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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/75 TAPE 71 "A" g "B" CITY C~JNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 72, 1975 The megula~ meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday, October 22, 1975. Attending were: C~a;~lssioner Stewart, F~esiding; Commissioner $choneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, Asst. City Attorney Sells, and representatives of the press and radio. Mayor Jarstad meeting with Secretary of Navy, H. J. W. Middendorf II. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Bill Berg of Bremer~on Alliance Church. MINUTES ~ of October 15, 1975, were approved as read. SEPARATIONS Michael Bell, Street Dept., C~3nent Finisher Senior, Resigned, 10-17-75. Richard C. Burnes, Budget Director, Accounting, Resigned, 10-17-75. G. louise P~ers, Utility Accountant, Accounting, Resigned, 11-1-75. Motion by C~mmissioner Stewart and C~,,missioner Schoneman to approve the sepamations, carried unanimously. Ann BplgKs, Extra Held - Con~nissioner Public Works, $3.00, 10-22-75 to 10-31-75. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and C~,/aissioner Stewart to approve the employment, carried unanimously. CHANGF~ IN PAY STATUS Earl M. Haynes, Operator II, Water Supply, $4.45 to $5.10, 10-20-75. William Scheer, Serviceman II, Water Supply, $4.67 to $5.33, 10-20-75. John Jaynes, Serviceman II, Water Supply, $4.95 to $5.33, 10-20-75. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissione~ Stewart to approve the Changes in Pay Status, carmied unanimously. Clerk presented City of Bremerton Employees' Retirement Fund List for November, 1975, in the g~oss amount of $2,902.27 as audited by John Ross. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the list, carried unanimously. CLAIMS FOR D~IGES Clerk explained that received clabms for damages from James Kempton, Robert and Florence Kirby, Peegy Wagoner, $100,000 each; noted that he meceived identical claims on October 20, 1975, and these were referred to the insurance company. COMPACT CAR - FIRE DEPARTMENT Clerk exDlained that Tmaveller's Motors was low bidde~ and City Council passed a motion awardinK the bid to ti]em; however, it has been discovered that the bid had a slight exception to specifications--a one-inch difference in the wheelbase, Clerk read memo dated October 20, 1975, fr~n Fire C]~ef recc~endlng bid award to Graveller's Motors as the vehicle will meet their r~quirements. Clerk read memo from himself to Council reo~m,ending City Council pass a motion acceptinK the slight exception and to let the original motion stand. !~otion by Cc,missioner Schoneman and Con~nissioner Stewart to allow the exception to the specifica- t~ns as the car will meet purposes intended by the Fire Depa~bnent. Brief Discussion followed, and Cu,~issioner Stewart asked Asst. City Attorney Sells if it is legal to make exceptions to the specifications. M~. Sells stated he felt the City should require bidders to meet with all specifications. Motion died - Question was not called. A new motion was made as follows: ~btion by Cc~missioner Stewart and Cu~,m[ssione~ Schonaman to refer this item back to the ~-[~tee, carried unanimously. ~EW SPECIFICATION - POLICE DEPARTMENT VEHICL~ City Clerk explained that Council previously authorized bid call for pOlice vehicle; however, new specifications have been prepared as requested by the Police Chief which would be for a meditm- sized vehicle as oppOsed to a full-sized vehicle. Motion by Co~missioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize Call for Bids on new s~--~ications, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 22, 1975 - CONTINUED APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB DRIVtRS LICENSE -~lerk presetned ApplicatioJ for Taxicab Driver's License for Robert E. Prouse which was approved bv Captain Johnson fop the Chief of Police. Motion by Conmissioner Stewart and C~,Lissionem Schon~nan to approve the application, carried unanimously. APPLICATION ~3SIC MA~INE LICENSE Clerk presented AppliCation for Music Machine License for Delly's BaP-B-Q at 410 Naval Avenue which was approved bV Chief of Police. Motion