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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/09/69 July 9, 1969 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers of the City ~11 at 10:00 o'clock A.M., P.D.S.T., on July 9, 1969, with b~ayor Jarstad presiding. Also attending were the following: Conmissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, Acting City Clerk Vaa, Pire Chief Tillett, Police Chief Plouf, Office Engineer '~ornburgh, Mr. I!d Adams, Mr. IMrbert Connors, Mr. Frank L. Whitehead, Mr. Gene Burkhart, and representatives of the Press and Radio. ll~e meeting was called to order and the Invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. ll~e b~inutes of the Previous meeting were read and approved as amended. The Acting City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for a public hearing on a proposed rezone of property located at 2S10-2S14 Stephenson Avenue from Residential-One (R-I) to Residential-Two (R-2). b~tion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to open the hearing, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read PLANNING COb~ISSION RESOLUTION NO. 179 recommending the City Council to pass an ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 and rezone property located at 2510-2S14 Stephenson .~venue from Residential-One (R-i) to Residential-Two (R-2) subject to execution of agreement that the developers enter into a contract with the City to g~mrantee that the housing will be built according to density whichwould be allowed under proposed Zoning Ordinance. The Acting City Clerk then read a letter addressed to the City Council from Planning Director Plescher which contained an excerpt from the minutes of the Planning Commission meeting held June 18, 1969. The excerpt revealed that the Planning Commission recommended approval of the rezone according to the Resolution. The Acting City Clerk read a STAPF REVIEW signed by Planning Director Plescherwhich stated that the proposed zoning map and the Comprehensive Plan show the area of the~requested zone change as high density; the zoning map, Multi-family Low Density RML, and the Comprehensive Plan as Garden Apartments. It further stated that some of the neighbors have complained about the rezone, not because they are concerned about the higher density, but rather because they are afraid of losing their view; a fear which appears to be unwarranted because the apartment will be only two stories and constructed at a lower level. It was his recommendation that the rezone be approved. P~anning Director Plescher pointed out the area on the Comprehensive Zoning 5~p, and stated that this development conforms to its projected use. Mayor Jarstad asked if there was anyone on the audience who wished to speak for or against the rezone. Mr. Gene Burkhart presented pictures of units similar to those proposed to build which will consist of 32 units. Mayor Jarstad asked Mr. Burkhart if he would be opposed to the proposed contract between the City and the Developers. llis reply indicated that there was no opposition, but that the City building codes, etc., would take care of this problem anyway. The estimated cost of this complex will be between $250,000.00. and $300,000.00. Discussion followed. bbtion by bIr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and rezone the property with the stipulation that a contract be entered between the City and the developer as suggested and that the City Attorney be instructed to draft the necessary documents, carried unanimously. All Commissioners complimented the developers, who were present, on their much needed proposed project. July 9, 1969 - cont. The Acting City Clerk read a memo from E. G. thamble, Water Superintendent, which stated that the extended hot weather during the first part of June has pointed out again the necessity for correcting the bottleneck condition now existing at T~in Lakes. This condition limits the fl~ available from Casad Dam and Union River to about 10 M.G.D. Another 2 M.G.D is available from Anderson Creek without pumping the wells and anything required over this total has been pumped from Gorst Creek in the past. If Gorst Creek is not available for us for any reason, this situation can become critical after a week of continuous hot weather. He stated further that the replacement of the bottleneck had been anticipated in the 1969 Budget, but the funds approved for the purpose were inadvertently reduced by a copying error, lte then requested authorization to call for bids for the furnishing of 2,100 feet of 27" or 28" pipe required and to proceed with the installation at the earlie~tfeasible time. ~lotion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to take this matter under advisement, carried unanimous ly. The Acting City Clerk announced that the committee to whom the bids were referred on the fire hose reconmends the following: Item #1 be awarded to AMERICAN LaFRANCE - Fire Control Northwest for a unit price per foot of $.88; 'Item #2 be awarded to the GIVENS COMPANY for a unit price per length of $170.50, and that authorization be given to negotiate the purchase of Item #3 - which is five 10' lengths of 6" fir hose as the specifications called for 10' lengths instead of 16' lengths, and it may be possible to use the old couplings. Discussion followed. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and ~4r. Clark to accept the recommendation of the cormnittee to award the bids on items 1 and 2 as recommended and authorize the purchase of item 3 provided cost does not exceed the bid price, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk had the following Report of Separation: N. PETE BUTI,ER, Equipment Operator in the Street Department, June 30, 1969, By Own Request. btotion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to accept the Report of Separation, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk had the following Notices of Employment: CItARLES B. ~ANSON, Lifeguard at the Swimming Pool, at $2.00 per hour, effective July 3, 1969, Temporary Employee. ROBERT J. HENRY, Summer Employment in the Sqater Supply Department, at $2.25 per hour, effective July 7, 1969, Temporary FJnployee. TERRENCE J. WELLING, Summer Employment in the Igater Supply Department, at $2.25 per hour, effective July 7, 1969, Temporary Fa~ployee. MICllAEL F. blcINTYRE, Summer Employment in the Water Supply Department, at $2.25 per hour, effective July 7, 1969, Temporary Employee. b~otion by Mr. Schoneman and ~lr. Clark to approve the Notices of Employment, carried unanimously. ll~e Acting City Clerk had the following Change of Pay Status Reports: FRANK SIH~PARD, City Treasurer, from $730.00 to $760.00 per month, effective July 1, 1969, Appointive. JEFFERY DAVID, from Patrolman 2nd Year to 3rd Year in the Police Dept., from $620.00 to $650.00 per month, effective July 3, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. RICItARD FORRESTER, from Patrolman 2nd Year to 3rd Year in the Police Dept., from $620.00 to $6S0.00 per month, effective June 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. LESLIE ~l. ROSE, from Patrolman 2nd Year to 3rd Year in the Police Dept., from $620.00 to $65(1.00 per month, effective June 16, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. b~otion by blr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to approve the Change of Pay Status Reports, carried unanimous ly. Commissioner Clark commended Mr. Shepard for his capability and excellent work. The Acting City Clerk had the following application: CAIN'S A~JSFA~mNT LAND for amusement rides July 9th through July 15th at the Merit Mart. The Application was signed by Paul }~. Cain, owner, and approved by Assistant Police Chief Henry, Building Department, and the Fire Department. blotion by blr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to approve the application subject to approval by the llealth Department, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk had a General Claim for payroll for period ending June 50, 1969, in the amount of $115,094.05. The Claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark. bbtion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to approve the General Claim, carried unanimously. ~q~e Acting City Clerk had the following Claim for Damages: JOSEPH II. JETr, SR., in the amount of $204.51 which was the amount of the low estimate on damage caused when a Police Car struck his automobile. The Acting City Clerk read a proposed agreement between the City of Bremerton and Fire- fighters Local No. 437. ,qotion by ~{r. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the agreement subject to review and approval by the City Attorney, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read a letter from Judge Danielson which requested the Council to take action on the attached ordinance which amends Ordinance No. 2165 and which transfers the parking functions of the Violations Office to the Department of Finance (Treasurer's Office). July 9, 1969 - cont. Commissioner Clark commented that some changes and additions are needed in the Treasurer's Office both physical and in personnel before this transfer can be accomplished. The Acting City Clerk read a letter from Judge Danielson which requested that the City participate by paying 6S% of the $100.00 n~nthly charge to help defray the cost of the new Alcohol Referral Center in Kitsap County. tL is requesting that the other 3S% be paid by the County. stated that the defendants that are able to pay for their own services would be required to do so, ~%nd that over a period of time the paying defendants would reduce the City and County contributions substantially. M~yor Jarstad suggested that the Council weigh this matter after an opinion from the City Attorney had heen rendered as to the legality. The Acting City Clerk read a memo from the Engineering Department which attached an applicatio~t for an outside utility agreement. The memo stated that the property is located on Petersville Road and is where the reservoir drain line runs. The County has given the owner permission to move a mobile home onto the property. Mayor Jarstad stated that it was the Council's belief that someday this area would be annexed to the City of Bremerton, and that the City does not allow mobile homes inside the City limits, unless they are annexed as such or if they are located in a mobile home or trailer park. [te stated further that he thought this would be undesireable to homes valued from $25,000 to $40,000 located immediately adjacent. ~k~ch discussion followed. Motion by Mr. Sclmneman and b~r. Clark to deny the request for an Outside Utility Agreement requested by Frank B. McElroy, carried unanimensly. The Acting City Clerk read a letter from Lewis-Redford-Engineers, Inc. which stated that the final inspection on Phase 11 of the Burwell Street Project was held on June 15, 1969, and the project met with the requirements of the contract plans and specifications, lie then reco~mmended that the City accept the project as meeting the contract plans and specifications. blotion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad, to accept Phase 11 of the Burwell Street Project, carried unanimously. Motion by b~. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to pay all bills approved by a jajority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Commissioner Clark gave the following reports: 1. The Beard Growing Contest is going well - as of this date a total of 114 persons have signed up as compared to 92 last year. 2. Budget preparation for the year 1970 and for all subsequent years will be approximately two months later than in previous year, thus allowing the use of more up-to-date figures in its preparation. 5. The manager of the local bus company, Ben Rust, has informed him that the bus company is continuing to lose mene¥. Bremerton is one of the few remaining cities that does not own, or subsidize, the bus system, and we will be faced with loss of bus service or we will undoubtedly have to take some action to keep it going. The first step would be the firing of a consulting firm, such as Price Waterhouse, to make an independent study of the system's operations. 4. The Annual Convention of the Association of Washington Cities will be held in Seattle starting .July 1Sth. Governor Evans and other prominent persons will address this Convention. As President, Co,missioner Clark will step down, and the new president will take over the last day of the Convention. Commissioner Schoneman gave the following reports: 1. Urban Arterial Board meets tomorrow and will pass on Phases IV and V of the Burwell Street Project; and on the improvement of Pacific Avenue from Sixth Street to First Street, and First Street from Pacific Avenue to Washington Avenue. Pacific Avenue and First Street will be widened to 48 feet and will have n~{ sidewalks and new concrete paving, l~e total cost of the projects is approximately $1,000,000. 2. An inspection was made by the Fire Department, the Building Inspector, and Commissioner Schoneman, together with other interested persons, of the 13 houses on Phase 111 (Burwell Street Project) for which keys are on hand, and three may be moved within the City - 907 and 941 Washington and 940 Iligh. They maybe seen on Saturday, July 12, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. City Attorney l{algren stated that as the next regular meeting of the Council is to be held at 7:00 A.bt. instead of 10:00 A.M., notice must be given all the news media. b~yor Jarstad reported as follows: 1. Congratulated Kurt Sharar on his appointment as public relations man for the Association of County Commissioners. 2. I{e has been advised by letter that ]{arold Staley, whose term as a member of the Bremerton [lousing Authority is about to expire, has moved to California, and he moved to appoint }{al Sunderlin as a member of the Board for a five year term. The motion made by Mayor Jarstad was seconded by Commissioner Schoneman. Appreciation for the services of blr. Staley was expressed, and Commissioner Clark and Commissioner Schoneman expressed their approval in the choice of a successor. Motion carried unanimously. 3. The United Veterans Council had written expressing their appreciation for the cooperation of the City in allowing the erection of the Tdmb of the Unknown Soldier at Ivy Green Cemetery. July 9, 1969 - cont. 4. An award in the amount of $106,163.00 has been made to the health ~roup of the Puget Sound Governmental Conference, of which he is a member and of which Ed Monroe is the Chairman, for a c~,~prehensive health planning study. 5.Successful tournament of the Bremerton Slow Pitch Association at Roosevelt Field. 6. Fire report for June: 41 calls consisting of 12 residential calls, and the balance false alarms and miscellaneous. 7. Police report for June: Traffic continues to give the most problems but this year compares favorably with last year. 8. Attended Law Enforcement Training Con~nission meeting in Olympia yesterday at which time it was announced that a grant had been made from the National Safety Council which will allow the holding of two seminar training courses for staff traffic people. Also approved going from a 300 hour curriculum to a 400 hour curriculum courses to go into effect July 1, 1970. In addition, proposed a $28,000 study by Battelle Northwest on the establishment of a Police Academy to be presented to the next session of the Legislature was acknowledged and will be forwarded to the State Conmittee on Law and Justice for funding. 9. Announced that, due to the many comnittee meetings at the Association of l~ashington Cities Convention, the next Council meeting will be held at 7:00 A.M. on July 16, 1969. (~ommissioner Schoneman announced that ~r. Tyson was having a dozer start work on the Golf Course on Monday. tie also stated that the pun~p on Jacobsen Boulevard Sewer System is being tested at 11:00 this morning and if all is satisfactory, it should be in operation today. Commissioner Schoneman further announced the committees on which he would serve at the forthcoming convention. ~here being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. APPROVE. D: GLENN K. JARS~, N~yor E; 'Il. T.' MCGOI~AN, City Clerk