HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/11/74 CITY COUNCIL Mid,rING
DEC}~MBER 11, 1974
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Breme~ton, Washington, was held in the
Council Chambers of Citv Hall at 9:00 a.m., PST~ Wednesday, December 11, 1974. AttendinK~ were:
Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart, Con~tis.%~onem Schoneman, Citv Clerk Yeadon, and
representatives of the press and radio. Asst. City Attorneys Jackson and Pinckney also present.
Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Arnold Wall of Naw Yard City Bible
Church.
~ of ~ecember 4, 1974, were read and approved as amended.
RE-NAMING PORPION OF ARSENAL WAY
Deputy Citv Clerk read letter of petition dated December 2, 1974, opposing n~e change of portion
of Arsenal Way to Auto Canter Way; that this may he confusing to persons t~h/in~ to locate the State
Offices in the area; signed bv staff members of the Bremerton Office of C~.,~unity Services Division
of the Department of .Social and }~alth Services.
Discussion was held and Con~tissioner Schoneman stated that proper signing would eliminate confusion
in locatin~ the State Offices.
Motion bV MaVor Jamstad and Commissioner Stewar~ that Arsenal Way running south frc~ Kitsap Way
along new freewav to where it meets Weaner Road be re-named Auto Center Way, and the matter r~ferred
to the c~untW and State for cone~nee. Con~tissioner Sehoneman stated that this action is
contingent on CDuntv and State concurrence. Motion carried unanimously. Matter ~efe~red to
petitioners for contacting State and County fop concurrence.
MI~UES - B~GET HEARINGS
'~inutes of Statutory Budget Hearir~s were read and appreved as amemded.
SEPARATION
Ronald E. Fi~nielson, Judge, Retired, January 13, 1975. Mayor Jarstad spoke behalf of Judge
Danielson, and wished him well in his retirement. Co~ssioneP Schoneman con~d.
Motionby Mayor Jarstad and C~l,~issioner Schoneman to approve the separation, car~ied unanimously.
Gladvs Berteaux, Extra Help, Finance Conmlissioner, $2.47 hr., Dee. 11, 1974.
Donald Lay, Part-time Playleade~, Pamks ~ Recitation, $2.25 hr,, 12-12-74.
Motion by Mavor Jamstad and Conmtissioner Schoenman to approve the en~ loyments, carried unanimouslv.
C~U%NGES IN PAY STATUS
[~Verne Meyer, ~stewatep T~eatment, $45~to $4.93, December 15, 1974.
I~%r~y Foster, Patrolman 1st to 2nd Yr., $835.2S to $870, October 1S, 1974.
GreK Steele, Patrolman 1st to 2nd Yr., $835.25 to $870 mo., October 15, 1974.
Clerk read me3no dated 5 December 1974 from Wastewatel~ Supervisor to Czm~tis~ioner Schoneman explaininp
that [aVerne Mevem has been awarded Group III Cer~cificate from the State of Washington, and re-
cormmending P~u~Dtion to Operator ll-A at-$4.93 hi".
~btion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the Changes in Pav Status, carried
unanimously.
OUTSIDE UTILITY AGRE~.~SNT REQUEST - RONALD ROSS
~onald P~ss ~s present, and explained to the. Council that the request brought to City Council roi~
Outside Utility ~nt was not for that portion of p~oper~ry across from the Merit Ma~t on
Brownsville Highway, but the portion north of Riddell Road across from the Enco Station. Stated he
is willing to support anr~xation to the City, and asked the C~uncil to consider directing the
Planning, Depa~.b~ent to draw up whatever papers ~ necessary for annexation. Commissioner Schoneman
stated he would llke to hold this request another week before action is taken; that the Council
did not realize it was the portion north of Riddel due to the fact that a sketch ol~ map was not
presented. Con~nissioner $choneman stated he is concerned as to how fa~ on Brownsville Highway
the Outside Utility Agreements should be gr~nted, because Kitsap County will he putting in sewers
north of Riddell Road to Brownsville.
RL'I'ROACTIVE PAY INCREASE - Q~qRLES WEEKS (Retired)
City Clemk explained that Mi-. Weeks retired as of September 30, 1974, and on November 2nd a
retroactive pav r~se was gr~nted effective July 1, 1974, and that the City Attorney has advised that
Mr. Weeks is entitled to retroactive pay between July 1~ 197~ a~d his last day of being on the
payroll.
~tion bV Conmlissioner Sehoneman and Mayor Jarstad to grant the retroactive pay as indicated, carried
unanimously.
PAYROLL CLOSING~ [I~TE - 1974
Clerk read memo dated 4 December 197~ frc~ Chief Accountant to City C~uncil requesting C~uncil
permission to close 1974 payrolls on December 29, 1974, which is the ending date fop the normal
be-weekly pay period and to advance paydaV for this final paymoll period from January 3, 1975, to
December 31, 1974, in order that all earnings in 1974 will be actually paid in 1974.
~dbuYnan~raousl¥.Motion l~a¥or J~m:,stad ~nd O::~am.'i. ssioner Shconom~n to approve reo::m~endation of Chief Accountant,
CITY COUNCIL M~i'I~ - D~R 11; 1974 (Cont.)
10:00 - REPORTS/PUBLIC RECOGNITION
1. ~lavor Jarstad stated he would like to request adoption of the 1975 budget. Stated that ther~
will not have to be any lay-offs in the Police and Fime Departments although two flrefighters and
four police officers will not be replaced. Spoke of additional revenue increase~ frc~ sales tax
and from Business and 0ce~_ tatlons Tax due to the fact that Federal projects will he subject to
BgO tax. Stated increased revenue is anticipated due to Puget Po~l~ Pate increase which would
reflect on the City tax. Stated parking violation fine will incmease and there will be additional
revenue in this area. Ma~or Jarstad stated be proposes to Paise the transit house-hold tax by
20 cents (from 80 to 80 cents) which is still not the maximum the City can charade; also, stated
he. would like to implement the Rambling tax to bring in about $80,000 a yearn. .Mayor Ja~stad stated
there will be no increased Business and Occuoation tax or private utility taxes. Mayor Jarstad
stated the increased household tax will raise about $20,000per year making the transit system
self-sufficient, and allowing the $9,000 budgeted to transit in C~neral Fund to be used for Police
and Fire ~epa~.t,,~nts. Mayor Jarstad stated that all fire stations will r~nain open, and Rescue
One will continue. Stated anticipated salary increases are included in the budget. Stated Total
C~neral Fund fiKxlre of $4,333,875 is distributed to Depsu.b,,ents as follows: Court, ~82,700; Mayor,
~39,600; Finance C~n~niseioner, $35,050; Public Works Con~tissioner, $35,050; City Clerk,
City Treasurer, ~85,200; Accounting,, 819g,950; ~k, ants Administnation, $20,300;Attorney, $70,200;
Civil Service, ~28,200; Planning, $78,~00; Police, $988,4.00; Police Civil Service, $~7,300;
Communications, $119,~00; Fire $912,200; Fire Civil Servmce, $7,700; Buildir~, $51,750; Engineering,
$229,300; Parks, $356,300; Swimming Pool, $17,275; Cemetery, $31,300; General M/scellaneous,
$8~3,000.
Motion by Ma%or Jarstad and Cc~missioner Sehoneman to adopt these allocations to the Depaz.tments,
adopt the increases in revenues, and to adopt the gambling tax ordinance and the ordinance
increasing the transit subsidy tax.
eonmlissioner Stewart stated he did not feel the City should vote on a budget based on anticipated
revenues; that this is why the City overexpended the budget this year, and he would have to abstain
from voting on the motion. Stated this is the fimst time he has seen these figures, and was not
ready to vote on them at the pmesent time.
~*nissioner Ste~euct stated he felt the transit study should be evaluated before the subsidy tax is
increased; that improvements in route structure and tkings of this nature, may reduce the transit
costs; also, eo~nented that budget increased for the court are too high.
Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewar~, abstain; Commissioner
Schoneman, yes.
REPO~S - CO~MISSIONER STEWART:
1. Read letter dated 3 December 1979 from U.S. Depa~.h~ent of Defense to Con~nissloner Stewa_~t
stating they'll request the Naw to expedite their part in the rene~otiation of sewer and water rates
and that they will be meeting with him regarding City financial problems and tax free status of the
Shipval~.
2. ~arbage Rates will be increasing 11.785 percent in accordance with consu~ner price index as
provided in contract with the City. Co~neroial Rates as well as residential Pates will ir~r~ase.
Residential rates will go fr~m $2.56 monthly (one can) to $2.86 for one can, for example.
3. }h]mane Society stated they feel something is w~ong that dog and cat license fees were increased;
and revenue barely shewed an increase. Fe~l better job of policing can he done in this area.
~;. Feel Decision should be made regarding the 911 Cormmnications System; that this would be
o~200,000 cost figure and only $93,000 is budgeted.
REPORTS - OOP~ISSIONER SC~0NEMAN:
1. Reported that George Dpessel, Group IV; Roy Giroux, Group IV; LaVerne Meyer, Group III;
he. onsmd Sigurdson, Gmoup V; were awarded Certificates of Competency, in the ~stewater field and
co~ended them on their efforts and abilities.
2. Reservoir Storage has picked up fr~n 210 million gallons; yesterday showed 375 million gal'Ions.
PARKING PROBLt~ - BIIRWELL BETWeeN ANOKA g STATE (ILA ZEE]<
Discussion was held and Mayor Jarstad suggested that parking be prohibited between 9:00 a.m. and
7:00 p.m. instead of to 9:00 p.m. as ~equested; that this would eliminate the swinKshift worker
Darkems, and would not inconvenience residents living in the area who may w~nt to park in front of
their houses at this time of night.
~otion by CDmmlssioner Sehoneman and Co~,~issloner Stewart that parking on Burwell Street between
~o---~and State be prohibited between 9:00 a.m. a nd 7:00 p.m., cclrmied unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL h~E±'ING - DEC~ER 11~ 1974 (Cont.)
CITY ATTORNEY REPORTS:
1. Upon question of ~,,,~[ssioner Stewart, Asst. City Attorney Pinckney stated that the Attorney's
Office is of the opinion that the Judge and his secretary are not entitled to Civil Service
henefits.
Con~ssloner Stewart asked the CitV Attorney's Office to ansm~r his letter concerning Sewer Distrlc
No. 1.
~I~YOR JARSTAD REPORTS - CONT.
2. IAC Meeting in Olympia very successful. Park Supt. Andy Pendergast made presentation for
$35,000 matching, funds for Lions Field Finger Pier. IAC approved this project for funding, and
referred it to Secretary of Interior. Will continue working towards this funding.
3. Reported on National Convention he attended in Houston, Texas, as member of steering conmlittee
of National Public Safety Co~Littee. Working towards securing funds in the public safety field, an,
the continuing of Revenue Sharing Funds.
4. Have been meeting with North Perry Water System people. No action has been taken at the
present time.
5. Complimented merchants on the amount of revenue they provide City gove~.~,ent; that they are
really the r~ason for parking meter revenue.
MeetinK~ recessed 10:~3 a.m. Called to 0mder 10:55 a.m.
Chief Holtine of the Fire Depaeb,ent stated he appreciates the Council maintaininK public safety
at the current level; however, it must still be understood that the Fire Depa~.b~ent work force
is reduced, ar~ the Council should be lcoking for future funds to retain firefi~hters.
ORDINANCE NO. 3185 - ADOPTING BUDGET
Clerk read An Ordinance of the Citv of Brem~rton approving and adopting the financial budget for th
several funds of the City C~vez~,'ent of the City of Br~n~e~ton for the fiscal year 1975 and
appropriating the ~nounts set forth in said budget to each Fund in accordance with RCW 35.33.075'.
Motion by ~vor Jarstad and Conm~issioner Schoneman to pass O~dinance No. 3185, carmied as follo~:
7~-~-~--Jarstad, yes; Cc~ssloner Stewart, abstain; Commissioner Schoneman, yes.
ORDIgqNCE - TRANSIT ~gJBSIDY TAX INCREASE
Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending Section 1 of Ordinance No. 2911 relating, to the_
lewing of a transit subsidy tax.
Motion by Mavor Jarstad and Comnissioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on first reading, carried
as-~ows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, no; Co~ssioner Schoneman, yes.
Eugene Pbffman, 313 N. Ter~ell, suF~gested that the City look into the idea of Mini-buses.
Commissioner Stewart stated this has been discussed and it appears that it would not be as
practical; the real cost involved being the drivers' wages.
ORDINANCE - Cw~MBLIN~ TAX
Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance relating to taxation of certain gambling in the City of
Bremerton.
Mayor Jarstad stated that this ordinance will have to be passed on a~ ~ergency basis in order to
become effective by January 1st, 1975, and the City will lose anticipated revenue if it sces not
beton_ effective at that time. City Clerk explained a two reading ordinance would take about 45
days to become effective.
Co~ssioner Stewart stated he ~ants the tax, but will not vote it in on an emergency basis.
Rev. Overby, Mt. Zion Baptist Church, questioned whether this would actually constitute an
"~merg. ency".
Conmlissioner Schon~nan suggested the ordinance be mead twice with the 30-day waiting period, and
the ordinance be amended to make this tax retroactive to Januamy 1st, 1975. Asst. City Attorney
John Jackson stated this would be legal.
Motion bv ro,,,~ssioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the ordinance on flmst readin~
and to amend the ordinance to amek this tax retroactive to January 1, 1975, carried as follows:
Mayor Jarstad, yes; Con~ssioner StewarT, yes; Commissioner Schon~3nan, yes.
BID 0PENIN~ - WELL CASI~S
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~missioner Schoneman to open blds, camried unanimously.
Tsubota Steel, ,Seattle, $50 Check F~nctosed: 10 - 3/4" O.D. -
Sch. ~0 Pipe - .365
14/40' - 560 ft. @ $13.75
CITY COUNCIL ~J~i'ING - DECF~IBER 11, 197~ (Cont.)
Familian Pioneer Ca., Inc. Seattle, Check Enclosed $50: 510.98 per foot
Motion by Commissioner Sehoneman and Mayor Japstad to refer the bids to Water Superintendent and
Cl-i-~erk for study and eonslderation of award at next Council Meeting, carmled~ unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad reported that blood donors are needed today in o~der to maintain sufficient blood ~
supply and this is being done at Great Northwest Savings Building. Stated he has directed this
information to all City De~-b~nts.
Bill Cumnins, Kitsap Tire Servlee, stated that the City awarded tire bid contracts to four tire
dealers, including him~ and that they %~re told they did not have exclusive oontracts. Stated that
the City has been de~ling with only one company, Shaub-Elli~on, and he owuld like to know the
reason for this; that he had lower prices on sc~e of the tiros.
City Clerk stated he fu~shed Mr. Cummins with copies of invoices last st~waer, and he didn't come
back with any type of recap sheet sh~inK his prices wero lower. Stated he had the invoices
verified by the City Auditor, and Shaub-Ellison had the lowest and best p~ice on each purchase,
except one tiro. Explained that suggestion is being made for next year which would eliminate
direct purchases by the Garage Forem~n, and all purchases would be completely through his offices,
unless there was an emel~gency.
John Ross, City Auditor, stated be felt suggestion for next yea~ should be followed. Stated he
felt best quality at best price tires have been purchased for the City; also, rocc~mended
standardizing tire sizes.
Floyd Dietch, Firofighter, expressed appmeciation fop decisions made at Citv Council today; that he
is very pleased that Depa~,b~ent strength will be m~{ntained at least at the prosent level.
