HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/01/75 OCTOBE~ 1, 1975
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the
g~m~asium of the Sheridan Park C~,~,unity Building at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday, October 1, 1975.
Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Co~missioner Stewart, Cu,,~ssioneP Schoneman, City
Clerk Yeadon, Att. City Attorney SElls, and representatives of the press and radio.
MeetinK opened with the Pledge of AlleKiance and Invocation by Father Zoet of Holy Trinity Catholic
MINUTES
M-~tes of September 24, 1975, were approved as read.
SEPARATIONS
James Doucette, Water Distribution, Own Request, September 25~ 1975.
~aniel Cantillana, Water Supply, Own Request, September 24, 1975.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cu~,,.{ssionem Stewart to approve the separations, carried unanimously.
Barbara Sanchez, Extra-Help, Municipal Court, $2.47 hr., 9-29-75 - 12-31-75.
Motion by Co~missioner Stewart and Cc~ssioner Schoneman to approve the employment, carried
unanimous lv.
PAYROLL V0UC~ERS
Clerk presented Payroll Vouchers for the pay period September 8 tP~-ou~h September 21, 1975, as
follows: PNB Gross, $162,797.18; Co. Fice $ Bank Service Fees, $4,903.70.. Audited by John Boss.
Motion by Cc~ssioner Stewart and Cu,~issioner Sehoneman to app~uve the payroll vouchers, earTied
unanimously.
CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES
Barbara J. Maggs, $3,700, referred to Insurance Cc~npany.
~UNDINS - DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSE
Clerk explained that cost of Defensive Driving Training Course for City personnel w~uld be $325 and
w~uld be funded threug~h C~ulative Reserve Fund for General Municipal PUrposes. Discussion
followed, and Mayor Jarstad reoon~aended the trainin~ ~ourse pointing out that Floyd Gingrey is one
class away from being a qualified instructor.
~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Sehoneman to approve the membership of the Evergreen
~ Council and to continue the course with our own instructors, carried unanimously.
CDUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER ir 1975 - CONTINUED
RESCHE~3LE HEARIN~ DATE - MRS. R. J. ~MITH
Clerk read letter dated September 29~ 1975~ from Mrs. R. J. Smith %o ~ity Council asking that
hearing date on her application for Change of Site Plan (Ivy Road) be reseheduled to December 17,
1975.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conm~issioner StewaI~t to schedule hearing date on December 17, 1975,
carried unanimously.
DEMOLITION OF 01D COAL DOCK
Clerk read memo dated September 30, 1975, from Park Supt. to Mayor Jarstad ~eo~m,ending d~nolition
of old coal dock located at Lions Conmunity Playfield which is in a dangerous condition and beyond
nepair. Discussion was hold and it was pointed out by the Mayor that it could be difficult to
build a new salt water pier due to the environmental permits required. It was the consensus of tho
Council that this matter be set aside for review and a meeting be scheduled with the Park Supt.
and Engineer. C~mcissioner Schoneman sugg~ested that a determination of whether the pilings have
deteriorated be made prior to this meeting.
CALL FOR BIDS - ITEMS FOR 1976
Clerk requested authorization to call for bids for the following: Concrete Materials~ Official
Publications, Office Machine Maintenance, Chlorine and An~nonia, Tires and Tubes and allied
services, Gasoline 0il and Grease.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Oonmissioner Stewart to authorize bid call, carried unanimously.
~DTICE OF PUBLIC HFTkRING - AIR POLIi~FION CONTROL REGULATION (OUTDOOR FIRES)
Clerk presented Notice of Public' hoaring to be held Thursday, November 20~ 1975~ to consider a
pDopcsal to replace Section 9.02 governing fires with A~tiele 8 having the same outdoor fire
pequlr~nents; to be held 9:30 in the Connissioners Auditorlt~n, Port of $eattle~ Washington. Draft
of proposal on file in City Clerk's Office.
