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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/10/74 CITY COUNCIL ~UI'ING July 10, 1974 The re?.ular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council O~ambers of City IIall at 9:00 A.M., PDST, W~nesdav, July 10, 1974. Attendi~ we~: ~ayor Jarstad, presidi~; Co~ssioner Stewa~, C~ssioner Se~n~, Ci~ Clerk Yeadon, Ci~ Attorney Walden ~d ~p~sentatives of the press ~ radio. Ueeti~ opened with the Pledge of Allegi~ce ~d Invocation by Brigadier ~n~al ~reasen of the Salvation ~ of July 3~ 197~ were app~ved as ~end~. NOTICE OF rob W. ~emqick~ Ex~a llelp (S~er) $2.75 per hot~ Water Dist.~ effective 7/8/74. ~Imrt B. ~ields, Jp.~ ~ }lelp~ $3.2~ per ho~ Water Supply~ effective 7/11/74. }btion by Hayom J~stad ~ C~ssionep Stew~t to approve ~lo~ent$~ c~ied ~usly. CITY COI~CIL MI~fl~2S~ July 10, 197~t, Continued C}L~GE OF PAY STATUS dohn Stonehouse, Patrolman, Police, $954.50 plus $6.00 from $95~.00, effective 7/16/74. James E. l~yde, Motor Patrolman, Police, $975.75 plus $6.00 from $975.75, effect. 7/16/74. John }Lark, l{otor Patrolman, Police, $975.75 plus $6.00 frcm $975.75; effective 7/16/74. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Com'~issioner Stewart to approve, carried unanimously. VOUQ~ZR FOP, PLASTIC BU/q~NS Clerk presented general claim voucher for $504.75 plus tax stating this is $~.75 over the City ~harter Limitation; that the price of th plastic street marking buttons has risen tremendously in' the past few months and is considerably over previous prices paid. Bids are being called for the ccmTnonlv used buttons which are 4 inch in size and bids will be opened today. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to concur in the reasoning of the City Clerk and appreve the voucher and state there was no intent to willfully avoid the bid law~ car.~ied mnanimous lv. PROPOSFJ) L.I.D. (Alley; 12th to 13th, l~tween Warren ~ Elizabeth) Clerk read letter to the Council from City EngiReer dated July 9, 197[~, repo~ting on the petition presented last meeting, stated tabulation of signatures on the petition was 6~.34% valid signatures total area and 67.90% valid on front footage. ?~tion bv Conmissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to proceed with proper method of setting~ up the [.ID and refer to the City Engineer, carried unanimously. [ANCE ]hAYNES - Outside Utility Agreement Clerk presented Application and Ag.~reement for Outside Utility A~r~ent for sanitary sewers, pre- sented bv lance Haynes. 330 feet north of Stoneway on Per~v Avenue, for oral surgeons clinic. Motion I~ Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimouslV. Co~missioner . ~an reported that the sewer was placed bv the federal government for serving Sheridan Park; and when constructed Y's were placed to accom~date properties between Stoneway and Sheridan Road. Hr. Schon~man stated he believed it was proper to allcz.; this connection. FARE PXTXd2.S - Bid Award Recommendation Clerk read memo dated July 9, 1974 signed bv Ben Rust of B.C.T., City T~easurer Gallaghem and Cit; Clerk recommending award for fare boxes to only bidder, Keene Corp. Memo stated the bid had ]men st~dJ~] and Mr. Rust's comment that these are the same manufacture as those used by B.C.T. which have proven to be very good boxes. ~tion bv Con~nissioner Stewart and ~4ayor .larstad to award fare ]~xes bid as recommended by ~tee, carried unanimously. ~,~'~ BID I~W Clerk read mem¢~, dated July 3, 197~, from Amsociation of ~';ashington Cities, calling attention to the new bid law which sets penalties for violations made wilfullv bV officials of cities and towns, effective JulV 24, 197[~. Clerk stated he would send out correspondence to all dep~tments relatlne to ~urehasinq as it p~mtains to the City Charter. FOSTE, P` °~P~^NDPAPE~]' pP,C'~GRA~ Clerk read letter 'to City Co~missioners, dated July 3, 1974, from Olympic Center, Children's Center, aski~e for help on t_he Foster Grandparent Program, which is a program that will pay a stipend for work up to 80 hours per month. Co~rnissloner Stewart observed that this worthy arogram may go out of existence unless there a3~e additional people who will become inv61ved. IDgl INCO'~ BUS TWVISPORTATION FOR Clerk read letter to the City Clerk, dated JulV 2, 1974, from Dept. of Social and tlealth Services, Carl ~,laser, Service Specialist, asking, if there was some way to help children with transportation expenses full or partial to go to recreation programs; that these families do not have budgets which will allow for large added items such as transportation. Conmuissioner Stewart stated with the deficit the ~]s system is showing he did not believe the City could get iflto such a program. UAB Clerk presented notice of UAB Meeting in O1vmpia July 18, 1974, at 9:30 A.M. CALL FOR BIDS - P~P STATION #19 Clerk read memo dated July 9~ 1974, to Cmuncil from Engineering Dept. requesting permission be ~rant~l to call for bids for the replac~nent of Sewage Pump Station #19, Pinewood. The project will include a receiving well~ a package pump station and two holding tanks. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve call for bids. Under discussion: ~.ssloner Schon~ explained reasons for a new pump installation. Conwnissioner Stewart asked about funds, to which Cu~u~,~ssioner Schoneman stated there ~re budgeted funds in recently acquired retooactive grant moneys. Carried unanLmouslv. L. I.D. r~ ~YDS - Abandoement Clerk read memo from City Treasurer Gallagher which stated that L.I.D. funds held in LID 63, 89, and 10,3 are deemed abandoned and the total of $3~52~.38 will be transferred from LID Control Fund to General; that in excess of one veer has passed since advertising this fact and passage of Ordinance No. 1560. L. I.D. B©Ngq - C~ancellation Clerk mad memo frcm City Treasurer which stated that more than one year has passed in regard to L.I.D. Bonds #~2, 43~ ~5, 51, 55, 57 and 93 since public notice was given that the bonds would be cancelled aDA this has now been accomplished. CITY COUNCIL MINUTES, July 10, 197q, Continued FIRE IhZDRA~rf SERVICE CHARGE Clerk read letter dated July 10, 1974 from City Attorney to City Clerk which stated he sew no legal objection to the proposed 25¢ service charge for hydrants in the Bro~msvilte and Silve~dale Districts. Letter noted there is a meeting to be held on July 27 before the Senate Local Government Cc~nittee in Vancouver to discuss the provisions of what was known as H.B. 966. This measure, if enacted, would restrict the city from charging an "unreasonable" rate for outside water services; and where there is a differential that it be based on actual increased expense of delivery. This measure is being~ supported strongly by fire districts. ;lotion hv Conmissioner Schone~an and Commissioner Stewart to m~<e the charge of 25¢ for hydrant service, carried unanimously. ?ROnqSED P, RII,~STER PLACE STREET IMPROVE~.~rfS Clerk read memo dated July 10, 1974, to Council from City E~ineer requesting that a hearing on the proposed Brewster Place L.I.D. be set for August 14, 1974. ~lotion by Commissioner Schoneman and Cc~missioner Stewart to set hearing for August ll~, 1974, at 1~:00 A.'[., carried unanimously. ©RDI~A[~CE ~©. 31~5~ (Theater Construction Fund) Clerk read Ordinance No. 3145, seeond reading, "An Ordinance providing for the establishment of a sDecial fund to be known as the Theater Construction Fund and appropriating funds therefor." ~otion by ~avor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance ~o. 3145, on second reading_,, carried as foll~s: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. SAU~,iA~ ~91SSAGE PARiDRS~ Pro.Dosed Ordinance Clerk stated he had massage parlor licensing, ordinance ready for first reading, or informational reading. Commissioner Stewart asked questions concerning the reasons for the proposal. Mayor Jarsta~ discussed this briefly and directed the ordinanee to be set aside so the police chief could discuss this with Commissioner Stewart. Commissioner Stewart's comment was that in its present form, the ordinance would do away with massage parlors. Commissioner Schoneman was in favor of delay until discussed with police chief. Recessed at 9:55 A.M. ~eetinq called to order at 10:00 with cc~ssioners~ clerk, attorney and radio and press present. 10:0O A.~.l. - for matters not on agenda. KITSAP I3IKE PROPERTY (Harlow) Bob Morrissey, Rt. 1, Box 1748-B, ask~l if the city was still pursuing possibility of obtaining for public park the property offered by Bruce Harlow. Mayor Jarstad stated the city was still interested but had not heard back from Comdr. Harl~ whether he would accept appraised price for the land. Also, ~layor Jarstad stated no developmental plans had been completed for use of the property ; f obtained. REPOR'US: ~[oner Stewart meported on the following subjects: (1) Eddie Adams had suggested that the right lane going north on Washington from Sixth Street Im sign~ so that lane would be right turn only and the other lan~ would be for traffic going north passed the bridge approach. Need for this was discussed with several in favor. ~ by Co~nissionem Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the Traffic Depa/'.b.ent be. authorized to put in proper signing~ and instruction to make right turn only from the might lane, carried unanimously. (2) In connection with the new payroll program, a product is labom dis~ibution details. Would like to ]~ve each depax'.b,~nt look into the lahore distribution information which could be made ~eadilv ~vailable, particularly for jobs of significance. This would show charges fern the Fight job. (3) Run-down of parking revenues. Probable prediction of increased revenues. (4) Read letter to the Mayor and Co~:~issionem Schoneman in which he c~iticized them ~elating to the naw rescinding their offer to pay certain sewer charges which had recently been agreed upon ~A; both the City and the Navy. BI LI~ [~6-~n by ~x~rmissioner Stewart and ~layor Japstad to approve claims fund war~ants No. 2491 through ~n the amount of $139,068.30~ carried unanimously. Co,,~,iss~.oner .qehoneman pepor~ted on the following: (1) Cave Febuttal statements to Co,~nissloner Stewart's critical letter, particularly regarding the navv's participation in sewer construction and maintenance in Eastpa~k. (2) He].~coDter patrol showing increased benefits. It appears that motorcycles a~e keeping out of the watershed. CITY COUNCIL MINUTE. St July 10~ 1974, Continued (3) Met with golf course professional designer, Jack Rehner, concerning proposed nine-hole course. Walked over area with Mr. Reimer, ~o stated the location was ideal for small nine. City forces could do the ~.Drk over, a period of maybe two or three years; vDuld be no need for renting outside equipment; eventually could make application to IAC for participation in fundimg. (~) ~et with PUD Water Co~missioners and ~tr. Ev. H~mmble regarding their assistance in drilling ,n well ~n the south Central Valley area. For this purpose would need their aid in locating a water source. PUD has done this type of thing and has funding ability. (5) b3borers are on strike and Pacific Tel. job on south side Sixth Street is held up; had to have Street Dept. do some work to assit homeowners who had muddy areas. Hope strike will end so overlay may be placed. (~) Cbilders' request fo~ vacation of a portion of land on Burwell Street t~s been studied and rsco~nended area be retained for beautification; that any funds received for the sale would have to ~o 90% to [lAB. ~Motlon by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the land be retained for a beautification project, carried unanimously. Mayor co~nented he had looked at the property and agreed with Commiss[oner Schon~man. (7) Had been approached bv those using gTm at Smith School who ~mndered if they %~Puld have to move if the building was acquired by the cit~7; that he had informed them he felt the gym was the most important single area of the school and it was his feeling the city would want to integrate this into the recreation program; and they are looking for another place to which they could move. >~ayor Jarstad reported on the following: (1) Discussed the critical letter of C~m~issioner Stewart relating to navy sewer charges. In his stat~nents, the mayor did not agree with Mr. Stewart. Co~missioner Schoneman, joined in the discussion a~ did ~r. Stewart. }KLqRING - APPEAL OF SKIRVING'S REQUEST FOR EXi'ENSION~ I~DIAN HILLS Wotion by Mayor Jarstad and C~i~nissioner Sehoneman to hold the hearing as advertised, carried unanimou~ lv. Clerk stated he had advertised, posted and n~iled notices as required bv ordinance. Clerk then read letter dated Hapch 5, 1974, fron James E. Skirving expressing the need for an extension of time and giving reasons for his request; then read letter of appeal dated March 18, 1974, in connection with the Planning Co~m'~ission decision to extend the conditional zoning, signed bv Philip M. Best, Attorney, representing Robert L. and Almeda ~Lnrris, Virginia A. Gatliff an~ the Kitsap lake Environmental /k~sociation. Clerk then read letter signed by Virginia A. Gatliff, dated April 15, 1974, requesting her name be r~moved from the appeal; and read Planning Commission minutes of ~arch 6, 1974. Clerk then read the covenants set forth in Declaration of land Use Restrictions dated December 8, 1971. Reference was made by the Clerk regarding P.I. news clipping which stated "l{ousing Gets Shot in Arm" and described federal funds being made available for home build ine~ industry. Ken Atteber~v, Assistant City Planner, using a colored zoning maD, discussed the area and briefly outlined the history of the rezone. He stated that covenant #1~ referring to the applications of ~r. Skirving for funds under Section 235 or a Turn Kev project of the Federal Housing Act of 1965 as amended~ appeared to no longer apply since txDth of these progrs~ns are no longer active. On question from C~,,~issioner Stewart, [~. Atteberry explained a new program of building, financing and leasing, to the Housing Aut~Drity. ~r. Atteberrv briefly explained the composition of the housinK proposed to be built and stated the Planning Co~nission approved eighteen months' extension to approximately October 1975. Also, mentioned concerning the B-2 area that most ~[JD programs require a neighl~rhood facility to be provided. Mayor Jarstad asked concerning utilities and Coumiss~oner Schoneman stated these are adjacent and would have to make provision to make them available. PROPOUnders: ~o one was present to speak in favor. QPDQN]TFFS: 14r. Best stated he represented the Kitsap Lake Envimonmental Assn.; that they were not ~o the idea of housing but do protest the way ~.~r. Skirving has gotten to where he is now and where he proposes to go and to point out the position the city might be in should extension be ~ranted. ~r. Best discussed the covenants in detail, stating Covenant #1 is for progr~ns no longer in existence, qr. Best claimed that part of the R-2 zone is also zoned manufacturing. Stated the advertisement showed a portion as ~-1 but was manufacturing. Mr. Best co~nented concerninK Covenant #3, relating to "substantial progress" that the minutes of the Planning C~',,~ssion of October 18, 1972, stated ~. Skirving had moved his office and about 90% of the land was cleared end sewers and electricity were in; and March 5, 197q letter states he had started burning and clearin~ on his land. Mr. Best stated that is the essence of progress. Mr. Best stated his main obiection is the manner of proceeding. Also, stated the number of units is not clear and the City Council will ~ve to look at how it will handle sewage, streets, transportation, etc. for 1,500 units. Mr. Best reco~nended the City Council should require a new application !mcause ~. Ski~vir~ no longer co~plies with the original rezone. CITY_ COUI'~CIL MINlrfES, July l0t 1974, Continued Discussion followed concerning the need for this type of housing~ Mayor Jarstad felt the Council need not get into the type of housing inasmuch as the rezone pertains to' the land and a develop- ment is subject to codes and ordinances. Question was raised by Cc, missioner Schoneman as to whether the land beccmes permanent R-2 when construction starts. Mr. Walgren stated he didn't think it does. ~r. WalKren discussed some of the legal points that have been raised. Council members felt the matter becomes a legal problem and should be refer%~ed to the City Attorney. Motion bV Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that the heaming be closed and testimony be eva--~ted and decision be made at a later Council meeting, carried unanimously. BID OPEND~GS: (LID #318 Sewer P~oject and Traffic Lane Marker Buttons) Motion by ~ayor Jarstad and Co~missioner Schoneman to open bids for LID-318 and buttons in that order, carried unanimously. LID-318 (Sewers) Marvin F. Randolph d/b/a/ Backhoe e ' ~ oervzceo, Inc. sub-total $16,809.98, plus tax of $840.50, total ~17,65g.q8. Motion bV Cu,,missioner Schoneman and C~,,~ssioner St,{art to refer the bid to the City Engineer's ~ for tabulation and recommendation, carried unanimously. TRAFFIC BUTYONS Charles ¢. Watts Company, Bid Deposit check for $50.00 enclosed: 20,000 Yellow Polvster $6,200.00 3,500 White Polyster 1,085.00 Traffic Safety Supply Company, Bid Bond enclosed for 5%: 20~000 Yellow Polvster $4,760.00 3,500 White Polyster 833.00 SahlberK Safety & Supply, Inc., Bid Deposit Check for $50.00 enclosed: 20,000 Yellow Polyster $4,98~.00 3 ~ 500 ~ite Polyster 872.20 (Prices are without sales tax shown) ~lotion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~m~issioner Schoneman if lowest bidder meets the city's specifications, award 1~ made to that company~ carried unanimously. ~'I~JK REZOne3 - Omdinance 1st reading Clerk read, first reading, "An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance ~lo. 1792." ~4otion by Mayor Jarstad and Cot, missioner Schoneman to approve the ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Com.{ssioner Stewart~ yes, Commissioner Schoneman, yes. SEWER P~TES Motion by ~ayor darstad and Comissioner Schoneman that Friday morning be set aside at 9:0~ A.~. to 12:fl0 noon as a work session for sewer ordinance and all city staff be made available for this work session and it be open to the public for interested citizens to put in their suggestions, carried unanlmousl¥. .~]eeting adjourned 11:30 A.M. G.C. ;ad~ Sr., Cit~ Clerk APPROVE7): Glenn .K. Jarstad, M~V~ tp/mjb