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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/07/83 Tape 64 Unapproved #0193 M%n~&es CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~(?' September 7, 1983 Str ~ ~ ~ Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth St., Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, September 7, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Also present were: Councilmen E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Horning, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo and Jim Adrian, Mayor Dawkins, Asst. City Attorney Killtan and City Clerk McCluskey. Councilman Russ Johnson was absent. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by E. L. Sturdivant. Mr. Anderson stated items 2D, 7, 10, llA and llF were removed from the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of August 3i, 1983. AB83-475 B. Bid award for re-roofing of Capital Hill Fire Station to Roof Doctor, as to specifications and iow overall bid in amount of $9,540, plus sales tax. AB83-476 C. Bid call request for re-roofing of City Hall. AJ~83-477 Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to approve the Consent Agenda, items A, B and C, carried unanimously. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS AB83-479 #02~6 Claims for Damages from: Milton Lukkasson, William Wiley, Randy Loun, Peter Fagan and the American Cancer Society were submitted for informaticnal pur~ poses. Ail claims have been submitted to departments for reports and to the City's insurance company. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTER AB83-480 50268 Claims and warrants audited and certified by the auditing officer as re- quired by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. Motion by J. Adrian and P. Drouin as of this date, the Council does approve for payment Salary Fund in amount of $285,884.76 and FICA in amount of S11,156.30 for payroll period August 28, 1983, Retirees Salary fund for August, 1983 in amount of $41,373.76 and warrants 12140 through 12301 in- clusive in amount of $85,934.44 and warrants 12302, 12127 and 12130 in amount of $9,379.60, carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT #0300 The Clerk read a proclamation declaring September 8, i983 as International Literacy Day. The proclamation will be mailed to the Literacy Council of Kitsap. Mayor Dawkins presented a certificate to Doug Campbell of Rotaract as administrator of the project to demolish Roosevelt FieRd Grandstand. The Mayor discussed completion of the project and savings of $25,004 to the Cjt~.~ Messers, Anderson, Amo, Adrian and Sturdivant extended'Council'.s appreciation for the volunteer effort and a job well done, PUBLIC RECOGNITION Walterine Taylor, 2708 Caliahan Dr., thanked the Mayor and Council for rescheduling the busses to run until 9:00 p.m. Dou~ Do~s, 1307 Poindexter, discussed the petition he submitted to Council at the previous Council meeting. He discussed cost of the wastewater project exceeding bid prices, and amount of the grant funding. Mr. Drouin explained change orders will effect costs and grant funding is for 50% of the total cost not to exceed $22,000,000. Mr. Downs discussed Council not financing the project with a ULID fearing legal action from property owners. He expressed his objection to revenue bond financing as this is a hardship on low income people. There was discussion by Council that all options were considered and this method was deemed the most fair and equitable. Janet Martinez, 1308 Poindexter, discussed parking lot owners not paying sewer charges and also discussed the Mayor's fear of legal action with ULID financing. Council members stated the Mayor has no vote, that he is the chief administrator over all departments. Discussion followed regarding the Mayor meeting with Mr. Downs and Mrs~ Martinez, Mr~ Drouin. informed Mrs. Martinez the Wastewater Project Manager will be at their meeting on September 12th to answer questions. City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 1983 Page Two PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTD Mary Lou Long, 2433 E. Phinney Bay Dr., discussed Council aiding the public by presenting a full accounting of funding. Ms Long suggested an explanatory letter accompany the utility bills, including user fee, number of water users billed and number of Mr. Amo suggested a special meeting to address all concerns regarding the project. Mr. Anderson stated he would request an opinion from Mr. Broughton on his return. Frank Egan, 6th St., discussed Council responsibility to represent the people and feels this is not what the people want. He discussed parking lots and the Navy not paying their share. Mr. Drouin stated the Navy is paying their share. Doug Campbell, 1706 Elizabeth Ave., suggested people should contact their federal and state legislators and appropriate grant agencies, Glenn Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow, discussed recent installation of a barricade to protect a non-conforming structure that is 5 ft. into the right-of-way on Wheaten Way at 13th St., and City's liability if injuries occur.. H~ guggested several courses of action the City mig[it taka~ Mr, Anderson requested a report on this issue the following week. Bert Gegner, 934 Washington Ave., spoke in support of Council action regarding the wastewater project and commended KBRO and The Bremerton Sun on a fine job of coverage. Recess 6:30 until 6:45 p.m. ~1970 HEARING - APPLICATION FOR SHORELINE MANAGEMENT PERMIT REVISION AB83-481 This hearing is for a revision to shoreline permit #52-81. This has been post- ed and advertised as required by law. No correspondence was received. All Council members remained for this hearingin response to Mr. Anderson's standard conflict of interest question. Kay Wilson, Asst. Planning Director, discussed the proposed revisions. Re- duce number of units from 12 to 10; modify building configuration and overall height to provide a larger view area over the project; reduce off-street parking spaces from 24 to 20; widen the access from Wheaten Way from 17 ft. to 24 ft.; add vehicular turn-around on site, and eliminate 18 ft. access easement to the north. Ms Wilson discussed WA~ 173-14-064 shoreline permit revision approval conditions. If the 5 criteria are met, this does not need to be heard by the Shoreline Board. Ms Wilson discussed background information and department comments. Fire Department specifies an on site hydrant, plans must include type A fire alarm system, and parking in drive- way shall not be allowed and the area must be posted. Ms Wilson discussed an Engineering memo suggesting Trend Construction pay their share of channeliza- tion costs for left-turn lane on Wheaten Way. Ms Wilson discussed Planning staff recommendations subject to the following general conditions: 1. This Shoreline Management Master Program Permit Revision is subject to the various requirements contained in the Bremerton Area Plan, Bremerton Zoning Ordinance, Uniform Building Code and other applicable laws and re- gulations. It is the responsibility of the developer to assure compliance with the applicable provisions contained herein. 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. All previous conditions pertaining to the development of the subject site shall remain in effect except as specifically modified by the provisions of this permit revision. 4. "No Parking" signs shall be posted in the driveway by the developer accord- ing to the requirements of the Engineering, Police and Fire Departments. Don Shellberg, developer, discussed eliminating an 18 ft. access easement to the north and widening the access from Wheaten Way by 7 ft. He discussed re- ducing the number of units and parking stalls and the new configuration felt the proposed changes are better environmentally. Tape 65 City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 1983 Page Three HEARING - TREND CONSTRUCTION CONTD Dave Farr, property owner to the south discussed the new configuration and stated this would prevent him access to his boat ramp. He discussed an easement which currently provides him access to the beach. Mr. Farr dis- cussed his concerns with adequate screening when vehicles use the turn- around, to prevent headlights from shining into his home. Discussion followed regarding Mr. Farr's easement. Ms Killjan discussed revisions for Council consideration, the easement is not included in the revisions. Dick Wescott inquired if this area is affected by the sewer moratorium? Ms Wilson stated it is not. Glenn Vockrodt addressed issue of the moratorium for Manette area. Mr. Vockrodt also discussed the turn lane on Wheaton Way. Gary Lindenberg, Trend Construction, discussed Mr. Farr's easement as being 200 ft. in length. He discussed screening and implied he will work with Mr. Farr on this issue. Mr. Amo expressed his concern with assessing this developer with cost for a left turn lane as a previous developer has already been assessed. Discussion followed regarding additional developers and property owners icing assessed for the turn lane. :~0689 !/0778 :q) 8 2 7 :;0863 ~0887 ~0934 Motion by E. Sturdivant and J. Adrian to approve the Application for Shore- line Management Permit Revision with General Conditions 1 through 4 inclusive, as recommended by the Planning Staff, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 1 opposed (Mosely). Ms Wilson stated the permit becomes effective immediately. Appeals must be made within 15 days to the State.. The Planning Department can supply details. Recess 7:35 until 7:45 p.m. AGREEMENTS BETWEEN CITY & NAVY/CONSTRUCT SECURITY FENCE & SEWER BY-PASS AB83-483 A city sewer line crosses Navy land where the steam plant will be buil't. Navy has agreed to construct a by-pass. Also a pump station will be built on Navy property and the Navy wishes to have a security fence built around it, to its specifications. The City and Navy have agreed the Navy will do construction and City will pay for construction, in both instances. Motion by C. Pachek and P. Drouin to approve the agreement between the City and Navy. Mr. Amo discussed the Navy performing the work and only right the City should pay the cost. Mr. Adrian stated "this is another demonstration of Navy good will". Question called, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER #1 TO CONTRACT C7 AB83-484 Motion by R. Mosely and P. Drouin to approve Change Order No. 1 to Contract C7 to delay on-site work at a particular location to allow time for the City to obtain required permits. Mr. Mosely stated there is no cost to the City and the City will be receiving benefits. Question called, carried unanimously. TIME EXTENSION REQUEST/CONTRACT 2303/11TH & CALLOW SIGNALIZATION AB83-485 Motion by P, Drouin and C. Pachek to approve a time extension of 41 working days on Contract No. 2303, carried unanimously. ACCEPTANCE OF CONTRACT #2231 AS COb~LETE AB83-486 Motion bv C. Pachek and E. Sturdivant to accept Contract No. 2231 with Signal Electric for 6th & Kitsap, 6th & Callow and 6th & Montgomery, carried unanimously. AWARD OF CONTRACT C6 AB83-488 Motion by P. Drouin and R. Mosely to award contract C6 to Frank Coluccio Construction Co. with the Mayol to sign on last possible date, carried unanimously. CHARTER CHANGES Mr. Sturdivant, Chairman, stated this is brought before Council for informa- tional purposes and discussion. He discussed hours spent by the committee drafting the amendments. City Clerk read proposed charter changes as follows: Article VII, Office of City Clerk - Section 30 - City Clerk FIr. Sturdivant discussed proposed changes as bringing the City up to date. Ms McCluskey stated she supports t[~e changes. Provides flexibility for the administration to make changes. Bid call requirement will provide flexi- Tape 66 :/0626 City Council Meeting Minutes September 7, 1983 Page Four CHARTER CHANGES CONTD Article II,' Elective Officers - Section 5 - Officers - Election and Term of Mr. Adrian discussed reviewing several charters. Staggered terms of office are not uncommon. Mr. Adrian discussed the method determining staggered terms. BeEt Gegner discussed his concerns with "2 years last past" being stricken. He fel~ short term residents can register to vote and run for office immediately. Mr. Adrian discussed advice from the Attorney's office that the residency requirement is unconstitutional and therefore removed. Discussion followed regarding appointment of Mayor Protem in absence of the Mayor. Some members felt Council should make this appointment, or the Council should appointment from their ranks. Some members felt the Mayor should make the appointment. Bert Gegner and Richard Weld expressed concern with Mayor Protem salary. Mayor Dawkins suggested a Department Head should serve in his absence. Article II, Elective Officers - Section 7 - Vacancies. Discussion followed regarding Council Protem and unexcused absence of three consecutive meetings and Council member vacancy. Bert Gegner suggested a special election to fill Council vacancy. Mr. Sturdivant discussed the cost of a special election. B. Amo ~xpressed opposition to the section regarding absence from three meetings, Article V, Department of Finance - Section 23 Article IX, Civil Service - Section 34 Article III, Mayor's Veto Power - Section 10 Discussion followed regarding majority vote in case of an absence, and length of term before Council can address a veto. Ms McCluskey discussed removal of requirement for attesting the Mayor's signature and suggested reinstating this requirements. Mr. Sturdivant stated all suggestions and concerns would be addressed at the next Charter Change Committee meeting, on Tuesday, September 13th at 5:00 p.m. COUNCIL REPORTS B. Amo stated the Planning Committee will meet Tuesday, September 13th at 7:00 a.m. at City Hall with the Engineering staff. The Committee is looking forward to receiving information from Engineering concerning when map and ordinance will be ready. P. Drouin stated the Wastewater Committee report has been distributed to Council members. He discussed reducing commerical rating from 2 to 1 and criteria needed for administration to know which rating a business ~ill qualify for.. Mr, Drouin discussed enforcement of the ordinance restricting dumping of certain substances in sewers and delay in addressing this due to Mr. Proctor~s absence. C. Pachek discussed a meeting between the Committee, Mr, Proctor and City Hand Laundry and tour of the business. Possibly their rate can be changed from commercial 2 to 1. R. Mosely discussed drafting of a letter to inform the public how to save on their sewer bill. S. Horning stated the next Planning Committee meeting will kte Tuesday, September 13th at 6:00 a.m. at Denny's east. E. Sturdivant discussed notice to the press regarding a meeting with ferry officials. Any statements should he given to the Clerk. Mr.. Anderson stated this is an informative meetings and questions should he in writing. Meeting adjourned at 9:32 p.m. .~'PROVED: