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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/09/77 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 9, 1977 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, March 9, 1977, at 9:00 A.M., PST, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney Sexton, and a member of the press. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Pastor Mel Unruh, Summit Avenue Presbyterian Church. MINUTES OF March 2, 1977 Clerk read minutes of March 2, 1977. Mayor Jarstad ordered the minutes to stand approved as read. EMPLOYMENT Kenneth Lee Baum, Operator I, Wastewater, $859.00 per month, 3/7/77. Betty Jean Smith, PT Playleader, Parks Dept., Temporary Employee, 3/9/77, $3.50 per hour. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve the Employments, carried unanimously. CHANGE OF PAY Dan Scott, 2nd year Mtr. Patrolman to 3rd year Mtr. Patrolman, Police Dept., $1,271.90, 3/1/77. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Change, carried unanimously. APPLICATIONS, TAXICAB DRIVERS Wallace S. Magruder, Allen C. Combs, William W. M. McCoy, Jr., Billie Gene Rivers, Milton H. Pentz, and Brian N. Francis, all approved by Police. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve the licenses, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Fire Dept. vehicle Clerk read memo. dated March 7, 1977, from Asst. Chief, recommending award to low bidder, Bremerton Dodge, including trade-in. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to award to low bidder, Bremerton Dodge, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Welder for Water (Supply) Clerk read memo dated March 7, 1977, from himself and one from Erv. Heath recommending bid be awarded to low bidder, Liquid Air for a Miller B16 4D Electric Welder, Gas Driven. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to award as recommended to low bidder, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Enlarger Printer (Police Dept.) Clerk read memo. from Police Dept. recommending award to only bidder, 3M Company. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to award to only bidder, as recommended, carried unanimously. AWARD OF BID - METER & VALVE BOXES Clerk read memo. from Water Supt. dated March 8, 1977, recommending splitting the award, which condition was advertised, to low bidders: Concrete Meter Boxes to Fog-Tite Meter Seal Inc. and the C.I. valve boxes and plastic meter boxes to H. D. Fowler Company, F.O.B. Warehouse, Bremerton. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to award as recommended, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - WORK FORCE ACCOUNT (Sheridan Road Improvement) Clerk read Memo. dated March 8, 1977, from Engineer, requesting permission to call for bids for Sidewalk, Curb, Gutter and other Facilities, along both -1- City Council Minutes Page two March 9, 1977 sides Sheridan Road from McClain Avenue to Wheaton, to be performed in two phases; also, storm drainage to be constructed by Street Dept., estimated cost $8,500. All to be charged to Arterial Street Fund (Gas Tax) for which prospectus is on file. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve call for bids and approve work force account advertising as recommended; under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated the Sheridan Road project started prior to Senate Bill 2143 and was informed the city could continue to be involved in doing work on this project; however, will be the last project of any size to be done in-house. Motion carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Police cars Clerk read memo. dated March 4, 1977, from Asst. Chief Kvistad recommending bid award to low bidder, Bremerton Dodge. Clerk then read letter dated March 7, 1977, from Dodge asking that they be permitted to withdraw their bid on the police cars and keep their bid for the car for the Fire Dept. Also, read a memo. from Grants asking that a 1973 Chevrolet, License D-17391 be retained for that office. Mr. Sexton stated it was legal for the City Council to award to the low bidder, Bremerton Dodge. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept the low responsible bid that has been presented and award to the Dodge, carried unanimously. CONTRACT COMPLETION - "701" Clerk read memo. dated March 8, 1977, from George Plescher, Planner, that the work under the "701" contract is complete and recommending payment of the final 10% retainage; that the city will then be in position to request an audit from the State; and the budget will need to be adjusted upon receipt of final payment from HUD. The HUD payment will be in excess of the city payment to Larry Smith & Company. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept the recommendation of the Planning Department and pay the 10% retainage, carried unanimously. BREMERTON TOMORROW PRESENTATION 9:30 A. M. Ray Soule made presentation using three charts and read escrow agreement. Mr. Sexton discussed the legal procedures and the arrival at conclusions; recommending the hiring of Mr. Braman as the "responsible official" to be paid by the city and respnsible to the city council. EIS was next discussed and stated they have come to some basic figures with Lee Johnson & Associates, Inc. This firm would work for the escrow sum of $12,000.00; also, the city would be committed to the idea of a Redevelopmerit Agency and would pursue this to the point where it is either feasible or unfeasible. From now on will be city's responsibility basically. Commissioner Stewart stated the same individual is going to have to follow through because there will be much work done at the same time on the various schedules and the city needs to find out what the cost is all the way through to completion of the project. Mayor Jarstad stated he thought it in the best interest of the City to pro- ceed along these guidelines heard this morning and realize it will make the city responsible for some dollars for the responsible official; also, stated that Mr. Braman has been previously interviewed by all commissioners. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to read the resolution for possible adoption of the City Council, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION No. 1706 Mr. Sexton read, "A resolution directing the City Attorney's Office to pre- pare documents to retain a designated responsible official; to prepare and/or review a contract to retain Lee Johnson & Associates for preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement; and to commence to prepare and assemble any and all necessary information and documentation for a prospective hearing on a redevelopment area." Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve Resolution No. 1706; under discussion Commissioner Stewart asked if the reason for picking Lee Johnson was because he had done work here before and can get the work done now within the dollars amount. Mr. Sexton stated this was correct. Carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. -2- City Council Minutes Page three March 9, 1977 Meeting recessed at 10:20 a.m. to 10:28 a.m. MCDONALD request - E. llth Street Mr. Glenn Vockrodt stated he has read a copy of court decision which appeared to him to make it not possible to allow Mr. McDonald to have the street end at E. llth Street; he asked for the city attorney to obtain an attorney general's opinion which Mr. Sexton stated the city attorney as such can not obtain an opinion from that source; that he could obtain an opinion from the Municipal Research Bureau; however, he said he had already given an opinion on this matter. Mr. McDonald stated his attorney could not be present today but could be next week and his attorney did not feel the case mentioned applied here. Motion by Conmissioners Schoneman and Stewart to continue the vacation of E. llth until one week until Mr. McDonald's representative could be present, carried unanimously. SPOT ZONING Mr. Vockrodt read four points which defined spot zoning and asked that the Dick fezone for Spot Realty be reconsidered by the City Council. Mayor Jarstad advised him that the City Council can not now reconsider a previous decision relating to rezoning an area; that citizens have recourse to the courts. KITSAP COUNTY COUNSELING SERVICE Dr. Keith Marrs, Director, KCCS, asked for confirmation that the property set aside for their use at Werner and Union can still be utilized by their health facility; asked for a long term lease; have some deadlines to meet. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the attorney's office be instructed to prepare a lease for the portion of property on Werner Road for which the city has a description and has been surveyed, and that the city not be the sponsoring agency. Under discussion: Dr. Marts stated that Kitsap County has agreed to be the sponsoring agency; that it has to agree to a social program for 25 years. Commissioner Schoneman asked Dr. Marrs to obtain a letter from the county commissioners in that regard. Carried unanimously. REZONE HEARINGS - JAMES H. ROBINSON, MICHAEL W. DAWSON Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold the hearings in the order listed, carried unanimously. JAMES H. ROBINSON - Rezone Hearing Clerk stated he had advertised, posted and mailed notices as required by law. Then read Planning Resolution No. 393 and Planning Minutes of January 18, 1977, and February 15, 1977. Clerk read letter dated Jan. 17, 1977, from Janron Company, in favor of the rezone; also, read letter dated Jan. 17, 1977, from Timkath Company, in favor. Dorothy Smith, Admin. Planning Assistant, explained the fezone request using a colored map and a site plan sketch. Mr. Robinson spoke in favor, discussed his site plan, parking and egress and exits. Building not proposed to block view, no entrance at 9th or on Charlotte. Commissioner Schoneman discussed the need for wastewater control and storm water drainage. Mr. James Pratt, 649 Charlottee, objected because he did not want any traffic increase in the neighborhood on 9th Street. He was assured this was not the case and withdrew his objection. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that the City Council concur in the recommendation of the Planning Commission that the rezone be allowed subject to the same conditions that were put upon by the Planning Commission and accepting the site plan submitted to the City Council this morning, carried unanimously. (It was noted during the hearing that the site plan was slightly different because Mr. Robinson had acquired a little more property and had made an improvement in his plan.) Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to declare EIS non-significance and EIS not required, carried unanimously. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page four March 9, 1977 BID OPENINGS - Altitude Valve; Dual Micro Switch Assembly; Carpet Installation Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids, carried unani- mously. ALTITUDE VALVE AND MICRO SWITCH ASSEMBLY Western Utilities Supply Co., no bid. ITT Grinnell Corp., cashier's check for $50.00 enclosed; Valve, $2,892.70; switch $143.50; total $3,036.20. H. D. Fowler Co., Inc., bid bond for $50.00 enclosed; Valve, $2,915.73; switch, $139.82; total $3,055.55. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to award to ITT Grinnell if theymeet all specifications, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Abstained due to minute interest in ITT, less than 1%; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. CARPET Evergreen, $5.282.14, and check enclosed for $50.00. Port Orchard Carpets, $3,652.44, check enclosed for $50.00. Floor Decorators of Bremerton, $3,353.32, check enclosed for $50.00. Weirs Floor Covering, $4,067.94, check enclosed for $50.00. Floormasters, $4,204.00, check for $50.00 enclosed. Heeters-West, $3,777.67, no bid deposit enclosed. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to refer to committee for evaluation and recommendation for next week, carried unanimously. REZONE HEARING - MICHAEL W. DAWSON Clark stated he had posted, published and mailed notices as required by ordinance. Then read Planning Commission Resolution No. 392, recommending denial because access is by a fifteen foot easement from Wheaton Way which is not considered adequate; and traffic problems on Wheaton Way should be solved before any further depth zoning is approved. Clerk read Planning minutes of January 18 and February 15, 1977. Dorothy Smith, Admin. Planning Asst. explained the area, using a colored map. Stated the owner could use a portion of the property without a fezone but in order to build would have to have a zoning. Stated there were two houses to the north, some empty property to the east and some other commercial in the area. In connection with the 15' easement for access, Mrs. Smith commented the developer plans to build a low traffic generator type building. Stated that no one objected from the neighborhood; also, that the Planning Commission recommended denial because of the easement road and not knowing how far back the city wanted to go with zoning. PROPONENTS Mr. Ross stated the 15' access is quite adequate and all the drive-in lanes are only about 15'; also, stated there is a driveway down the side of Superior Glass. Encouraged the commissioners to inspect the property and the easement road. Stated he could build more on the property than asking for in this rezone. Not figuring on putting in a high traffic generator. Mayor Jarstad stated he had a concern for the people on Ivy Road; that the city had set a line down there and he would like to look at this property. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to set aside for two weeks and have an opportunity to go out and view the site, carried unanimously. AMBULANCE VOUCHER Clerk presented voucher from Leyde Enterprises, Inc. for $1,476.00 for period encing Feb. 25th on the Cum. Res. for Gen. Mun. Purposes Fund, audited by John R. Ross. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve payment, carried unan- imously. -4- City Council Minutes Page five March 9, 1977 AMBULANCE SERVICE CONTRACT Clerk read memo. dated March 8, 1977, from City Auditor offering suggestions for incorporating into any new contract with Leyde Enterprises, Inc. The present contract has just completed its six-month term. Clerk then read letter from Leyde Enterprises, Inc. suggesting increasing the rate to $15.00 per call, on a two-year contract, with no monthly limit on the number of calls to be paid. Letter cited increases in cost of ambulance operation; also, a new ambulance was purchased to upgrade the quality and capability of the ser- vice. Mr. Leyde then spoke in favor of the increase. After discussion the following motion was made. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to extend the present contract for thirty days to give time to work out a new contract; under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated the City Auditor had some suggestions for a new contract, carried unanimously. LEASE - HERB S. ROWLAND (Canamera Pacific) - Anderson Creek Water Lands Clerk read lease prepared by the city attorney's office based on Mr. Rowland's recent proposal. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve the lease and authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign for the city, carried unanimously. USE OF CUM. RES. FUND FOR WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENT Mr. Sexton reported that it was legal and proper to use the fund for purchase of logging truck, as it was his understanding the purpose of the truck was to move out logs to keep the water flow and for the betterment of the water system; that the logs must be moved out in order to better the area. ARCHITECTURAL AND DESIGN CONTRACT FOR BREMERTON PROPOSED SWIMMING POOL Clerk read memo. dated March 8, 1977, from Mr. Pendergast, Supt. of the Parks & Recreation Dept. recommending approval be given in order that the city enter into a contract with the firm of Olson, Richeft and Bignold (ORB) for the purpose of obtaining design and working drawings for the contemplated indoor- outdoor swimming pool. Further details of what should be incorporated in an agreement were set out. Also, stated the contract would not become valid unless the bond issue is declared valid. This action will expedite the preliminaries because of the deadline date coming up May 1st for filing application with IAC. Mayor Jarstad noted that the agreement would be for the entire building of which the swimming pool is a part. Stated the firm has come highly recommended and has a good record with IAC. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that the architect be asked to submit an architectural design contract to the city so they can get prepared to start work, carried unanimously. FIRE STATION - PROPOSED (Architectural Firms Mayor Jarstad stated he would like to have local firms submit proposals; however, Commissioner Stewart stated this should be open to anyone. Mayor Jarstad stated he had no objection; but should get somebody on the design because may find that funds are available under the Public Works funding. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to entertain proposals from architectural firms for design critera for a fire station and have proposals within two weeks' period and city clerk to notify the firms and anyone who shows an interest, carried unanimously. HUMANE SOCIETY - VOUCHER (Special Enforcement Contract) CR Gen. Mun. Purp. Fund Clerk submitted voucher for March 1977, $441.25. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve paying the voucher, carried unanimously. -5- City Council Minutes Page six March 9, 1977 LEASE - Space in 245 4th St. Bldg. Clerk presented lease for $300.00 per month, for period of one year, and with 90-day termination provision, between Edwin & Wanda Bjork and the City. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve the lease, carried unanimously. RECORDERS - SURPLUS Clerk read memo. from Fire Dept. recommending disposal of surplus Dictaphone recorders because the fire phone was terminated due to change-over to CENCOM. Mayor Jarstad asked that the request be set aside so he can discuss this with fire chief as he would like to have the resource available to take care of city's own dispatch should the occasion arise. RIGHT-OF-WAY QUIT CLAIM DEED - Spruce and on E. 33rd Clerk read memo. dated March 1, 1977, from city engineer which attached the deed from the School District for a 60 foot right-of-way, necessary because of the Library Property which will require access. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to accept the deed, refer to the city attorney for checking as to form, and to the city clerk for recording, carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - PINE ROAD INTERCEPTOR Clerk read memo. from Grants Adm., Bob Theroux, asking the City Council to approve the hearing date of April 6, 1977, at 10:30 A. M.; that due to 30-day time requirement for advertising prior to the hearing, the legal notice was published in the paper on March 7, 1977. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve the hearing for April 6, 1977, at 10:30 A. M., carried unanimously. PUGET POWER - SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUEST Clerk read memo dated March 8, 1977, from Planning requesting date of public hearing be set March 23, 1977. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to set the date of public hearing for March 23, 1977, at 10:30 A. M., carried unanimously. ORDINANCE No. 3349 (Parking Violation) Clerk presented for second reading Ordinance No. 3349, "An Ordinance amending Ordinance 2848 Section 7 as amended by Ordinance 2950 Section 1, codified as BMC 10.08.070 relating to the issuance of parking violation citations and the payment of the penalty for such violation." Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3349, by title only, on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Com- missioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. ORDINANCE No. 3350 (Elected officials salaries) Clerk presented for second reading Ordinance No. 3350, "An Ordinance establishing the compensation of the elected officials of the City of Bremerton, effective January 14, 1978 and fees for declaration of candidates, and repealing Ordinance No's. 2847 and 3076." Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3350, by title only, on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3351 (Sewer service charges) Clerk presented for second reading Ordinance No. 3351, "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3147 and providing for sewer service charges to commence upon connection to the sewer. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3351, by title only, on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page seven March 9, 1977 3(R) (1) codified as BMC 15.04.190 (A) concerning delinquent water payments." Motion by Connnissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried, as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. ORDINANCE - for withdrawal of petitions from the consideration of the Planning Commission Clerk gave first reading of "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 1792, Section 1104 relating to the procedure for withdrawing petitions from the consideration of the Planning Commission." Mayor Jarstad stated he wanted this amendment to be applicable to the City Council on the 72 hour withdrawal. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the ordinance on first reading and notify the city attorney to make that change prior to the second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. RICHARDS APPRAISAL - Charleston Plant Site Clerk stated he had received the appraisal ordered by the City Council in con- nection with the complex sewer facilities plan and it appeared to be unnecessary now because of the collapse of the plan. BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to give blanket approval to payment of vouchers 5995 to 5999 - 6000 duplicate for warrant 4667 and 6001 to 6077 inclusive in the amount of $48,910.40, audited by John R. Ross. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Abstained due to slight interest in ITT less than 1%; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. Parking garage doing very good on daily parkers and are surpassing the monthly parkers. May have to be some adjustments due to monthly parkers being forced from lower to upper floors. Craven Center lots very good last month; nearly double what it was a year ago. 2. Hope that HB 18 has been killed. 3. Heavy oil PS 300 will not available after June 1; have a conference coming on Friday 8:30 a.m. with Mr. Henry Marcotte of the school district who has been instrumental in making savings in heating. He will see what can be done to help the city get efficient, reliable heat. Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Appreciated rain and gave accounting of increase in supply. 2. Have given notice to all utility companies of proposed improvement of Sheridan Road, McClain to Wheaton Way, and have informed them they must com- plete any work prior to a certain date. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Had opportunity to represent the city at memorial services of Mrs. Cohen, a longtime pioneer here. Commissioner Stewart requested the city clerk contact parking lot companies prior to the bid call period and try to stimulate competition on the city parking facility, 4th & Washington. Meeting adjourned at 12:15 P. M. Submitted: G. C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -7-