HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/73 CITY COUNCIL MEETi%;G MINUTES
AUGUST 22, 1973
The regular meetinK of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Coun-
cil Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday, August 22, 1973. Attending were: Mayor
Jarstad, o~esidin~,; Co~missioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Citv Attorney
~hleren, and representatives of the press and radio.
Meetin~ opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Dan Quello of Our Savio%m's Luther-
an Church.
MINUTES
~]i~utes of August 1S, 1973, were read and approved as amended.
SEPARATIONS
~iiliiam S. Ve~ner, Operator II, Wastewater Treatment, Resi~ation, 8-16-73.
Gerald E. Schtie, ~ Help, EngineerinK Depa~.b,~nt, Resignation, 8-17-73.
Motion by Cor~nissioner Sehoneman and Con, missioner Clark to approve the separations, carried unan-
L]{A~,IGE OF STATUS - EEA TO REGULAR EP~IOYMENT*
Thomas Willia~m, Helper, Water Distribu~--~, $3.929, 9-1-73, EEA TO REGULAR*.
James Bruns, I~lper, Street Depa~'.t~mnt, $3.929 hr., 9-1-73, EEA TO REGULAR*.
*RECirt~lR meaning Civil Service ¥~ligible.
~btion bv Commissioner Sehoneman and Commissioner Cla~k to approve the Changes from EEA to Regular
e~lov~ant, carried unanimously.
Clerk presented Fa~ployees Retirement Fund list for August, 1973, in the gross amount of $2,898.15,
which was audited by Harold Fitzwater and approved by Commissionem Cla~k.
~tion by Commissioner Clark and Con~nissioner Schoneman to approve the retirement list, carried
~manimously.
CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - LEROY PAINE, JR.
~ presented Claim for Damages from Leroy Paine, Jr., in the anount of $87.78, which had been
rsferred to the insurance company.
APPLICATIONS DOR TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE
Charles FerKu~on, Approved ~y Cab%ain Stratton for Chief of Police.
Curry Thomas Andrew, Approved by Captain Stratton for Chief of Police.
Jerry Franklin Owens, Approved by R. Wes Henry for Chief of Police.
Ia~rcence Edward Spencer, Approved by Captain Stmatton for Chief of Police.
,Tack W. M. vle, Approved by C~otain Kvistad for Chief of Police.
Motion bv Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the applications, carmied unanimously.
CALL FOR BIDS - REPAIRS g MAIN'i'~qANCE-NO. 2 FIRE STATION FURNACE
Clerk read letter from AssistS{-C-hl-i~T-~e~i--ty Clerk requesting authorization to call for
bids for repairs and maintenance at No. 2 Fire Station's furnace including remeval of the old burner:
and installation of new equipment.
~btion by Phyor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to authorize the Call for Bids, cai~ried unanimously.
L~Ti"i'~R - BOIINr~tRY REVIEW BOARD (CEDAR GROVE/S}~RIDAN HE.I~h~fS ANNEXATION)
Clerk read letter dated August 16, 1973, from BoundarV Review Board to County Commissioners (coDy
to City C]enk) advisinK that the Boundary Review Board has decided not to invoke jurisdiction with
re~ard to the subject matter, and referpinK the matter back to County C~m~ssioners for action in
accordance with the statutory provisions governing elections for proposed annexations. Discussion
was held and City Clerk ex~ lained that County Auditor Ted Wright is eheckinK the original petition
to see if any of those names exist on a new petition to change the boundaries. Mayor Jarstad stated
that the City Attorney should still be following-up this professed annexation and should stay informed
of all that is happening.
NOTICE OF M3BLIC HFJkRING - U. S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AG~]qCY
Clerk presented Notice of Public ~[earzng applied for bv Puget' ~ound Naval Shipyard to consider a
Wastewater Disehar~e Permit to be held September 20, 1973~ at 7:00 p.m., at Seattle Center Orcas
Room.
