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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/78 U~APPROVED MINUTES CITY COmmISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES r~}l ~ (- March 7, 1978 .~ t ~..=~. i..&) APE #128 Regular mect:ing of the City Commissioners of the City of Brcmcrton, Washington, (A) 1810 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 259 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, March 7, 1978 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandie, Asst. City Attorney McCluskcy and representatives oF the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Rcv. Glen Sou]c Of Manotto Community Church. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 28, 1978 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as distributed, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMi'LOYMENT Mildred Plurab, Police Dept., Extra Help (Matron), $5.50 per hr., 5/3/?8. Vance L. Motringer, Water Supply, Operator 1 (?A), $5.50 per hr., 5/6/?8. Motion by MaXor ,Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. ('tANG~] OF PAY STATUS Daniel Sicgner, Fire l)ept., Firefighter Equip. Mtce and Yr. to Firefighter 2nd Yr., $5.26 to $5.16 per hr,, 2/20/78. Motion b~ Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve change of pay status, carpied dnanimously. MARC}~ E~PLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND Clerk read memo from City Audjtor~ dated March 6, 1978, which stated the March retirement allowance will change From $~,093.~9 to $2,863.9~ duc to the death of C. J/. Fenske and the gross allowance for April will be $2,829.99. MAS~EUgE LICENSE RENEWAL APPLICATIONS Chu~ Cha Stacey and Rwang llwa Ja, Clbrk stated both have current State licenses and" health certifications and the Police Dept. has done a record check on them. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve masseuse license r als eDew ', carried unanimously. J~anne E. May, approved by Asst. Chief Kvistad for Chief of Police. txo Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve taxicab drivcr's license, M0 c~rried unanimously. SURPLUS ITEMS - Fire Dept. Clerk'~ead memo from Fire Chief, dated March 2, 1978, which requested that one IInderwood manual typewriter, one Air Compressor w/tank and one Air Tank be trans- ~erreS; to other City departments or disposed of in the best interests of the City. Moti. on~ by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to follow recommendations of liFire'~hief and dispose if ahoy] ilems ~n the best interests of the City, carried :.~!unanim~usly. !WORK,FORCE ACCOUNT - Wa er Dep . .'Clerk ~ead memo from Water Superintendent, dated March 3, 1978, which requested /lauth0r~zatiou for the Water Dept. to i~stall 1,560 L.F. of 6" ductile iron pipe /and appurtenances from Hatlow Dr. and running to the east on Price Rd. at an / ~$timated cost of $14,165.85. MOtion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Work Force Account, carried un imously. : / AHD - Sludge Transport Truck, Wastewater Dcp_t. Cle~ ~.ead memo from Waterwater Supervisor, dated March 1, 1978, which recoupended bid .boawarded Lo International ilarvcster Co. in the amount of $16,921.10. a Motion[by Commissioners Swanson a~d Stewart to award bLd to International Harvester i Co. for sludge transport truck, carried unanimous]y. CITY COMMISSIONER3' MINUTES March 7, 1978 Page two BID A~ARD - Ductiie Pipe, Water Dept. Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated March 6, 1978, which recommended bid be awarded to Grant Construction Co. in the amount of $125,854.15; that the engineer's estimate was $151,000.00. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid to Grant Construction Co. for the 16" main installation on Kitsap Way, Lakeburst Dr. to freeway in the amount of $125,854.i3, carried unanimously. C~L FOR BIDS L Pine Road interceptor Clerk read memo from City ~ingineer, dated March 1, 1978, which stated that plans and specs for the Pine Road Interceptor have been approved by ErA and DOE. The memo requested permission to call for bids. Motion by Co~issioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve call for bids for Pine Road Interceptor, carried unanimously. INSPECTION ~ND TEST1NG - SWIMMING POOL Clerk reported that approval was given last week for bid call for inspection and testing for .the Swimlag Pool and a call for bids was not necessary as these are professional services. She stated Mr. Rich received several quotes for this ' se. rv~e and he reco~ended contracting with Carlson Constmction Consultants, Inc. ~.~ ior the amount of $4,500.00; that this was the lowes~ price quote. ~ Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to authorize contract with Carlson Cdnstruction Consultants, inc. for professional services in the ~ount .. INSPE?CTION kND CONSULTATION SERVICES, E~TH CONSULT~TS, INC. - SWIMMING POOL ClerM reported that Earth Consultants, Inc. has completed Dart of their contract by p~rforming the preliminary soils tests. She presented a letter from Earth ConsUltants, Inc., dated Feb. 27, 1978, attached to which was a fee schedule. The/letter stated the scope of their services will include preconstruction meetings, examination of *he cut slopes, inspection of footing excavations and any./oi~er related soil matters; that their services are estimated to cost about $1 ,,900~ O0. Mo~io~ by Co~issioners Stewart and Swanson to approve inspection and consultation services from Earth Co_~sultants, Inc., carried ~animously. :B~k~,RTON MUNICIP~ TRANSIT ~rc'ad letter from BeT, signed by John Olson, Manager, dated Feb. 2?, 1978, which ~.~qucsted approval of 9% increase for the rental of Building and Grounds. The letter stated this is an increase of $127.00 and will be the first increase since .August 1~, 1976. Commissioner Stewart stated the City should have a contract With BCT which includes an escape clause for either party. Mr. 01son was present ~d spoke of the Ccns~er Price Index and stated the CPI shows a 10% increase and they are only requesting a 9% increase. Motion. by Comissioner Swanson md Mayor Jarstad to approve increase, carried pn~imbusly. ' ..'~DITION~ OFFICE ASSIST~T I FOR MUNIClP~ COURT kiClerk Eead letter from M~icipal Court, dated March 3, 1978, which requested the /estab.lislent of an additional full-time civil service position of Office Asst. ~ I in .th~ Municipal Court Office. The letter stated an emergency appropriation /Xto the yourrent M~icipal Court budget of $9,000.00 will be required if this is ..approved. //Motion ~by Mayor Jarstad and CoEissioner Stewart to establish new Office Asst. I / p9siti0n For M~icipal Court ~d appropriate monies into the budget, carried ,/ u ~imously. / mentkfor completion 0~ Senior Citizens Center Remodeling in the ~ount of $7,251.00. Clerk stated the statement had been audited by John Ross, City Auditor. Discussios followed and it was the consensus of the Commissioners to wait until a report is received from all departments in regard to final inspections and verification of an occupancy permi~ before approval for payment is given. . -2- CITY COMMISSIONEI{S ' MINUTES March 7, 1978 Page three SWIMMING POOL BONDS Clerk read copy of letter addressed to Janms Gay from H. Jackson Shirley, dated Feb. 28, 1978, which gave a break-down of the amount, purpose, date of issue, maturity schedule and call feature for the SwLmming Pool Bonds. Clerk stated this was for information only and the letter is on file in the Clerk's office. PREFERENTIAL PARKING PETITION Clerk presented a petition requesting that the 2600 block of Coontz St. between South Callow and South Montgomery be designated as a preferential parking area. The petition was signed by 100% of the residents of this block. Mayor Jarstad requested that the petition be referred to the Police Dept. to dctemfinc if a time limit is justified. }]e stated the preferential parking ordinance has not been passed yet and the letter will be kept on file. AWC PREMIUM SURPLUS DISTRIBUTION Clerk reported that AWC had mailed a dividend check to the City which was approxi- mately equal to 14.35% of the aggregate premiums paid to WPS by the City of Bremerton for non-uniformed premiums and dependents of both m~iformcd and non- uniformed employees. She stated the City Auditor suggested that the premium refund of $12,135.00 bc proPsted to the various funds based on percentage of total payroll. Commissioner Stewart requested that this be referred to the City Treasurer for his review before any action is taken. DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE Clerk read letter addressed to Mayor Jarstad from Chief Meigs, dated March 3, 1978, which requested that the Dangerous Building Code be applied against vacant houses at 400 a 402 WashLngton~. Discussion followed and Commissioner Stewart felt all the houses in that area should be taken care of at the same time. Mr. McCluskey explained that the Fire Dept. is requesting Council approval so they can pursue the ordinance and remove these two houses. He stated the ordinance is in the process of being rcwritten. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve request and allow the Fire Dept. to apply t eeDangerous Building Code and remove these two houses at 9 ' ~ ~ .... 400 & 40~ Wash~ngton~. Under d~scuss~on: Commissioner Swanson requested that a copy of the letter be sent to him. Motion earpied unanimously. SHORELINE MASTER PROGRAM Clerk read letter from DOE, addressed to Mayor Jarstad,' dated March 3, 1978, which approved Resolution No. 1746 as an amendment to the Gity's shoreline master program. Mayor Jarstad commented that this just reaffirms that the action the City took in regard to the "grandfather clau!~c" was a proper action and the City Commissioners did follow the established guidelines. PROJECT PROSPECTUS/MUNICIPAL AGBEEMENT - 6th St. and Callow Ave. Intersection Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated March 5, 1978, attached to ~fich were Project Prospectus and Municipal Agreement for 6th St. and Callow Ave. Intersection Improvement projects. The memo requested approval of the Prospectus and Agreement and authorization for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve Project Prospectus and Municipal Agreement and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, eartied unanimously. CHANGE NAME OF COONTZ NEIGHBORHOOD PARK TO KIWANIS FIELD Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated March 1, 1978, which recommended that City Commissioners approve changing the name of Coontz Neighborhood Park to Kiwanis Field. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioners Stewart to approve the name change, carried unanimously. DHUD BLOCK GRANTS HEARINGS Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator, dated March 6, 1978, which requested that hearing dates for DttUD Block Grants be set at 10:50 A.M. on March 28, 1978 in the Council Chambers and at 7:~0 P.M. on March 29, 1978 at West High School -3- CiTY CON~IISSIONERB' MINUTES March 7, 1978 Page four Cafeteria. The memo also requested authorization to advertise in the Bremcrton Sun to explain the Block Urant Program to the eo~mlunity; tbat this expense w[ll be shared equally between the City and the County. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to follow recommendations of Grants Administrator, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Retirement and Pension System Clerk read, First reading, "AN ORDINANCE relating to the City of Bremerton's retirement and pension system as created by Ordinance No. 1572 as amended by Ordinance No. 2606, Ordinance No. 2860 and Ordinance No. 2862; amending said Ordinance by adding thereto subsection (f)". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve ordinance on First reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Bridgeview Rezone clerk read, First reading, "~N ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. ]792 (Bridgeview)." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as Follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Conunissioner Stewart, Abstain; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READYNG - lIome 0ccupation blerk read, first reading, "kN ORDINANCE amending Section 302 off Ordinance No. 1792 concerning IIome Occupation and adding a Definition of Stock-in-Trade". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: M~qor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Dog & Cat Licenses Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending 0rdinance No. 2796 ~2, 3, 4 and 8 (as amended) relating to the licensing of dogs and cats in the City of Bremerton and for impounding dogs and cats". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad requested that a copy be sent to the Humane Society for their review before it is read the second time. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE~ FIRST READING - Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792 (HoPton Hackler)". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. Clerk presented Declaration of Land Use Restrictions in regard to Hacklet Rezone for review. Meeting recessed from 9:55 A.M. until 10:05 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Bill Kamps, Attorney-at-Law representing Mr. Mentor, asked if the City Commissioners would work with Mr. Mentor and try to work out a compliance of problems with Mr. Mentor's building. He stated if this case goes to court, the judge will probably continue it for 90 days to get compliance. Discussion followed and Mr. McCluskey stated he would consult with Council and Mr. Sexton and give Mr. Kamps an answer later today. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 3122 thru 3130 inclusive in the amount of $20,504.99 and vouchers 03136 thru 03238 inc]uslve in the amount of $178,704.49, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. -4- CiTY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March ?, 1978 Page Five COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner 5tcwart: i. Stated he spoke to A1 Snydcr the other day and he was informed that people in Bremerton are not using much electricity. 2. Stated the Firemen's Pension Fund will have to liquidate some more of its investments. He suggested that the Employees' Pension Fund might buy some of these investments. llc stated a special meeting may have to be called in order to liquidate the investments from the Fircmen's Pension Fund. Connnissioner Swanson: Building permits for Feb., 42 permits for a total of $615,228.00. Last Feb. there were 49 building permits for a total of $588,284. He stated that Bremerton is not keeping up with County; that in Feb. the County had a record-breaking month. Commissioner Stewart stated the City is in the process of looking at a comprehen- sive plan; that the City is not getting any new developments and this will mean higher rent and it could cause some problems. Mayor Jarstad stated that Brcmerton just does not have the ]and to develop and this is why people are building in the County. Commissioner Stewart stated the City should look at some of the areas that are substandard and see if they can be developed. Commissioner Swanson stated he does not look For a large growth in single-Family residences and should be looking at rcdcve]opmcnt of some of these areas. James Skirving stated he has been in real estate all his life and new houses are running $45,000 to $50,000 and most young pcole cannot afford thjs. He stated houses that young people can afford have to be built. Mayor Jarstad: Distributed Fire Dept. report and stated the estimate of building loss for Feb. was $4,210.06 and contents loss was $620.00. There were no injuries or deaths and there were 153 first aid calls made in Feb. HEARINGS - Brookside Park Associates Change in Land Use Restrictions Bremerton Comprehensive Plan Update Process Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearings in order listed above, carried unanimously. ?APE #128 BR00KSIDE PARK ASSOCIATES CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS (B) 128 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised, posted and letters of notification sent to residents as required by law. She then read Planning Commission Resolu- tion No. 454 recommending approval. Dorothy Smith, Administrative Assistant, spoke about the Change in Land Use Restrictions using a site plan. She stated this property was rezoned in August, 1977 and the applicants are requesting a change in land use restrictions to reduce the building setback from 90 ft. to 65 ft. From the east property line; that this change would also necessitate a slight change in the location of the buildings. She stated there has been no opposition from the residents or Armin Jahr School. PROPONENTS: George Barry, 2902 Stevens Lane, o~a~er of the property, spoke about the proposal and stated he feels this is a better plan overall as it provides a better buffer for the residences. He stated that property will be dedicated to the Armin J~r School for their nature trail. No one spoke in opposition. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to follow recommendations of Planning Commission and approve Change in Land Use Restrictions, carried unm~imously. TAPE #128 BHEB~RTON COMPREHENSIVE PI.AN UPDATE PROCESS (B) 219 Clerk stated the hearing had been properly advertised and posted as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No, 450 which recommended that City Commissioners pass a resolution adopting the proposed process. -5- CITY COMMISSIONER3' MINUTES March 7, 1978 Page six Kay Wilson, Asst. Planner, distributed copies of a Process of Developing A New Bremerton Area Comprehensive Plan, dated Eeb. 15, 1978. She discussed the Process step-byTstcp. A copy of this Process is on file in the City Clcrk's office as well as the Planning Dept. She used a chart showing the structure of the Citizen Advisory Committee and stated there should be 102 members of this committee. She explained the purposes, functions of the Citizen Advisory Committee, the Task Forces and the Ceordinatin~ Board. She also explained the role of the P]anning Commissioners, the City Commissioners and the Planning Dept. She gave the timeline for plan development and stated they need Council action on the concept of the Process today in order that the development of a new Bremerton Comprehensive Ptan can proceed in an effective and timely manner. Hearing was recessed FoP bid openings. BID OPENINGS - 5/d Ton Truck, Cab g Chassis and Surplus Items Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at ~his time, in order lis~cd above, carried ~animously. 3/4 Ton Tmck, Cab g Chassis: I ~in'~on Grey Chevrolet, $50.00 check enclosed, $6,923.53. Kluge Chevrolet, $50.00 cashicp's check enclosed, $7,232.8?. Hase]WoodBuick Pontiac Co., bid bond enclosed, $6,826.84. Motion bX Con~issionces Swanson and Stewart to refer to Wastcwatep Dept. eval~tidn and award at a later date, carried unanimously. Surplus ~ Items: Al~n~ Boat: Robert L. Rishep, $86.00. Wall c A. Smith, $66.50. a e Les~'er,~. Loudcn, $89.50. Dou~].a~ G. }IeitscMidt, $75.00. International Loader: Robert L. Risher, $456.00. Ken Stephens, $155.00. ~S"~'z~i;~TC' Motorcycle: K~n S~e'hens, $127.00. L~on C.rBomas, Jr., $156.00. Z-Wheel Trailer: ~en St~phens, $47.00. Walter T. Swanson, $75.00. Scrap: Iron and Old Water Meters: ~illimnHouseman, $21.00 per ton. ,. .j~ :"Scrapj qopper and Brass Meter Bodies: /Willi~. Houseman, $.23 per lb. .' ~otion ~by Mayor Jarstad and Coaissioner S~anson to refer bids to proper co~ittee .. ~r evaluation and a~a~ at a later date, carried ~animously. BR~MERTON COMPREHENSIVE PL~ UPDATB PROCESS (continued) St~e Foster, 2113 Viking St., asked how the people ~ould be dispersed among the vat ~u~ task force groups and what criteria would be used. Ms. Wilson stated that the~eqple interested would state their preference and as long as there was an even. distribution, their preference would be respected. She stated that people will' be asked to give their first,' second and third choices of task force groups. .. CITY COMMI~SIONERS' M1NUTES March 7, ].978 Page seven Doug Boot.h, 1,%32 East Hope, recqmmcnded that the people involved in the Transporta- tion and Circulation Group be these most interested and professionally concerned. He