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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/04/80 UN, ROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES March 4, 1980 TAPE ~180 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremertdn, Washington, (A) 939 was held in the Council Chambers at City- Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, March 4, 1980 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were. Conmnissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Assistant City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Rev. Unruh of the Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 26, 1980 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATION Emilio Jacinto, Police Dept., Patrolman, 3/28/80. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve separation, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Stanley R. Plyler, Fire Dept., Starting Firefighter, $1,321.83 per mo., 3/4/80. Marjorie C. Smith, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor (Pool Instructor/Lifeguard), $3.75 per hr., 2/16/80, terminate approximately 2/81. Janetta Grace Mapes, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor (Pool Cashier), $3.50 per hr., 2/20/80, terminate approximately 2/81. Ronald Theodore Miller, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman I (from CETA to CSE), $6.30 per hr., 7-A, 3/3/80. Steven H. Williams, Water Supply, Extra Help, $4.00 per hr., 2/27/80, terminate in approximately 6 weeks. Gary Lee Mendes, Water Supply, Extra Help, $4.00 per hr., 2/27/80, terminate in approximately 6 weeks. Arthur Bernard Hamel, Water Supply, Extra Help, $4.00 per hr., 2/27/80, terminate in approximately 6 weeks. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Sandra McRae, Municipal Court, Intermittent Employee, $4.25 to$4.75 per hr., 2/17/80. Dale Vogletanz, Water Supply, Pump Operator 9B to 9C, $7.31 to $7.52 per hr., 2/20/80. James Meek, Water Supply, Pump Operator 7A to 7B, $6.30 to $6.51 per hr., 1/15/80. Randy D. Stoltz, Wastewater, Operator Trainee to Operator I, $5.95 to $6.30 per hr., 3/3/80. Christopher L. Mottner, Wastewater, Operator Trainee to Operator I, $5.95 to $6.30 per hr., 3/3/80. Richard A. Stallman, Wastewater, Operator Trainee to Operator I, $5.95 to $6.30 per hr., 3/3/80. Barbara J. Hornell, Fi re Dept., Fire Insp. Trainee CETA #VI to Fire Insp. Trai nee CSE, Provisional, No change in pay. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. INDIVIDUAL DISABILITY COVERAGE FOR CITY EMPLOYEES (Lutheran Mutual Life) Clerk read letter from LeRoy Spitzer, CLU, dated Feb. 29, 1980, which stated that Continental Casualty Co. was termi nating indivi dual disability coverage. The letter requested that his staff be permitted to meet with City employees to offer similar coverage through Lutheran Mutual Life Insurance Co. Discussion followed and Commissioner Stewart stated he felt they should meet with employees on their own time, not on City time. Ms. Mandio suggested sending a general memo to all departments informing employees that this program is available and they can meet with Mr. Spitzer if they are interested. It was the consensus of the Council ~;)la~ ~his would be appropriate. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 4, 1980 " Page two RECOGNITION OF SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION Clerk read memo from City Treasurer, dated Feb. 27, 1980, which suggested the adoption of a program to provide formal recognition of significant contribution by City employees. The letter suggested that recognition could be in the form of a certificate awarded formally at a City Council meeting; and that the number of awards be limited. Discussion followed and Commissioner Stewart stated he liked this idea; that he thinks it is important to recognize those employees who are doing an outstanding job. He discussed rewarding employees who contribute money-saving ideas and stated he feels they should be financially rewarded. Ms. Mandio suggested that this be coordinated with the Personnel Director. SURPLUS PITNEY BOWES TAX STAMP MACHINE Clerk stated a Pitney Bowes Tax Stamp Machine is surplus to the City's needs; that it has not been used for at least ten years. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to declare Pitney Bowes Tax Stamp ~achine, serial no. 4100 6926, surplus to the City's needs and dispose of in the best interests of the City, carried unanimously. SURPLUS NCR CARD BINDERS Clerk stated that 15 masonite NCR card binders are no longer used and are surplus to the City's needs. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to declare 15 masonite NCR card ~s, 11"x 15" to 15"x 24", surplus and dispose of in the best interests of the City, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - 11th & Nayal Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Feb. 26, 1980, which requested permis- sion to call for bids for an intersection improvement at 11th & Naval; that this project is funded through the Urban Arterial Board with City matching funds pro- vided from Fund 101. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve bid call for above pr'~t, carried unanimously. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - McPherson, 4307 Pine Road Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Feb. 27, 1980, attached to which was an application for an Outside Utility connection. The memo stated that exception no. 2 of Resolution No. 1767 is satisfied and recommended that the Agreement be approved. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Outside Utility Agreement w~'l'{h"~lanche McPherson, carried unanimously. CITY HALL AIR CONDITIONING Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Feb. 29, 1980, attached to which was a proposed contract regarding installation of air conditioning at City Hall. The memo stated that $6,000.00 would be the maximum to analyze the existing electrical, structural and mechanical constraints of the building and identify alternatives for the air conditioning of the total building; that $19,000.00 would be the maximum to develop contract plans, specifications and cost estimates for the selected alternative. The memo stated that the contract would be for a maximum of $25,000.00, but the work is not expected to exceed $16,000.00. James Root, City Engineer, discussed the contract and went over the different tasks point- by-point. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt it was too much money; that this amount would be spent before ever going out for bid. Commissioner Swanson sug- gested considering the proposal for at least one week before making a decision. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Significant Adverse Community Impact Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton requiring a study of the impact that the issuance of a business license will have on the Bremerton community if any business is issued or renewed a license, authorizing denial of a business license or renewal on a finding of significant adverse community impact, and providing appellate procedures". CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 4, 1980 Page .three Stanley McNutt, City Manager of Des Moines, discussed the proposed ordinance End the ordinance the City of Des Moines uses. He stated that businesses which are objectionable create very real impacts on the community; that the proposed ordinance does not raise censorship or moral issues. because it deals only with third party impacts. He made several suggestions regarding the language of the proposed ordinance for the City of Bremerton and stated portions of it should be clearer. He discussed the Community Impact Statement and stated any business which does not want to complete this statement usually are not legitimate; that legitimate businesses will comply. Mr. McCluskey recommended that the City of Bremerton study the ordinance further before it is read for the second time; that he would like input from the Planning Director and License Inspector. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve ordinance on first reading. Under discussion: Bob Wright stated he felt it is very important that this ordinance be passed as quickly as possible. John Goodwin thanked the City Council for their efforts and stated he would like to meet with the City Attorney and present his ideas. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. Meeting recesssed from 10:50 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. BID OPENINGS - Traffic Signalization, Park & Fourth; Traffic Signalization, Burwell & Montgomery; and Fire Station Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Traffic Signalization, Burwell & Montgomery: Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated March 3, 1980, which stated that the bid opening for the Burwell & Montgomery Traffic Signalization will be delayed to March 18, 1980 due to a major problem in the documents prepared for this pro- ject. The memo stated that all plan holders have been informed by telephone and by cable and an addendum has been prepared and mailed to each plan holder by certified mail. Traffic Signalization, Park & Fourth: Signal Electric Inc., bid bond enclosed, (1) $43,942.00, (1A) $43,750.00, (2) $47,538 and (2A) $47,350.00. General Service Electric, bid bond enclosed, (1) $37,750.00, (1A) $37,550.00, (2) $39,700.00 and (2A) $39,500.00. Pacific Electric Co., bid bond enclosed, (1) $51,600.00, (1A) $49,900.00, (2) $57,900.00 and (2A) $56,450.00. · Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer bids to committee for ~tion and award at a later date, carried unanimously. Fire Station: Gordon Korsmo Construction Co., bid bond enclosed, $563,376.00. Lincoln Construction Co., bid bond enclosed, $530,127.00. Con~nercial Builders, Bremerton, bid bond enclosed, $608,157.00. Prime Construction Co., Inc., bid bond enclosed, $550,000.00. Farmer Construction Ltd., bid bond enclosed, $553,969.00. Drury Construction Co., bid bond enclosed, $591,000.00. James H. Robinson Co., bid bond enclosed, $553,072.00. 8oddies Building Construction, bid bond enclosed, $573,125.00. Hansen, Hansen, Johnson, bid bond enclosed, $544,444.00. VIK Construction, bid bond enclosed, $678,329.00. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer bids to architect and ~tee for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. TAPE #180 HEARING - Buskirk Shoreline Substantial Development Permit (Boat Shed Restaurant) (~) 455 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearing at this time, carried unanimously. Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised and posted as required by law. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the request is for a substantial development permit ~nder the shoreline program. He stated the proposal i nvol ves an addition -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 4, 1980 Page .four to the existing Boat Shed Restaurant, which is located on the water in Manette. He stated the addition would just about double the capacity to approximately 40 tables; that the employment potential would increase to about 20 persons. He discussed the zoning and stated the property is zoned ~rban Commercial. He then read memo from Officers O'Neill and David, dated Feb. 26, 1980, which stated the existing lighting available to illuminate the steps leading to the restaurant is from a nearby power pole; that this light apparently is not working. The memo stated the steps should be upgraded for increased patronage useage. Mr. Attebery read memo from Capt. Brown, dated Feb. 26, 1980, regarding parking, traffic, lighting and safety of the steps. These memos are on file in the Planning Dept. Mr. Attebery stated the Engineering Dept. noted that some of the timber piling supporting the restaurant are in a deteriorated condition and should be investi- gated. He stated the Planning Dept. feels it would be inappropriate to approve a Shoreline Permit for a doubling of capacity of the facility without providing additional parking in a very convenient location. He stated the applicant should be given the opportunity to take care of the parking situation. PROPONENT: Brian Buskirk, owner of the Boat Shed Restaurant, stated they are willing to bring the steps up to-safety standards and they already have plans to fix the pilings. He stated the parking spaces available meet minimum City standards; that the point the Police was making was not the problem of parking -- it is a question of congestion. He stated he has tried to lease the lot on Upper Shore Dr., but the owner is not interested but that anyone who wants to can still park there. He stated the only people using Lower Shore Dr. are the ones using the restaurant. Mayor Jarstad stated that even though the minimum parking requirements are met, more parking is desirable. He stated this is one of the very few places in the City that has a restaurant on the water and he finds it very-difficult to dis- courage development of better facilities. Mr. Buskirk stated the small boat ramp will be eliminated and everyone will use the large ramp; that the deck will be enclosed and an addition built over the small boat ramp. Horton Hackler, President of Manette Neighborhood, stated the Association has no objection to the proposed addition. He stated they are worried about fire pro- tection and the loss of a boating facility. He asked if boats would still be available for rent and Mr. Buskirk explained that they have not been renting boats for sometime. Mr. Hackler requested that concrete steps be considered rather than wooden steps and that the pot holes in the upper parking lot be .filled. Jim Root, City Engineer, discussed the traffic situation and stated the Engineering Dept. and Traffic Division are working together to alleviate some of the problems in this area. He suggested making Winfield and Upper Shore Dr. one-way streets and stated the business community feels this would be an improvement. Commissioner Stewart stated the parking situation will only affect Mr. Buskirk and the Boat Shed; that no one else will be affected. Commissioner Swanson stated that fire safety must be considered and whether fire equipment can get into the area. Mr. Attebery stated an alternative to the parking situation would be to erect a parking deck over the parking area of the Narrows Apts. Commissioner Swanson suggested that employees park in the storage building by the Boat Shed and Mr. Buskirk stated that he thought that was a good idea. Mayor Jarstad stated that City departments will have to give approval before a building permit is issued; that Mr. Buskirk has done much to improve this facility. Commissioner Swanson asked if Mr. Buskirk would be willing to pay for 50% of the cost to pave the upper parking lot and Mr. Buskirk replied that he would like to have an estimate of the cost before making a decision. t&otion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Substantial Development ~contingent upon participation of 50% of the cost of asphalt paving of parking lot on Upper Shore Dr. by Mr. Buskirk and improvement of stairway to code, subject to approval of City Engineer, carried unanimously. -4- CITY COP)IISSIONERS' MINUTES March 4, 1980 Page five WATER BILL - Eugene H. Peterson Clerk read letter from Eugene H. Peterson, dated Feb. 25, 1980, which stated his house at 1208 4th St. has been unoccupied since the last week of Oct.; that they have received a bill for $9.76 even 'though no water has been used. The letter stated the Utilities Dept. informed him that a basic charge would be. made and the only way to stop the bill is to pull the meter. It stated further that a customer should be given complete information when a request is made so there is no misunderstanding; that he feels this is an unfair practice and not an honest way to deal with customers. Commissioner Stewart stated that it is not the City's policy to stop the minimum billing. Commissioner Swanson stated he would write to Mr. Peterson and explain that a customer is responsible for the minimum billing once a meter is installed. PROCLAMATION Clerk presented Proclamation of Mayor: March, 1980 as the 99th Anniversay of the American Red Cross. WASHINGTON PHYSICIANS SERVICE FOR RETIRED NON-UNIFORM EMPLOYEES Clerk read letter from Charles Weeks, Secretary of Retired Public Employees Council, dated March 3, 1980, which requested that the retired employees of the City be allowed to become subscribers to the Washington Physicians Service. Ms. Mandio explained that she talked to Frank Lorenz and he informed her that they are just starting a plan for non-uniform retirees and premiums will be paid directly out of retirement checks from the State. She requested that any retired employees contact her for information. TIME EXTENSION - Warren Avenue (15th to 16th Streets) Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Feb. 29, 1980, which stated they have received a request from Valley Cement Construction, Inc. to extend the contract for the Warren Ave. 15th to 16th project to March 15, 1980. The memo stated that North Kitsap Gravel and Asphalt, the subcontractor, will not be able to supply asphalt prior to March 3, 1980 because they are rebuilding their asphalt plant. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to grant time extension to March 15, 1980 and advise Valley Cement that no more extensions will be granted, carried unanimously. VENA AVENUE & PINE ROAD TRANSMISSION MAIN Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Feb. 28, 1980, which recommended that payment of liquidated damages be waived on the Vena Avenue and Pine Road Transmission Main project due to delays in delivery of materials. Discussion was held and Commissioner Swanson requested that it be referred to the City Attorney for review. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer request to City Attorney for review and recommendation, carried unanimously. SURPLUS LEDGER FILE COVERS Clerk read memo from City Treasurer, dated March 4, 1980, which stated that the Treasurer's office has approximately 25 sets of old-fashioned ledger file covers which are surplus to their needs. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to declare ledger file covers surplus and dispose of in the best interests of the City, carried unanimously. REQUEST TO RENAME IVY STREET Clerk read letter from Charles L. Morris, dated March 3, 1980, which suggested renaming Ivy Street, located near Clare Ave. in East Bremerton, to Morris St. The letter stated that this would alleviate some of the confusion because there are other Ivy Roads and Ivy Streets in Bremerton; that theirs is the only house on this street using an Ivy St. address. Commissioner Stewart suggested referring the letter to Engineering, Planning, Fire and Police Departments. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 4, 1980 Pa9e six HIGH-VELOCITY SEWER CLEANER '~ Clerk read memo from Wastewater Facilities, dated March 3, 1980,-which stated that because of delayed progress in the repair of the City's high velocity sewer cleaner, rental of the high veloci'ty sewer cleaner from Sahlberg Equipment is necessary for one additional month; that the cost will be $2,750.00. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve rental of above sewer ~ner for one additional month, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3576 - Hydrant Maintenance and Installation Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing ~3(K) of Ordinance No. 3147 regarding hydrant maintenance and installation". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3576 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3577 - Taxation of Electrical Utilities Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 7 of Ordinance No. 1524 as amended by Ordinance No. 2240, Section 2, and Ordinance No. 3172, Section 1, codified as BMC 5.62.060, relating to the taxation ofelectrical utilities". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3577 on second ~g, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Holidays Exempt from Restrictions on Parking Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 8 of Ordinance No. 2848 relating to holidays exempt from restrictions on parking". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first ~g, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Brandt Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing subsections 5 and 8 of Section 1, Ordinance No. 3471 (Brandt)". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Con~missioner Stewart, Yes; COmmissioner Swanson, Yes. BILLS ~n by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to ~rs 15150 thru 15153 inclusive in the amount of $22,122.85 and vouchers 15158 thru 15296 inclusive in the amount of $212,735.69, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. COM~4ISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. Discussed burned out street lights and stated he thinks Puget Power should be made aware that there are some unhappy people in the City regarding this problem. Commissioner Swanson stated that it takes about a week to replace a street light once Puget Power is notified. He stated the Engineering Dept. or Street Dept. should be notified when a street light is burned out so they can check to make sure it has been replaced. 2. He stated some of the bus shelters have deteriorated to the point that they are dangerous; that the Lions' Club has agreed to regenerate them if the City will provide funds. He stated he wants to take funds from the bus benches fund to build new bus shelters. 3. Stated he wants to raise parking rates in the parking garage $2.00 per mo. 4. Discussed interest rates and stated th~ high interest rates will generate over $400,000.00 for the City. He stated he wants to make sure that all avail- able funds are invested as soon as possible. 5. Discussed the master tickling system and stated he would like to have all departments using this system. He urged all departments to use it. -6- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 4, 1980 Page .seven Commissioner Swanson: Stated the Building Dept. issued 37 buil di ng permits in February-for a total valuation of $201,081.00. He stated that building continues to be slow in Bremerton. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Stated the swimming pool had one of its best months in February; that 9,654 swimmers participated in activities. Revenue produced was approximately $8,000.00. 2. Recognized Armand Tiberio, the Personnel Director. Meeting adjourned at 12:50 A.M. , City Clerk Approved: