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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/78 UNAPPROVED MINUTES cm co saoNERE' ETIN COUNCIL February 21, 1978 APPROVED FEB 2 8 1978 ~PE #127 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, B) 1400 was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, February 21, 1978 at 9:00 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City Attorney NcCluskey and a representative of the radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 1978 Clerk read minutes of Feb. 14, 1978. Mayor Jarstad ordered the minutes to stand approved as read. SEPARATION Nabel L. Marshall, Municipal Court, Part-time Office Asst., 2/14/78. Notion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve separation, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOY~ENT Llewellyn J. Williams, Building Dept., Building Inspector, $7.86 per hr., 2/22/78. Patricia Ann Abrams, Municipal Court, Part-time Office Asst., $3.75 per hr., 2/15/78. Charles W. Bue].l, Parks & Recreation, Part-time Playleader, $3.50 per hr., 2/11/78. ~otion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Dale Vogltanz, Water Supply, Serviceman I to Serviceman II, $5.63 to $5.97 per hr., 2/20/78. Clerk read memo from Water Supply Supervisor, dated Feb. 14~ 1978, which requested that Mr. Vogltanz be promoted from ?C to 9A as this rate is open at Water Supply and Mr. Vogltanz has been working as a full-shift operator. James Root, Engineering Dept., City Engineer, no change in pay, Change from Provisional to Pet'xaanent, 2/9/78. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND Clerk presented Employees' Retirement Fund for March 1978 in the gross amount of $3,095.59, audited by John Ross. Notion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve retirement fund for March 1978 in the gross amount of $3,093.39, carried unanimously. CETA SUBGRANT MODIFICATIONS 07 & 08 Clerk presented CETA Subgrant Modification 07 decreasing the total obligation by $8,551.OO to a new total of $252,661.O0 and CETA Subgrant Modification 08 which does not change the obligational amount of the subgrant. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve CETA Subgrant Nodifica- ~O7 and 08, carried unanimously. BID AWARD -'Street Dept. Trucks Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent, dated Feb. 17, 1978, which recommended bid be awarded to Haselwood Buick for two GNC one-ton trucks with the Nelson dump body and for one '/z-ton pickup. Notion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to follow recommendation of Street Dept. and award bid to Haselwood Buick, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Grants Administrator Vehicle Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator, dated Feb. 17, 1978,' which recommended that bid be awarded to Kluge Chevrolet as the low bidder. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to award bid to Kluge Chevrolet as 1-6-~'-~zdder, carried unanimously. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES 'February 21, 1978 Page two BID AWARD - Swimmin~ Pool Complex Mayor Jarstad stated he had met with Harry Rich and Bob Theroux on Friday and the recommendation is to award the bid to Cree Construction for the Swimming Pool Complex.. He stated this is for the swimming pool and the 'lounge only and the alternates will have to be decided at a later date. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to award bid for Swimming Pool Complex to Cree Construction. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated they would check to see if any Trident Impact Funds could be utilized to build-the youth/ senior citizens' center. Motion carried unanimously. A~BULANCE COMPLAINTS Clerk read letter from Robert Mussman, Chairman of Ambulance Committee, dated Feb. 21, 1978, which stated he has investigated two complaints on the ambulance service. The letter gave details of his investigation and recommendations he felt should be followed. This letter is on file in the City Clerk's office. Mayor Jarstad stated he would like to set up a meeting sometime this week with Mr. Mussman, Mr. Leyde, John Ross, Police Chief, Fire Chief and himself to discuss these recommendations. Commissioner Stewart suggested mailing a copy of Mr. Mussman's letter to Mr. Leyde. SURPLUS TRUCK - Street De~t. Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent, dated Feb. 17, 1978, which requested that 1953 GMC Utility Truck be declared and disposed of in the best interest of the City. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to follow recommendation of Street Dept. and declare t~ck surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM FOR MUNICIPAL COURT Clerk reported that a public address'system for Municipal:Court had.been approved last week but it was not specified which fund the monies should be taken from. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and~ayor Ja~stad to approve expenditure of $488.25 from CumulatiVe Reserve for Qeneral Municipals Purposes Fund, Carried'u~animously. AUTHORIZING CLERK TO SET HEARING' DATES FOR PLANNING HEARINGS Clerk requested that she be given authorization to set hearing dates without Council approval. She stated this will move the process up at least one week due to fact that Planning Commission meets on Tuesday nights and Council is on Tuesdays; that there is nothing in the Charter, Ordinances or Resolutions that require Council approval for setting hearing dates.. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to authorize City Clerk to set hearing dates without Council approval, carried unanimously. FINAL DECLARATION OF NON-SIGNIFICANCE- Jackson Park Ele.mentar~ Schoo] Clerk presented final declaration of non-significance for construction of an additioJ to an existing school building at Jackson Park Elementary School. This is on file in the City Clerk's office. SEWERS AND SEWAGE'- Manette Neishborhood Association Letter Clerk read letter from Thomas C. Rosebraugh, President of Manette Neighborhood Association, dated Feb. 15, 1978, which endorsed the letter sent by the Sheridan Neighborhood Association regarding sewers and sewage. The Manette Neighborhood . Association would like to request that no building permits be issued in areas where sewage problems exist; that this should not be restricted to just duplexes and multiple family dwellings. CANAMERA PACIFIC' LEASE Clerk read letter signed by H. Rowland, dated Feb. 9, 1978, which requested that consideration be given to readjusting the lease option provision of the contract so that a second ten-year option rather than just one is provided; that this will provide a sounder negotiating position for loan purposes. The letter stated they anticipate construction of two structures for boat storage will commence within 60-90 days. Mayor Jarstad stated his concern is that this is a very valuable. piece of property and he does not feel the lease price should be tied down to a low rental figure. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt a committee should look -2- ,CITY CO~J~II$SIONERS' Mi,~dTES February 21, 1978 Page three at the lease and make a determination. He stated the lease is a very good one for landlords and it is hooked into the cost of living index. Mr. McCluskey stated the option will renegotiate the lease price and ail the option does is give him an additional term to lease the property. Commissioner Stewart stated Mr. Rowland wants to get a fair payment on the land and he is willing to look it over. Commissioner Swanson stated thc facility wil-1 probably be better if they make it possible for a longer lease. Commissioner Stewart suggested that he and the City Clerk will look it over and report back to Council next week. HOUSINGAUTHORITY REQUEST TO PURCHASE AND REHABILITATE HORTON NURSING HOME AS ELDERLY, CONGREGATE I[0USING. COMPLEX Clerk read letter from Housing Authority, dated Feb. 9, 1978, which stated they have had an architect conduct a preliminary examination for structural soundness on the Horton Nursing Home and the opinion is that the building would be most suitable as an elderly, congregate housing complex. The letter requested permission to pursue the possible acquisition and substantial rehabilitation of the Horton Nursing Home, in conjunction with the U.S. Dept. of Housing and HUD; -.The letter requested permission to submit the letter of intent describing the proposal to HUD and to request special funds for rehabilitation. Mayor Jarstad stated he felt this would bca good utilization of that building; that there is a large waiting list for senior citizens who want to get in a congregate housing unit and he~Ce!g it would .be proper to approve the request from the Housing Authority. Commissioner Stewart stated he is against any more federally-owned land in the City because it raises the taxes for the people who are paying taxes. He stated either their taxes go up or services have to be cut. He stated he is opposed to any mo~e property being taken off the tax roils. Mayor Jarstad stated this is a pro~posal Of heed' for many people in the City. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve request of HouSing Authority to submit a letter of intent to purchase and rehabilitate Horton Nursing Home as an elderly, congregate housing complex, carried unanimously. NOTICE OF UAB ~EETING Clerk reported there will be a UAE ~ieeting in Olympia on Feb. 28, 1978 at '.30 A copy of the agenda is on file in the City Clerk's office. R/W DEEDS - Wheaton way, Broad' to' Riddell - Parker Lumber Ca & Firestone T ~e Clerk presented R/W deeds from Parker Lumber Co. and Firestone Tire & Rubber Co. She read a memo from Office Engineer, dated Feb. 17, 1978, which stated th~ acquisition of this R/W will enable the City to construct sidewalk along ti e entire project on Whcaton Way from Broad to Riddell. MOtion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept R/W deeds, refer to ',ity Attorney's office for approval as to form and to City Clerk for recording~ carried unanimously. · ! ORDINANCE NO. 3409 - Auctioneer'S License / Cl'erk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Sections i and 5 of 0~d~nance 970, which sections are codified respectively as B~4C 5.08.O10 and BMC 5.