stated that it seems to him to be the City's and the Shipyard's most pressing concern. Mr. Booth gave a smary of his background in Planning and talked about having been president off the Council of Neighborhoods which gave him an opportunity to work with large citizen groups. ile stated that the best planners wear two hats/ ideally and realistically. The ideal side is to have people involvement, realistically this is hard Lo pull o~f: (1) FindLag 102 individuals; (2) Finding 102 individuals with various backgreunds as predetermined [n the dockeat; and (3) Finding 102 individuals in that mold who will work hard on these committees for months. tie stated that if the 102 individuals do not perform, then the effort will die; that it is important that time be spend on drafting these people. It will take a great effort of the Co~issioners to lead these people. (4) lie Feels that the current planning staff is too sraall to handle the work load necessary for this project and carry out the day-to-day business. The planners will receive most of the work load. Mr. Booth gave his proposal: (1) Members of the Bremerton Area Plan Advisory Committee (DAPAC) be appointed by the Commissioners and approved by Council; (2) ~ ad hoc City staff be developed; (3) Formally appoint these people by letter +~ ]egitimatize the progr~; (4) Invitation to participate should come from the Mayor and (5) Additional people be included From other City departments as time permits. He stated the Process presented today will be the framework of the program; development of changes should be very well doc~cnted. He suggested secretaries from various departments keep minutes of all meetings. Modifications: (1) Mayor appoint chairperson and vice-chairperson; (2) The bala~cc of the people divided into the task forces; (5) The chairperson of Land Use Task Force be chairperson of the Coordinating Board; and (4) Have a sixth task" force for shorelines. He stated the responsib] lities of chairpersons and vic~'-chairpersons would be the f~ctions stated on page 5 of the Process relating to BAPAC; also, the chairperson would chair public meetings. Both the chairperson and/vi~e-chai~erson would attend all coordinating board meetings and rotate through the task force meetings. Lastly, the chairperson would assure broad opportunities for general public involvement. Co~issioner Stewart stated that as far as involvement of his staff people, they :c~n h~ndle any questionnaires if ~hey have a chance to look at them before they a~e pri.l~ted. J~es Skirving stated that probably 95% of land developed in the City is owned ~y ten'or less people. He sta~ed it looks as if there are 102 people telling two, ~hree dr four people what to do with their land and telling banks what they ahculd do. Be stated the development of Bremerton depends on what is remaining and on whose land; that any task force should work with land owners and see how }o develop the land. ,~Co~i'ssioner Stewar~ stated they have to look at rehabilitation; that ~hey need ktto upgrade and be less restrictive in order to get banks and developers into the ./City. ;lie stated the City will look at the economic process too, as ~o the money .' availab.le. Stated may not get 102 people, but if there are 72 or 52, that may be "enough.7 If development is not seen, rental prices will increase. He stated he /%has be~n submitting names for task force groups and thinks the City can handle ~%his without extra City help. ~yor Jarstad stated ~be Planning Dept. should look at some of the reco~endations m de here today; that is the purpose of this hearing. Commissioner Stewart stated ~ n y r s~ated he did not want the suggestions that hay been made here not evaluated. CoEisSioner Swanson stated if they arc going to move today, he would like to conlider the right of granting the two commissioners the opportunity of appointing 20 people each and have the Mayor appoint ~he rest. He stated he has had people .. CITY CO~.IISSIONERiB' MINUTES March 7, 1978 Page eight approach him wh~ are interested. Commissioner Stewart statcd hc did not think there should be any restriction on }low many each commissioner should appoint. Ms. Wilson stated they cannot proceed m~t]l they get the go-ahead. She stated they have names listed but they cannot contact them. Commissioner Stewart stated he thought the process should be approved today. Ms. Wilson felt that the City Com]nissioncrs as a whole should appoint the 102 people. She felt everyone should be working on getting these people and then the Commissioners would make the appointments. She stated that if this were approvcd as a concept today, then letters could bc sent out to these individuals; until approval is given, they cannot move ahead. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve process as presented, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad recognized his sister, Verna, who is going to Norway. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M. i".'[ , Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Appro~ed~' Glenn ~. Jarstad, Mayor