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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/29/68 May 29, 1968 A regular meeting of the City Council o£ the City o£ B~emerton was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall at 10:00 o'clock A.M., D.S.T., on May 29, 1968, with Mayjor Jarstad presiding. Also present were the following: Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Schoneman, City Attorney Walgren, City Clerk McGowan, Planning Director McConnell, Acting City Engineer Humble, Fire Chief Tillett; Assistmt Police Chief Henry, Assistant City Engineer Haley, several citizens regarding open housing, and respresentative of the Press and Radio. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jarstad and the Invocation was given by Reverend Orval Crawford of the Emanuel Lutheran Church. The minutes of the two ~evtous meetings were read mud approved as amended. The City Clerk announced that it was the time md place set for bid openings on the following: Concrete Sewer Pipe, and Three-Wheeled Police Vehicle. ~otion by ~. Clark and Mr. Jarstad the bids be opened, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following bid on Concrete Sewer Pipe: BRE~RTON CONCRETE PRODUCTS, Bremerton, Certified Check for $200.00 enclosed. Total Bid $940.97 (Schedule ~) Total Bid $3,041.94 (Schedule 2) Motion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Clark the bid be awarded to Bremerton Concrete Products, as the only bidder, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read the following bids on the Three-Wheeled Police Vehicle: AIR ~C, Seattle, Certified Check for $96.00 enclosed, Alte~naSe Bid $1,902.60, Trade-in on one (1) Harley-Davidson ~ee ~eeler $75,00~. SUNSET NORTHWEST. Seattle, Certified Check for $101.62 m closed, Total $2,032.53, Less Trade-in on one (1) Harley Davtdson Three- Wheeler $100.00 Grand Total $1,932.53, including tax. Motion by 'Mr. C~ark and Mr. Schoneman to refer the bids to a co~muittee consisting of the Cottucil~ appropriate Department heads, and the City Clerk, for study, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from Branch, Branch, & Garrison Architects which stated that they have reviewed the schematic solution of the Pa~ Avenue site based on a multi-level parking structure that would accomodate in e×cess of V00 cars with a m~ximum of 85 feet building height. They,are presently making a structural analysis and a preliminary cost estimate. The letter suggested that the City enter into an agree- Eent for the design of the Washington Avenue structure, as this has first priority, rather than make a separate study. The design work would be included in the schematic design phase, the first step (15%) of the basic service of $62,500. for the first million and 6~ of the excess. ~iotion by ~. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to refer the letter to the commitee as a whole, for study, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter from Firstbank Mortgage Corporation stating that the Indian Hills Subdivi~on was approved by F.H.A. and they are pmepared to start in~nediately. The letter further cited statistics relative to their economic survey. The City Clerk then read a letter from same dated April 1V, 1968, Read at a fo~ner Council meeting which requested the City's cooperation in helping to provide utilities such as sanitary snd storm sewers and water for this proposed housing development. Mr. Schoneman stated that a study is presently being made and it may be possible the distance of the sewer line could be cut by 1/2 mile. Motion by Mr. Clark and Mr. Jarstad to refer the letter to the co~mnittee as a whole for study, and action, carried unanimously. The City Clerk read a letter addressed to Mr. Schoneman from F. E. Irish, Building Department Inspector and T. R. Ttllett, Fire Chief. The letter submitted information in regard to current laws and the updating of their codes. The letter suggested certain mnendments to Ordinances and the adoption of more current Codes. ~r. Schoneman stated that, at his ~equest, a study was made and the foregoing letter was prepared in order that the Council could consider these situations. May 29, 1968 - Con~t. He then requested the Council to meet with the Building snd Fire Departments in an effort to act on these recommendations. The City Clerk had a Project Prospectus from the Urban Arterial Board for the Third Phase of the Bu~well Street Project. Motion by Mr. Schoneman m~d Mr. Jarstad to accept and approve the Project Prospectus, carried tmanimously. Mr. Schoneman stated that it must be signed and be in the Board's hands by June 1st, and he will personally take it to them on Friday, May 31, 1968. He also added that the bids received were carefully studied and the cost is now at a level that will adequately t~ce care of it. ~e cost is estimated to be $668~950.00. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #2795 forming L. I. D. #304, Almira D~ive. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark ORDINANCE NO. #2795 be passed on first reading, carried unanimously,~ M~. Schoneman reported that one easement has not yet been obtained, and this afternoon he has scheduled a meetin~ with the persons involved, an~ he is hopeful that the easement will be obtained. The City Clerk read RESOLUTION NO. #1375 for participation in the Federal Rent Supplement Program by qualified housing owners of property located in the City of Bremerton, under the p~ovisions of Section 101 of the Housing and Urban' Development Act of 1965. This type of program enables apartment owners to rent for less to low-income families and be reimbursed by the Government. It is designed to attract the married students at Olympic College. All Council members discussed this matter and City Attorney Walgren stated that this Resolution is similar to the Resolution adopted by the City of Centralta. After discussion, Mr. Schoneman moved to adopt RESOLUTION NO. #1375, seconded by Mr. Clark, and carried unanimously. The City Clerk read E]~RGENCY ORDINANCE NO. #2796 relating to the licensing of dogs and cats; providing penalties for violation of its provisions; and repealing Ordinance Nos. 1925, 1933, 'and 2551. The ordinance set the rates at $3.00 for e ach dog and $1.50 for e ach cat. Motion by ~. Clark and Mr. Jarstad EMEROENCY ORDINANCE N0. #~796 be passed on first reading, c~rried unanimously. ~. Clark stated that this Ordinance, eliminates the differential in rates for spayed animals, etc., thus simpli£ying the licensing. The City Clerk read ORDINANCE NO. #2794 renaming a portion of Warren Avenue to Bridgeview Lane. Motion by Mr. Jarstad snd Mr. Schoneman ORDINANCE NO. #2794 be passed on second reading, carried unanimously. The City Clerk stated that the City received a petition for a Local Improvement District of an Alley between Veldee and Wycoff from 24th to 26th. This was referred to the Engineers office for checking and t~ey referred it back to the Council with the following recommend- ation: the petition is deemed sufficient and valid for the formation of a Local Improvement District. Motion by Mr. Schoneman and ],~. Clark to refer the ~ tition to the Engineering Department for the preparation of a Resolution setting ~he date of Public'Hearing and notices to persons involve8 informing them of same, carried unanimously. The City Clerk stated that the City received a petition for a Local Improvement District for sewer facilities located at Kitsap Lake. This was referred to the Engineers Office for checking and they referred it back to the Council with the following recommendation: the petition is deemed sufficient and valid for the formation of a Local Improvement District. The percentage of signatures obtained represent 81.06% o£ the valuation. Mayor Jarstad stated that everyone in this district knows that the City is not in a position to proceed on this project unless this is approved by the State Pollution Control Board for financial assistance. Motion by Mr. Jarstad and Mr. Clark to set the petition aside until the results have been received from the State Pollution Control Board, carried unanimously. Motion by Mr. Clark and },~. Jarstad to pay all bills approved by a majority of the Commissioners, carried unanimously. Iqay 29, 1968 - Con't. Mr. Clark noted that Miss Ruth Cullin, a former Con~issioner of Finance, was in the audience, and -welcomed her to the meeting. bk. Clark reported that he was pleased to be elected as the President of the Association of Washington Cities and looks with anticipation on the -ensuing year's activities. Mr. fllark then stated that he would like to clarify an important feature of the legislation being proposed by .the Association of Washington Cities. He stated that a part of this proposal included a State Income Tax, but it was also proposed that some taxes be lowered and others be adjusted with the ultimate result that the whole tax structure would be more equitable. Mr. Clark 'then stated that he regretted not being able tn attend the last Council meeting which held much discussion on the question oran open housing ordinance, but that