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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/21/71 JULY 21, lq71 The r~Rular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in tbs Council Chamber~, City Hall, at 9:0~ A.M., P.D.T., Wednesday, July 21, 1971. Attending were: Mayor 3arstad (~residing), Commissioner Clark, Co~missioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk Yeadon, Mr. Eddie Adams, and representatives of Press and Radio. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. Don Payne of the First Christian Church. Minutes of the previous meeting, July 14, 1971, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATIONS Steven Jaynes - Eq. Operator, Street Department - effective July 16, 1971 (own request) Carol Ann Zetzsche - Clerk/Typist, Treasurer's Office - effective 7-15-71 (childbirth) Motion by Convaisstoner Clark and Schoneman for approval of separations, carried unani- mously. KMPLOYMENTS Lillian R. ~elsle!chter - Extra Help, Treasurer's Office - $2.19 - effective 7-20-71. Gwen Marie Lurid - Extra Help - Commissioner of Finance - $2.19 - effective 7-16-71. Ellen Schoneman - Extra Help - Public Works - $2.19 - effective July 23, 1971. Motion by Mayor Jaretad and Commissioner Clark to approve employments, carried unani- mously. CHANCE OF PAY STATUS Clerk stated that Change-of-pay Statue approved for Gordon C. Acker at Council meeting July 14, 1971, should be rescinded as Mr. Acker had not yet completed the usual six- months probationary period. City Engineer explained that this had been put through a month early in error. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to rescind, carried unanimously. Clerk then presented the following recommefidations for Change of Pay Status: Clarence Darrow - Chief Patrol, Water Supply - from $2.38 hr. to $575.00 oer month - - effective July 16, 1971. Jerry N. Childs - let yr. Fire Fighter to 2nd yr. Fire Fighter - from $694.00 to $723.00 - effective July 8, [971. Sharon L. Hogan - Extra Help, Clerk's office - from $2.00 per hr. to $2.33 per hr. - - effective July [6, 1971. Terry York - from Patrolman to Motor Patrolman - from $723.00 per month to $740.50 per mo. - effective July 26, 1971. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to approve, carried unanimously. RETIRMMENT FUND Clerk presented City of Bremerton Employees' Retirement Fund list for July, 1971, gross amount of $2,613.15. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve, carried unanimously. PAYROLL Clerk presented Payroll voucher for the pay period ending July 15, 1971, amount $114,725.80 signed by Auditor Fitzwater and approved by Commissioner Clark. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad for approval, carried unanimously. LICENSE APPLICATION Clerk presented application of Gerald R. Drumm, doing business as BEACH TAVERN, 209 First Street, Bremerton, for transfer of license due to bona fide sale, for: Vending Machine, three (3) 25¢ pool tables, and music machine. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve licenses--subject to approval by the Chief of Police, carried unanimously. BID CALL - ROOFING FOR FIRE STATION Clerk read memo dated July 19, 1971, from Fire Chief Holtine to Mayor and Council, re- questing authorization to call for bids for roofing #3 Fire Station as per accompanying specifications; money for Job being allocated in 1971 budget. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to authorize bid call for re-roofing #3 Fire Station, carried unanimously. (Minutes - July 21, 1971 - Cont.) BID WAIVER--TELEMETERING EQUIPMENT Clerk read memo from Communications Supervisor, Dave Patmon, dated July 13, 1971, to City Council, requesting waiver of bid to purchase telemetering equipment for use by the Water Department to meter McKenna Falls water turbidity; ..... (standardization and sytem compatibility are the reasons for bid-waiver request.) Clerk added that Hersey-Sparling Meter Company, Seattle, are the only source of supply. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark to waive bid call, carried unanimously. STREET NAMES--U.S. POST OFFICE Clerk reed letter dated July 15, 1971, from U.S. Post Office, Bremerton, requesting that interested Postmaster be advised of proposed street names when new plats or areas for building homes are submitted for approval, in order to avoid duplication of street names. Members of the Council expressed their approval of this suggestion and their wish to cooperate. SENIOR CITIZENS Clerk read a release from the State Department of Revenue dated July 14, 1971, to City Clerks, suggesting that they might be in"a position to disse~inate information to Senior Citizens regarding 1972 property tax exemptions; that applications had been far below what had been expected (a similar release had been received from two other State agen- cies). Clerk stated he would be glad to help any Senior Citizens that would like to come in; also help with their transportation problem if they had one. BRISTON REZONE Clerk referred to rezone granted by Council January 21, 1971, on request of B~iston Corporation, Tacoma Mall Office Building, from COMMERCIAL TO RESIDENTIAL-TWO on a parcel of land located at 201 Shore Drive, formerly known as PARKER LUMBER YARD; no ordinance having been drawn up on the requested rezone as petitioner wished to hold up passage pending financing of a pending project. Clerk stated he had been in touch with Briston, requesting further advice as to their plans, and had received letter of July 15, 1971, advising they had no further interest in this property. Clerk further stated, for the record, that no ordinance for passage of the rezone would therefore be submitted to Council. Commissioner Clark raised the question as to whether the rezone ordinance could be passed at some time in the future without going through the hearing process again, and Attorney Walgren suggested that might be a proper point to clarify in the new zoning ordinance. SURPLUS PROPERTY Clerk read appraisal dated July 13, 1971, from Jenks Beard Realtors, on a small triangle of ground formed by Wheaton Way and unopened Marlowe Avenue and between unopened 14th and 15th Streets--token value of $250.00. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the property has no value to the City--or anyone except possibly the adjacent property owner; that i~ ia a small portion of land that might better go back on the tax rolls. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that the property be declared surplus, and that the City Attorney be instructed to draw up the necessary resolution, carried unanimously. INCINERATOR SYSTEM Clerk read letter dated July.14, 1971, from Kremer, Chin, & Mayo to Cv~,issioner Schoneman, stating they would llke to prepare an application for a FWP Control Demon- stration grant for a prototype sewage sludge incinerator system of a type to meet the specific needs of Bremerton. Letter outlined benefits to the City of Bromerton, the Application Elements; and indicated their charge as consultants would be between $2,000 and $3,000 assuming physical assistance by City staff in pilot-plant setup. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that Kramer, Chin, i Mayovbe author- ized to proceed with grant application--subject to a prior conference with Council and City ~ngineers~ Discussion followed as to the desirability of conferring with consultants and making grant application as soon as possible. Motion carried unanimously. 10:00 A.M. Mayor .larstad invited anyone in the audience to speak on matters of concern to them not necessarily on the agenda. (see below) (Minutes - July 21, 197[ - cent.) TAVERN LICENSE Clerk stated that Mrs. J. A. Watson, 811 Warren, was present with approximately seven persons concerned about the application for a tavern on the corner of Seventh & Warren. Also that he had seen tw~ petitions that had been filed with the State Liquor Authority; one from Mrs. Watson's group, protesting the granting of a tavern license, and one from another group supporting it~ that the first petition contained signatures by people in the immediate area of the proposed tavern and the other one contained signatures of people at some distance from the area. Mrs. Watson spoke for the group present, stating: They live in close proximity to the area in question and requested rejection of the license application. That it was not a desirable residential business. The grocery store in question has had a license for beer and wine, which may not be consumed on the premises--and that did not bother them; however, from an open tavern with closing hours about 2:00 A.M., there would be an "exodus of patrons not likely to be quite themselves[" She has had such in the past leaning against the wall right under her bedroom window, and the Police have been prompt in re- sponse to her call; but she feared there might be many such instances with a tavern in the immediate area. Mrs. Watson stated that those signing the petition in favor of the tavern lived at some distance from the area--some as far away as North Kitsap, and she was quite certain they wouldn't especially care to have a tavern across the street from their own homes. She added that there were a lot of elderly, retired people living in the vicinity; traffic was already heavy because of the bridge, and there would be more noise and con- fusion with traffic generated by the tavern--which, she claimed, did not have adequate parking facilities, Mayor Jarstad said her testimony would be transmitted to the Liquor Board, and Attorney WalRren stated he would be glad to convey the wishes of the group to the Board; that he plans on meeting with them on the 28th. SEWER EXTENSION Mr. Carl A. Anderson, 1331 East Lake Drive, raised the question of a requested sewer extension for Mr. Marvin H. McKinley, 1355 East Lake Drive, and himself per his recent letter to Council. Engineer Parker described the location and nature of the gro~nd in that area. Commissioner Schoneman discussed the possibilities with Mr. Anderson, stating that a ~ocal Improvement District was forthcumillg in the Burchfield area, and suggested that Mr. Anderson get together with City Engineer and himself for further discussion of the matter after the meeting. Mayor Jarstad asked whether anyone else wished to address Council. There was none. REZONE HEARINGS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that hearings be opened on rezome petitions of Wage Car Wash, Inc., and Mrs. R. J. Smith, carried unanimously. Wage Car Wash~ Inc.