ARTICLE RE: }L~TCH ACT $ EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTIVITY
Clerk presented Article reprinted from Revenue Sharing Bulletin cautioning recipient governments
about employee political activity. Article on file in City Clerk's Office.
b~rrER - GA2~LING COM~YISSION RE: CITY ORDINANCES
Clerk read letter dated August 16, 1973, from Gambling Commission to Mayor Jar~tad requesting copies
of any ordinances adopted by the City with respect to the taxing of any gambling activity. Discus-
sion was held and Mayor Jarstad stated he didn't believe the City had any such related o~dinances.
Mayor Jarstad stated he was disturbed at any possibility of the Gambling Conmission takin~ over the
licensing procedure involved with gambling when it can be done by the City at a moderate cost and wh~
the City is directly responsible for the activities.
STATE, AGREEI~f - REI~3URSE[.I~rf TO CIgY FOR RELOCATION OF FIREFIC~ffING EQUIPMENT
Clerk read letter dated August 17, 1973, from State Highway Con~nission to City of Bremal~ton submitt-
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proposed construction agreement No. GC-3438 covering the relocation of City fire conmmnication
facilities on Arsenal Way to Oyster Bay Project.
Motion by C~nmissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the agreement and to authorize the execut-
· o~ubject to review bY the City Attorney, carried tmmnimously.
~]~ - PLANNING DIRECIOR - RE: ELKS REZONE
Clerk read memo dated September 21, 1973, from Planning Director to City Council explaining that due
to questioning legal status of motion made at subject rezone hearing a new ruction was made to approw
the rezone; however, because a quorum was not present at the time of voting, a question was raised
as to the validity of the motion. Memo further stated that on the basis of the City Attorney's legal
opinion to return the matter to the Planning Co~missien, the Planning Department also reconmmnds the
matter be referred back to the Planning C~,m.[ssion for reconsideration.
Motion by Con, missioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to refer the matter back to the Planning Con, his-
sion as ~econ~nended, carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1565 - UMTA TRANSIT GRANT
Clerk read A Resolution by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, authorizing a
request to UMTA for an amendment to the Transit Project Budget, said amendment known as Budget Revis-
ion No. 2, and certifying that one-third matching meney is set aside.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 1565. Discussion was held and
~--~sioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad amended the ruction to read as follows:
Motion by Co,missioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 1565 and that it be checked
~-~ City Attorney's Office, car.~.ied as follows: Mayor Jaretad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes;
Co~ssioner Schoneman, yes.
PAY BILLS
~ by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jar~tad to give a blanket approval of Vouchers No. 74,577
t-~---~jn 74,665, inclusive, for payment in the amount of $57,$53.24, carried unanimously.
REPORTS - COMMISSIONER CLARK
1. Reported on Sunday Bus Run as follows: Cash riders, 93; Pass Riders, 101; Total Ridership, 194.
2. Reported on poor conditien of Library Building which is a City building. Stated that the lawn
is in very poor condition and the sprinkler system is not usable and the exterior of the building is
in need of painting. Stated that the replacement of the sprinklers and lawn improvement would cost
no more than $1,000 and the painting of the building would be no more than $3,000. Mm. Clark stated
that the building s]muld be repaired and that in the futur~ it may be used as a Senior Citizens
Building.
Motion: by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the appropriation of Revenue Sharing
~ up to $,,000 to accomplish the iibrary maintenance as discussed and to authorize a bid call
on the repainting of the exterior of the library building. Conmissioner Clark explained that the ~
painting would have to he ocntracted, but the yard improvement was going to be done by the Parks and
Recreation Department. Motion carried unanimously.
3. Announced that Governor Evans is officially registered in the Beard Growing Contest. Read lette~
from the Covemor which stated that he would not be able to attend the ~ontest juding due to a
previous engagement. Commissioner Clark urged everyone to join the fun on judging day at the fair.
Mr. Clark showed the trophies to be given out.
10:00 - RECO~ITION OF MA'I'IERS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Dolores Doninger, Secretary of Steering Conmittee for Bremarton Hummn Rights Conmission, asked the
Council if any progress had been made on the executive order presented to the Mayor three-and-one-
half weeks ago; that she did not tmderetand why there was such a delay when all the Executive Order
was concerned with was fair employment practices. Mayor Jarstad explained that the matter is being
studied and there is no problm and the City will take aCtion on it at the proper time. Conmissione
Clark explained that the Mayor is not authorized to take action on an Executive Order; that it would
trove to/{~written as a Resolution and passed by the entire City Council.
Beverly Mossman, Bremerton Citizen, stated that three weeks is not a very long time period for the
Council to study the Resolution; that she would hope the Council would take at least that long.
Stated that many ordinances take months of study and three weeks really wouldn't be considered a
delay. Mrs. Mussman stated she appreciated 25 MPH speed limit on 15th Street.
L. T. Lowe, 622 Pennsylvania, asked if the City should consider turning off some street lights to
avoid any power shortages that might occur this winter. Conmissioner Schoneman stated that the
City has had no requests from Puget Power g Light Cmmoany to conserve on the power; also, stated
that turning off the lights would cause other problems 'relating to accidents and police protection.
City Clerk Yeadon stated that PSPgL may not even anticipate a shortage at all. Mr. Lowe stated
that the City should contact PSPgL and ask if they should curtail the light service. Con, missioner
Schoneman stated that a representative of PSP~L would be present at the next Council meeting to
discuss any anticipated shortages.
Mr. Lowe questicned if there was any possibility of using the 7th floor roof of the Great Northwest
Savings Building as an observation site for the City. Con*missioner Scheneman stated that this would
have to be considered by the Great Northwest Building people; that the City would have no juris-
diction.
Richard Muller, 1940 Trenton Avenue, asked the Council if they were going to approve the Outside
Utility Agreement he bad applied for. Mr. Muller discussed problems he is having with his septic
system and water pressure. Commissioner Schoneman eonmmnted that Mr. Muller did not apply for servi
during the construction of the street and now the street would have to be broken up to provide the
~er~ice. Ph~. Muller asked if he could get the City water service alone, even if he does not get
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the sewer service; that he is presently on Jensen Water Service and the water pressure is very poor.
Commissioner Schoneman stated that the City could not remove Mr. 'Muller from the Jensen Water
System as he is in their district. Commissioner Schoneman advised Mr. Muller that the Council would
meet and discuss this matter.
REZONE }{EARING - JACK L. BUSEK (R-1 TO R-2)
Motion by ~yor Ja~stad and Con,missioner Schoneman to hold hearing on Jack L. Busek rezone as
scheduled on the agenda, cai-Pied unanimously.
City Clerk stated that he posted the area and public places as required by law, advertised notice
of hearing .in the newspaper, and sent letters of notification to those persons within 250 feet of
the ~perty. Clerk stated this was for a five unit apa~.t, mnt on the property.
Clerk read letter dated July 24, 1973, from Planning Commission Secretary to City Council stating
that subject rezone w~s recomnended for approval by the Planning Commissicn three-to-one.
Clerk read Staff Review recommending that the applicant submit a more detailed site plan.
~hyor Jarstad recessed meeting at 10:48. Called to Order at 10:58.
Clerk Dead Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes dated July 18, 1973, at which tim~ a motion was
passed to approve the granting of subject rezone.
C~orge Plescher, City Planner, showed the area on an area map and explained that to the north and
west of subject proper~ the dominant zoning is R-2, to the east R-1 backed by Commercial and to
the South R-1. Mr. Plescher explained that the applicant wishes to place a five-unit apartment
building on the property. Mr. Plescher also showed the area on an aerial map. Mr. Plescher pointed
out the area on the Comprehensive Plan which shows the a~ea to develop residentially at the moder-
ately high densities.
Mr. Busek gave the dimensions of the pro~xbsed development, 80 feet by 29 feet; also, stated that
this development is identical to the Ebb Tide Apal~t, mnt in Silverda]e.
No one spoke in opposition to the rezone.
Motion by Commissioner Scboneman and Commissioner Clark to grant the rezone from R-1 to R-2, carried
unanimously.
ORDINANCE - DISORDERLY CONDUCT (FIRST READING)
Clerk read, first reading, An O~dinance relating to the Peace, Safety and Morals of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, repealing Ordinance No. ~25, Sections 1, 5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17, 28, 29, and 31,
adopting a new or~kinance defining the offense of Disorderly Conduct.
Motion by Cormmissioner Clark and Commissioner Sc_hone_man to approve Ordinance on first reading,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Con, missioner Clark, yes; Co~missioner Schoneman, yes.
ORDINANCE - AMt~DING ZONING ORDINANCE - NO. 3083
City Clerk explained ,that subject Ordinance has to be reread twice due to a typographical error.
Clerk read An Ordinance amending Section 32, Chapter II, Title I, and Section 1200 of Title IV,
Chapter II of Ordinance No. 1792, pertaining to zoning.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve Ordinance No. 3083 on first
~-----~g, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Conm%issioner Clai~k, yes; Commissioner Schoneman,
yes.
BID OPENING - Galvanized Steel Conduit g Concrete S~lice Boxes (Con~,unication Department)
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cor~missioner Schoneman to open bids as scheduled on the agenda, carried
unanimously. Clerk opened the following bids on the GALVANIZED $'fEEL CONDUIT.
Stusser Electric Company, Seattle ............................................................ $525.00
North Coast Electric Company, Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed ..................................... 575.00
Motion by Co~issioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to refer the bids to Dave Patroon, Conm~mications
~isor, for consideration and recommendation of award, carried unanimously.
CONCP~;r~ SPLICE BOXES: NO BIDS RECEIVED ON THIS l'r~.
Clerk stated that due to the emergency that exists because this material is required ~ the State
immediately, authori?~ation should he given to purchase on a direct basis and bid call should be
waived.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~missioner Clark to authorize the City Clerk to purchase the necessary
~-~te Splice Boxes on a direct basis waiving the bid call due to the emergency, carried unan-
imously.
REPORTS - COmmISSIONER SCHONEMAN
1. Two ma3or sewer projects still under construction (1) Phinney ~ay and (2) Port Washington
Narrows; hopefully both will be activated this fall.
2. L~nd and building used by the Health Depa~,tnmnt has now been deeded to the Health Deparlnnent by
C~?~1 which was very welcome and important acquisition.
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3. Will start excavating Hollis Street Storm Sewer next week; delay due to heavy traffic during
Fair week.
4. Domsea Fish Hatchery released 5,000 coho salmon August 15th; also released 400 rainbow trout
into Gorst Creek.
5. Will be judging 83 exhibit booths at the fair today.
6. Motion by Commissioner Sc]~oneman and Mayor Jarstad that all elected officials wear a cowbody
hat on F-~-i-r Opening Day. City Clerk had deputy call for question and m~tion carmied unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad explained that he did have a cowboy.hat but sacrificed it to Bremerton Sun employee
for the betterment of the Sun.
REPORTS - MAYOR JfhRSTAD
1. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con, missioner Clark to appoint Adrian VanElten to continue serving on
the ~-i-v~Service Co~mission for a six-year term. Spoke of Mr. VanElten's involvement of the
con, mission and his fine qualifications. Motion carried unanimously.
2. }~d Clerk read letter dated August 20th from Fred Fitzwater to Mayor Jarstad stating he would
like to go on record as approving the City's acquisition of the Harlow Property on the Fast side
of Kitsap Lake for park purposes; also, noted that his proper,zy is adjacent to the Harlow Property.
Clerk also read letter dated August l~th from Kitsap Lmke Environmental Association to Mayor
Javstad urging the City to purchase the Hamlow Property for development of a Dark. Mayor Jarstad
stated he met with Mm. Hallow two weeks ago and he has agreed to send the Ci~ a map with definite
property lines; that he is still very interested in selling to the City.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that upon receipt of the necessamy documents from
~ Harlow, the City be authomized to contact appraiser to make an appraisal of the property and
to authorize an application to be submitted fop 75 percent IAC funding, carmied unanimously.
3. Urged eve~e to go to the Kitsap County Fair $ Rodeo.
~. Had pleasant visit with Admiral Trost yesterday.
P~etinK adjourned at 11:38 a.m.
G. C. Y~EON, SR., ~ITY C~ERK
APPROVED BY:
GLENN K. JARSTAD, I~YOR
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Proofread By: GCy
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