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Home My WebLink About08/21/85TAPE #276 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 21,1985 UNAPPROVED DRAFT Tb, e 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 21, 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, Clyde Pachek, Jim Adrian and Russ Johnson. Also present were Mayor Morrie Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by Council President Art Anderson and Councilman Spencer Homing gave the invocation. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of August 14, 1985, ~AB85-357 and Item #B - Bid Award Recommendation - Line Printers, #AB85-358, to Microware Distributors at $1,249.37 each. #0029 · M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Amo) to approve Agenda Items #A and #B. Item ~C - Amendment No. 6 to Engineering Contract Wastewater Treatment Facilities Construction Project, #AB85-359. This amendment directs the consultant to provide the engineering services for design of additional projects and allows the Project to make payment for such work which was detailed by Mr. Dave Baker, Assistant City Engineer. #0140 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Mosely) to approve Amendment No. 6 to Engineering Contract ~FC. Councilman Jim Adrian Adrian joined the meeting at 4:38 p.m. 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 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. ~0151 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Adrian) on August 21, 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 #13998 - #14194, in the total amount of $262,404.20, and #13991 - #13992, in the total amount of $13,183.13. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawkins stated he researched the complaint, regarding Kitsap Ambulance/Chico Towing operations on North Wycoff (near Post Office), and found nothing illegal about the parking situation. Commercial Zoning allows parking in front lawn. Councilman Horning asked that the Mayor check, along with Don Pratt, Planning Director, whether it violates ingress and egress and whether they have applied for a permit. Mayor Dawkins stated he contacted the Postmaster and was advised that the Wycoff station is the only local Post Office to be distributing Food Stamps therefore the traffic is unusually heavy at the first of the month which the Postmaster expressed concern about. Councilman Adrian asked about the "Stop Work Order" at Liberty School and the portable classrooms delivered. He was advised since cnis was zoned R-l, the School grounds TAPE #276 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1985 Page 2 of 8 UNAPPROVED DRAFT cannot be used as a storage facility for the classrooms intended for that property therefore they will be moved, and moved back into place once the special permit is issued. Councilman Drouin asked the Mayor to check on heavy trucks using Wycoff street. Councilman Amo asked the Mayor on the status of dumpsters at State Street gate. Mayor Dawkins stated that a special spot is being built for the dumpster and should be in place in two weeks. Councilman Drouin was critical of allowing the Sons of Norway Hall to have free parking at Roosevelt Field. Mayor Dawkins stated he is researching the original conditions of the rezone. Councilman Sturdivant felt if the City charged higher rates on parking, it would take away from Student activities. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Jim Lamb, Peninsula Stationers - 327 Pacific Avenue, invited the Councilmen and elected officials to attend the Lions 20th Annual Stampede breakfast Saturday morning where the Mayoral candidates will participate in a "Pancake Flipping Contest". ATTORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Bill Broughton stated his Staff is working on major revisions of the Bremerton Municipal Code, scheduled before Council in approximately 4 weeks. Emphasis is on changes in the Criminal Code due to the Court Reform Act of 1984 which allows stiffer penalties. He has been also working on a new ordinance attempting to adopt specific language referencing weight and load restrictions on streets. He noted there have been areas of concern regarding the recently passed "Code of Ethics" ordinance causing problems with implementation which he is now resolving by writing a Resolution which will be before Council soon. He announced that he is also drafting a "seatbelt" ordinance which will be regulated by the Police department within the City of Bremerton. He said there is a lot of information available and the City has the right to pass such legislation if the Council desires. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Councilman Adrian requested a draft copy from Mr. Broughton on the Administrative Department Heads. He asked Mr. Broughton to be specific, regarding the Code of Ethics ordinance, with Mr. Broughton stating I.e: whether an employee could use city property such as phone on break for personal phone calls, typewriters for personal letters, etc. He stated the resolution will provide examples. Councilman Sturdivant stated that the Gold Mountain Golf Course Board of Directors met last Thursday and reported that receipts continued in the black with a total of $235,000 received, to date, with $211,000 in bills paid, including the annual payment to "Tyson" He stated that play has been down due to drying greens but expects this to improve with fall coming. Councilman E'~'cuin, reported on the Wastewater Facilities Construction meeting, distributing minutes, on file in the Clerk's office. He brought up the subject that the TAPE #277 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2., 1985 Page 3 of 8 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #1137 #1395 Wastewater Utility owns the Golf Course, therefore the Golf Course should be charged for use. Councilman Johnson, reported on the Fiscal and Budget committee meeting and advised the City Attorney that they needed the requested information back from Municipal Research. Mr. Broughton reported he has not received the information requested. Councilman Drouin stated it was important because the U.S.Navy's fiscal year begins 10/1/85 and the city will need to know what it can charge Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. In regard to the State Tax on utilities Mr. Broughton stated that he thought Seattle Metro received a release of tax. REALLOCATION OF REVENUE SHARING (WITHIN) PREVIOUS APPROPRIATION, #AB85-347 Ms. McCluskey clarified the request from the Camp Fire Girls/Girl Scouts officials, that since the programs are unable to relocate at the city Fire Station, located at 16th & Ironsides, they wish to continue utilizing the facilities at llth & Warren Avenue. In order to do so, money allocated from Revenue Sharing, in the amount of $4,000, is requested to be reallocated to the llth & Warren location for purposes of replacing the roof. Councilman Amo was against putting additional money into this location, stating it was inadequate for this type program. · M/S/C/(Adrian/Mosely) to approve reallocation of Revenue Sharing funds ($4,000.00) to Camp Fire/Girl Scouts for operations and request a copy of their budgets. VOTE: In favor: Sturdivant, Homing, Pachek, Mosely, Anderson, Drouin, Adrian and Johnson Opposed: Amo Motion PASSED WATERFRONT PUBLIC ACCESS PROJECT, #AB85-360 The City currently has a grant application on file with the Department of natural Resources (DNR) for funds to develop public access to the waterfront at 4th Street. The Planning department, on the advice of DNR, suggests that by increasing the City's share, the chances for receiving this grant will be enhanced. This Agenda Bill expresses the Council's approval for the Mayor to prepare a formal Grant Amendment reflecting the use of $10,000 of hotel/motel tax for the development of the 4th Street waterfront public access. The total project cost has been increased to S116,600 from $100,000 because the 4th Street mini-park was not previously included. The City's ,match, with help from the Bremerton Kiwanis, will increase from 25% to 36%. · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Johnson) to authorize the Mayor to sign an amended ALEA Grant request which will use Sl0,000 of City Hotel - Motel tax in addition to the $25,000 match from block grant sources to increase the City's match ratio in relationship to DNR funds. GRANT APPLICATION TO DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY FOR WATERFRONT ZONING PROJECT, #AB85-361 The City has been invited by Department of Ecology to apply for $39,140 in Shoreline Planning Funds. The funds will be used to prepare Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Shoreline Plan Amendments supportive of the Waterfront Special Design District Concept. Mr. Don Pratt, Planning Director the actual budget and where the money is going. He stated the responsibilities of both the Department of Ecology. and the City. This agenda bill formalizes the applic~ion with the city proposing to contract out the TAPE #276 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1985 Pg. 4of8 UNAPPROVED DRAFT ~1543 #2000 #2876 application with the city proposing to contract out the contract. He said the $9,800 will come in part from the General Fund and Block Grant allocations. Councilman Johnson was concerned that the Resolution was not attached with Mr. Pratt stating when the Resolution is drafted it will be brought before Council. M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Pachek) to approve Grant request as submit- ted, with Resolution to be returned to Council for approval. EASEMENT - RICHARD J. & ALICE L. MORRIS, #AB85-362 Mr. & Mrs. Morris have requested an easement across City of Bremerton property near Tahuya Lake for access to their property. This is similar to an easement the City has previously granted across the same property to Robert Zimmerman. Mr. Alan Kane, City Engineer, stated both parties presently use another roadway, however, in the future if this is made unavailable there would be the need for this requested easement and the subject property is of little value. Councilman Drouin was opposed to voting on an easement with an unclear map presented. · M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Amo) to approve request that the easement be granted and direct the Mayor and City Clerk sign the easement and return to Mr. Morris for recording. ANNEXATION PROJECT PROGRAM AND BUDGET, #AB85-364 The City Council allocated $25,000 in the Planning Budget for the establishment of annexation efforts. The Council required that the 'C'fty's Economic Development Council and the City Council review the effort's program and budget prior to implementation. The Economic Development Council has approved the attached program and budget. Councilman Johnson thanked Mr. Pratt and Planning Staff for their efforts in this program, noting there is no proposed future annexations in his area. Mr. Pratt stated it is necessary to development the program and budget prior to annexation efforts and outlined the four areas presently in consideration. He stated first consideration is rounding the City's boundaries and second how the City was approached by several areas not within the proposed boundaries. Councilman Sturdivant stated he was opposed to hiring an individual for 6 months who ultimately would become a full- time individual and any consideration of areas such as Rolling Hills and Kitsap Golf and County Club. Mr. Pratt stated this is scheduled for only a period of 6 months. Councilman Johnson suggested that a member of the Council be part of the Economic Advisory Board which presently includes only City Staff. Councilman Adrian suggested that "Mayor" be stricken and "Council" be inserted, Pg. 4(4) to read "If the Council supports the proposed annexation, the", etc. and that Pg. 4(4a) "Council Member" be added. M/S/C/&(Drouin/Adrian) to approve Annexation Project Program and Budget, amending Pg. 3(V.para.2) strike "Council Representative" and Pg. 4(4) strike "Mayor" inserting "Council", and Pg. 4(4a) add "Council Member". Recessed 6:00 p.m.; Reconvened at 6:15 p.m. REAL PROPERTY EXCESS PROPERTIES, #AB85-363 Pursuant to Administrative Policy an Procedures 1-6 adopted by City Council on June 29, 1985, the City Clerk is instructed to review all City real property holdings and, following review by the Planning Department, City Departments and Planning Commission (including public hearings) aggregate and submit to Council once each year. TAPE #276 & #2 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1985 Pg. 6 of 8 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #1447 ~1558 #1677 #2006 ~2321 #2326 #2467 M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Hornina) to declare surplus. VOTE: 9-0 Motion PASSED to surplus parcel. Westpark: triangular parcel totaling approximately 13,000 sq. ft. (.3 acre). Councilman Amo stated he had indication from Animal Control that this would be a suitable location. Several agreed, with annexation in the area and future needs, should consider retention of parcel. Councilman Johnson disagreed. · M/S/(Johnson/Adrian) to surplus parcel. VOTE: For: 1 Johnson Against: 7 Sturdivant, Horning, Anderson, Mosely, Drouin, Amo and Adrian Abstain: 1 Anderson Motion FAILED. M/S/C/(Adrian/Drouin) to table decision 3 weeks with empha- sis on suitability for an Animal Control Shelter. VOTE: For: 7 Horning, Pachek,. Mosely, Anderson, Drouin, Adrian and Johnson Abstain: 2 Sturdivant & Amo Motion PASSED to table 3 weeks. E. 16th & Ironsides: Southwest corner of intersection formed by E. 16th Street and Ironsides, Manette, East Bremerton. Building too expensive for remodeling consideration and in residential area. Council agreed land should revert to residential. · M/S/C/U/(Amo/Adrian) to surplus parcel with appraisal. VOTE: 9-0 Motion PASSED to surplus Councilman Adri-an noted that the appraisal should be residential use/raw land and that an Appraiser should evaluate accordingly. Forest Ridge Park House: Vacant residence located in Forest Ridge Park. Mr. Carey recommended surplusing M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Adrian) to surplus subject property. VOTE: 9-0 Motion Passed to surplus Constitution Avenue: 4 parcels totaling 1.23 acres along Constitution Avenue, between Porter and Farragut Street adjacent to Bremerton School District 100-C. School District is interested in trading for a parcel, recommended by the Engineering department at Wheaton Way in front of Bremerton High School. · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Horning) to declare surplus, with appraisal to determine trade value. VOTE: 9-0 Motion PASSED to surplus and appraise. Meadowdale: 8.95 acres, sq. in shape, adjacent to the Plats of Woodmere Addition ~1 and Highland Park North of McWilliams Road in Kitsap County. Mr. Carey was opposed to surplusing. Majority of Council felt parcel should be appraised. M/S/C/(Adrian/Johnson) to seek appraisal for purposes of surplusing at later date. Ms. McCluskey stated appraisals are expensive and it was not in the City's best interests if TAPE #277 City Council Re[ ~tg. Minutes August 21, 1985 Pg. 7of8 UN~PPROVED DR~FT #2981 #3087 not going to be surplused. Further the property belong to the Water utility and it is a revenue source. It would have to be purchased by General Fund for any Parks use. VOTE: For: 5 Adrian, Horning, Sturdivant, Adrian Drouin Against: 4 Anderson, Amo, Pachek & Mosely. Motion PASSED to seek appraisal for purposes of surplus~ng. ORDINANCE #3975 (SECOND READING) ESTABLISHING HANDICAPPED ACTION COMMITTEE, #AB85-399 Functions of the Handicapped Action Committee would be to monitor recipients of Federal Funds, prepare a Transition Plan and recommend non-structural modifications which will bring the City into compliance with Section 504. City Attorney Bill Broughton stated that the Board will be subject to State Statutes therefore he did not feel additional language, as requested by the Handicapped Representative, needed to be included in the draft. He did agree that the City should provide an interpreter if needed. ' Ms. Jeanne Jackson, Handicapped Representative, disagreed with the City Attorney's opinion stating that the Hearing impaired/deaf individual should be contained in the draft. She read a letter of support, for her efforts as the Handicapped Representative, from Councilman Adrian and he encouraged "bringing her aboard as part of his team" and requested support of his candidacy for Mayor in the fall elections. Ms. Margery Holsather, Affirmative Action Officer/City of Bremerton, agreed with the City Attorney that Ms. Jackson's request was not necessary. She felt verbiage change, Pg. 3(d), line #7 - delete "Other - impairments", substituting "Appropriate arrangements shall be provided to accommodate handicapped persons in the hearing process" would suffice. Councilman Adrian wanted to expand the committee from two to four non-employee representatives, designating 1 as wheelchair impaired and 1 as blind. Councilmen agreed that two such individuals may not be willing or available to serve. Ms. Jackson thought being specific on type of handicapped would be difficult because there are over 2000 identifiable handicaps. Mayor Dawkins suggested wording to be changed from two to four (4) individuals that are non- employee/citizens. · M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Amo) to pass Ordinance 3975, second reading, establishing an Action Committee to hear grievances pertaining to handicapped issues and to monitor compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, amending Pg. 1, Sec.(1) striking "two non-employee citizens" and inserting "four" non-employee citizens and substituting verbiage pg. 3(d), line #7 "appropriate arrangements shall be provided to accommodate handicapped persons in the hearing process" ORDINANCE #3978 (SECOND READING) NEW PARKING CHAPTER TO CITY OF BREMERTON ZONING ORDINANCE, #AB85-308 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Johnson) to pass Ordinance #3978, second 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. TAPE #277 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 1985 Pg. 8of8 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #3123 #3179 THE RT DISTRICT AND ADDING REFERENCE TO THE NEW PARKING CHAPTER, #AB85-290 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Johnson) to pass Ordinance #3979, second reading, amending Ordinance No. 3732, Section 354. ORDINANCE #3980 (SECOND READING) PARKING ORDINANCE DELETING THE CURRENT REQUIREMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL, MANUFACTURING AND COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND ADDING REFERENCE TO NEW PARKING CHAPTER, #AB85-289 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Pachek) to pass Ordinance #3980, second 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 8:15 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk City of Bremerton APPROVED: ART ANDERSON, President City Council KLM:AA/cjs cc Normal Distribution File/Vault