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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/11/72 MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 11, 1972 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was 'held in the Coun- cil Chambers of the City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday, October 11, 1972. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad presiding, Con~nissioner Clark, Cu.u~.~ssioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attor- ney Walgren, F~die ~dsms, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting o[mned with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by G. C. Yeadon, Sr. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 4, 1972 The Minutes of October 4, 1972, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATIONS Danny James Scott, 2nd Year Patrolman, Police Depa~.~,mnt, October 14, 1972. David L. Collinson, Groundskeeper, Parks and Recreation, EEA, October 10, 1972. Gay Raney, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation~ October 5, 1972. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~mlssioner Clark to approve the separations. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he is disappointed that Danny Scott is leaving the Police for~e; that he has done an excellent job as a police officer. }~ further explained that Mm. Scott has accepted a job opportun- ity in the banking business. Co~raissioner Clark mentioned that this opening on the police force would absorb the temporary position of Steve Paulson. Motion carried unanimously. NOTICES OF Jean Rene Baiter, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Recreation, 83.05 hr., 10-5-72. Joyce Dunks, Secretary-Clerk, Parks and Recreation, $~72 mo., Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co.,~,{ssioner Clark to approve the employments, carried unanimously. L]LRNGES IN PAY STATUS Arthur Smith, Counselom Aide, KCCA, from $459 to $~72 mo., 9-20-72, EEA 6. I~rjorie Peterson, Clerk-Typist, KCCA, from $454 to $472 mo.~ 9-20-72, EEA Orris Christianson, Counselor-Maintenanceman, KCCA , $459 to $472 mo., 9-20-72, EEA 6. B. J. Bri~s, Plumbing Inspector, Building Dept., $735 to $800, 10-8-72. City Clerk explained that the increase for B. J. Briggs will make Mr. Brigg's salary equal to that of the electpical inspector, and is in proper omder. Motion by Co~ssioner Clark and Mayom Jarstad to approve the changes in pay status, tattled unan- imously. CALL FOR BIDS - CERTAIN ANNUAL SUPPLIES City Clerk rec~m~nded a bid call be authorized for the following annual supplies: Tires i Tubes, Legal Publications, Chlorine A~Dnia, Gas & Oil & Grease, Torq. Trans. Oil, Office Machines maintenance. ~btion by Co~tissionem Clark and Co~*missioner Schoneman to authorize the call for bids on these ~ supplies, carried unanimously. SURPLUS ITt~ - CARDEX FILE City Clerk reco, mended one cardex file composed of four sections be declared surplus as it is no longer used by the Civil Service Office. Motion by Co~missioner Clark and Con~nissioner Schoneman to declare the cardex file surplus to be d-~pesed of in the best interest of the City, carmied unanimously. PROCLA~tTION - "NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN'S WEEK" Clerk read Proc'lamation of the Mayor proclaiming October 15 through 21, 1972, as "National Business Women ' s Week." PROCLA~ATION - "JOB FAIR DAY" Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming October 25, 1972, as "Job Pair Day." PAY BILLS ~ Commissioner Clark and Co~ssioner Schoneman to pay all bills that have bean approved by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. REPORTS Commissioner Clark - no report. Co~nissioner Schoneman: 1. Paving turn movement lane on Kitsap Way; will do the balance of the work on Kitsap Way next spring and s~,~r. 2. Now have two lights at the entrance of the Gold Mountain Municipal Golf Course which were turned on last ni?3nt. 3. Reported there was a legion post from Canada visiting Sunday who came on a cha~ter bus; that they put a wreath around a plaque at City Hall and played their hagpipas. Stated he cooperated in havinK American and Canadian patriotic song and Max Huestix playing the capillon bells. ~. Played "Fast Side, West Side" and "Happy Days are Here Again" on the bells after East High School won the game Friday night. 5. Having problem with Phinney Bay Sewer Project as the pipe delivered was porous and did not test out properly. MINUTES OF OCTOBER 11, 1972, continued 6. Street signs on Pacific Avenue are in place. 7. Trash cans have been painted throughout the City and this is an improveme, nt in appearance with this new flower disign. 8. I~oking forward to 13 days from nc~ at which tim~ the tolls will be removed from the bridges. 