHER KENNELS Clerk read a memo received from the Purchasing Agent re- garding a lack of contract with Robnsher Kennels and that one should be negotiated to substantiate payment of outstanding in- voices and possible future statements. Motion by Mayor Nelson #1612 and Commissioner Stewart to enter into a contract to run through December 31, 1982, based on the present agreement terms, carried unanimously. Mayor Nelson stated he had requested Planning Dept. to provide him with various statistics regarding animal shelters located within city limits of those cities in the State and felt to have Bremerton establish one at this time would be setting a precedent. He stated communication received to date from resi- dents in the Capital Hill Fire Sta. area was primarily negaiive to the propsed shelter. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to cancel all proposed hearings on the Capital Hill Fire Station site re animal control shelter use, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting August 10, 1982 Page Three PARCEL 5, WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY Mr. Kane stated that his last conversation with Mr. Box indicated negotiations were proposed for a straight-across offer of land exchange, with each party paying their individual costs involved. #1676 Mr. BOX, representing Mr. Haselwood, stated that Mr. Haselwood was in favor of this offer with the City paying the closing costs on both pieces of property, and he would pay the real estate sales commission. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to accept the proposal on this piece of property, carried unanimously. Mr. Kane stated the last parcel needed for this project is Parcel #13 and to date no negotiations have been successful with the property owner to purchase the property. Motion by Commiss- ioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to direct the City Attorney to start condemnation proceedings for Parcel #13, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mary Lou Long, inquired into obtaining breakdown figures on the Rehab Grant costs. Tim Carlyle, 325 E. 30th, stated he was concerned about motorcycle legislation and discussed the proposed ordinance relating to vehicle parking on street as it pertained to motorcycles. He also discussed the recently passed noise ordinance as it related to motorcycles. Mayor Nelson stated he would'like to have addressed, the specific questions regarding motorcycle parking and asked to have Item 14 on the agenda held for one week. #2033 CHANGE ORDER #1 CONTRACT NO. 2231 6th and Callow Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Change Order #1, Contract #2231, 6th and Callow, with no cost change, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES VERA P. NACE Clerk presented Claim for Damages on behalf of Vera Nace in the estimated amount of $97.43 for damages sustained to her auto by a fire truck backing into her car. This has been sent to the Safety Committee for report. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve claim for payment, carried unanimously. S__EXTON SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT HEARING CONTINUED FROM 8-3-82 Mr. Attebery stated Council and Engineering had visited the site during the past week. The Staff advisory recommendations were for approval with detailed Engineering plans being required re- garding the storm water recommendation, prior to issuance of building permits for the deck and stairs. Mayor Nelson stated his concerns since observation of the area were the apparent lack of height and depth of the retaining riprap wall and the placement of the proposed french drain along the hillside and behind the riprap. Commissioner Swanson stated that type of drainage has been approved across the State where there were areas with chances of erosion. He felt the retaining wall should be built of larger rock and higher elevation, at least 2' above high water line. 4~ City Commissioners Meeting August 10, 1982 Page Four SEXTON HEARING CONTINUED: Commissioner Stewart stated he noticed areas of problems all ~long the beach in that vicinity, indicating lack of enforce- lng codes in the past. #2389 Gary Sexton, explained how he attempted to make a controlled situation for erosion on a temporary basis and now was attempt- ing to make a permanent arrangement for the benefit of all. He stated he was willing to have installed a larger more sub- stantial retaining wall further out at the high or mean high water line, and install the french drain system between the existing wall and the proposed wall. Mr. Attebery stated that it would be possible to amend Condition 4 to reflect "bulkhead, stairway and deck, as well as storm drainage system" be approved by City Engineering; and to add Condition 7; "bulkhead not to extend below mean high or high water (ordinary high water line). Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to grant the Shoreline Development Permit and Variance Permit as recommended with amendments, carried unanimously. CLAYTON LETTER Clerk read letter from Mr. Clayton in regard to financing of sewer hookup. He was requesting the contract to be rewritten to reflect the original request of full financing on the part of the City, no down payment and monthly payments It was requested that Mr. Thornburghreview titl~tproperty in question and make recommendations to council by 8-17-82. RESOLUTION #1951 - LID 324 HEARING DATE Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution #1951 setting public hearing date of 9-14-82 for LID 324, alley improvements, Warren to Broadway, South of 9th, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE, 1st reading - BUDGET AMENDMENT 1982 Clerk read AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton amending Section 1 of Ord. #3672, regarding the financial budget for the several funds of the City Government for the City of Bremerton for fiscal year 1982. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swan- son to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. CLAIMS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve Claims for FICA in the amount of $9904.05 and Salary Fund in the amount of $192,307.68, carried unanimously. FIFTH STREET LIBRARY RESTROOMS Clerk stated Mrs. Miller from the Library had been in contact regarding the vandalism occuring to the public restrooms at the Library. Discussion regarding repairs and supplies followed. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to close the public restrooms at the Fifth Street Library for a 60 day trial period and review. again at that time~ Discussion: Commissioner Swanson felt a viable City Center always provides public restrooms and the closure would affect downtown shopping. Mayor Nelson discussed problems encountered by area businesses in this issue. Motion carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting August 10, 1982 Page Five Side #2 #0413 SMITH SCHOOL GYM - PUBLIC FORUM USE Clerk stated a request had been received by Larry Eyer to use the Smith School Gym for a public forum for candidates hosted by the Francis Haddon Morgan Children's Center. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the request for use of the gym as presented, carried unanimously. LEGAL OPINION RE TRANSIT BENCH ADVERTISING CONTRACT Clerk read memo from City Attorney regarding the existing contract for transit bench advertising and their recommendation that it should be put out for bid in the future. Specs are being compiled and Mayor Nelson stated he would like to have some input into preparing them. ORDINANCE 3725 REPEALING ELECTRICAL CODE AND INSPECTIONS AN EMERGENCy Clerk read AN ORDINANCE repealing ordinances which pertain to the City's Electrical Code and Electrical Inspections. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pass as an emergency ordin- ance, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. #0660 PARKING GARAGE ENERGY CONSERVATION & SAVINGS & COST ANALYSIS Clerk read a memo from the Purchasing Agent stating Puget Power had been contacted and a evaluation and recommendation had been received. Implementation Of Energy Conservation program for the year 1983 will reflect a cost savings to the City of $3302.00 based on the current rate per kwh. It was his recommendation the City approve a call for bid to provide materials and installation to implement the recommendations. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to call for bids and implement the recommendations as presented, carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart complimented the Mayor on his efforts to obtain this evaluation. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS Commissioner Stewart discussed the proposed use of land at the end of Warren Avenue as a City parking lot. He stated it is being used indiscriminately for parking now and urged faster action on calling for bids to get it into operation generating revenue for the City. Allan Kane was instructed to report back on Tuesday, August 17th with a report regarding the adjacent sidewalks and possible street vacation. Commissioner Swanson discussed a Claim for payment on behalf of the Humane Society for services rendered within the City for animal control on July 4, 1982 in the absence of a city official response. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve payment for the claim in the amount of $15.80: Mayor Nelson stated his objection to paying the claim at this time due to an apparent lack of cooperatiQ.n o,n ~the part of the Humane Soc.to establis~ mutual working agreement. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to give the Mayor a chance to work things out with the Humane Society as he too would like to have cooperation with them. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, no; Commissioner Stewart~ no; Commissioner Swanson~ yes. City Commissioners Meeting August 10, 1982 Page Six COMMISSIONERS REPORTS CONTINUED: #1383 Mayor Nelson urged the formation of a transition team. He stated that there would be a recommendation presented next week by the Bremerton Redevelopmerit Task Force establishing boundaries for an LID. He stated boundaries are also being prepared to establish a cultural district which would include Bremerton, Central Kitsap and Keyport which would include all military establishments. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like a progress report from Planning regarding the scheduling of annexation of Gold Mtn. Golf Course, Redwood Plaza and Riddell Square, and Mr. Parkhurst's property. Meeting adjourned at 12:10 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk APPROVED - G~E~NE NELS Mayor Tape #270 Side #2 #1495 COUNCIL AUG 17 982