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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/15/72 CITY COUNCIL MEETING ~I~FES NOVEMBER 15, 1972 %he FeKula~ meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Coun- cil Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PST, Wednesday, November 15, 1972. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Co~ssioner Clark; Commissioner Schoneman; City Clemk Yeadon; City Attorney WalKren; FJdie Adams; and representatives of the press and radio. MeetinR opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by G. C. Yeadon, Sr. MI~JFES OF NOVEMBER 8, 1972 The ~nutes of November 8, 1972, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATION ~{ary Y. Porter, Clerk-Typist II, Water Department, November 24, 1972. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the separation, carried unanim- ously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYPSiNT Charles E. Stow, Extra Labor, Wastewater, $3.00 hr., November 9, 1972. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Co~missioner Clark to approve the employment, carried unanim- ously. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Leo Perry, Dancing and Entertalnm~nt License, Copper Kettle, Approved by Police Chief. robert }tuff, Dancing and Entertainment, Automatic Amusement Device, Music Machine, shuffleboard, and vending machine, all approved by Police Chief. Steve Voss, Taxicab Driver License, Approved by Assistant Chief of Police Wes Henr~. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Clark to approve the license applications, carried unanim- ously. CALL FOR BIDS - CULVERT PIPE Clerk read me~ dated November 13, 1972, from Ev Humble to Con~nissionem Schoneman requesting auth- orization to call for bids for the furnishing of metal culvert pipe fop the diversion of parts of C~rst Creek and Anderson Creek; also stated that about 600 feet of 24-inch pipe is needed to divert the west branch of Anderson Creek passed the pump station so that muddy water can be by-passed during ueriods of high stream flow. The memo also explained that 1600 feet of the 15-inch pipe will be required to divert the west branch of Gorst Creek so that it will not flow into the main stream; that this branch is the one that flows passed the auto wrecking yard south of the new Belfair High- way and is a possible source of contamination to the main stream at the pump station and the State DepartTment of Health is ur~ng that this diversion be made to pmoteet the future of Gorst Creek as an alternative supply source. The memo stated that both of these projects have been included in the current operating budget. Motion by Co~nissioner Schoneman and Conm~issioner Clark to approve the call for bids for the ~ipe, carried ur%animously. SURPLUS I]7}~ - NCR 3300 ACCOUNTING MAC~[INE (CLERK'S OFFICE) Clerk explained that this machine is no longer used by the Clerk's Office as it has been replaced with a different machine and that it can be of use to the Water Depar,t~ent; recommended the machine be declared surplus and transfermed to the Water Department Office; also stated the trade-in value is 8500. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schonem~n to declare the machine surplus in order to tpansfer t~m machine to the Water Department Office. Under Discussion: Commissioner Clark stated tbat the m~chine will be used by the Water Office for mechanizing several ledgers now done by hand. ~-btion carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - UAB PROJECT (16TH STREET - NAVAL TO LAFA~LTfK) Clerk read .~,~ dated November 15, 1972, from City Engineer to City Council, requesting authoriz- ation · to call for bids for the UAB Project on 16th Street from Naval to Lafayette. CITY COb~CIL MEETING MINUTES - NOV~BER 15, 1972, continued Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve the call for bids on this UAB ~--~-~t. Under discussion: Cor~missioner Schoneman stated that the plans and specifications for the bid call have been prepared; also, stated that the city still needs to acquire portions of propq erty along the right-of-way and it appears the city may have to go to court on these portions. Also explained that the City Council has pPeviously approved acquiring these properties by condenmation. Commissioner Clark questioned as to what action can be taken before the properties have been rigjnt- fully acquired. Commissioner Schoneman stated that no award will be made until the properties are acquired. Motion carried unanimously. LKI'rER RE: APPLICATION FOR LIQUOR LICENSE/HOUSE OF VALUES ' Clerk read letter dated November 11, 1972, from W. H. Emery. to the State Liquor Control Board ex- pressing strenous objection to the issuing of a liquor license to the House of Values store located. on Fourth Street in downtown Bremerton; that this would ultimately lead to licenses in all discount variety ar~! drug outlets and there is no need for any additional licenses in the downtown area. L~FI'fER - t~.E: CLOSURE OF SHORL~0D DRIVE Clerk read letter dated November 8, 1972, from Mrs. Glen Katzenberger to Mayor Jarstad protesting the closin~ of Shorewood Drive and listing the several reasons behind the protest. Discus§ion was held and Commissioner Sehoneman gave some background information relating to this matter. Commis- sioner Schoneman stated he strongly mecon~nended the closure of Shorewood Drive because of the in- creased traffic problem and the ignoring of the posted speed limit by mtorists; also explained that Shorewood Drive would be opened during any emergency conditions including winter storm condit- ions. Mayor Jarstad stated that this project should be studied and all the various points of view should be considered. 9:30 A. M. - PRESENTATION BY CITIZENS OBJECTING TO MULTIPLE FAMILY DWELLING IN R-] Twenty-Two (22) ~ersons were present in the Council Chambers to present the following petition sub- mitted by Dr. Cat Christianson, spokesman for the group: We the undersigned citizens and property owners of the City of Bremerton, living in the vicinity of 18th Street and Perry Avenue, which is zoned R-1, petition the City Council to take appropriate action to deny the use of the residence and property at 1733 Perry Avenue for other than single residence family dwelling, as provided in the zoninK code. The petition was signed by 127 persons. Dr. Christianson explained that the Bre- merton Sun refers to the residence and property at 1733 Perry Avenue as b~ing the Washington Assoc- iation for Retarded Children headquarters; he su~nitted this news article to the Council as Exhibit I. Dr. L]~ristianson stated that there may be a violation to the zoning ordinance in housing retard~ ed children in an R-1 area. Mayor Jarstad stated that this matter would have to be referred to the City Attorney fop his deter- ruination of whether any laws or zoning codes are being violated, and m~de the following ruction. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to refer the request and petition to the City Attor- ney for study and interpretation for possible action to he taken at the next Council Meeting. Discussion was held and Mayor Jarstad stated that the City has adopted an ordinance recently govern4 ink the establishment of group residential facilities for those te~rarily removed from society; also, stated that this is the first such ordinance to be adopted in the State of Washington. ~tion carried unanimously. L~fl'I'ER - WASHINGTON STATE LAND PLANNING COMMISSION Clerk read letter dated November 6, 1972, from Washington State Land Planning Commission submitting! some backgrour~ info, marion on the Washington State land Planning. Commission and a copy of the pro- posed Washington State Land Use Code which will be submitted to the 1973 session of the Legislature~ also stated that before preparing a final draft, the Washington State Land Planning Co,~mission would appreciate comments from government officials and the general public regarding the proposed Code, which comments should be sent to the Conm~ssion office in Bellevue no later than December 1, 1972. City Clerk stated he had contact George Plescher, City Planning Director, on this matter and Mr. Plescher had also received a copy of this letter. Clerk stated that this letter will be on file in his office. ORDINANCE NO. 3051 - ENFORCEMENT OF WATER RATES Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2288 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 2329, 235~, and 2370, as it relates to enforcement of water rates. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Con,missioner Clark to pass Ordinance No. 3051, carried as fol- lows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Con~issioner Clark, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. CO~3NITY /~{EATRE LEASE AGREt~]ff AS AMENDED City Attorney Walgren read the portion of the lease which had been amended, meading it as it was originally wo~ded and then reading it as it had been revised. Mr. Walgren stated that he had no objection to the amendment suggested by the Theatre. ~tion by Commissioner Schoneman and Co~,missioner Clark to adopt the lease as amended. Under dis- cussion: Mayor Jarstad stated that Bob Theroux (Federal Pmogram Coordinator) has been authorized to go to Ashland, Cregon to investigate possible funding for the Theatre; that Ashland is presently the only city that has received Federal funding for a Community Theatre and Mr. Theroux w~as going to analyze the approach in which Ashland applied for funding. Motion carried unanimously. 10:00 RECOGNITION OF ~I'I'EMS NOT ON AGENDA No one spoke at this time. L~fI'fER RE: RF~kPPOINTMENT OF COMMISSION SCHON~ TO NURSING HOME ADVISORY COUNCII. Clerk read letter dated November 6, 1972, from Department of Social and Health Services to Conmis- sioner Sc]~neman which ~eappointed him to the Nursing Home Advisory Council for a term of four years CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - NOVt>~BER 15, 1972, continued Commissioner ~°~honem~n stated he has acceoted this reappointment. LLT?ER - tIIC, IMAY CO~{ISSION RE: RELOCATION OF SANITARY SEWER AGREtlMENT Cg23103 OYSTER BAY/ARSENAL WAY Clerk mad letter dated November 9, 1972, from R. W. Kerslake of the State Highway Commission to Co.missioner Schoneman stating they have reviewed the data submitted on Agreement GC3103 in respect to bids received for the sewer relocation project on Arsenal Way to Oyster Bay, and approve the award of the contract to Wagner Construction in the amount of $29,227.28; also, requested that three fully executed copies of the cont~gact be forwarded to their office fora filing. Hotion by Gpumissioner Schoneman a~d Commissioner Clark to make the award on the basis of the Hi~J~wav Depa~:ment ' s reco~nendation, carried unanimously. F~iSOLUTION NO. 15~6 - PAIqffiNT OF ATTORNEY FEES/CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Clerk rsad Resolution providing for the payment of attorney fees incurred on behalf of the BremePton Civil Service Commission. Motion by Cx3n~issioner Schoneman a~l Co~missioner Clark Lo pass Resolution ~Io. 1596. Under discuss- · on: Comnissioner Clark stated he is glad to see this matter resolved; that while the statutory authority <]id not exist for the emDloyment of private Counsel, there is no question that the volun- teer meu~ers of the Civil Service Commission did believe it did exist. Motion carried as follows: Hvaor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Clark, yes; Con~issioner Schoneman, yes. SUqlFACE CO~i'RACT - CASCADE NASIIRA[. r?~XS CORPORATION Clerk read Surface Contract Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Cascade Natural C~s Corror- ation at the annual rate of $175 for ttmee years, with the option of renewal for additional five- 'fear terms. Clerk explained tl~at this is a renewal of the surface contract which expired ~iay 1, 1972. I-~otion by Conmissioner Schone,~an and Commissioner Clark to approve the contract, carried ur~nimous].y. PAY BILLS [-~z'~ by Co~nlssioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Commission, carried um~imusly. REPORTS Commissioner Clark: 1. Still working on the budget which is a very time-consuming process that must be figured this time of year; have ~ained $16,117 (approx.) in the budget deliberations largely in the maintenance oper- ation area which reduces the city's all fund imbalance to approximately $24,435. 2. Attended Revenue Sharing Semim~p last Mor~]ay which was largely attended and unprepar~] space- wise, and was also very interesting. Spoke of the subjects and material discussed in the meetings. Stated that the Revenue SharinK funds can only be used in certain areas as dilineated by the Con~ress and there was no way of knowinR how ~ch the City will receive until the actual check is received. 3. Reported that P~k Avenue parking lot (Craven Center Parking Lot) is undergoing beautification ~nprovements; that the soil has been set and the shrubbery has been ordered. ~. Reported that the Second Street Dock is being barricaded from any public use, and will be posted shortly. Stated that the ultimate improvement is part of the proposed waterfront study and a part of the proi~osed public dock and marina arsa which would conceivably run between First and Second Streets. Stated the dock is b~ing ~r~icaded for the protection of the public due to its deterior- ation. 5. Re[x0rted on increased monthly and daily usage of the City Parking Garage. 6. Reported on the Centrex Telephone System which was installed this morning and stated there will be some confusion while adoptinK the system which will result in an improved telephone system for the ci ry. Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Reported that the freeway will be opened next Wednesday, and the City has completed the roadway , it was required to construct in order to pay baak the State for a past property acquisition in the : amount of $6,500 and no longer are obligated to this payment. Stated that area where the roadway meets Arsenal Way t~s been approved by the State Highway Co~,ission Engineers and the City Engineers. Reported that certain street areas in the vicinity of Searle, Bruenn, and Arsenal Way, the State is zo~nK to provide a maintenance lift at the request of the City. 2. Complimented Fmgineering Dept., Water Distribution, and the Street Dept. on the completion of the Gillette Avenue Storm Sewer. All laterals have been placed and the City is now involved in the clean-up procedure. 3. I¥esently working on Ford Avenue where there is a dip in the alley which will be drained out 'to 13th Street. 4. Reported that traffic signal has been placed on Riddell Road and Wheaton Way which was definitel~ needed. 5. Traffic liKht at the west end of the Manette Bridge will be activated as soon as the roadway sur~ face ]]as been replaced; that at present a watermain is being replaced. 6. Rei~Drted on confusions with the new telephone system. 7. Preliminary Engineering on Sheridan Road will con,hence immediately so that plans can be prepared:, for cons~n]ctlon in 1973. CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES - NOVEMBER 15, 1972, continued 8. Two blocks of curbing are left to be_ placed on Trenton Avenue, sidewalks will have to be con- st~ucted; enterinK a difficult time. of the year and paving may have to be delayed due to bad wea- ther conditions. 9. Phinney Bay Sewer Project is nearing completion; 8,950 feet of 8-inch pipe has been placed; the only items left fop the completion are the pump stations and the pmessure line on the beach. City Attorney: 1. Stated he will review the petition filed with the Council today by the group represented by DP. Cai Christianson, and give his interpretation of the matter. 2. Will be attending Council of State Goverrmmnt Meeting next week in Tucson and will not be pres- ent at the opening of the freeway; stated the freeway will be a welcome addition to the State High- way System. City Clerk: 1. Reported Harold Fitzwater (City Auditor) and himself attended the Revenue SharinK Seminar last Monday and he found it very interesting and informative. 2. Reported on the new Centrex Telephone System which was installed this morninK. Explained that anyone dialing the old City Hall number ES 3-1411 would receive the City Hall operator who would supply the person with the proper new number; further explained that when 60 calls or less come throuKh on ES 3-1~11, the phone company would U~ovide an intercept operator. Stated that all tele- phone equil~nent will now be located and repaired at a Phone Company Office which will provide the emergency repair service needed by the City. Commented this system will benefit the City and pro- vide more efficient telephone service. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Thanked Tony Balazic~ Assistant Fire Chief, for participating in the "Walk-a-thon" for the Re- tarded Children and repo~ted that he walked the full twenty miles. Coo~issioner Schoneman also c~a~nded Mms. Fergus P~esby for walking 20 miles in the "Walk-a=thon'' for the Retamded Children; co~nented that she participated although she was pregnant. 2. Ppesented Fire and Police Department Reports for the month of October which a~e on file in the City Clerk's Office. Con~nted on the fine job being done in the Police Identification Dep~x.t,~nt (ID) in keeping up and comparing Police Reports, as well as other important duties in that office. Reported that he is very proud of the many police officers attended college to better themselves; that the dedication of these men is outstanding. 3. SuKgested that the Council Meeting be set for 10:30 a.m. next Wednesday so that the Conmtiss- ioners can attend the Freeway Opening. The City Clerk and other Con~nissioners agreed with this time. Meeting adjourned at 10:24 a.m. ~. C. ~AJ3ON, SR., ~ITY CLERK APPROVED BY: ~'I;EL"I~ K. JARSTAD, ~ffOR Typed By: Proofread By: