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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/14/77 UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 14, 1977 TAPE #124 The regular meeking of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (A) 1074 was held in the Council Chamber aL City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Wednesday, December 14, 1977 at 9:10 A.M. with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner SEewart, Commissioner SChoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney Sells and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given Pastor Bill Burneft or Foursquare Church. 1978 BUDGET PROPOSALS; FINALIZATION a ADOPTION Clerk read letter from Carole Shreeve, dated Dec. 14, 1977, which stated that it has been brought to her attention there are areas within the 1978 budget proposals that directly affect members within %heir local and made a request to establish a Labor Management meeting prior to the finalization of the 1978 budget. Clcrk stated that Carole Shreeve and MyrE Coates, officers of the union, were present and he had been informed they had taken leave to cover this time period. After discussion as to whether this was to be an open mectkng or a closed meeting, the mayor stated that this was under a Labor agreement rather than a budget hearing and should be a closed meeting with the union. Mayor Jarstad stated further he would have to get hold of the City's consultant and a meeting should be scheduled in a few days prior Lhc budget passage. 0RDINA~CE N0. 3399 - Licensing of ~assage Parlors a Massage Parlor Attendants Clerk stated an announcement was published i.n the newspaper wi~h reference to Ehe Sauna Ordinance Hearing. He stated %his hearing was being held for the proposed passage of emergency ordinance in Pegard to licensing of massage parlors and massage parlor attendants. Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3169 and 0rdinancc No. 3227 relating to the licensing of massage parlors and massage parlor attendants; and declaring an emergency". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3399, on first reading. Under discussion: Mr. Sells stated the major chm~ge this ordinance adopts is to tie the City ordinance into State law. He stated ~hat state law requires that business such as this which practices massage hold a state license, a business license and a work permit. He gave a detailed explanation of the sections of the ordinance. He stated further all licenses are to be displayed at %he p]ace of business, including %he state license. Commissioner Stewart stated the purpose of this ordinance is to comply with state law and to avoid dupljcate investigations. Mr. Sells commented that the State has the resources to investigate and the section about having the Pc]ice Dept. investigate has been eliminated. Jerry SoPlane, attorney, stated he would like to receive a copy of the ordinance and he asked when it would come into effect. Mr. Yeadon explained it would become effective upon publication, probabl~ Monday. Mr. SePiano sta~ed he had no objections to this ordinance. Joan Spain, a massage therapist, stated she has been giving massages for ten years; that she passed a ten-page written exam plus going before a Board Doctors %o demonstrate her abilk~y as a masseuse in King County. She stated the state Lest is an extremely hard test to pass, but if she must take she will. She stated she called Olympia and the next test will be given on Feb. 11 in Olympia and %he oral exam will be given March 13th aL the Hyatt House. She asked for permission to slay in business until she has taken the exam. Commissioner S~ewart stated the City Council cannot authorize her stay in business because it would be in violation of sta~e law. Ms. Spain stated she is requesting an extension for only three months until she takes the exam; Ehat it will be very difficult for her to be out of business at this time. She stated she is a therapist and she does not run a massage parlor. She asked if it will cost her $375.00 per year to operate her business and Commissioner Stewart those seemed Lo be Lhc correct figures. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 14, 1977 Page two Mr. Sells stated the City cannot say she does not have to obey the state law. He stated for the last two years, the City has not been enforcing the state law because the state has not been enforcing it. He stated she should ask for a temporar~r~rcense, and if she has a temporaIV license the City Clerk should issue a work permit. Mayor Jarstad asked if these costs are normal for someone to be in business. He stated he didn't think anyone else in the City pays high license fees like this. Mr. Yeadon stated a dancing and enter- tainment license is $200.00 per year and this is the highest. Commissioner Stewart stated the investigation fee could be eliminated since the City will not be doing the investigations any more. Commissioner Schoneman asked if it is legal to charge different fees for different licenses and Mr. Sells stated yes, it is legal. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; CoxN~issioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. MINUTES - Statutory Budget Hearings and Minutes of Dee. 7, 1977 Clerk presented minutes of Statutory Budget Hearings and minutes of December 7, 1977. Mayor Jarstad ordered the minutes to stand approved as read. Mr. Sells left the meeting at 9:48 A.M. and Mr. Sexton entered. SUMSIONS g COMPLAINT FOR DAMAGES - Kiitos Corp. and Jack Snead Clerk presented a Summons and Complaint for Damages from Kiitos Corp. in the amount of $50,000.00 and a Summons and Complaint for Damages from Jack and Patricia Snead in the amount of $150,000.00. Clerk stated copies had been sent to City Attorney's offSee and to insurance company. SEPARATIONS Betty Jean Smith, Parks g Recreation, Part-time Playleader, 12/12/77. Juanita Minard, Parks g Recreation, Part-time PLayleader, 12/12/77. Robert L. Mussman, Commissioner' of Finance, Extra Help, 12/9/77. ,James Maddock, Municipal Court, Judge Pro-Tempore, 12/i/77. Rodney Bergsma, Water Distribution, Summer Help, 9/i6/77. Gregory Roy Sage, Wastewater Treatment, Summer Help, 9/16.77. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT James Coombe, Street Dept., $4.00 per hr., i2/15/77. (terminate 12/30/77) Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve notice of employment, carried unanimously. TAXICAB DRIVERS' LICENSE APPLICATION Willie L. Morris, approved by Capt. Johnson for Chief of Police. Mayor Jarstad requested that this application be sent back to Police Dept. and ask why this was approved. CLAIM FOR DA~IA(;ES Gary D. Gagne, 1135 No. Lafayette, $60.98 for backed-up sewer on 8/12/77. Clerk stated a copy had been sent to the Water Dept. for a report and when this is received, it will be sent to insurance company. BID AWARD - POLICE DEPT. REMODELING Clerk read memo from Asst. Purchasing Agent, dated Dec. 7, 1977, which stated that Kitsap Construction Co. is the low and acceptable bidder; that the contractor states hc can obtain a 100% performance bond in the allocated time period. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayorjarstad to award bid to Kitsap Construction Co. as the low and acceptable bidder, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - JAN ITORIAL CONTRACT, CITY HALL Clerk read memo from Commissioner Stewart and Ray Otis, dated Dec. 8, 1977, which recommended janitorial contract be awarded to Control Janitorial Maintenance and Chemical Supply Co., the low bidder. Motlon by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to award bid to Control Janitoria] Maintenance and Chemical Supply Co. as the low bidder, carried unanimously. CITY COUNC.[L MrNUTES December 14, 1977 Pagc three STATEMENT OF CANVASS - November 8, 1977 Election Clerk presented Statements of Canvass for the November 8, 1977 election. Re stated these will be filed in the record for official return. TAPE #124 SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM (A) 1298 Ralph Erickson, representing Timkath, was present to discuss whether or not Timkabh could receive a building permit because the Shoreline Management Permit had already been granted. Mr. Erickson stated he felt he had a vested interest because he had already received the Shoreline Management Permit, but Mr. Sexton explained he had no vested inter~%~u~'~p]~cation for a building permit had not been made. A lengthy discussion followed in regard to a "grandfather" clause and it was particularly mentioned that the plan can only be amended by a regular hearing. Paul McConkey, 1343 Lower Marine Drive, was also present and spoke in favor of a "grandfather" clause. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman to adopt "grandfather" clause regarding applica- tions submitted and approved by Shoreline Management Hearings Board. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Jarstad was opposed to passing a motion to put in a "grandfather" clause because there had been some citizen input into the Master Program and hc felt the citizens have a right to bc heard. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to set hearing on Jan. iO, 1978 at i0:30 A.M. Under discussion: Mr. Attebery stated this will have to be advertised once a week for three consecutive weeks. Motion carried unanimously. HEARINGS - LID 321, John Doyle Rezone and Michael Dick Rezone Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to hold hearings in order listed above, carried unanimously. TAPE #12.t LID 32] - Improvement of Alley, Anoka to State St. between 4th & Burwell (A) 1750 Clerk stated he had posted and advertised the hearing as required by law. He stated no written comments had been received. Gerry Thornburgh, Engineer, stated the petition for the improvement cf alley from Anoka to State Street between -lth and Burwell had been received in April of 1976 and it was signed by 67% ef those in the area. He stated the alley was paved last summer and the final assessments were on an average of $50.00 lower than the preliminary assessments. He stated assessment notices were mailed out prior to this hearing. Commissioner Schoneman stated the City has encouraged the repair of alleys done by using City labor forces but wilt not be able to use labor forces in the future. lie stated the final assessment was lower than the prelimEnary assessment because City forces were used. The City work is done to save future maintenance costs :in what would have been an unpaved alley. No one was present to speak for or against LID 321. Motion by Commiss:ioner Schoncman and Mayor ,~arstad to adopt LID 521, carried unanimously. (see page 10) TAPE #124 JOHN DOYLE REZONE HEARING (A) 1780 Clerk stated he had advertised, posted and notified residents as required by law. He read Planning Coxmission Resolution No. 438 recommending approval of rezene from R-I to B-2. tie then read letter from J.3mes E. Hill, 1210 - 5th St., which stated he was in favor of fezone. He stated 47 advisory ballots were sent out, 12 returned, all agreeing with the fezone. Hearing was recessed to open bids at 11:00 A.M. BID OPENING - Submersible Pump Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Stang Hydronics, Inc., $50.00 check enclosed, $9,350.83. N. D. Fowler Co., Inc., bid bond enclosed, $9,471.72. Stead & Baggerly, Inc., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $2,685.31 for 6" turbine meter. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to refer bids to proper co~nittee, including Chuck Moore, and award at a later date, carried unanimously. -3- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 14, 1977 Page four JOIIN DOYLE REZONE HEARING (continued) Ken Attebery, Planning Director, spoke about the rezone using a colored sketch and site plan. He stated the application is for the remodeling of existing residential structure for a Chiropractic Clinic. tie stated the entrance and exit to the parking area is to be on Chester only. Re gave staff reviews and stated the 1966 Comprehensive Plan shows this area to be "Traffic-Oriented Commercial". An old garage is to be removed to create the access area. PROPONENT Dr. John Doyle, 4020 Bledsoe, stated he had nothing more to add. No one spoke in opposition to the proposed fezone. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve rczone as recommended by Planning Commission, carried unanimously. TAPE #124 MICHAEL DiCK REZONE HEARING (A) 1822 Clerk stated he had advertised, posted and mailed letters of notification to residents within a 250 ft. radius of the proposed fezone. He read Planning Commission Resolution No. 456 recommending denial of fezone from R-1 to B-2. Nc stated 15 advisory ballots had been sent, 8 returned with 4 agreeing and 4 disagreeing. Hc then read letter from Mr. g Mrs. Orville E. Walker, 514 Cline Ave., Port Orchard, which stated they are in favor of the fezone. Clerk stated he had received a telephone call from Mrs. Brownhill, 1109 Dibb, and she wanted to go on record with her neighbor, Mrs. Wareham, 1111Dibb, as being against the rezone. Ken Attcbery, Planning Director, stated the application is fox' the construction of professional building with parking for 29 cars on site. Re commented the applicant has stated that East Bremerton has a critical shortage of professional office space; the proposed use would be an improvement to the area, as well as the highest and best use of property. Mr. Attebery used a colored sketch and a site plan and spoke about the proposed rezone. Re gave staff reviews and stated the 1966 Comprehensive Plan and the View Ridge Neighborhood Plan indicate the area to be designated for school and related public uses. He stated the traffic impact would be greatly increased if this fezone were approved. Ne stated a parcel to the south has been turned down For rezone twice and he feels this should be considered together. PROPONENT Gary Chrey, attorney representing Michael Dick and Spot Realty, spoke about the proposed fezone and gave four points he wished to point out: (1) This is a professional type of building use and it will not generate a great deal of traffic; (2) that side of Wheaton Way has lost its value for any kind of residential property; (S) the need for office is space in East Bremcrton is very apparent and this would contribute toward alleviating this shortage; and (4) City reports indicate that water supply and fire hydrants are adequate and sanitary sewers are available approximately 175 ft. east of proposed development. He stated Further that this kind of low-generating business is consistent with traffic. Commissioner Schoneman stated a covenant would have to be placed on this piece of property to prevent it From becoming a traffic-generating business. Mr. Chrey stated his client has no objection boa covenant being placed on the property. ~vi]]:lam Forham, 3316 Harkins Place, stated that Wheaten Way is Bone as far as residential use is concerned. Nc stated he is in favor of a fezone but it should be a low-key business, one that generates very little traffic. Ron Ross, Rt. 3, Box 373, Foulsbe, stated he represents the property to the south. He stated he met with the School Board about their buying these two pieces of property and they have no desire to acquire this property. tie recommended approving the fezone because this property is no longer any good for residential use. -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 14, 1977 Page five OPPONENTS Mrs. Lewis, 1115 East 51st, stated she was opposed to the fezone because ~f the traffic; that it was impossible to get on that highway at all. She said ~hree of her neighbors had not received letters notifying them of the hearing and Yeadon told her bhat letters had been sent to them. Commissioner Schoneman stabed this property has no value for residential use; that is completely surrounded by schoo] property. He stabcd if a covenanb were placed on this land with a request for office building only with no fubune chance of opening up a high traffic-generating business, this would be the bighesb and best use for this property. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman to grant fezone with covenants applied that would limit it to an office building. Motion died for lack of second. Commissioner Stewart stated any mone business zoning in bhat area will make it harder and harder to get back on Wheaton Way. tie stated the Planning Commission denied this fezone because there .is no fifth lane Lo hold bhe braffic. He sbated he thinks the situation is going to get worse and will probably become a bobbleneck. Commissioner Schoneman stated there is a plan l'or fifth ]aning, but a greater need has to be met. He stated all the zoning [s business along there except those bwo parcels. He stated he likes to see all land put bo use. Motion by CommissLoner Stewart and Mayor Janstad to deny application for rezone, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman~ No. KITSAP COUNTY REGIONAL CRIMINAl, JUSTICE SUPERVISORY UNIT Clerk presented County Resolution No. 540-1977 in regard to Kitsap County Regkonal Criminal ,Justice Superviso~ Unit, which appoinbs the mayor and two commissioners to this committee. This Unit is needed to obtain grants. Motion by Mayor ,Jarsbad and Commissioner Stewart to accepb appointments, carried unanimously. ACCRUED ANNUAL LEAVE - Ray Eoley Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated Dec. 8, ~977, which requested that he be allowed to carry over to next year nine days of unused annual leave; thab he has been unable to use bhese days because the Parks Dept. has been understaffed since the rctinement of Mr. Pendergast. Mobion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to allow Ray Foley bo carry over nine days of unused annual leave until next year. Under discussion: Mayor ,jarstad stated Mr. Fo]ey has been doing the job of Asst. Parks Superintendent and Pakrks Superintendent. Motjen carried unanimously. SiIUT-DOWN ON WHEATON WAY PROJECT, BROAD TO RIDDELL Clerk read copy of letter to Mr. Waring from Moss Construction Co., dated Dec. 8, 1977, which requested permission to shub down the Wheaton Way Project from Dec. 23, 1977 bo Jan. 16, ~978, due to the holiday season and bad weather. C]~rk then read note from Mr. Waring, Ciby Engineer, dabed Dec. 12, 1977, which recommended approval. It stated bhis request was concurred in by WSHD and time will be added to present completion date. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to concur with recommendation of City Attorney and grant permission to shut down fnom Dec. 23, I977 until Jan. 1978, carried unanimously. Commissioner 5choncman left the mceting at 11:40 A.M. BUS TAX Clerk read memo From Commissioner Stewart and Ciby Treasurer, dabed Dec. 8, 1977, wh:ich recommended that the bus fare be increased to 40¢ and the house- hold tax go from 80¢ to $1.O0. The memo stated all seven buses will require major overhauls, costing around $6,000.00 each; bus tokens will sell 3 for $1.15; but there will be no change in school bus passes or Senior Citizens' passes at this time. -5- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 14, 1977 Page six Commissioner Stewart stated this would be a 14.2% increase on the price of fares and if the City wants to continue the same bus service, this increase is necessary, according to the bus company. He stated another alternative is to cut service and go to an hour schedule rather than 40-minute schedule. He stated the Planning Dept. made a survey and it showed the people did not want lower fares. He stated he would like to make a better survey to find out what the people's feelings are; that it would not cost more than $25.00 in postage and it could be sent out with the water bills. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to raise bus fares to 40¢, household tax to $1.00 and bus tokens 5 for $1.i5. Under discussion: James Conrad, 4044 Mountain View Dr., spoke about waiting for a bus for an hour on Arsenal Way and stated the bus never showed up. He stated he took a cab to the bus office and they could not give him an explanation why the bus never showed up. Commissioner Stewart stated Mr. Conrad had contacted him and he had talked to the bus company, but there is still no explanation for it. Mr. Conrad demanded an answer and Commissioner Stewart asked him for an exact date so he could check on it fhrther. Mr. Conrad was unable to give a date. Question was called on the motion and jt carried. BUILDING PERMIT FEE - DAY CARE CENTER Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator, dated Dec. 9, 1977, which stated a meeting was held on Nov. ~4, 1977 with Mr. Cleaver, the Building Dept. and Mr. Theroux and it was determined that the practice of charging no fee for City- owned facilities would be adhered to; that on Nov. 23, 1977, a new policy was established that all future building permits will be charged a fee, regardless of ownership. The memo stated he felt the contractor for the Day Care Center should not be charged a building permit fee. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to deny request and have the contractor for Day Care Center submit a claim for the building permit fee, carried unanimously. CONSTRUCTION M~NAGEMENT AND ITS APPLICABILITY TO WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROJECT Clerk presented letter from CH2M Hill, dated Dec. 9, 1977, which enclosed statements that were proposed by another firm. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to hear comments from Tom Swanson and Don Proctor. Clerk stated copies had been sent to the three commissioners and Mr. Swanson and Mr. Proctor. Motion by Conunissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to get comments from Tom Swanson and Don Proctor on letter from CH2M Hill, carried. REVENUE SHARING EUNDS (Letter from Peninsula Lodge) Clerk presented letter from Peninsula Lodge, Inc., dated Dec. 9, 1977, which thanked the City Council for allowing them to present their request for Revenue Sharing Funds. The letter is on file in the Clerk's office. Mayor Jarstad requested that copies of the letter be sent to the three commissioners. ORDINANCE NO. 3401 - Uniform Plumbing Code Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE providing for the protection of the Public Health and Safety; adopting the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Offic~al's Unj form Plumbing Code, 1976 Edition; defining the rights and duties of the building official with respect to the Uniform Plumbing Code; specifying who may be issued a permit required by the above-mentioned code; providing certain amendments to the above-mentioned code; providing a penalty for the violation of this ordinance and repealing Ordinance No. 3149 which is codified as Bremcrton Municipal Code No. 17.28 and Ordinance No. 3248, Section 1, which is codif led as Bremerton Municipal Code No. 17.28.160D". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3401 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Absent. - Mand RESOLUTION Facsimile Signature of Kathleen ' mo Clerk stated a resolutioD authorizing the preparation of the necessary equipment and apparatus for the Facsimile signatures of Mayor Glenn K. Jarstad and City Clerk Kathleen~4andio must be prepared. -6- CiTY COUNCIL MENUTES December 14, 1977 Page seven Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to direct City Attorney's office to 'prepare new resolution authorizing preparation of necessaI~ equipment and apparatus for the facsimile signatures of Mayor Glenn K. Jarstad and City Clerk Kathleen&'Mandio and then rescind Resolution No. 1436, carried unanimously. CITY COUNCil MEETING DAY CHANGE - ,]an. 3, 1978 to Jan. 5, 1978 Motion by Mayor .Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to change City Council Meeting Day from Tuesday, Jan. S, 1978 to Thursday, Jan. 5, 1978. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated many people will be traveling over the holidays and it may not be poss:Lble to have a full Council present on ,Jan. 5rd. Motion carried. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to vouchers 01799 thru 01896 inclusive in the amount of $32,818.56 and w~uchers 1792 thru 1795 inclusive in the amount of $50,372.88, checked by Darlenc Herrmann for City Auditor', carried. Meeting recessed f'rom 12:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Recessed City Council Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad at 7:05 P,M. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman and City Clerk Yeadon. BUDGET ADOPTION Mayor ,Jarstad stated the budget should be ready for adoption on Friday. He stated the commissioners would meet tomorrow to go over a few items and be ready for adoption on Friday. LIGHTS AT MANETTF TENNIS COURTS Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dates Dec. 1~, 1977, which stated one of the 30' tennis court light poles at the City tennis courts at Fast 13th and Nipsic rotted off at the base and i'e]l to the courts; that it appears the remaining poles are in a stagc of deterioration and should be removed; that these lights have not been used in years. Motion by MayorJarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve removal of unsafe poles and dispose of them in the best interest of the City, to bc accomplished by Parks Dept. maintenance personnel, carried unanimously. PROPOSED STOP SIGNS AT LAFAYETTE AND 13th STREET Clerk read letter from Bremerton Foursquare Church, dated Dec. IS, 1977, which requested that stop signs be placed at the cornel' of Lafayette and 13th St. The letter gave thrcc reasons for this request. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer letter to Traffic Division and Strcct Dept. for evaluation and report back to Council, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Schoncman: ]. Have had water main breaks. One location that is especially a problem is located at Tracyton Beach Road and Alia which is in the County. The road is slipping slowly into the bay. Since the pipe won't stretch, the Public Works Dept. has had to put in a section. A break happened again the following day and this morning. The department has put some measurements on the road and found (;he road had moved an inch. Stated he had notified Commissiener Lobe to get his engineers out there because it is his project. Water main break on Pitt just north of' 16th occurred on Eriday. Also stated the City is main- talning as little supply through the 8" line on Tracyton Beach Road so if there is a break, the water loss will not bc too much. 2. Reported on increase of lighting in downtown due to putting in new sodium vapor lights. 275 lights have been changed with hardly any cost and with 50% better lighting. 3. Concerning water storage at Casad Lake, the water is building up and as of this morning, it has gone over' the billion gallon mark which has not happened in several years. Now releasing water at two or three million gallons per day. The lake is within 12 ft. of overflow mark and by tonight that wilt be to about ten ft. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 14, 1977 Page eight 4. Had a few trees down and many broken branches during the height of the storm. ~O 5. First 15 days of December building permits issued continua to rise: 28 permits issued for a total valuation of $452,765.O0. Each month shows an increase and a continuation of construction. 6. Read a memo dated Dec. 9, 1977 from Water Superintendent regarding sewer service charge. Memo stated that the Water Dept. has been receiving complaints from City customers who use water that is not returned through City sewer system. These customers include business firms such as ready-mix concrete, bottling companies, air-conditioning, refrigeration, etc. It is possible to meter that portion of water which does not go back into the sewers and deduct it from their water accounts. Memo recommended City Council review a proposed ordinance and have the City Attorney's office check it for legality and then pass the ordinance. Commissioner Schoneman stated this is something to consider this coming year and should be checked by the new Public Works Commissioner. Mayor Jarstad: Announced for information of the public that there are seven radar sets performing in the City. TAPE #125 MARTIN GOIT REZONE HEARING CONTINUATION (A) Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to continue Martin Goit Rezone Hearing, carried unanimously. Clerk stated the continuation of Goit Rezone Hearing had been advertised in the local newspaper. He then read petition signed by Jim Strait and 32 other residents of the area requestin2 denial of the fezone. lie stated there were i6 advisory ballots sent out with six returned, four agreeing and two disagreeing. Clerk read memo from Planning Director, dated Dec. 14, i977, giving a list of the uses allowed in n-3 which Mr. Go]t is willing to waive. The letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. The following persons were present to discuss the application for fezone: Ken Attebery, Planning Director; Martin Goit, applicant; Anne Maloof, 278 Kitsap Lake Dr. NW; Bob Merhaut, representing Kitsap Lake Environmental Association; William Seidel, 6504 Lake Dr.; Russ Johnson, 6530 Lake Dr.; 21anche Strachan, 6217 Maple View Dr.; and Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Dr. Those present were not considered either proponents or opponents. They were simply asking that City Council request a site plan and proposed use of Mr. Goit's property and preferably notbin2 more open than a 2-1 zone. Russ Johnson mentioned the heavy traffic build-up and Jim Strait talked about drainage and noise factor. In the discussion, it was brought out by Mayor Jarstad that there may be some uses in the B-2 and B-3 that may be acceptable to the residents and he recom- mended that the applicant attempt to find some developer who could be specific in the use, then run the proposed use through the Kitsap Lake Environmental Association and the Planning Director and finally come to the City Council for settin2 a date to continue the hearing. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to hold this matter in recess until such time as the site plan can be proposed for utilization of this property in business use, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 8:45 P.M. until t0:15 A.M. Friday, Dec. 16, Recessed City Council Meeting was called to order at 10:15 A.M. Friday, Dee. 16, ]9Z7 by Mayor Jarstad. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon and a representative of the press. BUDGET ADOPTION _ 1978 Final Budget City Treasurer Goodpasture read from a written report which gave the changes that have been incorporated into the preliminary budget in order to arrive at a balanced 1978 budget. The list of changes were in the following main categories: General -8- CITY COUNCIl, MINUTES December 14, 1977 Page nine Fund Revenue and Expenditures, CR Genera], Street, Water Sewer Fund, Parking System Revenue Fund and Transit Fund. ORDINANCE NO. 3402 - 1978 Budget Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton approving and adopting the financial budget for the several funds of the City Government for the City of' Bremerton for the fiscal year 1978 and appropriating the amounts set forth in said budget to each fund in accordance with RCW 55.33.075". Motion by Mayor ,Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept changes and amendments From the Preliminary Budget to the Final Budget as stated by the City Treasurer and adopt Ordinance No. 5402. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman asked if the increase in the PILOT From $450,000.00 to $506,000.00 is an indication of a percentage increase in water sewer rates and it was acknowledged by Mr. Goodpasture that this was the ease. Mayor Jarstad complimented Mr. Goodpasture for the work he has done which is well appreciated by the commissioners. Me made several comments on the genera] budget especially concerning the growth of the City and its effect on the Police Dept. and noted the time will come when the Firemen's Puns]on Fund will be depicted and there will be large amounts required for budgeting these funds. Commissioner Stewart stated he was going on a vacation but he may be hack before the last council meeting this year. He stated City Council should be bringing in an industrial engineer and clean up the City's operations as well as improving the operations. lie stated he hoped to get the annual report from the computer next year and produce the budget from the computer. lie stated productivity must go up and noted that costs are up. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. BID A~ARD - Submersible Pump and Accessories Clerk read copy of meme to Commissioner Schoneman from Water Superintendent, dated Dec. ~5, 1977, which recommended splitting the bid award as follows: ti. D. Fowler, Items i, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 at a total cost of $4,293.45; Stead & Baggerly, item 8 at a cost of $2,555.00; and L. B. Foster Ca., 180 it. of 6" Ga]v. Pipe. Clerk stated there would be a savings of approximately $600.00 by splitting the bid and there is a credit with L. B. Foster Co. which the City would like to use providing the pipe price meets competition. Memo also stated (pg 10) Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to follow recommendations of committee and recommendations of Chuck Moore and award bid as stated above, carried unanimously. PARKING METERS Clerk stated Chief of Police has asked if parking meters would be running on two legal holidays, Dee. 26th and Jan. 2nd. AFter discussion it was decided by the commissioners that the City Clerk would check the ordinance and if it specifies they were not to be used on legal holidays, that would settle the issue and if jt is not clearly stated in the ordinance, the clerk will contact several of the larger stores in downtown Bremerton and see if they are operating on those two days and report back next Wednesday. SAUNA PARLORS Mayor Jarstad stated the issue of approving or disapproving applications for masseuse license for 1978 will be coming up and he noted that the Police Chief has made a report to the City Clerk which shows that all but one sauna parlor will be recommended for disapproval for lack of state license. tie stated that with the knowledge of this proposed matter coming before City Council next week, that there will be some interested persons contacting the City. WATER/SEWER RATES Ncwspaper reporter asked qucstions about the proposed increases in water/sewer rates. She was informed by Commissioner Stewart that the water rate increase would be about 8% and sewer increase would be about 11%; however, if the Navy in its negotiations does not agree on the proposed increase for them to bring -9- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES December 14, 1977 Page ten in about $110,000.O0, the water/sewer rates for the City users will have to be increased accordingly. It was stated by Mayor Jarstad that no other tax increase is being proposed except the bus far and household tax. Meeting adjourned at 10:50 A.M. G. C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor BID AWARD (continuation) (continued from page 9) that all suppliers or bidders were contacted by Mr. Moore and there were no objections to splitting the bid. ORDINANCE NO. 3400 - LID 32]. (continued frem page 3) Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE adopting and confirming the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 321, providing for the improvement of the alley which runs frem Anoka to State Street between dth and Burwell". Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3400 on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. -10-