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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/10/69 December 10, 1969 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at lO:O0 o'clock A.~., P.S.T., on Decem- ber lO, 1969 with Mayor Jarst~d presidtn?i. Also present Were the following: Commissioner Schoneman, Deputy City Attorney Sexton, City Clerk Yeadon, Planning Director Plescher, Assistant Fire Chief O~felt, Civil Service Examiner Souther- land, Fireman Larson, Fireman Bergen, Mr. Harry Williams, residents of property located adjacent to the Freeway and Kitsap Way, ~ir. Joseph P. Mentor, I~Ir. Ed Adams, and representatives of the Press and Radio. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was ~[iven by Brigadier Carl Andreason of the Salvation Army. The minutes of the previous meeting held on December 2, 1969 and the mi- nutes of the Statutory Budget Hearing held on December l, 1969 and the Recessed meeting o£ the City Council held on December 4, 1969 were read and approved as ~uuended. December 10, 1969--Cont'd. Thc City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for a public hearing on an Appeal by Gordon Walgren and Joseph P. },lentor to the City Council over a decision of the Planning Commission to deny their requested rezone of property located below Cometery tIill and abutting off Kitsap Way. ~,~otion by ~,~r. Jarsta~? au~ ~,ir. Schoneman to opon the hearing, Carried unanimously. ~.~aTor Jars~ad announced that Commissioner Clark would return from San Diego today where he has been attending the National League of Cities Convention. The City Clerk read ale tter from Planning Director Plescher which contained excerpts o~' minutes of Planning Commission meetings when discussion was held on tile proposed rezone. Planning Director Pleseher pointed out the location of the property in ques- tion on vsrious maps. The Comprehensive Plan I.[ap showed the property as low- density resic~ential use. He stated that this property would be ~msuitable for resi~.~ential use because of its proximity to the Freeway, but that the portions of adjacent property now being used for businesses are in non-conformance. He de- tailed the specific areas' usage and topography. }dr. Joseph P. ~entor, one of the petitioners for the rezone, spoke for the rezone and presented a sketch of the proposed use of the land. He stated that 'the proposed complex will only increase the value of the five homes which now exist located adjacent to this property. ~.[r. Ken Crawford, former developer of the property, also spoke for the re- zone. He outlined, in brief, the history of the property and its annexation to the Cit~. ~Jr. B~chfield spoke on the rezone, as an adjacent property ovmer. He too gave a presentation on the history of the property. He stated that the residents of the area do not object to the rezone as a ~hole, but only wish to know what will be constructed on the site and why it needs to be rezoned 'to B-$ when a large Department Store in do~mtown Br~merton was constructed in a B-~ zone. He then requested the City Coumcil to either refer the application ~br the rezone back to the Planning Commission for study or to continue the hearing to December 18, 1969 at 7:S0 P.N., at which time the City Council ~rtll ho]~ its next regular meeting. L~otion by I,~r. Schoneman and ~[r. Jarstad to refer the application back to the Planning Co~niesion for study of the additional information presented today and recommendation, carried unanimously. ~,~ayor Jarstad stated that the next Planning Commission ~,~eeting will be held December 1V, but the City Council would only be able to set another date of hear- ing at its meeting on December 18, for at least two (2) weeks following. The City Clerk had the following NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT: TE~R!,f ALLA~! YORK, Patrolman 1st Year in the Police Department, at /~595.00 per month, effective December 8, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. ~iotion by I',~r. Jarstad and I'.~r. Schoneman to approve the NOTICE 0F EM!.'LOY~;~ENT, carried unanimously. Tho City Clerk had the following CI~NGE 0:;' PAY STATUS REPORTS: CllRISTINE I~ENNEDk~, Clerk-Steno in the Clerk's Office, from ~400.00 to ~436.00 per month, effective December 15, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. P~;~ILLIP V. CORLISS, From 2nd to 3rd Year Patrolman in the Police Dept., from ~;~5'20.00 to ~650.00 per month, effective December 18, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. DELBE!.~T ~ic~IF&L, ~rom 2nd to 3rd Year Patrolman in the Police Dept. from ~620.00 to :];650.00 per month, effective October 2, 1969, Civil Service Eligible. [.~otion by ~,~r. Jarstad and i~r. Schoneman to approve the Ci~\~;GE OF PAY ST_~TUS REPORTS, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a ~LmL~0 from Acting Assistant City Engineer, George which r~econ~uended that the City Council accept L.:I.D. #308 (Sanders Avenue) as being completed satisfactorily. ~otion by Nr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to ac- cept L.i~.D. #308 as being complete, carried unanimously. The City Clerk had a GENE[~AL CLAIN for payroll for period ending November 30, 1969 in the amount of $102,32V.11. The Claim was audited by W. R. Vaa, City Auditor. ~,]otion by ~,~r. Jarstad and ~.~r. Schoneman to approve the GENERAL CLAI~.~, carried muanimously. The City Clerk read letters from the following: l) Associ~tion of Washington Cities - regarding a new Local Improvement District film, which was produced by the American Public Works Association. Commissioner Schoneman stated that he served on the committee which originated the film. He stated that it costs approximately ~180. and the Public Works Department is con- sidering the purchase at present. 2) Americ~m i~nited Life Insurance Company, signed by Jim Eastvold, which stated that he represents two (2) companies who would be interested in making au offer to participate in the city employees' group insurance plan. ~[ayor Jarstad in- structed the City Clerk to file the letter with the others submitted by other Insurance Companies. December 10, 1969--Cont'd. 3) Floyd C. ~:iller, President of the Association of Washington Cities, expressing appreciation for cooperation in forwarding the Association's-programs the past year. The letter also announced his retirement effective December 1st. Attached to the letter was a bill for service fee for the year 1970 in the amount of 73,770., or which 313.O0 is for ~ one-year subscriptions to WESTE~{ CITY for of- ricers of the city. Mayor Jarstad commented on Mr. Miller's work which benefited the cities of the State. 4) A~ouncement from the Association of Washington Cities regarding Basic Profes- sional Training Courses for City Office Staffs. Mayor Jarstad stated that this would be studied. 5) Kramer, Chin & ~iayo, Consulting Engineers, regarding the reconnaissance water supply study which they completed, relative to surface water applications. Com- missioner Schoneman stated that this program must be continued in order to retain the city's water rights on the Rsmm~a ttamma River and Jef£e~son Creek. ~) Urban Arterial Board regarding a~;tng schedules on urban arterial projects which have previously been authorized for financial assistance by the Urban Arterial Board. The letter requested that the schedules be reviewed by the Council and re- turned not later than December 19, 1969. Commissioner Schoneman requested a copy of the letter and report. 7) State of Was]~tngton, Planning & Community Affairs Agency, which thanked the Co~aucil and city staff, particularly the planning Department, on behalf of the Operation Breakthrough site inspection team. The letter commended the city for the preparation of the maps and data. Mayor Jarstad stated that the city would know if 1]remerton has been chosen as one of the 8 sites selected for the location of prototype housing probably within one month. The City Clerk read AN 0RDI~AHCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 and rezoning property located at 2763 Hemlock Street from Residential-One (R-1.) to Residential-Two (R-2). Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to ap- prove the 0~iDINANCE on first reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read an ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance ~}o 1~92 and rezontng 6.68 acres bounded by Schley Boulevard, Walnut Street and Callahan Drive from Residential-Gne (R-l) to Residential-Two (R-2). Notion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman to approve the 0RDII~ANCE on first reading, carried. unanimously. The City Clerk read a ~J~i~0 from Dave Patmon, Communications Supervisor, which requested the City Council to waive a bid call and authorize the purchase of two (~) used radios for the Police Alarm Transmitters to be used in present eq~ipment conversion. He requested the waiver of the bid call for the following reasons: single source of supply, compatibility and standardization with exist- ing equipment. The estimated cost of the radios is ~650.00. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and ~r. Jarstad to a~>prove the request as stated, carried unanimously. 'fine City Clerk read a letter from the United States Department of the Inter- ior, Federal Water Pollution Control Administration, ~ich offered a Federal grant in the ~ount of ~151,800. to assist in the construction of waste treatment works. The elements eliLible for grant participation, as determined by review of the city's ai:plication and supporting docUments are: interceptor, force main, and three (3) lift stations at Kitsap Lake. The offer was contingent on compliance with conditions and assurances in an attached Offer and Acceptance which pertains to requirements of an operation manual and "start-up" training to adequately in- struct sewage plant employees in all functions of the plant. Commissioner Schone- man stated I;hat this program will be formed with A1 Hermann, Supervisor of Plants. The City Clerk read a letter from the International Association of Fire Fighters Local No. 437, signed by Gary Larson, Chairman, which requested a meet- ing with the City Council within the next two weeks to continue negotiations on th. ir contract. Further requested was notice of at least three days prior to the meeting. ~.~ayor Jsrstad stated that as soon as Commissioner Cirk returns from San Diego, a meeting woul5 be scheduled. ~e City Clerk read RESOLUTION NO. 1437 providing for t~e submission to the qualified electors of the City at a special election to be held therein on Janu- ary 27, 19VO of a proposition authorizing the C~ty to issue its general obligation bonds in the principal amount of not to exceed ~it~6,200.00. for ~he purpose of pay- in~t the cost of acquiring, constructing and equipping a C~vic Center Complex for City. Notion by Mr. Jarstad and Hr. Schoneman to adopt RESOLUTIOIt NO. 1437. Under ~iscussion: tlayor Jarstad asked Deputy City Attorney Sexton if the city was bound by this Resolution to issue 20-year bonds only or if it could.be entitled to shorten the term and cost of the bonds. Attorney Sexton stated that the Reso- lution was not bin~ing to this effect and this could be accomplished. ~dayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman co~m~ented on the significance of the Civic Center Complex to Bremerton. Motion was then put to a vote, and carried unani- mously. December 10, 1969--Cant'd. Conmuissioner Schoneman reported the following: l) Commented on the City of Tacoma's withdrawal from the Puget Sound governmental Conference. 2) Announced that he is in the process of interviewing applicants for the position of City Engineer. 3) The llth Street Connector project is proceeding properly. One of the homes that was interfering with construction has now been acquired. A number of retain- ing walls have been constructed on that project the facing of panels on walls which were designed by the City's Graphic Illustrator, Bobbi Loudon. 4) Phase V of the Burwell Street Project (Naval Avenue cut-through) is progessing with most of the dirt removed. The alleys will be allowed to remain through the holidays as they are well-traveled. Commended Select Contractors for their excel- lent work. Stated that one of the ovmers of the homes to be demolished on this project wishes to purchase his home from the city for a price of ~500. The City Attorney will draft the necessary !,apers for this with the stipulation that it be removed within ten (10) days. Moved to declare all materials in the houses acquired by the City on the llth St--~et cut-through surplus and to instruct the Cit~ Clerk to sell or dispose of in the best interest of the city; seconded by Mayor darstad, and carried unani- mously. 5) Read a letter from Jack E. IIorton, Fire Inspector, which requested that an amendment be made to the City's Ordinance No. 2354 which is an amendment to Section 15 of Ordinance No. 2288. It stated that the intent is to include wet and combi- nation standpipe systems along with automatic sprinkler systems from having to be meterec~, thereby saving the contractor money which may act as an inducement to get more standpipe systems installed. The letter stated further that as these stand- pipes are used only in case of fire, this change would not be a detriment to the City. The letter then listed the proposed changes to the Ordinance. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to approve the recommendation of the Fire Department and instruct the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance accomplishing same, carried unanimously. I.:~yor Jarstad reported the following: l) Anno~mced that he would go to Seattle this afternoon to attend a meeting of the Directors of the Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Board. 2) Fire Report for the month of November, 1969: 50 Fire Calls of which 16 were residential, 3 non-residential, 2 merchantile, 2 brush & grass, 5 automotive, 4 miscellaneous and 18 false alarms. Two fires were estimated at causing over ~1,O00. loss. ..~.~,600. was the estimated loss on buildings and ~5,000. was the estimated loss on contents. Cormmissioner Schoneman read a MEMO from B. J. Briggs, Plumbing Inspector, which submitted the name of Jack Randall, Manager of Cascade Gas Company for ap- proval of an appointment to the Oas Examining Board, to replace Jerry LiaBraaten. Commissioner Schoneman then appointed Mr. Randall to the Gas Examining Board. Fireman Gary Larson, Chairman of Bremerton Local No. 437 I.A.F.F., intro- ctuced Mr. Harry Williams, the International Representative of the International Association of Firefighters. Mr. Eddie Adams urged the Council to attend a meeting scheduled for Monday, December 15, 1969, which has been called to discuss a feasible solution to the problems now existing due to the decreases in public assistance funding. There being no further business, the meeting was ADJOURNED. APPROVED