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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/24/71 MARCtl 24~ 1971 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chandlers, City llall, at 9:00 A.M., P.S.T., Wednesday, March 24. Attend- ing were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Commissioner Schoneman, Asst. City Attorney Sexton, City Clerk Yeadon, and Mr. Eddie Adams. Commissioner Clark was in l~ashington, D.C., attending the annual Congressional-City Conference of the National League of Cities and the il. S. Conference of Mayors (expense not borne by the City). ~leeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Brigadier Carl Andreasen of the Salvation Army. ~linutes of the previous meeting, March 18, 1971, were read, amended, and approved as amended. NOTICE OF }~LOYMENT Raymond I!. Foley - Asst. Park ~ Rec. Supt. - $775.00 - effective March 25, 1971 ~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman for approval. Mayor Jarstad conmented t-~r. Foley had a fine background for the position and should be a valuable addition to the Park and Recreation Dept. ~qotion carried unaniraously. SloWER LINE REPAIR Clerk read letterdated b~rch 22, 1971, from Jacobsen Brothers, Inc., Seattle, ~Vashington, to Council, confirming quoted price of between $3500.00 and $3800.00 to bury and repair portion of ten-inch, high-pressure sewer line at the foot of Pacific, including supply of necessary water craft and divers; Bremerton Water Dept. to supply materials. ~btion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve award of job to Jacobsen l~rs, Inc., without issuing bids. Commissioner Schoneman commented that this was an emergency measure; Jacobsen was the Only apparent supplier. Also, that damage was apparently caused by an oil barge, anti line will be lowered four feet; there was damage also to a cable; and dumping of raw sewage into the bay will be discontintmd upon completion and repair of pipe. bbtion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. APC~iD FORCES I~EK - BOAT RACES Clerk read letter dated ~rch 23, 1971, from the Bremerton Chamber of Commerce to City Cotmcil advising that the Armed Forces observance will be held from ~ay 9 through 1S, 1971, and requesting City Council to give appreval for the use of Kitsap Lake for boat races May 9, 1971, similar to those held last year. b~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that Council approve request, subject to approval of the Police Department in respect to necessary safety regulations, insur- ance--and safety of the general public. Mayor Jarstad commented that the event is coordinated between the Chamber of Commerce, Admiral of the Navy and the City; that unless there is evidence to the contrary, it is a proper motion of the City Council with the qualifications as to security; and that the affair last year was well handled and there were no repercussions. ~btion carried unanimously. PARKING C~%RAGE - OIANGE ORDER #3(~ICK CONSTRUCTION CO.) Clerk read memo dated 3-19-71 from Engineer Parker to Council, advising that during pro- ject reviews by Council, it was suggested that contractor enlarge storage space in one corner of building for sweeper; only expense would be for the door. Change Order #3 - Wick Construction Co. - Parking Garage Contract, accompanied memo, amount $17,5.00. Engineer Parker recommended appruval. bbtion by Comissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve Change Order, carried unanimously. ObhNGE ORDER #11 - PACKARD CONSTRUCTION CO. Clerk presented Change Order No. 11 of Packard Construction Co., Inc., amount $99.00, to furnish and install relay starter switches on 2 pump stations - Kitsap Lake Schedule "B", to be energized by stand-by power to bypass manual fan switch and automatically start fan wben generator is running. bBtion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve Change Order, carried unanimously. (~arch 24, 1971 - cont. PLAT APPROVAL - PLAT OF VUE IqES~f ADDITION Clerk read letter dated March 23, 1971, from Planning Director Plescher to b~ayor and Council, advising that Planning Commission had held a duly notified public hearing March 17, 1971, and recommended preliminary approval of Plat located between Clemens and Riddell Rd., Almira Dr. and Petersville Rd. bfatter referred to Attorney for con- sideration re need for public hearing. Clerk stated that Council had approved Plat for four lots February 24, 1971. ILEZONE - BAKER Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 20S, dated 3-17-71, advising hearing had been held on petition of Lloyd G. Baker for reclassification from R-1 to B-$ of prOp- erty in Block 1, Plat of Oyster Bay Addition to Port Orchard Navy Yard, and recommending Council pass ordinance accordingly, with conditions noted. b~otion by blayor Jarstad and Comnissioner Schoneman that hearing be set for Cout~cil meet- ~ng~--~ril 15 and be duly advertised. th~der discussion, the question was raised as to whether rezone could' be granted while a vacation petition was pending relating to same property; hearing set for April 7. Attorney Sexton advised if vacation was effected before subject hearing date, proposed hearing would be in order. b~otion carried unaq. imously. ZONING - KITSAP LAKE ANNEXATION City Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 206, requesting Council to pass an Ordinance amending the text of Ordinance 2747, Section 3 {Kitsap Lake Annexation Ordinance) so the zoning classifications used by the County before annexation would be made to conform as nearly as possible with the zoning-use classifications of the City. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that hearing on the proposed rezon- xng~ set for April 15, 1971, at 8:00 P.M., carried unanimously. AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION ~lrs. Daniel Eder, 6102 Elaine Court, raised the question as to why a trailer court in their area was not sewered; also stated that she and several others in her vicinity had to Ro down 12 feet for their sewer connection. Commissioner Schoneman replied that there was an interruption of planned L.I.D. prOgrams when it was found that up to 48% Federal and State aid could be obtained for tile new interceptor line, and stated that the trailer park would eventually have to be sewered; and suggested that she might see the ~Engineer's drawings regarding engineering problems that were involved. SPAI;~t TRNNSFER - APP'fV~L Mr. Loidhanm~r was present and stated he wished to withdraw his rezone application and submit another with request for zoning reclassification of a smaller area. Mayor Jarstad stated that he had spoken to Mr. Loidhammer briefly regarding impli- cations of court cases and the Council's ability to reduce proposed zoning changes; then asked Attorney Sexton to speak to this point. ~tion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to approve Mr. Loidhan~er's request to--draw application for rezone in order to submit another rezone application to the Planning Commission, carried unanimously. Clerk stated that public hearings will be held again by Commission and Council, based on new application. Mrs. Lal)eane Tare and Mr. Victor C. Reams were present and discussed with Council, informally, possible developments in their area. Mr. Reams again stated he was not so much against the Spaeth petition as he was concerned about establisi,ing a precedent for the area. ANNEXATION - SKIRVING Clerk read, as information, letter dated March 22, 1971, from Kitsap County Boundary Review Board to Mayor Jarstad, advising that the Board chose not to invoke jurisdic- tion in Mr. Skirving's proposed annexation to the City of Bremerton; and if, by May 7, 1971, the Board's jurisdiction has not been invoked by another governmental unit, tile proposed annexation shall be deemed approved. (March 24, 1971 ~ cont.) ANNEXATION - ~ATERSI~I) LANDS Mayor Jarstad read, as information, letter dated March 15, 1971, from the Kitsap County Boundary Review Board to Planning Director Plescher regarding the hearing set for ^pril 1 and some questions to be answered. Mayor Jarstad commented that these questions had been documented at previous appearance but any additional information desired would be furnished. ELECTRICAL ORDINANCE - ORDINANCE NO. 2946 Clerk read Ordinance No. 2946 - AN ORDINANCE relating to electricity, providing regula- tions and standards for the installation, alteration, extension and use of electric wire apparatus and fixtures in the City of Bremerton, Washington, and for the inspec- tion of the same; providing for the issuance of permits and work to be done and setting a schedule of fees for permits and inspection; providing for the issuance of licenses and setting fees therefor, providing penalties for the violation of said ordinance; and repealing. Ordinances No. 1948, 1965, 2009, 2081, 2188, 2388, 2630, and 2774, and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith and declaring an emer- gency. ~tion by Commissioner Schoneman and b~yor Jarstad for Passage of Ordinance No. 2946, w~-~corrections noted, carried as follows: ~ayor Jarstad - Yes; Conmissioner Schoneman - Yes. BII)S - VAN TRUCK Clerk reported, as information, that bids were still under review by Committee (~inutes 5-18-71), and there was some question as to whether specifications were clear as to the type of Generator required. 11:00 A.M. OP:~NING OF BIDS Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for opening bids on Plantings, 5/4-Ton Pickup Truck, 1-Ton Dump Truck, 1/2-Ton Pickup Truck, Compactor, Breaker, and Loader. Motion byMayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that bids be opened in that order, carried unanimously. Clerk then opened the following bids: Plantings for llth St. Connector (Inc.S~r) C & B Construction, Port Orchard (M.O. $50), ................................ $4,089.75 Yamamoto, Port Orchard (Cashier's check $50) ................................ 3,255.00 Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bid on Plantings be awarded to ~-~to, carried unanimeusly. 3/4-Ton Pickup Truck for Water ~Dist.) Dept. Kluge Chevrolet, Bremerton (Check $50), .......... ~.~ ........................ $5,448.27 Bennett Ford, Bremerton (Check $50), ........................................ 5,652.29 llaselwood Buick (Bid Bond), .................. ,,, ............................ (5,650.55 (~ bids) Alt.l(5,720.98 " 2(5,615.59 Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids on 5/4-Ton Pi~Truck to Committee for study and recommendation as to award of bid, carried nnanimously. Dump Truck(I-ton) for Park Dept. (Inc. SST) Crawford Motors, Bremerton (C~shter's Check $220),. $4,152.27 Kluge Chevroletg Bremerton (Certif. check $214.67), ........................ 4,195.59 tlaselwood Buick-Pontiac (Bid Bond - above), .............. (two bids) ........ 4,148.12 ...... with Transport Custom body, ...................... 4,665.01 Bennett Ford, Bremerton (check - above)~ ................................... 4,111.85 ~btion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that bids on Dump Truck be re--~ed to Committee for study and recommendation as to award, carried unanimously. 1/2-Ton Pickup Truck for Garage Bennett Ford, Bremerton (check - above), ................................... $2,965.57 Haselwood Buick-Pontiac (Bid Bond - above), ................................ 2,805.68 Kluge Chevrolet (Check $50), ............................................... 2,820.91 Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bids be referred to L~tee for study and recommendation as to award of bid, carried unanimously. Compactor for Water Dept. Pray Ikluipment Co., Seattle (Certif. Check $50) 803.25 Cox Constn~ction Supply Co., Seattle (Certif. Check $50), ...... (two bids).. 626.50 (alternate). 573.75 Andrews Machinery, Inc., Seattle [Manager's Check $50),. .... . ............... 702.65 Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bids on Co~pactor be re--~ed to Co~ittee for study and recommendation as to award of bid, carried unanimously. Breaker with Generator Ilomel~te, ~eattle [Mgr. Check $SO),...(only bid) ........................... $1,675.78 Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to refer bid on Breaker to~.o~ittee for study and recomendation as to award of bid, carried unanimously. (March 24, 1971 - cont.) 1½ackhoe Loader Puyallup Tractors, Inc., Puyallup (Manager's Check $50), .................... $12,491.8S Tool Crib Sales, Inc., Seattle (Certif. Check $S0), ......................... 10,275.40 blotion by Conanissioner Schoneman and ~tayor Jarstad that bids on Backhoe ~ be referred to Comnittee for study and recon~endation as to award of bid, carried unanimously. PAY~ibfr OF BILLS Motion by Comnissioner Schoneman and biayor Jarstad to pay all bills that have been approved by a majority of the Conmission, carried unanimously. GENERAl, REPORTS Comnissioner Schoneman:- Pressure line repair will be completed tonight. Callow Ave. storm-sewering, which will be paid by State, started today. Pole on ~q corner of llth and Warren has been relocated as it extended out and has been hit; also attempted to put new radius on curbs to allow tandems to make turn better. Colm~ns starting erection on parking garage and expect to make scheduled September opening of building. Read letter from PSPfiL advising of lower rate Schedules on Traffic Control lighting, and complimented the maintenance crew on their efforts in this regard. Referred to water needs of Port Orchard and Bainbridge Island, and stated the City would like to assist and support their needs, if possible, without detracting from Bremerton's needs. Stated as remarkable, the recovery of the Casad Dam Lake after complete loss of water November 13, 1970; was overflowing on March 12, 1971. Requested authorization to start proceedings for acquisition of an additional 1240 acres of land in the watershed area--over a period of time, so that the City would have complete drainage control. Motion by Comissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve acquisition of additional I~-'d-Yn the watershed area, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad:- Reported receipt of connunication 3-18-71 from the Attorney's office with proposed resolution containing ballot title for the "Leash Lair' initiative petition; which must be certified to the County Auditor at least forty-five days before the election date-- and therefore will not be certified in time for the election April 15. Announced receipt of letters regarding retirement from Chief Plouf and Captain Ingram, and paid tribute to both as outstanding officers. Both retire as of June 1, although Chief Plouf will probably be taking accmmulated vacation most of April and May. Read letter from Comnander of the U.S.S.SI)DN ~ thanking the City for hospitality and kindnesses to the personnel during its eight-months stay here. The six-year Capital Improvement Program of the Park ~ Recreation Dept. will con- tinue to be re-evaluated. Bridge and toll report - February: total crossings 728,S08 as compared to February last year--690~YS4. Police report indicated SSS arrests in February, one Of the highest for a month in the past three years, shows activities in the Department. Added that Capt. Ingram and Chief Plouf are the first Police officers in the history of the City to retire with thirty years of service. ~leeting adjourned at 11:40 A.M. g. C. Y//a'don, Sr. ,' City Clerk