by fbmmissioner Sc~Dneman and Co~missioner Stewart to approve the application, carried unanimously. HEARING DATES SET Clerk r~ad meno dated October ~0, 1975, frcm Planning Depa~'b~ent to City Council stating Council ~arin~. dates should be set on the ~merican Legion Post #68 p~oposed rezone ar~ the B & B Investors, Inc., proposed rezone. City Clerk stated that Mm. Burchfield, who is a resident in the area proposed for reTone by B~B Investors, has advised that the neighborhood would appreciate an evenin~ Council Meeting. Motion by Co~issioner Stewart and Cc~missioner Sehoneman to set hearing date on BSB Investors proposal fop November 12, 1975, at 4:30 p.m., and to set hearing on the American Legion proposal for November 12, 1975, at 10:30 a.m., carbied unanimously. Clerk read letter appealing Planning Cu,,,~ssion denial of the B&B Investors proposal from Leonamd Kruse dated Octobe~ 15, 1975 (representing B~B Invest~s). VOTING R~EISTPATION COSTS Clerk read letter dated October 2, 1975, from Kitsap County Auditor to City Clerk subnitting bill for the City of Bremerton Registration Cost shame in the amount of $3,682.60. Motion by Cu,~,issioner Stewart and Co~missioner Schoneman to approve the bill, carried unanimously. STAR RENTALS STRain'S' USE PERMIT Clerk explained that City Council previously authorized the street use permit as reo~mended by City Engineer for $20.00 per year and that the agreement has been prepared for signatures. Clerk gave baekL~ound of request. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Cc~ssioner Stewart to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement, carried unanimously. ORDINN~CE ND. 3258 - WALKSR REYDNE Clerk read second reading, An Ordinance ~ending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792. Motion by Co~nissioner Stewart and Cc~missioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3258, carried as follows: Ccmmissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDI~%NCE NO. 3259 - [AND REZONE Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792. Motion by Cc~missioner Stewart and Co~ssioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3259, carried as follows: Cu~,.issioner Stewart, yes~ Cu~issioner Schonem~3n~ yes. BILLS ~n by C~nm£ssioner Stewart and Cc~ssioner Schoneman to give a blanket approval of Vouchers 155 through 22~ in the amount of $66,197.41 as audited by John Ross, ear. led unanimously. ORDINANCE - MANDATORY FINE/VANDALISM Clerk read, first ~eading, An Ordinance a~ending Ordinance No. 325 relating to Public Health and Safety. Motion by Cc~missioner Stewart and Co~missione~ Schoneman to a?prove ordinance on first readings. ~---i~discussion followed, and Cu.,~,issioner Schoneman explained that this ordinance imposes mandatory penatties for various types of vandalism a~d it will probably be a good determent to same. Motion carried as follows: Cu,,..~ssioner Stewart~ yes; C~issior~r Schoneman, yes. Meeting, recessed 9:50 a.m. Called to O~der 10:00 a.m. REPORTS - CC~M[SSIONER SCHONT~: 1. IW ?oad Storm Sewer installation continuing; 150 feet left to csmplete. 2. Reported on Poulsbo Luncheon held in honor of King of Norway and attendance of many digni- taries. Very enjoyable and appreeiated oppor~:unity to attend. 3. Visited Trident Base last weekend under auspices of the Chamber of Cu.,~eree and was very impressed. Next year there will be much more to see. Thanked Chamber for setting this up. ~. Will be meeting with State Highway Department District Er~ineer Bill Korf and Jim Baylor ~eKardlng limitations being imposed as a result of SB 2143 which lbmits City crews working on State Arterial ~mpmvements. CYYJNCIL MI~3TES - OCTOBER 22, 1975 - CONTINUED REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STEWART: 1. Preliminary budget is complete and is being copied and bound today; c~,~nded City Treasurer on putting, the budget in balance with the necessary cuts. 2. Reported that bus svstem met its expenses last mon~.h as follows: $22,442.85 - taken in thmough fare box, bus passes, interest on inves~nents and advertising. $38,704.00 - EXPL~SES - Leaving a deficit of $16,261.28. $16,874.99 Household Tax & State Subsidy - Leavin~ $613.71 above expenses. 