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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/29/80 UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINLITES ~~~ July 29, 1980 AUG '5 1980 TAPE #192 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B) 1512 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, July 29, 1980 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioners Stewart and 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 Jim Hill of the Bremerton Revival Center. MINUTES OF JULY 22, 1980 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS, NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT AND CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Separations: Patricia Farrell, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 6/24/80. Debbie Casey, Parks & Recreation, Playleader, 7/9/80. Richard Norton, Parks & Recreation, Summer Band Director, 7/22/80. Violet E. Krone, City Attorney, Secretary, 8/1/80. Notices of Employment: Wendy Blankenbecker, City Attorney, Part-time Secretary, $5.82 per hr., 8/4/80. James A. Brush, Sr., Parks & Recreation, Seasonal Band Director, $150.00 per mo., 8/1/80, terminate 9/80. Anthony Moore, Water Distribution, Temporary Help (Welder), $8.25 per hr., 7/28/80, terminate 8/8/80. Gary Blackwood, Street Dept., Temporary Help, $3.10 per hr., 7/28/80, terminate 7/27/81. Jay Beahm, Water Distribution, Temporary Full Time Help, $4.00 per hr., 7/28/80, terminate 7/27/81. Changes of Pay Status: Janetta Grace Mapes, Parks & Recreation, Part-time Pool Cashier, $3.50 to $3.60 per hr., 6/30/80. Ruby J. Eyler, Grants Administration, Office Asst. II 3A to 3B, $4.99 to $5.13 per hr., 8/6/80. Deborah Sue PickEtt, Parks & Recreation, Part-time Senior Guard, $4.40 to $4.60 per hr., 6/30/80. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve pay slips as stated above, carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR COMMENCEMENT OF ANNEXATION PROCEDURES - Ronald & Lillian Ross Clerk read letter from Tom O'Hare, dated July 23, 1980, attached to which was a Request for Commencement of Annexation Procedures from Ronald and Lillian Ross. Mr. O'Hare, attorney for Mr. and Mrs. Ross, stated this is the parcel known as "Clare's Marsh". He requested that the date for public hearing be set in about 30 days. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to set hearing date for Annexation Hearing for Aug. 26, 1980 at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented Claim for Damages from Frank A. Shiers in the amount of $150.20 plus an unknown amount for replacing new asphalt. Ms. Mandio stated the claim will be referred to the City's insurance company. 1/2-TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR COMMUNICATIONS Clerk stated that no vehicles are available from the State because the contract expired on April 30, 1980 and will not be renewed until Nov. 1980. She stated the City Attorney has stated that since the City has already gone out on a bid call, that it is legel to negotiate for purchase of the pickup. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve negotiation for purchase of 1/2-ton pickup truck for Communications, carried unanimously. WAIVER OF LIQUIDATION DAMf~GES - Vena Ave. and Pine Rd. Transmission Main Clerk read memo from Asst. City Attorney Sexton, dated July 24, 1980, regarding the waiver of liquidation damages for the Vena Ave. and Pine Rd. Transmission Main. The memo stated that there is no contractual provision on which to base a waiver. Chuck Moore, Water Superintendent, stated the contract did go over the time limit but they were able to put the water main into service and supply water to the reservoir. He recommended that the liquidated damages be waived. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to waive liquidated damages, carried unanimously. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 29, 1980 Page two ESCROW AGREEMENT - Wheaton Way, Sylvan to Broad Project (Moss Construction, Inc.) Clerk presented Escrow Agreement for Wheaton Way, Sylvan to Broad Project. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept Escrow Agreement and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. MONIES FROM FOREST RIDGE PARK LAND SALE Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated July 24, 1980, which stated the Parks Dept. will soon be expending approximately $150,000.00 for park capital improvements (tennis courts, NAD master site plan); that $60,000.00 is available in the Parks' budget and $86,000.00 in the General Fund from the recent sale of two acres of Forest Ridge Park. The memo requested that Forest Ridge Park monies be transferred to the Parks Dept. account no. 533-20-63 so all expenditures can be drawn from one account. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve transfer of above monies to Parks Dept. account no. 533-20-63, carried unanimously. HAZARDOUS ALLEY CONDITION - Anoka to High Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated July 28, 1980, regarding the hazardous conditions of the alley lying between Burwell and 4th and extending from High Ave. to Anoka. Jim Hal ffman discussed the situation and stated it is a very hazardous situation; that trucks hit the sidewalk when they come down the alley. He stated the only thing that can be done would be to eliminate the sidewalks and redo the entire road. Mr. Root explained that there is a 25% grade and there is nothing the City can do that will be economically feasible. Bill Meigs, Fire Chief, stated the Fire Dept. is unable to use the alley for emergency vehicles because the grade is simply too steep. Mr. Root recommended that the alley be posted "no trucks". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to post the alley lying between Burwell and 4th from High to Anoka "no trucks", carried unanimously. COMPLETION OF ALLEY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT - lOth St. to Warren Ave. (Block Grant) Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated July 28, 1980, which stated the improve- ment of the alley from lOth St. to Warren Ave. has been completed by Service Fuel, Inc. to the City's standards and specifications. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept alley as complete and accept for operation and maintenance, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Crack and Surface Sealer Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated July 28, 1980, which recommended that bid for crack and surface sealer be awarded to TSA Corp., as only bidder. Discus- sion followed regarding removing the plants and shrubs in the Park above the City Hall Garage. Mr. Root stated he had met with the Parks Superintendent regarding these plants and they felt a landscaping firm should remove the plants; that this might help to save more of them. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to award bid to TSA Corp., as recom- mended by City Engineer, as only bidder, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Chlorination Facility, McKenna Falls Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated July 24, 1980, which recommended that bid for chlorination facility be awarded to Kendall Construction Co., low bidder. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Kendall Construction Co., as low bidder, subject to DSHS approval, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - McKenna Falls Tank Painting Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated July 24, 1980, which recommended that bid for painting of McKenna Falls Tank be awarded to ABC Painting, Inc., as low bidder. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid to ABC Painting, Inc., as low bidder, carried unanimously. PARAPHERNALIA ORDINANCE Clerk pre~ented letter from Robert Dent, dated July 9, 1980, requesting that persons under 18 be allowed to work in and around paraphernalia providing that person had parent or guardian written consent. She stated she had not received a report from the Police Dept. yet. Commissioner Stewart requested that it be denied; that he does not think these young people should be allowed around paraphernalia. ARROW CAB CO. CONTRACT FOR PRIVATE CARRIER SERVICE FOR MARINE DR. RESIDENTS Clerk presented contract with Arrow Cab Co. for private carrier service for Marine Dr. residents from home to the bus stop and back. She stated the contract expires July 31, 1980. Commissioner Stewart stated he had discussed this with Mr. Maesner -2= CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 29, 1980 Page three and he recommended that the contract be renewed. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve renewal of contract with Arrow Cab Co. for private carrier service as stated above, carried unanimously. BRUSH PICKING LEASE - Kanekkeber~ Clerk presented lease with John E. Kanekkeberg for brush picking. Discussion followed and Commissioner Swanson requested that the lease be extended for one month to allow time for review of the current lease. Ms. Mandio stated there are other persons who might be interested in obtaining the lease. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to renew lease for 30 days (until Sept. 1, 1980-)--to allow time for review. Under discussion: Commissioner Swanson requested that Chuck Moore, Water Superintendent, review thE~ lease and discuss it with him sometime this week. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3598 - Matosich Rezone Clerk r~ad, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Matosich)". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3598 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3599 - Appropriatin~ Additional Funds for 1980 Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending Ordinance No. 3567, as amended by Ordinance Nos. 3588 and 3590, and appropriating additional funds for the year 1980". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3599 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Step,art, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3600 - Low Income Elderly Utilit~ Rates Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE establishing a low income elderly rate for water and sewer service within the City of Bremerton". Ms. Mandio stated the ordinance had been changed to include the National Consumer Price Index for all Urban Areas; the income for individuals not to exceed $5,000.00; and the income for households of two or more not to exceed $8,000.00. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt it should be $5,000.00 for each household, no matter how many people live under one roof. Mayor Jarstad stated the amount can always be revised at a later date if there is a need. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3600 on second reading. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he will prepare a form for individuals to sign when they apply for the lower rates. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. SURPLUS ENGINE Clerk stated that the surplus engine from the Police Dept. is needed by Water Supply. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve transfer of surplus engine from Police Dept. to Water Supply, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER NO. I - Haselwood Buick-Pontiac Clerk read memo from Wastewater Superintendent, dated July 28, 1980, attached to which was Change Order No. I from Haselwood Buick-Pontiac. The memo stated that the old cab and chassis was to be used as a trade-in on a new 1980 GMC truck cab and chassis; that Haselwood was late in deliverin~ the new cab and chassis and the one intended for trade-in now needs repairs and Haselwood will not accept it as a trade-in without the repairs. The memo recommended that Change Order No. 1 be approved by the City to eliminate the trade-in and auction the cab and chassis at the next auction; that it would be too expensive to repair and use it as a trade-in. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Change Order No. I to eliminate the cab and chassis trade-in, in the amount of $1,500.00, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Clerk presented Proclamation of the Mayor: Kiwanis Air Fair Week - July 28th thru August 2, 1980. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 18014 thru 18164 inclusive in the amount of $228,601.59 and voucher 18009 inclusive in the amount of $2,000.00, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 29, 1980 Page four UTILITY COST ACCOUNTING PROGRAM Commissioner Stewart stated that he had been informed that Jack Motl was not going to do the util~ity cost accounting program and that it would be done by the Data Processing Dept. Commissioner Swanson stated that he had looked at it very carefully and he feels that having the work done in-.house will be more beneficial. Mayor Jarstad recognized former Commissioner Schoneman, who was in the audience. Meeting recessed from 9:45 A.M. until 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION David Jaynes, 1702 5th St., stated he was working on his Citizenship Merit Badge for Eagle Scouts and he was present to observe Council. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Swanson: 1. Discussed political signs in yards and on bus benches and stated-numerous signs have been placed on Burwell and Callow. He stated these signs should not be placed before 30 days prior to an election according to the ordinance. Mr. McCluskey stated it is his opinion that political signs on bus benches are not regulated by this ordinance; but signs which are placed in the right-of-way or on private property where they can cause litter or a traffic or vision problem can be regulated by this ordinance. He suggested that the persons who have placed these signs be contacted and asked to remove them. Commissioner Swanson stated he has made every effort to contact these people and if he has not gotten some action by Thursday, he will have the yard signs confiscated. He asked if the Council had any objections and there were none. 2. He stated they are ready to proceed with curbs, gutters and sidewalks on Wheaton Way from Sylvan to Riddell. City Attorney: Discussed the Wheaton Way condemnation proceedings and stated Ms. Haberly did an excellent job. He discussed the Barrie trial and stated the Barrie's did not get anything in addition to what the City originally offered for the property. He stated there was quite a bit of work done by the Attorney's office, Engineering Dept. and Ray Richards. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Discussed the swimming pool and stated he met with Mr. Sexton, Mr. Rich and his attorney, and Mr. Cree and his attorney regarding the roof problem yesterday. He stated it was decided that a vapor barrier be placed on the new roof and insulation placed on t~e vapor barrier. He stated the pool has been drained and the pool has been repaired; that the pool roof will cost an additional $33,500.00 for the City; that the total cost for the new roof will be between $80,000.00 and $90,000.00. He requested that the City Council authorize the City's share for the work and stated that all parties are retaining their right to litigate out who eventually pays the costs. He stated he expects the pool to be open next week. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to proceed with repairs to the pool roof and to pay $33,500.00 toward that cost, retaining the City's right to resolve this issue in litigation, carried unanimously. 2. He stated the foreign exchange students from Kure, Japan have arrived and there was a reception for them last night. He invited the Council to meet them in his office at 2:00 this afternoon. Meeting recessed from 10:25 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. TAPE #192 TARA HEIGHTS FINAL PLAT HEARING (B) 2].33 Clerk read letter from Bremerton Housing Authority, dated July 27, 1980, which requested final approval of the Plat of Tara Heights. Attached to the letter was a performance bond in the amount of $265,000.00. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated he and Mr. Root have reviewed the conditions of the Preliminary Plat and found that they have been performed. He recommended that the Mayor be aLithorized to sign the documents subject to City Attorney appreval. Jim Root, City Engineer, stated he agrees with the Planning Director and recommended that the Mayor be authorized to sign subject to City Attorney approval and the Engineering Department's finalization of the cost estimate. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 29, 1980 Page fi ve Mayor Jarstad asked for pL~blic testimony and no one was present to speak. Gerald Matosich, attorney representing Bremerton Housing Authority, stated it appears as though everything is in order and stated they have presented a bond to satisfy the requirement that all the conditions will be met. Mr. Root stated he would like to have a chance to verify the figures tc. determine that the bond is sufficient. He ~tated they are verifying those figures at the present time. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve final plat, subject to City Attorney approval and finalization of the cost estimate by Engineering. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated that even though he voted against the preliminary plat, he would vote for the final plat since it has gone this far. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 10:45 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. BID OPENINGS - Ductile Iron Pipe, 20-ton Tilt Bed Trailer and Banking Services Ductile Iron Pipe: AMFAC Mechanical Supply Co., bid check enclosed, $31,734.85. United States Pipe & Foundry Co., bid bond enclosed, $31,357.79. ITT Grinnell Corp., bid check enclosed, $31,158.52. Pacific States Cast Iron Pip~ Co., bid bond enclosed, $29,937.24. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer bids to Water Superintendent and Asst. Purchasing Agent for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. 20-Ton Tilt Bed Trailer: Truckwell Equipment, bid check enclosed, $17,558.78. Cascade Tractor Co., bid bond enclosed, $14,462.76. Freeway Truck & Trailer Sales, Inc., bid check enclosed, $12,626.86. Utility Equipment, Inc., bid bond enclosed, $16,408.90. Fruehauf Corp., bid check enclosed, $11,708.31. Lynnwood Equipment, Inc., bid check enclosed, $15~268.50. Star Equipment, bid bond enclosed, $12,846.00. Caldwell Machinery Co., Inc., bid check enclosed, $12,918.20. Phoenix Power Systems, Inc., bid check enclosed, $14,147.06. Cascade Loggers Supply, Inc., bid check enclosed, $10,867.50. Alaska Western Industries, Inc., bid check enclosed, $12,433.09. Payline Northwest Co., bid bond enclosed, $12,629.06. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to Water Superinten- dent for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. Banking Services: Seattle First National Bank, bid check enclosed, $148,500.00. Rainier National Bank, bid check enclosed, $143,696.00. Kitsap County Bank, bid check enclosed, $190,000.00. Peoples National Bank, bid check enclosed, $127,767.00 and (alternate) $84,389.00. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to City Treasurer for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 11:15 A.M. until 7:00 P.M. APE #192 PROPOSED BREMERTON AREA PLAN HEARING (B) 2240 Clerk stated the hearing had been posted and advertised as required by law. Mayor Jarstad announced that the purpose of this h~arin§ is to take public testimony on the Draft Bremerton Area Plan and changes to the Plan suggested by the City Council. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, requested that those wishing to testify sign the "Intent to Testify" sheet in the back of the room. He stated copies of the ground rules for public participation in the City Council review process and City Council suggested changes are available in the back of the room. He then presented the proposed changes, which are en file in the City Clerk's office. He stated the final set of proposed changes will be sent out later this week and public testimonb will again be taken at a public hearing before final adoption of the Plan. Mayor Jarstad asked if any member cf the Council has a potential conflict of interest with any provision of the Draft Plan and no one did. He then asked if any member of the public wished to object to participation of any member of the Council in the discussion or vote on any prcvision of the Draft Plan on the basis of a potential conflict of interest and no one objected. -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 29, 1980 Page six Clerk announced that no written testimony had been received. Mayor Jarstad asked for public testimony. Martin Roe, Planner with the Dept. of Community Development, stated he generally supports the preposed plan, but it is difficult to plan without a map. He dis- cussed the Urban Concentration Concept at length and stated the idea behind urban concentration is to put growth in the existing urban area. He stated the higher densities shculd be close to shopping and work. Commissioner Stewart stated the reason the downtown area is not developed is because of economics; that it is too expensive to tear down the existing structures and build apartments. He stated the entire downtown area is zoned R-2, but no developer can build because of the expense. He stated it is not economically feasible. Considerable dis- cussion followed regarding density and urban concentration and Mayor Jarstad noted that Bremerton provides neighborhood shopping, comfortable parks and recreation facilities and a good transportation system. Commissioner Swanson stated that people do not want to be concentrated in one urban area; they will continue to live where they choose. Mr. Roe stated that times are changing and with the price of gas, people will be forced to live closer to the downtown core. He stated the City has to find places for people to live and development of multi- family structures has to be encouraged; that multi-family structures are more energy efficient than single family structures. Mayor Jarstad stated that the City is tryin~ to create an atmosphE~re where high density living can be pleasant and open space is needed for that. He stated everyone realizes there are real problems and they are working on it. Mr. Roe stated there are new ways to integrate multi-family and single-family developments and in order for the County to plan accordingly, it is essential that the City develop a map. He stated it is necessary for the City and the County to cooperate in land use planning. Commissioner StEwart stated there will be a map and Comrissioner Swanson stated that everyone agrees that a map is necessary. Commissioner Stewart noted that he does not think there is enough cooperation between the City and County and there is room for improvement on both sides. Patty O'Brien, 2111 East 31st St., stated she agreed with the major portior, s of the Plan. She _~tated she does not think the Plan allowed for healthful growth of the City. She stated she is concerned with the Housing Element; that most of the ?lanning Assumption.~ indicate that there is going to be a growing need for multi- family housing by people who would have bought single-family housing in the past. She stated she thinks it is very possible to integrate multi-family housing in a single-family area. She stated she objects to pure single-family areas and she does not think it should be allowed. Commissioner Stewart stated he thinks certain areas should be single-family. Commissioner Swanson stated that as a person grows older, his/her values may change and it is understandable when a person reaches a certain point in life that single family areas are wanted exclusively. Ms. O'Brien stated she knows which areas in Bremerton will be single-family and which areas will be multi-family~ and she objects to the separation of the two. Mr. Attebery explained that they are gathering data to develop a map. He stated he thinks it ~ould be a mistake to continue with the policy and guidelines that are now being used and let this new plan wait for the map. He stated it is their intent to get the map as quickly as possible. Mayor Jarstad asked if there was any further testimony and no one spoke. Motion by MayorJarstadand Commissioner Swanson to set final public hearing for Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1980 at 7:00 P.M., carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 9:15 P.M. Ka~hleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -6-