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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/03/78 'APPROVED MINUTES COUNCIL CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES APPROVED July 5, 1978 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Wednesday, July 5, 1978 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Assistant City Attorney Ryan and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 1978 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. REQUEST FROM RALPH ERICKSON FOR EXTENSION OF SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT #5 FOR THE OYSTER BAY CONDOMINIUMS Clerk read memo from Planning Director, dated July 5, 1978, which requested an extension of 142 days for Ralph Erickson Shoreline Substantial Development Permit #5 for the Oyster Bay Condominiums. The letter gave a detailed explanation of the background of this permit and is on file in the Planning Dept. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, explained that this extension will allow a full six-years from the original date of the permit. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to extend the permit 142 days, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 1769 - Building Setback Requirements for Shoreline Management Master Program Clerk read, "RESOLUTION amending the 'City of Bremerton Shoreline Management Master Program' to clarify and modify the building setback requirements in the Urban Residential Environment." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Resolution No. 1769, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. SEPARATIONS Narold H.. Rich, Parks & Recreation, Part-time Playleader, 6/28/78. Shelley Ryan, Parks & Recreation, Lifeguard, 6/28/78. Larry G. Lieskie, Wastewater Treatment, Serviceman I, 7/7/78. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Stephen Erickson, Engineering, Engineering Aid, $5.OI per hr., 7/1/78 (correction from last week's employment slip) CETA Carol R. Longmate, Engineering, Extra Help, $3-00 per hr., 7/5/78 (terminate 4/79). Montee Geister, Engineering, Engineering Aid I, $5.63 per hr., 7/5/78. David Joiner, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, $2.65 per hr., 6/27/78. Eugene Francis Scales, Water Supply, Summer help - part time, $3.00 per hr., 6/28/78. Richard E. Norton, Parks & Recreation, Summer Band Director, $150.OO per mo., 6/27/78. Robert Bryan Argyle, Parks & Recreation, Advanced Lifesaving Instructor, $3.00 per hr., 7/3/78. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Murray P. Martin, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman II, Level C to Level D, $5.97 to $6.15 per hr., 7/3/78. Russell K. Dodge, Engineering, Field Engineer, 13D to 15A, $8.34 to $8.58 per hr., 7/1/78. Randy D. Loun, Police Dept., 3rd yr. to 4th yr. patrolman, $7.58 to $7.93 per hr., 7/7/78. Ronald Miller, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, $3.00 to $3.50 per hr., 6/27/78. Francis P. Wilson, Police Dept., 3rd yr. patrolman to 4th yr. patrolman, $7.58 to $7.93 per hr., 7/7/78. Francis P. Wilson, Police Dept., 4th yr. patrolman to 4th yr. motor patrolman, $7.93 to $8.07 per hr., CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 5, 1978 Page two Dan Heistand, Street Dept., Serviceman II, $5.63 to $5.97 per hr., 6/26/78. Harvey Robert Clark, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman II, Level C to Level D, $6;O3 to $6.21 per hr., 7/3/78. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. TEMPORARY POSITION OF ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT - PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. Clerk read memo from Corfmissioner Swanson, dated July 3, 1978, which requested approval of temporary position for Administrative Assistant to work directly under the supervision of the Commissioner of Public Works. The memo requested that Walter Alloway be appointed to this position and the salary set at $1,585.11 per month. The memo stated further this amount could be funded entirely by budget adjustments but it would be easier to absorb if $5,000 could be allotted from the General Fund for this trial period. Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the commissioners that the amount should be funded by budget adjust- ments if at all possible. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve temporary position of Administrative Assistan~ for Public Works Dept. and appoint Waiter Alloway to this position, carried unanimously. CHANGE OF STATUS Walter B. Alloway, Public Works Dept., Administrative Asst/Compliance Officer, $1,585.11 per mo. + longevity, 7/10/78(6 mo. temporary transfer position) Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve change of status, carried unanimously. MAX MEIGS' - REPORT OF CONDITION Mayor Jarstad stated Mr. Meigs would be undergoing surgery this afternoon to fuse three vertebrae. He stated this fusion has to be done before he can be transported to Virginia Mason in Seattle. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS FOR FIRE DEPT. & POLICE DEPT. Mayor Jarstad stated he hopes to have appointed a Battalion Chief to take over the administrative duties when the Fire Chief and Asst. Fire Chief are not able to perform these duties. He stated the Police Dept. already has an Administrative Captain who would take over the duties of the Chief if necessary. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Salary Fund, Gross Payroll for period 6/12/78 thru 6/25/78, $215,548.35 and Claims Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees for same period, $6,606.02, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve payroll vouchers, carried unanimously. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented Claims for Damages from Phillip L. Mhoon in the amount of $18,871 and Lunar Land Development Corp. in the amount of $128,300. She stated these claims had been sent to the insurance company and the attorney's office. Clerk read letter from Earle Andersen, dated July l, 1978, which stated he had received notice from the insurance company that his claim for $150.00 was denied. He requested that City Council take action on this claim. Clerk explained that the police had cut a hole in the ceiling to remove a bullet and Asst. Chief of Police Kvistad had recommended denial because the parents of the boy who was shot should be liable for some of it. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to write letter and tell Mr. Andersen the City feels half of the damage should be paid by the parents, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Diesel Fuels Clerk read memo from Asst. Purchasing Agent, dated June 28, 1978, which recommended that PS 200 Motor Diesel Fuel and PS 200 Furnace Oils be awarded to Wilkins Texaco Dtst. as the low and satisfactory bidder; that PS 100 Stove Oilbe awarded to Dane's Oil Dist. The memo stated Chevron USA refused to supply on a split award of stove oil only. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to award bid as stated above, carried unanimously. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 5, 1978 Page three BID AWARD - Fencing for Kiwanis Field and Children's Play Area at Lions' Field Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated July 5, 1978, which recommended that bid for fencing for Kiwanis Field and Children's Play Area at Lions' Field be awarded to Tor-Nado Fence Co., Inc. of Seattle, for their alternate bid for green vfnyl fencing in the amount of $5,897.00, as low bidder. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to award bid for fencing as stated above, carried unanimously. SURPLUS STATION WAGON Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent, dated June 28, 1978, which requested that the station wagon being surplused by the Fire Dept. be transferred to the Street Dept. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to transfer surplus station wagon from Fire Dept. to Street Dept., carried unanimously. SURPLUS DAMAGED VEHICLE - Police Dept. Clerk reported that a damaged vehicle declared surplus by City Council on Oct. 26, 1977 and transferred to the City Garage has had all usable items salvaged and should be declared surplus for disposal. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to declare vehicle surplus for disposal, carried unanimously. PURCHASE OF VEHICLE BY STATE CONTRACT #105-OO1 Clerk read memo from Police Chief, dated June 29, 1978, which requested that a 1978 4-door Deluxe Pontiac Bonneville be purchased by State Contract #105-OO1. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve purchase of vehicle by State Contract #105-OO1, carried unanimously. R/W 13th & WARREN Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 30, 1978, which requested permis- sion to purchase a small portion o~ property on the NW corner of 13th & Warren for R/W; that the property has been appraised for $1OO.OO and the money can be taken from the 1/2~ gas tax. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve purchase of property as stated above, carried unanimously. CHARTER HOUSE BOND Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated June 30, 1978, which recommended acceptance of a bond to cover any expenses incurred by the City to replace the storm sewer line, with release to be given when the storm drain has been relocated to the City's standards and accepted by the City. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to accept bond from Charter House, carried unanimously. LAKE TAHUYEH PROPERTY Clerk presented a market research of Lake Tahuyeh Property and stated it appears that the approximate value of the three parcels is $292,000. Discussion followed and Commissioner Swanson stated the property has no potential as water shed property now or later and he suggested selling this property and buying more property to add to the water shed or leasing this property on a long-term lease. Commissioner Stewart stated he liked the idea of leasing this property. Mayor Jarstad stated the property on the water could be used for recreational purposes and this property has increased in value 10% to 12% a year; that this property is a good investment. Commissioner Swanson suggested looking at the property and reviewing it and discussing the matter again in two weeks.' CONSTRUCTION OF SWIMMING POOL - General Claim from Cree Construction Co. Clerk presented a claim voucher in the amount of $146,473.O2, audited by John Ross, for construction of the swimming pool. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve payment of $146,473.O2 to Cree Construction Co., carried unanimously. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 5, 1978 Page four MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT WITH NAVY FOR WATER/SEWER SERVICES Clerk presented modification of contract with Navy for water/sewer servi e . ~ ~ y ¢ a~c~b~c ft Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve modification of contract, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 10:OO A.M. until 10:15 A.M. USS BREMERTON LOGO WINNERS Mayor Jarstad presented the winners of the USS BREMERTON LOGO CONTEST and presented savings bonds to each of them except first place winner, who wonan all-expense paid trip to the launching of the USS BREMERTON: Wayne Runge, 1st place; Bobbi Loudon, 2nd place; A. J. Corirossi, 3rd place; John O'Donohoe, 4th place; and Henry Weber, 5th place. Mayor Jarstad also thanked Scott Kimble for his help as liaison between the Navy and the City of Bremerton. CBD PARKING COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Clerk read recommendations of Parking Committee and answers of Police Dept. and Engineering: (1) Decrease the maximum time allowed on the meters in the CBD to 2 hours; and budget and hire one additional police officer or metermaid to monitor the meters in the OBD. Police Dept. and Engineering both agreed with this suggestion. The Police Dept. stated it would require one additional police officer for enforcement purposes. Mayor Jarstad stated there is no way the City can hire additional personnel; that enough money is not budgeted for an increase in personnel. He stated the signs could be changed to allow only 2 hour parking. Chuck Bair stated the Parking Committee believes that the enforcing has to be looked at by the City; that parking is not being enforced and people continue to park in posted areas. (2) Eliminate parking on both the north and south side of Burwell between Warren Ave. and Naval Ave. and increase the speed limit to 30 mph. Police Dept. ane Engineering both agreed with this suggestion. (3) Increase the speed limit on Warren Ave. from llth St. to the Warren Ave. Bridge to 30 mph. Police Dept. and Engineering both agreed with this suggestion. (4) Prohibit truck loading and unloading in the CBD between the hours of 11A.M. and 6 P.M. Police Dept. and Engineering both stated this suggestion should be studied further because it could work a hardship on some businesses. (5) Remove parking on both sides of 6th St. between Pacific Ave. and Warren Ave. Police Dept. and Engineering both agreed with this suggestion. (6) Provide special motorcycle parking at key locations in the CBD. Police Dept. and Engineering both agreed with this suggestion. (7) Develop a preliminary design and cost estimate for multi-level parking in the Craven Center area. Police Dept. and Engineering both agreed with this suggestion. Commissioner Stewart stated the bulk of the parkers at Craven Center are PSNS employees and very few shoppers park there even on weekends. Discussion followed among Commissioner Stewart, Mr. Bair and Mr. Soriano regarding building a multi-level parking lot and Commis- sioner Stewart stated a financial study should be done before anything is built. Mr. Soriano suggested that one level at ~ time be buf~t and Commissioner Stewart stated it would cost $5,000 to $6,000 a space to build a parking facility one level at a time and he does not think people wii1 be willing to pay that much. He stated the money from the parking lot goes to pay off the City Parking Garage. Discussion followed regarding the Parking System Fund and Commissioner.Stewart stated this money is used to pay off the Parking Garage and.make '.improvements in the parking garage; that any money left over from that.goes ~o the General Fund. Mr. Soriano asked about federal funding and Mayor Jarst.ad stated that unless the City gets some financial support from the Federal Government, this project is not feasible. He stated further that Mr. Theroux is working on the grant aspect of parking. Mr. Bait asked the commissioners for a decision on the suggestions presented today and Mayor Jarstad stated he would like to have a report back from Engineering regarding the removal of parking on Burwell and a report from the Police Dept. regarding the removal of parking on 6th St. before a decision is made. He stated he would also like to have the concurrence of the Police Chief before a motion is made. CITY COMMISSIONERS MINUTES July 5, 1978 Page five PROPOSED LID HEARING - 15th to 16th, between Broadway & Warren Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearing at this timer carried unanimously. Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised and letters of notification sent as required by law. She read letter from City Engineer, dated July 3, 1978, which stated the estimated cost of the LID is $6,198.00. She then read letter from Ronald D. Henderson, dated June 19, 1978, which stated he feels he should be compensated for the portion of alley that he owns. He stated if no compen- sation is made, he must object to the LID. He also suggested placing speed bumps and speed signs to slow down speeding traffic. Gerry Thornburgh stated the estimated total cost is $6,198.00 and it will be paid for 100% by the LID property owners. Jim Root, City Engineer, stated Mr. Henderson appeared to be in agreement six months ago when the documents for the LID were prepared and it has come as a surprise that he is not in agreement at this time. Mr. Thornburgh stated that Mr. Henderson's assessment comes to $516.00 for his share of the LID cost; that the City should make him some kind of offer and something should be worked out. Mr. Root recommended that City Council allow them to go ahead with the LID as this is only the preliminary estimate. Mr. Ryan stated the City should enter into negotiations with Mr. Henderson to purchase this property. Commissioner Swanson stated that upkeep and maintenance of that alley is outrageous because of use by Olympic College. W. L. Page asked if the law could be changed in order to allow speed bumps to be installed and Commissioner Swanson stated that would have to be done at the State level. Mr. Page stated that $500.00 seems like a lot of money to improve this alley and he asked if the people were paying for the materials and the City was supplying the labor. Mr. Thornburgh replied that the people pay for both the materials and the labor. Mr. Page stated again it was a lot of money for three yards of asphalt. ORDINANCE NO. 3442 - LID 322 (Alley from 15th to 16th between Warren & Broadway) Clerk read, "AN ORDINANCE providing for the improvement of the alley which runs from 15th St. to 16th St. between Warren Avenue and Broadway Avenue (vacated) all in accordance with the plans, maps and specifications on file in the office of the City Engineer; adopting said plans, maps and specifications; establishing an improvement district; providing for the levying of assessments for the payment of such improvement and making such improvement payable by bonds, warrants or installment notes". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3442 by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commis- sioner Swanson, Yes. AGREEMENT AND PROPOSAL FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES - GARDNER ENGINEERS Clerk presented Agreement and Proposal for engineering services to develop rate schedules for water and sewer services from Gardner Engineers. She stated it had been reviewed and approved by the City Attorney's office. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Agreement and Proposal and aubhorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. REMUNERATION FOR CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Clerk read letter from Civil Service Commission, dated June 29, 1978, which requested that City Council establish some sort of remuneration to partially compensate the Civil Service Commission for the many hours they are spending to discharge their duties. Commissioner Stewart stated they Rave asked for $40.00 a meeting and he has no objection to compensating them. Commissioner Swanson stated he felt if compensation were paid, it should be by the month and not by the meeting. Mr. Moore~ Water Superintendent, asked if this would set a precedent for other boards and commissions. Mayor Jarstad commented that the Planning Commission meets more than the Civil Service Commission and they are not compensated. A lengthy discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Commissioners to check with other cities and determine what their policy is. -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 5, 1978 Page six Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to check with other cities and find out what their policy is and make a decision in two weeks, carried unanimously. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM Clerk read memo from Chief of Police, dated June 28, 1978, which recommended that two registers be compiled for the Police Dept., one regular list and one Affirmative Action at a one to two ratio. Chief Devery stated he would like to get both minority and women in the Police Dept. and two lists are necessary. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer recommendation to Civil Service Commission, carried unanimously. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT MASTER PROGRAM AMENDMENTS - Height & Lot Width Coverage Clerk read letter from DOE, dated June 28, 1978, which stated the amendments to the Bremerton Shoreline Management Master Program have been reviewed and approved subject to a change in the lot width coverage. This change will read: "The greatest width of any building shall not exceed sixty percent (60%) of the width of the lot as measured at the proposed front or rear building line, whichever is less, except that single family residences are exempt from this requirement. Residential development shall comply with applicable City of Bremerton adopted plans and ordinances and any revisions and/or amendments thereto. In case of conflicting standards or requirements, the stricter shall apply." RESOLUTION NO. 1770 - Amending Shoreline Management Master Program Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION amending the 'City of Bremerton Shoreline Management Master Program' to clarify the height limits in the Urban Residential Environment and to make the lot width coverage requirements less restrictive for single family residential development in the Urban Residential Environment and rescinding Resolution No. 1765." Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1770, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. LETTER FROM TED MINIOR Clerk read letter from Ted Minior, dated June 22, 1978, which asked if the people of Bremerton are doing anything to help John Brady who has epilepsy and can't find a regular job. The letter stated he picks up old cans and bottles. Commis- sioner Stewart stated the City of Bremerton has no welfare plan; that this service is provided through the Dept. of Social and Health Services. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Paid Leave for Subpoened Witnesses & Providing for the Deduction of Witness Fees from Gross Pay Clerklread, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2366, Section 1 (1959), formerly Ordinance No. 1813, Section 21-a (1948) and codflied as Article 2.40.260 in the Bremerton City Code by including paid leave for subpoened witnesses and providing for the deduction of witness fees from gross pay". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM ORDINANCE Clerk presented Affirmative Action Program Ordinance for review. Jim Sells, Asst. City Attorney, stated they are attempting to devSse an affirmative action program that will be satisfactory with the Federal Government and will actually work in the City of Bremerton. ORDINANCE NO. 3443 - Appropriating Additional Funds for 1978 Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton amending Ordinance No. 3402, as amended by Ordinance No. 3423, and appropriating additional funds for the year 1978." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart and pass Ordinance No. 3443 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Ye~. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 5, 1978 Page seven ORDINANCE NO. 3444 - Closing Special Fund Clerk read, second reading, I'AN ORDINANCE closing a special fund and providing for disposition of the fund balance." Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3444 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to vouchers 05221 thru 05313 inclusive in the amount of $41,206.69 and voucher 5217 inclusive in the amount of $180.OO, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:50 A.M. Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -7-