HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/72 JANUARY 20, 1972
The PeKulaP m~etin~ of the City Council of the City of BPemsPton, Washington, was held
in the Council Chambers of City Hall, at 7:30 P.M.~ PST, Thursday, Januar~ 20, 1972.
Attending were: Acting Mayor Cla~k, presiding; Cc~m~issioner Schoneman, City Clerk
Yeadon, Assistant City Attorney Sexton. Also p~esent were Eddie Adams, ~ep~esentative of
press, City ~Ingineer, City Planner and Assistant City Engineer.
Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Rev. John Rupert, pastor of the
First Free Methodist Church.
Minutes of previous meeting of January 12, 1972, were read by City Clerk and approved as
amended.
8:10 P.M. - Open Meetin~ Time
Mrs. Sisk of Silverdale asked several questions regarding storm sewers in Valley-Hi area and
about permanent easements.
8:20 P:M. - REZONE HEARING - Cascade Evergreen Inc.
Acting Mayor Clark stated this was time and place for rezone hearing on the petition of
Cascade Evergreen Inc. (Ron Ross).
Motion by Acting Mayor Clark and Commissioner Schoneman that the hearing be convened,
carried unanimously.
City Clerk stated he had advertised the hearing, posted notices and notified property
owners, as required by law; then read staff review dated December 15, 1971; stated this
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hearing came to the City Council based on Planning Cc~ssion R~solution No. 223, which recom-
mended the City Council approve the rezone; read n~-mo from City Engineer dated Dec. 14, 1971,
which stated his depar, b~mnt has no objection to the proposed rezone; aisc, read note by Sgt.
Gingrey, Police Dept., no objections; also, presented petition opposing the rezone signed
by Ptr. and [4rs. Robert Wheeler, 1323 WorTall Erive, and 28 other persons.
Planning Director Plescher showed five different maps showing the area from various stand-
points: showed surrounding properties which have been rezoned to B-3; land uses and types
of development which might be expected in the future, mostly conmarcial; showed map on com-
prehensive plan and stated the policy of co~nercial has already been developed through annex-
ation of land where zoned previous to annexation; showed a study map of affect different types
of business had on traffic on the highway called a traffic generator study; the last map show-
ed the lots in the area and their use, the 200' foot strip which would be left between Maple
Street and the subject property up for rezone.
PROPONENTS:
Mr. Ronald Ross represented Cascade Evergreen Inc., stated the property is not suitable for
residential and should be rezoned B-3. Acting Mayor Clark asked Mr. Ross if the extent of
his requested rezone ac~,ml ly conformed to the proper~cy on either side of the subject property.
~.h~. Ross answered that it did to the north but he did not know concerning the south because
that was rezoned sometime ago, and he did not know the depth of the rezoning to the east of
Wheaton Way. Con, missioner Schoneman stated it does conform to the south.
OPPOM[~fS:
~cis Bergsma, 1328 Bradley, said she lived one-half block from the rezone request;
and had w~itten a letter on Mr. Ross' first request, presenting some of the things that those
in the neighborhood object to, including pollution, possibility of iow income housing being
developed on this property, the possibility of access r~ads coming in on Maple Street thus
doing away with deadend streets and thus making it more dangerous for children; that they now
have a very nice residential neighborhood with homes generally in the $30,000 class. For
these reascns said they were opposed to the rezone. She stated the opposing petition was
brought in at the last Planning Commission meeting, and there had been a previous petition
when the rezone was heard the first time. Mrs. Bergsma stated they have a lovely view, a
large family of children, and there are many things that could develop there, and they
would like to keep the green buffer strip along the 200 foot buffer.
Acting Mayor Clark asked Mrs. Bergsma to point out approximately where her home..is located in
relation to the pooposed rezone a~ea and she stated it was directly to the east of the Arista.
Commissioner Schoneman replied to some of Mrs. Bergsma's statements; stated there is the zone
to be retained 200' between Maple Street and the east boundary of this property proposed to
be rezoned; that there are no plans, and it would not be accepted, for any roads connecting
to Maple through this property. He stated as far as pollution is concerned, there is a
storm sewer line contacting into Clares Marsh now that will eventually drain all of the
area known as the Almira District. Mrs. Bergsma questioned "aLL pollution", and Mr. Schone-
man stated he was only discussing storm and sanitary sewer facilities; that there is a san-
itary sewer system in now; and have a storm line crossing at Hollis Street that will carry
any drainage; sc there won't be any problem from drainage or sewerage in there. Mr. Schone-
man stated roadways through f~u~L Maple will be restricted by engineers and planning depz~.[L,ent.
On question fz~n Mr. Schoneman, Mr. Ross stated he didn't know what type of business would
be for the property and they didn't have anything in mind nor tenants nor any plan whatso-
ever. Acting Mayor Clark stated that whatever is permitted by code B-3 would be able to go
on the property. Mr. Clark stated he understood Mrs. Bergmas' concern and that the best that
could be hoped for was not to use the property for any purpose; however, it is obvious that
a residence would not go in there and it would be vacant otherwise, or it would be used for a
business. This reaches to the right of the properqy owner who is entitled to a reasonable use
of his property. The question is whether this is a reasonable use. Mr. Clark stated further
the 200' buffer that stands between the back residences at Maple Street and the proposed re-
zone property is quite an adequate buffer zone. He said that their protection rests here;
however, pointed out that in the future someone may request a rezone back there but that is
not before the Council at this time.
Mrs. Bergsma stated that if rezoned Mr. Ross could build two or three story multiple housing
there and Mr. Clark stated this was very unlikely; however, he could build anything more
restrictive than the B-3 requirements. Mr. Ross stated concerning the buffer strip that
about the only thing that can be constructed is less than desireable residential housing;
that it is not suitable for $30,000 homes and probably would be subsidized home housing.
~h~s. Bergsma still objected, from standpoint of depreciation of the value of their homes.
Mr. Sexton c~,~nted that in an area like this where there is a lot or two left residential
that it migjnt be well for the city to initiate a rezone action rather than have an individ-
ual come in and go through the process two or three times; that the city has the power to
do this and it would further the comprehensive plan in effect.
Commissioner Schoneman stated the pattern was established when the warehouse went in off
Hollis Street and the City Council did establish a 200' zone, sc this precedent has been
established and is being continued.
Acting Mayor Clark stated that if it is recognized this is a piece of property that proper-
ly fits into the B-3 zoning, then it should not be a material thing at the moment
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whether he has specific plans because the zoning ordinance itself will govern what he can
put in there. Mr. Clark stated he could understand Mrs. Bergs~a's concerns but he suspect-
ed that they ape based largely on what may happen behind that a~ea and at this point the
City Council cannot reach to that question; but to deny this man to have the rezone that
fits very well into the enti~e area on the possibility that someone else that may want some-
thing objectionable may not be a good basis for the Council in the concept of fair treat-
ment of all citizens to consider at this time.
Motion by Acting Mayor Clark and Con~ssioner Schoneman that the rezone application as sub-
~----~d be appzoved.
Under discussion: Commissioner Schoneman stated he believed the point made by Mr. Clamk is
a good one; that the only use for the property being requested would be B-3; that it would
never be used as R-1 or R-2 for ap~b~ent houses but would be left vacant otherwise until
it became available for conmercial use; and this is the only logical use for the pzopemty.
Motion carried unanimously.
Mr. Leonard G. Collins, Extra Tabor, ~ater Distribution, $2.72 per hr, 1/17/72.
Mr. Terry Wayne Duggins, Parking Attendent, Parking Revenue Fund, $2.00 per hr., 1/5/72.
Motion by Conmtissioner Schoneman and Acting Mayor Clamk to approve the employment, carried
unanimously.
C~{~NGE OF PAY STATUS
Gwen band, Extra Help, Water Office; from $2.19 to $2.33 pep hr., effective 1/16/72
Carol Young, Extra Help, Police Dept.; from $2.33 to $2.47 per hr., effective 1/1/72.
David Beckwith, Mechanic Trainee, Garage; from $2.29 to $2.88 per hr., effective 1/1/72.
Terry Saunders, Helper-Supply, Water Supply; from $2.38 per hr. to $575.00 per month,
effective 1/1/72.
Rebecca Bissonnette, Extra Help, Water Office; from $2.19 to $2.33 per hr. effective
1/16/72.
~.btion by Acting Mayor Clerk and Commissioner Schonem~n to approve the Change of Pay Status
as presented, carried unanimously.
G5%NGE OF PAY STATUS - APPOINTIVE
John P. Grande, Chief Operator, Water Supply; from $682.50 to $750.00 + $10.00,
effective 1/1/72.
Frank McIntyre, Forestry Foreman, Water Supply~ from $4.38 per hr., to $807.50 per month,
effective 1/1/72.
Under discussion, Con~nissionem Schoneman stated he hemeby appointed these two people for
the positions to which they have been named in the Change of Pay forms. Mr. Grande is one
of the best pump operators and has proven himself through esamination to be top man in the
field and, therefore, he will be known as the Chief Operator. He will be in the position
to train others in the knowledge of the entire operetion of the ~ater depa~,~nt amea. Mr.
McIntyre has been c~.~,ying on the position of logging boss for the past two years. The
city has been engaged in doing their own thinning opemation and last year netted well over
$g0,000.00. He has assumed c~,mmnd over the forestry c~ew without any difference in wages;
therefore, he will now be known as forestry fomera~n, mather than just an equipment operator.
They are both deserving of their rating. Motion carmied unanimously.
I~PiDYE~$ RETIRt~ENT FUND - JANUARY, 1972
Clerk presented retirement fund list in the gross amount of $2,531.98 for the month of
January, 1972.
Motion by Acting Mayor Clerk and Co~]~].~ssionem Schoneman to approve the pension list, motion
carried unanimously.
RADIO EQUIPMENT PURCHASE
Clerk presented a requisition from the Fire Department fop list of Two-Way ~adio and other rs-
lated equipment in the total amount of $1~855.98, and stated that it was possible to purchase
this equipment under the Washington State Contract ~?0-1§4, which is 10% less than the reg-
uler list price. The par~icula~ contract involved heine would be that with the General Elec-
tric company.
Motion by Conmissioner Schoneman and Acting Mayor Clark to authorize, the purchase of the
equipment under the State Contract, as requested, carried unanimously.
WATER DEPARTMENT - AWARD OF BIDS
Clerk read memo dated January 14, 1972, to Con~nissioner Schoneman from Mr. Humble, setting
forth the details of the co, tree's study of the Water Meter Bids, recon~nending award to
the overall-low bidder, Rockwell Manufacturing Company. Con~ssioner Schoneman con~nented
that this matter has been discussed previously and it is felt that the reconmendation be-
fore the council is a proper one.
Motion by Conmissioner $choneman and Acting Mayor Clark that the bid of the various meter
sizes go to Rockwell, including all meter sizes. Under discussion, Commissioner Schoneman
c~,',~mnted that this is an attempt to standardize. The possibility of purchasing 1-1/2" and
2" meters is very limited, possibly 8 om 10 this year, whereas the City is looking for a
great a~ount of the 5/8" x 3/~", and that Rockwell is low in this al-ea; so it is possible
to make an awar~ to this Company. Motion ca~ried unanimously.
CALL FOR BIDS - STREET SWEEPER
Clerk presented a memo request dated January 20, 1972, from the Street Superintendent requesting
authorization to call for bids for one new street sweeper, and surplus one Wayne three-wheel
street sweeper. Motion by Con~nissioner Schoneman and Acting Mayor Clark to approve the bid call.
Under discussion,-~ssioner Sehoneman stated that the street sweeper funs seven days a week,
365 days a year, and they have been relying on an old machine when the other one goes into the
shop, and this is on the replacement program wherein the old sweeper would be traded. Motion
carried unanimously.
CIin2~GE ORDER - SOLIE - IVY GREEN Ct~LTE~Y
Clerk read letter from Barr~ Branch, Architect, dated January 19, 1972, attached to which was
CT~nge Order #3. This Change 0~der covered work which was required to fix the ar~a of the
caretaker's residence affected by leveling of the house and renewing of the foundation.
The Change Order was in the amount of $844.00. Also, authorization was requested for mo~ing
the completion date of the contract from January 12, 1972, to February 4, 1972.
Motion by Acting Mayor Clark and Con~nissioner Schoneman to approve the Change O~der and the
extension of the Contract. Under discussion, Mr. Clark clarified the Change Order and stated
the total amount of the Contract is still lower than the estimate and for this money the care-
takers residence has been enlarged, updated and public restroom facilities provided.
Motion carpied unanimously.
CLAZ~S FOR DAMAGES
lhe following Claims for Damages were presented by the City Clerk, who stated the Insurance
Company will be notified:
1. GLEN R. FRY (Mrs. Jennie), 2746 Hefner, Rremerton, Washington,
$600.00, covering alleged accident on Pacific Avenue, which allegedly occurred
During the Pacific Avenue reconstruction.
2.RIC~RD LEE MOORE, 3069 Lmkehurst Dr., Bremerton, Washington, $54.07, for dam-
ages allegedly caused by defective water m~n on Kitsap ~ay.
3. MP~S. WII.T.TAM E. (Kay) PEDERSEN, 2304 East Ninth St., Bremerton, $34.75 plus
$150.00, for a total of $18~.74, for accident which allegedly occurred while
Pacific Avenue was being reconstructed.
FRANC%~ISE APPLICATION - K-WERNER INTERCHANGE
Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent explaining the reason for need for authorization
to apply for franchise from the State Highway Con~nission to construct, operate and maintain
cast iron water mains upon a portion of SR 3, the fee for which is $150.00.
Motion by Commissioner $choneman and Acting Mayor Clark to p~oceed with the application for
the franchise, carried unanimously.
P~O - RIG}f~-OF-WAY (approx. 4512 Kitsap Way)
Clerk read memo from himself to the City Council dated January 20, 1972, which stated that
he was requested by FL~s. Frances Morgan, Mrs. Howard Whitney and ~ir. and P~s. Everett Costello,
to put into the record that they are opposed to any future petition which may be presented
to the City Council to vacate an unimproved street right-of-way located in~nediately West of
the former Danskin property. They ame also opposed to ~y condition of ttlis right-of-way.
ILqRLOW/BURKS - SHORELINE MANAGEMENT HEARING
Clerk stated that Mr. Plescher has recommended the City council hold a hearing on the Harlow/
Burks proposed construction at Kitsap Lake, which comes under the Shoreline Management Act.
Clerk suggested the hearing be held at the February night Council meeting on Febr~m~y 17,
1972, at 8:00 P.M.
Hotion by Conmissioner Schoneman and Acting Mayor Clark to set the hearing as suggested for
8:00 P.M., February 17, 1972, carried unanimously.
PHINNEY BAY LID 311 - SHORELINE MANAGt~ HEARING
Clerk stated that Mr. Plescher has suggested that the Phinney Bay Sanitary Line hearing be
held in connection w~th the Shoreline Management Act on February 9, 1972 at 10:00 a.m.
~btion by Acting Mayor Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to set the hearing as suggested
on-~ruary 9, 1972, at 10:00 a.m., carried unanimously.
PROCL~tATION - JAYCE~ WEEK
Clerk read a Proclamation by Mayor Jarstad proclaiming the week of January 16-22, 1972, as
"Jaycee"Week".
I~£i'i'~R - USS LEXINGTON
Clerk read letter to the Mayor dated January 10, 1972, from the Minutemen Club expressing
interest in the proposed convention Motel for a reunion end asking for information concerning
other available motel housing.
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I~f±'±'El< - GODAT - LID, KITSAP LAKE SHOPPING CENTER
Clerk read letter dated January 14, 1972, to the City Council which submitted the preliminary
assessment map and roll and gave a sunrmmry of costs, land and improvement values and hack taxes.
Letter stated that since the amount of the assessment roll plus hack taxeS is less than the value
of the land and improvements, the LID can be legally formed.
ORDI~iANCE 1/3000 (Alley Vacation, Bremer, Inc. )
Clerk read an Ordinance, Second reading, An Ordinance to vacate that alley between Second and
Fourth Street, Block 3, Town of B~emerton.
Motion by Acting Mayor Clark and Conm~issioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance #3000,
Under discussion, Mr. Clark stated the last two weeks' Council Minutes reflect a question he had
raised as to whom would receive the alley when vacated; that it had been assumed the alley would
be split between the abutting property owners; that he had checked with a Title Company and dis-
covered that this alley is called a perimeter alley, and was on the edge of the original plat and,
therefore, the entire 14 feet, which was given by the plat itself, would give the entire 14 feet
to the property owners facing Washington Avenue. Mr. Clark stated this was contnmry to the under-
standing.the property owners in the area had, and he has contacted these owners and the matter is
resolved and there is no objection by the property owners in spite of the fact some of them will
not get lk~lf of the alley, whereas others will receive the entire 14 feet. Mr. Clark explained
that the Solie property will not receive any of the alley and The Diamond Parking Company will
get the entire 14 feet. ~]ereas all the property owners realize how the alley is to be vacated,
and there is no unhappiness with the vacation. Mr. Clark stated the vacation was in omder.
Motion carried as follows: Mr. Clark, Yes; Mr. Schoneman, Yes.
ORDINANCE - B ~ 0 TAX, #3001
Clerk read an Ordinance, Second Reading, An Ordinance amending O~dinanee No. 1917 and relating to
the exaction and collection of a license upon the act or privilege of engaging in certain business
activities, occupations, pursuits and privileges.
~-btion by Acting Mayor Clark and Con, missioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance #3001.
[~discussion, Mr. Clark stated this amendment was for the p~se of clarifying the wording in
the old ordinance, which has to do with the collection of tax from a business that operates with-
in the City but whose offices are outside the City. Co~Cssioner Schoneman stated he had had
an opportunity to look into the proposed amendment since the last Council meeting and the reason
he had withheld his vote at that time was due to the reason he had not seen or studied the pro-
posed amendment. Motion carried as follows: Mr. Clark, Yes; Mr. Schoneman, Yes.
LL'I'fLI< - DEPAR%~{NT OF ECOLOGY (KITSAP LAKE INTERCEPTOR SEWER LINE)
Clerk read letter dated January 17, 1972, to Mr. Schoneman which transmitted a check for $37,~00.00
representing the second payment to the City under the State Grants Prognmm. Clerk stated he had t
turned the check over to the City Treasurer.
UAB - WASHINGTON FROM 6TH to MAN,f rE BRIDGE
Con, missioner Schoneman stated the City Engineer had recomnended accepting the UAB project as in-
stalled by Del Guzzi on Washington Avenue, between 6th and the Manette Bridge. This has been re-
viewed by Redford Engineers and the City Engineer, and is an acceptable project. The estimated
cost was in the neighborhood of $275,000.00, and the final figumes are not available at this time.
Conraissioner Schoneman reco~,ended this project be accepted.
;~tion by Commissioner Schoneman and Acting Mayor Clark to accept the project. Under discussion,
Conraissioner Schoneman stated this was one of the most difficult projects in the entire system and
is working out nicely with no problems except a little noise bouncing off the wall, affecting bed-
rooms on the front of homes; that he had suggested those affected might use a room facing the
waterfrent, and he has heard no further complaints. Mr. Parker, City Engineer, reported that the
Contractor had placed the backfill and some walkways behind the West wall, and some of the back-
fill and walkways had settled, that he had made this installation earlier than normal in order to
give the residents decent front yards. The Contnactor is aware of this and he will return volun-
tarily in the early spring to make the proper corrections.
~-btion carried unanimously.
I~PORTS
Commissioner Schoneman reported on a number of problem areas that occurred due to the unusual heavy
rains in areas such as East~ark and Kean Street; also the flooding of pump stations and problems in
the shipyard; gave a brief accounting of some of the work that was necessary to m~ke in~nediate cor-
rections to save streets and prevent further eroding; also reported that the Erland Point Bridge
had been damaged and water main to the point had been disrupted.
Concessioner Schonen~nn congratulated the efforts of the five new car dealers, whose efforts over
the past two yearns, during which time he had met with them m~ny times, in finally being able to
have their grand opening this weekend. He mentioned it was a very difficult choice for the deal-
ers to make in pulling ~out of the central business district to form a City and they have a lot of
credit coming for this move.
Co~missioner Sehoneman co~mented on Jobs Now Program; that Kitsap County would derive 3.? million
dollars. He stated there appeared to be an amount of 6.8 million dollars which would be available
just around the corner. The City of Bremerton does need a third treatment plant and hopefully we
will get our portion of the money.
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BILLS
[~tion by Acting Mayor Clark and Commissioner Schoneman to pay all bills that are ~approved by a
majority of the Commission, carried unanimously.
P~2PORTS:
P~. Clark re ~pp~t~ ed on his attendance at a meeting of the full KCAP Board and reported on the
efforts it wmll be putting forth to select a new director; and he was pleased with the atti-
tude and cooperation of the members of the full board. He gave the names of those who would
be serving on the ad hoc con~mittee to obtain a director: County Conmissloner Bill Mahan, Mrs.
HanD/g, Mr. White of Olympic College and a number of low income people..
Co~missioner Schoneman commented that the Parking Garage elevator was not working apparently
due to the wet weather and it may not be functioning until Monday. He said that in the event
the elevator was out of order in his opinion we should permit the top-of-the-building parkers
who are on reduced fee of $10. O0 per month to use a lower level, wher~ it ~s a longtime outage.
Discussion followed concerning the fact that this appeared to be a construction problem and it
was suggested that in this area perhaps some armangement could be made to keep the water from
running into the wrong place. Mr. Clark reported the new signs for the parking facility were
delayed because of the weather, but would go up just as soon as the weather changed.
Mr. Clark expressed his congratulations to County Con~nissioner ~%han, who was elected as the
President of the ~uget Sound Governmental Conference. He follows in the footsteps of Co~nission-
er Sc]mneman, who was President in 1969-1970.
Conmissioner Sehoneman gave the Toll Bridge Authority report for the year 1971, and stated that
even though there haven't been any la~ge ships, the vehicle use over both bridges in 1971 is
over one-quarter of a million mere than in 1970. This is an indication that Bremerton is grow-
ing. This is the first time the total liabilities are less than $1,000,000.00; $845,000.00.
This is where the City is looking forward to the final payoff of the Toll Bridge liability.
Obviously, this growth will continue and we'll see growth from year to year. People are moving
into the areas outside the ineo~.pomated limits of the city.
Con, missioner Clark talked about the B g 0 receipts through November of this year and gave fig- ·
ures indicating growth of business. Even though the growth for 1971 was less than previous
years, nevertheless, theme was an increase of 4-1/2 %. He stated he believed there was no
other City on the Puget Sound that could compare to this.
Meeting adjourned 9:40 P.M.
APPROVED: G'. C. YF2%DON, SR., CITY CLER~
J~.~Jf~ 28, q~72