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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/27/79 UN ~ DVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES March 27, 1979 FAPE #154 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of t~e City of Bremerton, Washington, (A) 1303 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, March 27, 1979 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad 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 and invocation was given by Rev. Glen Soule of the Manette Community Church. MINUTES OF MARCH 20, 1979 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Bob Bow, Accounting/Treasurer, City Treasurer, 3/20/79. Nat~anicl Lcdbt~t~r, W~tew~t~, Op~Lu~, 3/16/79. Martin P. Krafcik, Steve Garin~er, Parks & Recreation~ Playleaders, 3/27/79. James Brush, Parks & Recreation, Summer Band Director, 3/27/79. James Trainer, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Asst., 3/26/79. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Pete Davies, Accounting/Treasurer, City Treasurer, $11.O5 per hr., 3/27/79. Rita Jean Nowka, Police Dept., Police Cadet, $3.46 per hr., 3/26/79, CETA #4765. Patricia Dianne Horak, Police Dept., Police Cadet, $3.46 per hr., 3/26/79, CETA #4767. Kim L. Kvistad, Police Dept., Police Cadet, $3.46 per hr., 3/26/79, CETA #4764. William Joseph Broussard, Police Dept., Police Cadet, $3.46 per hr., 3/26/79, CETA #4768. Cart Leevestis Johnson, Police Dept., Police Cadet, $3.46 per hr., 3/26/79, CETA #4766? Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGE OF STATUS Kenneth L. Stephens, Water Supply, Operator Sr. to Forester, no change in pay, 3/26/79. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve change of status, carried unanimously. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve employee's retirement fund in the gross amount of $3,330.90, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve payroll vouchers: Claim Fund, Bank Service Fees and FICA for payroll period 3/5/79 thru 3/18/79, $6,983.02; Salary Fund, Gross Payroll for same period, $214,O20.44, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - Two Sedans, Fire Dept. Clerk presented requisition from Fire Dept. for purchase of two sedans. She stated the cars were not available for purchasing from State Contract. ~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve bid call for two sedans for Fire Dept., carried unanimously. CONTRACT - City & Harry B. Rich for Fire Station Clerk presented Agreement between the City and Harry B. Rich for architectural services for the fire station in the amount of $4],600.00. Motion by Mayor jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve agreement for archi- tectural services for the Fire Station and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINDfES March 27, 1979 Page two PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL EASEMENT REQUEST - Preble & McCollom Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated March 2l, 1979, which stated that PNB has requested a 10 ft. by 10 ft. easement in the NE corner of Lot 2, Block 3, Plat of Anderson's Bay View Addition for the installation of two above-ground cabinets to house the area service wire terminals; that PNB will pay $200.00 plus any costs for processing incurred by the City.. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept easement subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney's office and refer to City Clerk for recording, carried unanimously. KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY (Request for Paint for Downtown Branch) Clerk read letter from Mary Margaret Ramey, dated March 21, 1979, requesting six gallons of paint and equipment for painting. The letter stated the painting would be done by library staff. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve purchase of six gallons of paint and equipment for the downtown branch, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Landscaping Swimming Pool Clerk read memo from City Clerk, dated March 26, 1979, which recommended that bid for landscaping be awarded to Yamamoto Hydroseeding and Landscaping as low bidder. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to award bid to Yamamoto Hydroseeding and Landscaping in the amount of $9,656.00 with an alternate of $3,072.00, as low bidder, carried unanimously. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Randy Perry, $26.67 for a bent front wheel on his bicycle. The claim stated he stopped a police officer to get Sonic cards and his bike was hit by the patrol car. Mrs. Edwin T. Carroll, $233.03 for a stopped up sewer line. The claim stated the sewer llne on Lewis Ave. was stopped up resulting in her toilet overflowing for 45 min. and causing considerable damage. The claim itemized the damage. Mrs. Carroll commended the men who responded for their pleasant attitudes, promptness and perseverance. Clerk stated both claims had been sent to the insurance company. WALK-A-THON Clerk read letter addressed to Mayor Jarstad from Marilyn J. Roberts, March of Dfmes Executive Director, dated March 21, 1979, which stated that the route change for the March of Dimes Walk-A-Thon was approved. A sponsor sheet was enclosed with the letter and anyone wishing to sponsor the Mayor in the Walk-A- Thon should contact his office. The Walk-A-Thon will be held April 28, 1979. GUARDRAIL CONSTRUCTION Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated March 26, 1979, which stated that several weeks ago the City submitted an application and Agreement for Federal Funds to construct guardrails at various points; that since the application was submitted, the Federal Matching Funds have been increased from 79.57% to 82.97%. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Agreement for guardrail construction and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. URBAN ARTERIAL CONSTRUCTION PROSPECTUSES Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated March 26, 1979, attached to which were Urban Arterial Board Prospectuses for upgrading Warren Ave. between 15th and 16th St. and improving the intersection of llth and Naval. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve prospectuses for the above projects and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. UAB FUND REQUESTS FOR SECOND QUARTER 1979 Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated March 26, 1979, attached to which were 2nd Quarter 1979 UAB fund allocation requests for Warren Avenue-15th to 16th St. and 11th St. at Naval Ave. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept UAB fund requests for 2nd quarter 1979 and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINDfES March 27, 1979 Page three OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - Parkhurst Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated March 26, 1979, attached to which was an Outside Utility Agreement. The memo stated that the application has been reviewed and there is no evidence that any one of the four exceptions of ResolUtion No. 1767 is satisfied and recommended that it be denied. Jim Root, City Engineer, discussed the four exceptions of Resolution No. 1767 and stated that none of ~hem have been satisfied~ Mayor Jarstad requested that it be set aside for one week in order that the City can talk to the applicants and determine what their long-range plans are. LICENSING ORDINANCES Clerk stated the ordinance regarding Hotels covers Motels; CPI on all fees is not workable because it could raise as muchas 10% per year and this would put the City far above other cities in the State; and the garbage ordinance will not affect the agreement. Commissioner SteWart stated.he felt the license fees should be hooked to the CPI. ORDINANCE NO. 3508 - Public Dance Halls Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Sections 4, 6, 7 and 9 of Ordinance 465 as amended by Ordinance 1799, which sections are codified respectively as BMC 5.22.040, 5.22.050, 5.22.060 and 5.22.080, and repealing Section 8 of the above-described ordinance, relating to public dance halls and the licensing thereof". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3508, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson~ Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3509 - Business Licenses and Regulations Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1 of Ordinance 841, which is codified as BMC 5.02.280, relating to Business Licenses and Regulations". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3509, by title on|y, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3510 - Repealing Ordinance No. 192 Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 192 and chapter 2.56 of the Bremerton City Code". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3510, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO- 3511 - Pawnbrokers Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 8 of Ordinance 882 as amended by Ordinance 2161, Section 1, relating to licensing of Pawnbrokers". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3511, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3512 - Auctioneers Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 2 of Ordinance No. 970 and amending Section 15 of Ordinance No. 970, which sections are codlfied respectively as BMC 5.08.020 and BMC 5.O8.150, and relate to Jewelry Auctioneer License and individuals who may assign property to auctioneers". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3512, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3513 - Trade Stimulations Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No. 1909 as amended by Ordinance No. 2531, which ordinance is codified as BMC 5.28, per- raining to trade stimulations and the licensing thereof". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3513, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 27, 1979 Page four ORDINANCE NO. 3514 - Skating Rinks Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 3 and repealing Section 6 of Ordinance 653, which sections are codified as BMC 5.34.030 and 5.34.060 respectively, pertaining to skating rinks and the licensing thereof". Motlob by Mayor Jarstadand Commissioner Swanson to pass 0rdinanace No. 3514, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3515 - Public Amusements Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Sections 7 and 8, repealing Section 6 of Ordinance 200 as amended by Ordinance 2961, which are codified as BMC 5.36.040, 5.36.050 and 5.36.030, relating to Circuses and Public Amusements and the licensing thereof." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissione.r Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3515, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3516 - Food Establishments, Cigar Stands & Card Tables Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 1 of Ordinance 749 as amended by Ordinances 1468, 2497 and 2835 and repealing Sections 2 & 8 of Ordinance 749 as amended by Ordinance 1468 and 2835, codified as BMC 5.44.101, 5.44.020 and 5.44.080 respectively, relating to Food Establishments, Cigar Stands and Card Tables and the licensing thereof". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3516, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarsta~, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO.'3517 - Home Occupations Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE establishing licenses and license fees for Home Occupations within the City of Bremerton". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3517, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3518 - Venereal Disease Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance 1574, Sections 1 & 2, codified as BMC 6.16, relating to Venereal Disease". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swans6n to pass Ordinance No. 3518, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3519 - Food Regulations Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance 2840, Sections 1, 2 & 3 codifed as BMC 6.08, relating to Food Regulations". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3519, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner SWanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3520 - Engineers Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance 1129, which is codified as BMC 5.58, and relates to Engineers and the licensing thereof". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3520, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3521 - Liquor Establishments Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Sections 8 and 10 of Ordinance 1908, which are codified as BMC 5.46.130 and 5.46.150 respectively, relating to Liquor Establishments and the licensing thereof". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3521, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3522 - Plumbers Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance 992, codified as BMC 5.65, relating to Plumbers and licensing thereof". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3522, by title only, carried as tollows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINDfES March 27, 1979 Page five ORDINANCE NO. 3523 - Oil Burner Installation and Service Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amen'ding Sections 3 and 4 of Ordinance 1778 as amended by Ordinance 1805, Section 2, and Ordinance 1882, Section I, which are codified as BMC 5.68.030 and 5.68.040 respectively, relating to Oil Burner Installation and Service". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3523, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3524 - Amusement Devices Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Section 3 of Ordinance 2177, which is codified as BMC 5.80.030, relating to Amusement Devices and the licensing thereof". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3524, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3525 - Hotels Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 3 and repealing Section 8 and 10 of Ordinance 2019, which sections are codified as BMC 5.42.030, 5.42.080 and 5.42.1OO respectively, relating to Hotels and the licensing thereof". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3525, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3526 - Garbage and Refuse Collection Fees Clerk read/second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 14 of Ordinance 1905 as amended by Ordinance 1928, Section 7, Ordinance 2459, Section 2 and Ordinance 2667, Section 2, which are codified as BMC 6.O4.130, relating to Garbage and Refuse Collection fees". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3526, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3527 - Equipment Rental Fund Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton amending the 1979 Budget, Ordinance No. 3481, as it pertains to the Municipal Garage Fund (501) and the Equipment Rental Fund (511)". Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3527, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commis- sioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3528 - Equipment Rental Fund Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE relating to the establishment of an Equipment Rental Fund, prescribing the use of said fund, the purchase~ repair, maintenance and operation of City-owned equipment and and repealing Ordinance Nos. 1591, 17OO, 1879, 2198, 27t9 and 3104, codified as BMC 2.16.O10 through BMC 2.16.110 and repealing Ordinance Nos. 3178 and 3360, codified as BMC 3.68.0]0 through BMC 3.68.i10". Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3528, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commis- sioner Swanson~ Yes. ORDINANCE N0. 