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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/72 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 5, 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, July 5, 1972. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad presiding, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey, Eddie Adams, and representatives of the press and radio. Commissioner Clark was absent. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Pastor J. C. Pults, First Nazarene Church. ~NUTES OF JUNE 28~ 1972 The Minutes of June 28, 1972, were approved as read. '~LICENSE APPLICATIONS Robert Norbut, Taxicab Driver License, Approved by Chief of Police. ~!DwIght Gibson, Taxicab Driver License, Approved by Chief of Police. iMotion by Mayor Jarstad and Cormmissioner Schoneman to approve the license applications, carried !unanimously. CLAIm,S FOR DA~L~GES Clerk presented Claim For Damages from Leroy Stanton in the amount of $7.93; and also Claim for . Damages from Eddie and Fay Shedwin in the amount of $1500.O0. ~Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that these Claims for Damages be referred to in- !isurance company, carried unanimously. :FIREFIGHTERS UNION WORKING AGREEMENT - AMENDMENTS i Clerk presented changes agreed upon by the City Council in their recent labor negotiations, one ~ of which had to do with retroactive pay, one concerning sick leave accumulation, and one concerning terminal leave. Clerk also presented a new Article 25--Term of Agreement, which would renew agreement until December 31, 1972. Another document presented was new Article A called "Labor !iAgreement Language" in which the union accepted the 1971 contract with the exception of the new term~ and with the understanding that a w~ekly meeting will be held w~th the City Commissioners to work out a new labor agreement for 1973. Mayor Jarstad requested that the following words "for 1973 contract" be added to article A so there would be no question as to which contract the meetings will be; and City Clerk stated he would contact Flrefighter Union representatives for initialling the change. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that City Council sign the agreement with the amendments, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER - TIRE CONTRACT/SHAUB ELLISON Clerk read memo dated June 30, 1972, from City Garage to City Clerk requesting approval of change order on contract with Shaub-Ellison Company to include 510 x 16 "GOODYEAR" Speedgrip Tires at $19.97 each and 510 x 16 tubes at $2.70 each; these tires are for use on police motorcycles. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the change order, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - JET SEWER CLEANING MACHINE Clerk read memo dated June 30, 1972, from E. G. Humble to F. S. Schoneman requesting authorization to call for bids for the furnishing of a Jet Sewer Cleaning Machine and the mounting of it on a truck chassis we have acquired for this purpose; also stated funds were approved in the 1972 operating budget. i Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to authorize call for bids. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman commented that this machine is very useful and does a terrific job as well as 'saving time; also during demonstration this machine cleared out the worst of the plugged sewer lines in minimal time. Motion carried unanimously. LETTER - ROLLER RINK ORDINANCE Clerk read letter dated June 27, 1972, from Chateau Roller Rink to Gerald Wheeler, License Inspector; stating certain hours of their operation do not comply with those hours set forth in Ordinance No. 653; also, that this ordinance is obsolete and should be amended so the roller rink may operate on Sunday and late evenings. The Commissioners agreed that all City ordinances should be kept up-to-dat,, and the following motion was made. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that Ordinance No. 653 be amended to include the operation hours of the roller rink, carried unanimously. LETTER - K-WERNER CONNECTION Clerk read letter dated July 3, 1972, from City Engineer to Council; stating in order to obtain UAB Funding between July 1, 1972, and June 30, 1975, on a connection to the K-Werner Interchange, it is necessary that the Council establish the route by resolution prior to January 1, 1973; that such a resolution is necessary in those cases where an UAB Project is not the upgrading of an existing right-of-way. ~tion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the necessary resolutionbe prepared prior to January 1, 1973; and proper hearings be held, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3026 - TIMKATH Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordimance No. 1792. COUNCIL ~ETING MINUTES - JULY 5, 1972 (Con'd) ORDINANCE NO. 3026 - TIMKATH (Continued) Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3026 on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3027 - PETIT LARCENY Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance declaring Petit Larceny to be a misdemeanor and providing punishment therefore. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3027 on second reading. Under Discussion: Captain Kvistad, who was present at this time, explained that Petit Larceny has been handled through the Disorderly Conduct Ordinance which is misleading in the arrest records;i also, he feels that first class cities should have an ordinance against the theft of property from others in the misdemeanor category, that the Shoplifting Ordinance handles only the theft from stores. Motion carried unanimously. LETTER - WE PAINTERS~ INC. Clerk read letter dated June 29, 1972, from We Painters, Inc., to Commissioner Schoneman submitting proposal to clean and paint approximately 77 light poles at $40.00 each, using Washington State Steel Painting Formulas. Commissioner Schoneman stated this company is presently under state contract and is painting both the Warren Avenue and Manette Bridges, and have proven to be excellent contractors; also, this Company is experienced and has all the necessary equipment. Comm~[ssioner Schoneman also stated that this proposal is even less than the proposal given to the State, and ther is a most definite need for these poles to be painted because they are rusting and haven't been painted since they were installed. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept proposal of We Painters, Inc.; and contact Mr. Nesheim to do this work. Under Discussion: Mayor Jarstad explained the Council would like to call for bids for this project; however, when bids were previously called only one pro- posal was submitted which was higher than this one and the contractor was not able to perform. Mayor Jarstad also commented on the expertise needed in doing this painting. Motion carried unan- imously. LETTER - REDFORD ENGINEERS Clerk read letter dated June 30, 1972, from Redford Engineers to Commissioner Schoneman; submitting proposed agreement to study the effect of the Navy's plans to discharge ship board sewage into the city's sanitary system. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to refer the contract to the City Attorny's Office for checking as to form, and to accept the proposal. Mayor Jarstad stated this is a necessar, part of the work contract in which the Navy Department is going to pick up the total cost of the study. Motion carried unanimously. 10:00 A.M. - OPEN MEETING Eddie Adams questioned whether the toll booths at the Warren Avenue and Manette Bridges are going to be removed upon removal of the bridge toll; also, stated that these toll booths could be a valuable aid for the use of a road block. Commissioner Schoneman explained that this matter would be under State Jurisdiction; and Mayor Jarstad commented this could be hazardous to traffic. ~r. Adams also questioned whether the Petit Larceny Ordinance No. 3027 would lessen the punishment for petit larceny; and Assistant City Attorney explained that the punishment is basically the same with a $50 minimum fine. Mr. Adams suggested several ways he and other citizens could assist the Police Department in helping~ to prevent vandalism, including the use of citizen band radios; also, suggested that Policemen appea~ with a speaker at the various service clubs. Mayor Jarstad recessed the meeting at 10:20 A.M. Meeting called to o~der at 11:00 A.M. Motion ~y Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids for Sanitary Sewer Projects LID #311, LID ~313, LID #314, carried unanimously. Clerk opened the following bids for LID #311 Project: DYAD Construction, Inc., Bellevue, Bid Bond enclosed, $347,622. Len Wilson Construction & Tonneson Brothers Construction, Bid Bond Enclosed, $332,577.60. Snelson, Inc., Sedro Wooley, Bid Bond Enclosed, $325,848.15. Coulee Construction, Inc., Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed, $297,637.25. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that bids be referred to the City Engineer for study and tabulation, then referred back for evaluation, carried unanimously. Clerk opened the following bids for LID ~313 and LID #314 Projects: Select Contractors, Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed, $326,835.00. Jack Thorburn, Inc., Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed, $364,204.95. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bids be referred to the City Engineer for tabulation, to be submitted back to Council, carried unanimously. Clerk presented bid for LID#311 Project. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that this bid be included with other LID # 311 Project bids, carried unanimously. Clerk read bid: Select Contractors, Seattle, Bid Bond Enclosed, $348,113.50. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JULY 5, 1972 (Con'd) CALL FOR BIDS - ELECTRONIC CALCULATOR Clerk read memo dated July 5, 1972, from City Engineer to Council requesting authorization to call for bids for an electronic calculator; also, stated this Stem is budgeted in the current operating budget. ~[otion by Co~tssioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to authorize call for bids, carried unanimously. BUS CONTRACT: Sec. 13C and Resolution Mayor Jarstad stated that Commissioner Clark advised that in his absence all documents that need to be prepared to go with the City's application for the grant for buses should be submitted and action should be taken at this meeting. Mayor Jarstad also stated the preparing of this resolu- tion has been discussed with'the City Attorney. Attorney Walgren explained that this agreement is entered into by the City and the Company and whatever labor force is involved; also, that force is presently being represented by a national union. Mr. Walgren further explained that the AEreement does two.things: (1) advise~ them that the City will not in any way retract any of the benefits or provisions ~ the existing union con- tract because of their relationship with the company, and (2) it provides for certain procedures to be followed in the case of any dispute that might arise between the employees and the Bremerton Transportation Authority. Attorney Walgren stated the documents received from Doctor Campbell relate primarily to the City of Vancouver and the City of Spokane, which have recently gone through this process; also, stated this Sec. 13C Agreement as it is proposed is very similar to the documents signed by those two c~ties. Mr. Walgren explained that Spokane entered into this agreement somewhat reluctantly, but they did so recognizing they were going to get favorable approval of their transit grant. Mr. Walgren stated there is some question as to the conflict between the federal requirements and the existing state law and perhaps the charter provisions; however, it was the position taken by the attorneys representing the City of Spokane and basically the attorneys around the state that federal law will supersede; and on this basis, City Attorney Walgren recommended that the 13C be entered into. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that the Mayor and Director of Transit Operations be authorized to sign the documents to be attested by the City Clerk to fulfill and be able to finalize the City's application to UMTA for subsidy for the purchase of new buses, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad questioned Frank Shepard, City Treasurer (present at this time), if all requirements are now complete; and Mr. Shepard stated that after the resolution is passed all requirements should be met. RESOLUTION NO. 1534 - TRANSIT SYSTEM Clerk read resolution setting forth the financial policies with regard to the acquisition of the municipal transit system. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Resolution No. 1534, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ~ayor 3arstad questioned whether the present contract will be extended and City Attorney explained this would also have to be approved; and the following motion was made. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that the City sign the renewal contract with Bremerton Charleston Transportation System to operate under the existing agreement with interim arrangement of maintaining the buses. Frank Shepard, City Treasurer, explained there were two or three very minor changes made in the existing contract which are related to the accounting procedure; also,stated these changes have been approved by Commissioner of Finance Austin Clark and Ben Rust, President of Bremerton- Charleston Transportation. Motion carried unanimously. REPORTS C~mmissioner Schoneman: 1. Reported on increase in water use, stating normal use is ~nder seven million gallons per day; has Jumped to approximately 14 million per day. 2. Building permits issued until Ju ne of this year equalled 98 in comparison with 101 of January to June of 1971; also, construction until June of this year amounted to $214,742 in comparison with amount for January to June in 1971 of $1,968,000. Two new single residences were built and two new duplexes the~ month, of June. 3. Most happy that City is al{owing light standards to be painted; there is a definite need, and this is a great move. COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - JULY 5, 1972 (Con'd) REPORTS (Con'd) City Attorney: 1. Will be attending Democratic National Convention in Florida aa an alternate delegate. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Attended Law and Justice Committee Meeting Thursday, ~which he is a member. Grant for providing approximately 15 thousand dollars towards having a study made on the need for mutual aid programs for law enforcement agencies in the State of Washington was approved after presentation made by Senator Walgren, as chairman of the of the Washington State Interim Municipal Co~aittee, and his staff; also, stated he was very pleased this grant was approved, that it was approved almost unanimously, and last month was denied by the full Committee. City Attorney Walgren stated he was very pleased to obtain this grant; that i~ is an essential study and should be completed before the 1973 session of the legislatmre; also, stated there is a definite need because of recent past problems throughout the state when there was a need for police officers coming from one part of the State to another for controlling "mass populous gather- ings", and there has been some reluatance on the part of cities and counties that are not directly involved to send their officers because of liability problems. Mayor Jarstad: 2. Also at Committee meeting had grant approved for the modernization of City of Bremerton Identi- fication and Records System which was in the amount of approximately six-thousand dollars. 3. Expressed great sympathy over traffic fatality which caused the death of Mark S. Miller, 18 years of age. PAY BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:44 A.M. APPROV ED: G. ~C. Y~R~ON, SR., City Clerk .~j~