HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/26/72 CITY COUNCIL MEETING
JANUARY 26, 1972
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the
Council C]~m~bers of City Hall at 9:10 A.M., PST, Wednesday, January 26, 1972. Attending were:
Mayor Jarstad, Co~ssioner Cla~k, Co~ssioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant City
Attorney Sexton. Also present were Eddie Adams, representative of the press, City Fmgineer
and Asst. City Iingineer.
Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Mayor Jarstad.
Minutes of previous meeting of January 20, 1972, were read by City Clerk and approved as amended.
SEPARATIONS
EDWIN P. JOSEPHSON, Helper, Water Distrubution, Terminated 1/21/72.
EDWARD L. EURITr, Parking Attendant, Parking, Resigned 1/26/72.
J;~ES L. FARNSWORTH, Patrolman, Resigned 2/4/72.
Motion by Co~nissioner Clark and b~yor Jarstad to approve the separations, carmied unanimously.
D~PLOYMENTS
RONAhD J. SCOT~, Pa~king Attendant, Parking Dept., $2.00 per h~., effective 1/26/72. Under'
discussion Co~missioner Schonem~n noted that the new employees address was not on the employ-
ment slip, and after discussion it was decided that the Civil Service office should be request-
ed to place addresses on new employee slips.
Motion by Commissioner Cl~k and Mayor Jarstad to approve the employment, carried unanimously.
L~NGE OF PAY STATUS
JAMES F. JOHNSON, Patrolm~n to Detective, Police Dept., from $809.00 to $862.S0 + $5.00,
effective 1/1/72.
WII~ON C. MAVES, Patrolman to Detective, Police Dept., from $82?.00 + $$.00 to $862.50 + $$.00
per month, effective 1/1/72.
R. WES HFJYRY, JR., from 3rd year Patrolman to 4th Year Patrolman, Police Dept., from $773.00
to $809.00 per month, effective 2/16/72.
Motion BY Mayor Jarstad and Co~ssioner Clark to approve Change of Pay Status' as submitted,
carried unanimously.
C]{ANGE OF PAY STA~gS - Increases frozen during Phase I
Clerk read letter dated January 20, 1972, addmessed to Con~lissioner Clark from E~nest H. Campbell,
of the Municipal Research and Services Center, which stated that the Seattle office of IRS now
recognizes that retroactive salary step increases that were fmozen during Phase I may be paid
retroactively to a date between August 15 and November 14, 1971, provided those involved meet
the other requirements set forth in the IRS memo. The Clerk read a memo dated January 14, 1972,
from the State Office of Program Planning and Fiscal Management, which recommended that State
agencies should take action to pay persons for salary or wage increases which were withheld
during Phase I of the Economic Stabilization Program, provided that adjustments of 7% and below
may l~ made if included in practices that were agreed to or ware in effect before the economic
freeze was imposed on August 15, 1971, and those payments in excess of 7% should be referred to
the IRS in Seattle for prior review and recon~aendation.
Clerk then read a list of those persons who were eligible for their first half month longevity
on the dates specified: D. Northcroft, Police, 8/31/71; Joe Bushaw, Traffic Control, 10/15/71;
R. T. Irwin, Fire, 11/15/71; Edna Johnson, Water, 10/31/71 D. G. Jacobson, Fire, 9/30/71; Gary
Larson, Fire 10/31/71.
Clerk then read Changes of Pay Status effective on the dates as specified, all of which were be-
low 7%:
Lawrence E. Morrill, Electrician g Traffic Lights, Traffic Control, from $4.21 to $4.38 per hour,
effective 11/16/71. (Eligible 11/1/71)
Edward J. Swan, from 1st yr. Fire Fi?~ter to 2nd yr. Fire Fighter, Fi~e Dept., from $694.00 to
$723.00 per month, effective November 16, 1971. (Eligible 10/26/71).
Carl R. Jackson, lime fighter 1st yr. to fire fighter 2nd yr., Fire Dept., from $694.00 to
$723.00, effective ~ovember 16, 1971, (eligible August 16, 1971).
