HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/31/74 CITY COUNCIL MELTING
DECEMBER 31, 1974
The regulam meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the
Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PST, Tuesday, December 31, 1974. Attending were:
~.~yor Jarstad, presiding; Conmissioner Stewart, C~r~nissioner $chonaman, City Clerk Yeadon, City
Attorney Walgren, and ~epresentatives of the press and radio.
MeetinK~ opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Mayor Jamstad.
MIJRf~ES
~ of Dece~ 23, 197~, w~me read and approved as ~nended.
SEPARATION
Frank Blake, Dmaftm~an, Planning Dept., Reduction in Force, 12/31/74.
Rober~ Hensel, Garage Foreman, Reduction in Force, 12/31/74.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cu~missioner Schon~man to approve the separations, cazmied unanimously.
~MPLOYMENT
Pobe_~t Sayers, PT Playleader, Pa/~ks Dept., $2.00 hr., January 0, 1975.
James Rye, PT Playleader, Parks Dept., $2.85 hour, January 4, 1975.
Thc~as Newell, PT Playleade~, Pal~ks Dept., 92.00 hr., January 2, 1975.
Randy Shedwin, PT Playleader, Parks Dept., $2.00 ~m., JanuatTf 2, 1975.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~muissioner Stewart to approve the employments, carried unanimously.
CHANGE IN PAY STATUS
Johnny Myers, Fir~ighter 3rd to ~th Class, $912.42 to $954.50, Dec. 15, 197~.
Wilson Mares, Jr., Der. to Sgt., Police, $1139.88 to $1189.72 + $21.38, 12/29/7~.
Michael Bell, Cement Finisher to Cern. Fin. Senior, $4.64 to $4.93, 12/30/74.
~btion by Mayo~ Jarstad and C~,~is§lone~ Stewart to approve the (Hanges in Pay Status, carried
unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad stated that the Oa~missioner should meet prior to next Council Meeting in order to
cone to a conclusion on the implementation of a oost of living raise for Depaz.[ment Heads and
Asst. Department Heads; that this should be done as soon as possible because they would not be
entitled to retroactive pay raises as is the case with city employees. Commented that there will b~
a meeting with Non-uniformed Employees' Union on P~iday.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Clerk presented Claim for Damages fr~m Doctor L. Nathan, ~nount unkm0wn, for damages to the rear
end of his car. Referred to Insurance Ccmpany.
CIAD~ - LARRY LUSIAN
Clerk stated that the City Attorney's Office has given a written opinion to deny this claim.
~btion by Hayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Stewart to follow the reeo~nendation of the City
Attorney, and deny the claim, carried unanimously.
CLAIM - REY~0NT GROUP
Clerk read memo dated 30 Deeembem 1974 fr~n Asst. City Attorney John Jackson to City Clerk
rec~mended this claim be denied.
Motion by Co~missioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept the reoam~endation of the City Attorney'
0--~, and deny the claim, carried unanimously.
LICENSE AP~ICATION - MASS~3SE
~lerk presented Application fop Masseuse License from Kuru Ye Moberly, approved by Fire, Building,
Police, and Health Depa~,O.ents.
:btion by Cx~mnissioner Stewart and Co~missioner Schoneman to approve the application, carried
unanimously.
APPLICATION Bg0 LICt~SE - P~NS PRDJECTS
Clerk read memo dated 30 Decembem 197~ from License Inspector to City Coucnil recommending the
Council direct him to register the six contractors working at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for
Business 8 Occupations Tax, and requesting the City Attorney be informed of a letter received
from State Dept. of Revenue statlz~ the City's implementation of a BgO Tax on the federal
projects would be legal, valid, and enforceable.
~4otion by Ccmmissionem Stewart and Ccgmissioner Schoneman to refer this correspondence to the
C~--[~-~ttorney for an an swer to the Council n~xt meeting or the meeting after that, carried
unanimously.
BID AWARD - TIRES/TRANSIT
Clerk stated that he and Ben Rust discussed the bid offered by Shaub-Ellison and recommend bid be
awarded to them as only bidder; that the prices offered were lowem than anticipated.
Motion by Co,missioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to awamd bid to Shaub-Ellison as reco~nended,
carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - TIRES/GENERAL CITY USE
City Clerk presented recap of the two bids meceived, showing Shaub-Ellison as lower bid by
about 18.9 percent; mecon~nended award be made to Shaub~Ellison. Clerk stated he talked to
General Tire representative and he concurred in the reeo~,~endation, and stated he would be a
competitive bidder next year.
~o~ion by Con,missioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Shaub-Ellison as reconmended,
carmied unanimously.
BID OPENING DATE - THEATRE CONSTriCTION
Clerk reported that the bid opening date has been rescheduled for January 29, 1975, at 11:00 a.m.
KASLM~fF - ~rfOR (5610 Kitsap Way)
Clerk read me3up dated 23 December 1974 fr~m City Engineer to Council recommending acceptance of th.
easement to give the city rights to operate and maintain the water main which is on this easement.
Clerk read the easement. Cu]~,issioner Schoneman directed the easement set aside for re-w~iting
in order to eliminate easement to sewer line; that this shouldbe dealing with only water line.
VERGEER DEDICATION OF LAND TO CITY - qUIT CLAIM DEED
Clerk p~esented Quit Claim Deed g~anted by Gerard S.' and Shirley Vergeer to Otiy of Bremerton
dedicating, as a gift portion of Traeyton Boulevard waterfront. The Conmissioners thanked
~im. Vergeer for his generosity, and stated this action is ~eh appreciated. Mayor spoke of
long-range plans for the waterfront.
Motion by Mayor Japstad and Cc,~nissioner Stewart to accept the deed, and have it recorded; carmied
unanimously.
Co~missioner Schoneman stated that all land dedleated or pumehased by the City should be done in
conjunction with the Engineering Department so they can inelude this on the maps.
,Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Cc,mtissioner Stewart that all deeds to City-owned
property be done in conjunction with the Engineering Depa~U~ent in order to show City ownership
on maps prepared to make this known, carried unani~Dusly.
MICRO - POLICE f~[IEF RE: FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT
Clerk read memo dated 2? December 1974 frcm Chief of Police to City Council reco~mendinq
City Council pass a resolution giving the City of Bremerton's plan in eonpliance with the a~ove
law, and requesting that shift trading be allowed.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~,missioner Stewart to direct the City Attorney to prepare the
proper resolution in compliance %~ith the Fair labor Standards Act, carried unanimously.
REPORTS - CO~MISSIONER STE~.;ART:
1. Received less property tax than anticipated and received more sales tax th~n anticipated.
~Wext year the City is anticipating a 9 percent increase in property tax and a 10 percent
increase in sales tax. Feel General Obligation Bonds for purchase of firefighting equiunent
and thim~s of this nature should be voted on by the public because when they are put through
without a vote, cannot use the property tax.
~. Reported on dog problems, and suggested the penalty fee for a non-licensed dog be increased;
that the low fee at the present time is no deterrent.
3. Met with County regarding Complex Facilities Plan. Feel the City should analyze whether all
consultant studies are necessary.
4. }{ave received informal proposal for the rental of Cmaven Canter Parking Lot. Discussion
held, and ~.~ayor Jarstad cu,,~anted that this property would have to be used in the best
interest of the public because it was purchased by the public forthe best public use.
5. Spoke with Asst. Planner Attebery concerning the City initiating scme rezones to make better
use of some of the blight properties in the City.
6. Rate structure has been causing costly bookkeeping in the Accounting Office requiring
employees to work overtime. If we can't keep the costs of bookkeeping down, may give some
thought to going back to a flat rate for sewers.
RATE IT~CRF~tSE - ALPINE H~.ICOPTERS/WATERSHED PATROL
Co~missioner Sheon~nan presented letter frcm Alpine Helioopters stating they find it necessary to
raise hourly patrol flight rate due to increased costs of fuel, maintenance and taxes; increase
frrm $75 to $100 perflight hour. Co~missioner $choneman stated heis very satisfied with this
service which has proven to be the best type of surveillance at the water shed.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and ~yor Jarstad to continue with this service based on a new
rate increase from $75 to $100 per flight hour, effective January 1, 1975. Mayor Jarstad asked
what funding has been set up in the budget for this service, and Co~missloner Schoneman explained
that the $500 per month set up in the budget wLll be sufficient to cover the new rate. Motion
carried unanimously. City Clerk noted that the City Attorney's Office has given the opinion that
this is a professional service and there is no requirement for a bid call.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SCHON[~AN:
1. Pmesented letter dated December 12, 1974, from Tracyton Water District stating they are in
favor of the City's proposition concerning construction of a water tank on the forty-acme
watershed, and they would like to meet on this matter.
