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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/78 ..UNAPPROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES EiC ~; ~' 7978 October 3, 1978 rAPE #141 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B) 1521 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, with Mayor J~rstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 26, 1978 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Patricia Graisy, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, 9/25/78. Camella McMillin, Parks & Recreation, Extra Labor, 9/25/78. Donald M. Salazar, Wastewater, Operator I, 9/29/78. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve separations, carried unanimous ly. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Nathaniel Ledbetter, Wastewater, Operator Trainee, $5.01 per hr., 10/2/78. Parks & Recreation: Pamela May Smith, Part-Time Playleader, $3.00 per hr., 10/2/78. Janet Kahler, Part-Time Playleader, $3.00 per hr., 10/2/78. Martha Limbean, Part-Time Playleader, 10/2'/7~, $3.05 per hr. Carol Irene Schreiber, Part-Time Playleader, $3.05 per hr., 10/2/78. Charles Cozart, Part-Time Playleader, $3.05 per hr., 10/2/78. Elizabeth Mar, Part-Time Playleader, $3.25 per hr., 10/2/78. Daryl R. Schruhl, Part-Time Playleader, $5.00 per hr., 10/2/78. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve notices of employments, carried unanimgusly. CHARGE OF PAY STATUS Wayne Hamilton, Water Distribution, Serviceman S~. to Foreman, $7100 to $8.56 per hr., 10/2/78. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve change of pay status, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Tony John, $443.52. The claim stated he hit a large hole at 6th & Warren and cracked the back quarter panel on 1969 Corvette and also damaged a tire. Clerk stated it had been sent to the insurance company and the Street Dept. APPLICATION FOR TRANSFER OF TAXICAB LICENSE Clerk presented application for transfer of 6 taxicab licenses from Leyde Enterprises to Arrow Cab Co. and 6 vehicle transfers in the amount of $120.OO. She stated Mr. Maesner has paid this amount. Discussion followed and Commissioner Stewart stated that Mr. Leyde has only paid for 6 of his licenses (he has 19 taxicabs) and both Mr. Maesner and Mr..Leyde would like to keep the other licenses in abeyance until it is determined how many taxicabs will be needed. Mayor Jarstad questioned whether the proper procedures have been followed and Clerk explained that public hearings are not necessary as this' is only a license transfer and Mr. Maesner is not asking for additional licenses. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve application for transfer of taxicab licenses and approval of transfer upon proof of purchase and insurance coverage, carried unanimously. TAXICAB DRIVERS' LICENSE APPLICATIONS Robert Lee Walthall, approved by Capt. Johnson for Chief of Police and Harold Wayne Julian, approved by Sgt. Maves for Chief of Police. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve taxicab driversI license .applications, carried unanimously. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES October 3, 1978 Page two LICENSE APPLICATIONS Street Use: John Scott Kraus~ road race for U.S. Navy, approved by Asst. Chief Kvistad, Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve street use applica- tion. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he would not vote for it unless he knew what kind of race it was. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, No; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. Music Machine: Herb Peeler for Pizza Hut, approved by Asst. Chief Kvistad. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve music machine applica- tion~ carried unanimously. COMPLBTION OF SITE GRADING & IRRIGATION CONTRACT - KIWANIS FIELD Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated Sept. 28, 1978, which stated that the firm of Aldrich and Hedman, Inc. has completed, to the Parks Dept. satisfaction, the grading and irrigation (Phase I) of Kiwanis Field. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to authorize payment to Aldrich and Hedman, Inc., carried unanimously. SURPLUS ITEMS - Water Dept. Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, datea Oct. 2, 1978, which stated the Water Dept. has an all metal building located near CasadDam which is no longer used and also a surplus 1955 motorized Link-Belt crane with shovel front and backhoe attachments. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to declare above items surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - Concrete Saw (Street Dept.) Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent, dated Sept. 27, 1978, requesting call fo~ bids for one new concrete saw. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve call for bids for new concrete saw, carried unanimously. LEASE OF IBM COMPUTERS FOR MUNICIPAL COURT Clerk read letter from Court Commissioner Jandzinski, dated Sept. 29, 1978, which requested authorization for waiver of bid contract for the leasing of IBM computers for Municipal Court at an annual leasing rate of $14,OOO.OO. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve bid call waiver and lease IBM computers- Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart explained that the Supreme Court has mandated that the Municipal Court use IBM equipment rather than what the City now has because they want a standard system used throughout the State. Motion carried unanimously. CONTRACT - IBM CORPORATION & CITY OF BREMERTON (Municipal Court) Clerk presented contract between Municipal Court and IBM Corporation for IBM equipment. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve entering into a contract with IBM Corp. and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. APPRAISAL FOR PROPERTY ACQUISITION AT CHARLESTON TREATMENT PLANT Clerk read memo from Commissioner Swanson, dated Sept. 27, 1978, which recom- mended obtaining an appraisal for City-owned property at Old Hanson's Navy Yard Addition and appraisal of Parcel 12 - Haselwood property. ,Motion by Commissioners Stewart and SWanson to approve appraisal, carried unanimously. CLOSURE OF PERSHING STREET, KITSAP WAY SOUTH TO SIXTH Clerk read memo from Commissioner Swanson, dated-Sept. 27, 1978, which stated that the condition of PershfngSt. is and has been unsafe for public use;that Pershing St. from Kitsap Way south to 6th should be closed for a period of 12 months to allow time to implement corrective action on the part of adjacent property owners and to fund the City portion of such corrective action. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to authorize closure of Pershing St. fromKitsap Way south to 6th St. pursuant to RCW 47.48, for safety reasons, carried unanimously. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS! MINUTES October 3, 1978 Page three NEW APPOINTMENTS TO BREMERTON AREA PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE Clerk read memo from Planning Dept., dated Oct. 2, 1978, which recommended appointing the following individuals to the Plan Advisory Committee: Ron Lawson,. Circulation & Transportation; Linda James, Community Services and Facilities;'Peter Davies, Circulation and Transportation; Len Kruse, Land Use; Mildred Souders, Land Use; Donald Lee, Economic D~velopment; and Rachel Madden, Community Services and Facilities. Motion By Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to appoint the above-named individuals, carried unanimously. PROPOSED NAMING OF COUNTY ROAD 250 Clerk read memo from Commissioner Swanson, dated Sept. 26, 1978, which recom- mended that County Road 250 be named Lakehurst Dr. She then read memo from Fire Dept., dated Oct. 1, 1978, which stated they prefer naming it Lakehurst Dr., provided that the right-of-way can be connected. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to name County Road 250 "Lakehurst Drive", carried unanimously. KLEA APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DETERMINATION REGARDING MERCER ENTERPRISES DEVELOPMENT Clerk read memo from Linda J. Cochran, attorney for Kitsap Lake Environmental Association, dated Sept. 22, 1978, appealing the decision of the Planning Commission which affirmed the decision of the Bremerton City Planner regarding Mercer Enterprises Development. Clerk stated a hearing date has been set for Oct. 31, 1978 at 10:30 A.M. BRANDT/VINSON REPORT Clerk read memo from Asst. City Attorney Haberly, dated Sept. 18, 1978, which stated that it is her opinion that requiring Mr. Vinson to pave the entire 40 foot width of the road is unreasonable in relation to the traffic to be generated from the four-plex itself. This letter is on file in the Planning Dept. Commi'ssioner Swanson stated Mr. Vinson was never asked to pave the entire 40 feet; that the City has asked that two driving lanes be paved to allow access for emergency equipment and other traffic. He stated that the School District has granted permission for the paving of School District property adjacent to the development. This letter also is on file in the Planning Dept. Jim Root, City Engineer, explained that the standard procedures in developments of this type are that the developer must bring the streets up to City standards. Discus- sion £ollowed and Mr. Vinson stated that he and Mr. Brandt did state in the rezone hearing.that they would pave the road and they wish to stand behind their statement and they will pave the road. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Brandt Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792, as amended (Brandt)". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. PROCLAMATION - Fire Prevention Week Clerk read Proclamation of Mayor: Fire Prevention Week, October 8 through 14, 1978. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve Proclamation, carried unanimously. ANIMAL SHELTER Clerk read letters from Mr. & Mrs. George Coombs and Ed an~ Mae Savala opposing an animal shelter at 14th & Park. Commissioner Stewart stated he thought the site at 14th & Park is a poor choice; that the City should look at other property for this animal shelter. He stated there should be enough room to put in a spay and neuter clinic at a later date. Mrs. Maciukiewicz spoke at length in defense of the Humane Society and the work they accomplish. Discussion was held regarding selling animals for research and Commissioner Swanson stated that the City has never contemplated selling an]mals for research. Commissioner Stewart stated there are about 9,000 animals in the City and only2~134 are licensed; that the -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES October 3, 1978 Page four City is not satisfied with the performance of the Humane Society and he is convinced the City can do a better job. Mayor Jarstad stated this is a very involved problem and the Commissioners are looking at it very carefully. He stated that the motion that was passed previously was to study this proposal. Ellen Peterson asked if it would be a good idea to have a.public meeting at night so all interested persons could attend. She stated that some of the problems between the City and the Humane Society might be worked out if such a meeting were held. Commissioner Stewart stated there have been public meetings with the Humane Society and he feels the best way to find out what the public wants is to poll them through their water bills. PUBLIC RECOGNITION James Skirving was present and discussed bringing water to the City so additional low-income housing can be built in the City. He asked that the City Council work together and discuss the water situation. A l~ngthy discussion was held regarding housing for low-income and Commissioner Stewart stated he thinks Bremerton produces more low-income housing than any other section in the County. He then discussed an LID to get this needed water and stated the developer should pay and not ask the citizens of Bremerton to raise their water bills to bring water to a new development. He told Mr. Sklrvlng that anyone who wants to extend utilities has to do the following three things: (1) Description of property to be served; (2) Cost estimate; and (3) Description of work to be done. He stated he felt the developer should pay for this and then as people move into the area, they should pay the developer. Mr. Skirving stated he feels the people in the City should come first and heis asking that the three commissioners work together to alleviate this water problem. Commissioner Swanson stated the City is searching every direction to develop more water pressure wherever it is needed in the City. ANIMAL 'SHELTER Clerk read .letter from Ruth Cooke; President of PAWS, dated Oct. 3~ 19.78, which stated that PAWS wishes to go on record as being against any manner in which animals may be utilized for research or experimentation. Commissioner Stewart stated the City passed an ordinance which said exactly that and the Council has never had any discussion advocating selling animals for research. More discus- sion was held regarding the Humane Society and their performance. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. He stated the water shut-off procedures wi~'l not change except that a notice will be sent to the residence if the address is not the same as the service address. 2. He stated more people have signed up for the automatic transfer system. 3. Discussed an LID with the Jensen Water District and stated he wants all the improvements made in that district to be paid by the people who will be affected. He stated he had discussed this situation with Jim Gay and the only question is whether the City wants the Jensen Water District to sign an annexa- tion agreement. He requested that a decision be made next week regarding the annexation agreement. Commissioner Swanson: He stated 70 building permits were issued during Sept. for a total valuation of $868,391oOO; that there were no new residences or duplexes started. Mayor Jarstad: He stated he had talked to Harry Rich this morning regarding ~he shower stall tile and Mr. Rich felt it would be better to install plastic ceramic tile rather than plain plastic. He stated the City has been'very fortunate in having few change orders for th~ swimming pool. ASSIGNMENT OF WATER RIG|IT - MEADOWDALE WELL Clerk presented an Assigument of Certificate of Ground Water Right for the Meadowdale Well. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve Assignment and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES October 3, 1978 Page five KITSAP DAY CARE CENTER Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator, dated Oct. 2, 1978, which stated that he. recommended payment for additional architectural fees for the carpet, alternate heat pump system and redesign and rebldding of the facility. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. Discussion followed and Commis- sioner Stewart sta~ed he felt the City should not pay one dime more than is legally binding. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer to City Attorney for a report regarding the City's liability to make payment for these items. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Abstain, due to his relationship with the architect. BID OPENING - Vena Well Casing Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Tsubota Steel & Pipe Co., Inc., $50.00 check enclosed, Alternate Bid, $3,930.37, No Prime Bid. L.B. Foster Co., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, Prime Bid, $14.85/LFT and Alternate Bid, $18.O4/LFT. United Supply Co., $50.00 certified check enclosed, Prime Bid, $5,O10.OO and Alternate Bid, $4,224.OO. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bids to proper committee for evaluation and recommendation at a later date~ carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Municipal Taxes Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton levying municip'al taxes against all the taxable property within the city limits of Bremerton for the year 1978 and approving the assessment roll made by the · Assessor of Kitsap County, therefore, to be collected in the year 1979]'. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Navy Yard Metal Trades Credit Union Clerk read, first reading,"AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. I792 as amended and granting a variance of Section 718 of Ordinance No. 1792 (Navy Yard Metal Trades Credit Union)". Motion b~ Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Seattle First National Bank Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 as amended (Seattle First Natienal Bank)". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3466 - Electrical Code Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3265 relating to .the Electrical Code". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinanc~ No. 3466, by title' only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commis- sioner Swanson~ Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3467 - Uniform Mechanical Code, 1976 Edition Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 3171 ~1, codified as BMC 17.48.O10 and Adopting the Uniform Mechanical Code, 1976 Edition". Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3467, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; commissioner stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES October 3, 1978 Page six ORDINANCE NO. 3468 - Islam Change in LUR Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the Land Use Restrictions adopted'by Ordinance No. 3251 (Islam)"~ Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3468, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1782 - Depositary for Self-Insurahce Workmen's Compensation Fund Clerk presented Resolution No. 1782 designating Peoples National Bank of Washington as depositary for the Self-Insurance Workmen's Compensation Fund. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1782, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1783 - Aetna Life & Casualty Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION aluthorizing signing of an application to Aetna Life & Casualty for Self Insurer's Bond to the State of Washington!'. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass. Resolution No. 1783, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 6552 thru 6554 inclusive in the amount of $3,532.62 and vouchers 06558 thru 06693 inclusive in the amount of $155,132.12, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk Approved: GLENN K. JARSTAD, Mayor -6-