~8.050 and relate to procurement of an auctioneer's license prior to conducting an auctign and the bond that must be executed when applying for said auctioneer's license.? / Motion by ~ayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3'409, carried .a.o ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Increasing ~laximum Fine to $300.00 (Amending~250) Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3250, Section 18, to increase the maximum fine to three hundred dollars and to have jail sen~enc,e's in the City jail." ' '~ Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve ordinance on reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissio,r~er Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to vouchers 02916 thru 02958 inclusive in the amount of $13,821.55 and vouchers 2910 thru 2912 inclusive in the amount of $74,183.81, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. -3- 'CITY'COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 21, 1978 Page four Commissioner Stewart stated he had written a letter to the Housing Authority regarding taking property off the tax rolls and asking them to put money back in lieu of taxes and he has never received an answer. He stated he does not think it is fair to the people in Bremerton to have to pay additional taxes because of Federally-subsidize~ housing and he thinks he at least deserves an answer to his letter. HOUSING AUTHORITY RESOLUTION Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION naming the Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton as designated agent for the City of. Bremerton for certain purposes." Clerk then read memo from Planning Director, dated Feb. 21, 1978, attached to which was the Mousing Authority Resolution. The memo stated the resolution is a routine step in the progress of the Bonus Block Grant activities which the City became involved with in February of 1977. Nancie Wood was present to answer questions. Commis- sioner Stewart asked Ms. Wood about the letter he sent and gave several reasons why he felt the Housing Authority should pay some money in lieu of taxes. Ms. Wood told Commissioner Stewart his letter had been received just last week and as soon as they have a quorum, he will receive an answer. She spoke about the resolution and stated these will be units of two or three acre plots, not like Westpark. Commissioner Stewart again stated he feels the City should get a better break; that they are loaded down with Federally-subsidized housing now. He stated private ownership has done well in this country and he doesn't want to be completely controlled by the Federal Government in this City. Commissioner Swanson asked what happens to any of the other block grant funds and the opportunity for others to develop and Mayor Jarstad stated this resolution refers to just one block. Commissioner Swanson asked for an opportunity to review the resolution with Grants Administrator and Planning Director. Mayor Jarstad suggested that Ms. Wood meet with Mr. Theroux and Mr. Attebery and review this so it can be answered today. Ms. Wood apologized for the short review time and explained the process the Housing Authority uses. Mayor Jarstad requested that the committee meet and try to get a report back today. CO~4ISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Swanson: 1. Stated the State Highway Dept. is not really keeping either the Manette Bridge or the Warren Ave. Bridge in repair. He requested a resolution be prepared asking that the state Highway Dept. come in with some gas tax funds or something and .work on those bridges. He stated the bridges need resurfaeing to protect them from the elements and give a smoother ride .... . Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to have resolution prepared and send one to Senator Walgren and Ray Aardahl, carried unanimously. Asst. City Attorney McCluskey: I. Stated Mercer Enterprises vs. City of Bremerton is in court today. 2. Distributed copies of report of work done by City Attorney's office for Jan. Commissioner Stewart again asked that this be put on the City's computer so it is tied down. He stated he is not sure what his time usage represents and if it were on the computer, that information would be available. Mr. McCluskey stated this informa- tion comes off their time sheets and they are available for review. A lengthy discussion followed and Mr. McCluskey stated he would talk to his office manager and have her contact Commissioner Stewart. Commissioner Stewart stated the computer should be used by all departments for these reports; that it is much lower in cost than any other way. Meeting recessed from 10:15 A.M. until 10:50 A.M. HEARINGS: Swiningston Rezone Decision, Gleason Change in Land Use Restrictions, Bremerton Concrete Products Rezone, Repeal of Section 411, Ord. No. 1792 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearings in order listed above, carried unanimously. .CITY COM31ISSIONERS' MiaOTES February 21, 1978 Page five rAPE #127 SWININGSTON REZONE DECISION (B)2085 Clerk stated no new correspondence had been received. No one was present to give testimony. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve rezone from R-1 to B-3, carried unanimously. rAPE #127 GLEASON CHANGE IN LAND' USE RESTRICTIONS (B)2105 Clerk stated she had advertised, posted and letters of notification were sent as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 446 recommending approval. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, spoke about the change in land use restrictions and gave the background of the property. He stated this change is essentially substituting one site plan for another and this is the third change Of site plan on this particular site. Mayor Jarstad asked when Mr. Gleason proposed to have this under construction and Mr. Gleason stated in about two months. Commissioner Stewart asked about the size of the units and Mr. Gleason stated they will be 1,O00 sq. ft., two-bedroom deluxe units. No one spoke in oppostion to the change. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to concur with Planning Commission and approve Change in Land Use Restrictions, carried unanimously. rAPE #127 BREMERTON CONCRETE' PRODUCTS ? ~.- (B)2217 Clerk stated hearing had been advertised, posted and letters of notification were sent as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 445 recom- mending approval with conditions. She stated Mr. McConkey was present today so the decision will not have to be delayed until next week. Clerk then read letters of opposition from Charles and Ann Laubach, Mr. & Mrs. Leo Kippers and Lillian M. Trent. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, spoke about the proposed rezone using a s~ te plan and colored sketch. He stated the location is the NE corner of 15th ~nd Thompson in West Bremerton close to West High, approximately one acre in size. He stated the site has been zoned R-1 since the 1940's and the comprehensi~ plan shows medium density residential. He showed a sketch developed by Mr. McConkey which showed the screening and landscaping. He stated the Plannin Dept. recommended denial of this application because an expansion to use th area as a product storage area for the adjoining concrete products business is not appropriate in the center of the residential area and this expansion w~td 9nly lead to further deterioration of the residential atmosphere. Commissioner Stewart asked about egress and ingress and Mr. Attebery state~ if the rezone were approved, he would recommend there be a landscaping and acDess plan presented to thD Planning Dept. for approval. Mayor Jarstad stated ~hat location has not changed in $§ years as far as development of that R-1 property and he asked what use Mr. Attebery saw for this property. Mr. Attebery s~ated it could be used for multi-family development. Re stated his prime concern is that the residential atmosphere of this area not be deteriorated any mor~. / Hearing was recessed in order to open bids at this time. 't, BID OPENINGS - Demolition 01d Community Theatre and Operation of Concess n at 7 Lions Playfield and Roosevelt Field ' ~otion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open,bids at this tim~,, in order listed above, carried unanimously. Demolition of 01d Community Theatre: Wynn's Servfce, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $3,650.00 .... R. W. Rhine, Inc., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $3,600.00. Olympic Construction Co., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $3,800.00. Classic Construction, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $4,472.01. Earl Lincoln Constr~lction Co., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $4,427.00.' Motion by M~yor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to refer bids to proper committee and award at a later date, carried unanimously. -5- CiT~ CO~MIMSIONERS' MINUTES February 21, 1978 Page six Operation of Concessions of Lions' Playfield & Roosevelt Field: Bremer%on Athletic Roundtable, $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, 5% of total gross receipts from all sources. Clerk stated this was the only bid received. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to refer bid Go proper committee and award at a later date, carried unanimously. BREMERTON CONCRETE PRODUCTS REZONE (continued) PROPONENTS: Paul McConkey, 1343 Lower Marine Dr., stated he represented Bremerton Concrete Products. He gave a background of the compamy and gave what he feels will be the impact to the community. He stated the house was moved on this property so someone could watch over the property and in 1947 the proper~y on both sides was zoned R-1 because of the house. He stated he feels if that house had not been there; that property would have been zoned commercial at that time. He stated his company has grown and they do need the storage in that area; that it would be extremely hard for them to move from that site. He stated if this rezone is approved, they will landscape and improve the ingress and egress and the traffic pattern. He stated this would improve the terrible situation that is going on now. He spoke of the arguments against the rezone and stated the most valid ob0ection is the one on property values. He stated he did not feel property values wo~d~h decreased further if this rezone were approved. He summarized by saying that they have been there for 42 years and they feel it would not have been zoned R-1 if that house had not been moved in. Commissioner Stewart asked if he lmd any objections to establishing ingress and egress and paving and Mr. McConkey stated he did not. OPPONENTS: ' Chuck Laubaeh, Pti-Lot Enterprises, stated he owns the apartment house in ~is area. He stated the noise factor is bad now and it will get worse if this rezone is approved. He stated this noise affects neighbors in R-1 and R-2 areas. He also spoke of the traffic situation and the large trucks that have trouble turning around and stated he felt this road is too narrow for the trucks. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like %o see something showing the ingx ~ss and egress and also have it paved; that he.would like to see that as part df the provision if this is approved. Commissioner Swanson agreed with this and ~ 2ated it should be paved. Commissioner Stewart stated it should also be screened on 15th St. Mr. McConkey stated he has no objections to this and he would welcome any assistance and input toward these conditions. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve rezone from R-1 to subject to conditions set forth by Planning Commission and also subject tolingress, egress and paving, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 1751 -HouSing Authority / Clerk presented Resolution No. 1751, "A RESOLUTION naming the Housing Authority of the City of Bremerton as designated agent for the City of Bremerton f~r certain purposes". The resolution had been amended by the committee to clarify ~hat it was for one particular block grant. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad t'o - ' ' i ; -.~ / approve Resolution Nb. 1~51, carried as fellows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Comm~ssioner~ Swanson, Yes. [APE #128 REPEAL OF SECTION 411, ORDINANCE NO. 1792 (Parkin$ required for duplexes~. IA) 272 Clerk stated she had posted and advertised hearing as required by law. S~e then read Planning Commission Resolution No. 447 which recommended deletion of~ecti°n 411. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, explained that this section conflicts w~th more restrictive requirements of Ordinance No. 1792, Chapter VII, Title II~, S~6tion 715, Table df Minimum. Standards which require one parking space for each dwelling ~it. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to concur with Planning Commission -' and amend Ordinance No. 1792 by deletion of Section 411, carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Bill Mahan, a representative of Rainier Bank, was present and expressed concern about who has jurisdiction over a vacated alley on 7th St. He stated their attorney stated responsibility lies with the easment holder and the tenant and he asked Council who is responsible. Commissioner Swanson stated the City is investigating -6- ' 'CiT~ COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES February 21~ 1978 Page seven this and the bank will be notified as soon as jurisdiction is determined. Robert A. McGregor, 1337 Elizabeth, complained about children playing in the streets. He stated he thought there was an ordinance prohibiting playing in the streets, but he found out there isn't. Mr. ~cCluskey told him there is an ordinance prohibiting obstructing traffi~ and if they come on his property, that is trespassing. A lengthy discussion followed and Mayor Jarstad asked that he continue to call the police and have them check it out when necessary. Meeting adjournedat 11:55 A.M. Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor