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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/70 August 12~ 13~ 1970 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, ~/ash~ngton, was called to order in the Council Chambers at the C~ty I~11, on ;Attendi~ ~er~: ~yor ~arstad~ pres~d~g; Cu~issioner Clark~ C~iss~oner S~one~, City Clerk :Yeadon, Assist~t City Atrophy I~illi~ ~s, r~resentatives of Press ~ ~dio~ Assistant Fire Ehief ~lazic~ City ~gineer Parker and Plying A~de ~ Hof~. ~ieeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegi~ce ~d the Inv~ation was given by ~yor darstad. ~finutes of the previous ~eting ~e~ read and app~ved as ~nded. ~EZO~ I~ING - ~ D~~ I~.~ ~D R. ROSSt ~esident ~Clerk a~o~ced this ~as the t~e ~d pla~ set for hear~. Fbtion by Mr. ~honemn ~d Mr. Clark to convene the hearing, ca~ied ~im~ly. ~Clerk then read the following: Pla~i~ C~ission Resolution No. 193 r~uest~g the Co~cil to pass ~ ordi~ce ~endi~ the USE and ~ ~ps of Ordin~ce No. 1792 f~ R-1 to B-3 with L~d Use Restrictions, for an area of 8.7 acres at approx~tely Route 4, ~x 1858. Letter dated July 21, 1970 to the City Comcil rrm Bre~rton Plying C~ission Chaim ~. E. J. Beard, setti~ fo~h reasons for recu,,~nding the rezone. Letter fr~ City Engineer concerning stom drainage, parking ~d traffic circulation Letter fr~ Water ~perintendent conceming ease~nt rights for wate~ins Letter fr~ Fire Chief Tillett, asking for aut~tic sprinkler syst~ ~d four S" hydr~ts "~claration of L~d Use Restrictions," whi~ ~uld be si~ed by the applic~t as reco~end~ by the Plying C~ission. J~ }bfm~n, Planing Aide, gave a description of the pro~sed i~rove~nt ~d ~int~ out the loca- tion on the C~rehensive Pl~ mp and on the zoning rap. ~ showed, from the pl~ provided by ~. Ross, the structures and their use~ the park~g~ screeni~ ~d entr~ces ~d exits for ~rs. The problem of store drainage was dis~ssed. Mr. Ross stat~ the p~perty ~ers in the area ~ill c~perate together in h~dling the store ~ter, ~d Mr. Schone~ outlined plus for ca~i~ store water away fr~ the area. ~r. Ross stated he ~s conceded ~ith the terns of the p~sed contract~ ~d asked the City Co~cil to consider passi~ the rezone before the contract is dra~. Also said he did not agree ~ith the ~ontract and did not feel it is a nomal requir~ent, lte asked for a decision f~ the Comcil on the property's highest ~d best use. ~ring the dis~ssion it was ~inted out by the C~issioners that there we~ provisions in the contract which are already h~dled by present ord~ces, c~es ~d building-pemit regulations and these provisions were not necessa~ in the contract. Mr, Ross request~ t~t, if a contract must be si~ed, he ~uld ~t the period of coven~t to be no lo, er th~ fifteen years, lie felt, also, that if pro~rty o~ers within 250 feet had to app~ve ~h~es within his property, that he should have the s~e right in any ch~ges in their p~perty in the future. August 12p 13~ 1970 Following Mr. Ross' statement, there was an hour-and-a-half discussion period during which time Mr. Ross objected to each provision of the contract, lie explained how the matter had been handled by the Planning C~m,lission and realized there had been some confusion at their last meeting when, at the close of their meeting, he had objected to the contract after the Planning C~i,,ission had approved the rezone with contract restrictions. Mr. Ross introduced Mr. D. B. Sibold, Architect, who spoke very briefly on several occasions dur- ing the hearing. After the lengthy hearing, Assistant City Attorney Kmmps suggested that a further study should be made of the contract provisions because of the need to clarify much of the material, and that the Council could either send the application back to the Planning Commission or go over the contract and rewTite it. 51orion by C~,,,issioner Schoneman and Co~iiiiissioner Clark to set aside the decision for discussion an-~rther study and decision to be made in Council meeting two weeks hence, carried unanimously. Mr. Ross added that he had no objection to the time delay, but requested that the application not be returned to the Planning C~,miission and that he would rather negotiate with the City