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Home My WebLink About02/11/87TAP~ #423 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 11, 1987 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, February 11, 1987, at 5:30 p.m. with Council Vice President Hank Waibel presiding. Council members present were Lon Overson, Mottie Dawkins, Marry Crutcher, "Tiny" Collins, Mary Lou Long, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Absent was Spencer Homing. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Lorna Corrigan and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice President Waibei with Council Secretary Merilynn Erhart giving the Invocation. PROCLAMATION A proclamation was read byI Mayor Gene Lobe commending the students of Armin Jahr Elementary School and Principal Dwight Mickels for their outstanding efforts in carrying out a recycling program and their being State winner in a contest sponsored by Reynolds Aluminum. PrinCipal Dwiqht Mickels accepted the proclamation and briefly described the accomplishments of the students at both Marion Avenue Elementary and Armin Jahr Elementary schools covering a 14 year period. Special recognition was given to student Amie McBride who had contributed the most recyclable aluminum - 400 lbs. during the contest period. Mayor Lobe announced the major clean up effort that will kick off "The Year Of The Clean Up", Friday, February 13. #0327 #0356 CONSENT AGENUA Item #A - Minutes of February 4, 1987, #AB87-038 Item #B - Bid Award Recommendation - Chlorine,#AB87-039 Item #C - Jigsaw (3-86) Timber Sale Contract #2722 - Final Acceptance, #AB87-040 M/S/C/U(Overson/Collins) to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/WARRANTS REGISTER Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Crutcher) on February 11, 1987, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Regular Warrants #27871 - #27989 in the total amount of $106,667.16. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mary Drouin, 103 Olympic Avenue, representing Busy Hands Extension Homemakers group, announced times and places for the clean up campaign and urged everyone to join in. Phil Drouin, 103 Olympic Avenue supported clean up efforts being started but felt enforcement of current Ordinances was not effective and the City Council could take steps to make necessary changes which would require stronger enforcement and help control the litter problems. TAPE #423 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 11, 1987 Page 2 of 5 #0601 #1329 COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Johnson, reported that Council had adopted Resolution #2143 which addressed "bid 'limits" which related to Second Class Cities rather than First Class Cities. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Long) to rescind Resolution #2143, passed on January 14, 1987. Mr. Colvin, stated he planned to participate in clean up efforts on Friday - February 13 and urged his fellow council members to join him. Mrs. Lonq reported she will be attending both the Standing Committee on Transportation and Regional Affairs Committee meeting on Friday, February 13. She announced a Regional Airport System Plan meeting will be held February 24, at Gig Harbor City Hall, 5-7:30 pm. Mr. Collins stated the Council Operations Committee met today with the Public Works Department Heads and new committee structure and format was working more effectively for both Council and staff. He extended his appreciation to Principal Dwight Mickeis for his dedication to his students and to the community. Mr. Crutcher, extended thanks to Mrs. Drouin and the Homemakers Group for the effort to clean up downtown Bremerton and Roy McGinnis for the use of his truck and help by his son. He commended the efforts of the young people, ages 6 - 15, who helped him clean up in the downtown area. He participated in the KCAP Awards Program representing the City of Bremerton. He urged the business community to look at their properties and see what more they can do to make our community a more beautiful place to live. Mr. Dawkins, artended the Ferry Riders Coalition meeting and outlined their plan to state to the Legislature the needs of the 17 million (annual) ferry riders. Mr. Overson, joined in the spirit of clean up campaign and will be monitoring a large portion of Highland Neighborhood. Mr. Waibel, stated minutes of the Fiscal/Budget "Resource Management" committee were distributed. He artended a welcome reception for Timothy O'Leary, new Public Affairs Officer of the USS Nimitz. 6A - RETAINED ATTORNEY CONTRACT - BROUGHTON, #AB87-041 To reduce to writing agreement with former City Attorney, William H. Broughton, to continue to represent the City in specified cases. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Crutcher) to approve contract between City of Bremerton and William H. Broughton. 6B - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PETITION SOUTH SIDE BURWELL FROM ANOKA TO STATE STREET, #AB87-042 The Engineering Department has reviewed subject petition. the area is presently posted 2 Hour parking 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. If the area were not posted 2 Hour parking it would undoubtedly be impacted due to its close proximity to the Shipyard. Dave Baker, City Engineer, affirmed that currently the area is signed as 2 Hour parking. A major concern of the Engineering Department was the availability of 13 off- street parking spaces for the residents who signed the petition and how and by whom these spaces were being used, i.e. being rented out or actually used by owners for personal use. He stated if the spaces are being rented out that would be in violation to the present Zoning law. Mr. Dawkins questioned the city's limited ability to monitor the validity of those using the off-street parking and Mr. Baker affirmed that was a problem. Mr. Johnson asked for clarification of information stipulated on Parking TAPE #423 City Council Mtg. Minutes February ll, 1987 Page 3 of 5 Permit and how they are monitored. Ms. McCluskey stated only one permit per household is issued with vehicle license numbers noted on the permit. #2477 #2566 Mr. Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple Street, was opposed to the approval of this request and that the City should check out the validity of use of off-street parking space in this area. Phil Drouin, 103 Olympic Avenue, stated he believed residents should have right to park in front of their homes 24 per day. Mr. Collins questioned the need for the change on the south side of the block and not the north side of block and what singles them out? Ms. McCluskeV stated the signatures on the petition made the difference. M/S/C(Colvin/Overson) to approve 2 Hour parking zone remain and residents issued permits. VOTED: In Favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Long, Colvin Oppose: Collins, Johnson ?A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING), TAX ANTICIPATION NOTE, #AB87-O43 As presented in the February 2, 1987 Study Session, a savings to the City of approximately $10,000 can be achieved by financing the General and Street Funds cash-flow through issuance of a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN) instead of interest bearing warrants. Ms. McCluskey stated for the record that the date of February 27, 1988 on the first page of Ordinance is changed to February 26, 1988. Rich Hanna, Treasurer was available to answer any questions. He explained how interest rates change daily and that a fixed rate of interest would not be available until the exact date this transaction takes place. M/S/C/U(Overson/Collins) to approve ordinance on first reading, authorizing sale of a $1.5 million Tax Anticipation Note. #2860 7B - ORDINANCE #4088 (SECOND READING) VACATING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY AND PORTER STREET ABUTTING BLOCK Y PORT ORCHARD ADDITION, #AB86-487 M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Long) to Approve Ordinance #4088, vacation of alley by law. 8A - APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 811 (DENIAL) SPECIAL USE PER~4IT - SUP-lO-86) APPLICANT DON LINDGREN, #AB87-044 Vice President Waibe! asked the "Appearance of Fairness/Conflict of Interest" question with all Council remaining seated. Jack Allincham, Planning Department, stated action before Council is an appeal to the Planning Commission's decision on December 16, 1986 - denial of a Special Use Permit for a recycling transfer station located at 2601 Burwell Street. The main issues addressed by the Planning Commission were the proposal's consistency with the same general character as permitted uses in the B-3 zone, compatibility with surrounding land uses with particular concerns with noise TAPE #424 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 11, 1987 Page 4 of 5 TAPE #424 generation and odor and traff'ic impacts 'on Burwell and intersection of Burwell and Montgomery Streets. Mr. Allinqham gave a slide presentation of location of proposed site and surrounding land uses. A Transportation Plan, which was not known of prior to the hearing of December 16, showed an alternate plan for Montgomery as a one-way street north bound, which could have an effect on the traffic issue. Mr. William Kamps, Attorney, representing Mr. Donald Lindgren of Peninsula Recycling, stated the proposed project would take the place of two recycling centers now in operations in the City. The types of items recycled are bottles, tin and newspapers. The applicant proposes operating hours Monday - Friday 9AM to 4PM, Planning staff has recommended 10AM to 4PM, and Saturday-Sunday 9AM to 6:30PM. Estimated load of work is 500 lbs., per day. Site would be staffed with employees in clean uniforms and would be serviced by clean trucks. Movement of recyclable materials would be as follows: cans every third day, bottles every second day and newspapers every second day which should assure limiting possible odor problems. Mr. Kamps stated applicant seeks Council's approval to accept the staff report prepared by the Planning Department with conditions stated, except for opening one hour earlier on weekdays, and sending it back to Planning Department for any resolution of any conditions proposed. Dell Roses, Retired Manager of recycling in Western U.S. for Owens Illinois Glass Co., Portland, Oregon, speaking for applicant, gave a slide presentation on bringing recycling uptown and turning into a retail business, making it more compatible with areas other than just industrial. Steve Gohl, S.W. Gohl Construction Company, 17517 llSth SE, Monroe, Washington, contractor for the' proposed project displayed conceptual drawings and blueprint drawings snowing how it would fit into the area and functional layout. ~r. Gohl gave a brief history of his involvement in the pro~ect the actions taken in preparing plans to meet City of Bremerton standards. Applicant Don Lindqren, owner Peninsula Recycling, stated his intent to improve the proposed site, improving the area He described the type of people using recycling and the need to locate a recycling center near the people wno use it. Georqe Cuitanich, Executive Director of Washington Waste Management Association, spoke on the need for recycling to help preserve our environment and to look at the long-term effect of such a pro3ect. William Kamp pointed out that the City had ordinances to control noise and odor issues and if applicant did not comply he could be shut down. He further stated there are two other issues 1) whether or not a Special Use Permit is needed, 2) incorrect statement provided by Planning Department staff to Mr. Lindgren's developer. Ms. Corrigan responded that those items are not issues for this hearing. Reg Robinson, 1412 17th Street, supported locating recycling plant on Burwell, thereby closing down two older sites. RoV McGinnis, 2711 Maple Street, supported proposal because it would enhance area, generate revenue for city. TAPE #425 City Council Mtg. Minutes February 11, 1987 Page 5 of 5 TAPE #425 #0220 The following testimonies were opposed to Special Use Permit: Joe Staddler, 908 'Park Avenue, Dr. Hugh Harkins, 2604 Burwell, Waller Tempke, 15830 166th St., Snohomish, Wahington (West Bremerton landowner), Delores Tempke, 15830 166th St., Snohomish, Washington, jane Robinson, 4904 Kitsap Way, Earl Nelson, 313 Olympic, , Russell Warren, 3993 Golf Club Hill Road, Georgia Cheswell, i818 Shorewood Dr., Dana Shibley, 120 N. Montgomery, Wilma Harkins, Silverdale, Dan Stoltz, 125 N. Montgomery, Chuck Taui, 137 Montgomery N., Arlene Cline, 122 N. Montgomery, Donald Larson, (by ie~ter), 135 Rainier Avenue. The above individuals were concerned with noise, odor, traffic, health-safety-welfare of general public, construction of barriers which would affect ad3oining business and residence, improper notifica=ion to homeowners of hearings- both Planning Commission and City Council hearing dates. Mr. Collins asked for clarification if a Special Use Permit was required for recycling center? Mr. Don Pratt stated in his professional opinion it was required for a recycling center in a B-3 zone. M//S/C(Collins/Johnson) that City Council uphold denial of the Special Use Permit as recommended by the Planning Commission. Vote: In Favor: Colvin, Long, Collins, Johnson, Waibel Oppose: Overson, Dawklns, Crutcher With no business, meeting ad3ourned at 9:00 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK Director of Administrative Services APPROVED SP CER HORN President err KLM/SH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault