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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/18/82Side I12 ,""~ t! ] 302 CITY COMMISSIONERS Mt';ETING MAY 18, 1982 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chanters at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, May 18, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Conunissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson, City Clerk Kathleen Mandio and City Attorney Bj. ll Broughton. The meeting.was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by Pastor Robertson of the En~anual Apostolic Church. MINUTES: May 11, 1982; Reconvened Meeting of May 7, 1982, Enterprise Mtg. May 7, 1982, Min. Mntnce Mtg. 7, 1982 Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve'the above listed minutes as presented, carried unanimously. PROCLAn~TION Clerk read Proclamation proclaiming May 21 and 22 commemorating those days for Poppy Sales in silent honor of those who gave their lives for the Peace and Safety of our Country. The procla- mations were given to representatives of Foreign Legion Posts who were present. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS REQUESTS, SEPARATIONS Vic Messing, Service Spec. II, Water Dept., 9C to 9D, $9.11 to $9.37 per hr effective 5-28-82 Terry Grocott, Service Spec. II, Water Dept., 9C to 9D, $9.11 to $9.37 per hr effective 5-28-82 Gary Heath, Resigned effective 5-7-82 Robert Pec, Disability Retirement effective 4-4-82 Patricia Cinco, Reduction of Employees, Municipal Court, effective 5-21-82 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the Change of Pay Status Requests and Separ&tions as presented, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM T. WATKINS - USS MISSOURI SHUTTLE BUS Clerk read letter from Mr. Watkins requesting to purchase diesel fuel from pumps located at BCT garage. Discussion followed and it was felt the City Attorney should review all aspects of this request and make a recommendation in two weeks. LETTER FROM MILLIE'S TV & APPLIANCE Clerk read letter from eight business persons on Washington Avenue requesting 1 and 2 hr. limits be removed from parking meters in front of their business and returned to one-half hour metering only. Discussion followed and it was requested a public hearing on this issue be set for June 1, 1982 with proper advertising and notification. LETTER FROM MRS. SMOKOFF RE I!ILLCREST SCHOOL Clerk read letter from Mrs. Smokoff regarding the safety of children playing around the old Iiillcrest School on First and N Street, due to the run down condition of the building and the amount of litter on the grounds. Commissioner Stewart stated this has been put on the Scheduling for the Building Department to investigate. City Commissioners Mucting Mny ]2, 10~,2 Page Two LETTER FROM PORT OF BRE~ERTON Clerk read lett~'~rom'P~r'E"6f Bremerton giving 30 days notice of termination for Easement for use of First Street Dock for public metered parking. The effective date of termination will be no later than 6:00 p.m. June 14, 1982. LETTER FROM PUGET SOUND AIR POLLUTION CONTROL ACENCY Clerk read letter from Mr. Gelderman requesting a Contract be executed for use of a portion of the City Hall roof area as an air monitoring site. The contract covers payment for electricity usage. It was recommended this be forwarded to the City Attorney for an additional clause relating to cost of increase of electricity charges as well as a clause relating to roof top repair and damages that might be caused by due to installation and/or maintenance. SOCCER DAY CAMP A request to hold a Soccer Day Camp at Roosevelt Field June 21 through June 25, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m, was received by the Parks Dept. and they were in concurrence with the request. A Hold Harmless Agreement has been prepared by the City Attorney and proper insur- ance will be requested. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the rt~, carried unanimously. PROPOSED ORDINANCE RE AMUSEMENT DEVICE O~ERS LICENSE Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 3669 to provide for an Amusement Device Owner's License, to be determined by the gross revenue of each amusement device. A correction was noted in the quarterly figure changing it from $35.00 to $8.75. Also read were certain recommendations of the City Treasurer. #1830 Mike Denton, Rainy Day Amusements,had several questions relating to method of computation and collection. He maintained that an annual owers fee and location fee were better than quarterly taxations. Rex Plummer, Amusement Devices, concurred with Mr. Denton. He discussed the procedure of installing counting devices and how they worked. He felt that if this ordinance were to be seriously considered, an liax rate of 5% was too high, he suggested 2 - 3%. Dick Maurice, Mgf. E1 Camino Restaurant, discussed alternate fees for the proposed ordinance. #2300 Harry Jens, 2708 Perry Avenue, discussed the gross revenue generated by the amusement devices and felt that 5% interest was too high. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to postpone the reading of this ordinance for one month, pending further meetings and revisions, carried unanimously. 10:00 A.M. - BID OPENING Actuated Signal Systems, Etc. Knobel's Electric Inc., Bid Bond, Base $201,573.60, Alternate #1 Signal Electric, Bid Bond, Base $184,592.00, Alternate #1 Carl T. Madsen, Inc., Bid Bond, Base $196,407.80, Alternate #1 Westcoast Electric Co., Bid Bond, Base $206,362.00, Alternate ~1 Breaker Construction Inc., Bid Bond, Base $200,702, Alternate #1 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to refer the bids to 't~ proper department for review and reconm~endation, carried una nimo us ly. Cit:y Commissioners Meeting May 18, 1982 Page Three CIIESS CLUB LETTER & TROPHIES Clerk read letter from Chest Club Advisor Lane C. Dowell express- ing appreciation for tile City Official's support in the efforts of the Chess Club players' endeavors. TIle five young gentlemen who participated in the National's then presented their trophies to the City for display purposes. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mrs. Elizabeth Bomengen, asked Commissioner Swanson regarding the s'iatus of the repairs to the fence at llth and Warren playfield. Commissioner Swanson stated he would have the proper department make some temporary repairs for the safety of the children using the playground. ENTERTAINMENT LICENSE - HENRY H. B. YEE C'~erk presented Entertainment License on behalf of Henry H. B. Yee for a restaurant at the former location of the Briarcliff. This was approved by the Police Department. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the Entertainment License, carried unanimously. OWNER/OPERATOR MASSEUSE LICENSE - CHI SOON EDMONDS Clerk presented Application for Owner/Operator License on behalf of Chi Soon Edmonds for approval. This was recommended for approval by the Police Department. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the'application, carried unanimously. ATTENDANT LICENSE - TOK SUN HARRIS Clerk presented Attendant License Application on behalf of Tok Sun Harris, with Police Department approval. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the application, carried unanimous- ly. ITEMS FROM THE CITY CLERK ~lerk stated she had been in contact with Mrs. Miller from the Fifth Street Library and they are being supplied bicycle racks through the County. Permission was requested to install the racks and mutual location would be worked out with Mr. Foley. Mrs. Miller was also requesting the City to order paint for the newly cleaned back room which would be used for part of the library system. It was estimated paint costs would be $50 - $60. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the acquisition of paint, carried unanimously. Also discussed was the necessity to change the Ordinance relating to employee working hours within the City Hall, as their are several departments with employees working different shifts. This was dis- cussed and the City Attorney will make the necessary revisions. Tape 257 HEARING - ART ANDERSON Side #1 REZONE R-2 to B-2 ~0020 Clerk stated this hearing had been posted and advertised according to law. No correspondence had been received by the Clerks Dept. Mr. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the purpose of the rezone request was to develop a three-level 28,000 sq. ft. pro- fessional office building to house 200 employees. This request was recommended for approval by the Planning Commission as set forth in their Resolution No. 637, with conditions. Mr. Attebery stated that all conditions were met with approval by the applicant. May 18, 1982 ART ANDERSON HEAI{ING CONTINUED: Mr. ,Tim Strait, representing the Kitsap Lake Neighbc~rhood Assoc. stated that this project met with the approval of the Assoc. as well as residents in the surrounding area. He also discussed the traffic flow situation and had some recommendations to share. Mr. Jim Levy, working with applicant, discussed the various re- commendat'~ to the council and their willingness to participate in all costs and conditions. Commissioner Swanson discussed his concerns over the future traffic flow in the area and felt the Engineering Department should re- stake the ROW as well as possible frontage routes. Motion__by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to refer the ROW determination as well as possible alternate ingress/egress routes to the Engineering Department and to return to council on 5-25-82, carried unanimously. The hearing will be continued at 10:30 a.m. on 5-25-82. #0876 HEARING - H.N. FERGUSSON APPLICATION FOR REZONE R-1 to B-3 Clerk stated this hearing had been posted and advertised accord- ing to law. No correspondence had been received regarding the project. Mr. Ken Attebery stated the purpose of the request for fezone was to construct a new 21,000 sq. ft. three-level office building and related parking. This has met with Planning Co~nission approval as set forth in Resolution No. 638, with conditions. Discussion followed regarding ingress/egress and related easements for this purpose. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the applic~on for Rezone based on the following Planning Commission recommendations: 1. This Rezone and Special Use Permit 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 contained 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. 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 (10) calendar days. 4. Prior to the issuance of any grading permits access to the subject site shall be redesigned to meet with the approval of the Police/Traffic, Engineering and Fire Departments; improve the radius on the exit and entrance drives. 5. 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: City COmmissioners Meeting May 18, 1982 Pagc Five FERGUSSON REZONE HEARING CONTINUED: a. A ten (10) foot wide landscaped area along lhe east side bordering on residentially zoned property designed and planted as follows: (1) Evergreen and deciduous trees, with no more than thirty (30) percent being deciduous, a minimum of six (6) feet in height, and planted at intervals no greater than twenty (20) feet on center; and (2) Shrubs, a minimum of three (3) feet in height and other plant materials, planted so that the ground will be covered within three (3) years. b. Location of a solid wood fence along the north and east edges of the subject property, no less than six feet in height. c. Limitation of signing as follows: 1.) One free-standing sign limited to 75 square feet in area and 15/20 feet in height. 2.) One sign per tenant mounted flush with the side of the building and below the roof line of the building, with a maximum face area of thirty (30) feet. 3.) No signs shall face residentially zoned areas. d. External lighting placed so as not to direct].y illuminate any residentially zoned area. e. No less than four (4) bicycle parking stalls which meet or exceed the Bremerton Planning Commission's Minimum Bicycle Parking Standards. 6. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit the developer shall: a. Receive Planning DePartment approval of any building materials or colors for use on thos~ sides of the building and fence which face residentially zoned properties. b. Comply with all requirements listed above. 7. Sight distance problems can be alleviated by doing the follow- ing: a. South driveway: Move the power pole located on the south side of the driveway to the east to increase sight distance. b. North driveway: Remove the existing timber guard rail located to the south of the driveway and replace it with ground mounted wheel stops. 8. An access easement of a width and location approved by City Engineer, Police Traffic and Fire Department shall be obtained over the property to the south of the south parking area. A copy of such a duly recorded easement shall be provided to the City prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. ' carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. May 18, 1982 BID AWARD TRANSIT COACItES Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator recommending bid award to the low bidder Gil]ig Corp. in the total amount of $734,764.44 including tax and delivery. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the recommendation as presented, carried unanimously. APRIL FINANCIAL REPORT Clerk presented April 1982 financial report from the City Treasurer for information to the Council. This is on file in the Clerks office. ORDINANCE RE SEWER USER POLICY, for 1st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE establishing the policies and procedures for determining equitable charges to be imposed on all users which discharge wastewater to the wastewater facilities system operated by the City of Bremerton, providing certain prohibitions upon such users and discharges, repealing Ord. 3147, S 4(B)(3), 4C, 4F, 4G, 4H, 4I, 2B, 2H, 2N, 20, 2S, 2U, 2V; Ord. 3656, S3; Ord. 3634, S 1 and 2; Ord. 3575, S1, Ord. 3562, S1; Ord. 3446, S 7 and 8; Ord. 3363, S 1; Ord. 3351, S1; Ord. 3307, S 7 and 8; Ord. 3301, S 1; Ord. 3217, S 1; Ord. 3199 S 1; Ord. 1673, S 26; Ord. 3133, S 3; Ord. 3368, S 1; and amending Ord. 3656, S 1 and 2 and Ord. 3147 S 2 and 4A. Clerk also read A SU}IMARY of the preceeding ORDINANCE, establishing the policies for determining equitable charges to be imposed on all users which discharge wastewater to the wastewater facility system operated by the City of Bremerton. Commissioner Stewart left the meeting to attend a conference out of town. He stated he felt the ordinance was too lengthy. #1214 Mayor Nelson stated that a study session had been held to review this ordinance and its purpose. This is required to meet past and future State and Federal Grant awards requirements. Don Proctor, Wastewater Superintendent discussed the implementation of future user charges for long term facility users, on an equitable basis when such facilities are developed. He stated this ordinance reflects -the~ policy and it does not set rates at this time. Mayor Nelson stated this is a very detailed ordinance and requested another study session prior to passage of the ordinance. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve ordinance as presented on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve summary of ordinance on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Walterine Taylor asked when will the rates go up. Mr. Proctor explained a little further the policy ordinance to her. City Commn]iss loners Meeting Flay 18, 1982 I'~t~je Seven DIAMOND PARKING CONTRACT - 11 SPACES Mayor Nelson requested this discussion as he felt the City had not had complete control of the 11 spaces rented, and that revenues had been received by Diamond Parking from individuals using those spaces and that the funds should belong to the City. Mr. McConnell stated this issue would have to be clarified with his company in Seattle. Mayor Nelson stated he would concur with the present contract effective May 10, 1982 as signed if Mr. McConnell would provide a letter to reflect that any revenues collected individually from persons using the spaces, would be paid to the City by Diamond. This would be from 8-5, Monday thru Friday only. Mr. McConnell stated he would check with his company and return with their decision. 1980 - 1981 VOTER REGISTRATION BILLS Clerk presented figures received from the County regarding our share of costs for voter registrations handled by them for the years 1980 and 1981. She stated that all cities in the county are being billed for their represented costs. Inquiries have been made to the County for further breakdown information but none received to date. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson for the City Clerk and City Attorney to pursue the necessary "cost per registration" figures with the county and return with this to council in two weeks for further action. BOILER AND MACHINERY INSURANCE QUOTES Clerk presented an insurance quote for additional coverage for the Boilers and Machinery coverage for equipment of the City. The amount of coverage was $510,000, $1,000 deductible for an annual premium of $3400. Discussion followed and it was felt advisable to assume the additional coverage at this time with review of past expenditures to determine if this would be needed on a long-term basis. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the additional coverage as presented and to have the City Clerk, Water Superintendent and Wastewater Superintendent appraise past expenditures to determine future coverage, carried unanimously. DOT MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT Clerk presented Maintenance Agreement with DOT for state routes within the corporate limits of the City. City Attorney Broughton stated he had some concerns with this present agreement as it did not contain any Hold ttarmless Clause and contains no express dis- claimer. It was his suggestion these be added to the Agreement. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the Agreement with the recommended additional clauses, carried unani- mously. BUSINESS LICENSE REPORT APRIL 1982 Clerk presented Business License Report for April 1982. This will be on file in the Clerks Office. FUNDING SOURCES FOR BICYCLE FACILITIES Clerk read memo from Bicycle Committee requesting the budgeting from Motor Vehicle Funds, the use of the %% allottement for use on bicycle facilities and projects. Discussion followed and it was felt that if the monies were available, that it would be appropriate for each request to come before council. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to have the ~t~ Attorney review the RCW 47.30.030 referred to in tbis matter, and return with legal clarification, carried unanimously. City Ct~mmis:liont. rs hot, Ling May ]8, ]qH2 Page Eigi~t AMENDMENT #9 to CH2MHILL WASTEWATER CONTRACT c~a~'~'~a~ia~iis'~a~ ~i~Se~i~ ~Lnent regarding an amendment to existing agreement with CH2M }{ill to provide payment for work required to repackage construction docmnents to conform to revised DOE requirement and finalize user charge rate structure. The total amount of the contract will not change. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve the amendment as presented, carried unanimously. ROBBINS PROPERTY REPORT Clerk read memo from City Engineer regarding Mrs. Robbins property at the NE corner of Rodgers and Lafayette. It was felt that the acquisition of this property would be of no use in connection with future traffic revisions in this area. CALLOW AVENUE METERS Clerk read memo from Commissioner of Finance relating to time and cost involved in changing the time on the meters along Callow Ave. Discussion followed and it was felt that these figures should be forwarded to the West Bremerton Merchants for review and if they would care to participate in the change-over. REQUEST FOR BID CALL - LOCKING BUS FARE BOXES Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator requesting permission to call for bid for locking fare boxes for thesoontobeacquired transit coaches. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the call for bid, carried unanimously. MEADOWDALE PROPERTY REPORT Mayor Nelson stated there was nothing new to report at this time and Commissioner Swanson felt this should be postponed until September 1982. REAPPOINTMENT OF STEVE WEAGANT TO BICYCLE COMMITTEE Clerk read memo from Mayor Nelson recommending the reappointment of Mr. Weagant to the Bicycle Committee. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to confirm this reappointment, carried unanimously. CANCELLATION OF THIRD FLOOR SPACE FOURTH STREET BLDG. ~ayor Nelson stated he would like to cancel the rental of office space in the Fourth Street Bldg. presently used by the Civil Service/ Grants office due to the present budget reduction and have them find space in the City Hall Bldg. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the cancellation of this lease with notice given June 1, 1982, carried unanimously. AGREEMENT FOR INVOVLVEMENT :295 Clerk read memo from Parks Supt. requesting permission to use the national theme for their Recreation Festival in Eastpark and sign an Agreement for this involvement. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to participate ~n~'n~'V~'fs involvement, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE RE CONIFER, for ]st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3292 to alter a land use restriction imposed by Ord. 3292, subject to conditions (Conifer). Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to approve on ~ reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. City Comnlissioners Meeting May 18, 1982 ['age Nine ORDINANCE RE PARKING CITATIONS, for ]st reading Clerk read AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 3349,'S. 7 to state that only one citation for illegal parking shall be issued in any one hour period. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve on first'reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson yes; Conm~issioner Swanson, yes. BILLS Mot'[6'~ by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve Retirees Pension in the amount of $3313.23, Claims in the amount of $10,194.58, Payroll in the amount of $220,059.50; Special Warrants #3401 & #3402 in the amount of $55,983.00 and Regular Vouchers #03419 - #03535 in the amount of $88,724.20, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS: Commissioner Swanson stated they are making progress in budget cuts and adjustments. Mayor Nelson reported that steps are in progress for budget cut- backs in his departments. City Clerk stated that she is working with the new Purchasing Agent to determine what areas of capital outlay can be reduced. She also reported that annual Clerks Conference previously scheduled for Bremerton in 1984 has been set up for 1983 in Bremerton. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to refuse for the second time, all bids received for carpet outlay for the Executive Suite, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 12:40 P.M. KATIILEEN L. MANDIO, Tape #257, Side #1,