9. Reported that trees will be planted on the Following streets: 19 trees on Naval Avenue, 2 tr~es on Burwell, 9 trees on Pacific, and 7 trees on Washington; also, stated that these trees will be paid for by funds frc~ brick sales. 10. State a r~presentative of the Rotary Club informed him that they had $1500 to give to a co~nunity project; that they may possibly install a fountain at the 17th g War~en location (near Rotary Vista Park); Mm. Schoneman stated this would be an excellent location for a fountain and would l~ an asset to the City, 11. Stated that the proposal of Puget Sound Power g Light Com- pany is excellent and would be very beneficial to the City and made the following motion. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissionem Clark to accept the pmoposal for one dollar and ot~valu~J3le consideration and to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the agreement for the City. Under discussion: City Attorney stated that this agmeement is proper in all legal aspects. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the poles will still be used by the Chamber of Conmerce for holiday decorations. Con, missioner Clark suggested this usage be indicated in the Agreement. CO~s- sioner Schoneman amended his motion to read: Motion by Co~missioner Schoneman and Co~ssioner Clark to accept the p~oposal of Puget Sound Power ~-E~t Company for one dollar and other valuable consideration, to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City subject to the agreement indicated permitted use of the Chamber of Co,ncr- ce for holiday decorations, lhe Council agreed to hold up the Agreement until the City Attorney adjusts the Agreement and sub,tits it again next Wednesday. Conmissioner Schoneman withdrew his me%ion. COre, UNITY ~'HEATRE - PROPOSED LEASE AGRE~ Co~nissioner Schoneman stated that the plans submitted by the Theatre to the Public Works Depa~.b~mnt are adequate and have been approved by the Building Department and Engineering Department. Co~s- sioner Sc]]oneman stated his department is still checking for any possible restriction under the Shor~ line Management Act although he didn't think there would be any pmoblem. City Attorney Walgren stated he made an adjustment in the Lease Agreement pertaining to the City's privileges in utilizing the building. He further explained that he did not make any adjustment con- cerning the liability of those using the building for the equipment, etc.; that he felt this would be properly handled by the Park Department supervision. A representative of the Theatre asked why this term is limited to a ten-year period; that at a Board Meeting members reviewed the City Charter and could see no restriction. City Attorney reviewed the Charter and pointed out the section limiting this lease to a ten-year per$ A discussion followed concerning the tern of the lease ar~ Con, missioner Clark stated he could see no problem in future renewal of the lease; that the Community Theatre will be par~ of the City's recreational program. 10:00 - RECOGNITION OF M~I'fERS NOT ON THE AGENDA Mayor Jarstad recognized Sgt. Lester in the audience and Jim Hume whom he co~mended for a perfect score on the Air Force qualification entrance examination. Sgt. Leste~ introduced Mr. Hume to those Ii present at the meeting, and explained that a perfect score on this test very rarely occurs. Mayor Jarstad then presented Mr. Hume with a United States ~d~ Force Certificate of Achievement. Mayor Jarstad stated he was proud to present this award and congratulated Mr. Hume on this achievement. Commissioner Clark also cc~mended Mr. Hume on his perfect sco~e. ~.L~LF-WAY HOUSE City Attorney Cordon Walgren suggested members of the Council and othems interested meet to discuss provisions of the Half-Way House Ordinance at some time before the Council Meeting of October 18. LEASE - COMMUNITY THEATRE (CONTINUED) Clerk read the proposed Conmmnity Theatre Lease. Mayor Jarstad stated that according to this lease the building would be turned over to the City after tenmination. He questioned if this building shouldn't be owned by the City i~nediately after it is built in order to save the Community Theatre fz~m paying property taxes on a privately owned building. City Attorney Walgren stated it would pro~ bably be best if the building was turned over to the City. Motion by C~,,~.~ssioner Schoneman and Co~missioner, Clark to approve the Lease Agreement subject to ~----~ing the question of building ownership. Cor~nissioner Schoneman also questioned whether the Co~nunity Theatre would be responsible for paying the utilities completely, even when used by the City. Mayor Jarstad stated that when the City is sponsoming any program in the Building, it would Day its proportionate share of the cost of utilities. C~,,,.~ssioner Schoneman also stated that parking should be restricted to those using the building during the p~esentation of a play, that signs sl*Duld be placed. Mayor Jarstad stated that this would be handled by the Parks Depa~.b~mnt, and that parking should be used for overflow from the Recreation Building when the theatre is not in operation. Motion cazmied unanimously. Mayor Jarstad complimented the members of the Con~ty Theatre on the hard work and effort they have put into this project; that raising funds for this building has been very difficult and he is very proud of the Co~munlty Theatre. Mt~ - CITY ATTORNEY RE: COPLEY V. KITS~ COUNTY REVIEW BD. $ CITY OF BR~RTON Clerk read memo dated October 11, 1972, f~om City Attorney to Council, stating they are trying to get an early date in November or to have the cou~Wc allow us to have argument heard on motion calen- dar concerning this case. City Attorney explained the background of his efforts in bringing this case to trial and the reason for the Citv Jhtervening in the case. MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 1972, continued ORDINANCE - ADDITION OF PLANNING CO~ISSION M[MBER (NO. 3046) Clerk read An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2678 and providing for expansion of the membership on the City of Bremerton Planning Con~nission from eleven (11) to twelve (12) members, nine (9) of which sh~ll be appointive; and declaring an emergency. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pass O~dinance No. 3046, carried as follows: y~ Jarstad, yes; Conmtissioner Clark, yes; Conmissioner Schonemsn, yes. REPORTS - CONTINUED City Clerk: 1. Attended Meeting of the American Legion held a week ago last Friday on behalf of the City and enjoyed it very much; stated the meeting was very well attended and he spoke on behalf of the City. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Reported on the Association of Washington Cities Meeting held in Poulsbo October 5 and compli- mented the Poulsbo Council for setting up this tremendous meeting which was very well attended. Spoke of the legislation discussed at the meeting. 2. Reported on Governmental Conference Meeting held in San Francisco last week. Stated that Coun- cils of Governments of Arizona, Idaho, California, Oregon, and Washington were present and it was very informative about what positions to take on national and local legislations to make planning groups mere effective. Stated the meeting was very beneficial and brought out different State pro- cedures and problems. 3. The Toll Removal celebration on Octobem 24 is being planned and members of the Toll Bridge Auth-i ority, Director of the State }[ighway Depa~,~nt will be present. Governor Evans will be the main speaker and former Bremerton Mayors have been invited to attend. Stated Miss Bremerton will cut the ribbons and both East High and West High School band and drill teams will be performing. Invit- ed all citizens to attend. Following the bridge Opening there will'be a luncheon at the Gold Moun- taln Municipal Golf Course which the Governor is to attend; that any person wishing to attend may make reservations with his office, and invitations will be sent out to those participating in the celebration. 4. SDoke of beautification projects in conmeroial areas in Bremerton; suggested that some sort of beautification effort could be included in the City building code. Stated this matter should be studied. 5. Currently having wage negotiations with employee groups and the dates of the negotiation meet- ings are available in his office. 6. Presented Police Report for the month of September showing a total of 498 arrests of which 401 were for traffic violations. Stated there is a very strong enforcement program in Bremerton on traffic violations; that this enforcement will continue in an effort to prevent traffic accidents. Report on file in Clerk's Office. 7. To attend regular monthly Pollution Control Board Meeting in Seattle this afternoon. Hearing will be held on the issuing of a variance permit being requested by the Navy Yard for burning demolished barracks. 8. Presented Fire Report for the month of September with an estimated building loss of $700 and estimated content loss of $335. Report on file in Clerk's Office. 9. Asked members of the Council, City Attorney, and any other persons interested to meet in his office to discuss some of the City's pending court eases. Eddie A~ams co~ented on older persons driving a car and stated that many times these older people are not mentally or physically fit to do so; that perhaps some sort of program could be developed which would require persons of an older age to have a physical every two years to examine their reflexes and other driving qualifications. Attorney Walgren stated that proposed legislation is being prepared for submission which would assist in this problem. Heetin~ adjourned at 11:10 a.m. G. 'C. YF~N, SR., CITY CLERK APPROVED BY: K. JARSTAD~.~YOR - - ' Typed By: Proofread By: / ~/