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AUG - 7 1979
T~J'E #163 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of fremerton, Washfngcon,
(A) 1422 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Yourth Street, Triesday,
July 31, 1979 at 9:05 A.M. with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were
Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Assistant City
~%torney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting was opened witb the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by
Rev. Robert Merz of Peace Lutheran Church.
MINUTES OF JULY 24, 1979
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circu-
"lated, carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS
Ruby Eyler, Executive Dept., Extra Help, 7/31/79.
Kathleen L. Eley, Planning Dept., Office Asst. II, 7/25/79.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve separations, carried
unanimously.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Ruby J. Eyler, Grants Administration, Extra Help, $4.00 per hr., 8/1/79.
Judy Bailey, Accounting/Treasurer, Keypuncher II, $4.52 per hr., 8/]3/79.
Robert G. Frisbie, Engineering, Asst. City Engineer, $1,814.00 per mo., 8/1/79.
Kay Denny, Executive Dept., Extra Help, $4.00 per hr., 8/]/79.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Ccmmissioner Swanson to approve notices of employ-
ment, carried unanimously.
CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
Joan V. Larson, Police Dept., Office Asst. II to Office Asst. III, $4.65 to
$5.08 per hr., 8/6/79.
Don Hock~ General Facilities Dept., Asst. Supervisor, $5.67 to $6.43 per hr.,
8/6/79.
Scott A. Corey, Street Dept., Concrete Finisher-Trainee, 7A, $5.30 per hr.,
7/30/79.
Don Craig, Street (from Water Distribution), Serviceman ti, 9D, $7.09 per hr.,
7/30/79.
Motion by Con'aissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status,
carried unanimously.
PAYROLL VOUCHERS
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payroll vouchers: Salary
Fund, Gross Payroll for period 7/9/79 thru 7/22/79, $246,586.47 and Claim Fund,
Bank Service Fees and FICA for same period, $8,298.79, audited by John Ross,
carried unanimously.
WAP~NT SER%~R
Clerk read memo from Chief of Police, dated July 26, 1979, which requested
permission to hire one more civilian warrant server, giving the Police Dept.
three civilian warrant servers aud one police officer. Mr. Jandzinski stated
they 2re writing between 100-120 warrants each month; that the warrant servers
do not have time to serve all the warrants. Commissioner Stewart suggested
using a private firm and Mr. Jandzinski stated another civilian warrant server
is needed; that the City lost approximately $80,000.00 in uncollected warrants
in ~978. He stated further that it costs $32.00 to serve a $25.00 warrant.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Com~.iasioner Stewart to approve hiring one mere
civilian warrant server and the salary to come from unanticipated revenues,
carried unanimously.
Motion by Conm~issioners Stewart and Swanson to raise warrants on parking tickets
to $35.00 and refer to City Attorney's office for ordinance amendment, carried
unaninously.
CITY COmmISSIONERS' MINUTES
July 31, 1979
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CLAIM FOR DLMAGES
Mrs. James White,' $28.35 for damage to clothing from dirty water entering
washer. The claim stated that the City failed to notify Mrs° White that
City crews would be working on the water lines. Clerk stated the claim had
been referred to the insurance company.
LUNAR LAND DEVELOPMENT CLAIM
Clerk explained that the Lunar Land Development claim was rejected by the
insurance company. She then read memo from Asst. City Attorney Conoley,
dated July 30, 1979, which stated that in Ms. Conoley's opinion it would be
improper for the City to pay this claim; that the claim would be better
resolved through the judicial process.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to reject claim, carried
unanimously.
BID CALL WAIVER - Surface Moisture Density Gauge
Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent, dated July 30, 1979, requesting
permission to waive bid call and purchase Troxler 3411-B Surface Moisture
Density Gauge from Troxler Electronic Laboritories, Inc. The memo stated
this is the only instrument the engineering field personnel have been
instructed and licensed to use by the State.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to waive bid call and purchase
Surface Moisture Density Gauge from Troxler Electronic Laboratories, Inc., as
sole source of supply, carried unanimously.
FUNDING AGREEMENT - Dept. of Transportation
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated July 27, 1979, attached to which was
a supplemental agreement for federal funding for the signalization project for
4th St. and Park Ave. The total cost estimate of the project is $43,100.00
with the City's estimate $4,467.00.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept supplemental agreement
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously.
AMBULANCE COMPLAINT
Clerk read letter from Mr. Mussman, dated July 18, 1979, which stated he bad
received an ambulance complaint from Mrs. Florence Lyngsted regarding a $25°00
"no transport" fee. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. Dis-
cussion followed and Mayor Jarstad stated the Fire Chief and Police Chief have
made certain recommendations to correlate emergency situations in the City and
these procedures will continue. He stated he appreciates Mr. Mussman's responding
to Mrs. Lyngsted's complaint.
Mike Fagan, business manager for Leyde Enterprises, stated he met with the F~re
Chief and Police Chief and it was decided to run the same way because it pro-
vides better service for the City. He stated the $25.00 "no transport" fee is
not charged to everyone; it is only charged if time is spent with the patient.
Commissioner Stewart stated be does not m~nd free service for C~ty residents,
but he feels County residents should be billed for emergency service. Mayor
Jarstad stated that he wanted to clarify that he does not make these decisions;
that recommendations were made by the Police Chief and Fire Chief and the City
has had excellent medical aid response and it is the Council's policy to attempt
to continue with this service.
Doug Erickson, Asst. Fire Chief, stated that CENCOM is in the process of trying
to screen the calls a little closer; that it is very difficult for the dispatcher
to be able to discern when the ambulance is really needed.
BREMERTON ROOFING COMPLAINT
Clerk read letter from Bremerton Roofing Co., dated July 19, 1979~ which discussed
the lack of consistency in the requirements for firerated roof applications on
buildings in fire zones that require fire retardent roof systems. This letter
is on file in the City Clerk's office. She then read letter from Deputy Fire
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Marshall, dated July 27, 1979, and memo from Building Official, dated July
30, 1979, which stated that they sre following up on tb~ cl,~Dlaint. These
are on file in the City Clerk's office.
BREM-AIR DISPOSAL PICK-UP OF COb~ACTED ~TERIAL
Clerk presented rate schedule for pick-up of compscted ~aterial from Brem-Air
Disposal. She stated the rate is a little more than twice that of regular
pick-up, but it is only picked up on the request of the customer.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve rate schedule for
compacted materials, carried unanimously.
NOISE COPPLAINT - Ellis ~ite, 5958 Harlow Dr.
· Clerk read report from Mr. Jandzinski regarding a hearing in Municipal Court
for Steven Jacobson (next door resident to Mr. White). The final opinion of
the Court was that Mr. White was entitled to peace and quiet and no harrassment
by visitors to the Jacobson residence; however, Mr. Jacobson was also entitled
to have any visitors he chose provided none came harrassed or did any damage to
the White's premises. This report is on file in the City Clerk's office.
RV LIQUID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
Clerk read letter from Clifford Kincaid, dated July 26, 1979~ protesting the
existing operating hours of the Bremerton Public RV Liquid Waste Disposal Site.
Commissioner Swanson explained that the site is not kept open 24 hours a day
due to vandalism and the expense. He stated that the City would have to charge
if it were kept open on a 24-hour basis. He also stated that it is agains~ State
statute to provide a free service at the customers~ expense. Discussion followed
regarding the disposal site and Comnissioner Stewart stated he would talk to
Ray Otis about having it by the cemetery. Mayor Jarstad stated thsy should look
at the availability next to a thoroughfare; that sites should be evaluated to
determine what the costs will be.
LAWN AT FIFTH STREET LIBRARY
Clerk read letter from Mary Margaret Ramey, dated July 5, 1979, which stated the
lawn of the Bremerton Branch of Kitsap Regional Library is beautiful; that she
appreciates the hard work the Parks Dept. has done.
QUIT CLAIM DEED - City of Bremerton to State of Washington
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated July 25, 1979, attached to which was
a Quit Claim Deed from the City of Bremerton to the State of Washington. for
utility relocation for the construction of SR3 from Sinclair Inlet to Oyster
Bay.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve Quit Claim Deed,
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1818 - Improvement of SR3, Sinclair Inlet to Oyster Bay
Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION regarding the improvement of State Route 3, Sinclair
Inlet to Oyster Bay".
Motiou by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 18!8,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner
Swanson, Yes.
SUR?LUS TYPEWRITER - Civil Service
Clerk read memo from Civil Service, dated July 30, 1979, which requested that
one Royal manual typewriter, Serial #MCS 16-7469657 be surplused and disposed
of in the best interest of the City.
~iotion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to surplus typewriter as stated
above, carried unanimously.
PRIVATE CARRIER SERVICE
Clerk stated that Mr. Maesner and Commissioner Stewart had discussed the rates
for private carrier service for the entire City and it was suggested that it
be 75¢ for the passenger and $2.00 for the City. Commissioner Stewart stated
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he thinks it is important that no one is marooned in the City and everyone
has access to the bus.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept 75¢ per passenger
and $2.00 for the City and continue with City-wide taxi service to the bus,
carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Unfair Housing Practices
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2801; and
defining and prohibiting unfair housing practices in the sale and offering
for sale, in the rental and offering for rent and in the financing of housing
accommodations; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties".
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve ordinance on first
reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Comnissioner
~ Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
PROCLAMATION - United States Navy Appreciation Days
Clerk presented Proclamation of Mayor: August 1st through August 4th, 1979 as
United States Navy Appreciation Days.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Mayor Jarstad:
1. Stated he would be meeting with representatives of the Dept. of Social &
Health Services at noon to discuss the purchase of acreage from the City to
expand residential units for participants in the Frances Haddon Morgan Center
Program.
2. Stated three Japanese students will be paying a visit to City Hall this
afternoon at 3:00 P.M.; that a large picnic is planned for next Thursday
afternoon at Jarstad Park to celebrate the tenth anniversay of the Sister City
Program. He stated there will be a delegation of approximately 40 residents
of Kure and they will be staying in the area Thursday night. He stated further
he appreciates the Public Works Dept. preparing the barbecoe pit at Jarstad
Park.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to
vouchers 11502 and 11504 inclusive in the amount of $136.13 and vouchers 11508
thru 11614 inclusive in the amount of $98,672.48, audited by John Ross, carried
unanimously.
Meeting recessed from 10:20 A.M. until 10:40 A.M.
Mr. McCluskey left and Ms. Conoley entered the meeting at this time.
COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
M'~. Attebery presented Coastal Zone Management Contract for FY 1980. He stated
the contract is between the City and Dept. of Ecology; that this is the fourth
year of an on-going contract where funds are funneled through the State to the
City to help with shorelines matters; that it is 80%-20% match for federal
funding.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conm~issioner Stewart to approve Coastal Zone Management
Contract for FY 1980, carried unanimously.
HEARINGS - Weeks Substantial Development Permit Revision & Ryan Built Homes
Substantial Development Permit Revision
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to hold hearings in order
listed above, carried unanimously.
TAPE #163 WEEKS SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PED~IT REVISION
(A) 2129 Ken Attebery, Planning Director, presented revised site plan and distributed
text of revision. He stated the revision requested is to reduce the number of
living units from 20 to 18 and to expand the on-site parking from 26 to 29 cars.
He stated the revision also shows some minor changes in some of the deck layouts;
thst the original plat showed one deck being cut off at an angle so individuals
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could circulate around the building. He stated that the revision indicates
that the deck will meet the bulkhead and he recommende~ ~ it be trimmed
to provide the same access as the original plan. He stated further that all
the conditions of the existing permit would be complied ~tho
PROPONENT:
Doug Weeks, Architect and one of the property owners, stated the reason they
have requested the revision is they feel the density is a little too high;
that FNMA prefers to see the project a little less dense and with some additional
parking. He stated he has no objection to changing the deck to allow access
around the building.
· OPPONENTS:
Allen Corner, 600 First Ave., Seattle, attorney for Citizens for Sensible
Residential Zoning, discussed the site plans and stated this is not the
original site plan; that it is a substantial change from the original plan
submitted and in order to get a revision, it must be of the original site
plan. Mr. Attebery explained that this site plan was approved in January
of this year; that this site plan was approved as the plan which will accompany
the building permit.
Mr. Corner stated the plan indicates three stories instead of two stories and
this adversely affects his clients; that the 25-ft. setback js not complied
with. He stated his clients would be satisfied if the buildings were limited
to two stories. Commissioner Swanson asked which plan he preferred and Mr.
Corner stated they dislike both plans because the buildings are three-story
and they both have the lack of setback.
Hearing recessed for bid openings.
