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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/76 ROUGH DRAFT - UNAPPROVED COPY TAPE #86 "B" TAPE #87 "A" CITY COUNCIL MEETING MAY 19, 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, May 19, 1976. Present were Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst,Attorney McCluskey, and rep- resentatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Hayor Jarstad. MINUTES Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Minutes of May 12, 1976, as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATION James Hestley, Extra-Help, Cemetery, Terminated on Own Request, 5/17/76. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the separation, carried unanimously. EMPLOYMENT Daniel Siegner, Firefighter 1st Yr., $4.28 hr., Effective May 19, 1976. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve the employment, carried unanimously. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND Employees' Retirement Fund List for June, 1975, in the gross amount of $2,692.31 was presented as audited by John Ross. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to approve the list, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad recognized students who will be attending Girl's State College and students attending Central State College; explained that these students are here to observe the Council Meeting as part of Government-related course. Mayor and Commissioners spoke concerning City government and Bremerton's form of govern- ment. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented Claim for Damages from Golden Star Restaurant, Inc., in amount of $52.50 which will be referred to insurance company. MUSIC MACHINE LICENSE APPLICATION Clerk presented Application for Music Machine license for Detente, Inc., which was approved by Chief of Police. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve the application, carried unanimously. BIDS - WARREN AVENUE STAIRWAY Commissioner Schoneman directed the matter held over one more week. Clerk noted that this would still be within 30-day time limit. MEMO - SAFETY REVIEW COMMITTEE Clerk read memo dated May 14, 1976, from Bill Meigs, Chairman of Safety Committee, indicating that the following are the only representatives who have been prompt and faithful in attending the meetings: Sandy Saunders, John Ross, Bill Meigs, Tom Swanson. Mayor directed this memo be referred to Department Heads for action. THEATRE CONSTRUCTION FUND Clerk read memo dated May 18, 1976, from City Auditor to City Council recommending funds in amount of $40,000.00 be appropriated from the Cumulative Reserve for General Municipal Purposes to complete financing of this project; that any unexpended funds to be returned to the source fund when all financial obligations have been met. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to concur with recommendation, carried unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 2 5-10-76 OFF-STREET PARKING FUND Clerk read memo dated May 17, 1976, from City Auditor and City Treasurer to City Council stating City Parking Garage and Burwell Street parking lot construction is complete and recommended that the Off-Street Parking Fund be closed out and the funds available transferred to the Bond Redemption Fund. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to follow recommenda- tion, carried unanimously. CETA FUND Clerk read memo dated May 19, 1976, from Auditor and Treasurer to Council recommending that an operating advance of $30,000 from the General Fund be made to the CETA Fund due to delay in reimbursement to the City by the federal government; that upon termination of the CETA Program, these funds will be returned to General Fund. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to accept recommenda- tion, carried unanimously. BROWNSVILLE WELL LEASE AGREEMENT Clerk stated that Council approved renewal of the lease and directed Attorney to prepare the document, which has been done. Presented the Lease Agreement as prepared for a term ending May 20, 1977. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the agreement and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to sign, carried unanimously. HEARING DATES SET Clerk recommended hearing dates be set for Walker Rezone and Olson Rezone on Monday, June 14, 1976; that this will be the regular Council Meeting due to the AWC Convention. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to set hearing date June 14, 1976, at 10:30 a.m., carried unanimously. CHANGE OF COUNCIL MEETING DATE Clerk recommended regular Council Meeting of June 16, 1976, be moved back to June 14, 1976, due to the Association of Washington Cities Convention. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to Change the regular Council meeting date of June 16 to June 14, 1976, as recommended, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Clerk read Proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming May 21st and 22nd, 1976, as Memorial & Buddy Poppies Days. HALF-CENT GAS TAX PROSPECTUS Clerk read memo dated May 18, 1976, from Engineering to City Council submitting one-half cent gas tax prospectus for the proposed channelization of llth Street at Warren Avenue; work to be done by City forces. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to authorize Public Works Commissioner to sign on behalf of the City, carried unanimously. LOAN APPLICATION - JACKSON PARK RESERVOIR Clerk read memo dated May 19, 1976, from City Auditor to City Council submitting application for loan to DSHS to cover the pre-design engineering report for the Jackson Park Reservoir; also noted that the first repayment in the amount of $3,800.00 is due by June l, 1976 and this can be submitted with the application. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the application and to authorize the initial payment of $3,800 carried unanimously. (Total amount of loan application, $19,000) Recessed 9:52. Called to Order 10:06. REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STEWART: 1. This morning local businessmen brought in a plan for the downtown redevelopment and plan to review the plan which shows good merit. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 3 5-19-76 REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SCHONEMAN: 1. Building Report for first part of May shows total valuation of $2,054,375 for 40 permits. Permit for medical building on Cherry was valued for $1,200,000 which was largest permit this month. 2. City will be receiving agreement to accept Access Road valued at $650,000 from the Federal Highway Administration DOT for an access to the Naval Hospital from Erland Point Road. 3. Recommend Land Exchange with Pope & Talbott for 40 acres on the watershed which contributes to drainage area into Casad Lake for a portion the City owns near Lake Tahuya; that this would be great benefit to the City. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart that the proposed trade take place subject to review of the Attorney's Office, carried unanimously. 4. Most successful Armed Forces Day last Thursday enjoyed very much by the City and the armed forces. 5. Central Lions Club has collected $3,200 for white cane sale. 6. Still receiving calls on caterpillar problems; city is spraying on the City right-of-way and urge property owners to take care of problems on their property so the city doesn't have to do it and then place liens on property. 7. Stated that there will be cake and coffee served honoring George Allen as Dad of the Year" this afternoon; that he is just recovering from operation where he gave his son one of his kidneys. Feel he should be named "Dad of the Year" by resolution. REPORTS- MAYOR JARSTAD: 1. Very pleased that operation for George Allen's son was successful and concur with Commissioner Schoneman on his compliments to Mr. Allen. 2. Armed Forces Day Concert Friday night was very successful; presentation was made to Admiral Manganaro who will be transferred from Bremerton and very sorry to see him go; crowning of queen very emotional and exciting. 3. Pleased that Senator Jackson was able to participate in the Armed Forces Parade. 4. Attended Highway Commission Meeting Tuesday afternoon in an attempt to get funding changed from 75/25 to 80/20. Highway Commission accepted recommendation on a quarterly basis but in the meantime PSGC is attempting to solve problems with non-participating county governments. PRESENTATION - COMMISSIONER SCHONEMAN Stan Johnson and Bill Witt, County Fair and Parks Department, honored Commissioner Schoneman and presented him with a plaque for "Friend of the Fair Award". They thanked Commissioner Schoneman for his annual services to the Fair. Mayor Jarstad stated he was very pleased with the presentation, well-deserved by Commissioner Schoneman. BRANCH/PROGRAM 30 EAST ANNEXATION Clerk read memo dated May 18, 1976, from Planning Department to City Council submitting ten percent annexation petition as indicated above filed by Barry Dale Branch for property in the Sheridan Heights area. Mr. Branch was present at the Council Meeting and explained that this would only include his property proposed for development; also, stated he is prepared to resign from the Planning Commission if this is necessary due to a conflict of interest. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 4 5-19-76 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to acknowledge receipt of the ten percent written notification, carried unanimously. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to set meeting date May 26th 1976, at 10:30 a.m. with the initiating parties to determine whether the City will accept the proposed annexation, whether the area shall assume any of existing City debts and whether comprehensive plan will be simultaneously adopted, carried unanimously. Asst. City Attorney McCluskey stated he could see no reason why Mr. Branch should resign from the Planning Commission. Mayor Jarstad stated he would discuss this matter with Mr. Branch. HEARINGS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to hold hearings as scheduled on the agenda, carried unanimously. LIPPERT REZONE HEARING CONTINUATION Clerk read the following new correspondence: Letter dated May 17, 1976, from Principal of West High School; Letter dated May 18, 1976, from Bremerton School Board; Letter from John Randall, President, West High P.T.S.A. These letters were in opposition to the rezone because of the type of structures proposed (efficiency units) next to the High School and the noise levels; also, parking and traffic problems. PROPONENT Lance Haynes, petitioner, presented petition in favor of the rezone; however, it was noted that it was not signed by anyone in the direct area; that the signatures were apparently throughout the county. Spoke to the need of this type of housing for college students in the area; also, stated the site is presently run-down. Felt the proposed development would be an improvement to the area. OPPONENTS The following persons spoke in opposition to the rezone: Louisa H. Boehmer, 1516 High Avenue; Mrs. Walter Nordleaf, 1554 Ohio; Janice Jones, 1440 17th St.;' John Hartson, 1828 Sylvan Way; Jean Mattausch, 2516 Baymont Place. Objections were expressed due to increased traffic and parking problems; area should remain residential; this type of development near the High School could cause problems with the students; noise pollution and disturbances of this nature to the area and high school. Commissioner Schoneman expressed his concerns with the intersection at 15th & High where a signal is needed; that the proposed development could cause a dangerous situation with increased traffic at this intersection. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to deny the rezone, carried unanimously. BID OPENING - SIDEWALKS, CURBS~ GUTTERS - SHERIDAN ROAD PROJECT Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids as scheduled on the agenda, carried unanimously. Clerk opened bids on subject project: Valley Cement Construction, $24,850.10, Bid Bond Enclosed. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to only bidder. Commissioner Schoneman stated this contractor has previously worked on City Contracts and is a reliable contractor and price is within the estimate. Carried unanimously. ZAMPELLA REZONE Clerk stated he advertised rezone hearing in newspaper, mailed notices to property owners, posted the property and public place; all at the proper time as required by law. 4 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 5 5-19-76 Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 348 recommending rezone from R-1 to B-2 subject to the following conditions: approval be contingent upon site plan; adequate fencing to screen the property and lighting of a nature that will not be detrimental to the neighborhood shall be provided. Clerk read excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes dated March 30, 1976; letter from Ralph Erickson, 3506 Kitsap Way, in favor of rezone; letter from Wm. Kamps, citizen, in favor of rezone; Salvatore Fontana, C. M. Hunt, Lupitas, Spa, Inc. in favor of the rezone; Gerard Vergeer, in favor of the rezone; Chief of Police, in favor of rezone; also, referred to other related information in the file. Ken Attebery, Asst. Planner, gave presentation to the Council showing location and land uses in the area. Explained that proposed rezone is for parking expansion; also, noted applicant has advertised for Shoreline Management and this would be taken care of at the building permit stage. PROPONENTS James Robinson, Architect, representing Antimo Zampella, spoke in favor of the rezone and explained the proposal to the Council. Stated conditions of the Planning Commission will be met as far as screening the lighting from cars. OPPONENTS Michael Gawenka, Weslon Place, stated he felt Mr. Zampella has ample parking at present time and he was wondering whether this type of expansion is going to continue as his business grows. Stated he does not want parking extended into residential area. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart that EIS not be required, carried unanimously. Ken Atteberry, Asst. Planner, stated that Mr. Zampella has minimum parking at the present time. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to grant the rezone in accordance with recommendations of the Planning Commission, carried unanimously. SIMMONS REZONE Clerk stated he advertised rezone in newspaper, mailed notices to property owner, posted property and public places; all at the proper time as required by law. Clerk read Planning Commission Resolution No. 351 recommending approval from R-1 to R-2 with the following condition: Vehicular traffic shall not be allowed ingress or egress to the said property from Burwell Street, but shall be limited to vehicular ingress and egress on Anoka Street for parking pirposes. Clerk read Excerpt of Planning Commission Minutes dated April 20, 1976; also, the following letters: Letter from May R. Orchard, 1421 Burwell, stating she feels property too small for a four-plex, parking problems may be increased; Letter from R. A. Bafus, 1422 Decatur, opposing rezone; Letter from Joseph & Katherine Stark stating they are not opposed to the reZone and would just like to be advised of the parking planned for the development; Letter from Carl Glaser, 1606 Gregory Way, stating they are not opposed provided adequate parking is provided. Ken Atteberry, Asst. Planner, gave presentation showing location and land uses in the area. PROPONENTS Michael Broskovich, Tepee Realty, representing applicant, spoke in favor of the rezone; presented site plan to the Council; stated this would be a two-story four-plex with rather large units and ample parking would be provided. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 6 5-19-76 Joe Starks 207 Anoka, stated he is not opposed as long as logical parking situa- tion is worked out. Mrs. Gregory Hauschel, 1626 Gregory Way, asked if the alley was still a one-way alley, and Commissioner Schoneman stated it is a two-way alley at the present time. OPPONENTS Lloyd Harris, 1431 Burwell, stated he felt a four-plex was too high a density for the area; that a duplex would be fine, but not a four-plex. Recommended access to the parking area from the alley. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman to allow the rezone subject to a parking plan being approved by the Police, Engineer and Planning Departments. Died for lack of second. Commissioner Stewart recommended something be worked out with the property owners and the parking situation be resolved. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to continue hearing for one week in order to allow the petitioner to advise the Council on how parking can be resolved, carried unanimously. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval Vouchers 2520 through 2623 in amount of $59,749.53, as audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. EASEMENT #3 TRANSMISSION LINE Clerk read memo dated May 18, 1976, from Water Supt. to Commissioner Schoneman recommending Council retain Jenks Beard to appraise the easements for the #3 transmission line. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to follow recommenda- tion,carried unanimously. KITSAP DAY CARE CENTER FUNDING Clerk read memo dated May 18, 1976, from City Auditor to City Council forwarding claim in amount of $855.50 from Malcolm Campbell & Associates and Contract 1562 for a determination of the fund to be charged pending receipt of funds from DSHS. Referred to City Attorney's Office for recommendation. ATTORNEY'S CLAIM VOUCHER ($15,511.43) Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart that the voucher be paid Fed on legal service arranged for in the Council's contingency fund set up the first of the year, carried unanimously. MEETING ADJOURNED l:O0 p.m.