HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/25/74 CITY COUNCIL M~ErING
SEP~BER 25, 1974
'The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Breme~ton, Washington, us held in the
~,iCouncil Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday, September 25, 1974. Attending
.iwere: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Con, missioner Stewart, Co~nissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon,
~;Asst. City Attorney John Jackson, and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Rev. Joe Mitchell of the Church
of God.
REQUEST FOR EVALU~ION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT
Joe Mitchell, Member of Kitsap Community Action Program (KCAP), stated tb~t City e~ncil will be
receivin~.~ formal resolution from KCAP which, if adopted by the City, will initiate an evaluation
of the Bremerton Police Department. Lengthy discussion us held, and Mayor Jarstad eon~nented that
?he is very proud of the excellent record kept by the Police Department, and sufficient
ildoeu~entation would b~ve to be presented backing up the reasons for an evaluation. Co~missioner
![Stewart stated he is willing to listen to any suggestions for improvements to the Police Dep~r~ment;
ilhowever, didn't feel an evaluation or study would be the best approach. C~ssioner Schonem~n
!! requested Mr. Mitchell to submit a letter to the Council including reasons why he feels an
i! evaluation of the Police Depa~.h,~nt is necessary. M~. Mitchell agreed to submit such a letter.
[!M-~ of September 20, 1974, were read and approved.
.~ SEPARATIONS
,.iWayne K. Noonan, Meterm~n Pipeman I, ~t~ter Distribution, Resigned, 9-20-?4.
ii~btion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the separation, carried unanimously.
EMPLOYMENTS
i Elaine Carol Henderson, Extma Help, Police ID, $2~.~47 hr., September 30, 1974.
Laura King, Clerk-Typist, City Clerk's Office, $$10 mo., September 25, 1974.
.iDolly Glennon, Ac~ministrative 7ksst. Bookkeeper, KCCS (CETA II), $630*, 10-1-74.
,Robert Shuler, EEA Groundskeeper, $3.61 hr., ($625 month), September 23, 197~.
'iCo~ssioner Stewart asked why CETA II employee starts at $530 monthly and Clerk's Office
en~loyee at $510; that if one employee star~s at the lower step, so sheuld every other employee
[!working for the City. Co,~missioner Schoneman stated that City Policy is to start employees at
the lower step, and then at the end of the six-month probation period, allow the higher step.
~btion by Con, missioner Schonem~n and C~m,~ssioner Stewart that new employees start at the lower
:ipay r~te until completion of the six-month probation period, and a memorand~n be circulated to all
'department heads reminding them of this policy, and to a~mnd the rate for Dolly ~Gtennon to show
*$510.00 per month; carried unanin~usly.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con~nissioner Schonen~m;l to approve the employments as amended, carried
'unanimously.
iCHANGES IN PAY STATUS
,Paula Lohning, Operations Clerk III, Trsasumer, $562.50 to $695 mo., 10-1-74.*
Richard C~odpasture, Asst. Treasurer, $798 to $8~3.$0, effective 10-1-74.*
.Gladys Louise Powers, Supervisor/Utility Acct., $903 to $955 + $6.00, 9-2~-74'.
IJohn Murray, Jr., Firefighter 3rd to 4th Yr., $912.25 to $~64.$0 mo., 10-8-74.
Kenneth D. Antheny, Firefighter 3rd-4th Yr., $91~.26 to $954.60 mo., 10-6-74.
Motion by Cemmissioner $choneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the c~anges in pay status,
~ic~-~ried unanimously.
iAPPLICATION FOR TAXICAB DRIVER LICI~SE
.Clerk presented Application for Taxicab Driver License from Donald Collins which w~s approved by
:Asst. Chief Kvistad for Chief of Police.
iMotion by Mayor Jarstad and C~m~[ssioner Stewart to approve the application, carried un~usly.
