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CITY COUNCIL MEETING
MARCH 31, 1976
The regular 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., PST, Wednesday,
March 31, 1976. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner
Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, Deputy City Clerk Ross, City Attorney Walgren,
and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Lew Schultz of
Charleston Baptist Church.
MINUTES
Minutes of March 24, 1976, were approved as circulated
SEPARATI 0NS
Shawn Cates, Extra Labor, Effective March 31, 1976, Parks & Recreation.
Patricia Criger, Parks & Recreation, PT Playleader, Effective March 31, 1976,
Timothy P. Miller, PT Playleader, Parks & Recreation, Effective March 31, 1976,
Juanita Minard, PT Playleader, Parks & Recreation, Effective March 31, 1976,
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the separations,
carried unanimously.
EMPLOYMENTS
Gregory Reppa, Student Intern, Planning, $3.50 hour, effective 3/29/76 to 10/1/76.
Kathleen Lauzen, PT Playleader, Parks Dept., $2.60 hour, effective March 31, 1976.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commlssioner Stewart to approve the employments.
Mayor Jarstad explained the student intern will be used for work in connection
with the 701 Planning Study. Carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VOUCHERS
Deputy Clerk presented payroll vouchers for the pay period March 8 through 21,
1976, as follows: PNB Gross, $176,181.50; Co. Fica & Bank Service, $5,038,05;
Bank Service Charge for Six Binders, $13.80; each audited by John Ross.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cammissioner Stewart to approve the payroll vouchers,
carried unanimously.
TAXICAB DRIVERS LICENSES
Deputy Clerk presented Applications for Taxicab Drivers Licenses for Jimmy E.
Haynes, approved by Asst. Chief Kvistad, and James Corbett, approved by Captain
Devery.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the applications,
carried unanimously.
APPLICATION FOR AMUSMENT RIDES - MEEKER SHOWS
Deputy Clerk presented application from Meeker Shows for amusement rides at the
Value Giant Parking Lot April 6 through 11, 1976; approved by Chief of Police,
Fire Inspector, Building Department, Health Department notified,
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the application,
carried unanimously.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Deputy Clerk presented Claims for Damages from Ludvig C. Rund in amount of
$28.35 and Eugene Meade in amount of $100,00 which were refered to Insurance
Company.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY - SIGURDSON
Deputy Clerk presented letter from Department of Ecology advising certificate
of competency is awarded to Leonard Sigurdson, Group IV (Wastewater Division-
City of Bremerton), which indicates an increase in qualifications for him.
CHANGE ORDER N0. 2 - BOATING FISHING PIER
Deputy Clerk presented Change Order No, 2 to General Construction Company to
install one additional structural T-Rib, deck framing member to the full length
of the gangway ramp; total cost addition, $178.50 including tax.
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Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Change Order
carried unanimously.
LID PETITION
Deputy Clerk presented petition for an alley LID from State to Anoka between
Burwell and Fourth Street, submitted to Engineering Department by J. B. Whalen
of 1414 Burwell,
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept petition and refer to
City Engineer's Office for checking, carried unanimously.
WHEATON/SYLVAN RIGHT-OF-WAY NEGOTIATIONS
Commissioner Stewart left the room during this matter due to interest in the
property as advised by Asst, City Attorney McCluskey prior to the meeting.
Deputy Clerk read memo dated March 29, 1976, from Asst. City Engineer to City
Council requesting that the Engineering Department be authorized to negotiate
for right-of-way at the intersection of Sylvan Way and Wheaton Way; further
explained Federal guidelines dictate that the City must offer the owners the
full value of the propertly taken as determined by an appraiser and the property
has been appraised at $40,200 which is to be paid from available one-half cent
gas tax funds in Arterial Street Account.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to authorize Engineering
Department to negotiate for this right-of-way in accordance with this request,
carried unanimously.
SET HEARING DATES
Victor Wowares was present at the meeting representing Lambert Schuyler and
asked the Council to schedule the Schuyler Rezone Hearing at the very earliest
date possible; also, commented there will probably be very little opposition.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to schedule Schuyler Hearing
Date Aprill 14, 1976, at 10:30 a.m., carried unanimously.
Deputy Clerk recommended following hearings be scheduled as listed: Conifer
Realty Rezone, April 21, 1976, 10:30 a,m.; Dillon Rezone, April 21, 1976, at
10:30 a,m.; Lippert Rezone, Pitt & E. 16th, April 28, 1976, 10:30 a.m.;
Lippert Rezone, High & 15th, April 28, 1976, 10: 30 a.m..; Pontius Rezone, May
5th, 1976, 10:30 a.m.; Pritchett Street Vacation, May 5, 1978, 10:30 a.m.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to set hearing dates as
recommended, carried unanimously.
CALL FOR BIDS - GARAGE EQUIPMENT
Deputy Clerk read memo dated March 31, 1976, from Street Supt. to Commissioner
Schoneman requesting authorization to call for bids for one 8,000 lb. vehicle hoist,
one tune-up machine, one infra-red exhaust analyzer.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize call for
Bids, carried unanimously.
PENSION BOARD ELECTION - AL HARRIS
Deputy Clerk read letter dated March 24, 1976, from Fire Chief to Mayor Jarstad
advising that Alvin J. Harris has bean re-elected to Firefighter's Pension
Board for another two-year term to expire April, 1978.
LETTER - INSURANCE C0. RE: HENDERSHOT VS. CITY
Deputy Clerk presented letter from Crawford & Ccmpany Insurance to City of
Bremerton regarding the case of Hendershop vs. City of Bremerton, etc., et el,
and advising they will defend the first cause of action "assault"; however,
the second cause of action is for negligancy and would not be covered by them,
Deputy Clerk advised the second action will be handled by either the City
Attorney' s 0ffice or Liability Insurance Carrier who have both been informed
and given copies of this correspondence.
LETTER - HEALTH DEPT. RE: CHRISTOPHERSON PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Deputy Clerk read letter from the Health Department advising they will not approve
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Mr. Sam Christopherson's proposed duplex at the intersection of Marine Drive/
Rocky Pt. Rd., due to insufficient sewage disposal, Copies of letter went
to Planning, Building and Engineering Departments, and will be handled by
these City Departments.
FIRST-AID KITS/FIRE EXT. - CITY VEHICLES
Deputy Clerk read memo dated March 2nd, 1976, from Bill Meigs, Chairman of Safety
and Accident Review Committee, stating it is recommendation of this Committee
that an inventory be taken by department heads to be certain city vehicles have
fire extinguishers and first-aid kits.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to notify all department heads
to take such an inventory as recommended by Safety Committee, carried unanimously.
ANNUAL FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS REPORT
Deputy Clerk read letter dated March 25, 1976, from City Treasurer to City
Council submitting the 1975 Annual Report of Financial Transactions of the City
of Bremerton, and requesting permission to forward this report to the Division
of Municipal Corporations.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept report and authorize
City Treasurer to submit same to Division of Municipal Corporations as requested,
carried unanimously.
AMENDMENT TO BUDGET
Deputy Clerk read letter dated March 30, 1976, from City Treasurer and City
Auditor to City Council explaining that in the preparation of the 1976 budget
Line Item 517-10-31, Professional Services, Planning Department Budget, a
$15,000.00 Park Planning Study Funding was omitted; requested Council authoriza-
tion to transfer unappropriated funds from General Misc. Line Item 562-10-B1
to the Planning Budget Line Item 517-10-31 to accomodate this anticipated
expenditure. Mayor Jarstad gave background of this matter and recommended
approval.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to authorize the budget amend-
ment as requested, carried unanimously.
PROCLAMATION
Clerk read Proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming the month of April, 1976, as
"Cancer Crusade Month in Bremerton",
REQUEST TO POSTPONE ACTION - GARGUILE REZONE
Deputy Clerk presented affidavit signed by Leslie S. & Helen W. Bonnell submitted
to the City by Attorney Farrell Cook notifying the Bonnells cancel and disavow
certain option to purchase real estate on the property proposed for rezone by
Mr. Nick Garguile, and requesting further actions be postponed, Mayor Jarstad
explained that action has been postponed until May 19th on this matter and it
should be referred to Attorney for recommendation,
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer this correspondence to
the City Attorney' s Office for their recommendation as to the course of action
to be taken by City Council, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE N0. 3280 - DWI STATUTES
Deputy Clerk read, An Ordinance adopting the provisions of RCW 46.20.308 and
RCW 46.61.506 providing for penalties for violation thereof; and providing for
and declaring an emergency.
Gordon Walgren, City Attorney, explained necessity of the ordinance due to a
question raised as to whether the ordinance was properly filed by the City
Clerk which could question validity of the ordinance; that passage of this
ordinance will back up the City cases involved in municipal court, Mr. Walgren
advised Deputy City Clerk that three copies could be filed with the original
ordinance.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmlssioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No, 3280,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner
Schoneman, yes.
