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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/15/80 UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES January 15, 1980 TAPE #177 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B) 4771 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, January 15, 1980 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF JANUARY 8, 1980 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Thomas W. Burrows, Police Dept., 1st Yr. Patrolman, 1/18/80. William Broussard, Police Dept., Cadet, 1/11/80. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve separations. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he felt the City needed a guarantee of some type that police officers would stay with the City of Bremerton for at least two years after having the training provided by the City. Motion carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Joseph L. Perdue, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor (Basketball Referee), $3.25 per hr., 1/5/80, terminate approximately 4/80. Dennis James Williams, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, (Basketball Referee), $3.10 per hr., terminate approximately 4/80, 1/5/80. Richard Martin Osborn, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, (Basketball Official), $3.25 per hr., 1/5/80, terminate approximately 4/80. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Stephen Erickson, Engineering Dept., Engineering Aide II-A to II-B, $7.75 per hr., 1/1/80. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve change of pay status, carried unanimously. UNION PRESENTATION - Marylyn Hamilton Promotion Carole Shreeve, President of Local 2052, presented Official Grievance Form regarding Ms. Hamilton's promotion to Administrative Assistant. This grievance is on file in the City Clerk's office. Commissioner Stewart stated he agrees with the City Attorney's opinion, but he still feels this is selective enforcement. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to rescind provisional appointment of Marylyn Hamilton based on the Union Contract and the Civil Service Rules. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to see the rules enforced uniformly. Motion carried unanimously. LEAVE CARRY-OVER - Larry B. Rankin Clerk read letter from Fire Chief, dated Jan. 8, 1980, which requested 48 hours vacation leave carry-over for Larry B. Rankin. The letter stated that Mr. Rankin submitted two leave slips and both were cancelled at a later date due to extended disability leave on his particular shift. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve 48 hours leave carry- over for Mr. Rankin. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he feels this request is justified; that there is a real problem because the Fire Dept. is short-handed when men are out on disability leave. Motion carried unanimously. FRIDAY SUBMITTAL OF PAYROLL Clerk read memo from Planning Director, dated Jan. 10, 1980, which stated that the proposal to require that all department payrolls be turned in to the Payroll Clerk by Friday rather than on Monday will inconvenience the Planning Dept.; that the Planning Dept. uses the payroll process to allocate time to various jobs and to a variety of state and federal grant programs. Commissioner Stewart directed that this be referred to the City Treasurer for his comments. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 15, 1980 Page two MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT & MASSEUSE LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONS (Palace Sauna) Clerk presented applications from Hwa Ja Hwang for massage establishment renewal for the Palace Sauna and masseuse license renewal for herself. She explained that the Police Dept. has recommended denial of both licenses. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to deny license applications for Hwa Ja Hwang, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - 1980 Cab & Chassis (Street Dept.) Clerk read memo from Equipment Rental Supervisor, dated Jan. 11, 1980, which requested authorization to call for bids for one 1980 Cab & Chassis and Vacuum Catch Basin Cleaner & High Pressure Jet Rodder Combination Unit with additional Water Tank; that this will be used by the Street Dept. for storm drain maintenance. Clerk stated there is a 1971Vactor Model 40OF, Mounted on 1971GMC Cab & Chassis which will be used for a trade-in. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve call for bids as stated above, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - 1980 Cab & Chassis (Wastewater Dept.) Clerk presented requisition from Wastewater Dept. for one 1980 Cab & Chassis to replace 1964 GMC Cab & Chassis. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve call for bids as stated above, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - Three-Pole Electrical System (Parks Dept.) Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated Jan. 9, 1980, which stated that the Parks Dept. was cited by the Dept. of Labor and Industries for failure to provide three-pole electrical system for the Sheridan Park Community Bldg. and service bldg. The memo requested that a bid call be issued to bring the buildings to code; that as this expenditure was not anticipated for this year by the Parks Dept., that funds be appropriated from Cumulative Reserves. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to follow recommendation of Parks Superintendent and call for bids for Three-Pole Electrical System as stated above, to be paid by the Parks Dept. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated that further into the budget year, an appropriation would be made if necessary. Motion carried unanimously. WATER BILLS Pete Davies, City Treasurer, summarized current billing cycles and the cycles as proposed with a 30-day delinquency date. He explained the difficulties in changing to a 30-day billing cycle because of the computer billing system. He stated that when there is a delinquent bill, it goes out with the next month's bill; but with the 30-day system, it would have to go out as a separate bill which would be an additional cost. He stated further that now there is more than 15 days before it is deemed delinquent; that it is at least 21 days now. Considerable discussion followed regarding the billing cycles and Commissioner Swanson stated that of the 15 cities he has contacted, none of them charge a delinquent fee after only 15 days. Commissioner Stewart stated that Seattle has over 50% of their accounts that are delinquent and Bremerton has only 15%. Mayor Jarstad thanked Mr. Davies for his presentation. Commissioner Swanson stated he does not think it would be that difficult to reprogram the computer to a 30-day billing cycle; that the City should not form policy around what the computer can and cannot do. He stated he is concerned about the City becoming enslaved by a computer. Mayor Jarstad stated he would like to discuss this further with Mr. Davies before making a decision. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Craig Wright, 4024 NW Country Lane, asked if Chester would be opened through Olympic College next Monday. Mayor Jarstad stated that Chester would be open for approximately a month to allow traffic to use Chester instead of Warren during the construction on Warren Ave. for fifth laning. He stated there will be a flagman to direct traffic. Mr. Wright asked if the streets through Olympic College would be opened indefinitely at a later date and Mayor Jarstad stated the City Council has tried to establish a by-pass around Olympic College and that has not proceeded as fast as the City feels it should. He stated the City is working very hard to take care of the college's -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 15, 1980 Page three problems and also the problems of traffic on Warren Ave. Mr. Wright stated there is a great possibility that there will be more serious accidents because of the opening of Chester than there are on Warren Ave. now. He stated it will be very difficult for the handicapped students. Commissioner Swanson stated that there are many campuses in the State of Washington with streets going through them and he has found the handicapped persons are quite proficient in navigating some pretty hazardous situations. He stated that the college generates just as much traffic as PSNS and they have a responsibility to absorb some of the costs of maintaining that area; that the college creates part of the problem the City is trying to alleviate. Mayor Jarstad stated that Chester is a wide street and the traffic on Warren Ave. will ultimately demand an alternative route. Patty Triggs discussed the handicapped students and stated there was not enough notification given about opening Chester; that she did not have time to notify all the handica'pped students. Mayor Jarstad explained that the opening of Chester was delayed until Monday in order that everyone could be notified. HEARINGS - Ivy Green Cemeters Replat and Foster/Brown Rezone Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to hold hearings in order listed above, carried unanimously. TAPE #178 IVY GREEN CEMETERY REPLAT (A) 955 Clerk stated the hearing had been posted, advertised and letters of notification mailed as required by law. She read memo from Engineering Dept., dated Nov. 5, 1979, which stated they wish to submit an application on behalf of the City to replat portions of the Ivy Green Cemetery, Ivy Green Perpetual Care #2 and Charleston Cemeteries; that this replatting will increase the number of lots available. The memo stated that currently the best use of the land within the cemetery is not being used by the present configuration of lots and blocks. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the replat was brought to the attention of the Planning Dept. through the Engineering Dept. and this replat falls under a 1903 act which requires City Council approval. Bob Frisbie, Asst. City Engineer, stated the replat is essentially a renumbering process; that no graves will be disturbed. He stated it will add more lots, but will not add more property to the cemetery. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve proposed replat of Ivy Green Cemetery, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 10:40 A.M. until 10:55 A.M. TAPE #178 FOSTER/BROWN REZONE R-1 to B-2 (A) 1100 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised, posted and letters of notification mailed as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 552 which recommended denial. She stated 22 advisory ballots were sent; 6 returned; 3 for and 3 against. She then read letter from Collin McGraw, dated Jan. 13, 1980, in opposition to the rezone. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the proposal is located just west of the lower portion of the Sheridan Plaza; that the intent of the applicant is to develop an additional 17-car parking facility which could be limited to employee use only. He stated the level of this lot is approximately 7 ft. lower than the parking lot at Sheridan Plaza; that there could be a driveway connecting the two lots, but it may be impractical because of the slope. No one was present to speak for the rezone. OPPONENTS: Ken Gregnor, 2903 Eagle Ave., stated that Mr. Brown should have to follow the ordinance which approved the original rezone that there would be no access on Eagle or 29th. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to follow recommendation of the Planning Commission and deny rezone request. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he appreciates the overall design of the Sheridan Plaza. Motion carried unanimously. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 15, 1980 Page four BID OPENING - Concrete Products Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Bremerton Concrete Products: $50.00 cashier's check enclosed. Various bids on file in the City Clerk's office. Clerk stated this was the only bid received. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bid to committee for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. PENALTY FEE FOR WATER BILLS (Letter from Colin McKa~) Clerk read letter from Colin McKay encouraging the City Council in their stand against the practice of imposing a severe penalty after a brief grace period following the billing of water customers. Commissioner Stewart stated that Mr. McKay has never paid a delinquent charge. AMENDMENT TO BID CALLS FOR ONE DUMP BODY AND ONE 1980 CAB & CHASSIS Clerk read memos from Street Superintendent, dated Jan. 14, 1980, which requested authorization to amend bid call for one dump body to allow the purchase of three dump bodies and authorization to amend bid call for one 1980 cab & chassis to allow for the purchase of three 1980 cab & chassis with trade-in of two 1971 International five-yd, dump trucks. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve bid call amendments as stated above, carried unanimously. LEASE/BASEMENT ROOMS DOWNTOWN LIBRARY Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated Jan. 7, 1980, which stated that the lease renewal request of Pat Estabrook for the basement club rooms at the downtown library has been reviewed. The memo recommended that the lease be approved for another year at the current monthly rate. Clerk explained that Ms. Estabrook is serving many senior citizens and providing a good program. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve lease renewal as stated above, carried unanimously. EMERGENCY APPROPRIATION & FUND CARRY-OVER Clerk read letter from Fire Chief, dated Jan. 10, 1980, which requested an emergency appropriation of $37,763.80 to cover an unanticipated deficit due to the difference in wage settlements. The letter also requested carry-over of $5,430.00 for a Life- Pak 5 which is due for Feb. delivery. Discussion was held regarding the emergency appropriation and Commissioner Stewart stated there will probably be more appropria- tions and they should all be done at the same time. He suggested forwarding the request to the City Treasurer for his recommendation. Mayor Jarstad agreed. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve carry-over of $5,430.00 for Life-Pak 5, carried unanimously. AGREEMENT - Storm Drain & Sanitary Sewer Replacement Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Jan. 8, 1980, attached to which was an agreement between Foster/Brown and the City which establishes the proportionate share of cost of future replacement or future repair of the sewer system in the SE corner of Sheridan Plaza. The memo stated the agreement has been approved as to form by the City Attorney's office. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept Agreement and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. SENATE BILL 2077 - Reduction of Utility Rates for Low-Income Senior Citizens Discussion was held regarding Senate Bill 2077, Reduction of Utility Rates for Low- Income Senior Citizens. Commissioner Stewart stated he feels the citizens should be polled to determine their feelings. It was the consensus of the Commissioners that 10% of the users should be polled and the question should be; "Would you be in favor of paying higher rates to allow qualified low-income senior citizens to have reduced rates?" Commissioner Stewart stated he would send it out. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES JANUARY 15, 1980 Page five GREEN FEES INCREASE AT GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE Clerk read letter from Ken Tyson, dated Jan. 4, 1980, which stated that they will have to raise the green fees at Golf Mountain Golf Course 7% because their operating costs have risen tremendously. Mayor Jarstad stated this is a moderate increase and a proper one. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to acknowledge Mr. Tyson's letter and inform him that a 7% increase is acceptable, carried unanimously. TREE LOCATED ON PUMP STATION NO. 23 (Letter from Thomas C. Tinsley1 Clerk read letter from Thomas C. Tinsley, dated Jan. 10, 1980, which stated a large cedar tree located on the SW corner of Pump Station No. 23's lot appears to be leaning more toward his boat dock and he is afraid it will soon fall or that some of the dead limbs will fall. The letter requested permission to cut the tree back; that he will do this at his own expense if he can keep the cut portion for firewood. Mr. McCluskey stated that the City would be responsible because it is on City property. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson that the City top the tree and allow Mr. Tinsley to keep the wood if he will dispose of the brush and leaves, carried unanimously. BREMERTON PUBLIC SEWERAGE SYSTEM (Letter from Glen Vockrodt) Clerk presented letter from Glen Vockrodt to Health Dept., dated Jan. 8, 1980, regarding the Bremerton public sewerage system. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 14220 thru 14222 inclusive in the amount of $17,251.68 and vouchers 14227 thru 14454 inclusive in the amount of $199,473.10, audited by Darlene Herrmann, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Abstain due to a minute interest in ITT Grinnell; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3571 - Towing Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE establishing the City of Bremerton as a single tow zone; establishing a towing commission, defining its purpose, granting it powers, and delegating duties to it; and declaring an emergency". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3571, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. WIDENING OF NAVAL AVENUE Clerk presented a petition signed by approximately 27 persons against the widening of Naval Avenue from 11th St. to 15th St. James Root, City Engineer, stated that at a hearing sometime ago, it was indicated that at sometime in the future Naval Ave. might be widened. He stated there are no plans at this time to widen Naval. ORDINANCE NO. 3572 - Schlie Rezone Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Schlie)" Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3572 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3573 - Dawkins Rezone Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Dawkins)". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3573 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, No; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 15, 1980 Page six RESOLUTION NO. 1841 - Unexpended 1979 Funds Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION abandoning funds unexpended in 1979 except those listed in this resolution". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1841, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commis- sioner Swanson, Yes. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Mayor Jarstad: Discussed the assault on the elderly lady and stated it would be a good idea to have a program where the elderly are contacted by phone periodically. He stated Jim Leyde, at one time, wanted to work with the Senior Citizens' Council and set up such a program. He urged all citizens to be aware of what is going on in their neighborhood and to contact the police if they notice anything suspicious; that the police will respond. Commissioner Stewart: Stated he had contacted the Utilities and Transportation Commission and they determined that it would be all right for the City to collect the money from Puget Power. He stated the City might have to reimburse the citizens who were overcharged at a later date. Mayor Jarstad left the meeting at this time to attend a luncheon in Port Orchard. PAYROLL SERVICE AGREEMENT Clerk presented Payroll Service Agreement between the City and Pacific National Bank. She stated it had been approved as to form by the City Attorney's office. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Payroll Service Agreement and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND Clerk presented Employees' Retirement Fund for January 1980 in the gross amount of $2,926.80, audited by Darlene Herrmann. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve retirement fund as stated above, carried. ORDINANCE NO. 3471 - 1446-15th St. Clerk read memo from Building Dept., dated Jan. 14, 1980, which requested that Item No. 8 in Ordinance No. 3471 (that the applicant install wet stand pipes in a glass case in the outside hallway on levels one and two) be removed from the ordinance. The memo stated that wet stand pipes in R-1 type construction when building is under 4 stories in height are not required, per UBC Section 3804B, 1976 Edition. Clerk stated this was concurred in by Jack Horton, Fire Inspector. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to rescind Item No. 8 in Ordinance No. 3471, carried. BUS BENCHES ON WHEATON WAY & HEMLOCK ST. Clerk read letter from E. Shackleton, Secretary for Eastwynd Resident's Council, thanking Mr. Stewart for granting their request for benches on Wheaton Way and Hemlock St. Commissioner Stewart stated Mr. McElhinney deserves the credit for placing bus benches in this area; that it is not a bus stop, but the residents of Eastwynd use the benches frequently. SOUTH KITSAP WATER BILLS Clerk read letter from South Kitsap School District, dated Jan. 11, 1980, requesting that the delinquency charge on water bills be waived for South Kitsap. Commissioner Stewart stated he has already sent a letter notifying them they are exempt. DEFICIT FUNDS Considerable discussion was held regarding funds in a deficit position. Commis- sioner Stewart stated he would like to put in a stop and not make any payments if a fund is in a deficit position. Ms. Mandio stated she does not think it is neces- sary to stop the whole operation because the money is not there on paper; when -6- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES January 15, 1980 Page seven they know the money is coming in. Commissioner Stewart reiterated that there should either be an inter-fund transfer or go on registered warrants; that funds should not be in a deficit position. Meeting adjourned at 12:20 P.M. Kathl~en L. I~ndio~ City Cl~rk Approved: -7-