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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/11/77 CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 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, May 11, 1977 at 9:05 A.M., PDST, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by City Clerk Yeadon. MINUTES OF MAY 4, 1977 Clerk read minutes of May 4, 1977. Mayor Jarstad ordered the minutes to stand approved as read. SEPARATIONS Mike Turner, Cemetery Dept., Extra Help, Resigned, 4/29/77. Cindy M. Gilmer, Public Works Dept., Extra Help, End of Temporary Employment, 4/29/77. Juanita K. Minard, Jennie E. Snypp, Parks a Recreation Dept., Part-time Play- leaders, End of Temporary Employment, 5/11/77. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Bruce Alan Berkimer, Parks & Recreation Dept., Extra Labor-Summer Help, $2.30 per hr., 5/11/77. Donald M. Cunningham, Parks & Recreation Dept., Part-time Extra Labor, $4.75 per hr., 5/11/77. Kenneth Shuler, Cemetery Dept., Extra Help, $2.50 per hr., 5/9/77. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Notices of Employment, carried unanimously. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Thomas E. Leonard, Water Distribution, Extra Help, $2.50 to $5.O0 per hr., 5/2/77. Cyril Fitchard, Parking System Revenue, Extra Help, $5.00 to $5.75 per hr., 5/7/77. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve Change of Pay Status, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Salary Fund, Gross Payroll for period 4/18/77 through 5/1/77, $156,174.19; and Claims Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees for same period, $5,456.89, both audited by John R. Ross. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve Payroll Vouchers, carried unanimously. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Taxicab Drivers License: Donald ,James Taylor, approved by Capt. Devery. Music Machine: Tyee, approved by Chief Devery. Masseuse License Renewals: Katherine Ann Betterton and Pok Sun Erickson, both approved by the Police Dept. and Health Dept. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve license applica- tions, carried unanimously. BULLARD BROWNSVILLE WELL LEASE AGREEMENT Clerk presented lease agreement for the Bullard Brownsville Well for one year. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve lease and authorize mayor and city clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1977 Page two SECOND FLOOR CITY HALL ENLARGEMENT Clerk reported that he attended a meeting with Commissioner Stewart and Mr. McCluskey concerning the bids and Mr. McCluskey stated he and Mr. Sexton had studied the bids received and recommended rejection of all bids because they are so proposed as not to be comparable. Also, Commissioner Stewart stated they are over the estimate. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to reject all bids and not enter into bids For the second floor addition. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated that he thought the cost would not go over $25.00 a sq. ft. and he doesn't want to go over that. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC DEFENDER CASES Clerk read memo from Asst. City Attorney McCluskey which stated that Commissioner Stewart was only sent the five cases which had reached final disposition; there are presently 15 public defender appointed cases that are awaiting disposition. Commissioner Stewart stated that all five cases which were heard so far were not necessary because no one had gone to jail. He stated he feels the jail terms should be eliminated from all municipal courts because nobody is going to jail now. Mr. McCluskey left the meeting and Mr. Sexton entered at this time. LEASE - EAST 11th STREET AND WINFIELD AVENUE (Richard McDonald) Clerk read letter from Highway Commission, dated May 4, 1977, which stated that the Highway Commission intends to lease an area of land at the east end of the Port Washington Narrows Bridge at the corner of East llth St. and Winfield Ave. to Mr. Richard McDonald, subject to local regulations for parking and land- scaping. Clerk then read a memo from Acting City Planner, dated May 10, 1977, which suggested that the City Council consider requesting the Highway Commission delay for one month their action to lease this area of land and whatever arrange- ment necessary be made which would bring together the State, Mr. McDonald, the City and the Manette Neighborhood to develop plans for the area which would further the interests of all parties. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to concur with the recommendation of City Planner and ask Highway Commission to delay for one month their action on the lease. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he would oppose leasing public property in tote to a private business. Commissioner Schoneman stated that there is quite a portion that will not be included in the lease and it can be used for public parking. Motion carried unanimously. PROPOSED URBAR ARTERIAL PROJECTS 1977-1979 BIENNIUM Clerk read letter from UAB, dated May 3, 1977, which stated that the projects submitted for possible urban arterial trust funding will be incorporated into the priority list of projects for the region and hopefully, future funding for the projects will be available. AMBULANCE DISPATCHES - March 25 - April 25, 1977 Clerk presented Claim Voucher from Leyde Enterprises for 120 ambulance dispatches totaling $1,800.00. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve payment for ambulance dispatches, carried unanimously. PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING ON SINCLAIR INLET'S PROPOSED SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM Clerk read memo from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, dated May 9, 1977, which stated that there will be a Public information Meeting on Sinclair Inlet's Proposed Sewage Treatment System in the City Hall Chambers, Wednesday, May 18, 1977, at 7:30 P.M. EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated May 10, 1977, which stated that he believed user charges should be on an hourly basis because of the limited use of some automotive equipment and his observation that vehicles are driven to a job site and parked; that the current hourly use rates were developed based on average vehicle usage and he belleyes that they are sufficient to recover -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1977 Page three operational costs. Commissioner Stewart stated that he doesn't think it is fair to charge for a vehicle that just sits; that it isn't fair to compare the cemetery truck with a police car. There is no way that can be justified. Me suggested discussing the matter and getting it resolved. Commissioner Schoneman stated he would like to have a chance to talk to the City Auditor and then discuss it. MOSS CONSTRUCTION CO. ESCROW AGREEMENT Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated May 10, 1977, which requested that the escrow agreement with Moss Construction Co. be approved. Clerk then presented escrow agreement and letter from Moss Construction Co. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve escrow agreement with Moss Construction Co.and authorize mayor and city clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. COMMENDATION TO BREMERTON POLICE DEPARTMENT Clerk read a copy of a letter to Chief of Police Devery, dated May 1, 1977, from Josephine K. Dillon, which stated that she has lived in Bremerton for 59 years and the police have always given her much personal assurance; that when she has appealed for help, the police always responded promptly, efficiently and courteously. She wrote that she feels Bremerton has the best police force in the country and they deserve recognition for the fine work they have rendered to the citizens of this City in the past and are continuing to provide in the present. NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX - AMERICAN MARINE BANK Clerk read memo from Planning Dept., dated May 10, 1977, which attached a 10% Notice of Intent to Commence Annexation Proceedings signed by the president and director of the American Marine Bank. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to accept petition and set hearing date for May 25, 1977 at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously. NOTICE OF INTENT TO ANNEX - DERRICK & ROSEMARY CRONKHITE, l7th & Corbet Clerk presented petition from Derrick & Rosemary Cronkhite requesting annexation into the City of Bremerton. Clerk then read a memo from Acting City Planner, dated May 10, 1977, which suggested City Council acnowledge receipt of petition and set a date for the required meeting with petitioners to discuss the annexa- t:ion. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to accept petition and set hearing date for May 25, 1977 at 10:SO A.M., carried unanimously. ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE Clerk read letter from Jack Randall, Chairman of the Armed Forces Observations Committee, dated May 10, 1977, which requested that the parade route for the Armed Forces Day Parade be blocked off to traffic on May 21, 1977 from 8:30 A.M. until 2:O0 P.M. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve route and include closing off 4th St. in the vicinity of the entrance to Puget Power for a baking contest and providing this meets with the approval of the Chief of Police and they furnish proper liability insurance certificate, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION - ANNUAL ARMED FORCES WEEK Clerk read Proclamation of Mayor proclaiming May 16 - 23, 1977 as Bremerton's 29th Annual Armed Forces Week. ARMED FORCES PAGEANT Mayor Jarstad stated the Armed Forces Pageant this year was probably the finest Bremerton has ever had. Re congratulated Mary Jane Glaser and members of her staff for putting on such a.fine production with 18 girls competing for the court. The auditorium was full for the pageant. LAWSUIT, SHOCKRO Vs. CITY & BRANCH Clerk reported that an Application for Writ of Review had been filed concerning Shockro vs. City & Branch in regard to the Branch/Program 30 East annexation and preliminary plat. -S- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1977 Page four RESOLUTION NO. 1724 - Propositions on May 17, 1977 Ballot Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION allocating funds necessary for the development and distribution of materials to provide voters of the City of Bremerton with information concerning City of Bremerton Propositions No. 1, No. 2, NO. 3, No. 4, No. 5, and No. 6 which are to appear on the May 17, 1977 ballot". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Resolution No. 1724, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Comraissioner Schoneman, Yes. Meeting recessed from 9:57 A.M. until 10:10 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Everett Costello, 936 Lower Oyster Bay Road, complained that the landfill on Kitsap Way, located on the former Danskin property, slides every time it rains. Discussion followed and Mr. Attbery obtained the original of the land use declaration and it was evident that landfill was to be controlled, storm water drainage and bulkheading was to be installed. Commissioner Schoneman commented that the Street Dept. had been in the area several times to keep the street open From the erosion. Mr. Sexton advised Mr. Costello to talk to Mr. Robinson, one of the owners of the property, and see if he could obtain his cooperation. In addition, Mr. Sexton advised that the City would follow up the land use declaration provisions and see that the problem is taken care of properly. Larry Lewis of the State Dept. of Ecology stated he came over to talk to the City and bring to the commissioners' attention some developments with respect to the Sinclair Sewer System; that the project is ongoing and presently the State is in the process of working on projects which would come in the FY78. A public hearing has been set For May 26 at 1:30 in the City Council Chambers, Olympia, located at 8th and Plum Streets. He stated it was important that the City be represented but if not possible, a letter could be sent in. He discussed the amount of dollars which will be available and stated there are more projects desired than there are dollars. He mentioned that the City's sewer system and disposal system is imperative of being modernized. He stated it was imperative for the City to continue with the program and Funds be made available for this project to continue. Commissioner Stewart stated he was glad Mr. Lewis came over and delays are very costly. Mr. Lewis stated he had already contacted Mr. Dehn and he would be at the meeting. Commissioner Schoneman stated he would be there and Commissioner Stewart stated he may also go to the meeting. TAXICAB HEARING Commissioner Stewart stated that before the hearing was officially opened by motion, he wanted to discuss a proposed ordinance which he had before the City Council two weeks ago and had discussed on several occasions. The proposed ordinance would make it possible for temporary taxicab licenses to be issued based on volume of business; that one of the problems in the past in the taxi- cab operations was that licenses were granted and if business fell off, the licenses were sold at a windfall profit. He stated he had called other places and found there is no correlation between the population and the number of cabs. Stated he felt it was a hardship for a cab company to apply for additional licenses under the present ordinance and he thought a temporary license based on volume and issued for each quarter that the volume was sufficient would answer the problem. The cost would be $25.00 for each quarter and he suggested $2,500.00 of gross business per month. If business increased another license could be issued. If it decreased, the license would not be renewed. Mr. Sexton suggested the ordinance could be considered and the City Council could act on it, but it won't have any effect on the application that has been filed. Commissioner Stewart stated the company has the right to apply under the present ordinance; however, the present ordinance has not worked out in the past and he believed there is a need for additional licenses but he believed it should be met through the volume of the business being done at the time. If there is any restriction, it must be on the volume of business. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1977 Page five ORDINANCE - TEMPORARY TAXICAB LICENSES Clerk read the proposed ordinance. Commissioner Stewart stated there were various ways of determining the accuracy of the gross volume. Mr. Sexton stated the Council has the authority to do what they want; however, he wondered if this isn't something that should be set for hearing to allow everyone to speak on the proposal. It was noted that the parties interested in the ordinance were present, Mr. Costello and his clients and Mr. James Leyde, owner of Leyde Enterprises. Mayor Jarstad stated that the proposal has a lot of merit. He noted that the City has granted new licenses to new companies in the past and they have lasted about six months and have gone bankrupt. Many have been transferred several times, either transferring or going bankrupt. Commissioner Stewart stated the proposed ordinance did not affect the permanent ordinance concerning permanent licenses and Mr. Leyde stated he had been listening to the proposal and had no objection. He stated if the company had this much business, they should get a license provided it is justified. tie stated if the business is there, the company should not be restrained and he felt that the City should not issue a bunch of permanent licenses. He recommended temporary licenses but felt they should be monitored. He suggested that maybe $2,500.00 volume is too low and suggested going in steps. Mr. Leyde stated again he had no objec- tion as long as the issuance of temporary licenses is monitored. ORDINANCE N0. 3361 - Temporary Taxicab Licenses (Emergency) Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2888 §2 allowing taxicabs to be operated with a temporary license issued by the City Clerk; and declaring an emergency". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3361, by title only on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Conmmissioner Schoneman, Yes. MEARING - APPLICATION FOR TWO TAXICAB LICENSES FOR ARROW CAB C0. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearing at this time, carried unanimously. Clerk stated he had advertised the hearing as required by law. Mr. Sexton gave the options open to Leonard Costclio, attorney for Arrow Cab Co. Mr. Costclio, after conferring with his clients, stated that he would withdraw the application for permanent licenses. Discussion followed concerning postponing the hearing. Mr. Costello stated he would like the opportunity to look at the amendment if the Council was willing to table the hearing for two weeks. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to table hearing for two weeks, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION (continued) Frances Haddon Morgan was present in connection with the soil coming off in Lower Oyster Bay Road and she was assured that it would be taken care of. She also complained about the acoustics in the City Mall Chambers and she hoped something could be done about it. Mayor Jarstad left the meeting at 11:09 A.M. after receiving an emergency call. BID OPENINGS - Class 52 Ductile Iron Pipe (Water Dept.) Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to open bids at this time, carried. Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., bid bond enclosed, $49,898.49. U.S. Pipe and Foundry Co., bid bond enclosed, $45,677.20. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to award bid to low bidder, providing it meets all specifications, carried. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to give blanket approval to vouchers 6845 to 6849 and 6851 to 6915 inclusive in the amount of $S3,638.50, audited by John Ross, carried. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1977 Page six HEARING - SHORELINE MANAGEMENT SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (Boat Storage Shed) Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to open hearing at this time, carried. Clerk stated he had advertised in the newspaper and posted as required by law. Mr. Ken Attebery, City Planner, spoke about the permit and showed the location for the construction of a shed for the storing of a public safety boat at the end of 14th Street, alongside the fire drill tower, using an area map. No one was present to give testimony. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve City's application for a Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit for the eonstruotion of a shed for the storing of a public safety boat, carried. ST. PAUL'S CHURCH CEMETERY Ken Attebery, City Planner, stated that a Special Use Permit was issued for a cemetery for interment of ashes and now a plat is being proposed by the church and this involves 21 blocks, each 2x2, and 24 lots, 8x12. He stated there is no requirement for cemetery plats to go through the full subdivision hearings; however, it is 'traditional in this county to go through the Council. He recommended that the City Council authorize the mayor and city clerk to sign this plat. Commissioner Schoneman stated he originally questioned the location of cemeteries within church ownership because it could boomerang throughout the City; however, they do have their permit after hearing. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to authorize the mayor' and city clerk to sign the plat. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart commented that this was passed without Council approval at the planning level only and he would like to have had this come before the Council. He stated he was not too much in favor of cemeteries adjacent to every church. Commissioner Schoneman suggested it should be restricted and basis could be on certain number of acres. Commis- sioner Stewart said he would agree with Mr. Schoneman if he wanted to go for restrictions for cemeteries. lie questioned having a cemetery on tax-free property and stated he was opposed to this without any hearings. Mr. Attebery stated he would like to provide the Council with information that was available prior to the Special Use Permit being approved. Commissioner Stewart again stated he would like to have some control over this type of application in the future. Mr. Attebery stated he could put it on the planning agenda. Motion carried. RESOLUTION N0. 1725 - Blight Hearing, June 15, 1977 Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION of the City of Bremerton, Washington, providing for a public hearing before the City Council on June 15, 1977, at 10:50 A.M., to determine whether an area defined as from the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard north to llth Street and from Warren Avenue east to the Washington Narrows is blighted within the meaning of RCW 55.81.010(2); whether rehabilitation and/or redevelop- ment of said area is necessary; and directing that appropriate notices be prepared for such public hearing". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to pass Resolution No. 1725, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Absent; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. ALMIRA DRIVE IMPROVEMENT (Worrall Ave. to Riddell Rd.) Clerk read letter from State Highway Commission, dated May 6, 1977, which gave approval for a 40 Ft. roadway deviation because a 44 ft. roadway width cannot reasonably be built within the existing right of way. CHANGE ORDER #1 - Wheaton Way & Sylvan Way Intersection Clerk read memo From Asst. City Engineer, dated May 11, 1977, which requested approval of Change Order #1, Wheaton Way and Sylvan Way Intersection. Total change order cost is $2,250.00. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve change order, carried. -6- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES May 11, 1977 Page seven COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Construction on Sylvan and Wheaton is right on schedule and traffic is moving though hampered at times. 2. Street Dept. is moving in full force on Monday on Sheridan Rd. and will have this third phase completed sometime in July. 3. On the H&B Smith award, this includes Sheridan Rd. plus Almira Dr. They will commence on Almira as soon as possible. Base work was done by the Street Dept. last year. Curbs will be moved in a little to avoid the problem they have had on both sides of the streets. In the future when sidewalks are necessary, they will be installed. 4. Gave report on White Cane sales; that it was a very successful money-raising project this year. While he was on Penney's corner, met a lady who had received an eye from the eye bank. 5. Requested an opinion on Merit "D" promotions from the City Attorney and the opinion was not ready for this week. Meeting adjourned at 11:25 A.M, G. C. Yeadon, St., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -7-