HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/28/71 /hVRIL 28, 1971
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, WaShington, waS held
in the Council Chambers, City ttall, at 9:00 A.M., D.S,T., Wednesday, April 28, 1971.
Attending were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman,
Asst. City Attorney Sexton, City Clerk Yeadon, Mr. Eddie Adams, and representatives of
Press and Radio.
Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. Dan Quello, of Our
Saviour's Lutheran Church.
Minutes of the previous meeting, April 21, 1971, were read and approved.
SEPARATION
Jim [~fmann, Asst. Planner = effective 4-21-71~ own request.
~tion by b~yor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve separation. Mayor Jarstad ex-
pressed appreciation for Mr. lbfmann's abilities and services, and wished him well.
~tion carried unanimously.
F~LOYFtENTS
Lawrence E. ~rrill, Maintenance Elect. and Traffic Lights - Traffic Control - $4.21,
effective 5-1-71 (subject to examination)
~otion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark for approval, carried unanimously.
CtlANGE OF PAY STATUS
Max E. Meigs - from Lieut. to Battalion Chief - Fire - from $883.00 + 10.00 to $982.00
+ $10.00 - effective 5-1-71.
Gernie G. Saunders - Elec. and Traffic Lts. to Maintenance Elect. - Traffic Control -
from $4.38 Hr. to $842.50 mth. - effective 5-1-71.
James C. Wilson - from F'fighter 4th yr. to Lieut. - Fire - from $795.00 + $S.00 to
$883.00 + $5.00 - effective 5-1-71.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve Change of Pay Status.
ay~Jarstad commented that Ken Skaggs, Battalion Chief, has sent in a letter of in-
tent to retire the 1st of June, and these changes were necessary to keep up the strength
of the Department under a tight schedule.
blotion carried unanimously.
MOWING EqUIP~FzNT
Clerk read memo dated 4-22-71 from Supt. of Parks ~ Recreation stating the Park Dept.
has located a piece of mowing equipment that is urgently needed to provide maintenance
to the newly acquired Eastpark area as well as other areas within the Park system; that
same could be acquired for approximately $700 plus tax (after trade-in), and requesting
waiver of bid call.
Clerk stated that we are not sure whether this equipment is not available from
another source and should call for bids.
~btion by Commissioner Clark andM ayor Jarstad to authorize call for bids on mowing
equipment for the Park Dept., carried unanimously.
WATER METER PARTS
Clerk readmeme dated 4-19-71 from Water Supt. Humble stating Rockwell Meter Co. will
discontinue manufacture of repair parts for the old, Type A Empire water meters on
July 1, 1971; that there are about 5,000 of these meters in the Water system and it
would be advisable to stock up with about $5,000 worth of parts--whichwould save the
City a lot of money before the old ones have to be junked. Also that this could over-
run tbe budget for Distribution Supplies. Clerk stated that Auditor Fitzwater advised
that the Capital Outlay budget is O.K. now but, if it should change, it might be faced
with another emergency; also, that bid call should be waived.
Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to waive bid call and authorize purchase
o-r meters.
tinder discussion, Commissioner Clark stated that, not to take advantage of the
availability of these repair parts would be shortsighted, and he felt there was no
choice but to purchase them.
~tion carried unanimously.
BID - I)U~ TRUCK (Water Dept.)
Clerk read memo dated April 27, 1971, from Supt. Ilumble to Co~rnissioner Schoneman
recommending award of bid to CrawfordMotors, amount $8,754.96.
Motion BY Co~missioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to award bid on dump truck to
L'~rd 5~tors, iow bidder on specifications, carried unanimously.
{April 2 8, 1971 - cont.)
BID - PORTABLE FIRE FI~ING EQUIPMENT
Clerk read memo from Supt. Humble to Commissioner Schoneman dated April 27, 1971,
recon~mnding award of bid to B. W. Corp. of Colville, amount $716.YS(including suc-
tion hose and tax), low bid.
b~tion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to award bid on portable fire-fighting
equipment to B. W. Corp., carried unanimously.
3/4 VAN TRUCK FOR FIRE ALAP3{ MAINT.
Clerk reported for Committee recommendation that bid be awarded to Kluge Chevrolet
(iow bidder), amount $4,057.38.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that infomality regarding side cargo
~6B~"~e waived , and that bid be awarded to Kluge Chevrolet, carried unanimously.
PARKING GARAGE PAVING
Clerk read memo from Engineer Parker to Council advising that, in response to Council's
request for information concerning cost of installing a cement ground floor rather
than asphalt as specified, contractor has proposed an increase in project cost of
$3,145.25; and Engineer recon~nendod acceptance.
Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to authorize a change order for $3,145.25.
~der discussion, Commissioner Schoneman stated that all the other .decks are of
concrete, which would withstand oil drippings much longer than asphalt. Commissioner
Clark stated that this would come well within the area allowed for contingencies.
Motion carried unanimously.
SURPLUS ITEMS - FIRE DEPT.
Clerk presented memo dated April 27, 1971 from Fire Chief lloltine to Mayor and Council
containing a list of items believed to be obsolete and unusable.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that the items listed be declared Sur-
pu~d that City Clerk dispose of same to the best advantage of the City, carried
unanimously.
OUTSIDE UTILITY AGRE-Ig4ENT - MILDRED BM3WN
Clerk presented Agreement, fully executed, to accompany Application for Outside
Utility approved by Council April 21, 1971(connection to Kitsap Lake Interceptor).
Motion by Cormnissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad for approval and recording of Agree-
ment, carried unanimously.
OUTSIDE UTILITY AG.RFJ534ENT - CtiARLES C. tlASELh~3OD
Clerk presented Application for Outside Utility Connection, and Agreement, fully exe-
cuted, for property at 4117 Kitsap Way.
Motion by Coumissioners Schoneman and Clark for approval, carried unanimously.
ARiD FORCES lqEEK
Clerk read a proclamation signed by Mayor Jarstad, proclaiming the week May 9 - 16,
1971, as ARMED FORCES WEEK, in honor of those citizens of the comity who have
served--and are now serving--this nation's efforts to preserve and maintain world
peace.
Mayor Jarstad expressed the pride of the comity in the role the military is
playing in defense of our country in the world power struggle, as well as in the
talents of this comity in maintaining the U. S. Navy.
lie also commented on the care taken to insure a fine and orderly parade May 15,
of which a large percentage will be young people; that everybody has to be approved
by the Parade Committee and follow the rules of the PARADE.
DOG CONTROL ORDINANCE
Clerk read Resolution No. 1502: A RESOLIIrION of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
amending Resolution No. 1499; prepared by the Attorney's office, to reduce the ballot
title to no more than 75 words as required by State law regarding initiative ordinances.
gotion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to adopt Resolution No. 1S02, carried
unanimously.
(April 28, 1971 - cont.)
gl'REEl' VACATION - BAKER
Clerk read Ordinance No. 2949: AN ORDINANCE to vacate that certain right-of-way described
as a portion of 9th Street, adjoining Lot 1 and the easterly half of Edith Street in
Port Orcbard Navy Yard (second reading).
Motion by Comnissioners Schoneman and Clark for passage of Ordinance No. 2949, carried
as-~lows:
blayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes.
REZONE - V I P's
Clerk read (second reading) Ordinance No. 2947: AN ORDINANCE amending the Use and Area
maps of Ordinance No. 1792; to reclassify from R-1 to B-2 property in Lot 10, Block 8,
National City, with seven Land Use Restrictions.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and b~yor Jarstad for passage of Ordinance No. 2947,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - No; Commissioner
Schoneman - Yes.
Commissioner Clark commented that his negative vote was only an expression of opposi-
tion generally to the increasing use of land-use restrictions in rezone petitions com-
ing before'Eouncil concerning areas where they do not appear necessary and in some
cases, he felt, extended beyond the intent of the general ordinance--which restrictions
run with the land. lie added that he did not know the individuals involved in this
particular case, and was in favor of restrictions where necessary to protect adjacent
property owners.
The other members of the Council expressed their reasons for supporting subject
restrictions.
