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Side .1 CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING
0005 MAY 12, ].981
Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton,
Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City t~all, 239 Fourth
Street, on Tuesday, May 12, 1981 at 9:10 A.M. with Mayor Glenn jarstad
presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson,
City Attorney Terry McCluskey, Department Secretary Mary Lou Ulin
as Acting City Clerk in the absence of City Clerk Kathleen Mandio, who
was on jury duty; and members of the press and radio.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Iuvocation
was given by Charles Erskine of the Free Methodist Church.
Mayor Jarstad announced that this was Armed Forces Week and that
Governor Spellman would be Grand Marshall for the Armed Forces Parade
which is to be held on Saturday, May 16, 1981 at 10:00 A.M. Thursday
is Armed Forces Day and members of the Armed Services will be spending
the day with City and County government officials.
MINUTES OF MAY 5, 1981
~tion by Mayor Jars'~id and Commissioner Stewart to approve the
~Inutes of May 5, 1981, as presented, carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS, NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT, CEANGE OF PAY STATUS
SeparatiONs
~ndra Avery, Data Entry Operator, resigned effective 5-8-81.
Christopher L. Mottner, Operator I, Wastewater Facilities, resigned
effective 5-8-81.
Guy W. Cranor, Patrolman, terminated 5-1-81.
Notice of Employment
Ramona L. Razey, Data Entry Operator, $5.59 per hr., effective 5-11-81
Shari Lynn Drees, Seasonal-Instructor, $4.00 per hr. effective 4-27-81
Maria Sue ~.iorey,Seasonal-Recreation, $3.90 per hr., effective 5-4-81
Michelle Cundiff, Seasonal-Instructor's Asst., $3.35 per hr, effective
5-4-81.
Change of Pay Status
Lisa Coleman, Senior Guard, from $3.85 to $4.40 per hr., effective
5-1-81
Janetta Grace Mapes, Extra Labor/Pool Cashier, from $4.00 to $4.30 per
hr., effective 5-1-81
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Separations,
Notice of Employment and Change of Pay Status requests as presented,
carried unanimously.
CLAIMS
Secretary presented a Claim for Damages for Sharon Moore in the amount
of $10,000 for injuries sustained in a bus/auto accident; also a
Claim for Damages from Donna Brady in the amount of $50,000 for
wounds sustained from discharge of a firearm. These claims will be
turned over to Insurance company after respective department reports
are received.
LETTER FROM MR. MENTOR RE REQUEST FOR ALTERNATE SOAP BOX DERBY ROUTE
Secretary read a letter from Ms Bright, Special Events Co-ordinator,
Holiday Inn, requesting an alternate street be approved for the Soap
Box Derby which is scheduled for Saturday, May 16th. Police Department
approved the selection of 15th Street from Naval to Rainier Avenue and
a motion by Con~issioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the alternate
street site as recommended by the Police Department, carried unanimously.
City Commissioners Meeting
May 12, 1981
Page Two
ORDINANCE RE PAWNBROKERS & SECOND HAND DEALERS
Secretary read for first reading, AN ORDINANCE as it relates to the
regulations of pawnbrokers and second hand dealers, and enacting a
comprehensive scheme for the regulation of pawnbrokers and second
hand dealers. It was stated that a copy of this Ordinance had been
mailed to the Pacific Northwest Jewelers Association and Jorgen Nelson
based on previous correspondence with that association. This Ordinance
was prepared on the recommendation of the Police Department in an effort
to help recover stolen items.
Mr. John Herrell, Sylvan_Way Trading Post, stated they deal in many
small items and that this Ordinance with related reporting methods
would not be reasonable as they deal primarily in clothing and garage
sale items and feel there should be a dollar value placed in the
Ordinance for items required to be reported. He stated they would have
to go into a perpetual garage sale business if this passed, as then
they would have no overhead, sales tax, etc., he stated that an increase
in a surety bond is also very costly.
Mr. Vernon Powers, Powers Jewelers, stated he had been in business for
35 years and that jewelers know when they are buying "hot items".
He did not appreciate the increase in license fee to $200 plus the
form that would be required to be filled out daily.
Mr. Washburn , Coin Shop Dealer, 236 1st Street, feels license fee of
~200 is too excessive. He asked if this would also apply to those
advertising with just a phone number in the Bremerton Sun Wanted To
92 Buy columns as well.
Miltie of Millie's Second Time Around, stated that she has a lot of
customers who are kids selling items of a small value. She checks
their I.D. and if they are under age of 18, asks if she can call arid
verify sale with parents. She felt a limit of $25.00 of value would
08 be adequate to place on the items to be reported as she too buys a
number of pieces from garage sales, etc. She also questioned whether
it would be necessary for her to have two business licenses as her
business was in fact one, but overflow items were sold in a different
building.
Another businessman stated that now gold items are held for four days
before selling. Scrap gold value fluctuated from day to day and it was
not always held that long before disposing, depending upon the market.
Mayor Jarstad stated that he recognized the businessmen have been
excellent working with the Police Department in the past and feels it
would be wise to take no action on this ordinance at this time and
wait for results of others from outlying areas,to get more information
from the businessmen. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson
to set this ordinance aside for further information, carried unanimously.
Commissioner Swanson stated he felt setting a minim~n price and type of
item to be reported should be included. Commissioner S'tewart feels the
check payment system is a good idea for merchants buying second hand
merchandise, rather than cash.
City Commissioners Meeting
May 12, 1981
Page Three
10:00 A.M. BIDS
Printing of Forms For Data Processing
Pioneer Business Forms, Bid on three Forms, $1,287.90
Dickson Fletcher Printing Co., Bid on nine forms, $5,264.07
UARCO Inc., Bid Check, Bid on ten forms, $4,053.70
The Silverdale Printer, Bid Check, Bid on four forms, $497.17
Business Printing & Supply, Bid Check, Bid on three forms, $4,334.03;
Bid On seven forms, $1215.50.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer the bids
to the Department Supervisor for recommendation, carried unanimously.
Ambulance For Sale
Powers Ambulance Service, total bid $8,500.00
Olympic ~nbulance Inc., total bid $8,100.00
McPherson Supply Co., total bid $12,750.00
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to refer above bids to the
City Clerk to contact Mr. Leyde regarding the top bid of $12,750
as market value as received by City Council, carried unanimously.
~84 SIXTH STREET HEARING RE REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS
~s hearing had been advertised and notices sent to property owners
involved. Captain Brown was asked to explain the results of the
recent survey taken regarding accident summary along sixth street. It
was the recommendation of the Police Department to remove the meters
along Sixth street. Revenue received averages $40 to $45 per week
between Pacific and Warren. Statistics showed that 12,000 cars used
this area in a day. The proposed new bank for the area will also
raise an impact in traffic. He stated he had a letter from Jim Root
past City Engineer, with statistics showing accident rate we have had
in the area as compared between Warren Avenue/Veneta, because of the
cars parked in this area.
Traffic Control Officer, Tom Pratt, was asked to go over survey he had
taken and he stated of the 40 pieces of property involved in this area,
only 27 either responded or had personnel present able to respond.
The remaining businesses are either condemned. The poll results
revealed contact with 67.5% of the businesses. Of these, 29.6% were
completely for the removal of the meters, 37% had no preference, 29.6%
were completely against removal, and 14.8% were for removal only if it
improved safety along the streets.
Wayne Olsen, Olsen's Sheet Metal Shop, wanted to know when did these
accidents take place, day or night? He did not feel the markings on
the street were effective past Warren Avenue to tell the drivers they
were going to turn or approaching a two lane avenue. He was against
taking parking off, he did have patrons who used the alley for parking
but then it became blocked with delivery trucks.
Mr. Hoffman~ 827 6th Street, stated he had been living here since 1910
and had seen things grow around. He stated his renters and their visitors
have no other place to park or enter/exit from the building and property
and to back out onto Sixth street created a real hazard.
Mr. Jim Shelley, ABC Rentals, spoke on behalf of his mother who owns
the donut shop and stated they have no other parking available except
on the street for their customers.
Mr. Mark McDona!~, owner-operator of the Donut Shop, stated there are
two parking spots in front of the donut shop which are shared at the
present time. The removal of the parking on Sixth would eliminate at
lease 50% of his business.
City Commissioners Meeting
May 12, 1981
Page Four
SIXTH STREET HEARING CONTINUED:
Mr. Ross of James and Ross Photographers, 843 Sixth Street, stated
he feels there is not enough parking area for downtown and there is
no loading zones. He agrees there is traffic problems, but that
there are alternatives, thus feels needs should be met.
Bob Sexton, 818 Sixth Street, feels the traffic flow is not really a
problem. There is a No Parking requirement from 4-6 P.~. as you
come into town. He stated he thought if the parking meters were
1624 removed the kids would be tempted to use it as a drag strip into town.
Mayor Jarstad feels he is sensitive to the needs of the area and the
businessmen of the area; and that we could do nothing about this or
look for some alternative to explore. He feels we should at this time
study it further, before we remove completely all the traffic meters,
etc., but public safety has to be recognized in whatever we do.
Conmissioner Swanson stated the combined efforts of the Police Depart-
ment and Engineering has improved our accident ration on Kitsap Way
to Washington Street with the exception of the area under discussion.
He felt the Police Department should make a run through the area at
4:05 P.M. and impound everything on the street,in addition to looking
at other alternatives.
Commissioner Stewart expressed his concern over the traffic problems
and related auto/accident injuries due to parked vehicles in this area.
Mayor Jarstad stated that this is a problem which has come before the
Council since the improvements were made on Sixth Street.
Brian Masters, 1019 Chester Avenue, stated he was a student at Olympic
College and felt that some of the street lights were not set in time
properly. Commissioner Stewart asked him if he was for or against
removal of the meters, and he stated against.
Mary Lou Long, 2433 East Phinney Bay, feels there is a problem of
reduction of traffic lanes in that area. She wanted to know on which
side of the streets are most of the accidents happening?
Mayor Jarstad felt that the Police Department and Engineering Department
could give us further information regarding traffic flow and accident
ratio and that it would be appropraite to ask for further study. He
also recommended enforcement of the impounding from 4-6 P.M.
11:05 - 11:15 RECESS
AN ORDINANCE RE ANNEXATION OF CLARES MARSH
Secretary read AN ORDINANCE, declaring an EMERGENCY existed, as it
related to the acceptance and incorporation into the corporate limits
of the City of Bremerton, certain lands lying outside the limits of
Bremerton and being contiguous to the City of Bremerton; designating
City of Bremerton zoning classifications to the private properties
annexed and enacting the zoning conditions adopted by the City of
Bremerton Ordinance No. 3357 and declaring an emergency. (Clares Marsh).
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~nissioner Stewart to declare an
F~mergency and approve and pass this Ordinance as set forth; carried as
follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Co~mmissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner
Swanson, yes.
City Commissioners Meeting
May 12, 1981
Page Five
BREMERTON-KITSAP A.C.T.
Mr. Mentor stated that he had formed a private tourist and convention
bureau operating out of the Holiday Inn. He had collected pledges
from merchants in the amount of $2843 and was requesting the City
contribute $65,000 for the first year. The Holiday Inn will contribute
$21,000 in-kind services for the bureau. He stated that none of the
money will be spent in Kitsap County for promotion but will be spent
outside of the area. Mayor Jarstad stated there has to be a meeting
ground between all the people who benefit from the tourists coming
into the area. Mr. Mentor stated his concern over tile bureau being
run from the Chamber of Commerce office and he was reassured that it
could be located any where. He stated he would be willing to work
2297 with the Kitsap Convention and Tourist Bureau.
HEARING - D & D INVESTMENTS REQUEST FOR REZONE R-1 to R-2
Ken Attebery, Planning, stated this request for rezone involved a
12 foot strip which was to be used for adjusting the width of an existing
driveway serving residents of Olympic Manor, Colonial Manor on 1500
Marguerite Avenue. The Planning Co~nission approved the request for
fezone with recommendations:
1. This rezone is subject to the various requirements contained in
the Bremerton Area Plan, the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance, the Uniform
Building Code and other applicable laws and regulations. It is the
responsibility of the developer to assure compliance with the applicable
provisions contained therein;
2. The site shall be developed essentially the same as the site plan
labeled "Exhibit B" except as modified herein;
3. Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit for the
development of the proposed driveway to Marguerite, the developer shall:
a. Obtain the approval of the City Engineer and Police/Traffic
Department on the final design of the access driveway to Marguerite.
b. Indicate on construction plans:
1. Provisions which will be made to provide separate
pedestrian access to Marguerite;
2. Provisions which will be made to screen parking areas
for the 6 unit apartment consistent with Zoning Ordinance
Section 716;
3. Redesign of the parking area for the 6-unit apartment site
to meet City standards;
4. Widening of the driveway to 18 feet by use of a concrete
retaining wall as requested by the Fire Deparh~lent
4. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit the developer shall:
a.Install low-level, diffused lighting where outdoor lighting
is to be provided;
b. Direct all lighting away from neighboring premises and all
residential units.
5. The developer shall consider the addition of some adequate bicycle
parking for residents and visitors of the development.
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May 12, 1981
Page Six
D & D HEARING CONTINUED:
6. Any changes, revisions or additions which constitute a significant
departure from the approved site plan shall require approval by the
Planning Coxmmission.
