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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/26/72 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 26, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Counc! Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 A.M., DST, Wednesday, July 26, 1972. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Clark,~City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, Eddie Adams and represent- atives of press and radio. (Com~issioner Schoneman on vacation - (seven work days) Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Rev. Jake Knight, Pastor, Bremerton Seventh Day Adventist Church. MINUTES OF JULY 19~ 1972 The Minutes of July 19, 1972, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATIONS: Lynna B. Drengson, Secretary, Parks & recreation, 8/4/72. Robert O. Batterman, Extra Labor, Parks & Recreation, 7/28/72. Delmar E. Feaster, Extra Labor, Waste Water Treatment Dept., 7/21/72. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to accept the Separations, carried unanimously. C}La~NGES IN PAY STATUS: Ronald E. Danielson, Municipal & District Judge, in the Municipal Court, $1,083.35 to $1,163.71 effective July 1, 1972. The pay rate for Pro Tem, city's share, per day $55.86; for one-half day 827.93. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve with some trepidation because the City has no say in the matter. Under discussion: Commissioner Clark clarified his motion that this is an example of Legislature passing a responsibility to the City and then the City has to pay the bill. Carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS: (1) Period Ending July 1, 1972 $120,386.42 (2) Period Ending July 15, 1972 117,846.78 (3) Retroactive Cheeks 13,753.07 Above approved by Commissioner Clark and audited by Harold Fttzwater. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the vouchers, carried unanimously. TAXI CAB DRIVER'S LICENSE APPLICATION: Lee Roy O. Cole; approved by Asst. Chief of Police. ~tion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously. APPLICATION - DANCE & ENTERTAIR~4ENT - VIP Clerk presented application, approved by Chief of Police, from Sam W. Fitz, for Dancing & Enter- tainment License, for VIP, 4305 Kitsap Way, Bramerton, Washington. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve, carried. BID AWARDS: Clerk reported for committee on following bids: Roofing Bid, Sheriday Park Community Bldg., reco~,u,,ended award to B & K, $1174.n0 plus tax; Parking Meter Bid, Traffic Appliance Corp., $4036.73, plus tax. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the bid awards, carried unantmonsl~. CONTRACT ACCEPTANCE: (LID-312) Clerk read Memo. dated July 25, 1972, to City Council recommended acceptance of completed contract by Tonnesen Brothers Construction. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to accept the completed contract, carried unanimousl, SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION, (Arsenal Way to Oyster Bay) Clerk read Memo, dated July 25, 1972, to Council from City Engineer, requesting permission to call for bids. Project required by State Highway Dept., most of expenditure to be reimbursed bv the State. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the bid call, carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARINC - TOPICS - 6th & Warren Clerk read Memo. dated July 25, 1972, to Counci~ from City Engineer which stated that sinc~ the City Council h~d approved holding a public hearing in connection with acquisition of additional right-of-way at 6th & Warren for installing left turn-lanes, the State Highway Dept. has informed the City Engineer that the Public l{earin~ requirements on the project may be satisf~ed by pro- vidin~ an "Opportunity for Public Hearing." Procedures to follow were set out in Memo; also, another method would be hy holding a Public Nearing by advertising. This latter method ~uld caume a delay of three weeks. Engineer recommended first method. Commissioner Clark asked for clarification of the recommendation and }~. Parker went into more detail; and ]~.Clark stated genera] practice would hold a public hearin~ but there appears to be no public interest in this case. COUNCIl. MEETING ~.~INI~ES - JULY 26, 1972 (Con'd) Motion by Commissioner Clark and Jarstad to approve the recommendation; under discussion: Mayor Jarstad agreed with Commissioner Clark on the procedure to hold a public, hearing on public matters and that he also did not like the procedure wherein the public must ask for a public hearing. In further discussion, Mr. Parker commented that if ~ust one person does request a public hearing, one must be held. Carried unanimously. City Clerk stated he would publish a notice of cancellation of the public hearing which had been set for August 9, 1972. 10:hO A.~. Public Recognition Time (Matters not on the agenda) H. }~ichael Bevers, who stated he was Clinic ~nager, Bremerton Children's Clinic, spoke that he did not believe the R.L. Polk Company was using the correct approach in securing information for their city directory published each year. He stated their representatives' approach would lead one to believe they were working for city government. He particularly did not like their approach to business in that they ask for information concerning employees which he felt was an invasion of privacy. He recommended that firm be clear in explaining its position as a private company. ~.~r. Bevers filed a letter concerning this subject. Considerable discussion followed and Mr. Walgren stated the company has come in for some scrutiny and that mailing lists are a real problem. '-~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that these concerns be put in proper form and be reviewed by the City Attorney and then mailed to R. L. Polk Company showing the concern of the City Council, carried unanimously. VUE WEST DRIVEWAY BOND #75-19-15 Clerk read ~emo. dated July 2~, 1072, to Council from City Engineer which stated the curbs, sidewalks, and driveways were constructed in the first division of the Plat of Vue West without notifying the City so that the Engineers could inspect the work. Later inspection revealed substandard condition, driveway portion of the sidewalks only 4 inches thick instead of 6 inches. Further stated that the Contractor requested he be allowed to furnish bond to guarantee replace- ment of the driveway sections within three years. ~-~, ............ .... ~ ..... ~cnrn. Engineer stated this is as much leniency as he can recommend and recommend the acceptance of the bond if found in prpper form by the City Attorney. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that the bond be referred to the City Attorney for review and recommendation, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark raised the question of penalties. Mr. Parker stated the contractor has replaced two driveways thus far and also noted that many times violations have to be discovered of those who do work without permit; however, this contractor did have a permit but failed to notify for inspection. Commissioner Clark stated this puts a burden on the City and suggested there should be penalties and recommended looking into this aspect. LIABILITY INSURANCE: Cleric read letter dated July 18, 1972, from city's carrier, Great American Insurance Company which stated in the case of Sharron L. }~artin, plaintiff, that the city's insurance is for total limit liability of $100,0O~ and the case is for $397,227 plus other costs; that the amount is in excess of the city's liability insurance; that the case has been referred to the insurance company's attorneys and that the city may employ counsel of its own choosing at its own expense to represent the city's interest as to the excess and to assist in the defense of this action. City Attorney Walgren discussed this briefly with the Council and stated he had written them a letter and advised his office would appear in the defense as far as the excess liability is concerned; and suggested a review of the city's insurance coverage and that the amount of in- surance mentioned appears to be woefully inadequate. Co~issioner Clark discussed the back- ground of the present insurance coverage; that the coverage had bean something like $25,000 and had been ~aised from that to what was an adequate amount ($100,00~). Mr. Clark stated he had talked with our insurance broker and he is in the process now of looking into broader coverage; and that costs are not Just that substantial for additional coverage. ESTABLIS~P~NT OF SOLID WASTE COMT~ISSION Clerk read letter dated July 17, 1972 to the Mayor from Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney's Office, suggesting the composition of a Solid Waste Cor~aission. Commissioner Clark commented that the Kitsap-County Health Board, with the exception of one member, had been serving on solid waste in the past. ~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to set aside the letter for study by the whole Council, carried unanimously. 17th & W~JLREN PROPERTY (Lundberg) C~ty Clerk reported that Mr. Lundberg, who sold property at 17th & WArren to the City recently, had called to say he had completed removal of the Building which waa his responsibility under the purchase agreement. ~ayor Jarstad asked the City Engineer to see that the land was left in a safe condition because there was a basement under the house. Commissioner Clark stated before any work is done that the agreement be checked with Jenks Beard to see if Mr. Lundberg was responsible for this part of the work. ORDINANCE ROLLER RINK Clerk read, first reading, "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 653 and relating to the days and hours of operation of Skating Rinks". Motion hy Mayor Jaratad and Commissioner Clark to approve the ordinance on first reading. Mayor Jarstad complimented the management on running a very fine operation. Motion carried unanimously COUNCIL ~EETING MINUTES - JULY 26, 1972 (Con'd) }~ALF-WAY HOUSE - 1226 Gregory Way Motion bv Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to have the presentation on the half-way house and Higher Ground, Inc., carried unanimously. Clerk presented a photo copy of petitions signed by Kenneth S. Rice and 94 other persons, generall residents of Gregory Way, State, Burw~ll, Anoka, Chester and Fourth Streets; then read two letters, the intent of Bi,her Ground, Inc. and the membership of Higher Ground, Inc. Clerk read the names of the Advisory Council, a list of Agencies committed to offering services to the residents, the goals and objectives of a Way-Back House, and information furnished with their grant application. Speaking in favor of the half-way house was Jerry Jacobson, Program Coordin- ator; Bob Veahey, paster of St. Lukes Methodist, Bremerton; Mrs. Blanche Copley, Shirley Vanden- burg. Speakin~ in opposition: Kenneth Rice, Mr. Leichtman, 205 High Ave., who presented a letter written by County Commissioner Bill Mahan (Chairman) to Michel Boudreaux, which stated the Board of Commissioners are seeking the immediate closure of the Kitsap Youth Home located in his neighborhood. (letter wa~ dated Feb. 10, 1972). Letter presented to show there were problems over that home. Responding to ~. Leichtman was John Peterson, retired Army officer and a sociology teacher. Speaking in response to Mr. Peterson was Mr. Birmingham, 1417 Burwell. Mayor. Jarstad spoke about the legitimate complaint of residents of Gregory Way, and the need for com- passion between human beinzs. Mayor Jarstad stated he did not know if the city now has an ordin- ance that can deny a permit or if will have an o~dtnance to say who operates a half-way house; that be appreciated the people cominz in and he hoped that whatever cuurse is followed that the people will understand it and work with it. A considerable discussion was held during this time and the entire informal hearing took about two hours. Commissioner Clark spoke on the subject, gave a personal account regarding a certain parolee, spoke of possible license procedures; and concerntn~ the exercisin~ of controls, the City Attorney is looking into this and he will ulti- mately make a recommendation back to the City Council on what type of ordinance and reasonable control that will help to protect this kind of operation. City Attorney Walgren stated he ~ould have a recormnendation in the commissioners hands before the end of the week so that action can be taken at the next Council meeting. There was a discussion based on a question by Mr. Clark as to whether the persons who would be at the half-way house w~uld be largely from this community. Mr. Jacobson stated the people would be in most instances from this community, they w~uld be screened to see if they could fit into the program, and any others who might want to come would be screened very closely. Mayor Jarstad spoke of the concern of the Police Department in this program. George Abbay, a member of Higher Ground, Inc., sp~ke in favor of the house. Bert ~alen, 1414 Burwell, spoke against. Mr. Rice asked Mr. Abbay if they would accept direct liaison with the Police ~ept. and Mr. Abbay stated they wonld and Mr. Rice stated that would make a difference. The culmination of the informal hearing was that the City Attorney ~ould make recommendation to the City Council and that his first impression relating to ~-2 zoning is that ~he half-way house is not a "correctional institution"; that the mayor and commissioner of finance were sympathetic with the neighbors hut realized the need of a half-way house program; and the spokesman for Gregory Way residents stated they were not against the program but wanted it away from them. BID OPENINGS - Brush Picking; Office Partitions; Video Tape. ~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to open the bids in that order, carried unanimously BRUSH PICKIMG: William Wiley, M.O. enclosed for $50.00; $2,100.00 per year. Delta Products, cashier's check $50.00; $2,~51.00 per year. Gordon E. Smith, M.O. $50.00 enclosed; $2,5t8.~00 per year. (These represent minimum payment per year). Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to refer to committee for proper study and evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. PARTITIONS Peninsula Stationers, $1198.52, certified check $57.07 enclosed. Seattle Office Furn. ~[art, Inc., certified check $55.08 enclosed, $1101.60. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to refer the bids to committee for study and award, carried unanimously. VIDEO EQUIP~ENT At~iocraft, Inc., bid bond enclosed; with tax $4394.15 and $4417.82. Prinzle Electronic Supply, cashier's check $302.79, with tax $6055.82 and ~3384.62. Motion by ~ayor Jarstad and Corm~issioner Clark that the bids be given to Dave Patmon and for his review and evaluation and hack to the City Council for evaluation and determination, carried unan~m0usly. VIDEO FOR PARKING GARAGE: Mayor Jarstad asked Dave Patmon to work with Bob Theroux in putting together a grant application for complete video screening in the Parking Garage. Commissioner Clark stated he would talk to Mr. Patmon and ~r. Theroux. COUNCIL ~IEETING }IINUTES - JULY 2~, 1972 (Con'd) STREET SALE Clerk read letter dated July 26, 1972, from Chamber of Coranerce concerning the street and sidewalk sale planned for July 28 and 29. Also, concerning helicopter rides from atop the Parking Garage. The letter was signed for approval by the Chief of Police Schlie. Attached Was a letter from Fulmer & Co., Inc. Insurance firm, certifying that the Chamber is afforded B.I. liability in limits of $1OO,DOD/$300,OOO and P.D. $100,00D as pertains to all Chamber of Commerce promotions and activities. Coranissioner Clark discussed the need for "hold harmless" clause for any claim against the city in both the Chamber's activities and the helicopter rides. Attorney Walgren discussed the problems encountered in obtaining these in writing in time, and have been offered possibility of taking an agent's word. Mr. Clark conm~ented no problem for the agent to make out a statement which would be binding on the company; also, stated would like to see the helicopter rides held as would be good for the event as well as for advertising the garage. }Iotion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve their application for a sidewalk sale and, also, the operation of the helicopter on the garage subject to in advance of the time of it occurring the necessary agreements he executed and to the satisfaction of tile City Attorney~ carried unanimously. ORDINANCE - ROBINSON REZONE Cleric read an ordinance, "An Ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792", first reading. 'iotion by Hayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: ~ayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Clark, Yes. BILLS ~lotion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay ail bills that are approved by a majority of the commission, carried unanimously. REPORTS: Commissioner Clark: (1) 64 men have signed up and still five weeks to go in this activity to help advertise and pro- mote the Kitsap County Fair. (2) City Treasurer will present to the Puget Sound Governmental Conference a request for transit study funds out of the $111,000.00 being made available in four-county areas under the supervision of the conference. Mr. Clark stated he had advised the City Council members of this and that he had submitted a letter to the conference. This study is on our present system and there is a possibility of other funds for another type of study part of which study might involve looking at tile municipal and school bus operation to see if there is some possible combination of runs; also, would look at the navy yard runs. The first request is for $7,500.~0 and the second would be $~,OOO.O0. Mr. Clark stated the school's business manager felt the study would be of benefit. Mayor JarsPad (1) Council met yesterday with Fisheries people and Domsea representatives; investigation possi- bility of the City entering into a lease with Domsea for a portion of the watershed property for fish-rearinR projects. This meeting was attended by both KBRO and Bremerton SUN representatives It was a public meeting and news has been out on it. (2) The city employees who were invited to Judge Fisher's home last night enjoyed a very lovely picnic. HOUSING AUTHORITY ~iayor Jarstad re-appointed George Callahan to the Bremerton Housing Authority Board for fi~e-year term starting July 17, 1972. Mayor recessed this meeting to 3:00 p.m. today. Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was called to order at 3:25 p.m. by Mayor Jarstad; also, present were Commissioner Clark, City Attorney Wal~ren, City Clerk Yeadon and representative of the press. PLANNING CO~IISSION M~iBERS - ORDINANCE Clerk read, first reading, "An Ordinance emending Ordinance No. 2678, (Section 2) by adding another member to the Planning Commission." ~Iotion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Clark, Yes. Clerk stated he had bond ordinance received from City Attorney Walgren who received it from Attorne5 Thorgrimson and was ready for reading. City Attorney Walgren stated it should be read to place it on public notice that it would be read again when the three commissioners are present. Motion by Co~missioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that the City Clerk be directed to read the ordin- ance, carried unanimously. ~%0~:_BOND ~RDIIL~NCE (Golf Course) Clerk read for public interest "An Ordinance of the City of Bremerton, Washington, providinz for the issuance and sale of limited tax levy general obligation bonds of the city in the principal amount of $350,000 for the purpose of providing funds to pay the cost of construction of the Golf Mountain Municipal Golf Course of the city and all necessary facilities; providing the date, form, terms and maturities of said bonds; creating a bond redemption fund; providing for the use of cer- tain rental moneys and for the annnal levy and collection of taxes to pay the principal of and interest on said bonds; and declaring an emergency. COUNCIL MEETINC MIbPJTES - JULY 2~;, 1972 (Con'd) STREET & SIDEWALl( ACTIVITIES (& Helicopter) Chamber ManaF, er WArner and Businessman Weir were present to discuss liability insurance and hold harmless clauses. After considerable discussion, it was agreed that Mr. Walgren and Mr. Warner would make phone call to the Seattle:insurance agent. Mr. WArner stated the association had made arrangements to pay up to a certain amount in additional premium to get the proper coverage. .~'~r. Walgren's intern, Mr. Pinckney stated the insurance company was willing to name the City as additional insured but not willing to hold us harmless; however, Mr. Walgren and Mr. Warner are to check. C.O. BOND ORDINANCE Motion by Commissioner Clark and ~{ayor Jarstad that the City Council approve the reading of the ordinance , for public information at this time with the intent to pass unanimously as an emergency measure at the next Council meeting, carried unanimously. C~mmissioner Clark discussed the background of arriving at this point in the sale of G.O. bonds for the golf course; this will allow paying off the registered warrants; will give the city the benefit of the lowest possible interest rate and technically the assets of the city are backing the issue; however, in fact it will be paid from the lease which will be sufficient to retire those bonds. ~eetin.', adjourned at 3:55 p.m. APPROVED: G. C. YE~fON, SR., CitZy Clerk . ENN K. JARST~ Mayor --