?iNOTICE OF U~J~ MEETING
Clerk presented Notice of Urban Arterial ~ Meeting to be held Thursday, October 17, 1§74, at
'~.9:~0 a.m., Olympia Highway Administration Building. Agenda on file in City Clerk's Office.
iiREQUEST FOR APPRAISALS
[Clerk read memo dated 23 Septem~r 1974 from City Engineer to Council explaining that in 1975
i? m?rton Fc i _?s a .alocation of fede funds to be used P eots one
requ~remen~ or r~ projects ~s that no r~ght-of-way can be obtained for a project after July 1,
111971, even by donation of the land, unless an appraisal has besn made and the owr~r informed of the
I~ppmaisal; requested that an appraiser or appraisers be designated so the City may have six-foot
Wide strips of the following properties: (1) K-Mart (Wheaton g Hollis); (2) Smith Developnmnt
~Wheaton north of Sylvan) (3) 7-11 Stores (Wheaton between Sylvan g Ivy Rd. ).
~btion by Oon~missioner Schoneman and Co~,~ssioner Stewar~ to approve the request, and dimect the
City Clerk to obtain the appraisals, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - TRAFFIC SIGNAL (16th g War~en)
Clerk read memo dated 26 Septe~r 1974 from City Engineer to City Council recommending that the
~ontmact for furnishing and installing the tr~ffie signal be awarded to low bidder, Pacific Electric
i~tion bv Co~missioner Sehon~nan and C~Rssioner Stewart to award bid to Pacific Electric as
CITY COUNCIL M~riNG - September 25, 197~ (Cont.)
recommended, carried unanimously.
PROCiAMATION - FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming October 6 tba~ugh 12, 1974, as Fir~
Prevention Week.
DEED OF RIC~{r/LAND FOR RECREATION PURPOSES
Clerk presented Deed of Right to use land for Public ~ecreation purposes required by IAC to
guarantee that the land will be used for this purpose.
Motion by Mayor Japstad and ConImissioner Stewar~ ix) authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign the
Deed of Right, carried unanimously.
OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT
Clerk presented Outside Utility Application and Agreement from Kitsap Lake Drive-In Theatre, and
read memo from City Enginee~ explaining that a lateral was constructed to the property line of
this Theatre which property line is also in City Limits. Commissioner $choneman gave back-
g~ound of request, and explained that the people involved wish to ~rk towards annexation of the
6t!"ea.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the Outside Utility Agreement,
carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad left .n~eeting.
CETA II CONTRACT
Clerk presented amended CETA II contract; original 15~eviously approved by City Council. Amended
contract identical with exception of reduction in total allowable costs from $54,?93.00 to
$54,500.00.
Motion by Con~ssioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the amended CL'I~A II contract,
carried unanimously.
SET HEARING DATE - BOGGESS/RICHARDSON REZONE
Clerk stated that Council Heani~g Date should be set on Boggess/Richa~dson application for rezone
f~om R-1 to R-2, and application for rezone fr~ R-1 to B-3 on property west of Wheaton Way
between Hanfopd and Pearl Streets
Motion by Conmissior~r Stewar~c and Co~mlissioner Schoneman to set heaping date October 16 ~ 1974~
at 10:30 a.m. ~ ear~ied unanimously.
PROPOSED SFDRr SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE
Clerk read memo dated 2N September 197~ from Planning Dep~u~b,ent to City Council explaining that
the PlanninK Cu,m,;ssion at their regular meeting on September 18, 197~, held a public heaping
reKar~Ling the adoption of a short subdivision o~dinanee and as a ~esult of the hea~ing~ the
Planning Commission submits the ordinance to Council for adoption after being prepared in final
for~ by the City Attorney.
Motion by Cc~ssioner Stewart and Co~m~issioner $choneman to set a heaping on the matter for
0-~r 9th, 1974~ at 10:30 a.m. ~ carried unanimously.
SET HEARING DATE - VIEW RIDGE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Clerk read memo dated 24 September 1974 from Planning Depa/~b~ent to City Clerk recon~nendinK that a
date for public hearing regarding update of C~,~rehensive Plan for View Ridge Neighborhood be set.
Motion by Con~nissioner Stews/T and Co~tissionap $choneman to set heaping date October 30, 1974,
at 10:30 a.m.~ carried unanimously.
Mayor Ja~stad now present.
REPORrS:
COMMISSIONER STEWART:
1. Suggested Depa~-b.ent Heads take another look at budgets and deter~cine some areas of savings
which must be made.
