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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/76 ROUGH DRAFT - UNAPPROVED COPY TAPE 88 A & B COUNCIL APPROVED CITY COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 2, 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., PDST, Wednesday, June 2, 19/6. Present were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, and repre- sentatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Pastor Greenwalt of First Baptist Church. MINUTES Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve minutes as amended, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad recognized James Leyde in the audience and complimented him on fine emergency crew responding to accident where a woman was hit in a crosswalk at 15th & Warren. EMPLOYMENTS Robert Forbes, $2.60 hr,; Donald Greenwood, $2.50 hr.; Linda HenrY, $2.50 hr,; Keith Lidstrom, $2.30 hr.; Harold Rich, $3.40 hr.; Mary Patraw, $2,30 hr.; Pamela Calnan, $3.60 hr.; Mark Eathorne, $2,50 hr.; Charles Britten, $2,30 Kim Theroux, $2.30 hr.; all Parks Department employees, Part-time. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the employ- ments, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented Claim for Damages from Samuel Zink in amount of $35.00; gave background of the claim and stated it would be referred to proper people, MASSEUSE LICENSE APPLICATION Clerk presented Masseuse License Application for Janine Marie Nixon which was approved by the Police Chief; Health Check attached. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the application, carried unanimously. SURPLUS CHAIRS Clerk read memo dated May 27, 1976, from APA to City Council requesting three chairs be declared surplus. Motion bY Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to declare the three chairs surplus as indicated on memorandum, carried unanimously. WAIVER OF BOND REQUIREMENT Clerk explained that Asst. City Attorney McCluskey has approved waiver of bond requirement for U. S. Steel Supply Company who was awarded contract for fencing at Lions Field; that correspondence from that firIn indicates they are self- insured and liabilities would be covered. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to accept recommendation of Attorney's Office and waive necessity for the bond, carried unanimously. KCAP REQUEST Clerk read letter dated May 28, 1976, from Bonnie L. Loop, Executive Director, Kitsap Community Action Program, requesting permission to start an open air market on the Smith School field for summer. Lisa Thompson and Mary Jane Jones were present representing KCAP and explained the market would be for small crafts and produce, being sold by low-income persons or senior citizens and would be on Saturday; also, noted it would not interfere with demolition of building on the site ard would not interfere with Bingo activities presently provided. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the request subject to proper legal procedures being followed to receive a license from the City Clerk, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 2 6-2-76 Commissioner Schoneman asked if this would set a precedent for churches or other groups wishing to do the same thing. Mayor Jarstad stated this request is being considered on its own merits because the facility is on City property, OBIE OUTDOOR ADVERTISING (ILLUMINATED SIGN) Clerk advised he received offer from Obie Advertising of $180.00 per year to be paid the City for street right-of-way use permit previously authorized by Council for placement of an illuminated poster panel sign at on Burwell Street north line 120 feet east of Park Avenue. Consensus of the Council that City Clerk further negotiate for a higher price. Clerk advised the offer was in keeping with charges for another sign on Kitsap Way. REMOVAL LAND USE RESTRICTION (SMITH PROPERTY ZONING) Clerk read letter dated June 1, 1976, from Terry M. Bate to City Council requesting removal of restrictions relating to parking on the Wheaton Mall property, specifically lots one through five and the area west of the mall; also, read letter from Gary Sexton, Asst. Attorney, to Ken Attebery, Asst. Planner, stating restrictions of the rezone Ordinance (No. 3036) must remain and if these properties are to be used other than for parking as restricted by ordinance, a zoning application would be required and the normal hearing process followed. City Clerk advised that Asst. Planner stated the Council has the authority to initiate such a hearing process. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that Mr. Bate be advised he should follow the normal hearing processes and make application to the Planning Commission, carried unanimously. BID CALL - PIPE - WATER DEPT, Clerk read memo dated June l, 1976, from Water Supt. to Commissioner Schoneman requesting authorization to call for bids for the purchase of Ductile Iron Pipe Class 52. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to authorize the bid call as recommended, carried unanimously. PRELIMIINARY PLANS - NAVAL HOSPITAL ACCESS ROAD Clerk read memo dated May 26, 1976, from Federal Highway Administration submitting preliminary plans for subject project and a copy of notice of public hearing on this project which they will advertise, but will be held in City Hall June 29, 1976, 7:30 p.m. Commissioner Schoneman to chair meeting. ORDINANCE NO. 3295 - SICK LEAVE Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending Section 16 of Ordinance No. 1813 pertaining to sick leave. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3295, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commis- sioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3296 - ZAMPELLA REZONE Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to pass Ordinance No.3296, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. SIMMONS REZONE ORDINANCE Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 3 6-2-76 ORDINANCE - SPECIAL IRRIGATION RATES Clerk presented ordinance, discussion was held, and matter was tabled for further changes and study. REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STEWART: 1. Complimented Ray Otis for outstanding job of cemetery beautification; that the City can be proud of the cemetery . 2. Next week planning to go to Los Angeles to meet with Sears property manager, Bremerton Tomorrow and Clares Marsh Group regarding downtown redevelopmerit. REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SCHONEMAN: 1. People concerned with improvements to Almira Drive have been contacted regarding proposed plans. This is a necessary improvement and will enable people to approach signal on Riddell instead of blocking off Hollis and Ivy. 2. Building Permits for month of May showed valuation of $2,136,560; 67 permits. Last five months shows a valuation of $6,008,259. 3. Advised the following persons received Water Works Specialist Certificates: Larry McFarlane; Dave Stallman; Ken Donleycott; Charles Fagan; Wayne Hamilton; and George Allen.. 4. City Clerk has placed "for lease" sign on 6½ acre portion City property (Anderson Creek). Doctor from Tacoma is interested. 5. Congratulated Admiral Manganaro on his transfer; sorry to see him leaving Bremerton. 6. Will be reviewing letter from James K. Johnson regarding bike path around Kitsap Lake. 7. Held an examination for Asst. building Inspector; Robert Carlaw was highest scoring person and will be hired accordingly. Presented following for approval: SEPARATION - William Bean, Asst. Building Inspector, 6/4/76 EMPLOYMENT - Robert H. Carlaw, Inspector, Building Dept., $7.33 hr., 6-7-76. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and CommiSsioner Stewart to approve the separation and employment, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman reviewed Mr. Carlaw's qualifications and noted he was previously Kitsap Countv Building Inspector. REPORTS - CITY ATTORNEY: 1. Advised the Council that SB 2996 regarding employees holiday will require municipalities to adopt these holidays for city employees; however, the present union contracts will have precedence until their termination. REPORTS - CITY CLERK: 1. Sunday represented City at Ivy Green Cemetery Memorial Services; fine services and very happy to attend. REPORTS - MAYOR JARSTAD: 1. Expressed appreciation to City Clerk for representing the City at the Ivy Green Services. 2. Complimented East High School team on winning State AA Baseball Championship for the first time in history. 3 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 4 6-2-76 3. Commended Antimo Zampella on providing Fillipi's Pizza to school patrol people as a service to the community; this is very appreciated. 4. Attended retirement dinner for Al Campbell, Fire Dept., and enjoyed the ceremony very much. Mr. Campbell has a fantastic sense of humor and has done excellently on the department. 5. Next week will be participating in NARC (National Assoc. Regional Councils) for the PSCG and will be on two different panels; being held in Miami, Florida. CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATES Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to reschedule June 9th Council Meeting to June 7th and the June 16th Council Meeting to June 14th; carried unanimously, Meeting recessed at 10:28 a.m. Called to Order 10:37 a.m. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to hold hearings as scheduled on the agenda, carried unanimously. WELTE CHANGE SITE PLAN - DECISION Clerk read letter dated June l, 1976, from Twila Petitt in opposition to the rezone. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to allow the rezone contingent upon new site plan showing elimination of one parking space and reduction to six units; carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, no; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. Mr. Attebery noted the plan is still contingent upon proper department approvals and required variances would have to go through the proper procedures. LINDSTROM SHORELINE MANAGEMENT Clerk read correspondence in file and stated he had made proper notifications, Ken Attebery, Asst. Planner, gave presentation and explained the proposal is for a three-story office building at 400 Washington Avenue. Dr. Derrig was present speaking in favor of the request, and he answered questions of the Council. No one spoke in opposition to the request. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the permit as requested, carried unanimously. BID OPENINGS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids, carried unanimously. HEATING & FUEL OILS: Wilkins Distributing Co., Inc., Port Orchard, Check Enclcsed: PS 200 Furnace Oil, Posted Price, .3720; .0212 Discount; Amount, .3508. Dane, Inc., Bremerton, Check Enclosed: PS ~00 Stove Oil; Posted Price, .451; Discount, .0688; Amount, .3822 PS 200 Furnace Oil; Posted Price .426, Discount, .066; Amount, .36 PS 200 Diesel Oil; Posted Price .426; Discount .066; Amount .36 Pederson Oil, Bremerton, Check Enclosed: PS 200 Furnace Oil; Posted Price, .3745; Discount, .023; AMount, .3515 PS 200 Diesel Oil; Posted Price, .3745; Discount, .023; Amount, .3515 4 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 5 6-2-76 Service Fuel Co., Inc., Bremerton, Check Enclosed: PS lO0 Stove Oil; Posted Price, .4880; Discount -0-; Amount, .4~80 PS 200 Furnace Oil; Posted Price, .4010; Discount, .0237; Amount, .3773 PS 200 Diesel Oil; Posted Price, .4010; Discount .0237; Amount, .3773 PS 300 Heavy Oil; Posted Price, .3660; Discount -0-; Amount, .3660. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commlissioner Stewart to refer bids to committee for recommendation, carried unanimously. DICK REZONE HEARING Clerk advised he published notice, mailed notices, posted notices; all at the proper time as required by law. Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 352 recommending denial due to the following: (1) Proposed use not in keeping with the public use planned by the View Ridge Plan and the current Comprehensive Plan; (2) Increase in traffic due to proposed use would be detrimental to the public welfare and property of other persons located in the vicinity thereof and a hazard to school children using the crosswalk at that location. Clerk read Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes dated April 20, 1976; Letter dated May 18, 1976, from Rosalind Veazie, not opposed; Letter from Spot Realty Broker Michael Dick explaining background of proposal. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad that a detailed EIS not be required, carried unanimously. Ken Attebery, Asst. Planner, made presentation to the Council showing location and land uses in the area. PROPONENTS Leonard Kruse, Attorney representing Michael Dick, spoke in favor the rezone and discussed background and future of the property; stated the purchase price of the property exceeded $70,000 and would not be in the price range for school or city purchase for public use. Pointed out commercial all along Wheaton Way and stated the proposal would be in keeping with the surrounding businesses; noted that the City Traffic Engineer has stated there would be no problem with traffic; stated the type of business (real estate offices) are not a high traffic generator like other fast food services and gas stations in the area. Mayor Jarstad stated he is very firm in his thinking that this parcel should be retained for school or public use as indicated in the View Ridge Comprehensive Plan. Clerk read letter from Joe Colton stating he is not opposed to the rezone. Commissioner Schoneman stated he felt it would be in the best interests of the City if the property is improved and developed since it has not and probably will not be purchased for public use due to high market price; that the property could remain in its poor present state~ for ten or twenty more years. Stated the plan submitted is a good proposal for this area. Commissioner Stewart stated the property has lost its value for residential and the development would be suited to the area; also, noted that people in the area are not against the request. Mayor Jarstad stated the Council should at least wait until the View Ridge Comprehensive Plan is before the Council; that this plan indicates this parcel for public use; spoke of need for open space. Mr. Kruse explained he could see no future need of this property by the schools; that recently they declared property surplus for the library complex being built in the same general area. 5 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 6 6-2-76 Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to allow the rezone in accordance with the site plan. Further discussion followed, and Commissioner Stewart stated he did not want to vote against the proposal at this time; however, felt approval should be withheld until review of the View Ridge Plan. Commissioner Stewart asked for a continuation. Commissioner Schoneman asked City Clerk to call for question on the motion. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, no; Commissioner Stewart, no; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval of Vouchers 2710 to 2825 in amount of $118,320.07, as audited by John Ross, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, abstain; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. Commissioner Stewart explained he has a slight interest in ITT Grinnell Company and this was his reason for abstaining from voting. PONTIUS REZONE MATTER Clerk advised that this matter was scheduled for June 9th and due to the change of meeting dates must be rescheduled. Recommended hearing be rescheduled to July 2nd, 1976, at 10:30 a.m. MEETING ADJOURNED 12:04 p.m. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Idayor Jarstad to set hearing date July 28, 1976 at 10:30 A.M., carried unanimously.