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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/76 ROUGH DRAFT - UNAPPROVED COPY TAPE 82 "B" 83 "A" CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 24, 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 24, 1976. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. Attorney McCluskey, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Hap Voltin of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. MINUTES Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes of March 17, 1976, as circulated; carried unanimously. EMPLOYMENTS Arvilla Ohlde, PT Playleader, Parks & Recreation, $5.00 hr., 3/24/76 - 9/24/76. Lois Clark, PT Playleader, Parks & Recreation, $3.50 hr., 3/24/76 - 9/24/76. Ann Brown, Keypunch II, Accounting, $3.73 hour, 3/19/76 to 6/30/76. Clareen Hansen, Police Dept., Part-time, $3.00 hour, 3/22/76 to 9/22/76. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the employments, carried unanimously. CHANGES IN PAY STATUS James Hunt, Firefighter 1st to 2nd yr., $4.28 to $4.46., April 11, 1976. Shirley VanHoover, Office Asst. II, Acct., $3.00 - $3.73, March 22, 1976. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the changes in pay status, carried unanimously. APPLICATIONS/TAXICAB DRIVERS' LICENSES Clerk presented Application for Taxicab Driver license from Keith Ingalls (approved by Captain Devery for Chief of Police) and David Lee (approved by Chief of Police). Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the applications, carried unanimously. MASSEUSE LICENSE APPLICATIONS Charlott Marie Boyer, Police & Health Approved; Clerk presented the following applications for Masseuse Licenses: Carol L. Christensen, approved by Police Department, Health Certification attached; Roberta Cain, approved by Police Department, Health Certification attached; Laura Nethery, approved by Police Department, Health Certification attached; Ronna Lee Poe, approved by Police Department, Health Certification attached; Linda Bryson, approved by Police Department, Health Department approved; Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the applications, carried unanimously CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented Claim for Damages from Eugenia Kvinsland in the amount of $1,249.41 which will be referred to insurance company. BID AWARD - TRACYTON RESERVOIR SITE IMPROVEMENTS Clerk read memo dated March 19, 1976, from Water Supt. to Commissioner Schoneman recommending award be made to Earl Linclon Construction Company, low bidder, pending approval of the Washington State Dept. of Social & Helath Services. Clerk read copy of letter from State Dept. Social & Health Services approving award to Earl Lincoln. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to award contract to Earl Lincoln Construction Company as recommended, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - TRACTOR BACKHOE Clerk read memo dated March 19, 1976, from Water Supt. to Commissioner Schoneman requesting authorization to call for bids for a rubber-tired tractor bacikhoe. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to authorize bid call, with or without trade-in, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 2 3/24/76 CALL FOR BIDS - STAIRWAY/N. END WARREN AVE. BRIDGE Clerk read memo dated March 24, 1976, from City Engineer to City Council requesting permission be granted to call for bids for a combination concrete stairway and path to provide access between Lebo Blvd. and the sidewalk on the west side of the Warren Avenue Bridge. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize bid call, and funds from Cumulative Reserve General Mun. Purposes, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - PEDESTAL - NAVY AIRPLANE Clerk explained that Council previously authorized the Parks Department to proceed with the bid call and authorized funds from Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes. Clerk stated specifications have been prepared by Architect Barry Branch. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Schonemen to authorize bid call, carried unanimously. GEN. CLAIM - C0MM. THEATRE PARKING LOT Clerk read memo dated March 19, 1976, from City Auditor to City Clerk submitting claim from G&G Services in the amount of $646.80 representing part of the Street Dept. estimate for the Community Theatre Parking lot; recommended amount be charged directly to Theatre Construction Fund. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to follow recommenda- tion of City Auditor, carried unanimously. WATERSHED SURVEILLANCE FUNDS Clerk read memo dated March 23, 1976, from City Auditor to City Council recom- mending that the Water Office Budget Item 534-32-53-02, transfer to the Cumula- tive Reserve for Water System Improvement, be reduced by $8,000 and the Water Supply budget item 534 33 31 be increased the same amount to provide funds for watershed surveillance. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to follow Recommendation of the City Auditor, carried unanimously. GARAGE SHOP RATE CHARGE Clerk read memo dated March 19, 1978, from City Auditor to City Council recom~ mending hourly flat rate charge for the municipal garage be set at $14.50 per hour effective April 1, 1975. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve $14.50 per rate charge as recommended, carried unanimously. SEWER EASMENT VACATION - PUGET POWER Clerk read memo dated March 29, 1976, from City Engineer to City Council stating Puget Sound Power & Light has requested City vacate an easement granted in 1949 on property they owned at the foot of Highland Avenue; that all the portions mentioned are no longer used by the City, and recommended easement granted under Auditor #518682 be released. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve release of the easement as recommended, carried unanimously. VEHICLE SURVEY Clerk read memo dated March 18, 1976, from City Auditor to City Council requesting approval to conduct a comprehensive survey of the 'utilization,' maintenance and replacement of City vehicles. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to authorize Auditor to proceed with this survey, carried unanimously. LETTER - DEPT, SOCIAL/HEALTH SERVICES (GRANT CONSTRUCTION COMPANY) Clerk read letter dated March 23, 1976, from Dept. of Social & Health Services stating they approve of award of contract on Tracyton Reservoir Site Improvement Project and transmission line . LETTER - UA PLUMBING/PIPE FITTING INDUSTRY Clerk read letter dated March 17, 1976, from United Association of Journeymen and Apprentices of the Plumbing and Pipe Fitting Industry to City Council stating City contract on Tracyton Road Water Line was done by a Vashon Island 2 COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 3 3/24/76 Contractor who did not furnish a reasonable proof of past experience and the work was performed by people Who had no qualifications and no skill in the trade; that the City of Bremerton should assume full responsibility for work performed by unqualified people. INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT Clerk presented subject agreement and explained it would allow Clallam County to purchase communications equipment under City of Bremerton Contract with General Electric Company. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to ratify signature of Mayor and City Clerk on the Agreement signed yesterday, carried unanimously. CETA CONTRACT ADDENDUM Clerk presented CETA Contract Addendum dated March 18, 1976; new contract total, $75,570.00. Motion by Mayor Jarstad end Commissioner Schoneman to approve the contract addendum, carried unanimously. CONTRACT - MAINTENANCE/EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT Clerk presented Contract between Bremerton and Kitsap County regarding mainten- ance of emergency communications equipment, and Mayor Jarstad gave background of the contract; $16,000 for 1976, renegotiated later years. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the contract, carried unanimously. LETTER - HUMANE SOCIETY Clerk read letter from Humane Society explaining complaint of Marilyn Green and steps they have taken to satisfy her complaint. (Mrs. Green had com- plained before City Council on March 17, 1976) Clerk directed to send copy of letter to Ms. Green. PROCLAMATION Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming the week of March 28 through April 3, 1976, as Bremerton Quality Week. SPECIAL APPROPRIATION - ATT0RNEY' S OFFICE Clerk read memo from Asst. Attorney Sexton submitting General Claims for Xerox reproduction for trial brief, $86.10, and United States Advance Sheets, $23.63 and recommending Council approve payment from Special Council Appropriation to Attorney's Office. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve payment as requested, carried unanimously. AGREEMENT - SEWER DISTRICT #1 Clerk presented Sewage Treatment and Disposal Agreement between Kitsap County Sewer District No. 1 and City of Bremerton and explained it was read in the Pre-Council Meeting and amended to recommendations of the Council. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the agreement and authorize signing, carried unanimously. REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STEWART: 1. Recommended following rate increases in the Parking Garage: From $8.40 to $9.00 on top floor; $12.00 to $13.00 on Fourth Floor; $14.40 to $15.00 on Third Floor. Commissioner Stewart stated this is quite in line with other charges in the City and is necessary due to the inflationary factors involved. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to increase the Rates as stated effective May 1, 1976; carried unanimously. 2. Felt 701 Study Meeting held at Olympic Restaurant was a good meeting in getting things out in the open and worked out. 3. Stated Joe Mentor will purchase bus system from Ben Rust and Frank Randall will be new manager; hope excellent maintenance and upkeep of the buses will continue. COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 4 3/24/76 REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SCHONEMAN: 1. Received letter from North Perry regarding City taking over certain street lights. Requested a map which has been reviewed and feel City should take care of lighting on Petersville between Sylvan and Riddell. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to accept equal share from North Perry for the lighting on Petersville Road, carried unanimously. 2. Received letter from citizen concerned with State taking over bell Street for State Highway Route and the parking being eliminated; explained that the State allows the City to regulate parking through the Police Depart- ment. 3. Already made use of surplus army vehicle in pulling up a stump which was causing drainage problem. REPORTS - CITY CLERK: 1. Will be taking 2 1/2 week vacation beginning next Tuesday. Plan on going to California. REPORTS - MAYOR: 1. Excellent turn-out at 701 Study Meeting at Olympic Restaurant. Spoke of various people who attended the meeting which was very helpful. 2. Grants Administrator attending a seminar in Washington, D.C. and he will meet with people of HUD offices. 3. Gave Lengthy Parks Report and reported on Park Board Meeting; spoke of current projects in the Parks Dept and utilitization of the present tennis courts. 4. Expressed appreciation to CONSTELLATION crew who donated seven cherry trees to be planted for City beautification. 5. Surplus Fire Department Van should be marked Bremerton Dog Control and made available to the Humane Society for picking up dogs in connection with dog control ordinance; City would pay Humane Society by the hour for these additional services. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pursue this idea and obtain the van for Humane Society Use, carried unanimously. PUBLIC DISCUSSION - GARBAGE CONTRACT EXTENSION Betty Buel, 1722 High Avenue, explained she has problems with the wind blowing her garbage can lid off if not put on tightly by the crews; other than that she said the service was fine. Mr. Lindgren, Owner of Brem-Air, offered to discuss the problem with Mrs. Buel after the meeting to solve her problem. Walter Bruns, 628 North Montgomery; Sam Kahn, Owner of Kahns Men Store; Sharon Tucker, Co-Owner Alpha Omega and manager of Martin Apartments; Sid Uhinck, General Manager of Jennings Corporation; all spoke in favor of extending the garbage contract. They were very satisfied with the service and felt it would be beneficial for the City to extend the contract as requested by Brem-Air. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to extend the Garbage Contract for another five years, carried unanimously. City Council members concurred that Brem-Air Disposal has provided excellent service and best interest to City of Bremerton would be an extension of the present contract. Clerk presented Sexton Opinion/Verbatim transcript concluding City is not required to call for bids for garbage contract; however, they may call for bids if they so desire. 4 COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 5 3/24/76 City Clerk presented Extension Contract for Garbage Collection and Disposal to Brem-Air Disposal, Inc., Asst. City Attorney McCluskey stated provisions are same as previous contract. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Stewart to approve the extension contract, carried unanimously. HEARINGS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commiissioner Stewart to open hearings as scheduled on the agenda, carried unanimously. Recess 10:58. Called to Order 11:05 a.m. BID OPENINGS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids as scheduled on the agenda, carried unanimously. PORTABLE WASHER: (TRANSIT) DuBois Chemical, No Bid. Ben's Steam Cleaner Sales and Service, Seattle, $2,341.50. F. E. Meyer and Brothers Company, No Bid. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to committee including transit manager for recommendation of award, carried unanimously. BUS SHELTERS: Handi-hut, Inc., New Jersey, Bid Bond Enclosed ...................... $11,109.00 Cadillac Plastic and Chemical Co., Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed ....... 12,705.00 Poulsbo Aluminum Products, Inc., Check Enclosed $50 ................. 17,421.00 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to refer bids to commitee for recommendation of award, carried unanimously. CLARK-WILLIAMS REQUEST TO CHANGE SITE PLAN Clerk stated he advertised hearing in the newspaper, mailed letters, posted property and public places; all at the proper time as required by law. Clerk read Planning Cormmission Resolution No. 338 recommending approval of the site plan change. Clerk read Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes dated February 17, 1976. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman that proposed site plan change will not have significant adverse environmental effects and EIS not be required, carried unanimously. Ken Attebery, Asst. Planner, explained proposal to the Council and stated it is a better plan in terms of the neighborhood interests. Jerry Clark, Applicant, was present and verified the alternate additional access is on church property for which they have permission from the church; however, this access may not be needed. No one spoke in opposition to the request. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Schoneman to approve the Change in Site Plan, carried unanimously. 5 COUNCIL MINUTES PAGE 6 3/24/76 SAFEWAY ALLEY VACATION HEARING Clerk stated he posted the property as required by law and notified appli- cant; also, posted public places. Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 333 recommending Council approve the vacation of right-of-way of the portion of alley as requested with the condition: 1. Safeway deed to the City of Bremerton the north 12 feet of Lot 14, Block 23, Third Addn. to Charleston. Clerk read letter dated March 19, 1976, from Safeway Real Estate Department (Greg Bever) stating they didn't feel it necessary to be represented at the hearing there being no opposition to the request. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman the detailed EIS not be required, carried unanimously. Asst. Attorney McCluskey stated ordinance should be receded on this matter and then the deed obtained and recorded. Ken Attebery explained the proposed vacation to City Council. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the vacation as recommended by the Planning Commission, carried unanimously. RIPTIDE DEVELOPMENT SHORELINE MANAGEMENT SUB. DEV. PERMIT Clerk stated he advertised hearing according to law and the applicant advertised the application twice in local newspaper. Ken Attebery, Asst. Planner, explained proposal to the Council. Mrs. Buskirk, Applicant, spoke in favor of the application. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart that detailed EIS not be required; however, a soils analysis be required; carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit, carried unanimously. BELL REZONE ORDINANCE NO. 3279 Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance 1792. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3279, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE - BORNS GROCERY REZONE Clerk read, First Reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792. Motion by Mayor Jarstad end Commissioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on first reading, Carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE - METCALFE/HABENER REZONE Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792. Motion by Conmissioner Schoneman end Commissioner Stewart to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE - COLLIER REZONE Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Opdinance No. 1792. 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. 6 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 7 3/24/76 ORDINANCE - AMENDING 0RD, 2678 Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending Section 4 of 0rdinance No. 2678 creating Planning Conmission. 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. ORDINANCE - REVISING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance providing for equal opportunity employment for employees of the City of Bremerton and adopting an Affirmative Action program for the City of Bremerton, and repealing 0rdinance No. 3135. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Stewart to approve ordinance on first reading, carried unanimously. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Conmissioner Schoneman to give blanket approval of Vouchers 1843 through 1922 in amount of $66,491.58; carried unanimously. (Audited by John Ross) Meet Adjourned 11:46 A.M.