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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/23/81 CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING JUNE ~ 23, 1981 Tape 219 Side 2 (1202) 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, June 23, 1981 at 9:10 A.M., with Mayor Pro Tem Robert Stewart presiding. Also present were Commissioner Swanson, Assistant City Attorney Jim Ryan and City Clerk Kathleen Mandio. Also present were members of the press and radio. Absent were Mayor Glenn K. Jarstad and City Attorney Terry McCluskey who were on City business in W~shington D.C. The Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invoca- tion was given by John Kain of the Calvary Baptist Church. MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING JUNE 16, 1981 Mayor Pro Tem Bob Stewart stated that as he was ~bsent last week, that the minutes would be held for Mayor Jarstad's signature next week. SEPARATIONS, NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Separations Judith Brown, Seasonal/Instructor, Parks Dept., End of temporary employment, effective 6-15-81. Wanda LaVerne Brown, Seasonal/Instructor, Parks Dept., End of Temporary employment, effective 6-15-81. Michelle Cundiff, Seasonal/Instructor Asst., Parks Dept., End of Temp- '~ orary employment, effective 6-15-81. Janis Gardner, Seasonal/Instructor, End of Temporary Employment, effective 6-15-81, Parks Dept. Peggy Starring, Seasonal/Instructor, Parks Dept., End of Temporary employment, effective 6-15-81. Virginia Gunn, Seasonal/Instructor, Parks Dept., End of Temporary Employ- ment, effective 6-15-81. Shari Drees, Seasonal Instructor, Parks Dept., End of Temporary Employ- ment, effective 6-15-81. Nyla Walsh, Seasonal Instructor, Parks Dept., End of Temporary Employ- ment, effective 6-15-81. Notice of Employment Bonnie L. Woods, Seasonal-Playleader Instructor Asst., Parks Dept., $3.50 per hour effective 6-22-81. Jerry Charles Dotson, Part-time Extra Labor, Parks Dept., effective 6-17-81 $4.50 per hour. Anthony Charles Karkainen, Part-time Guard, Parks Dept., effective 6-13-81 $3.75 per hour. Chan~e of Pay Status John Jaynes, Water Department, from 12C to 12D, $10.20 to $10.40 + 1% $10.50, retroactive to 6-6-81. Earl Haynes, Water Department, from llB to llC, $9.33 to $9.52 + 1%, $9.62, effective 6-25-81. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Separations, Notice of Employments, Change of Pay Status requests as presented, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - JAN P. BRANDT Clerk presented a Claim for Damages on behalf of Jan P,. Brandt in the amount of $71.66 for damages done to his fence. After receiving the Department Report, this claim will be sent to the insurance company. APPLICATION FOR TAXICAB DRIVERS LICENSE - Barry M. McDevitt and Richard J. Slover Clerk presented Applications for Taxicab Drivers License for Barry M. McDevitt and Richard J. Slover with recommendations of approval from the Police Department. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the~applications as presented and approved, carried unanimously. COUNCIL city Commissioners Meeting June 23, 1981 Page Two KITSAP LAKE RESTORATION STUDY Clerk read memo from Engineering and Grants Administration recommending to City Council the consultant team of Parametrix/Brown and Caldwell be awarded the contract to study Kitsap Lake. The award is contin- gent upon the successful negotiation of a contract between the City and DOE/EPA and a contract acceptable to the City and Parametrix/Brown and Caldwell. The study is funded 90% through an EPA/DOE Grant and Council was requested to identify a funding source for up to $10,000 of matching funds. It was recommended the Council approve the formation of an Advisory Committee to be available to the Consultant at selected times, and that the Committee be comprised of Bob Frisbie, Chairman, Ken Attebery, Don Proctor, a representative of the Kitsap Lake Environ- mental Association, a City resident of the Kitsap Lake Neighborhood, a representative from Kitsap County, the Washington State Department of Game and the Department of Fisheries. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve this request and to allow Bob Theroux time to work with DOE to see what funding is available, but not to authorize any money at this time, carried unanimously. CONTRACT #2075 - CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - GENERAL SERVICES ELECTRIC Clerk read memo from Engineering Department requesting approval for Change Order No. 2 for the llth and Park Intersection Improvements. This Change Order deletes the l~minaire from the NW corner because there is not sufficient overhead clearances to Puget Powers existing transmission lines to install it. The cost savings to the job is $350. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the Change Order as submitted, carried unanimously. WELL CASING BID CALL Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent stating the Water Utility requires 2000' of 12" Standard Weight and 1000' of 10" Schedule 40 steel pipe to replenish depleted inventories, and to provide necessary materials in planned improvements to the wells within the Anderson Creek Basin area. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to authorize Bid Call for t-~e above requested pipe, carried unanimously. TRACTOR BACKHOE BID CALL Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent stating the Water Department has budgeted money for a new rubber tired tractor backhoe for 1981. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the request for ~-~ Call for a rubber tired tractor backhoe and to declare surplus the 580-B Case Backhoe and request it be used for a trade-in on the new loader backhoe, carried unanimously. (1500) AGREEMENT WITH HOSEY & ASSOCIATES ENGINEERING COMPANY Clerk presented to Council an Agreement with Hosey & Associates Engineering Company which Commissioner Stewart had introduced two weeks ago. Commissioner Stewart stated that this Agreement was very satis- factory as it represented no financial risk to the City. Commissioner Swanson felt they had the background to do the job. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to enter into the Agreement with Hosey & Associates Engineering Company for the Casad Dam Project with an amendment that all fiscal and financial studies be coordinated with Commissioner Stewart and that Engineering come through Public Works, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM MR. PAT CAREY RE HAZARDS OF RICKEY ROAD Clerk read a letter from Mr. Carey relating to the traffic hazards of Rickey Road due to increased traffic flow and the narrow width of the road. He recommended making the road one-way down the hill between 31st and Sheridan. Commissioner Swanson stated he had referred his letter to Engineering, Fire and Police Traffic department for their recommendations and they had made a recommendation of one-way traffic flow between East 31st and E 29th, leaving the bottom area streets open to residential traffic. Discussion followed. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to concur with Pol~-C~ ~ecommendation to have one-way traffic south between E. 31 - E. 29th, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 23, 1981 Page Three 9:30 A.M. - PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Robert Green, 3702 Cartier Drive N.W., discussed his application for 4 single family attached dwelling units. Assistant City Attorney Ryan stated he could talk as long as he did not get into the matter that would be discussed at the Council hearing on their application. If there is a contest of the Planning Commission ruling, it should be brought up at that hearing. Mr. Green started to read a statement regarding what Planning Commission considered. Mr. Ryan stated he was getting into the merits of their decision. Commissioner Stewart discussed court rulings and stated they would not talk about informa- tion related to the upcoming hearing. Mr. Green stated he needed infor- mation in order to prepare for the hearing; will Council base their decision on the Bremerton Area Plan or the Bremerton Energy Study? 1911 Mr. Ryan stated those questions can not be answered. Council will con~ider all laws, rules and regulations brought before them at the hearing. Mrs. M~rna Green, asked if we have a Bremerton Area Plan. Commissioner Stewart stated we do, without a map. She asked if it was used, and Commissioner Stewart stated we could not discuss this before the hearing. ORDINANCE NO. 3644 RE ANIMAL CONTROL FEES/PENALTIES Clerk presented Ordinance No. 3644 for second reading, which amended Ordinance No. 3325 Sl (as amended) relating to the redemption of dogs and the fees associated therewith; amending Ordinance No. 2458 S7, re- lating to the redemption of cats and other animals and the fees assoc- iated therewith; amending Ordinance No. 3440 relating to the redemption of horse,cow, goat or other domestic animal and the fees associated therewith; and Ordinance No. 3418 S 2 (as amended) relating to due dates and penalties for late payment of dog and cat license fees; stating that a portion of a sentence to read "plus service charge of $3.00 per day" had been left out when the Ordinance had been retyped; and that now it would read "plus service charge of $3.00 per day together with any unpaid license fees". Mrs. June ?ayt~r-M~rshall'~ PO Box 374, ~ilverdale, stated she felt the redemption fees were quite high and would place a hardship on low-income and elderly. Commissioner Swanson stated that at some time they could consider some assistance for senior citizens in the future. mrs. Leah Maciukiewicz, 919 Cogean Ave., stated she felt the fees were too high and people should have a break. She also stated she was concerned that unclaimed animals would be used for research projects and was assured 2416 that this was not going to be the case. Mrs. Mary Lou Lon$, 2433 E. Phinney Bay Drive, stated she had been present when ALTA had made their presentation to Council and she felt that they were a very humane organization and would give very good service to the community and she was in favor of their program. Two other women expressed concern as to what the fees would be used for and stated they would rather see a higher license fee than impound fee. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3644 as amended, carried as follows: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. 10:~00 BID OPENING - AUTO ENGINE FOR SALE Wayne Wood, Total Bid Price $227.00 Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept the bid contingent upon the approval by the Auditor and Equipment Rental, carried unanimously. Commissioner Stewart recognized Mr. Fred Schoneman at Council today. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS Commissioner Stewart reported on his recent attendance at the AWC Con- vention in Yakima. He stated that one topic of discussion was the con- sideration of a City insurance pool and he was going to look into this further. Also he was going to check into a new machine which read water meters and actually printed the bill at the same time. City Commissioners Me~ting June 23, 1981 Page Four TRAVEL EXPENSE POLICY Commissioner Stewart stated that in regard to expense for claims, the State has a formula he would like to see us use and pay $40 per diem for motel and meals. He stated we could save money and there is an incentive to get the best deal and possibly put some money in their pocket. He stated pro6f of attendance and a receipt should be required. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson that we use the State Schedule or $40 per diem. Commissioner Swanson stated that the Clerk set out fees that look like an approximate set of fees and he would adopt those, carried unanimously. Commissioner Swanson stated the policy statement should reflect this and be adopted with revisions. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to adopt Policy Statement with revisions, carried 2801 unanimously. 10:30 A.M. Assistant city Attorney Jim Ryan left the meeting and Assistant City Attorney Jim Riehl came in. Tape 220 Side 1 10:30'~.M. - HEARING - John Loidhamer - A~lication for Rezone R-1 to R-2 0008 Clerk stated this has been properly posted and notifications sent out as required by law. She stated she had received a letter signed by 18 people who stated they were against the rezone request. Commissioner Stewart stated that he had financial interest in property in the area and if there were any objections he would n~ sit in on the hearing, and it could be heard next week. There were no objections. Mr. Attebery stated this rezone request was from R-1 to R-2 on an existing structure which had originally been built as a garage and an apartment added to the top level and the new owners were r~questing to have the rezone changed to allow legmL.use of th~ e~isting non-conforming apartment over the garage. Mr. Gary Lindse~ PO Box 56,stated he was representing Mr. Loidhamer and that this structure was built without a permit, etc., and the current owner was not aware of this until two months ago and now he wants to bring it into conformity at this time. He stated he felt there were other non comforming neighbors as well in the area. He felt it conformed with area use and provided some low cost housing. Mr. Robert Greenwood, states he owns vacant property adjacent to the structure and he has a copy of the original agreement to give the owners permission to build a one story building, not a two story structure. He has no objections to R-2 zone, just the idea to legalize something that should never have been put there in the beginning. At this point he submitted to Council pictures of the structure, these will be main- tained in the folder by Planning. Mrs. Robert Greenwood, stated the property is one one foot from the property line. She stated when construction started she had called Public Works, Planning Directory and the City Attorney's office to report this and nothing was done. Commissioner Stewart stated he admitted the City was at fault but that we needed to do what was best in this matter. John Loidhamer, stated he had been cleaning up the building, painting and general maintenanee Motion by Commissiohers Stewart and Swanson to approve the rezone with the following recommendations: 1. Rezone is subject to the various requirements contained in the Bremerton Area Plan, the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance, the Uniform Building Code and other Building Code and other applicable laws and regulations. It is the responsibility of the developer to assure com- pliance 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 herein; 3. Prior to finalizing the proposed rezone, the developer shall obtain Administrative Variamce to Sections 407 (side yard setback), Sec. 404 (rear yard setback)) and Sec. 715 (parking) of the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance. City Commissioners Me ing June 23, 1981 Page Five 4. Prior to approval of ~n occupancy permit f~r the~proposed~apartment over the garage: a. Strictly comply with all Fire Department requirements, includ- ing adherence to codes, proper separation of uses, and a proper means of egress from apartments. b. The two structures, the main house and the garage/apartment building shall be connected in a manner satisfactory to the Building and Fire Departments to establish a 2-family (duplex) residence to conform with Zoning Ordinance lot area requirements. 