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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/82 Tape #273 - side #l COUNCIL A?PROVED SEP 14 1987 CITYCOMMISSIONERS MEETING SEPTEMBER 7, 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, September 7, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. ~ith Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson, and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio, City Attorney Bill Broughton. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invoca- tion was given by Pastor Robertson of the Emmanual Apostolic Church. MINUTES OF AUGUST 31, 1982 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the minutes of August 31, 1982 as presented, carried unanimously. LEASE AGREEMENT - TRIBUNE PUBLISHING CO. Clerk presented a Lease Agreement between the City and Tribune Publishing for approval. Commissioner Stewart questioned the advis- ability of the Lease containing CPI Clause and Attorney Bill Broughton stated it was customary for every lease, unless negotiated in a different manner. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve with the addition of a CPI Clause, carried Unanimously. REPORT OF SEPARATIONS CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Donna Elaine Sherman, Seasonal-Instructor, 8-30-82, end of temp- orary employment Sandra L. Jordan, Seasonal-Instructor, 8-30-82, end of temporary employment Kenneth Anderson, Seasonal Playleader, 8-30-82, end of temporary employment Ken Attebery, Planning, 1%-2% Longevity, $15.39-$15.55 p.hr, eff. 9-5-82 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanso~ to approve the Separations and Change of Pay ks presented, carried unanimously. CASCADE NATURAL GAS PRESENTATION Mr. Ralph Epling, Cascade Natural Gas Co., discussed with the Commissioners, his proposal of installing and maintaining compressed gas equipment on two city vehicles, on a test basis for one year. The cost per gallon would be approximately 60 cents. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt it to be a worthwhile program. Mayor Nelson suggested one of the test vehicles should be a patrol car. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to accept the plan with one of the police patrol cars as a test vehicle. Commissioner Swanson stated they have gone to propane conversion on some of the public works vehicles and feels it is more complicated to undo than natural gas, and it has been productive. Motion carried unanimously. HOUSING INFORMATION & REFERRAL SERVICE PROPOSED CONTRACT WITH KCAP Clerk read memo from Planning Director indicating that approximately one half of original funding from HUD remains available for the contin- uation of the program and approximately $14,000 of City Block Grant Funds remain available for the program as well. The Bremerton Housing Authority terminated the program at the end of August and the KCAP propose to operate it now under a City/County/KCAP agreement. The Commissioners discussed this issue in some detail and Mayor Nelson proposed to hold an open work study session One day next week prior to making a decision in this matter. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to hold an open meeting and study session one day next week, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting September 7, 1982 Page Two HOUSING INFORMATION REFERRAL PROGRAM DISCUSSION CONTINUED: Mr. Norton Sweet, Peoples Bank, stated his bank had been the bookkeeper for this program and read a letter of support into the #1750 record. Jeannie Roberts, spoke in support of the Program. #1840 Ray Cook, manager of apartment and hotels, explained how the program works and was in support of same. KCAP LETTER REQUESTING CITY ENDORSEMENT FOR BLOCK GRANT FUNDS Clerk read letter from KCAP requesting City endorsement in applying for two grant awards, one to be used for Employment and Referral Program serving emergency housing clients, and the second to provide funds for Emergency Housing, Medical, Handicap and Pre-Employment Training programs. Commissioner Stewart expressed his concern that this was a duplications of services and that too much funds were allocated for administration. Judy Kennett, explained how th-e program was run with the assistance of St. Vincent DePaul. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to offer the City's endorsement on the application for these funds, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson yes; Commissioner Stewart abstained; Commissioner Swanson, yes. #2240 KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY LETTER RE ANNEXATION Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Heninger expressing her concern over the possibility of an inequity of taxation that might be facing the citizens of Bremerton if they concur with the intent to annex the City to the Kitsap Co. Rural Library District. It was felt that future legislative action could void this possible double t~xation in 1983, but there was no guarantee. Commissioner Stewart felt we should not take chance to double tax the citizens. Mayor Nelson felt the issue should be cleared before the issue is submitted to the people possibly next year. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Nelson presented a Certificate of Service to Retired Batallion Chief Joe Roozen for his many years of service and recent retirement. Chief Meigs spoke of his many years as a Bat. Chief and issued praise on his behalf. #2400 Bill Amo, directed to Council several questions relating to the most recent question regarding change of form of government as it appeared on the Water Bills. Commissioner Stewart responded to his questions. Mayor Nelson re-stated his position of support in favor of a change of form of government. Mary Lou Long, brought up the issue of validity of James Bell, district candidate and requested Council take a stand in this matter. She stated the County has indicated a discrepancy but will not take any action at this time. She also requested the Council participate in ide 2 providing more candidate information and forums. 0008 Mayor Nelson requested Mr. Broughton return to the meeting to answer the questions. Mr. Broughton stated the decision was basically to be made at the County level but he would investigate the matter. Motion by Commissioner Stewart that anything the City can do should be done to make sure the ballot is correct. Motion died for lack of second. Commissioner Swanson stated he did not second the motion as it might indicate a conflict of interest as he was related to a candidate in that p~rticular district. City Commissioners Meeting September 7, 1982 Page Three PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTINUED: Mary Gleysteen, Regional Transit Advocate, requested that the Commissioners endorse removal of the household tax at the time the Regional Transit Issue passes. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to support the removal of the household tax at the time the Regional Transit Issue passes, carried unanimously° #0299 Ruth Davie, stated she feels there is little change in the traffic situation on Park Avenue, that no new signs have been added that it was still a neighborhood and not a thoroughfare. She referred to a letter sent by the Police Department indicating they were unable to enforce speed in that area. Mayor Nelson stated he would look into the matter personally. Mrs. Davie also addressed the matter of Mr. Bell's candidacy. Tim Meeson# also discussed the issue of signing on Park Avenue stating this had been a request made by him at recent block grant hearings. He was advised that the grant funds were not available yet. Mayor Nelson stated he would ask Traffic Control to check into any particular problem on Park Avenue. #0670 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - ROBERT DIETZ Clerk stated this was a supplemental claim submitted by Mr. Dietz for his personal labor only in the amount of $172.50. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to reimburse Mr. Dietz for his labor expenses in the amount of $9.00 per hour, carried unanimously. MEMO RE COVER OVER GAS PUMP Clerk read memo from Acting Chief Cundiff requesting a cover over the gas pump in the City Hall Parking Lot. Commissioner Stewart stated this was a capital improvement and should be taken from CR-02 fund. Discussion followed regarding the replacement of the existing tank and it was felt that the Police Department and Mayor Nelson should review the situation and report back to Council next week. #0893 SURPLUS VEHICLE Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to declare surplus a 2~ Ton Army Truck and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. SALE OF SURPLUS HALL SCOTT ENGINE Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to accept the bid from Mason Co. Fire District #8 in the amount of $50.00 for one surplus Hall Scott Engine, carried unanimously.. GENERAL CLAIM REGIONAL LIBRARY Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve payment to the Regional Library in the amount of $20,833.33 for the month of September 1982. CHANGE ORDER #1 RESERVOIR #21 CONSTRUCTION Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $4617.00, Contract #2229, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Mayor Nelson proclaimed September 8, 1982 as INTERNATIONAL LITERACY DAY. City Conunissioners Meeting September 7, 1982 Page Four MECHANICAL CODE BY REFERENCE ORDINANCE~ 1st readin~ Clerk read AN ORDINANCE adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code by Reference, adopting amendments thereto and repealing Ord. No. 3717 and 3607. Allan Kane explained this ordinance adopting above Code, requires prior job experience prior to taking the test. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve on first reading carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart abstained; Commissioner Swanson, yes. SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE UNIT FUND ORDINANCE, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANC~O'V~Tn~ for a monetary c6ntribution to the Special Investigative Unit Fund upon conviction of Bremerton Municipal Code 9.88.010. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first read'ing, carried unanimously. TOWNHOUSE ZONING ORDINANCE, AND SUMMARY ORDINANCE, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 1792 to add a new Resi- dential Townhouse (RT) district and corresponding amendments. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart ao approve the ordinance and summary on first reading, carried unanimously. aANDER BERGMAN REZONE ORDINANCE, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ord. No. 1792, upon application for Rezone from R--1 to B-2 and for variance to front yard setback requirements. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first reading, carried unanimously° M & P INVESTMENT REZONE ORDINANCE, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ord. No. 1792, upon application for rezone from R-1 to R-2, and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations. (M & P Investments). Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swan- son to approve on first reading, carried unanimously. SHOPLIFTING - REQUIRE A MINIMUM FINE ORDINANCE, 1st reading #1095 Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 3529, Section 2, Article IV(E) to require a minimum fine for shoplifting. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first reading, carried unanimously. DISCUSSION - COURTESY PARKING FOR CONVENTIONEERS Mayor Nelson stated he would like to institute a system whereby the City extended courtesy parking passes for persons attending conven- tions in the Bremerton area to allow them free parking in the down- town areas. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the requests with the concurrence of the City Attorney, carried unanimously. DISCUSSION - REDESIGNATION OF PARKING - FIRST & WASHINGTON AREAS Mayor Nelson stated there had been a plan prepared by the engineer- ing department to increase the number of parking spaces in the First Street and Washington Avenue areas. Mr. Dave Baker, presented sketches showing how parking could be increased from 9-12 spaces on First between Washington and PSNS Gate by utilizing angle parking and the turn around area in front of the YWCA. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the plan as presented. City Commissioners Meeting September 7, 1982 Page Five PARKING REDESIGNATION DISCUSSION CONTINUED: Mr. John McConnell., Diamond Parking, talk&8 about the utilization of the alley between the business in the triangle and the shipyard gate. Darrell Culimour, 120 Washington, stated he was in support of the proposal and suggested an automated stop switch to control traffic in the area of Washington and Second to help control exiting ferry traffic. Don Chappelly, Agent for Washington State Ferries, spoke in support of two exiting lanes of ferry traffic. Motion carried unanimously. Glen Godfrey,YMCA Direceor, spoke in support of one-way flow of traffic along side the Y to the ferry terminal. #1830 John McConnell, discussed the routing of the exiting ferry traffic onto the street previously vacated by easement to Bremer when he had proposed to build a hotel. He suggested reclaiming the land and offering a second route for exiting ferry traffic. This would allow traffic to enter the Burwell/Washington traffic controlled area and eliminate congestion closer to the Washington/First inter- section. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to proceed to develop addition~ parking spaces and following recommendations of Engineering for one-way traffic flow , carried unanimously. #1991 DISCUSSION - BRIDGE PROPOSAL BETWEEN BAINBRIDGE ISLAND AND THE MAINLAND Commissioner Stewart stated he felt it was necessary for this issue to be on the advisory ballot. This transportation link would further enhance the commerce of the City. He felt this had been under advisement since 1958, with considerable support, but that action should be taken at this time. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to request the County Commissioners to put this request on the advisory ballot. Mayor Nelson stated he felt the previous discussion had been purely in a candid manner. He felt to move ahead on this issue at this time would be misconstrued by the Washington State Ferry System and possibly influence future decisions in cutbacks to this area. He stated that this issue had been discussed and voted upon on the Sub-Regional Council and was included in their Transportation Pro- posal for The Year 2000. He stated we need the service at our front door of ferry service between Seattle/Bremerton. Commissioner Swanson stated he has supported bridges for many years. That after the Hood Canal Bridge went down, the effect on the economy of Bremerton was directly affected. He supported this being placed on the advisory ballot, as it would show what all areas of the county would like. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Nelson no; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. BILLS - WARRANTS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve Payroll in the amount of $19,828.74; FICA in the amount of $10,001.79; and Warrants #05553 - #05653 in the amount of $164,832.57, carried unanimously. City Clerk stated there had been a request to hold the 9-21-82 Council meeting at Sheridan Park. The Revenue Sharing Hearing will be held at that time as well. City Commissioners Meeting September 7, 1982 Page Six COMMISSIONERS REPORTS Commissioner Stewart discussed the need to be able to hand out extra transportation tickets for the seniors and handicapped for use on the Van Service. Motion 5y Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the request, carried unanimously. TRIBUNE LEASE AGREEMENT Bill.Broughton stated he had reviewed the lease and it is figured on the gross amount of the lease, cannot use CPI as discussed. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt there should be a base price to the Lease. Discussion followed and it was requested this Lease be returned to council next week for further input from Dave Patmon who had been involved in negotiations. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to rescind the previous motion to approve the Lease, carried unanimously. #2509 Fred Stokes, stated he had been observing the removal of trees from the Gold Mtn. Golf Course on Sunday. He stated he questioned the men and reported the violation to the Pro Shop. He stated he felt there were approximately 40-50 logs in the pile and had been advised they were to be used for firewood for the Club. Mayor Nelson advised City Attorney Bill Broughton to handle the matter immediately. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk APPROVED: GENE NELSON, Mayor COUNCIL · APPROVED #2 s ,SEP 14