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Home My WebLink About08/14/85#0021 #0059 TAPE #275 ~' City Council Res. Mtg. Minutes August 1, 1985 Page 1 of 4 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 14,1985 UNAPPROVED DRAFT The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, August 14, 1985, at 4:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Present were Councilmen E.L.Sturdivant, Roy Mosely, Bill Amo, Phil Drouin, Spencer Horning and Russ Johnson. Also present were Mayor Morrie Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. Absent were Clyde Pachek and Jim Adrian. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Council President Art Anderson and Councilman Bill Amo gave the invocation. CONSENT AGENDA Item ~A - Minutes of August 7, 1985, #AB85-351; Item #B -Bid Award Recommendation - Forest Products Sale/Timber Sale 1- 85 - Jarstad Lake Thinning, ~AB85-352; Item #C - Budget Adjustment Request/Risk Manager, #AB85-353, and Item #D - Capital Asset Equipment Request, ~AB85-354. M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Amo) to approve Agenda Item #A, #B, #C & #D. Councilman Sturdivant asked for a name correction, Pg. 2 of 5, "Blomsted" to "Glomsted" and Councilman Mosely asked for a name correction, Pg. 1, Mayor's Report, change Ms. "Cansa" to "Canada". CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24,080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.09G, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Horning) on August 31, 1985, the Council, by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included in the above list and further described as follows: voucher numbers ~13853 - ~13990, in the total amount of $187,410.23, and #13848, in the total amount of $5,277.35. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawkins presented this years Kitsap County Fair and Rodeo Court consisting of Princesses Tilla and Edna and Queen Kim. They gave a verbal description of events at the Fair and distributed buttons for elected officials and public. He also introduced the Queen Mother, Ms. Anita Sanford, who has volunteered her time for the past 12 years. Councilman Anderson asked if the Mayor has directed posting of "No Smoking" public areas in City buildings with Mayor Dawkins stating this is being done at this time. ATTORNEY'S REPORT - None COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Councilman Drouin, stated the Wastewater Treatment Facilities Committee meeting will be held tomorrow at 10:00 a.m. and is open to the Public and welcomed prospective candidates for office. He reported on the Public Safety Cemmittee meeting held last week with the following areas of d:.scussion; (1) Jail update TAPE #275 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minuts August 1, 1985 Page 2 of 4 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0766 by Chief Cundiff; (2) Security of Police vehicles/scooters, etc.; (3) Drug enforcement; (4) Street Light reduction, and (5) Traffic Control. Councilman Mosely, reported on his return from the National League of Cities Convention held Thursday - Saturday, last week. Areas covered included; (1} types of Governments; (2) Council size (ranging 3 - 36 persons); (3) Management by objective; (4) Council Meeting Aides (common practice in many Municipalities); (5) Self Insurance (many cities are becoming self-insured); (6) Code of Ethics; (7) Budget Procedures; (8) Workshop and Retreats (Benefits of), and (9} Contracting for Services (many cities using volunteers). Councilman Horning, discussed meeting held by the Bremerton area Chamber of Commerce whereby local officials encouraged State Department of Transportation Officials to tear down present Ferry Terminal and rebuild. He stated Kitsap County has the support of Local Representatives in Olympia. In addition a tour of the facility made a direct impact on State officials and that the Bremer's Representatives were also present. Councilman Sturdivant, announced the Gold Mountain Golf Course Board of Director's Meeting to be held tomorrow at 2:30 p.m. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ms. Jeanne Jackson, President/Kitsap County Board Board on Literacy reiterated her position on new Legislation impacting the Hearing impaired. She introduced Ms. Alene Vilyard, who spoke in support of addressing the Hearing impaired in the proposed second reading of the Ordinance creating "Handicapped Action Committee", and stated she is sensitive to this issued because she has a hearing impairment. EASEMENT FOR U.S.POSTAL SERVICE, #AB85-355 The U.S.Postal service intends to construct a new Post Office on Sylvan Way next to the Library, and on top of a sanitary sewer owned by the City. The Postal Service must re-rout the sewer at their expense, give us a new easement, and the City must vacate our our existing easement. M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Mosely) to approve City's acceptance of the U.S.Postal easement, authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign Quit Claim Deed vacating our existing easement, and record both. ORDINANCE #3981 (FIRST READING) GRANTING A NON-EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE TO OLYMPIC T.V. CABLE, #AB85-356 Ordinance #3981 is the same as the one granted to Nationwide Cable T.V. Due to Charter provisions this will.not come up for second reading until September 4, 1985, with Publication September 7, 1985, and effective date October 7, 1985. Councilman Amo was advised by Ms. McCluskey that, even though Olympic Cable serves less customers they will need to comply with the same language in the Nationwide non- exclusive Franchise. M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/ttorning) to Grant Olympic Cable T.V. a Non-Exclusive Franchise to operate in the City of Bremerton. ORDINANCE (SECOND READING) BREMER'S REZONE FROM R-1 TO B-2, 1329 CRAWFORD DRIVE, #AB85-348 Mr. Don Pratt, Planning Director, noted for Council information, that they n~ve both an Ordinance and Concomitant Agreement to approve which could be done in one TAPE #275 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 14, 1985 Page 3 of 4 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0933 #1306 #1687 motion. · M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Amo) to approve