VIOLATION OF CITY ORDINANCES
Clerk read [second reading) Ordinance No. 2948: AN ORDINANCE regulating prosecutions
for violation of City ordinances, providing penalties, and repealing all inconsistent
ordinances.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad for passage of Ordinance No. 2948 car-
r~e-~s follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner Sd~oneman
- Yes.
ORDINANCE - PARKING CITATIONS
Clerk read an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2848, so as to delete the last three
lines of the first paragraph of Section ? thereof. Attomey Sexton explained that
this was a procedural change to save filing of separate "Complaint" forms for prose-
cuting parking violators who do not pay their tickets, thereby saving a lot of
handling all along.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad for approval, carried unanimously.
JUDGE PRO TEM
Clerk read: Notice of appointment, by Mayor Glenn K. Jarstad, of Merrill Wallace as
Judge Pro Tempore of the Municipal Court of the City of Bremerton, Washington, pursuant
to RCW 55.22.S20, dated April 22, 1971.
Mayor Jarstad and Attorney Sexton spoke to the necessity of having more Judges
Pro 'rem because of the last State law affording more latitude to parties to a Court
action, to request a change of Judge.
AGREEb~NT - DR[~ ABUSE PROGRAM
Clerk read proposed Agreement between the Police Dept. of the City of Bremerton and the
Kitsap County Council on Youth for a 5~tual Referral and Assistance Program.
Mayor Jarstad stated that this Agreement was important to the Olympic Center in
its application for a Federal grant to help staff and maintain facilities that would
be a long step forward in working on the drug-and-related activities; would provide a
model program in this field; would provide services that the Police Dept. could not--
and no monetary outlay would be required by the Police Dept.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve signing of the Agreement, car-
r~e~animously.
CENS[IS COUMr
Clerk read letter (stamped April 23, 1971) from U. S. Bureau of the Census to Mayor
Jarstad explaining procedures involving count of crews as part of the population of
Bremerton for census purposes, which would give the City credit for crews "home-
ported" in Bremerton on April 1, 1970.
~hyor Jarstad road a letter from the Dept. of Planning ~ Community Affairs of the
State of 1Vashington (responsible for State census figures), supporting the City's
position that as many ships are here on a long-rem basis; their crews place families
in residence here and, as other ships come in, services must be provided by the City on
a continuing basis, the City should receive that count. The Mayor added that he would
continue to work on this with City Planner and the State, as the count was pertinent in
the distribution of funds.
(April 28, 1971 - cont.)
RI'iALIG~NT OF PRECINCrS
Clerk read, as information, letter from Kitsap County Auditor datedApril 21, 1971, ad-
vising that in an effort to reduce the cost of conducting elections, boundaries of vot-
ing precincts were being realigned to reduce the number of precincts and, therefore,
the number of workers required, and requesting City Clerk to prepare a map showing re-
alignment of precincts.
Clerk conmented regarding the effect this realignment work would have on the Extra
llelp Budget, and said that the City Charter states if any jobs are required by statute,
monies "shall be provided."
M0~OROLA LEASE - GOLI) MOUNTAIN
Clerk read communication fromMotorola Communications and Electronics Inc. requesting
acceptance of a paragraph providing for assignment to the parent company; and, regard-
ing renewal of lease after original ten-year term, providing that if they indicated
interest in renewing, tlmy would have the right to decline amount of renewal negoti-
ated by City, and the requirement for arbitration would be eliminated.
Motion by Comnissioners Schoneman and Clark that Agreement and Lease form be turned over
to--d-~Attorney's office for study and referral to Council again at next meeting; and
that the Renewal section provide that the City should also have the option to decline
renewal when it was felt the proposed rental was not adequate; carried unanimously.
PAYMENT OF BILLS
~tion by Cormnissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that have been ap-
pro-~by a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously.
GENERAL REPORTS
Commissioner Clark:-
Conmented on the fine progress being made on the new parking garage; that it should
be ready for semi-operation early in July.
The Legal profession will be celebrating Law Day May 1st, to counter Conmunist
activities on that date and to pay tribute to the laws under which our country operates.
Veterans will be celebrating Loyalty Day, May 1, by a parade in Port Orchard, and
he will be the principal speaker at the Loyalty Day luncheon there.
Believes the bus system is operating reasonably well under the 60¢ Itousehold Tax
provision. It appears the~erating revenue for the first three months of operation
will be approximately $7,000, antis accumulating funds close to what was anticipated
for replacement of buses that will be aided by Federal grant within the next year or
tWO.
Proposed that experimental bus service will be operated in the Kitsap Lake area,
for 30 - 60 days, beginning early in ~ay; that a petition had been received signed by
some 190 people requesting service in the area. That the routing will be worked into
the existing ones as closely as possible.
~otion to approve by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad, carried unanimously.
11:00 A.M.
BID OPENING
Mayor Jarstad announced that it was the time and place set for opening of bids on Box
Springs and Mattresses for the Fire Dept.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Clark that bids be oppned, carried unanimously.
L'l~then opened the following bids: (inc. SST)
Richard Edwin, Bremerton (certif. check enclosed) $959.30
Kaufman-Lebo, Bremerton (Cashier's check " ) 834.75
Central Furniture, Bremerton (check enclosed) 929.25
Kitsap Mattress Co., Gorst (Cashier's check) 869.40
Motion by Mayor Jarstad. and Commissioner Clark that bids be referred to Committee for
review and recommendation, carried unanimously.
General Reports (cont.)
Co~missioner Schoneman:-
Next week is PICK UP lqeek; notice accumulations building up; calls will be handled
as rapidly as possible.
Again wamed about the caterpillar infestation. Suggested that ordinance regarding
spraying be rigidly enforced.
Rock construction on the llth Street connector has been completed; the cost of
retainin~ the soil has been borne by the Street Dept. by using broken concrete from old
sidewalks--which made a very fine job. This will allow Mr. Yamamato to proceed with
final planting.
(April 28, 1971 - cont.)
Scboneman(cont.):-
llas received calls as to why Pine Road has not been blacktopped; funds not now availa-
ble but probably will be next year, when permanent construction can begin.
Ilope the Constitution Ave. sewer system (L.I.D. #310) will be activated by the middle
of the sumner; now awaiting delivery of a pump, which has been delayed.
City Clerk Yeadon:-
Expressed appreciation for the opportunity of attending the Second Annual Conference
of the ~tunicipal Clerks Assoc.{Nashington), and stated he received good information and
enjoyed the opportunity to discuss matters of mutual interest with other City Clerks.
Mayor Jarstad:-
Gave a copy of the Annual Ibusing Report to the Commissioners, and said a copy was
available to the Press.
Commented on the heavy workload handled by the llumane Society, and the added cost
and workload that would be i~posed on the Police if the forthcoming Dog Control I~itia-
tire were approved.
Attending a Law-and-Justice meeting in Bellevue this evening and all day Thursday.
Friday morning, starting at 7:00 A.M., will be screening applicants for Director of
the l~get Sound Governmental Conference, on committee withMayorUhlman of Seattle and
blayorAnderson of Everett, in Seattle.
Friday afternoon, will be leaving for Pullman for PARENTS WEEKEND.
'll~e people in the ~eridan Ileights area who have been working on an annexation peti-
tion for over three years; have the 75% signing to annex the area to the City and are
about to come before Council for annexation; hope there has not been any change in the
Council's attitude on this. (Commissioner Schoneman con~nented that it depends on a
decision by the Boundary Review Board).
[bad memo from Andrew Pendergast, Supt. of Parks and Recreation, advising that new
public-address system has been installed at Roosevelt Field--a modern system replacing
one installed in 1947, and thanking Council for making the financing available.
Asst. Fire Chief Tony Balazic:-
Expressed regret at the pending retirement of Kenneth Skaggs.
Reported on Fire Command School attended by Chief l~ltine and himself, in Yakima,
put on by the State of Washington Fire Services Training Division. Mentioned that golf
courses help prevent spread of brush fires because they are kept clear of brush.
Meetin~ adjourned at 11:40 A.M.
G. C. Y~adon, Sr., City Clerk