7. Pave and provide adequate storm water control.
8. The driveway is not to be combined with the property to the north.
Con~issioner Swanson stated that he was. concerned about the traffic
flow on Marguerite and Thompson Abenue~i~hat this d~iveway would create.
It was stated that the turn onto Marguerite was not adequate width and
that shrubbery and brush created a hazard.
Mr. Wayne Johnson, representing D & D Investments, stated he feels
the access onto Marguerite would be adequate provided the shrubbery
and brush were removed and indicated it would be. He stated a concern
over dummy blocks being used, stating that only large heavy vehicles
could break them up and that a resident leaving in their vehicle for
safety purposes would not be able to use that road as access.
5
de 2 Leonard Kruse, Attorney, representing Mr. Gene Lobe, stated that Naval
'22 Avenue had been upgraded to handle the flow of traffic. That opening
up access to Marguerite-Thompson Avenues for traffic from 69 units,
instead of just 6, would create problems as these are narrow streets
and used by large oil trucks and that this would increase accident
hazards.
Cormmissioner Stewart stated that in Findings of Facts that Police
and Fire Departments had recon~ended approval.
Commissioner Swanson felt the evaluation was made on a support driveway
based on use by 6 units and that it would in fact be open for use by an
additional 60 units.
Ken Attebery stated that he felt that maybe it would be wise for the
Co~mmissioners to drive by and appraise the location and make their
own recommendations.
Conmissioner Swanson stated he did not feel this evaluation was done
for the full 60 unit use and would like to have further evaluation
done from the Engineering Department, and Traffic Department and
return to council with their reports.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~mmissioner Swanson to continue this
hearing until next week, May 19, 1981.
REQUISITION FROM PURCHASING -SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
Secretary read requisition from Purchasing requesting that one
Olivetti-Lexikon typewriter and one Adler Calculator be declared
surplus as they are beyond economical repair and be disposed of in
the best interest of the City. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and
Stewart to declare the typewriter and calculator surplus and requested
they be disposed of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously.
City Commissioners Meeting
May 12, 1981
Page Seven
SUPPLEMENT #4 CITY/COUNTY AGREEMENT - WHEATON WAY
Secretary read memo flom Engineering Department regarding Supplement
#4 for the Wheaton way-Sylvan to Broad project. The Supplement reflects
the final cost of the work and releases approximately $90,000 to the
City's FAUS allocation for use on other projects. Motion by Conmissioner
Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve Supplement #4 as presented,
carried unanimously.
JOB ACCEPTANCE - CONTRACT #2021
STREET IMPROVEMENT - KITSAP WAY/SIXTH STREET
Secretary read memo from Engineering Department stating above project
has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications and
recommends the project be accepted for the purposes of operations and
maintenance. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to
accept this contrac~ as completed, carried unanimously.
MEMO RE PSNS STEAM PLANT BRIEFING
Secretary presented a memo from Planning Director requesting that
May 27th at 3 p.m. be set for a briefing session on the new PSNS
Steam Plant. Motion!by Mayor Jarstad and Com~issioner Stewart to
approve this time and date for the briefing, carried unanimously.
CALL FOR BIDS - DIESEL FUELS STOVE OIL - ASPHALT PAVING MATERIAL
Secretary presented memo from Purchasing to call for bids on Diesel
Fuels, Stove Oil, and Asphalt Paving Materials. Commissioner Swanson
stated he wanted to go over specs for the asphalt paving materials.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to send Diesel Fuels
and Stove Oil out for bid, carried unanimously. Motion by Conm]issioners
Swanson and Stewart to send asphalt paving materials out for bid,
subject to Commissioner Swanson's approval of the specs, carried
unanimously.
PROCLAMATIONS
Secretary read Proclamation stating May 17th through May 22, 1981
as "N.A.A.C.P. YOUTH WEEK". Also Proclamation stating May 22nd and
23rd, 1981 as BUDDY AND MEMORIAL POPPY DAYS. Secretary read Procla-
mation stating May 10th - 16th, 1981 as the City of Bremerton's 26th
Annual Armed Forces Day and Kitsap County's 2nd Annual Armed Forces
Day.
FONTANA RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION REQUEST
Secretary read a memo from Ken Attebery stating that calls have been
received from Mr. Fontana regarding action previously taken on his
vacation request. It was stated that Mr. Fontana was recuperating
from a heart attack and was unable to contact the Council. Motion
by Co~mmissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to rescind the previous
decision and have a new hearing date set, carried unanimously.
JEWELL PRELIMINARY PLAT
Secretary presented memo from Planning Director with attached letter
from property owner requesting reconsideration of a condition of a
preliminary plat approval to change from single family dwellings to
allow duplexes be built instead. Mr. Attebery stated this was brought
to Council for their information and that Mr. Jewell's request would
be heard by the Planning Commission in June.
City Commissioners Meeting
May 12, 1981
Page Eight
MEMO FROM CITY TREASURER RE 1981 BUDGET PERFORMANCE
Secretary read letter froin Leo Olney, City Treasurer regarding
lack of revenues for the General Fund. He states loss of jail
revenue, payment in lieu of taxes from the loss of timber sales,
reduction of gross receipt taxes from the sluggish economy are
all factors adding up to approximately $300,000 reduction in
anticipated revenues. In addition to that figure, there is $150,000
of unbudgeted items as detailed in his letter of January 30, 1981,
plus an estimated $100,000 deficit that is projected to occur in the
Fire and Police Pension funds, for approximately $550,000 total
deficit. Three possible alternatives were given to offset part of
the deficit amounted to $135,000, leaving a deficit of $415,000
to be made up. This amounts to a budget reduction of 5% to stay
within the anticipated revenue.
Commissioner Stewart stated his concern over the reduction of
incoming revenues and the continued costs. He urged again that
everyone must cutback their spending stating figures indicates
that for 1980 we had an income of $8,047,371 and costs of $8,377,531
for an over-expenditure of $330,160. The figures for 1981 are:
income of $2,635,383, costs to date of $2,826,643 for an over-
expenditure of $191,260. Total over-expenditure for 1980-1981 to
date is: $521,428.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to have City
Treasurer make interfund transfers or warrant loans to those
accounts showing a deficit, carried unanimously.
City Attorney Terry McCluskey stated that he had been in contact
with the Warsaw Company and we would be receiving our refund in the
amount of $35,000 in the near future for the Pierce fire pumpers.
BLUEBERRY PARK - IAC DEVELOPMENT PROJECT
Secretary read memo from Ray Foley, Superintendent, Parks Department,
stating the Department will be resubmitting to IAC, a development
project for Blueberry Park. Total amount of the project is $160,000
$40,000 local funding and $120,000 combined State and Federal funding.
Local monies will be from the Parks Facility Construction Fund/
Cumulative Reserve Fund. The IAC grants will be awarded in November
of this year and the project must be completed within the following
two years. Commissioner Stewart is requested to certify the attached
certificate. Mayor Jarstad stated he felt that our chances probably
were pretty slim to be awarded a grant but felt it would be to our
advantage for future grant funding, to keep submitting our application
for funds and he reco~nended submitting this application. Co~r~issioner
Stewart stated in light of our financial situation, that he felt this
to be a very irresponsible move to make and that he was against signing
the application. Conm~issioner Swanson stated he felt we should apply
and if we were awarded grant funding, but were in no position to offer
our monies, that we could turn it down. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and
Commissioner Swanson to send in application and designate matching
monies to be drawn from CR, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes;
Commissioner Stewart, no; Commissioner Swanson, yes.
City Commissioners Meeting
May 12, 1981
Page Nine
WEST SIDE FIRE STATION
Secretary read memo from City Clerk requesting approval of an increase
of funds for the architects fees, by $13,550. Stated reasons were
that since the time of the drawing of the original plans which were
going to be used for the new fire station, that federal rules and
regulations had so changed that new plans and modifications must be
made. It was pointed out that this increase would be paid out of
CR but in turn would be replaced by bond issue funds. Motion by
Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the increase in
architect fees by the amount of $13,550 payable out of CR funds and
to be replaced by bond issue funds, carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad stated that we need to proceed with construction on
the West Side Fire Station and that we would use the $300,000 impact
funds and $300,000 from CR, to be reimbursed by the Bond Issue at
a later date.
Commissioner Stewart stated that he was totally opposed to this
action, as there is no money available and no further action was taken
at this time.
EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT FUND
Employee's Retirement Fund list in the amount of $3,011.98, audited
by Darlene Hermann, was presented for approval. Motion by Commissioner
Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve Retirement Fund as presented,
carried unanimously.
BILLS
Special Vouchers #23367 - #23369 in the amount of $9,413.81; and
Regular Vouchers #23374 #23519 in the amount of $241,969.04,
audited by Bob Dantini, were presented for approval. Motion by
Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Vouchers as
presented, carried unanimously.
Meeting recessed at t:10 P.M. to be reconvened at 3:00 P.M. at the
Sheridan Park Lounge for a Special Hearing on Public Transportation.
KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, CITY CLERK
APPROVED:
GLENN K. J