2. a.~ ~tV Council if tb~V f~lt ~ahl~ TV nhould ~av Citv tax over three oeroent which would
require approval of FCC. kb action taken on the matter.
3. Stated that parking meters now operating at 5 cents pep hou]~ should be updated to 10 cents
per hour.
Motion by Con~nissioner Stewar~c and Mayor Ja~stad that all meters be adjusted to 10 cents per hour,
carried unanimously.
q. WorkJ ng towards collection of Business and Occupation Taxes on those contractors ~rking. in
PSMS. Would like some action taken concerning Natural Gas Company tax charges which should be
increased to conform with that beinK chal~ged the power company.
5. Presently charK, e $2.00 fine for unlicensed dogs; that this amount should be raised substantially
to have some effect.
6. Discussion held regarding removal of parking meters from War~en to Park on South side of Sixth
Street. Mayor stated he felt meeting, should be held with people in the area. Commissioner Stewart
stated that sot much revenue is actually collect on these meters.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SE?rLMBER 29, %97~ (Cont.)
CO~ISSIONER
1. Water supply adequate and water elevation at Dam still higher than any previous year. High
day in August, used about 13,763,000 gallons of water.
2. Total Devenue as of month of Aug~ust collected for selective logging at watershed amounted
to $48,216.29.
3. Completed helicopter pad for landing at Casad Lake.
~. Discussed with Mel Holgerson, Local State Highway Department Engineer, ceremony that may take
place about ~bvember 1st for opening of new bridge across Kitsap Way. Think it is fitting, as in
!the past, to hold ceremony for this good piece of work.
5. Sheridan Road construction (fourth laning, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters) pr~Kressing well with
good weather conditions.
6. Have received approved funding for 16th ~ W~n and Sylvan and Warren for intersection
remodeling.
7. Happy to see chan~ of face on buildings in downtown areas, especially on Washington Avenue.
8. Commented on outstanding paint job of Church (Bremerton Revival Center) at Fifth Street and
Warren Avenue.
CITY CLERK:
1. City }'hll bonds will be paid off as of October 30 according to report of City Treasurer.
Reported that City T~easurer's Office is cooperating with School District No. 100-C, in hiring
a student to work half-days for school credits at no charge to the City.
HEARING - PAZDOKI-MCMENAMIN VACATION (MAPLE STREEt)
City Clerk explained that applicants have withdrawn their request for vacation due to the City's
granting of a slope easement.
Motion by Ccmmissloner STewarT and Mayor Jamstad to cancel the hearing because the request has been
~--~awn, carried unanimously.
HF~ZRING - LID #317 - FINAL ASSESSMENT ROLL
Motion bv Mayor Jarstad and Con,missioner Schoneman to hold hearing at this time, carried unanimously.
Clerk stated that he advertised hearing according to law, and roiled proper notices.
No one spoke in opposition to the Final Assessment Boll.
William Parker, City Engineer, gave presentation to Council showing area of LID, and giving costs for
S~.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~ssioner Schoneman to accept the final asses~nent roll, and to direct
~-i-ty Clerk to read proper ordinance, carried unanLmously.
ORDINANCE NO. 3165 - LID #317
Clerk read An Ordinance adopting, and o0nfinning the assessment roll for Local Improvement District
No. 317, providing for the impz~vement of the Alley running from Olympic to Naval between 10th and
llth Street as described in Ordinance 3086 providing for the levying and assessing for the costs
and expenses thereof against the parcels and lots of land within the boundaries of said improvement
district; providing for the collection thereof; creating and establishing a special fund therefore;
and fi×ing the date for the issuance of bonds, wsrrants, or installment notes in payment thereof.
Motion by Commisisoner Stewart and Con~nissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3165, carried as
follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Co~ssioner Stewart, yes; Co~n~issioner Sehon~nan, yes.
DISCUSSION ON FLUORIDATION IN CITY W~I'~ SYSTEM
Clerk presented letter from Twila M. Petit in opposition to Fluoridation of City Water.
