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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/82I 4253 sia #1 COUNCIL .APR · 198 CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING APRIL 6, 1981 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, April 6, 1981 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart, Tom Swanson and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by a minister from the Apostolic Emmanual Church. Mayor Nelson acknowledge the presence of the Armed Forces Day Queen candidates and their escorts as being in the audience this morning. MINUTES OF MARCH 30, 1982 Mayor Nelson asked that the minutes reflect that he was not on vacation, but attending a ~onference of Mayors in Philadelphia; Commissioner Stewart asked that the minutes reflect on Page Two, Paragraph Two, regarding the 5% Amusement Tax, that the intent of the motion was to have an ordinance drawn and distributed for review by all parties involved, and have further council dis- cussion. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the minutes as amended, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT ~ori Pursley, Seasonal Tennis Instructor, Parks & Rec., $5.35 per hr. effective 4-12-82 Katheryn Marie Burgess, Seasonal Oil Painting Instructor, Parks and Rec., $4.50 per hr. effective 4-12-82 Judy Elaine Bass, Seasonal Foods for Kids Instructor, Parks and Rec., $4.00 per hr., effective 4-12-82 Kathleen G. Lauzen, Seasonal Baton Instructor, Parks and Rec., $4.00 per hr., effective 4-12-82 Jeffrey D. Ingham. Temporary Help, Street Department, $4.00 per hr. effective 4-12-82, Terminate 4-11-83 Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Notices of Employment as presented, carried unanimously. BENCH ADVERTISING CO. Clerk read a letter from Bench Advertising Co. requesting COuncil transfer Transit Bench Co. franchise to their Company, as it per- tains to maintenance of the transit benches. Discussion followed regarding the advisability of transferring the contract, the nec- essity of having an escape clause, and the legalities of doing so when advertising on the benches had been bought by other businesses. It was felt that this matter should be turned over the the City Attorney for his review and recommendations. Clerk informed the council that this is not a franchise. BUSINESS TELEPHONE SYSTEMS Clerk read a letter from Business Telephone Systems with their recommendations for an upgrade system of telephone communications. Commissioner Stewart stated that he had studied their proposal, and felt that it would save us approximately $2000 a month to make a change. Commissioner Swanson stated we should look at the best possible system, at the lowest cost, that would be capable of expansion and including other remote locations. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to proceed with specs and obtain competitive proposals from several sources, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting April 6, 1982 Page Two LETTER FROM EMANUEL XENOS Clerk read letter from Emanuel Xenos requesting a revision to outside utilityagreement for one structure of 8'10 apartments on his property in the Chico area by Carter Pond. He stated at present the Bremerton Sewer District has an easement diagonally through his property which complicates the construction of three single family dwellings or two duplexes on this property. Alan Kane, City Engineer, stated he had reviewed the file. On 6-10-81 an Outside Utility Agreement had been received and approved by council, for construction of three single dwellings or two duplexes. He stated the City has allowed revisions in the past, to Outside Utility Agreements and does not feel this would pose a problem. The property is located north of Kitsap Lake and would utilize the Charleston Plant. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to table this request for two weeks pending further study and reports, carried unanimously. 9:30 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Nelson introduced the Queen Mothers of the Armed Forces Day Queen candidates, Mrs. Mary Jane Glaser and Mrs. Dorothy Prouse. The Queen candidates then in turn introduced themselves to those present. Acting Chief Cundiff stated he had a presentation to make to the Mayor and presented him with a gold police badge. Mrs. Anneliese Lortz, 3175 Coontz, discussed the problems she was having regarding neighborhood noise level problems and discussed in some detail the present noise ordinance. It was her opinion that the hours should be changed from the present 10 p.m. - 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. She stated she has experienced neighbOrhho problems of country-type living activities which was most disturb- ing to her. She also discussed the need for a maintenance code for the city dwellings and the necessity for enforcement in this matter. Commissioner Stewart referred to the incident reported to council last week and stated he felt we do need a minimum maintenance ordinance for the city. Mayor Nelson discussed Clean Up Week scheduled for next week. He stated provisions have been made for pick up of trash and refuse by the City. #2142 Mary Lou Long, stated that some debris had been thrown into the ravine in front of their duplexes on Ford Avenue and perhaps this could be removed by the City during Clean Up Week. She then dis- cussed with Commissioner Stewart the contents of a letter written by him and published last week. She also discussed the Charter amendment issue. Commissioner Swanson stated that the City Attorney is reviewing the issue whether or not the commissi6ners constitute a council.-.She expressed her concerns over the actions taken .recently'by the City which affected her development project on Ford AvenUe, stating she felt her rights had been infringed upon. Morrie Dawkins ~ stated he felt that the Council should consider changing its n~blic recognition time from 9:30 to 10 a.m. so as to get through City business before lengthy public recognition. City Commissioners Meeting April 6, 1982 Page Three PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTINUED Mayor Nelson read a letter from Brem-Air listing the guidelines set forth for clean-up week. Ken Brees outlined the pick-up schedule for the Street Department during clean-up week. This information will also be printed in the paper. Walterine Taylor, thanked Commissioner Stewart and the members of BMT for helping her obtain her bus pass. 10:00 A.M. -BID OPENING Parking Infraction Notices Business Communications Inc., Bid Check, $130.50; $113.60; $108.60 $100.20 Timber Sale 2-82 Talmo, Inc., Gig Harbor, Bid Check, $281,832.30 Timber Sale 3-82 Lewis Hahn, Wauna, Bid Check, $35,199 Burley Creek Trkg., Bid Check, $41,976 Timber Sale 4-82 Burley Creek Trkg. Bid Check, $99,255 Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to refer the bids to the appropriate departments for review and return with recommenda- tion, carried unanimously. #2488 PAZOOKI & McMENAMIN LETTER RE SILVERDALE' WATER DISTRICT BOUNDARIES Clerk read letter from Mr. Aus regarding a service area agreement between the City of Bremerton's Water Department and Silverdale Water District No. 16, with attached Resolution for approval. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Agreement and approve the Resolution, carried unanimously. GENERAL CLAIM - CHRISTINE P. NICKSIC Clerk presented General Claim in the amount of $720.00 on behalf of Christine P. Nicksic for approval. This was for 120 hours of temp- orary employment in the City Attorney's Department. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve this claim for payment, carried unanimously. REMOVAL OF PARKING METERS - 6THBETWEEN PARK & WARREN Clerk read memo from Mayor Nelson regarding removing the 4 remaining parking meters on 6th Street between Park and Warren Avenues. Commissioner Stewart discussed the revenue which was generated from these meters and felt it was time again to discuss this matter with those businesses in that area. Commissioner Swanson stated he felt it was appropriate to send out notices and hold a hearing again on this issue. Mayor Nelson stated notices and advertisement should be done to notify the public of the date of hearing to be set by the Clerk's Office. City Commissioners Meeting April 6, 1982 Page Four SURPLUS FURNITURE Clerk read memo from City Treasurer requesting permission to surplus one single pedestal metal desk and steno chair to be transferred to the Attorney's Office. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the request, carried unanimously. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Clerk read memo from Wastewater Facilities requesting to have one 1952 Willys Jeep and one Royal Typewriter, Manual, be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve this request, carried unanimously. BID CALL - RESERVOIR #21 Clerk read memo from Water Supt. requesting bid call for construction of proposed Res. #21. The project is funded in part from State Ref. 38 funds, US Navy Funds and Culmulative Reserve Water System Improvement Funds, for a total estimated cost of $614,000. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the bid call, carried unanimously. BID CALL - 18" TRANSMISSION MAIN KITSAP WAY TO PROPOSED RES. #21 Clerk read memo from Water Supt. requesting bid call for the proposed 18" transmission main to the proposed Res. #21. The project is funded in part from State Ref. 38 funds, US Navy funds and Cumulative Reserve Water System Improvement Funds, for an estimated cost of $113,000. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson, to approve the bid call as requested, carried unanimously. MAIN INSTALLATION Clerk read memo from Water Supt. requesting a work force account be advertised for installation of 250' of 12" DI pipe on Oyster Bay Avenue north of Arsenal Way. Estimated cost is $14,936.70. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the request for work force account, carried unanimously. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - CONTRACT REQUEST Clerk read memo from Water Supt. requesting the City enter into an agreement with Stead & Baggerly for professional services to review the leased telephone circuit system and coordinate necessary re- visions into the existing system with PNB, at a cost not to exceed $2500. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to postpone a decision on this request for one week, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson yes; Commissioner Stewart, no; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Mr. Moore stated these were for only two leased circuit lines for telemetry purposes. #253 PROCLAMATIONS Side #1 Clerk read memo from the Mayor proclaiming April 12th - 17th as #0190 "SPRING CLEAN UP WEEK". Also read was Proclamation designating Saturday, April 10, 1982 as "WASHINGTON STATE SPECIAL OLYMPIC BOWLING TOURNAMENT". BREMERTON/KITSAP COUNTY VISITOR &CONVENTION BUREAU REQUEST Clerk read letter from the "Bureau" requesting an advance in the amount of $2600 from funds previously authorized, to be deducted from the regular July installment, leaving that payment at $650. The funds were requested in order to alleviate a cash-flow problem with the payment of their new 4-color brochure and advertising in the Sunset Magazine. Motion by Commisslioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the advance, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting April 6, 1982 Page Five SENIOR CITIZEN BUS PASS REPORT-COMMISSIONER STEWART Commissioner Stewart reported that the Navy Yard City residents are quite eager to have the extended service but it was felt there would have to be some compensation made. He also expressed his concern over the residents in the Trenton AvenUe area and hoped that service could soon be extended to them. He stated this issue will be an agenda item at the next PTBA meeting next month. ORDINANCE'RE PAYMENT TO' TOWING COMPANIES Clerk read AN ORDINANCE providing for collection of costs of tow- ing, storage and other services provided by towing companies who have contracts with the City, pursuant to Bremerton Municipal Code 2.13,050, and providing for damages in the event a check is returned to the towing company for insufficient funds. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to amend the ordinance to read from "credit card" to "proper identification" and "checks on local banks" to "local financial institutions" Commissioner Swanson stated that section 2 deals with checks returned because of NSF purposes, and discussed the need of having those covered that had been returned because of "account closed" or "stop payment" issued. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve on first reading, with amendment, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes; AMUSEMENT TAX ORDINANCE DISCUSSION Ma"yor Nelson stated that he felt t~at the taxing on the gross amount was the best legal and fair way to eliminate discrimination against certain devices. He suggested the 5% taxation on the gross amount, with possibly a minimum annual figure. Mayor Nelson stated he does not favor reducing the tax by the amount of State tax. Commissioner Stewart discussed various methods of control. 10:30 A.M. HEARING - LID REPORT - ALLEY-WARREN TO BROADWAY Clerk read a letter from Mrs. Lowell Hoover, 1541 Park Avenue, stating she was still in opposition to the LID. Allan Kane, City Engineer, reported that since the last hearing on this project a cost revision study had been done showing the City sharing the cost. Total estimated cost was $10,100 with the City assuming approximately $6792 and the LID $4572. Commissioner Stewart stated he thought the bond in this amount with 12% interest would be desirable to be bought. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the LID with a bond term expiration at 12%, carried unanimously. City Clerk left the meeting at this time. #1004 HEARING - BREMERTON WATER DEPARTMENT CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS 5eputy City Clerk stated the hearing had been posted and advertised according to law. Mr. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the request for Change in Land Use Restrictions was to construct additional 7,500 sq. ft. covered warehouse area and office space for water utility operations on City property adjacent to existing new Water Department storage building and new fire station. The project has Planning Commission approval as set forth in Resolution No. 632, with conditions. City Commissioners Meeting April 6, 1982 Page Six HEARING CONTINUED: Commissioner Stewart discussed the possibility for future home building on sites across from the existing fire station and ex- pressed his concern for the impact the structure would have on the real estate values and also blocking the view for those residents. Mayor Nelson concurred and also expressed concern over the security of the facilities· Commissioner Swanson concurred and stated he would like to resolve the Land Use Restriction issue before spending more money on fees. MOtion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to table the hearing for two weeks to review and have further site plans submitted, carried unanimously. City Clerk Kathteen Mandio excused herself from the meeting to keep a previous appointment in Tacoma. #1305 HEARING - QUAD 4000 CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS Secretary Ulin stated this hearing had been posted and advertised according to law. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the purpose of the request was to allow names of major tenants to be added to project sign for the new commercial complex currently under construction along Wheaton Way. Prior recommendations had been to limit the size of the sign structure and limit it to the project name only. This request had met with Planning Commission approval as set forth in Resolution No. 635, listing conditions. Mr. Attebery stated they were requesting a pole-type sign, with individual signs located on it for the complex businesses, to be located at the most northern end of the southern most drive into the complex. Commissioner Swanson asked about the use of"4000", whether it indicated an address or just part of the corporation name. He felt that it would be beneficial in the future to have the address of the business site be included on their advertising signs so that it would benefit drivers in locating their destination. Allan Kane, City Engineer, stated that "4000" was the address of this com- plex, and Commissioner Swanson encouraged it to be included in the signage, in smaller letters, as well as to the business.e~s being listed. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Change in Land Use Restrictions as recommended by Planning Commission, to amend Section 1, 9-a, to read as follows: Signs along the Wheaton Way frontage shall be limited to a single stationary freestanding sign, not to exceed 26 feet in height, 8' in width and 2' in depth and limited to the project name and names of major tenants, and ground signs not exceeding 30 sq. ft. each for the restaurant and bank. The exact placement of said sign shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to installation to assure that they will not interfere with safe pedestrian or vehicular access, carried unanimously. EXECUTIVE SESSION Secretary Ulin announced that Mr. Tiberio had requested adjournment to Executive Session to discuss Labor Negotiations. A time was set for 2 p.m., Wednesday, April 7, 1982. Members of the press and radio were present at the time. City Commissioners Meeting April 6, 1982 Page Seven COMMISSIONERS REPORTS: Commissioner Stewart reported he had discussed the Sales Tax issue with Representatives Schmidt and James and was assured of their support. He indicated if this did not pass the legislature, there would have to be large reductions made in the budget. Commissioner Swanson read the letter of Street Department pickup schedule for the Clean Up Week campaign. Mayor Nelson reported on his attendance at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Philadephia that he attended last week and was encouraged to hear of the resurgance of downtown redevelopment thoughout the States. He was encouraged that we have the formation of an active task force working towards our downtown redevelopment project. He stressed active communication between the press and the officials, to the public. He further discussed the idea of using City land by the Municipal Pool as possible site for a roller rink. He stated he was discussing this idea with an Oregon firm in the near future. Commissioner Stewart expressed to Mayor Nelson that he felt he was trying to accomplish some good things and that he supported the con- cept of a minimum maintenance ordinance to clean-up the City. Commissioner Swanson included his support and suggested violation of the ordinance could be a criminal offense so that a citation could be issued promptly. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to move on this issue and set a Work Study Meeting to be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 8, 1982, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m. KA~HLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk APPROVE: COUNCIL si ie # 2