Motion bv Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to bring up the matter of Duane Baker Rezone,
carried unanimously.
Co~nissioner Stewart gave background of roquest. Mayor Jamstad stated he did not have an
opportunity to view the prope_r~ry or the file as yet.
Co~nissioner Schoneman stated he did not feel this type of structure would be appropriate for the
area; that there is quite a slope, and the are isn't prepared for anticipated density.
~tion by Co~missioner Schoneman and Co,~missione~ Stewar~ to concur with the Planning ~z~ssion and
t--~reoo~endations not to allow this type of development in this area. (Motion cancelled - See
below)
~x)n]nissioner Stewart encouraged Mm. Baker to continue with develo~nent in the City; that it is
greatly needed and he realizes this; however, there is proper~y in the area already zoned R-2
which would be more appropriate for multi-unit structure of this type.
Mayor Jsrstad stated be would like to have an oppor~cunity to vote on this rezone; however, needed
more time to view the property and studV the file.
Cmnmissioner Shoneman withdrew his motion and Con~ssioner Stewart wlthdmew his second to the
motion. Motion cancelled.
Motion by C~n~nissioner Schon~nan and O0,mlissioner Stewtrt to delay decision one week until the
~-~-~as opportunity to review tbe property and file.
Helen Stevens, 307 N. Termell; Eugene Hoffman, ~13 N. Termell, spoke in opposition to the develoF~nent
due to the type of structure, traffic, other R-2 property ava{]able~ density, height of structure.
~aret Baker and Duane Baker (Applicant) spoke in favor of the roquest and stated the structuro
would be very attractive and is needed for the retired people; that this develo~nent ~ould enhance
the eommunitV and raise property values.
Motion to delay decision carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad dirocted the City Clerk to continue with the rogulam order of business.
PAYROLL VCUCT~R$
Clerk presented payroll vouchems, one showing gross payroll $123,328.55, and one showing FICA and
Service fees, ~3,870.40. Audited by John Ross.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con*missioner Stewar~ to approve the vouchers, earmied unanimously.
APPLICATIONS FOR TAXICAB DRIVERS LICENSE
Clerk upesented Application for Taxicab Drlvem's License from Norman Cessna and Lance Farmer,
approved by Captain Cundiff for the CHief of Police.
Motion by Co,missioner Stewart and C~mmissioner Sohoneman to approve the applications, earmied
unanimously.
CITY COUNCIL- DECEMBER 11~ 1974 (Cmnt.)
CLAIM 8 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES (REYMONT GROUP/LUSIAN)
Clerk ppesentd Claim for $9,957.27 fr~m the ReYmOnt Group for alleged illegally imoosed general
facilities fee. ~
.Motion by Co~missioner Schoneman and Conmissioner Stewart to refer this claim to the City
~ey's Office for review and their recommendation at next Council Meeting, carried unanimously.
Clerk presented Claim for IL3mages fr~m Larr~ M. Luslan for $51.45 relating., to abdoned vehicle
ticket and car tow. Mayor Jarstad directed t~ blaim be referred to the Citv Attorney's Office.
STATEMENT OF CA~VAS - GENERAL ELECTION
Clerk advised that he has on file Statement of Canvas for November 5, 1974, General Election,
relatir~ to bonds and City Charte~ Issues.
NOTICE OF [JAB MELTING
Clerk presented N~tice of Urban Arterial Board Meeting to be held Thursday, December 12, 1974,
in Olympia, High~ay Administration Building; also, presented Agenda for same. On file in City
Clerk' s Office.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC }~3%RING: - LAND USE PLANNI%~
~lerk presented Notice of Public Hea~ing from House of Representatives regarding proposed Land Use
Planning legislation, to be held Pmlday, December 13, 1974, 7:30 p.m., at the P.U.D. Auditorium
in Vancouver, Washington. On file in City Clerk's Office.
ACCE~I'ANCE OF D~;~il~ - SHERIDAN RD. RIGHT - OF - WAY (SORIANO)
Clerk read me~o dated 10 December 1974 from City Engineer to City Council explaining the City has
been unable to obtain the original deed, and reco,~nending City ~uncilaeeept the copy of deed
obtained and direct filing with City Clerk. (Copy obtained from Recorded original)
Motion by Con~nissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to acoept deed granted by Isaac and Jean
~-----~o on this project, and to direct prop~- filing in City Clerk's Office, ear~ied unanimously.
Clerk read memo dated 8 December 1974 frc~ Edwards Realty Company to Citv Council enclosing copies
of recorded easement City g-Danted the County for sewer work to be performed, and thanking Council
members for help they gave in obtaining the easement.
OVERHFAD CHARGES - STREET DEPT. LABOR
Clerk read memo dated 6 December 1974 f~cm Chief Accountant and City Auditor requesting Council
permission to add a 35.6 percent overhead eha~ge to all Street Depar. b~nt lahore chargeable to other
City Depa~.b~mnts and outside agencies.
~btion by ~hyor Jamstad and Commissioner Ste~lr~ to approve this recommendation, and grant the
request, carried unanimously.
LLTrERS RE,: WAGE/PRICE CONTROL RESOLUTION
Clerk read letter dated 2 December 1974 from Roland L. Elliott, Special Assistant to the U.S.
President, to City Clerk G.C. Yeadon, SR. ~ stating that the President appreciates Mr. Yeadon's
courtesy in letting him know of the action of this resolution.
City Clerk read letter dated 6 December 1974 from City of Edmonds to City Clerk G.C. Yeadon,
stating that their Council was unanimously opposed to City of Bremerton Resolution on wage and price
controls.
Letters on file in City Clemk's Office.
PAY BILLS
~tion by Co~missioner Stewart and Commissioner Sehoneman to pay vouchers 4307 through 43S2 in
amount of ~25,935.91 on blanket approval, as audited by John Ross, carried unanimously.
LEASE - KBR0 RADIO TOWER SITE (FOREST RIDGE PARK)
Clerk presented prepared Lease Rene~l Agree~m. nt as approved by City Cmuncil last week.
Motion by ~r~missioner Sehoneman and Cu~.~ssloner Stewart to authomize the Mayor and City Clerk to
~ the lease renewal, carried unanimously.
AGREEMENT - K1TSAP R}]GIONAL LIBRARY LF~ASE/SHERIDAN C0~. BLDG. (RENEWAL)
Cler~ presented prepared Agreement for extending Kitsap Regional Library Lease Agreement as
authorized by Council last week.
~Motion by ~ayor Jarstad and Con~nissioner Stewart to authorize the Mayor and Citv Clerk to sign the
agreement, carried unanimously.
CALL FOR BIDS - TRACYTON BEACH RD. MAIN
Clerk read memo dated 13 November 1974 from E.R. Weller to Commisisoner Schoneman requesting
authorization to call for bids for the installation of approximately 9,000 feet of 12-inch ductile
iron supply main frown Shemidan Road to Riddell Road.
Motion by ~mlssioner Shconeman and Cxp~mlissloner $tew~/T to authorize the bid call. Cu~l~gssioner
~-~-eman stated this ~equest has been withheld since November 13th to find out what was available
in the budget. Motion ear~ied unanimously.
CITY Cg3NCIL Msb~rIN~,~ - DECL~BER 11, 1§7~ (Cont.)
RESOLUTION ~D. 1625
Clerk read A Resolution to pass a new cable television fmanch~se ordinance. It was explained that
this resolution is to be sent to the FCC to show the City's intent to pass such an ordinance.
Motion b~v Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 1625, carried as follows:
Mayor Jarstad, yes; C~mlssioner Stewart, yes; C~ssioner Sahoneman, yes.
MEETI~ ADJOURNED 12:55 p.m.
G.C. YFADON, SR. , CITY CLERK
APPROVED: