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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/13/82 COUNCiL · ape #253 APP VFD Side #2 1933 APR 2 CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING APRIL 13, 1982 Regular meeting of the City Conunissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, April 13, 1982 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 Rev. Bill Shaw of the Hillcrest Assembly. MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 1982 A correction is noted that the Mayor was on business in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes as corrected, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARATIONS 5onald Sullivan, Extra Help, Parking System Revenue, $5.00 per hr., effective 4-12-82 Daniel Joseph Borah, Extra Help, Corrections Officer, Police Dept. $7.08 per hr. effective 4-8-82 Betty Mathes, Parking Regulator 5C to 5D, Police Dept., $6.67 to $6.87 per hr., effective 4-9-82 Dan Robinson, Firefighter V/Over, Fire Dept., from 2%-3% longevity, $9.71 to $9.81 per hr., effective 3-16-82 Todd Thorsen, 1st yr. Firefighter to 2nd Yr. Firefighter, $7.63 to $8.08 per hr., effective 4-15-82 Terry Peterson, Patrol Officer V/Over, Police Dept. 0% to 1% longevity, $12.45 to $12.57 per hr., effective 3-28-82 Pat Westhoff,- Program Director Sr. Parks Dept. from 1% to 2% longevity, $10.20 to $10.30 per hr., effective 3-2~-82 Robert Forbes, Corrections Officer 7A to 7B, Police Dept., $7.08 to $7.29 per hr., effective 4-27-82 Cherry Ann Soule, Corrections Officer, 7A to 7B, Police Dept., $7.08 to $7.29 per hr., effective 4-27-82 David Hughes, Corrections Officer, 7A to 7B, $7.08 to $7.29 per hr., effective 4-27-82 Donald R. Cundiff, Deputy Chief to Captain, Police Dept., $14.35 to $13.85, effective 3-29-82 David George Grant, Seasonal-Referee, End of Temporary Employment, effective 4-5-82 Sharon Sue Mantey, Seasonal-Art Instructor, End of Temporary Employ- ment, effective 4-5-82 Gerald Ervin Hink, Seasonal-Referee, End of temporary Employment, effective 4-5-82 Raymond Carpenter, Seasonal-Referee, End of Temporary Employment, effective 4-5-82 Marianne Braden, Seasonal-Preschool Instructor, End of Temporary Employment, effective 4-5-82 Donald Rye, Seasonal-Referee, End of Tempoary Employment, effective 4-5-82 Gary David Peterson, Seasonal-Referee, End of Temporary Employment, effective 4-5-82 Roger Leon Ferguson, Playleader, End of Temporary Employment, effective 4-5-82 Robert Scheffler, Security Parking Garage, Terminated effective 4-9-82 Tony Alford, Security Parking Garage, Terminated, effective 4-9-82 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the Notices of Employment, Change of Pay Status Requests and Separations as presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting April ]3, I~82 Page Two APPLICATION FOR LICENSE - Hwa Ja Ho~g Clerk read an aFpi. icacji5]~ f~'r 21asse~;se Renewal Application on behalf of Hwa Ja Hong, with Police Department recommendation of approval. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the request, carried unanimously. APPLICATION FOR LICENSE - Chun S. Raven Clerk read an application for Masseuse Renewal Application on behal~ of Chun S. Raven with Police Department recommendation of approval. Motion by Comm. issioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the request, carried unanimously. AGREEMENT - FIRE PROTECTION FOR STATE OWNED FACILITIES WITHIN CITY BOUNDARIES Clerk presented an Agreement for Fire Protection for State owned facilities located within the City boundaries, for an appropriated figure of $5,499.00. Chief Bill Melts stated that HB 41 passed in 1981. This amount is approximately 10% of what the city taxes are for this service. There is no Federal income at this time. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Agreement, carried unanimously. LICENSE FEES - MISSOURI SHUTTLE Clerk read memo from Capt. Greg Brown recommending a license fee for the Missouri Shuttle be established as the same presently charged for taxicabs, or vehicles for hire, at a rate of $100 annually. Clerk stated this figure would seem appropriate but that an ordinance covering a "shuttle vehicle" would have to be established to conform with this. Motion by Commissioner Steo,,art and Mayor Nelson to approve the ll"~e fee and have an ordinance prepaXed to conform with the request, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM KITSAP COUNCIL ON AGING Clerk read a letter from the Kitsap Council on Aging suggesting a campaign of "Keep Right - Stay Rgiht" for foot traffic flow on sidewalks. Discussion followed and Commissioner Stewart stated ke would call Mr. Graham and discuss this further with him. KITSAP REGIONAL LIBRARY CLAIM FOR APPROVAL Clerk read memo from City Auditor requesting approval for payment to the Library for the month of April 1982 in the' amount of $20,833.33. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the claim, carried unanimously. It was noted a contract with the Library has not been finalized. KITSAP COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY - CLAIM FOR APPROVAL Clerk read memo from City Auditor requesting approval for payment to the Humane Society for animal control March 1-14th& March 3-15 to 31, for a total of $4547.70. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the claim, carried unanimously. It was notednegotiationsare proceeding for a contract. POLICY & PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL RE AUTHORIZED SIGNATURES CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY Clerk presented Policy & Procedure regarding Approval for Authorized Signatures - Claims Responsibility for Council approval. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the presented Policy and Procedure, carried unanimously. City Con~issioners Meeting April 13, 1982 Page Three CITY OF BREMERTON - 1st QUARTER REPORT Clerk read memo from Leo Olney, City Treasure~, with attached First Quarter Report of operations for the City. This is for information and will be on file in the Clerk's office. Commissioner Stewart discussed the revenue increase to be derived from the pass- age Of Legislation regardingsales tax and felt there could be areas the City could reduce their taxation to pass onto the citizens. Mayor Nelson stated there are amendments on the recently passed bill and felt we should wait and see the outcome of the increased sales tax revenue before making any firm decisions on cutbacks. Commissioner Swanson discussed the budget of the Street Department and felt some adjustments would have to be made. #2471 PSCOG LETTER RE REGIONAL REDUCED FARE PERMIT Clerk read a letter from PSCOG with attached Memorandum of Agree- ment to implement a Regional Reduced Fare Permit for persons over the age of 65, between Metro of Seattle, Pierce Co. Public Trans. Authority, Community Transit Of Snohomish, Everett Municipal Transit Washington State Ferries and Bremerton Municipal Transit. This would allow persons over 65 to travel on these systems at half-fare. This would be 'implemented at no cost to the City. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve entering into the Agreement, carried unanimously. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - CONTRACT REQUEST Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent re entering into a contract for a study by Stead & Baggerly, Inc. to review and consoli- date certain existing leased telephone circuits. This had been held over from last week. Mayor Nelson asked if this service could be provided through our Communications Department, which is now set up as an Enterprise Department. Chuck Moore, explained the changes that will have to be made and stated the above company had made this appraisal and recommendation for other Utilities throughout the State. He said that Communica- tions does not have lines extending to the outlying areas that are to be served for telemetry. Mr. Moore stated that Mr. Patmon could possibly handle this study. Mayor Nelson asked that this issue be tabled for one week to allow Mr. Patmon time to prepare a proposalfor the services. This will be an agenda item of 4-20-82. 1982 TIMBER SALES - BID AWARD Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent recommending Council reject the bid on Timber Sale 2-82 and award Timber Sale 3-82 and Sale 4-82 to Burley Creek Trucking Inc. for $41,976.00 and $99,255.00 respectively. Bid received on Sale 2-82 did not meet the minimum low bid requirement and is $83,948.00 below last year's bid. It was felt that with the present economy in the logging market that it would be best to hold this back and re-bid at a future date. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the re- commendations of award, carried unanimously. WATER ~IN REPLACEMENT REQUIRED Clerk read a memo from Water Superintendent requesting approval to replace approximately 700' of 2" waterlines on Alder Street from Trenton Avenue to Grove, with the work to De done by City crews. Estimated cost of the project is $8,587.99. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the request and advertise as a work force account, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting Aplil 13, 19~1~ Page Four SURPLUS EQUIPMENT Clerk r~ad :::era,c., regarasng items t.~ be declared surplus. One Monroe Adder #145621; Two Eager I rotary push mowers; 1 Olympic Manual typewriter, 1 National adding Machine and 1 Gasoline Read-out Console. These items will be added to the Surplus list for Auction. ide #2 Mot'.on by Mayor Nelson and Com~mjssioner Stewart to declare the above · '~ surplus to be disposed of in the best interest of the City, 0325 carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, !st readinG, E~PLOYEE EXPENSES Clerk read AN ORDItqANCE establishing procedures for reimbursement of employee expenses and repealing prior Ord. No. 2469, 1826, 3587, 3221, 3099 and 3035, relating to employee expenses. Discussion followed and it was felt that this ordinance is necessary but that a joint meeting should be held again to discuss some minor adjust- ments. Mary Lou Long, stated she agrees that a definite policy for the City regarding the use of vehicles and reimbursements is necessary. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to reject the ordinance as submitted and to have a work study meeting on this matter, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, 2nd Reading, TOWING COMPANIES RE PAYMENTS Clerk read Ordinance No. 3690, providing for collection of costs of towing, storage and other services provided by towing companies doing business in the City of Bremerton, and providing for damages in the event a check is returned to the towing company unpaid. ~arry Penor, Bremerton Towing, stated he felt the intent of the proposed ordinance was good but that there were already certain RCWs that covered most of the items as set forth. He was in opposition to the Section 2, imposing a fine on the Towing Companies for refus- ing a check for payment of services rendered. Attorney Broughton stated that this ordinance was not in contra- diction to State RCWs, that being a first-class City, we were entitled to add to those existing RCWs, by our own ordinance. Pat Tucker, Chico Towing, spoke in opposition to,this ordinance. He f~lt this should be. discussed with the Towing Commission and members of the business to obtain their recommendations and urged more time for that purpose. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to table the ord~'n~nce for one week and refer this to the Towing Commission for their recommendation, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mrs. Joyce Sisk, discussed the need for businesses to enforce the "No Smoking" signs. Mary Lou Long, inquired into the costs of the county-held Freeholder election and Mayor Nelson stated that he was unable to obtain the exact cost from the County, that the information he had was approximat~~- ly $10,000. Clerk Mandio suggested she contact Billie Eder who had been quite involved in that freeholder election and perhaps she could provide more information, but it was felt that most of the expense had been for printing costs. City Commissioners Meeting April ~ 1982 Page Five PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTINUED: Mary Lou Long inquired into the status of the typing of the City Charter and Clerk Mandio informed her it was about one-third done and we hoped to have it completed by the end of the week with copies being provided sometime next week. #0975 BID OPENINGS Protective Vests Sargent-Sowell Inc., Bid Check, $2,907.38, 30 day delivery ~al-Police Equip., Bid Check, $3,267.80, 28 day delivery COMPUTER PRINTOUT FORMS UARCO, Inc., Bid Check, separate forms, $19.47, 135.06, 19.40, 48.91 10.48 Moore Business Forms, Inc., Bid Check, $17.72, - , $31.17, - , $35.17, -, $7.54 - $8.44 Pioneer Business FormS, Bid Check, $18.83, - , $40.21, $20.73, $50.05, $10.23/11.15 Burroughs Corporation, Bid Check, $22.90, $247.39, 21.60, 59.51 8.80 Business Printing & Supply, Bid Check, $18.48, $197.56, $18.48, $103.81, $9.45 Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to refer the bids to the proper departments for recommendation, carried unanimously. 10:30 - 10:40 A.M. RECESS HEARING - John Loidhamer - Rezone and Change in Land Use Restrictions Clerk stated that his hearing had been advertised and posted according to law. There had been 23 ballots mailed, 4 returned and 4 agreed. Mr. Attebery, Planning Director, stated the purpose of the request was to construct an additional warehouse building at the existing 1.9 acre moving and storage business location on part of 100 foot wide parcel reserved for greenbelt by former rezone. By Resolution No. 633, the Planning Commission recommended approval with conditions. Commissioner Stewart discussed the setback requirements and the vegetation screening. Commissioner Swanson discussed the wording on the LID requirement for curbs, gutters, sidewalks. Mark Triplett, representing Mr. Loidhamer, stated they were in complete agreement with the recommendations except for more clarifi- cation on the greenbelt and the request concerning sidewalks and the effect it would have on the access area for his large trucks and the need to coordinate efforts with the Engineering Department in this matter. He also discussed the recommendation of screening requirements for the north end of the proposed warehouse, and the wording as it pertained to the access area of 313', from Hollis. Richard Thompson, 1304 Hollis, a neighbor of the area, stated he had ~c objection to the proposed project. City Conunissioners ~lceting April lJ; t9~2 Page Six LOIDHAM[:R HEARING CONTINUED: Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the rezone and change in land use restrictions as recommended by the Planning Commission, with amendments as follows: 1. This Rezone and Change in Land Use Restrictions is subject to the various requirements contained in the Bremerton Area Plan, the Bremerton 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 con- tained therein. 2. The site shall be developed essentially the same as the site plan labeled Exhibit "B" except as modified to meet conditions of approval listed herein._ 3. The easternmost 45' ~f the subject site shall remain zoned R-1. No vegetation on this site shall be disturbed except as may be needed to remove and replace vegetation which is unhealthy or constitutes a safety hazard or to satisfy conditions of this approval. ~. Any changes, revisions or additions which constitute a sigmif- icant departure from the approved site plan shall require approval of the Planning Commission subject to appeal to the City Council within ten (10) calendar days. 5. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits, the developer shall: a. Dedicate the easternmost 50' of the subject site to the City of Bremerton for perpetual use as a greenbelt and open space to provide a buffer between said site and the nearby residential area. This greenbelt area shall not be developed for any other public or private use. 6. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, the developer shall submit and obtain approval of responsible City departments for a site plan which includes: a. No access to Hollis or Maple from the rezone site, with all access limited to Hollis via the westerly 313 feet of the total parcel. b. A limit of one new sign which shall: 1. Either be mounted on the face of the building no higher than the roofline or be ground mounted, a maximum of five (5) feet in height and be located not closer than five (5) feet to the Hollis Street right of way. 2. Be oriented toward the Holtis/Wheaton intersection to the west with the sign face not visible from the residential area to the northeast; City Commissioners Meeting Ai~ril 13, 1982 Page Seven LOIDHAMER HEARING CONTINUED: '3. Be limited to the name of the building or use and supplementary commercial information. 4. Be lit in such a way as to avoid direct illumination of any adjacent use. Co Orientation of and existing exterior lighting so as to avoid direct illumination of any adjacent residential uses. 7. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit the developer shall: a. Provide on-site storm water detention which meets Engineer- ing Department requirements. b. Screen the new warehouse building from the adjacent green- belt area to the east and residential area beyond as follows: 1. Provide a fence between the southern edge of the new warehouse building and the south property line of the site. Said fence shall connect to the Quadrant 4000 existing fence to the south which separates the Quadrant 4000 commercial development from the greenbelt to the east along Maple and shall be as nearly alike in design, size, materials and color as possible in order to appear to be one continuous fence. 2. Along-the eastern edge of the new warehouse (within the western edge of the new greenbelt): Plant a dense, fast-growing evergreen hedge, spaced so as to provide 75% screening within two years. 3. The color of the new warehouse building shall be limited to earth tones which in the judgment of the Planning Director adequate- ly blend into the greenbelt as viewed from the east in order to minimize awareness of the building from the residential area. c. Underground all new utilities serving the site. d. Enter into an agreement to sign and support and not to protest establishment of a Local Improvement District (LID) for the purpose of constructing curb, gutter and sidewalks along Hollis Street if determined by the City to be necessary at some future time. The property owners access needs shall be considered in such LID. e. Show compliance with all above requirements. 8. The applicant is strongly encouraged to incorporate energy con- serving siting, building design and construction techniques in the overall design of the development where feasible. carried unanimously. ~1805 HEARING CONIFER REALTY - CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS Clerk stated this hearing had been advertised and posted according to law. Ms. Kay Wilson, Asst. Planning Director, stated the pur- pose of the request was to remove a condition of the original re- zone ordinance which requires development of the site according to the approved site plan; the site plan specifies a real estate office on the ground floor, two apartments upstairs and a rental in a separate building. Planning Commission Resolution No. 634 recommended approval, with conditions. Thirty-eight ballots were sent, 9 returned, 6 agree and 3 disagree. Mr. George O'Day, property owner, stated the building is empty now and he would i'i'~e to have the restriction specifying real estate office removed in order for him to rent the building more readily. City Commissioners Meeting April 13, ]qR2 Page Eigi~t CONIFER HEARING CONTINUED~ Mr. Stewart Murphy, 3946 NW Country Lane, member of the Christinn Science C~urch across the street, stated he was requested by the Board of the church to attend and express their support of the request. Motion by Mayor Nelso~ and Conumissioner Swanson to approve the request for Change in Land Use Restrictions as recommended by Planning Commission Resolution No. 634, see attached, carried unanimously. Culul~ssioner Stewart statedhis objections tothe number of con- ditions placed on what should be a simple cbzmge. FOOD ORDINANCE, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE repealing Food Ordinance No. 2840. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first readinq, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes, Commissioner Stewart, yes Commissioner Swanson, yes. R-1 CHARGES ORDINANCE, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINAN~EE establishing a fee for emergency medical services rendered by the Bremerton Fire Department outside the Bremerton City limits or on fedorally owned property. Commissioner Stewart expressed concern over the fee, stating he felt it was quite low in comparison to private rates. Mayor Nelson asked that a copy be distributed to Chief Meigs for his recommendation. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes, Commissioner Swanson, yes. Commissioner Swanson excused himself from the meeting to keep a previous appointment. ASSAULT ORDINANCE, Emergency Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3529, S. 2, A III (A) 1979 and Ord. 3529, S. 2 A. I, 1979, and declaring an emergency. Commissioner Swanson was asked to return for the reading of this ordinance. He expressed his concern as to the necessity of declara- tion of an emergency and also terminology. He asked that this be held until clarification was made. ROBINSON AMENDMENT ORDINANCE, 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE repealing Ordinance No.s 2929, 3022, 3457 and amending Ord. No. 1792 (Robinson). Motion b9 Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart yes. GREAT NORTHWEST SAVINGS ROW VACATION ORDINANCE, 1st reading ~lerk read AN ORDINANCE granting a right-of-way vacation. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3689, LID WARREN AVENUE ALLEY, 2nd reading Clerk read Ord. No. 3689 re LID formation for Alley repairs, Warren to Broadway for second reading. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes. City Commission~rs Meeting April 13, 1982 Page Nine MEADOWDALE PRO]~ERTY REPORT: Mayor Nelson indicated he was working with the County in an effort to negotiate a land trade for the Meadowdale property and they have a piece of land under investigation, called Navy Yard Heights. Mr. Moore, Water Supt. displayed a map showing the area under con- sideration and stated he had made a site appraisal and did not feel it was adequate for trading purposes. Commissioner Stewart also expressed his disapproval of the property Side 2 offered. ~0010 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to allow the Mayor another 30 days to negotiate with the county, carried unanimously. #0205 DISCUSSION RE TICKETING PROCEDURES - COMMISSIONER STEWART Commissioner Stewart stated he wanted to discuss the ticketing pro- cedures for over-time parking. He felt parkers were being ticketed twice without justification and would like to amend the ordinance. Mayor Nelson s~ated this has been discussed with Chief Cundiff and they are working on the situation. A1 Lewis, businessman on Callow, expressed his concern over the parking and ticketing situation. Mayor Nelson stated that next week he would present the report from Chief Cundiff regarding this situation. DEPARTMENT OF NAVY - HISTORICAL MODEL USS DAKOTA Clerk stated a letter had been received from the US Navy regarding the historical model USS Dakota which is presently on display at the Ferry Museum. The Historical Societ~ has been contacted and arrangements are being made for the transfer of the model. HALON SYSTEM CONTRACT RENEWAL Clerk presented contract for Halon System for renewal. This company provides the fire retardant presently used in DP. Discussion followed regarding a local firm providing this service. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to award the contract to Halon Systems if there is n~ local firm than can supply the service, at a'competi- rive price, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - PARKING INFRACTION NOTICES Clerk read memo from Sgt. Plumb recommending the bid award for Park- ing Notices be awarded to the sole bidder, Business Communications Inc. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the awarding of the bid, carried unanimously. CLAIMS ~otion by Commissioner Stewart and Mavor Nelson to approve Vouchers ~2655-2814 in the amount of $299,536.~9, carried unanimously. City Clerk asked for a-proval to call for bid for rending machine services for the City. ~3otion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve bid call, carried unanimously. City Conunissioners Meeting Page Ten COMMISSIONERS RRPORn~S: Co~issioncr Stewart reported be had b~en to [~e=:ttle investioTa- ring Word Processors and felt ehey would be beneficial to many departments within the City. This will be reviewed further. Meeting was recessed to Executive Session at 2:00 P.M. in the office of the Mayor to d.LSCUSS L~or Negotiations. Meeting adjourned at 12:45 P.M. 'KA~T'~LEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk APPROVE · GENE NELSON, ayor C(:RJN. CIL APPROVED APR 2" 198 Tape #254 Side #2