HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/13/74 COUNCIL M~EI'ING MINUTES
MARCH 13, 1974
%~e regular meetinK of the City Council of the City of B~eme~ton, ~ashinKton w~s held in the Coun-
cil Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday, March 13, 1974. Attendin~ were: Co--ss-
loner ~tewal-t, Mayor pro t~,~pore; C~,u,issioner Sehoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney
Jackson and representatives of the press and radio. Mayor Jarstad attending National Association of
ReEional Councils as Representative of PuEet Sound C=ove£.~,~mntal Conference tlxeeutive 5~rd in Los
An~eles, C~lllfornia.
MeetinE opened with Pledge of AlleEiance and Invocation by G. C. Yeadon,
~ of March 6, 1974~ were read and aDproved as amended.
SEPARATIONS
Ter~; DuEKins, PT ParkinK Attendant, Treasurer's Office (ParkinK Garage), 3/8/74.
Motion by Con,nissioner Stewart and Con?aissioner Sehoneman to approve the sepa~atlon, carried unani-
~MPLOYMENTS
F~sau T. Puailoa, Parking Garage Attendant, $2.10 hr., Treasurer's 0ffice~ 3/11/7~.
Donald McDonald, Extz~a Labor, Water (Supply) Dept., $~.~7 hr., 3/1~/7~.
Motion by Co~ssioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the employments, ca~rled unani-
~uslv.
CHANGE IN PAY STATUS
M. Jean Turner, Clerk-Secretary, Civil Service Office, $530 to $550 mo., 3/28/7~. (end of ~)robation-
ar~ ~eriod)
Motion by Co2~issioner Sehone~an and Con~issioner Stewart to approve the change in ~ay status,
ear,led unani~ouslv.
CL~kIM FOR DA~ - h~¥ MANIUS
~lerk presented Claim for ~lmages f~cta la~ry Manius in the a~ount of $107.2~, plus labor, which
will be referred to City's insurance
BID AWARD - TIRESZTUBES 197~ (~ENERAL CITY USE)
Clerk stated that Asst. City Auditor 8ohn Ross rt~t with all four bidders regarding sub,eot award
and it was ~ed that due to limited tirs availability, the best interest of the City would be
served by awarding contracts to the four bidders as follo~es: ~enaral ?~e, Firestone, Kitsap Tire,
~haub-PXlison.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Co~nlssioner Sehonaman to award bid to all four bidders as
peeo,,,ended, ca, tied unanimously.
SET t~ARIb~ ~TE - ~ess-Richardson Rezone
City Clerk stated that the City Council sheuld set hearing date for sub~ect~ ~ezone application frcm
R-1 to R-2 at 612 Eheridan Road.
Motion b~ Commissioner Stewart and Co~ssioner Sehoneman to set hearing, date April ~, 1~?~, at
~ a.m., carried unard~usly.
SEt HEARING DATE - SPECIAL USE PERMIT
City Clerk exmlalned that Planning Co~l~issioner denied the Stegea~ayer application for sbecial use
permit and it has been appealed to the City Council. Stated that this is for a radio antenna tower
at 73~8 Vast 18th ~t~eet.
Motion by C~)mmlssioner Stewart and Cx)~nissione~ Schoneman to set hearing~ date Aori! 3, 1974, at
~a.m. ~ cai-pied unanlmmusly.
City Council Minutes, COntinued, Mar~h 13, 197~
SET HEARING DATE~ALLEY VACATION (NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE)
ClePk stated that Council should set heamin~ date fo~ alley vacation proposal bv National Bank of
C~emee between Sixth and Seventh S%-r~ets peL~r~l]el to Pacific Avenue.
Motion by CommissloneP Sehoneman and C~,~,~sslonep Stewax~ to set hea~in~ date ApPil 10, 197~, at
1-~a.m., cal~Pied unanimously.
YASEMENT - BURCHFIELD T.Tn #315 (HAROLD EVANS)
Clerk read memo dated Ma~eh 7, 197~, f~om City EnEineeP to City Council submitting~ easemer~t
Harold B. Evans on LID #315 fop app~0val.