I~qTER - SENA/OR BROCK RE: REVENUE S}{~RINS BILL
Clerk presented letter from U. S. Senator Brock describing proposed Revenue Sharing Bill and asking
for support of the proposal. Letter referred to the Mayor and ~rants Administrator Theroux.
LUITER - UTILITY SERVICES/JACKSON PARK PROPOSED DEVELOFMENT
Clerk read letter dated September 16, 1975~ from U. S. Navy to City of Bremerton advising that
design agent for the proposed naval complex in Jackson Park may be contacting the city regardin~
items of design, points of utility connection and other such matters affecting construction
coordination. C~,,,tissioner Schoneman reported on the cooperative efforts of the City and Navy on
this project~ also, advised that many meetings have been held regarding water supply and storage
for the area and it is expected that the Navy will sha~e in the cost of a 2~000,000 gallon
reservoir in the area.
l.~:rrLR - SEWtR SERVICE CF~IRGE AD3U~ REQUEST
Clerk read letter dated September 22, 1975, from Budget Director to City Council stating that ~s.
~lVrna M. Green has requested tho Council allow time for discussion of sewer charge adjustment on
residence at ~022 Taft on tho October 1, 1975, Council Meetin~. Mrs. Green was not present at tho
meeting,. Discussion was held and Commissioner Schoneman outlined problems involved with flooding
of the property and reasons why an adjustment is not in order. Mayor Jarstad ordered the matter
set aside for one week, and directed the City Clerk to contact Mrs. Green to let her know the item
is being scheduled on the agenda.
PROCLAMATION
Clerk read p~oel~nation of tho Mayor proclaiming October ~ 1975~ at "~alk or Bike for the Retarded
Day".
PROCLAMATION ~ PRESENTATION - "SHARE-A-SONS WEEK"
Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming October 1-7 ~ 1975 ~ as "Share-a-Song Week".
Presentation of a Certificate of Appreciation was given to tho City Council by the Chief Kitsap
Adalines Chorus. They entertained the Council and audience with a songs and Mayor Jarstad and
fellow Co~missioners thank them for the presentation.
10:00 - REPORTS:
CO~qISSIONER g~LWART:
1. Reported that it is very difficult to oollect delinquent bills that involve only sewer service
due to the fact water cannot be shut off to force payment of the bill; if payments on these delin-
quent bills are not made by next week, will begin foreclosure proceedings and tho cost could ho
aleut $600 to each customer. Letters would be sent c~t as warning.
2. Reported that Bremer~on is not in a poop financial situation when ec~pared to other cities~ and
COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 1~ 19_75 - CONTIN~3~)
most City employees a~e making ecmpa~able salaries and have had sufficient wage increases over the
past two years; one indication of this is that they are not leaving the City to seek other employ-
ment. Hope Unions use ~estPaint in ~equesting wage and benefit increases.
REPORTS - CO~MISSIONER SC~0N~tAN:
1. Sixty-two building permits were issued in September for a total valuation of $695,970. Largest
Pelwnit for Pacific I~on F, Fabric World to be constructed adjacent to K-Ma~t valued at $220,000.
Second largest, Cormm]nity Theat-~e Building, $213,000.
2. Repo~ted he has recently returned from vacationing in Eur~e for three weeks and with the
e×ceptlon of Norway, clPinking water is ver~ poor. Very forWrunate to have a good water supply in
Br~mer~on.
3. Reported that petition filed by ViewcPest Gasden Residents for windows that can be used for
escape in case of fire in the hack bedrocks is being taken ca~e of.
q. Received a suggestion that fire hydrants be painted to resemble soldieps to celebpate
bicentennial year; however, this is impossible due to the hyclr%lnts being color coded to indicate
pressure ?~Dne.
5. Repo~ted on success of timbel~ sales; $8N,262 collected so far this year. City crews may have
to discontinue work of this natllPe due to SB 21~3.
5. Have been placing water main in South Centr%/1 Valley a~ea at the cost of the pr~perdry owner.
This w~ll probably be the last job of this nature the City can proceed with due to SB 21N3.
