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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/77 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 26, 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, ,January 26, 1977, at 9:07 A.M., PST, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant City Attorney Sexton, and a member of the press. Mceting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Rev. Glen Soule of the Manette Community Church. MINUTES OF JANUARY 19, 1977 Clerk read minutes of Jan. 19, 1977. Mayor Jarstad ordered the minutes to stand approved as read. CITY-OWNED DRIVEWAY ON ARSENAL WAY Wally Moen, of Town and Country Homes, stated that he was in the process of trying to sell a home on Arsenal Way; the property owners have been using a driveway that the City owns and since an easement has never been recorded and there is no agreement for maintenance, thc property owners want to know who will maintain this piece of property. They also questioned ingress and egress to the property. City Clerk Yeadon stated that the property owners bchind this driveway have been using the driveway for many years and he felt that they should be able te continue to use this driveway for ingress and egress. Commissioner Stewart suggestcd that Commissioner Schoneman and City Clerk Yeadon study this problem and come back with a recommendation. SEPARATIONS Ray Sammeli, Water Distribution, Serviceman I, effective 1/28/77; and Br[ce Perkins, Planning Dept., Extra-Hclp, effective 1/24/77. Motien by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve separations, carried unanimously. CHANGES 0F PAY STATUS Del McNeal, Police Dept., 4th yr. Mtr. Patrolman to Sat - ID, $7.04 per hr. to $7.84 per hr., effective 1/24/77; Martin R. Rinke, Parks & Recreation Dept., Serviceman It 6-D to Serviceman II 8-A, $4.86 per hr. to $5.00 per hr., effective 1/24/77; Kenneth R. Themton, Parks ~ Recreation, Serviceman I 6-D to Serviceman iI 8-A, $4.86 per hr. to $5.00 per hr., effective 1/24/77; Dean Denis, 1st yr. patrolman to 2nd yr. patrelman, $5.99 per hr. to $6.34 per hr., effective 1/28/77, Craig Rogers, 1st yr. patrolman to 2nd yr. patrolman, $5.99 per hr. to $6.2d per hr., effective 2/9/77, Terry Welling, 1st yr. patrolman to 2nd yr. patrolman, $5.99 per hr. to $6.24 per hr., effective 1/50/77, Edwin Winningham, 1st yr. patrolman to 2nd yn. patrolman, $5.99 per hr. to $6.2,1 per hr., effec- tive 1/27/77, Clareen L. Hartsen, Office Asst. I to Office Asst.II, $3.75 per hr., effective 12/27/76, all from the Police Dept.; and Gary A. Johnson, 1st yr. firefighter to 2nd yr. f'irefighter, $4.28 per hr. to $4.46 per hr, effec- tive 1/28/77, and David J. Moen, 2nd yr. Firefighter to 3rd yr. firefighter, $4.46 per hr. to $4.67 per hr, effective 1/16/77, both from the Fire Dept. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES Taxicab Drivers Licenses: Dennis Edward Kerman, approved by Capt. Brown for the Chief of Police; and Billey Louis Perkins, approved by Capt. Johnson for the Chief of Police. Masseuse License: Joan Marie Spain, approved by Chief of Police and Health Dept. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve applications for licenses, carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 26, 1977 Page two CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Wesley A. Warren, 2504 Stone Way, Bremerton, $63.06 for a plugged up sewer. Clerk stated that he is waiting for a memo from the Water Dept. before sending the claim to the insurance company. RESET HEARING - PINKIS REZONE Clerk stated that Ron Ross had requested that the Pinkis Rezone Hearing be reset For March 2, 1977 at 10:30 A.M. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to reset Pinkis Rezone Hearing for 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, March 2, 1977, carried unanimously. ACKNOWLEDGERENT OF NEW NAVY WATER/SEWER AGREEMENTS Clerk presented agreements for Navy water/sewer service. Commissioner Stewart stated that he felt a letter should be sent to the Navy informing them that negotiations will begin for water/sewer rate increase next year. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to inform the Navy that negotiations should begin for water/sewer increase for next year, carried unanimously. MUNICIPAL REPAIR GARAGE, SHOP RATE 1977 Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated Jan. 20, 1977, which stated that the hourly shop rate charge for the City Garage should be increased to $18.00 per hr. effective Feb. 1, 1977. It stated further that the currently established rate is $14.50 per hr. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to increase the hourly shop rate to $18.00 per hr. effective Feb. 1, 1977, carried unanimously. SMITH SCHOOL ROOF Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated Jan. 21, 1977, which stated that the roof of the Smith School is leaking badly and it has been impossible to repair. It stated further that a new roof should be installed over the section of the building that is leaking, which would entail approximately 20 1/2 squares in area; that an area of approximately four squares should be patched in the roof directly over the offices also. Mayor Jarstad stated that he felt that the Kitsap Community Action Program, the tenants in the Smith School, should pay as much as possible For the repair of the roof. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve installing a new roof and try to get reimbursement or pay it off in five years, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BID - PORTABLE WELDER Clerk read memo from Water Supply Superintendent, dated Jan. 25, 1977, which requested that bids be called for budget item welder. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to authorize Clerk to call for bids for a portable welder, carried unanimously. AMENDING BREMERTON SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM DRAFT Clerk requested that City Council confirm hearing date set For Feb. 9, 1977 at 10:30 A.M. for amending Bremerton Shoreline Master Program Draft for the Schuyler annexation. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to confirm hearing date For Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1977 at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously. PROPOSED UMTA GRANT APPLICATION Clerk read memo From Grants Administrator, dated Jan. 25, 1977, which requested that the necessary Resolution for the Proposed UMTA Grant Application be pre- pared for presentation to the City Council on Feb. 2, 1977. City Clerk asked who would be the representative of the City to be named in the Resolution and Commissioner Stewart asked that Mayor Jarstad be named as he is in other grant application resolutions. LEGAL PROCEDURE FOR INCREASING SALARIES OF CITY COMMISSIONERS Clerk read memo from City Attorney, dated Jan. 11, 1977, which stated that any salary increases for the mayor or commissioners must be by ordinance and such salary change is not to be effective until the next term of office. -2- City Clerk asked who would be the representative of the City to be named in the Resolution and Commissioner Stewart asked that Mayor Jarstad be named as he is in other grant application resolutions. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 26, 1977 Page three CALL FOR BIDS Clerk presented a requisition from the Police Dept. requesting a call for bids for an Enlarger Printer with viewing screen for Microfilm, and a memo from the Police Dept. requesting a call for bids for replacement of a motor- cycle, with a 1967 Harley-Davidson to be used as a trade in. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to authorize Clerk to call for bids, carried unanimously. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT OF THIRD TRANSMISSION LINE UNDER RAILROAN Clerk read letter from Naval Facilities Engineering Command, dated Jan. 19, 1977, which requested that the Grant of Easement which was enclosed with the letter be recorded and a conformed copy of the Easement be provided to the Navy. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to accept easement and have it recorded after it is approved as to form by City Attorney, carried unanimously. ADVANCED NOTIFICATION OF ALL SPECIAL MEETINGS OP CITY COUNCIL TO BREMERTON SUN Clerk read letter from Bremerton Sun, dated Jan. 20, 1977, which requested that the Bremerton Sun be notified in advance of all special meetings of the City Council and asking that their letter be filed with the City Clerk. NOTICE OF ACTION BY BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION Clerk stated that Michael W. Dawson's application for rezone from R-2 to B-5 and James Robinson's application for fezone from R-1 to B-5 and application for Variance in Height have been continued for further study until the regular Planning Commission meeting on Feb. 15, 1977. SMALL PARK AT EAST END OF MANETTE BRIDGE Clerk read letter from Manette Peninsula Neighborhood Association, dated Jan. 20, 1977, which proposed a small park at the east end of the Manette Bridge and south of the roadway. Discussion followed and Commissioner Schoneman stated the boat works was studying the possibility of obtaining the dead end on East llth Street under an 1895 law which states that if the street was platted prior to that date and never opened it could be vacated by ereration of law. Commissioner Schoneman also stated part of the area has been used for parking for boat people for many years and suggested that a small area near the bridge could be beautified. He stated the proposal should be set aside until it is seen whether the boat works owner is successful in obtaining the dead end on East 11th. CALL FOR BIDS - FIRE HYDRANTS Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Jan. 25, 1977, which requested that the City Council call for bids for 26 fire hydrants at an estimated cost of $8,300.00. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to call for bids for 26 fire hydrants, carried unanimously. PROPERTY ON SHELDON BLVD. ACROSS FROM 1333 SHELDON BLVD. Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent, dated Jan. 24, 1977, which stated that the Street Dept. has been using Sheldon Blvd. property since the termina- tion of the prior lease on Nov. 15, 1976; that the Street Dept. needs this property and recommended that the City Council enter into a contract for the lease of this property on a month-to-month basis. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to refer it to the City Attorney to draw up a rental agreement with a 30-day vacating clause, at $275.00 per month, carried unanimously. CONTRACT FOR SERVICES - IRY MORITZ Clerk presented contract for services for the purpese of obtaining the services of Iry Moritz as project consultant for the drilling of a new well. The rate of compensation for these services to be $250.00 per month, plus out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection therewith. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve contract for services, carried unanimously. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 26, 1977 Page four CALL FOR BIDS - EMERGENCY WELL CASING Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated Jan. 25, 1977, which requested authorization to purchase well casing to drill a new well without the formal bid call because of the length of time and delivery time. Clerk stated that it was not possible to purchase these items without a formal bid call because it is against the law; Asst. City Attorney agreed with this. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoncman to call for bids to purchase well casing to drill a new well, carried unanimously. VEHICLE MARKINGS Clerk reminded City Council that some publicly owned vehicles have not been marked 'FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY', as required in RCW article 46.08.065. Commissioner Stewart requested that City Clerk notify all departments and see that these cars are properly marked. ORDINANCE N0. 3338 Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792 (WELLS)". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Sehoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3338, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. ORDINANCE N0. 3339 Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 3339 amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792 (SCHUYLER)". Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3339, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. Working on possibility of refunding City's portion of Library Bonds; have one proposal for a $23,824.00 savings to the City. If the County would join in the refunding, savings could possibly bc $40,000.00 but the County Treasurer does not like refunding concept. Said he was waiting for two more proposals. Asked if the Commissioners were interested in this effort, he could contact Billie Eder, County Treasurer. The Commissioners indicated they were interested in the refunding. 2. Said he had checked with Foster & Marshall on whether there were any restrictions on the $3.00 per month construction charge and was informed there were no restrictions. Considerable time has been spent by both Commissioner Schoneman and himself in handling complaints. Mr. Stewart stated he had done some work on construction financing and has a proposal which he has written in memorandum form and given to the Commissioners and the City Attorney. He stated the present method was not raising enough money on the present system. interest payment is high and not a fair charge because in a connection to a little trailer, the resident pays the same as an apartment house with many units. Also the charge makes people angry. Stated he also had talked to Bill Dehn of CH2M Hill as well as Foster & Marshall and he thought his proposal is Fair. The proposal briefly is to charge $300.00 per unit. He stated he needed Commissioner Schoneman's help to ascertain how much water is being used in commercial units, suggestion was to charge $300.00 for every 500 cu. ft. in certain commercial accounts. Mayor Jarstad stated he would appreciate the opportunity for the full Council to sit down with Foster & Marshall but Commissioner Stewart suggested talking with them individually. 3. Made a suggestion for' pay raise for newly elected officials, after the next election. 25% calculated at the rate of 6 1/4% per year, added to the present salaries, which isn't very much, he stated, plus a 7% annual escalator, which is the same as the County Commissioners put in for themselves. Stated he had talked to Gordon Walgren who had stated it was legal to arrange the salary ordinance in this manner. Mayer Jarstad asked to have this matter on the agenda -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 26, 1977 Page five two weeks from today. Commissioner Schoneman commented that at least the Commissioners should have an equal pay of any supervisor. He stated he believed the City Council should start at that point then the 7%; that he did not see why the Commissioners should receive less than a Department Head. Mayor Jarstad stated the only question would be on the amount of the escalator, which is only a shot in the dark. 4. Regarding a proposed dog bite ordinance, he stated he had talked to Mr. Carr of the Humane Society, who was very cooperative and after consultation with the Health Dept., has had an amendment prepared for the animal control ordinance. He stated the trouble is the court system is too slow and too cumbersome to do anything about penalty and there is a danger involved because of rabies possibility. The owner of a dog who bites a person only has to keep the dog under his control for a period of ten days and the suggested ordinance would require the animal to be housed in the Humane Society and the owner would have to pay a kennel fee of $3.10 a day. The City does not get any money out of this. ORDINANCE - DOG BITE CONTROL Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 2457, 1971 by adding a provision entitled INJURY TO PERSONS". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve dog bite ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. ORDINANCE - TAXI SERVICE RE: TRANSIT SYSTEM Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3317 Section 2 by adding a provision allowing the services provided by said Ordinance to be extended and providing the procedure for such extension". Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve taxi service ordinance on first reading. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated the trial period has proven to be a real savings to the City and it proved there wasn't a need for a bus on the Rocky Point run. Motion carried as follows: Mayor' Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. Meeting recessed from 10:30 A.M. till 10:38 A.M. TAPE #98 HEARING - EASEMENT VACATION FOR RAINIER BANK (B) Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to hold hearing at this time, carried unanimously. Clerk stated that he had posted property and public places as required by law. He presented a petition letter from Rainier National Bank and stated that he had received no correspondence pertaining to this easement vacation. Attorney Jim Sanchez spoke for Rainier National Bank and gave a full explana- tion of the reason the easement had been retained and gave statements concerning the fact that there was no necessity for this easement. He stated he had concurrencc from the Cascade Natural Gas Co. for this easement vacation. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart that the City does not retain any easements in this portion off property, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS (continued) Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Good suggestion from Water Superintendent. Since September have been keeping an account of all expenses incurred with the installation of new 3/4" and i" taps; the average cost of nineteen 5/4" services is $175.98 and the average cost of five 1" services is $232.32. With increased labor expenses during 1977 an added 6% should be included. The following increased rates are recommended: City - 3/4", $185.00 (new rate) $1OO.O0 (old rate) 1", $250.00 (new rate) $160.00 (old rate) County - 3/4", $235.00 (new rate) $150.00 (old rate) 1", $300.00 (new rate) $240.00 (old rate) Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to accept proposal and that ordinance be corrected to show these new rates, carried unanimously. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 26, 1977 Page six 2. While inspecting Casad Dam, he observed that certain parts to do with opening and shutting the gates were rusted and it is very important to have these serviced while the water is low. He had suggested to the water foreman to get the same firm who made repairs before to service the brackets and rods because they have the electric hoist required for going down the side of the dam area. They are using non-toxic type of paint. Also noted that the service- men are working there now. S. Free wood cutting and U-haul from the proposed 9-hole golf course site Jan. 29 through Feb. 6. This wood would be burned otherwise. 4. Regarding Sylvan Way and Wheaton Way intersection, he was contacted by two groups of East High School students requesting something be done with the intersection; that he showed them the City plans and discussed the work to be performed and they were satisfied. Waiting for State Highway Dept. concurrence on the plans and specifications. CALL FOR BIDS - SYLVAN AND WHEATON INTERSECTION Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve advertising conditioned upon word from the Washington State Highway Dept., carried unanimously. 5. Noted the work of the Police Dept. in helping traffic from piling up on Pacific Ave. He stated he never was opposed to the caravan of cars but was concerned about the way the situation was being handled, especially concerning the bottles left on the street. He stated the Police Dept. did a good job last Friday night. Mayor Jarstad: 1. The Commissioners artended the Governor's Ball in Tacoma last night. It was a sellout crowd and well attended from Pierce and Kitsap Counties. Most elected officials from Kitsap County were over there. 2. The Police and Fire Depts. and the Mayor are talking about storing the rescue boat at the drill tower. May have to make some adjustments to the building. This will save time to get the boat in use. If Leyde Enterprises is able to get a building down there, it would assist the City in surveillance. 3. This Sunday will be going back to Washington, D.C. for a full week, returning the following Saturday. Briefing meetings are scheduled. Particular concern are new grants under HUD which may be available, such as financing for the Fire Station and correlation with the new recreation building. Will also be discussing in general with Congressional people from this area. A proposal to be discussed is the solid waste proposal to burn waste and generate heat. Several pilot programs are being used around the country, but not in this area nor probably on the Pacific coast. Recycling for heat is a concept that will be interesting to everyone around this area. This is a Navy project. BID OPENING - FOUR-DOOR SEDAN FOR WATER DEPT. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Clerk opened bids for sedan as follows: Lucky's Chrysler-Plymouth ~ GMC, Inc., cashier's check for $50.00 enclosed, $5,173.57; Bennett Ford, Inc., cashier's check for $50.00 enclosed, $5,199.76; and Kluge Chevrolet Co., certified check for $50.00 enclosed, Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to review bids and award bid at next Council meeting, carried unanimously. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION RESOLUTION Clerk read letter from City Attorney's office, dated Jan. 25, 1977, which explained the legal background to the Affirmative Action Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 1703 Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION setting goals and timetables for the implementation of the City's Affirmative Action Plan and directing the City's Affirmative CITY COUNCIL MINUTES January 26, 1977 Page seven Action Officer to meet with department supervisors to develop specific methods to meet these goals". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Resolution No. 1703, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - LANG/ARROYO CHANGE OF SiTE PLAN Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the Land Use Restrictions (Site Plan) adopted by Ordinance No. 3259 (LANG/ARROYO)". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad 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 5488 to 5552 inclusive in the amount of $103,484.97, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:14 A.M. G. C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor