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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/31/73 CITY COUNCIL M~h'riNG MINUTES JANUARY 31, 1973 The ~egula~ meeting of the City Council of the City of Bmemerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PST, Wednesday, Januar~ 31, 1973. Attending were: Mayor Jar~tad (p~esiding), Cu,,,~issioner Cla~k, Cc~ssioneP Schoneman, City Clemk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney Sex- ton, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Rev. Soule of Manette C~,~,~nity Church. Joe Mentors Rt. g, Box 2350, requested that the Council take up the matter of his rezone application on which a hea~ing was held some months ago; also, requested that persons in the a~ea of the proposed ~ezone be notified that this matter is going to come before the Council once again. M&yom Jar~tad stated that Mr. Mentom's r~uest would be refer~ed to the City Atto~.ney and the City Planner and the Council would proceed from their rec~,,~ndations. MINUTES OF JANUARY 2g, 1973 The Minutes of January 2~, 1973, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATIONS P. L. Disney, Electrical Inspectc~, Building Department, 3-1-72, Retired. Ted Ryan, Counselor-Aide, Kitsap County Council on Alcoholism, 2-2-73. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayo~ Ja~stad to approve the separations, carried unanimously. t~PLOYMENT David Wayne FDost, Ext-ma Help to Helper (Provisional), Wate~ Supply, From $3.00 to $612.50 mo., Effective 1-28-73. Motion by C~,,,d~ssioner Schoneman and Commissione~ Cla~k to approve the employment and change in pay. Mayor Jamstad questioned whether the appointment would be made fr~m a register after an open examin- ation and M~. Sehoneman stated it would. APPOINT]4ENT - ACTING B~ITALION CHIEF Clerk read m~mo dated January 2~, 1973, fD0m Fire Chief Holtine to Mayor Jarstad requesting that Dallas N. Erickson be appointed Battalion Chief in an Acting capacity, effective Januar~ 31, 1973, and terminated March 31, 1973; also pay r~quested to be that of Battalion Chief. Mayor Japstad explained that the ~equest is due to the disability of Battalion Chief Lynn Simons who suffered a hear~ attack and that the period of tin~ r~quested will cover leave applied fo~ by two Battalion Chiefs. Motion by Mayor Japstad and Cu,,,.{ssione~ Clal-k to approve the appointment, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - POLICE CARS Mayor Jarstad stated he has spoken with the Police Chief who ~econ~nends the award be made to low bidd, Cmawfcr~d Motors. Motion by Mayor Japstad and Co~ssionem Clark to follow the reeo~,,.endation of the Police Chief and award the bid to Cpawford Motors, low bidder, and that the surplus Police car~ be disposed of by the City Clerk in the best interest of the City; eat~,ied unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - LOG TRUCK g SKIDDER (WATER..SUPPLY) Clerk ~ead memo dated Jan,~a~y 25, 1973, fr~m E~v Heath to Con~tissioner Schonem~nn, requesting bids be ca/led for one (1) log truck and one (1) log skidder fo~ the Water Supply and Forestry; Depaz. O,~nts. Motion by Commissioner Sehone~ln and C~missioner Cla~k to authorize the call fop bids, carried unanimously. C~LL FOR BIDS - REPLACEMENT OF LIGHT POLES - WARREN AVENUE PIAYFIEID Clerk read memo dated January 30, 1973, from Park Superintendent Pendergast to Mayor JaPstad, request. ink that the City Council authorize a bid call to replace three light poles on W~mn Avenue Playfiel~ that the existing poles ar~ a safety hazard. The Memo also stated that the replacement of these thee, poles would con~lete a program star'ced some time ago to replace all eight poles and that the estimate~ COSt of replacing the three poles is $1,200, which is provided in the 1973 operating budget. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Cla~k to authorize the call fo~ bids fop the l~ht poles, carTied unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - LIGE DICKSON Clerk Pepor~ced a Claim fcre Damages was received in his office Januar%; 18, 1973, f~c~n Lige Dickson Company in the total ~nt of $17,500. Clerk stated that copies of the claim have been sent to the City Attorney's Office and the City's insurance oc~pany. Pri'ITION - BUS SERVICE (OYSTER BAY THROUGH POINDEXTER) Clerk reported that a petition has been filed in his office requesting bus service frcm Oyster Bay through Poindexter Street. Fur~cher stated that the petition was subatitted by Mattie Anderson (g316 "B" Street) and had 99 signatures. C~,~,Jssioner Clark stated that he has discussed this matter with the City Treasurer and they a~e look. lng into the possibility of service to the subject a~ea. M~. Cla~k explained that a g~eat portion of this area is outside of the city limits. Mr. Clark stated theme may be a possibility the Kitsap Lake run could cover this a~ea; however, the bus routes a~e presently on ver~; strict g0 minute schedules. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 31, 1973 - continued Motion by Co~mlssioner Clark and Mayor Jar~tad to aocept the petition for study and review, carried unanimously. UMTA GRANT APPROVAL Clerk puesented Urban Mass Transportation Capitol Grant Contract between the City of BPemeuton and the United States fcc the Mayor's signature. Clerk stated that this must be r~tu~ned to Washington D. C. by Maz~h 21, 1973, and also stated that the contract has been reviewed by the City Attorney's Office. Motion by Cu~issioner Clark and Commissionem Schoneman to approve the UTMA Grant Contract and auth- orize the Mayor to sign for the city, carTied unanimously. 10:00 - RECOGNITION OF MArtyRS NOT ON THE TENTATIVE AGENDA Ronald Ross stated he was opposed to Mayor Ja~stad acting in an official capacity and as a ~epPesent- ative of the City in attending a meeting in Seattle with local businessmen concerning Sears being r~- quested to stay in the central business district. Discussion was held and the Mayor explained he was extended an invitation to the meeting and felt the Commissioners should show interest in such things that affect the city tuaffic flow and growth patterns in the City. The other Co~ssionePs concurred. LEASE - SCHOLLMEYER PROPERTY Clerk reported that Mr. Schollmeyer has cont 'acted the City Attorney's Office and has requested sc~ne changes in the lease agreement. Mayor JaPstad stated that the Council would review and study the proposed changes to the lease with the City Attorney and bming the matter up at the next Council Meeting. hh'rrER - WASHINGTON TOW TRUCK ASSOCIATION Clerk read letter dated January 26, 1973, frcm Arthur Langlie, Attorney for the Washington Tow Truckl Association to Mayor Jarstad, which stated they hope the City will strongly support legislation which will place the entire towing industry of this state under the jurisdiction of the Washington Utilities and Transportation C~,Jssion (WUTC); also, stated they ape concerned that articles in the Bremerton Sun have been unfair and unwarranted in their c~en~ conc=Y~ng King's Towing due to a present co~i~ict before the Council reganiing towing service involved with police matters. The letter stated that Michie King has benefited the tow truck industry and has acted over the years to aid the disposal and recycling of junk autc~obiles as a strong benefit to the citizenry of the state and the cleaning up of our environment. The letter stated that it is hopeful that the present disDute can be put to rest on the basis of sc~e temporary city control until such time as the WUTC legislation being forwarded by the towing industry can be enacted. Mayor Jarstad cu~ented on the state-wide problem of abandoned and ~unk vehicles and stated Michie King had rendered excellent cooperation in clearing these vehicles. 5~HORELINE DEVELO~4ENT APPLICATION - LOWER MARINE DRIVE LID Clerk read meno dated January ~1, 1973, fmcm Asst. City Engineer to City Council requesting hearing date on subject application be set for March 21, 1973, and suggesting publication dates of February 5, 1973, and February 12, 1973. Motion by Conmissioner Schoneman and C~,,~issioner Clark to set hearing date on subject application ~6-~arch 21, 1973, in accordance with the Asst. City Engineer's rec~,~ndation, carried unanimously HOLD HARMLESS A~ - FRANCIS A. ~ HILARIA Clerk read Hold Harmless Agreenent in connection with the City's extension of the sewer lateral behind the Templ~an's property located at ~623 East Phinney Bay Drive which was signed by Francis and Hilaria T~,~pleman and had been signed and notarized. The agreement was as prepared by the City Attorney. Motion by C~',w,issioner Schoneman and Convaissioner Clark to approve the acceutance of the agreement and to refer to the City Atto:.~,ey's Office for checking and recording, cal-ried unanimously. QUIT CLAIM D~i~:i)/SLOPE EASEMENT - BPGD~ERTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Clerk reed memo dated January 30, 1973, submitting subject Quit Claim Deed and Slope Easement for the widening of 15th Street between Lafayette and Corbet Drive adjacent to Haddon School. The memo stated that the Quit Claim Deed transfers approximately . 27 acre to the City for street purposes and the slope easement is fcc the new slope which the widening of 15th Street will require. Motion by Co~missioner Schoneman and Conmdssioner Clark to approve the subject Quit Claim Deed and ~-f6pe Easement granted by Bremerton Schools and to refer the items to the City At~corney's Office for approval as to fora; carried unanimously. C~',,~ssioner Schoneman eo~aented that as a result of many meetings with City Engineer, Redford Engineers and the School Board this correction is going to be made for pedestrian traffic and sidewalks will be placed for their benefit; also, asked that the School Board be thanked for the property. ORDINANCE - 15TH STR~h-r CONDEMNATION (NO. 3057) Clerk ~ead An Ordinance amending Section 2 of 0rdinance No. 30~9, and adding additional parcels thereto; and declaring an emergency. Motion by Co~nissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pass 0Tdinance No. 3057, carried as follows: ~yor Jar~tad~ yes; Cu,,~issioner Clark, yes; C~m,~ssioner Schonema~ yes. ORDINANCE - BUSKIRK REZONE Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 179~. Motion by C~,,,issioner Clark and C~,~,~ssioner Schoneman to approve O~dinance on first ~eading, cal-~i~ ~----~lows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; C~,,,tissioner Clark, yes; Com~issionem Schoneman~ yes. ORDINANCE - COSTELLO REZONE Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending the use and ar~a raps according to Ordinance No. COUNCIL M~L'rING MINUTES - JANUARY 31, 1973 - continued 1792. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve the Ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayo~ Jar~tad~ yes; C~u~dssioner Cla~k, yes; C~,,~tissioner Sehonem~n, yes. Lt,'r£~ - BESS TRUMA~ (CARILLON BELLS) Clerk read lette~ from Bess Truman to C~,,,,{ssione~ Schoneman thanking him for hep Carillon Bell me~er~hip and the me~m~rlal paid to her husband, former President Ha~ Tru~3n. Cu,~,.;ssioneP Sehone,~n stated the lei-teP should have been addressed to M~. Simons who contributed to the Carillon Bell Association in memorial of the former President. PAY BILLS ~ by C~,,,,~ssioner Cla~k and Mayor Ja~stad to approve Vouchers No. 72188 through Voucher No. 7227.' o~payment in the total ~,ount of 936,893.61, carried unanimously. REPORTS - COPMISSIONER CLARK 1. Repo~ted on p~og~ess of Sunday trial bus runs as follows: Last two weeks showed an increase in usage (Tth g 8th Run). Had a total of 216 rider~ on the Seventh ~un which is the best ridership record so fa~. Had a total of 211 ride~s on the Eighth run. Stated that the average during the Eight-week period is 70 ride~s pep day. DISCUSSION - EEA Mayor Ja~stad brought up as an important item fo~ discussion and possible clarification the question of what would be the status of seniority, if any, on EEA employees at the time the EEA Gr~nts term- inate. Discussion was held and the MayoP stated this should l~eceive studious consideration. REPORTS - COb~MISSIONER SCHONt~ 1. Sewers a~e being re-~outed pPio~ to the State construction of Oyste~ Bay interchange. 2. Continuing with selective logging project at the watershed; presently doing a section that is south f~om the old Belfair Highway and east of the Golf Course. Stated logging cr~w is also enlarg- ing the pa~king lot at the pistol range because of its heavy use. 3. With the Manette Toll Bridge Office ~emoved, suggested that some type of beautification plan be initiated for that a~ea. q. Reported on progl-ess of Dc,~sea Fish rea~ing aetivites which is now in their second phase. 5. Pre-construction meeting to be held this afternoon with Telephone Company, etc., regarding 15th Street Construction. 6. Spoke with Mm. Yamamoto regarding l-~ees City has on order who informed him that weather conditio~ in Oregon ~ severe and they cannot dig the t~ees out of the ground fop shii~nent until the ground thaws. 7. Read news article regaining Waste disposal laws and progl~ras ~ etc. Stated Bl~m~erton should have an ordinance prchibiting the dumping of oil, etc., into catchbasin and sc~ type 6f per~lty should be adopted. Mayor Jarstad recessed the meeting at 10:q5 until bid openings at 11:00. Meeting called to order at ll:0q a.m. BID OPENINGS - M~YI'ERIALS (WATER DEPT.) BACKHOE LOADER (PARKS DEPT.) Motion by Mayo~ Ja~stad and Con,missioner Schoneman to open bids as scheduled on the agenda, ca~ied unanimously. WATER SUPPLY M~r~IALS - Clerk opened the following bids: Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Cc~pany, Seattle~ Bid Bond Enclosed. Johns-Manville Cc~pany, Seattle, Cashier's Check enclosed for $50. Pacific Water Works Supply, Seattle, Cel-tified Check Enclosed (2), SUBMi'ri~D TWO BIDS. Cmane Supply Co., Seattle, Cashier's Check enclosed fop $50. H. D. Fowler Co., Bellevue, Bid Bond Enclosed (2), $UBMI~ TWO BIDS. Wester~ Utilities Supply, Seattle, Cer~cified Check Enclosed (2), SUBMI'rr~3 TWO BIDS. Grinnell Co. of the Pacific, Seattle, Manager's Check $50 (2), TWO BIDS SUBMl'rrilo. U. S. Pipe g Foundry, Seattle, Cashier's Check enclosed $50. Motion by Co,~nissioneP Sehoneman and Mayor JaPstad to refe~ the bids to Water Superintendent E. G. ~ and Assr. Superintendent Ed Wellem fop their review and rec~,,~mndation to the Council, carried unanimously. (Note: The amounts a~e not included in the above listing of bids because of the detailed item- izations. These bids a~e available fop review in the City Clerk's Office. ) BACKHOE LOADER - Clerk opened the following bids: N. C. Machinery Company, Seattle, NO BID SUBMi'rI'ED. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JANUARY 31, 1973, oontinued Truekwell Equipnent Company, Seattle, NO BID SUSMI'£rED. Motion by Mayom Japstad and Cc~,,,,{ssioner Schoneman to study the question, of ~e-issuing a call fop b-i-~der proper legal advisement, carried unanimously. REPORTS - MAYOR JARSTAD 1. Mayor Jarstad stated that the parking lot at the pistol range is in need of enlargement due to the lap-over of Law Enforcenent Classes at Olympic College during this particular time who utilize the pistol range. PURCHASE OF ALTITUDE VALUE FOR KITSAP LAKE RESERVOIR - CALL FOR BIDS Clerk presented memo dated January 30, 1973, from Ev Humble to C~,,~ssioner Schoneman requesting authorization to call for bids for the furnishing of the eight-inch altitude valve that will be required to regulate water flow in the supply line to the new Kitsap Lake Reservoir. Motion by C~,,,,~ssioner Schoneman and Cu~l,,Jssioner Clark to authorize the bid call, carried unanimous[! Meeting adjourned at 11:20 a.m. G% C. YE3~N, SR., City CLERK APPROVED BY: Typed: ~' Pmoofread: TS g ~ TAPE #1 2210-2~65 SIDE A