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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/26/74 CITY COUNCIL MJ~LI'ING J~'E 26, ~974 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers of City }{all at 9:00 a.m., PDST, Wednesday,' June 26, 1974. Attending were: Mayor Jarstad, presiding; Co~ssioner Stewart, Co~missioner Schonaman, City Clerk Yeadon, City Attorney Walgren, Asst. City Attomney Jackson, and r~pmesentatives of therpress and radio. Meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and ~nvocation by Glenn Soule of Manette Cc~mumity Church. ~qNUTES ~ of June 19, 197~, were approved as read. SEPARATIONS Pa~icia ~ighton, PT Playleader, Pa~ks and Recreation, June 15, 197~. Lvpis Ball, Clerk- Secretary, Parks and Recreation, Resigned, June 21, 197~. Harold Fitzwater, City Auditor, City Clerk's Office, Resigned, July 1, 197~. R. Wes Henpv, Asst. Chief of Police, Retir~nent, Effective July 17, 197~. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and C~m[ssioner Stewar~ to approve the separations, carried unanimously. EMPLOYMENTS Patpicia Leighton, Playfield Super~iso~ Parks and Recreation, 88.00 ~., June 16~ 197~. Essau T. Puailoa, Exl~a l~bor, Parks and Recreation, $2.10 h~., July 1, 197~. Linda Henr~, Part-time Playleader, Parks and Reoreation, $~.00 h~., June ~6, 197~. Rober~ Br~nstad, Exl-~a t~or, Parks and Rec~eation, $1.90 h~., June ~9, 1979. ~onald Vehrs, PT Pla¥1ead~ Parks and Recreation, $~.85 h~., June 19, 197~. Motion by Mayom Jarstad and C~missioner Stewar~ to approve the e~ployments, ogr~ied unanimously. CK~CES IN PAY STATUS })avid Stallman, Ex~a Help, Enginee~inK~ $2.62 ~o $~.75, Effective June 10, 197~. William Asburv, Ex~a Help, Engineering~ $2.6~ to $~.75 h~., Effective June 1O, 197~. ~4ark Kiltinger, Extra Help, Engineering 8~.6~ to $~.75 h~., Effective June 10, 197~. Gregory Albertson, Exi-~a Help, T~affic Maintenance, $2.$0 h~. to $l.?$ h~., June 17, 197~. Billy Po~ter, Groundskeepel% Parks Dept., $~.059 to $~.29, Effective July 1, 1979. Allan Rader, Opt. III to Opro II, Wastewater~ 8687.50 to $?75 mo., June 80, 197~. Donald Miller~ Opt. III to Opp. I~, Wastewater, $687.50 to $775 no., June 80, 1974. Carl O~lbraith, Opt. III to 0pr. II, Wastewatei% $687.$0 to $775 n~o., June ~0, 197~. F~line Fitzp~l-~ick , PT Playleader, Parks and Recreation, $2.00 to $~.10 hr. ~ July 1, 197~. John Ross, Asst. Auditor to Auditor, $860 to $1,0B1.$0, July 1, 1979. ~otion bv MaVOr Jarstad and Cc~missioner Schoneman to approve the Changes in Pay Status. ~sioner Stewar~ stated that the Citv Auditor examination was given five years ago, and another examination should be given. Motion carried as foll~s: Ma~or Ja~stad, yes; C~,~,~issioner Stewar~, NO; Cc~missioner Schoneman, yes. LICENSE APPLICATION - MEEKER AMUSEME~ RIDES Clerk presented Application for Ralph Meeke~ ~musement Rides to be operated on the Merit Mar~ Parking lot. Application approved by Captain Kvistad for the Chief of Police; Fi~e Lieut. Horton; Health Department, and Building Inspeoto~. ~otion by MaVor Jarstad and Commissioner Schone~m~n to approve ~he application, carried ~nanimous ly. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - COTES Clerk presente~ Claim for Damages from C. Roger Cotes on beh&lf of Edmond W. Cotes, a m~nor, in the amount of $~0,000. Claim referred to City's insurance c~pany. BIDS - AIB ~P~R 8 COMPRESSOR Clerk reported that bids ar~ still under s~udy, and a ree~,endation for awar~ has not yet been ppepa~d. BID AWARD - I~/EL 0IL Clerk explained that B~am~ton Oil did not offar a discount on PS ~00 oil; and further s~udy of this itam should ~be made before reo~endlng awar~; however, PS 100 and PS 200 bid items should be awarded to Dane, Inc., lo~ bidder at those two items. Motion b~ C~,,~issioner Stewart and Co,missione~ Schoneman to accept reo~,enda~ion and award ~ and PS 200 bid items to Dane, Inc., Carried unanimously. CITY HALL ROOF IMPROVEMENTS Cxty Clerk stated that he and Co~nissioner Stewar~ me~ with Ba~.~.y B~anoh, A.I.A., ~nd as a result, it is recommended that the City call for bids fo~ certain work on the ~oof, and for the Council to ~ecognize that at the time of ~he bid award, the Council ~uld have to appropriate funds to pay for this work. C~,~'.~ssioner Stewax~ m~ged the Council to authorize the bid call for this improvament. Bid Call ~o include work on exterior walls. Motion by Mayor Jarstad an~ Co,missioner Stewa~ to authorize bid call, ~ funds be taken ~either Cnmulative Reserve or Genemal Revenue Sha~ing. City Clerk no, ed ~hat Mr. Br~noh wil'l continue on the second phase of the Architectural Agreement. Motion ear~ied unanimously. COUNCIL M~NUTES - JUNE 26, 197~ (CONT.) CALL FOR BIDS - TRAFFIC SIGN~ (16/~{ g WARREN) Clerk read memo dated 24 June 1974 from City Engineer to City Council requesting authorization to call for bids for subject ~affic signal. Motion bv Co~missioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to authorize bid call, carried unanimously. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - HAYNES/LIPPERT (PERRY AVENUE) Mayor Jarstad directed this matter set aside until a future Council Meeting. WORK FORCE ACCOUNT - WATERMAIN REPLAC~CNT - BROAD STREL'r Clerk read memo dated June 26, 1974, from E. R. Weller to Commissioner Schoneman requesting authorization to replace 1000 feet of obsolete four-inch steel main on Broad Street from First to South end, 300 feet on First Street frown B~oad to Ida, and 1000 feet on Ida from First Street to South; estimated cost, $9,200.00. Co~missioner Schoneman explained that this is a part of the contlnuJ~.~ program by the Water Department to replace the obsolete and deteriorating steel watermains acquired fmcs the Kitsap Lake Water District. qotion by Conmissioner Sehone~n and Mayor Jarstad to authoriZe the work to be done by Work or--Account, car%~ied unanimously. Im'r±'E~ g DISCUSSION - LEBO BLVD. PROPERTY - PARK PURPOSES Clerk read letter dated 18 June 1974 fr~m S. P'. Pat Carey, Member of the Pa~ks and Recreation ConmJssion to City Council, advising that it is the desire of the Parks and Recmeation Co~mission to acquire City prope~ on Lebo Boulevard adjacent to the Con~nunity Theatre for park purposes. Discussion was held, and Con, missioner Schoneman stated this property is suitable for only two purposes: Public Utility and Park Use. Cu~,~ssioner Schonenan stated this property doesn't require any dedication in order to be used for park purposes which would be rsstricted to public utili%7 and park use. ~4otion by Hayom Jarstad and Co~issioner Schon~nan to accept the recu~,nendation of Cc~missioner ,~an in givin~ the Parks and Recreation Depa~.b~ent use of this land with the covenant and restriction of public utility and park use only, carried unanimously. 10:00 - REPORTS ~ PUBLIC RECOGNITION 1. Continuing with bus survey. Questionnaries have been mailed out, and 1,075 have been returned. Co~,~ented that free bus tickets will expire August 31~ 1974. 2. Highly co~mended Sandra K. Peters, Fmeda Davis, and Joni Dawkins on work they did in connection with the payroll conversion to the Pacific National Bank of Washington. Stated the bank was verv impressed with the City's work on this matter. Co,men,ed that he is very appreciative of the excellent work being performed by the Payroll employees. REPORTS - COMMISSION52R SCHONt]~ 1. Have been supporting DOT Youth Program sponsored by Depar~nent of Transportation. Feel this is a good program and a real opportunity for young people. Eight persons have been employed in Public Works Areas by this program. 2. Submitted proposal of Alpine Helicopters for patrolling the watershed. Spoke of need for proposal and explained that funds are available in the budget for this item. ~otion by Co, missioner Schoneman and Mayor Jarstad to accept the proposal, carriedunanimously. City Clerk stated he would like a legal opinion confirming that a bid call is not required for the helicopter service; also, spoke of penalty fo~ not following proper bid pmocedures. Mayor Jarstad and Cu~,,~issioner Schoneman concurred that this would be a professional service and a bid call ~uld not be required, and agreed to amend the motion to read as follows: Motion bv Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Schoneman to accept the proposal due to the Council's et~nati~n that this is a professional service and does not require a bid call. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like a legal opinion before voting on the motion; that the Council should be certain they are following bidding laws. Mr. Stewart asked Mr. Walgren, City Attorney, if he could give a verbal legal opinion. ~. Walgren did not give an opinion; however, stated that it seams to be the Council's determination that this is a professional service. Commissioner Stewart stated he ~uld like a more definite legal opinion. ~otion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; C¢~missioner Stewart, NO; Commissioner Schoneman, yes- 3. Asphalt Overlay is only thing to be done at Sixth g Warren before signal can be activated. When asphalt is available, hope to close this intersection for one complete day in order to finish in this time period. 4. Co, mended Bob The_roux, Grants,Administrator, who is moving rapidly in obtaining funds for sewer projects. MaV be receiving retroactive funds. 5. Feel the Co~missioners should meet and discuss an increase for those persons on the Bre3nerton Employees' Retirement Fund; that theme is sufficient money in the fund to allow for an increase in pensions. Commissioner Stewart concurred, and explained that an aatuarial study is being done on this Fund, and the Council s~muld probably wait until the study is completed, although he feels it is very unnecessary. COUNCIL ~INUTES - JUNE 26, 1974 (CO~rF. ) REPOKI'S - MAYOR JARSTAD 1. ~4ayor stated Patrick Waln who has served on the Breme~ton Housin~ Authority is up for renewal, and recc~mended his appointment for a new five-yea~ term. Motion bV Mayor Jarstad and Co~ssioner Sehone~un to approve the appointment, cazmied unanimously. 2. Vet7 pleased t]~t Rick Walkem, basketball player fr~m East High School, has bean selected to be a member of the Junior Olympics Testa. Stated ~hat Rick is an excellent student and basketball player and an outstanding young man. Stated the City of BremerTon is anxious to suppor~ Rick in his efforts. 3. Urged all citizens to support the drive to raise funds for extra school activities which would be eliminated due to failure of levies. 4. Complimented excellant staff and Pa~ks and Recreation sun~mer progr~. Gave background of activities 6~fered, and stated that this year's progm~n is very involved for all age groups. DISCUSSION - ALLI-OOP TAVERN LICENSE APPLICATIONS Rick Smith, Rttorney representin~ Kathleen ~ Brian Mandio~ explained to the Council that the Police Department has no grounds to deny the Business ar~ 0ceupation License Application applied for by his clients. Stated that his clients are applyin~ for the 1975 license and have just recently purchased the business; that all of their licensin~ applications should be judged on their own personal merits; not that of the for~r owner, Mr. McKibben. Captain Kvistad stated that it was the deslme of the Police Departn~ent to ~evoke the licenses applied for by Mr. McKibben due to vi61ations in his business operation. Captain Kvistad explained that these licenses will expire June 10, 1974, anyway, and will be appli'ed for under new ownership. City Attorney Walgren agreed that the Police Department would have no grounds for not appmoving the Business ~ Occupation License for Mm. and Mrs. Mandio. Mayor Jarstad stated that the Police DeDar~ent has a 10-day period to either approve or disapprove the ramainder of the applications applied for by the Mandios and that this time period has not expired. Stated the City Council doesn't need to take any action at this time; at least not until the 10-day period has expired. DISCUSSION - SEWER R~TE ORDINANCE Ike Parker of the Apartment Association; Austin Clark, p~igate citizen; and Betty Kruger, Owner of Br-~emton Convelescent Center, spoke of their concerns in increasing the sewer rates. Clerk presanted letters from Ms. Krueger, and Mr. Parker, giving their su~estions for developing a justifiable increase. Mayor Jarstad stated that the City is in the pmoeess of developing a draft oDdinance for increasing the sewer rates, and appreciate any citizen inuut offered. Stated he appreciates suggestions of the Apa~. O~nt Association. EE~3<S SERVICE REZONE - R-1 TO R-2 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co~ssioner Schone~3n to hold heaming as scheduled on a~enda, carried unanimously. Clerk stated that rezone heaping was advertised in the newspaper; notices were posted on the property; and letters of notification were sent to property owners; all at the proper time as requimed by law. Clerk read Planning C~,,~Jssion Resolution No. 257 rsc~,.ending approval of the rezone with the following stipulations: (1) The Applicant will work with the Planning Department to develop a plan to retain more trees and open space~ and (~) To Work out the best solution for the traffic in developing ingress and egmess to the property. Clerk read Environmental Assessment Negative Declaration dated May 8, 1974, and excerpt of Planning Ccmmlssion Minutes dated May 15, 1974, at which time a motion was cazmied unanimously to approve the rezone with the restrictions stated in Resolution No. 257. George Plescher, City Planner, gave presentation to the Council, showin~ the area on a map. Mr. Plescher stated that the Plannin~ Dep~x.h~ent staff recc~mends approval of the rezone. Pt~OvoNEwrs' Mr. Boyd Beck spoke in favor of the rezone, and explained the site plan and traffic situation. Stated he felt this is the best use of the land. Mr. Beck stated that they would follow any traffic pattern concerning ingress and egress that is reecm~nended by the Traffic~ Division. COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 26, 1974 (CO,Ff.) OPPONENTS Richard Castro, 2833 Hemlock, spoke in opposition to the ~ezone due to tmaffic conditions; also, stated he felt this a~ea should remain r~sidential. Mm. Castro presented letters from M~. and Mrs. A. B. C~npbell and Ber~c H. Hanson, both located on Hemlock S~t, ppposing the rezone. James ~Ouinlan, 2816 Hemlock, stated he was opposed to a rezone of this a~ea; that the az~a should remain r~sidential. James Randall, 2828 Hemlock, stated he was opposed to the ~ezone. Discussion was held, and Mayor Jarstad stated that this a~ea would be quite suitable for R-2 use, and the traffic problems could be worked cut. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Cu,,,,{ssioner Schonenan to concur with the rec~,..endation of t-~nninK Com~ission. and grant the rezone request from R-1 to R-2. Further discussion was held. and Ccmmissioner Stewart asked that the motion be amended to include restrictions rec~,,~nded by the Planning C~,,~ssion. Motion by Co~ssioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to amend the motion to include restrictions reo3,,,ended by the Planning Cu~,,;ssion, carried unanimously. Original motion amended to read as follows: Motion bV Mayor Jarstad and Cu~,~issioner Sd]oneman to concur with the rec(mmendation of the P~f-~mng Con~nission, and grant the rezone request with the following restrictions: (1) The applicant will work with the Planning Depar~nent to develop a plan to retain more trees and open space; and, (2) to work out the best solution for the traffic in developing ingress and egress to the property; carried unanimously. 11:30 - Meeting recessed. Called to Order 11:35 a.m. Present: Cu,,,,~ssioner Stewart, Mayor Ppotempore; C~,missioner Schon~nan, City Clerk Yeadon, Asst. City Attormey Jackson, and representative of the press. SIX-YEAR CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM (CONTINUED FROM lAST MiZ'fING) As a result of discussion including several interested citizens and Business Manager of Olympic College, Bud Winderl, it was brought out by the City Engineer that the piece of property under discussion--17th Street from Ohio to Chester--was previously on the Six-Year Construction P~ogram, but was eliminated last year, and therefore, the matter has been resolved. It appeared from Cc~missioner Schoneman's remarks that the City did not necessarily need to exchange property in order to possibly vacate a portion of Chester Street at some time in the future, if and when applied for by Olympic College. Mr. Winderl stated that the college wants to apply for vacation of a portion of Chester for expansion of the college. Motion by Cu,,.issioner Sehoneman and Co~missioner Stewart to adopt the Six-Year Construction Program as presented with the exception of Item No. 29 (East 31st Street from Pine Road to MCClain), carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 1602 - ADOPTION/SIX YR. CONSTRUCTION PROGRAM Clerk read A Resolution adopting the Six Year Comprehensive Street Construction Program for the period January 1, 1975, to December 31, 1980. Motion by Cc~wnissioner Stewart and Cu~,,issionem Schone~an to pass Resolution No. 1602, carried as-~lows: Cc~mtissioner Stewart, yes; Co,missioner Schoneman, yes. ALLI-OOP TAVERN - ~ LICENSE William Kamps, Attorney representing Philip McKibben, was present ar~ explained that the Council would have to ~ve proper notice to his client before holding a heaping to revoke his current licenses for the Alli-Oop Tavern, and that by the time this notice was given, the current licenses would be expired--=as of June 30, 1974. Discussion was held and it was the consensus of the Council not to hold a hearing for revocation of the license since they would expire before the tmaring could be held; that a hearing could be held on any future licenses applied for by Mr. McKibben for the Alli-0op Tavern. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Cu,,~issioner Schoneman ~ot to take any action on this matter, carried unani~u§ly. LICENSE APPLICATIONS - ALLI-00P TAVERN (BRIAN MANDIO) Clerk presented Application for Music Machine License and Application for Dancing g Entertainment License for the Alli-Oop Tavern, applied for by B~f~n Mandio; to be effective July 1, 1974. Applications approved by the Chief of Police. Motion bV Co~nissioner Stewart and Con~ssioner $chone~n to approve the licenses applications, ~ed unanimously. City Clerk noted that the Chief of Police approved license applications applied for by B~ian Mandio for vending and amusement devices, and that the re~,,~ndation to withhold the Business and Occupation License applied for by the Mandios was eliminated f~om that application by COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 26, 1974 (CO~f.) Lb'rrER - C}[ARLES ULLOCK RE: DUMPS/LANDFILLS Clerk read letter dated June 24, 1974, fz~m Charles Ullock to City Council questioning some of the fill material being d~nped at A~senal Way Site and Westmate site; also, asking what is being done to correct violations being, tolerated. Cc~,~issioner Schoneman answemed the letter to M~. Ullock's satisfaction and stated he ]~d files in his office, and offered Mm. Ullock the opport~nitv to review the records. FIREWORKS PERMIT Asst. City Attor:my Ja~3~on explained that the Fire Depa~ent issued a permit to sell fireworks to the Optomist Club January; 28th of this yearn, and that Aec Fireworks applied for a permit at the sa~m location this June and the Fi~e Deparq~nent denied the permit because they didn't feel it was safe for two stands to be at one location. M~. Jackson fur~chep explained that Ace Fireworks took the matter to Cour~ and lrmought out the fact that the City ordinance does not allow applications to be filed until February 1st. Mm. Jackson stated that the Cour~ did not feel this time limit was an essential factor; however, the Council should mare the following decisions: (1) Whether one or two stands should be located at the same location; that it would be proper for the Council to determine that only one stand would be safe. (2) Which of the two stands should get the location; that this should be determined by the following: (a) First ccme, first served basis, (b) Safety Record, (c) History of the Site. Commissioner Stewart stated the Council should first hea~ fr~m the Fi~e Department to determine No. 1, whether ther~ ~hould be two stands at one location. Lieut. Norton explained that the Fire Depa~.b.ent does not feel it is safe for two stands to be at one location; that this has proven to be a safety hazard, and children have set off fireworks near the