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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/15/76 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES APPROVED December 15, 1976 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Wednesday, December 15, 1976, at 9:05 A.M., PST, with Mayor. Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, and members of' the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Hedge of Allegiance and invocation was given by LCDR R. E. Jordon, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Chaplain. MINUTES OF' STATUTORY BUDGET HEARINGS Clerk presented minutes of Statutory Budget Itearings held on Dec. 6, 1976 through Dec. 8, 1976. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as circu- lated, carried unanimously. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 8, 1976 Clerk read minutes of Dec. 8, 1976. Mayor Jarstad ordered the minutes approved as amended. SEPARATION Glenn Tostenrude, Police Dept., disability retirement, effective 12/20/76. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve retirement, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF' EMPLOYMENT William F. Martin, Parks Recreation Dept., Part Time Play Leader, $3.OO per hr., eff'ective 12/15/76; Butch Luebeck, Parks & Recreation Dept, Part Time Play Leader, $2.60 per' hr., effective 12/15/76; and James Minder Carlson, Parks a Recreation, Part Time Play Leader, $2.60 per' hr., effective 12/15/76. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve Notices of Employ- ment, carried unanimously. CRINGES OP PAY STATUS Michael Mclntyre, Water Distribution, From Serviceman I to Serviceman II, $4.91 per hr. to $5.35 per hr., effective 12/13/76; and Tom Pearson, Parks & Recreation Dept., Groundskeeper, Lead Man, f'rom $5.79 per' hr. to $6.08 per hr., effective 12/13/76. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Changes of' Pay Status, carried unanimously. CETA CONTRACT MODIFICATION Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated Dec. 14, 1976, which enclosed a modification of the CETA contract For the months of Dec. 1976 and Jan. 1977 and requested the Mayor's signature on the contract modification. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to authorize Mayor to sign the contract modification, carried unanimously. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Dec. 14, 1976, stating that a written contract is needed to cover expenses for' Ed Weller. He then presented a contract For the purpose of obtaining the services of Edward Weller as Project Consultant f'or the State and Federal Drant Projects at the rate of $10.00 per hr. plus out-of-pocket expenses Lncurred in connection therewith. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to authorize Mayor to sign the contract, carried unanimously. TAXICAB DRIVERS LICENSE APPLICATION Elwyn Grant Wyman, approved by Police Dept. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve taxicab driver's license, carried unanimously. CiTY COUNCIL MINUTES December 15, 1976 Page two DEEDS FOR ACCEPTANCE (Right-of-way/Wheaton Way) Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Dec. 14, 19?6, presenting deeds from David Jewell and Edward Nerwinski on the right-of-way that is necessary for the 5th laning project on Wheaton Way. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to accept the two deeds subject to approval as to Form by the City Attorney and to be recorded by the City Clerk, carried unanimously. DEEDS FOR ACCEPTANCE (Right-of-way/Wheaton Way(Broad to Riddell) Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Dec. 14, 1976, presenting deeds from Merit Co. and Ron Ross covering their total ownership between Hollis and Riddell. Ownerships were appraised for $24,450.00 for the Merit Co. property and $19,350.00 for the Ross property, both owners donating for the 5th laning project. The deed from Ron Ross has a recapture clause if the project is not started within two years, which poses no problem. Mr. Parker recommended these deeds be accepted. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to accept the deeds, have them approved as to form by the City Attorney, and recorded by the City Clerk, carried unanimously. NOTICE OE HEARING Re: Variance Request Clerk read memo from Kitsap County Board of Adjustment, dated Dec. 2, 1976, stating there will be a Public Hearing on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1976 at 9:30 A.M. [n the Kitsap County Administration Building to consider approval of a Variance application submitted by Mr. Dean Savage, RL. 7, Box 105, Brcmerton. SHORELINES HEARINGS BOARD HEARING, Richard Person, Applicant Clerk read letter from Shorelines Hearing Board,dated Dec. 10, 1976, stating that there will be a hearing held on Monday and Tuesday, Jan 10 and 11, 1977 at 10:O0 A.M. in the Council Chambers of the Bremerton City Hall re: Richard Person. BILLBOARD REPLACEMENTS Clerk read letter dated Dec. 9, 1976 signed by GLenn L. Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow Avenue, Chairman, Planning a Development, Manette Peninsula Neighborhood Assn., stating that two old billboards, one at Wheaton Way and East 14th, the other at East 18th, were a "non-conforming use" and are being replaced by new structures; that this is in direct violation of the zoning ordinance; and requested a legal opinion from the City Attorney's office. Commissioner Schoneman explained this is a replacement of deteriorated structures, not new installations and the matter was discussed at the time of request for the replacement and it was considered to be a permitted use. Mr. Walgren stated he would not give an opinion to Mr. Vockrodt, but would to the City Council if requested. Commissioner Stewart noted that a developer from King County had informed him that a bond must be provided if there is an appeal on the building permit once it has been issued to guarantee no loss to the applicant. Mr. Walgren stated a proposed law to this effect had been before the legislature and he would check to see if it had been enacted into law. Mayor Jarstad directed the City Attorney to answer the question raised by Mr. Vockrodt. HUMANE SOCIETY BUDGET AND CONTRACT FOR 1977 Clerk read letter from Kitsap County Humane Society, dated Dec. 9, 1976, stating that the revision of the 1977 budget will reduce some services; that the curtailment of these services is necessary to operate within the limits of this budget; the Shelter will be open Tuesday through Saturday; that night, weekend and holiday calls will be eliminated; the assisting and impounding of livestock will be eliminated. Clerk presented the new agreemcnt and Commissioner Stewart stated that he wants an escape clause of 60 days by either party to be included in the agreement. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept the agreement, with a 60 day escape clause, carried unanimously. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 15, 1976 Page three SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT AGREEMENT, HUMANE SOCIETY, 1977 Clerk presented Special Enforcement Agreement with the Humane Society for 1977. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept this contract with the provision that the contract can be discontinued on 30 day's notice by the City of Bremerton, carried unanimously. LETTER RE: ARCHITECT FOR SWIMMING POOL & FIRE STATION Clerk read letter from Kenneth Koehler, dated Dec. 6, 1976, requesting an inter- view and consideration for Architectural Commission for City projects; that he is desirous of being appointed Project and/or Coordinating Architect for the swimming pool and fire station. Mayor Jarstad asked that he make contact with the Park Superintendent and Park Board and file with them because he has desig- nated those people to be the screening board. ORDINANCE NO. 3320 Clerk read Ordinance No. 3520, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance 325, Sections 11, 13, 14, 15 and Ordinance 325, Section 20, as amended by Ordinance 1979, Section 1." Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3330, carried as Follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commis- sioner Sohoneman, Yes. BINGO TAX ORDINANCE Clerk read, First reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending sub-section (a) of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3187 as amended by Ordinance No. 3197 providing for the rate of tax to be levied on Bingo receipts. "Motion to approve Ordinance on First reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad; Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. ASSESSMENT OF CHARLESTON TREATMENT PLANT Clerk stated that he had received a telephone call from Bill Dehn of CH2M Hill on Dec. 13, 1976, relating to obtaining an assessment of the Charleston Treat- ment Plant; that this is to obtain the "fair value" in connection with the Complex Sewer Facilities Plan; that the City Council is being asked to discuss this and decide who is going to do the appraising. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Colmmissioner Stewart to engage an appraiser to make an evaluation on the Charleston Treatment Plant and to be paid out of Utility Fund, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM FIRST WASHINGTON CORPORATION RE: PARKING REVENUE BONDS Clerk read letter addressed to Commissioner Stewart and signed by Jackson Shirley, dated Dec. 8, 1976, which stated that his company knows of no adverse effect that the refunding could have upon the City of Bremerton; that the refinancing presents an excellent hedge against possible long term higher interest rates; and in the process the City will benefit through a savings in interest costs of in excess of $76,000.00. PROCLAMATION RE: CNRISTMAS SEAL WEEK Clerk read Christmas Seal Proclamation for December 19-25 and gave copies to a representative of the program. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Clerk read letter signed by Mr.& Mrs. Floyd Armstead and Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Bennett, dated Dec. 14, 1976, which stated that Puget Sound Power & Light Co. will remove a small fir tree in the alley behind the Armstead's house if the City Commissioners will send a letter granting them permission to remove the tree; that there would be no objections from the environmental and ecology people to the City removing these trees; and stating his reasons for seeking removal of these trees. Commissioner Schoneman stated that he would take the letter under advisement and check the situation out. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 15, 1976 Page four Frank Randall appeared before the City Council and stated that the raising of the fares in Navy Yard City was working against the system and he anticipated there will be an increase in loss of revenue. He gave answers to charges made by Commissioner Stewart at last week's City Council Meeting concerning manage- ment and inability to stay within a budget. Commissioner Stewart gave statements concerning the BCT lack of cooperation in furnishing records of each run and their lack of proposing improvements in the bus routes to increase ridership. Commissioner Stewart stated emphatically he did not believe the City taxpayers wanted to subsidize county riders. Then Commissioner Stewart had CPA Jim Hudspeth speak concerning the audit he had performed and he stated he felt there was a lack of interest in his report and the City's needs at the time there was a meeting with the BCT Management. Mayor Jarstad, after making comments, stated the City Commissioners, bus officials, and press and radio representatives should hold a public meeting on a non-council day For the purpose of studying in depth the problems and needs of the transit system. CPA cis to be included jn these discussions. Mr. Randall stated they had been insured for $500,000.00 with Safeco, who had canceled all transit insurance with the state and they had been running on a binder. He stated insurance premiums are based on mileage and suggested either going to l million dollans or 2 million dollars. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman for the bus company to secure insurance policy of 2 million dollars, carried unanimously. BUS PASSES Commissioner Stewart stated he believed the bus passes should be restricted to 65 years of age or older and only for those who live within the City. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to restrict bus passes to 65 and oldelI and for those living in the City. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he did not want the City to neglect the handicapped and other persons and Commissioner Stewart stated he would be willing to look at that later, but he needed a policy at this time. Motion carried unanimously. BID OPENING - TRUCK AND BLADE Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner' Schoneman to open the bids at this time, carried unanimously. Truck: Clerk stated he had received no bids for the truck although this was the third advertising attempt. Blade: Clerk presented a bid from Glenn Helm, no bid deposit included, for $815.00. Clerk stated this was tbc only bid received. Discussion followed the opening concerning the Parks Department's desire to secure the blade. On the question of budget, Commissioner Stewart stated that if the Parks Dept. needs the blade, he would agree to a transfer of funds from his budget. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to hold in abeyance the award and discuss it with thc Parks Superintendent, carried unanimously. HEARING DATES TO BE SET Tom O'Hare stated he represented Mr. Ron Ross concerning the matter of the Clare's Marsh Land Use and Rezoning Plan and asked for hearing dates to be set as soon as possible; that the matter had been approved by the Planning Commission. Clerk stated there were three matters on which hearings should be set. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to set the date of hearing for the Clare's Marsh matter for Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1976 at 7:00 P.M. and Wednesday, Eeb. 2, 1977 at 7:00 P.M., carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and MayorJarstad to set hearing date for Rig O. Wells Rezone for ,Jan. 5, 1977 at 10:50 A.M. and refer the B. H. Cressman Street Vacation request to the City Attorney's office for preparation of the necessary resolution and set the hearing date for Jan. 19, 1977 at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 15, 1976 Page five COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: In connection with the Humane Society contracts for 1977, Commissioner Stewart stated he had contacted the King County Animal Control Society and had them look at the possibility of contracting with Bremerton and possibly Kitsap County; that this Society is performing services in King County in 20 cities and the cost of operation was paid entirely by fees. He expects to hear from them soon. Commissioner Schoneman: 1. First 15 days of Dec., 21 building permits were issued; largest was the residence hall at Olympic College, $98,000.00 and a four-plex at 211 Anoka, $65,000.00. 2. Completed 44 ramps in the downtown business district. There will be additional ramps, but the budget will not allow it at this time. Expecting to receive some funding from various sources. 5. Had a broken 6 inch main yesterday; about 15 houses were affected. This was due to ground shifting and it was repaired in three hours. 4. Will be correcting the traffic signals on llth and Park. Have had a number of accidents there. The cost will be $521.00, but will need State approval before making a change. 5. Finally have arrived on the scene with a copy of the song, "White Christmas". Mad two contributions of $15.00 toward that song and felt it was most important to get it here before Christmas. Will play it next Monday. Christmas music will start on Monday and will continue through the week. Thanked Lavonne Funkhouser for $15.00 donation. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Fire report for Nov. shows total runs of 155 alarms; of these 12 were fire runs. He gave a breakdown of the 155 alarms. 2. Met with representatives of Johnson-Woods Funds who had sponsored a consider- able part of financing of CENCOM. 3. Presented activity list for Nov. for Police Dept.; 652 arrests, 507 of these were traffic violations. Traffic is becoming unbearable in the City because of the high density north of the City. Hope the Dept. of Defense will come into the area with Funds. He will be in the Capital the First part of Feb. and hopes to get some action. PURCHASE OF 18" DUCTILE IRON PiPE Clerk read memo From Water Superintendent, dated Dec. 13, 1976, stating that the Water Dept. has over 20,000' of 18" iron pipe in the transmission system now and no spare pipe on hand for emergency repair; that Di0rio Construction Co. has 265' of pipe left from the #5 Transmission project and would like to sell it to the City and have offered it for $15.66 per lineal foot. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to call For bids for 265' of Class 2 tyton joint 18" ductile iron pipe delivered and stockpiled at Gorst Creek Pump Station, carried unanimously. COMMERCIAL BARGE TERMINAL STUDY, Port of Bremerton Clerk presented "Commercial Barge Terminal Study" from the Port of Bremerton and stated that it will be on file in the City Clerk's office. ORDINANCE - SHOPLIFTING Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2944, Section 1, relating to the crime of shoplifting AND making it a misdemeanor to aid or assist a person committing shoplifting." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; CiTY COUNCIL MINUTES December 15, 1976 Page six ORDINANCE - PETIT LARCENY Cleric read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 3027, Section I, concerning the crime of petit larceny and make it a crime to aid or assist a person to commit petit larceny." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to give blanket approval to vouchers 4962 to 5043 inclusive in the amount of $101,123.23, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. AGENDA Commissioner Sghoneman presented an idea from an Oregon paper and suggested that we try publishing the agenda for each week on Monday or Tuesday so the public will know what is before the City Council each week. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to increase the budget if necessary and to have the agenda printed each week, carried unanimously. DOWNTOWN PARKING Mayor Jarstad commented that there is a serious problem in the overloading of all the city streets; that serious consideration should be given to evaluating some of the areas adjacent to the downtown area; that there should be a study designated on what can be done with some off-the-street parking. He further stated that the City may be able to buy on a long-range basis and build parking lots for this overload and get some of the cars off the streets. Meeting recessed at 11:50 A.M. till 7:00 P.M. Recessed City Council Meeting was called to order at 7:30 P.M. by Mayor Jarstad. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman and Deputy City Clerk Ross. HEARING - PROPOSED HUD BLOCK GRANT APPLICATION FOR 1977 Mayor Jarstad ordered the hearing to be held at this time.. Deputy Clerk stated that it had been published and advertised as required. Bob Theroux, Grants Administrator, explained the purpose of the hearing is two- fold; first, to let it be known to the citizens who have shown up that the City of Bremerton has an opportunity to apply for HUD Block Grant Funds; and second, to let the citizens state their opinions on what they feel is relative to the community development and what they feel is important to them. Commissioner Stewart asked if there is a priority list and Mr. Theroux stated that there is not. George Coombs, 1310 Park, President of the Smith School Neighborhood Council, stated that the Smith School District is one of the most heavily populated areas in the city and asked if there is any way the City could buy up some of the property there and eliminate some of the tremendous density and have some open space. Commissioner Stewart stated that he had called HUD and asked them what programs they have For eliminating some of the high density and they have two programs; one where the Federal Government will guarantee the loan and leave getting the loan at a low interest rate up to the individual, and the other is to guarantee the rents for five years to low income people. He further stated that one of the problems in this area is that the and value is so high, there is no program to build housing at a low enough cost for elderly people. He stated that he knows of no programs where the City can buy land. Commissioner Schoneman commented that private enterprise could buy up some of this land and build apartments. Mr. Coombs said that he felt the property would have to be improved and be made attractive to get a developer to come in and do this. -6- CITY COUNCIl, MINUTES December 15, 1976 Page seven Mayor Jarstad commented that the City plans to develop the Smith School Site into a nice recreational field and day care center. Mr. Coombs stated that the Smith School Neighborhood Council is ordaring a planned use proposal for presentation to the City Council in two or three months. Max Browning, 210 Sixth Street, stated that he is more concerned with putting proper housing in the downtown area than more businesses. He further stated that if there is any money available through one of these grants, he would like to recommend that it be used for' the renovation of housing in the down- town area. He asked if the City has anything in mind for these grants and Mayor Jarstad stated that the City will coordinate an overall development plan and then send in a lot of applications along with the County; and he felt that some of these grants will be accepted because of the Trident impact. tie also stated that the City might not get much from this grant because the County will get some priority for this money. Commissioner Schoneman stated that parking was a real problem in the downtown area and he felt that if parking were restricted it would force the Navy Yard to provide parking for its employees and this would free the City streets from all-day parking. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart that the Mayor contact the Ship- yard Commander to hold a meeting with him in regard to excessive parking on City streets and they will be confronted with limited parking on City streets in about six months. Under discussions: Mayor Jarstad stated that he did not feel it is proper to give the Shipyard Commander an ultimatum; that they have been working on this problem for years; and that it is proper to meet with the Shipyard Commander, but not to give him an ultimatum. Commissioner Stewart stated that he would write a letter himself and tell the Shipyard Commander' of the Council's decision. Motion carried as follows: Mayor ,Jarstad, No; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. Mr. Owen Lofthus, Director of the Kitsap Council on Aging, stated that he felt the biggest problem in Bremerton is parking and he suggested that if the Navy Yard could acquire some property outside the congested area, perhaps a shuttle bus could be run to take the Shipyard workers from the parking lot to the Ship- yard. He also stated that he is vitally interested in keeping business downtown; that the downtown area is where the whole county has been developed from and it should not be closed out and let the downtown area die. Commissioner Stewart stated that the City Council has done a lot for the downtown area, and he will continue to do everything he can to keep business downtown. Mr. Russell Jacob, 1728 Marguerite, asked what kind of buildings and how old houses must be to oe considered historical sites. Commissioner Schoneman stated that houses 50 years old or more could be given a plaque to let the owner know that it is a historical home and he suggested that Mr. Jacobs contact the Historical Society. Mr. Bill Woods is the president of the Historical Housing Commission. Mayor Jarstad asked for any other testimony and stated that he would like to have the City Council be in continuous session next week because the final budget is close to being approved. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold continuing sessions so that it will be part of the record next week, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. G. C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -7-