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Home My WebLink About03/06/79 U~--PPROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES March 6, 1979 TAPE #152 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B) 1067 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, March 6, 1979 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, Deputy City Clerk Ross, Asst. City Attorney Haberly and representatives of the press and radio. Ms. Mandio was absent, on vacation. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 27, 1979 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Randy Dougla~ Stolz, Wastewater, Extra Help, 3/2/79. Helen R. Brown, Police Dept., Extra Help, 3/5/79. Douglas A. Schlyer, Wastewater, Operator I, 3/2/79. Glen E. Smestad, Water Supply, Operator Sr., 2/28/79. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Randy Douglas Stoltz, Wastewater, Operator Trainee, $5.O1 per hr., 3/5/79. Helen R. Brown, Police Dept., Office Asst. I, $3.74 per hr., 3/5/79. LeRoy Rinke, Cemetery, Extra Help, $4.25 per hr., 3/12/79. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve notices of employ- ment, carried unanimously. CH~dqGES OF PAY STATUS Gary Johnson, Fire Dept., 3rd yr. to 4th yr. Firefighter, $1,313.64 to $1,374.48 per mo,, 12/28/79. Jack Hirsch, Wastewater, Operator I-TA to Operator II-9A, $5.48 to $5.97 per hr., 3/5/79. Ruby Eyler, Treasurer/Accounting, Extra Help, $3.50 to $4.00 per hr., 3/5/79. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. CIVILIAN METER CHECKERS Deputy Clerk read memo from Chief of Police, dated Feb. 14, 1979, requesting approval to proceed with seeking of applicants and testing for two positions for civilian meter checkers at a starting pay level of 5-A. He then read letter signed by Chuck Bair and Michael Kuntz, dated March 5, 1979, which stated they consider the hiring of two meter checkers an essential step to improve the use of on-street parking. Discussion followed and Mayor Jarstad stated that two civilian meter checkers can be hired at the salary range of one police officer. Motion by Mayor JarsLad and Commissioner Swanson to authorize hiring of two civilian meter checkers and it be incorporated within the Police Dept. budget. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated the wages will be about 20% higher than those paid on the outside; that it should be laid out so they know exactly how many miles there are and what will be expected. Motion carried as follows: M~yor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, No; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. L]AB]LITY INSURANCE PREMIUM Deputy Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated March 1, 1.979, which stated that the City Liability Insurance Premium is $144,836.DO, an increase of approximately 20%. Mayor Jarstad asked how many claims were paid last year and Mr. Ross stated he would have the information next week. CALL FOR BII)S - Floodlighting Field #2, Lions Community Playfield Deputy Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated March 2, 1979, requesting authorization to call for bids for floodlightin~ Field #2, Lions Community Play- field; approximate cost $50,000.00 with monies available in the Parks Dept. budget. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 6, 1979 Page two Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve bid call for flood- lighting Field #2, Lions Community Playfield, carried unanimously. PERFORMANCE AGREEMENT - Larry D. Anderson (Handy An~y Store) Deputy Clerk presented Performance Agreement with L~rry D. Anderson in the amount of $1,5OO.OO. Jim Root, City Engineer, stated one of the requirements was to have'an oil separator and this has not been accomplished. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to refer Agreement to City Engineer for discussion and postp6ne for one week, carried unanimously. STATE ACTION BULLETIN FROM ASSOCIATION OF WASHINGTON CITIES Deputy Clerk presented bulletin from AWC listing several hearings to be held. This bulletin is on file in the City Clerk's office. PROJECT CONTRACTS FOR WHITE'S BLUEBERRY FARM IAC #79-O32A Deputy Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated March 1, 1979, attached to which were contract forms for the City's acquisition of White's Blueberry Farm. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve contract for White's Blueberry Farm and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. MONTHLY REPORTS - Fire Dept. & Police Dept. Mayor Jarstad distributed monthly reports from the Fire Dept. and Police Dept. He stated there were 135 rescue/first aid runs and a total of 226 alarms for Feb.; estimate of building loss was $6,300.00 and estimate of contents loss was $870.00. He stated there were 1,282 arrests; that 68% of the arrests were out- of-city residents and military. SEWER REVIEW COMMITTEE Deputy Clerk presented letter to William h. Palmet from Commissioner Swanson, dated March 2, 1979, which designated Dr. Donald Proctor as Commissioner Swanson's official representative on the Sewer Review Committee. Commissioner Swanson stated that Dr. Proctor is well-qualified and knowledgeable in this field. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to have Dr. Proctor represent Commis- sioner Swanson on the Sewer Review Committee, carried unanimously. DOWNTOWN Deputy Clerk presented letter from Dorothy Jones, dated March 17 1979, describing the way Yakima solved downtown shopping problems and urging the City Commissioners to take a close look at Yakima. This letter was printed in the Bremerton Sun yesterday and Commissioner Stewart stated that he had already written a letter in reply and it is being sent to the Bremerton Sun. LEASH LAW Deputy Clerk read letter from Robert and 3ennie Murray, 2542-B Fir Ave., asking why the leash law in Bremerton is not being enforced. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor .Jarstad to send copy of letter to the Humane Society for their comments, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS-Red Cross Month and Girl Scout Week Deputy Clerk presented Proclamations of the Mayor: March, 1979 - RED CROSS MONTH and March Ilth through 17th - GIRL SCOUT WEEK. DAMAGED VAN (Pine Road Interceptor Project) Deputy Clerk presented letter irom Connie Martin, 487 NE Valley Oak Dr., dated March 5, 1979, which stated that due to the flagman's direction, her van's wheels bogged down on Lebo Blvd., breaking the spoiler front of the van. Sbe explained that the supervisor at Lashley Construction Co. has not responded to her request for payment for damages. Mr. Ross suggested that it be referred to the contractor's insuranc~ company. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to refer letter and three estimates to contractor's insurance company, carried unanimously. Mr. Sexton entered the meeting at this time. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 6, 1979 Page three NATIONAL GUARD SPECIAL USE PERMIT Mr. Sexton presented his opinion regarding the granting of the Special Use Permit for the National Guard to install a min~-firing ranbe. He discussed the hearing and explained that the County Commissioners issued a letter challenging the pro- cedure that was followed. He stated he has discussed the issue with the National Guar~ and they have decided to reapply and go through the complete hearing process. He read a letter from the Washington National Guard, signed by Capt. C. E. Bair, dated March 5, 1979, which stated that they will make application to the City for a special use permit to construct a mini-tank range; that this will he on the March 20, 1979 Planning Commission agenda. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to rescind the special use permit which was approved February 20, 1979, based on the applicant's request to go back through the hearing process. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he felt this was unnecessary from a logical standpoint. Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sexton left the meeting at this time. PETITION FOR ANNEXATION - Ray C. McCotter, 5840 Werner Rd. Deputy Clerk read memo from Planning Director, dated March 2, 1979, which stated that the Planning Dept. is in receipt of a petition requesting annexation of a 5-acre parcel adjacent and east of property annexed to the City in 1971 known as the Lile/Mayflower property. The memo recommended that City Council acknowledge receipt of the petition and set a date for the required meeting with the petitioner to meet the requirements of RCW 35.13.125. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to set meeting with Mr. McCotter on March 20, 1979 at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Day Care Centers & Foster Family Homes Deputy Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE regulating the minimum requirements for DAY CARE CENTERS and FOSTER FAMILY HOMES in family abodes, providing for licensing, fire and life safety and prescribing penalties". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart requested that the following language be added under Fees: "Fees should cover all costs of all departments". Commissioner Swanson questioned the definitions and Mr. Horton, Fire Inspector, explained that the definitions were taken directly out of the DSNS licensing requirements; that the main reason the Fire Dept. wants City licenses is so they know the whereabouts of Day Care Centers and Foster Family Homes. Ms. Haberly stated she would make the amendments requested. Motion carried as follows: Mayor .Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: Discussed using a collection company to collect some overdue bills. He stated the company he is considering charges $5.75 and they will guarantee $2.00 collected for every dollar spent. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to authorize Commissioner Stewart to use this company for bill collection, carried unanimously. Commissioner Swanson: 1. Reported that Casad Dam is about 75% full; that it will be full by April 15th if there is normal rainfall. 2. Issued 37 building permits in Feb. for a total valuation of $488,200.00. Mayor Jarstad: Discussed the decision of the State Legislature to allocate $300,000.00 to finance the investigation of crime in Pierce County. He wondered if th~s would set a prece- dent and stated it appears to him that this type of investigation sbould have been borne in total by the county in which it happened. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 8962 thru 8966 inclusive in the amount of $22,]5B.70 and vouchers 08970 thru O9099 inclusive in the amount o[ $120,633.17, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 6, 1979 Page four ORDINANCE NO. 3496 - Stone Sewer Easement Vacation Deputy Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE vacating a sewer easement (Stone)". Motion'by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3496 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3497 - Bloomquist Rezone Deputy Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Bloomquist)". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3497 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3498 - Enforcement Procedures for Life Safety Code Deputy Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE establishing enforcement pro- decures for the Life Safety Code of the National Fire Protection Association as adopted by the City of Bremerton". Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3498 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3499 - Construction of New Water Mains Deputy Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 3(AS) of Ordinance No. 3147, which is codified as BMC ~5.O4.290, relating to construction of new water mains". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3499 on second reading, by title only, carried as [ollows: M~yor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3500 - Water Meter Service or Removal Deputy Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 3(N) of Ordinance No. 3147, which is codified as BMC 15.O4.150, relating to water meter service or removal". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3550 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes~ ORDINANCE NO. 3501 - Public Water Service Deputy Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 3(D) of Ordinance No. 3147, which is codi£ied as BMC 15.O4.O50, and relating to Public Water Service and the fees for the installation and maintenance thereof". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 355i on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3502 - Fees for Water Meter Accuracy Tests Deputy Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Section 3(M) of Ordinance No. 3147, codflied as BMC 15.O4.140, relating to fees for water meter accuracy tests". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3552 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3503 - Liquified Petroleum Gases Deputy Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinances 1827, 1834 and 2131, which are codflied as BMC Chapter 18.20, relating to Liquified Petroleum Gases". Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3553 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. .. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 6, 1979 Page five ORDINANCE NO. 3504 - Flammable Liquids Deputy Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinances 1394, 1476 and 2488, which are codified as BMC Chapter 18.16, relating to Flammable Liquids". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3554 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3505 - Oil Burners and Storage Tanks Deputy Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinances 2099 and 2325, which are codified as BMC Chapter 18.12, relating to Oil Burners and Storage Tanks". Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3555 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. Meeting recessed from 10:25 A.M. until 11:OO A.M. BID OPENINGS - Timber Sale and Two Mini-Disc Data Entry Device Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Timber Sale: Pope & Talbot, certified check enclosed, $187,439.OO. Pan Pacific, cashier's check enclosed, $300,500.00. Seaboard Lumber, cashier's check enclosed, $255,175.OO. Cascade Timber, cashier's check enclosed, $279,365.00. Weyerhauser, cashler's check enclosed, $276,882.00. Pacific Lumber, certified check enclosed, $258,290.00. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer bids to committee for evaluation and award next week, carried unanimously. Two (2) Mini-Disc Data Entry Devices: Sperry-Univac, bid bond enclosed, $21,450.91. IBM, bid bond enclosed, $15,448.24 (primary bid) and $7,076.84 (alternate bid). Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to refer bids to committee f6r evaluation and award next week, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 11:10 A.M. until 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 7, 1979. TAPE #152 BICYCLES ON MANETTE BRIDGE (B) 1395 Recessed City Commissioners' Meeting was called to order at 7:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 7, 1979, by Mayor Jarstad. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, Deputy City Clerk Ross, Asst. City Attorney Haberly and representatives of the press and radio. Mayor Jarstad explained that the' meeting was being held tonight regarding the proposed banning of bicycles in the automobile lanes on the Manette Bridge and he was very pleased that so many interested citizens were in attendance. Deputy Clerk read letter from Roger Gray, 1413 Marlow, dated Feb. 7, 1979, objecting to the plan to prohibit bicycle riding on the Manette Bridge; a letter from Bob Duffy, P.O. Box 323, dated March 1, 1979, urging the Commissioners not · to restrict or prohibit bicycle usage on the Manette Bridge; and a letter from Richard Crowell, 5934 Nora St. NW, stating that he believes bicyc]ists should be probibited from riding on the Manette Bridge. These letters are on file in the City Clerk's office. Jim Root, City Engineer, gave a report regarding bicycles. His information and statistics were obtained from a research study from the Davis Campus at the University of California. }|e discussed the traffic on the bridge and stated they have run several vehicle and pedestrian counts on the bridge over the past month. His report is on file in the Engineer's office and his complete report is on tape. Mr. Root recomnlended that bicycles be prohibited on the roadway of the Manette Bridge and require bicyclists to push their bicycles across tbe CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 6, 1979 Page six bridge. He suggested that bicycllsts be allowed to ride on the south walk-way on the Warren Avenue Bridge, but they must yield to pedestrian traffic. Several interested citizens questioned Mr. Root's report and there was a lengthy question-and-answer session in which Mr. Root reiterated the points made in his report. Sgt. Gingrey, Traffic Division, stated he is not speaking either for or against bicycle traffic on the Manette Bridge. He stated the Traffic Divsion's concern is that the traffic volume is on the increase every day; that there is no record of any serious accidents involving bicylists. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the energy crisis. Many citizens who were present felt that buses and trucks should be prohibited from the Manette Bridge, rather than bicycles. Mayor Jarstad stated that there has not been a big outcry from the public to close the Manette Bridge to bicycle traffic; that most of the bicyclists do not impede traffic. He stated he appreciated the work done by Mr. Root regarding his report. Commissioner Swanson stated that Mr. Root's report was about the average bicycle rider, not the outstanding bicycle riders who were present. He stated that bicyclists are not licensed, but motorists and motorcyclists are licensed. Commissioner Stewart stated that the new bicycles are much better than the old ones; that the Council should take a hard look at this before bicycles are prohibited. Mayor Jarstad suggested putting up a sign at the east end of the Manette Bridge: "If delaying traffic, please walk your bicycle across the bridge." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that bicyclists not be prohibited from riding on the Manette Bridge and look to the possible signing of the bridge for west-bound traffic encouraging slow bicyclists to walk their bicycles across the bridge, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M. Joh~ Ross, Deputy City Clerk Approved: -6-