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July 17, 1974
The ~egular meeti~ of the City Council of the City of B~eme~ton, Washington, was held in the
Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PI)ST, Wednesday, July 17, 1974. Attending were:
Mayor Jarstad, presiding (arrived at 9: 30); C~issionem Stewar~ (p~esiding portion of meeting);
Con, missioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walg~en, and representatives of the press
and radio.
Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by G. C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk.
MINUTES
~utes of July 10, 1974, were approved as ~ead.
SEP~3~TIONS
Charles R. Weeks, Engineering Aid II, Retired, September 30, 1974.
Cu,~,~issioner Schon~ commented that M~. Weeks is retiring after 2? yea~s of service to the City
of Bremerton, and spoke on his behalf.
Motion by Cc~issioner Schoneman and Cu~,,Zssioner Stewart to approve the separation, carried
unanimously.
tY~PLOYMENTS
Alice Linsao, Extra Labor, Parks and Recreation, $3.00 hr., July 15, 1974.
. David James Hicks, Extra Help, Engineering Dept., $2.75 h~., July 11, 1974.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Cu~,,,issioner Stewart to approve the employments, carried
unanimously.
C}~tN~,ES IN PAY STA/I~S
Joan M. Dawkins, Extra Labor~ Commissioner of Finance, $~.47 to $~.75, 7/15/74.
G.C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk, $1~95.8~ to $1~75.00 mo., July 14, 1974.
Ker~i Whiteside, Transfer fr~m Pkg. SVs. Rev. to Tpeasurer, $~.47 hr., 7-1-74.
Essau T. Puailoa, Extra Help, Tpansfer'frcm Parks to Cemetery, $~.10 hr., 7/15/74.
Terry Bence, Pipeman I, Water Dept., $4.56 to $4.76, July 16, 1974. '
Steven Jaynes, Meterman, Pipeman II, Water Dept., $4.04 to $4.21, 7/16/74.
Donald Craig, Helper, Water Depar~ent, $3.97 to $4.13, July 16, 1974.
Puancis Kosel, Helper, Water Department, $3.97 to $~.13 hr., July 16, 1974.
Wilbur Benskin, Meterman/Pipeman to Service Foreman, $4.899 to $5.16, 7/16/7~.
Wayne Noonan, Pipeman II to Pipem~n I, Water Dept., $4.38 to $4.56, 7/16/74.
Richard Burns, Chief Accountant, $945.00 to $1167.50, Effective July 15, 1974.
~rylyn Barry, Clerk-Typist, City Clerk's Office, Frcm $510.00 to $530.00 mo.,
End of Puobationary Period, Effective July 21, 197~.
~%otlon by Cu~,,Jssloner Schoneman and C~'.~ssioner Stewart to approve the Changes in Pay Status,
~ed unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL ~[INL~FES, Jul,v 17, 1974~ Continued
E~PLOYEES' RETIRE>~T FUND
Clerk presented City of Bremerton Employees' Retirement Fund list for the month of July, 1974, in
the gross amount of $2,571.03.
Motion bv Co~mtissioner Stewart and Cc~missioner Schoneman to approve the pension list for payment,
carried unanimously.
APPLICATIONS FOR TAXICAB DRIVERS LICENSE
Clerk presented the following Applications for Taxicab Driver Licenses: Craig Alanson Broad,
approved by Chief of Police% Bobbie Hiffman, approved by Captain Cundiff for the Chief of Police;
Kenneth Sampson, approved bv Captain Johnson fop the Chief of Police.
Motion by Cu,,~lissioner $choneman and C~f.missioner Stewart to approve the applications, carried
unanimously.
MEMO - TRAFFIC DIVISION RE: HIGHWAY SA}'b~l¥ ACT
Clerk read m~mo dated July 17, '197~, from Sgt. Gingrey of the Traffic Divisi6n to Chief Schlie~
stating that a study was made by his division and the LT~gineer's Office of Sixth Street and
Naval Avenue and that forms and the study will be submitted to the Highway Commission for consid-
eration of funding for improving this intersection.
LETrER - HIGHWAY COMMISSION (ROUTES WITHIN CITY LIMITS)
Clerk read letter dated July 1, 1974, from Nighway Cu~,,~ssion to City Clerk submitting certifi-
cation covering descriptions of State Highway Routes within the City Limits.
Motion bv C~,~issioner Stewart and Cu,,missioner Schoneman to refer letter to Commissioner Schoneman
carried unanlmDus ly.
