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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/01/76 UNAPPROVED MINUTES COUNCIL CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 1, 1976 APPROVED The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Bramerton, at 9:00 A.M., September 1, 1976, with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney Sexton and press and radio. Flag salute was followed by Invocation by City Clerk Yeadon. MINUTES OF AUGUST 25, 1976 Clerk read minutes of August 25, 1976. Mayor directed them to be approved as written. SEPARATIONS Dave Sommerville, 8/26/76, Cemetery; Karen Rotter, Clerk's Office, 9/1/76; Florian S. Schooley, Waste Water Treatment, 8/31/76; Julia McInnis, 8/28/76, Water Supply; Bradley Boyce 8/27/76 and Larry McFarlane, 8/22/76, both from Water Distribution; William S. Sturgeon, 7/25/76, Jalynn M. Reynolds, 8/14/76, Mary E. Patraw, Pamela Calnan, 8/13/76, Richard E. Norton, 8/30/76, Cynthia Horton, Keith J. Lidstrom and Tracey A. Walgren, 8/13/76, all of Parks & Recreation Dept. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the Separations, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Harley W. LeVasseur, from 4th Yr. Ptm to 4th Yr Mtr Ptm, $1186.63 plus $21.25, 8/23/76; Leonard S. Clark, Wastewater Foreman, 9/6/76, $1259.67 plus $25.19 per month; Lillian D. Robinson, Parks & Rec., 8/23/76, $3.50 per hr, temporary replacement Senior Citizen's Center Rec.Specialist. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the changes of pay status, carried unanimously. NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT Virgilio Andrade Ibarra, Extra Labor, effective Sept. 7, 1976, $3.00 P/H, temporary carry-over from 1976 SPEDY Summer Program, Parks & Rec. Dept. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve the Employment, carried unanimously. APPLICATIONS FOR LICENSES Masseuse: Vicki L. Fletcher and Katherine Ann Betterton, both approved by police and health; William D. Waldron, Taxicab Driver's License, approved by police. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the licenses, carried unanimously. DAMAGE CLAIM Clerk read claim for damages filed Aug. 28, 1976, by Donald and Myra Durdahl, 340 East 28th St.,.Bremerton, for $127.08; for damages to underside of vehicle from manhole cover on Sheridan Road near Lewis Lane; which has been referred to city's insurance broker. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Vouchers presented: Salary Fund, gross payroll $181,578.78; Claims Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees, $5,443.75; both vouchers approved by John Ross, Auditor. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to approve the vouchers, carried, unanimously. SUMMONS & COMPLAINT SANDBERG Clerk presented Summons & Complaint for Agnes M. Sandberg for alleged injuries in a transit bus; referred to city attorney, city's insurance broker; B.C.T. and their insurance company SAFECO. -1- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Sept. 1, 1976 Page two EQUIPMENT RENTAL FUND RATE ESTABLISHMENT Clerk read memo dated August 30, 1976, from City Auditor Ross setting forth the need for higher rates in order to handle equipment replacement. RESOLUTION NO. 1686 Clerk read "A Resolution revising the rates for equipment use for equipment in the Equipment Rental Fund effective September 1, 1976 and superseding the rates established by Resolution 1643." Motion by Conmmissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve Resolution No. 1686, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. LEGAL DEPT. - REPORT FOR JULY 1976 Presented by City Clerk and Mayor Jarstad directed that copies be made a~ailable to the commissioners. MUSEUM - FERRY TERMINAL BLDG. Clerk read copy of letter from Mrs. Sigurd Olsen, Director, Naval Shipyard Museum, addressed to Mr. Ed Bremer, complaining of leaky roof and potential damage to exhibits; also, read memo from Mrs. Olsen to the City Council asking the Council to use its influence to have this corrected. After discussion, Mayor Jarstad directed the City Clerk to contact Bremer Real Estate Manager and see what is being done and report back to the City Council. ORDINANCE No. 3311 PONTIUS REZONE Clerk read, second reading, "An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792 (Pontius)." Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3310, by title only, carriedas follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. ORDINANCE - Budget Amendments Clerk read, first reading, "An Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 3271 as amended by Ordinance 3278 appropriating additional funds for the year 1976." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. SURPLUS - WATER DIST. CAR Clerk read memo dated Aug. 26, 1976, from Water Supt. to Com. Schoneman recommending 1958 Plymouth Sedan be declared surplus. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to declare the car surplus and to be disposed of in the best interests of the city, carried unanimously. EASEMENT/AGREEMENT - Wilson (Trans. #3 Line) Clerk read memo dated Aug. 31, 1976, from Water Supt. to Conm~issioner P.W. enclosing an easement and agreement for a 15t utility easement for construction of the #3 Transmission Line. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to accept the easement and agreement, have them checked by city attorney's office as to form, and to city clerk for recording the easement, carried unanimously. WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT - Constitution Ave. Clerk read memo from Water Supt. to Commissioner Schonaman dated Aug. 31, 1976, recommending City Council authorize the Water Department construction crew to install an 8" ductile iron main on Constitution Ave. from Rogers to Farragut Avenue, estimated $4,051.02 and city clerk advertise the estimate. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to authorize the work to be done by force account and city clerk advertise, carried unanimously. BRUSH LAND LEASING AGREEMENT (previously approved by City Council) Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve the lease, carried unanimously. -2- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page three Sept. 1, 1976 ORDINANCE REZONE - B & B Investors, Inc. Clerk read, first reading, "An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792 (B & B Investors, Inc.)". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Schoneman, Yes. EASEMENT - Hanberg Clerk read memo dated Aug. 30, 1976, from Water Supt. to Commissioner Schoneman recommending the City Council accept an easement from Oscar Hanberg, a 15' Utility Easement, to be for extending the 8" main west from Rogers Street to Kean Street and loop the system. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to accept the easement, have it approved by city attorney's office and recorded, carried unanimously. EASEMENT - U.S.A. (Railroad right-of-way) Clerk presented form of easement for signature of the U.S.A. for easement under the Bangor Railroad for 3rd transmission line installation. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to approve the easement, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 9:55 to 10:03 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Fred Travis and his wife were present representing Transcendental Meditation Program; claimed 1% of the community in this program would cut down on crime; asked the City Council to support their effort by passing a proclama- tion. After questions were asked by the commissioners, the mayor stated the matter would be studied and Mr. Travis could check back at later time. COMMISSIONER'S REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. Vandalism in the parking garage; someone tore the switches off on 4th floor. 2. Contacted federal government on productivity and has applied for sub- scription to a publication which covers every area of public activity; very informational and hope other departments besides his own will be interested in the data. Commissioner Schoneman: 1. Completed Sheridan Road yesterday with a little minor patching to do this morning. Represents the second phase of the over-all project which will be completed next year. 2. Community Theater parking lot will be completed today. Theater official opening set for September 16th. 3. Have funding for maintenance overlay and one of the streets to be considered is 4th between Pacific and Washington. To start as soon as equipment is available. 4. Had important meeting with Puget Power people concerning better lighting in alleys; assistant city engineer who is also a pilot will be flying the city at night and by this method determine the dark areas in the alleys; may possibly be able to adjust light poles and additional lighting will be necessary. (central district only being considered because of costs) 5. In August 85 permits issued, total valuation of $781,O55.00. 6. New Tracyton reservoir is completed and has been painted on the inside; takes 45 to 60 days before water can be placed within the tank. Will be available for use before the end of the year. 7. Smoke testing continues and will be another three weeks in the central business district. Reports will be forthcoming when job completed. -3- City Council Minutes Page four Sept. 1, 1976 8. Saturday was a busy day: Lions Pancake Feed; parade; music on carrilon bells; represented city in connection with a plaque being placed on the Elks Temple commemorating Harry Truman's visit to Bremerton in June 1948 in which the now famous line was first heard, "Give 'em hell, Harry." The fair was a big success; was involved with judging. 9. Discussed waterfront and need for improvement; showed artist's concep- tion showing possibility of a boardwalk promenade which could be built in phases, from Second Street to Pacific Avenue; drawn by JoAnn Krippaenake of the Planning Office. Wood material could be obtained from the water- shed; most expensive would be driving pilings and building the walkway. Could also be made to use bicycles. Contacted Dept. of Ecology and they probably would not approve a roadway made from debris but they appeared favorable to this type of improvement. Discussion was held on whether to continue studying the project and obtain costs. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to proceed with the engineering and cost estimates. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad commented that outside sources of revenue would have to be sought. Motion carried unanimously. VLACH REZONE DECISION Mayor Jarstad stated he had talked to the applicant and he wanted a week's extension as he wanted an opportunity to speak to the neighbors; and told him he would have to appear before the City Council to make his request. Discussion was held on the request. ~. Stewart stated his intention was to deny the fezone but he had no objection to a week's extension. Com- missioDer Schoneman stated the Council should do as the motion last week stated and make the decision. tie stated the Harlequin Apts. took in an entire block and was allowed because it did not mix in with single family residences and his contention last week was should not allow this until one-half block or another full block was changed. (Mr. Vlach came later.) Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Stewart to deny the request of R-2. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he had toured the area; it is a nice area, homes are kept up and this intrusion should be kept from the area; that rezones have been granted in some areas where there haven't been any improvements but here it is kept up. Motion carried unanimously. SHAW REZONE, CHANGE OF LAND USE RESTRICTIONS, RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to open the file and read the correspondence, carried unanimously. Clerk stated he had advertised the hearings as required by statutes. Then read Planning Resolution No. 367, recommending rezone be granted from R-1 to R-2 subject to three restrictions. Clerk read Planning Resolution No. 368 recommending vacation be granted with the condition that necessary utility or other easements be provided. Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 369 recommending approval of the application to amend the Change of Land Use Restrictions, with conditions. JoAnn Krippaenake of the Planning Department showed area map and site plan; stated the original plans included development of the rezone request area and the vacation area; that Mr. Shaw is coming back for the change because he could not obtain funding on housing for elderly and now requesting apartments for families. Surrounding area is residential. This proposal is compatible with Kitsap Lake Comprehensive Plan. JoAnn talked about the comprehensive plan which shows low to medium density and the proposed Kitsap Lake comprehensive plan which shows high density. Discussion followed about easements and the five-foot right-of-way which would be required for sidewalk on Carr Blvd. Also, discussion was held on whether the state paid for the area being requested for vacation. Mr. Shaw stated his father-in-law, Mr. T. H. Sandvig, had owned the land since -4- CITY COUNCIL MINUTES Page five September 1, 1976 1923 and the state did not pay for the taking. Discussion was held on the various widths of Kitsap Way and the fact it jogs all along clear to Kitsap Lake. Mr. Shaw stated he will give the five feet for sidewalks and this will help to compensate; stated the area vacated would be beautified and if he were going to build on it, then there would be a monetary value. Discussion was held concerning the manhole Mr. Shaw had installed which would be available for the city to use to inspect or clean out the storm lines under the highway. Clerk stated there was a form in the file that the action would be non- significant and EIS would not be required. No one was present in opposition. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Scboneman to allow the rezone, carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to allow the Change in Land Use Restrictions as recommended. Under discussion: JoAnn read the condi- tions as recommended by the Planning Commission. Motion carried unanimously. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Schoneman to grant the vacation without compensation being asked but need to see whether given to the state without compensation, and also that maintain an easement through the property for storm drains, carried unanimously. REPORTS (continued) Mayor Jarstad: 1. Was invited to speak to the shipyard supervisors association on Tuesday; spoke on the proposed bond levy for capital improvements. City Clerk advised the Mayor he had been advised verbally by the county auditor that the levy ordinance had been received. 2. Spoke to Admiral Holloway, first Chief of Naval Operations to come to the area in about thirty years; that he had a number of nice things to say about the area and shipyard. 3. Attended transportation meeting conducted by Senator Walgren on August 24th; also attended by Commissioner Schoneman and county commissioners; hopeful that many matters brought up by the city and county will he weighed and lend their support; hope will get some bottleneck problems resolved; these are being taken under consideration by the Highway Department. Com- missioner Schoneman suggested a constant through lane on the water side, by remodeling the lanes could bring cars through red lights at Gorst. 4. Admiral Kaufman, who has been here several times, arrives this evening or tomorrow to spend a few days in the area. BILLS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to give blanket approval to paying vouchers 3741 to 3819 in the amount of $68,680.22 and voucher 3739 in the amount of $300.00, audited by John Ross, carried. Commissioner Stewart abstained due to less than 1% interest in ITT. Mr. Sexton suggested an opinion be asked of the city attorney's office on paying the bills. Meeting adjourned at 11:30 A.M. .Approved: G. C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -5-