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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/12/70 November 12~ 1970 The regular meeting of the City Council. of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Coun- cil Chamber~, City Hall, at 9:00 A.M., P.S.T., Thursday, November 12, 1970. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Clark, Cormmissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney Sexton, Mr. Eddie Adams, and representatives of Press and Radio. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Brig. Carl Andreasen of the Salvation Army. Minutes of the last regular meeting, held November 4, 1970, were read and approved as amended. STREET VACATION Commissioner Clark stated that Mayor Jarstad and he would be attending a convention of the National League of Cities on December 9; the date set (at meeting 11/4/70) for hearings on Crawford- Marler street vacation, should be corrected. Motion by Cor~anissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that hearing date for Crawford-Marler street vaca- tion be set for December 17, at 8:00 P.M., amending motion of previous meeting, carried unanimously. TAXI DRIVERS LICENSES Clerk presented four applications for Taxi Drivers licenses: Eugene Ray Palmateer, Terry Kearns, Lynn Overfield, Arthur Hornbeck; all properly notarized and supported by recommendation of Capt. Schlte. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~nissioner Clark to approve issuance of Taxi Drivers Licenses to above, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented, as information, two claims for damagea which had been referred to the insurance company: Claim of Raymond and Bronwyn Lien for $25,000.O0--falae arreat, received October 7. Claim of Henrik W. Bockelin for damages to pick-up truck which struck unprotected hole where broken water main being repaired at First and Earhart Streets, amount $170.05 plus replacement during tie-up of his truck for repairs. (Claim received Nov. 10) POLICE GARAGE DOOR Clerk presented the need for call for bids for motor system for door to Police garage in basement of City Hall. Motion by Commisaioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that call for bida be authorized. Under discussion, Commissioner Clark stated that we do have a door but the practical aspect of its being readily used is hampered by not having an electrical system. Mayor Jarstad commented on the need to in- crease security on our public buildings as well as our homes, and the need for concern on the part of the public as to why we are in the position we are in at present. Commissioner Clark concurred, and referred to the situation in Tacoma at the trail of "The Eight," where a public building has been threatened. Motion carried unanimously. 1971 BUDGET Clerk read notice that a copy of the 1971 Preliminary Budget will be available to any taxpayer at City Clerk's office on or after November 16; that the Council will meet on December 1 for the purpose of fixing the final Budget and hearing may be continued through December 4, 1970. PAYROLL Clerk presented Payroll Voucher for period ending October 31, 1970, amount $114,809.71, signed by City Auditor Fitzwater and approved by Commissioner Clark. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to approve Payroll for the Period ending October 31, 1970, carried unanimously. November 12, 1970 (cont.) EASEMENT - PUGET SOUND POWER & LIGItT Clerk presented request from PSP&L for easement for guypole at Warren Avenue and 17th streets. Clerk stated it would be at fence linc and present no obstacle; that Supt. Humble~had recom- mended easement be granted. Motion by Commiasioner Schoneman and Cormmisstoner Clark that easement be granted, carried Unanimously. WASHINGTON AVE. DEEDS Clerk presented two deeds for property involved in Washington Avenue widening. Grantors: Daniel J. and Bonnie A. Bauer; and Ruth Cleveland Cullin. Deeds had been forwarded by E. J. Beard, City negotiator, and had been recorded. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clar~ that deeds be accepted, carried unanimously. PACKARD CONSTRUCTION CO. Clerk read letter dated Nov. 4, 1970, from Packard Construction Co. Inc., requesting deposit in the Pacific National Bank of Washington, in Bremerton, of their retained percentage on Kitsap Lake and Madrona Point contracts. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman that same be approved, subject to scrutiny by City Attorney as to our unfettered access to such funds under default conditions, carried unanimously. EASEMENTS - PINE ROAD Clerk presented two easements from Thomas Christensen on Pine Road and memo from City Engineer dated November 10, 1970, advising easements are necessary for the construction of the storm sewer on Pine Road. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that easements be accepted and referred to City Attorney for checking and recording, carried unanimously. TELECABLE Clerk read letter dated November 6, 1970, from TELECABLE OF BREMERTON following up on previous request for transfer of franchise. On suggestion of Mayor Jarstad, letter was referred to City Attorney's office, as was previous correspondence, where matter was being studied. BIDS - POLICE CAR Clerk stated that none of the bids received complied with specifications and recommended that all bids be rejected at this time. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that all bids be rejected and that no award be made at this time. Under discussion, Mayor Jarstad covmnented that a Police car that was thought to have been totally damaged was found to have a good frame and not as badly damaged as had been feared; that it could be repaired at a coat of approximately $600.00. Motion carried unanimously. BIDS - SUPPLIES Clerk stated that bids should be called for supplies needed during 1971: publications, lube oil, gasoline, chlorine and ammonia, office-machine maintenance. Motion by Messrs. Clark and Jarstad to approve call for bids, carried unanimously. BIDS - TRUCK Clerk commented that bids should be rejected on pick-up truck for the Water Department and asked for approval to call for bids again with less restrictive specifications. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Clark that bids be rejected and bids be called for again. Under discussion, it was stated that bids should be less restrictive, with more standard specifications, to facilitate qualification by bidders and at better prices. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCES Curtis Bay Rezone{Hearthstone Motel~. Clerk stated that Ordinance No. 2922 had been passed by Council November 4th, 1970; was not published because "land use restrictions" omitted, and should be read twice with said restric- tions. Clerk then read Ordinance No. 2922 with land-use restrictions. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that Ordinance No. 2922 be approved (first reading), carried unanimously. November 12~ 1970 (Cont'd.) James J. Miller Rezone (620~ 622~ 626 Broadway): Clerk read Ordinance pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution No. 198 and hearings before Council October 28, 1970.- Clerk read "An Ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792". Motion Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve Ordinance on first reading, carried unanimousl *(Resumed below)~ OPEN MEETING Mayor Jarstad opened the meeting to anyone in the audience wishing to address the Chair on matters not now on the Council agenda. Mrs. Sisk indicated she did not like the recent article in a local paper dealing with the taxicab situation before the Council; that it was "Commissioner Schoneman and King all throughout the article; there are more people connected with it". Commissioner Clark explained that we do not write the articles; that the Editor has his right to express his opinion as to the question. Mr. Rocky Stone spoke regarding the proposed L.E.F.F. coverage offered through the Association of Washington Cities; indicated he thought he was the agent of record and he felt strongly that he was not notified this matter was coming up. Mayor Jarstad pointed out that the action taken by the Police and Firemens Pension boards had to be approved by Council; that their action was independent of Council; and suggested meeting with Mr. Stone before next meeting of Council. *(ORDINANCES - cont'd.) Rezone--J. Skirvin~: Clerk read ordinance pursuant to Planning Commission Resolution No. 195 and hearings held before Council, to reclassify from Residential-One (R-i) to Residential-Two (R-2) properties on Werner Road, to allow developer to make application for a federally assisted project. Clerk read "An Ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792". Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve ordinance (first reading) carried unanimously Amendment to Traffic Ordinance: Clerk read Ordinance No. 2927 adopting certain sections of titles 46 of the Revised Code of'Washington by reference, as set forth in supplement to information bulleti~ No. 283 of the Association of Washington Cities and Bureau of Governmental Research and Services, dated September, 1970; providing for penalties for the violation thereof; providing for the citation~ thereof; and declaring an emergency (additions to the Traffic Ordinance of the City of Bremerton~) Motion for passage of Ordinance No. 2927 by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark. Under discussion, Commissioner Clark co~m~ented that the preamble should be amended to delete reference to "Bureau of Governmental Research and Services," and substitute "the Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington'~ Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor J~rstad to amend Ordinance accordingly. Under discussion, Commissioner Clark commented that this revises our traffic codes in accordance with State law as per information bulletin referred to. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner= Clark - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. VACATION--CRAWFORD-MARLER Clerk explained that hearings set for December 9, 1970 (minutes 11/4/70) should be reset as Commissi~ Clark and Mayor Jarstad will be out of town, attending a convention of the League of cities in Atlan~ Georgia. Commissioner Clark commented re proposed Resolution that terminology be changed to read that the "City intends to consider vacation .... " ~insertlng word "consider"). Clerk read Resolution No. 1481. Motion by Commissioner Clark to adopt Resolution No.,'1481'iwith~amended'terminOiogy and set~ing date o~ December 17 (evening meeting) for hearing~ seconded by Mayor Jarstad, carried unanimously. TAXICAB HEARING-MERLIN E. WALKER Commissioner Clark explained why a decision on granting a license to Mr. Walker was held over to this meeting; stated that King does run a good operation as noted in the newspaper, and added that King does not have his licenses as a result of any favors. Motion by Commissioner Clark that license be granted to Mr. Walker with the understanding that an additional stand is not to be included, seconded by Commissioner Schoneman. Under discussion, Commissioner Schoneman pointed out that his motion to grant the license at a previous meeting stated that it was made based on all the information before the Council--not solely on the basis of Mr. Walker's willingness to make the investment, as referred to in newspaper article, which referred to one point raised by Commissi~ner Sch0neman at a previous m~eting. Asst. Attorney Sexton enumerated the pertinent points of the Ordinance, to make the record clear. Commissioner Clark commented that it was a difficult decision to make and that, in considering all portions of the Ordinance, there was room for interpretation both ways; that the fact Mr. Walker was applying for a second license when he legitimately had a first license, was the factor that tipped his thinking. Commissioner Clark added that if a third license were requested by Mr, Walker, he would look at it entirely differently. Mayor Jarstad expressed regret that a former Asst. City Attorney would come before the. Council and state that any member of this Council would ever disqualify himself from casting a vote November 12~ 1970 (Cont'd.) or make a Judgement on facts before this body; that he knew the decision of any member of the Council would not be influenced by relative or close associate; that he recognized attorneys try to make points for their clients; that those in the Council are certainly working to the best and fairest aspects and responsibilities for goverrmaent here in the City. The Mayor then expressed his opinion that there should be a different format for such hearings, this being the first under the new ordi- nance, and all the necessary information and points might be brought to the Council by a member of the Police Department; that we do have a member so detailed and completely knowledgeable of the ordinance, and those in the Department feel they should be able to come before the Council with the records of the operations that are going on; that the Police Department is going to continue to regulate the cab industry in the City. Discussion followed on the need for fOllow-up on cab opera- tions as well as on other licensed businesses. Motion carried as follows: Mayor 3arstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Co~missioner Schoneman - Yes. As agreed by Council before final action as above wastaken, Clerk then read copy of letter dated November 7 frem Glen Hobbs, 2813 19th St., Bremerton~ Washlngton,,to Editor of'the Bremerton SUN, which letter was published in that paper. Letter expressed disapproval of people who state opinion as fact, propose resolutio~ of problems they know ltttle~or nothing about', and impugn the integrity of public officials out of ignorance, ..... , etc. -Letter pointed out that public transportation is regulated by many governmental agencies, and that Bremerton had adopted an ordinance patterned after the ordinances of larger cities; that larger and smaller cities regulate ~he size of their taxicab fleets by granting one license for ever~ so many people and making more available on a pro rata basis to existing companies when a population increase warrants it. It commended the hard work of Mr. King and previous owners and pointed out-the wages, benefits and taxes he ~pays~ and stated there is no necessity at thia.~time for more tgxicab licenses to better serve the public in this city, saying this as a dlspateher experienced in ~he~ways~of the public who ride taxicabs.. He added that he has been happy with his employment with RedTop Taxi for many years'and proud'to be an employee of '~ichie" King. ? TAXICAB LICENSES Commissioner Clark commaented that it appeared a,holder of three licenses' has only two cabs in opera- tion and one license may be subject to suspension. Motion by Commissioner Clark that'Council set up a hearing to consider Whether this'license ought, to be suspended or revoked. Motion not seconded. Mayor Jarstad stated that Capt. Lively had already been detailed to look into this and that it would he'premature to hold a hearing. Motion withdrawn. GENERAL REPORTS Payment of Bills. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that all bills be paid which have been approved by a majority of the Council, carrie~dunanimously. Commissioner Clark stated that, hereafter, Veterans Day will be observed on the fourth Monday of October according to an .act of-Congress, and commented on the beautiful replica of the Tomb of the UNKNOWN SOLDIER at IVY GREEN cemetery, where he spoke at last Veterans Day observance. Advised that the 1971 preliminary budget will be ready for public perusal next week, and hearings on the budget will commence the first Monday in December, to continue for five days. Council will then have up to the end of December to make changes in the final adoption of budget--as provided under the new law. Expressed his opinion that while the change in the Budget Law presents some prob. lems, they will work out and the. result will be a good many improvements. Reported attending the recent meeting of the Association of Washington Cities, where representatives of Bremerton, Port Orchard, Poulsbo and'Winslow met with staff members of the AssOciation to express feelings regarding approach to the 1'971 session of the legislature, said it was a very helpful and informative meeting and commended Mayor Jarstad for his remarks at that meeting. Commissioner Schoneman stated that he also made some cormnents at the meeting of the Association of Washington Cities; that there was an attempt to have this U.A.B. funding, placed in the hands of a board of 18 to determine where money would be best used in the whole state of Washington; stressed that we can't afford to lose that. We have an opportunity to double the size of Bremerton--over lO0%--and we have an ordinance prepared which may have to be retyped. Asked Clerk to read ordinance Clerk read AN ORDINANCE accepting and incorporating into the corporate limits of the City of Bremer- ton certain land lying outside the limits of the City of Bremerton and being contiguous to the City of Bremerton; and declaring an emergency ....... All ~hat portion.of City of Bremerton Watershed Land~ in Kttsap County, Washington .... as therein described (Ordinance No. 2926). Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to Pass Ordinance No. 2926. Under discussion, Mayor Jarstad mentioned that he was born in and went to school in this area. Advantages of the annexation mentioned were: The A.I.A. has assured that the fire rating would not be affected; it would still be under the Department of Natural Resources for fire protection; it would come under the control of the Police Department of the City of Bremerton; any fines from trespassing, etc. would accrue to the City instead of to the County as heretofore;'the City would receive revenues from golf course, dance hall or other business ventures, if any; we would not have the pollution- control problem as with other annexations because of the small population and small extent of facilJ ties. Cormnissioner Schoneman added that this does not comprise the entire watershed; there is still Tahuya Lake as well as the Anderson Creek area. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. November 12~ 1970 (Cont'd.) Re Pine sewer project, the recent rains indicate why that entire East Bremerton area--north end-- needs to be storm-sewered. Also have run into a lot of~ock but hope to run out of~it today; Tucci & Zarelli near completion of their plans for portion of work they will be involved in;'we are inter-il cepting creeks that have been overflowing, and are looktng'to'thetime when flooding conditions may cease. Mayor Jarstad reported: on housing, a total o'f'572 units occupied with the u~ual vacancies amountingi~ to 8. Copies of Police and Fire Dept. reports will be sent to Com~issioners Clark and Schoneman and![ to City Clerk in future. Total arrests in October, 391, of which 296 were i~ Traffic. For the firs~ time, Fire Dept. reacted to four bomb-threat calls, although Police Dept. 'have responded to others; had 13 residential fire calls and feels the people of Bremerton dtd~an outstanding Job in fire con- trol in handling util~ties and household safety features. Fire.loss projected for October of $2,240I~ for buildings and $945 for contents is another item to be proud of. Will be out of town tomorrow attending meetings--as Chairman of Washlngton State Pension Cormnittee working under the Association of Washington Cities; trying to reaGh agreement on establishing some limitations in the law passed by State legislature which was so broad In its language that it would be very difficult for smaller cities to self-insure themselves against loss; cited recent'accidents involving personnel of other cities whicbwould have'been more of a liability than a City like Brem- erton could provide for if under this plan. Members of the audience were then invited to speak before adjournment. ' Fire Chief Holtine: commented on the meeting of the Washington State Training Association held at Alderbrook, in October, attended by fifteen trai~ing officers'from ali over the State, of which he had been secretary; especially recommended the presentation on the Ozark fire. We have some twenty-I! five men enrolled in Fire Command and Admintstr~tion'co~rses emanating from Fort Steilacoom Communit~ College. Our chief officers have been Joining~clubs, trying to avail themselves to the community, and have been very well received; they attend in uniform and pay their own way. Top-echelon men in the Fire Department having experience is'getting thin, but most of the new men are good people and adapting themselves well to the Fire Department and we are trying to upgrade their training. Expect cooperative training program to start with Tacoma January 13; our training officer will go along to watch, and proceedings will be taped on a Sony TV recorder, which can be played back and observed for errors, etc., on the spot. Mayor 3arstad cormmented that among the various agencies with which he is associated, as well as the Mayors of many cities in the state, the feeling-is that the greatest need in the Police field today is in the area of control of narcotics. He pointed out that a drive agatnst~drug abuse in the citie only pushes the offenders outside the city limits and Just transfers the problem. He believed the State made a great stride forward when it set up the Narcottcs. Dlvision~ and recommended that every- body Join in making this the number One priority at the next session; that the new'division be ade- quately staffed and provided with adequate facilities for testing material; that, with the shortage of revenue available to the State; the cities might give up some-of their revenue so that this might be accomplished; and that it would be better to do this than appoint an extra detective, for example to cover the Narcotics field in the City of. Bremerton-'whtch, he feels, would be a waste of money.~ Capt. Little of the Detective Division expressed hla agreement and added that the real problem is now at the school level; that a local detective would soon be spotted and. that the state could best work at that level. Fire Chief Holtine called attention to the beautiful and'artistic shoulder patch he was wearing, which had been designed by Bobbi Loudon for the FireDepart~~ Meeting adjourned at 11150 m.~ ~~ ~~ ~,. PRO .:-. ~9~, ~d) Mayor ~.C.Yg~Zon, Sr., City Clerk