3. Compared revenue increase in parking garage with revenue decrease frcm on-street pamking. Noted that d~nto~.n merchants %~re present to discuss the matter of controlling the downtown parkinK situation. DISCUSSION - DOWNTOWN PARKING (MLTERS/TICKETING) ~issioner Stewart stated he has gone through town and reviewed the parking situation to find t]~t 20 percent of all vehicles parked at meters were abusing the privilage and parking there all day for the cost of the current $1.00 parking ticket, and this is cheaper than parking all day in a parking, lot; also, stated that probably another 20 percent were feeding the meters all day which is still less expensive than the parking lots. Mr. Stewart stated that the Council should take i~nediate action to ~or~ect this situation because it is detrimentaltto the downtown businesses if shoppers cannot find a parking place due to the fact about 40 percent of the meters are ut~Iitized by all-day parkers. Cu',~issioner Seh0neman stated he has also reviewed the situation and found 30 cams that were parked f~om earlv morning until afternoon; concurred that action must be taken to keep the parking meter spaces open, and suggested that a time limit be posted on the meters. John Alexander, Manager of J. C. Penneys, stated that he would like to see the situation o3rrected, kut not at the cost of the shopper who is slightly late back to the meter. Mr. Alexander stated he would recommend double-ticketing as opposed to increasing the ~mount of the $1.00 ticket; also, sug~qested that tire ma~king~ would be a good system for ticketing all-day meter parkers and mete~-feeders. Chief Schlie stated time marking could consume enough time to require another man on meter patrol, and he would have to discuss this with the traffic division. Darrell Cullimore, Millie's Hobby Sh~p, stated that time marking, would be the only method to oontr~l the meter-feeders. Dick Brinkerhoff, B~inkerhoff's Appliances, cu~,~,ented that tire marking could be done as easily as writing a ticket and this could be done simultaneously. Mr. Cullimo~e stated that overtime char~es should be treated similar to speeding tickets; the longer a car is parked overtime, the larger the fine imposed. Jorg, en Nelson, Jorgen Nelson Jewelers, stated the downt~n merchants are concerned with cempeti- tion of shopping centers which provide free parking to the cons~ner and expensive ticketing to the shoppers who parks overtime at the meter could frnstrate them to the point they would shop where the pamking is p~ovided; also, suggested that the Chamber of Cc~merce members get together to convince business places in the downtown area to p~essure theim employees to use the parking lots, not the meters. Cu,,,issioner Stewart stated that one major downtown business did send out a memorandum to employees de, handing, they not use the meters; however, this was impossible for the business to enforc~, Mr. Stewart stated that the City Council should take action to make restrictions on meter parking, to alleviate the current problems in order to have some means of legal enfomcement and penalties to the violators. Iou Wier, Wier's Appliances, stated that raising the parking ticket fine still will not eliminate the mete~-feeder; that a time limit will have to be imposed and tires will have to be marked accordingly. ~i~. Wie~ suggested that the first ticket issued renain at the $1.00 fee (if paid within 24 hrs.) and the second ticket be raised to $5.00; that this would be a great deterTent to the all-day meter pa~ke~. John McConnell, Diamond Parking,, stated that chalking tires is an ideal method to control persons parking, over a time limit if this is imposed at the meters; also, c~,nented that the tire marking could be limited to different areas each day on a rotating, basis and the mere fact that this is taking place ~0uld help eliminate the meterlfeeders and all-day parkers. COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 22~ 1975 - CONTIWJED Michael White; Manager, kbolworth Store; President, Merchants Retail Division, stated that an increase on t~ first ticket issued may be aggravating to the shopper and they are proposing that this initial ticket remain at $1.00 ($2.00 if not paid within 24 hours) and that the second ticket, which could he Kiven two or thrme hours late~, be increased to possibly $5.00; that this ~ould affect the meter-feeder and all-day parkers ratber than the shopper. Mr. White stated he had no control over his employees feeding the n~ters because they aren't breakir~ any laws; that he could ask them to Dark in the lots, but he has no authority to mandate ~his as a Pule or enforce it; also, stated that the only deter%~ent to the meter-feeder would be a time limit on the meter and marking of tires. ~m,nissioner Schon~nan stated that meter-feeding is not illegal at the present time and a four- hour time limit should be posted on each meter and if necessary the omdlnance should be amended to adopt such a time limit. Ccmmissioner Schoneman stated he felt action should be taken on the matter~ however, the Mayor should be in attendance due to the fact he is the C~i~issioner of Public Health and Safety and the Police Traffic Division is under his jurisdiction. Co~nissioner Stewart stated that the meetinK should continue and this matter c~uld be continued later in the day. C~.m[ssioner Schoneman sue~ested 3:30 p.m., and Cbmmissioner Stewart concurmed. ~eeti~ recessed at 10:55. Called to O~der 11:00. BID OPLT~ING~ S ~otion by Co~missioner Stewart and C~,,~ssioner Sehoneman to open bids as scheduledon the ag~enda, carried unanimously. Clerk opened the following bids: ASPHALT HOT PATCH BOX Andrews Machinery, Seattle, NO BID. Fray Equipment, Inc., Seattle, NO BID. Olympic Machinery, Inc., Seattle, Cashiers Check $50 Enclosed ............... $9,819.2~ Star Machinery, Seattle, NO BID. Sahlher~ Equipment, Inc., Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed ........................ 9,424.35 Olympic Machinery, Inc., Seattle, Money Order $50 Enclosed .................. 9,819,2~ (This was duplicate bid -- see above) (above amc%rots include sales tax) ~ot~on by Co~missioner Schoneman and Co~issione~ Stewart to award bid to low bidder, SahlbemK F~ui~nent, provided all speciffications are met; carried unanimously. BRUSH CHIPPER Power Sweeper Service, Seattle, Cashiers Check Enclosed ..................... $7,~76.26 Utelco Equi~nent Co., Issaquah, Bid Bond Enclosed ........................... 6,910.84 Paul K. Haggard Oo., Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed ............................. 7,247.80 SahlberK Equi~nent, Inc., Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed ........................ 7,~79.22 Fray Equipment, INc., Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed ............................ 6.771.05 (above amounts including tax) Motion by Cammissioner Schoneman and Cu~,~.~ssioner Stewart to award bid to Fmay Equipment Oompany, iow bidder, provided all specifications a~e met; carried unanimously. FIRE DEPARTMENT RESCUE VAN Kluge Chevrolet, Bremerton, Certified Check $50 Enclosed .................... $7,013.85 (including taxes) Jim Traveller Motors, Bid Deposit Enclosed .................................. 7,308.00 Motion by Cc~missioner Schoneman and Co~missioner Stewart to refer the bids to proper cu~ittee for reccmmendation of award, carried unanimously. PUMP STATION Cu~,,:ercial Builders, Bid Bond Enclosed ..................................... $51,860.97 Remcoa, Lynnwood, Bid Bond Enclosed ........................................ 61,110.00 Kitsap Mechanical, Silverdale, Bid Bond Enclosed ........................... 43,43~.10 COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 22, 1975 - CONTINUED Standard Pl~bing~ g }{eating, Bremerton, Bid Bond Enclosed ........ ' ............. $45,387.30 E. R. Queen C~npany, Portland, NO BID. Del Guzzi Constmuction, Inc., Port AnKeles, NO BID. KEC Diversified Contractors, Blaine, Bid Bond Enclosed ........................ 56,17§.00 Ralph Company, Inc., Bothel, Bid Bond Enclosed ................................ 60,28q.70 Will Construction Co., Inc. Seattle ........................................... 50~295.00 Br~n Pltmbing $ Heating, Inc., Bremerton, Bid Bond Enclosed .................. 5~,356.40 Hudson's Construction Oompany~ Bellingham~ Bid Bond Enclosed .................. $$~597.70 Motion by Cu~u~issioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to refer bids to proper cu~u~ittee for recommendation of award, carried unanimously.' .MeetinK recessed 11: 30. City Council ~-leeting~ called to order 3:37 p.m., October 22, 1975. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presidinK; Oommissioner Stewart, Cui,~ssioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Attorney Wal~ren, representatives of the press and downtown me/~chants. ORDINA2~CE - SORIANO C}[ANGE SITE PLAI~ (Cc~missioner Stewart stepped down) Clerk read, first readinq, An Ordinance repealinK ODdinance No. 2978 and amending Ordinance 2952. ~tion by Mayor Jamstad and Co~missioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on first reading~ carried as--~lows: ~ayor Jar~tad, yes; Cc~missioner Schoneman, yes. (Mr. Stewart resumed his chair on the Council) SET HE~RING DATE - ~TFORD ANNEXATION City Clerk read m~Jno dated October 21, 1975, frcm Planning Depa~'.b~'~ent to City Council suggestin~ Council Hearing date on the proposed annexation be scheduled for November 5th. Motion by P~ayor Jamstad and Co~missioner Stewart to set hearing~ date November 5, 1975, at 10:30 a.m., carried unanimously. TRACYTON W~i~u< DIS'I'~ICT AGREIMENT Clerk read Agreement with TPacyton Water Distl~ict for the acquisition of City of Br~_mel~ton Tracvton Reservoir site; also, presented necessary deed and easement for this transaction. Clerk read the followinK resolution in connection with this agr~eement: RESOLUTION NO. 1664 - ;UTHORIZING TRACYTON WATER DISTRICT AGREEMENT Clerk read A resolution authorizing entering~ into an a~reement with Tracyton Water District. Motion by Cu~,~issioner Sehoneman and Co~issioner Stewar~ to pass Resolution No. 1664, Carried as follows: ~!a~Dr Ja~stad, .ves; C~ssioner Stewart, yes; C~ssioner Schoneman, yes. DISCUSSION - DOWNI~)WN PARKING (M~'I'E~S/TICKETING) CONTINI~ED Michael White, President of Merchant Retail Division, stated the merchants have drawn up a pro- posal to leave the initial overtime parking ticket at $1.00 ($2.00 if not paid within 24 hours) and that a car parked overtime two additional hours after this first ticket be fined $2.00 ($5.00 if not paid within 24 hours); also, that a four-hour time limit be posted on meters and tires be marked to enforce this four hour limit. Mr. White noted that this would be an overall charge of $3.00 (if paid within 24 hours) to the all-day L~rker which is more expensive than the parkinK lot fees. Mayor Jarstad stated that the parking problem has worsened in the past six months due to increased pamkir~ lot fees. Co~ssioner Stewart stated that the Parking Garage fees have been hiqher than that required for a meter for all-day use since be has been in office. Mayor Jarstad stated he would prefer a $2.00 fine (arDtheP ticket without the $1.00 discount if paid within 24 hours) four hours after the fimst ticket is issued; that many shoppers do spend four hours shopping, payin~ bills, and perhaps having lunch. Chief Schlie suggested that the Council not overreact to the parking problem~ and begin oontrol by merely double-ticketing and see if this system improves the situation, also, spoke of problems involved in chalkin~ tires. Co~missioner STewart stated that double-ticketing will not alleviate problems with chain-feedinK tbe meters; that the only procedure to cormect this would be the marking of tires. Merlin Frohardt, Breme~tEstates, suggested that increased penalties be imposed in a manner to affect the mete-P-feeders and all-day parkers; not the shopper. M~. Frohardt suggested that meters have a final patrol check at 6:00 p.m. in order to discourage 'parking of swing-shift workers who park at a meter at 3:00 p.m. and pay for two hours and then since the meters are not checked aKain the vehicle can r~main parked until past midnight. COUNCIL MIN~JTES - OCTOBER 22, 1975 - CONTINUED C~m~issioner Schoneman stated the first action of the Council should be to place a four-hour limit on all one and two-hour meters, and made the following motion: Moti6n by Cc~missioner Schoneman and Ccr~nissione~ Stewart that all thirty-minute, one-hour and two- bout meters be posted to establish a four-hour