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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/21/71 J,,~]UARY 21, 1971 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Clmmbers, City }{all, at 7:30 P.M., P.S.T., Thursday, January 21,.1971. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Assistant City Attorneys (alternately) Sexton and Kamps, Rev. O. A. Lilly, new pastor of the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, and representative of Press. Commissioner Clark was absent due to the death of his mother. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. O.'A. Lilly. Motion by Mayor 3arstad and Commissioner Schoneman that minutes of previous meeting, January 1'~-T~7], be approved as read at pre-Council meeting, carried unanimously. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS t~ayne K. Noonan, Meterman-Pipeman II 0qater Distrib.); from'S3.06 to $5.17, effective 1-16-71 Ray R. Wiggs, P'fighter 3rd yr. to F'fighter 4th yr; from $758.00 to $793.00, effect. 1-15-71 Carol Ann Zetzsche, Clerk/Typist(Finance); from $45S.00 to $46,3.00, effective January 20,1971 Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously. RET IRF31ENT FUND Clerk presented City of Bremerton Employees Retirement Fund list for January 1971, total $2,613.15. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con~issioner Schoneman to approve, carried unanimously. U. S. CONFERENCE OF MAYORS Clerk read letter dated December 15, 1970, from blayor 3ames H. T. Tare of Philadelphia as President of the United States Conference of Mayors, to Mayor Jarstad, advising that as a re- sult of the 1970 Census, the City of Bremerton is eligible to become a member of the U. S. Conference of 51ayors, and inviting him to become an active participant in the Conference; annual membership dues for 1971 - $100.00. Matter set aside for further study. STATE OFFER FOR RIGIFF-OF-WAY Clerk presented offer from State of Washington for right-of-way over a parcel of land com- prising parts of Lots 37 through 42 in Block 8 of Bremerton Heights, required in Freeway con- struction, for a consideration of $1,050.00. Also read memo dated January 19, 1971, from Water Supt. I~znble, recommending acceptance of offer. Also read Resolution No. 1495, authoriz- ing the sale of City land to the State and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute Quit Claim Deed. Motion by Commissioner Schoneumn and Mayor Jarstad to accept offer and to pass Resolution N5~95, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. NO. PERRY AVE.. IgATF~R DISTRICT Clerk presented statement from North Perry Ave. Water District, amount $2,065.77, for City's portion of cost of installation of 8" C.I. watermain on lflmaton Way,. and stated agreement provided for credit if City took over the system. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve. Under discussion, Commissioner ~man explained that it is anticipated the City will take over this system and will' need the 8" main; that this represents our share of the increased cost over the 6" main the No. Perry Ave. Water District had planned to install. Motion carried unanimously. SANDING ~{ATERIAL Clerk presented claim voucher dated 1-14-71, from Ace Paving Co., amount $840.00, for sand required for snow and ice control, and explained this was an emergency purchase required by hazardous road conditions. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve payment. Under discussion, o~sioner Scboneman commented that this was an unbudgeted item; ice and snow control cost only $500.00 last winter and $25,000.00 for the winter preceding that. Motion carried unanimously. TRIEK FOR PARK DEPT. F/~,. Clerk presented request from Mr. Andrew Pendergast to authorize call for bids for the purchase of a ball-ton truck for the Park Department. ~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize call for bids, carried unani- MADRONA Fr. SANITARY SEWER Clerk presented memo dated Jan. 19, 1971, from Eng. Parker, reco~nding acceptance of Sched- ule "A" and advising this action is necessary to begin the 30-day period prior to release of the retainage on that small section. Clerk also presented letter of Jan. 19, 1971, from Howard N. Godat 5 Associates, consultants, advising that all pipe is installed and accepted. 5~tion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept, carried unanimously. 6January 21, 1971 o cont.) KITS/da LAKE INTERCEIXFOR - GIANGE ORDER Clerk presented Change Order #8 of Packard Construction Co., Schedule "B" - $644.65, covering masonry, water-seal for pump stations, exhaust roof jacks, and relocation of chainlink fence; also recommendation from Engineer Parker t]mt same be approved. ~)TION by Commissioner Schoneman andMayor Jarstad for approval of change order. Commissioner .~7d~man commented that this should clean up any change orders on this project. Motion carried unanimously. KITSAP lAKE INTERCEPTOR - EXT'hNSIONOF TIME. Clerk read memo dated Jan. 13, 1971, from Engineer Parker, advising that Packard Construc- tion Co. has requested a 60-day extension of time on Schedule "B" of Kitsap Lake Interceptor Sewer project, explaining reasons therefor and recommending that extension be granted. bbtion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve 60-day extension of time, car- me'-~i~-~animously. DEPT. OF FISf~RIES ~lerk presented, as information, letters from Washington ~ept. of Fisheries dated January 7 and 12, 1971, setting forth provisions for their approval of construction of: Manette Treatment Plant Outfall Extension - PN 70-336, Port Washington Narrows; also, Charleston Treatment Plant Outfall Extension - Sinclair Inlet. PARKING GARAGE INSPECTION SERVICE Clerk read a memorand~n dated January 19, 1971, from Engineer Parker to Commissioner Schone- man regarding the desirability of conducting a certain amount of inspecting during construc- tion of garage, and recommending that permission be granted for Building Inspector to use additional outside help as needed. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that the matter be set aside for decision at next Council meeting, carried unanimotmly. [1AB iTl~rk presented, as information, copy of the Urban Arterial Board's appropriation request to the 1971 Legislature for the 1971-73 biennium, with accompanying booklet containing a summary of all urban arterial projects that have been authorized and under development using urban arterial trust funds. Commissioner Schoneman conmented that Bremerton got a goodly share. -EASI~Mr ~-~F~-'~esented easement dated January 8, 1971, from Neil C. and Waneve L. Ness, required in connection with construction of stom sewer from Sylvan Way north to Clare's Marsh, being constructed by private construction (Tucci). Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that Easement be accepted and referred to ~[i~-%ttorney for checking and recording, carried unanimously. JAYCEE IFl[EK Clerk read proclamation, signed by Mayor Jarstad January 15, 1971, proclaiming the week of January 1.7 - 23, 1971 as JAYCEE WEEK, in recognition of the services rendered to the com- munity by the Bremerton Junior Chamber of Commerce and to commemorate the. founding of the II. S. Junior Chamber of Commerce. Part of the commemoration program will be the selection of an outstanding young Police officer in this community. FEDERAL ASSISTANCE Clerk read letter from Con~aunity Development Services, Seattle, Wash., dated December 6, 1970, addressed to Commissioner Clark, offering their services in evaluating with Federal officials, aid programs applicable to Bremerton's needs and resources'; and to assist in forma- tion of a specific course of action. Mayor Jarstad stated that this had been discussed with all Commissioners and it was the consensus that their proposal be accepted. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Con~nissioner Schoneman that Con~nunity Development Services be ~ized as proposed in their letter of l)ecomber 6, 1970, carried unanimously. DEPT. OF ECOLOGY Clerk read, as information, letter dated January 15, 1971, from the Dept. of Ecology to the llonorable Mayor and Members of the City Council regarding a workshop to be held on membrane filter teclmiques for measuring bacterial content of sewage treatment plant effluents, at Green River Commmit¥ College, Kent, Washington, February 18 and 19. Commissioner Schoneman commented that we will have someone attending. (January 21, 1971 - cont.) F/qPLOYEE AGREIg~ENT Clerk read Ordinance No. 2955, AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 1815 as amended by Ordinance Nos. 2355, 2616, 2594, 2586, 2297, 2450 and 2366, so as to conform with the present working agreement, and declaring an emergency. Motion by ~layor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman for passage of Ordinance No. 2955 on .Tr~-reading. Mayor Jarstad commented that the purpose of this ordinance was to incorporate changes in the working agreement with employees and bring our ordinance in agreement. .b~tion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. BIDS L*I~Fk announced that it was the time and place for opening of bids on tractor and two pick- up trucks for the Water Department, and for work on Fire Dept. boilers and hotwater tanks. [~tion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bids be opened, carried unanimously. L~I~-'read the following bids:- (Pickup truck§) Ilaselwood-Datsun (certified check enclosed for $S0.00); standard pickup, $1,844.30(inc. SST) ltaselwood-Detsun pickup/dump $2,405.55 .... Clerk stated that these were the only bids received, and appeared to be within the proper price range. Motion by Comnissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to award bids to t~selwood. Under dis- cussion, Commissioner Schoneman conmented that although we have used four-wheel drive truck in the past, both of these trucks would cost approximately the same as one four-wheel drive and we are attempting to reduce the size of our equipment which will be appropriate for the work they will be doing. Motion carried unanimously. (Tractor) N C ~hchinery Co., Seattle {Cashier's check enclosed for $2,37~; $47,491.S0(inc. SST) Howard Cooper, Seattle (Certif. check enclosed for $2,256.55); $46,967.55 .... Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids on tractor to Committee con- ~ of Council, Water Supt. and Sucervisor, and City Clerk, carried unanimously. Clerk stated that no bid bond was required with bids on boiler work, and read the following bids: KitsapbIechanical Corp., Silverdale, Wash. $1,494.15 (inc. SST) Standa~xl Plumbing [ lleating, Bremerton, Wash. 903.00 " " Lent's Inc., Bremerton, Wash. 1,075.20 " " Clerk commented that it appeared Standard Plumbing ~ Heating Co., Inc., a reliable firm, was. low bidder. ~tion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that contract for boiler work be awarded ~ndard Plumbing ~ IMating Co., carried unanimously. IIFARINGS LT~fa~--gffnounced that it was the time and place set for hearings: Seventh Day Adventist; Briston Corp., Shore Drive; Arden Farms; Chateau Roller Rink; Skirving Rezone, ~erner Road; and stated that hearings would probably go quickest if taken in reverse order. Motion by 5laybr Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that hearings be held in reverse order, carried unanimously. Skirving rezone, Werner Road:- Clerk stated that hearings had been held before and rezone' approved, but that when ordinance was ready for printing, it was discovered there was a deficiency in the legal des- cription--and rezone application required reprocessing. ~yor Jarstad asked whether there was anyone present wha would like to hear and pursue information presented at previous hearing on this proposed rezone, or who was in opposition to rezone. There were none. Motion by ~layor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that findings of previous hearing be accepted and ordinance granting rezone be prepared with proper legal description, carried unanimously. Arden Farms, Inc., 1199 Marine Drive:- Chateau Roller Rink, 1305 ~rine Dr.:- Clerk stated that the two applications for rezoning from Residential-One to Business- Three could be considered as one as far as the situation was concerned; that Findings of Fact of the Planning Commission were on file, and a site plan does not accompany the application becanse the buildings are already there and the use of the land will not change; however, conditions are that prior to construction of any new buildings, a site plan, in detail, shall be approved by the Planning Cu,m~ission, and the purposeof the rezone is to make ordinance conform to present use. City Planner reviewed locations on site and area maps and Comprehensive Plan. On invi- tation of Mayor Jarstad, two gentlemen in the audience commented on the applications. Comm. Scboneman commented that these properties had been outside the City and the annexation ordinance had inadvertently omitted continuation of the zoning as it had previously been. Motion by Conmissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve rezone application of Arden ~ Inc., from R-1 to B-3, carried unanimously. (January 21, 1971 - cont.) ,~layor Jarstad complimented tile operators of the Chateau Roller Rink for their opera- tion. Planner stated that the same conditions applied as regards Arden Farms. b~ayor Jarstad invited comments from the audience, and Mr. Ron Ross said he objected to placing restrictions on rezones. ~otion hv Commissioner Schoneman and ~yor Jarstad to approve rezone application of Chateau ~ R~nk from R-1 to B-3, carried unanimously. Briston Corp., Shore lyf. at E. 10th:- Clerk presented application of Briston Corp. of Tacoma for rezone for 51-unit apart- ment building with parking for 77 cars, and read Planning Commission's staff review, recom- mending that the change in zoning be allowed. Planner reviewed the area on area map, land-use map and Comprehensive Plan. In answer to question by ~ayor Jarstad as to what had been resolved on the street end- ing at l-~ast 10th, Planner advised that Briston had presented document saying street had been vacated--which was accepted by the Planning Commission. Hayor raised question regarding insurance rating in that area, and was assured by City Planner that it w~uld not be affected. Planner also stated that with regard to traffic problems at the bridge, Capt. Ingr~ had withdrawn objections. Hayor invited anyone in the audience to speak to the proposed rezone. No one spoke. Co~issioner Schoneman commented that it was hoped to have a sewer on the beach prior to construction. b~otion by b~yor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to grant rezone from Commercial to R-II, to-~ston Corp., carried unanimously. Seventh Day Adventist, Sheridan Rd. and Schley Blvd. :- Clerk read excerpts from Planning Commission Minutes of December 16, 1970, dealing with proposed use of property previously zoned R-2 for rest home; new use requested for 140- apartment complex. Also read Comm~ssion's Staff Review, with recommendation of the Planning Director that zone remain in R-2 classification but that the number of dwellings be substantially reduced. Mr. Don Rasmussen spoke for the rezone as one of the developers, stating he has an option to buy the property provided it is approved by the Planning Commission for the com- plex; also stated it would not be possible to build a reduced n~ber of units with all the facilities as proposed and make it financially feasible. A number of persons ]md been present and presented their main points in opposition. Clerk also read Planning Commission Resolution No. 204, requesting Council to re- affirm action taken in Ordinance No. 2893, changing the property from an R-1 to an R-2 zone classification, for an apartment complex, with conditions that the development shall be essentially the same as the site plan; height of buildings not to exceed 45 feet. Clerk stated that action of Council back in June granted the rezone classification to R-2 for the purpose of building a nursing home, but that the reference to nursing homo had been omitted in the ordinance. ~avor Jarstad cor~nented that he wanted it made clear in the resolution that the proposed rezon~ classification from R-1 to R-2 was for the purpose of allowing the building of an apartment. Clerk then read statement prepared by Planning Commission giving the background of the situation and recommendation for rehearing before the Commission and City Council. Planning Director Plescher reviewed the area of the proposed rezone from the stand- point of density, type of structures going into the area and traffic congestion; and Mr. ])on Rasmussen outlined his plans for the area as presented to the informal hearing of Planning Commission. Mayor Jarstad invited those in opposition to speak. Mrs. Norman Cooper, 1042 Walnut, whose home adjoins the church property at a lower elevation said she feared a car might end up in her bedroom; that the proposed height of the apartment complex seemed to be increasing; more children would add a burden to the School; also, the traffic burden would be increased. Charles S. Boroughs, 1059 Walnut, stated that the privacy of the neighborhood would be jeopardized. Robert J. Forst, 1022 Walnut, said that the Planning Commission Chairman had a conflict of interest in the matter because his real estate firm was involved in the potential sale of the land. Clerk read letters in opposition: dated January 18, 1971, from Arlie and t~sterre Seeley, 1732 Sheridan Road; and from Bernarr Sollie, 2805 Olympus Drive. Mayor Jarstad stated his stm~nation of the situation: There was no doubt the original resolution indicated the rezone was for the purpose of building a nursing home (for which financing proved unavailable). [l~eever, there is no guarantee that things will not change (referring to the growth of Bremerton over the years); that we have to follow some relation- ship of proper change--which is the reason we have a Comprehensive Plan and ordinances as a ~uide to follow. Asst. Attorney Kamps questioned Mr. Ra~ssen regarding his knowledge of the original re- zone classification, calling for a nursing home, before he entered into his transaction; and he affirmed, in answer to final question posed by Mr. Kamps, that the situation was that earnest money had been given on condition that the rezone problem be cleared up to allow him to build. This was confirmed by a representative of Mr. Beard who was in the audience. ~r. Beckett spoke for the Seventh Day Adventist Church. (January 21, 1971 - cont.) Mayor Jarstad closed the hearing by expressing appreciation for all the testimony and stating he thought all the points have been doctmented; that he knew the Planning Department has made their recommendation on the density-per-acre and he thought this would be taken into consideration by the Council; also that other problems--like traffic, drainage, etc.--are of genuine concern and can be taken care of. Motion by blayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that testimony be closed and a decision ren-~ed at Cotmcil meeting February 3rd, when Commissioner Clark would be back and have had an opportunity to review the matter with Council, carried unanimously. L.I.D. #310 Clerk stated it was the time and place for hearing on proposed improvement in approximate area of So. Constitution, So. Charleston, Rodgers, Farragut and Porter. blotion by btayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that hearing on proposed Local Improvement ITi~ct be convened, carried unanimously. Clerk stated that notices had been sent out and advertisements placed in the paper, as required. No written protests had been received, and the assessment roll was at hand. Engineer Parker diagrmmned the proposed system, explaining this was the result of a petition and we are trying to carry out the will of the people. Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman explained the financing arrangement and answered various questions from the audience. About sixteen people were present, evidently for clarification only, as all expressions were in favor of the proposed L.I.D. and eager for the proposed service. blotion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that hearings be closed and that Clerk e~tructed to read Ordinance, carried unanimously. Clerk read Ordinance No. 2936, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR '[~tE IMPROVEMFArF OF: South Constitution from Arsenal }Vay to 100 ft. North of Preble, South Charleston from Rodgers St. to 100 ft. North of Preble, Rodgers from So. Constitution to So. Charleston, Farragut from So. Charleston to So. Constitution, and Porter from SO. Charleston to SO. Constitution; and creating a local improvement district to be known as "Local Improvement District No.510." Discussion followed regarding the method of making payments. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad for passage of Ordinance No. 2936, car- r~e-~s follows: .~kayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. Commissioner Schoneman commented that there would probably be a hid call in the Spring and an interruption of traf- fic flow this sunmer. Kany of those present expressed appreciation. PAYMENT OF BILI,S ~otion by ~layor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Council, carried unanimously. Mr. Ron Ross was in the audience, and both Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman expressed appreciation for his patience on his rezone m~tter. The Mayor stated he hoped the Council would soon be able to have a meeting with him. Meetin~ adjotrrned at lO:SO P.M.  G.C.~efidon, Sr.; City Clerk