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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/04/81Tape 224 Side 2 COUNCIL (2141) APPROVE, D CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING AUGUST 4, 1981 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, August 4, 1981 at 9:00 A.M. with Mayor Glen Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson, City Attorney Terry McCluskey and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio. Also present were members of the press and radio. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JULY 28, 1981 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept the minutes of the regular meeting of July 28, 1981 as presented, carried unanimously. NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARATIONS Richard W. Bloechl, Pool Custodian, 3A at $5.59 per hr., retroactive to 1-1-81, Reclassification per 12/16/80, Parks Department Larry Foster, 5th Yr. Patrolman to Sergeant (over 5), Police Depart- ment, $10.97 to $12.40 per hr., effective 8-3-81 Roger Van Hoover, Part-Time Cashier/Relief Guard, Parks & Rec., $3.85 to $3.95 per hr., effective 8-3-81 Karla Ward, Part time Guard, Parks & Rec., $3.85 per hr to $3.95 per hr., effective 8-3-81 Chester W. Meigs, Deputy Fire Marshall, Fire Dept., from $11.81 to $13.12 includes 2% longevity; Provisional appointment, retroactive to June 12, 1981 Richard Bloechl, Temporary Pool Attendant, terminated CSE 12-31-80, Stephen Erickson, Engr. Aide II, resigned effective August 12th, to further education. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve Notice of Employment, Change of Pay Status and Separations as presented, carried unanimously. APPLICATIONS FOR TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSES Clerk presented applications on behalf of Billey Louis Perkins and Harvey Benjamin Kaplan, approved by the Police Department for Taxicab Driver Licenses. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the applica--~ons, carried unanimously. PROPOSAL FOR CAPITOL ASSET INVENTORY SYSTEM Clerk read memo from City Auditor regarding a proposal from Marshall and Stevens to establish and maintain a capitol asset inventory system for the City of Bremerton, at a cost of $30,000. It was recommended that each department be assessed for their share and the remainder to be paid from General Fund. Leo Olney, City Treasurer, discussed the merits of having a Capitol Asset Inventory System and he stated he had spoke with city officials from Anacortes and Richland who had used the services of Marshall & Stevens, and that this firm came very highly recommended. Commissioner Stewart stated that the City had tried to do this with in-house personnel last year and it was not effective. It was the recommendation of the council to authorize the job to be done by an outside source at the best price and asked City Clerk to make recommenda- tions to the council. Heather Gatima, Keyport, asked council the justification for wanting to have this work done and it was explained we would be able to have a better financial statement and better insurance coverage and bond sales. Mary Lou Long, asked council how many different companies have been contacted to do provide the inventory system and it was reported this had been the only one. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve capitol asset inventory system and have clerk obtain proposals from other companies for review, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting August 4, 1981 Page Two 9:30 A.M. PUBLIC REC©GNITION Mr. Don Serry, introduced Ms. Laurel Gallagher as the new director of the Visitors & Convention Bureau. She addressed council on the (2476) activities over the last week and stated they had enrolled twenty new members for over $1800 and had contacted two convention groups. Mary Lou Long, spoke on her concern over high city attorney costs and the effectiveness of this type of service over in-house attorneys. She was assured that the Blue Ribbon Task Force was working on this situation and would be making recommendations. She spoke on the sauna parlors as well as her concern over outside utility agree- ments being added to our present system. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to be able to limit hookups too, but when federal grant Tape monies were involved there were other requirements to be fulfilled~ 225 Side 1 APPLICATION FOR DANCING PERMIT - BRIARCLIFF 0008 Clerk stated that letters had been received from Helen Anderson, Madeline Bridget and Margaret Fousten all wanting to be on record as opposing granting the dancing permit. Commissioner Stewart stated he had received a telephone call from Bonnie Loop who wanted to be on record as living in the Condo's below and that the music does not bother her at all. 400 Mrs. Nelson of the Briarcliff stated that on July 7 she had been denied a cabaret license, then she applied for a dancing license, and it would be the same as a cabaret license with the same fee. She wss before the council today asking for the full license at this time. She stated the noise levels were reduced after they came into the establishment and the City had received no complaints during that time. She has talked to the condo owners and they did not object. They have had no live entertainment there for about a month now, their business is down and there is still bottles and garbage being dumped that is not theirs. She stated they have not broken any laws and would like to request full license with a stipulation of no rock bands. 480 Mr. Earl Owney, 11541 Hwy 106, Union, Washington, stated he was the owner of the Belfair Cafe and that he and that he and his son were working with the Nelson at this time to operate the Briarcliff. They were now serving a luncheon menu but without music the lounge was definitely losing money. He felt the Nelson's had been mistreated and thought the city should give them a license on a trial period of 60-90 days, as they need the license to survive. Don Thom~kins, 4997 Sandra Lane, owner of Brother Don's, stated he also felt the Nelson's were getting an unfair shake as they were willing to work with the property owners and the council and felt a temporary license would be appropriate. Ralph Erickson, stated he had a financial interest in the condos below the Briarcliff, and the zoning for the condos was made before the Briarcliff. He felt the acoustics and parking does not meet require- ments, the building owner has not taken care of building deficiencies as previously required. He stated there is water leaking from the back of the building and that there have been health hazards with un- 765 covered garbage and rats in the area. Don Thom~kins, stated the running water in the back of the building is from the ice machine overflow only, and doesn't feel the Briarcliff or his business is attracting rodents or creating any health hazards. City Commissioners Meeting August 4, 1981 Page Three BRIARCLIFF DANCING APPLICATION CONTINUED: Mr. Earl Owne¥, of the Briarcliff agreed rodents have been there for some time due to excavation and surrounding water. He stated the running water fro~ their building was also from ice machine over- flow. Mrs. Benita Owens, who lives in the Condo and wanted to speak for Mr. & Mrs. Stewart about the noise level and parking situation on Pershing Street, and felt the value of their property had decreased due to this condition. Mr. Lambert ,stated he was in favor of the Briarcliff that it was a nice place to go and dance. Mr. Wayne Simkins, 4232 Kitsap Way, stated the condo owners knew about the noise level before they moved in. 1033 Mr. Wendell Arnold, 923 Pershing Avenue, stated he had gone over this before, that the Briarcliff building was not constructed for music purposes. Mayor Jarstad stated we have had lots of hearings and testimony in the past. Council had stated when we took away the cabaret license, that it was to take away the loud music, and he did not know what the difference would be between can music or live music and felt we would be back into the same situation they were in before if they granted this dancing license. It was his recommendation that council hold to the same position as before and deny the dancing permit license. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to deny the dancing p~-~-i~ license application, carried unanimously. 10:30 - 10:40 RECESS 1155 REPORT RE TQWING COMMISSION HEARING City Attorney-Terry McCluskey stated he had attended a special meeting on July 28, of the Towing Commission and he read from a letter that had been forwarded to the Chief of Police from the Commission, which reviewed their conclusions from that meeting. It was the recommendation of the Towing Commission that Bremerton Towing and HP Towing be classif- ied as a single towing business. Mr. Harry Penor, stated he had made a statement to abide by the recommendation of the Towing Commission but that he did not feel they had complied with all requirements fo~ making this determination. Officer Pratt, Department Representative for Towing Commission, stated that Mr. Penor was in compliance with state regulations of common yard, common dispatching, common drivers and help. It was his own personal observation of seeing same men on different trucks while being on call during their rotation. He felt this would possibly create a problem in an emergency, by finding themselves shorthanded. Mr. Gar~ Chre~ attorney representing Chico Towing, feels action taken by Towing Commission was appropriate. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to instruct the Towing Commission to give a written answer to Mr. Penor's questions, carried unanimously. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to take no action and allow ruling of Towing Commission to stand, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting August 4, 1981 Page Four KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PARKING LOT REPORT Clerk read memo from Ken Attebery, Planning Director, regarding the variance and possible violation, which is on file in the City Clerk's office. Mr. Don Gulber~, again spoke of his concern over the violation of the ~-~riance, stating just this a.m. there were ten or more cars parking on the lot, that it was his feeling it was being used for parking by adjacent businesses. Norm Gulberg also discussed the problem. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart recommending that the Knights of Columbus be sent a letter informing them of the limits of the variance and follow up action be taken by the Police Department 1985 and Compliance Officer, carried unanimously. HEARING - SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT & VARIANCE CITY OF BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT Clerk stated that this hearing had been properly advertised and posted according to law and that no correspondence had been received regard- ing this hearing. Commissioner Stewart asked for any objections to him remaining on the hearing as he lived in the neighborhood involved. No objections were made. Mr. Attebery presented information to council regarding the location and proposed revision for storm drainage and sewer outfall to be located along the shoreline along the Lebo Field area. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the variance, carried unanimously. 2204 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to adopt the revised design of the outfall, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION RE CASCADE NATURAL GAS - SYLVAN WAY TO RIDDELL ROAD Clerk read letter to the City of Bremerton from the Department of Transportation regarding Cascade Natural Gas Franchise now becoming the responsibility of the city due to entire right of way of SR 303 lying southerly of Riddell Road being annexed into the City. This is for information and will be on file in the Clerk's office. LETTER FROM HARRISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Clerk read letter from Dr. Christensen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Harrison Memorial Hospital expressing their appreciation for the cooperation and efforts in providing the parking area at the end of Hickory Street. This letter will be on file in the Clerk's office. LETTER FROM NORTHWEST REGIONAL EMS COUNCIL Clerk read letter from Henry Cragerud of the Northwest Regional EMS Council following the release of one Olympic Ambulance from the City to be transferred to the Brinnon area on an emergency request. This was read for information purposes and will be on file in the Clerk's office. RIGHT OF WAY DOCUMENTS - 17TH & WARREN Clerk read memo from Engineering Department with documents for accept- ance for right-of-way at the SW corner of 17th & Park Avenue. The ROW is for the HUD project on 17th Street from Park to Warren. All of the money has been paid to the Title Company at a previous time. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to sign and approve the do--~nts as presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners MeEting August 4, 1981 Page F~ v=_ OUTDOOR FURNITURE & PLAY EQUIPMENT FOR EVERGREEN PARK & SMITH PLAYFIELD Clerk read memo from Block Grant Coordinator requesting permission to go out for bid on outdoor furniture and play equipment for Evergreen Park & Smith Playfield. The items would be purchased with Program Year 1980 Block Grant funds and were selected by the Smith Neighborhood Assoc. and approved by Ray Foley, Supt. of Parks & Rec. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve going out for bid for the equipment requested, carried unanimously. PLANNING COMMISSION & PLANNING DEPARTMENT RECOMMENDATION ON MOBILE HOMES Clerk distributed copies of memo from Ken Attebery, Planning Director dealing with recommendations of alternatives and priorities as recommended by the Planning Commission and Planning Department regarding mobile homes within the City. Mr. Attebery discussed with the council members the various methods available, long range BAP planning and recommenda- tions or assuming a case by case request basis which would be a hearing and granting of a special use permit. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt there were areas of Bremerton where mobile home living would improve the quality of the neighborhoods and give good low-cost homes; 2552 he was in favor of pursuing this. Commissioner Swanson feels it is past time for council to look at double-wide mobiles over prefab modular homes and it was requested that the Planning Commission set up some guidelines and definitions and return to council within two weeks. Side 2 0005 REQUEST FOR BID CALL - PRINTING OF FORMS Clerk presented Purchase Requisition requesting bid call for various forms used by the Treasurer's Department, samples attached. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the request for bid, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM CONTROL JANITQRIAL SERVICES RE CITY HALL CONTRACTS Clerk stated that there had been numerous complaints over the janitorial service rendered byD & D Janitorial Service and that they had been notified by letter to improve the quality of their work or their contract would be tendered. She was in receipt of a letter from Control Janitorial Service stating they would be able to fulfill the present contract held by D & D Services. Discussion followed and it was felt that with all documented complaints since the mailing of the letter of notice, that the Contract with D & D would terminate, that Control Janitorial Service would be selected to fulfill the contract for the month of August, and that the services would go out for bid for the balance of 1981, and it was recommended that a renewable clause be added to the bid sheet so the contract could be renewed instead of having to be sent for bid again the first of the.year. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to terminate D & D Janitorial Service effective August 5, 1981, carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to go out for bid call for janitorial services, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE RE APPOINTMENT OF AN OFFICIAL POUNDMASTER FOR THE CITY AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY Clerk read AN ORDINANCE for first reading and declaring an emergency, repealing Ordinance No. 2458 S1 (now codified as Bremerton Municipal Code S7.04.140) and providing for the appointment of an official pound- master of the City. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass & approve the Ordinance as presented and declaring an emergency exists, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes. City Commissioners Meeting August 4, 1981 Page Six RESOLUTION RE APPOINTMENT OF AN OFFICIAL POUNDMASTER Clerk read A RESOLUTION appointing an official poundmaster of the City of Bremerton and that ALTA PET SERVICES INC, be appointed to the position of official poundmaster. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Resolution as presented, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE RE DANCING & ENTERTAINMENT Clerk presented for first reading, AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 1842 and Ordinance No. 1908 and relating to and regulating music, dancing and all other kinds of entertainment in establishments licensed for the sale of beer, wine and/or spirituous liquor; providing for licensing and the revocation of licenses; and providing penalties for the violation thereof. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3651 - VICKIE KNIGHT REZONE B-1 to B-2 Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3651, for second reading, which amends the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 and repealing Ordinance No. 3311. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3651, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; and Commissioner Swanson, no. ORDINANCE NO. 3652 - COMMUNITY IMPACT Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3652 amending Ordinance No. 3608 relat- ing to requiring a study of the impact that the issuance of a business license will have on the present or planned Bremerton community if any business is issued or renewed a license, authorizing denial of a business license on a finding of significant adverse community impact. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3652, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; and Commissioner Swanson, yes. PETITION FOR WRIT OF CERTIORARI - R. GREEN Clerk presented for information purposes, ~a Petition for Writ of Certiorari as filed by R. Green. This has been sent to the Insurance Company and City Attorney for their information. FIRE DEPARTMENT BUILDING AT 16th & IRONSIDES Clerk read memo from Asst. Fire Chief Erickson requesting the Manette Fire Station located at 16th & Ironsides be transferred from the fire department jurisdiction and declare surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the city. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to accept the fire station building as surplus and hold the building in abeyance for the proper use of the facilities, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 REVISED - CONTRACT NO. 2017 - MARION AVENUE PROJECT Clerk read memo from Engineering Department with attached revised Change Order No. 7 which is to replace Change Order No. 7 which was passed on July 21, 1981. The attached Change Order adjusts the final contract amount to correspond with the costs that have been incurred to date. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the revised change order as presented, carried unanimously. LABOR CONTRACT MODIFICATION: RE SICK LEAVE METHODOLOGY TO 24-HOUR SHIFT PERSONNEL Clerk read memo from Personnel Director stating that during negotiations with the 1981 Labor Contract, the parties agreed to review the methodology of providing sick leave to 24-hour shift personnel. Discussion followed and clerk will distribute copies of the proposal and bring back to council next week. City Commissioners Meeting August 4, 1981 Page Seven CLAIMS - BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Retirees Payroll Claim in the amount of $38,367.29; Vouchers #25580-#25582 in the amount of $3,701.42 and Warrant Vouchers #25587-~25689 in the amount of $199,528.14, audited by City Auditor, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION RE PARKING METER RATES ON CALLOW Clerk read A RESOLUTION increasing the hourly parking meter rate for meters located on North Callow from Ninth Street to Burwell Avenue to twenty cents per hour. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass the resolution as presented, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION RE SETTING TIME & DATE FOR GREAT NORTHWEST FEDERAL SAVINGS AND LOAN VACATION OF RIGHT OF WAY HEARING Clerk read A RESOLUTION setting out the date, time, and place for a public hearing on Great Northwest Federal Savings and Loan Assoc. Right-of-Way Vacation, for August 25, 1981 at 10:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass the resolution as presented, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS Commissioner Stewart stated we need to continue our efforts to hold down costs. Mayor Jarstad reported on the increase in use of the swimming pool and other areas of Park and Recreation programs. He stated there had been a tennis tournament held over the weekend and there was a very good response. Meeting adjourned at 12:40 P.M. to reconvene on Friday August 7, 1981 at 1 P.M. for a special hearing on Mr. & Mrs. Robert Green. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk APPROVE: ~ GLENN K. JARSTA~, ;Mayo~r - - . Tape 225 Side 2 (957)