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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/27/69 August 27, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers of the City [tall. at 10:00 o'clock A.M., D.S.T., on August 27, 1969, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also attending were the following: Co~missioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, Acting City Clerk Vaa, Acting City Engineer tlaley, Office Engineer Thornburgh, Fire Chief Tillett, Police Chief Flour, Police Captain Little, City-County Sanitarian $~eigel, ~ater Superintendent t~mble, ~ater Department employees--Lombard, Moritz, and Fisher, and Repro~ sentatives of the Press and Radio. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend Glenn Soule of the b~anette Co~uunity Church. The minutes o£ the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. ~e Acting City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for a public hearing on the Proposed Six-Year Street Construction Program - 1970-1976. ~btion by ~r. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to open the hearing, carried unanimously. August 27, 1969--Con't. Commissioner Schoneman gave the history on the Street Construction Program and requested the Acting City Clerk to read the list of streets ~dch are proposed for construction during the next six years. Acting City Clerk then read the list of streets as requested. A copy was given to each C~u,,issioner, and copies are on file in the offices of the City Engineer and City Clerk. Acting City ~.ngineer answered various questions put to him by the Council members. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to adopt the 1970-1976 Six Year Street Construction Program as proposed, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for a public hearing on Proposed Changes to the Current Six-Year Street Construction Program. Motion hy Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to open the hearing, carried unanimously. Th-~-~ting City Clerk cited the proposed changes as follmes: Kitsap Way from National Avenue to Nest of .Oyster Bay Drive for an 'interceptor storm sewer line; Snyder Avenue from 15th Street to 24th Street for an overlay; and Marine Drive from Kitsap Way to its northern terminus for an overlay. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to adopt the proposed changes to the present Six-Year Stre~ L%-d~-ruction Program, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read a M~O from Acting City Engineer llaley which requested that the City Council disregard the recommendation of award of August 19, 1969 on the Kitsap Way Storm Sewer pipe. ~e memo further recommended that the award be made to BRE~RTON CONCRETE PRODUCTS for Item #1 for 695 feet of 18" concrete pipe and the award be made to CASCADE CULVERT, INC., for Item #2 - l~S I,.F. of 30" Corrugated Steel Pipe. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to approve the recon~ndation of the Acting City En- gineer, an--~-d-~ward as recommended, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read a ~lI~D from Acting City Fmgineer Maley which requested authoriza- tion to call for bids for 610 feet of 21" reinforced concrete pipe to be used on Kitsap Way Storm Sewer. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the request, carried unanimously. Under discussion: Conmissioner Schoneman stated that this item was inadvertently left out of the original bid call. Commissioner Clark stated that a study by the entire Council revealed that the right to split the award had been reserved and this action sets the record straight. The Acting City Clerk had the following REPORT O~ SEPARATION: ~RK DIEPENI~3RF, Extra-Help in the Water Distribution Department, August 21, 1969, Own Request. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to accept the Report of Separation, carried unanimously.~ o~L'~-~-i~sioner Schoneman conmented that Mr. Diefenderf was an excellent employee. The Acting City Clerk had the following C~M~NGE OP PAY STATUS REPORT: I DENNIS A. NOR~RAFT, ~rom 3rd Year to 4th Year Patrolman in the Police Department, from $6S0. to $680. per month, effective August S, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. b~tion by ~r. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to approve the Change of Pay Status Report, carried unanimous-~fy. The Acting City Clerk had the following APPLICATIONS for amusement device location licenses, all at 10¢ per play: ELSIE'S GRILL, S40 - 6th Street ~ 2 machines; MAPLE LEAF TAVERN, 175S Wheaten ~Vay - 1 machine; TI.~'S LUNCH, ~17 Park Avenue - 1 machine; and McGILL'S TAVERN, 10S ~ashington Ave- 'nue - I machine. Ail applications were approved by Police Chief Plouf. ~otion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to approve the APPLICATIONS, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk had the following CLAIM VOUCi~CJ~: I~UG CONNELLY, for labor and equipment furnished to clear and rough-grade fairways at the Bremerton 'bhnicipal Golf Course for the period of July 16th through August 17th, 1969, in the amount of The Claim was approved by Gordon Walgren, City Attorney. Acting City Clerk stated that this work was done pursuant to Resolution No. 1419 and a letter of intent to enter into a Contract with iMr. Kenneth Tyson. Motion by bir. Clark and ~lr. Schoneman to approve the CLAIM VOUC}L~R, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk had a CONSTRUCTION EASk~NT signed by Ruth G. Behning for the Burwell Phase III Project, which was approved as to form by City Attorney Walgren. Motion by b{r. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to record the EASHghFJqT, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read a letter from Howard .N. Godat, Consulting Engineer, which recom- mended that the City accept the construction on LID 304 for use. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve the recommendation of Mr. Godat and accept the LID, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read a letter from Acting City Engineer ltaley which gave a tabulation of the project cost, assessed value of the land and back taxes on the proposed Sanders Avenue Local Improvement District. The letter stated further that the Local Improvement District can be legally formed. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the City must share the cost with the property owners by $0% as it abutts on City property. The Acting City Clerk then read RESOLIrrION NO. 1425 setting the date of public hearing on the proposed Local Improvement District on Sanders Avenue for September 17, 1969 at 10:00 A.M. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 1425, carried unanimously. August 27~ 1969--Con't. The Acting City Clerk read a letter from BRI~tERTON-CIIARLESTON TRANSPORTATION CO~IPANY signed by Ben J. Rust, President. The letter gave a brief s~mmary of the history of the firm and its present financial situation, stating that they could not continue their operation much longer. The letter further requested the City to retain a firm to make a study of their problems and give their recommendation for a solution to same. Con~nissioner Clark stated that two weeks ago the City Council approved the employment of Price I~aterhouse as the firm for this study, and that it can be officially started since the re- quest of the Bremerton-Charleston Transportation Company has been received. The Acting City Clerk read a letter from Attorney IIelen Graham Greear which attached_ a Construction Easement executed by the National Bank of Commerce and which grants the City access to the triangle of Dix property located in the Burwell Phase III Project. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve the CONSTRUCTION EASEMENT and refer to the City--~rney for checking as to form, carried unanimously. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman expressed his thanks to Helen Greear for her help in obtaining this easement. The Acting City Clerk read AN I~IERGFJ~CY ORDINANCE establishing in the Municipal Court Bud- get for the year 1969 the positions of Deputy Clerk of Court - Part Time; Probation and Parole Office - Part Time; Court Conmissioner - Part-Timo; and Deputy Clerk of Court, and making appro- priations therefor; making additional appropriations for the salary of Municipal Judge and for .Judges Pro Tem and making certain transfers of surplus funds. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the EMERGENCY ORDINANCE on first read- ing, cart ~-~unanimously. The Acting City Clerk had a PETITION signed by 31 residents and/or businesses located on Callow Avenue requesting that parking meters be installed on the north and south sides of Callow Avenue between Burwell Street and Parragut Street and that there be "no parking at any time" be- tween 7:00 and 9:00 o'clock A.M. on the West side of North and Seuth Callow Avenue, and that there be "no parking at any time" between 4:00 and 6:00 o'clock P.M., on the East side of North and South Callow Avenue. The Petition further requested a hearing be set on September 3, 1969. The Petition quoted RCI~ 47.24.020 which stated that Cities and Towns shall regulate and enforce all traffic and parking restrictions on such streets, but all regulations adopted shall be subject to the approval of the State Highway Co~m~ission before becoming effective. Commissioner Schoneman stated that this paving was done on the basis of the City passing a Resolution stating that no parking would be allowed at any time. Ile stated that the petitioners have a right to be heard. Motion by Mr. Clark and ~lr. Schoneman to accept the PETITION and set the date of hearing for Septem~ 3, 1969 and advise the petitioners' Representative of same, carried unanimously. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated that he would request that a representative of the State Highway Department be present at the hearing. The Acting City Clerk read a MICRO from Acting City Engineer Ik~ley which stated that the pro- tests of LID #307 (Cambrian Avenue) equal 68% of the project cost and therefore recommended that the City Council rescind Ordinance No. 28S0 so that the LID nt~nber can be reused. blotion by ~lr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to concur with the recommendation of Acting City En- gineer I~i~--and rescind'ORDINANCE NO. 28S0 and refer the matter to the City Attorney for any necessary legal action, carried unanimously. Under discussion: Ca,~,dssioner Schoneman stated that the City will proceed with the installation of storm sewers on Cambrian Avenue as this would have been accomplished with or without the LID. The Acting City Clerk read a MFS40 from Acting City Engineer tlaley which requested authorization to call for bids on 1,990 L.F. of "A" Curb, 1,122 L.F. of "C" Curb, 19 Traffic But- tons and 1 Illuminated Nosing to be used for traffic channelization on Kitsap Way from Callow Ave- nue to ~arine Drive. ~tion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to authorize the bid call as requested, carried unanimous-~f~7-. Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated that the City was notified that tbe overlay originally requested must be accomplished as the monies designated for this project cannot be used for traffic control. ]ge stated that the City had attempted to reduce the project by only overlaying the shoulders and turn-movement lane but now must continue as originally re- quested, lle stated that the City will now place a second overlay of 3/4" Class "G" Asphalt on the traffic and channelization lanes in order to provide a surface which will not break-up due to tbe expansion and contraction of the concrete slabs with monies from the 1/2¢ Gas Tax Fund, Pro- ject No. SA-11-69 ST. The Acting City Clerk read a PROCLAMATION signed by ~ayor Jarstad which proclaimed the month of September as "QUIT SMOKING MONT~'. Mayor Jarstad stated that this movement has been sponsored by the Tuberculosis League and clinics will he set up threughout the County for persons who need and want help to quit smoking. Motion by b~r. Clark and blr. Schoneman to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Com- missioners, carried unanimously. August 27, 1969--Con't. Commissioner Clark reported the following: 1) Announced that he would attend a meeting of the Legislative InterimMunicipal Committee in Seattle at which time discussion will be held on the programs to be carried out during this biennium. 2) Announced that he would attend a meeting with the Governor representing the Association of Washington Cities, on September 10th, 1969, to discuss Tax Reform. Commissioner Schoneman reported the following: 1) The west half of the City Parking Lot located at 4th ~ Park Avenue will be paved tomorrow. 2) The Contract on Burwell Phase IV - Schedule II (Burwell between Pacific ~ Washington) will be completed within ten working days. 5) Phase III - Schedule I is progressing. The demolition of houses was commenced yesterday. The project is planned for completion in early 1970. 4) Plans and Specifications are being prepared for a bid call in ~rch for the Burwell-Phase IV Project. This portion includes the section from the Manette Bridge to Burwell and Washington Avenue. $) A Bid call will be issued next month on Burwell-Phase V Project. This portion includes fl~e cut-through of Burwell Street on Naval Avenue. This project will be under construction in the later part of October or November. 6) Progress is continuing on the b~nicipal Golf Course construction. The major tractor had to be !sent to Seattle for repairs. The City has netted $11,500. to date on this project from tree re- :moval from fairways. 7) Cited an incident when a fire hydrant was hit by a car at llth ~ Ironsides and someone removed it from the area. 8) The new York Office of the J.C. Penney Company suggested that the 1S foot sidewalk be narrowed to 9 feet on Second Street adjacent to the new building to allow for a loading zone. Included with that project will be an overlay of asphalt on Second Street between Pacific Avenue and Washington Avenue; the entire project to be at the cost of the J.C. Penney Company. 9) lie was informed by Acting City F~gineer [laley that it is possible to receive an interest-free loan for the study and planning of the updating of the sewer outfall areas, lie then moved to direct i Acting City Engineer [~ley to proceed with obtaining said loan, seconded by Mr. Clarkan-~carried unanimously. 10) City is in process of updating the lighting in East Bremerton, including the lighting of areas inow in the dark. The cost has been allocated in the budget for 1969. 11) Announced that the following Water Department employees have received Certificates of Compe- tency Awards: Marion Pisher, Charles Lombard, Owen Moritz, and William Zinter. They were then asked to come forward and Conmissioner Schoneman presented the certificates to them. [M explained that the reason for these awards was that they had successfully completed a course of study (not required by the City) to better themselves and to more adequately serve the needs of the City. They were then congratulated by all Commissioners. Commissioner Schoneman conu~mnded Water Superintendent !~lknnble, who taught this class. !i Mayor Jarstad reported on the following: ~1) Police Arrest Report for period ending July 31, 1969: 420 arrests, 341 of which were traffic, 17 disorderly conduct, 28 drunk, and 34 other. Mayor Jarstad stated that consideration was being i;given to the possibility of using unmarked patrol cars in the city for the apprehension of sp~ed :ioffenders. i12) [busing Authority for month of July: 576 Occupied Units; 4 Vacancies. ~5) Stated that the Navy Yard City Fire Protection District No. 8 has been working with the Bremer- ton Fire Department for the purpose of entering into a Mutual Aid Fire Fighting Agreement which would include the use of hydrants located at the edge of the City limits by sharing the rental costs .iof same. b~yor Jarstad moved to enter into a Mutual Aid Fire Fighting Agreement with Kitsap County Fire Protection Distrxc~d~-~o. 8 with the aforementioned provision, that they will pay $10.00 per year per hydrant, seconded by Mr. Schoneman, and carried unanimously. ;4) Co~nplimentedMr. Lee IMll and all who were responsible for the planning and direction of the iKitsap County Fair and Rodeo for their excellent job. iS) Commented on fishing trip with Rex Allen. Commissioner Schoneman announced that the existing Police Pistol Range located in the heart of the golf course may not be used as it is in the Golf Course Construction area. IM stated that a new site had been located by City Forester IIeath and himself which could be used for this purpose. !He added that as soon as equipment is available, this site will be cleared and developed for this ipurpose. There being no further business, the meeting was AI~JOURNED. APPROVED: 'GLENN K. JARST ,A~YOR E.H. T2 ~cGOWAN, CITY CLERK /