CITY COUNCIL MEEI'ING - DECI~BER 31, 1974 (Cont.)
2. Presented letter from Kitsap Co. Co~missioners sub~mitting franchise for water pipes on
oounty hiKk~ays, and also Acceptance of Franchise fora to be completed. F~plalned this is to
allow the Bremerton Water Depa~,b~ent to place underground water pipes along Traayton Beach Road
and Essex Street.
~tion by Conmissioner Sehoneman and ~avor Jarstad to accept the documents and refer to Attorney's
~ for ehecking as to form, carried' unanimously.
3. Reported on meeting with County regarding Sewer Facilities Plan. Cc~nented that Consultant
Studies made for the City may be consideration in obtaining State DOE funds.
4. Complimented Street and [ &ter Distmibutlon crews on control of snow and ice conditions.
5. Spoke of annual reports and acc~nplish~ents of the various Public hbrks Depm.b~,ents,
including Water Distribution, Street, Watershed, Wastewater, Engineering, Building. Reports on
file in Conmissioner Schonenan's Office.
6. [kpressed sympathy at the death of Herb Connors, retired Police Officer, and spoke of his
background in City ~mployment.
REPORTS - ~{AYOR JARSTAD:
1. Expressed condolences at the death of Herb Connors. Regret that he couldn't have ~njoyed his
retirement years longer.
2. Gave Police Depa~,bl~nt Annual Report showing a five percent increase in crime which is below
the national average. On file in Mayor's Office.
3. Gave report of 1974 Parks and Recreation Proglm~ns. C~,~ented on success of Senior Citizens
Programs. On file in Mayor's Office.
4. Citv Council will be very involved on National Level in 1975. Will keep working towards fair
share of revenue shaming for the City of Bremerton.
5. Appreciate work of the City Clerk, Corm~issioners, and City Attorney during the year 1974.
Feel all City funds are accountable, and appreciate the employees of the City.
PAYROLL VOUCT~RS
Clerk presented Payroll Voucher showing gross payroll of $124,435.16, and Payroll Voucher
showir~5 Bank Service Fees, $175.06 and Company FICA, $3,637.92. Audited by John Ross.
~btion by Con~nissioner Stewart and Mayor Jamstad to approve the vouchers, carried unanimously.
GENERAL F~D TRanSFER
Clerk read memo dated 26 December 1974 from Chief Accountant to City Council requesting~
authorization to transfer $50,000 instead of $100,900 frcm the General Fund to Ctmulative Reserve
~md for General Municipal Purposes due to insufficient funds available in General Fund.
Motion by ~ayor Jarstad and Cu~,,~[ssioner Stewart to approve this reccmmendation, carried
unanimously.
ONE-WAY STREET - FIRST ST./NAVAL TO MONTGOMERY
Clerk read memo dated 27 December 1974 f~om Asst. City Attorney to City Clerk advising that the
Police Department can effect the change on its own as provided by ordinance, and the best method
is for the City Council to make this change by motion.
~ by C~,missioner Schoneman and Co~mis. sioner Stewart that First Street fr~m Naval to
~ontKemery bec~ne a one-way si-meet proceeding west, carried unanimously.
ENGI~EERING PROPOSAL - COMPLEX FACILITIES PLAN
Clerk presented proposal for Engineering Services on Kitsp/B~emerton Sanitary Sewer Study from
SEgA Consulting Engineers, and explained that this finn would like consideration if none of the
six consultants being interviewed are used. Cu~,~issioner Stewart stated the Cc~missioners have
copies of this proposal.
NOTICE OF DOE
Clerk presented notice of public hearing of the Depa~.b~nt of Ecology regardin~ Water Pollution
Control Projects to be held 1:30 p.m., January 24, 1975, at Olympia City Hall.
L~3r±'k~t - ALB~T S~IITH
Clerk read letter from Albert ~ith to Cx~missioner Stewart dated 28 December 197~ offering the
City $500.00 for aequisltion of a strip of City-owned land adjacent to his property which he would
like to landscape; that the City has not made any attempt to beautify this strip of land, and
it has become a refuse d%mp for children coming from the school bus and people dumping beer bottles.
Discussion was held and the following motion was made.
Motion by ~ayor Jarstad and Cu~,m[s~ioner $tewar~ that this letter be turned over to the Parks
~--~-~,ent and Beautification Cum,~ittee to schedule this stirp of la~ for a beautification project
in 1975, carmied unanimously.
