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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/31/83 Tape 60 ~~ved #1015 COUNCIL MEETING MI TES August 31, 1983 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth St., Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, August 31, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Also present were: Councilmen Spencer Homing, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo and Jim Adrian, Mayor Dawkins, City Attorney Broughton and City Clerk McCluskey. Councilmen E. L. Sturdivant and Russ Johnson were abesent. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by Art Anderson, Items 8C, 9C and 9D were pulled from the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of August 24, 1983. AB83-456 B. Bid Call request for Auctioneering Services. AB83-457 C. Bid Award for Janitorial Services to PenLoCo, in amount of $1,205 per month. AB83-458 D.Bid Award for two pickup trucks to Grey Chevrolet in amount of $15,570.83 plus tax. AB83-459 E. Bid Award for banking services to Peoples Bank based on overall lowest annual cost. AB83-460 F. Bid awards for surplus real property as follows: AB83-461 Parcel 1: to Mr. & Mrs. Juntila in amount of $12,025.00 Parcel. 2: to Mr. & Mrs. Cantea in amount of $13,400.00 Parcel 3: to Affiliated American Corp. in amount of $7,500.00 Ail bids meet or exceed minimum acceptable bid. Motion by J. ADrian and C. Pachek to approve the Consent Agenda, items A through F inclusive, carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT #1160 Ms McCluskey read proclamation8 pertaining to Constitution Week and Peace & Independence Day. Mayor Dawkins presented the proclamations to Mrs. Shirley Statler: The Mayor discussed appointments to the Consultant Steering Committee for the Downtown Redevelopment project. The Mayor read a letter from the Downtown Bremerton Merchants Association requesting Council approval of a street dance on September 3rd from 8:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Motion by J. Adrian and S. Horning to approve the street dance for September 3rd, with site location to be determined in conjunction with the Police Department, carried unanimously. Mayor Dawkins discussed the Block Grant Hearing to be held Tuesday, September 6, 1983 at 7:30 p.m. in the Great Northwest Building. Mr. Anderson announced the Charter Change Meeting at 5:00 ..in the Council Chambers, prior to the Block Grant Hearing. Mayor Dawkins explained water and sewer non-payment procedure and distributed a summary of the procedures. He discussed continuing efforts to obtain re- lief for low income. In response to an inquiry, the Mayor and City Attorney discussed the City's right to prosecute in the event water is turned off at a resident for non-payment and then turned back on by the resident. Mayor Dawkins discussed rapid tree growth due to sludge treatment and dis- played tree samples provided by D. Proctor, Wastewater Supt. The Mayor dis- cussed development of the sludge program by the University of Washington. He discussed a seminar on sludge treatment that Mr. Proctor will present on September 6th in Philadelphia. This is at no cost to the city. PUBLIC RECOGNITION #1522 Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder, requested a. report on double sudsidy for poverty stricken. Mrs. Swanson discussed a desire for a charter change requiring the City Attorney's tenure to expire with that of the Mayor. She discussed again Council consideration of a ULID to finance the treatment plant and placement of this issue on the November ballot. Mr. Broughton discussed penalties that would be assessed if t~m method of financing were to be changed. Janet Martinez, 1308 Poindexter,.~kead~ prepared letter objecting to the capital charges and invited Council members to attend a meeting to discuss the sewer rates at the Fleet Reserve Assoc. on National Ave on September 12th at 6:00 p.m. She stated state and county representatives have been invited. Mr. Anderson explained the regular monthly Council Study Session is already scheduled for that night. City Council Meeting Minutes August 31, 1~83 Page Two PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTD Doug Downs, ~07 P0'inde~ter, stated he will not pay his utility bill. He discussed contacting the state attorney general to invest expenditures of utility funds over the years. Mr. Downs distributed copies of a petition objecting to the increased sewer rates and capital charges and intentions not to pay utility bills, signed by utility users. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahan Dr,, discussed not being able to attend the Block Grant Hearing that is scheduled for Sept. 6th at 7:30 p.m. as the last bus leaves downtown at 7:10 p.m. Ms Taylor requested meetings be scheduled at an earlier hour so she may attend. Mr. Amo offered transpor- tation to Mrs. Taylor to enable her to attend the meeting. Cal Liechman, 205 High St,, discussed school bond sales with cost of bond being applied to property taxes, and suggested the same be done with this bond sale. He questioned the 20% pilot as being a form of tax. Cheryl Burger, 2132 5th St., discussed her increased utility bill and felt assessing property for financing of the treatment plant with options 0~ various forms of payment would be more equitable. Mary Lou Long, 2433 E. Phinney Bay Dr., discussed Council voting in the Tape treatment plant without allowing citizens input. She felt Council members 61 should attend more neighborhood meetings. Marshall Justice, llth St., discussed his objections to the bond sale as a form of financing and stated he will not pay his utility bill. Tom Rosebraugh, 1376 Jacobsen Blvd., discussed the loss of 90% grant funding by inaction of past city officials. He discussed the present Council accept- the final offer of 50% grant funding and felt they are to be co~mended for their actions. Vi Muth, 1015 Hewitt, expressed agreement with Mr. Rosebraugh and stated the present Council inherited a problem. Ms Muth discussed limited attendance by the public during the hearings~ Bert Gegner, 934 Washington Ave., commended Council for having night meetings as this enables working people to attend. He discussed 'more than adequate news coverage by KBRO and The Bremerton Sun regarding the hearings. Mary Hawkins, 1010 Hewitt Ave, agreed with Ms Muth and suggested the Mayor have the sewer lines pumped after heavy rains to keep them clear, so backup is not so great. Brooks Snyder, 416 S. Lafayette, discussed Mrs Williams previously submitted claim and recent backup, which Mr. Drouin and Mr. Proctor investigated. Lena Swanson. discussed the 50% grant funding as bein~ ~he peoples~tax dollars She stated f~.was not the previous ad~inf, stzat~on tba~ lost th~ ~0% funding, it was a prior a~minist~ation~ Recess 6:50 until 7:08 p.m. REZONE TO B-2 AND CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRiCTIONS/KITSAP FEDEt~L EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION' AB83L4~3 ............. #0655 This Rezone and Chan~e in Land Use Restriction request is to enlarge the exist- ing building and revise parking at 1025 - 1045 Burwell. Planning Commission voted 6-0 recommending approval. Ail Council members remained in attendance and there were no objections from the public sector in response to Mr. Anderson's standard conflict of~ interest question. Ken Attebery, Planning Director discussed enlarging the existing building to two stories and a basement with 11,700 sq. ft. and construction of a new parking area and redesigning existing parking areas. He discussed background information and rezone which allowed for parking at the east and west of the building. He discussed a recent Special Use Permit Hearing before the Planning Commission which approved an additional 18 parking stalls across Burwell Street. Mr. Attebery discussed the Planning Commission recommendations as contained in Resolution 680. Federick Salmela, Board of Directors Treasurer, discussed the parking situa- tion, and Planning Commission solution of adequate parking for the rezone and change in land use restrictions. City Council Meeting Minutes August 31, 1983 Page Three HEARING - REZONE & CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS CONTD Motio~ by R. Mosely and P. Drouin to approve the Rezone to B-2 and Change in Land Use Restrictions as recommended by the Planning Commission as shown on attached Exhibit "A". Mr. Amo discussed the necessity for meeting parking regulations in this area. Discussion followed regarding meeting parking re- quirements. Mr. Attebery discussed Planning Commission recommendation for p~kin~ e~d~ng Che o~d~na~qu~r~ents. The site plan meets the ordinance requirements. Motion by J. Adrian and S. Horning to amend the motion to delete first sen- tence in 4.c and add sentence in 4c to read "Must include 72 total parking stalls to serve the Credit Union facility". Question called on the amendment, carried unanimously. Question called on the amended motion, carried unanimously. HEARING - CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTION/FRANK WARNER AB83-464 #1375 This request for Change in Land Use Restriction is for the purpose of convert- ing the manager's office into a fifth rental unit located at the northeast corner of llth and High streets. Planning Commission voted 6-0 to approve. Ail Council members remained in attendance and there was no objection from the public in response to Mr. Anderson's standard conflict of interest question. Ken Attebery discussed background information of original R-2 zoning. He discussed limited facilities in the manager's office and concerns with addi- tion of a fifth parking stall. He discussed Planning Commission recommenda- tions, providing parking can b~ met according to Engineering requirements. Frank Warner, property owner, discussed converting the manager's office to a studio apartment. He discussed the current tenant does not have a vehicle and likelihood any tenant renting this unit would not have a vehicle, and felt a fifth parking stall is not necessarily required. Mr. Amo was concerned with the size of the unit and inquired if there are plans to enlarge. Mr. Warner stated there are not. Mr. Amo inquired~of Mr. Broughton if sub-standard size of the unit would be reason to reject the request. Mr. Broughton stated it is not. Mr. Horning was concerned with meeting code. There was discussion regarding parking requirements for use as an office as opposed to a rental unit, and possible difficulties of entering and existing with a fifth stall. Discussion continued regarding size of the unit meeting code as a studio apartment. Motion by B. Amo and P. Drouin to table for 2 weeks to determine if this meets code for a studio apartment, carried unanimously. Recess 8:00 until 8:15 p.m. ATTORNEY'S REPORT #2390 Mr. Broughton discussed decision of the Appeals Court to uphold banning guns in taverns. The ordinance is still in place and enforceable. Mr. Adrian discussed the ordinance not containing requirement to post signs in taverns. Mr. Broughton stated signs kave been provided by the City~ Mr. Broughton discussed work in progress to combine criteria on water and sewer ordinances for low income. He discussed weekly Charter Change committee meetings and stated drafts of changes are available in his office. ORDINANCE 3864 - TAXICAB ORDINANCE AMENDMENT AB83-450 #2525 Ms McCluskey, referring to previous concern expresse~ of taxi driver fee being too low, discussed fee as being comparable to fees in like size cities. Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to pass on second reading AN ORDINANCE amending §~ 4, 5, 6 and 12, and repealing ~ 23 of Ord. 2888, relating to operation of taxicabs, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE 3865 - RELATING TO COMBINED WATER & SEWERAGE SYSTEM AB83-465 #2588 Ms McCluskey read a memo from City Treasurer regarding amendment to Ord. 3861. Mr. Olney discussed omission of some of the debt service costs on the 1971 bond issue when the original prospectus was put together by Foster & Marshall. This resulted in a lower annual debt service which in turn required a lower bond reserve than is actually required. This ordinance corrects this condi- tion. It increases the reserve amount from $677,174 to $854,250, and requires emergency passage. Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to pass as an emergency AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton, Washington, relating to the combined water and sewerage system of the City and amending Ordinance 3861. Mr. Amo requested clarifica- tion of need for emergency passage. Mr. Olney stated the bond purchasers are requesting the correction prior to delivery of the bonds. Date of delivery is September 13, 1983. Mr. Broughton stated he cannot advise Council on bond City Council Meeting Minutes August 31, 1983 Page Four ORDINANCE 3865 - CONTD matters an~ discussed possibility of bond resale and monitery loss if not passed on emergency basis. Question called, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE~ 1st Readin~ - REPEALING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN AND ADOPTING REVISED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM AB83-467 #3075 Armand Tiberio, discussed adopting the original plan in 1978 and revisions in 1981. Mr. Tiberio discussed changes incorporated in the new revised program. He discussed cutting from 14 to ~ the number of employees whose Tape work includes coordinating EEO efforts. Also heazings om discrimination 62 witl~be more formal. He added the number would be cut by consolidat- ing work, not by reducing anti-discrimination efforts. Maryellen Babbitt, city employee was concerned that "shall" being changed to "will" had any significance. Mr. Brou~hton indicated it did not. Ms Babbitt discussed Sections III,.IV and V being omitted and requested this be included in the new plan prior to next reading of the ordinance. Larry Greene, P. O. Box 1507, stated he had serious concerns with the proposed plan. Mr. Greene discussed the necessity of a full-time affirmative action officer. He expressed concern with the affirmative action officer working through the personnel director, and felt the officer should report directly to the Mayor. Motion by B. Amo to delay for one week. Discussion followed regarding areas of concern to be addressed. Mr. Amo withdrew his motion. Motion by J. Adrian and S. Horning to table for one week and asked concerned persons to route memos to the Mayor addressing concerns with copy of memos to Council, carried unanimously. AWARD OF CONTRACTS, C3~ C5~ AND Cll AB83-468 #1018 Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to award contracts C3, C5 and Cll to Pease an~ns of Tacoma, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER NO.-i~ CONTRACT C14 AB83~46~ #1146 Motton by R. MoietY and C. Pa~hek t~ approve Change Order No. 1 on Contract Ci4~ in the amount of $2,700, carried unanimously. ACCEPTANCE OF MAXMEIGS FIRE STATION AB83-~72 #1191 ~ot~o~ by' S~ ~orning ~n~ B. A~o"'to app~ove'~¢eptance of the Max Meigs Fire S~ation as complete, carried unanimously~ ~kMENDING CIVIL SERVICE RULE 3~ SECTION 2 AB83~4~3 #1666 Mr.' Bro~ght0~ and Maryellen B~bhitt d~scu~s~ thi~ amendment as bringing the city's civil service rules in complaince with state laws. Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to approve the amendment to Civil Service Rule 3, Section 2, carried as follows: 6 affirmative, 1 abstention (Mosely). FO~RTHANNUAL UNITED WAY PARADE AB$~4~4 #1960 Motion ~ c~ Pachek and' P. Drouin t~rove the Fourth Annual United Way Parade, to be held October 8, 1~83 from 11:00 a.m~ until 12~30 p.m., starting at 5th St and Park Ave., carried unanimously. SPECIAL REPORT #1830 May~r D~kins requested Council approval of Block Grant funds of $601 to~ cower cost of meals and lodging for Jean Jackson, Chairperson of Handicapped Program while attending State Governor's 'Conferemce on the Handicapped. Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to approve the expenditure of Block Grant funds for meals and lodging for Ms Jackson, carried unanimously, Mr,~ Adrian asked that Ms Jackson have a report for Council on her return. COUNCIL REPORTS #1960 B. Amo discussed th~r~view process for expired rezones~ Next meeting will be 7:00 a.m., September 6th at City Hall. Mr. Amo requested Mr. Anderson's attendance. P. Drouin stated next Wastewater Committee meeting will he September 1st at 9:30 a.m. in Council Chambers. They will be discussing old and new business and encouraged ail Council members to attend. A. Anderson discussed attendance by S. Horning and himself from 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Skills Center on Sept. 1st regarding Council of Governments. Meeting adjourned at 9:40 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes August 31, 1983 Page Five THLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City clerk APPROVED: ART ANDERSON, Council President GenQ,,ral Conditions EXHIBIT "A" ~ 1. This REZONE to B-2 and CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTI'ONS is subject to the various requirements contained int~eBremerton Area Plan, the 8remerton Zoning Ordinance, the Uniform Building Code and other applicable laws and regulations. It is the responsibility of the developer to assure compliance with the applicable provisions contained herein. 2. The site shall be developed essentially the same as the site plan labeled Exhibit "A" except as modified to meet conditions of approval listed herein. Any changes, revisions or additions which constitute a significant departure from the approved site plan shall require approval by the City Council. 3. The site shall be restricted to office uses, including banking. Prior to Issuance of Grading or Building. Permits: 4. The developer shall obtain approval from responsible City Departments for a modified site plan which includes: a. Driveway entrance and parking to'Engineering Department standards. b. Replacement of the existing sewer service connection if required by the Engineering Department. -eea~%-pe~-~Gg-eq-~-eg-§~ee$-~4~4m§-a~ea. Up to 30% compact car stalls may be provided, subject to Zoning Ordinance Section 706. Must include 72 total parking stalls to serve the Credit Union facility. 4. d. Landscaping/screening as follows: 1. Along Burwell Street: An area no less than 5 feet wide, unless otherwise authorized by a Variance, planted with a mix of evergreen and deciduous plantings including living trees, shrubs, and ground covers. Plantings of shrubs and ground covers shall be chosen and spaced to result in a covering of the landscape strip within three years. Shrubs shall be of a type that do not exceed a height at maturity of approximately four feet. Trees shall be planted at intervals of no greater than thirty feet on center, with no more than thirty percent being deciduous. Deciduous trees shall have a minimum trunk diameter of one and three quarter inches at time of planting. Evergreen trees shall be a minimum of four feet tall at time of planting. The height and site line of said landscaping shall be approved by the City Engineer for safe sight distance. e. Signs limited as follows: 1. One sign only shall be allowed per structure which sign shall either be free standing or mounted on the face of the building and no higher than the roofline of the building. 2. Signing shall be limited to the names of the buildings or uses on the site and supplementary con~nerciat information regarding those buildings or uses. f. Five (5) bi'cycle parking spaces shall be provided consistent with the Bremerton Planning Commission's 1981 adopted Bicycle Parking Standards. 5. Provision for storm wa:er detention and/or separatq;n shall be made to Engin- eering Department requirements. Prior to Issuance of Occupancy : 6. ~he applicant shall be responsible for the cost of the labor and materials of the left turn lane on Burwell. The Washington State DOT has approved plans for the left turn lane. (See Exhibit H). The applicant shall coordinate with the City Engineer for such. costs. 7. Lighting shall be installed so as not to directly illuminate any residentially used property. 8. The driveways shall be signed to limit access and turning movements as required by the Engineering Department. The developer shall sign the parking lot exits as right turn only. 9. All requirements listed above shall be met.