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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/17/82 Tape ~270 ~' '- Side 2 ~1495 COUNCIL APPROVED CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING AucusT 17, 19s2 AUG 2 4 Regular meeting of th-e City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth. Street, Tuesday, August 17, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by Pastor Robertson. MINUTES OF AUGUST 10, 1982 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the minutes of August 10, 1982 as presented, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARATIONS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the following changes as presented; carried unanimously. Kris Sherwood, Temporary, Treasurers Office, $4.00 per hr., effective 8-16-82 Charri Garber, Operator I to Operator II, Wastewater, $7.86 to $8.58 per hr., promotion, effective 8-16-82 Tamara J. Serry, Operator I, Wastewater, 7A to 7B, $7.63 to $7.86 per hr., effective 8-31-82 MEMO RE POSITION RECLASSIFICATIONS and NEW POSITION CLASSIFICATION Clerk presented memo from Civil Service regarding proposed job reclassifications for three employees, with attached Change of Pay Status Requests for council approval. The request had been approved by Civil Service and forwarded to Personnel Dir- ector for recommendation to Council of approval. Dis- #1740 cussion followed. Commissioner Stewart felt it would raise the cost of government by upgrading and reclassifying positions. Commissioner Swansons asked about the issue of equal pay for equal work, stating these reclassifications were doing just that. Also questioned was one service promotion request. Commissioner Stewart felt there were many people out of work who would do these jobs at current pay. At this time discussion centered around the request position classification as presented to Council by the Personnel Director as approved by Civil Service Commission. Commissioner Stewart stated that he would like to review this further, stating that someone was doing the work in the past and questioned the request at this time. A work study meeting will be held to fur- ther discuss this issue. #1843 KITSAP LAKE GROUND WATER WITHDRAWAL Clerk read memo from Planning Director advising Council that the Department of Ecology and the State Attorney General's Office will be seeking comments, if any, from the City, regarding an application on behalf of Jim Skirving to withdraw on a permanent basis, ground water from Kitsap Lake. DOE denied the original request and this has now been appealed by Brem Rock, which is a commercial business under the direct supervision of Mr. S~irvingo City Commissioners Meeting August 17, 1982 Page Two KITSAP LAKE GROUND WATER DISCUSSION CONTINUED: The past history was discussed in great detail regarding the original request by Mr. Skirving and the stand the City took at that time. Mr. Attebery stated a decision would have to be forthcoming from the City by this Friday.. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to schedule a Work Study Session to be held within the next two days, to.invite a representative from Parametrix to be present and supply information from the present Kitsap Lake Restroration Study being conducted, carried unani- mously. Mr. Attebery to arrange the meeting and notify the press. Mrs. Anne D. Maloof, President Kitsap Lake Environmental Assoc. read a letter into the record, which is on file in the Clerk's office, stating their opposition to the request for ground water usage by Mr. Skirving/or Brem-Rock. Mr. Jim Strait, President of the Neighborhood Assoc., stated he felt the Lake at the present time is down 2' and that it was his opinion that it takes over two years to reach the proper water level height. #2220 DISCUSSION - BREMERTON REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE COMMITTEE Mr. Gene Kennedy, Chairman of the Bremerton Redevelopment Task Force presented a Resolution on behalf of the Committee request- ing the City to adopt a Resolution declaring its intention to form a LID project which shall include short term shoppers parking and beautification improvements at a recommended projected cost not to exceed $1.5 million dollars. He stated the original project had been figured at 2.5 million and they had made recent further changes to decrease the cost. He stated this would make the feasible changes and would not be a burden on the. land owners. Mayor Nelson complimented the Committee on their dedication to the project and accomplishments. Commissioner Swanson complimented the Committee stating this was a large task and a good job but more detail was needed. Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson discussed the use of Bond Council paid by the Bond Fund Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to direct the City Attorney to proceed with the preparation of a Resolution creating the LID for the total recommended cost of 1.5 million dollars, based on the Task Force recommendations: Discussion: Commissioner Swanson stated he wants more specifics regarding the projects before voting. Mayor Nelson stated this is a forward step that we are taking at this time and urged an unanimous vote. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, no. Mr. Lou Soriano, asked the Council for clarification of the recent motion regarding the formation of the LID. It was stated that it was to direct the Attorney to prepare a resolution setting date for hearings. Testimony will be taken at that time. City Commissioners Meeting August 18, 1982 Page Three LOCAL MERCHANT FOOD FAIR AND BAZAAR Clerk read a letter from the Downtown Bremerton Merchants Assoc. requesting City approval for use of the two city blocks of Pacific Avenue between Burwell and 4th and between 4th and 5th, leaving 4th open to traffic, for the purpose of sponsoring a food fair and bazaar, The intention is to involve the commun- ity in this event scheduled for Labor Day Weekend, September 3 and 4, 1982. Clerk also read memo from Chief Cundiff stahing their approval and support of the project as well as certain recommendations. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the request as presented, carried unanimously. Mayor Nelson compli- mented the Merchants Assoc. in taking this action to create downtown activities. Commissioner Swanson stated if they would #271 contact him prior to the event, he would send street sweeper to Side #1 the area for a thorough clean-up. #0010 The Committee indicated their intentions of complying with all requirements and recommendations. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr~ E. L. Sturdivant, presented a list of items for consideration to the Council in regards to transition prior to change of form of government in January. Mayor Nelson stated these items would be taken under consideration. #0406 APPOINTMENT TO BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY Clerk read a letter from the Mayor to Mr. Carl Buettgenbach, 931 Ash Place, officially appointing him to the Board of the Bremerton Housing Authority. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the appointment, carried unani- mously. #0455 MARCH OF DIMES TEEN GROUP REQUEST Clerk read a letter from Dwight Proteau, President of March of Dimes Teen Action Group requesting permission to hang a banner across Pacific Avenue publicizing annual Haunted House which they sponsor, between October 15 and Nov. 1. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the request, carried unanimously. CASCADE NATURAL GAS TEST PROGRAM Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the request from Cascade Natural Gas Co. to present a short program to council regarding a test program involving two city vehicles in the use of compressed natural gas operation, carried unanimously~ SCOTT WETZEL - 1983 SERVICES Clerk read letter from Scott Wetzel Services stating they would again be able to supply service to the City for contract year 1983 without a cost increase. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the services of Scott Wetzel as proposed carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart abstained as being a shareholder in stock relative to Scott Wetzel; and Commissioner Swanson, yes. BID AWARD - VENDING MACHINES Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the award of bid for rending machine services to Canteen Services, Inco as meeting specifications and highest overall commissions payable to the City, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart abstained due to holding stock related to Canteen Services,; Commissioner Swanson, yes. City Commissioners Meeting August 18, 1982 Page Four CHANGE ORDER #1 - CONTRACT #2224 FIRE ST. #1 ADDITION Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson t~approve the Change Order #1, Contract #2224, in the increased amount of $1,689.00, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - CITY HALL HEAT PUMP Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the bid award to Climatec for the bid amount of $6,989.00 excluding tax for the heat pump, carried unanimously. CONTRACTS, KITSAP CO. ROAD DISTRICT AND KITSAP CO. PUD Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the Contracts for use of the Gold Mountain property for a repeater station, with a Consumer Price Index clause being added, carried unanimously. PARKING TICKETS - CITY VEHICLES Clerk read memo from City Treasurer advising Council of several outstanding parking tickets on certain City vehicles and request- #0818 ing the establishment of a policy regarding the unpaid tickets. The memo indicated that a warrant would soon be issued. Motion by Mayor NeIson and Commissioner Stewart to turn this issue over to the Commissioner in charge of the individual creating offense, and to have the Commissioner report back to council next week, carried unanimously. #0921 RESOLUTION - COUNCIL HEARING ON LIQUOR BOARD LICENSE SUSPENSIONS Clerk presented A RESOLUTION requiring a Council hearing when- ever the Liquor Control Board suspends or cancels a liquor license in the City of Bremerton. Commissioner Stewart urged council to hear every closure made by the Liquor Control Board in an effort to decrease crime. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to pass Resolution #1952 as presented, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE, 1st reading, REPEALS CARNIVAL ORDINANCE Clerk read AN ORDINANCE repealing the existing ordinance which declares it to be unlawful to conduct a carnival in the City of Bremerton. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Commissioner Swanson discussed the possibility of requiring carnivals to provide bonding whenever applying for a license. He stated too many times their equipment is not up to safety standards and feels this is a very critical issue. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to direct Commissioner Swanson to provide recommended specs for carnival amusement equipment for health and safety standards, to the City Attorney, to prepare an ordinance, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3724, 1982 BUDGET AMENDMENT Clerk p~esented Ord. No. 3724, of the City of Bremerton amending Section 1 of Ord. No. 3672 regarding the financial budget for the several funds of the City Government for the City of Bremer- ton for fiscal year 1982. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass on second reading, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. City Commissioners Meeting August 17, 1982 Page Five PENSION LIST, WARRANTS Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve Retirement Fund in the amount of $3313.23, Retro-active Warrant List #04964 - 04565 in the amount of $315,603.32, and Special Warrant #04959 in the amount of $153.60, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS Commissioner Stewart questioned the City Clerk regarding the status of the Warren Avenue/Burwell parking are~. She stated specs had been prepared. He also discussed the Rehab program. He stated that Great Northwest had indicated they could handle the loan program at a 1% fee. Various areas of handling the grant money, the site inspections, etc. were discussed. Mr. Field Ryan, discussed with the Council and requested from them, endorsement for the Gorst Bike Trail. He stated-a bike route in this area would tie in with the proposed bike trail plan. He had obtained endorsement from various civic groups in the area and would be receiving the endorsment of the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve and endorse the request of a bike trail through the Gorst area, with endorsement Of the Bicycle Advisory Committee, carried unanimously. Mayor Nelson stated he had met with Dr. Larry McMillan, Bremerton School Superintendent, to discuss plans for a J. Harvey Leach Memorial Library to be located in the downtown area. He stated there were approximately 10,000 books in the Leach Collection. Meeting recessed to 1 p.m. for the scheduled hearing. #1674 1:00 P.M. WEEKS SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR PARKING STRUCTURE IN SHORE DRIVE RIGHT-0F-WAY; AND SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR RETAIL MALL DEVELOPMENT Clerk stated the hearing was for a proposed Shorelines Substantial Development Permit requested by applicant, DoughWeeks. She read into the record a letter of opposition received from Mrs. Mae Davis, Owner of S & R Laundromat. Mr. Attebery stated the request was to create a specialty shopping mall within the present warehouse structure and to construct parking utilizing City right-of-way. He gave a brief summary of site history and reviewed conditions should council choose to approve the application. Mr. Doug Weeks, applicant, described the project as proposed and discussed in some detail the proposed parking. Also discussed at some length, was the present parking situation near the proposed project. Mayor Nelson discussed the parking, proposing the addition of a pedestrian walkway to the extreme front of the parking, to allow for pedestrian safety. Mr. Ivan Trimble, addressed the need for parking and guard rails for safety. Height restrictions were discussed in detail for emergency vehicles access and delivery vehicles° City Commissioners Meeting August 17, 1982 Page Six WEEKS HEARING CONTINUED: Mrs. Ruth Conklin, Narrows Apt. resident, stated she approved of improving the waterfront but urged consideration of the parking issue. Side #2 Mrs. Mildred Morris, 201 Shore Drive, discussed the problem of parking and pedestrian safety. #0613 Glenn Vockrodt, 1409 Marlowe, stated his objection to using public street for private parking for /private gain. Commissioner Swanson stated he did not feel that area could absorb eight more shops with the proposed parking. Commissioner Stewart urged the consideration of a pedestrian walkway to the front of the parking area. Mayor Nelson stated that restrictive parking in that area would be initiated and enforced. He also discussed other proposed conditions. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the application as requested, with the following conditions: 1. This Shoreline Substantial Development Permit is subject to the various requirements contained in the Bremerton Area Plan, the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance, the Uniform Building Code, the Bremerton Shoreline Management Master Program, and other applic- able 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 "A2, A2 and A3" except as modified to meet conditions of approval listed herein. 3. Any changes, revisions or additions, which constitute a significant departure from the approved site plan shall require approval of the City Council. 4. The design placement and roadway clearance of the parking deck shall be as pproved by the City Engineer and include walk- way to the southwest site of the parking deck. Deck to be des- igned to APWA or equivalent standards. 5. In order to facilitate adequate fire protection in considera- tion of the access to the site, the developer shall provide such fire protection services as required by the Fire Department. Possible additional facilit. ies include hydrants and sprinkler systems. 6. If added fire protection services are required which require additional water supply or pressure, a new larger water main shall be installed at the developer's expense. 7. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit, the developer shall grant to the public and record with the Kitsap Co. Auditor, a public pedestrian easement over any tidelands which they may own on/or adjacent to the subject site. City Commissioners Meeting August 17, 1~82 Page Seven WEEKS HEARING CONTINUED: 8. The parking area which occupies public land, shall be avail- able to the public and shall be limited to a specific number of hours (2) is suggested, and shall be restricted to non-employee parking. The Police Department shall patrol this parking. The number of stalls provided on public land shall be counted toward the zoning ordinance requirement for the development of the site° 9. Parking deck shall be beautified. 10. The minimum clearance on the parking deck above Shore Drive shall be 13'6. 11. Parking deck when constructed and given final approval by the City, ownership shall be transferred to the City. 12. Before the issuance of an occupancy permit, the developer shall enter into an agreement which will allow access for Public Works vehicles and equipment across the northwest portion of the site,~in the event equipment does not clear the parking deck, Agreement is requested for the purpose of access to public property northwest of the site. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, no KA~HLEEN MANDIO, City Clerk COUNCIL APPROVED 'rape #2' 1 siae #l 21 AU6 2 4