~otion by Co~ssionep Sehoneman and O~,Tn~ssioneP Stewar~ to accept the easement and PefeP to City
Attorney's Office fop eheekinK as to fora and to the City ClePk fop propeP recor~nK, carTied
unanimously.
h~:~:l) - RIGHT-OF-WAY/SHERIDAN ROAD (LAMBERT SCHUYLER)
City Cler~ read memo dated Ma~eh §, 197h, f~om City En~ineeP to City Council ~ec~u.endinK approval
of deed f~om La~r~ SchuyleP fop an add~tlonal ten feet of Pi~ht-of-way alonK approximately 600
feet Of ShePidan Road.
Motion by C~,,,~ssioneP Sehoneman and C~ssioneP Stewar~ ~o accept the deed and r~feP to Citv
~y's Office fop cheekln~ as to forth and to the City ClePk fora p~opeP mecorrlinK~ ca,Pied
unanimous ly.
NOTICE OF P2%RPOOL WORKSHOP
Clerk presented notice of a Nomth~st ReKional Workshop fop Employer~ on C~linK to be held bv
Puget Sound Chambems of C~PCe on MDnday~ Ma~eh 25~ 197b, 9:00 a.m., at Sea-Tae MotoP Inn.
Co~ssionem Schoneman stated that ther~ WOuld be City of B~eme~ton ~epresentation~ and the letteP
was r~fer~ed to him.
}~OTICE - 197U ASSOCIATION OF WASH. CITIES ANNL~ CONVENTION
Clenk p~esented Notice f~,~ AWC that annual convention is to be held at Olympic Hotel in Seattle
instead of Ocean Sho~es due to the ~asoline shortage. Convention to be held June 12-1g, Wednesday-
F~iday, 12:00 noon. Schedule of MeetlnKs on file in Clerk's Office.
~OTICE OF TRIDFiNT M~:i'ING
Clerk presented Notice of Trident Meetin~ to be held at Poplars Restaurant in Silver,e, Wednesday,
Ma/~ch 13, 197~, 2:00 p.m.
Lg'rrER - BOUNDARY REVI~ BOARD (PARKWOOD FAST WA'i'L~ MAIN Ek'~'~NSION)
Clerk stated that letteP dated March 2, 197~, f£~. Boundary' Review Boar~ was ~ead at last meetin~
askin~ if the City of Br~me~ton w~shes the BRB to take juPisdiction o~ hold a Dublic hea~inK on
subject extension, and the Council should direct the ClePk to w~ite a letteP tO the BRB statinK the
City does not wish juPisdiction oP public heal-lng, this extension bein~ proposed by City of BremeP-
ton ~teP Depaz.tment.
Motion by C~,,,~ssioneP St~ and C~,,,issionep Schoneman to dlreot the City Clerk to w~ite this
~teP, carried unanimously.
MANDATORY P~I'NOL~3M AiJ39CATION P}~0GR~ SUPPLY AGRT~ - ST~Nq~
City ClePk explained this a~nt is settinK forth the allocation fop each month dumin~ the yea~
fop Standard gasoline, based on cul-~ent pPices as follows: $.391 fop Supr~-~e, 9.351 fop Re_~LlaP.
Motion bv Co,,i,~ssionem Sehoneman and G~Tn~ssioneP Stewaz~ to authoPize the MavoP and City ClePk to
s~e a~reement foP the City alloArln~ Standard Oil to furmish this gasoline fop 197g as allocated
car~ied unanimously.
AG~RF~MEWr - KITSAP COUNCIL ON AGING (SERVICE ~.'~:/SALE OF BUS '.PASSES)
C~,u~ssionep Stewart explained that SeniO~ Citizen monthly Bus Passes are bein~ sold by Kitsap
Council on Aglr~ ahd this agreement is fop the purpose of authoP~zln~ payment to KCCA of 10¢ fop
each pass sold; that this is a service fee fora theiP selling of the bus passes. MP. Ste~ stated
that the bus passes are still available at the City Hall. Clerk ~ead the A~ement which was d~awn
up by the City Attorney's Office.
Motion by C~ssioneP Stewart and C(X~ssionep Sehoneman to ente~ into this agF~eement.
F~die Adams asked if this would increase the pPice of the bus passes, and M~. Stewart stated it
would not. M~. Adams stated he didn't see any ~eason why the bus passes were sold at City Hall.
CommissioneP Stewar~ stated he felt the tickets should he available at City Hall also due to the
centralized location.
Motion carried unanimously.
LETTfR - DON SMITH-RE: TRAFFIC PROBL~M (EAST SIDE SH~.L STATION)
Clerk read letteP dated Ma~ch 6, 197g, fr~m Don ~mith to City Couneil askir~ that scmethin~ he done
to control the teaffic problem on Wheaton Way caused by Kasoline lines at Eastside Shell ~ 3236 Whea-
ton Way; that the station is open all day but pumps ~as orLly between 3:00 and S:00 p.m. ~ and it is
not possible to make a left tur~ on the s%-~eet just south of Eastside Shell because the enti~e
is blocked. C~¥u,.;ssioneP Schon~ suggested the station be asked to cor%~ect the "gas pumpln~" houms
not to include Navy Yar~ t~affic. C~issioneP Stewa_~t eo~d that somethin~ shoul~ be done, and
stated the letteP should be referTed to the TPaffic Captain fop ~ee~;m~ndation.
[ar%~V [Dwe~ Citizen, stated if there is a City OPdlnanoe p~eventln~ tr~fie from blockln~ the street
it should be enfo~ed.
City Council Minutes, Continued, March 13, 1974
Chief Schlie stated that he has given a copy of this letter to the Traffic Captain, and if a cam is
block_inK a street, a citation will have to be issued; ~wever, finest they hope to work something
out with the Station ~f~ich would serve the best interest of the public.
Motion by Conmissloner Stewar~ and Co~ssioner Sehoneman to refer the matter to Chief of Police for
action, carried unanimously.
PRELIMINARY BIKEWAY PLAN - CITY OF BRtMERTON
City Clerk read letter dated M~ 7, 1974, fl~m City Planning C~m.,..~ssion to City Council submitt-
ir~ Preliminary; Bikeway Plan as developed by Helen Traey and stating that after a thorough review
of the plan by the Planning C~¥...{ssion, it will be forwsrded to the City Council with rec~'.'~mnda-
tion for adoption. (On file in City Clerk's Office)
10:00 ~ PUBLIC REC~=NITION
FJdie Adams sugg, ested that Right Turn Only lane be established on Washingrton Avenue between Sixth
,%k~eet and the Manette h~idge; that the left lane should be "/~{RU TRAFFIC ONLY" in o~der to allow
those persons in the right lane to turn on the Red light without having to wait behind a car intend-
ink to go straight ahead. C~m',~ssioner Sehoneman stated that this has been ~iven consideration;
however, ~en the Navy Yard t~affic occupies both lanes~ it would be difficult for a car to cut into
tbe left lane.
Motion by Co~ssionel- Stewa/~t and Con~nissioner Schoneman to submit this idea to the Police Depart-
ment, cai-Pied unanimously.
Linda Gleason asked if the proposed Affirmative Action progmam w-~s to be a topic of discussion at
today's Council Meeting. Co,,.,.~ssioneP Stew~/~t exo]alned that there was a mlsunder~tandin~ and this
would probably be discussed at next Wednesdav's Meetin~ when the Mayor is present. M~. Stewart
stated he did his best to correct the radio broadcast read this mor~inK.
}~uARING - PROPOSED LID (LAFAYErfE/FORD AVENUE)
Motion by c~m~Jssioner Schoneman and C~alssioner Stewal-t to hold heering as scheduled on agenda,
carried unanimously.
Clerk stated that notice of this heaping was advertised in the newspaper at the proper time. Clerk
o~esented letter dated Febr~ 19, 197~, f~om City Engineer to City Council stating that cost of
the proposed Dro~ect is less than the true value of land and improvements, and the Local I~rove~nt
District can legally be for~ed. Clerk stated that oroposed proOeet would include sanitary sewers
and necessaz~ appurtenances, on Mo~th Lafayette, no~th of 21st Street.
City Clerk exola~ned that there is no allowance in the 1987 Water/Sewer Construction Fund for the
proposed imorovement. Clerk stated that the City Atto£.~y advised that there is nothing in Ca~iin-
ance No. 1590 which would authorize the funds frc~ the Curm~latlve Reserve Fund for Water System
Improvements; that these funds are to be used fo~ general ~mp~0vements to the Water System.
Co~missioner Sehoneman stated that Ordinance No. 1590 should be amended in o~d~r to allow these
funds to be used for such improvements; that there is a health problem in this area.
On question of Co~z~issioner Stewar~c, Co~ssioner Sehon~nan and City 5ngineer explained how LID's
a~e financed.
Motion by Commissioner Sehoneman and Con~nissloner Stewart to have the City Attorney ~eview the
question on ~endin~ Ordinance ~b. 1590 to allow the Cumulative Reserve Funds for Water System
Improvements to also be used for sewer funding, carried unanimously.
City Engineer exolained that this LID involves three residences which were too low to connect to
any system in that a~ea; however, with the new sewer system on East Phlnnev Bay Drive area, these
people can be given service bV crossing proner~y owned by Ray C~eelman. MD. Parker stated that an
easement has been obtained f£un M~. Cr~elman to cross this propel~cy. Stated that this project will
connect into the new sewer system (E. Phlnney RaV DP. )
~ Lowe, Citizen, questioned why these persons were given a building_ permit in the first place if
sewers were not adequate. Con~nissioner Sehoneman stated that the City of Bremer~on did not issue
the Building Per,it; that this amea was located in the County at the time these residences were
constructed.
~b citizens sooke in opposition to the Local Improvement District.
i City F~aKineer stated that the ordinance prepared for passage is for the uur~ose of "For~in~" the LID~
that work could not c(w,.~nee until the funding question is solved.
~[~otion by Cum~issioner Stewar~ and C~,~ssioner Schoneman to read the ordinance, ear, led unanimouslw
ORDINANCE NO. 3114 - LID IMPR0V~ENT ([AFAYHri'EYFORD A%~UE.)
Clerk read an Ordinance providing for The improvement of No~th ]m~avette Avenue, north of 21st Street
and establishing ideal Improvement Distl~ot bb. 318.
Motion bv Co~ssioner Sehoneman and Con~nissioner Stewar~ to pass {k~dinance bb. 311~, carried as
follows: Cu~,,~ssioner Stewal-t, yes; (bmmissioner Sehoneman, yes.
ORDINANCE - FIRST RF~DING (ADMISSION TAX)
.Motion by Commissioner Stewal~t and Co~missioner Schoneman to read ordinance on first reading, ear,led
I unanimously.
City Omuncil Minu~es, March 13, 1974, Continued
Clerk ~ead, first reading, An O~dinance levyin~ an admission tax on ~er~ons Dayin~ admissions, oF
who a~e admitted free oP at reduced Pates to any place; fixing the amount and providing fop the
collection thereof, presc~ibin~ penalties, and repealing Ordinance Nos. 1521, 2003, 2341, and 2548.
Discussion was held on the proposed o~dlnance, and MP Wheeler explained that the organization
affected by this ordinance has an option to Day the admission tax or to place this expense on the
custOr~er.
~ Lowe, Citizen~ stated he could not see why the o~dinance was being rushed through; also,
questioned why the ordinance was not published in the newspaper.
C~,,,~issioner ~tewa~t stated that this or~ilnance is not being ~ushed through; that there has been an
informal readinK, a first readinK, and another ~eading w-ill be made next week. Mm. Stewart exDlained
that the ordinance will be published after passage, and will not be effective until 30 days after
publication; also, commented that the~e has been sufficient news coverage through ~epo~te~s.
Motion by C~,,Jssioner Stewa/Wc and Co~missloneP Seheneman to approve o~dlnance on first readinM,
~d as follows: C~m~issioner ~tewa~t, yes; Ccmmllssioner Scheneman, yes.
11:00 - BID OPENING: SOTRM SEWER M3YI'~IIAL
Motion by Commissione~ Stewar~ and Co~missloneP Schoneman to open bids as scheduled on the a~enda,
c--~d unanimously.
Clerk opened the following bids:
Renton Concrete P~0ducts, No bid deposit, Total not given (did not bid on all items)
Br~me~ton C~nc~ete PY~ducts, Certified Check ~l~closed ................... $17,084.90
Associated Sand ~ G~avel~ Everett, Bid Bond Enclosed ..................... $17,031.80
Lundberg Concrete Pipe 0o., Inc., Tacoma~ CashleP's Check Enclosed ....... ~16,849.77
(figures without tax)
Motion by C~,,missioner Schoneman and C~',',,~ssioner Stewar~ to refer the bids to eonmittee for studv
and recommendation of awamd to Council, car~ed unanimously.
Meeting Recessed 11:08. Called to o~de~ 11:1~ a.m.
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING (ABILLE RETDNE)
Clerk read, fir~-t reading, An O~dinanee 8mending the use and area maps aceordin~ to 0Pdlnance Mo.
1797_.
Motion by Con~tissioner Sehoneman and C~,,,.;sslonem Stewart to approve o~dinance on first reading,
~d unanimouslv.
ORDINANCE - CHIEF ACCOUNTANT (FIRST READING)
Clerk read, first reading, An O~dinanee cr~atln~ a position of Chief Accountant in the Office of
the Co~tissioner of Finance and Jk~eoun~ing.
,laSu~err .5~ewazT ?ls. cu.s?.e.d, the or~Lir~n~ .ce .~t.at .33~. that i.t would give sepa~a~ tion of ~ceountin~
~ nM, aiso~ s~a~eo ~n~s was eonsl~ere~ to De a ~oo~ Droposal by two State F~amine~s; ahd
it was the opinion of ~wo attorneys that tkls ~s legal. Co,,.,~ssioneP Schoneman counted be was
in favo~ of the ordinance; that there is a need fo~ this separation, and the Audltom is needed to
check on the aecountlng. M~. Stewal~ stated this would add to the ~redibilitv of the Citv.
Motion ca/~,ied as follows: Cor~tissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Seho~eman, yes.
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING: DELINQUENT GARBAGE CHARGES
Clerk read, first readings, An O~dinance melatinK to the public health and sanitation; providing for
cu,,~ulsors; eha~ges fop garbage and refuse collection and disposal and authoPizinK a llen aKainst
DroDe~tv fop which such service rendered for delinquent charg~es; ~nending Section 13 of Ordinance
No. 1928.
Co~nissioner Stewart stated that this would forage Deople to ~ake care of their gaPbaKe and to pay
their bill or a lien will be placed against the prope~.ty. Stated that in the Dast when a bill
wasn't Daid, the Garbage Company stopped collecting and this method did not help the garbage
situation.
KiPbv Smith, citizen, asked why the City doesn't handle collection of garbag, e bills alon~ with the
collection of water bills. Conmtissioner Sehoneman explained that at the time of the Gambage Com-
oany bids, it was decided that it would be best for ~he Garbage Cora)any to handle eo~nblaints and
billinK; that at the t~me it would have caused ~roblems and lonK lines of customere if handled by
the Citv. Cu,,,,,~ssloner Stewart stated that other cities do combine the Marbaze and watem bill;
that this is a Mood ~thod, and should be kept in mind.
Motion by C~,,,.~ssione~ Stewart and Co~nissioneP Sehoneman to approve or~linance on first reading,
carried as follows: Cor~lissionep Stewa~t~ yes; C~,,~ssioner Schoneman, yes.
City of Br~me~ton Council Minutes Continued, Mamch 13, 1974
ORDINANCE - FIRST READING: RULE OF THREE
C~erk read, first reading, an Ck~dinance repealing O~dinance No. 3018 relating to the Rule of Three
in aDpoirfclnK, all city employees.
C. C. Southerland, Civil Service Secretar~;-Examiner, explained that Or~linance bb. 3018 has been
found to be in conflict with State law through a court easei also, stated repealin~ this ordinance
would only affect uniformed personnel (police ~ fire) who ~uld be under the Rule of One. Stated
the civil servlee ~ules will still be i~ effect r~lating to non-unlfo~med personnel.
Motion ca, Pied as follows: Con~nissioner Stewar~, yes; Cor~nissioner Sehoneman, yes.
CALL FOR BIDS - CULVEKr PIPE
Clenk read letter dated Mar~h 12, 197g, from Err Heath to C~,~,,{ssionel- Schoneman requesting auth-
orization to call for bids roi- culvert pipe (watershed roads).
Motion bv Com~issioneP Schoneman and Cc~ssloneP Stewart to authorize the bid call, carried
unanimously.
PAY BILLS
~ C~mmtissioner Stewart and C~,,,,{sslone~ Sehoneman to give a blanket approval of Vouchers
~68 throuRh l13g for payment in amount of $73,g90.08; carried unanimously.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER b'I'LWART
1. Excited about idea suggested by city employee to set aside city-owned proDel~ty for "pea
patches" whleh could be used by citizens, garden clubs, etc. Talked to Pa~k Supemintendent
reKardin~ this matteP, who will assist with the project.
Kirby Smith suKgested the School Disi-~ict be asked to allow pea patches on t~3 10-acre parcels
they own, one on the eastside and one on the westslde of town.
2. Revenue on buses down in Febr~; however, costs also down due to Febr~ar~ being sho~t month.
Kirby Smith asked if the Council has given considePation to combining city transit buses with
school bus system. Co~ssione~ Stawa/.t stated that there ~ contacts being~ made reKardinM this
matter.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SCHONEMAN
'i'. Disappointed at failu~e of School levy; feel the City and educational system will take a "back-
s-teD".
2. Anticipate another fish plant; State wishes to continue with same program. State he believes
that once Dcmsea has adequate facilities, they agreed to fu~nlsh at no cost to the State a fish-
rearing area within the Domsea lease area. Stated the City would Pather the State discontinue use
of the City spillway at Gorst C~eek Pump Station because in an emergency, the fish would have to be
dt~nDed.
Presently devoting time to preDalnation of application for Sewage Facilities Study, independent from
the C~unty's anDlicatlon because of the City's program studies already made. County application
includes two small sewer districts which is in good keeping with plannin~ on the South end of the
County; however, sur~mised that Navy Yard City Distr~ct was not included since it is the largest
district in the County. City will be %-r~;ing for additional facilities funding going by the present
ccmprehensiVeBr~me~ton application.Plan' Perhaps b~vy Yard City and Silverdale Districts should be included in City of
Motion by OJ~,~ssloner Schoneman and Oc~mlssionem Stewar~ to apDpove the City's sending this
application to the necessary depar~cment for the facilities study, carried unanimOusly.
I SURPLUS ~TS~S (WA~ SUPPLY)
Clerk read memo dated March 13, 197~, f~ E~v Heath, to Commissioner Schoneman~ requesting the
i followinM items be declared surplus as they are no lonKel~ used by the Depapb,ent: (1) Fire 7k-uck
19~ Lafrance (2) F~a--Ame~ican Standard 0il bu~ng hot water system (3) Donkey--2 dpums,
I fPeme, gea~ box (g) Two 20-inch Sea/~s Hand Lawn Mowers (5) Mm]f-~on 1963 Ford Pickup box.
I ~btion by Commissioner Sehonenan and Commissioner Stewart to declare these items sur~Dlus to be dis-
i Dosed of in the best interest of the City; car~ied unanlmouslv.
~= Nad City Cle..Pk read_.lei-t.ep, dated .Ma_~ch 10, 197,~ fr~ml MPs. Henley J. Caley to Cor~lissioner
.~ noneman regar~nK preP±em lnrer~ection at A~senal and Yantic~ and ~equesting a caution light be
placed at this intep~ectlon; also, stated that the idea of a one-way street on Yantic w~uld create
problems. Mm. Sehoneman stated the signal is needed and the problem is still under review.
~ bv O?.~ti.ssl.oner.Sc~hon?an and O~,~,,;ssioner Stawar~c that the ~fic Division review the
;Droozem on rne Dasms or p±acmng the caution light, carl-ted unanimouslv.
~. Nad City Clerk read lette~ dated March 12 ~ 197~, f~om City Eng~ineer to Sta~e Highway Department
sutmitting application to install l-~affic control signal at 16th and W~n including a buzzeP
device aiding the blind.
5. Contnaotop has advised that Ma~ch 12 is last day of work on pump installation LID ~313-31g.
Connection can now be made.
City Council Minutes~ Ma-ch 13, 1974, Continued