3529 - Criminal Code Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Chapters 9.04 through 9.99 Of the Bremerton Municipal Code except for Chapters 9.18.010~ 020,030~ 050; 9.08, 9.24, 9.29, 9.37, 9.39.030, 9.48, 9.50, 9.54~ 9.60, 9.63, 9.88, which shall be unaffected by this ordinance and adding new chapters and sections thereof to title 9 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, relating to peace, safety and morals". MotiOn by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3529, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commis- sioner Swanson, Yes. -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 27, 1979 Page six RESOLUTION NO. 1803 - Olympic TV Cable, Inc. Rate Schedule Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION modifying and amending Section 27(3) Rate Schedule of Bremerton Community Antenna Television Franchise Agreement between the City of B~emerton and Olympic TV Cable, Inc., dated April 2, 1975, establishing a new rate schedule therein". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve Resolution No. 1803, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to voucher 9345 inclusive in the amount of $6.10 and vouchers 09349 thru 09454 inclusive in the amount of $117,583.24, checked by Darlene Herrmann, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 9:50 A.M. until 10:O5 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION John Tracy, Attorney with Evergreen Legal SerVices and representing ACLU, was present and stated he was concerned about three areas of the Criminal Code. He questioned the ordinance regarding distributing handbills and stated it is very vague and should be better stated. Mr. McCluskey suggested that he discuss this with Mr. Olbertz for clarification. Mr. Tracy discussed Disruption of School Activities and stated there are other statutes which apply to this and it is very vague. He asked that this portion be stricken. Mayo~ Jarstad stated there is a serious problem around schools; that the police are called out many times because of the disruption of school activities. Mr. Tracy discussed Offenses Against Public Morals and stated he is against the entire statute because there is an incredible problem of enforcing it. A lengthy discussion followed regarding pornography and Mr. McCluskey suggested that'Mr. Tracy discuss these points with Mr. Olbertz. TAPE #154 LID 3~2 HEARIN~ (A) 1615 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised as required by law. She read letter from Ronald D. Henderson objecting to LID 322 because the alley is being used as a public street and traffic not obeying the posted speed limit. Jim Root, City Engineer, explained that LID 322 was approved in 1977 and this is the hearing for the acceptance of the final assessment roll. Gerry Thornburgh, Office Engineer, stated the total cost is $6,638.98 and front footage cost is $8.71 a front foot. Ron Ireland, 1521 Warren Ave., presented a letter signed by Willard Page, dated March 19, 1979, which stated that traffic is being routed through the alley as though it were a street and no assessment should be attached to their utility bills. Mr. Ireland stated the alley was originally set up as an entrance to their homes but it is used as a street now that it has been paved. He stated he feels everyone should pay for it, not just the few who live there. Mr. McCluskey explained that it is more of a traffic and police problem and it will have to be resolved by the Traffic D~vision; that this is a hearing on the final assess- ment for the LID. Commissioner Swanson stated that the resolution would be to open Chester or some other access around the college. Mr. Ireland stated it is posted lO mph now, but no one drives that slowly through the alley. Commissioner Stewart stated the Police Dept. should look at it and try to enforce the speed limit. Mayor Jarstad stated the City can only work to enforce the speed limit; that it is a public alley. Mr. Ireland asked if it could'be made one-way ~nd Mayor Jarstad stated that suggestion would be evaluated. ORDINANCE NO. 3507 - LID 322 Clerk read, "AN ORDINANCE adopting and confirming the assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 322, providing for the improvement of the alley running from 15th to 16th Street west of Warren Avenue". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3507, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. -6- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINDFES March 27, 1979 Page seven COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: Stated he is concerned about the costs of the new sewer system and feels the Commissioners should meet to discuss how it will be financed. He stated that registered warrants could be used as a temporary measure; that a bond issue or a rate increase will have to be considered. Mr. Root explained how the City of Winslow financed their sewer project and stated they have not received any grant or approval from EPA and DOE. Commissioner Swanson: Stated he is proud of the crew who cleaned up the sewer problem on Lewis St. last Sunday and complimented Don Proctor and his staff. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Stated the City is very hopeful that John Ross will have a complete recovery from his heart attack. 2. Recognized Sherril Huff, County Auditor, who was present today. BUS PASSES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS AND HANDICAPPED Mayor Jarstad announced that testimony would be taken regarding senior citizen and handicapped bus passes at 9:30 A.M. April 3rd and April lOth, Meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M. Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: ~a~d~ -7-