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ORDINANCE N0, 3281 - AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PlAN REVISION
Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance providing for equal opportunity employ-
ment for employees of the City of Bremerton and adopting an Affirmative Action
program for the City of Bremerton, AND repealing Ordinance No. 3135~'
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3281,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner
Schoneman, yes,
ORDINANCE N0. 3282 - PLANNING COMM. MEETINGS
Deputy Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending Section 4 of Ordinance
No. 2678 creating Planning Conmission.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3282,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner
Schoneman, yes.
ORDINANCE NO. 3283 - BORNS GROCERY REZONE
Deputy Clerk read, second reading An Ordinance amending the use and area maps
according to Ordinance No, 1792.
Motion by Ccamaissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No.
3283, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes,, Commissioner Stewart, yes;
Commissioner Schoneman, yes.
0RDINANCE NO. 3284 - COLLIER REZONE
Deputy Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance ending the use and area maps
according to Ordinance No. 1792,
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3284,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner
Schoneman, yes.
ORDINANCE NO. 3285 - METCALFE/HABENER REZONE
Deputy Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending~ the use and area maps
according to Ordinance No. 1792.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3285,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner
Schoneman, yes.
PAY BILLS
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to give a blanket approval
of vouchers 1923 and 1925 and 1925 through 1996 in the amount of $27,974.05; as
audited by John Ross, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE - CLARK/WILLIAMS CHANGE SITE PLAN
Deputy Clerk read, first reading, An 0rdinance amending Ordinance No. 3161
which amends the use and area maps according to Ordinances No, 1792.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on
first reading, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE - SAFEWAY ALLEY VACATION
Deputy Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance vacating right-of-way for alley
adjacent to Safeway #362 on Callow Avenue.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on
first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart,
yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes, Deputy Clerk submitted Quit Claim Deed to
the City on this matter which had not been signed as of yet.
Recessed 9:59. Called to Order 10:02 a.m.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STEWART:
1. Hope all Commissioners review annual report; commended Departments that
returned money to the budget at the end of year which was greatly needed in
this year ' s budget.
2. Have received a number of calls related to dog problems; Humane Society
should be contacted for tempopary control in this area until something definite
is worked out.
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REPORTS - C0MMISSIONER SCH0NEMAN:
1. Building Report for March showed 56 permits issued at a valuation of
$1,851,206. March 1975 was 60 permits at $166,059; March 1974 was
46 permits at $159,432.00.
2. Casad dam is overflowing and water is being released; however, this is
ccmpletely under control,
3. Due to clearing at.watersheds free U-cut firewood will be offered to the
general public April 10 through April 17th, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00
4. Stating Highway Department will be putting out bid call on USS MISSOURI
Entrance project to be opened in June and the project will start soon thereafter,
to be completed in July,
5. April 2nd will be attending Francis Morgan Guild for Retarded in honor
of Francis Haddon Morgan sponsored by WARC; stated she is one of the most
outstanding women in this area and has given much of her time to this cause;
very pleased to attend.
REPORTS - CITY ATT0RNEY:
1. Gordon Walgren, City Attorney, reported on legislative session noting that
law was passed concerning minor traffic offenses not carrrying jail sentences
thus eliminating cost of public defenders on these minor offenses; also,
spoke of concerns on pension systems. Stated $15,000 yet remains in State
Budget for allocation due to Trident impacts.
REPORTS - MAYOR JARSTAD:
1, Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to instruct Grants
Adminisitrator to submit a letter of intent to HUD to let them know the City
of Bremerton will apply before June 30th for Innovative Project Funds,
carried' unanimously.
2. Urged citizens to understand and vote in favor of the school levy. School
Supt. and School Director were present at the meeting and asked questions of
the City Council. Mr, Stewart was informed that the cost per student next
year will be $800-$850 which is half of what the cost is in Seattle.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that the City Council endorse
the upcoming school levy and urge people to vote in favor of the levy, carried
unanimously.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
James Leyde, Leyde Enterprises, expressed appreciation to City personnel for
outstanding services in connection with a cement truck that turned on its side;
that the Street, Fire and Police Departments were very helpful in the situation
which involved their towing services.
Commissioner Schoneman expressed thanks to Barney Tillery, Civil Defense Director
for the County, for obtaining four-wheel drive vehicles for the City surplused
by the Dept. of Army at no cost to the City; presently Have two of these
vehicles and will be in line for a jeep to be used at the watershed as part
of surveillance program.
Commissioner Schoneman commented on article in March Newsweek regarding fish
farming which stated Domsea Farms is so successful they expect to double 1975
production of 500,000 pounds.
MEETING ADJOURNED 10:30 a.m.
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