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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/03/76TAPE 80 "B" & 81 "A" ROUGH DRAFT - UNAPPROVED COPY MARCH 3, 1976 CITY COUNCIL MEETING The regular meeting of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m., PST, Wednesday, March 3, 1976. Attending were Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey, and representatives of the press and radio. Meetig opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by R. S. Jordan of P.S.N.S., Prostestant Chaplain. MINUTES - FEBRUARY 25 Minutes of Feruary 25, 1976, were approved as written. Meeting recessed 9:07. Called to order 9:50 a.m. (Mayor returned later in meeting) EMPLOYMENTS Franklin Fitch, Jr., Water Supply, $816 mo., March 1, 1976. Clyde King, Forestry Aide, Water Supply, $816.00 mo., March 1st, 1976. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the employments unanimously. TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSES Clerk presented application for taxicab driver license for Earl Raymond Weida which was approved by Captain Devery for the Chief of Police. Commission Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the application, carried unanimously. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented the following Claims for Damages to be taken care of by the City's insurance company: David Osborne, $75,000.00; Elbert Otis, $75,000.00; E. C. Retzloff, $155.19; Richard Townsley, $4,000.00. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Clerk presented payroll vouchers for the pay period February 9 through February 22, 1976, as follows: Co. Fica, Bank Service Fees, 4,888.57; PNB gross, $175,207.67. Audited by John Ross. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the payroll vouchers, carried unanimously. SET HEARING DATE Clerk read memo dated February 27, 1976 from Planning Department to City Clerk advising hearing date should be set on Application for Substantial Development Permit (Shoreline Management) from Riptide Development, Inc. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to set hearing date March 24, 1976 at 10:30 a.m., carried unanimously. APPEAL - ULLOCK Clerk read letter dated February 26, 1976 from Charles Ullock, 1137 Lower Marine Drive requesting to appeal the variance of Section 516 of the Zoning Ordinance that was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission, which permitted a height increase to 35 feet for the Walgren/Sexton/McCluskey PS, Inc., and the Olympic Investors proposed eleven story office and apartment building. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to refer this letter to the City Attorney's Office for recommendation, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - TRANSMISSION LINE Clerk read memo dated March 1, 1976, from WAter Supt. to Commissioner Schoneman recommending Council award bid to Grant Construction Company with the understanding that Grant Construction Company will show proof of insurance and performance bond to meet City of Bremerton specifications and subject ot Washington State Dept. Social & Health Services approval. Low Bidder. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to award bid according to this recommendation, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 2 3-3-76 LETTER - AMBULANCE RATES Clerk presented copy of letter written to Leyde Enterprises, Inc., from William Chapin, dated February 24, 1976, stating ambulance charges are out of line as result of a City monopoly condoned by the City of Bremerton. Motion by Commissioner Stewart end Commissioner Schoneman to direct the City Clerk to check out the rates being charged in other cities and report to the Council, carried unanimously. (non-subsidized cities) PAY ADJUSTMENT - BILL EDWARDS Clerk read letter dated February 27, 1976, from Richard Burr of Donworth to Commissioner Stewart advising that the City should reinstitute 5¢ per hour to the pay of Bill Edwards and stating Lilly Piva should be advised in writing so she may notify the Dept. of Labor & Industries to remove the unfair labor practice charge presently on file. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to follow this recommendation, carried unanimously. LETTER - N. PERRY WATER DISTRICT Clerk read letter dated February 25, 1976, from North Perry Water District to City Council listing lights in the streets forming boundary of service areas and suggested alternate lights should be charged to North Perry Water and the City of Bremerton. Clerk advised this letter has been referred to Commissioner Schoneman. Commissioner Schonemen indicated he has requested a map from North Perry identifying these poles and lights, and action should be withheld until he can study the map. LETTER - HUMANE SOCIETY Clerk read letter from Humane Society to City Clerk dated February 24, 1976, advising they answered complaint of Mr. Herb Abbs end stating they will respond to all complaints as has been done in the past, LETTER - RICHARD KENNEDY Clerk read letter from Richard Kennedy requesting purchase of red school buzzer at' Smith School if declared surplus by the City. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to declare the item surplus and to allow the purchase through the Park Supt. and City Clerk, carried unanimously. DESIGNATION OF BANKS - PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES Clerk read letter dated February 26, 1976, from City Treasurer to City Council requesting Council recognize the following as public depositories: Peoples National Bank, Rainier Bank, Seattle First Bank, Pacific National Bank, Kitsap County Bank, Capital Savings, Great Northwest Savings, State Mutual, United Mutual. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to recognize these banks public depositories and to recognize the fact that Olympic Savings & Loan has been excluded, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3275 - PRICE REZONE Clerk read, 'second reading, An 0rdinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792. Motion by Commlissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No. 3275, carried as follows: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes, PROCLAMATION - HAIRSTYLIST WEEK Clerk read Proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming March 1 through 7th, 1976, as American Hairstylists Week. ORDINANCE - AMENDING ZONING 0RD. (FEE SCHEDULE) Clark read, first reading, An Ordinance amending Section 1101, Chapter I, Ordinance 1792, zoning ordinance of the City of BrBmerton. Motion by Conmissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 3 3-3-76 REPORTS - COMM. STEWART: 1. Confirmed that it was consensus of the Council to strive for no new business on Burwell Street even though it will be a State Highway Route. 2. Reported on changes made in Accounting and Treasurer Department; stated he wants to hire a program systems analyst at a salary range of $900 to $1,100 per month which is included in the budget. 3. Reported on his precinct caucas meeting and indications that were made. REPORTS - C0MM. SCHONEMAN: 1. Reported on two water main breaks taken care of over the weekend on Alta Drive off Tracyton Road; City crews seem to do a better job on main instal- lations due to the fact it is their job to repair them. 2. Yesterday reviewed Casad Dam with Bob Theroux and EDA representative Frank McChesney; that there is funding application before EDA for increasing storage capacity of the Dam. Also may be able to obtain some type of funding for a preliminary feasibility study of building a new dam. Spoke of future water needs. Dam is only three feet lower than overflow point and water is still being released. 3. Proceeding well with third transmission line to Jackson Park Reservoir. 4. 38 Building Permits issued last 15 days of February for a valuation of $941,044; Largest permit for apartment complex for elderly valued at $700,000. REPORTS - ATTORNEY (McCluskey): 1. Satisfied with proposed Sewer District No. 1 Agreement and will get together with them to lay out provisions of the agreement. Conmissioner Schoneman reported that discussion has been held with Art Anderson & Associates, Consulting Engineers for Cormnunity Theatre, related to a change in the insulation to be used on the Theatre Building, This has been dicussed with members of Theatre Group and amendment to contract will have to be made. REPORTS - MAYOR: 1. Received letter from Mayor Of Olongapo, Phillipine Islands., add he indicated he is going to attempt to come to Bremerton for the dedication of Bataan Park taking place April 11, Saturday. Pleased to hear he may be coming. 2. Have asked Planning Department to prepare some maps showing geographical areas adjacent to City's boundaries; consideration should he given to incorporating these areas into the City to eliminate boundary problems concerning public safety areas. Lengthy discussion followed regarding annexations to the City and Commissioner Stewart stated he was opposed to the City providing these areas sewers at the cost of all the citizens. Mayor stated he is mainly concerned with the public safety areas. Commissioner Schoneman stated the City must take care of areas in the City limits before concerning themselves with sewering areas outside the City. Mayor Jarstad stated he is not speaking of the utility areas but is concerned with better service to these area as far as street lighting, public safety. METCALFE/HABENER REZONE CONTINUATION Clerk stated notification was published in newspaper and letter of notification mailed to persons within 250 feet and those interested advising this matter was coming before Council today. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 4 3-3-78 Commissioner Schoneman stated he felt this proposal was appropriate for the area and he was in favor of the rezone. Discussion was held concerning "spot zoning" and Asst. Planner Attebery and Asst. Attorney McCluskey advised that this would not be a legal concern because the area in general would conform to the proposed development. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the rezone. (Question never called/died) Mr. J. F. Ury, 811 Callahan, stated he is opposed to rezoning a lot at a time until the entire residential area is rezoned to business; that Comprehensive planning should be considered for the entire area. (Commissioner Schoneman left meeting at this time) 11:04 a.m. Mr. Jack Dues, 1421 Sunset Vista, stated that the development as proposed includes a bulkhead which would detriment his property, Mr. Dues stated he does not feel the property is residential and is better suited for a business zone; that he would favor rezoning the entire area B-2, Mr. McCluskey noted that the question of rezoning the entire area is not before the Council at this time because there is no application for such rezone before the Council; that presently the matter before Council is this particular lot. Mayor Jarstad stated that if the entire area was rezoned B-2, the development for this particular lot could go in as planned as long as they conform to the zoning ordinance. Ken Attebery, Asst. Planner, stated a rezone could be granted for an area limiting it to only one of the B-2 uses. Commissioner Stewart stated that a legal opinion should be given by the Attomey's Office whether the zone could be granted for one specific use. PROPONENTS Allen Metcalfe, Applicant, stated he could not see why their rezone would be delayed again if the entire area was going to be zoned B-2; that the property owners have indicated they are in favor of B-2 for entire area. Mr. Metcalfe stated the bulkhead proposed would in no way interfere with Mr. Due' s property. Mayor Jarstad suggested the Council members review the property once again with the neighbors and developer. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to amend metion to withhold decision until the next Council Meeting, carried unanimously. SHORELINE MANAGEMENT SUB. DEV. PERMIT Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to open hearing at this time, carried unanimously. Clerk advertised hearing in newspaper at the proper time as required by law. Ken Attebery, Asst. Planner, stated that this application is for improvements to the entrance to the USS MISSOURI on the Navy Yard Highway. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that Environmental Assessment accepted and EIS not be required, carried unanimously. Dennis Wright, Asst. Engineer, stated they have received no objections and only one phone call on the matter asking that the left-turn lane be extended to the shipyard which was not feasible. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the permit, carried unanimously. 4 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 5 3-3-76 BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval of Vouchers 1575 to 1672 inclusive in the amount of $44,043.26 as audited by John Ross; carried unanimously. TERMINATION WATER SERVICE/ESQUIRE HILLS Clerk read memo dated March 1, 1976, from Water Department to Commissioner Schoneman stating the City has terminated water service to the plat of Esquire Hills which is presently being served by North Perry Water District. QUIT CLAIM DEED Clerk presented Quit Claim Deed granted by Ryan Built Homes to City of Bremerton in accordance with Agreement previously signed with the City. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept QCD and direct clerk to record same, carried unanimously. (Already approved as to form by City Attorney's Office) ORDINANCE - BILLBOARDS Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending Section 8 of Ordinance No. 2149 regulating billboards. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Conmissioner Stewart, yes. Mayor gave Fire Department Report for the month of' February showing 95 alarms; $26,552 Building Loss; $15,230 Content Loss. MEETING ADJOURNED 11:58 a.m.