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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/19/81Tape 216 CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING Side 2 (2295) MAY 19, 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, on Tuesday May 12, 1981 at 9:10 A.M., with Mayor Glenn Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson, City Attorney Terry McCluskey, City Clerk Kathleen Mandio, and members of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invocation was given by Bernard Greenwalt of the First Baptist Church. MINUTES OF MAY 12, 1981 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the minutes of May 12, 1981 as presented, carried unanimously. MINUTES OF SPECIAL HEARING OF MAY 12, 1981 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the ~inutes of Special Hearing of May 12, 1981, as presented, carried unanimously. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS ~ Messing, Water Department, from $8.21 to $8.46 effective 5-28-81 Robert Ader, Water Department, from $7.51 to $7.74 effective 5-22-81 Terry Grocott, Water Department, from $8.21 to $8.46 effective 5-28-81 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the requests for C-~ange of Pay Status, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented Claim for Damages in the amount of $624.77 from David E. Lampshire for auto damages sustained May 8, 1981. This claim will be turned over to the Insurance Company pending report from proper department. APPLICATION F©R TAXICAB DRIVER LICENSE Clerk presented an application for Taxicab driver license on behalf of David Larry Hallman with the recommendation from the Chief of Police to approve this request. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve this request, carried unanimously. CITY CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 - CETA PROGRAM Clerk presented Modification No. 01 decreasing the obligational authority of the contract by $3,926 which is a direct result of the phasing out of the CETA program. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve this modi~on as presented, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM MR. HABERLACH RE MEDICAL INSURANCE Clerk read letter from Mr. Haberlach requesting the City to .consider him as a Group Health Insurance agent and requests that the City supply literature and enrollment forms to their employees. After discussion of possible conflict of coverage from WPS, it was felt that the City Clerk should write to the Insurance Commissioner for further details before any action should be taken. LETTER FROM SCOTT WETZEL SERVICES Clerk read letter from Mr. Benton of Scott Wetzel Services Inc. with attached comparison of the City of Bremerton's self-insurance program costs with the premium the City would have paid had they remained in the Washington State Fund. This has resulted in a direct savings of $42,429. This letter is on file in the Clerk's office. COUNCIL APPROVED MAY 3 6 lg81 City Commissioners Meeting May 19, 1981 Page Two REQUEST FOR BID - C©MPUTER LINE PRINTER Clerk read memo fr6m Dick Hurley stating the Burroughs Line Printer purchased in 1975 is no longer dependable or capable of meeting the needs of the City, and requested permission to solicit bids on a replacement. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve request for bl=-~-, carried unanimously. REQUEST FOR BID - HIGH PRESSURE WASHER Clerk read memo from Equipment Rental Supervisor requesting authoriza- tion to call for bids on a High Pressure Washer to be purchased by Equipment Rental for use by the Street Department. MOtion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve request for Fid, carried unanimously. MEMOS FROM ENGINEERING ~ Utility Agreement - WillifOrd A. Garett, Jr. Clerk read memo from Engineering with attached Utility Agreement for W. A. Garrett, Jr., one of two pieces of properties on SR 303 to be served by the sanitary sewer extension which the State is installing. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the attached Ut~-~y Agreement, carried unanimously. Request for Outside Utility Agreement - Kitsap Peninsula Housing and Transportation Association Clerk read memo from Engineering with attached request for Outside Utility Agreement for KPHTA and their recommendation of denial as it did not meet the criteria for consideration as established by City Council resolution. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to deny the request on the recommendation of the Engineering Depart- ment, carried unanimously. Outside UtilitY.Agreement - Alleen C. Witte Clerk read memo from Engineering with attached Utility Agreement for Alleen C. Witte, one of two pieces of properties on SR 303 to be served by the sanitary sewer extension which the State is installing. Motion Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the attached ~t~-~y Agreement, carried unanimously. Trident Projects - WheatOn & 'Sheridan and llth & Kitsap Way Tape Clerk read memo from Engineering stating they are completing the 216 Side 2 preparation of the specs for the subject two intersection improvements. 2454 They are requesting to call for bids as soon as the necessary documents are completed and approved by the City Attorney. These projects are 100% funded from approved Trident Funds. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the request for bid, carried unanimously. 4th & Pacific/Park Traffic Signals Clerk read memo from Engineering with attached supplements for the above subject projects. The supplements are necessary to "close out" the projects with the State which have been completed and accepted already by Council. It was recommended that the Supplements be approved and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the request, carried unanimously. Change Order #6 - Contract #2017 - Marion Avenue ImprovemeDts Clerk read memo from Engineering with attached Change Order authoriz- ing the substitution in planting materials at the request of the local property owners, and has no cost impact on the project. The Change Order also authorizes the scarifing and breakup of the Marion Avenue roadway from Station 14+00 to Station 25+15. The cost involved is $1,500 and is 100% funded by the HUD Block Grant and Contingency Funds are available for this work. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve this Change Order request, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting May 19, 1981 Page Three MEMOS FROM ENGINEERING CONTINUED: Contract #1883 Acceptance-' Fire Station #3- E. 31st & Olympus Drive Clerk read memo from Engineering and Fire Departments stating the work associated with the subject contract has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications and recommended acceptance of the work for the purposes of operation and maintenance. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the request, carried unanimously. Mayor Jarstad commended the Fire Chief and his staff for all the extra time and labor they have donated to the grounds around the building. Sewer Line Acceptance - Redwood Plaza - Riddell Road South to Hollis St. west side Of Wheaton Way Clerk rea~ memo from Engineering Department stating the subject job has been completed in accordance with the plans and specifications and all easements conveyed to the City. It was recommended the work be accepted for the purposes of operation and maintenance. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve this recommendation, carried unanimously. MEMO FROM WATER SUPERINTENDENT RE TRAVELING SCREENS Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent stating the construction of the traveling screens located at McKenna Falls has been successfully completed on March 16, 1981, for a total cost of $164,640.70. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept the project as completed, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3636- QUAD 4000 ~ity Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3636 for second reading, amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Quad 4000). Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 36~-~, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE RE FLEEING OR ELUDING A POLICE OFFICER ~-~e~ presented f6r first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3166, Section 2 pertaining to Fleeing or Eluding a Police Officer. Commissioner Stewart stated he opposed the Ordinance as presented and stated that if it were amended to read "a fine of five hundred dollars," he would approve it. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve this Ordinance as amended, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE RE ESTABLISHING FEES FOR FIRE PERMITS Clerk presented for first reading, AN ORDINANCE amendding sections of Ordinance No. 3428 and Ordinance No. 2068 and repealing sections of Ordinance No. 2068 and adopting the 1979 Uniform Fire Code and estab- lishing fees for fire permits. Commissioner Swanson stated he had a question regarding the definition of Incinerators and Chief Meigs explained that they needed that type of control. No change was made. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve this Or--~nce on first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson yes. 2625 9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Lynn Strand, 613 Broadway, addressed the Council regarding his concern over certain bank employees abusing the two hour parking limitations on his street and did not feel the parking meter patrols were doing an adequate job in that area. He stated that when the ordinance with the bank was prepared, that they were required to supply ample parking for their employees and he felt that should be enforced. Commissioner Stewart felt we should take care of this situation right now, and requested Captain Brown to check into this matter. He also asked Mr. Strand to either come back to council or call him in a couple of weeks to advise him of the status of this situation. Tape 217 Side 1 0020 City Commissioners Meeting May 19, 1981 Page Four PUBLIC RECOGNITION C©NTINUED: Mr. Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Drive, addressed Council over his concern of the numerous signs that are being left on public property and are in some cases, obstructing view and are creating hazards. Commissioner Swanson stated that real estate signs and garage sale signs were the biggest offenders and that they are not always being removed promptly. Most are not covered by permits and are illegally set up. He stated his department would be paying more attention to this in the future. Commissioner Stewart stated that we do have some Lease arrangements now for signs, but perhaps fees should be increased. C©MMISSIONERS REPORTS: (283) Commissioner Stewart reported on the Jail costs over the past four months. He stated that we had expenses in excess of $35,000 over the past four months, and that the number of prisoners and meals averaged out to 4.2 per day and that it figured out to be over $70 per prisoner per day, to maintain the Jail. Assistant Police Chief Joe Shoemaker stated that he felt the figures presented did not reflect the true number of prisoners processed through, at least 15-16 are a daily figure. He stated they had processed 850 people the first quarter and projected that over the year they will process 3447 persons and his cost per prisoner figure was $23 - $24 per day. Further discussion followed. Clerk read letter from City of Bellevue and this is on file in the Clerks' office. 10:00 BID OPENING - 1/2 TON PICKUP - EQUIPMENT RENTAL Grey Chevrolet, Bid Check, total bid $8,547.68 This was the only bid received. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer this---~--to the proper department for recommendation and referral to Council, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - MRS. MARY L©U L'ONG Mrs. Mary Lou LOng, 2433 E. Phinney Bay Drive, addressed the Council regarding licensing of massage parlors on Callow Avenue. Mayor Jarstad stated that it was the recommendation of the City~Attorngy., not to take her testimony on this subject today, as the~City was P~esently involved in a lawsuit and her discussion could put the case in jeopardy. Mrs. Long asked if the City had on file a copy of a study taken, or if one had been taken, on behalf of the community regarding a moral code. She stated she felt it was required, and suggested that a study be undertaken in the community to have guidelines to use in community moral issues. Commissioner Stewart stated that as elected officials they were concerned over these matters and that in the best interest of the community had prepared the present ordinance regarding community impact. 10:30 A.M. - HEARINGS - CENTURY 21 REZONE Ken Attebery stated that a new site plan had been presented by Mr. Lorenz and it had been routed through the various departments and he distributed copies to the Council, with attached list of conditions. A copy of which is on file in the Planning Department. Mr. Ben Lorenz, C-21, stated he had met with the neighbors, and the new site plan he had submitted reflected changes as submitted by that 1350 meeting. He stated he had a petition of the surrounding land owners stating their support, that only one had not signed stating support. City Commissioners Meeting May 19, 1981 Page Five CENTURY 21 REZONE HEARING CONTINUED: Mr. ChUck Warner, ~461'6 Kitsap Way, presented a petition to Council with attached list of names of neighbors who were against the spot rezone request. Clerk read letters from Mr & Mrs. Andrew Yuhl; Mr. & Mrs. James D. Shank; and Allan R. Gordon, neighboring property owners stating they feel the rezone request should be turned down. Mrs. Norma Moon, 4622 Kitsap Way, owns property adjacent to the area in question, and favors the rezone and doesn't feel it would present any problem to the homeowners in the area, as they live 1715 close to the water. Mary Warner, 4616 Kitsap Way, feels this rezone would create more of a ~ra~ic hazard for all those in the area. She invited the council to come out and try using her driveway as it is now. Paul Hoskinson, 919 Weslon Place, stated he plans to live on his property and sell. He is in support of the rezone with the sewer line being accessable to all the residents in that area. Greg Schelldry, 905 Weslon Place, stated he had been trying to sell his property for two years. Michael Gawenka, 929 Weslon Place, stated he lives on the water, but his main concern now was the fact the Council would approve this rezone after Planning Commission had recommended denial. He stated he is a member of the Bay Area Neighborhool Group and they are quite inter- ested in the results of this rezone request. He felt this was a spot rezone. Mayor Jarstad stated there has been a lot of testimony given and that this has been before the Council several times and feels that a decision is necessary at this time. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to deny request for rezone based on the recommendations of the Planning Commission, carried unanimously. 11:15 - 11:30 A.M. - RECESS REZONE HEARING - BARBARA LAURIE R-1 to B-2 Clerk stated t~is hearing has been advertised, posted and letters of notification sent as required by law. Advisory ballots had been sent to 28 property owners with 18 returns, 6 agrees and 12 disagreed. Ken Attebery stated that this property is across highway from the High School with residential area to the south. Request for rezone was for the "highest and best use" of the property with no site plan submitted. The Planning Commission had recommended denial of the rezone, subject to conditions specified in the Advisory Reports. Barbara Laurie,3029 Wheaton Way, stated that she requested the rezone to be able to sell her property at the highest value. She now has an earnest money on her property and requested this rezone request be tabled for right now and possibly the new owners would come up with a plan site. Bonnie Bern, 303 Wheaton Way, stated she feels the entire area should go commercial and would like to be able to give some input into the hearing whenever this is considered. Mayor Jarstad stated he feels the area is not condusive to R-1 and feels we should look into the area as a "total'~area'' rezone. City Commissioners Meeting May 19, 1981 Page Six 2354 Mrs. Brownhill, 1109 Dibb,stated she is not in favor of this rezone, she could end up with a parking lot behind her house. David Wareham, 1111 Dibb, is against a spot rezone, already has had troubles with what was once a service station, now a two-story build- ing and associated parking problems Mrs. Lewis, 1112 E. 31st Street, stated if this rezone is passed it will be routing traffic down her street which is only 17 feet wide and this would create many problems. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to concur with 2482 Planning Commission recommendation of denial, carried unanimously. REZONE HEARING - D & D INVESTMENTS Clerk stated this was a rehearing as set by Council last week and had only a memo from Engineering to read recommending approval of improving the land in question for roadway access into the existing development. The memo stated approval from the Police and Fire DeDartments for this request as well. Rezone conditions as Decommended by P~anning as follows: 1. This rezone 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 there; 2. The site shall be developed essentially the same as the site plan labeled "Exhibit B" except as modified herein; 3. Prior to the issuance of a grading or building permit for the development of the proposed driveway to Marguerite, the developer shall: a. Obtain the approval of the City Engineer and the Police/ Traffic Department on the final design of the access driveway to Marguerite. (See City En~gr. memo dated 5-18-81~ b. Indicate on construction plans: 1. Provisions which will be made to provide separate pedestrian access to Marguerite; 2. Provisions which will be made to screen parking areas for the six unit apartment consistent with Zoning Ordinance Section 716; screening shall not interfere with the driveway intersection with Marguerite Avenue. 3. Redesign of the parking area for the six unit apartment site to meet City standards; 4. Widening of the driveway to 18 feet by use of a concrete retaining wall as requested by the Fire Department. 4. Prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit the developer shall: a. Install low-level, diffused lighting where outdoor lighting is to be provided; b. Direct all lighting away from neighboring premises and all residential units. City Commissioners Meeting May 19, 1981 Page Seven HEARING CONTINUED: 5. The developer shall consider the addition of some adequate bicycle parking for residents and visitors of the development. 6. Any changes, revisions or additions which constitute a significant departure from the approved site plan shall require approval by the Planning Commission. 7. Pave and provide adequate storm water control. 8. The driveway is not to be combined with the property to the north. 9. City Engineer will review Marguerite access one year from issuance of an occupancy permit for the adjacent six-unit project. Commissioner Swanson stated there was one area where screening should be cleared to help visibility, as the driveway is extremely steep. Bill Parker stated as the driveway is now it is hard to determine whose property you are driving on. He felt there would be at least a 15% grade to the driveway; this is helping a bad situation but not the best possible solution. Commissioner Stewart stated he had driven around the area today and felt the traffic flow by using Marguerite and Thompson would not create any problems. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve the request for rezone with above conditions, carried as follows: Mayor Jars~ad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Side 2 RES©LUTION RE FONTANA RIGHT-OF-WAY REQUEST 0009 Clerk read a resolution setting the date and time of hearing request for Salvatore Fontana request for vacation of right-of-way on Kitsap Way. Also read was a letter from Mrs. Michaele Hosea written for the Bremerton Area Council of Neighborhoods requesting Council delay any action on the vacation request until the planning commission has properly studied and reported on their findings. Ken Attebery stated that his department has received another request for vacation of right-of-way in that area and recommended that we postpone this request at this time. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to postpone this resolut--~ at this time, carried unanimously. MEM© FROM ENGINEERING - FIRE STATION #1 REZONE - STORM WATER DETENTION Clerk read memo from Engineering stating review of the storm water situation in the vicinity of the Fire Station indicated all storm water in the area discharges to a combined sanitary and storm sewer. During periods of heavy rains, this combined sewer overflows at Pump Station #5 and Pump Station ~4. It was recommended that the installation of a storm detention system in the amount of 4,100 gallons will help minimize CSO's at Pump Stations #4 & #5. Clerk stated that this item had been left hanging from previous Conditions recommended and that an Ordinance could not be prepared until this item was resolved. Chief Meigs stated this recommendation would be agreeable to him. MOtion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to have the Engineering Department design the detention system and that the Street Department install it, carried unanimously. AN ORDINANCE RE LINDSEY/MATHWIG RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION Clerk read AN ORDINANCE for first reading, granting a right-of-way street vacation for Lindsey/Mathwig. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Ordinance as presented for first reading, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. City Commissioners Meeting May 19, 1981 Page Eight BILLS Clerk presented Claims for Payroll for the period ending 5-10-81 in the amount of $213,461.99 and Claim for FICA for period ending 5-10-81 in the amount of $9,661.47, audited by Bob Dantini. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve Claims as presented, carried unanimously. Clerk presented Special Vouchers #23521, 23523, 23524 & 23642 in the amount of $ 23,649.77 and General Vouchers #23533 - #23640 in the amount of $94,491.94, audited by Bob Dantini. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Vouchers as presented, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - PRINTED FORMS FOR DATA PROCESSING Clerk read memo from Data Processing recommending the awarding of bids of certain printed forms to UARCO, Silverdale Printing and Business Printing. MOtion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the bid award as presented, carried unanimously. MEMO FROM DATA PROCESSING~P©LICE DEPARTMENT Clerk read memo from Data Processing/Police Department requesting Council approval to enter into a professional services contract with EDP System Services, Inc. This would consist of a single project to support implementation of the Salt Lake City Police computer system on the City's computer. The contract will be for between 40 and 80 hours at $30.00 per hour not to exceed a maximum of $2400.00; costs will be covered by the funds already allocated to the Police System Development Project. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve entering into a professioQal services contract, carried unanimously. COMMISSI©NERS REPORTS: Commissioner Swanson stated that the Water Department is conducting a leak detection operation under contract with a firm that has electronic sensoring device, that goes over lines without destruction and checks out leaks. This cuts down water loss by 3-10% and in some instances, have found fittings complete wiped out. Mayor Jarstad spoke on Armed Forces Day Events and that he had flown with Senator Jackson to Port Townsend to attend other festivities there. He commended the Police Department on their excellent security 381 given to the Senator on Saturday. Meeting adjourned at 12:30 P.M. KATHLEEN L. ~NDIO, CITY CLERK APPROVED: