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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/21/77 UNAPPROVED MINUTES CJTY COUNCIL MINUTES December 21, 1977 ;;-- ,,!,, TAPE #125 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington (A) 988 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Wednesday December 21, 1977 at 9:10 A.M. with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of tile press and radio. Commissioner Stewart was absent, on vacation. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Rev. Ray Jennings of Evangel ~emple. MINUTES OF DECEMBER 14, 1977 Clerk presented minutes of Dec. 14, 1977. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve minutes, carried. SEPARATIONS Richard Gruber, Water Distribution, Engineer Aid iI, 12/9/77. John R. Wallace, Street Dept., Automotive Partsman, 12/31/77. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve separations, carried. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENTS Toby Lee Mosher, Parks g Recreation, Part-time Playleader, $2.65 per hr., 12/5/77. Ronald Lloyd Richardson, Parks g Recreation, Part-time Playleader, $3.00 per hr., 12/5/77. William Fredrick Martin, Parks g Recreation, Part-time Playleader, $3.00 per hr., 12/5/77. steven Charles Carinter, Parks ~ Recreation, Part-time Playleader, $3.00 per hr., 12/17/77. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Sehoneman to approve notices of employ- ments, carried. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS - 1978 (Supervisors & City Clerk) Clerk presented changes of pay status for supervisors and City Clerk For 1978. Motion by Mayor .Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve changes of pay status for supervisors and City Clerk for 1978~ carried. PAYROLL VOUCttERS Clerk presented payroll vouchers for period Nov. 28, 1977 through Dec. 11, 1977: Salary Fund, gross payroll $159,130.29 and Claims Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees, $d,376.75, audited by John Ross. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve payroll vouchers, carried. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND FOR J~NUARY 1978 Clerk presented retirement fund for January 1978 showing a 10% increase for a gross total of $3,093.39, audited by John Ross. Motion by Mayor .Jarstad and Commissionel' Schoneman to approve retirement fund in the gross amount of $3,093.39, carried. CETA SUBGR~NT MODIFICATION Clerk presented CETA Subgrant Modifications to add the following positions: Fire Zone Technician, Fire/Office Asst., Office Asst. 1II, Office Asst. II and Civilian Warrant Server. Total obligation for first 4 positions is increased by $37,231.00 to a new total of $261,212.00 and last position is increased by $1U,733.00. Motion by Commissioner Bchoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept CICTA Subgrant Modifica- tions and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Clerk read memo from Capt. Johnson, dated Dec. 20, 1977, which gave an explanation why the taxicab driver's license application was recommended for approval. It stated a temporary license was approved while waiting Per his FB1 rap sheet to come in and if it shows ar~ convictions, his permanent license will be denied. CITY COUNCIl. MINUTES December 2], 1977 Page bwo Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve taxicab driver's license application for Willie L. Morris, approved by Capt. Johnson for Chief of Police, carried. MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT RENEWAL APPLICATION Clerk presented application from Sun I. Griffin, International Sauna, for massage establishment renewal. Ms. Griffin has a State License and Asst. Chief Kvistad recommended approval. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve application for ]international Sauna renewal, carried. Clerk prcsented application from Tu Nam Gallegos, Pearl Sauna, for massage parlor renewal. Ms. Gallegos has a current state license for both the business and as a masseuse and Chief of Police recommended approval for both. She must obtain a current health certificate before a City masseuse license can be issued. ~Z~oj~ by Commiss4ener Scboneman and MayorJarstad to approve license application for Pearl Sauna, carried. Clerk presented applications from Chin I. Freeman, Janet Marie Crow, Chi Soon Edmonds, Jae Kyung Majors and Kum Soon Hobbs for masseuse license renewals. Kum Soon Mobbs also applied for license for Far East Sauna. None of the above have current state licenses as far' as Police Dept. has been able to determine. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to deny applications for the above persons, carried. CLAIM FOR D~MAGES Jay C. Boger, 922 Washington St., $55,950.00 or more, fell on sidewalk off Ferry entry ramp causing compound fracture of left femur, torn shoulder ligaments and shoulder separation to right shoulder. Clerk stated a copy of the claim has been sent to insurance company. CALL FOR BIDS - Spectrum Analyzer Electronic Test Instrument, Communications Submersible Pump and assorted materials, Water Dept. Clerk presented requisition from Communications Dept. requesting call for bids fer one Spectrum Analyzer Electronic Test Instrument. He then read memo to Commissioner Schoneman from Chuck Moore, dated Dec. 21, 1977, which requested call for bids for submersible pump for Bridle Ridge Well with assorted materials. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve call for bids on the above items, carried. SUmmONS AND COMPLAINT FOR RECOVERY - Parsons Bros. Landscaping, .[nc. Clerk presented Summons and Complaint for Recovery for work done on street improve- ment on Sheridan Road and Almira Drive. Clerk stated a copy will be sent to the City Attorney. CALL FOR BIDS - Recording Type Traffic Counters Clerk presented memo from Mary Wilson, C.E., to City Engineer, dated Dec. 14, 19~7, which requested permission to advertise for bids for eight (more or less) Recording Type Traffic Counters. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to call for bids for Recording Type Traffic Counters, carried. SURPLUS TYPEWRITER - Public Works Dept. Clerk reported Public Works Deph. has an iBM Sejectric Model 72 typewriter to be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to declare typewriter surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried. SDRPLUS TIIEATER-TYPE CHAIRS - Municipal Court Clerk read memo from Mr. Jandzinski, dated Dec. 14, 1977, which stated there are 61 theater-type chairs which have been removed from the Municipal Court Room and are now stored in the underground garage. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to declare chairs surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 2i, 1977 Page three SWIM POOL/YOUTH a SEN[OR CITIZENS CENTER - PMASE I Clerk read copy of letter from Harry B. Rich, architect, to Mr. Theroux, Grants Administrator, dated Dec. 14, 1977, which stated that it is the opinion of the Architect and Engineer the contract is complete and all requirements of the Plans and Specs have been met; that Contractor should forward his Application and Certifi- cate For Payment to Mr. Rjch's office and it will be forwarded to the City of Brcmcrton; that contractor should request his retainage payment thhlby (50) days from this date. Motion by Mayor JarsLad and Commissioner Schoneman to accept job as complete as 6f Dec. 14, 1977, eartied. Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated Dcc. 19, 1977, which recommended that charges incurred to date for construction of the Swim Pool Complex be paid from n~ ' ' al the Cumu]aLive Reserve for General Mu 'crop ^ Pun~. The memo stated Further this fund can be reimbursed upon receipt of the applicable Treasury Department letter of credit. Clerk explained that this cannot be done with Commissioner Stewart gone because it requires the signature of all three commissioners to use the Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes Fund. Mayor Jarstad requested that City Clerk inform Mr. Rich it will be about January lOth before City Council can take that action. Clerk then presented Payment Voucher on Letter Credit for signature of the Mayor. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize Mayor to sign Payment Voucher Pot Letter of Credit, carried. REROOEING MUNICIPAl, GARAGE BUILDING Clerk reported the Roof Doctor has stated they are not interested jn reroofing the Municipal Garage Building. Clerk asked if it would be legal to find a contractor who will obtain a 100% performance bond and have the building reroofed as an emergency. Bids were called and a bonded roofer could not be obtained. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Sehoneman to negotiate a contract with bonded roofer to get the job done as an emergency measure, carried. NEW RATES EOR BREM-AIR, INC. Clerk presented letter to Mr. Stewart from Richard O. Netzell, C.P.A., dated Dec. 14, 1977, attached to which were schedules reflecting new rates fop Brem-Air. The letter stated the increases are 8.166%. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Sehoneman to approve increase in garbage rates as set out in Consumer Price Index, carried. PROPOSED TOWNttOUSES - Snyder & 25th Clerk read copy of letter from Robert M. Green, dated Nov. 21, 1977, which enclosed a copy of his Nov. 19, 1977 letter to the City Attorney's office and his attorney's letter of Nov. 16, 1977 addressed to Mr. Green. The letter stated further he believes his legal rights to proceed on his project have been confirmed and he requested Council approval and action. Mr. Sexton stated he had received a copy of the correspondence and he suggested City Clerk simply file this copy; that City Ceuncil should noi confi. rm anvthing. CLOSE-OUT OF 1977 BUDGET Clerk read memo from City Auditor and City Treasurer, dated Dec. 20, 1977, which requested that all General Claims approved by the department concerned and returned to City Clerk by noon Jan. 6, 1978 be paid as ~977 business. The memo stated further a resolution will be prepared for presentation on Tuesday, Jan. 17, ]978 to carz~ forward any unexpended funds for which a purchase order was issued prior to Dec. 51, 1977 and abandoning the balance of the 1977 budget. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to follow rccon~endation oE Auditor and Treasurer and pay those claims as 1977 business, carried. KiTSAP DAY CARE CENTER, SPRINKLER SYSTEM Clerk read copy of letter from Mr. Campbell, dated Dec. 15, 1977, which stated that the basement area of the Kitsap Day Care Center must be provided with an approved sprinkler system; that it is his understanding the City proposes to negotiate a contract directly with an approvcd sprinkler installer and pay for -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 21, 1977 Page four the system via separate funding and this should be taken care of as soon as possible to get the best price and to correlate this work element with current construction work. Clerk explained the City will not negotiate a contract -- it will call for bids. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to call for bids for a sprinkler system foiI the basement of the Kitsap Day Care Center, carried. HEARING DATES Clerk read memo from Planning Dept. dated Dec. 21, 1977 which requested that hearing dates be set For the following applications. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to set John L. Swiningston Rezone R-1 to B-5, Albert L. Colvin Rezone R-1 to B-2 and Manette Neighborhood Plan Hearings on Jan. 17, 1978 at 10:50 A.M. and Bremerton Medical Leasing Co. Rezone R-1 'to B-2 and Bridgeview Rezone R-1 to B-S Hearings for Jan. 24, 1978 at lO:SO A.M., carried. NOISE ABATEMENT AND CONTROL SURVEY Clerk read letter from ErA, signed by Charles L. Elkins, Deputy Assistant Administrator For Noise Control Programs, dated Dec. 1, 1977, which stated the ErA is undertaking a periodic survey of the environmental noise control activities of State/municipality/county areas. The letter included a packet of survey materials and asked that this survey be Filled ]n and returned by Jan. 1, 1978. ESCROW AGREEMENT - Moss Construction Co. Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated Dec. 19, 1977, which forwarded an escrow agreement for Moss Construction Co. The memo stated the escrow agreement must be approved by City Council in order For the retained percentage of Moss Construction Co. contract for the fifth ]aning of Wheaton Way to be deposited with Seattlc Trust and Savings Bank. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve escrow agreement with Moss Construction Co. and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for' the City, carried. EASEMENT WItEATON WAY - BROAD TO RIDDELL PROJECT (David A. Jewell) Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Dec. 15, 1977, attached to which was an easement for placement of a Traffic Signal Controller signed by David A. Jewell. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept easement, refer to City Attorney's office for approval as to form and City Clerk for recording. Mr. McCluskey approved the easement as to form and returned it to Clerk. Motion earnled. SUGGESTEl) SOLUTION TO BREMERTON'S PARKING PROBLEM Clerk read letter from MacIntyre, dated Dec. 12, 1977, attached to which were some suggestions to solve Brcmerton's parking problems. Mayor Jarstad stated there is a co~nittee working on this problem and he would like to have the letter returned to him. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Larry Schwoch, P.O. Box 1187, Si]verdalc, unknown amount. The claim stated that sewage water and debris wcre diverted into apartments at 114 Lebo and considerable damage was done to floors, doors, carpets, furnaces, etc. The claim stated the cause of damage was a c].ogged sewer pipe on Oak St. Commissioner Schoneman stated he had received a full report of the sewer backup from four different observers. Clerk stated this report will be sent to the insurance company, along with the claim. Meeting recessed from 10:00 A.M. until 10:12 A.M. PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES Cordon Wa]gren, City Attorney, presented Certificates of Appreciation from the Washington State Senate to Commissioner Schoneman and City Clerk Yeadon. tic wished both of them well in their endeavors and spoke of the mar~ achievements they have accomplished while serving the City of Bremerton. CITY COUNCil MINUTES December 21, 1977 Page five COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Gave report of water surplus at Casad Lake, releasing about 5mg per day, attempting be store some in Twin Lakes; the Water Dept. does not wish to Fill the dam to overflowing so are keeping it somewhat below the top of the dam. Complimcnted his operators for their ability to scrimp and save duping the water' shortage but stated they are having to change their' operation to allow more water to be supplied to the City areas. Stated there is no water shortage problem to ]cave For his successor in office. Noted there is a new well being prepared which will bring in approximately 600 gpm. This is an artesian well, No. 8, which was brought in by ir'y Moritz. 2. Stated Mr. Waring, City Engineer, was present to speak on the proposed by- pass line on Pine Road. This is the pipeline which will take care of the excessive Flow into the pump station at Sheridan and Lebo. After' explaining the proposed installation and its capabilities, Mr. Waring stated the project was being held up because of the indecision of the ErA and he was going to make a personal visit to the chief of the district to see if the grant monies could be released. 3. Chuck Moore, Water Superintendent, enlarged on the previous.~y approved call For b4ds For pump for the Bridle Ridge Well. This is the well that will be purchased from PUD after Trident released funds on Dec. 26, 1977. This well must be in operation by April and he believes the date will be met by authorizing the call for bids at this time. The equipment is estimated be have a cost of about $9,000.00. ,I. Noted thc CiLy of nremertor~ had very little problem as a result of the heavy rainfalls due to the good drainage system on the artcrisis. 5. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas. City Clerk Yeadon: 1. Wished everyone a Merry Christmas. 2. Artended final KCAP meeting last night and suggested City Council consider appointing the incoming City Clerk, Kathleen L. Mandio, to be a member of the Kitsap Community Action Program. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to appoint incoming City Clerk Mandio to replace G. C. Yeadon, Sr., on KCAP, carried. Mayor' Jarstad: spoke of the increase of traffic due to Christmas shoppers and urged all citizens to drive defensively. He stated seven radar units are in operation and there will be strong enforcement of traffic laws. He wished everyone a happy holiday Season. HEARINGS - ttuntcr's Hideaway Final Plat, McConkey Substantial Development Permit Revision and Parks g Recreation Six-Year Capital Improvement Plan Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schnneman to hold hearings in order' listed above, cartLed. TAPE #125 ItUNTER'S IIIDEAWAY FINAL PLAT (A) 1414 Clerk stated he had advertised and posted as required by statute. He stated no correspondence has been received. Dorothy Sm:ith, Administrative Assistant, stated the property is approximately 2~ acres directly west oF~hc intersection of Shorewood ])rive and Brentwood Drive, lying between Brentwood Drive and State Highway 5. She stated the Final plat has been reviewed by all agencies required by state law and has been approved by each of them in accordance with conditions placed on preliminary plat apppoval. She stated the Planning Commission recommended the following Five conditions: (1) that the internal roadway be dedicated to the City and be a minimum of 50 ft. in width; (2) that the legal description be corrected to the satisfaction of Engineering Dept. and contain provisions for' dedication; (3) that the P]nal plat indicate storm water drainage to Shorewood Dr.; (4) that distances between the proposed sewer and water lines meet Water Dept. and State standards; and (5) -5- CiTY COUNCIl, MINUTES December 21, 1977 Page six that parcel #8, which is shown to be open space in common ownership be indicated in the final plat and covenants to that effect be included in the final plat. She stated all these conditions have been met and recommended approval of final plat. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept final plat and authorize Mayor to sign final plat, carried. TAPE #125 MCCONKEY SHORELINK SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REVISION (A) 1492 Clerk stated he had advertised and posted as required by law. He stated no correspondence had bccn received. Dorothy smith, Administrative Assistant, stated this is a revision to the Substan- tial Development Permit #42-77. She stated it js necessary to make a change accordLag to the plan that was approved by the Corps of Engineers and the Dept. of Natural Resources because of the way the tide flows. She stated the configura- tion of moorage has a slight change but there will be no change in design of upland apartment development; that the gates will open and close with the tide. Paul McConkey, 1343 Lower Marine Dr., stated there will be 36 boats moored and the gates will open and close with the tide so that the boats meeting will always bc coming in against the current. Commmssioner Schoneman asked if this will require much maintenance and Mr. McConkey stated not very much. Mrs. Smith stated Mr. McConkcy has filed an EI,~and the Planning Director made a negative declaration on Dec. 21, 1977. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve application for Revision of Substantial Development Permit #42-77 and send to Dept. of Ecology, carried. TAPE #125 PARKS g RECREATION SIX-YEAR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN (A) 1600 Clerk stated the hearjn~ had been advertised s~ required by statute. He stated a draft of the proposal, dated Dec. 21, 1977, has been recommended by the Planning Commission, Parks & Recreation Dept. and the Planning Dept. Dorothy Smith stated the draft was considered at a Planning Cormsissies Special Hearing and it was reviewed and the re]]owing revisions were made: (1) to move Lent Lane Development from 1978 to 1979; and (2) add trail clement and street tree element for each year. Ray Eo]ey, Parks Superintendent, explained the plan in more depth and stated input was received from Council of Neighborhoods as well as City staffs. He stated the CIP must be submitted by Jan. 1, 1978. He stated he feels the City can make a good effort to complete most of these projects. Commissioner Schoneman asked jf on the six-year program, was the resurfacing of the tennis court located at 17th & Ironsides included and Mr. Foley stated it had been left off by oversight. Commissioner Schoneman then advised Mr. Foley of the surface problems which make it impossible to use for playing tennis. He suggested these be added to the six-year program and would like to have this iLcm moved up to 1978. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that with the added item the City Council adopt recommended Six-Year Park arid Recreation Program as presented, carried. 0RDINANCK, EIRST READING - James Skirving Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2941 as amended by Ordinance No. 3381 by providing that the amended land use restrictions of Ordinance No. 338i shall apply only to one acre of land described herein (.lames Skirvirlg)". Motion by Commissioner Schoncman and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Absent; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoncman to give blanket approval to veuchers 1898 and 1900 thru 1901 inclusive jn the amount of $22,00~.31 and vouchers 0~90~ thru 01984 inclusive in the amount of $18,309.22, carried. CiTY COUNCIL MINUTES December 21, 1977 Page seven Meeting recessed from 10:50 A.M. until 11:03 A.M. BID OPENING - Air Conditioner for Computer Room Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids at this time, carried. Puget Sound Refrigeration: personal money order for $50.00 enclosed, $13,557.60 including sales tax. Clerk stated this was the only bid received. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to refer to proper con~ittee for evaluation and award at a later date, carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M. G. C. Yeadon, St., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -7-