MAYOR JARSTAD PRESENT 9:30 A.M.
CONTINUATION - EEA PROGRAM
Clerk read memo dated 17 July 1974 from C.C. Southerland, Civil Service Secretary and Chief
Examiner to City Council requesting that the City Council authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign a contract between the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County for the continuation of the
Emergency Fmployment Program; stated that there would be nine positions inv61ved.
Motion by Mayor Jamstad and Co~ssioner Stewart to authorize signatures as requested, carried
unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad recognized his two sisters and their Grandchildren in the audience.
PROPOSED AG~ - GOLD MOUNTAIN SUB-LEASE
City Clerk read proposed Agreement between the City of Brementon and Cable T.V. Puget Sound,
which would allow Cable T.V. a sub-lease on Cold Mountain Site, presently leased to General
Electric. Clerk also read Site Rental Agreement between General Electric and Cable T.V.
Motion by Co~nissioner Schoneman and Cu,,'~kissioner Stewart to approve the Agreement between City
o-~erton and Cable T.V. Puget Sound allowing the sub-lease, carried unanimously.
NATIONWIDE CABLEVISION FRANCHISE REQUEST
Clerk read memo dated 10 July 197~ from City Attorney to City Clerk ree~,~ending that because of
the requirements of the Federal Cu,,~,unications Commission Rules and Regulations, the City Attorneys
Office be designated as the appropriate City dep~h~ent to meet with the proposed licensee and
report hack proposals to the City Couneil. General discussion was held concerning the request,
and Cu~,~issioner Stewart c¢~,~%ented he wanted answers to many questions before voting on the request
that the City of Port Orchard enjoys cable television at a more reasonable rate and can receive
more local programs. Mayor Jarstad stated he was certain these questions could be answered.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to accept recommendations of City Attorney,
carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1605 - SLurrING ~kRING DATE (BR~4STE~ PLACE LID)
Clerk read letter dated 16 July 1974' from City Engineer to City Council subnitting the preliminary
assessment roll and valuation of property for proposed Brewster Place L.I.D.'~, and advising that
since the amount of the assessment roll plus the back taxes is less than the value of the land and
improvements, the Local Improvement District can legally be formed.
Motion by Cu~,,~[ssioner Schonenan and Mayor Jarstad that resolution be read settin~ hearing date on
preliminary assessment roll, carried unanimously.
Clerk read Resolution No. 1605 setting hearing date on preliminary assessment roll for proposed
Local Improvement District on Brewster Place.
Motion by Cu,,,~issioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 1605, carried as
foll(~s: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes.
PROPOSAL - k'RAMER, CHIN & MAYO (KCM) PINE RD. I~rE~CEPTOR StTWER
Clerk read letter dated 12 July 1974 fr~m KCM to City Council submitting proposal for the design
and Constm~ction Administration Services for the proposed Pine Road Interceptor Sewer Project.
~otion by Co~missioner Sehonem3n and Cu,,~ssioner Stewart to approve the proposal subject to
review bv the City Attorney's Office. Cu,,~issioner Schoneman gave background of proposed prcj. ect
and Co~missioner Stewart concurred in the need for this sewer line. C~,,mlssioner Schon~man stated
that funding has been made available through past Grant Allocations, ~ Cu~,,~ssioner Stewart
stated he appreciates the Grants AF~ministrator obtaining all possible funding. Consensus of
Council to refer to Bob Thercux for investigation of funding. Motion carried unanimously.
CITY C0074CIL MI~JFES~ July 17, lgT~, Continued
10: 00 - REPORTS/PUBLIC RECOGNITION
CO~tMISS IO~iR STLWART:
t. C~ave Parking Garage Report. $3,066.84 - Total Revenue; $8,236.24 - Total Expenses; $5~169.40-
Total loss. Weekend Revenue improving considerably since the Diamond Operation. Working t~ards
[mprov~ent in structure of Garage which would allow mome room for vehicles driving through, and
also considering an entrance from Fifth Street. Plan to provide special section for motorcycles
at a more reasonable rate. '
2. Gave Bus Report. Month of June proved to be the worst month for revenue this year. Subsidies
did not cover the costs.
3. Will be reviewing recommendations to reduce time limits on various meter areas throughout town.
CnMMISSI0~R SCI~0ND~:
1. Although Mobile Homes are not allowed on single lots in Bmemerton (city limits), a peri, it had
to be issued for this on a lot neam l~th Street on the West Side of Callow; explained that this is
on an Indian Reservation and the City Attorney advised that the City of Bremerton haS no juris-
diction in this area~
2. Helicopter Service has been successful; have had no reports on trespassers the past week.
3. Total Building Permits first half of this month was 33 at a total valuation of $1,625,000,081.00.
~D~is includes K-Mart and Soriano Building Permits.
~. Ordinance will be read later in meeting raising the rate for plumbing permits.
CITY AT~FOP~[~TY
1. Over the weekend, had opportunity to review the financial stroture as it relates to the
Department of Highways. Revi~;ed some of the problems with Urban Arterial Board Funding which is
running 1~. Possibility of raising State gasoline tax to provide additional funding.
CITY
l. Very pleased to have had opportunity to represent the City at the ~amenian Celebration Day
last F~idav. Enjoyed these people very muc2~ and feel they are a very good pa~t of the cor~nunity.
~[AYOR:
1. Had opportunity this morning to greet ~2 your~ people to Br~nemton who will be participating
in the Accordian Concert being held to raise funds for the covering of Memorial Stadium. Urged
everyone to attend the concert and enjoy this great music.
t~ARING - DAY #5 REZONE
~%otion bv Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to hold hearing on D.A.V. #5 rezone, carried
unanimously.
Clerk stated he posted the propemty and public places, published notice of hearing in official
newspaper, and mailed letters of notification to those persons within 250-foot radius of the
property; all at the proper time as requimed by law.
Clerk mead Planning C~,~ssion Resolution No. 259 recon~nending denial of the rezone for the
following reasons: (1) That the parking situation could present a problem for future use of the
building under R-2 zoning, (2) That the present owners should make provisions for a permanent
solution to provide parking.
Clerk presented agreement between the Disabled American Veterans #5 end the School District
leasing their parking facilities to DAV #5.
Clerk read excerpt of Planning Co~ission Minutes dated June 19, 197~, at which time it was bmought
out that the School District Agreement has a SO-day cancellation clause, and a motion was passed to
deny the rezone mequest.
Clerk read Envirormental Assessment Staff Review stating that granting of a rezone to allow a new
use of an existing structure is a minor action and no significant effects to the environment are
expected.
Clerk mead note from Leona Jorgenson, 307 Olympic Avenue, stating she has no objections to the
re zone.
Clerk read memos from the following City Departments: Health Department, no objection to rezone;
Fire Department, no objection; Traffic Division of Police Department, feel this would genemate more
traffic than parking is available; Buildi~ Depai~.b~,ant, no objections; Engineering Deparb~ent~ no
objection.
CITY CC/3NCIL MI~[r~ES~ July 17, 1974, Continued
Clerk read letter dated 22 May 1974 fr~n Pastor J. C. pults of the Church of Nazarene Building
supporting the proposed rezone.
George Plescher, City Planner, gave presentation to the Council, and stated that this rezone
would be required in o~der that the proper~qf can be used by a private club or lodge; that the lot
is approx_'unately 80 pe~ent covered by the Church Building. State land use in the surrounding
area is mixed; that across Bloc~ngton to the west, the land is zoned R-2 and the Harlequin
Apar~Jnents occupy the entire block on the Bloomington Side. To the north across Burwell, single
family residences dominate. Stated the onlv p~oblem! that could result is the shortage of parking.
F~rl }%allman, 2312 B~l~ell, stated he lived across the stre. et from the Church, and he has no
objections to the rezone; that he doesn't feel the parking probl~n would be any w~rse th~n at
present. Stated he felt this would be a good use of the building, and would create the s~e
peaceful atmosphere.
Rudv Spudich, representing DAV #5, spoke in favor of the rezone. Stated they a~e a non-profit
organization. Stated ther~ would be about 35 to 53 cars at one time. Stated that there ar~ about
37 street spaces available. Stated..they are not worried about their contract with the Social
District: tt~t the V~; Organization has the same .type of A~reement including a 30-day cancella-
tion clause, and hasn't experienced any problems.
~. Don Ireland, also representing DAV #5, explained that this is a service organization. Stated
that DAV is going to propose purchasing a lot behind the church in the future; however, at the
present time, does not have the funds to do this. Stated there is no plan for a Bar or Cocktail
area; that Bingo Games will be one of the functions.
Jim Venne, Past Commander of DAV #5, spoke in favor of the rezone.
Pastor Pults spoke in favor of the rezone. Stated he didn't feel that parking would be worse
than at present. Mr. Pults stated that consideration should be given fop the use of a service
organization which provides activities for the Disabled Veteran.
Hr. Ketterling, Trustee of Church of Nazarene, stated that if the property is not rezoned~ they
~uld have to sell to another church which might have a larf~e congregation, presenting worse
parking, problems than what would result from the proposed use.
No one spoke in opposition to the rezone.
Motion by Conmissioner Schonen~/n and Co'~¥nissioner Stewart to overrule the reco,,nendation of the
a~nK Co,,'~ission due to the facts brought out, and to allc~ the rezone, carried unanimously.
BID OPENINGS
~otion by Mayor Jarstad and C~Jssioner Stewart to open bids as scheduled on the A~enda~ carried
unanimously.
Meeting recessed 11:00. Called to order 11:05 a.m.
Clerk opened the following bids:
WALL FAN (REPAIR C~RAGE):
Co~nercial Builders, Bid Bond Enclosed- ................................................. $592.00
Olson Sheet Metal, Brememton, $50 Check Enclosed ........................................ 580.00
Brown Plumbing 8 Heatir~, Bremerton, $50 Check Enclosed ................................ 597.00
Motion by Co~nissioner Schona~mn and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Olson Sheet Metal~ low bidder,
p-~ed specifications are met, carried unan~J~ously.
SURPLUS BUSES:
Bremerton-Charleston Transportation Co., $100 Check Enc.- .................... $1,505.00 Each Bus
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cc~ssioner Schoneman that the buses be sold to onlv biddem~
~-~rton-Charleston Transportation Company, carried unanimously.
WELL CASING:
Tsubota Steel, $$0 Check Enclosed ........................................... $3 ~ 290.00
E.R. Weller, Water Supt. was present, and stated this bid shows a good price and good delivery
time; rec~',~nended award of bid to Tsubota Steel.
Motion by Cc~missioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept the bid, carried unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL MINUTES~ July 17; 1974~ Continued
ANTI-FREEZE:
No bids r~.ceived. City Clerk explained that there is an allocation p~oblem; that he contacted
%~ fi~ms and neither could offer an allocation.
Motion bv Mayor Ja~stad and Cu~,~Lissioner Stewart to authorize the City Clerk to negotiate fop the
pu~-~se of needed anti-freeze for the cominK winter season, CaLr~ied unanimously.
LETI~.R - CITY ATIORNEY RE: SKIRVING REQUEST FOR EXTENSION/C0~DITIONAL REZONE
Clerk read letter dated 17 July 1974 from City Attorney to City Council stating that it is the
opinion of his office that the matter is not ~uperly befor~ the City Council, and that the matter
Js within the discretion of the Planning C~,~ssion; advised that the matter be ~efePred back to
the Planning Conmission so that they may proceed in 'proper o~deP and take such action as they deem
appropriate.
~qotion by Cu,,,~issioneP Stewart and Con~nissioneP $choneman to refer the matter back to the Planning
C-~sion, as recommended; carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT - 0PERATION/BURWELL 8 PARK SEWAGE PUMP STATION
Clerk read memo dated 1 July 1974 frcm City Engineer to C~]~,~[ssioneP Schoneman explaining that a
contract l~s been awarded by the Navy to build the subject pump station and turn it over to the
City for maintenance and operation, and sulmitting agreement p~epared by the Navy fop consideration
bV the City. Suggested that the agreement be checked by the Sewer Dept. and City Attorney.
Motion by Co~nissionem Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to direct the Sewer Depa~.b~,ent and City
Attorney review the agreement for possible acceptance next week, ear~ied unanimously.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - RENTAL OF DISTOMAT
Clerk read memo dated 16 July 1974 fr~m City Engineer to City Clerk explaining that in the 1974
budqet for the EngJJaeePing Dep.~,.b,~ent there is an item for Professional Services in the amount of
$6,000.00; one of these uses for which this was intended was the employment of land surveyor with
an electronic measuring device to provide survey control:in areas of the City where theme are
errors in control of as much as ten feet. Further explained that the employment in this instance
would be classified as Professional Services; also, stated that they were fortunate to have
employed a n~ employee with considerable experience with electronic measuring devices and it
appeared to tm in the best interests of eeonemy to rent the instrument and not also employ the
operator. Further stated that there is only one source of rentals of this type in the area and
that is with Kuker-Ranken in Seattle. City Clerk stated he had checked with the City Engineer and
determined this was specialized equi~nent and was only available frcm a firm called Surveyors
Service Company in California and Kuker-Rankin is the Northwest Outlet fop leasing this equipment~
~qotion bv Conmissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to determine that this is a professional service,
and to authorize payment of the bill, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3146 - FEEK'S REZONE
Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance emending the use and area maps according to Ordinance
No. 1792.
~!otion bv Mayor Jarstad and ConmissioneP Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3146, carried as follo~:
av~Jarstad, yes; Conmissioner Stewart, yes; Co,,~issioner Schoneman, yes.
FRANCHISE TAX - CABLE TV
City Clerk explained that Cable TV has requested of the City Treasurer, the privilege of paying
this franchise tax at a later date than that specified in the Ordinance due to scheduling of their
computer. City_ Attorney had drawn up an emending ordinance to allow the City Tmeasurer to arrange
for the date of tax payment. Cu,,,,~ssioner Stewart stated he didn't understand why the City wanted
to give this special privilege; that they should have to pay their tax on time like everybody else.
Mayor Jarstad stated he felt the Cable TV should have an opportunity to discuss the matter with
the Chief Accountant, and he directed such a meeting.
PAY BILI£
~y Co~nissioneP Stewar~ and C~mmissioner Schoneman to give a blanket approval of Vouchers
~34 throuKh 2712 for payment in the ~nount of $77,804.~S, carried unanimously.
I~;ITATION - WESTPARK OPEN HOUSE
Clerk advised the City Con~tissionere and City Staff have been invited to attend the Open House at
Westpark Thur$[l~y 18 June 1974 at 2:~0 p.m. to look over the new elderly units.
SEWER ORDINB3~CE - FIRST READING
Motion bV Cc~nissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to read ordinance fop firet legal
~------- 11~, carried unanimously.
Austin Clapk~ Washington Avenue, requested that the orclinance be read for informational purposes
only at this time; that first reading should take place after all corrections a~e made on t~e
ordinance, and it is in a final dl~lft.
Mayor Jarstad stated that a motion has been passed to ~ead the omdlnanee fop the first legal reading'.
that co~cti6ns would be made publicly as the ordinance is read. City Attorney stated that
corrections would ~ ver~ minor.
CITY COUHCIL MI~3TES~ Jul); 17, 1974, Continued
~]r. Clark stated that some citizens, including hi~gelf, would like to obtain copies of the
p~oposed ordinance, and under recent City Resolutionmtthe cost would be quite high. Stated he
felt items of this natupe should be purchased at just the City's costs.
Mavor Jarstad stated that copies could be distributed at a lessor cost than that specified in
the resolution, and that this ~uld be under the City Clerk's discretion.
(Mavor Jarstad introduced Sister City Exchange Students and George Yamamoto to the Council)
~4avor Jarstad directed the City Clerk to proceed with the first reading of the ordinance.
Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance relating to the Municipal Water Supply and Sewage Disposal
System of the City of Bremerton providing for the sale of watem and sewage disposal services;
fixinq the price or rate thereof and p~oviding a method of billing and collecting for the services
providinK penalties for violations of this Ordinance; and repealing Chapter 15.04 and 15.06 of
Title 15 of Bremerton Municipal Code.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and C~,,~Jssioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on first reading.
r~neral discussion was held with the Chief Accountant, and it was recommended that Sub-paragraph
"E" of Page 35 be amended to show a service charge of $2.95 instead of $~.30.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and C~,.issioner Stewart to amend Sub-Pamagraph "E" of Page 35
to-~lect a figure of $2.95 in place of the figur~ $~.30; carried unan~nously.
Question called on moti°n to approve ordinance on first reading as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes,
Co~missioner Stewart, yes; Con~nissioner Schoneman, yes.
SALARY AD~3STMLT~f - CHEIF ACCOUNT~3~r
Conm~issioner Stewart presented Change of Pay Slip for Richard Burns, Chief Accountant, and the
Commissioners concurred in the pay increase.
Motion by Co~missioner Sehoneman and Cu~,~J~ssioner Stewart to approve the Change in Pay Status
]r6~e Chief Accountant, carried unanimously.
ME~frING AD3~NED 12:56 P.M.
G. C.' Yearlong'Sr., City Clerk