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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/18/68 A regular meeting of the City Council of the City o£ Bremerton was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 7:30 P.N., P.S.T., on April 18, 1988, with Nayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk McGowan, Acting City Engineer Humble, Assistant City Engineer Haley, Planning Aide Hofmann, Fire Chief Tillett, Street Superintendent Nottinger, Howard N. Godat, residents of Lebo Boulevard, residents of Jacobson Boulevard, residents of North Wycoff, and representatives of the Press and Radio. The meeting was called to order and the Invocation was given by Mayor Glenn Jarstad. The minutes o£ t~e previous meeting were read and approved as amended. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to dispense with the reading of the bids ~ich had been opened at last Council meeting and recorded in the minutes, car- ried unanimously. April 18, 1968--Con't. The City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for a continued public hearing on the rezone of property located at-~800 Wheaten Way. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman tho hearing be opened, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad requested the City Clerk to read any correspondence relating to this rezone. The City Clerk stated that the Planning Commission Resolution had been read at a previous meeting, and that it recommends that the City Council pass an ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 and rezone prop- erty located at 2600 Wheaten Way from Residential-One (1) and Residential-Two (R-~) to Business-Three (B-3). The City Planner's letter to the Planning Commission recommended that the area be rezoned to Business-Three (B-3) three-hundred feet north of the exist- ing business zone, and the remainder of the area in the petition be zoned Resi- dential-Two (R-~). It was determined that the petitioner, Boyd Beck, wished to use this prop- erty for the location of medical clinics and no Other type of commercial use. The residents of this area were not opposed to this usage if they could be guaranteed that no other commercial use would be made of this land. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to accept the recommendation of the Planning Co~nission, but to instruct the City Attorney to prepare a contract restricting the northern portion of land to medical clinics and residential only,l~ carried unanimously. Petitioner, Boyd Beck, stated that his establishment would be one of pride for the Community. The City Clerk announced that it was the time and place set for hearings on two Local Improvement Districts; Lebo Boulevard and Jacobsen Boulevard. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman the hearings be opened in the order in which they are listed on the agenda, carried unanimously. The City Clerk stated that he had received no protests to the proposed Local Improvement District on Lebo Boulevard. Mayor Jarstad requested Mr. Godat to advise the people of his findings on the Local Improvement District preliminary study. Mr. Godat stated that his firm had run a preliminary line in order that easements could be obtained and so it could be related into the property. He added that the location of the preliminary line will not be the location of the sanitary sewer. He then told the people the exact location of the proposed sanitary sewer. Mayor Jarstad asked Mr. Godat to give the figures on the total Local Im- provement District. The City Clerk then read a letter from Howard Godat giving the costs of the project. Mr. Godat stated that the bidders do not base their opinions on the esti- mates of the Engineers. Mayer Jarstad then asked Mr. Godat and the City Clerk if there had been any protest to this, and they stated that they hadn't received any. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Schoneman to instruct the City Attorney to draft an ordinance in order for the Local Improvement District to be formed on Lebo Boulevard. Mayor Jarstad asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the Local Improvement District. Mr. John Severt questioned Mr. Godat on the time and location of placement of laterals. Mr. Godat advised him that he would be contacted when the laterals are to be placed. The motion was put to a vote, and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from Howard N. Godat giving the costs of the project for a Local Improvement District on Jacobsen Boulevard. Mayor Jarstad requested ~ir. Godat to advise the people of his findings on the Local Improvement District on Jacobsen Boulevard. Mr. Godat stated that only preliminary work had been done. He also stated that the sewers should be installed only on the upper portion of Jacobsen Boule- vard. This would serve the property adequately. Mayor Jarstad asked Mr. Godat and the City Clerk if there had been any protest to this project, and they stated that they hadn't received any. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to instruct the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance in order for the Local Improvement District to be fo~med on Jacobsen Boulevard. Mayor Jarstad asked if there was anyone in the audience who wished to speak for or against the Local Improvement District. Several residents asked Mr. Godat questions, and were advised satisfactori] The motion was pu~ to a vote, and carried unanimously. April 18, 1968--Con't. The City Clerk requested that authorization be.given to call for bids for the pipe and appurtenances for storm~ sewer on 4th Street & Park Avenue. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark authorization be given to call for bi~ for the pipe and appurtenances for storm sewers on 4th Street & Park Avenue, carried unanimously. The City Clerk stated that the cormuittees to whom the bids were referred on Cars, Trucks, Front End Loader and Sludge Pump recommend the bids be awarded as follows: PARK DEPARTMENT TRUCK ..... Kluge Chevrolet WATER DEPT. TRUCK #3 ; ; ; ; ' Traveller Motors WATER DEPT. TRUCK #4~ , ~ i 2 Haselwood Buick FIRE DEPT. CARS (2) · i i , .... Haselwood Buick POLICE DEPT~ CARS (6) .... ~ · Kluge Chevrolet CAB-OVER PICKUP (T~affic'Mtce. ~ [ ~ Traveller Motors PUBLIC WORKS CAR ........... Kluge Chevrolet SLUDGE P~P (Sewage Treatment)' . ' . H. D. Fowler FRONT-EED LOADER (St. Dept.).' .' . Star Machinez~y In each case the low bidders were chosen. ~otion by Mr. Schoneman and Nfl Clark the awards be made as recommended by the committees, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a memo from the Cemetery requesting that a lawn mower be declared surplus. The City Clerk also read a memo from the Water Department requesting that a rotary calculator be declared surplus. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the lown mower and rotary calculator be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City, carried unani- mously. The City Clerk read the following Notices of ~nployment: RICItARD S. STARKEL, Firefighter Ist Year in Fire Dept., at $560. per month, effective April 19, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. SHIRLEY J. WANKE, Secretary Part-time in City Attorney's Dept., at $111.25 per mo. effective April 16, 1968, Temporary Employee. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark the Notices of Employment be approved, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following Change of Pay Status Reports: RIC~RD A. JANZINSKI, Police Clerk in Police Dept., from $510. to $530. per month, effective April 23, 1968, Civil Service Eligible. ~ BYRON KARRIGAN, Extra Labor (Painter)'in Park & Rec. Dept., from $3.14 to $3.24 per hour, effective April 15, 1958, Temporary Employee. JOAN WILLIAMS, Secretary Part-time'in Attorney's Dept., from $111.25 to $222.50 per month, effective March 22, 1968, Temporary Employee. JOAN WILLIAMS, Secretary Pa~t-time in Attorney's Dept., from $222.50 to $111.25 per month, effective April 16, '1968, Temporary Employee. EDNA JOHNSON, Chief Accountant in Water Dept., from $56~.50 to $650.00 per month, effective April 16, 1968, Appointive. G. LOUISE POWERS, From Account Clk. to Accountant in Water Dept., from $409. to $530. per month, effective April 1V, 1968, Provisional until the Civil Service examination has been held. Mr. Clark stated that he has appointed Edna Johnson as Chief Accountant following 18 years of dedicated service to the City and was pleased that this promotion was possible. He also stated that Louise Powers has been promoted to Accountant which is provisional until she has taken her Civil Service Examination. Mr. Schoneman read a letter from the Health Department stating that Mr. Gary L. Johnson and Mr. John D. Willis have passed an examination and the depart- ment has recognized their abilities in their endeavors t5 better themselves in their treatment plant operation. They have been given the classification of Operator #4. He also read letters from Water Superintendent Humble and Sewage Disposal Supervisor Hermann recommending that Gary L. Johnson and John D. Willis be given pay raises based on their new classfication. Mr. Schoneman then asked them to step forward and presented them with Cer- tificates of Competency. They were congratulated by all Council members. The City Clerk then read their Change of Pay Status Reports: GARY L. JOHNSON, From Operator Trainee to Operator #2 in Sewage Disposal Dept., from $530. to $562. per mo., effective May l, 196B, Civil Service Eligible. JOl~ D. WILLIS, From Operator Trainee to Operator #2 in Sewage Disposal Dept., from $530. to $562. per mo., effective May l, 1968, Civil Service-Eligible. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark all Change of Pay Status Reports be approved, carried unanimously. April 18, 1968--Con't. The City Clerk had a General Claim for Payroll Period ended April 15, 1968 in the amount of $76,688.90. The claim was audited by W. R. Vaa and approved by Austin Clark. Motion by ~r. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the General Claim be approved, car- tied unanimously. The City Clerk had a Claim for Damages for ~.~rs. Mark "Eunice" Bell which I stated that she fell on a broken area in the sidewalk on Chester Avenue result-! lng in a cut knee, torn slacks, and stockings, and a soiled coat. The damages totalled $17.17. This claim was reported to the Insurance Company on April ll, 1968. , The City Clerk read a letter from the Geological Survey stating that if !~ the City wishes a continuation of operation~and maintenance for gaging stationslI at Hamma Hamma River and Jefferson Creek both near Eldon we must pay the amounti of $1,450. This expense has been p~ovided for in the 1968 Budget. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the amount of $1,450. be paid to the Geological Survey for the continuation of operation and maintenance of gaging stations at Hamma Hamma River and Jefferson Creek, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a Memo from Senator Martin J. Durkan, Chairman of the Municipal Committee advising the City Officials that the Optional Municipal Code is subject to amendment and the MuniciPal Committee together with its Citizens' Advisory Committee will be holSing hearings on the Code during the 1967-68 biennium to provide all interested persons the opportunity to appear and submit suggestions for amendments. Information on meeting dates and places will be distributed. Mr. Clark stated that next Monday will be the first regular meeting. The City Clerk read a letter from E. J. Beard addressed to Mr. Schoneman stating that the appraisal service fee for "Urban Area Arterial Right-of-Nay Acquisition" on Burwell Street will be $280. pe~ parcel, for all parcels with the exception of parcel #6736-18 which will be $380., or a total of $8,~00. for the complete appraisal. Mr. Schoneman stated that Mr. Beard has been appraising without a contract The City Clerk stated that this proposal should be signed by Mayor Jarstad and attested by himself to make thiS an official agreement. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr~ Jarstad the proposal be accepted and signe~ and attested to, to be an agreement, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from the City Clerk and C. C. Southerland stating that the results of the Board of Administration of the Bremerton ployees Retirement System election showed that Archie Mottinger will serve a three-year term and Florian Schooley will serve a term ending September, 1969. The City Clerk read PLANNING COM~ISSION RESOLUTION NO. #163 requesting the City Council to pass an ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ord- inance No. 1792 and rezoning property located at 3009 Wheaton Way from Resi- dential-One (R-l) to Residential-Two (R-2). Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad PLANNING COmmISSION RESOLUTION NO. ~163 be accepted and a date of public hearing be set for May 1st, 1968, carried unanimously. The City Cle~ read PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. #164 requesting the City Council to pass an ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ord- inance No. 1792 and rezoning property located at 2127 - 12th Street from Residential-One (R-l) to Residential-Two (R-2). Motion by Mr. Clark and M~. Jarstad PLANNING CO~NISSION RESOLUTION NO. 164 be accepted and a date of public hearing be set for May 1st, 1968, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. #165 requesting the City Council to pass an ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 and rezoning property located at Bloomington Avenue - between 1st Street & Burwell from residential-One (R-l) to Residential-Two (R-2). Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 168!. be accepted and a date of public hearing be set for May 1st, 1968, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. #166 requesting the i City Council to pass an ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 and rezoning property located at 1st & LaFayeete Avenue from Residen- tial-One (R-l) to Residential-Two (R-2). Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 166 be accepted and a date of public hearing be set for May 1st, 1968, carried unanimously. April 18, 1988--Con't. The City Clerk read PLANNING COmmISSION RESOLUTION NO. #167 requesting the City Council to pass an ordinance amending the use~and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 and rezoning property located at lll6 - 1124 Park Avenue'from Residen- tial-One (R-l) to Residential-Two Notion by Nr. Clark and Nr. Schoneman PLANNING COM~ISSION RESOLUTION NO. 187 be accepted, and a date of public hearing be set for May 1st, 1988, carried unanimously. '~e City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #2?82 amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 and rezoning property adjacent to lllO North Wycoff from Residential-One (R-l) to BusineSs-Three (B-35. ~,~otion by'Mr. Clark and Mr, Schoneman ORDINANCE NO. #2782 be passed on second reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #2783 amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 and rezoning'that portionof vacated 8th Street lying between Forrest Avenue and Oyster Ba~Avenue and north of Kitsap ~ay from Residential-One (R-l) to Business-Three (B-Z~. Notion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman OHDINANCE NO. #278Z be passed on second reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO, #~78~ providing for the Pro- claiming of an emergency situation by the Mayor, or Acting Mayor, establishing the contents of the Proclamation and providing penalties. Notion by Nr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman EMERGENCY ORDINANCE NO. #2784 be passed on first reading, carried unanimously. The Commissioners all commented that this ordinance only implements the City Charter; it is not meant~to imply that the City is in need of such an ordinsnce at the present time. Nayor Jarstad stated that he had been informed that residents were con- cerne~ about a Special Use Permit issued by the City to the College to use a house, which they were leasing as a Home Economics Class. City Planning Aide stated that the Special Use Permits are not usually brought before City Council. City Attorney Walgren stated that the Permits may be brought before Council if the residents of adjacent areas so wish. Nr. Schoneman explained the circumstances to the Council. He stated that the house is located in a residential area and also in a School Bus Zone for children. There are a number of cars parked on the street making the street crow~ed. The College requested a Special ~se Permit to continue operation until September 8th, in order to completethe course. Nfs. Seward of 2418 North LaFaYette stated that their main objection was that the area is presently zoned Residential-One (R-l) and that this has come into the area without permission of the residents. ~r. Birchfield stated that the City of Bremerton should have had a personal inspection of this operation first. City Attorney Walgren stated that this is State-owned property, and the City cannot gain power over such. ~ayor Jarstad then requested City Attorney Walgren to research this prob- lem in orSer that the Council can make a determination. Notion by Nr. Clark an~ ~r. Jarstad a date of public hearing be set for lO:O0 o'clock, on Wednesday, April 2~, 1988, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #2788 establishing a schedule of charges for the operation of, and connections to, She low pressure force sewer main extending around the westerly shores of Oyster Bay and Ostrich Bay from Lift Station lO located at the northern terminus of Oyster Bay Avenue, to Lift Sta- tion 18 located at the eastern terminus of Jackson Park in the former Naval Amm~uition Depot. Mayor Jarstad stated that it is the wish of the Council to read Ordinance No. #2?88 and Ordinance No. #2?88 for information purposes only. The first teasing of the Ordinances will be on April 24, 1968. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #2788 adopting a uniform policy for the extension, expansion, replacement an8 betterment of the sanitary sewerage system of the City of Bremerton; providing the method of financing; establishing mon- thly service charges; establishing connection charges; and amending Ordinance No. #2617, Sections 87, 58, & 66. First reading of this Ordinance will occur on April 24, 1968. Mr. James E. Skirving or R. S. Hayward Insurance & Real Estate Agency wished to address the City Council. He stated that he had recently annexed 246 areas to the City of Bremerton. This land is to be developed into a housing development and they are ready to commence work as soon as they receive assurance from the City that they may April 18, 1968--Con't. have sufficient time to recapture the cOst of the sewer line. He then intro- duced Mr. Burnell, the Financial Banker. Mr. Burnell stated that the first development of this land will consist of approximately 60 Building Sites. This project will demand only a minimum down-payment, thus making it more difficult to recapture .the sewer expense in such a short peri'od of time. Mr. Clark stated that it is not the intent of the City to work a hardship on anyone and all Commissioners agreed that a meeting with Mr. Skirving would be arranged in order that firm committments could be made. Mr. Clark then stated that a portion of the sewer ordinance should be changed, regarding summer rates. He stated that the water rates for summer imply that the sewer rates will be increased also. Mayor Jarstad requested that'Mr. Olark make a note of this change in or- der it may be incorporated into the ordinance. Commissioner Clark reported that yesterday, as a member of the City-State Relations Committee of the Association of Washington Cities, he met with the Governor in Seattle. They discussed many problems which are presently eon- fronting the Cities and Towns, largely regarding money and City growth. Re stated that today he attended a Board Meeting of the Association of Washington Cities at which time they covered many items of business including t the report of the Tax Study Committee, of which he is Chairman, on proposed recommendations on tax revision in the State in keeping with the Governor's Tax Advisory Council ~Study with reference to the questions of the Tax Structure of the State. Mr. Schoneman stated that Plans and Specifications for the first phase of the Burwell Urban Arterial Program will be available April 24th, 1968. He then suggested that the bid opening date be Nay 15th, 1968. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad authorization be given to call for bids for the first phase of the Burwell Urban Arterial Program, and the date of the bid opening be May 15, 1968, carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and 14r. Schoneman Dr. Charles Busek be appointed to the Civil Service Commission to fill the unexpired term of Mr. Ed Fischler which runs until May 31, 1971, carried unanimously. Mr. Jarstad stated that copies of Mr. Busek's background would be made available to'the Press and Radio. Mr. Jarstad stated that a Bridge Report is available for the.Press and Radio if they desire it. Mayor Jarstad read a memo from Chief of Police Plouf stating.that the traffic study had been completed on Kitsap Way~ Arsenal Way, and Shorewood Drive, and the number warrants a traffic light; The Police Department recom- mend that a light be installed and that $5~200. be appropriated for this cause. As soon as the State issues a license, the City Council can take action on this. Mayor Jarstad stated that the estimated projected census for the City of Bremerton on April 1, 1968 was ~7,375; last year at the same time the popula- tion was 36,164. ~oti0n by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Schoneman the census forms be signed by the City Council and sent to the proper authorities, carried unanimously. Mr. Theodore C. Coates, Jr. representing Ross & Earls Combined Shows, stated that he had obtained a license from the City Clerk's office for a carnival at Albertsons. This application had been approved by theChief of Police m~d Fire Chief also. The carnival was to run for the pehiod of April 17th through 21st. Since it has'opened, they were informed that~they can no longer operate in the City because the City prohibits Carnivals. ~e City Clerk stated that the license was made out to show "amusement rides and concessions'", not carnivals, which include games of chance. After much discussion, it was decided that he may continue the rides and concessions, but not the games of chance. ~eeting adjourned. APPROVE~~/]' ~~_~ ' -' CITY CLERK [ )MAYOR '