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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/11/76 R0UGH DRAFT - UNAPPROVED COPY TAPE #79 "A" &"B" CITY COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 11, 1976 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall at 9:00 a.m,, PST, Wednesday, February 11, 1976. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey, and representatives of the press and radio. Commissioner Schoneman absent. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by G. C. Yeadon, Sr., City Clerk. MINUTES Minutes of February 4, 1976, were read and approved as amended. SEPARATIONS Lillian Robinson, PT Playleader, Parks & Recreation, February 9, 1976. Terrence Welling, PT Playleader, Parks & Recreation, January 26, 1976. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the separations, carried unanimously. Susan Corbett, PT Playleadar, Parks & Recreation, $3.00 hr., February 11, 1976. Craig Rogers, 1st YP. Police Officer, $5.99 hr,, February 9, 1976. Charles Krumheuar, 0pr. 1, Wastewater, $4.44 hr., February 23, 1976. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the employments, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Jerry D. Wren, $900.00, Referred to City's insurance company. SURPLUS ITEMS - FIRE DEPT. Clerk read letter from Fire Chief Meigs to City Council requesting the following items be declared surplus: 1 steel tool box stored at Fire Station 3 and 1 steel water tank stored at Station 1. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to declare these items surplus to be disposed of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - WATER SERVICE MATERIALS Clerk read memo dated February 4, 1976 from Water Department Supt. to City Clerk requesting that a bid call authorization he granted for the purchase of service material for 1976 for new installation of services and the maintenance of existing services. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to authorize bid call as recommended, carried unanimously. WETER MAIN INSTALLATION Clerk read memo dated February 4, 1976 , from Water Supt. to Commissioner Schoneman recommending City Council authorize the Water Department to install water main from the existing reservoir site to Pine Road through the plat of Eastwood Division II; estimated cost, $6,443.96 which is less than the $15,000 limit passed by the legislature. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to authorize the installation as recommended, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER - COMMUNITY THEATRE PROJECT Clerk presented Change 0rder to Commercial Builders submitted by Art Anderson Associates for construction of a plumbing wall and wing elements in Room 118. City Clerk explained that the cost of the Change Order ($293.00) will be paid by the Community Theatre Group. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the Change Order, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 2 2-11-76 COMPLETION PROJECT - OHIO AVE. PUMP STATION Clerk read memo dated February 10, 1976, from City Engineer to City Council stating the contractShas completed work on Punp Station and Beach Collector at Ohio Avenue and recommending this pump station and collector line serving six houses be accepted. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept the project as complete, carried unanimously. EASEMENT - HOFFMAN Clerk read memo dated February 10, 1976, from City Engineer to City Council submitting easement from Majorie Hoffman, necessary to repair the sewer at 649 Washington Avenue. Motion by Conmissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept the easement, refer to Attorney' s Office for checking as to form and to City Clerk for recording, carried unanimously. SB 2143 - WATERMAIN INSTALLATIONS Clerk road memo dated February 10, 1976, from Terry K. McCluskey, Asst. City Attorney, to City Clerk stating it is the opinion of the Attorney's Office that the work needed to be done because of the North Perry Water Agreement can be done by City forces and as long as no one project exceeds $15,000.00 for materials, labor and equipment, the City would not be in violation of SB 2143. FIRST STREET DOCK IMPROVEMENTS Clerk road memo dated February 10, 1976, from Asst. City Attorney to City Clerk stating the requests submitted by Port of Bremerton will not conflict with the provisions of the revocable easement and there are no legal problens with the City proceeding on the Port's requests. PUBLIC BENCHES Clerk road memo dated February 10, 1976, from Asst. City Attorney McCluskey to City Clerk advising that public benches are still owned by the assignee of Aldrich Advertising Agency and the City could not put them to its own use without the Assignee's consent or his abandonment of the benches. Discussion followed and Conmissioner Stewart indicated he is in favor of letting Service Organizations take over the benches if they wish; that the advertising would pay for the benches and it would be costly if put under the City' s jurisdiction. Mayor Jarstad stated that a meeting should be scheduled to discuss the matter when Commissioner Schoneman returns. HEARING DATES - SHORELINE MANAGEMENT APPLICATION Clerk read memo dated February 9, 1976, from Planning Department to City Council stating proper application has been received and proper notice given by the applicants on the following two Substantial Development proposals: City of Bremerton, Improvement to USS MISSOURI access; Bremerton Marina, Restaurant and Tavern. Suggest hearings be scheduled March 3, 1976, and March 10, 1976. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to set hearing date of City of Bremerton application March 3, 1976, at 10:30 a.m. and Bremerton Marina Application be heard on March 10, 1976, at 10:30 a.m.; carried unanimously. ROOF LEAK - SMITH SCHOOL Clerk presented letter from various organization members using Smith School requesting the City provide adequate monies for a hot roof application on the dining room and kitchen facilities at Smith School. Mayor Jarstad stated he would discuss this matter with the Park Supt. LETTER RE: MALPRACTICE INSURANCE Clerk read letter dated January 23, 1976, from King County Medical Blue Shield requesting support of the Health Care Injuries Act before the State Legislature. Discussion was held and it was pointed out that the Council members would have to submit their views on an individual basis and not as elected officials. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 3 2-11-76 COUNTY RESOLUTION - HCDA GRANT FUNDS Clerk presented Resolution of Kitsap County authorizing application for Housing and Conmunity Development Act Discretionary Grant Funds similar to resolution passed by Bremerton City Council on this matter. PROCLAMATION Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming February 8-14, 1976, as National Vocational Education Week. FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING SYSTEM/PLACEMENT ON COMPUTER Clerk read memo dated February 9, 1976, from Commissioner of Finance to City Council recommending that the City Council approve engaging Compass Management Group to perform all services necessary to place the financial accounting system into operation on the computer; total costs of the tasks required will be in the range of $7,100 - $8,900 inclusive of expenses; time required not exceeding 12 weeks; suggested resolution be drawn by City Attorney to engage Compass Management Group as needed professional services. Motion by Ccmmissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to authorize the Attorney's Office to draw up the resolution as recommended and to engage the Services of Compass Management as outlined, carried unanimously. REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STEWART: 1. Have put General Ledger on double-entry system and State Examiners seemed satisfied and will be back next week to review this change. 2. Siding stolen fron Community Theatre Site should be replaced within a week and this will delay completion date. City Clerk stated a Change 0rder will be submitted by the contractor for extension of time on the contract. 9. Haven't had a leak in the Police Department for about one month; thankful City Clerk delayed going to a roof contractor. 4. Gave Annual Bus Report as follows: Total Earnings $257,389.68 (amount budget was $249,000); Total Expenses $466,170. (amount budget $473,000); Subsidies, $185,000 ($200,000 needed to cover costs). 905,025 passengers. REPORTS - MAYOR: 1. Gave Police Report for the month January showing 791 arrests of which 638 were traffic violations. High arrest month and thankful to have CETA officers employed. 200 arrests higher than last year at this time. 2. Gave Fire Dept. Report for the month of January showing 86 alarms, $5,271 building loss and $971 content loss. Good month in Fire Control. 3. Shared experiences of observing Diving Team of the Fire Department and was very impressed. 4. Pleased that Park Supt. has returned; that he had a very interesting trip to New Zealend. Stated the weather there was rainy and windy and ball games were cancelled. 5. Possible that we'll receive assistance frem the Seabees Unit in demolition of the two'old Smith School buildings. 6. Read letter from the Mayor of Bremerhaven, Germany, offering to pay expenses for the Mayor to be in attendance at their exhibition to dedicate a pavilion which will house exhibits to do with emigration. In Connection with U.S. Bicentennial celebrations. Meeting recessed at 10:30. Called to Order 10:45 a.m. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 4 2-11-76 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commssioner Stewart to hoId hearings as scheduled on the agenda, carried unanimously. METCALFE/HABENER REZONE HEARING Clerk stated that he advertised hearing in the newspaper, mailed notices to property owners within 250 feet of the property proposed for rezone and posted property; all at the proper time as required by law. Clerk read Planning Commission Reselution No. 326 recommending approval from R-1 to B-2 with the proposed site plan and provided proper bulkhead and fencing be installed as required for the retaining wall on the north property line. Ccmmissioner Stewart stated he owned property on the corner of Wheaton Way and Cherry which is on a 20-year lease; price being based on the cost of living index; that he has no control of the property which is over a block away, but wants to be sure there is no conflict. Asst. City Attorney McCluskey stated he saw no conflict of interest. Clerk read Environmental Assessment and Staff Review stating proposed action would not have a significant adverse impact on the envirorment. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept the negative declaration environmental assessment, carried unanimously. Clerk read Excerpt from Planning Commission Minutes dated January 20, 1976, and letter dated January 19, 1976, frcm George Booth in opposition to the rezone. Clerk read letter dated January 12, 1975, frcm Medical Arts Group stating their only concern was water run off and proper storm sewer drainage should be required. Ken Attebery, Asst. Planner, showed location of the property proposed for rezone on an area map. Commissioner Stewart noted that the property was surrounded directly by R-1, and Mr. Attebery stated this is correct. Mr. Attebery stated that proper storm drainage will be taken care of at the Building Department stage. Mayor Jarstad stated the property owners were concerned with the height of the retaining wall on the north property line, and asked what height this is to be. Mr, Allen Matcalf, Applicant, stated they have been assured by the contractor that the height will be no higher than eight feet, Mayor Jarstad asked what the height of the building will be, and Mr. Metcalf stated it will be a one- story, approximately 13 feet six inches. Commissioner Stewart stated there is property in the area already zoned for business, and he didn't understand why they wanted to enter the R-1 areas. Mr. Metcalf stated this was the only property available to them at a reasonable price, and if they planned to expand, they would adjoin commercial property. Mr. Stewart asked the size of the proposed building. Mr. Metcalf showed the site plan and explained the building will be 1550 sq. ft, plus a small patio area; stated the structure is quite compatible with the residential area. Mr. Metcalf stated that the proposed business is a one-man operation. Mr. Stewart asked how many parking spaces, and Mr. Metcalf stated the City code will he met allowing 12 parking stalls. Mr. Stewart stated that it didn't seem as though 12 spaces would be required for a one-man business. Mr. Metcalf stated there are times when several patients may be waiting and it is better to have the parking available; also, stated they had to comply with the City code. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 5 2-11-76 OPPONENTS Jack Dues, 1421 Sunset Vista, stated he also represents owner of Lot 3, and their primary objection was to the spot zoning and they feel the property would eventually go to R-2; also, indicated there are four other adjoining lots that are vacant and the area would be better off to have one large clinic over the entire area rather than five separate operations. John Eurie stated he is located on the corner of Callahan & Wheaton Way and is also representing Mr. Carrigan. Stated they are opposed to spot zoning by putting a business zone in the center of an R-1 area that the business people find it beneficial for them to buy less expensive R-1 property and then have it rezoned. Stated the traffic is a problem at the intersection of Wheaton & Sylvan. Mr. George Booth, 2802 Hemlock, spoke in opposition to the rezone because he felt it was spot zoning. Explained that the business is moving in on their residential neighborhood from all sides, piece by piece. Stated he would favor the area being put at its best use, but comprehensive planning should be used so property owners can make future plans. Stated they don't know whether they should improve their homes because they have no idea of the future plans for the area. Commissioner Stewart asked if the property owners would be in favor of zoning the entire area for business; that this property will probably not be purchased for residential use. No definite answer was given by the property owners. Mayor Jarstad stated residential development in the area is doubtful and the Council has a responsibility to allow development which would not detriment the surrounding residential area. The Mayor stated the property owners should have some indication whether the area is going to go into a regional medical building concept; stated the property is vacant at the present time and some- thing should be worked out that is compatible to the residential neighborhood. Commissioner Stewart stated this is not the time to do "nothing", that if something isn't done, the property will lay vacant which is not an asset to the City. Mr. Stewart stated that hfe could not see anyone building a new home in this area. Ken Attebery, Asst. Planner, stated that Comprehensive Planning can be very difficult causing a very thin line between the property owner's individual rights. Mayor Jarstad stated he felt a decision should be delayed until Commissioner Schoneman can review the testimony and file. Asst Attorney McCluskey stated it was his opinion this is not spot zoning due the most of area being medical offices. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to conclude the hearing and a decision be made at a later date at which time the property owners will be notified of the date for the decision, carried unanimously. SHAW REZONE HEARING Clerk stated public hearing was advertised in newspaper, letters mailed to property owners within 250-feet, and property posted; all at the proper time as required by law. Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No, 327 recommending approval of the request according to the site plan. Clerk presented Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes dated January 20, 1976~ and Environmental Assessment declaring there will be no significant environmental impact as a result of the proposed rezone. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to accept the environmental assessment, carried unanimously. Ken Attebery, Asst, Planner, gave presentation to Council showing location of property. 5 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 6 2-11-76 Steven Spider, Designer, presented proposal to the Council giving details on screening, etc. Mr. Donald Shaw also spoke in favor the request. No one spoke in opposition to the request, Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to grant the rezone from R-1 to R-2 in accordance with site plan as recommended by the Planning Commission, carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR LEASE/BILLBOARD SITE Hart Jensen, Obie 0utdoor Advertising made a presentation to City Council asking for a lease on the City's parking area managed by Diamond located at Fourth and Park (Craven Center Lot). Mr. Jensen presented pictures and stated the lease would be to place a large billboard type sign. Mr. Jensen stated the sign would not interfere with any parking and would benefit the City as far as lighting is concerned. Commissioner Stewart asked Mr. Jensen to submit his proposal in writing and when full Council is present they would consider the request, possibly next Wednesday. Mr. Stewart stated that costs of lease and other things would then be worked out. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval of Vouchers 1,366 to 1452 in amount of $37,053.34; carried unanimously. (audited by John Ross. MEETING ADJOURNED 12:27 P.M. 6