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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/19/83Tape 287 Unapproved #1276 - CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 14, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Anderson presiding. Those present were: E. L. Sturdivant Bill Amo Spencer Horning Jim Adrian Clyde Pachek Russell Johnson Roy Mosely Mayor Dawkins Art Anderson City Attorney Broughton Phil Drouin City Clerk McCluskey The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invoca- tion was given by E. L. Sturdivant. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS C THRU F C. Bid Award Recommendation for Timber Sale to high and only bidder, Edmand Company in the amount of $2,550 to be paid to the City. AB 83-36 D. Bid Award Recommendation for Galvanized Steel Pipe to Bremerton Concrete Products as to specifications and price bid in amount of $9,900 plus tax. AB 83-37 Bid Award Recommendation for Concrete Materials and Related Items to Bremerton Concrete Products for alternate, all categories, 10% off list prices. AB 83-38 Bid Award Recommendation for Liquid Chlorine to Jones Chemicals as to specifications and low bid. AB 83-39 F o Motion by J. Adrian and S. Horning'to approve Consent Agenda C through F, carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS A AND B A. P. Drouin stated the January 12, 1983 minutes, page 2, motion regarding Building Inspecto~ ~e~on~ time shoula be corrected to read aS follows: "~ailed as follows'!, a~'strike "Motion Died" from the minutes. Motion by R. Johnson and J. Adrian to approve minutes as amended, carried unanimously. B. P. Drouin stated the low bid received for one suburban carry all type vehicle is from South Tacoma Motor Co., of Tacoma. Mr. DrOuin stated the law requires the City to accept the lowest bid regardless of the firm's location. Mr. Drouin stated the Asst. Purchasing Agent assured him vehicle repairs can be made locally. AB 83-35 Motion by P. Drouin and B. Amo to approve bid award for one suburban carry all type vehicle to South Tacoma Motor Co, as to specifications and low overall bid in amount of $10,682.62, carried unanimously~ CLAIMS/VOUCHERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, 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. Motion by B. Amo and C. Pachek as of this date, the Council, does approve for payment those claims as follows: Employee's Retirement Fund for January, 1983 in amount of $3,422.05 and those vouchers included in the Warrant Register further described as follows: Warrant 7793 through 7797 inclusive in the amount of $90,965.22 and Vouchers 07802 through 07880 inclusive in amount of $43,743.05, carried unanimously. #1417 #1508 #1680 #1745 #1870 #1996 #2011 #2070 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 1983 Page Two PUBLIC RECOGNITION Sandra Bin~, 251 Sugar Pine Drive, discussed the recently passe& ordinance regarding the residential townhouse zone. Ms Binz stated she feels this ordinance was passed against the wishes of the people and asked if the ordinance can be repealed. Ken Attebery, Planning Director stated prior to passage of this ordinance, Bremerton Zoning Ordinance had only two residential zones, R-1 and R-2. Mr. Attebery discussed the three zones as they now are. Council Members discussed the Bremerton Comprehensive plan and possibility of hearings. Motion by B. Amo and R. Mosely requesting records be furnished for a study session. There was further discussion regarding a study session. B. Amo withdrew his motion and R. Mosely withdrew his second. This will be discussed under Council reports. Suzanna Storto, 110 State Avenue, distributed and read letter from the Bremerton 4th District Neighborhood Assoc., formerly Smith Neighborhood Assoc. petitioning City Council for $320 from HUD Block Grant monies, to cover printing of a newsletter for March, April and May. It was stated that Bob Duffy had a meeting with the Mayor and Mr. Anderson earlier in the day regarding this issue. Discussion followed regarding a combined newsletter for all neighborhoods. It was felt this issue should have been on the agenda. Ms Storto was given the time of 12:00 noon on ThurSday to have an item placed on the agenda. Mary Lou Long, 2423 E. Phinney Bay Drive, stated the HUD Block Grant funds are there for this purpose. Elizabeth Buell, 1727 High Street, stated she would like to see cooperation between all neighborhoods to put together a combined newsletter. Walterina Taylor, 1708 Callaghan Drive, stated she was not able to attend the Monday night meeting due to the late hour. Ms Taylor asked if the sewer meetings could be held at an earlier hour, Mr. Drouin stated the next meeting is scheduled for Monday, February 14th at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. in the Great Northwest Building. Mary Lou Long expressed her concern that there was not a represen- tative from the DOE at the Monday night meeting, Mr. Drouin stated the first meeting was an explanation of the Secondary Treatment Plant. #2175 MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawkins stated he has discussed vacanies on the Planning Commission with K. Attebery and vacanies on the Parks Board with Ray Foley. Mr. Amo suggested the Mayor might look for someone from either the neighborhood groups and the districts to fill these vacanies. He felt these vacanies should be filled by City residents. Discussion followed regarding a 1 or 2 block distance outside the city limits. Mayor Dawkins stated an agreement has been made with Cascade Gas to con- vert-~police car and 1 eng.ineer~ng~car to natural gas as an experiment. The Mayor stated he attended his first meeting of the Beautification Committee. He discussed the fire on Park Avenue that took the life of a child. He stated the city Attorney is looking over an ordinance requiring every home to have a smoke detector. ~2358 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 1983 Page Three MAYOR'S REPORT CONTD Mr. Drouin asked~ the Mayor if after meeting with Mr. Lindgren of Brem-Air, if there is any way the agreement can be rescinded. The Mayor stated the City Attorney is looking into this. Discussion followed regarding difference of fees between City and County residents. Mayor Dawkins stated the City residents pay the same rate as the County, but there is an additional utility tax imposed on Brem-Air by the City. 6:30 HEARING - REYES LONG PLAT AB 83-40 Clerk stated this is a hearing for preliminary and final long plat. Clerk stated this has been posted and advertised as required by law. J. Adrian stated he owns property 300 ft. from this location. He stated he feels no conflict of interest in hearing this issue. He asked the City Attorney if he should excuse himself. Mr. Broughton discussed the appearance of fairness. Mr. Adrian stated he felt there was no conflict. Mr. Anderson asked if anyone from the public objected to any Council Member hearing this matter. There was no objection. Ken Attebery, Planning Director stated this proposal is to further divide the fourth lot of a previously approved four lot subdivion (short plat) to create a fifth lot in a R-1 zone. Minimum lot size proposed 7,320 sq. ft. with density of approximately five residential lots per acre. All lots are large enough for a duplex. Access will be from Pine Road via a 20 ft, easement to each lot. Mr. Attebery outlined facts and conclusions favoring approval by the Bremerton Planning Commission- Mr. Attebery stated the Planning Commission recommended approval based on the following conditions. General Conditions 1. This Preliminary Plat is subject to the various requirements contained in the Bremerton Area Plan, the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance, the Uniform Building and other applicable laws and regulations. It is the responsibility of the developer to assure compliance with the applicable provisions contained herein. 2. The plat shall be developed essentially the same as the site plan labeled Exhibit "B" except as modified to meet conditions of approval listed herein. 3. Any changes, revisions or additions which constitute a signifi- cant departure from the approved site plan shall require approval of the Planning Commission, subject to appeal to the City Council within ten calendar days. Prior to the final plat approval the applicant shall: 1. Provide legal descriptions of all lots including easements to the City Engineer for approval. 2. Install a fire hydrant on Pine as required by the Fire Department. 3. Provide a paved access drive to the proposed parcel E at least 20 ft. in width to meet Fire Department standards. 4. Provide details on the sanitary sewer and storm drainage systems to the City Engineer for approval. 5. Provide details on the water system to the Water Supt for approval. 6. As an alternative to fulfilling conditions 2 and 3, the applicant may post a bond in the amount of 120% of the estimated cost of the improvements as provided by the City Engineering and Water Supt. This bond shall be in a form approved by the City Attorney. The bond shall be utilized by the City to ensure that the improve- ments described in 2 and 3 above are provided prior to any building permits being issued on the site if those improvements have not been provided by the applicant, his successors or assigns. City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 1983 Page Four 6:30 HEARING - REYES LONG PLAT CONTD There was discussion regarding a moratorium on sewer hookups and question if Pine Road sewer is Grant funded or an LID. Allan Kane, City Engineer determined it to be LID 297. Discussion followed regarding limitations on parking in the area and traffic problems, especially pertaining to emergency vehicles. Mr. Attebery stated the Planning Commission required just one parking space per unit. Council can require,more. Tape 288 Side 1 #0037 George Reyes, 767 Creekside Lane NW, stated Mr. Attebery has covered all conditions. He stated he understand the conditions of the Planning Commission and intends to comply. Mr. Drouin discussed the dimished lot size due to enlarged easement for the corner turn around, and parking for additional vehicles if occupants have more than one vehicle and parking for visitors. He expressed concern for keeping it open for emergency vehicles. Mr. Reyes stated there is an area approximately 50 ft. by 60 ft. that emergency vehicles could use. B. Amo asked Mr. Reyes if he would object if more than one park- ing space were provided for each unit. Mr. Reyes stated he would work with the Fire Department so there would be available parking. Discussion followed regarding requiring two parking spaces for each unit. P. Drouin discussed Fire Department stipulation that easement must be maintained and requested clarification. K. Attebery stated this means an approved surface, 20 ft. wide, uninhibited, meaning not blocked. Discussion followed regarding size of the lot if the subdivision is granted, and if a duplex is intended for the 5th lot. Mr. Attebery stated lot size is larger than most in the community and exceeds the required size for a duplex. #0472 Mr. Attebery discussed possibility of double faced signs with "no parking on easement", and stated the Fire Department would be the agency concerned with enforcement due to access. P. Drouin discussed wording on signs regarding a fine for violation under City ordinance. Mr. Attebery stated the fine under City ordinance wording could be a requirement of the sign. B. Broughton discussed condition regarding a performance bond and asked if a problem is anticipated. Mr. Reyes stated he doesn't know when he will build and if he should sell the property, he doesn't want to impose that requirement on the buyer. K. Attebery stated before construction begins, the Final Plat has to be approved by Council, and prior to approval, the improvements are made or the bond is posted. B. Broughton asked if this couldn't be addressed at time of final plat approval; does final plat approval lock the City into allow- ing a bond to be required? K. Attebery stated this is a condition of final plat approval. #1261 #1396 #1418 #1640 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 1983 Page Five 6:30 HEARING - REYES LONG PLAT CONTD Pat Carey, Sheridan Neighborhood Assoc., discussed diminished site if two parking spaces are required. Mr.' Carey also dis- cussed maintenance of the easement and spoke against the long plat due to density. J. Adrian asked Mr. Attebery what the density of housing is across Sheridan Road. Mr. Attebery stated duplexes with lots of 6,000 ft. to 10,000 ft; 8 to 15 units per acre. Several Council Members stated that the Planning Commission approved, meets Comprehensive Plan and there is an obligation to pass with the condition there be two parking spaces for each unit, four parking spaces per lot. Motion by B. Amo and S. Horning to grant with General Conditions 1 thru 3; Special Conditions 1 thru 5 and 6th condition being a minimum of two parking spaces be provided for each dwelling unit. B. Broughton stated if there is a problem with installing the fire hydrant and paving it can be considered at the time of the final plat for possible posting of bond. Question on the motion, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, ~.opposed (R. Johnson) Recessed 7:40 to 7:55 RESOLUTION NO. 1960 - PARKING PERMIT AREA (ZONE 36) Clerk stated this has been approved by the Engineering Department and has been posted for 10 days as.required by law. Mr. Adrian asked if this petition was initiated by the area residents? Clerk answered in the affirmative. Discussion followed regarding enforcement and number of parking regulators needed to enforce residential permit parking areas. City Attorney stated Council can rescind the ordinance at any time. Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to adopt Resolution No. 1960 for Residential Permit Parking (zone 36), carried as follows: 8 affirmative with P. Drouin abstaining. PROPOSED CONTRACT FOR JAIL HEALTH SERVICES FOR 1983 AB 83-42 Motion by R. Johnson and J. Adrian to approve the contract for Jail Health Services for 1983, carried unanimously. HEARING EXAMINER AB 83-43 E. Sturdivant discussed the Hearing Examiner Program, He stated this pro</ram has been instituted in many cities and counties throughout Washington. Motion by E. Sturdivant and S. Horning to ask a committee be formed of the Planning Director, Mr. Atteberry, Mayor Dawkins, City Clerk, Mrs. McCluskey and City Attorney, Mr. Broughton to give ds a report (oral if they wish) on the feasibility of a part-time "Hear- ing Examiner Program" for the City of Bremerton. Motion by J. Adrian and E. Sturdivant to amend the motion to include B. Amo on the committee Discussion followed regarding necessity of a Hearing Examiner and availability of funds. It was stressed the motion is for a report only. Question called on the motion, carried unanimously. HARBOR AREA LEASE #1511 AB 83-45 B. Amo discussed the land the lease is for and inquired about the amount that is under water. D. Proctor, Wastewater Supt. stated the area the pump station is on is approximately 50 ft. by 60 ft. Discussion followed regarding area the City is leasing and lease amount paid since 1956 when the lease was initially enacted. Motion by J. Adrian and E. Sturdivant to table for one week and ask Allan Kane to be present to address this, carried unanimously. A. Anderson appointed R. Mosely to work with Allan Kane. #1877 #2052 City Council Meeting Minutes January 19, 1983 Page Six REPORTS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS Motion by B. Amo se~Snded'by R, Johnson to bring the To~nhouse Ordinance and background information before 'the Council in a study session within one week to see if the Council wishes to open up this matter to public healing and possible reconsideration, Motion to amend the main motion by p~ Drouin and J. Adrian to review materials at regular stu~l session before Council, Discussion followed regarding study session and meeting dates. Mr. Drouin and Mr. Adrian withdrew the amendment, Main motion was rephrased by Mr. Amo and seconded hy Mr, Johnson to indicate review of information at the regularly scheduled study session prior to Council. Motion carried as follows: 8 affirmative with S, Horning abstaining. It was suggested the meeting start about 15 minutes early. P- Drouin reported the sewer committee met for a tour of the Charleston Treatment Plant, Stated the committee looked at #3 and #4 pump stations. Number 4 station is in critical need of repairs. E. Sturdivant stated he attended the Firefighters Pension Board meeting earlier in the day and stated he found it to he interest- ing and informative. Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m. APPROVED: KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKE~, City ~l~k AR~ ANDERSON, Councii President