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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/07/69 May 7, 1969 A reffalar meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers of the City I~11 at 10:00 o'clock A.M., D.S.T., on May 7, 1969, withMayor 3arstad pre- siding. Also present were the following: Comissioner Clark, Coaaissioner Schoneman, Assistant City Attorney Sexton, Acting City Clerk Vaa, Fire Chief Tillett, City Engineer McCullough, Planning Director Plescher, Planning Aide Ilofmann, Office Engineer Thornburgh, Mr. Ed Adams, Police Chief Plouf, Former Mayor II. O. Domstad, Attorney John Bishop, Mr. Lile, and Representatives of the Press and Radio. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Father Schmitt of Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church. Mayor Jarstad intreduced Mr. Il. O. '5~hitey" Domstad, who in turn introduced Mr. Dan Doran of the Seattle First National Bank. Mr. Doran then sold Mayor Jarstad, Coi,u,,issioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman Armed Forces Day Patron Pins for ~le upcoming events. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as amended. IheActing City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for bid openings for the following: Electrically-Operated Butterfly Valve; and Construction of Curbs, Gutters, Side- walks and Driveways on Park Avenue. b~tion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to open the bids, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk opened the following bid on the Butterfly Valve: II[~NRY PRATt CC~PANY, Aurora, Illinois, Certified Check for $150.00 enclosed, Bid - $2,678.38, including State Sales Tax. b~tion by bk. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to refer the bid to the coa~nittee of the whole for study, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk opened the following bids on the construction of Curbs, Gutters, Sidewalks and Driveways on ParkA venue: DEL GUZZI, INC., Port Angeles, lqashington, Bid Bond enclosed, Item #1 - $3.95 (Unit); Item #2 - $20.00 (Unit); Item #5 - $10.00 (Unit); Item #4 - $6.00 (Unit). GRAND TOTAL - $3,900.78, including State Sales Tax. GRIFFIN CONSTRUCTION CO., Bothell, Washington, Bid Bond enclosed, Item #1 - $2.20 (Unit); Item #2 - $5.90 (Unit); Item #3 - $5.50 (unit); Item #4 - $6.00 (Unit). GRAND TOTAL - $2,330.77, including State Sales Tax. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to refer the bids to the c~ia, ittee of the whole for study, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk announced that it was the t~e and place set for a public hearing on an appeal of ~en-Jim, Inc. on the decision of the Bremerton Planning Comission to deny its petition for rezone from Residential-One (R-l) to Business-Three (B-3) property located at the corner of Ilollis 5 Maple Street. Motion by Mr. Clark and bk. Jarstad to open the hearing, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read a letter from Jim [tofmann, Acting Planning Director, to the Planning Commission, which recommended that the rezone be denied and that the area be taken under study to provide a transition between the business and single-family developments as it would be ideally in the form of low-density multiple family apartments. The Acting City Clerk then read a letter from Acting Planning Director ttofmann to the City Council which cited excerpts from the minutes of the meeting of the Planning Conmission held on April 16, 1969. The minutes revealed that the Planning Ca~aission denied the request for a rezone by a vote of 5 in favor and 2 against, but needing 4 prevailing votes. City Planning Director Plescher stated that in general it was his rec~mnendation that if the City was going to strip zone property, it should be with the provision that commercial build- ings only he allowed on 1/2 of the block. This is so residences facing a residential street do not look inmediately into the baek of a ca,~i~rcial structure, tM stated that he was considering recommending to the Planning Commission that they accept as a policy that where strip developments are allowed, unless there are extenuating circumstances involved, that co~nercial buildings not extend more than half the depth of the block. Mr. Plescher then pointed out the location of the property in question on a map. Various questions were raised by the Commissioners to the Planning Director. Attorney John Bishop, representing ~en-Jim, Inc.--petitioner for the rezone--stated that the storage warehouse would be one that is of attractive design and the land surrounding the building would be landscaped as such. IM further stated that the ;qen-JimCompanywould comply with any reasonable restrictions the City may make such as ingress and egress onto ltollis Street only thus eliminating access on ~ple Street, and screening, etc. tie also gave the history on Wen- Jim's attempt to find a suitable location for a place of business. IM stated that it is necessary for this business to be located within the City limits in order to serve the Navy contract and the lease on their present location expires this December. b~r. Bishop then suggested that the City Council change the by-laws of the Planning Commis- sion in order that all members present at their meetings (including the Chairman) be entitled to vote. ~r. Lile stated that the owner of the warehouse located next to his property and he had discussed the possibility of joint use of the area between the two structures. Many questions were raised and answered. May 7, 1969--Con't. Commissioner Clark stated that it was his opinion that with Hollis Street being the only access, it would probably be the best use for the property. Mr.. Clark stated further that since 68% of the property owners within a 200-foot radius }lad signed a petition in concurrence with this rezone and no objections have been received, he would move to approve the rezone, subject to adequate screening to the east and south sides of the property and to limit access to Hollis Street only, seconded by Mayor Jarstad. UN] )F,R DISCUSSION: ~{ayor Jarstad stated that he felt that the view rights of the new residences in that area should be protected. Commissioner Schoneman stated that with a Business-Three (B-3) zone, any type of business could be constlUlcted in the future, if the owner decided to sell or use the property for some other purpose permitted in Business-Three (B-3). Co~nissioner Clark mentioned the possibility of contract zoning in this case which would allow for a storage warehouse only on this property. Deputy City Attorney Se~ton stated that the City does have the right to contract zone, but the power is limited and that he did not know if a contract could be entered into which would only allow this type of structure. Planning Director, Plescher, stated that he was dubious about the ability to enforce any restrictions made in granting a rezone. Once the property is rezoned, he felt that any use per- mitted by tho Zoning Ordinance would be permitted except, possibly, in the case of contract zoning. Co~unissioner Schoneman stated that the property owners need the protection of a buffer between their homes and commercial structures. Mayor Jarstad stated that he could not justify, a vote in favor of this rezone because of the risk involved whereby other businesses may want to locate in that area and a policy should be set now for future businesses as the planning and zoning affects the whole cc, i~,,anity. After considerable discussion, the motion was put to a vote: Mayor Jarstad voted no; Commissioner Clark voted yes; and Commissioner Schoneman voted no. q~e hearing was then closed. l~]e Acting City Clerk announced that the committee to whom the bid on the police depart- ment office furniture was referred recommends t}mt the bid be awarded to Peninsula Stationers, the only bidder. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to concur with the recon~nendation of the committee, and make the award as stated, carried unanimously. l~le Acting City Clerk had the following Notices of F~oloyment: RONALD 3. WAGNER, Engineering Aide I in the Engineering Department, at $481.00 per month, effective May l, 1969, Probationary until Eligible by Examination. RIC~bkRD T. WOJNAR, Foctra Labor in the Cemetery Department, at $2.39 per hour, effective April 29, 1969, Temporary Famployee. ERVIN ~{EBB, Poctra Labor in the Cemetery Department, at $2.39 per hour, effective May 1, 1969, Temporary Employee. .lAMES P. }[E. SFLEY, Extra Labor in the Cemetery Department, at $2.39 per hour, effective May 1, 1969, Temporary Employee. ALAYNE M. SWAN, .Extra Labor in the Parks f, Recreation Department, at $1.75 per hour, effective June 12, 1969, Temporary Employee. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to approve the Notices of l~mployment, carried unanimous ly. The Acting City Clerk had the following Change of Pay Status Reports: RILEY T}DMPSON, From Helper to Equipment Operator in the Street Department, from $3.32 to $3.39 per hour, effective ,May 16, 1969, Civil Service ~ligible. STEVEN LEE JAYNES, From Extra Help to Helper in the Street Department, from $2.39 to $3.32 per hour, effective May 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve the Change of Pay Status Reports, car- ried unanimously. l~e Acting City Clerk had the following Reports of Separation: J~X~'.S R. LAKEY, Extra Labor in the Cemetery Department, April 22, 1969, Own Request. RICI~PJ) T. 1~3JNAR, Extra Labor in the Cemetery Department, April 29, 1969, Own Request. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to accept the Reports of Separation, carried unani- mous ly. btayor Jarstad excused himself and left to address a seminar at Olympic College and Con~issioner Clark then presided. ~e Acting City Clerk had an APPI,ICATION for Dancing ~ Entertainment license at the Beach Tavern. 'File application was approved by the Chief of Police. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve the APPLICATION, carried unanimously. l~le Acting City Clerk had a GF -aNERAL CLAIM for payroll period ending April 30, 1969, in the amount of $100,469.07. The Claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve the Payroll GENERAL CLAIM, carried unani- mous ly. May 7, 1969--Con't. The Acting City Clerk had a CLAIM FOR DAMAGES signed by James R. Dalgardno which claimed that he fell at the corner of Burwell and Pacific and injured his knee, shoulder and neck caused by the extra high step of sidewalk and lack of light on the street. The accident occurred on Saturday, May.,3, 1969. The Claim was reported to the Insurance Company. The Acting City Clerk had a PUBLIC OFFICIAL OPEN FORM BOND for Frank L. Shepard, Jr., City Treasurer. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve the BOND, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read a letter from the Civil Service Commission which requested that the attached bill for legal services submitted by Mr. Merrill Wallace, Attorney, be paid and the City Council provide the money. The bill was for services in the case of Ralph Libsack. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to approve payment of the bill, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read the following PROCLAMATIONS signed by Mayor Jarstad: Day May 15, 1969 - "NAVY NURSE CORPS DAY" Week May 12 - 17 "ARMED FORCES WEE~' The Acting City Clerk had a PETITION signed by property owners on Cambrian Avenue from llth Street to 13th Street, which requested the City Council to proceed with the creation of a Local Improvement District by the construction of Concrete Curbs, Gutters, and Street Surfacing. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to refer the PETITION to the Engineering Department for checking the validity of signatures, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read a memo from E. G. Iknnble, Water Superintendent, requesting authorization to install a watermain on Oyster Bay Avenue. The memo stated that a temporary small main has been installed because of the limited development along the east side of Oyster Bay, but new additions to the Westgate Motel Complex now require a larger main. The total esti- mated cost is $5,100. ~otion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark to approve the request for authorization to install a 12" line on Oyster Bay, carried tmanimously. Commissioner Schoneman reported the following: 1) Next week is National Public Works Week and at the next City Council meeting, a new Public Works Man of the Year will be:honored. Ail Puget Sound area Public Works Officials will be honored at a Luncheon in Seattle given by the Northwest Chapter of American Public Works'Association and the Kiwanis Clubs of Seattle. 2) The city's present off-street parking lot, which will be cut in two by the extension of Park Avenue, must be paved, and this will be up for consideration in the near future. 3) The Callow Avenue project is progressing, l~ere were some problems as to the cut-down of lawns but they are being taken care of. 4) Met with Lewis [ Redford Engineers regarding preparation of a bid call for the llth ~ Pacific cut-through. A bid call should be ready by June. It is hoped that the portion of Burwell front- ing Penneys from Pacific to Washington can be included in this bid call. The engineering of this portion would be financed from the 1/2¢ gas tax fund. It will be stipulated in the spocifi- cations t~t it must be completed within thirty (30) days in order to time it with the opening of the new Peuneys store. S) The golf course funding application is now before the Interagency Committee. It will be con- sidered on ~y 26, 1969, and Parks ~ Recreation Department Superintendent Pendergast will be present. If funding is obtained, many highschool and college students could be hired to work on this project during the smmer. 6) The transfer of funds from the Pacific Avenue project has been approved and it will allow for widening and an overlay on Kitsap Way from Callow Avenue to Marine Drive. 7) The City has high priority for the complete reconstruction of Pacific Avenue. This is pro- posed for early 1970. 8) The fish in the Gorst Creek fltme are growing consistently and loss is 1~. 9) ~e Pine Road construction has been approved as an Arterial Street Project to be paid by the 1/2{ gas tax fund. 10) The Street Department has received 23S calls to date to pick up trash this week during Spring Clean-t~, Paint-up, Fix-upWeek. 11) The Puget Sound Governmental Conference will meet in Seattle tomorrow. Motion by Mr. Clark and ~r. Schoneman to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Com- missioners, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark commented on several measures which still have a chance of passing the Legislature in the closing days. lie stated that a measure has been introduced which would permit cities and counties to levy a sales tax. This would go into effect within large areas, and only by a vote of the people. There being no further business, the meeting was ADJOURNED. E. Il. T. ~kGOWAN, CITY CLI3UK ' - GLENN K. JARSTAD,~MAYOR - -