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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/25/78 ~ ~ UNAPP~D MINUTES -~ CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES - l 1978 July 25, 1970 COU lt APPROVED ?E #137 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (A) was held in the City Co,mci1Chamhers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, July 25, 1978 at 9:15 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Commissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandio, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey and representatives of the press and radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Rev. Lewis Schultz of the Charleston Baptist Church. MINUTES OF JULY 18, 1978 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Bruce Berkimer, Wastewater, Extra Help, 7/24/78. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve separation, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Daniel C. Lowe, Water Distribution, Serviceman I, $5.30 per hr., 7/24/78. James M. Coombe, Water Supply, Serviceman I, $5.30 per hr., 7/24/78. Kathryn Joan Gosselin, Planning, Extra Help (Draftsperson), $3.00 per hr., 7/19/78. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve notices of employment, carried unan~moulsy. CHANGE OF PAY STATUS Jeffrey V. Kelly, Police Dept., 2nd yr. to 3rd yr. Patrolman, $7.23 to $7.58 per hr., 7/26/78. Motion by Mayor Oarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve change of pay status, carried unanimously. LICENSE APPLICATIONS Street Dance: Pamela Rasmussen for YMCA, approved by Police Dept. for Aug. 18, 1978. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve application for street dance, carried unanimous]y. Music Machine and Vending & Cigarette Machine: Brother Dun's, Donald J. Tompkins, approved by Police Dept. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve license applications for music machine and vending and cigarette machines, carried unanimously. Taxicab Drivers' License Applications: Lucille M. Moore, Kenneth Floyd Buchanan, Patrick Derryl wiltz, Joel Edward Schauer, Marty Alan Peterson, Robert Albert Irish and Joe A. Holland, all approved by Police Dept. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve applications for taxicab drivers' licenses, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk read letter from Ardette R. McLauchlan, Redmond, WA, dated July i9, 1978, which stated she parked her car directly under a sign which said "Parking 9 A.M. - 6 P.M." and she was towed away illegally. She asked for reimbursement of $29.95 for the towing charge. Clerk stated the Police Dept. thinks she m~sread the sign and it actually said "No Parking". The location is 530 7th St. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to deny claim and request Police Dept. to write her a letter and explain, carried unanimously. ' REQUEST TO AMEND TEMPORARY TAXICAB LICENSE ORDINANCE Clerk read letter from Robert Maesner, owner of Arrow Cab Co., which requested the Commissioners consider changing the temporary taxicab license ordinance as follows: Lower required amount to $3,000.00 per car; get temporary license based on the ~revious corresponding quarter. Discussion followed and Mayor Jarstad stated this should be studied. Commissioner Stewart stated he had worked on amending the ordinance and he requested that it be read at th~s time. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES, July 25, 1978 Page two ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Temporary Taxicab Licenses Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 2888, Section 2, as amended by Ordinance No. 3361 and 3425, allowing taxicabs to be operated with a temporary license issued by the City Clerk." Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve ordinance on first reading. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated Mr. Maesner has done an excellent job with his cab business and he bas letters ~rom'satisfied customers of Arrow Cab Co. He stated Mr. Maesner has shown a need for additional licenses by the business he has generated and he does not want to hold him back. Mayor Jarstad stated the ordinance should be distributed to the Police Dept. and City Attorney's office for their review. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. PARKING COMMITTEE - Craven Center Parking Facility Gary Sexton requested that City Commissioners make a decision whether or not to obtain a cost estimate for the development of a multi-level parking structure at Craven Center. Mayor Jarstad stated he does not think an architectural design should be requested at this time, but a dollar and cents figure is necessary. He stated the Grants Administrator will be able to give Council an updated report regarding funding. Mr. Sexton stated the committee is not requesting that a consultant be hired; they only want a cost estimate. Discussion followed and it was the consensus of the Commissioners to get an estimate from Harry Rich. Com- missioner Stewart asked if the committee thought they could get financing, other than Federal funding,through an LID and Mr. Sexton replied that they are looking at all avenues. A lengthy discussion followed regarding subordinate bonds and Commissioner Stewart maintained it would not be practical to try and sell bonds for another parking facility. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to have Mayor Jarstad talk to Harry Rich regarding the feasibility of building a parking structure at the Craven Center. Under discussion: Commissioner Swanson stated he would have Jerry Thornburgh get a map of Craven Center so Mr. Rich would have something to go by. Motion carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Stampede Blvd. Transmission Line' Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated July 21, 1978, which recommended bid for water main installation on Stampede Blvd. be awarded to Robison Const. Co. as low bidder. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to award bid to Rohison Construc- tion Co. in the amount of $160,741.71, carried unanimously. WORK FORCE ACCOUNT - Water Dept. Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated July 21, 1978, which requested authorization to begin the 12" ductile iron water main installation beginning at Cherry Ave/Ash St. to the vicinity of new reservoir #19 site; that the estimated cost for this project is $14,698.58. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve work force account as stated above, carried unanimously. EASEMENT - Dr. Islam Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated July 24, ~978, attached to which was an easement for construction of a waterline across Dr. Islam's property on Wheaton Way. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to accept easement, carried unanimously. AWC 1979 SERVICE FEE NOTICE Clerk presented 1979 Service Fee Notice from Association of Washington Cities in the amount of $7,862.58. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Co,~issioner Stewart to approve 1979 Service Fee, carried unanimously. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' M1NUTES July 25, 1978 Page three LAKE TAHUYEH PROPERTY Commissioner Swanson stated the property at Lake Tahuyeh constitutes an attractive nuisance, but he thinks it should be studied further before a final decision is made. He stated he feels all the Commissioners should look at this property and come up with some recommendations. He stated he felt the City should take some kind of action to convert this to a reasonably profitable operation or turn it over to the Parks Dept. and let them maintain it. Mayor Jarstad stated he would like to explore the feasibility of negotiating with the State and timber companies to trade property; that there are some alternatives that should be explored. Commissioner Swanson requested that Chuck Moore investigate a trade of land and report back to Council in two weeks. ORDINANCE NO. 3447 - Affirmative Action Program Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE providing for equal opportunity employment for employees of the City of Bremerton and adopting an affirmative action program for the City of Bremerton and repealing Ordinance No. 3281." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Ordinance No. 3447 on second reading, by title only. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated there is a conflict between the ordinance and Civil Service rules and regulations and the union contract; that he would like to know which takes precedence in case a conflict sbould arise. Mr. McCluskey stated it has not been determined and unless a conflict does come up, a determination cannot be made. Question was called and motion passed as follows: Mayor 3arstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Abstain; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Richard Jaodzinski stated the Municipal Court has to transfer cases dealing with ~car prowling to the County because the City no longer has an ordinance pertaining to this. He stated the City used to have one, but it is no longer in the Municipal Code and he wondered what happened to it. City Clerk stated that this would be checked out. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: He d~scussed use of the computer for Municipal Court and the potential sa~ings to be gained. He stated that a letter from fhe Council should be sent to the Municipal and District Court to see what they will share of the cost. Commissioner Swanson: He discussed the removal of the barricades at Olympic College and the concern of some administrators about that removal. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to bold a work shop in the next two weeks for Engineering, Police and Fire Departments and anyone else who is interested and to allow Olympic College to leave up the barricades for the two- week period, carried unanimously. Asst. City Attorney McCluskey: Presented Resolution, Deed, Easement and Bill of Sale, Agreement, and Petition for Intergovernmental Transfer for the sale of the Meadowdale Well to North Perry Avenue Water District. Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION declaring excess to the need of the City of Bremerton certain real property hereafter described, and authorizing agreement for transfer and the intergovernmental transfer thereof." Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to pass Resolution No. 1774, and authorize Mayor to sign Deed, Easement and Bill of Sa]e,'Agreement and Inter- governmental Transfer, carried as ~ollows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissfoner Swanson, Yes. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Discussed progress of the swimming pool and stated it is proceeding f~ne. 2. He stated it was a great thrill to go to Groton for the launching of the USS BREMERTON and he was very gratified at the response of the citizens of ~roton. '~}!e s~ated he and Wayne Runge, the designer of the logo, enjoyed themr selves very much. Meeting recessed from 10:25 A.M. until 10:35 A.M. --3-- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 25, 1978 Page four BILLS Mot~on by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to vouchers 05517 thru 05612 inclusive in the amount of $30,777.83, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. BID CALL - Paint Shop Remodel (Police Dept.) Clerk requested approval to call for bids for paint shop remodeling for plumbing fixtures and installation; that the rest of the job will be done by City work force. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve'call for bids for plumbing fixtures and installation and approve work force account, carried unanimously. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM Jerry Kerns, representing Equitable Savings and Loan Association, asked that the City of Bremerton adopt a deferred compensation program for employees of the City, to be served by Equitable Savings and Loan Association. He stated this would be strictly voluntary. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to authorize the option for the employees to enter into a deferred compensation program with Equitable Savings and Loan Association, subject to evaluation and approval of City Attorney's office, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Abstain due to a minute interest (less than 17o in the company); Commissioner Swanson, Yes. HEARINGS - Robinson Rezone, Robinson Change in Land Use Restrictions and Six-Year -Transportation Improvement Program Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearings in order listed above, carried unanimously. PE //137 ROBINSON REZONE A)1133 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised, posted and residents notified as required by law. She read Planning Con~nission Resolution No. 473 recommending approval with conditions. She stated 44 advisory ballots were sent, 20 returned with 9 agreeing and 1] disagreeing. She read letters of opposition from Dayle Goracke-Crane and Garry Crane, Our Lady Star of the Sea Rectory, Richard J. Sowell, Mr. and Mrs. William Cue, and William and Susanne Zimsen. Hearing recessed for bid opening. BID OPENING - Pine Road Interceptor Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. Pine Road Interceptor: Backhoe Services, bid bond enclosed, $194,699.44. Hanson Excavating Co., bid bond enclosed, $189,188.82. Frank Coluccio Construction Co., b~d bond enclosed, $191,O58.43. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to City Engineer for evaluation and recommendation at a later date, carried unanimously. ROBINSON REZONE HEARING (continued) Ken Attebery, Planning Director, explained the proposal using a site plan and colored sketch. He stated the comprehensive p]an indicates traffic oriented commercial and a car lot would be a less intensive traffic generator than other uses which might be proposed in a B-3 zone. He stated surrounding land use to the north across 6th St. is commercial and south, west and east is zoning R-1. PROPONENT: James Robinson, 4904 Kitsap Way, stated he has owned thfs property for ten years and in that time the entire north side of 6th has become commercial and it bas become more difficult to ren~ the houses that are on the property. He stated the traffic has doubled. He spoke of [be fencing and ]andscapi. ng and stated he wants to put in a cyclone fence with redwood slats; that the Po]ice Dept. approve of this t~Tpe .o,f fen.ce so they can observe the property from the alley. He also requested access from the alley. Discussion followed regarding the fencing and beautification and Mr. Robinson stated they would landscape in front and along the sides and they will be open only during normal business hours. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 25, 1978 Page five Virginia Boyce, 1544 5th St., stated she is against any access on the alley; that it is a narrow alley and there are youngsters in the al]ey, along with many cars. Mayor Jarstad agreed with this and stated the facility could be utilized without using the alley. Fanny Beg]au, 1523 6th, stated she agrees with Mr. Robinson and she is in favor Of the rezone. She stated she is right next door to the proposed site.and that people can nse the sidewalks instead o£ the alley. Charles Gilman stated he thinks there should be a control gate in the fence along the alley to allow access on the property. No one spoke in opposition to the proposal. Commissioner Swanson asked about setbacks and Mr. Attebery replied that setbacks are adequate. Commissioner Swanson then asked about designated parking stalls for customers and Mr. Attebery stated a certain number of parking stalls should be designated and assigned as customer parking. Discussion followed regarding the fences and Mr. Attebery stated a chain link fence with slats would do nothing to cot down the noise. Commissioner Swanson suggested an 8-foot screen fence immediately in back of the service area and a chain link fence in other areas. Mr. Attebery stated this might be a viable alternative. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve rezone from R-1 to B-3 subject to the following conditions: (1) The site shall be developed essentia]ly as show, on the 6/19/78 C. R. Gilman Site Plan which is hereby made a part of this rezone action; (2) In order to preserve the dominate residential character of this block and the alley which serves this block, no access shall · be allowed from the site to the alley to the south; (3) A screen fence not less than eight ft. ~n height (could ~nc]ude a chain link fence with full slats) shall be built alomg the entire southern property line to provide a noise barrier between the residences on 5th St., the traffic on 6th St. and the service area activity; (4) All outdoor lighting shall be directed away lrom residential areas and shall be of reasonable height to not unnecegsarily disturb nearby residential areas; (5) Driveway access to 6th St. shall be limited to two and shall be aligned with existing driveways across 6th St. ~f feasibl~; (6) Each driveway shall be .limited to one way access to limit traffic hazards and shall be signed as such in a method approved by the City; and (7) There shal] be designated and signed as customer parking that number of stalls required by Section 7]5, Ord. No. ]792, as amended, carried unanimously. ?E #137 . ROBINSON CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS ) ~820 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised, posted and letters of notification mailed to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 472 recommending approval. She stated 13 advisory ballots were sent, 7 were returned with all agreeing. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, spoke of the proposed change in land use restrictions using a site plan and colored sketch. He stated the site plan indicates a two-level o~fice str~cture with access solely on:Kitsap Way. He stated the applicant would llke to retain the privilege of allowing limited retail uses which provide goods and services to the tenant offices or their clients. PROPONENTS Charles Gilman, 1154 Jacobsen Blvd., stated he hopes this proposal Js a logical solution for this piece of property. He stated many of the fully-grown trees will remain and there will be a feeling of open space. He asked Council to approve his request for change in land use restrictions and stated it would be a benefit to the residents. No one spoke in opposition to the rezone. Commissioner Swanson asked i£ any variances would be necessary and Mr. A~tebery stated he was not aware of any. -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTho July 25, 1978 Page six · Motion by Co~lissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to have a new ordinance prepared, repeal Ordinance No. 2929 and 3022 and Land Use Restrictio'ns Contract recorded under Auditor's File No. 996547, and rezone property from R-1 to B-2 to 4nctude the following conditions: (1) The site sha]l be developed essentially the same as the site plan submitted and made a part of this action; (2) The principal business use of the property shall be that of offices. Limited retail uses will be allowed which provide goods and services to the tenant offices or their clients. Examples of the type of retail use allowed would be a prescription service supporting doctors' offices or an optician's office supporting an eye. clinic; (3) All storm drainage and sanitary sewage sball be directed to Kitsap Way and to the east to connect existing sewer lines as required by the City Engineer, at the developer's cost; (4) As much of the existing vegetation as can reasonably be retained in the green- belt and landscape areas shal] be retained. Other slope and setback areas shall be planted as indicated on the plan; and (5) Access to and from Kitsap Way from the parking area shall be a one-way arrangement as suggested by the City Engineer, one-way entrance at the eastern drive and one-way exit at the western drive~ carried unanimously. SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION ]MPROVEMENT PROGRAM RESOLUTION NO. 1775 Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION adopting the revised and extended Six-Year Transportation Program for the period January 1, 1979 to December 31, 1984." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1775, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. Meeting adjourned at 12:10 P.M. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk Approved: GLENN K. JARSTAD, Mayor '--6--