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CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES ,,~j01~ClL
August 7, 1979 ~-R0~/~D
TAPE #163 Regular meeting of the City Con~nissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington,
(B) 1079 was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday,
August 7, 1979 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were
Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Assistant City
Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio.
Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by
Mayor Jarstad.
MINUTES OF JULY 31~ 1979
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circulated,
carried unanimously.
SEPARATIONS
Kenneth L. Stephens, Water Supply, Forester, 8/10/79.
James Quigg, Water Supply, Extra Help, 8/1/79.
Ruby J. Eyler, Grants Administration, Extra Help, 8/3/79.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve separations, carried
unanimously.
NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT
Ruby J. Eyler, Grants Administration, Office Asst. II, $4.52 per hr., 8/6/79.
Rebecca Arredondo Kear, Accounting/Treasurer, Office Asst. II, $4.52 per hr.,
8~6~79.
Marla F. Burkbart, PZann±ng Dept., Office Asst. I, $4.02 per hr., 8/9/79.
Charles J. Basic, Police Dept., Warrant Server, $5.08 per hr., 8/6/79.
Christine Marie Shults, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Trainee, CETA #4085,
$4.05 per hr., 8/7/79.
Kelv±n Green, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Trainee, C[TA #4086, $4.05 per hr.,
8/7/79.
Bradley Paul Neff, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Trainee, C[TA #4087, $4.05
per hr., 8/7/79.
Jack H. Dillon, Parks & Recreation, Serviceman Trainee, CETA #4088, $4.05 per
hr., 8/7/79.
Motion by Comm±s$ioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve notices of employ-
ment, carried unanimously.
CHANGES OF PAY STATUS
Gregory B. Finke, Fire Dept., 2nd yr. to 3rd yr. Fire/Equpt. Mtce., $1,403.58
to $1,470.44 per mo., 8/2/79.
Bruce Allen, Street Dept., Serviceman I 7A to 7B, $5.71 to $5.89 per hr., 8/7/79.
James Halffman, Engineering, Survey Party Chief 13A to 13B, $8.13 to $8.38 per
hr., 7/23/79.
Earl E. Varner, Water Distribution, Serviceman I 7A to 7B, $5.71 to $5.89 per hr.,
8/29/79.
Daniel C. Lowe, Water Distribution, Serviceman I 7A to 7B, $5.71 to $5.89 per hr.,
7/24/79.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve changes of pay status,
carried unanimously.
WASTEWATER CONSTRUCTION GRANTS PROGRAM PRIORITY LIST
Olerk presented letter addressed to Hearings Officer, Dept. of Ecology, dated
Aug. 7, 1979, requesting earlier funding priority for Phase I of the Bremerton
Sewerage Facilities Plan. A copy of this letter is on file in the Clerk's office.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to authorize City Commissioners'
signatures, carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1819 - Innovative/Alternative Technolo[ies
Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION establishing the intent of the City of Bremerton to
utilize innovative/alternative technologies in the implementation of the
Bremerton Sewerage Facilities Improvements".
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1819,
carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner
Swanson~ Yes.
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STATEMENT REGARDING UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION
Clerk presented statement from Employment Security Dept. for unemployment
compensation for the quarter ending June 30, 1979. She stated that separation
notices are not being documented as well as they should be by department heads
and the City Auditor wanted this brought to the Council's attention.
1980 BUDGET INSTRUCTIONS
Clerk read memo from City Treasurer, dated Aug. 1, 1979, attached to which
were proposed instructions for formulation of the 1980 budget. The memo
stated that approval of the instructionswill provide operating officials with
a clear statement of what is expected and of where they can get help if needed.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve instructions and authorize
City Treasurer to distribute them to all concerned, carried unanimously.
SURPLUS EQUIPMENT - Equipment Rental
Clerk read memo from Equipment Rental Supervisor, dated Aug. 6, 1979, requesting'
that the following equipment be declared surplus and disposed of in the best
interest of the City: 1962 Ford Pickup, ID #F25CR280363, Lic. #D4235; 1963
Dodge Cab & Chassis, ID #1681288128, Lic. #D4254 w/Hi-Way Model H Sander & Baker-
Flink Snow Plow & Push Frame; 1969 Chev. 4 yr. Dump, ID#CE639B844214, Lic. #Dl1845;
1970 Chev. 4 dr. Sedan, ID#154690C174094, Lic. #D18044; 1969 Intl. Backhoe,
ID #8953800, Lic. #Dl1827; 1973 Huber Grader, ID #FG251990, Lic. #D18013.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to declare above equipment sur-
plus and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously.
CONSTRUCTION OF ALL AMERICAN PIPELINE
Clerk read letter signed by Ralph Speare, Laborers' Union, Local 252, dated
Aug. 7, 1979, asking for the City Council's endorsement of the construction of
the Ail American Pipeline as proposed by the Northern Tier Pipeline Co., from
a point west of Port Angeles across the Sound and east to Clearbrook, Minnesota.
Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Commissioners that the pipe-
line should be built with American labor.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to endorse letter for the con-
struction of the Ail American Pipeline, carried unanimously.
BID AWARD - Warren Ave. 15th to 16th & llth and Naval
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Aug. 3, 1979, which recommended that
bid for Warren Ave. 15th to 16th be awarded to Valley Cement Construction. The
memo stated that the proposals were substantially greater than the Engineer's
and UAB estimates; that as the UAB funds are limited, the funds reserved for
the llth Street-Naval Avenue project be applied with the funds reserved for the
Warren Ave. project plus any ½¢ Gas Tax funds necessary to finalize and complete
the Warren Ave. project; and the bid on the llth St.-Naval Ave. project be
rejected.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to follow recommendation of City
Engineer as stated above, carried unanimously.
LAST CHANCE TAVERN
Clerk read letter from Brem-Air Disposal, Inc., dated Aug. 6, 1979, addressed
to Commissioner Stewart, advising of a problem in regard to the Last Chance
Tavern. The letter stated Mr. Lawson (owner of Last Chance Tavern) is indebted
to Brem-Air in the amount of $570.03; that July 1, 1979, Brem-Air removed the
garbage container due to non-payment of garbage charges and since that time the
Last Chance Tavern has been disposing of its garbage by placing a portion of the
garbage in the Commodore Hotel's container. The letter further stated that Brem-
Air intends to file a lien against the property for their total indebtedness.
~iscussion followed and Commissioner Stewart stated the City has an ordinance
which states that a place of business has to have a proper garbage container;
that action should be taken on this situation. Chester Gibbs, manager of the
Commodore Hotel stated he filed a complaint and he received a letter from the
City Attorney's office that the Last Chance Tavern is required to have a proper
container. Mr. McCluskey explained that this can be handled through the City
Attorney's office and he will personally make sure that this is followed through.
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CLAIM FOR DAMAGES
Victor L. Lewis, $543.73 to $563.68. The claim stated he was hit from behind
by a police car as he was driving south on Wheaton Way. Clerk stated it had
been referred to the insurance company.
CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 - Pine Road Interceptor
Clerk presented Change Order No. 7 for the Pine Road Interceptor in the amount
of $11,792.84. Clerk explained the change order was necesssary due to changed
soil conditions and high water table encountered.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve change order as stated
above, carried unanimously.
PINE ROAD INTERCEPTOR
Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated Aug. 2, 1979, which stated the Pine
Road Interceptor project has been completed to the specifications of the City.
Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept Pine Road Interceptor
project as complete, carried unanimously.
HOUSING ASSISTANCE FOR 47 UNITS (Letter from HUD)
Clerk read letter from HUD, dated July 20, 1979, which stated they are considering
an application from Kitsap County Housing Authority for housing assistance in
the Bremerton area for 47 units. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
BURROUGHS MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
Clerk presented Burroughs Maintenance Agreement in the amount of $1,204.20 per
month.
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept Burroughs Maintenance
Agreement and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried
unanimously.
HYDROPLANE RACE AT KITSAP LAKE
Clerk read letter from Chamber of Commerce, dated July 26, 1979, which requested
that City Council approve the use of Kitsap Lake for a hydroplane race at Kitsap
Lake on August 12, 1979 from noon until 6:00 P.M. The letter also requested
that Kitsap Lake be closed to public boating on that date. Clerk stated she
has received a copy of their insurance coverage.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve hydroplane race
and to close the lake to public boating as stated above, carried unanimously.
RESOLUTION NO. 1820 .- Residential Parking Permit Area
Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION designating a residential parking permit area (Zone
16)".
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1820, carried
as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson,
Yes.
ORDINANCE NO. 3542 - Prohibiting Unfair Housin~ Practices
Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2801; and
defining and prohibiting unfair housing practices in the sale and offering for
sale, in the rental and offering for rent and in the financing of housing
accommodations; defining offenses; and prescribing penalties".
Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3542, by
title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes;
Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Kitsap Lake Area Rezones
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of
Ordinance No. 1792 (Kitsap Lake Area)"
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading,
by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart,
Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
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BILLS
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to give blanket approval to
vouchers 11616 thru 11619 inclusive in the amount of $22,619.20, audited by
John Ross, carried unanimously.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to give blanket approval to
vouchers 11621 thru 11738 inclusive in the amount of $134,490.96, audited by
John Ross, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart,
abstain, due to a minute interest in ITT Grinnell; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Flood Plain Management
Mr. Attebery explained that the Flood Plain Management Ordinance is required
by the Federal Insurance Administration to maintain Bremerton's eligibility
in the National Flood Insurance program. He gave a history of the Flood Plain
Management Program and presented copies of the ordinance to the Council.
Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE establishing a Flood Plain Management
Program designed to minimize public and private damage due to periodic flooding
of lands adjacent to certain saltwater and fresh water areas in Bremerton".
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve ordinance on first
reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner
Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes.
~eetiqg.r~ges~ed f~om~9:50 A.M. until 10:05 A.M. Mayor Jarstad left the meeting.
o ca~cn ~ne ~eatt~e Terry and attend an arbitration meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS
Commissioner Swanson:
Discussed the water situation and stated the City is supplying more water this
year than it has ever supplied in the past. He stated the City has some very
productive wells and it appears that sprinkling rates can be maintained for the
remainder of the summer. Commissioner Stewart discussed the sprinkling rate
ordinance and stated he felt it should be changed to give lower rates to those
people who use more water in the summer.
FRONT DOOR TO CITY HALL
Commissioner Stewart requested that anyone locking the front door at City Hall
to make sure the door is locked both at the top and the bottom. He stated this
will prevent the glass from being broken.
Meeting recessed from 10:10 A.M. until 10:30 A.M.
HEARINGS - Sound Dive Center Change in LUR and Pacific Coast Realty. Change in LUR
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to hold hearings in order listed above,
carried.
TAPE #163 SOUND DIVE CENTER CHANGE IN LAND USE tLESTRICTIONS HEARING
(B) 1270 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised and posted and letters of notifica-
tion had been sent to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission
Resolution Nb 534 recommending approval. She stated 19 advisory ballots had
been sent, 5 returned with 2 agreeing and 3 disagreeing with the proposal.
Ken Attebery, Planning Director, discussed the proposal using a site plan and
colored sketch. He stated this is now the site of Miniature Farm Golf and the
applicant indicated the only change proposed for the site at present would be a
6' x 9' concrete addition at the rear of the building. He stated the Planning
Commission recommended approval with the following conditions: (1) The use of
the site shall be limited to the use proposed in the Sound Dive Center, Inc.
application, that being an underwater diving school and sales area for related
equipment; (2) Any construction of new buildings except that of a small addition
north of the existing remodeled former residence or minor additions to the former
residence will require Planning Commission site plan approval; (3) The tall light
fixtures which now light the golf course are to be removed to eliminate unnecessary
light and glare in the neighborhood. These could be replaced with low level, low
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intensity ground light if it is necessary to light the parking area; (4) Any
signs to be installed on the property shall be approved by the Planning Dept.
PROPONENT:
Jack Stodden, 6807 Sunset Ave., explained that his business is to offer diving
lessons to adults and children; that at the present time they are located at
the corner of Sylvan and Wheaton and they have found this is a poor place for
grade-school children. He stated the retail business is very low volume and
would not generate much traffic. He stated the diving classes are usually
about 10 people and they hold classes from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. and the later
sessions are held at the YMCA or Municipal Swimming Pools.
No one was present to speak in opposition.
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Change in Land Use
Restrictions subject to restrictions as stated by Mr. Attebery, carried unanimously.
TAPE #163 PACIFIC COAST REALTY CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS HEARING
(B) 1474 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised and posted and letters of notifi-
cation sent to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission
Resolution No. 535 recommending denial. She stated 55 advisory ballots had
been sent, 22 returned with 12 agreeing and 10 disagreeing with the proposal.
She then presented petition signed by 35 residents opposing the application
for the establishment of a Church's Fried Chicken Restaurant.
Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the property is located on the south
side of 6th St. between Naval and Olympic. He stated the property was rezoned
a number of months ago for an auto sales lot; that the applicant has presented
two alternate site plans. He pointed out the site plans and stated Site Plan A
indicates the development to be on the east and Site Plan B indicates it on the
west; that both layouts are essentially the same. He stated the Planning Co~is-
sion recommended denial of the proposal.
Hearing recessed for bid openings.
BID OPENINGS - Paintin~ of Two Reservoirs & Water Works Materials
Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to open bids at this time, carried.
Painting of Two Reservoirs:
Evergreen State Painters, Inc., bid check enclosed, $27,309.18. Clerk stated
this was the only bid received.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer bid to Water Superintendent
for evaluation and award at a later date, carried.
Water Works Materials:
Western Utilities Supply Co., bid check enclosed.
Pacific Water Works Supply Co., bid bond enclosed.
H. D. Fowler Co., bid bond enclosed.
Pacific States Cast Iron Pipe Co., no bid.
Hinds Supply, bid check enclosed.
U.S. Pipe & Foundry Co., bid bond enclosed.
Clerk stated there are various bids and they are on file in her office for review.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer bids to Water Superintendent
for evaluation, preparation of a cost sheet breakdown and award at a later date,
carried.
PACIFIC COAST REALTY CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS HEARING (continued)
PROPON~NYS:
Dean Blount, representing Pacific Coast Realty, showed a slide presentation
regarding Church's Fried Chicken. He discussed some of the concerns the
neighbors have voiced and stated that 6th St. is traffic oriented; that is one
of the reasons his clients selected this site for the restaurant. He stated
they want to be good neighbors; that there will not be a loudspeaker in conjunc-
tion with this operation. He stated they propose to put in a 6-ft. fence along
the north and west property lines to totally screen the site from adjoining
neighbors. He stated further they plan to retain the existing vegetation at
the back of the property.
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Commissioner Swanson questioned the two-way traffic at the western entrance
and Mr. Blount stated he would be happy to limit it to just an entrance, but
he would like to have two lanes for traffic circulation.
Jim Root, City Engineer, stated that he was under the impression that by moving
the building, it would create a one-way traffic flow and this is what he had
recommended. He stated this increases pedestrian safety. Commissioner Stewart
asked if this would be satisfactory and Mr. Blount replied it would. Mr. Root
stated that if traffic does become a problem, a "C" curb will be installed at
the owner's expense.
OPPONENTS:
Dave Townsend, 2130 5th St., stated he is opposed to the proposal because of
the noise, traffic and odors it will generate. He asked if the applicants
still intended to put in a bulkhead in the alley and Mr. Blount stated they
do not feel there will be any need to raise the existing elevation. Mr.
Townsend stated they would be more favorable to a bulkhead and a fence on
top rather than just a fence.
Robert Angel, 2149 5th St., stated that none of the conditions of the original
rezone have been met. He asked what happens to the other half of this property
if this proposal is approved. Mr. Blount stated that until they have approval
to develop this restaurant and the property is actually purchased, his clients
are not in a position to guarantee what will be developed on the other half.
Commissioner Stewart stated that if the conditions have been violated, the
City should have the Compliance Officer investigate. Mr. Blount explained
that the reason the property was not fully developed with the original rezone
was because the demand for recreational vehicles dropped considerably.
Leo Brott, 503 Olympic, stated he hates to see the value of his property go
down while someone else gets rich.
Mrs. Sisk stated she feels 6th should be business; that progress cannot be
stopped.
Mrs. Angel, 2149 5th St., stated none of the people who ~gned the petition want
a fried chicken restaurant in that area; that they have tried to keep their
property up and they don't want any more restaurants in their neighborhood.
Mr. Blount requested that a decision be postponed to allow them time to dis-
cuss the proposal further with the neighbors.
Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to continue hearing until Aug. 28,
1979 at 10:30 A.M. Under discussion: Mr. Townsend stated their complaints do
not have anything to do with Church's; that he hates to see this issue being
dragged on and on. He stated he would like to see the Council vote on it today
and get this settled. Commissioner Stewart stated the developer should have
gotten together with the neighbors in advance of these hearings, but he wants
to give them a chance. Motion carried unanimously.
Meeting adjourned at 12:00 noon.
Ka~hleen L. Ma~dio, City Clerk
Approved:
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