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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/28/72 MINUTES OF T}~ CITY COUNCIL JUNE 28, 1972 The regular meetinf of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Conncil Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 A.M., PDST, Wednesday, June 28, 1972. Attending were: Hayor Jarstad, presiding, Co~mmtssioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, Eddie Adams, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Rev. Don Payne of First Christian Church. MINUTES OF JUNE 21, 1972 The Minutes of June 21, 1972, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATIONS Patricia M. Brtttain, Clerk-Typist, Treasurer's Office, Resigned, June 23, 1972. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the separation. Under Discussion: Commissioner Clark stated Mrs. Brittain was a very capable person, but her interests required her to return to work for the Naval Ship Yard where she was previously employed. Motion carried unan- imously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Sandra Newman, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.50 hr., 6-27-72. Ronald Pinckney, Research Asst., City Attorney's Office, $500 mo., 6-1-72, EEA II. Larry Hall, Research Asst., City Attorney's Office, $500 mo., 6-1-72, ~EA II. M. Jean Turner, Clerk-Typist, Treasurer's Office, $445 mo., 6-26-72. Ronald Taylor, Groundskeeper, Cemetery, $500 mo., 6-26-72, EEA II. Willard Costello, EXtra Labor, Water Supply, $2.25 hr., 6-27-72. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the employments, carried unanimously. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Ernest K. Vernon, Bill's Inn, Music Machine, Dancing & Entertainment, Approved by Chief of Police Schlie. .James Clewett, Music Machine, Clewett's Corner, Approved by Chief of Police Schlie. J. S. Parsons, Ralph Meeker Amusement Rides (conducted at the Merit ~rt Shopping Center), from 3one 28, 1972 through July 4, 1972; Approved by Chief of Police Schlie. Motion by Mayor 3arstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the license applications carried unanimousl CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Mrsw Steven M. Kukla, Vehicle Damage, Approximately $150.00. Luthia Canada, DAmage caused by flood, Approximately $1,000.00. willie Gayden, 3r., and Mamie L. Gayden, his wife, Damage caused by flood, Approximately $15,000.00. All claims are to be referred to the insurance company. CIbkNGE ORDER NO. 2 - TIRE CONTRACT Clerk presented Change Order No. 2 to D. B. Corporation for additional sizes and types of tires; as ordered. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the Change Order, carried unanimou PROCLAMATION Clerk presented proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming Tuesday, July 4, 1972, as "Honor America Day". BID WAIVER - TELEMETERING EQUIPME~rr Clerk presented requisition from Water Distribution for part of telemetering alarm equipment for pump stations at Sixth and Summit, and National Avenue; in the total amount of $985.00. Clerk also read memo dated 3une 22, 1972, from E. G. Humble to Commissioner Schoneman , requesting authorization to call for bid waiver for part of telemetering alarm equipment for above mentioned pump stations from Quindar Electronics, Inc., which is the single sou~ceof supply; also stated that this equipment is necessary to transmit status and control signals to and from telemetering panel at the WAter Shop control center, and must be compatible and interchangeable with the com- ponents presently in use. Hotion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to authorize bid waiver because this is the single source of supply, carried unanimously. LETTER - RCA (Amendment of Option to Lease A~reement) Clerk read letter dated June 21, 1972, from RCA Global Co~unications) Inc., to himself, returning unsigned Amendment of the Option to Lease Agreement, stating they had been advised that the W~ldcat Lake site has been declared unsuitable for their proposed operation due to excessive radio frequency interference in the area and they will not exercise or extend Agreement dated February 18, 1971. Commiss~oner Schoneman stated this was a good try; that preliminary engineering showed ideal, 'but this has not proven out. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 28, 1972 (Con'd) LETTER - DEPT. OF ECOLOGY Clerk read letter dated June 13, 1972, from Department of Ecology to Ail Municipal Entities Providing Sewage Service; advisimg of legislation which requires all "local governmental" units operating sewerage systems which discharge to the state's water must obtain a waste discharge permit, and also advising of the Department of Ecology's plans for its implementation of this legislation. 10:00 OPEN MEETING No one spoke at this time. UNION AGREEMENT - Non-Uniformed Employees City Clerk stated he cempared the agreement to the one signed last year and found they were the same with the exception of the two provisions agreed upon between the City and the Union. Clerk stated that with the agreement of Lilly Piva and Leonard Clark, he inserted in Article 8, Section 3 "up to" twenty days terminal leave and also changed the termination date from March 31, 197~, to December 31, 1972. Commissioner Clark suggested for cla~ification that the following changes be made, both of which were satisfactory with Lilly Piva and Leonard Clark who were present at this time: Article 8, Section 2--eliminating "up to a maximum of 120 days" and in Section 3 adding "as provided in Ordinance No. 1813 as amended. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that amended contract be a~cepted by the Council end duly signed, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad recessed the meeting at 10:10 A.M. for the signing of the contracts. Meeting called to Order at 10:17 A.M. }~ARING - SIX YEAR ART~IIAL CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commisaioner Clark to open hearing on Six Year Arterial Construction program, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad then asked City Engineer, Bill Parker, to review the program. City Engineer stated that the program must be reviewed each year, and that notice had been given as required by statute. Mr. Parker then outlined the plan which was the same as last year with the exception that all estimates were increased and the following three additions: (a) Washington, First tn Second; (b) East 18th St. (Wheaton Way to Perry Avenue); and (c) Maple St. (Hollis St. to Riddell Rd.). The Mayor and Commissioner Schoneman also suggested that "Sheridan Road from Lebo to Wheaton Way" be included; and it was agreed this would be added. Commissioner Clark explained that this plan is only a guide; that the Council is in no way committing itself to any of these projects. Commissioner Clark stated he felt Item #6 (Connection to Freeway--Burwell to Kitsap Way) should not be scheduled in 1973, but in one of the future years. Commissioner Clark referred to the problem that has ~ame up between the County and the City concerning this project; and stated one of the City Commissioners made it quite clear to him that this connection was going to be put in, but he (Mr. Clark) felt this connection is only a proposal and is still subject to considerable discussion and examination as well as monies being agailable. Commissioner Clark also commented that if the Council approves this project in the scheduled year 1973, this action would come back to haunt the Council. Commissioner Schoneman stated the City Council adopted last year's 1972 to 1977 Six Year Construc- tion Program unanimously, and this Item #6 (Freeway Connection) was then scheduled in 1972, and now has been set up one more year. Commissioner Schoneman also stated that based on the fact that funding will probably not be evident in 1973, Item #6 (Freeway Connection) will probably be moved up to 1974 for the next resolution, and he sees no problem in leaving this Item #6 scheduled in 1973 in the case funds possibly become available. MOTION by Commissioner Clark that Item #6 (Connection to Freeway--Burwell to Kitsap Way) be moved ahead to a future year. Mayor Jarstad stated that before any project is applied for, it mimt be passed by City Council; and this is when a committment is made. Commissioner Clark stated it is totally erroneous to even imply that the~City is going to construct the connection to the freeway from Burwell to Kitsap Way in 1973; that there is absolutely no rea- son this item ~6 should be scheduled in 1973. Commissioner Clark stated he recognizes that this Program is changeable and subject to funding; however, with some reason the City should be setting up what we hope to do. Commissioner Clark stated that because this was voted for unanimously last year doesn't mean the s~e error should Be ~made by voting for it this year. Motion by Commissioner Clark that Item #6 be moved ahead to at least the year 1975. Mayor Jarstad stated this program is nothing more than a guideline which is available to the Council for their deliberation and that amendments and changes can be made and the final decision has to be made under the consideration of the City's financial ability and matching funds; that this is not a definite project committment. Commissioner Schoneman concurred. ~[otion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the adoption of Six Year Construction Program with the inclusion of "Sheridan Road from Lebo Blvd. to Wheaton Way at the terminus of the Warren Avenue Bridge", be approved. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 28, 1972 (Continued) Commissioner Clark commented he could not vote yes for this as prepared because of the erroneous implications it is giving. Mayor Jarstad asked the City Engineer to restate the procedure of putting any project in the six year program into effect; and the City Engineer explained the procedure of going through the Council, applying for matching funds after approval of the Council. Con~uissioner Clark questioned the rational of setting various other projects in 1975 and putting this questionable connection to the freeway in 1973. Mr. Parker stated the rational goes back before his employ; that this has been a priority which has been recognized in every six year program ~p to this date; and he recognizes the same priority, and has no reason to recommend a change. Con~issioner Schoneman stated that in the event the Vietnam War comes to an end, federal funds may become more readily available and the City should be prepared for this. Commissioner Schoneman also stated that priorities on projects have been set by Allinson, Inc., Consulting Engineers, who set up Six Year Construction Prngr~m for each city, which was done through the State. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Conmissioner Clark, no; Commissioner Schoneman, yet Mayor Jarstad recessed the meeting at 11:O5 A.M. Meeting called to order at 11:14 A.M. BID OPENING - SEWAGE PUMPS/DRIVE MOTORS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that bids be opened, carried unanimously. Clerk opened only bid: Pacific Pumping Company, Bellevue, Bid DepoSit Enclosed, $2,736.30. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept the bid, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION - SIX YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Clerk read resolution adopting Six Year Construction Program, No. 1535. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 1535, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, no; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. LETTER - K-Werner Intersection Clerk presented letter dated June 21, 1972, from Kitsap County Commissioners to Council regarding the proposed K-Warner intersection to Arsenal Way. May or Jarstad directed the letter be held for study. LETTER - CASCADE NATURAL GAS (Surface Installation Contract) Clerk read letter dated June 21, 1972, from Cascade Natural Gas to himself, requesting renewal of their Surface Installation Contract with the City of Bremerton; ;attached was copy of contract. blotion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark that this contract be referred to the City Attorney and City Engineer, carried unanimously. LETTER - CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINER (APPLICATION FOR FUNDS) Clerk read letter dated June 22, 1972, from Civil service Ex~miner Southerland to Counci~ stating the Federal Government has recently passed legislation in the Intergovernmental Personnel_Act to help cities improve the quality of public servia by reorganization of personnel systems and providing training of employees; also requesting authorizatio~o submit an application under this Act in order to update the City's Civil Service System. Ma.~arstad explained there are federal grants available that hmve been authorized for some cities for re-evaluation of pay scales and civil service rules. Commissioner Clark stated the City's Civil Service system seriously needs a complete survey of the classification of employments and its rules; that this matter should be considered seriously. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to direct copy of this letter to Federal-State Coordinator Bob Theroux, who with the cooperation of Civil Service Examiner can obtain further information to be brought before the Council, carried unanimously. LETTER - COUNTY/CITY ~PLOYEES (Re: Denise At, ell) Clerk read letter dated June 15, 1972, from State Council of County and City Employees to Council requesting a time and date be set for a meeting with the Council on behalf of Denise Angell. The City Council agreed to set a date for an informal meeting on behalf of Denise Angell. LETTER - Emplo~nnenC Security Department Clerk read letter dated June 23, 1972, from Employment Security Department to Mayor Jarstad, stating Governor Evans ham approved a contractual addendum to be made part of ail state contracts and a list of rules and regulations implementing E.O. No. 71-08, effective May 24, 1972; also because the Governor's Executive Order (passed December 16, 1971 to provide increased Job openings for Veterans by having all state contractors and sub-contractors list employment needs with state employment offices) is more realistic in meeting the employment needs of the veterans, copies of the contractual addendom, the rules and regulations, and the quarterly report forms required by contractors are endlosed. Mayor Jarstad stated this letter should be studied in order to understand any implementation necessary by the city. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 28, 1972 (Con[inued) LETTER - SAVINGS BOND DEDUCTION Clerk read memo dated June 1, 1972, from himself to Council, requesting permission to discontinue the payroll deduction for "Savings Bonds"; explaining that at the present time only five employees are subscribed to this deduction and with so few involved it is very easy to overlook the deduction when preparing the master payroll. City Clerk stated that these bonds can be purchased by the individual employee at a local bank; and with so many requests for various payroll deductions, it would help to eliminate such a small amount. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Comissioner Clark to concur with the request of the City Clerk to discontinue the payroll deduction provided for "Savings Bonds", carried unanimously. LETTER - TAX DISTRIBUTION Clerk presented letter dated June, 1972, from Department of Revenue to himself, giving local sales tax disbursement cumulative totals for the year. AGREEMENT - POPE & TALBOT Clerk presented a new draft of the proposed agreement with Pope & Talbot; and also read memo from E. G. Humble which stated the paragraph the City Attorney was critical of has been omitted. Motion ~y Commissioner Schoneman and Co~,~issioner Clark to approve the agreement with Pope & Talbot, carried unanimously. JAMES ROBINSON REZONE - SET HEARING DATE Clerk stated that James Robinson has applied for rezone from R-1 to B-3 at approximately 4904 Kitsap Way, and a hearing date should be set. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that hearing date be set for July 19, 1972, at 10:00 a.m., carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3022- (GILMAN/GREEN) (Danskin) Clerk read, second reading, AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2929 which reclassified property indicated therein from Residential-One (R-i) to Business-Two (B-2) with land use restrictions. (File No. 996547) Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3022, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. PAYROLL VOUCHER Clerk presented payroll voucher for the pay period ending June 17, 1972, in the total amount of $135,239.07; audited by Harold Fitzwater and approved by Commissioner Clark. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the payroll voucher, carried unanimously. 15th Street - RIGHT-OF-WAY NEGOTIATIONS Clerk read memo dated June 27, 1972, from City Engineer to Council, stating that at Council Meeting held May 31, 1972, authorization was granted to retain Mr. Jenks Beard for the appraisal of the "TAKES" and "easements" on 15th Street between Naval Avenue and Lafayette in conjunction with the UAB Project; also requested that Mr. Beard be authorized to undertake the actual negotiations on behalf of the City for these required portions of right-of-way. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to authorize Mr. Beard to negotiate on behalf of the City for required portions of right-of-way. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman commended Mr. Beard who suggested he negotiate for a strip of ground without money exchange, and stated this was a wise suggestion and under this coRdition would not have to be appraised. Carried unanimously. B~rER - HIGHWAY COMMISSION (Wheaton Way) Clerk read letter dated June 20, 1972, from Highway Commission to Council, accepting City's completed project covered under Wheaton Way Agreement No. GC-3015; and requesting final billing be forwarded to the Project Engineer, Mel Holgerson. Commissioner Schoneman asked that this letter be referred to the City Engineer. ACCEPTANCE - FRANCHISE FOR WATERMAIN Clerk read memo dated 3une 26, 1972, from E. G. Humble to F. $. Schoneman, requesting formal acceptance of the State Highway Franchise that permits the City to install watermains along the frontage roads on each side SR 3 at Werner Road Intersection; attached were two copies of Accept- ance Form for the Mayor's signature. Motion by Cormaissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark that Mayor Jarstad be authorized to sign the Acceptance of Franchise, carried unanimously. EXTENSION WATERMAIN - WERNER ROAD Clerk read memo dated 3une 20, 1972, from E. G. Humble to Commissioner Schoneman, requesting authorization to extend the 8-inch cast iron watermain ob Werner Road from its presentterminus near the west line of Section ~1 approximately 1300 feet west to the site acquired for the proposed Kitsap Lake Reservoir; also, this extension is part of 1972 construction program and the pipe has already been acquired (estimated cost $7,800.00). Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor 3arstad to approve the extension of 8-inch cast iron watermain on Werner Road, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 28, 1972 (Con'd) WATERMAIN REPLACEMENT - NORTHLAKE WAY Clerk read memo dated June 21, 1972, from E. G. Humble to CommisSioner Schoneman, requesting authorization to proceed with replacement of watarmain in the old Kitsap Lake Water District around Northlake Way to the pressure reducing station just west of Westlake Drive; the length of the line here will be about 2200 feet and the pipe has already been purchased as a part of 1972 Construction program (estimated cost $13,200.00) Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Comm. Clark to approve watermain replacement around NorthlakE Way. Mayor Jarstad questioned ME. Humble, who was present at this time, if there was any possibilil of the replacement of this system being incorporated into another grant. Mr. Humble stated he had conferred with_C~vernment Program Coordinator Bob Theroux, and there was no possiblity because this is a replacement and not a new project. Carried unanimously. LETTER - CITY ATTORNEY (Re: Property Appraisals) Clerk read letter dated June 28, 1972, from City Attorney to Council, stating there is no provision in the state law or in current City ordinances which would require that the City employ an appraise~ to app raise property which is subject to sale, purchase, or exchange; however, it is suggested a recognized appraiser is obtained. City Attorney Walgren discussed preparing an ordinance concerning the requirement of property appraisal and stated he would first have to do some re- search in order to make provisions to any possible exception of appraisal requirement; also, stated that such provisions w~uld be difficult to include in an ordinance. It was decided that get- ting appraisals is the policy of the City Council, and an Ordinance would not be necessary. City Clerk Yeadon suggested that a resolution be drawn up regarding appraisals setting forth the City's policy and making provisions for any possible exceptions; and City Attorney Walgren agreed to submit a resolution. ORDINANCE NO. 3023 (B & O LICENSES/FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS) Clerk read, first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 1917 and relating to exaction and collection of a license upon the act or privilege of engaging in certain business activities, occupations, pursuits and privileges, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3023 on first reading, carried as follows: May or Jarstad; yes, Commiesioner Clark, yee; Commissioner Sehoneman, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3024 {Amending Ambulance Ord. No. 3012) Clerk read, first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3012 so as to provide that appli- cations for a Master Ambulance License shall be presented to the City Council; and further to define the license period as "license year"; and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to pass Ordinance No. 3024, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3025 {Vacation/Sick Leave) Clerk read, first reading, AN ORDINANCE relating to employment, vacation and sick leave; amending Ordinance 1813 as amended by Ordinance Numbers 2335, 2616, 2594, 1386~ 2297, 2450, 2366, 2940, and 2935; and declaring an emergency. ~tion by Co,m~issioner Clark and Commissioner Schomeman to pass Ordinance No. 3025, carried as follows: b~yor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. Mayor Jarstad requested authorization to appoint a committee for "Bridge Liberation Day" because the tolls will probably be removed in October and planning should begin now for this community event. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that Mayor Jarstad be authorized to appoint a committee, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad left the meeting at 11:50 A.M. ORDINANCE - PETIT LARCENY Clerk read, first reading, AN ORDINANCE declaring Petit Larceny to be a misdemeanor and providing punishment therefore. Motion by Acting Mayor Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve Ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Acting Mayor Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. CONTRACTOR'S LICENSES/NEW STATE LAW Clerk read memo dated June 29, 1972, from City Attorney's Office to City Council advising that the City may continue licensing gas fitters, gas installers, sign hangers, master plumbers, Journeyman plumbers, sewer installers, septic tank installers, and other trade licenses; t~at their review shows no conflict with the recent enactment of Sec. 4 ch. 118, LAWS of 1972 Ex. Sess. ORDINANCE - TIMKATH Clerk read, first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Acting Mayor Clark to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Acting Mayor Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE - POPE & TALBOT (Property Exchange) Clerk read, first reading, AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton, Washington providing for the sale and conveyance of certain real property owned by the City of Bremerton. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Acting Mayor Clark to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Acting Mayor Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JUNE 28, 1972 (Con'd) REPORTS Commissioner Schoneman: i. Read a memo he had received from the City Clerk which stated the painting contractor working on the bridge and light standards does not have the type of Washi~on State Co~tract under which the City can use the WE PAINTER CO. services; also, since the Cit~has not been able to locate someone with the equipment required to do the painting of 77 metal galvanized ornamental light poles, the City Clerk suggested contacting the painting company while they are here and see if they would be interested in doing our work. Commissioner Schoneman stated that no action should be taken at this time; however, WE PAINTER CO. should be informed that the city isiinterested and that they could submit a proposal that can be studied· PAY BILLS Motion by Acting Mayor Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. REPORTS Commissioner Clark: 1. EEA Funding, which expires shortly, is in the process of renewal; and Bob Theroux, Program Coordinator, is preparing the proper application to continue City's present programs. 2. Requested authorization to call for bids for partitioning work in the Engineering Office. MDtion by Acting Mayor Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize call for bids, carried unanimously. 3. Met with HermaD Shipman (Of the Urban Mass Transit Administration),. Mr. She~ard, and Mr. Theroux to speak with the city with reference to City's pending grant for new buses for the transit system; also, all signs pointed upward to the City getting this grant. 4. Urged all to enter Beard Contest for Kitsap County Fair event. Meeting adjourned at 12:22 P.M. APPROVED: · · ~/ · GLENN K. JARS~ Mayor'