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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/28/71 3ULY 28, 1971 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers, City Hall, at 9:00 A.M., P.D.T., Wednesday, 3uly 28, 1971. Attending were: Mayor ,laratad (presiding), Commiasioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk Yeadon, Mr. Eddie Adams, and representatives of Press and Rndto. Meeting opened with Pledge of Allegiance, and Invocation by Rev. Robert Young, Minister of Youth, Evangel Temple. E~T. OY~NT Keith Laber- Extra Labor, Parks and Recreation - effective July 28, 1~71. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark to approve, carried unanimously. CHANCE OF PAY STATUS Eaten M. Rotter - Clerk-Switchboard Operator - Clerk's Office - from ~445.00 to $463.00 Effective August 4, 1971. Patrick Westhoff - Part-time Playleader ~mpire), Parks and Recreation Department - from $2.05 per hour to $2.80 per hour - effective 3uly 16, 1971. Motion by Mayor 3arstad and Commissioner Clark for approval, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk advised, as information, that the following claim had been received and was being fom~arded to the insurance company: Robert J. Dietz, 2021 East 16th Street, Bremerton, amount $75.00; for damage caused by backup of sewer water. TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE Clerk presented two applications for taxicab driver license, both approved by Chief Schlie and supported by affidavits as to good moral character: Jerry L. Loofe, 944 Washington Avenue, Bremerton Knowlen Raymond Eugene, 219 South Lafayette, Bremerton ~tion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve, carried unanimously PROPERTY ACQUISITIONS Clerk read a proposed "Land Acquisition Policy Statement" consisting of three points, and Mayor Jarstad stated it was part of the requirements of the Federal government to be eligible for Federal funding. Motion by Mayor Jarstad that this statement of policy be adopted by Council, to go along with applications. Not seconded. Discussion followed as to the City's right of "Eminent Domain" and as to how this statement might affec~ previous action of Council authorizing contract negotiations ~or a property at Kttsap Lak~. Motion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman that the policy statement be referred to the City Attorney for study and a recom~endation before finally acting on it, carried unani- mously. PHINNEY BAY L.I.D. Clerk stated that a letter had been received regarding the proposed L.I.D. and would be placed on file for reading when the hearing comes up. STATE HIGHWAY Clerk read letter dated July 22, 1971, from State Highway Commission to Mayor and Council, adviming that a portion of old SR 3 will be returned to the City aa shown on accompanying sketch. Motion ~y Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that the matter be referred to C~muissioner Schoneman's office for checking, carried unanimously. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT Clerk presented application for Outside Utility Agreement for property at 4117 Kitsap Way, signed by Charles Haslewood By Jack T. Kelly; accompanied by memo dated ,July 27, 1971, from Engineer Parker with map of the area, and~'recommending approval. Motion. by C~,,uissioner Sehoneman and Commissioner Clark for approval of Outside Utility Agreement, carried unanimously. EX'TFAISION OF SANITARY SENE. R Cleric read memo dated July IO, 1971, from City Engineer to 'Council.regarding request of T~essrs Carl A. Anderson and Marvin N. McKinley for an extension of sewer line in the Kttsap Lake Area; Engineer reported on a field examination of the area and stated the petitioners have the choice of ~xtending the sewer at their own cost with plans approved by the City Engineer, or formin~ a small L.I.D. Commissioner Schoneman stated that the owners will be advised of their choice in the matter and the En~ineer's recommendations in the memo. ROSS REZONE ~iutual Development Inc.) Clerk read: AN Ordinance amending the use and area maps of OCdinance No. 1792, to re- classify from RESIDENTIAL ONE to BUSINESS THREE, 8.7 acres on east side of 14heston I~ay, next to qERIT %YART. '~otion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman for npproval of Ordinance. Commissioner C]arI~ stated that this approves the rezone subject only to those restrictions presently ]n t}~n zonin~ code and City ordinances, with no additional covenants and restrictions. '~OTIO~ carried unanimously. ~IIT~] ~EZONE ClerP presented for further consideration the matter nf rezone requested ~y Mrs. R. J. ~mftb, from RESIDENTIAL ONE to ~SINESS THREE, 5 acres at ]~heaton ~ay, Sylvan ~.~ay and Pearl, for a shopping center--hearing on which petition had been held before Council on .Tuly 21, 1071. ~yor .larmtad commented that the rezone request had been set aside last week in order to gyve Commissioner Clark an opportunity to review the property in question, and that a determination had been made. Also, that the problems presented as objections at the hearing had existed previously and would not be greater if the rezone were granted. Commissioner Clark commented that he had spent some time going around the property, and wanted it understood that the land-use restrictions presented at hearing last week ~ere not included in the motion; that property would be subject to the usual zoning codes and other controlling ordinances. He added that there was no need for covenants running with the land except in special cases. Commissioner Schoneman stated that work was already under way that would facilitate pedestrian and traffic movements. Also ghat it wes his understanding that additional right-of-way can be gained from the property in question as well as properties on Sylvan I4ay, and that the petitioner has indicated a willingness to dedicate to the City land for an additional turn movement when necessary. Discussion followed as to the need for preventing littering generally, and putting up screening. IIOTION carried unanimously. Mrs. Smith (present) thanked the Council and mentioned some of her plans to insure a very clean shopping center property. OPEN MEETING }ir. Adams commented on the properly-tax exemption for senior citizens, and stated that many organizations are publicizing the matter but the response seems very small. SKIRVING REZONE Clerk stated that it was the time and place set for hearing, which was a bit reduntant as hearing had been held previously but was not legally effective because sufficient notice had not been given. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commiasioner~Clerk that hearing be opened, carried unanimously. Clerk stated that notice of hearing{:had been post~d, and,p~blished in the official newspaper, as required by law, and that i~perty owners~of record within 250 feet of the property had been notified of hearing. That petition for,~ezone from RESIDENTIAL-ONE to BUSINESS-THREE of property on Kitsap Highway at Pershing and Forrest comes before Council via Planning Co~is~on Resolution No. 211, recommendingja~proval. Clerk then read Staff Reviews dated May 19, 1971. Planner then reviewed the proposed use of the site on maps, land use and zoning in the area, and answered questions by Council. There was no one present to speak for or against the petition'for rezone (hearing had been held at previous Council meeting). Motion by Cu,,u,,issioners Clark and Schoneman that petition for reclassification of pro perry from R-1 to B-3 be granted with no restrictions other than those in City's zoning code applying to B-3, and other City ordinances. Commissioner Clark stated (as in previous instances) that 'he was opposed to covenants running with the land except in unusual circumstances. MOTION carried unanimously. ANNEXATION ELECTION - PORTION OF WATERSHED LANDS Clerk presented certified Statement of Canvass received from County Auditor covering election held on July 22, 1971, for the purpose of voting for the enlargement of the City of Bremerton by annexation of certain described property; YES (including absentee votes) - 3; NO (including absentee votes) - None. ~Iinutes -July 28, 1971 Cont.) ANNEXATION ELECTION (cont.) }~tion hv Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that the Statement of Canvass he accepted as a matter of record; and that City Attorney be instructed to immediately draft ordinance necessary to annex the subject watershed lands into the City limits. Commissioner Schoneman commented that another annexation petition~ill soon be sub- mitred covering lands between the Old Belfair Highway and the New Belfair Hig~ay. ~}e also pointed out, aa a matter of interest, that one of the voters in subject election was about 19 years of age and may well be one of the first "Under 21" to vote under tho new law. MOTIOM carried unanimously. ~ANCER %Ir. Erik Brankey and Mr. Ben Keith (1106 Naval Avenue, Bremerton), appeared before Council on behalf of their application for a license to hold a series of dances (at the American Le~ion Post 149, 425 Cambrian and/or other places), to be approved by City Council. They outlined in detail their plan to insure proper conduct at these affairs. Mr. Brankey mentioned the clinical and therapeutic work done by his father and mother, and added that he and Mr. Kelth were doing house-painting work to help raise funds for the dances. After discussion with members of the Council, Commissioner Clark commented that they had this well thought out'and planned and had all the necessary clearances. ~tion by Commissioners Clark and Schoneman to approve the application at 425 Cambrian only. ~[ayor Jarstad stated that he had discussed the problems involved with them before the Council meeting, and added that there is a real need for dances for voun~ people, and he was sure they recognized the problems and the responsibility involved. ~TION CARRIED unanimously. SEWERAGE SERVICE Clerk read Ordinance No. 2964: AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING a uniform policy for the extension, expansion, rep~cement and betterment of the sanitary seweraze system of the City of Bremerton; providing the method of financing; establishing monthly service char~es; establishing connection charges; and amending Ordinance No. 2786 which amends Ordinance Mo. 2&17, and declaring an emergency. ~otton hy Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad for passage of Ordinance No.2064. i!em~ers of tbs Council reviewed and discussed the provisions of the Ordinance with Engineer Parker and Superintendant Humble. ~I~TIOM CARRIED as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commiss~oner Schoneman - Yes. Bin OPENINGS (11:06 A.M.) Cl~rk announced that it was the time and'place.'set for opening bids for: I Turbldtmeter, Fenctn~ l~terial, Two Pumps, and Roofing for Water Shop (all for Water Be~artment). ~otion hy }~vor Jarstad and Con~nissioner Schoneman that bids be opened in the order sh~m on tho agenda, C~RRIED unanimously. Clerk then opened the following bids: Turbidemetcr ~lach Chemical Company; Laguna Beach, CA ~ 575.O~ ' (alt.) 695.O0 ~otion hy Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that bid be referred to Con~nittee consisting of Water Superintendent }~mble and other concerned persons, for review and recommendation as to ~ard at this meeting; carried unanimously. Fencin~ - No bid . Pacific Pumping Company; Seattle (certif. check) (inc. tax) $11,153.10 ~tton by ~yor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman that bid be referred to Water Supt. Homble and Committee (as above), carried unanimously. Roofing B & K, Bremerton (Cashier's check) (inc. tax) $ 2,438.10 Geo. Coultas Roofing, Bainbride Island (Cashier's Check) 2,194.50 Y~otion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bids be r~erred to same Corantttee for review and recommendation as to award today, if possible; carried unanimously. REZONE - OREN B. SCOTTS (Scotty's ABC Motors) Clerk stated that Planning Commission, per memorandum dated July 27, 1971, has requested hemr~nz hy Council on petition by SCOTTY'S ABC MOTORS, for rezone on property at Sixth Street and Bryan. ~Yotion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that hearing be set for August 11, 1971, at 10:00 A.M., P.D.T., in the Council Chambers, carried unanimously CEDAR GROVE ESTATES Clerk raised the question of Council's wishes on the pendin~ annexation a~plicatien. ~vor Jarstad advised that an adjoining area was about ready ~o petition for annex- ation and, when ready, the two together would constitute a more desirable annexation from the standpoint of the Boundary Review Board's position that "islands" should be avoided. PROPFRTY DISPOSITION Clerk stated that a Resolution had been prepared by the Attorney's office concerning a small trian~le of ground at Wheaten Way and unopened Marlowe Avenue, and read Resolution ~To. 1510: A RESOLUTION declaring certain property owned by the City of Bremerton to be surplus and of no further use for City purposes, directing appraisal of the property and directing the negotiated sale there6f. ~[otion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that Resolution No. 1510 be adopted, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman- Yes. Clerk then read letter dated July 26, 1971, from Eunice Hudson, Interior Designer, 1423 Harlowe, Bremerton, expressing an interest in buying subject prooertv. ~otion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor 3arstad that Purchasing Agent be authorized to dispose of the property to the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. CIVIL DEFENSE Clerk presented co~mmunication from Leland J. Daly, Director - Kitsap County civil Defense regarding its pl&~ for survival; also copy of letter to be signed by the Cormmissioners acknowledgin~ review of the Community Shelter Plan for Kitsap County and accepting it as part of the ~mergency procedures. }~tion by Mayor 3arstad and Commissiomer Clark that Council concur in the resolution of the Kitsap County Civil Defense~ and authorize signing of the agreement on behalf of the City of Bremerton. Mayor Jarstad c~mnented that the material had been approved by the State Civil Defense and Federal regional offices; that they have been working on the Shelter Plan for two years; and that the signatures are necessary so that funds can be released for publication of a N~;spaper supplement. ~TION CARRIED unanimously. SIDEWALK RESPONSIB~ITY Clerk stated that his review of the ordinance indicated the abutting ~roperty owner is responsible for.repairs to sidewalks and keeping them free from snow, debris, etc., hut does not place liability responsibility with s~e; that to do this, the ordinance would have to be amended. Matter referred to City Attorney to draw up amending ordinance. WATER AND SEWAG, E SERVICES . Clerk read Ordinance No. 2965: AN ORDINANCE relating to the Municipal Water Supply and Sewage DisposaI System of the City of Br~erton; reg,,lating the use of water therefrom; providing for the sale of water and sewag~ disposal services; fixing the price or rate thereof and providing a method of cellect~mg rates; providing penalties for the viola- tions of this ordinance; and amending Ordinance No. 2288, and declaring an emergency. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad for passage of Ordinance No. 2965. Ordinance was discussed at length and reviewed in detail with Engineer Parker, Supt. }~mble, and Asst. City Attorney Kamps. Review continued when Council.reconvened at 2:45 P.M., after being recessed.' : Motion CARRIED as follows: Mayor 3arstad - Yes; Commissioner Clark - Yes; Commissioner Schoneman - Yes. TENNIS COURTS Mayor Jarstad invited members of the Council to attend the dedication ceremonies at the new tennis courts at LIONS FIELD, near Lobe Blvd, and Stephenson Avenue, and recessed the meeting. (Meeting reeonvene~ at 2:45 P.M.) OUTSIDE SEWER SERVICES Clerk read Resolution No. 1511: A RESOLUTION adopting a statement of policy regarding the extension of City sewer services outside the corporate limits of the CiTy of Bremerton; and amending Resolution No. ~366 Resolution provides that s~er service to non-contiguous areas will require,~payment of 50% greater rates than for similar service within the corporate limits (rather thafl'~ 25Z). Motion by Co,missioners Clark and Schoneman for adoption of Resolution #1511, carried unanimously. OItnutes - July 28, 1971 - Cont.) PAYMENT OF BILLS ; ~otion by Commissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to pay all bills that have haan approved by a majority of the Council, carried unanimously. CENERAL REPORTS Commissioner Clark:- Peported an encouraging increase in ridership on bus service in the Kitsap Lake- Jackson Park-Rocky Point-Marine Drive service--but rid~rship from Jackson Park is not as high as had been anticipated. About ninety have signed up for the BEARD GROWING CONTEST to help celebrate the approaching KITSAP COUNTY FAIR AND RODEO, and urged late-comers to enter. Anticipated the opening ceremonies for the new garage would be after August 15, and urged all downtown merchants to participate in the validation program now under way, as to their own benefit in increased business as well as helping the new harking facility. BID AWARDS Turbid i meter Water Supt. Humble, reporting for Committee to study bids, recommended award to Hath Chemical Company, Laguna Beach, California (only bidder), for their alternate bid, 3695.00, as the first item offered was going out of production and the recommended turbidimeter met the specifications and would afford an availability of repair parts. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that bid be awarded to l~ch Chemical Company on alternate bid, $695.0D, carried unanimously. Roofin~ Su~t. t~mble reported orr Committee studying bids that they would like to check further regarding:the capability of the low bidder, and will bring in a report at next Council meetinZ. PUmDS Supt. Humble reported for Committee reviewing bids: that Pacific Pumping ComDany, sole bidder, complies with all requirements, and recommends awarding bid to Pacific. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Commissioner Clark that bid on pt~npm be ~arded to Pacific Pumping Company, carried unanimously. Fencin~ Material Commissioner Schoneman commented that as there was no bid on the fencing material, Purchasing Agent might negotiate for the material as the Job should be done immediately. Motion by Commissioners Schoneman and Clark that City Clerk be authorized to purchase fencin~ mater~al, carried unanimously. GENERAL REPORTS (cont.) Commissioner Schoneman:- Rtated that there was ~ome problem in the change-over of the water main on Washington at Mannete Bridge, but expected it to be corrected today. Received letter dated July 23, 1971, from Kremer, Chin & Mayo~excavation at Charleston Plant will begin next week. Following up with different S~ate Departments to get correction of problem on Wheaton Way where cars are striking utility covers. This was a State 9roJect. Delayin~ removal of brick on west end of Pacific until Monday, August 2, so as not to interfere with the sidewalk sales. Will keep it wetted down. Made some corrections in sewerage system at Shots Drive. Completing storm sewer structures on the Pine R~ad Line; and they will have that completed today on Sylvan. Street Department has done the re,rede through to the easement. Will be going in on Pearl Street on the Pine Road end about 15 feet, presently covered with trees, goin~ to widen that throat as it leaves Pine Road and zoes onto Pearl Street. llDeradinR of Almira completed to where it ends. At northerly ~art there will be a road connection to Riddell Rosd; this will be done as a rough-end street improvement, which we normally do on any L.I.D. It is on the arterial system and will he completed next year. l~e are not doing anything that requires contracting or purchase of materials. Vill material will be taken from Olympus, and we could at the same time create another storage area for the Water ~ept., or, temporarily, a playfield for kids living in that area. Asst. City Attorney Kamps:- A comdemnation case coming up next Monday (Barry) and should have a report at nex~ Council meeting. Gary Sexton is challenging the P~undary Review Board on their action in connection with annoxation of Lile Mayflower land (see last item PS). CqMERAL REPORTS (cont.)" Mayor ~ar~tad:- Have received certification that the Kitsap Lake Park project qualifies for federal lundin% as an educational and recreational facility. Commented on the noticoable beau~if~catlon of the City and the. efforts the citizens have taken to keep up the appearance of their properties. Reported increasin~ use of to}l bridges and it appears the 10-million figure per year, for cars, will probably be reached next year when the bonds are due to retire. Had received advice from the E.D.A. that City's application had been rejected by one Federal office but they were turning it over to another division and City would be advised later. The n~e tennis courts at LIONS FIELD were dedicated today and ~reatly pleased with the way they look. The field will continue to develop and has great potential-- he~n~ ne~xt to the water. TREAT~}EMT PLAN~ IMPROVEMenTS Commissioner Schoneman presented recommendation of City Engineer that Kramer, Chin & Mayo be requested to provide field services outlined in their contract.but to be provided only as requested by the City; also that special services such as scuba diver inspectors be negotiated by K~ but billed to the City with no markup. Hotion. by Commis~ioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad that Kramer, Chin & Mayo be requested to arranRe for inspection services, carried unanimously. }lOUSING AI~HORITY Mayor .larstad advised that there would be a vacancy on the Housing Authority Board and that Bob Kennedy, who had formerly served as a Board member, would again be available and would be a valuable addition to the Board. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Clark that Mr. Bob Kennedy be appointed to the Board of the }lousing Authority of the City of Bremerton, carried unanimously. ANNEXATION - LILE MAYFLOWER Asst. City Attorney Gary Sexton reported that the Court had Just over-ruled the Boundary Review Board and the annexation will be allowed. Meetin~ Adjourned at 4:30 P.M. G.~C. Yea~d'n, Sr., Ci~ty Clerk