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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/18/78 UNAPPROVED MINUTES ~ITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL t P?ROVED July 18, 1978 ,JUL 72 5 1978 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, July 18, 1978 at 9:05 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. Edwin Wiebel of Memorial Lutheran Church. MINUTES OF JULY 11, 1978 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve minutes as amended; Page 3, Alley R/W from 15th to 16th, lying between Warren and Broadway, and in 3rd and 4th lines, add from 15th to 16th, lying between Warren and Broadway} and page 7, Brandt Rezone, Commissioner Swanson voted no. Motion carried unanimously. SEPARATIONS Robert Argyle, Parks & Recreation, Lifeguard, 7/10/78. Brenet E. turner, Garage, Extra Help, 7/7/78. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT David Joseph Lahti, Street Dept., Serviceman 1,'$5.30 per hr., 7/17/78. William Grady Stone, Parks & Recreation, Part-time Playleader, $3.40 per hr., 7/17/78. Donald M. Salazar, Wastewater, Operator I, $5.30 per hr., 7/17/78. Patricia Frances Jose, Parks & Recreation, Swim Instructor, $3.00 per hr., 7/10/78. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS Kellyene I. Berns, Water Office (outside), Summer Help, $3.00 to $3.25 per hr., 7/24/78. Thomas D. Proteau, Water Office (outside), Summer Help, $3.00 to $3.25 per hr., 7/24/78. Steve Anderson, Water Distribution, Serviceman II, Serviceman II Step 9A to Serviceman Senior Step llA, $5.97 to $6.71 per hr., 7/24/78. Susan Kay Thorpe, Police Dept., Extra Help-Matron, $3.50 per hr., 7/12/78. Victoria Battermann, Executive Dept., Affirmative Action Officer/Dept. Secretary, $919.OO + $1OO.OO per mo., 7/24/78. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to appoint Vicki Battermann as Affirmative Action Officer, carried unanimously. PAYROLL VOUCHERS Claims Fund, FICA and Bank Service Fees for payroll period 6/26/78 thru 7/9/78 and Salary Fund, Gross Payroll for same period, $198,702.49, audited by John Ross. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payroll vouchers, carried unanimously. EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT FUND Clerk presented employees' retirement fund for August, 1978 in the gross amount of $3,112.98, audited by John Ross. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve retirement fund for August, carried unanimously. RETIREMENT SYSTEM CONTRIBUTIONS Clerk read memo from City Auditor, dated July 17, 1978, which stated that based on 1978 to date, he estimates an additional $20,OOO.OO increase in employer contributions for non-uniformed employees for the City during the last half of 1979. CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES' July 18, 1978 Page two LICENSE APPLICATIONS Music Machines: Charles E. Reanier, Outside Inn and Merle Inman, Drift Inn Tavern, approved by Capt. Shoemaker for the Chief of Police. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve music machine license applications, carried unanimously. Taxicab Drivers~ Licenses: William T. Golden and Larry Gene Nelson, approved by Capt. Shoemaker for Chief of Police. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve taxicab drivers" licenses, carried unanimously. TEMPORARY TAXICAB LICENSES - Arrow Cab Co. Clerk read letter from Robert Maesner, owner of Arrow Cab Co., requesting renewal of three temporary taxi licenses for the next quarter. Clerk suggested approving two licenses at this time because the revenue does not warrant three cabs. Commis- sioner Stewart stated Mr. Maesner has shown a need for three cabs and he does not want to hold him back. Commissioner Swanson stated the ordinance should be looked at to determine if a change is needed. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve two temporary taxi licenses for Arrow Cab Co. for the next quarter, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Felix Boddie, Jr., $84.61. The claim stated his car was hit by a baseball at Roosevelt Field. BID AWARD - Copper & Plastic Pipe Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated July 17, 1978, which recommended that bid be awarded to Rosen Supply for copper and plastic pipe, as the low bidder. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid to Rosen Supply, carried unanimously. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM Clerk read memo from Asst. Fire Chief, dated July 12, 1978, which requested that two eligibility lists for new hires be established; that this is in keeping with the EEO program as being established by the city. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to establish two eligibility lists for new hires for the Fire Dept. and refer to Civil Service, carried unanimously. MAX MEIGS CONDITION Mayor Jarstad reported that Max had surgery again on Saturday because the first fusion did not take. He stated the second operation was a success and he will probably be able to be moved sometime next week. STATUTORY WARRANTY DEED - Reinbold & Nelson (R/W at 13th & Warren) Clerk read memo from City Engineer~ dated July 14, 1978, which recommended that statutory warranty deed for right-of-way at 13th & Warren be accepted, referred to City Attorney for approval as to form and City Clerk for recording, Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to accept statutory warranty deed, refer to City Attorney for approval as to form and City Clerk for recording, carried unanimously. MARINE DRIVE TAXI SERVICE - CONTRACT #1597 Clerk read letter from City Auditor, dated July 17, 1978, which stated that a new contract or an extension of the original contract is needed. Commissioner Stewart stated Arrow Cab Co. should be contacted to see if they are interested in the taxi service. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to renew contract for one year, carried unanimously. -2- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 18, 1978 Page three CHANGE ORDERS NO. 4 & 5 - Kitsap Day Care Center and MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT Clerk presented change orders nos. 4 and 5 for the Kitsap Day Care Center: Change Order No. 4 - delete $500.00 from landscape allowance and supply interior paint to the amount of $500.00. Change Order No. 5 - construct additional portion of basement in the amount of $8,810.00 plus tax. She then presented Memorandum of Agreement between the City and KCAP relating to additional development of the basement in the Referendum 29 Day Care Center. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart .to approve Change Orders No. 4 and 5 and Memorandum of Agreement subject to approval by City Attorney, carried unanimously. KITSAP RESOURCES CONSOLIDATED Clerk read letter from. Kitsap Resources Consolidated, dated July 12, 1978, which stated that the Human Service Center, formerly known as Kitsap Community Counseling Service, dissolved as a corporation on July 1, 1978 and was absorbed by Kitsap Resources Consolidated. The letter requested that the lease with the Human Service Center be continued as written with the Kitsap Resources Consolidated named as lessee. Discussion followed and Mr. McCluskey stated an assignment of the lease is appropriate and Council should agree to let the new agency take over the lease. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to agreement to an assignment of the lease to Kitsap Resources Consolidated, subject to approval from Human Service Center, carried unanimously. PARKING RECOMMENDATIONS Clerk reported that a petition signed by 56 residents was presented to City Council last week, in opposition to removal of parking on Burwell St. and letters from Clara Bresnahan and Charles & Ila Zeek were presented, also in opposition to the removal of parking on Burwell Street. She read a memo from City Engineer, dated July 17, 1978, which stated the Engineering Dept. canvassed Burwell and 68% of the residents want parking to remain as it is. Mayor Jarstad stated the residents on Burwell do not want parking removed and he does think this should be considered by Council. He asked that a meeting be set up between the Police and the business owners on 6th St. Sgt. Gingrey stated he had surveyed the businesses along 6th and there were 9 against removal of parking and 8 for. Mayor Jarstad stated these people have asked,for a night meeting with a representa- tive from the Traffic Division and Sgt. Gingrey stated he would set up a meeting. Sharon Watilo, owner of Floormasters, stated she is against removal of parking on 6th St. because it would hurt business. She stated a meeting would be benefi- cial. Discussion followed regarding Burwell and 6th narrowing from four lanes to two lanes and Sgt. Gingrey stated these places have been posted and they have not had any accident problem on Burwell. Clerk read memo from Chief of Police, dated July 13, 1978, recommending that parking on Burwell Street not be removed and not increasing the speed limit from the existing 25 mph. She then read memo from Chiel of Police, dated July 13, 1978, recommending that parking on 6th St. between Pacific and Warren be removed and this street made into four lanes. Ms. Watilo stated it sounds as if the Chief is in favor of doing away with businesses and keeping residences; that there are no businesses on Burwell and the businesses on 6th should be taken into consideration. Commissioner Stewart stated the traffic count warrants removal of parking on 6th, but not on Burwell and this is why the Chief made his recommendation. Commissioner Swanson stated he felt a decision should be postponed on this issue until the transfer of the State Highway to Burwell from 6th St. He stated they should wait to see if that has any effect on the traffic.' Mayor Jarstad stated Burwell should be left as it is and they should wait to make a decision on 6th St. until after the meeting with Traffic. OLYMPIC COLLEGE AREA STREET BLOCKING Clerk read memo from Chief of Police, dated July 13, 1978, which recommended that the streets in the Olympic College area be opened to traffic during the summer months due to the decrease in enrollments at OC and the increase in activity at Roosevelt Field. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to open streets to traffic in Olympic College area for summer months, carried unanimously. -3- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 18, 1978 Page four TRAFFIC CONTROL Clerk read memo from Chief of Police, dated July 7, 1978, which recommended the following: (1) Curb markings be changed as follows: (a) Bus zones be painted yellow with red stripes~ (b) Loading zones be painted yellow and stenciled, and (c) No parking zones be painted red and stenciled; (2) Increase speed limit on Warren Avenue between llth and 17th Streets from 25 to 30 mph; (3) Designate special motorcycle parking spaces in the Central Business District; and (4) Parking zones in the Central Business District be decreased from 4 to 2 hours. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to follow recommendations of Chief of Police and incorporate traffic controls as stated above. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he felt some areas should be limited to one-hour parking and Commissioner Swanson stated he felt this did not give shoppers enough time when they come to town. Motion carried unanimously. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Lawrence Stein, 1514 N. Wycoff, spoke of a warehouse in the vicinity of 15th and N. Wycoff and the trucks that block traffic and driveways so the residents cannot get in and out of their garages. He stated at times the street has been blocked for hours and he sees no reason why the loading and unloading can't be done on 15th St. Discussion followed and Sgt. Gingrey stated he had talked to the manager and they were supposed to have a man directing traffic when these big rigs came through to load or unload. He stated they have received no complaints from motorists. Commissioner Stewart stated they should be ticketed if they are obstructing traffic. Mayor Jarstad requested that Sgt. Gingrey talk to the manager of the warehouse and tell him they will be ticketed fur blocking traffic. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: 1. He stated the revenue from dog and cat licenses is up 130% and the programming for the computer is paid for. 2. He stated some of the last water bills mailed showed an increase in delinquent charges. He stated the School District has asked for a waiver from paying the delinquent charge, but he was informed by the State that they have to follow the same rules and regulations as everyone else.. He spoke of the majority of the people who pay their bills on time and stated that one-time delinquents are not charged a delinquent rate if they have paid on time for a year. Commissioner Swanson: Me stated the Pine Road Interceptor bid opening will be on July 25, 1978. Mayor Jarstad: 1. He stated he checked on the construction of the swimming pool and the progress is excellent. He stated they are contemplating pouring the floor of the pool on Thursday. 2. He spoke of the cement blocks that have been stored at Lions' Field and stated if these were cleaned out, there is approximately 60 ft. of usable property there. He stated he would like to start a project with the Street and Parks Departments and move some of these cement chunks. He stated they want to put in a walking and jogging track around the field. 3. He stated Kiwanis Field has been raked and will probably be seeded within the next week. He stated fencing will be installed soon. He stated Marty Krafcik is on the job full-time now as Asst. Parks Superintendent. He spoke of beautifying some of the commercial property and requesting that owners clean up their property to meet minimum standards. Commissioner Stewart suggested se~ding a letter and asking these owners to clean up their property and working through the Beautiflca- tion Committee. 4. Fire report for June 1978: 212 calls, with 130 of them Rescue I. Had 10 residential fire responses with an estimated building loss of $22,860.00 and contents loss, $12,850.00. Meeting recessed from 10:30 A.M. until 10:40 A.M. -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS' M~NUTES. July 18, 1978 Page five HEARINGS - Kinney Rezone and Wood-Mahan Rezone Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearings in order listed above, carried unanimously. JOE P. KINNEY REZONE HEARING Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised, posted and residents notified as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 470 recommending denial of rezone from R-2 to B-3. She then read letters in opposition to the fezone from Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Wilson, 102 Arvon Ave. and Parry A. & Irene L. Hill and presented a petition in opposition signed by 30 residents. A letter from Pat Scott of Fed Kahn Realtors was read in favor of the fezone. Clerk stated there were 44 advisory ballots sent with 10 returned, 5 disagreeing, 4 agreeing and 1 neutral. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, explained the proposal using a site plan and colored sketch. He stated the property is currently zoned R-2 and the proposal is for use as a parking lot for 44 cars. He stated the Planning Commission denial was based on neighborhood opposition to the rezone and they felt a parking lot is not considered an appropriate use in a residential area. PROPONENT: Pat Scott from Fed Kahn Realtors stated a parking lot is needed at this end of the City as it is almost impossible to find a parking spot in the area. She stated it is much easier to park in a parking lot and she sees no traffic hazard as the cars will not be leaving all at one time. She stated many of the homes in the neighborhood are in a state of disrepair and this parking lot would up- grade the area rather than lower property values. OPPONENTS: Parry Hill, 109 Naval Ave., stated he feels the rezone should be denied because a parking lot will only bring in more people and more traffic. He stated the alley is very narrow and a parking lot will cause a tremendous amount of traffic in the alley. He stated he is also concerned about property values in the area. Hearing was recessed for bid opening. BID OPENING - Stampede Supply Main Installation Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at this time, carried unanimously. LLM Contractors, bid bond enclosed, $162,739.47. Kitsap Development, bid bond enclosed, $177,852.32. Backhoe Services, bid bond enclosed, $189,265.66. Intercontinental Construction, bid check enclosed, $218,853.O0. Hanson Excavating, bid bond enclsoed, $228,871.02. Z&B Construction, bid bond enclosed, $191,120.67. Ford Construction, bid hond enclosed, $215,474.49. Robison Construction Co., bid bond enclosed, $161,205.80. Grant Construction Co., bid bond enclosed, $195,057.72. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer bids to City Engineer and Water Superintendent for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. KINNEY REZONE (continued) Mrs. Archibald, 1935 Gregory Way, stated she is opposed to the rezone, along with many neighbors who could not be present today, because they don't think it is proper to put a parking lot in a residential district. She spoke of cars that are parked on the streets for days at a time and stated she feels a parking lot is not necessary because there is plenty of parking on the street. She stated if this rezone is approved, traffic~ pollution and noise will all be increased. Mrs. Zimsen, 930 Ash Place, stated she is very concerned about water runoff from this property. She felt that a tank would be inadequate to hold the amount of water that will run off. She spoke of the narrow alley and stated she felt the -5- CITY COMMISSIONERS' HINUTES July 18, 1978 Page six children have a right to Dlay in the alley. She stated this is a residential area and most people have kept their homes up. She stated she feels the neighbors have less of a chance to fight a business going in if this rezone is granted. Mr. Kinney, owner of the property, stated he bought this as an investment for his retirement and he feels his proposal will update and improve the area; that there are many cars parked in back yards now and his parking lot would alleviate this ~ituation. Commissioner Stewart asked Mr. Kinney how he planned to get people to pay to park in a parking lot when they can park on the street for nothing. He stated he was not sure a parking lot was feasible. Mr. Kinney stated the area is full of apartments now and he feels a parking lot will pay off. Commissioner Stewart stated a rezone should be granted if there is a need and Mr. Kinney stated the property owner should be allowed to develop as he wants to. Discussion followed regarding the plot plan and setbacks. Commissioner Swanson asked about setback requirements adjacent to a residential zone and Mr. Attebery stated Mr. Kinney has requested a variance for the setback requirements, but the variance request was not heard by Planning Commission since they denied the rezone request. Mayor Jarstad stated he does not feel that a B-3 zone completely surrounded by R-1 is in the best concept of planning and he agrees with the Planning Commission recommendation to deny the request. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to concur with Planning Commis- sion and deny request for rezone, carried unanimously. WOOD-MAHAN REZONE HEARING Clerk stated hearing had been advertised, posted and residents notified as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 477 recommending denial of rezone from R-2 to B-2. She then read letter of opposition from Katrine H. Wood, dated July 16, 1978. She stated 26 advisory ballots were sent, with 9 returned, 5 agreeing and 3 disagreeing and 1 neutral. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated Mrs. Smith does such a good job on the resolution that he has very little to add. Re explained the proposal using a site plan and a colored sketch and stated this is an application for rezone from R-2 to B-2 to permit the conversion of an existing building at 215 6th St. into business office and retail space and leave one unit as a rental unit. Mayor Jarstad stated he does not understand why this was denied by the Planning Commission because it seems like a logical rezone and it follows the comprehensive plan. Mr. Attebery stated the primary reason for denial was based on difficulty of access. PROPONENT: Nancie Wood-Mahan, 215 Sixth St., stated she now lives in the structureshe plans to turn into office space and she has spent a great deal of time looking for a use for this structure. She stated~the comprehensive plan designates this area as commercial or business use. She stated they are open to any suggestions the Council might have and are willing to consider anything. She stated she does not want to tear the structure down; that she bought inside the central business district because she believes in downtown Bremerton. She stated that as a land use planner she feels very strongly that the central business district will always be in existence. She asked that the Council overrule the Planning Commission and grant the rezone. Commissioner Stewart asked if she planned any ingress or egress on 6th St. and Ms. Mahan stated there is no access on 6th St.; that it would have to be blocked off. She stated that an outside parking agreement would be necessary and Commis- sioner Stewart stated he could not see where the rezone would cause any problems. No one spoke in oppositfon to the rezone. -6- CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 18, 1978 Page seven Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve rezone from R-2 to B-2 with the condition that there be no commercial access on 6th St., carried unanimous ly. HARBOR AREA LEASE NO. 1616 (2nd St.) Clerk read letter from Dept. of Natural Resources, dated 3uly 15, 1978, which stated the annual rental for the harbor area in front of Second St. will be $1,881.OO commencing Aug. 15, 1978. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve renewal of lease for one year at $1,881.OO, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION NO. 1772 - Harkins Place R/W Vacation Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION setting out the date, time and place for'a public hearing on Harkins PLace right-of-way vacation for August 8, 1978 at 10:30 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Bremerton, Washington". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1772, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1773 - Purchase of Municipal Area No. 4 Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION awarding a bid to purchase certain real property owned by the City of Bremerton". Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1773, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ORDINANCE Commissioner Stewart asked that the Affirmative Action Ordinance be set aside until next week, as there are some amendments he would like made. ORDINANCE NO. 3445 - Paid Leave for Subpoened Witnesses Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance 2366, Section 1 (1959): formerly Ordinance 1813, Section 21-a (1948) and codified as Article 2.40.260 in the Bremerton City Code by including paid leave for subpoened witnesses and providing for the deduction of witness fees from gross a ". P Y Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3445 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE NO. 3446 - Increasing Water & Sewer Rates Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3147 as amended by Ordinance No. 3184, Ordinance No. 3216, Ordinance No. 3301 and Ordinance No. 3307, relating to the Municipal Water Supply System of the City of Bremerton increasing water and sewer rates". Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to pass Ordinance No. 3446 on second reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to vouchers 5427 and 5429 thru 5432 inclusive in the amount of $93,380.42 and vouchers 05436 thru 05513 inclusive in the amount of $85,551.O0, audited By John Ross, carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 12:05 P.M. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk Approved: GLENN K. JARSTAD, Mayor -7-