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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/73 CITY COUNCIL M~rING MINUTES DECtiMBER 5, 1973 The regular meeting of the City Council of tP~ City of B--remerton, Washington was held in the :Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:15 a.m., PST, Wednesday, December 5, 1973. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, C~m~issioner Clark, C~,u,~issioner Schonem~n, City Clerk Yeadon, and representatives . of the press and radio. (Asst. Citv Attorney Also present) 'Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Mayor Japstad. :MINUTES ~of November 28, 1973, were read ar~ approved as amended. Minutes of Special Meeting held regarding proposed Obscenity O~dinance were also read and approved. PROPOSAL TO RENAME WARREN AVENUE PLAYFIELD (KIWANIS CLUB) i Mayor Jarstad recognized representatives of the Kiwanis Club in the audience and directed the City Clerk to read correspondence regarding subject proposal. Clerk read lette~ dated July 25, 1973, i from Kiwanis Club to Parks and Recreation Depa~.b~,ent, requesting that the name of the W~n i Avenue Playfield be changed to Otto Voll Kiwanis Playground; also, stated that Otto Voll was chai~- man of the Underprivileged Child Committee of the KiwarJs Club and that he should be recognized for 'the many hours he spent supervising this project which was the largest undertaking that the Club i had attenpted. [ester Lewis, member of the Kiwanis Club, stated that they are now requesting that the name be changed to Kiwanis Playground and stated that a plaque is to be placed on the Playgpound to co~nemorate Mr. Voll. Earle Brown,me~ of the Kiwanis Club, concurred that Otto Voll should be commemorated by this plaque; also, spoke of the many services of the Kiwanis Club related to the cc~munity. It was the consensus of the Council that a plaque should be placed in honor of Otto Voll and that the request should be granted. Motion by Con~nissioner Schoneman and Cc~nissioner Clark to authopize the name change of the ! ~-~ Avenue Playfield to the Kiwanis Playfield as requested by the Kiwanis Club, and to authorize the City Attorney to prepare the necessal~ resolution. M~mers of the Council and . Beverly Musser, Citizen, cc~nended the Kiwanis Club for their cc~munity efforts. Motion carried ~ unanimously. SEPARATIONS Robert Alexander, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, November 28, 1973. Motion bv Commissioner Clark and Co~',,,~ssioner Schoneman to app~rove the separation, car~-ied i unanimously. CITY COUNCIL M~L'~'iNG MINUTES - DECEMBER 5~ 1973 (C0~fINUED) Michael Dotson, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.25 hr., December 5, 1973. James Rye, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.75 hour, Decenber 5, 1973. Gordon Jackson, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $1.85 hour, December 5, 1973. T~chael ..B~d.e.tt, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $.2.00 hour, December 3, 1973. rrence welling, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.75 hour, December 5, 1973. Mark Eathorn, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $1.75 hour, December 5, 1973. Steven Anderson, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.25 hour, December 5, 1973. Charles Buell~ PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.85 hour, December 5, 1973. Darryl Dwane Stuart, PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.15 hour, December 5, 1973. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cu~,~ssioner Clark to approve the employments. Mayor Jarstad stated t-~ese Park Department employees will be workiog limited hours. Carried unanimously. G~tNGE IN PAY STATUS Theodore R. Johnson, Patrolman 2nd Year to 3rd Year, $781.75 to 8819.50, November 15, 1973. Motion by C~,,~gssioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the Chan~e in Pay Status, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - POLYGRAPH Clerk stated that it is the reoon~aendation of Cc~ttee (Chief Schlie, Captain Kvistad and City Clerk) to award to low bidder, F. MorTon Pitt Ccmpany. Motion by Cu,,.issioner Clark and Cc~m~issioner Sehoneman to award the bid to F. Morton Pitt Company, l'-~dder, as recommended; carried unanimously. BID WAIVER - MAINI'ENANCE/NcR BOOKKEEPING MACHINE (CLERK'S OFFICE) FOR 1974 Clerk explained that Bid Waiver should be granted for maintenance of the NCR Eleut[onic Accounting Machine in his office as the National Cash Register C~.pany is the single source of supply. City Clerk explained that this would involve three maintenance contracts amoun~to 81571.00. Motion bV Co,m~ssioner Cla~k end Mayor Jarstad to authorize the bid waiver, carried unanimously. BID WAIVER - REPAIRS TO ENGINE #2 - FIRE DEPARTMENT Clerk read letter dated November 30, 1973, from Assistant Fi~e Chief to City Clerk explaining that Engine #2 was sent to Peterson's Automotive in Seattle for rep~{~ as recc#m~ended by Garage Foreman Bob Hensel who ~eceived a phone estimate of approximately $350.00; however, due to extra unexpected labo~ involved in removing heads, etc., for repair (because of custom installation) and the extra cost of repairing the valve guides, etc., the cost totaled $58g.6g, which exceeds the 8500 limit. City Clerk explained that the estimate apparently was with the motor on the bench, and that the extra costs of r~moving the motor were not anticipated. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cc~mlssioner Clark to authorize the bid waiver, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - THOMAS MICKELSON Clerk p~esented Claim for Damages fr~m Thomas Mickelson, which was refer~ed to City's insurance company. Mf~0RAND[~ - WASH. iAW ENFORC~MENT - 0FFIct~S TRAINING C0~ISSION Clerk read subject memorand~n stating that the Basic Law Enforcement School cir~ieul~ may be expanded from g00 hours to ~g0 hours; also, submitting copy of proposed curriculum to be considered by the Officer's TPalning Co~ssion at its 'next meeting scheduled for 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 12, 1973. REQUEST FOR TAXI RATE INCREASE Clerk read letter dated December 3, 1973, from Michlo Co~pomation to City Council requesting increase in taxi fares by 20¢ per t~ip which would increase the initial fare from 70¢ to 90¢ for the first one-fifth mile with no further increases contemplated in fares presently authorized; also, gave reasons of justification due to increase in operational costs. It was the consensus of the Council that the request seemed to be reasonable and the following motion was made. Motion bV Cu~,,issioner Clark and C~,~ssloner Schone~an to direct the City Clerk to make a review ~ Cab Ccmpanv's records to verify the ~equest which s~unds quite reasonable, carried unanimously. City Clerk c~.plimented Mr. King, Owner of Michlo Co~poratlon, on his cooperation in providing ~comds for review. 10:00 - RECOGNITION OF MA'rI'~:RS NOT ON THE AGENDA Bud Winderl, Olympic College Business Manager, discussed long range proposals for the College site and r~uested the City agree to vacate portion on Chester frcw~ so~th real-gin of lSth to lgth streets and one block east and one block west on 15th St~ee~-aI86~ stated they are desirous of putting a street through on 17th fr~m Ohio to Chester. Mr. Winderl stated that if the City were to vacate as requested that the College would deed 60 feet of right-of-way f~om Ohio to Chester. Co~missioner Schoneman asked if the College was willing ~to construct s~rmu sewers on the new 17th Street, and Mr. WJzKJerl stated that the college would pay 'these costs. Schon~nan reviewed Street Improvements in the past and melated how the p~oposal in putting 17th Street through would reduce traffic presently on busy arterials. Mayor Jarstad stated that the City Council is willing to cooperate and that they do agree with the future plans. Motion by Co~nissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to give due considaration to the exchange of properties to open up the street between Ohio and Chester and in return to vacate a portion of Chester when plans are subnitted for a building to be constructed, carried unanimously. CI75' COUNCIL MitrING MINI~r~:S - DECEMBER 5, 1973 (CONTINUED) KITSAP COUNTY COUNCIL ON AkCOHOLISM (KCCA) R. Wes Henry, Sr., and Dan Kottkey were presented representing KCCA. M~. Henry stated that KCCA is requesting that the Council include the sum of $14,478 in the 1974 budget to support KCCA, which is exceedin~ the regular two percent allocation. M~. Henry spoke of the need for this support and the effecti9eness of the KCCA Program; also, stated that KCCA is keeping the Policeman on the street rather than processing DIP's (Drunk in Public). Mr. Henr~y stated that when the "no arrest law" goes into effect in 1975, the City will be required to send DIP's to a De-Tox center which is provided through KCCA, and without this De-Tox center, the City would be required to use the local hospital facilities at a greater expense. The Council members spoke in support of KCCA and complimented Mr. Henry on his efforts in this program. It was the consensus of the Council that serious consideration should be given to budgeting~ $14,q78 to KCCA~ as requested. I LE'i'rk;R - PORT OF BRINERTON RE: GORST TIDELANDS ~.lerk presented letter dated November 27, 1973, from the Port of Bremerton to Mayor Jarstad, asking the Council to give consideration to the Statement of Intentions sut~tted by the Port Conmission September 1~ relative to the transfer of Gorst Tidelands. Mayo~ '~Jarstad directed the letter to be referred to the City Attcmney. ~NTOR FRANCHISE g PERMIT AGREFMENT - FINAL SIGNATURES !: City Clerk explained that at last meeting, this agreement was approved subject to attachment of the i site plan and that the site plan is now attached, and signatures would be proper at this time. i Mayor Jarstad signed the Agreement which was also attested by the City Clerk. ! RESOLUTION - HONORING FLOYD JEN NGS (AWC) NO. 1576 i C'].erk read A Resolution of the City of Br~merton honoring Floyd M. Jennings on his retirement as ii Field Representative for the Association of Washington Cities. Mormon by Cu,,,Lissioner Clark and Cc~missioner Schoneman to pass Resolution No. 1576, carried as ! ~s: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Cc~ssioner Clark, yes; C~,~ssioner Schoneman, yes. The City i Council complimented Mr. Jennings on his excellent years of service with AWC, and on his fine I personal qualities. Mayor Jarstad stated that the Council is l~oking forward to retirement dinner i to be held in Mr. Jenning's honor December 14, 1973. Motion was carried above. RESOLUTION NO. 1577 - PSP~L (PUMPING SERVICE--LIfT STATION NO. 28) [ Clerk read Resolution authorizing the execution and delivery of a contract with Puget Sound Power ii and Light Company for furnishing Municipal Pumping Power at Sewage Lift Station No. 28 located at : Corbet Drive and Phinney Bay Drive in Bmemerton. Motion by Mavor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Resolution No. 1577, carried as follows: yv~Jarstad, yes ;Cormmissioner C/ark~ yes; Cu~,l.{ ssioner $choneman, yes. [ PAY BILLS i ~ Cc~ssioner Clark and Co~missioner Schone~man to give a blanket appl~oval of Vouchers No. 75,899 through 75,912 for payment in the amount of $23~555.76, oarried unanimously. :I RE]PORTS - COMMISSIONER CLARK i 1. Sunday Bus Run - Ridership has shown increase in past two weeks as follows: November 25th :! Run - 225 total ridership; December 2nd Run - 294 total ridershlp. I REPORTS - CCMMISSIONER SCHONt~ 1. Sixth g Warren TOPICS ProjeCt - Presently working in southeast corner and finishing all concrete ;work. Signals not available for six months and the wiring not available for 11 weeks. I 2. Casad Dam - Increased elevation due to rain - P~esently at 626 feet (Maximum being 637 feet). 3. Water Distribution has received about 25 calls recently for help with flooded basements, hack- ::ups and other problems due to the heavy rainfall. Everything is being taken care of properly by ! the Water Dep~b~ent crew. . g. }{ave contacted Depa~b,ent of Game and they are willing to trap and transport beavers trapped in the Watershed; that the beavers will be trapped and transported to other areas far removed !fr~m the watershed. 5. Phinney Bay Sewer System connections can be made at this time, of 99 possible per~{ts 23 have been issued to date. Stated that on Port Washington Narrows West Side 1 permit has been issued of ' the possible 34 and on Port Washington Narm-ows East Side 9 have been issued of the possible 22 permits. 6. ~%noke testing will take place in many areas in the City as there is storm water getting into the sanitarv sewer system, believed to be because downspouts may be connected to the Sanitary Sewer System. 'MEETING RECESSED AT 10:50 A.M. !CALLED TO ORDER AT ll:lg A.M. BID OPENINGS (TIRES g TUBES - STEEL PIPE g BANDS) Motion bv ~yor Jarstad and Col,,lissioner Clark to open bids as scheduled on the agenda, carried unanimously. CITY COUNCIL M~EfING MINUTES - DECEMBER 5~ 1973 (CONTINUED) Clerk opened the following bids for TIRES g TUBES: Shaub Ellison C~,pany, Check Enclosed for $50.00, Bid may be ~eview in City Clerk's Office; figures not noted due to detailed bid. Kitsap Tire Service, Check Enclosed for $50.00, Bid may be reviewed in City Clerk's Office; figures not noted due to detailed bid. Motion by C~,.issioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to refer the bids to the proper cc~mittee ~-~ding. Purchasing Agent) for study and ~eoa,,endation of award, carried unanimously. Clerk opened the following bids for Steel PIPE AND BANDS: Ronald R. Ross, Check Enclosed for $70.12 ........................... $1,335.62 without tax City Engineer Parker was present and noted that this amount is below the estimated amount. Motion by C~,,~ssioner Schoneman and Cu~i~issioner Clark to award the bid to only bidder, Ronald os~, p~ovided all specifications a~e met, carried unanimously. CLAIM - JAMES ROBINSON COMPANY Clerk read letter dated November 28, 1973, fr~m Assistant City Attorney Sexton to City Clerk stating that after researching the matter of subject claim and also having discussed the issue~ with DP. Campbell, he is of opinion that the claim must be rejected; also, suggesting that the City give the mattar fur~cher consideration in the event that the claimant amends his claim for payment of the cost of just digging the line down to the lateral at the si-meets edge, which figure would be considerably lower than the cost claimed for excavation and line replacament from the house to the sidewalk. Discussion was held and Cc~missioner Schoneman stated that it has been City procedure to ask the property owner to check his line fipst, before attempting to break up the street which is much more costly in ~st cases and that chances are greater that the p~oblem is in the properd3y owner's line; then, if the p~oblem is not in the property owner's line, he is ~elmbupsed for his costs. IT was the consensus of the Council that this matter be discussed further with the Assistant City Attorney Sexton. MEETING ADJOURNED AT LI: 38 A.M. , ,, CYTY CLERK APPROVED: LENN K. JARSTAD, MAY~ TAPE 13 SIDE "B" TAPE 1~ SIDE "B"