HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/69 July 23, 1969
A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council
Chambers of the City Hall at 10:00 o'clock A.M., P.D.S.T., on July 23, 1969 with ~ayor Jarstad
presiding. Also attending were the following: Co~issioner Clark, Co~missioner Schoneman, City
Attorney I~algren, Acting City Clerk Vaa, Fire Chief Tillett, Mr. John Haley, Acting City Engineer,
~lr. Eddie Adams, Mr. Plescher, Planning Director, Mr. Mottinger and representative of the press.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the invocation was given by the
Reverend Orval Crawford of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
The minutes of the previous meeting was read and approved as amended.
The Acting City Clerk announced that it was the time set for opening bids on Burwell Street
Phase 111 and part of Phase iV. Conmissioner Schoneman moved that the bids be opened. It was
seconded by Co~missioner Clark, carried unanimously. The Acting City Clerk read the following
bids:
1. Butler Construction Engineering Company, Seattle, Washington; accompanied by a Bid
Bond S% of the amount of the bid. Schedule 1, $330,830.00; Schedule 11, $43,003.S0;
grand total $373,833.S0.
2. Select Contractors Incorporated, Seattle, Washington, bid accompanied by a Bid Bond
5% of the a~unt of the bid. Total of Schedule 1, $295,84S.10; Total Schedule~ll,
$46,697.7S; grand total $342.S24.8S.
July 23, 1969 - cont.
3. DelGuzzi, Incorporated, Port Angeles, Washington accompanied by a Bid Bond of 5%.
Schedule 1, $358,614.S0; Schedule 11, $37,297.50, grand total $415,912.00.
Co~nissioner Schoneman moved that the bids be referred to the proper cormnittee for study.
Seconded by Co~nissioner Clark, carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk stated that he had received one bid on the proposed Sale of [louses
on Phase 111 Burwell project. Commissioner Schoneman moved that the bid be opened. Seconded by
Co~nissioner Clark, carried unanimously. The following bids were read, all from Don [leitzman,
Route 1, Box 1542, Bremerton, Washington:
1. Bid on House, 911 Washington Avenue, Bremerton, $400.00
2. Bid on Ibuse, 941 Washington Avenue, Bremerton, $1,003.00
3. Bid on [buse, 940 Washington Avenue, Bremerton, $600.00
Commissioner Schoneman moved that the bids be referred to the City Council for study.
Seconded by Mayor Jarstad and carried unanimously.
l~e Acting City Clerk announced that this is the time set for a hearing on the petition
for vacation of a portion of Ik~e Street. Comissioner Clark moved that the hearing be convened.
Seconded by Mayor Jarstad and carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read the following letters and memorandums regarding this motter:
1. Excerpts of the Planning Commission minutes of the meeting held on June 18, 1969,
stating that the vacation should be approved on condition easement be granted to the
City and steps built by the petitioner for public use.
2. Staff review by Planning Director George plescher recommending that the petition for
vacation be denied, as this right of way is used by many pedestrians, and if vacated
would make the block 1900 feet long.
3. Letter from the Police Department, signed by Captain Ted Ingram, reco~nending
against the proposed vacation.
4. Memo from Water Supt. Humble stating that he forsees no need for utility installations!
on this street.
5. Memo from Planning Director that if the vacation is approved, it not become final
until steps are constructed and accepted by the City. I~
6. A petition, signed by 28 persons, objecting to the vacation on the grounds that the i
right of way is used by many pedestrians in going to the bus stop, etc.
7he Council then heard from City Planner Plescher; Attorney Bruce Martin representing
the petitioners; and Mr. Constantine, one of those objecting to the vacation, who stated all they
wanted was access.
Commissioner Schoneman emphasized that this street would not be vacated completely so as
to leave no access, and after some further discussion as to possible use of this area by children
and others in the area, he moved that no action be taken until the full board has viewed the area
and make its decision, possibly at the next Council Meeting. Motion seconded by Mayor Jarstad and
carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk stated that this is the time set for hearing the proposed formation
of a local improvement district on Cambrian Avenue from llth to 13th Street by the construction of
curbing, gutters and pavement. Moved by Mayor Jarstad, seconded by Commissioner Clark, and carried
unanimously that the hearing be held.
Written objection had been received by mail from Thelma Starr, P.O. Box 273, Yacolt,
Washington and objections from Mrs. Gerald E. Otto, P.O. Box $05 Yelm, Washington, and B.G.
llaydock, 1113 No. Cambrian, Bremerton, Washington were handed in.
Acting City Clerk read a letter from Acting City Engineer, John [laley stated that the
total cost to owners will be $9,S00.84; also a letter signed by Pat McCullough, City Engineer,
dated May 13, 1969, showing that S9.39% of the property owners by both area and footage had signed
the petition.
A resident of the proposed district stated that more people were now against the formatio~,
of the district, and asked if another petition could be circulated. It was stated that a 60%
protest would be required to legally stop the formation and Acting Engineer [~ley stated that such
60% protest would have to be made in writing and filed with the Council within 30 days from the
date of passage of the ordinance ordering the improvement.
After some further discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Clark that since a majority
of the residents are requesting the improvement, the matter be referred to the City Attorney for
preparation of the necessary Ordinance to proceed. Seconded by Co~uissioner Schoneman and carried
unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read the following Reports of Separation:
LINNEA PEDERSON, Clerk-Typist, July 23, 1969, Treasurer's Office, Own Request.
JOAN WILLIAMS, Secretary Part-Time, July 18, 1969, City Attorney's Office, Own Request.
Commissioner Clark moved to approve the Reports of Separation, seconded by Mayor Jarstad
and carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read the following Notices of Employment:
LYNN ED~APJ) PEARSON, Extra Help, temporary employee, Street Department, $2.23 per hour, effective
July 23, 1969
PAMELA GLASSCOCK, Secretary Part-Time, temporary employee, Attorney's Office, $256.00 per month,
effective July 22, 1969
Co~issioner Schoneman made a motion to approve the employments, seconded by Co~issioner
Clark, carried unanimously.
July 23, 1969 - cont.
The Acting City Clerk read the Payroll Voucher for the period ending July iS, 1969, in the
amount of $94,523.29. Commissioner Clark made a motion for approval;it was seconded and carried
unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read a letter dated July 8, 1969 received from Phillip R. Sewell in
regards to damages to his home caused by a bump resulting from the installation of traffic dividers
at 12th and Warren. Mr. Sewell picked up forms on July 8, 1969 and on July 9, 1969, a copy of his
letter was sent to ~{r. Pierson of Fulmer and Company.
A memo from Water Supt. tku~ble was read regarding required change order in contract with
Ilenry Pratt Company. They proposed to furnish an additional gear which is required at an additional'
cost of $146.00. Motion of Commissioner Schoneman and second of Commissioner Clark to authorize
the change order, ,carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read a letter from the State of Washington Urban Arterial Board in
regards to project agreements relating to urban arterial projects which have been authorized for
development by the Urban Arterial Board.
Project 8-2152(04) Total amount authorized, $644,400; allocated for 5rd quarter, effective
July 10, 1969, $5S,000.
Project 8-2152(06) Total amount authorized $183,100; allocated for 3rd quarter, effective
July 10, 1969, $1,520.
Project 8-2152(0S) Total amount authorized $173,700; allocated for 3rd quarter, effective
July 10, 1969, $9,000.
Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and seconded by Commissioner Clark that the Mayor be
authorized to execute these agreements, carried unanimously. Also, a letter of appreciation for
its cooperation was directed to be sent to the Urban Arterial Board.
The Acting City Clerk read a memo frO~.F..G. Humble to Commissioner Scl~oneman regarding
Installation of Watermain in the 2nd Addition to Pinewood. This memo stated that the total
estimated cost of 840 feet of 6" and 1020 feet of 4" watermains is $7,970.00 which will be re-
imbursed at the regular City rate of $1.50 per front foot as service connections are made to the
new mains. Commissioner Schoneman made a motion that Mr. thmble be allowed to proceed with the
installation of watermains in this area. It was seconded by Commissioner Clark and carried unani-
mously.
The Acting City Clerk read a proposal addressed to Mr. Schoneman from Lewis-Redford
Engineers, Inc. regarding T.O.P.I.C.S. Study - Tentative Type 11 System, which included a diagram
and the total fee for engineering services required was $480.00.
Commissioner Schoneman made a motion that we engage the consultant firm of Lewis-Redford
to do this initial work for the City of Bremerton so that we may be involved in the T.O.P.I.C.S.
Program. It was seconded by Co~tissioner Clark. The Mayor called for discussion and Commissioner
Schoneman made the statement that all intersections or any hazardous condition in the City of
Bremerton will be surveyed under this program and we would be able to receive S4% of the total cost
for the installation of traffic signals, widening at intersections and lighting but we need to have
a study made and approved by the Bureau of Public Roads prior to obtaining the funds. The entire
program will cost considerably more than this but in the long run, it will be in the City's favor
to receive the monies that are available under this program. The motion was carried unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read a letter received from the Water Pollution Control Commission
regarding Sanitary Sewers and Pump Stations - Parkwood East, First Division which stated that the
Water Pollution Control Commission hi~d approved the plans and specifications for project.
The Acting City Clerk read a letter from the Department of Health in regards to the
Sanitary Sewer Project for Parkwoed East, Division 1 which stated that in accordance with the
provisions of WAC 248.92 it had been approved.
The Acting City Clerk read a letter received from the United States Department of the
Interior regarding WPC-WN-265 (R) City of Bremerton which stated that the City was presently not
eligible for the 10% increase in basic grant entitlement. The letter also stated that the following:
doc~,~ents were needed:
1. Engineer agreement
2. Copy of the Washington Water Pollution Control Co~nission's approval of your plans
and specifications.
These documents were needed not later than August 8, 1969.
The Acting City Clerk read a letter dated July IS, 1969, received from the Law Offices of
Riddell, Williams, Voorhees, Ivie and Bullitt of Seattle,Washington regarding property located at
the intersection of Burwell Street and Gorst Avenue in the West Park area e£ the City of Bremerton.
Attached to the letter were maps of this area. Commissioner Clark made a motion that this matter
be referred to the City's Attorney for further study and report. It was seconded by Commissioner
Schoneman. The Mayor called for further discussion and Cu,~m~issioner Schoneman made the following
statement: "this particular street has never been considered a part of the City's street system
and it is between Sth and Burwell and immediately to the rear of the Bowling Alley. I think the
need for this by the property owners is to construct a building and they are trying to clear title
on this easement. We have a sewer system but I don't think we have a watermain." It was carried
unanimously.
The Acting City Clerk read the Planning Commission's Resolution Number 180 on the petition ;
of Curtis Bay to Rezone, 4412 Kitsap Way from R-1 to B-Ii. C~,m,issioner Clark made a motion that
the recommendation be accepted and a hearing be set on this rezone two weeks from today, August
6, 1969. It was seconded by Commissioner Schoneman, carried unanimously.
July 25, 1969 - cont.
The Acting City Clerk read a Proposed Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2849, an Ordinance
declaring the need for condemnation of a strip of land in ahd through certain real property for
the placement of streets, sidewalks and gutters, directing condemnation of property for such
purpose and the payment of just co,,¥ensation therefore and declaring an emergency. Properties
concerned were: 925 Washington, 94? Highland. Con~nissioner Clark made a motion to pass this
Ordinance; it was seconded by Con~nissioner Schoneman. The ~layor called for further discussion and
Commissioner Schoneman stated that these were the two hold outs on Phase IV of the Buvaell project;
now we are considering an award to obtain these two portions of property and (to City Attorney) how
soon would this go to Court? Attorney Walgren stated that the purpose of this Ordinance is to
authorize the City to preceed to acquire these two pieces of property by condemnation. It was
highly unlikely that these preceedings will be handled in Superior Court prior to the October or
November jury and thus ~ould hold up the job. In talking to the attorneys for the t~o hold outs,
it may be possible as soon as condermation proceedings are started to enter into a possession and
use agreement which would allow the City to proceed with construction prior to acquiring title.
If such an agreement cannot be reached, the project will be delayed.
On motion of Comissioner Schoneman and second of Conmissioner Clark, an Easement for
sewer purposes in Section 2, Twp. 24 N., R 1 E., W.M., executed by Verna Mae Carter Shelby and a
Quit Claim Deed for sewer purposes in Sec. 2, Twp. 24 N., R. 1 E., W.M., executed by Curtis F. and
Julia Peterson, were unanimously accepted and ordered recorded. Co~missioner Schoneman stated
these were for an area East of Pine Road.
A petition for the formation of a Local Improvement District on Sanders Avenue from East
30th Street to East 31st Street by construction of concrete curbs and gutters, and street surfacing~
signed bY four property owners was read. Moved by Comnissioner Schoneman, seconded by Co~nissioner
Clark and carried unanimously that the petition be accepted and referred to the City 'Engineer's
office for checking validity of signatures and percentages.
The Acting City Clerk read a letter from Planning Director Plescher regarding the Pro-
posed Zoning Ordinance which listed the (1) zoning concept in general terms; (2) the method used
in making the zoning map; (3) the density zoning concept - types of structures in residential
zones; (4) the proposed zoning map and the list of land uses allowed in each particular zone.
There would be a suggestion box or question box used to get persons response. Mayor Jarstad com-
mented on the progress being made in the Planning Department under its new Director. Mayor Jar-
stad made a motion that the City Council instruct and authorize the Planning Director to continue
with the time schedule proposed at this time. It was seconded by Co~missioner Clark. Mayor
Jarstad called for further discussion. Commissioner Clark stated that the City Planner was to be
co~mended for the proposed procedure in allowing the public to become familiar with the zoning
ordinance, carried unanimously.
The City Clerk presented to the Council the $25,000. bond for the Garbage Collection
making the old bond ineffective as of July 31, 1969. It was approved as to form by Attorney
Walgren.
Cu,,,,,issioner Clark made a motion to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Com-
missioners. The motion was seconded by ~layor Jarstad and carried unanimously.
The following C~,~,issioners ' reports were made:
Coumissioner Clark reported on the Association of Washington Cities Convention held in
Seattle. lie stated that the meeting was a successful one and c~,llended Mayor Jarstad for serving
on the Resolutions Cu,,,dttee; Cu~,,,issioner Schoneman for his part on several Public Works Proj-
ects and City Attorney ~/algren for his discussion on off-street parking and further stated that
the Governor spoke at one of the sessions and Commissioner Clark said that when City officials
go to conventions they really work. There were helpful workshops. The Beard Growing to date has
a total of 149 contestants, lie conmented on the significance of the moon shot.
Co~missioner Schoneman made the following report: We have full approval new of the five
projects submitted under the 1/2¢ Gas Tax Program; Trenton Avenue, East 16th; Marine Drive; Kit-
say Way Interceptor Sewer; and Kitsap Way - Marine Drive Signal totalling $84,010. A progress re-
port from Forester tleath on the Golf Course Project - we have a good size yarding and hauling pro-
ject - should have no trouble keeping fairways ahead of the clearing. Many phases of the golf
course clearing are rounding into shape and can be one big official unit under a co~mon work or-
der. lie also reported that Branch and Garrison have filed plans with the Building Department for
review of a proposed heliport on the roof of the First Federal Building.
~yor Jarstad and Conmissioner Schoneman both complimented Mr. Clark in his handling of
the Convention of the Association of Washington Cities.
Mayor Jarstad reported that 200 junk cars have been disposed of and expressed his ap-
preciation to Mr. Skirving and to King Towing for their assistance in this project.
~yor Jarstad stated he is leaving for St. Louis on Sunday to attend the Public Safety
Steering C~,,ittee meeting of the National League of Cities and will return on Monday evening.
He also made a few remarks regarding the courage of the-,astronauts and the honor due them.
There being no further business, the meeting was ADJOURNED.
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E. If. T. McGO~AN, CITY CLHRK "/
' GLENN K. JARSTAD,~q~AYOR