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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/72 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL JUNE 21, 1972 The regular 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., PDST, Wednesday, Jun e 21, 1972. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad presiding, Coaaaissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, Eddie Adams, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by G. C. Yeadon, Sr. MINUTES OF JUNE 12~ 1972 The minutes of June 12, 1972, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATIONS Betty Crouse, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, 6/20/72, End of Temp. Emp. Don Thomas, Laborer, Temporary Help, Cenetery, 5/26/72, Job Completed. Tom Spaulding, Laborer, Temporary Help, Cemetery, 5/26/72, Job Completed. Leslie Marks, Laborer, Temporary Help, Cemetery, 6/1/72, Job Completed. John Glavin, Part-time Playleader, Parks and REcreation, 6/14/72, End of Temp. Emp. John Bauer, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, 6/14/72, End of Temp. Emp. Linda Davis, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, 6/14/72, End of Temp. Emp. Loren Hawkins, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, 6/14/72, End of Temp. Emp. Sandra Newman, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, 6/14/72, End of Temp. Emp. Dean Loften, Part-time Playleader, Parks and REcreation, 6/14/72, End of Temp. Emp. Gay Raney, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, 6/14/72, End of Temp. Emp. Peter Elswick, Extra Labor, Parks and Recreation, 6/14/72, End of Tamp. Emp. Greg Lewis, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, 6/12/72, End of Temp. Emp. Kathy Hoxit, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, 6/12/72, End of Temp. Emp. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Linda Campbell, Secretary, Attorney's Office, $480 monthly, 6/12/72. Kathy Perrone, Clerk-Typist, Attorney's Office, $445 monthly, 6/14/72, EEA2. Robert Batterman, Extra Labor, Parks and Recreation, $2.25 hr. , 6/13/72. Stephanie Johnson, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.25 hr., 6/13/72. Thomas Swanson, Field Engineer, Engineering Dept., $842.50 monthly, 6/16/72. Harvey W. Levasseur, Patrolman, Police Dept., $708 monthly, 6/12/72. Gregory Larson, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.15 hr., 6/13/72. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Coaraisstoner Clark to approve the employments, carried unanimously. CHANGES IN PAY STATUS Marilyn Mensinger, Craft Director, Parks Dept., from $3.058 to $3.22 hr., 6/18/72. Raymond Foley, Asst. Superintendent, Parks Dept., from $4.86 to $4.96 hr., 6/18/72. Patricia Larsen, Clerk-Typist, Parks Dept., from $2.57 to $2.67 hr., 5/16/72 Michael Dotson, Extra Labor, Parka Dept., from $2.25 to $2.35 hr., 6/13/72 Delores Bush, Clerk-Typist, Clerk's Office, from $445 to $463 monthly, 4/24/72 Frank Ryan, Maint. Man - Groundskeeper, Parks Dept., from $3.17 to $3.32 hr., 5/8/72. Thomas Nearhoff, Maint. Man - Groundskeeper, Parks Dept., from $3.17 to $3.32, 6/1/72. Harvey Clark, Maint. Man - Groundskeeper, Parks Dept., from $3.17 to $3.32 hr., 5/8/72. Lou Harrison, Matnt. Man - Groundskeeper, Parks Dept., from $3.17 to $3.32 hr., 5/22/72. George Beluschak, Maint. Man - Groundskeeper, Parks Dept. from $3.17 to $3.32, 5/8/72. David Collinson, Maint. Man - Groundskeeper, Parks Dept., from $3.17 to $3.32, 5/16/72. Jack L. Bailey, Maint. Man ~ Groundskeeper, Parks Dept., from $3.17 to $3.32, 4/4/72. Ranie W. Woods, 3rd Yr. Patrolman to 4th Yr. Patrolman, from $773 to $809, 6/16/72. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the changes in pay status, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHER Clerk presented Payroll Voucher for the pay period ending June 3, 1972, in the total amount of $109,196.67; which was audited by Harold Fitzwater and approved by Commissioner Clark. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the payroll voucher, carried unanimously. ~PLOYEES' RETIRI~IENT FUND Clerk presented the Employees' Retirement Fund for the month of June in the gross amount of $2,531.38. Metion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Sch0neman to approve the Employees' Retirement Fund for the month of June, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - PACIFIC NORTHWEST BELL Clerk presented Claim for Damages from Pacific Northwest Bell for broken telephone cable on Poindexter Avenue in the amount of $60.00; to be referred to the insurance company. COUNCIL MEETING MIN~JTES - JUNE 21, 1972 (Con'd) EASEMENT - STANDARD OIL COMPANY (LID #313) Clerk presented Letter of Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Standard Oil Company and attached easement granted by Standard Oil Company to the City of Br~merton. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve agreement and easement sub- Ject to review by the City Attorney, carried unanimously. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Jack Baldschun, Music Machine License, Maple Leaf Tavern, approved by Chief Schlie. Ronald Owen bloritz, Taxicab Drive~License, approved by Asst. Chief of Police Henry. Motion by blayor Jarstad and Con~nisstoner Schoneman to approve the license applications, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - OIL & PAVING SUPPLIES (Contracts) Clerk presented memo from Max Marangi, Assistant Purchasing Agent, requesting authorization to call for bids on certain oil supply contracts and paving materials contract for the City; also explained that present contracts for these items expires June. 30, 1972. Motion by Con~issioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to authorize call for bids on such con- tracts, carried unanimously. BID CALL - Video Tape Recording Equipment (Police Department) Clerk presented memo dated June 20, 1972, from Dave Patmon to Council, requesting authorization to call for bids for video tape recording equipment for the Police Department in accordance with a federal highway safety grant _rr_v. ....... ~ by ~~ rwc-~r:~: 'z :=:z~ ~.~ ', ~ ~crz~ hi§h~ m~fct'/ grant approved by the Washington Traffic Safety Commission, amounting to $4,863.00. Mr. Patmon also explained that this equipment wall be used to record on video tape the actions of drivers arrested for driving while under the influence of intoxicants; that it has been used for this purpose since 1967 and this grant will be used to modify the existing tape recording facility to correct known deficiencies and expand its usefulness. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to authorize Call for bids for video tape re- cording equipment. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad commented that he was pleased with the successful grant and explained that the City has attempted to acquire funds for this for quite a while. Carried unanimously. AGRE~24ENT - ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES (Lion's Community Playfield) Clerk presented Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Barry Branch, Architect, for Architectural services for the construction of a restroem field house facility on Lion's Community Playfield. Mayor Jarstad stated he had met with Mr. Pendergast regarding this matter and made the following motion. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Sehom, to approve th~ agreement with Barry Branch. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad commented he was pleased at the utilization of Lion's Community Play- field and realizes the need for proper sanitation services. Motion carried unanimously. LETTER - JOE MENTOR Clerk read letter dated June 15, 1972, from Joe Mentor addressed to Assistant Director of Washington State Highway Department giving suggestions regarding the National Avenue-Navy Yard City Highway Intersection. LETTER - COMMUNITY THEATRE~ INC. Clerk read letter dated June 13, 1972, from Myron N. Freyd, Attorney, to City Council, which stated that he had been asked by the Community Theatre, Inc., to write the Counci~ with reference to the use of property near the Warren Avenue Bridge for a new theatre site for the Community Theatre; and also giving proposed agreement of the Community Theatre, and stating this should be discussed at earliest mutual convenience. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that Council hold this agreement for study. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad questioned a 99-year lease and explained that Con~nunity Theatre, Inc., would have absolute control in the utilization of the building; that at present all buildings that are currently built on City land are owned by the City of Bremerton, and it is proper that control be exercised by the City. Commissioner Clark commented that this theatre would be an asset to the City, and the Mayor concurred. Motion carried unanimously. CONTRACT - Ship Models Clerk presented Amendment to Contract dated June 4, 1969, between the Government and the City of Bremerton relating to the loan of ship models from the Department of the Navy; which Amendment was dated June 8, 1972, and was extending the contract for a period of one (1) year until June 4, 1973. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cormmissioner Clark that Mayor Jarstad be authorized to sign the Amendment to the contract, carried unanimously. LETTER/PETITION - HOLLIS ADDITION Re: Ronald Ross Rezone Clerk read letter dated June 12, 1972, from Hollis Addition to Cormnissioners and Planning Director, giving thanks for notification of City's position in the Ronald Ross Rezone. The letter also enumerated points concerning opposition to the rezone; and stated a meeting would be arranged with Bremerton City Planner to consider future zoning in their su~rounding area and the Commis- sioners were invited to attend. Clerk then presented petition which was submitted with the letter. Mayor Jarstad stated he had attended the meeting in the place of George Plescher, who could not attend because of serious illness; and explained that neither he nor the other Com- missioners received a copy of this letter, and ~e~e not emare they were invited to attend; therefore, Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman did not attend. Mayor Jarstad stated he found this meeting most valuable and commended these residents for their concern and interest in proper planning for their neighborhood. Commnissioner Clark concurred with the Mayor on the fine attitudes of these people and stated he felt this type of meeting is very useful. T%? i COUNCIL MgfffING MI~ - JUNE 21, 1972, continued i; LLTI'~/PETITION - HOLLIS ADDITION RE: RONALD ROSS REZONE (CON'D) ! The Council than authorized the Clerk's Office to acknowledge receiving the letter in order to explai !why Comnissioner Schoneman and Conrmissioner Clamk did not attend ~he meeting. I DAMAGE TO CITY PROPERTY - COMPLAINT REPORT 'Clerk presented Repo~.t of Damage to City Property for three small tree tops that had been broken off ~ by vandals and co~nented on the unform'unate occurrence. The Conmissione~s concurred that this van- dalism is a very sad situation. EEA E)fi'f~NSION : Clerk presented memo dated June 21, 1972, f~ himself to Council, stating that approximately July 1 1972~ this program comes up for studying the requests for extension; that present positions being filled must give lob specifications to EEA and additional positions desired or changes in present program must be put into the ~equest. Co~nissioner Clark commented that he assumed the City wanted i to reapply for the same positions, and Con~issioner Schoneman concurped. Ln-rr~ - HOUSING OF KITSAP COUNTY PRISONERS Clerk presented letter dated June 20, 1972, fr~m Chief Schlie to Mayor Ja~stad, which submitted tam- : porary agr~.ement that City of Bren~a~ton would assist Kitsap County Sheriff's Office by taking their :overflow 6f prisoners during the construction of a new Kitsap County Jail facility for an estimated ~ cost of $4.00 per day for each prisoner. Chief Schlie recommended thai this ten~porar7 agreement be :approved. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~raissioner Cla~ to approve temporary agreement with Kitsap County Sh~f's Office. Under Discussion: Mayor Jaz~tad con~nented on the fine cooperation between the City of B~emerton Police Depa~.O~ent and Kitsap County Sheriff's Office. Motion carmied unanimously. : LL'I'I'~RS - NON-UNIFORMED AND FIRLTI~rFER'S UNIONS Clerk read letter dated June 16, 1972, from Leonard Clark, President of BremerTon City Employees !Union Local 2052 to Mayor Jarstad, accepting the proposal offered in mediation meeting Thursday, June 15, by City Council of 2% retroactive pay raise to January 1~ 1972~ full medical insurance premium i also retroactive to January 1, 1972, 35% of accumulative sick leave on date of reti~nent, and up to '20 days paid annual leave upon retirement. Clerk then read letter dated June 15, 1972, from John Harnett, President of Local 437 Bremer~on Fi~e Fighter's Union, which stated that on June 15th Local 437 B~emerton Fire Fighters held an election on whether to accept or re~eet the last proposal offered during mediation and that he recon~nended to the union membership to accept the proposals as follows: (1) 2% rotroactive pay raise to January 1, 1972, (~) 35% of accunulated sick leave as of date of retirement, (3) up to 20 days paid annual leave upon r~tirement, (~) contract language r~m~ns same as 1971 with understanding that weekly meetings will be held to settle the 1972 contract. i ~btion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~ssioner Schoneman that City Council accept the letters in good fait~ in accepting the latest offer of the City of B~eme~on and instruct the City Clerk and City Auditor to prepare any changes and amendments to ordinances which are required to put this into effect immed- iately after the contracts are signed. Under Discussion: Commissioner Clark questioned No. 4 list- ing in John Harnett's letter wheme it read that weekly meetings will be held to settle the 1972 con- . tract as to whether this date should have read 1973. Mayor Jarstad expls/ned he had tried to reach ~i~. t{arnett and in his absance spoke with Firefighter Meigs who informed him there was no question ' when they voted on acceptance that they agreed to sign the 1972 contract which would he exactly the same as the 1971 contract; but that they would meet with the City Council going over all the proposed changes made to the City by the Fire Fighters' Union proparatory to entering into the 1973 contract. Mayor Jarstad explained that the City Auditor, who was present at this time, will probably have a set date that the City's current pay schedule will run through giving him the amount of time to make up a special payroll to pick up all the reiToactive benefits. ~lr. Fitzwater, City Auditor, stated this was correct. Commissioner Clark questioned Mm. Fitzwater whether a special payroll is required and stated retmoactive pay could bepicked up at the next payroll following the tLTe the contracts are signed. Hr. Fitzwater explained that a special payroll is necessary in order to determine the proper income tax to be withheld. Mayor Jarstad recognized representative of the Non-Uniformed Employees who has attended many discus- sions and meetings; and recognized representative of the Central Labor Council. Mayor Jarstad cor~nented on quote in the BmemerTon Sun which staled the City Council made a political play when they announced the population drop in the City Census which was corresponding a 104 thous- and doller loss in the City's budget. Mayor Ja~stad explained that the Friday prior to this annourme Pent, which was made Saturday, was the first time the Council obtained the official word f~om the State Census 53ard what the City's Official population was; and at this time Mr. Plescher immediately went to Olympia and contacted Mr. John Walker to explore this info,marion because the Council was shocked with the magnitude of the City's population drop and the affect it had on Bremerton's finan- cial condition. The Mayor also explained that the Council announced this information Satumday morning after receivinF word from ~k~. Walker through George Plescher that the information was corTect and nothing else was tc be considered; also that he felt this was in keeping with the City of Br~n~rton in all official com- munications that the Council release information immediately. The Mayor stated it bothered him that anyone would think this was politically motivated; that this news was utilized by all in mediation i~ helping come to a decision, and it would have been unfair fop the Council not to release the infor- mation. Commissioner Clark concurred with the Mayor and stated the infomtion was released when it became available~ that it would have been wn~ng not to release the information during negotiation period. Co~ssioner Clark also c~..,ented on artlel~ in Breme~ton Sun which referred to City's funds being used i~roperly, using the exa~le of the Gold Mountain Golf Course. Conraissioner Clark con~nented ~at the Golf Course P~o~ect was self-paying and only the person utilizing the facility will he payi~F COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 21, i972, continued 10:00 OPEN M~L'fING Eddie Adams complimented Commissioner Schoneman, Ruth Austin, and Sue Walg~en fop the fine reception after the unveiling of the plaque of carillon bells on which names of those who contributed $500 or mo~e were inscribed. M~. ;dams commented on City code stating where a cap parked in a basement, if there is no wall between the parking space of the car and the ful~nace that the furnace ignitor must be 18" above the floor; stated he felt this should also pel~taln to electrical outlets on the san~ floor of the building. Lilly Piva, representative for County-City Enloloyees Union thanked the Mayor and Commissioners fop the many hours they negotiated and cor~nented that this time and effc~t was very much app~eicated. M~. Ralph Erickson, representing TIMKATH, who p~esented Affidavit of Publication fop Notice of Appli~k ation for Shoreline Management Act, requested that City Council set date fop heaping on Shoreline Management Substantial Development Permit. Motion by Commissioner Clank and Mayor Japstad that date for public hea~ing be set three weeks from ~o---d~--on July 12, 1972, at 10:00 A. M., ca, Pied unanimously. Motion by Mayor Jar~tad and Commissioner Clark and CONIFER Hearings be held; and then Heaping amend- lng~ning Ordinance (Fish Hatcheries), carried unan~usly. CONIFER HEARING - TRACT 14 - SYLVAN PARK Clerk explained that City Council rezones two pieces of prope~y for Conifer Company under two (2) ordinances. Concerning property on T~aet 14, Clerk r~ad letter dated May 23, 1972, from Planning Co~nission to Council, stating that the ~edat~ May 23, 1972, from Planning Con, mission to Council, stating that the request of Conifer Developments, Inc., for ~emoval of Restmiction #2 and #5 of the Land Use Restrictions Conl-~act ~ecorded with the site plan as pa~t of the 0~dinance of Rezone No. 5892, was recommended for approval by unanimous vote. Clerk then read statement attached to the application which stated this property was rezoned in 1970 by this c~,~pany fo~ the purpose of in- creasing the size of an existin~ F.H.A. subsidized housing project on adjoining property which is owned and operated by Conifer Developments, Inc.; that F.H.A. Funding has not been extended and they now wish to consider use of the property for occupancy allowed by the p~esent zone classification, but inconsistent with some of the land-use restrictions which were pa~t of the 1970 zone re-classif- ication. Clerk read copies of memos from Planning Department to Fmginee~ing Depa~.b~mnt and Police Department; both stating their depa~t~mnt had no objections to the removal of land-use restrictions. Clerk then read Staff Review dated May 17, 1972. Clemk also r~ad excerpt of Council Minutes of January 7, 1970. Clerk then read decimation of Land Use Restrictions #2 and #5. ClePk stated he advertised both hearings in the newspaper at the proper ti~, and notified property owners within 250' of the property, and posted the p~operty. CONIFER }~ARING - W 1/5 Lot 17, W 1/2 Lot 18 Sylvan Park ~lerk read memo dated May 18, 1972, from Planning Depar~rment to himself, which included excerpt of Council ~tinutes of May ~, 1970, January ?, 1970, and May S, 1970; all in reference to the Conifer Development Rezone and Land Use Restrictions. The memo also stated that the 100-foot setbaak was shown on the site plan, mentioned in Item #5 on the contract, which was recorded as a part of the Land Use Restrictions Contract. The memo also stated the Planning Con~ssion at the public heaping on May 17, 1972 approved the deletion of Items #~ and #5 incorporating as a replacement of Item #~ the statement that Restriction #2 be changed to read "The dwellings will be made ~o accommodate elderly people." The memo further reed that the deletion of Item #5 which states "That the site plan be essentially the same as the plan submitted for the rezone application, would in effect ~emow the 100-foot setback restriction and that possibly a new Item #5 could be included stating that the 100-foot setback from Ivy Read would be required." Clerk then read letter dated ~y 23, 1972, from Planning Co~mission to Council stating the request of Conifer Developments, Inc., fop the removal of Restriction #2 and #5 of the Land Use Restrictions Contract reeordad with the site plan as part of the Ordinance of Rezone No. 2891, was recommended for approval by a unanimous vote. Clerk then reed staff review dated May 17, 1972. HELEN TRACY, representing the Planning Dep~.b~mnt, showed the area on an ar~a map showing the loc- ation of the property stating the zoning in the area is mostly R-1 on Ivy ~oad. Mrs. T~acy then showed the area on a land-use map. llne Co~,,~Rssioners discussed the matter of setback and the thought of reverting it back to R-1 elim- inating the setback completely. !MINUTES OF THE COUNCIL - JUNE 21, 1972 (Con'd) !PROPONENTS iCurtis Peterson, representing Conifer Developments, stated that Conifer is asking only for relie~ from those restrictions that obligate them to use the specific plan which no longer could he !iexecuted; that they had absolutely no objection to the 100-foot setback which was a promise made to the cor~nunity. He stated further that Conifer Development's intent is still to l'develop the property for elderly people; that the parking restriction was left in to prevent them from re-applying for a parking waiver. Commissioner Clark stated that if the setback was reverted to R-i, Conifer Developments could utilize this property for ~-1 purposes; and Mr. Peterson stated the intent of the setback was not to preserve the use of the land to Residential, but to eliminate buildings on the setback. Mr. Petersen explained that Conifer Developments want Restriction #5 replaced with a specific 100-foot setback requirement; and that Restriction #2 be replaced with the requirement of this ;facility to be for the elderly. Elliott Ball, 1313 Ivy Road (speaking for residents in the area), stated he had no objection to the removal of the restrictions as long as the 100-foot setback is retained; that the community :agrees with Mr. Peterson and is not opposed to this change. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Co~missioner Schoneman that item #2 of the land-use restrictions be eliminated and replaced with appropriately worded restriction limiting the construction to housing for the elderly; and item #5 of the land-use restrictions be eliminated and replaced with a specific 100-foot setback on Ivy Road, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark con~mented on ideal cooperation between the building constructor and people involved; that both needs are met nicely with this type of action. Mr. Peterson complimented the city on its procedure of contract zoning restrictions and stated this ~s a very operative system and an excellent way for a responsible developer to talk to the .community. Mr. Peterson also complimented Mr. Plescher and stated he worke very hard in finding ~creative solutions in the area of proper zoning. }~ARING - ZONING OF FISH tlKTCHERIES Clerk stated he had advertised public hearing in the newspaper at the proper time, which is the ionly requirement for this hearing. Clerk stated this comes to the Council on Planning Commission Resolution No. 228; and read staff review dated M~ A~ ~'~2, reco~ending that a Conditional Use Permit be required instead of a blanket "Light Industry" zoning. Clerk then read excerpt from Planning Commission Minutes dated May 17, 1972. Clerk read letter dated March 31 , 1972, from George Plescher (Planning Director) to Planning Commission recommending that the fish hatchery be allowed in the B-1 zone with a conditional use permit the same as a nursery, which is similar; that the other choice is to place the fish hatchery in a different zone such as commercial or industrial. HELEN TRACY, representing Planning Department, explained that under a conditional use permit, listing it with nurseries and green houses, it would be subject to the same conditions as nurseries and green houses; that if it became d~trimental to an area the use can be stopped. Clerk read Section 306 of Planning Commission Resolution No. 228 which the Planning Commission requests the Council to pass amending the text of zoning Ordinance #1792, Sec. 306, Title II, Chapter 1. No interested persons were at the hearing. Mayor Jarstad proposed that this matter be set aside stating he has made contact with the Department of Fisheries and they wish to make a presentation to the Commissioners; and made the following motion. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to close the hearing at this time, and reserve a .decision until the Department of Fisheries have made presentation, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE - LINDEN/JOHNSON (NO. 3021) Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792. ,.Motiou by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to pass Ordinance No. 3021 on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, 'ORDINANCE - GILMAN (Danskin Property) ~Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2929 which reclassified property !iindicated therein from Residential-One (R-l) to Business-Two (B-2) with land use restrictions. (File No. 996547) Commissioner Schoneman stated property owners in this area were concerned about adjacent road Which was to be used for parking; that they objected to this, and Commissioner Schoneman iquest~oned whether this was resolved. City Clerk stated Mr. Danskin, former owner, had informed him that the description of the property had been furnished him by a title company which showed no road crossing his property. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissiener Clark to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 21~ 1972 (Con'd) ORDINANCE - CRAWFORD/MARLER NO. 3020 Clerk read,.second reading, An Ordinance amendin~ the use and area maps of Ordinance No. ~792. Motion b~ c~mmissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3020 on second reading,' carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, ye s.. UMTA APPLICATION Clerk read memo dated June 19, 1972, from City Treasurer to City Attorney, stating he was advised last week that Mr. Allen Noel, Executive Board Member of ATU, stated he was advised that the local union attorney advised that City's statement was not acceptable as there is not enough security for union members; Mr. Noel also advised that while in Washington, D. C., the City of Vancouver's Section 13C was accepted--a copygof which is attached. Mr. Shepard stated this is the only por- tion yet to be completed with reference to the City's application to his knowledge. City Attorney Walgren stated it is necessary the City enter into agreement with the employees of the transit system. Also, stated the City had a prospective agreement 13C prepared and sub- mitted with City's application and this was rejected by the Washington office and the agreement has since been revised and submitted to Council for consideration. Mr. Walgren also mentioned that this particular agreement was a subject of lengthy discussion at the City Attorney's Meeting at Association of Washington Cities Convention. PERMIT TO USE PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY (LID #314) Clerk read memo dated June 20, 1972, from Asst. City Engineer to Council, with attached copies of permits and specifications from Washington State Highway Department with reference to sewer and pump station construction at the east end of Manette Bridge, for the Mayor's signature. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the Mayor be authorized to sign documents, carried unanimouely. EASEMENTS Clerk read memo dated June 19, 1972, from City Engineer to Council, requesting easement granted by Eunice Brown (LID 314) and Kenneth Rathbun be approved. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and ~yor Jarstad to approve easements subject to checking as to form by the City ATtorney's Office, to be returned to the City Clerk for recording properly, carried unanimously. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT (Poindexter Avenue) Frank & William Zinter Clerk read memo dated June 20, 1972, from Asst. City Engineer to Council, stating this agreement would provide an extension to the exisitng line constructed by Mr. Haselwood and will provide sewer service in an area of residences where drainfielde are nearly impossible to develop. Clerk then read letter dated June 16, 1972, to Asst. City Engineer from Department of Public Health pertaining to sewer problems in this area. Commissioner Schoneman explained that this is an extension of an agreement approved in the past, and sho.uld be continued although at present City policy is to discontinue outside utility agree- ments. Motion by Co~m~issioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve the Outside Utility Agreement, carried unanimously. PAY BILLS Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. REPORTS Commies'loner Clark: 1. Commented that Association of Washington Cities Meeting was informative and helpful with its various work shops and was well attended. Also was one of the finer Meetings with Chester Biesen's Retirement Banquet as one of the highlights. 2. In the last legislative session House Bill No. 4, engrossed substitute House Bill No. 414, was passed and signed by the governor. Explained this bill grants cities the authority to extend B & ( (Business and Occupation) taxes to financial institutions, which have been excluded from this tax in the past. This bill will be in effect July 1, 1972. Motion by Co~m~issioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that City Attorney's Office prepare amendment to Ordinance No. 1917 repealing paragraph "G" of Section 8 of that Ordinance; and that this be done by emergency ordinance. Under discussion: Commissioner Clark stated this will mean approximately $6,000 a year to the City's budget. Carried unanimously. 3. Alerted members of press and radio of an important announce~ent he wishes to make at the next Council Meeting, and urged them to be in attendance. Commissioner Schoneman: his fine performance representing the City at Admiral Petrovic's 1. Commended Mayor Jarstad for Farewell Party at the Poplars. Commented City is losing a very fine man and lady in this community. Ii 2. Went to Vancouver, B.C. Friday evening to escort Mr. and Mrs. Takeshi Niioka for their four- day visit in Bremerton; that there could be no finer people. COUNCIL ME~TING MINUTES - JUNE 21, 1972 (Con'd) 3. Progressing well with maintenance black-topping and all of East. Side is completed; will be able to start work on the West Side and in the Olympic College area. Also, commented on the difficulty to stay within the budget; that they choose the streets to be done by determining ~ which streets the City spends the most money patching and maintaining. 4. During the time of the Association of Washington Cities Meeting, fish were taken away from iI Gorst, and the pump operation was successful; City assisted them in having a return pipe, and ' ;. the process took two days. Thanked the Pogie Club for their participation and feeding on weekends; ~also thanked Erv Heath and his crew for their participation in the project. 5. Curbs and Gutters are in on Naval Avenue; street will now have to be broken for new grade. :Also, traffic will be moving with a police officer directing. Commissioner Schoneman left the meeting at 11:45. il City Attorney Walgren i:l. Met with representatives of tlighway Department yesterday in connection with related matter i'to highway construction through Navy Yard City. Explained very complicated procedure that was initiated and requires assistance of his office. 2. Referring to acquisition of Bus system, stated that he presented a final draft of the documents :required by the State Utilities Transportation Conmnission to that agency. 3. Met with a number of County and City persons in connection with recent Supreme Court decision related to the providimg of council for people who are indigent and who are subject to possible , imprisonment in City and County Jails; no actual agreements were arrived at. Recommended City ' in connection with Supreme Court decision that City proceed under de~ision; but wait to see i what, affect it may have upon operation of the Court. i:City Clerk 1. Attended Association of Washington Cities meeting which was most enjoyable and interesting; was glad to see Richard Campbell and Adele Ferguson of the Bremerton Sun present. Also, enjoyed Mayor's Prayer Breakfast and Chester Biesen's Retirement Banquet. Commented on excellent programs presented. Mayor Jarstad 1. Concurred with all statements made in connection with Association of Washington Cities meeting stating this was a most excellent convention. 2. Attended two farewell parties honoring Admiral Petrovic and his wife, Trudy. Also attended farewell party honoring Captain Garnett and his wife; Captain Garnett is Commanding Officer at Keyport. Stated the Council appreciated being invited to these affairs, and they were put on in excellent taste; also, both of these commanding officers did an outstanding Job. 3. Welcomed guests from Japan for which there will be a reception in his office, and urged members ~of the press and radio to attend. 4. Recognized Mrs. Sisk in the audience and stated it was nice to have her attendence. Meeting Adjourned at 11:55 A.M. APPROVED: GJ~C. YEADON, SR., Ci~ Clerff '