~ Wesley Settle~ President.(Two lots for expansion) Clerk reported that the requested rezone from RESIDENTIAL ONE to BUSINESS TWO of. property at 111! Wilbert, comes to Council on Planning Commission Resolution #212 (read resolution), recommending approval. Also that he had posted notices and published notice tn the official newspaper, as required by ordinance; and sent notices to property owners of record within a 250-foot radius of the property in question. No Staff Review was at hand. Commissioner Clark inquired about the Planning Commission vote on the motion to approve, and Clerk advised it was six votes for and one against. Clerk read from minutes of Plannin~ Commission meeting June 16, indicating that the motion was to approve rezone with restrictions from the Police Department regarding the ingress and egress of the property being complied with. Also read from minutes of May 19, 1971, stating that the matter had been tabled subject to further study by the Traffic Di.visinn and their approval of the site plan. Planning Director outlined the Iocation of the property, the land use and zoning in ' the ~r-a, and the problem of the location of ingress and egress. Discussion followed with the C~unc~l regardin~ controlling pedestrian and vehicular traffic, and stated the area ~s comnletely surrounded hy Commercial area. Two residents of the area exnressed concern at an ingress or egress at llth. Mr. John M. Warnock, manager of the Wage Car Wash, spoke for the petition rezone, and ~tated that Mr. Settle has no intention of using 11th Street for egress Or ingress-- Just a little parking area. The proposed site plan as shown to Council by the Planning Director showed no egress or ingress at llth Street, buC did show screening. Mr. Warnock added that the plans for gas pumps had fallen through due to the long time Et has taken to get the property rezoned and the Mr. Settle only wishes to tear down two old buildings on the property w~ich are of no use, fill in the depression and make the pro~erty an extension of the car wash--which would improve the appearance of the property. (Hearin~s - cont.) Commissioner Schoneman and Engineer Parker both stressed the fact there was need for pedestrian protection on Wilbert, arranged so that cars co~Id not come onto Wilbert from the property at any point; and that it would be necessary for some kind of sidewalk to be placed either on the street or on the property. The matter of sidewalks would come under the Jurisdiction of the Building permit if, and when, applied for. Commissioner Clark (as in previous instances) expressed his objection to cluttering up land titles with restrictions that would exist for years--even though conditions ~ight chsn~e; stated he appreciated the concern regarding llth Street and Wilbert but (again as expressed in prior cases) said these are matters that can be controlled under regular requirements. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor 3aratad that the rezone be approved without re- strictions; but also without implication that egress and ingress are approved at llth. Commissioner Schoneman suggested that the owner be contacted re a setback to allow sidewalks, because of the narrowness of the streets. Motion carried unanimously. MRS. R. J. SMITH - FOR SHOPPING CENTER (5 Acres) Clerk stated that petition by Mrs. Catherine Smith for rezone of property at Wheaton Way, Sylvan Way and Pearl~, from RESIDENTIAL ONE to B-3, for a shopping center, comes before Council via Planning Commission Resolution No. 213, recommending approval with re~tr~ctions as noted. Clerk stated, for the record, he had posted the area with notices, published notice in the official newspaper, and has written landowners of record within 250 feet of subject property. Then read letters in support of the rezone from Kitsap County Bank and Sylvan Way Baptist Church, adjoining property owners; and letter in opposition from Mrs. }~rold Croswaite, 3263 Solie Avenue. Mrs. Croswatte stated that the letters written in support of the rezone were not from impartial parties; that the bank would probably benefit from a shopping center nearby, and that few of the church attendants lived in the area. She referred to the increase in traffic in the neighborhood and the additional problems that would be created by a shopping center. Clerk then read from minutes of Planning Commission hearing June 16, 1971, indicating approval of rezone, subject to land restrictions and the recommendation 6f the Police Department and City Engineer; vo~on the motion passed with six in favor and one opposed. City Planner outlined the area on site map~ in relation to the Comprehensive Plan, adjoining streets, and present area zoned COMMERCIAL, and traffic flow. Commissioner Schoneman pointed out that Wheaton Way has since been made four lanes-- not indicated on the map, and that appropriate signals have alleviated the requirement for a left-turn when northbound, at sylvan way. He added that this was a State project and, although the City requested that Wheaton Way be five lanes, State made it four lanes only. Co~missioner Clark expressed his objection to Item 2 (accesses presently being used) of Declaration of Land Use Restrictions, as covenants binding forever which would not allow for changing future conditions, whereas the City had an adequate traffic-control symtem. Mr. 3ames O. Arthur, Attorney, spoke on behalf of Mrs. Smith, in support of the requested rezone, and stated it would be a step toward completion of the Comprehensive Plan. Be added that he had not seen the item re restriction of accesses until this morqinR. Mrs. William VanHorn of 1128 Pearl spoke in favor of the proposed rezone. Mr. Gwen Croswaite spoke in opposition (reference to letter above). ~r. Louis Soriano and Mr. Ed BJork asked questions regarding traffic movements and accesses to the property. Mr. Soriano said he was not for or against the rezone, but he felt it is material to know what the traffic problem is going to be before the rezone is granted. Mr. 3. C. Glomstad, Chairman of the Building Committee of the Sylvan Way Baptist Church (also a member of the staff of the Kitsap County Bank), inquired whether there were adequate means in existence to solve these problems if a rezone were approved. Mr. Schoneman replied that the City is qualified in this field with its own forces; ~f additional technical expertise is needed, consultants are available; City is presently under a new program known as TOPICS (to remove hazardous intersections, widening, etc.)~ under which 56% Funding through Federal is available; all these intersections can be worked over when required to do so--whether requiring new signals or widening, etc. Mr. Arthur said the relolution adopted by the Planning Commission did not contain the restrictions (Item 2) and, if there is a chance in zoning, it should be done in the usual manner and then referred to the Traffic And Engineering departments; ten acres already zoned COMMERCIAL could be built up anyway. Mr. Tom ~mstan, architect for the proposed BR~ERTON MALL (Bellevue, W&~ claimed that the resolution simply states the zoning would be approved subject to such re- strictions as the Traffic Department would dictate. He also sa~d that he has had wor~ from Los Angeles--a department store is prepared to locate in this area; that it would be a regional office, affording a large number of Jobs, tax revenues to the cormmunity, etc. Mayor Jarstad referred to the difficulties inherited because the area had been annexed from the County and COMMERCIAL zoning was already in effect; also that the State had not procured enough right-of-way to put in a fifth lane. (HemrJn~s - coot.) CommJss~oner Clark stated that the proposed covenants ~nd land-use restrictions had actually been written that morning by the Planning off,ce, ~nd be objecte~ to them as" they bad not existed previ~lsly. He also said be had not had an opportunity to personally ~nsnect the property,,and would also like to study the questions raised re~arding land- use ro~tr~ct~ons, accesses, etc. ~e added that ~f consideration of accesses is not part of the rezone, he was perfectly willing to realize the competency of City forces to handle these matters; but that those questions require a little more study and he would l~ko to ~o over the property personally and further consider the question of land-use restrictions. Motion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad that a decision be reserved subject to further consultation, and a review of the property and the question of land-use restrictions. Under discussion, Commissioner Schonoman stated that he had been prepared to make a motion for the approval of rezone petition without existing covenants, but that the request to have a look at it is reasonable, as well as the wish for review, and he will not object. Mayor 3orated added that he would like to go over the matter in greater depth, as it would be a definite change in the traffic habits over there and deserves close scrutiny by Council. Motion carried unanimously. STATE HIGHWAY ROUTES Clerk presented copy of State Highway Commission Certification of highways within the limits of incorporated cities and towns other than routes of limited access, as of July 1, 1971. (referred to. Engineer's office) Commissioner Schonoman commented, as confirmed by the report, that the only change in the City of Bremerton is that the State route changes to Sixth between Pacific and Washington; then south along Washington to the ferry terminal; rather than Sixth and Pacific, then to First, then east on First to Washington and then to the ferry at Second. They have eliminated this big hook and made it more direct since Sixth Street has been widened. PA~4EMT OF WATER AND SEWERAGE COSTS Clerk read Ordinance No. 2963: AN ORDIMANCE amending Ordinance No. 2018 of the City of Bremerton so as to provide for an increased authorizat~on to pay costs for constructing and installing additions and improvements to and extensions of the combined water and sewerage system of the City of Bremerton; and declaring an emergency. Commissioner Clark commented that this is a continuing process of updating our authority for revenue bonds, and the figure conforms with the first issue of the sale of hoods ($l,400,000). ?~otton by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad for passage of Ordinance Mo. 2963, carried as follows: ~yor Jarstad - Yes; Coamtssioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner gchoneman - Yes. AWARD--~)OK PUBLISHING COMPANY Clerk presented, as information, framed Civic Achievement citation received from The Book Publishing Company. (For codification of City ordinances.) BILLS Hotton by CommisSioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that have been approved bv a majority of the Commission, carried unanimously. RETIRE~ENT FUND SERVICE Clerk reporte~ (in the absence of Mr. Southerland, on vacation) that 5Ir. Southerland had referred to the Attorney's office a request from W. H. Opic Company, Tacoma, that their mortgage investment service responsibility be transferred to First Bank Mortgage Company, as they were no lon~er active in that field. Attorney Wal~ren stated that the contract we now have with ODin would not fit entirely with what they are contemplatin~, and suzzested the chan~e be made subject to the nfo- vis,on that Onie a~ree to respon~ibflity under the contract in the event of any non- performance hv First Bank ~{ort~a~e Company. ?3_~to__n_ by Commissioner Clark mad Mayor 3arstad that the City Attorney be authorized to prepare an amendment to the contract to allow First ~mk ~[ort~a~e Company to service tbJs account, w~th the provis~on that W. ~. Opic Company be held to the contin,,ance of their re~nonsU~[]~tv under the contract, carried unanimously. n~,~nr,-T¥ ACOUTSTTIOM Un~,or Tarst.~d reported that the owner of a 9ieee of property at 17th and '~arren has tnqu~red whether City would he interested Jn buylnc the property: that th~ property w~uld ~o vm~un~le ~s the ~ocatton off m rotary traffic. ~omm(s5(oner Scho~oman mtatod that the City has h~en trying to ~et the property far mnnv rearm ~nd felt that a loiter of intent to sell should he obtaine4 from tho '~otinn h- '~mvor 3orated and ~omm~sm~oner Clark that nezotiat~onn be entered into to rnc~v~z a letter o~ ~ntent to ~e]l, carried unanimously. 107] Cont.) CET~ER,%L REPORTS Cove tentmtive first report of the revised hos service retat~ng to 3nckson Park, F~tsal~ Tfa~e, P~ocky Point, and ~arine Brive--first slx days of operation. 3ackson Park has not produced the a~ount of ridershtp that might be anticipated; Kitsa. Lake useage ~n~ pfc~ed up. Although it is too early to give a definite measurement, rtdershfp appears to %e increasing--however still operating at a loss. Urged the people in the area to he aware that the service is there and that it must be utilized to ~e continued. Reported 90 have signed up for the BEARD GROWING CONTEST, which ls for fun--and to remind everyone about the Kitsap County Fair and Rodeo: that even late entries (in the conte~t) can qualify for "diplomas." !?rged all down-town merchants to recognize the value of the new parktng facility and t~ part~ctpate in the forthcoming orogram being instigated By the hewn To~n ~erchants Association to validate the opening of the facility. Commt ~sioner Scboneman :- ~ad a meeting with A1 Mermann and his crew regarding general construction of the Clorinattng chamber and outfalls, on which they are making the first moves; con,mended them for the fin~ lob they had done in painting and maintenance at the treatment plants, ~ncludtnM lift stations. Reported an amazing remodeling lob at the pound, which had not been budgeted for but financed through donations, etc. It is one of the outstanding pounds in the State and Is he;n~ used as a model. Gives Mrs. Harris a lot of credit for brincing this up from a little shack PARKING GARAGE qr. Eddie BJork inquired whether one firm might lease any part of it, and Commissioner Clar]~ replied he supposed it would he possible; ~t would take some serious consideration and there is no law that prohibits it. SEWER AND WATER PROJECTS ~r. BJork also inquired whether the ordinance passed at this meetin~(No. 2963)took care of Washington Street and Shore Drive. Commissioner Clark advised that the ordinance Just updated the authority for revenue bonds: that the ~967 WATER SEWER CONST~CTION FUND ordinance hms been taking-care of sewer and water construction and registered warrants have to he l~quidated, and that the other prelects will come under a subsequent issue. It is the rate indrease that we"have tal~ed of and is ~mminent now that is essentail to the continuing,process. GENERAL REPORTS(cont.) Mayor 3arstad:- Tennis courts at Lions Field almost completed; ho~e to dedicate next week, and they will probably be the finest in the County. Crass growing nicely also at Lions Field. Eastpark property clean-up in process and hope to get new restroom facilities installed shortly and the area open for partial use. ~Ieetin~ adjourned at 12:40 P,M. APPROVED: G.'~~it~k'