HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/16/71 June 16, 1971
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held
in the Co~mcil Chambers, City Hall, at 9:00 A.M., P.D.T., Wednesday, June 16, 1971.
Attending were: Mayor Jarstad (presiding), Con~nissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman,
City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk Yeadon, Mr. Eddie Adams, and representatives of Press
and Radio.
Meetin~ opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. O. A. Lilly of Motrnt
Zion Missionary Baptist Church.
Minutes of the previous meeting, June 9, 1971, were read and approved as amended.
H~PLOYMENTS
Rebecca A. Bissonnette - Extra {Kelp, Water(Office) - $2.19 - effect. 6-11-71.
William S. Hawkins - Field Engineer, Engineering - $790.00 - effect. 6-14-71.
Steven Spencer Moon - Extra Labor, Park ~ Rec. - $2.00 - effective
C~rald Eugene Wheeler - Parking Lot Attendant - $2,00 - effective 6-9-71.
Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark for approval, carried unanimously.
ClbXNG, E OF PAY STATUS
Ben T. Manchion - Extra Labor and Playleader, Park ~ Rec. - from $1.90 to $2.00
effective June 14, 1971.
M. Pauline Orr - from Clerk-Billing Operator to Senior Clerk, Water (Office) -
from $463.00 to $481.00 - effective June 21, 1971.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously.
Clerk presented the City of Bremorton Employees' Retirement Fund list for June 1971,
amount $2,613.15.
Motion by Connissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve, subject to any necessary adjust-
ment on one item (Mr. Henry Larkin - recently deceased), carried unanimously.
AWARDS - OIL
Clerk reported for Committee reviewing bids on fuel oils, recomnendations as follows:
PSIO0 stove oil; Texaco
PS200 fuel oil; Phillips
PS200 Motor Diesel; Phillips
PS300; Lofthus
PS 200/.300 mix; Bremerton OIL
Kerosene; Phillips
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that bids on fuel 'oils be a~arded as
recomended by Co~raittee, carried unanimously.
(June 16, 1971 - cont,)
SIIIP~ODEI,S
Clerk presented letter dated 4 June from Naval Ship Systems Con~nand-Department of the
Navy, advising the Government is agreeable to extending the loan agreement relating to
ship models, for one year from current exviration date of'4 June 1971, and attaching four
counterparts of the proposed contract amendment.
Motion BY Cor~nissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve extension of agreement for one
year, carried unanimously.
KITSAP LAKE. PARK
Clerk read. as information, letter dated June 10, 1971, from Planning and Community Af-
fairs Agentqr--State of Washington, to Mayor Jarstad, advising that, acting as the state
clearinghouse for local goverrmental nnits, it has reviewed the project summary; that
potentially interested State agencies have been notified, and that formal application
may be completed and submitted to the appropriate Federal agency.
Mayor Jarstad conm~nted, for the record, that Nfr. George Plescher, City Planning
Director, is processing applicatlon to the appropriate Federal Agency--II.U.D.
URBAN ARTERIAL BOARD
Clerk read release dated June 10, 1971, advising that the separate section of the six-
year construction program dealing with requests for additional urban arterial projects
will not be required in 1971 as, in order to eliminate tmnecessarywerk, it will use the
data submitted in the 1970 six-year construction program as a basis for appropriation re-
quest and for new-project authorizations,
Clerk read notice of meeting of the U.A.B. Thursday, July 8, at 1:30 P.M., in Olympia.
I..I.D. #309 - [~rlowDrive et al
~TJ~read letter from Dept. of Focial and Ibalth Services--Division of liealth, Olympia,
date, t'Vebruary 11, 1971(stamped as received at the Mayor's Office June 15, 1971), to
Mayor :md Commissioners, advising that plans and specifications for the sanitary sewer
project are approved.
PETITION FOR I,,I.D,
Clerk presented a petition for a Local Improvement District by the construction of sani-
tary sewers and appurtenances for an area near Burchfield Drive, signed by Nellie B.
Burchfield, 5681 Kitsap May, and approximately twenty-two others, which was circulated
by James A. Tennis, 1712 CrestviewDrive.