5. Any changes, revisions or additions which constitute a significant departure from the approved site plan shall require approval by the Planning Commission.; carried unanimously. 11:35 - 11:50 RECESS HUMANE 'SOCIETY MONTHLY ACTIVITY REPORT-' APRIL & MAY 1'981 Clerk presented Activity Report for April and May 1981, stating that copies had been circulated to the Commissioners and this was being presented at this time for information only. The report will be on file in the Clerk's office. NAVY CONTRACT FOR MUSEUM SHIP MODELS Clerk presented a Contract for signature between the Department of the Navy and the City for renewal for the loan of the ship mode~s at the Navy Museum. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve signature of this contract, carried unanimously. CITY/COUNTY CONTRACT RE DETENTION/INCARCERATION OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS Clerk presented this contract to Council. Commissioner Stewart stated he was against this type of reimbursement plan and it was felt it should be tabled for one week to allow time for further study. ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING RE: D & D INVESTMENTS Clerk presented for first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (D & D Investments), rezone from R-1 to R-2. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve on first read--~g, carried as follows: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commiss- ioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING RE: FIRE STATION #] Clerk presented for first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Fire Station #1), rezone from R-2 to B-2. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve on first rea-~g, carried as follows: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commiss- ioner Swanson, yes. .RESOLUTION RE SETTING DATE & TIME OF PUBLIC HEARING - JOHN MITCHELL RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION Clerk presented A RESOLUTION to the Council setting the date, time and place for a public hearing on John Mitchell, Right of Way Vacation, for July 21, 1981, 10:30 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Bremerton, Wa. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Resolution as presented, carried as follows: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. ORDINANCE FOR FIRST READING RE: KITSAP FEDERAL EMPLOYEES CREDIT UNION Clerk presented for first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Kitsap Federal Employees Credit Union) rezone from R-2 to B-3. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve on first reading, carried as follows: Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commissioner Swanson, yes. TIMBER SALE - BURLEY CREEK ~lerk stated the Burley Creek Timber Sale had previously been approved, however; the wrong legal description and timber amount were listed in the contract. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the amended contract with Burley Creek Timber, carried unaniously. BID AWARD FOR FLOATING COVER FOR RESERVOIR #4 Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent recommending Council award bid for a new floating cover for Reservoir #4 to Northwest Linings for $97,016.49, the lowest bidder. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the award of the ~-~-d-~ presented, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting June 23, 1981 Page Six LETTER FROM UNITED WAY OF KITSAP COUNTY Clerk read letter from the United Way of Kitsap County requesting approval of our second annual United Way Parade scheduled to be held on Saturday, October 10, 1981 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve this request contingent upon obtaining insurance, carried unanimously. BLOCK GRANT - AUTHORIZING BREMERTON KITSAP COUNTY HOUSING AUTHORITY TO PROCEED WITH LOCAL LENDING PROGRAM BY RESOLUTION Clerk presented A RESOLUTION authorizing Bremerton/Kitsap County Housing Rehabilitation Program to enter into negotiations with private lenders to secure additional program funding and to enter into an agreement with HUD to secure lump sum draw down authoriza- tion of community development Block Grant Funds & also to implement "In House%' underwriting, lending and loan servicing of program receip- ients, through the existing BHA/KCHA facilities and staff. The proposal had been reviewed in depth by Assistant City Attorney, Karlynn Haberly and it was her recommendation that the City would incur no additional liability and that the resolution be passed in its present form. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Resolution as presented, carried unanimously. BILLS Spe--~al Vouchers #24130 - #24135 in the amount of $25,148.25; and Warrant Register #24771 - #24860 in the amount of $154,146.59, audited by Bob Dantini, City Auditor were presented for approval. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Special Vouchers and the Warrant Register as presented and audited, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 12:01 P.M. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk APPROVED: ROBERT B. STEWART, Mayor Pro Tem