Ordinance ~3976, second reading, amending the use and area maps of Ordinance 1792 upon application of rezone from R-1 to B-2 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations along with the Concomitant Agreement. ORDINANCE #3972 (SECOND READING) AMENDING CITY OF BREMERTON ZONING ORDINANCE WITH THE ADDITION OF A PLANED UNIT DEVELOPMENT CtIAPTER, #AB85-258 Mr. Don Pratt noted that several changes have been executed since this Ordinance was last before Council and he referenced each. He stated that Council wanted to determine proper definition of "Gross" vs "Net" acreage. "Gross" is 43,560 sq. ft., boundary to boundary, with less allowable development and "Net" is 30,800 sq. ft. (9 single family dwelling units per PUD) with more development potential. Discussion followed Councilman Johnson favored less development to maintained a rural residential atmosphere, especially in his district which could be impacted. Councilman Horning stated it was silly to call an acre less than 43,560 sq. ft. M/S/C/(Horning/Sturdivant) to accept the Planning Director's definition of 43,560 sq. ft., boundary to boundary, as definition of a "Gross" acre. VOTE: In favor: Sturdivant, Horning, Anderson & Drouin Opposed: Mosely, Amo & Joh~son Motion PASSED defining "Gross" acre. Mr. Pratt noted the other areas of discussion are density and "sensitive areas" such as underdeveloped land. He state many Planned Unit Developments are held up because of sensitive areas. City Attorney Broughton advised it would be better to hold the Ordinance for final passage and vote on resolved issues. M/S/C/(Johnson/Mosely) to table for two weeks, second read- ing of Ordinance #3972. (9/4/85) VOTE: In favor: Mosely, Drouin, Amo & Johnson Opposed: Sturdivant, Horning& Anderson Motion PASSED Recessed 5:40 - Reconvened 5:55 p.m. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Council President Anderson noted, that due to an error on the Agenda stating Council was at 5:30 p.m., he would allow second opportunity for those from the Public to speak. Ms. Virginia Costello, 2225 North Taft, complained about a situation whereby Chico/Kitsap Towing is Parking on the Eastside of Wycoff, across from the Postal Office, impeding traffic and has sometimes 3 Ambulances housed at a residence at that location. Also Chico Towing is using 15-minute parking, for postal business, for it's tow trucks. She stated one individual received a ticket for parking illegally to conduct business at the Post Office and unable to use designated area for that purpose. She offered solutions, including having the ambulance/tow operation park in alley, during daytime, renting space available 300 yds north to accommodate their emergency vehicles or posting more available space for patrons of the Post office. She said the problem will escalate with the coming of the holiday season. Councilman Horning commended her for bringing the issue up as he was recently aware of the problem. He has repLyLed it and waiting for a Staff report TAPE #275 & #2" City Council Re~. Mtg. Minutes August 14, 1985 Page 4 of 4 UNAPPROVED DRAFT to deal with the situation. Councilman Drouin, representative for the area in question, stated that when signalization was needed for traffic at Wycoff and Kitsap Way, higher traffic levels were generated through this area and it is now a problem because of widening of the Street requirement for higher traffic loads. Therefore parking has been decreased near the Postal office. tie asked that the Mayor research and address the traffic ingress/egress and that he will personally contact owner of Chico Towing/Kitsap Ambulance, Pat Tucker. ~2966 ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) NEW PARKING CHAPTER TO CITY OF BREMERTON ZONING ORDINANCE, #AB85-308 Mr. Pratt noted that Agenda Items #D, #E & #F, are a combination of Ordinances affecting the same result. He outlined changes requested previously by Council with the addition of a definition of Hotel/Motel which will appear in the draft which he distributed. He also wanted to add; Pg. 2(D) to read - When an existing "non-residential" space within an existing "non-residential" structure, etc. as an addendum to previously requested changes by Council. M/S/C/(Horning/Amo) to approve Ordinance (first reading) which amends Title II, Chapter VII of Ordinance No. 1792, the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance, by adding Sections 748 to ~759, which set forth new off-street parking and loading requirements which are hereinafter provided, and which amends Section 412 of Ordinance No. 1792 by adopting new requirements for off-street parking and loading areas in R-2 Districts, and the addendum of verbiage recommended by Planning Director, Page 2(D) as stated above. VOTE: In favor: Sturdivant, Mosely, Horning, Anderson, Drouin & Amo Abstain: Johnson Motion APPROVED ~3145 ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) PARKING ORDINANCE AMENDING THE RT DISTRICT AND ADDING REFERENCE TO THE NEW PARKING CHAPTER, ~AB85-290 · M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Amo) to approve Ordinance (First Read- ing) amending Ordinance No. 3732, Section 354. TAPE #276 =0275 ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) PARKING ORDINANCE DELETING THE CURRENT REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL, MANUFACTURING AND COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND ADDING REFERENCE TO NEW PARKING CHAPTER, #AB85-289 Mr. Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple, asked for clarification as to the need for 3 ordinances which was explained by Councilman Sturdivant who also stated that, although these have been before Council more than once, no vote to approve took place because of necessary changes. This is the first vote on the Ordinances. · M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Horning) to approve Ordinance (first reading) pertaining to off-street parking and loading requirements, which amends Sec. 2, Sec. 4 and Sec 6 of Ordinance No. 2297, which amended Ordinance No 1792 (The Bremerton Zoning Ordinance) and which repeals Sec 3 and Sec 5 of Ordinance No. 2297. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:21 p.m. KATHLEEN L. [' City Clerk City of Bremerton APPROVED: City CoLme i 1 KLM:AA/cjs cc: NOrmal Distribution/File/Vault