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Home My WebLink About01/22/86TAPE #318 ~UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 22, 1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 22, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Present were Council Members "Tiny" Collins, A1 Colvin, Marty Crutcher, Morrie Dawkins, Mary Lou Long and Lon Overson and Hank Waibel. Also present were City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting was opened with Council President Homing leading the Pledge of Allegiance and giving the invocation. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of January 15, 1986, #AB86-025; Item #B - Application for Massage Parlor License, #AB86-026; Item #C - Change Order #3 Contract #2524 - Anderson Creek Pump Station, #AB86-027, and Item #D - Contract Completion - Contract #2524 - Anderson Creek Pump Station, #AB86-028. M/S/C/U/(Colvin/Waibel) to approve the Consent Agenda, Items A, B, C and D as presented. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RGW 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/(Collins/Crutcher) on January 22, 1986, the Council by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: regular voucher numbers #17S64 - #17704, in the total amount of $282,419.67. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Mr. Overson reported no damage due to heavy rains this past week in his district, particularly Washington Avenue which is scheduled for repairs next month. Mr. Dawkins stated that the 1986 Legislature has introduced a Bill to allow the Governor the right to run the ferry service, separating it from the Department of Transportation. Mr. Crutcher artended a celebration, recognizing Martin Luther King at Mr. Zion Baptist Church, along with Council Members Long and Colvin. Mr. Colvin stated that the Sheridan Neighborhood held a meeting which was well artended and Council President Homing spoke to the group. Mrs. Long spoke on her attendance at the Martin Luther King celebration and stated it was very impressive. Mr. Collins addressed the inclement weather, noting that two areas of flood damage and slides have occurred in his district. He stated the Public Works department has worked with County and Naval officials in trying to find a temporary resolution. Mr. Crutcher addressed the slide conditions and flooding basements in the Summit Avenue area and commended both the Fire and Public Works departments in their immediate TAPE #318 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 15, 1986 Page 2 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT responses to the crisis. Mr. Horning noted that Governor Booth Gardner will be in Bremerton February 1st, prior to the School Bond Levy election, visiting the schools. He has been made aware of existing problems and Mr. Homing stated he was happy to state that the City Council is publicly endorsing the levy and asked Mr. Larry 'McMillan, Supt. of Bremerton School District 100-C to step forward to receive the endorsement signed by all Council members. Mr. McMillan introduced Mr. Tim Quitlay who co-chairs the 1986 Levy with Ms. Janice Smith, who was not present. Ms. Marylyn Olson, School Board member thanked the Council for it's cooperation with the school district and hoped this unification would be a positive move in passing the Levy. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Jim Strait, 6530 Herlow Drive (Pres. Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Assn.), objected to the previous weeks action whereby Council overturned the recommendation of the Planning Commission to deny a fezone at 292 South Callow. He stated the lot was too small in size to do anything without a variance. He felt that no opposition at the meeting was a poor reason to approve. Mr. Bill Camp, 318 Bryan, stated; (1) He was glad to see Council endorse the School levy; (2) Said that Bremerton was selected to stage a custom car show entitled "Ultra-Cruz - '86" which will draw thousands into the community and Mainstreet has asked his group to have it downtown, which they have agreed. He requested time to present the program to Council at the earliest possible study session to ask for endorsement. The event will receive National media coverage and is scheduled for July 13, 1986. (3) He cancelled his request to meet in Council study session for the purposes of procuring a minor-league professional baseball team as another city has purchased. Mr. Larry Green, President NAACP, P.O. Box 1307, asked the Council to make every attempt to renegotiate the observance of "Martin Luther King" to be consistent with the National 'observance. He expressed embarrassment that the City made no provisions. Mr. George Heize, 212 High, asked that Council comply with Ordinance #3967 - Code of Ethics, and commit to filling vacancies for positions #1 & #3. Mr. Horninn stated he will \ receive a response. Mr. Brooks Snyder, 416 South Lafayette, noted that the pile- \driver, being operated in the Shipyard for the new ~construction, could be causing problems with existing land fills and older construction as evident by the recent storms. He requested that the City look into the problems. OLYMPIC COLLEGE BRIDGE CLASSIC, #AB86-029 Approval to hold the Olympic College Bridge Classic has been granted for March 8, 1986. This is a run sponsored by Olympic College. SALE OF PROPERTY - ANDERSON CREEK, #AB86-030 The State Department of Transportation in conjunction with the highway improvement in the Gorst area and letter received dated 12/3/85, has a requirement to obtain approximately 30' of additional right of way (.33 acres) to facilitate installation of a storm water drainage system. The property to be purchased is approximately 30' wide and 475' long and is located along the south side of SR #16 adjacent the Utility, Anderson Water Supply System. The TAPE #318 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 15, 1986 Page 3 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT value of said property has been appraised at $2,000.00 by the State and has been reviewed by the City of Bremerton's appraiser. It is Staff recommendation to approve sale with conditions with proceeds of sale being deposited in the Water Utility's Land Acquisition Fund #402. · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Long) to authorize.the sale of said proper- ty to the State of Washington Department of Transportation subject to Administrative Policy and Procedure and formalizing a restrictive covenant between the City and the State for sanitary protection of the Utility's two existing Wells #7 a #8 adjacent to said right of way. SITE PLAN APPROVAL - HARLOW DRIVE & KITSAP WAY - APPLICANT, DAVE HEETER (EX HALLETT CONSTRUCTION), #AB86-031 The Planning Commission by Resolution #763 recommended approval of a site plan submitted by Mr. Dave Heater. The site plan meets additional conditions of Ordinance #3546 and minimum standard of the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance to include: (1) that with submittal of a building permit the developer provide specific water detention and utility, landscaping, and parking plans; (2) because of a building permit for the site will be based upon conformance to the zoning ordinance and comments received by various departments. Staff recommends approval of site plan for Hatlow Drive a Kitsap Way. Mr. Dave Hanna, Planner, presented staff report and noted there will be no access to subject site off Hatlow, maintaining it's residential image. Mr. Jim Strait, noted that this was a odd parcel of property however he artended the Planning Commission meetings dealing with this application and was assured the owner would comply and correct past problems such as over-capacity dumpstars, no screening, separating Herlow Drive from parcel commercial development. Mr. Dawkins expressed concern that the site may be used for the Francis Street boatlaunch. · M/S/C/U/(Overson/Colvin) to approve the site plan for the parcel located South of Kitsap Way and North of Hatlow at intersection of Kitsap Way and Hatlow and that the development conforms to Ordinance No. 3546 and conditions contained therein and development standards contained in the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance. ORDINANCE #4011 (SECOND READING) REPEALING ORDINANCE #1781 ESTABLISHING PRECINCT BOUNDARIES, #AB86-022 · M/S/C/U/(Collins/Waibel) to pass on second reading, an ordi- nance repealing Ordinance, #1781 as amended by 2026, 2061, 2095, 2281, 2390, 2374, 2432, 2463, 2478, 2504, 2514, 2573, 2569, 2685, 2645, 2679, 2707,'2708, 2755, 2768, 2813 2846, establishing Precinct Boundaries. ORDINANCE (SECOND READING) POTTER REZONE FROM R1 TO R2, #AB86-023 Council Members Collins a Colvin both stepped down due to their original involvement during the Planning Commission Hearings. · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Long) to pass on second reading, an Ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance 1792 upon application of fezone from R1 to R2 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations, along with the Concomitant Agreement. Mr. Collins and Mr. Colvin returned to the meeting. RESOLUTION #2107 - INCREASE RETIREMENT BENEFITS NON- UNIFORMED EMPLOYEES, PRIOR TO "PERS", #AB86-032 TAPE #318 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 15, 1986 Page 4 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT TAPE #319 There are'5 individuals remaining on the old City Employees Retirement System who retired prior to PERS (Public Employees Retirement System) or who elected not to transfer contributions to PERS. The City administers their retirement fund. Based upon expected longevity, spouses, and balance in the fund we are able to grant a 5% increase in 1986. Future increases will depend on the number of beneficiaries remaining in the fund. These individuals in age from 76 years of age to 92. M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Colvin) to approve Resolution #2107, increasing the benefits of retired employees, 5% as authorized by Ordinance No. 3411. Recessed from 6:25 p.m. to 6:55 p.m. ORDINANCE AMENDMENT TO ZONING ORDINANCE - CONFORMITIES CHAPTER, #AB86-033 Council President Horning asked the standard conflict question with all Council remaining seated. Don Pratt stated the previous Council had addressed the need for (1) Parking Ordinance (approved), (2) Planned Unit Development (PUD) ordinance (approved) and (3) Non- Conformities Ordinance, before Council tonight. He deferred staff report to John Dewhirst, Assistant Planning Director who has been the project manager for this draft. Mr. Dewhirst expressed the need for an up-to-date draft because of the dense development occurring during the '40's. He outlined the advantages of the proposed ordinance and stated the Planning Commission approved the proposed draft per Resolution #770, November 19, 1985. The decision was unanimous with specific areas noted. Mr. Field RVan, 2727 Marine Drive, spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance, citing his particular problems due to non-conformity. Mr.Paul Scheyer, 2111 Madrona Point Drive, expressed concern, citing examples of what would happen if the new ordinance was approved. Planning staff stated they would review his comments and address during next weeks meeting. Mr. Johnson jdined the meeting at 8:02 p.m. and was advised by City Attorney Broughton not to be seated as testimony has commenced and he would not be able to offer input or vote on the issues. Mr. Johnson left the meeting. Mr. Horning stated he would encourage the Council to approve this week and address Council concerns when the ordinance returns for second reading. Mr. Scheyer agreed that with modest changes the overall draft would be acceptable. · M/S/C/U/(Collins/Waibel) to approve, first reading, ordi- nance amending Ordinance No. 1792 relating to land use and zoning by amending Chapter II of Title III in order to update the provisions governing Non-conformities; repeal Section 329 of Chapter II, Title II, and amend Section 328 of Chapter II, Title II (amended previously by Ordinance 3210, passed March 5, 1975, and Ordinance 3354 passed March 23, 1977); and amend Section 413 of Chapter. III of Title II and address areas of confusion at second reading. Mr. Collins commended the Planning Staff, Planning Commission and citizens for their efforts to resolve a large problem with the non-conformities issue. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. TAPE #319 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 15, 1986 Page 5 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CiTy clerk City of Bremerton APPROVED:. SPENCER HORNING, President City Council ~~: N~rmal File/Vault