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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/30/82 Tape 281 '~ ~ UNAPPROVED 'Side 2 MINUTES #2365 November 30, 1982 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Bremerton, Washington, Tuesday, November 30, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson and City Clerk Mandio. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by Mayor Nelson· MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 22 and NOVEMBER 23, 1982 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson tO approve minutes of November 22 and November 23, 1982 as presented, carried unanimously. ~ PAYROLL SLIPS ~ ball Scorekeeper, $3.50 per o iv Mike LaFrance, Wastewater 7A to 7B, $7.86 per hour, effective November 28, 1982 ~ MASSEUSE LICENSE APPLICATION Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Masyor Nelson to approve Sa 1 Marco, application for masseuse llcense for, 1 na P. carried unanimously. CITY SEWER PROBLEMS ~ Clerk read memo from Council-Elect reiquesting the present City Council not to make any decisions or ~hold public hearings relative to the sewer problem. Memo :states that pending State grant, contract for the new treatment~ plants should not be signed at this time. The Council-Ele~ct would prefer to deal with this in it's entirety. The CounScil-Elect recommends that the Mayor petition the DOE for 6~ month extension of grant monies explaining the extenuating cirMcumstances. WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATIMON COMMISSION Clerk read letter from Washington Utiilities and Transportation Commission regarding rate increase re,quested by Puget Sound Power and Light Company· Letter statles the commissioners cannot comment on cases in progress. Hearings on interim portion will be held December 17. PugZet requested approx. $7 million additional annual revenue to cover Congress mandated requirements. The rest of the case ~ill be considered in 1983. Mayor Nelson stated a copy of this le'tter should be forwarded to the Council-Elect. z REQUEST FOR BID CALLS : Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Co~mmissioner Stewart to approve bid calls for one new 1983 suburban-t~ype vehicle for use by the Fire Dept Battalion Chiefs and two 19~83 mid-sized pick-ups for use by the Street Dept., carried unanimously. AMBULANCE RATE INCREASE REQUESTS #2405 Phil Drouin, 103 Olympic Ave, summari'zed his findings of research. He stated he met with Mr. Littlejohn and Mr. Tucker, who indicated that approximately 20% to 21% of Service calls are public assist- ance and uncollectable. Mr. Drouin gave comparisons from other areas and stated he feels an increase is in order, but feels the increase requested is too high. City Commissioners Minutes November 30, 1982 Page Two AMBULANCE RATE INCREASE REQUESTS contd #2533 Pat Tucker, owner Of Kitsap Public Services and Bill Littlejohn, owner of Olympic Ambulance presented information substantiating their requests. Bill Meigs, Fire Chief gave information regarding numbers of repeat calls and the high cost of these calls. Discussion followed regarding number of calls, especially per- taining to those persons on public assistance. Also discussed, was requirements of paramedic, EMT, and Advance First Aid personnel employed by the ambulance firms, and City's require- ments in order for ambulance firms to participate in the rotation system. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to postpone action and refersthis to the new City Council to establish rates and also to look at necessary ordinance changes, carried unanimously. 10:30 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Tape 282 Steve Perry, Data Processing Manager, introduced Ramona Razey Side 1 and explained that due to budget cuts and Data Processing be- #1041 coming more automated, Ms Razey was among those employees that had been laid-off. Mr. Perry stated that due to Civil Service rules, Ms Razey has lost her seniority and must test again for register placement. Mr. Perry and Mr. Jandzenski, Court Commissioner recommended a register for employees who have been laid-off, stating that veterans receive points, and RIF employees should have the same advantage. Discussion followed regarding a Skills Bank for RIF employees. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Swanson to ask Civil Service to establish rules for setting up a Skills Bank for RIF employees, carried unanimously. #1301 Juanite Akins, of Nita's Housecare stated the change in the specifications for janitorial services regarding 100% performance bond, is in her opinion out of line. Ms Akins stated she feels requiring 100% will make this difficult for all smaller businesses to compete. #1385 Mr. Brooks, Northwestern Building Maintenance stated he concurred with Ms Akins. Discussion followed regarding requiring 100% performance bond being too high and changing this requirement to 10%. City Clerk stated bids are to be opened December 1st, but an addendum can be prepared and any bids received in the interim will be held unopened and the bid opening date rescheduled. #1455 Wendy Saylor, an eastside resident spoke of trappers trapping the wild racoons, and asked if ~here is. a City ordinance prohibiting trapping or the type of traps used. Discussion followed regard- ing possible ordinance and obtaining ordinances from other cities for review by City Attorney and Council. Meeting recessed at 10:35 to 10:40 PARK AVENUE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION HEARING Clerk read memo from Planning Department summarizing findings of other communities regarding regulating and prevention of abuse of public access to the shorelines. The summary includes design, legal and identification solutions and enforcement. City Commissioners Meeting November 30, 1982 Page Three #1527 Ken Attebery and Kay Wilson, Planning Department, briefly dis-. cussed their findings and possible solutions to the existing and on going problems on the boardwalk. Paul David, Linda Rose, Charles Burger, Jackie and Mark Sidrin, all residents of the immediate area, expressed their concerns regarding the boardwalk problems. They stated there is drink- ing and littering, loud parties at night, property' destruction and the residents of the condo being terrorized. They stated there is little or no response from the Police Department. Glenn Vockrodt, Paul McCaskill and Shirley Van Hoover spoke against closure of the boardwalk to the public or a permit system. Tim Arnold, Manager Of the Park Avenue Condeminiums stated the original Shoreline Permit included limited public use of the boardwalk, but after 1~ years of public use, the Park Avenue Homeowners Assoc. are asking for a revision of Sec. 5 to eliminate public use, or allow a permit system of some type. Leigh Ann Collings, Asst. City Attorney, discussed ordinances regarding noise and creating a disturbance. MS Collings also discussed law enforcement regarding protection of private property. Motion by Commissioner Stewart to establish a permit system for public use of the boardwalk. Mayor Nelson asked for guidelines: who issues, cost, control. He discussed the need for an emphasis patrol in that area and does not agree with permits. Mr. Vockrodt asked that he be placed on the mailing list for any changes to this permit. Motion died for lack of a second. The City Clerk was asked to contact the Police Chief regarding action and patrol in this area. Meeting recessed 12:10 to 12:15 Side 2 PETITION FOR FULL-TIME MUNICIPAL COURT JUDGE #2999 Clerk summarized a Petition by City of Bremerton requesting a Full- Time Municipal Court Judge, to initially be appointed by the Mayor, and will be suggested to the new City Council that a charter amendment be placed on the 1983 general election ballot. Steve Alexander, District Court Judge discussed increasing case- loads and four State Supreme Court rulings that jury trials be allowed for all criminal offenses. Judge Alexander stressed the importance of a full time Municipal Court Judge, stating his current budget is for 65% Municipal Court cases arid 35% District Court. He will serve as a full time District ,SourE Judge, to comply with the wishes of the voters. Discussion followed regarding increasing Court costs and fines levied. Mr. Jandzenski, Court Commissioner discussed the increas- ing assessments of fines that go to the state. Judge Alexander felt Municipal Court needs 2 full-time judges and 3 more court clerks. They are holding court evenings and weekends. Commissioner Stewart discussed the need for minimum fines, and eliminating jail terms. He requested more information regarding number of cases and costs. No action was taken on the request. City Commissioners Minutes November 30, 1982 Page Four EMERGENCY HOUSING Clerk read memo from Planning Department stating Kitsap County will apply on December 3 for $27,823 in Bonus Block Grant funds. The memo requests City Council authorize th.e Mayor to send a letter of endorsement to the Bonus Block Grant Partners since this will benefit the City and county residents. #4206 Judy Kenn~t spoke of the importance of the Bonus Block Grant funds in regard to emergency housing to needy families in the City as well as the county. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to authorize the Mayor to send a letter of endorsement to the Bonus Block Grant Partners, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE #3758 - ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT M~INTENANCE FUND Clerk read memo from Shirley Van Hoover objecting to passage of the. ordinance in its present form. The memo states that portions of the ordinance go beyond what is reasonable and necessary. Examples in Sec. 1, para B, C and D and Sec. 4 are given, and states any ordinance dealing with Communications' involvement in their management or use should more clearly delineate owner- ship, responsibility and distribution of costs and revenues. #4275 Ms Van Hoover discussed her objections more fully. Discussion followed regarding competition between departments. #4482 Dave Patmon, Communications Supervisor, stated he had discussed the ordinance with K. Brees and Mr. Brees did not voice objections to the ordinance or feel Communications is competing. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass ordinance #3758 on second reading, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE ~3759 CHRISTMAN REZONE Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass ordinance #3759 on second reading, carried unanimously. CLAIMS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve claims as follows: Payroll in amount of $193,565.89; Retirees Payroll in amount of $41,493.27 and FICA in amount of $9,886.71, carried unanimously. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve Special Warrant Register, warrant no. 7024 through 7029 inclusive in the amount of $12,844.70, carried unanimously. BID CALL FOR BUILDING MATERIALS Clerk read memo from Gil Johnson, Asst. Purchasing Agent regarding recent call for bids for building materials for remodeling of Treasurer and Clerk's office. Memo states only one bid for floor covering was received. This bid was not opened. Mr. Johnson requested authorization to negotiate purchase of required materials. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to authorize Asst. Purchasing Agent to proceed with negotiating for necessary materials, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONER REPORTS #4523 Ma~or N~ison s~ted that on Wednesday, December 1, 1982 at 8:3Q a.m. in the Council Chambers will be the swearing in ceremonies for Bremerton's new Police Chief, Duane Christensen and everyone is invited. City Commissioners Minutes November 30, 1982 Page Five COMMISSIONER REPORTS contd #4532 Commissioner Stewart suggested setting up a meeting for budget hearings with department heads and representatives of the New City Council. Mayor Nelson discussed the need for four additional patrol officers, with monies from PSNS annexation being budgeted for this purpose. Meeting recessed at 1:30 to reconvene at 1:35. HEARING - DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT LID #4624 Chuck Bair, Chairman of Redevelopment Task Force briefly outlined the six and one half million dollar proposal with rooftop parking. Mr. Bair stated in the last 45 days members of the Task Force have met to work on areas where needed. They have approached HUD regarding Federal funds and interviewed independent brokerage firms. Mr. Bair stated they are still gathering information to bring before City Council in a few weeks. Discussion followed regarding necessity of a brokerage firm. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to postpone second reading of the ordinance for 60 days. #4860 Joe Mentor urged second reading and passage at this time. #4911 Gene Kennedy, Chairman of Task Force stated he supports the 60 day extension. Commissioner Stewart stated he objects to the 60 day extension, and urged passage on second reading at this time. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, no; Commissioner Swanson, yes. CHANGE ORDER #5 FIRE STATION #1 ADDITION - CONTRACT #2224 Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve Change Order #5 for Fire Station #1 Addition, Contract #2224 for vinyl floor covering for maintenance purposes, in the amount of $1029.00, carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR FUNDS FOR FIRE STATION #3 Clerk read memo from Chief Meigs stating there has been vandalism and theft despite excellent lighting, and requesting funds for installation of a 6 ft. chain link fence. Motion by Mayor Nelson to refer this request to the new City Council. Motion seconded by Commissioner Swanson with the suggestion of a gale from the reservoir, carried unanimously. PATE CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk read memo from City Attorney regarding suit brought by Owen C. Pate due to circumstances during an arrest. The City Attorney recommended denying the claim. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to deny claim, carried unanimously. PETITION FOR RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING Clerk read memo from City Engineer regarding residential permit parking in vicinity of E. llth a~d Pitt stating the area is zoned commercial but is utilized in a residential manner. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Commissioner Stewart to deny residential permit parking carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, abstain; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. City Commissioners Minutes November 30, 1982 Page Six LEASE BETWEEN JOE MENTOR AND CITY FOR S~GNS Joe Mentor sta~ed ~e wo~i~ like to negotiate a lease with the City for signs on City property, Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Swanson to negotiate lease with Mr. Mentor, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 2:20 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City APPROVSD: GENk NELSON, MAYOR Xk