stands to determine which brand is best. Motion by Co~ssioner Stewart and C~m~ssioner Schoneman to concu~ with the Fime Depa~b,,ent t a~nly one permit should be issued fern each location, carried unanimously. PurTher discussion was held and~stimony was taken from r~p~esentatives of Ace Fireworks, and representative of the Optcmnist Club. It was brought out that Ace Fireworks had the stand for 1971, 1972, and 1975, and the Optomist Club also had the stand in 1973. Lieut. Ho~ton stated that the two stands were erroneously given the same location in 1973. Conm~ssioner Stewart stated it was his feeling that the Optomist Club should have an opportunity to this location since theV only had it in 1973 along with Ace Fimewo~ks. It was broughtout that City Ordinance provides the permit to be issued on a first cede, first served basis. Motion bV Commissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewal~t that the Optomist Club be g~anted the ~ on a first come, first served basis. (Died--No Question Called) Discussion was held, and Cc~nissione~ Stewart stated that the decision was in consideration of other factors and he felt this should be included in the motion. Motion ~nended to read as follows: Motion l~y Co~missioner Stewar~ and C~,,{ssioner Schoneman that the Optomist Club be granted the ~ on a first come, first served basis; consideration of the safety ~ecords, and history of the site; along with othe~ reasons brought out by the Council; carried unanimously. BID OPENING - AS~tl~LT Motion by Commissione~ $choneman and Commissioner Stewart to 9pen bids on the Asphalt, carried unanimously. Clerk opened the following bids: ' C~ldwell Machiner?7 Company, Inc,, NO BID Associated Sand g Gravel C~mpany - N0 BID North Kitsap Gravel ~ Asphalt, Bid Bond Enclosed~ Bid mn File in Clerk's Office for review; amounts too detailed for listing in the Minutes. Motion by Con~nissioner Schoneman and Commissioner Stewart to refer bids to the proper committee or~tudy and reoc~mendation of award, earmied unanimously. SET I~IRING DATE - P~IGHT-OF-WAY VACATION - COONTZ STREET (KI~)ERMAN/}DWE) Clerk explained that this right-of-way Vacation was denied by the Planning Commission who recu,,~end the Council consider some type of use per~it op easement agreement whereby this right- of-way could be used for parking or recreational purposes. Clerk stated that Council hearing date should be set. Motion by Co~missioner STewart and Co,,~issioner Schoneman to set hearing date July ~1, 1974, at 1-~[~TO-'a.m., carried unanimously. SET HF~tRING DATE - REZONE/CHUR~ OF ~AZARENE BLDG. R-1 to R-2 (DAV #5) Clerk explained that this c~mes to the Council based on Plann~n= e.'~'*..3-.~on ~esolution No. 259 recon~nendlng denial of the rezone; and that a Council hearing should now be set for a final ~ecision on the matter. Motion by Co,,,gssioner Stewart and Cc~nissioner Schoneman to set hearing date July 17, 197~, at 10.'-~a.m., carmied unanimously. COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE 26~ 1974 (CONT.) AN~]AL CONFERENCE - WASII. STATE PUBLIC HEALTH ASSOCIATION Clerk presented Notice from Dept. of Public Nealth advising that Annual Conference of Washington State Public Health Association will be held at Sea-Tac Motor Inn, June 23-26, 1974. Clerk stated he would provide copies of this notice to the Cu~,{s~ioners. NEW POLICE DISABILITY BO~iRD P~BER Clerk presented letter dated June 24, 1974, from Secretary of the Police Pension Board to City Council advising t]~t Everett Kinslow will be a new Police Disability Board menber and will serve a three-year term eu,,.encing July 1, 19~4. LurfER - SUPPORTING ~AD START PROGRAM Clerk read letter dated 17 June 1974 from Joann Johnson to City Clerk supporting the City's drive to acquire Smith School and supporting the Head Start Program. Letter on file in City Clerk's Office. PROPOSED PURCHASE/CITY PROPERTY Clerk read letter dated 25 June 1974 frc~ Russell L. Childers to City Council advising of his interest to purchase City property located in Navy Park First Addition, and asking that procedure be initiated for selling this property. C~,~,~ssioner Schon~ directed the matter set aside until a map can be prepared. City Clerk stated he would advise the City Engineer to prepare a map showing this property. PJZSOLUTION NO. 1603 - OFI'ER OF CONTRACTURAL ASSISTANCE - UMTA Clerk read A Resolution by the City Council of the City of B~emerton, Washington, authorizing the execution of an Offer of Contractural Assistance of the Department of Transportation, Urban Mass Transportation Administration. Motion bv Co~missioner Stewai~t and Cu,,~ssioner Schoneman to pass Resolution No. 1603, carried as--~tows: C~,~Js§ioner Stewart~ yes; C~¥,~gssioner Schone~3n, yes. I~'rrER - ASST. CITY A1U3DRNEY S~I~)N RE: COMP. PLAN/ANNEXATION AREAS Clerk read letter dated 26, June 1974 from Asst. City Attorney Sexton to City Council advising that the C~uncil may direct the Planning Department by resolution to prepare a proposed comprehensive plan for any area or areas which might be reasonably expected to be annexed in the future. ~fotion by Co,missloner Stewart and Co~nissioner Schoneman to refer this opinion to the Planning ~sion for recommendation to the Council, carried unanimously. MODIFIC~qTION OF LFASE AGR~{ENT - JAMES SCHOLLMEYER Clerk presented Modification of Lease Agreement between James H. Schollmeyer, Lessor, and City of Bremerton, Lessee, for the purpose of modifving the monthlv lease payment provision of that certain lease previously entered into between the parties on February 28, 1973. Motion bv Commissioner Stewart and Co~missioner Schoneman to approve the Modification of ~---~, carried unanimously. CALL FOR BIDS - CITY REPAIR GARAGE IMPROVEMt~S (VENTILATION) Clerk read me, no date 25 June 1974 fr~m City Garage Foreman to City Council requesting authorization to call for bids for a 30-inch wall fan, wltb weather-proof back draft in south- east wall of the City Garage to remove excess smoke and welding fumes; funds available in current budget. Motion by Cu~,,issioner Schoneman and Co,~nissioner Stewart to authorize the bid call, carried unani- PAY BILLS ~ by Co~nissioner Stewart and Cc~missioner Schone~mn to give a blanket approval of Vouchers ~[6~3 through 248~ fop payment in the amount of $217,084.17, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed at 1:35. Called to Order at 3:37 p.m. ORDINANCE DRAFT - SEWER RATE INCREASE C~,~issioner Stewart distributed~opies of an ordinance draft for increasing the sewer rates. Mayor Jarstad stated that a meeting and work session would be scheduled next Monday or Tuesday to get citizen input and to study the ordinance draft. ORDINANCE NO. 31~0 - INCREASING INi'EREST RATE ON LID BONDS Clerk read An Ordinance amending Section 6 of Ordinance No. 2981 regarding the improvement of East Phinney Bay Drive area and Ford Avenue area, and declaring an emergency. City Clerk explained t]~t when the assessment roll was adopted the interest rate on the bonds was ~et at six percent; however, it is impossible to sell the bonds at this rate end the ordinance is necessary to increase the interest rate being paid on the bonds. COUNCIL MINUTES - JUNE ~8, 1~74 (CONT.) Motion by Mayo~ Jarstad and Co,missioner Stewart to pass O~dinance No. 3140, carried as follows: av~Japstad, ves; Co,,:Lissioner Stewart, yes; C~:,:Lissioner Schoneman, yes. POSSIBI.~. PLWITION FOR AN~IiYATION - WEST OF MERIT MART Mayor Ja~stad reported he had been asked to look for proper annexation map which would include a~ea of conmerclal develoF~nent on Wheaton Way and approximately 95 homes on Pine Road; that these homes have covenants on the land to annex. Stated that the only way the goundar7 Review Boar~ would approve annexation of the area is to squar~ off the boundaries. Mavor stated he felt this would be aproper proposal in or,er to correct the split counda~ies on %~he~ton Way which has caused problems in law enforcement and t~affic conditions during accidents. Stated he would discuss this with the Planning Depam~nent to determine the best procedln~e to follow; in obtaining signed petitions. UE~TING AFAIOURNED 4:05 P.M. G. C. YEADO]~ SR., CITY CLERK APPROVED: ~LFINN K. JARSTAD, ~ TP: KR PR TAPE NO. 27 "A" g "B"