he would like to make known his feelings on such. blr. Clark stated that he lives and practices the rules of open housing, but that he felt that such an ordinance is not the answer to the problem, lie added .that. laws do not ch,~]_ge people's feelings and that such a change would have to take p~ace in everyone s own self. Mr. Clark was concerned with the action taken at last week's meeting as he felt this matter should be studied carefully by the Human Relations Committee and Council before an ordinance was drafted and passed. Mr. Schoneman informed Mr. Clark that the motion was to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance similar to those adopted in other Cities in l~ashington and was seconded after an amendment was made to the motion which necessitated having the [kunan Relations Committee approve the ordinance before passage by the Council. Mr. Clark stated that the Human Relations Committee is in the process of studying the Federal Open ~using Law and a Local ordinance should not be passed without the completion of this study. htr. Schoneman replied to this stating that the City At torney will look into the Federal Open llousing Law before drafting the City's ordinance. Commissioner Schoneman reported that Butler Construction fi Engineering Company has had one week to consider the re-computation of their bid since it ~as above the Engineer's estimate. b~tion by Mr. Schoneman and Mr. Jarstad to award the bid on the First Phase of the Burwell Street Improvement to ~Butler Construction ~ Engineering Company, carried unanimously. Mr. Schoneman then congratulated Lewis ~ Redford Consulting Engineers, for whom a representative was present. Mr. Schoneman reported that las t evening, May 28, 1968, an informal hearing was helfl for the pOrpose of a prqposed sewer local improvement district on Madrona Point Drive. tie stated that the percentage of property owners involved who wish the Local Improvement District are greatly in the majority. The Engineers .. will prepare the estimates and at a later date a formal public hearing will be held. b~. Schoneman then commended Mr. Joe Zaspel of KBRO Radio, who was present, for his co,m~ntary broadcasted this morning, regarding Memorial Day. ~yor 3arstad stated that he received a letter from the General Services Administration informing the City that the application of the City, dated l~cember 13, 1967, for approximately 27.5 acres of land, a portion of Bremarton Annex, Haval Ar~unition Depot, Bangor, Bremerton, for use for parks and recreation purposes has been accepted. The fair market value of the property to be conveyed has been determined to be in the amount of Eighgy Thousand Dolllars ($80,000.00). The purchase price in the amount of Forty Thousand Dollars ($40,000.00), which represents $0% of the fair market value, should be received by General Services Administration, on or before June 28, 1968. ~btion by Mr. 3arstad and ~r. Clark to comply with the stated value on this portion of property and that a check be signed by the City of Bremerton in the amount of $40,000.00 and delivered to the General Services Administration prior to 3une 28, 1968, carried unanimuusly. Mayor Jarstad stated that in effect, the City will only be paying $20,000.00 for the property because $20,000.00 will be reimbursed by the State, but the title must be acquired before the City can be reimbursed, therefore the City must first pay $40,000.00. ~{ayor Jarstad then announced that the parking meters are being re- activated this afternoon on Pacific ~ Burwell Streets since the demolition of Bremers has been completed. 29, 1968 Con't. Mr. Jarstad cor~ented on the Dinner Meeting held at the Elks Temple for the purpose of infoming citizens of Bremerton of some of the changes to take place in the future, etc. b~yor Jarstad then spoke on the Scorpian Submarine loss. Mayor Jarstad announced that tomorrow, on ~morial Day, the flags will fly at half mast all day. I~ then spoke on the meaning of ~morial Day and urged citizens of Bremerton to pay tribute to all those who have given their lives for America. .~layor _~ars~ad gben asked if -there was anyone in the audience who ~¢ished to aaaress rne ~ounc~l. Several citizens~hished to urge the Council to pass the Open }lousing Ordinance as soon as possible,. ~uch discussion took place amongst the Council and the citizens. Mayor Jarstad then invited the residents who were present to attend the next }tuman Relations C~D,ittee meeting to be held on June 11, 1968 at 10:00 o'clock in the Mayor's Office. ,~eeting ^djoumed. APPROVED: