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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/22/80 UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES April 22, 1980 TAPE #184 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (A) was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, April 22, 1980 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Con~nissioner 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. Hank Ford of Trenton Avenue Baptist Church. MINUTES OF APRIL 15, 1980 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. ~BULANCE CONTRACT Mayor Jarstad discussed the issue of the ambulance subsidy and stated the proposed contract pertains only to those calls for which the City requests an ambulance for transport. He discussed the City's paramedic program and stated it is one of the best in the State. He stated the Fire Chief and Police Chief have been working with him to draft a better contract which will spell out more completely just what the City will pay. Bill Meigs, Fire Chief, stated the proposed contract is an attempt to respond to the complaints that have been received over the years: (1) Poor maintenance; (2) Unqualified personnel; (3) Bills that are too high; and (4) Unreasonable sub- sidy amount. He stated the City will inspect all the vehicles every six months, in addition to the inspections made by DSHS; the Fire Dept. will check qualifica- tions and keep a record on everyone in the ambulance service; there will be a single cost figure of $105.00 on all City-initiated calls, plus waiting time after the first ten minutes; for no-transport calls that are City-initiated, the City will pay $40.00 plus waiting time after the first ten minutes; the $30,000.00 subsidy will be eliminated and there will be a guaranteed payment for services rendered under the new contract. Considerable discussion ensued and Cbmmissioner Stewart stated he is concerned about the financial obligation of the City; that he would like to have a limit put on the amount the City will pay. He stated it is much better than the con- tract the City now has with Leyde. Mayor Jarstad stated if everyone pays his bills, there will be very little cost to the City. He stated this contract will eliminate the $30,000.00 subsidy and there is a cancellation clause that can be used if it proves to be too costly. Bob Mussman stated he feels this is a good contract and will be much better than the old one. He stated he feels that $105.00 is a reasonable figure for a transport. Wayne Smith, 1530 Naval Ave., noted that it will be a costly operation to collect the unpaid bills and set up vehicle inspections. Mayor Jarstad explained that the City has the facilities to accomplish this at the present time. Commissioner Stewart read letter from Olympic Ambulance, dated April 18, 1980, which stated they are interested in providing ambulance service in the Bremerton area. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. John Tracy, Evergreen Legal Services, raised several questions regarding the con- tract and it was the consensus of the Council that any input be directed to the Ma~or, Fire Chief or Police Chief during the next week. Charles McCormack, 2102 East Phinney Bay Dr., discussed erroneous billings at length. He stated he did not think it is proper for the City to pay uncollectible bills with the citizens tax dollars; that it is subsidizing private industry. He asked why the Rescue-One unit cannot be used for transport and Commissioner Swanson explained that Rescue-One has to be kept free for emergency calls. Commissioner Swanson stated he hoped the citizens of Bremerton would vote to authorize another R-1 unit; but until this is done, there is a need for ambulance service from the private sector. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 22, 1980 Page two After more discussion the following motion was made: Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor JarstUd to postpone decision on new contract for one week to allow evaluation and bring it back next week for action. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he would like to have the contract effective on May 1, 1980 so the City is not obligated to pay another month's subsidy. Commis- sioner Swanson again requested that anyone who has any input to contact Mayor Jarstad, Chief'Meigs or Chief Devery. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 10:40 A.M. until 10:55 A.M. RESOLUTION NO. 1854 - Inclusion of Bremerton in Park & Recreation District Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION of the City of Bremerton approving the inclusion of the City of Bremerton in a proposed park and recreation district, provided that the City of Bremerton shall not surrender jurisdiciton over its present parks and recreation facilities and those to be acquired or constructed by the City of Bremerton in the future, either within or without its corporate limits, to the said park and recreation district, and further provided that the City of Bremerton shall not be obligated to provide funds for the maintenance of any park and recrea- tion facilities constructed by the park and recreatio6 district". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 1854. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he wants it made very clear the the City has the authority to run its own park land and he wants no interference from this proposed park district. Pat Carey stated he would like to see the words "open space" added to park and recreation; that he thinks it is necessary that open space be provided for future generations. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. TAPE #184 DSHS REZONE AND SPECIAL USE HEARING (A) 2245 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised, posted and letters of notification mailed to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 556 regarding a Special Use Permit in R-1 Zone which recommended approval. She then read Planning Commission Resolution No. 557 regarding a rezone from R-1 to R-2 which recommended denial. She stated 56 advisory ballots were sent, 15 returned with 5 agreeing and 10 disaOreeing with the request. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, discussed the request and stated the Planning Commission recommended approval of the Special Use Permit and denial of the rezone. He discussed the surrounding land use and stated access to the development would be off Marion. He stated there will be pedestrian access to the residential area with limited service vehicles allowed to circulate through the residential area; that a 20-ft. unobstructed pathway will be left to allow emergency vehicle access. Hugh Lewis, 610 Wilbert, stated he is totally against the rezone because there are too many people in that area now. He asked where the neighborhood children will be playing if the park is developed with these cottages and Mr. Attebery explained that the structures will be developed on the asphalt area by Marion School. Mr. Attebery stated no trees are to be removed from the park. Mayor Jarstad stated that the recreational area will remain and Forest Ridge Park will not be disturbed by this proposal. Commissioner Swanson stated he would hope that DSHS will take care of any drainage problems that are inherent to the site. Jim Root, City Engineer, stated the matter of drainage has been discussed and the State is aware of the problem. He stated the State indicated the drainage problem would be a part of this project. Mr. Root suggested tying this into the Marion'Avenue storm drainage area and Commissioner Swanson stated a storm pond system would be fine if DSHS would cooperate with the City. Mr. Attebery stated the Planning Commission requested that a storm water detention system be included in the conditions. Willard Charrete, 2510 Sixth St., stated he thought his property was zoned commer- cial when he bought it several years ago and he was not informed that it had been rezoned. Commissioner Stewart asked that he meet with Mr. Attebery to determine if it ever was zoned commercial. Mr. Charrete stated he thinks this proposal is a wonderful idea and he is in favor of it. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 22, 1980 Page three Mrs. Wojan, 103 South Marion, discussed the drainage problems she has and stated a drainage system has to be put in before winter. She stated this many units will increase the water that comes down Marion and if storm drains are put in, that should alleviate the problem. She asked if the neighbors will be notified before the storm drains are put in and Mr. Root explained that a public presenta- tion to the neighbors is necessary before anything is done. He explained that Block'Grant Funds are available for this project and he expects to have a bid call by the first of August. Commissioner Stewart noted that Mrs. Wojan's problem should be taken care of with the storm drain project and Commissioner Swanson stressed to Commissioner Stewart and Mrs. Wojan that the City cannot make a commit- ment that any given problem will be taken care of without investigating it more thoroughly. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Special Use Permit as recommended by Planning Commission, subject to the following conditions: (1) The site shall be developed essentially the same as the site plan presented for the Frances Haddon Morgan Children's Center, plan of Robert A. Chervenak, F.A.I.A. & Associates, dated Feb. 15, 1980; (2) The number of dwelling unit structures shall be limited to the six sixteen bed units proposed by the State Department of Social and Health Services; (3) A storm water drainage or detention system shall be developed and installed to City Engineering standards; and (4) Fire hydrants shall be installed as required by the Bremerton Fire Department. Also access to buildings shall meet Fire Department requirements, particularly with reference to Sec. 13.208 of the Uniform Fire Code (Access Requirements for Fire Apparatus), carried unanimously. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to follow recommendation of Planning Commission and deny rezone request, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 11:50 A.M. until 2:30 P.M. SEPAPJ~TIONS, NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Separations: Coni Mae Lumsden, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, 3/28/80. Kimberlee Morris, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, 3/27/80. Patricia Barber, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, 4/9/80. Brent Barratt, Parks & Recreation, Night Attendant, 4/9/80. Peter G. Davies, Accounting/Treasurer, Treasurer, 4/21/80. Notices of Employment: H. Jackson Shi rl ey, Accounti ng/Treasurer, Treasurer (Temporary Employee), $12.20 per hr., 4/21/80, termination date 5/16/80. ~.eo Earl Olney, Accounting/Treasurer, City Treasurer, $12.20 per hr., 5/19/80. Reece C. Davis, Equipment Rental, Automotive Serviceman Trainee, $4.50 per hr., 4/21/80, terminate 4/20/81. Changes of Pay Status: Lowell Castle, Water Distribution, Well Driller 12B to 12C, $8.72 to $8.98 per hr., 4/24/80. Susan Venard, Street Dept., Clerical, $4.50 to $5.00 per hr., 4/14/80, termination 11/28/80. Anthony Moore, Street Dept., Welder, $7.50 to $8.25 per hr., 4/14/80, termination 7/22/80. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve separations, notices of employment and changes of pay status. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated that Mr. Shirley will be working on the utility bonds and he is fulfilling a real need in the Treasurer's office. Motioh carried unanimously. SALARY INCREASES - Judge/Pro-Tem Clerk read letter from Municipal Court, dated April 15, 1980, which requested an increase in the amount of $631.37 to cover the non-anticipated salary increase for the Judge and Judges Pro Tempore for May and June, 1980. Commissioner Stewart noted that the City only pays 65% of the salary. He stated they are the highest paid employees in the City. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve salary increase, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, No. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 22, 1980 Page four POLICE REPORT - Detention Facilities Capt. Shoemaker discussed the changes that must be made to the City jail to · be in compliance with new regulations from the State. He stated there are mandates that the City will never be able to meet; that the City would have to build a complete new facility. He stated he does not want the City to be a detention facility; that it should be a class A holding facility. He stated that Criteria for holding facilities have not been established; that an alter- native to building a new facility would be to close the City jail and go into a combined facility with the County. Mayor Jarstad stated there are some very high costs associated with the directive regarding housing prisoners and it will cost approximately $135,000.00 a year to put these directives in effect. Commissioner Stewart suggested asking the legis- latures to come in a explain to the Council the reasoning for these directives. He stated he does not think Initiative 62 protects the City from WAC. He stated he thinks these laws should be justified. Capt. Shoemaker stated the City jail facilities meet the federal requirements; but they do not meet the new requirements set down by-the State. POLICE WORKING AGREEMENT Clerk presented contract between the City and General Teamsters Local Union No. 589 (Police Association) for Jan. 1, 1980 thru Dec. 31, 1981. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve contract with Police. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he has not seen the agreement and he thinks it should have been presented for review before today. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, No-because he did not have an opportunity to review it before presentation today; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. REVIEW OF NON-UNIFORM POSITION CLASSIFICATIONS Clerk presented memo from Personnel Director, dated April 11, 1980, which was read last week regarding a review of non-uniform position classifications. Commissioner Swanson stated he had discussed it with Mr. Cowley and Mr. Tiberio and they have agreed that they will not proceed until Mr. Cowley has finished his review. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and M~yor Jarstad to approve review of non-uni form position classifications, subject to coordination of efforts between Mr. Cowley and Mr. Tiberio, carried unanimously. REDUCTION IN COST OF LIVING (Bulletin from Retired Federal Employees) Clerk presented a bulletin from the National Association of Retired Federal Employees regarding the proposed reduction in the cost of living for retired Federal employees. This bulleting is on file in the Clerk's office. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Chet Simpson, $45.15 for water heater element. The claim stated the element burned out due to water main break. Judith James, $48.15 for water heater element. The claim stated the element burned out due to water main break. Judy Harkness, $283.14. The claim stated the water main break caused her water lines to be filled with dirt which had to be cleaned out several times and causin9 her hot water heater to burn out. Emery S. Brunner, approximately $200.00 for damage to chair which was caused by bullet. John P. Gregori, $69.67 for damage to wall which was caused by bullet. Clerk stated these claims would be referred to the City's insurance company. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Motion by Con~issioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payroll vouchers: Salary Fund, 9ross payroll for period 3/31/80 thru 4/13/80 - $227,619.59; and Claim Fund for same period - $7,992.22, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 22, 1980 Page five COMMUNITY ENERGY DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS PROGRAM Clerk read letter from Washington State Energy Office, dated April 10, 1980,' which stated that the City's proposal entitled "Local Energy Policy and Regula- tions, Development and Adoption'l has been recommended for funding under the Community Energy Demonstration Projects (CEDP) program. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. LIONS COMMUNITY PLAYFIELD PROJECT CONTRACT (IAC #80-010D) Clerk read letter from Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation, dated April 16, 1980, attached to which was a contract for the Lions Community Play- field Project (IAC #80-010D). The letter stated the IAC has received approval from the HCRS for this project. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve contract, carried unanimously. INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT ~ Kitsap County Law and Justice Planning Clerk read letter from Kitsap County Dept. of Community Development, dated April 14, 1980, attached to which was an Interlocal Agreement regarding Kitsap County Law and Justice Planning. The letter stated the need'for a Law and Justice Entitlement Area was.discussed and supported by the Kitsap Subregional Council. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve Interlocal Agreement, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Testing and Inspection for Fire Station No. 3 Clerk read memo from Engineering Dept., dated April 15, 1980, which recommended that bid for testing and inspection for Fire Station No. 3 be awarded to General Testing Laboratories, as low bidder. 'Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to General Testing Laboratories as low bidder in the amount of $2,300.00, carried unanimously. HYDROPLANE RACES AT KITSAP LAKE Clerk read letter from Dwight Malhiot, Race Chairman for American Power Boat Association, dated April 17, 1980, which requested approval to use Kitsap Lake for an outboard hydroplane race on Sunday, July 13, 1980, from noon until 6:00 P.M. Mayor Jarstad requested that the letter be referred to the Police Dept. for review and recommendation next week. REVISED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF BREMERTON Clerk read memo from Affirmative Action Officer, dated April 21, 1980, regarding the revised Affirmative Action Plan for the City. The memo requested that the Commissioners review the revised plan and adopt it next week; that this plan has been approved by the City Attorney's office. CoF~nissioner Stewart stated he has reviewed it and he has no objections. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - Peterson (2213 Eastview Dr.) Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated April 14, 1980, attached to which was an Outside Utility Agreement for John Peterson. Also attached to the memo was a letter from the Kitsap County Health Dept., dated April 8, 1980, which stated that during heavy rains the sewage disposal system in this area does not function properly and is a health hazard. Mr. Root's memo recommended that the Outside Utility Agreement be accepted and approved. Jim Root, City Engineer, stated Eastview Dr. is the first street east of Trenton and north of Sheridan; that there is a very serious sanitary problem in this area. He stated Mr. Peterson has arranged to obtain'an easement and pump from his pro- perty to the sewer line. Considerable discussion ensued regarding annexation and Mayor Jarstad stated he would like to annex that portion off Pine Rd. Commissioner Stewart stated most people annex to get on the City's utilities. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve Outside Utility Agree- ment with John Peterson, carried unanimously. -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 22, 1980 Page six REVISED CONTRACT - Harry B. Rich Mayor Jarstad requested approval of the revised fee for architectural services for Harry B. Rich. He stated that Council elected to wait until the bids for the new fire station were opened to revise this fee upward. He stated that 80% of the revised fee is based on the total bid of $588,005.00; 20% of the revised fee is based on the total bid minus the alternate. He stated further the total revised fee is $48,480.84. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to revise the architect's fees upward based on the bids for the fire station, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad left the meeting at this time to attend a meeting with the Teamster's Union. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - Harris (Marion Ave.) Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated April 18, 1980, attached to which was an Outside Utility Agreement for David and Beverly Harris. The memo stated that the property abuts a City-maintained sanitary sewer on Marion Ave. and recommended that the Outside Utility Agreement be app~oved. Motion by Con~nissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Outside Utility Agreement with David and Beverly Harris, carried. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - 2531 Perry Ave, Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated April 16, 1980, attached to which was an Outside Utility Agreement for the property at 2531 Perry Ave. The memo stated there is a City sanitary sewer in Perry Ave. in front of the property which was constructed with Government funds. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Outside Utility Agreement for property at 2531 Perry Ave., carried. RESOLUTION NO. 1855 - Parking Permit Area (Zone 22) Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION designating a residential parking permit area (Zone 22)". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Resolution No. 1855, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ' ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Naming Cedarwood Dr. Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE establishing a new street designation". Motion by Con~issioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Renaming Ivy Street to Morris Street Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE renaming Ivy Street to Morris Street". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Increasing Mileage Rate Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 1826 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 2460, 3035, 3099 and 3221, as it relates to expenses of City employees and fixing the rate of mileage to be allowed city employees for use Of private automobiles". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by 'title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. He stated he would need some technical assistance in selecting someone for the position of Data Processing Manager and he would like to contract with Jack Motl and Ansell Johnson. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to enter into a contract for professional services with Jack Motl and Ansell Johnson to help select a Data Processing Manager, carried. -6- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 22, 1980 Page seven 2. Discussed the water at the cemetery and stated it is not necessary to have drinkable water to sprinkle that area. He suggested drilling a well for sprinkling purposes. Commissioner Swanson stated he would have to look at the requirements for drilling a well; that it will have to be done to DSHS standards. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to get proposals from the Water Dept. and private sources. FEDERAL FUNDING REGARDING STREET PROGRAMS Jim Root stated he had received a letter from the Dept. of Transportation indicating what has happened to the City's federal funding regarding street programs. He stated that as of March 14, 1980 all federal funding that had not been obligated was frozen. He gave the following timetable: Wheaton Way, Sylvan to Broad Project - It is on hold at the present time waiting for approval of the Washington State Dept. of Transportation obligation plan. 11th and Park Signal - It is currently scheduled for funding after Aug. 1, 1980. Kitsap Lake and Shorewood Dr. It is currently scheduled for funding after Aug. 1, 1980. 6th and Callow ~ Project is funded for R/W only in FY 1981. Mr. Root announced that Bob Frisbie, Asst. City Engineer, was in Olympia last week attending a UAB Meeting. The City was allocated an additional $158,000.00 for 6th and Callow project. Commissioner Swanson stated the Trident funding should be explored to determine what has happened with those monies. Meeting adjourned at 3:45 P.M. ~'~"'~Ka t H 1 een'L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: -7-