7. Reviewed constru-tion p~o]ects taking place in Europe and noticed that m0rs men at one time
worked on the projects; also, noted that public t~ansporTation is an issue all over Europe.
REPORTS - ASST. CITY ATTORNEY SELLS:
1. Repo~ted that 120 day filing requirements on Tort Claims against the City os no longer valid.
2. Subnitted Attorney General's Opinion regarding Mobile Home Ordinance. Copies of this opinion
will be distributed to the Council m~nbers.
3. Will be going hack to Washington D.C. the middle of Novembep representing Council of Govennments
in connection with funding available for public safety apeas.
APPOIN~MENT TO HOUSING AUTHORITY
~o%ion by Mayor Ja~stad and Oc~missioner Schoneman to appoint Herb Lengel to the Br~me~ton Housing
~-{-~ity Board for a five year term beginning July, 1975~ carried unanimously. (Reappoin~ent)
APPOINTMENTS TO PARK BOARD
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cc~,~lissloner Schoneman to appoint John Butler end DP. Ward HinPichs to
t~k Depaz, b~ent Board (~eappoinfment) fop five year te~ms, carried unanimously.
PARKING b~I'KIP - LIBRARY PARKING/YMCA
Ma~y Zippel~ 0ut-~each Libna~ian, Kitsap Regional Library, r~questing the City designate a pa~king
~ space for the physically hanidcapped to be located in front of the library at ~12 Fifth Street; to
be used only by properly stickered ca~s. Discussion was held, and Mayor Ja~stad stated the matter
has been evaluated by the Police Depa~.b~nt and the request is well justified.
Motion by Masor Jarstad and C~,.issioner Schoneman to p~oceed with the request for a parkinK space
~--~nt of the libPar5; buildin~ at 612 Fifth Street to be used bv the handicapped; caz~ied
~unanimously. Mrs. Zippel advised that a sticker could be obtained by handicapped persons through
'.a letter to the Depa/,b~ent of Motor Vehicles, Disabled Division.
' Instructor of the selected swim pz~Dgnmm for handicapped children at the YMCA was present and asked
I that consideration be given to provide a parking a~ea for tbe handicapped in f~ont of the YMCA;
!that there is no pa~king usually available end handicapped persons have to walk quite a ways to
!participate in programs designed for them. Mayor Jarstad directed this mattem be refez~ed to the
i Police Depa~.b,,ent for their rec~endations.
i }t~NDICAPPED FACT FINDINg= HEARING
i Appr~zimately 50 persons wer~ p~esent in connection with the hearing~ and Jan LePmath, Director of
~Kitsap Oommlttee fora the Handicapped, gave p~esentation to the Council su~mlitting a list of
~suggestions that will ease the problems facing= the handicapped of Kitsap County.
iTim PenoP, restricted to a wheel chair, suggested ramps for curbs and parking spaces in lots being
~ese~ved for handicapped persons. Commented on problem he experienced when trying to get to
District Cou~t One rsgamding a ticket due to the stairs; that the Judge had to hold cou~t downstairs
in the hallway.
COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 1~ 1975 - CONTINUED
Mrs. Acosta, speaking for the Deaf, suggested that a special TTC Telephone be installed in a
F~eme~ton central location for use by the deaf; explained that this telephone prints or ~eads out
conversation of the parties. Submitted pamphlet on this type of system.
Discussion was held concerning bus service for the handicapped du~ing holidavs and Co~missioner
Stewar~ outlined the City's limitations.
Recessed 11:20. Called to O~der 11:30 a.m.
PROCiAMATION - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Clerk ~ead proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming October 5 through 11, 1975, as "Fire Prevention
Week".
~3LE OF FIVE PROPOSAL
Mayor Ja~stad explained it has been recommended by the H[m~nn Relations Committee that the City
consider employment through r~le of five instead of rule of three for non-unifomed employees.
b~tter to be reviewed and discussed in two weeks.
l,~;rfER- BRB
Clerk read letter from Boundary Review Board to city of Bremepton advising of public hea~ings to be
held conceming Kitsap County Sewer District #5 Extension (File #72) and Villa Carmel Sewer
Extentlon of Sewer Dist-Pict #5 - Wick. Homes (File #75). On file Clerk's Office.
RELEASE FO~M - ALLOWING SEABEES WORK ON COMMUN1TY THEATRE ~JIIDIN~ FOUNDATION
Clerk advised that release fops was required by the Depaz,b~Lent of Navy for the work done by the
Seabees on the C~mnonity Theatre Foundation.
blotion by Mayor Japstad and Cum~ssioner Stewart to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
release form, carried unanimously.
_~.~LUTION NO. 1862 - SUPPORTING PSCG
Clerk read A Resolution supporting the FUget Sound Council of Govez~,nents, and declaring the intent
of the Brvznerton City Council to work cooperatively with other jurisdictions in the Central Pug, et
Sound region to ensure sound and o~deply.regional planning.
Discussion was held, and Cc~Mssioner Stewart stated the PSCG operation must be streamlined in
order to eliminate time spent by Kitsap County members on matters that don't ~eally oOncepn the
area. MavoP JaPstad spoke in support of the resolution.
t~otion by Mayor Japstad and CumL~issloner Stewart to pass Resolution No. 1882~ carried as follows:
Mayor Japstad, yes; Con~ssioner StewarT, yes; Conmlissionep Sehoneman, yes.
ORDINANCE - Li1TER CONTROL
Clerk read, first readinK, An Ordinance p~escribing design and placement for litter ~eceptacles;
prohibiting damaging litte~ receptacles; p~oviding for litte~ r~m~val and mandatory litte~ bags;
regulatinK litter control in public places, sidewalks, si-~eets and prelate mesidences and proper%y;
r~gulating the distribution of handbills; prohibiting throwing of litter fr~n vehicles, watercraft
and aircraft; providing for city inspections for litter oontmol ccmpliance and receptacles; pre-
sc~ibinK enforcement officials and procedures; generally ~egulating and prohibiting litter; and
providing penalties.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on fimst reading~ carried
as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; O~missione~ Stewart, yes; Cu,,.issione~ $choneman, yes.
ORDINANCE - G7%MBLING TAXES
Clerk ~ead An O~dinance ~ending Subsection b and Subsection c of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 3187
relating to levying of tax upon gambling. Discussion followed and Mayor Japstad explained that this
ordinance has been d~afted as a result of a request fr~m the Bpemepton PTSA Council fop a reduction
of the tax on m~ney taken in fz~m school carnivals which is used to purchase equipment for the
school activities. Mayor stated the request is similam to that of the Bingo operations and pull
tab operators which was previously granted by Council.
Motion by Mayor Jamstad and Commissioner Stewar~ to approve o~dinance on first reading. Cu,,],issione~
h%----swart noted that the City and County a~e tr~ing to maintain the same taxinK level throughout the
County and they should be notified. Jersey Wheeler, License Inspector, was instructed to find out
what the County is doing in this a~ea and to inform them of the City's p~oposal.
~otion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Cum~issioner Stewar~, yes; Commissioner Schoneman,
ves.
ORDINANCE - APPROVI~ CO. ASSESSMENT ROLL (NO. 32~9)
Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance of the City of B~emepton levying municipal taxes against all
of the taxable propezecy within the City limits of Bt~m~i~ton for the yea/- 1975, and approving the
assessment roll made by the Assessor of Kitsap County thepefor~ to be collected in the year 1978.
Motion by Co~ssioner Stewart and Cctmlissioner Sehoneman to pass 0pdinance No. 32~9, carried as
olds: Mayor Ja~stad, yes; C~,,iuissionep Stewart, yes; Contaissionep Schone~nan~ yes.
COUNCIL MINUTES - OCTOBER 1, 1975 - CONTINUID
ORDINANCE - W/{I'Dt/SEWER CHARGES
Clerk read first reading, An Ordinance ~ending Ordinance No. 31~7 relating to Water/Sewer charges.
C~,~,Lissioner Stewart explained that this ordinance provides a chanKe of occupancy charge of $$.00
to be paid by the new occupant due to expenses incurred in transferring of service from one
occupant to another.
Motion by Con~uissioner Stewart and Cu,,,~issioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on first readinK,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Cu,u,~ssioner Stewart, yes; Cu~,issioner Schon~man, yes.
ORDINANCE - ~RIDGEVIEW~ INC. REZONE
Clerk read, first reading, An Ord/nance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No.
1797.
Motion by Con~nissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as
olds: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Co~,issioner Stewart, yes; Commtissioner Seboneman, yes.
ORDINANCE - CONIFER LAND-USE RE$i'KICTIONS
Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending Ordinance Nude,s 2891 and 3028 to provide for
changes in Land-Use Restrictions recorded as a part hereof.
Motion by CuL~uissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, carried
as follows: Mayor Jarstad~ yes; Ccmmissioner Stewart, yes; C~m,~ssioner Schoneman, yes.
ORDINANCE - CONIFER LAND~JSE RESTRICTIONS
Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending Ordinance Numbers 2892 and 3029 to provide fop
changes in Land Use Restrictions reoorded as a part hereof.
Motion by Oonmlissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve omdinance on first reading, earried as
follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Cu~,~,issioner $ehoneman, yes.
RESOLUTION N0. 1663 - STEWART ROAD VACATION/HEARING DATE,
Clerk read A Resolution setting date of hearing for the Stewart Road Right-of-way Vacation
Application.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~,,tissioner Stewart to approve resolution, carTied as follows: Mayor
Jarstad~ yes; Conmtissioner Stewart~ yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes.
MtMO - EHqINEER/CORRESPONDENCE: CH2M HIlL LEttER DATED 9-12-75
Clerk read correspondence frown CH2M Hill and City Engineer regarding Sinclair Inlet Facilities
Plan Study.
Mayor Jarstad directed the matter be set aside for study and copies of all the oorrespondence be
distributed to proper persons involved.
ACCEPTANCE/16TH 6 WARREN TRAFFIC SIGNAL
Clerk read memo frcm Engineers dated September 30r 1975, recon]nending City Council require and
accept a bond in the amDunt of $500 frcm the contractor for a period of five years to guarantee
the w~re loop in the pavement in connection with functioning of the 16th and Warren Traffic Signal.
Motion by Con~nissioner Schoneman and Cc~ssioner StewarWc TO accept recommendation and require the
~- bond; carried unanimously.
Lurl'~- R. C. BURNS
Clerk read letter dated October 1, 1975, frc~ R. C. Burns to City Council explaining that while
he does not wish to leave City employment, and would be pleased TO transfer to another Depa~,bnent
in the city~ he cannot continue under the direction of the present Cc~nlssioner of Finance; also~
explaining circumstances for same. Commissioner Stewart stated he did not feel that Mr. Burns
could be hired by his fell~ Conmtissioners to work on accounting or financial matters; that this
was under his jurisdictions. Mr. Stewart stated he has not been satisfied with operation of the
Accounting Department and the amount of overt/me worked. Mayor Jarstad pointed out that much
overtime was worked at no cost to the City. C~,~Jssioner Schoneman stated he felt Mr. Burns was a
dedicated employee; however~ he (Commissioner Schoneman) felt Cu~,~[ssioner Stewart is in charge of
the accounting area.
BILLS
~-----~n by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval of Vouchers 7615
throu/h 7619 and 7621 through 7695 in amount of $63~605.80; carried unanimously.
MEETI~q ADJOURNED 12:15 P.M.
G. C. Yeadon~
APPROVED:
lenn K. Jarstad~aykr~
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