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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/56 October 24, 1956 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton,Washington was called to order by Mayor DOmstad at lO:C0 o'clock A.M., October 24, 1956 in t~e Council Chambers, City Hall. Present at this meeting were Commissioner,gui- lin, Comr0issioner Wheaten, City Clerk McGowan and City Attorney Holland. Algae in attendance were representatives of the press and radio. Motion by Mr. Wheaten and Miss Cullin to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of October 17, 1956 and special meeting of October l?, 1956 as written, carried. Clerk announced this as the date and time for hearing on the recommended revokation of taxi cab driver's permit of Robert R. Hull. No one was present to speak in behalf of Mr. Hull. Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullin that the taxi cab d~ vet's permit of l~obert L. Hull be revoked, carried. Claim for Damages was read by Clerk from Magnus Hansen, father of Carolyn ~ansen, of 547 National Avenue, Bremerton for the sum of $555.00 for accident occurring September 29, 1956 at or near Summit Avenue and National Avenue, Brem- orton. Mr. ~cGowan stated this claim was reported to the City's insurance company on October 22, 1958. Clerk read letter dated October 18, 1956 from Forest Lawn Cemetery stating that the cost of eemetery liners will be $20.00 in lots of six. Mr. McGowan explained tha~ the City has been paying $15.OO and charging $25. st Ivy green Cemetery and s~ggested that resolution be drawn to increase the City's sharge to $30.00 if the Commissioners so desired to pass on the increase. Motion by Miss Cullin and ~r. Wheaten to have a new resolution drawn up to take care of the increase, carried. Clerx read letter from Central Labor Council, dated October 23, 1956, which stated the Labor Council had voted on October 22d to support the stand taken by t~e membe~:'s of the Facts and Goarls Conunittee and allow the purchase oft he Sher- idan Park Housing units to those who now occupy them. Clerk read letter dated October 19, 1956 from Mayor Hewitt of City of Valle- jo, California, expressing appreciation for the many favors extended to their Councilman Harry J. Murphy by Mayor Domstad and that Mayor Hewitt hopes to be able to reciprocate in the near future. Clerk read letter dated October 23, 1956 addressed to Co~missioner Cullin from City Attorney Holland, which related to the contents of the ~arbage ordi~ance as it particularly refers to approved garbage cans. This letter was written as a result of a recent discussion of litter in alleys. Mayor Domsted turned over to the City Clerx S~mmons and Complaint served on him against the City of Bremerton by Lee P. Jones, regarding a claim for damages. The papers were to ~ turned over to the City's insurance company by Mr. Mc- Cowan. October 24, 1956 (Con't} Richard L. Fisher, Vice President of United Veterans Council with delegation representing all veterans organizations in Kitsap County~ was present and spoke with reference to poppy sales. Also Herbert ~oon, Treasurer of the United Veterans Council spoke on the same subject. They said that other organizations are selling flowers on the streets of Bremer- ton and their timing is such that they always precede the veterans groups by just a few days which has hurt their sales. They asked if the City Council would give con- sieeratlon to passin& an ordinance requiring at least 30 days between sales so they would not conflict with one another. Mayor Domstad stated the City Attorney would work something out and Mr. Fisher should get together with the Attorney on the dates. A committee representing Sheridan Park residents was present, along with their attorney, Gerard N. ~'ishe~, and a number of residents, also, to discuss with the Council the resolution No.~936, which was passed last Wednesday. Mr. Fisher made a lengthy report of the background of the Oheridan Park houses which were to be sold on-site. In his argument he cited from various records, in- cluding Bremerton Housing authority and Housing Facts and Goals Committee; he stated that his search of the records has not revealed any o0jection to sale of t~hese hpuses but ~hat various hindrances have arisen to keep them from actually being p6~' 69/~ale. He claimed that Resolution No. 9~6 was the first objection made that he could find. Nm. Fisher argued against each point of Resolution 956 and stated the Federal Public Housing was now awaiting further action from the City Council, and that the Federal Housin~ was nob going to take any further action to sell the houses without hearing from the City Council. Nm. Fisher presented a resolution which he read and asked in behalf of his clients that the City Council pass the resolution immediately. Mr. Fisher said his clients feel the City Council was ill-advised by its Planning Commission and that proper consideration was not given to the 1700 residents of Sheridan Park. Mr. ~'isher called attention to the point that the Building Code does not stop the sale ol ~hese buildings but the code provides condemning buildings as they mea- sure by ~hich such sale mould be stopped. He claimed these buildings are superior to many dwellin~s in the city. mr. Fisher also pointed out that some residents have already made repairs to their houses and many or. rs have been planning on owning their homes for a long time. ~"r. Fred Jenner, Chairman, Planning Commission, eet forth the responsibility of that Commission, stating it was merely an advisory body. He stated the only contact on this matter w~_s through their resolutionto the City Council and the intention was ~o have ~o more ~ousing on the market unless it was first scrutinized by the proper offices inasmuch as they had been advised of the difEculties surrounding the West Sheridan sale wherein many houses were on street dedicated right o£ way, etc. Mr. Jenner also statee the newspaper had put in a story on this matter which he fel~ was not a proper story and he also resented the negative attitude of the paper relative to the Planning Commission. Mr. Jenner stated it wasn't in his mind as to the co~ntttments to sell the property to the tenants but as to the future of the area in event of a recession when homes might not be kept up. He commented further that the Planning Co~uission was interested in only planning on this recommendation as he felt there hasn't been enough planning in Bremerton in the past. Mr. Fisher mentioned the substantial colored population of Sheridan Park, stat- ing they are not permitted to live in o~her housing developments here and this is the only place where they can live. Mayor Domstad stated the City Council was not going to deprive anypne of any- thin~. Miss Culltn called attention to the telegram the Mayor had sent to the Public iIousin~i~ Administration after the Sheridan Park people hsd call. ed upon hfm. ~r. Wheaton stated he had always bellev~d th~ hu~.ldings would be sold o~cupants~ ~ow~ver~ he call. ed attention to th~ feet that the City had_not rec~iw~d any copy of the plans of disposal and that he would llke to have property liaes checker] first because bi' the difficulties which arose in West Sheridan area. Mr. Domstad read a report from the Building Inspector, dated October 23, t956; and reiterated that the sale was not going to be s~opped but stated he did not care for the ~ording of the resolution proposed by Mr. Fisher. Mr. George Booth, Chairman of Future Home Own~rs of Sheridan Park, stated the P.I~.A. was w~iting for positive action by the City Council and plead for the resolu- tion to oe passed today. Mr. Loneia state~ he represented the minority 6iroup in Sheridan Park. This is the colored population and he stated this would be a major disaster to them because of lack of housing in Bremerton and they would be forced to Tacoma or Seattle if homes not made available, and asked for the resolution to be passed. Mr. Fisher suggested the wording of the resolution might be changed iff too harsh. Dr. John Rynd and James NcVay spoke in favor of the Sheridan Park Housing. Discussion was held as to recessing and it was decided to recess until 4:30 P.M. and in the meantime the co~nisstoners would meet with the City Attorney to discuss. wording of a resolution. October 24, 1956 (Cch't) Motion by Mr. Domstad and Miss Cullln to pay all bills if approved by a maj- ority of the Commissioners, carried. A Mr. Wise, 2743 Callahan Avenue, commented that he had put in a considerable amount of money already on the property he hoped to buy. APP~{OVED: City C~erk Mayor October 24, 1956 Recessed meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was called to order by Mayor Domstad at 4:30 P.M., October 24, 1956 in the Mayor's Office, City Hall. Fresentaat this meeting were Commissioner Cullln, Commission- er Wheaton, City Clerk McGowan and City Attorney Holland. Also in attendance were representatives of press and radio and of Sheridan Park residents. ~ayor Domsta5 asked the City Clerk to read a resolution which had been pre- pared by the City Attorney. Clerk read the resolution which repealed Resolution No. 936. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton to pass the resolution. Discussion followed and Mr. Booth and ~r. Fisher called attention to the de- sire of P.H.A. for positive action by the City Council and they asked that the res- olution be incorporated with a paragraph asking that P.H.A. continue with the Sher- idan Park housing sale. Motion by Miss Cullin and Mr. Wheaton to pass Resolution No. 937 carried, all members voting Yes. Mayor Domstad stated the resolution will be signed tomorrow and copies will be sent to Meetin£. adjourned. APPt~0VED: CI ~ C er