Planner. Planning Aide tbffman co~nented that the Planning Commission had asked that any changes be sent backtl to them for their consideration. Mr. Schonoman and Mr. Clark gave reasons for not favoring this necessity. Mr. Schoneman felt the Planning Commission should have given the reasons for askin~ for the contract provisions and that the provisions should be reasonable. Mr. Clark objected to b~ing "locked in' to the Planning Conmission's decisions. V. I. P. s REZONE Clerk stated that he had advertised for a public hearing to be held August S, 1970, based upon Planning Co~mission Resolution No. 194, which recommended change of zone from R-1 to B-2. Through oversight and the fact no one was present for, or against, the rezone, the hearing was not held last meeting. Clerk rec~,,,ended setting a new date and readvertising. blotion by Cc~},.issioner Clark and Conmissioner Schoneman that the hearing be readvertised for two wee--ee~from today, carried unanimously. ~qPLOYMENTS Clerk reaffNotices of Employment for: CARL RA~I~OLPH JACKSON 1st year Firefighter $6S4.50 per month, effective Aug. 16, 1970 KERRY LORING LARM 1st year Firefighter $654.50 per month, effective Aug. 12, 1970 BER1~{A JORDAN Extra }lelp(Water--Office)$ 2.33 per hr., effective Aug. 11, 1970 Clerk then read F{EMO dated August 11, 1970, which stated that, in conjunction with the proposed parking garage and preliminary engineering, it was agreed by the City that ten young men would be provided for a one-day parking and interview survey to be supervised by the contractor's consultant. Clerk then read the Notices of Employment for the following Olympic College students for this one- day employment at $1.65 per hour plus overtime allowance if necessary: WILLIAM R. SMI~!, RAYFDND EDWARD WITTE, RONALD J. SIMONIS, WILLIAM LONG, STANLEY E. Lib,, MERLE TROSTAD, GENE AMUNDSON, PHILLIP SEBRING,, FRANK GEORGE LENTZ, MAURICE S. DILLON. The above to be paid from the Engineering Budget. ~tion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to approve of the employment of the first three and the ~-~ ten, and approve of the separation of the last ten, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented claim filed by Allan Mong August 11, 1970, ~ount $109.75, for damage to his car when backed into by the city sweeper on 17th Street, by the City Garage. Clerk stated copies would be furnished the City Attorney and the insurance carrier. PARKING - CITY tl~LL ~ Co,,,,issioner Clark stated he was going to clamp down on parking in the lot behind City Hall because some are abusing the purpose of the lot--which is to furnish space for those doing business in the City Hall. WARREN AVENUE PLAYFIF~Ln FLOODLIGHTS Clerk read a N~ from Park Supt. to M~yor Jarstad dated August 10, 1970, asking for emergency appropriation of $942.00 to Capital Outlay Fund 3-11, so that sufficient money will be available to pay for the erection of five new light poles and hardware. In explanation of the need for the appropriation, it was stated that $942.00 was received from our insurance co, any due to the loss of a pole in a windstorm on November 6, 1969, and the money had been put in the General Fund-- which makes the Park Department budget short for replacing the pole. ~otion by Co~nissioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to make the emergency apprdpriation as requested, an-~equest the City Attorney's Office to prepare the necessary ordinance, carried unanimously. Clerk added that the bid from Pacific Electric Company for installing the poles and hardware was recommended for award by Mr. Pendergast, and suggested the award be made now so the work may be accomplished in time for the Fall use. ~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Corm~issioner Clark to award the bid to Pacific Electric for the lns~lation of the light fixtures on Warren Avenue Playfield, carried unanimously. August 12, 13~ 1970 (cont.) CONTRACT CI[~qGE ORDER--SEI.ECT CONTRACTORS INC. C'lerk presented Contract Change Order No. 2, dated August 11, 1970, on PHase IV-Schedule I, Washing- ton from Bur~ell to 6th, for Estimated Cost Force Account - $2,000.00 for grade changes after curb and sidewalk forms were set and grading finished. It was necessary to change the grade of the sidewalk and curb to allow a greater overlay to the existing curb. Change Order signed as accepted by the contractor, recomnended by City Engineer. ~otion by Comissioner Schoneman and Cc~m~issioner Clark to approve, carried unanimously. GOLF COURSE SEED BILL Clerk presented a General Claim Voucher from the Agricultural Dealers Supply, who have delivered seed and fertilizer under Contract No. 1099 for the Golf Course. The claim ~ras for $658.35, including Sales Tax. This represents an additional 1,000 lbs. FAIR~AY MIX at $62.70 per 100 lbs., and is the price stipulated by the contract. Clerk asked the City Council to approve change in the a~ount of seed specified in the contract to include this 1,000 pounds. ~otion by Cci',',Mssioner Clark and Mayor Jarstad to approve the increase in quantity purchased, c a--~ed unanimously. FASI~ff~fr FOR CULVERT UNDER BANGOR RAILROAD ~lerk read letter dated August 6, 1970, from Real Estate Division--Director, Dept. of the Navy, Western Division, to the Water Dept., enclosing a proposed Grant of Easoment for the approval of the City prior to processing through Navy Channels. The Easement would be to grant permission for the City to install a water main under the Shelton-Bremerton-Bangor Naval Railroad. t~_i_~fbtheMOtiony Mr.citySChonemanAttorney,andcarriedMr. Jarstadunanimously.tO approve of the Easement, subject to review and reco~,u,ienda? OUTSIDE UTILITY SERVICE FOR PLAT OF NOfBiANDY VILLA Clerk presented application coming via the City' Engineer, for approval. ~otion by Cu~,i~issioner Schone~an and C~,~nissioner Clark to approve the application, carried unanimously. C(~l,.Mssioner Schone~mn c~,,,~nted that this Plat would fit in nicely with expansion in that area, and gave other data concerning ho~ this sewer line would be handled in making the connection with existing line about 2,000 feet a~ay, and that the City is now getting returns for its investment in ~ater and sower lines ~hich have been placed in the general area. Discussion was held on possible annexation of the surrounding area. ANNEXATION PETITION - P~I1NER ROAD C'lerk presented letter fro~ Planning Office ~hich attached a ten percent petition for annexation of the East half of the Northeast quarter of the Southeast quarter of the Northeast quarter, Section 20, T 24 N. R1E W.M., signed by the sole owners and representing 100% of the assessed valuation which is $5,445.00. Petition signed by Terry L. Potter and Caroline Potter. blotion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to approve the 10% petition and authorize the 75% with the ~---~eusive Plan, carried unanimously. iIT CLAIM DEEDS - TO SEAFIRST BANK AND JA~ES MILLER ty Clerk read ~ dated August 12, 1970 to Council from City Engineer's Office, which attached two Quit Claim Deeds to Seattle First National Bank and to Jmnes Miller. Deeds are for signature of the City officials and are to fulfill the agreement between the City and these parties, in which there has been an exchange of property for street right-of-way. The bank and Mr. Miller have already deeded to the City a portion of ~/arren Avenue and a portion of Sixth Street. Motion by Ct~m~issioner Schoneman and Mr. Clark to have the City Attorney check the deeds and to aut-~ize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign for the City, carried unanimously. Mr. Schoneman dis- cussed the proposed widening of Sixth and Warren and explained the exchange of property. PAYMENT OF BILLS ~°ti°n by Commissioner Clark and C~iissioner Schoneman to pay all bills that are approved by a ma3orxty of the Co~nissioners, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - PARKING I~ETERS. CRAVEN CENTER AREA Co,~issioner Clark discussed t~e need for calling for bids for approximately 100 parking meters for the east parking lot at the forraer Craven Center site. This has been under consideration for some tbue, and when installed will do a~ray with the parking attendant. The west side of Park Avenue will be maintained for monthly parking, l~hen construction starts on the new parking garage, Cu~dssioner Clark stated, the present monthly customers will be offered parking at Park Avenue first before opening to now people. [lotionyMr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to authorize Call for Bids for approximately 100 parking meters, ca--ar-~dbunanimously. Further discussion was held by the C~idssioners concerning the use of parking meters from the present lot at 4th and P/ashington, which Con~issioner Clark explained were borrowed out of the Police Dept. supply and these meters for Park Avenue will be paid for out of off-street parking funds. ~r. Schoneman questioned whether or not the City had a continuing contract for purchase of meters, and Ca~issioner Clark assured him that contract had a special payment plan and had now expired. BEARD GROWING CONTEST Cc~,,~issioner Clark reported that there have been 135 registrants and, because Capt. Tierney of the USS CONSTELLATION was allowlng his cre~ to grow beards £or the contest, this might be a record contest. C~,,u,~issioner Clark discussed the prizes and certificates which will be given. Ausust 12, 13~ 1970 BUS SITUATION: Mr. Clark stated there was very little to report at this time due to some legal work which must be done to place a city proposition on the ballot and this is one of the re~sons Attorney Sexton is not at today's Council meeting. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad that the City Council be recessed until 3:00 o'clock this after- noon in order to adopt the resolution setting forth the ballot title so it can be taken to the County Auditor's Office. Further discussion was held on the bus situation. Motion carried unanimously. TOPICS PROGRAM: Mr. Schoneman reported that after a year and a half have finally been successful in getting approval by the Director of Highways to proceed; that a letter had been received authorizing to proceed, August 6, 1970. Mr. Schoneman commented on the difficulties encountered thus far because no guide lines have been established for applying. Redford Engineering firm is doing the planning which is not necessary to complete before application can be made for'use of the funds for hazardous intersections and street lighting. Mr. Schoneman gave a list of places which were high on the pri- ority of projects. He also explained where funds would come from for the projects and the percenta~ PARKING SURVEY: Mr. Schoneman reported on the work done by the parking survey team, stating there would be 500 to 600 contacts reported and the college boys did a terrific job. BUS SITUATION: Mr. Schoneman complimented Dave Birkland, Bremerton Sun reporter on the articles on the City of Everett bus situation and appreciated the opportunity of looking into other's mistakes. ~ FERRY REPORT: Mr. Schoneman gave a report of the meeting held in the governor's office last Wednesday relating to the ferries. The committee which met was called the Ferry Improvement Committee. PINE ROAD STORM SEWER: Mr. Schoneman reported that the job would start as soon as materials arrive and that he is hoping to barter for a piece of equipment that will expedite the Job, or will possibly be able to rent or lease the equipment. WASHINGTON AVENUE JOB: Mr. Schoneman reported the job is delayed because of failure of a wall on the west side. Once the new wall is in and set up will proceed. Also, stated there is no reason the next part of the pro- ject can't be started on the east side of Washington Avenue, 6th to 9th Street. HIGH AVENUE STORM SEWER: Mr. Schoneman reported that the High Avenue Storm Sewer project will be completed this week and will then immediately start widening. ED PEAK'S RETIREMENT: Mr. Schoneman reported on the retirement picnic held Monday evening in honor of the Water (Supply) Supervisor's retirement. Mr. Schoneman read a letter received from Mr. Peak giving his termination date and expressing appreciation for his years of employment. ~ MADRONA POINT SEWER PROJECT: Mr. Schoneman reported on the progress of this project and notification to residents to make arrangements for connection. 1/2¢ SALES TAX: Mr. Schoneman discussed this receipt, taking his thoughts from a newspaper story of the tax. Mr. Clark also commented on the tax and that the final result is the city will receive less than anticipated by $150,O00.00 AIR POLLUTION MEETING: Mayor Jarstad reported he would be attending as a member the Air Pollution Meeting in Tacoma today. KURE - SISTER CITY: Mayor Jarstad reported on the forthcoming visit of dignitaries from our sister city and especially noted the Prawn Feed, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, which is to be held in conjunction with their visit. August 12, 13~ 1970 i!NEW TIME FOR CITY COUNCIL TO MEET !]Mayor Jarstad suggested that consideration be given to starting the regular Council meeting earlier !ibecause the meetings were constantly running into noon lunch hour scheduled meetings; and that ilpersons who came to the Council to be heard should be allowed to speak at 10:00 A. M. so they wouldn't Iltire and leave the meeting without an opportunity. Also, consideration should be given to eliminatin~ lithe reading of the minutes and give more time for all the commissioners to give their reports. !Mayor's suggestions were discussed. iiMotion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to move the meeting to 9:00 A. M. and at 10:00 A. M. give ilcitizens wishing to address the Council on any matter not on the agenda on recognition by the chair. !iDiscussion followed. Thought it best to try recognition time to see how it works out. On question llfrom., the City Clerk, Mayor advised that hearing times and bid opening times would remain the same. .:Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed until 3:00 P. M. Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at 3:00 P. M., DST, August 12, 1970. In attendance were Mayor pro tem Clark, Commissioner iSchoneman, City Clerk Yeadon and Asst. City Attorney Gary Sexton. Due to the time required to write up the bus resolution, Mr. Sexton was delayed until 3:45 P. M. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to read the resolution, carried unanimously. Clerk read a resolution providing for submission to the electors on September 15, 1970, a proposition authorizing the city to purchase or lease the busses and bus operation of Bremerton Charleston Transportation Company, and authorizing the city to collect a household excise tax not to exceed $1.00 per household. (biotion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to adopt the resolution. Under discussion: A lengthy discussion was held on the various paragraphs of the proposed resolutionS. Mr. Clark brought up a number of questions which should be resolved in order to have a workable resolution. Mr. Sexton agreed that the resolution should be revamped and in order to do so would contact Price Waterhouse Co. again. Motion was not voted on; therefore, it did not carry. Mayor pro rem Clark recessed the meeting until 10:00 o~clock A. M., Thursday, August 13, 1970. Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council l'Chambers at 10:O0 A. M., DST, August 13, 1970. In attendance were Mayor pro rem Clark, Commissioner ;Schoneman and City Clerk Yeadon. !Mr. Clark stated that the resolution was not ready and recessed the meeting to be held at the call !of the chair. Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at 11:50 A. M., DST, August 13, 1970. In attendance were Mayor pro rem Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon and Asst. City Attorney Sexton. :lClerk read Resolution No. 1466, "A Resolution of the City of Bremerton, Washington, providing for i!the submission to the qualified electors of the City at a primary election to be held on the 15th ilday of September, 1970, of a proposition authorizing the City to purchase and/or lease a public litransportation system, and authorizing the City to collect a transit subsidy excise tax not to exceed i151.00 per household unit per month." i!Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to adopt Resolution No. 1466; under discussion: Mr. Schoneman i!~oned about those areas outside the city receiving service but not liable for the household 'lunit tax and Mr. Clark stated there may, also, be a higher fare for outside r~s. Motion carried iunanimously. ~ ~. ~ ~,f ~,, ,~.mT.~NN K. Jartran, Mayor G.C.~adon, Sr., C~tty Clerk