time limit at that particular meter, carried unanimously. E. J. Bjork, 5~sinessnan, stated that the major parking problems a~e caused by downtown employees using, the meters for all-day pa~kinK, and it seems as though the problem could he eontolled "in house" by the local businesses. Dick Hershbepger, Kahns Storm, stated the Council should respect the P61ioe Chief's recu~Lendation due to his past involvements with traffic control, and doubl~-ticketinK would be a start to eliminate the Droblem 8nd additional penalties could be discussed in the future if double-ticketin~ doesn't help the situation. ~' Commissioner Stewart stated double-ticketing was the pmocedure decided upon a yeam ago and it has not worked; that another system must be enacted. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Go~missioner Schoneman that a second ticket be given any vehicle four hours after the first ticket was issued. C~,L~issioner Schoneman stated this would still only amount to a $2.00 fine for all-day parkinK and tbe parking lots are charging close to this amount. Mayor Jarstad stated this would be a good start and if it doesn't work out the fine could be raised. Motion by Co~nissioner Stewart to amend the motion to place a $5.00 fine on the second ticket, ~ if paid within 2~ hours. (Died/lack of second) Mayor Jarstad suggested that the $1.00 disoount could be removed from the seoond ticket making the total fine $3.00; that he would rather see this than a $5.00 fine. Motion by Con~nissioner Stewart to amend the m~tion to place a $5.00 fine with no discount on any vehicle four hours after the first ticket. (Died/lack of second) Motion by Co~nissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to allow three tickets on a vehicle issued at 9:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. Discussion follo~d, and Cc~missioner Stewart asked the Police Chief if the Police Department could patrol three times a day according to the motion. Chief Schlie stated he would not know if they could keeD within these time limits. Motion dies. Motion by C~wnissioner Schoneman and C~'~issioner Stewart that the second ticket issued a vehicle be ~.00 with no discount making a total of $3.00 (assuming that the first ticket was $1.00 paid within 24 hours), carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, no; Cu~issioner Stewart, yes; Ccmmissioner Schoneman, yes. COmmITTEE - 701 PROGRAM Mayor Jarstad eo~nended Ray Soule, Morrie Dawkins, Louis Soriano, E. J. Bjork, Merlin Frohardt, for their efforts on the screening crmmlttee for the 701 Consultant; that they screened five applicants out of 20 and sat in on the interview with the five firms. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Ccmmissioner Sehone~an that the City engage the finn of Lar~y Emith for Consultant services at the cost of $60,000 on the 701 pmogram to up-date comprehensive plan, etc. Brief discussion followed, and Cc~missioner Sehoneman also thanked the screening eomnittee and ~orKe Plescber for the specifications. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt the proper firm was chosen; however, he was suspicious of all the consultants and is not cinvinced that any urban renewal p~oject would be a success. Motion camried unanimously.; MANDATORY R~7~'±~{~ AGE Discussion was held concerninK elemination of the mandatory retire3r~nt age ~ and the followir~ motion was made. Motion by Conmissioner $chone~nan and Mayor Jarstad that the age limit remain at 65 yea~s with a pr~vision that the Cu,~missionep of the Department can reco~end taht the person can continue workin~ on a yearly basis; carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad pointed out that most other cities have aKe 1Dnitations. COUNCIL MI~3TES - OCTOBER 22~ 1975 - CONTINUED CONTRACT WITH DIAMOND - CRAVEN CENTER IDT Commissioner Stewart stated that Diamond Parkin~ has offered to manage the CPaven CenteP lot fop $200.00 pep month and 10 percent oveP $2,000 pep month collected frcm the facility. Motion by C~,,,issioner Stewart and Cu,,,~tissioner Schon~nan to enteP into this contl~act ~ ca~ried -una~'~ou sly. MI-:ifI'ING ADJgJRNED 5:10 p.m. G. ' C% Y~a~on, ~r. ;' City Clerk APPRDV ED: PR: TAPE #72 "A"