Meeting recessed 11:05. Called to Order 11:10 a.m.
CITY O0[~CIL hEL'fING - DECF3~BER 31, 1974 (Cont.)
ORDINANCE NO. 3189 - FORD AVE. STREKI' VACATION
Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance vacating street between Ford Avenue and Lafayette Avenue
between Lafayette and Kitsap Way.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cu~Lissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3189, carried as follows:
Mayor Jarstad, yes; (b~missioner Stewart, yes. (CuLu~issioner Schonaman stepped out of meeting at
this time )
ORDINANCE NO. 3190 (BUILDING CODE)
Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance adopting~ the Uniform Building Code, 1973 Edition and
repealing, Ordinance 2838 and all parts of other ordinances in conflict with this ordinance.
Cc~missioner Stewart cu~,,~endted that the State does not require the City to pass this ordinance
at all, and that it is usually only passed when a City wishes to be more restrictive.
Hotion by MaVor Jamstad and Cu~,~isisoner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3190, carried as follows:
Mayor Jarstad, yes; Cc~ssioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes.
RESOLUTION NO. 1626 - E~UIP. RENTAL FUND RATES
Clerk read Resolution establishing rates for equil~nent use in the Equipment Rental Fund duringthe
year 1975.
Motion by Cu~missioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 1626, carried as follows:
l'~ayor Jarstad, yes; (bmmissioner St~art~ yes; C~u[ssioner Schon~nan, yes,
ORDINANCE - BAKER REZONE
Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792.
Motion by Comissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; CuL,~J~ssioner Stewart, no; Cu,~issioner Schon~man, yes.
STREL'i' USE PERMIT - SAFEWAY STORE
Clerk read AKme~ment for Street Use Permit for Safeway Store located at 938 Callow Avenue.
,qotion. by Commissioner Sehoneman and Ceos§loner Stewaz-t to approve the Street Use Permit
Agreement, carried unanimously.
LEASE - ROBERT JOHNSON (SEWAGE SALVAGE)
Clerk presented Lease between City and Rober~ Johnson to lease area at Charleston Beach Treatment
Plant for experimentation in sewage waste recovery. Mayor Jarstad c~,,~ented that the specific
purpose should be included in the lease. Directed this doc~ent be corrected accordingly.
0RDI~iqNCE NO. 3191 (CABLE TV)
Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance autho~izin~ the grant of a non-exclusinve franchise to
such persons as may be designated by the City Council to operate and maintain a ec~munity
antenna television systam in the City of Bremerton; providing for the term of the franchises,
selection of the franchisees, franchise p~ovisions and restrlcfions, rates and charges,
franchise fees, and prescribing penalties for violation of the franchise provisions.
C. _'ssion? Ste to Pass 0rd ce No. 191, ied
as oz±ows. ~ayor darstad, yes; Cc~ss~oner Stewart, yes; Cu~,~Lzssioner Schoneman, yes.
SET HF~LRING DATE - SC~I/T REZONE
~otion by Co~missionem Stewaz,t and Mayor Jal-stad to set hearin~ date for January 22, 1975, at
1-~a.m., carried unanimously.
SET ~%R17~G DATE - BRIDGEVIEW~ INC. REZONE
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to set hearing date January 29, 1975, at 10:00
a.m., carried unanimously.
SET HEARING DATE - MRS. R.J. SMITH PROPERTY (C~E OF S1TE PLAN)
~tion by Commissioner Stews_~t and Mayor Jar~tad to set hearir~ date January 22, 1975, at
10:00 a.m., carried unanimously.
SET HEARING DATE - FROP. HOLDING ~ DEV. INC. (SITE PLAN APPROVAL)
~tion by Co~missioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to set hea~ing date January 29, 1975, at 10:00
a.m. , cal~Pied unanimously.
SET NE3~ING DATE - PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORD. (R~i DISTRICTS)
~tion by ~missioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to set heamin~ date February 5 1975 at 10:00
a.m. , carried unanimously. ' '
BILLS
~n by Co~aissioner Stewart and Mayor Ja/~stad to give a blanket approval of Vouchers 4613
through 457~ in the amount of $48, 131.87, as audited by John Ross, carried unanimously.
C[~NGE OF COUNCIL h~L'I'ING DATE
City Council ~eeting to be held Thursday, January 9~ 1975, instead of regular Wednesday date due
to meeting with ~3D representatives.
APPROVED: G.C. 'YEADON~, SR., CITY CL~RK