Janet M. Anderson, Clerk-Typist~ Police Dept. ~ $4~5.00 to $463.00 per month~ effective 11/16/71
(eligible 9/16/71).
Ervin Hume, from motor patrolman 2nd yr. to motor patrolman 3rd yr., Police Dept., $723.00 +
$17.50 to $758.00 + $17.50, effective 11/16/71 (eligible 10/1/71).
Frank O. Burton, from 1st yr. patrolman to 2nd yr. patrolman, Police Dept., $694.00 to $723.00,
effective 11/16/71, (eligible 10/1/71).
Ray Foley, Asst. Superintendent, Dept. of Parks g Recreation, $825.00 per mo., effective 11/16/71,
(eligible 9/30/71).
Clerk then read list of those whose incmeases were in excess of 7%:
Leslie C. Smith, F~ntenanceman g Groundskeeper, Parks and Recreation, $600.00 per month,
effective 11/16/71, (eligible 10/26/71).
Billy Porter, Groundskeeper, Parks and Recreation, $600.00 per month, effective 11/16/71,
(eligible 10/26/71).
(MINUTES, CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 26, 1972, CONT.)
C]larles 1~ir, St. Rt. 1, Box 359-A, Bren~erTon, Maintenanceman a~d Groundskeeper, Parks and
Recreation, $600.00 per month, effective 11/16/71, (eligible 10/8/71).
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jamstad to approve the Change of Pay Status retroactive
pay subject to limiting those 3 above 7% to 7% and submitting the question on the difference to
IRS. Under discussion, Co,~,~[ssioner Clark stated that the City Council has been attempting for
some time to get clarification on this matter and there have been some news releases implying
it had been approved, but up until two or three days- ago, he ~as still trying to get info~mation
from IRS through Dr. Campbell's office, so that the retroactive salaries and wages could be paid;
fur<her stated that these persons whose names were read are all eligible and now the City can go
back and pay them. It means as n~eh as three months in some cases; that this clarifies the
whole matter and there were several city employees who thought they were deprived of something
they were entitled to and the City Council has tried to correct the matter.
Carried unanimously.
LICENSE APPLICATIONS - Bernice's Steak House
Clerk read application for this business located at 3720 Kitsap Way for a music machine license,
approved by Chief Schlie.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~ssioner Clark to approve the license, carried unanimously.
EASt]~2NTS - PHINNEY BAY LID
Clerk read memo dated January 25, 1972, to the Council fmom the City Engineer which attached 15
easements obtained by Mr. Gordon Acker of the Engineer's office covering both the permanent and
the construction easements for a portion of the sanitamy sewers to be constr~cted in connection
with the Phinney Bay LID.
Motion by Co~,,',~ssioners' Clark and Schoneman to accept the easements and refer to the City
Attorney's office for checking as to form and to record. Under discussion, Con~missionem
Schoneman asked Mr. Parker how many more easements are necessamy and Mr. Root answered for
the Fmgineer's office and stated the total number required would be 25 to 28. Mr. Parker
stated he believed his office obtained two more easements last night. Motion carmied unanimously.
APPRAISALS - SEWAGE PUMP STATION SITES - PHINNEY BAY ~.m - PORT WASHINGTON NARROWS
Clerk read a memo dated Januamy 24, 1972, to the City Council from City Engineer Parker, request-
ink permission to retain Mr. Jenks Beamd to appraise Sewage Pump Station sites for the Phinney
Bay LID and the two Port Washington Narrows p~ojects.
Motion by Con~ssioners Schoneman and Clark to approve retaining Mr. Beard to do the appraisals
as requested. Carried unanimously.
PURC}LqSE - RADIO EQUIPMENT
Clerk presented a purchase requisition from Sewage Disposal Division for one portable two-way
radio and miscellaneous related equipment for a total amount of $1,079.19. This equipment is
available for purchase under State Contract #70-164, which gives a price of 10% below list
price. This requisition was prepa~ed by the Conmunications Supemvisor, ~ave Patroon. Clerk
recommended that bid waiver be allowed and this equipment be purchased undem State Contract
from General Electric Company.
Motion by Commissioners' Schoneman and Clark to waive bid call and approve purchase under the
State Contract, as suggested, carried unanimously.
L~I'±'ER - ENVIROnmENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY (Sewage Treatment Plant Modification)
Clerk read letter addressed to Mayor Jarstad dated January 19, 1972, which stated that Change
Order #1, to the General Construction Company contract has been reviewed and approved by the
Environmental Protection Agency, and the Washington Depaz~t~nt of Ecology; the change should not
be constn~ed as approval for additional grant funds.
SANITARY SEWER LID - BUR~IELD DRIVE
Clerk read memo from City Engineer to Con~ssioner Schoneman which stated the Engineer's Depart-
ment c~3n prepare and mail all assessment notices for a hearing on this LID for the evening
Council meeting on February 17, 1972, if this is acceptable with the Council.
Motion by Co~ssioners' Schoneman and Clark to approve for that particular date, carmied
unanimously.
i~ESOLUTION #1524 - (LID - BURCHFIELD AREA)
Clerk read Resolution #1524-A, stating it is the intention of the City Council to order the
improvement of an area on Kitsap Way and Car~ Blvd., near Burchfield Drive, by the construction
of sanitary sewers and appurtenances; directing the City Engineer to submit to the City Council
estimated costs and expenses of the improvement and other related data; providing for the
method of assessing the costs and expenses thereof; directing the City Clerk to give proper
notice by mail and by publication; and set the hearing on the preliminary assessment roll
for Thnmsday, February 17, 1972, at 7:30 P.M.
£MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 26, 1972, CONT.)
Motion by Con,missioners' Schoneman and Clark to pass Resolution #1524-A carried as follows:
Mayor Jarstad, yes; Cc~ssioner Clark, .yes; Con~aissioner Schoneman, yes.
REZONE - GILMAN, 4514 KITSAP WAY
Clerk stated the Planning Depe/,h~nt has given him the file on the pmoposed variation from the
site plan, applied for by Charles R. Gilman, trustee and stated that the Planning Co~ission had
reco~nended the City Council approve the variation. Clerk suggested this hearing be held on the
regular Council meeting, February 23, 1972, because there are two hearings already scheduled for
the ~]ursday evening meeting.
Hotion by Con~nissioners' Schoneman and Clark to set the hearing for 10:00 A.M., Wednesday,
February 23, 1972, carried unanln~usly.
SHORELINE ~.~AGIMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
East and West Shore, Port Washington Narrows for Sanitary Sewers
Clerk read memo to the Council from the Asst. City Engineer Root, dated January 26, 1972, which
attached two copies of the Shoreline Management Permit Applications for sewer construction on
the East shore and West shore of Port Washington Narrows, which require the signature of the
~yor.
~on~nissioner Clark oc~nented it appears the City will hear its own application and Mr. Root
stated this Js correct and that his office had contacted the State, who said the petition would
be before the City Council, even thou?ia the City would do the work and the permit application
would go before other agencies as any private application would do.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmtissior~r Clark to approve the permit applications and grant
authorization to the Mayor to sign for the City, carried unanimously.
ORDINANCE #3002
Clerk read Ordinance #3002, An Ordinance amending Ordinance Mo. 2933, adopting the Garage Fund
budget of the City of Bremerton for the year 1971, as authorized by RCW 35.33.120, and declar-
ing an emergency. Co~nissioner Clark stated this was a housekeeping Ordinance and would bal-
ance the ~und and bring it to zero.
Motion by Co~nissionars Clark and S~honeman to pass Ordinance #3002. Motion carried as follows:
~ayor Jarstad, yes; Co.~,~ssioner Clark, yes; Co~missioner Schonen~n, yes.
ORDINANCE #3003
Clerk read Ordinance J3003, An Ordinance amending Obdinance Mo. 2933 adopting the Water Department
budget of the City of Bremerton for the year 1971, as authorized by RCW 35.33.120, and declaring
an emergency.
~btion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass ODdinance #3003. Under discussion, Com-
missioner Clark stated that as it is set forth in the Ordinance, the amount requi~ed to bring
the funds into balance is appropriated from cash on hand January 1, 1971, which in effect were
excess of funds; that some items had gone over because additional revenue was available and cer-
tain responsibilities had come up which made it necessary to go to a technical deficit.
Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Mr. Clark, yes; Mr. Schoneman, yes.
10:00 A.M., OPEN MEETING
~. Adams approached the Council on the following subjects:
1. Stated there was a decided improvement in the attitude of the attendant at the parking facilit~
2. Asked how snow and ice control was funded and Mr. Schoneman stated the work is done from the
regular budget and that after the first impact of the snow where emergency hours are required,
schedules are worked out on a prearranged plan of attack, and three eight-bourn shifts are instit-
uted, which cuts down on the otherwise heavy costs. Mr. Clark commented t]~t this work does
take away something from other planned work; however, if it was a necessity, later in the year,
some emerKency apuropriation would have to be considered. Conrmissioner Clark congratulated the
P~blic Works Department for the great job it has been doing on snow and ice control.
3. Regamding bridge tolls, Mr. Adams asked about the termination date and whether it would be
possible to retain the tolls for a year thmough vote of the people in order to do othem projects.
Mr. Secton stated this would be illegal taxation. Co~issioner Clark explained the star~rd
practice concerning accumulated bond reserve funds, which in the case of the bridge will be used
to pay off the final bonds, along with current revenues.
BILkq
~btion by Co~ssioner Clark and Mayor Ja~stad to pass all bills approved by a majority of the
Conmzission, carried unani~Dusly.
REPORTS: Co~nissioner Clark
1. Thanked Mr. Adams for his con]nents on the attendant's attitude at the City parking facility;
stated that his office has made a special effort in emphasizing the proper attitude of the young
men in their work with the public.
2. Reported that one exterior sign has gone up on the 4th St. side, which is a well lighted sign,
and weather conditions have kept the second sign from going in over the entrance.
(MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL MEETING, jANUARY 26, 1972, CONT.)
3. Regarding bridge tolls, Mr. Adams asked about the termination date and whether it would be
possible to retain the tolls .for a year through vote of the people in order to do other projects.
Mr. Sexton stated this would be illegal taxation. Commissioner Clark explained the standard
practice concerning accunulated bond reserve funds, which in the case of.the bridge will be used
to pay off the final bonds, along with current revenues.
BILLS
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass all bills approved by a majority of the
Conm4ssion, carried unanimously.
REPORTS: Commissioner Clark
1. Thanked Mr. Adams for his conments on the attendant's attitude at the City parking facility;
stated that his office has made a special effort in emphasizing the proper attitude of the young
men in their work with the public.
2. Reported that one exterior sign has gone up on the 4th St. side, which is a well lighted sign,
and weather conditions have kept the second sign from going in over the entrance.
3. Suggested that the City might do well to consider installation of a third sign on the South-
west comer, (~th and Washington), that a reader board type of sign to put up items of curment
interest, plus charges for parking would be very desirable; spoke of the proposed new hotel and
convention center facility and the need for a reader beard to welcome tourist and other groups
to the city.
[~otion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad at this time to authorize a call for bids for a
sign of that nature to go on that corner. Under discussion, Mayor Jarstad and Co~%issioner
Schoneman stated that there should be some discussion as to the size of the sign and other
specifications before an actual bid call is publicized. Con]nissioner Clark stated it was his
intention to have them go into these matters before, the actual bid call is made. Motion carried
unanimously.
4. On the question of the use of the top floor, Mr. Clark wanted it to be made clear that except
for exceptional snowy weather, he did not wish the users to feel they could use another level for
parking. }{~wever, because of the snow on the top deck, monthly parkers might use the next floor
with no problem.
5. Reported the City had received a check from the State Treasurer for $7,621.48, which is the
first amount received under the Ordinance passed a few months ago wherein the municipal transit
tax can be matcbed by funds already being colleQted by the State under the motor vehicle excise
tax. Mr. Clark stated the reason this check ~as not a large amount was due to the fact that
most cars are licensed in the early part of the year and that the City will be able to draw approx-
imately $85,000.00 to match our actual tax. This was passed last July and is not something new,
but has been in the cities plan from the very beginning.
6. Reported weather permitting, he would be attending, tomorrow afternoon in Vancouver, as a
member of the Puget Sound Governmental Conference, Environmental Policy Advisory Committee, a
small seminar which will be at the University; to help to familiarize the co~J~',{ttee with the
program that is going on in Vancouver in that area with reference to the efforts of the environ-
mental Policy Advisory Co.,,,~ttee; that he will be there through Friday.
REPORTS - Co.,,~ssioner Schoneman
1. Conmended Archie Mottinger, ~arney Shaw, Mr. Shat-tuck and Mr. Reynolds for their part in the
snow and ice control; it has been around the clock work and they carried this program on very
nicely. He also thanked the Police Dept. for their work and cooperation given during the snow
emergency.
2. Stated that he was happy to read that traffic signals were going in at Gorst at the junction
of the 01d Belfair Highway; discussed his contacts made last sunmer with State official Mr. Hol-
gerson, and Mr. Kerslake in pressing fop this traffic control. At that time, there wasn't any-
thing really definite as to what the State would do, but p~obably the number of accidents at that
point caused the State officials to decide to go on with the installation.
3. Discussed the fact that the rails on the Warren Avenue Bridge were of aluminum and there
have been four cars go through the rails or almost through, ar~ the reason is that the curb is
10", over which a car going at a speed of 50 M.P.H. could easily jump the curb. Many suggestions
]~ve been considered relating to the aluminum rails and the final consideration is to raise the
curb an additional 18" which would go over the top of the present curb to give approximately 28"
curbs; then the railing there now would be adequate. He said he hoped this would be part of the
State project this year.
4. Stated ti%at consideration should be given to the intersection of Riddell Rd. and the Browns-
ville highway in regard to a traffic signal; that since the City has one corner and the County
the other three, it might be a cooperative effort on the p~ of the State, County and City.
There have been a rash of accidents there and the need for the signal would be equal to the
need of the signal being placed at Gorst.
5. Asked that drivers of cars be cautious when the snow melts and water is laying in certain areas
near sidewalks; that he has seen pedestrians, especially children going to school, get soaked with
water from passing motorists. He mentioned a number of streets where these conditions exist.
Mentioned that it was difficult to correct such areas by additional drains.
6. Stated he was on Focus Program last night with Trooper Tez~-y Drew; discussed many subjects
including proper equipment for driving in this type of weather.
7. Gave a report on Carillon Bell Fund and stated that enough money had come in to pay off the
entire account with a small amount left over for maintenance; gave a report of tapes; thanked
everyone who made this effort a success and nar~ed Mr. Adanm, Mr. Kruse and Mr. Titus, who served
on a conmtittee. Mr. Ada~ stated that Mm. Schoneman had done 98% of the work and he was to be
congratulated for his efforts. In this regard, Commissioner Clark gave his appreciation of the
(MINUTES - CITY COUNCIL M~:~L'iNG, JANUARY 26, 1972, CONT. )
bells, including the 1/2 hour gong. He gave Mm. Schoneman a check fora $15.00 for which he would
like to have "Chopsticks" included as a selection. Commissioner Schoneman thanked the G~eat
Northwest Company for space for the bells and equipment and for furnishing the electricity;
also stated that M~. Johnson of that company said they would help to build facilities for the
tape library and put down some rugs; also said he was attesting to get East and West high
school players and a representative from Olympic College, as well as the churmhes.
REPORTS - Mayor Jarstad
1. Read a letter dated January 13, 1972, from Captain Simpson, Co~m~nding Officer of the Naval
Supply Center to Chief Schlie. The letter stated that Sergeant Cundiff had spoken to their
Management Board of Drug Control and expressed appreciation for the outstanding job he did.
2. Gave annual report of the activities of the Police Department for the year of 1971. Total
arrests were 6,116. Most of the arrests were in the a~ea of traffic; 4,?86, which is an increase
of around 700 in the total number of arrests in the area of traffic control. It showed about
a 10% decrease in the area of crime, such as burglary, rape, etc., and the City was fortunate
in this area. He s~oke of the strong program of traffic control and stated it was going to con-
tinue to be strong in order to slow down traffic, because property damage is estimated by the
Police Department to be near 1/2 million dollars last year and everyone is concerned about the
costs of car insurance. He stated he hoped that everyone thoroughly backed strong enforcement
of the law in traffic control where it affects most people. He spoke of Supreme Court having
set a higher schedule for bail for traffic violations; and gave illustrations. He stated there
was an increase of fatal accidents within the city limits and also reported that property damage
had decreased from an average of $665.00 to $$67.00 per accident, which is encouraging. The
amount of total arrests, non-hazardous, was 4,$32 in 1970 and 3,986 in 1971.
3. The Mayor stated that there would be a meeting of the Co~tissioners in his office at the
close of the regular council meeting; gave a rundown on the open-meeting law as it applies to
City Co~nissionems meeting and informed the members of the press who were present that they
were welcome to attend any time the Co~ssioners meet.
LAND tD<CI{ANGE - WATERSHED
Co,~missioner Clark stated that earlier Commissioner Schoneman spoke of making a trade of some
watershed lands. Mr. Clark stated that the City Council had employed "denks" Beard to appraise'
some lift stations and, in the interest of expediency, it would probably be appropriate at this
time to make a motion to do as was done before.
Motion by Mr. Clark to authorize Mr. Beard to make an appraisal of these lands in order that the
City can move ahead on that. Co~missoner Schonemmn stated that before this n~tion was seconded
he would like to make a statement. Mr. Schoneman reco~nended that as has been done in some
instances in the past, Mr. Beard merely give a review of values calculated by Water Dept.
Supervisors on the exchange; this has been done where there is r~ money involved in the exchange;
that an appraisal is costly to the City and be felt to have him give a review would be better
than an appraisal.
~yor Jarstad commented that his feeling is that on any exchange of land, sale or otherwise, to
protect the City from any taxpayer irritation, there should be an appraisal and Mayor Jarstad
asked Mr. Sexton for his opinion. Mr. Sexton stated that in most cases it would be the best
p~ocedure to follow.
Considereble discussion followed, some of which was on the point of cost of appraisal, and regard-
ing an appraisal versus a letter of review.
Co~missioner Sehoneman gave some background for his reco~nendation f~om past experience.
Co~missioner Clark made the point that even if the properties were different in values, they
might still be exchanged evenly, but it should be done with public knowledge. Co~missioner
Schoneman suggested that the City could have letters from two other reputable pa~ties on a
review of land exchange values and his intention was to save money of the Water Utility Fund.
After further discussion as to the need of the appraisal and the values of the land, Mayor Jarstad
stated that he had asked the Attorney whether there was a need for an appraisal and he, the Mayor,
wanted a~ appraisal on record of what the value is, ~nd what the City Council did, and he said
that he was not going to go along without am appraisal.
After another discussion on the merits of an appraisal versus the letter procedure, and the
costs involved, Mayor Jarstad seconded Con~ssioner Clark's motion. Under discussion, Con~nission-
er Sc~neman stated that if everyone wants to go on the appraisal method, he would go along with
this. Motion caz~ied unanimously.
SDWER MODIFICATION CON,CT - GENERAL CONST. COMPANY
Mr. Parker stated that the contract was to have been cc~npleted on February 1, 1972, and that
Victor Oblas of Kramer, Chin and Mayo stated this date would not be met due to weather.
I~ advised the best thing to do is get the work done as soon as possible and let them come in
and justify their extension.
Meeting adjourned at 11:17 A.M.
(CITY COUNCIL MEETING, JANUARY 26, 1972, CONT. - MINUTES)
APPROVED: G.C. YFAt~N, 'SR., CITY CLERK