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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/25/70 March 25, 1970 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 10:00 A.M., P.S.T. on Wednesday, March 28, 1970, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also attending the meeting were the follow- ing: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk Yeadon, City Engineer Parker, Fire Chief Tillett, Ed Adams, Mr. Bullard, and a representative of the Press. The meeting was called to order at lO:00 A.M. by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend John Rupert, Free Methodist Church. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved as amended. The City Clerk stated this is the time and place set for a recommended bid award. The City Clerk read the following awards. MEMO from Ev Humble t° City Council dated March 24, 1970. "It is the recommendation of the review committee that the lowest bid be accepted f~om the proposals opened 3-19-70 for 14 - 28" steel O.D. Couplings to H.D. Fowler Co. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the recommend- ation for award, carried unanimously. City Clerk recommended bids be rejected for funishing 28" steel watermain. The low bidder had specified an alternate specification which had not been contemplated in the call for bids. City Clerk recommended calling for bids again and adding the alternate specification to the bid because of the possibility that other bid- ders may be able to offer bids on either specification. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve the recommend- ation to reject the bids and call for new ones; under discussion, CommisSioner ' Schoneman stated that the pipe the low bidder bid on was a spiral welded pipe as opposed to steel sheet pipe which the other bidders submitted in their proposals. The change will be made in the specifications and all bidders will have the op- portunity to bid on either type of pipe. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk stated it is the time and place set for a hearing on Bremers petition for Vacation, Lot i through 10, and the West 24 feet of Lot 40 and all of Lots 41 through 50, Block 15, Plat of Bremerton. City Clerk stated that notices have posted and he has an affidavit to certify this. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to open the hearing at this time, carriedl unanimously. ' Mayor Jarstad requested the City Clerk to read the correspondence concerning the vacation. City Clerk read a letter from Mr. Plescher, Planning Director dated 2/19/70; the following provisions were included in the letter: TRAFFIC DEPARTMEnTal exit to 5th Street be granted to the City; FIRE DEPART~ENT - the building will be equipped with a sprinkler system that has an automatic alarm to the Fire Departmen6; ENGINEERING - will reserve an easement for storm line to tie into the Park Avenue storm line; and other conditions as outlined in the letter on file in the Clerk's Office. City Clerk stated there had been no correspondence received either pro or con on the vacation. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Co~ssioner Schoneman to approve the petition for vacation subject to the provisions set, and to refer to the City Attorney for the necessary drafting of the ordinance; under discussion, Mr. Frohardt spoke for the vacation stating that the vacation was the same as had been stated when first applied for with a few minor exceptions: 1. The electrical marquee. 2. Permission to let the Bremerton Sun's Trucks come'in the alley until the construction blocks the area off. In order to do this Mr. Frohardt asked that a chain barricade rather than a cement or asphalt curb be placed in fromt of the vacated alley. Commissioner Clark inquired about the connection of the sprinkler system and the vacation. Fire Chief Tillett stated that this is one of the conditions Mr. Frohar~ had made in his application and that it should be put into the agreement for record. Commissioner Schoneman inquired whether th alley side would be sprinkled and Chief Tillett stated that the alley will come under a dry system which is a combination of the wet and dry system or sprinkler and dry system. Cormuissioner Clark asked about a problem with utilities and also whether ~8' would be sufficient for the new alley. Commissioner Schoneman stated that there was no probl~ dealing with utilities and the ~8' had been engineered properly and was adequate. The only improvement may be needed is reinforcing of the area because it has been used as a parking lot rather than a road section. Also the entrance may have to be adjusted to the new width. Mr. Frohardt stated that the water running'down the alley must be taken care of and they feel that i~ can be done and Will take care of it. Commissioner Clark stated that it was a pleasure to see another phase of the re- modeling and building of the City go into effect. Motion Carried unanimously. City Clerk read the following NOTICE OF SEPARATION: CHARLES FENDER. Water Supply, extra labor, $2.2§ per hour, effectiv ~-17-70. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve, carried unani- mously. City Clerk read the following CHANGE OF PAY STATUS HEPORTS: JANET GASSMAN, Clerk's Department, Extra-help, $2.24 to $2.~3 per hour, effective ~-15-70. HAROLD E. FITZWATER, Clerk's Office, Asst. City Auditor to City Auditor, SVO0.O0 to $895.00 per month, effective 4-1-70. J. H. STODDEN, Fire Department, 1st year to 2nd year, $65A.§0 to $682.00 per month, effective ~-10-70. W. F. COPPINGER, Fire Department, 2nd year to 8rd year, $682.00 to $718.00, effective 4-1-70. D. M. ROBINSON~ Fire Department, ~rd year to 4th year, $715.00 to $748.00, effective Z-16-?O. J. N. ROOZEN, Fire Department, Eq Mtce to Lieutenant, $764.00 to $80~.00, effective ~-25-70. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve; under discussion, Mayor a~stad stated that Mr. Roozen is taking the place of Fire Lt. Franeouer who is putting in for disability retirement which wll come out of Fire Pension Fund. This leaves the budget open for this change.for Roozen. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk read Ordinance No. 2876 creating a position of "Design Engineer" and appropriating funds not provided for in the 1970 budget; and declaring an emergency. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Commissioner Clark to approve Ordinance No. 2876; under discussion, Mr. Schoneman stated that this Ordinance is necessary in order to help alleviate the tremendous load the engineers are carrying. Mr. $choneman also stated Jack Lewis had been acting City E~gineer and was now assuming the position of Asst. City Engineer. Mr. ~choneman introduced Mr. Parker who will be the new City Engineer~ and also commented on his excellent ability and capacities. Commissioner Clark welcomed Mr. Par~,er and commended him on his excellent references Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk read the following EMPLOYMENT REPORT: WILLIAM ELBRIDGE PARKER, Engineer's Dept., City Engineer, $1250.00 per month, effective ~-23-?0. GEORGE R. MOE, Engineer's Dept., City Design Engineer, $890.00 per month, effective ~-2Z-70. JACK L~WIS, Engineer's Dept., Asst. City Engineer, $9S7.~0 per month, effective ~-2~-70. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve, carried unanimously. City Clerk read LETTERS dated March 20, 1970, March 1~, 1970, and March 18, 1970, respectively to the City Council from S.M. LINDSTROM, CARL ANDREASON, and CRYSTAL ANDREASON respectively. The letters were in reference to the Bremer's Coffee shop getting a liquor license. The letters voiced objections to another establishment receiving a liquor license in Bremerton. Commissioner Clark commented that there was no knowledge of Bremer's even applying for a license as the State Liquor Board determines that matter not the City. Mr. Frohardt co~ented that the restaUrant unlike the store called Bremer's does belong to the Bremer's Estate and the Premise~ have been posted for sometime. City Clerk read a letter dated March 20, 1970, to the City Lighting Department from Diane Peterson commending those responsible for the new street light on Halverson Road. Commissioner Schoneman commented that it was a great help to have the extra monies in the budget for this program and that several places in the city have been lighted that badly needed it. Commissioner Clark commended Mr. Schoneman on the · o rk that had been done in this area. City Clerk read an amendment of SOLICATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT f~om the UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT to the City of Bremerton. Subject: Water Service for Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton Annex, and Eastpark Housing, Bremerton, Washington. a. Delete the clause Non-Discrimination in Employment made part of the contract by modification PO16, and substitute therefor the clause Equal Opportunity (January 1969) attached hereto and made part of this modification P022 b. Payments w~ll be made by Comptroller, Puget Sound Naval Ship- yard, Bremerton, Washington. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve modification of contract, carried unanimously. 61ty Clerk read two (2) letters da~ed Ma~ch 25, 1970, to Branch and Garrison Arch- itects from Mayor Jarstad to terminate an agreement between the City and this firm to furnish architectural services in connection with a proposed erection of a park- ing facility development, 4th ~d Park. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve the letters to be mailed; under discussion, City Attorney stated that the letters may seem harsh but it is Just a formality that is necessary to close the contracts with this firm. City ~Clerk stated that there is no hard feelings or discontent with the firm; it is ~what is necessary to curtail the agreements and the firm is expecting the letters. Motion carried unanimously. City Clerk read a letter from the City Attorney to the City Clerk dated March 18, 1970, regarding some additions and changes which were requested by the Planning Commission to Ordinance No. 1792. City Attorney suggested further changes in the language and stated he had incorporated these in the proposed amending ordinance. The suggested changes by Mr. Walgren were: ~'Minor inaccuracies in giving such notiSe may be waived in the discretion of the Commission"; changed one'~ear" to "~8S days" for period during which time runs before a new petition may be filed, if the first petition is turned down; and the ~88 days begins to run from the date the petition was filed. Motion by CommisSioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that~ the Ordinance be read with the ~s made, after discussion of these proposed language changes, motion carried unanimously. City Clerk read an ordinance, First reading, amending Chapter I, Title IV of Ordin- ance No. 1~92. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the Ordinance on first reading, carried unanimously. City Attorney Walgren stated that 355 days was ~a correct description of year with a beginning date and a concluding date mentioned. He also commented that the length of one year was the time used prior to this ordinance. Mr. Walgren also commented that the language used is correct depending on your interpretation of the usuage. ~otion carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills approved by a major- ity of the conLmission, Carried unanimously. Conmnissioner Clark reported: l) Commented on the Daffodil Court being here and what a delight they were. 2) Mrs. Don Ross, wife of Congressional Medal of Honor winner, who was selected "Woman of Achievemnet" and offered his congratu- lations. 3) Commented on the bus service in the area, stating that every- thing that can be done is being done as rapidly as possible. A meeting has been held with Mr. Rust and there is to be an- other audit as soon as a representative of Price Waterhouse can come over. Mr. Adams spoke on the bus situation and offered to get opinions of the senior citizens on the situation. C~mmissioner Schoneman reported: l) P~ogress report on Phase ~hree Project. Gutters and curbs are going in and sidewalks will be started immediately. Street will soon be finished. ~r. Schoneman asked for consideration of a one way street on Washington from Manette Bridge to High- land. Commissioner Clark asked if studies were being made on this change and Commissioner Schoneman stated this arrangement was in the package. It was also sai~ that these arrangements should be stated immediately. Golf course progress report. Roadway at the entrance must be widened and is being studied by the engineers. 3) Meeting with Laroyd Bullard, County Engineer and property own- ers in and around Clair's Marsh to contemplate the drainage problem. An additional meeting is needed because Mr. Bullard was in Moscow, Idaho las week and will be at this afternoon's meeting. 4) Met with Ron Mayo and he reported on the treatment plant and will soon be in the Council's possession for review. Need help to up-date plants as required by Pollution Control Board and the application for funding must be in by May lS. 8) Because of a lack of ability to acquire the necessary right-of- way we will have to have two bid calls on Phase IV. First will~ be reconstruction on Washington Avenue, South margin of Sixth Street to Burwell Street. Sixth to Manette Bridge will be the second which will be the most extensive, expensive and most difficult portion of Phase Five Program. 6) Received word from Mr. Fitzmorris, State Aid Engineer for the City of Bremerton, must come up immediately with a construction cost for TOPICS Program for 19~0. Mr. Parker ~mmediately went to work and came up with an estimate for four projects. Hopefully can get involved in these projects t~nis sun~ner. The . projects include Sixth and Warren fifth laming, street lighting on Kitsap Way from Sixth and Callow through Kitsap Lake, and also the plan of TOPICS study that is necessary for us to have' to acquire the funding that is set aside. There is a matter of acquiring property at Wycoff and Kitsap Way to help out that intersection. City Attorney had no report. City Clerk reported: l) Last weeks minutes stated that the Conifer petition would be discussed this week. But the Council is not read to discuss this matter and will be set at a later date. Mayor Jarstad reported: l) Leaving for Seattle to sit on the Air Pollution Board which will take action concerning the Tacoma Smelter Stack, There was a Board meeting this morning but did not attend because of Council. 2) Governors Committee on Law and Justice will meet this evening and tomorrow morning to set up guide lines on the best way to attack crime in the State of Washington. Asked to serve on a corm~ittee to screen all applications requesting money. Nine guide lines or goals set for the commlttee are: 1. Determine the social factors which contribute to recruit- ment into the criminal system and responsibilities for appropriate action. 2. To promote individual social responsibility and reduce alienation. 3. Reduce opportunities to commit crime 4. Improve apprehension 5. Improve the Judication 6. Reduce recidivism by offenders.~ 7. Guarantee fairness in criminal Justice system. 8. Prevent and control civil disorders 9. Prevent and reduce organized crime. Meeting adjourned. Approved: ~ ayor Glenn O. ~..' YEADON, SR. CITY CLERK