Motion by Cor~nissioners Schoneman and Clark that petition be referred to Engineer's
~ for checking of validity of signatures.
Discussion followed as to general policy regarding setting and/or changing L.I.D.
rates due to increasing costs.
Hotion carried unanimously.
P.S.P.~ L. CONTRACT
Clerk presented Resolution No. 1504, authorizing execution of a contract with Puget
Sound Power ~ Light Company for furnishingHunicipal Sewage Pumping Power, including
Transformer Rental, at Lift Station No. 12, 2640 Stevens Drive, for a period of ten con-
secutive years beginning June 7, 1971.
Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve execution of contract--by approval
~olution No. 1504, carried unanimously.
RIGt~ OF ENTRY/STATE HIGHt~AY PROJECT--RESOLUTION NO. 1506
Clerk advised that City Attorney had examined documents submitted by the State of Wash-
ington for "Right of Entry" onto City-owned property for highway construction Sinclair
Inlet to Arsenal Way, for a consideration of $10.00; and that Attorney had affixed his
signature to docrnnents as approval. Clerk then read resolution authorizing said "Right
of Entry."
Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman for adoption of Resolution No. 1506 and
approval of "Right of Entry," carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner
Clark - Yes; Conrnissioner Schoneman - Yes.
L.I.D~ #307
Clerk read Ordinance No. 2954: AN ORDINANCE adopting and confirming the assessment roll
for Local Improvement District No. 307, providing for the improvement of a portion of
Madrona Point as described in Ordinance 2861, providing for the levying and assessing
for the costs and expenses thereof ..... ; providing for the collection thereof; creating
and establishing a special fund therefor; and fixing the date for the issuance of bonds,
warrants, or installment notes in payment thereof.
Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark for passage of Ordinance No. 2954.
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(June 16,1971 - cont.)
L.I.D. #507 (cont.)
Mayor Jarstad invited anyone in the audience to speak on this £inal assessment./'No
one spoke.
Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yesl Con~issioner Clark - Yes; Cor~nissioner
Schoneman - Yes.
9:57 A.M. Meeting recessed by Mayor Jarstad
10:05 A.M. Meeting reconvened
OPEN ~ETING
Mayor Jarstad stated that Council follows the practice of setting aside a time at about
10:00 A.M. during each Council for anyone to approach Council on matters not on the
agenda, and invited anyoneto do so at this time,
The Mayor then introduced Mrs, $onnabend and four members(Queen and Princesses) of
the LITFLE BRITCI~S rodeo to be held June 19th and 20th. They were in striking rodeo
costime and, on invitation of Mayor Jarstad, came to the front of the hall and were
greeted by members of the Council, City Attorney ~algren and City Clerk Yeadon. Each
gave her name and school, and conmented as to how she got into the field of expert horse-
manship. Complimentary passes to the rodeo were given to members of the Council.
Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for rezone petitions from Spaeth
Transfer, Inc.; Marie ti. Gossett, Donald P. and Ardith M. Hipps; and Thomas and Nina
Christensen.
Motion by Comissioners Clark and Scboneman that hearings on rezones be convened as noted
on-'h-'~'~agenda, carried unanimously.
Spaeth Transferr Inc. r 1229 llollis St~ - From R-1 to R-2 and B-5
Clerk stated that owners of property within 250 feet had been notified of hearings on
the proposed rezone, and notices had been posted and published as required by law;
that petition comes to Council based on Planning Con~nissiun Resolution No. 208.
Read Staff Review stating that nothing has changed regarding this request(which
had previously been before Council) except that the area requested for B-5 zoning had
been reduced fro~ 80 feet to 50 feet.
Also read fro~ minutes of Planning Commission's hearing May 19, 1971, reco~raending
approval of the rezone.
No letters or calls have been received in opposition.
Planning Director Plescher explained the area o£1he rezone and stated that the 50
feet on which R-2 zoning is requested ~ould eliminate a hazardous condition for parking
and turning space for trucks, as recon~nended by the Planning Commission at the time
the previous request was considered.
Mayor Jarstad stated that, as this matter had been before Council previously,
unless some one ~ranted further presentation, he felt Council could now act on the peri-
tion without further hearings. No one spoke,
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~nissioner Clark to approve rezone as recon~ended by the
agl-~-~ng Commission, carried unanimeusly.
Marie Gossett~ Donald and Ardith Ilipps~ 257 6th - £rom R-2 to Bo2
Clerk annoUnced that a hearing Comes before Council on recon~nendation o£ the Planning
Cor~ission--Resolution No. 210; that he had noti£ied by mail, property owners within a
250-foot radius of subject property, and had posted notices and put notice in the news-
paper, as required by law. Clerk then read:
-- Excerpts from minutes of Planning C~,,.ission meeting May 19, 1971, recommending
the rezone petition be granted.
-- Letter dated April 7, 1971, to Council and Planning Con~nission £rom Sanchez,
Martin ~ Armstrong, Attorneys, Bremerton, advising that they had been retained to repre-
sent Mrs. ~arie aossett, contract vendor, and Donald Ilipps and^rdith Hipps, his wife,
contract vendees, who are applying for a rezone, and requesting that all cor~unications
and notices regarding this matter be sent to them directly.
Planning Director reviewed the zoning in the area and answered questions by Council.
~a¥or Jarstad invited anyone to sgeak for, or against, the proposed rezone. No
one spoke,
Motion by Co,~,issioners Schoneman and Clark that rezone be approved as reconmended by
tB~-PTanning Conmission, carried unanimously.
(Hearings cont. - next page)
(June 16, 1971 - cont.)
(IMarings - cont.)
Thomas and Nina Christensen~ Corner Pine Rd. and Sylvan Way - From R-1 to R-2
Clerk stated that rezone request comes before Council on recommendation of Planning Com-
mission--Resolution No. 209; that he had posted notices and placed notice in the news-
paper as required by law; also notified property owners within a 2S0-foot radius of sub-
ject property. [M stated that although it had been claimed that certain landowners had
not been notified, notices had been sent out to adjacent landowners as indicated by
records of the title company.
Clerk then read excerpt from minutes of Planning Commission hearing May 19, 1971,
recommending that rezone be approved with development according to site plan presented;
also memo from Engineer Parker, stating storm sewer and sanitary sewers are available and
that curb, gutter, and sidewalk must be provided along Pine Road.
Planning Director reviewed the land-use in the area, and stated there would be 68
dwelling units; height would be 28 feet(two stories); and 80 parking places.
Clerk presented letter dated March 29, 1971, from John Harrison RudolPh, Architect,
Bainbridge Island, to Planning Commission, stating that developers intend to create a
low-density, compact, efficient project with a minimum of land coverage and maximum of
livability; and that it is their intent to enter into a contractual agreement with the
City to develop the property as shown on accompanying drawings.
Clerk also stated that a petition had been received opposing the rezone, signed by
Owen S. Tripp, 3030 Pine Road, and seven others.
Mr. Harry James(Rt. 2 - Box 702-B) of Poulsbo, Wash., spoke for the partnership,
including himself, which intends to develop the property as a desirable living area from
the point of view of~sthetics and to put it in a more competitive position as far as
renting the units involved is concerned; to give privacy to the occupants of the proposed
development; to be planned as a "family" residence rather than for "bachelor" apartments
or for yonng married couples; with a lot of open areas, trees, greens play area for child-
ren, etc.
No one spoke in opposition to the proposed rezone.
Commissioner Schoneman stated he was quite familiar with the area, cited improve-
ments recently completed and anticipated for the area in the near future; and stated he
felt the plan for the locatien was a desirable use.
Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve rezone classification.
~ommlssioner Clark commented that this seems to be a very well planned concept; that
there were no objections expressed at this hearing and he thought it would be a proper re-
zone.
Motion to approve reclassification, carried unanimously.
POLICE CHIEF
Mayor Jarstad announced he was appointing Edwin A. Schlie as Chief of Police, pursuant to
Civil Service Rules and Regulations.
Clerk presented Change of Pay Status for Edwin A. Schlie: from Captain to Chief of
Police; from $982.00 + $20.00 to $1,174.50 + $20.00; effective June 16, 1971.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~ttssioner Schoneman to approve change-of-pay status, car-
ne-~animeusly.
FISH
~ read letter (Postmarked 6/1S/71) from R. E. Sherfick as Co-ordinator of the Kitsap
Poggie Club , to City Council, expressing appreciation for the care given to the salmon-
rearing project by Mr. Erv IMath and his crew, and stating they were awaiting a decision
on the manner of harvesting the fish; also offering their assistance regarding the pro-
posed permanent rearing pond, and requesting infor~mtion regarding any plans for a juve-
nile fishing pond for the Gorst area.
ANNEXATIONS
Clerk stated there are two families in a portion of the watershed properties to be annexed
who are registered to vote, and it is the County Auditor's opinion that the law requires
an election to be held on the proposed annexation ; then the City will be notified of the
results of the election.
After discussion of this matter and reference to the probable expense of holding an
election, Attorney Walgren said he would check into the law on the matter.
BIDS
L'~f~Fk announced it was the time and place for opening of bids on the Port Washington Nar-
rows Sewer project(west side).
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bids be opened, carried unanimously.
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(June 16, 1971 - cont.)
Clerk then opened the following bids: (all include Tax, and Bid Bond accompanied each bid)
Schedule A Schedule B
Roth Excavation, Everett $ 99,151.50
Snelson, Inc., Sedro Wooley 108,238.20 --
Shaffer Eng. ~ Const., Everett 85,371.30 170,173.S0(see Alt.for both)
Jack Thorburn, Inc., Seattle 141,887.56 --
Select Contractors, Inc., Seattle 208,197.68
Mottner ~ McCutcheon, Seattle -- 291,895.80
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bids be referred to Committee con-
s~s~g of City Engineer, Consulting Engineer, City Commissioners and Purchasing Agent,
carried unanimeus ly.
coubrrY TRAFFIC CODE
Clerk stated, as information, that County Auditor had filed with him a copy of the Kitsap
County Traffic Code--Ordinance No. 4, in accordance with the law requiring same to be
filed with the incorporated cities and towns of the County.
SALE OF FIREWORKS
Clerk read, as information, letter dated June 15, 1971, from the manager of the IDUSE OF
VALUES, Inc., of Bremerton, regarding restricting the sale of fireworks to the PEg ~EE's,
stating that they believed such restrictions were illegal, but indicated their willing-
ness to cooperate with them as co-sponsors; also that they have always been willing to
do their share in supporting co,,,,~umity activities.
SKIRVING REZONE
Clerk read Ordinance No. 2955: AN ORDINANCE accepting and incorporating into the limits
of the City of Bremerton certain land lying outside the limits of the City of Bremerton
and being contiguous tO the City of Bremerton; and declaring an emergency.
Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman for passage of Ordinance No. 2955, carried as
~'b~s: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark = Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes.
Clerk stated that a date should now be set for a hearing on the rezone petition, and
suggested July 14.
Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that hearing on rezone petition be set for
o~L~l meeting July 14, 1971, at 10:00 A.M., carried unanimously.
KITSAP LAKE OPERATIONS MANUAL
Clerk presented three copies of the Operations Manual required by the Federal Water
Pollution Control Agency, as submitted by consulting engineers, and read memo dated
June 7, 1971, from Engineer Parker to Council recommending same be accepted subject to
approval of the F.W.P.C. Agency.
Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that manual be accepted and forwarded to the
1~ Water Pollution Control Agency for approval, carried unanimously.
GEN'Ff/AL REPORTS
Payment of Bills
Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to pay all bills that have been approved by
a majority of the Co~tission, carried unanimously.
Commissioner Clark:-
Will be attending, in Seattle, Tomorrow, a meeting of the Washington State Municipal
Research Council, of which he is Chairman.
Will also attend a brief meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board of Trus-
tees of the Association of Washington Cities.
Will be attending the convention of the Association of Washington Cities, in Spokane,
starting next Tuesday. Will be "chairing" a workshop on the Research goals, and has
been asked to be a "keynoter" on the workshop on Municipal Revenue
As a representative of the First Class Cities, will be "Chairing" the organizational
meeting of the Legislature's InterimMunicipal Committee.
Announced that the experimental bus service for the Kitsap Lake area has fallen far
short of ridership necessary to continue it beyond the experimental period, but studies
are being made with the hope of combining some continuing service with other runs in that
area and Jackson Park. The Admiral has advised there will be approximately 200 additional
military units in Jackson Park by about the first of September.
The BPARD GROWING, contest in connection with the Kitsap Fair will commence on
June 25, at 7:12 A.M., and urged all to participate.
Reported on vacation plans to follow the convention at Spokane.
(June 16, 1971 - cont.)
Commissioner Schoneman: -
Reported considerable construction going on: for first fifteen-day period of
June, totals approximately $1,186,400 in contemplated construction, adding $1,972.50
to City revenues from issuance of bt~ding permits.
Expect paving at 6th and Washington to begin immediately.
New storm-sewer separation at Kean Street will be completed this week.
Reported on preparations being made for applications under the $2-billion public
works program recently approved by Congress--to cover improvements in sewer treatment
conditions plus complete separation of Sanitary and Storm sewers; estimated total cost,
$8,590,000.
Vehicle count for both toll bridges shows an increase of 18,176 over May of 1970.
Ordinance will be submitted covering changes in water and sewer rates, and pointed
out that there has been no change in the cost of water rates since 1931. Also mentioned
all the improvements and services that will enter into the new rate structures.
A water break at 12th and McKonzie was reported at 8:00 A.M., this morning, and
there will be some loss of service for three or four hours.
Attorney Walgren interjected that Commissioner Schoneman had been testifying at
Port Orchard, from 10:00 A.M. to 4:45 P.M., yesterday, in Kitsap County Superior Court
on BUFLER CONSTRUCTION vs. CITY OF BREMERTON, PSP&L CO., and PACIFIC NORT~.ST BELL.
L.I.D. #307 ASSF~S~ENT ROLL{MADRONA Fr.)
Clerk reported that letters had been sent to approximately 71 property owners canvas-
sing their preference as to length of term of bonds; there wore 31 answers, and the
preference was for a term of 20 years(10 voting for 10 yrs.; 9 for iS years; and 22 for
20 years); also that it was the opinion of the Treasurer's office that it would be
virtually impossible to sell bonds having a 20-year term. Clerk then suggested that
term be set at IS years.
Discussion followed as to the best length of term and the effect on interest rates
and sales of bonds.
Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman that term of bonds be set for fifteen
yea--~-d~-[15) from date of issue, carried unanimously.
City Clerk:-
Stated would also be attending the convention of the Association of Washington
Cities in Spokane and would take a day's vacation after the meetings. Will take balance
of vacation later on.
Read letter dated June 8, 1971, from The Mayor's Youth Advisory Council to Mayor
and Council regarding a recently concluded survey of the youth of Bremerton and men-
tioning several ideas they will be pursuing this fall.
~yor Jarstad stated that a luncheon had been planned with the Teen-Age Editor of
the BREMERTON SUN, but she was ill; but suggested(to the Press) that a wrap-up of the
material was available for her.
PLANNING CO~I SSION
Mayor Jarstad stated that Mr. Barry Branch's term as a member of the Commission
has expired, but he would be willing to serve again if the Council so desired. The
Commissioners spoke with appreciation of Mr. Branch's contribution to the Commission's
work.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Comissioner Schoneman that Mr. Branch be appointed for
ano--~r six-year term on the Planning Commission, carried unanimously.
WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
~ayor Jarstad reported a very productive meeting had been held yesterday between Coun-
cil and Port Commission, and it was decided to proceed first with a study of the
feasibility of the marina, as it was the Number One priority; that the situation would
then be reviewed with the Port Commission.
CATERING- -PRISONERS
Mr. Vern Jones, of TED's LUNCH, appeared before Council and requested an increase in
remuneration for meals served prisoners--now 85¢ a meal.
The Commissioners, and City Clerk, commended Mr. Jones for the fine, and personal,
service he has rendered over the years.
Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that Mr. Jones be paid $1.10 per meal,
carried unanimously.
Mayor Jarstad welcomed Mr. Jim Gill, sum~er "Intern" on the BR~RTON SUN, who was
introduced by Mr. Ed. Purdue. Mr. Gill said he would be a Senior in the Fall, in
Editorial Journalism, at the University of Washington.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 A.M.
APPROVED: C~?
G. , City Clerk