Clerk read letter dated 20 September 1974 from Department of Public Health (Kitsap County - City
Of Bremerton), signed by Director Shirley Ben,am, Jr., M.D., stated he felt the carefully regulated
~ddition of fl~mride to the public water SuPPlY does exert a favorable influence in deereasinK the
[incidence of dental decay; also, advised that this issue is on the agenda to be discussed at the
State ~oard of Health meeting~ Wednesday, October 2, 197~, 10: a.m., Olympia City }~11, Ei?j~th $
Plum Streets, Olympia.
Clerk read statement submitted by Dm. Biedel for W.L. Hinrichs, M.D., Chair~m~n of School Health $
i Sanitation Committee, supporting fluoridation.
Dr. Biedel, 245 Fourth Stmeet BuildinK, gave presentation to the City Council supporting
fluoridation of City Water System; also presented a~ticles and other literature in favor of
~i fluoridation. Presented charts and studies ~onducted showing effectiveness of fluoridation in
preventing, tooth decay.
CITY COUNCIL MEETING - SEPI~BER 25, 1974
Dr. Lindstrem, 4th 8 Washington, spoke in favor of fluoridation, and pointed out that cost is very
minimal. Stated it has been proven beyond a reasonable doubt that careful addition of fluoride is
a safe and effective procedure to p~event tooth decay.
DP. Skalabrin, Woodpidge P~ofessional Center, spo~e in favor of fluoridation of Water System. Spoke
of good results in City of Port 0rchamd w~ere he practices his dental work. Stated Insurance sin]die
and reports reveal lower costs in dental care in fluoridated areas.
OPPONENTS
~ Petit gave examples of fluorosis caused by excess fluoride, and spoke in opposition to
addition of fluoride in City System. Stated that those who wish fluoride can obtain it through
prescription, and it should not be forced upon those in public who do not want fluoridation in
their areas.
Holt Karst, 113~ I~onsides, spoke in opposition to fluoridation, and commented that fluoride is
already available in many foods. Stated he does not feel public can be treated by mass
medication; that not everyone needs the sa~e medical treatment and must be treated by individual
prescription.
C.E. Dixon, 2127 Brewster Place, conm~nted that the addition of fluoride would be 90 percent
waste for watering of lawns, etc; also, noted the fact that young people who would most benefit
by fluoride could obtain it at their local drug store.
Clerk read letter dated 12 September 1974 fzu, Pose Olson, 1902 Gregory Way, reported on the
detrimental effects of fluoridated water to persons with Kidney diseases.
Jane Hopkins, 916 Washington, spoke in opposition to fluoridation, and noted that "Mottled" teeth
are the first sign of "Fluorosis". Commented that fluoridation does not prevent tooth decay, and
merely delays it for a 1-3 year period.
}Lmrrw Tindall, 1147 Ironsides, spoke in opposition to fluoridation, and noted that most young
people tend to quench their thirst with bottled soft drinks so readily available to them.
Citizen (no name given) cotmnented that the people of Br~mer~on voted not to have fluoridated
w~ter, and she didn't see how this could be taken away fr~n the citizenry.
Ms. ~bpkins pointed out that the State is proposing a mandatory fluoridation of all Cities over
4,500 population, and those in protest should attend the hearing October 2nd.
Ms. Petit stated that this mandatory requir~nent would appear to be in violation of a person's
individual rights.
Asst. City Attorney John Jackson stated that the Supr~nem Court found that fluoridated water is not
in violation of individual or religious rights.
Cx~nissioner Schoneman explained that the fluoridation issue, if placed on the ballot, would still
l~ a decision of the citizenmy; however, if mandatory fluoridation is authorized by the State, the
City of Bremerton would have to comply to this law.
No action taken; testimony taken under advisement.
~TN - REPORT ON BUS SYST[~I
Robert Berg, VTN, submitted preliminary report on City Bus System, relating to areas of System
Improvements on service, routes, schedules, citizen involvment etc., and the proposed elimination
of ~q3rine Drive, Rocky Point, Jackson Park and East Park runs. Stated service will be improved for
Fast Bremerton, Olympic College, Downtown, and Kitsap Lake area. Lengthy discussion held, and
Conmissioner Stewart stated he was very pleased with the report and recon~nendations. Cc~missioner
Schoneman co~mented that the Marine Drive amea should receive some service even thongh ridership is
l~or due to the fact that they pay the 60¢ per month utility t~x; that Rocky Pt. a~ea is in the
Cmunty and is not taxed, and it would be proper to cur~cail service in this area if necessary, but
not the Marine D~ive a~ea. It was brought out that service would still be given to these a~eas
for Naw Yard ~rkers; however, the number of runs per day would be limited.