BID OPENINGS - Intersection Improvements, llth & Naval/Warren Ave. 15tb to 16th
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con~issioner Stewart to open bids at this time,
carried unanimously.
llth & Naval:
Valley Cement Construction, bid bond enclosed, $208,966.25.
Warren Avenue, 15th to 16th:
Valley Cement Construction, bid bond enclosed, $208,761.35.
Clerk stated these were the only bids received.
Motion by Cormnissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer bids to Engineering Dept.
for review and award at a later date, carried unanimously.
WEEKS SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPmeNT PERMIT REVISION (con~t.)
Glenn Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow, discussed the conditions of the existing permit and
stated most of the conditions were not satisfied.
Mr. Weeks stated they are very much aware of the list of 8 items and they have
attempted to satisfy all those requirements. tte discussed the sloping site and
stated anything that is built there will block the view to some extent, but they
do not feel it is encroaching on the view that much.
Ms. Conoley left and Mr. McCluskey re-entered the meeting at this time.
Mr. Attebery snat~ he feels the revision ~s consistent with the WAG and he
recommended approval.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that the Substantial Develop-
ment Permit #33-76 be revised to read: (1) ... to undertake the following
development: construct 18 condominium units and required parking; (2) per attached
Douglas Weeks site plan dated April 15, 1979, marked Exhibit "A"; (3) that the
nortbwesternmost deck on Building B be modified to allow passage of emergency
personnel between the deck and the shoreline bulkhead; and that the or~ginai~
conditions remain, carried unanimously.
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T~E #163 RYAN BUILT I10~S SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPPHENT PEKMIT REVISION
(B) 560 Ken Attebery, Planning Director, presented revised site plau and distributed
text of revision. He stated this permit was originally issued to Paul
McConkey; that in April the City Council considered and approved a revision
to the site plan but the State denied it. He stated the applicants have now
submitted a new revision. He discussed the conditions of the original permit
and stated the revised permit are for 42 units instead of 56 units. He
recommended that the revision be approved with conditions.
PROPONENT:
Len Kruse, Vice-President of Ryan Built Homes, stated the revisions they are
requesting now are not substantially different from those ~equested in April.
~He stated the conditions are acceptable and he requested approval of the
revision.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson that the Substantial Development
Permit #42-77 be revised to read: (1)... to undertake the following develop-
ment: construct a 42-unit condominium complex and thst conditions on the original
permit be changed to read: (2) The site shall be developed essentially the same
as shown on the Charles Gilman July 30, 1979 plan labeled Exhibit "A"; (3) No
fill shall be placed below ordinary high water unless properly designed and
protected in accordance with Dept. of Fisheries design guidelines; (4) Storm
drainage if directed to the Port Washington Narrows shall enter below extreme
low water to prevent the prospect of beach erosion; (5) The parking areas near
the shoreline shall be screened with either architecturaly screening or vertical
growing landscape material which will minimize their adverse visual impact as
viewed from the water; (6) That area designated as "board walk" on the attached
site plan (Exhibit "A") shall be open to the public, provided that the o~mer
shall be silowed to maintain reasonable restrictions as to hours of use for
security purposes and the owner shall be allowed to maintain reasonable restric-
tions as to type of use for safety purposes; (7) The owner shall grant to the
City of Bremerton reasonable easement along the waterfront on that portion of
the owner's property between the end of the "boardwalk" and Elizabeth Street at
such time as the City requests said easement. The City may request said easement
and the o~mer will grant said easement when and if th~eed for such easement
arises as a result of any type of public development along or proximate to the
subject property; (8) That the buildings as shown on the attached site plan
(Exhibit "A") be limited in height to no more than forty-five (45) feet above
existing grade level nor more than three stories; and (9) That unrestricted
pnblic parking be set aside and maintained by the owner for a minimum of five
(5) vehicles. Motion carried unanimously.
ROBERT GREEN APPEAL
Clerk read letter from Robert Green, dated July 30, 1979, appealing the City's
refusal to process his building permit application. Mr. McCiuskey explained
that Mr. Green has a right to appeal Mr. Attebery's decision to the City Council.
Conmissioner Stewart stated the City should get an opinion from the Municipal
Researcb to back up the City Attorney's opinion. Clerk stated she would sen a
date for hearing and notify Mr. Green.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
i
L. Mandio, City clerk
Approved:
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