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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/07/76 ROUGH DRAFT - UNAPPROVED COPY TAPE #8 & 8B CITY COUNCIL MEETING APRIL 7, 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, April 7, 1976. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Commissioner Stewart, commissioner Schoneman, Deputy City Clerk Ross, Asst. Attorney McCluskey, and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and Invocation by Robert Dow of Sylvan Way Baptist Church. EMPLOYMENTS Richard Ottele, Extra Labor, Parks & Recreation, $3.39 hr., April 7, 1976 Joanne Krippaehne, Extra Help, Planning Dept., $3.50 hr., April 5, 1976. Betty Smith, PT Playleader, Parks Dept., $3.50 hr., April 7, 1976. Dean Berge, PT Playleader, Parks & Recreation, $2.20 hr., April 7, 1976. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to approve the employments, carried unanimously. MUSIC MACHINE APPLICATION Deputy Clerk presented application for Music Machine License from Country House Restaurant which was approved by Chief of Police. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the application, carried unanimously. CLAIMS FOR DAMAGES Deputy Clerk presented Claim for Damages from John Havens, expenses itemized, which was referred to City's insurance carrier; also, presented Claim from Hans Rothert in amount of $52.50 which was referred to insurance company. BID AWARD - BUS SHELTERS/WASHER Deputy Clerk read memo dated April 6, 1976, from City Treasurer to City Council recommending awards as follows: Shelters: Low bidder, Handi-Hut Division; Motor Wash: Low Bidder, Ben's Steam Cleaner Sales & Service. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to award bids as recommended, carried unanimously. SAFETY MEETING CONFIRMATION Deputy Clerk read letter from Great American Insurance Company regarding Safety and Accident Review Committee Meeting held March 18, 1976, discussing accomplishments of the meeting; also, presented addendum to Minutes dated 4/2/76. NOTICE OF UAB MEETING Deputy Clerk presented Notice of Meeting of Urban Arterial Board to be held 9:30 a.m., Thursday, April 15, 1976, and agenda for same; on file in Clerk's Office. TRACT PLAN - KITSAP COUNTY Deputy Clerk read copy of letter from Kitsap County Census Tract Committee to Bureau of Census, Washington, D.C. stating they are pleased to submit the Tract Plan for Kitsap County. Referred to Planning Department. PROCLAMATION Deputy Clerk read proclamation of the Mayor proclaiming April 12-18, 1976 as C.P.R. Week. ORDINANCE NO. 3286 - CLARK-WILLIAMS Deputy Clerk read, second reading, an Ordinance amending Ordinance no. 3161 which amends the use and area maps according to Ordinance no. 1792. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3286, carried as follows; Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 2 4-7-76 BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give a blanket approval of Vouchers 1998 through 2066 in amount of $91,905.00 as audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. REPORT - LID PETITION Deputy Clerk read letter dated April 1, 1976, from City Engineer to City Council giving tabulation check on proposed LID on the alley From State to Anoka between Burwell and Fourth Street; valid signatures, 67.86 percent. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Commissioner Schoneman to proceed with the LID, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed 9:23 a.m. Called to Order 10:00 a.m. REPORTS - COMMISSIONER STEWART: 1. HUD offers some rehabilitation programs which is one of the City's needs and this should be investigated. REPORTS - COMMISSIONER SCHONEMAN: 1. Visited Domsea Farms Operation; had not been on site for six months and part of the agreement calls for periodic inspections by the Public Works Commissioner. Site is 'progressing very well and production is expected to double this year over last year, selling one million fish which are marketed throughout the world. Very pleased that Council created another industry such as this in the area providing jobs for 40 young people. Eventually Domsea will supply all their own water through wells as opposed to Gorst Creek due to the fact there are fewer contamination problems with the fish. Urged other Council members to visit the site. 2. Requested that Police Department make a street check to eliminate vehicles continuously parking on the street; that it was his understanding there was a 48-hour limit. Asst. City Attorney McCluskey stated he could find nothing about a 48-hour time limit in the City ordinances; however, he would check out state statutes which may have been adopted. 3. Collection has been taken for six good Irish songs to be played on Carillon Bells in honor of the late Jim Sullivan. AGREEMENT - DAY CARE FACILITY Terry McCluskey, Asst. City Attorney, submitted Architectural Agreement for proposed Kitsap Day Center and explained the agreement had previously been approved by Council subject to approval of the Attorney' s Office. McCluskey made changes to the Agreement to ensure the City is free of financial responsibility beyond the Referendum 29 funds involved. Agreement, as amended was presented, and Mr. McCluskey recommended Council act favorably by motion. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to enter into the agreement as amended by the Attorney's Office, carried unanimously. REPORTS - MAYOR JARSTAD: 1. Attended along with Commissioner Schoneman dinner honoring Francis Haddon Morgan. Very well attended and appreciated opportunity to honor Mrs. Morgan. 2. Gave Fire Department Report for March showing 109 alarms, building loss of $27,000 and content loss of $20,000. Also experienced first loss of life in three years. 3. Gave Police Department Report for the month of March showing 742 arrests of which 575 were for traffic violations. 2 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 3 4-7-76 4. Very enthusiastic about progress at Lions Field Fishing Pier which will be a great addition to the City. 5. Would like to investigate costs of acquiring area along Maple Street for park purposes which is needed in this residential area which is surrounded by commercial. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to authorize Park Supt. to assemble the necessary data for examination by the Council regarding acquisition of area on Maple Street for a park, carried unanimously. Commissioner Schoneman stated the City also has ten acres above Petersville Road used as reservoir site which should be looked into in the case the City cannot fund a park on Maple; that this could possibly be used for recreational purposes. 6. Plan to attend Bataan Park Dedication Saturday at 2:00 p.m.; urged those interested in the dedication to attend. 7. Will be leaving Sunday at 8:00 a.m. for Bremen, Germany, for 14 days, as part of bicentennial celebration. RESOLUTION NO. 1680 Deputy Clerk read A Resolution setting date of hearing for the Pritchett Street Vacation for May 5, l976, at 10:30 a.m. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Resolution No, 1680, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE - EXCISE TAX/LEASEHOLDS Deputy Clerk read, first reading, An Ordinance levying leasehold excise tax on publicly owned real and personal property in the City of Bremerton through a "leasehold interest". Asst. City Attorney McCluskey explained necessity of the ordinance due to recent legislation authorizing cities and counties to impose a local leasehold excise tax; also, submitted agreement to allow the State to collect the tax end later reimburse the City for a two-percent administrative fee for collection expenses, Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conmissioner Schoneman to approve ordinance on first reading and approve the agreement, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Schoneman, yes. ORDINANCE N0. 3287 - SAFEWAY ALLEY VACATION Deputy Clerk read, second reading, An Ordinance vacating right-of-way for alley adjacent to Safeway #362 on Callow Avenue. Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commlissionar Stewart to pass Ordinance No. carriied as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes, Commissioner Schoneman, yes. GARGUILE REZONE MATTER - BONNELL AFFIDAVIT Asst. City Attorney McCluskey advised that the Affidavit signed by Mr. and Mrs. Bonnell raises a question as to Mr. Garguile's title on the property which is a requirement upon application for rezone and the affidavit could affect his ability to make the request for rezone. Mayor Jarstad noted that the matter was postponed until May 19th and a determination can he made at that time, Meeting recessed 10:35 a.m. Called to Order 11:00 a.m. BID OPENINGS Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to open bids as scheduled on the agenda, carried unanimously. Deputy Clerk opened the following bids: ANDERSON CREEK LAND LEASE - NO BIDS PICK-UP TRUCK: Bennett Ford, Check Enclosed, $4,730.49 3 COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 4 4-7-76 Haselwood Buick, $50.00 deposit, $4,881.08. Kluge Chevrolet, $50.00 deposit, $4,512.30 Motion by Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to refer bids to committee for evaluation and recommendation of award, carred unanimously. FIRE HOSE: American Rubber Manufacturing Company, $50 Check Enclosed, $5,680.00. Safety & Supply Company, No Bid. Western Fire Equipment, Bid Deposit, $5,380.00. L. N. Curtis & Sons, Bid Deposit, $5,080.00 Gerrish Bearing, No Bid. Fire Safety & Equipment, No Bid, Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer bids to committee for evaluation and recommendation of award next meeting, carried unanimously, Meeting recessed at 11:10 a.m, to be called to order at 4:30 p.m. Recessed Council Meeting was called to order at 4:37 p,m,, April 7, 1976, with Mayor Jarstad presiding, Also attending were: Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Schoneman, Deputy City Clerk Ross, City Planner Plescher, Asst. Planner Attebery and members of the general public. HEARING - BREMERTON DRAFT SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM It is to be noted that hearing was advertised in the newspaper on March 18, 24, 31, 1976, as required by law. George Plescher, City Planner, submitted the proposed draft Shoreline Management program to the Council and members of the general public. Leonard Zickler, Consultant on the Program explained that the hearing today is to receive public input on the draft; that this is not a final master program. Charles Bush, 3518 Gillette, suggested provision be included in the plan so it is repealed if repealed on the State level, Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman agreed that considerations would be made at the time repeals were made on the State level; that this plan would be subject to change at the option of the City Council. Commissioner Stewart left meeting at 4:50 p,m. Charles Ullock, 1137 Lower Marine Drive, suggested changes to the plan as follows: Third page under "Participants of the Workshops - suggested this be broken down to indicate which workshops each person attended. Page #2 - All references to Citizen Advisory Group should be changed to Citizen Group. Page 12 - Use Compatability Chart- This was not peviewed by citizen group because of lack of time; three items had been added since last seen by the citizen group; (Solid waste, Land Fills, Archeological/Historical site) feel section on Forest Management should be added on the chart; aquaculture is inconsistent, prohibited in urban commercial yet allowed by Conditional Use in Urban Industry; Kitsap Lake conmercial activity should be a Conditional Use and it is shown on chart as permitted, Mr. Ullock noted some mapping errors on the Shoreline Environment Designation Map (note: corrections made on map by Planning Staff). Mr, Ullock noted the west shoreline of Kitsap Lake had been neglected on the County Shoreline Environmental Designation Map. Stated Acquaculture section should address State-Owned and State-Leased tidelands, COUNCIL MINUTES PG. 5 4-7-76 Mr. Ullock stated land clearing should be included in the Use Compatibility Chart. Stated individual single-family residential should be included in the discussion on Page 15, Regarding signs, Mr. Ullock complained that any guidelines regarding signs should be included in master program and not just referred to in another ordinance. Suggested "residential areas" be added on Pg. 19, guideline 3A. Stated should address errosion and siltation under Roads and Railroads, Grading and Drainage, in more detail. Stated Pg. 22, #2A, is in conflict with the land clearing section. Stated there are no goals and policies on Forest Management, and in connection with this stated Casad Reservoir should be included in the program. Suggested that the City review their administrative and management policies, regulations, plans, and ordinances relative to the Shoreline to achieve a use policy consistent with the policy of the Shoreline Management Act. Dave Kriner, Puget Power Representative, conmented concerning power line crossings on the Port Washington Narrows; also, asked if a permit would be required for utility extensions to single-family developments, Mr. Zickler stated a permit would be requiped at this stage, Commissioner Schoneman commented that variances are granted according to the needs of the community. Mayor Jarstad asked for further public testimony and there was none; explained the major purpose of the hearing was to obtain public testimony on the draft which, along with testimony and views expressed at citizen group end neighborhood meetings, will be evaluated for possible incorporation into the draft . Mayor stated that the next hearing and all subsequent hearings will he advertised; also, stated that hopefully the Council will be in a position to adopt the plan toward the end of summer. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Ccmmissioner Schoneman to conclude hearing and transmit testimony to the state, carried unanimously. PURCHASE OF RIGHT-OF-WAY - WHEATON/SYLVAN Deputy Clerk presented seven claims showing appraised value of right-of-way at Wheaton & Sylvan at a total value of $40,200.00. Motion by Conmissioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to approve purchase at the appraised value, carried unanimously. MEETING ADJOURNED 5:15 P.M.