S[Yf }~JIING hATES - SHORELINE MANAGEMENT APPLICATIONS (PAR]CS DEPT./FINGER WHARF AT LIONS FIELD)
(CITY OF BRIMIRTON/SEWER LINE/PORT WASH. NARROWS)
Clerk stated that hearing date should be set on both of these applications.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Stewart to set hearing dates on these two applications
October 23, 1974, at 10:30 a.m., carried unan~nously.
itRTER - FIRE CHIEF RE: CREDiT FOR PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT
Clerk read letter dated 20 September 1974 from Chief Holtine to City Council explaining that in
accordance with Bill ~3184 passed by Legislature June 197~ any employee who worked for another
depa~'.b'~nt of the City and now working for the Fire Department may ask for, by letter to the
Cit.y Admlnist~ation and .Municipal Pension Board, and receive credit for this time uDon
~retxmem~.nt; a~.d that men, es o~._ed the Pens_~o.n Syst. em must be.paid by 31 December 1974. Stated that t~
±etter zs to mnform the Counczl that he (F~re CHief) ms offmeially applying for this credit so
he can pay money owed by him to the proper authority.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~,,~issioner Stewar~ that City Clerk verify time periods and authorize
transfer of contributions made by Chief Holtine to the 51~merton Employees' Retirement Fund to the
City Fipemens' Pension Fund, carried unanimously.
iCITY COUNCIL MEETING - SEPr~ER 25, 1974
i! WASHINGTON FUI'JRE REFERENDb~ 29
:,Clerk read letter dated 20 September 1974 from Kitsap County Co~ssioner Mahan to Mayor Jarstad
sub~LittinK Resolution fora signed by the County Co~missioners urging the Dept. of Social
.~i Health. Services to re~ve the matching fund requirement as a stipulation for funding und~
i?ashzngton Future Ref. 20 Program. Clerk stated that spaces are provided for signatu/~s of
Bremerton City Council as well as City of Port Orchard, City of Poulsbo, and City of Winslow. Clerk
,iread following Resolution 370 - 1974 (City No. 1617)
!i RESOLUTION NO. 1617
I Clerk read Resolution No. 1617 urgin~ the Depaz.b~mnt of Social and Health Services to remove the
~matching requirements as a stipulation for funding under the Washington Future Referendum No. 29
I bbtion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the resolution, carmied as follows:
Mayor Jarstad, yes; C~missioner' Stewart, yes; Ccmmissioner Schoneman, yes.
WATER SERVICE - NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS
Go,missioner Stewart stated that the~e are three organizations which should be charged for water and
at present a~e not being charged, including the Girl Scouts, Boy Soouts, and Community Theatre.
Stated other non-profit organizations are being charged for water.
.. I~tion by Ccmmissionem Stewart and C~,L[ssioner Schoneman to charge these organizations for water
service, carried unanimously.
DOG CONTROL
~s. Jack Mitchell suggested that City of Br~m~erton look into a program of hiring college and school
students to bring in unlicensed dogs and paying them on the basis of how many dogs they bring in.
Stated this has been t~ied in King County and helped the situation there. Commissioner Stewart state.
!,lin felt this would be a good program to consider.
i~ BILLS
I!~-----~n by Co~missioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to give a blanket approval of Vouchers
i?o. 3426 through 3499 in amount of $39,888.~0; carried unanimously.
!!ADVISORY VOTE - CARD ROOMS
I Mayor Jarstad stated the County has inquired as to what the City's feeling is towards putting the
i!matter of Card Rooms on an Advisory Ballot this November. Cc~ssioners concurred that an
!IAdvisory Vote would be proper.
;~btion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad that the matter of card roo~s be put on an
i[Ad~ry Ballot in November 5th election, and to advise the County Commissioners of this action, car-
ii tied unanimously.
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iADJOURNED 12:50 p.m.
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G.C. YEAIX)I,I, SR., CITY
~L~N K. JARSTAD, ~0R
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