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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/82 .Side i -. In conjunction with · #274, side # "" 2457 ' COUN L APPROVED co zsszo s SEP 281982 S~R 21~ 1982 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held at Sheridan Park Community Bldg., Clare and Lebo Blvd., Bremerton, Washington, Tuesday September 21, 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 Invoca- tion was given by the Mayor. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 14, 1982 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the minutes as presented, carried unanimously. TACOMA TRIBUNE LEASE Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the Lease as presented, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARATIONS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the following personnel slips, carried unaimously. Ronald J. Anderson, Seasonal Playleader, Parks & Rec., $3.85 per hro effective 8-13-82 Sher Ann Thoren, Seasonal Dance Instructor, Parks & Rec., $4.00 per hr. effective 9-30-82 Ann Blodgett, Eng. Tec~. I/Design, Water, 8A, $8.10 per h~., effec- tive 9-14-82 Peter J. W. Sirl, Extra Labor - Skating Instructor, Parks & Rec., $5.00 per hr., effective 9-18-82 Donna Mae Krogh, Seasonal - Gym Instructor, Parks & Rec., $4.50 per hr., effective 9-30-82 Lois Chandler Sachs, Extra Labor Lifeguar, Parks & Rec., $3.75 per hr., effective 9-13-82 Jacquelyn K. Bush, Seasonal Woodcarving Instructor, Parks & Rec., $5.00 per hr., effective 10-2-82 Terrence Eugene Enyeart, Seasonal Guitar Instructor, Parks & Rec., $4.25 per hr. effective 9-28-82 Frances K. Hansen, Seasonal -- Sewing Instructor, Parks & Rec., $4.00 per hr., effective 9-27-82 Dale Pound, Engr. 15B to 15C, $12.59 to $12.97 per kr., effective 9-21-82 Fred Reinke, Service Spec. II, 9B to 9C, Water, $8.84 to $9.11 effective 9-29-82 Vivian Campbell, Seasonal Arts & Crafts Instructor, Parks & Rec., $3.75 to $4.00 per hr. effective 10-27-82 Brice Perkins, Water, Eng. Aide I to Eng. Aide II, 8C to 10A, $8.58 to $9.11 per hr., effective 9--13-82 Earl Varner, Water, Service Spec. II, 9C to 9D, $9.11 to $9.37 per hr. effective 9-17-.82 Doris Gayle Jankowski, Parks & Rec., Seasonal Arts Instructor, $5.25 to $5.35 per hr effective 10-5-82 Gloria Jeanne Boettch.er, Seasonal Pottery Instructor, Parks & Rec., $5.25 to $5.35 per hr effective 9-28-82 Lynne Margot Asche, Extra Labor - Lifeguard, end of temp. employment effective 9-17-82 Tim O'Brien, Engr. Aid, 9-17-82, end of temp. employment Kathleen L. Hunko, Extra Labor Relief Lifeguard, end of temp. employ- ment 9-17-82 Rodney Fosback, Extra Labor/Lifeguard, 9-17-82, end of temp. employment Mark Churchman, Seasonal Ballfields Maintenance, 9--17-82, end of temp. employment City Commissioners Meeting September 21, 1982 Page Two CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented a Claim for Damages in the amount of $106.45 on behalf of the Red Rooster Tavern, This will be processed pending department reports. BID CALL - SODDING LIONS PLAYFIELD ~otion by Mayor'Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the call for bid for sodding Lions Playfield, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER NO. ~ - CONTRACT #2224 FIRE STA. #1 ADDITION Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve Change Order #1 in the amount of $175.00, carried unanimously. OUTSIDE UTILITY AGREEMENT - CASCADE CINEMAS Motion by Commissioner Swanson to deny the'request of Cascade Cinemas for an Outside Utility Agreement, carried unanimously. It was felt that by granting this request for conversion of the property into a mobile home court, that it would eliminate the service to an in-City future development. MUSEUM AGREEMENT Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the Museum Agreement for the Puget Sound Naval Museum, carried unanimously. ~LECTRONIC RECORDING EQUIPMENT - MUNICIPAL COURT Clerk read memo from Asst. Purchasing Agent requesting permission to obtain required recording equipment for the Municipal Court through State Contract 400--80 from Lanier Corp, in the amount of $2,014, plus tax. Discussion followed and it was requested that Mr. Johnson work with Mr. Patmon for proposals in this matter and return to council in one wee~. POTENTIAL ANNEXATION AREAS Mayor Nelson stated there were four areas of potential annexation to the City that he would like to have Council discuss and take action on. Discussion followed regarding the potential of increased revenues as well as extension of City services. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to proceed with annexation action on Gold Mt. Golf Cours, Riddell Square, Redwood Plaza and Parkburst, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM DAVID C. HILL RE BREMERTON HOUSING AUTHORITY/KITSAP HOUSING AUTHORITY Clerk read letter from Mr. Hill, attorney representing'Bremerton Housing Authority, requesting Council direct the Joint Housing Authority to remove the "Bremerton" from their title as it appears to be in conflict with with their continued efforts, feeling it is both deceptive and confusing to the general public. Discussion followed regarding the legalities of this request at this time. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the request and to direct a letter be sent to the Joint Housing Authority, carried unanimously. 9:30 A.M. REVENUE SHARING HEARING Mr. Owen Lofthus, representing Kitsap County Council on Aging submitted a request for funding in the amount of $6,000, the same amount that had been provided for the year 1982. Ms. Anne Harvey, Director of the YWCA ALIVE Program, presented a request to Council for revenue sharing in the amount of $13,500 for the year 1983, stating $11,000 had been granted the year of 1982. City Commissioners Meeting September 21, 1982 Page Three REVENUE SHARING HEARING CONTINUED: ide #2 Mr. Brooke Snyder, representing SCARSE, requested consideration in the revenue sharing funds for his program which deals with renova- tion of discarded items. This is a retired service group. 10:00 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - No one came forward at this time. ~EMO RE RE-AFFIRMATION OF HOUSING REHAB EFFORTS BY THE CITY Clerk read memo from Planning Director requesting Council consider a motion reaffirming its intent to continue to provide housing rehab assistance in Bremerton in the form in the currently adopted program and the tentative program for the 5th year. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to reaffirm the support of the City in these programs, carried unanimously. City Clerk read memo from Planning Director requesting expansion of the Housing Rehab 4th year target areas. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to expand the boundaries for the expenditures of 1981-82 rehab funds to the boundaries used in first three years, carrie~ ORDINANCE #3737 Prostitution, 2nd reading Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass on second reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 3294 to define "Sexual Conduct" and Omit the definition of "Commit Prostitution", carried unanimously. ORDINANCE #3739 Retirement Gratuities, 2nd reading Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass on second reading, AN ORDINANCE authorizing expenditures of City funds for retirement gratuities, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE #3740 Gambling Tax Fund Raising Events, 2nd re~ding__ Motion_by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass on second reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. Noo 3187 to provide for a gambling tax on fund raising events, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE #3741 Robertson Rezone, 2nd reading Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass on second reading, AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps according to Ord. No. 1792, Robertson Rezone, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, 1st Reading, Municipal Tax for 1983 Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE of the City of Bremerton levying municipal taxes against all the taxable property within the city limits of Bremerton for the year 1982 and approving the assessment roll made by the Assessor of Kitsap County, therefore, to be collected in the year 1983, carried unanimously. 10:30 A.M. HEARING - SR. & HANDICAPPED TRANSIT ISSUE Commissioner Stewart stated that at a recent Public Transportation Benefit Area meeting they had passed a resolution that the City would discontinue the household tax when the PTBA begins running the buses. In the event that this cannot be all processed by the first of October as is being planned, it will be effective January 1, 1983. He stated the buses will be sold to them for the 20% of the City funds that were used to purchase the vehicles the rest of the money was supplied by a grant fund. City Commissioners Meeting September 21, 1982 Page Four TRANSPORTATION HEARING CONTINUED: Barbara Singleton, KPHTA, stated they were negotiating with the City at this time to provide services and wished to discuss the details of the contract. She expressed concern regarding the $1.25 fee for riders. Mrs. Louise Barker, 1108 Walnut, questioned the proposed $1.25 fare and discussed other issues relating to bus routes and criteria for eligibility. Commissioner Stewart reviewed the three different programs that the City offers regarding bus and taxi service. Mrs. Jean Jackson-Johnson, Noel Wood, asked if there was any limita- tion on taxi service. She explained how she is charged for the service she receives through the Handicapped Van. Mrs. Norma Davis, representing the Gray Panthers of Kitsap County, asked regarding the criteria to be established for senior citizens as to who and when they can ride the van, opposed to riding public transportation in the City now. She felt a written statement of need for van service would be appropriate. Mrs. Jackie Johnson, Westpark, discussed the need of many persons to have door-to-door van service especially those confined to wheel- chairs as taxicabs are not convenient or comfortable for their use. She also expressed a need for covered bus stops and more benches in that area. George Sipe,2525 Wheaton Way, suggested that some of the revenue sharing funds could be appropriated for this issue. Bob Baker, 2424 Snyder, stated he was a Van driver and felt they gave better and faster service than taxi or bus service. Cassette Mrs. Louise Barker, discussed the cost involved per month just to ride the Van for shoqping purposes. 2/2 Mrs. Mary Brown, 2717 Callahan, stated she felt there should be more bus service. Bobbi Sorenson, KPHTA, stated with the cutbacks there are people not receiving the service previously offered. She felt that the fee for their service should be compatible with other public transporta- tion offered, not higher. Gail Heaston, gave statistics on the service offered to the seniors and handicapped of the City of Bremerton and stated with the cutbacks that over 45% of their service was still within the limits of the City. She discussed requirements for eligibility for the program and also stated she did not feel the fee for their service should be higher than non impaired persons pay for public transportation. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt criteria should be developed and that they should pay a higher fee in order to use the Van service over and above what they would have to pay for bus service. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to provide service to seniors and handicapped, with a Statement of Need, and a fee for service comparable to a regular transit rate. Amendment to the Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson, that the one way trip fee be no less than 50¢. Commissioner Stewart stated he did not feel the City should be in the welfare business. Question on the Amendment carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, no, Commissioner Swanson, yes. Question on the Motion carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, no;' Commissioner Swanson, yes. Meeting adjourned to 1:30 p.m. to reconvene at the City Hall. City Commissioners Meeting September 21, 1982 Page Five Meeting reconvened at 1:30 p.m,, Council Chambers, Those present: Mayor Nelson, Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson~ City Clerk Mandio. LOBE REZONE REQUEST R--1 to R-2 ?ape 275 City Clerk stated thee ~equest is for rezone R--1 to R-2 and ~ide 1 Special Use Permit and Variance to Section 72Y for property I0378 located on the west side of Thompson Drive South of 17th St., northerly three lost. The applicant is Gene Lobe, property Owner. Letters in opposition to the proposal were read from the following individuals: Mrs. Walter L. Harney, Arton and Joyce Johnson, Wilmer Richter, Chuck and Ann Laubach, T,C. Blomberg, Mr. and Mrs. Mueller. Advisory ballots were presented: 26 sent, 8 returned, 3 agree, 5 disagree. Mr. Attebery stated that th-e purpose of the request is to provide off-street parking area and storage building. He stated planning commission recommended approval of the R-2 zone with variance and special use permit. He reviewed the conditions of the fezone and in particular condition number eight regarding annual review to determine whether modifications or termination is necessary to ensure compatibility with surrounding residential uses. The site is surrounded on three sides by residential, the proposal meets the requirements for a variance to the requirement that parking in an R--2 zone be for non-commercial vehicles only. Mr. Lobe discussed his concern regarding the annual review and the amount of money required to be spent to comply with other conditions.when he would not know from year to year if the permit would be revoked. He reviewed the history of the area as an industria]~ area and discussed the encroachment of residential into a business, industrial area. Arton Johnson expressed concern regarding the narrow street in that area and if existing storage tanks will be used. He was concerned about fencing and did not want to see further expansion of commercial uses in the area, David Murphy expressed his concern regarding the traffic in the area. Horton Hacklet stressed the need to define if the area is to be industrial or residential. Chuck Laubach discussed soils problems and stated his opposition to the proposal. Mr. Lobe stated that his intention is to get existing vehicles off the street, they will be empty of fuel in the parking areas and he is no expanding his business. Commissioner Swanson discussed the need to encourage industry in Bremerton and the length of time the business had been in the area. Mayor Nelson stated that he would like to view the property. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to continue the hearing to October 5, 1982 at 1:30 p.m. to allow time to view the property, carried unanimously. LID ORDINANCE Mr. Louis Soriano stated that there had been confusion about the time of the reading of the ordinance. Due to the interest in the LID Ordinance it was determined that the first reading should be held on a special hearing date. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to hold a special hearing on Wednesday, September 29, 1982 at 9:30 a.m, for first reading of the LID Ordinance. City Commissioners Meeting September 21, 1982 Page Six ASP SHORELINE CONDITIONAL USE PEi{MIT City Clerk stated that th-e request of Mr. Emanuel Asp is for a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit for the development of rip-rap bulkhead and fill located at 1020 Bridgeview Lane. Mr. Attebery stated the recommendation was for approval with conditions as shown on attachment "A". Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the request for Shoreline Conditional Use Permit with conditions, carried unanimously. HOUSING INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICES City Clerk Mandio presented the Interlocal Agreement Between the City of Bremerton, Kitsap County and the Kitsap Community Action Program for the provision of Housing information and referral services. Bob Smock, Vice President and Manager of Peoples Bank presented a letter in support of the program and citing the repayment record for the assistance loans. Commissioner Stewart expressed his concern that the payment record was bad and that the program had not been handled properly. He felt that it is a disjointed program with Peoples Bank, the Bremerton Housing Authority and an Attorney involved in each loan. Mayor Nelson stated that we must have additional hearings for allocation of the monies or contract with KCAP for this program. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the program with the elimination of the Attorney and Bank and KCAP will handle the entire program. Robert Smiley expreseed concern about the elimination of the Bank and Attorney review. Larry Eyer, KCAP, stated that it will take more ~aff time to handle the bookkeeping and that he would prefer to have the legal review. He stated that if required they could accept the conditions of approval. Mr. Smiley discussed reduction of the contract amount from $39,668 to $35,000 to avoid the necessity of County hearings. He stated the agreement takes the administration out of the hands of the City. He stated the entire amount will go directly to the program, no administrative costs are from this amount. Motion by Mayor Nelson to reduce the amount to $35,000, motion died for lack of a second. Commissioner Stewart stated that he would rather deal directly with KCAP for the City's $8,000 with the same conditions attached. Motion by Commissioner Stewart to rescind the previous motion, died for lack of a second. Discussion followed regarding the redution of the total amount and that it exceeds the original budgeted amount, the need for additional hearings and the administrative costs.. Mayor Nelson suggested that we contract directly with KCAP for the $8,000. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to rescind the previous motion, carried unanimously. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to contract directly with KCAP for the $8,000 for this program with the condition that KCAP handle the whole program without the Bank or Attorney. Larry Eyer informed the Council that the County would handle the administration with no cost to the program if the Interlocal agreement were signed, but under this agreement for the $8,000 he will be dealing separately with City and County staff. Commissioner Stewart felt that the City should have some control. Motion carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3736, second reading, AN ORDINANCE adopting and confirming the assessment roll for local improvement district No. 324 providing for the improvement to the "T" shaped Alley between Warren Ave. and Broadway Ave. from 9th Street South. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass ordinance No. 3736 on second reading carried unanimously. City Commissioners MEETING September 21, 1982 Page Seven Commissioners Reports Commissioner Stewart discussed the proposed 1983 budget. He stated that budget submitted by department heads are up 21.7%. Revenue is up 4.4% and that the budget is 1.3 million out of balance with no salary increases. Mayor Nelson discussed the trip to Everett on October 20, 1982 for all City candidates for office to meet with department heads and attend a council ~eeting. 'ape 275 House of Coins Zoning, Clares Marsh Annexation ide B Mr. Attebery stated that Mr. Christman, the owner, has requested O001 that City Council initiate a rezone on his behalf. Mr.'Christman's property was caught in the process between the Annexation of the Clares Marsh, litigation over that annexation and rezoning by the County during that period of time to a business classification. He was annexed into the City under an R-1 designation determined in the 1977 zoning plan. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to initiate the rezone for the House of Coins located at Broad Street west of Wheaton Way to B-2, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned 3:30 p.m. Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk COUNCIL APPROVED SEP EXHIBIT "A" EMANUEL ASP SHORELINE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CONDITIONS l. This Shoreline Conditional Use Permit is subject to the various require- ments contained in the Bremerton Area Plan, the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance, the Uniform Building Code, the Bremerton Shoreline Management Master Program, 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 "A" except as modified to meet conditions of approval listed herein. 3. Any chan~es, revisions or additions which constitute a significant departure from the approved site plan shall require approval of the City Council. 4. The bulkhead and fill Project shall be designed and installed in a fashion approved by the City Engineer. In addition to other design criteria which may be required by the City Engineer, the Dept. of Fisheries "Criteria Governing the Design of Bulkheads, Landfills and Marinas in Puget Sound, Hood Canal, and the Strait of juan De Fuca for Protection of Fish and Shellfish Resources" dated February 5, 1971, shall be followed in the design and placement of the proposed bulkhead. 5. Prior to the placement of the bulkhead and fill the developer'shall provide plans which meet the City Engineer's requirements for the maintenance, accessibility, security and structural integrity of the sanitary side sewer which crosses the beach beneath the proposed bulkhead and the asbestos cement sewer force main which is located in the beach fronting the site. 6. The placement of the bulkhead and fill shall not interfere with the asbestos cement sewer force main which fronts the site. Extreme care'- shall be taken with the barge and clamshell work to ensure that the force main is not damaged. 7. The aPPlicant and contractor shall provide adequate insurance to protect the City against potential damage to the asbestos cement sewer force main which may occur during construction. 8. A clean out for the sanitary side sewer shall be Placed at the top of the fill area above extreme hiqh tide. 9. The western edge of the subject bulkhead shall line up with the eastern extent of the riD-rap bulkhead located on proper~y west of the site. 10. Prior to the issuance of a construction permit the owner shall grant a public access easement along the face of the slope and any tidelands owned by the subject property'owner.