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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/28/78 . . ~. .~",~U; APPROVED MINUTES APPROVED APR ~APE ~179 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Brcmerton, Washington, was held Jn the Council Ch~kmbers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, March 28, 19~8 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jars%ad presiding. Also present were Co~issioncr' Stewart, Cor.~ssioner Swaason, City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City Attorney ;~cCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF MA}~CI{ 21, 1978 Clerk reported that an amendment was made in Commissioner Swanson's repor~ changing "street cleaner" to "street planer". Me,ion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~[ssioner Swanson %o approved ~ended minu~;cs as circula'tcd, carried unanimously. SPECIAL MINUTES 0F MARCH 24, 1978 Motion by P4ayor Jarstad and Co~lissioner Stewart .to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Ronald Theodore Miller, Parks g Recreation, Extra Labor, $3.00 per hr., 3/20/78. Ted Botcher, Garage, Part-time Labor, $4.50 per hr., 3/27/78 to 5/27/?8. Motion by Commissioners S~owart and Swanson to approve notices of employment~ carried unanimously. NOTICE OF TRANSFER Merle Strassburg, Water Supply, Serviceman II, $6.46 per hr., 4/5/?8. Me,ion by Co~issioners Swanson and Stewart to approve notice of transfer, carried unanimously. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND FOR APRIL 1978 Clerk presented new list for employees' retirement fund which includes retroactive ~d ~0% increase in the gross total of $3,112.98, audited by John Ross. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve new employees' retirement fund list as stated above, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS salary Fund, gross payroll for period 3/5/78 through 5/19/~8, $211,259.10; and CJaims Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees for s~c period, $6,460.45, both audited by John Ross. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payroll vouchers as stahed above, carried unanimously. PAYMENTS~ H~B CEMENT FINISHING CO. Clerk read memo From City Auditor, dated ~arch 27, {978, which sta%ed that based on the stipulation for payment No. 71079, payment in the ~ount of $5,000.00 may be made to Parson Bros. Landscaping; that this payment to be made from the potential lien ~ount of $?,530.00 retained From HgB Cemcnt Finishing. Thc memo stated also the balance oF $2,530.00 may bo paid to HgB. The memo requested delermination of the propriety of liquidated damages in t;he amount of' $2,925.00 From City Council. Commissioner Swanson stated ii; will be detcrmincd these were all liquidated d~ages and their work is acceptable as long as all liens between Parsons Bros. and H&B are taken care of. Motion by Commissioners 5~'anson and Stewart to approve payment sub,jeer to approval by City Attorney's office, carried unanimously. COMPLETION OF REMODELING - Police Dept. Clerk read memo from Police Chief, dated March 22, 1978, which sta%ed that the remodeling of the Police Dept. by Kitsap ConsLruetion Co. is complete. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~issioner Stewart to approve pro~ject as completed: carried unanimously. ~ITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 28, 1978 Page two MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT - KCAP G City, Day Care Center Clerk presented Memorandum of Agreement bctwcen Kitsap Community Action Program and City of Bremerton regarding Referendum 29 Day Care Center being constructed at 1200 Elizabeth Ave. Clerk read letter signed by Bonnie Loop, Executive Director of KCAP, dated March 20, 1978, attached to which was a draft agreement covering the work to be paid for by KCAP on the Referendum 29 Day Care Center. Clerk explained that KCAP w~ll be making payment for these changes. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the following paragraph: "This agreement shall not bind KCAP to expenditures in excess of $14,248.81 and any amount expended in excess of that amount for thc above cited work shall become the sole responsi- bility of the City of Bremerton". 'Mr. McCluskey stated this paragraph should be stricken and Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to add that any expenditures over $14,000.00 will be the sold responsibility of KCAP. Motion by Commissioner Stewart that any expenditures over the money that KCAP has made available is their responsibility. Motion died for lack of second. Mayor Jarstad commented that KCAP has come up with $14,000.00 for work that is estimated to cost about $12,000.00. Mr. McCluskey explained that once the building is occupied, improvements can be made without the City's consent, but now nothing can be done without approval from the City. Commissioner Stewart stated he is trying to protect the City's money. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to accept Memorandum of Agree- ment with deletion of paragraph as stated above, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, No; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. WORK FORCE ACCOUNT - Water Dept. Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated March 24, 1978, which requested authorization for Water Dept. to install 280 ft. of 8" AC pipe and 300 ft. of 2" PVC pipe and fittings at Reservoir #17 for storm drainage and reservoir wash down system at an estimated cost of $2,929.28. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve Work Force Account as s~ above, carried unanimously. SURPLUS ITEMS - Fire Dept. ~ Clerk read memo from Asst. Fire Chief Meigs, dated March 24, 1978, which stated the Fire Dept. wishes to declare the following items surplus and dispose of in the best interests of the City: (2) Jacobson 18" gas-powered Reel Mowers and (2) Toro 18" gas-powered Reel Mowers. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to declare items surplus and dispose of in the best interests of the City. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad requested that Parks Dept. be notified to see if they can use any of the mowers. Motion carried unanimously. BID CALL - 10" Water Meter Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated March 23, 1978, which requested call for bids for a 10" Rockwell W-5500 DR Turbo Meter with 12" flange connec- tions, 10" strainer and reading in cubic ft. or equal. The memo stated the 10" turbo meter will replace the 12" compound meter, which is worn out, at a savings to the City. Approximate cost is $4,300.00. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to follow recommendations of Water Sup~-~-fntendent m~d call for bids as stated above, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Construction of Reservoir #18 Cleric read memo from Water Superintendent, dated March 23, 1978, which recom- mended awarding bid to Pittsburgh Des Moines as low bidder for construction of Reservoir #18. Thc memo stated Pittsburgh Des Moines Steel Co. was iow bidder with a bid of $167,524.15 and the engineer's estimate was $168,580.40. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Pittsburgh Des Motes Steel Co. as iow bidder, subject to approval of DSHS and HUD, carried unanimously. W~P~TY DEED - Pacific National Bank of Washington (NE corner 6th g Montgomery) Clerk presented Warranty Deed from Pacific National Hank of Washington for accept- ance and' recording. This is for a small area at thc NE corner of 6th & Montgomc~%V. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Oarstad to accept Warranty Deed, refer %-6---~y Attorney for approval as to fo~ and City Clerk for recording, carried unanimously. CITY COMMISSIONERS' I~,INUTES March 28, 1.978 Page three TITLE SEA[tCtIES AND APPRAISALS - PUMP STATIONS #4 and #7 Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated March 27, 1978, which requested permis- sion to obtain.Title Searches arid AppraJ. sals at Pump Station #4, north end of P~rk Ave. and Pump Station #7, ~'arragut ~ Cambrian. The memo stated these appraisals arc required for the development of cos( estimates for the upgr~ding of the sanitary sewer system. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to obtain Title Searches and Appraisals for the above property, carried unanimously. APPRAISALS F0R MUNICIPAL AREA #4 Clerk reported that appraisals have been received on property known as Municipal Area #4. She stated the property should be declared surplus by resolution and the property may be sold by call for bids or by ordinance authorizing sale to a particular person. She stated Dr. Vahey, Pastor of St. Luke's Methodist Church, has shown interest in purchasing thc property because it is adjacent to his church land. Commissioner Swanson stated he would like to review the property before any action is taken. DEVELOPMENT OF WEST END OF EAST 9th STREET AS A MINI-PARK Clerk read letter from Mancttc Pensinsula Ncighborh°od Association, signed by Virginia M. Schultz, dated March 21, 1978, which requested that City Council take any action necessary to develop as a mini-park that portion of East 9th St. extending from Shore Dr. to the westerly end of said East 9th St. Mayor Jarstad requested this be referred %o Parks Superintendent and ask him to keep Council advised. FINAL PAYMENT REQUEST FROM SOLIE CONSTRUCTION CO. - Senior Citizens Center Cle~ reported that final payment authorization was requested on March 7, 1978 and delayed at the request of Commissioner Swanson until a report was received from all departments in regard to final inspection. She read memo from Building Dept., dated March 24, 1978, which stated the work is complete, but the carpet is not of the best quality. A short discussion followed and it was thc consensus of the Commissioners to approve payment subject to the carpet meeting specifica- tions. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve payment subject to the carpet meeting specifications. Under discussion: Clerk stated she would check to see if the carpet is satisfactory and meets specifications. Motion carried unanimously. NOTICE OF ACTION - Planning Commission Clerk reported that hearing dates have been set as follows: April 18, 1978, Mills Rezone and Harris Rezone; April 25, 1978, Ferguson R/W Vacation and 0~Day Application for Variance. CITY ZONING ORDINANCE AND UNIFORM BUILDING CODE (Letter from Charles Ullock) Clerk read letter from Charles Ullock, dated March 24, 1978, which stated he submitted two letters on Nov. 16, 1977 regarding City Zoning Ordinance and UBC; that these letters were referred to respective City departments and he has not received a reply from the Council or the departments. Commissioner Swanson stated they are proceeding toward adopting the 1976 UBC in its entirety and he favors that adoption. Discussion followed in regard to a Board of Appeals and Mayor Jarstad stated they need one more name before appointing this Board. Commissioner Swanson stated he would answer Mr. Ullock's letter. ANNUAL REPORT Clerk read letter from City Treasurer, dated March 27, 1978, attached to which was the Annual Report of Financial Transactions for 1977. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Annual Report and authorize filing of Report to State Auditor and Division of Municipal Corporations. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated this is the formal Annual Report that has to be submitted and he wants to prepare .an Annual Report for the general public so they understand what is going on. Motion carried unanimously. -3- .CITY COMMISSIONERS' , ,.NUTES March 28, 1978 Page four STIPULATION TO ALLOW CONSTRUCTION - Lunar Land Development Clerk read memo from Gary Sexton, Asst. City Attorney, dated March 27, 1978, which stated the stipulation to allow construction should be signed only upon direction and consent from the City Council. Clerk presented stipulation to allow construction on duplex on East 18th St. Mr. McCluskey stated this stipula- tion allows Lunar Land Development to work on the structure in those areas that are not in violation of the zoning ordinance, fie seated the building is in conformance with the zoning ordinance in all areas except the third floor and they would be allowed to work on these areas that are in conformance if this stipulation is approved. 'Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~nissioncr Stewart to approve stipulation to allow construction, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3418 - Dog & Cat Licenses Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2796 ~2, 3, 4 and 8 (as amended) relating to the licensing of dogs and cats in the City of Bremerton and for impounding unlicensed dogs and cats". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3418 on sec~ reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3419 - Off-street Parking Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 1792 by repealing, in its entirety, Section 411 of said Ordinance". Clerk explained that this was a housecleaning measure; that there are more restrictive measures elsewhere in the ordinance and Planning Commission wanted to clear up thc ambiguity. 'Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3419 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Recreation Bonds Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE relating to recreation facilities; providing for the issuance and sale of $250,000 par value of 'Limited General Obligation Bonds, 1978', of the City to provide a part of the funds with which to pay the cost of constructing and equipping a covered swimming pool; specifying the maturities and fixing thc form and maximin effective interest rate of such bonds; and establishing a 'Limited General Obligation Bond Fund, 1978'." Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING -Appropriating Additional Eunds for 1978 Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 5402 and appropriating additional funds for the year 1978". Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1758 - Ferguson R/W Vacation Hearing Date Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION setting out the date, time and place for a public hearing on a portion of Kitsap Way Right-of-Way vacation on April 25, 1978, at 10:30 A.M., in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Bremerton, Washington". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1758, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. BOARD OF APPEALS Discussion was held in regard to appointing a Board of Appeals under the UBC and Dangerous Building Section of the Building Code. Commissioner Swanson stated many of these appeals can be heard without going through City Council. Commissioner Stewart stated he would be willing to pay competent persons to serve on this Board and he felt some kind of construction background is essential. Commissioner Swanson stated he has had discussions with people who are quite well-qualified. Mayor Oarstad stated they have four names and they only need one more to fill this Board. -4- · CITY COMMISSIONERS' I~,zNUTES March 28, 1978 Page five Meeting recessed from 9:50 A.M. until 10:05 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mrs. John Nafie presented a petition regarding ineffective animal control program which exists in the City. Through thc petition, she recommended the following: (1) Development of a colaputerized licensing program; (2) Standardization of license fees, including reduced fees for altered animals; (3) A revision of City ordinances to meet the needs of our high density areas, rapidly escalating growth and pet population; and (4) Diligent enforcement to effectuate a successful program. The petition is on file in the City Clerk's office. Commissioner Stewart responded to Mrs. Nafie's recommendations and stated that licensing is being put onto the computer; it is standardized to what is being done in King County; and the City has spent approximately $4,500.00 for programming of the licensing. He stated this should add to the efficiency of the enforcement agency by utilizing the computer. He commented that if anybody has any ideas, he would be willing to listen, lte stated that when the $2.00 penalty was in effect, only 20% of the owners retrieved their animals; that means znany animals ave not being cared for. He stated that some of the things in the ordinance are being asked for in the petition. Glenn Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow, stated he had attended a Planning Commission Meeting last week and he was amazed at some of the things they are doing in disregard to ordinances. Mr. Vockrodt listed several areas of concern: the ordinance requiring 300 sq. ft. for a cay parking area; screening and setback regarding the Doctors Clinic on Cherry; fill being made out of large pieces of concrete. He stated that screening must be approved by Parks Dept. and asked who was assigned to do this. He stated a parking lot of 5,000 sq. ft. must have flood lights and there are no flood lights at the Doctors Clinic. He stated the City should either adhere to the ordinances or remove them from the books. He spoke of trailers parked by his property and stated one is bein~ lived in, which is contra~ to ordinance. Re stated the Commissioners needs to look closer at Planning and Building Department functions. Discussion followed between Mr. Vockrodt and Commissioner Stewart regarding the 300 sq. ft. requirement for parking stall. Mr. McCluskey stated that much of what has been discussed today should be submitted to the Building and Planning Departmens and, asked Mr. Vockrodt if he has done so. Mr. Vockrodt stated that is what he plam~ed to do but hasn't done so yet. Commissioner Swanson stated the inspectors are on the go all the time and they do their best to pick up on things. He stated if Mr. Vockrodt tells them what he sees and what his concerns are, it would help. Mr. Vockrodt stated his whole point is that the departments are too loose in their interpretations of the law. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Swanson: Stated the Corps of Engineers has finally scheduled their inspection of Casad Dam for the week of April 8, 1978. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Stated a meeting will be held on Thursday on the Public Transportation Benefit Area. He stated it will be decided at that meeting if it will go on the ballot; that it is an important meeting and hopefully it will be well- attended. 2. Stated he has a rundown from Grants Administrator on all the grants applied for .& received in the last two years; and will be getting an on-going tabulation every month on these itoms. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 0351~ thru 03621 inclusive in the amount of $69,880.41 and vouchers 3494~ 3496 th~u 3498 and 3500 thru 5502 inclusive in the amount of $179,577.14, audited b~ John Ross, carried unanimously. 'ORDINANCE, FIRST READING- Foster/Brown Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDIN~qCE amending the use and area maps according to Ordinance No. 1792 (Foster/Brown)." Motion by Co~nissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. -5- 'CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 28, 1978 Page six ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Brookside Park Association Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the Land Use Restrictions (Site Plan) adopted by Ordinance No. 5383 (Brookside Park Association)." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TASK FORCES Mayor Jarstad stated he is very please with the response the Planning Dept. has received regarding people serving on the various task forces for the Comprehen- sive Plan adoption. He thanked the Planning Dept. for all the effort and hard work they have put in already. HEARINGS - Resolution, Duplex Lot Size and DIIUD Block Grants Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearings in order listed above, carried unanimously. TAPE #129 RESOLUTION -' DUPLEX LOT SIZE (B) 2212 Clerk stated this was not an advertised hearing; that ir'was being held at the request of the Planning Director. She stated this was a request heard by the Planning Commission to consider increasing the minimum lot area for two family dwellings (duplexes) in R-1 zones. She read Planning Con~ission Resolution No. 456 which recommended that City Council take no further action on or considera-. tion of further emergency legislation for planning and zoning for duplexes pending draft and adoption of Bremerton's Comprehensive Plan. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated this is a rather unusual type of resolu- tion to come from Planning Commission; that it is a result of that Planning Commission study which was posed several months ago from City Council. He stated that thc City Attorney's office recommended that it be brought before City Council to determine if a special hearing should be held in order to allow citizens to come forth and express their concerns in regarding to this matter. Mr. McCluskey questioned thc reason why City Council should hear this after it has been heard by the Planning Commission. tte stated the Planning Commission was formed to take some of thc work load off City Council and he feels it is just being repetitive. Mr. Attebery explained that the Planning Commission considered a two-phase question: (1) Lot sizes be changed for duplexes; and (2) Specific alternatives. Hc stated that since their conclusion at the first phase was not to recommend a change, they did not take testimony on text proposals. He stated that if City Council desired, they could develop their own text and have the Planning Commission hold hearings on that exact amendment. Commissioner Stewart spoke of thc zoning in Kirkland and stated he would like to see this same type of zoning in Bremerton. He also spoke of a minimum maintenance ordinance and stated if they want Bremerton to be a decent looking city, then something will have to be done about run-down dwellings and lots. He stated younger people and the elderly cannot afford to pay $50,000.00 for a new home and many of these people have to live in multi-family dwellings. He stated if restrictions are put on lot sizes to make them larger for duplexes, then they are being forced to build duplexes in the County and there are areas in the City that should be developed with duplexes and multi-family units. Commissioner Swanson stated that the Task Force on Land Use on the new Compre- hensive Plan will review and come up with a 1978 version of residential zoning. He stated there are more than two types of residential land use and there should should be more than two types of residential building. Bill Amo, 258 Willow, stated he was speaking strictly as a citizen, not as a member of the Planning Commission. tle spoke of thc R-1 Initiative and stated he felt the passage of this initiative indicated that the citizens of Bremerton wanted a change in duplex lot size. He urged that City Council, as an interim measure until the Comprehensive Plan can be completed and the new zoning ordinance is completed, adopt a temporary ordinance that would increase the lot size for duplexes to 9600 sq. ft. but include a grandfather clause so owners of previously pIatted lots would not bc affected. -6- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 28, 1978 Page seven Mr. Vockrodt had a question regarding Planning Commission membership and voting requirements. In ~swer to his question, Mr, McCluskey stated a decision can be rendered by Planning Commission if there is a quorum. Mr. Vockrodt asked how many members there are on the Planning Commission and Mayor Jarstad stated there are nine. Anne Maloof, Chairman of the Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association, read a letter dated March 27, 1978 which urged that the City Council take appropriate action to consider approval of an increase to 9600 sq. ft. as a minimum lot size for the building of a duplex. This letter is on file in the Planning Dept. She stated'her group is not opposed to.duplex building; they are opposed to high density in R-1 areas. She stated she is opposed to whole characters of a neighbor- hood being changed by allowing duplex building. Discussion followed between Commissioner Stewart and Mr. Amc regarding duplexes and lot sizes and Mr. Amc stated he did not think the door was being slammed on these people who want to rehabilitate a neighborhood by building duplexes on minimum lot sizes. Commissioner Stewart stated he is concerned about the fact that there isn't any developing being done in Bremerton. He stated he is concerned about tightening those restrictions up and never seeing any develop- ment at all. Mr. Amc asked if it would seem logical that restrictiones were tighter at Kitsap Lake and other areas and stated that maybe developments would be put in where they are needed if this were done. Commissioner Stewart stated that a restrictive covenant could be placed on property by a developer and this would restrict what can be built on the property. Mr. Amc stated this would not give any relief to the people who live in the area. Mrs. Maloof spoke of the study sessions that were held by thc Planning Co~aission ~ld stated that every developer said he wanted to build duplexes out in the suburban area and not in the City. She stated she agreed with Mr. Amc and stated if there are greater restrictions in the outer areas, it would force development in the downtown areas or closer to the City. Mayor Jarstad stated the real problem of duplexes and high density living is a matter of personal evaluation and he has always lived in an area of duplexes and rentals, tle stated the current 5800 sq. ft. restriction roi' duplexes allows a higher density than nine units per acre and this is something that must be evaluated, lie stated he felt some zone of middle ground is needed that would include squarc footage and also less than nine units per acre. He stated that public hearings are needed to determine the outcome. Mrs. Maloof stated there are a number of things that can be brought out at public hearings. She stated there are areas at Kitsap Lake that she thinks could be developed with duplexes and Kitsap Lake is very vulnerable to a large develop- ment. She stated she doesn't think they can wait until a new comprehensive plan is developed. Commissioner Stewart stated he did not want to pass a blanket ordinance for the entire City; that shelter has to be provided for thc people who need it and there will be some shelter needs if some of this development does not go on. Commissioner Swanson stated one of the things they are faced with is trying to correct one group of problems by moving a problem area someplace else. I{e stated the door for rehabilitation must be left open and any changes that are made must take rehabilitation into consideration. He stated he cannot support a zoning change that relieves one problem but ,just moves it around. Mr. Amc stated thc City is going through a complete change of Comprehensive Plan and zoning ordinance and they want to study this arca and come up with an answer for everybody. A discussion followed between Mr. Amc and Commissioner Stewart regarding duplexes in depressed areas and the fact that builders are not putting duplexes in the downtown area. Commissioner Stewart asked Mr. Amc to present to the Planning Commission the possibility of different kinds of zoning. Mr. Amc felt that that would not help as developers would zone for the best profit return. -7- CITY COMMISSIONERS' Mx,,dTES March 28, 1978 Page eight Mayor Jarstad stated the question before the Council is whether or not they agree with the Planning Commission to let things stand as they are or schedule public hearings:with tile possibility of an increase in lot size for duplexes and any other decision that might be made on grandfathering. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to schedule a public hearing and take testimony from both sides on all provisions referred from Planning Commission, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad suggested scheduling an evening meeting. APE #130 DHUD BLOCK GRANTS HEARING (A) ?95 Bob Thcroux, Grants Administrator, stated this public hearing is relative to the City of Bremerton applying for HUD Block Grant Funds. He stated the City is preparing to apply for funding for certain community deveiopment projects. tie explained the citizen participation requirements. Asst. City Planner, Kay Wilson, distributed a handout which summarized Federal regulations. She stated the Act is to fund any community activities which help meet the needs of 10w and moderate income people. She stated the national objective of the act includes that thc projects do one of thc following: Expand low and moderate income housing opportunities; Deconcentrate low income housing; Improve land usc; Increase economic opportunities for ]ow and moderate income persons; or Correct urgent public health or safety deficiencies in public utilities. She stated the third national objective of thc act is that programs which are as comprehensive as possible are the ones that arc encouraged. She stated two potential target neighborhoods are the Smith Neighborhood and Charleston/Navy Yard City Neighborhood. A handout listing what can be done with the funds from this Act, the kinds of activities which are eligible, kinds of activities which are not eligible, amount of money available, application deadlines and how the rating system works is on file in the City Clerk's office. Ms. Wilson went over these, point by point, explaining each in detail. Commissioner Stewart stated that rehabilitation of the areas is important; that he does not want to be .impacted with more Federal housing. He stated he does not want to acquire more property without putting it back on the tax rolls. He stated the City necds a good tax base and should be concerned about rehabilitation. Mayor Jarstad questioned what is eligible and Ms. Wilson explained that the key to what is eligible always comes back to, "Does it primarily help low and moderate income people?" Bill Amo, 238 Willow, asked if the construction of a wall between Harkins Place and Whcaton Way would bc cligible and Ms. Wilson stated you would have to look at the income of the people living in the area to determine if it would help low and moderate income people. Mr. Amo then asked what the income must be to be eligible. Michel].e McFadden explained that for a family of four, it is $12,200.O0. She stated if half of a neighborhood are low or moderate income, the need is automatically shown to exist. Ms. McFadden explained that a loan program can be set up for a rehabilitation program and the units always s~ay in private ownership. She stated most programs are trying to set up a deferred payment plan for residents and Commissioner-Stewart stated he would be in favor of that, Discussion followed regarding the rehabilitation program and loan process and Ms. McFadden stated there are a number of mechanisms that can be pu~ to work. She then explained that HUD will not fund any project for more than one year and if application is made for two or three years, they will no~ fund for half the project. Meeting recessed at 12:05 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. on Wednesday, March 29,' 1978 at West High School Cafeteria. Recessed City Commissioners' Meeting was called to order by Mayor Jars/ad at. 7:55 P.M., Wednesday, March 29, 1978, at West High'School Cafeteria. Also in attendance were Commissioner Swanson and City Clerk Mandio. Commissioner Stewart was absent. -8- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES :4arch 28, 1978 Page nine Kay Wilson, Asst. City Planner, distributed a handout which summarized Federal regulations fo~' the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974. She also distributed lists of projects for Smith Neighborhood and Charleston/Navy Yard Neighborhood which listed projects the two neighborhoods want. She shared there is no guarantee that the City will get any funding for their projects and it is extremely important that citizens are involved from beginning to end. She stated that perhaps the City and the County might get together to set up a housing rehabilitation program; that this would cut administrative costs and avoid duplication. She reviewed the material presented at the hearing Tuesday and discussed the neighborhood pro3ects and their priority. These lists arc on file in the City Clerk's office. Discussion followed regarding the Firehall at Charleston/Navy Yard City and Ms. Wilson stated the County will probably submit an application for that because it is in the County. Mayor darstad questioned this and stated this will be included in the Bremerton Area Comprehensive Plan and there is no way the City can support that project. Ms. Wilson stated it is up to thc governmental agency whether to go ahead with a particular project or whether to discuss it with other agencies to determine what is really needed. She stated it is very difficult to separate City and County concerns because of the boundaries in the Charleston/Navy Yard Neighborhood. Mayor Jarstad stated when discussions were held with this neighborhood, their big priority was kousing rehabilitation and it is listed as #5 on their priority list. Ms. Wilson stated the County Commissioners are suggesting $250,000.00 for the housing rehabilitation program. Commissioner Swanson stated thc sewers are not really that. bad in the Charleston/ Navy Yard City Neighborhood and Ms. Wilson replied there is one area where they are non-existent and there have been a number of complaints in that area. Ken Attcbery, Planning Director, listed the various projects City departments felt should be applied for. Discussion followed regarding replacement of fire hydrants and Commissioner Swanson stated this project is unfunded. Mr. Attebery stated the Fire and Water Dept. mentioned this was.an"as money is available" type of process and he stated this type of grant program could fund that. Commissioner Swanson questioned the estimates given for costs on sidewalks and stated they are very low. Mr. Dully explained the process used to get the estimates and Commissioner Swanson stated they are impossibly low. Mayor Jarstad spoke of thc relocation of all Public Works Departments from the Smith School Neighborhood to another location. He stated that would open up the properties that are now being used for City offices and activities. Ms. Wilson questioned being able to use both neighborhoods because their inter- pretation of the rules and regulations, there has to be a defined area and she wondered if both neighborhoods can be used. Margaret Hall stated she has processed HUD loans and if the neighborhoods are within a fiv'e-mile radius, both can be used as one. She suggested lumping as many improvements as possible into one category and stated handicapped should be included as well as low income and elderly. Art Anderson, 1705 Ohio Ave., stated there were many projects which have been mentioned that would not benefit low and moderate income people and he asked who will make the final decision for the project applications. Ms. Wilson stated thc final responsibility lics with the Commissioners and they will make ~he dccls~on. Lyle Robards, 317 tlartford, asked if children would be allowed to work at Forest Ridge, raking leaves and such and ~ayor Jarstad stated any community service work can be performed. Ms. Wilson commented that using CETA people is an excel- lent way to spread thc money further. -9- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES March 28, 1978 Page ten Bill Woods, 212 Sixth St., Chairman of Smith Neighborhood Association, discussed possible projects and priorities from the Smith Neighborhood. tie stated the highest priority is the restoration and rehabilitation of older historical homes in the neighborhood. He also stated that improvement of sidewalks is very important to the neighborhood. In answer to a question from Art Anderson, Ms. Wilson stated one of the require- ments was to have input from citizen groups. Virginia Lewis stated she lived in'the Smith Neighborhood and asked about any plans for the old swimming pool. Mayor Jarstad stated it would be utilized this year because the mew pool will not be ready for use. tie stated that as long as funds hold out and as long as Memorial Pool serves a purpose, the City will keep Jt open. Mrs. Lewis felt it should remain open even after the new swimming pool is opened to serve the children who cannot get to the east side. Mayor Jarstad explained that the new pool site was selected in East Park because that is where the land is and it will be a core building with about 50 acres utilized up there. Mrs. Lewis then asked if Memorial Pool could be converted to a ska{eboard rink and Mayor Jarstad answered that insurance rates are too high for the City .to do that. Mayor Jarstad spoke at length about the different neighborhoods that should be improved and stated the City has to work toward getting these different projects. Commissioner Swanson spoke of the sewage problem and stated many people do not think it is necessary to spend money for these improvements until they see the problem first-hand. Lyle Robards asked if it is possible for the City of Bremerton to assess new builders for future sewage treatment. Mayor 3arstad stated it is figured on square footage of the property, but only the water is charged this way because the sewer does not run outside the City limits yet. Commissioner Swanson stated that in many cases, developers have built thousands of feet of line which gives the City line for future addition and development; that the City gets all the underground work done at their cost and will have the capacity to use them at a future date. Margaret Hall stated Washington has no blight problem compared to other counties and cities in the United States. She again went through the processes necessary to apply for funding through this Act and explained that everything that is submitted must be well documented. Mayor Jarstad stated they will be putting applications together for assistance in housing rehabilitation and other areas. Mr. Attebery stated the purpose of tonight's hearing was to solicit ideas for projects from the general public. He stated the next step is for the Commissioners to consider what has been heard and render a decision at the next hearing, which will be held on April 12, 1978. The time of this hearing has not been set as yet. He stated that public testimony will be taken at the next hearing. Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M. Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor