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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/78 _ UNAPPROVEDAMINUTES COUNCIL , APPROMED COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES JJL ~ July 11, 1978 'APE #136 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B) was held in the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, on Tuesday, July 11, 1978 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor Jarstad presiding. Also present were Commissioner Stewart, Conmaissioner Swanson, City Clerk Mandig, Asst. City Attorney McCluskey and a representative of the radio. Meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and invocation was given by Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF JULY 5, 1978 Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve minutes as amended, carried unanimously. Page 4, Water/Sewer Services: change cu. ft. to hundred cu. ft. SEPARATIONS Steven Laskoski, Cemetery Dept., Extra Help, 6/12/78. Dwight Feeser, Cemetery Dept., Extra Help, 6/12/78. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve separations, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT Richard Pease, Cemetery Dept., Extra Help, $3.50 per hr., 7/10/78. Susan Barry, Accounting/Treasurer, Office Asst. II, $728.00 per mo., 7/10/78o Robert L. Trowbridge, Accounting/Treasurer, Asst. City Treasurer, $7.32 per hr., 7/5/78. Brent E. Turner, Garage, Serviceman I, $5.30 per hr., 7/10/78. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve notices of employment, carried unanimously. CHANGES OF PAY STATUS David H- Schurr, Wastewater, Operator Trainee to Operator I, $5.O1 to $5.30 per hr., 7/10/78. Robert N. Johnson, Police Dept., 1st Yr to 2nd Yr. Patrolman, $6.94 to $7.23 per hr., 7/18/78. John Austin, Engineering, Extra Help, $2.75 to $3.00 per hr., 7/10/78. Merle Strassberg, Water Supply, Serviceman Senior, $6.33 to $6.71 per hr., plus longevity, 9C to llA, 7/10/78. Mary Roy Wilson, Engineering, Design Engineer, 13C to 15A, $8.09 to $8.58 per hr., 7/10/78. John W. Bykoken, Wastewater, Operator II, $6.15 to $6.33 per hr., 9B to 9C, 7/12/78. Donald Cundiff, Police Dept., Captain to Administrative Captain, $1702.O9 plus longevity to $1702.O9 + $70.00 + longevity, 7/24/78. D- N. Erickson, Fire Dept., Bn Chief to Administrative Bn Chief, $1702.O9 plus longevity to $1702.O9 + $70.00 +longevity, 7/24/78. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to approve changes of pay status, carried unanimously. LID 322 Clerk reported that City Treasurer has suggested that LID 322 be paid for within five years because it is a small LID, instead of ten years. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt it should be for three years. Discussion was held and Commissioner Swanson stated he would agree with five years, but he felt three years was too short a time for some people. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve LID 322 payment in five years, carried unanimously. HUD GRANT Mayor Jarstad announced that HUD had approved the grant submitted by the City for the Smith Neighborhood and Navy Yard City improvements. He stated the application submitted by the city's planning staff was one of the best HUD has processed. CITY COMMISSIONERS'.MINUTES July 11, 1978 Page two CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Irving Holder, 60 Schley Blvd., $3,000.00. Claim stated he was struck by van coming out of alley behind City Hall. Clerk stated copy of claim will be sent to insurance company today. CLAIM VOUCHER - Arrow Cab Co. Clerk presented claim voucher from Arrow Cab Co. for fares for handicapped in the amount of $173.10. Motion by Co.mnissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payment, carried unanimously. CLAIM VOUCHER - Fulmer & Co., Inc. Clerk presented claim voucher from Fulmer & Co., Inc. in the amount of $6,978.56 for public officials and employees liability insurance. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payment of liability insurance, carried unanimously. CLAIM VOUCHER - Getschmann Co., Inc. Clerk presented claim voucher from Getschmann Co., Inc. for renewal of false arrest insurance in the amount of $16,538.94. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve payment of false arrest insurance, carried unanimously. SURPLUS UNDERWOOD ADDING MACHINE - Clerk's Office Clerk requested that an Underwood Adding Machine, Serial #455240 1014OE from Clerk's office be surplused and transfer from Auditor to City Clerk an Adler Adding Machine 1214P Serioal #LR 282060. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to surplus adding machine and dis- pose of in the best interest of the City and transfer Adler Adding Machine from Auditor to City Clerk, carried unanimously. SURPLUS EQUIPMENT - Street Dept. Clerk read memo from Street Superintendent, dated July 7, 1978, requesting that the following list of equipment be declared surplus and disposed of in the best interest of the City: 1946 International Truck, 1962 International Dump, 1962 International Dump, 1958 Ford Truck, 1967 Dodge Dump, 1967 Dodge Dump and 1966 Ford Dump. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to declare above items surplus and dispose of in the best interest of the City, carried unanimously. BID CALL - Design & Building of Addition to City }{all Commissioner Stewart requested a bid call for design and building of addition to City Hall. He stated this was the roof next to the judge's offices and he feels a reasonable bid can be obtained this time. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to call for bids for design and building of addition to City Hall, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER #l - Reservoir #18 Clerk read memo from Water Superintendent, dated July 10, 1978, requesting authorization for issuance of a change order on Reservoir #18. The memo stated that 'due to subsurface soil conditions, a perimeter drainage system is required around the base of the reservoir ring wall to permit proper drainage and the contractor has agreed to a lump sum of $405.60, plus tax. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve Change Order No. 1 for Reservoir No. 18 in the amount of $405.60, plus tax, carried unanimously. SELF-HELP PAINTING PROGRAM - Kitsap Day Care Center Clerk read letter addressed to Mr. Theroux from Malcolm B. Campbell, dated June 30, 1978, which stated the best way to expedite the self-help painting program would be to designate a portion of the landscape allowance to be used to purchase painting supplies. She then read letter from Kitsap Day Care Association, dated June 26, 1978, which stated they plan to accomplish interior painting of the Day Care Center with volunteer labor and with paint purchased with a portion CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES July 11, 1978 Page three of the $1,OOO.OO allocated for landscaping; that the cost estimate for paint is $500.00. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve designation of $500.00 from the landscape allowance to be used for painting materials and approve Memorandum of Agreement with KCAP upon attorney's approval, carried unanimously. REFERENDUM 29 DAY CARE CENTER GRANT FUNDS Clerk read letter addressed to Robert Theroux from Bonnie Loop, Executive Director of Kitsap Community Action Program, dated July 3, 1978, which stated HEW has agreed to allow the Kitsap County Head Start Program to use additional current year grant funds on the Referendum 29 Day Care Center; that it is anticipated there will be a maximum of $10,OOO.OO available. The letter stated these funds will be available only to finish the indoor play area in the Head Start portion of the basement and to develop the Head Start play area behind the building; that there must be a signed obligation for the use of these funds by July 31, 1978. The letter requested that the City approve the additional work to be done under a work order change. Commissioner Stewart stated they should take the responsibility for any cost overruns. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve the funds but limit the amount of work that can be accomplished up to the $10,OOO.00, carried unanimously. KITSAP DAY CARE CENTER PLAY AREA Clerk read letter from Kitsap Day Care Association, dated July 10, 1978, which requested that an additional 3,000 sq. ft. of fenced playground of the former Smith School site be allocated to the joint use of KDCA and the neighborhood children. Mayor Jarstad requested that this letter be referred to the Parks Superintendent for evaluation. PARKING/HARRISON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Clerk read memo from Grants Administrator, dated July 10, 1978, which stated numerous discussions have taken place between City and hospital officials regarding the hospital's need for additional property for parking; that on June 21, 1978 a meeting with Federal, State, City and Hospital officials was- held to discuss the feasibility of the hospital receiving from the City approximately two acres of the Eastpark greenbelt and it was determined that public hearings should be held prior to any further discussions regarding a possible land trade with the hospital. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to direct the Parks Board to coordinate a public hearing to determine whether or not they are willing to proceed with a possible land trade, carried unanimously. WARRANTY DEED - Donald & Mary Henderson (Alley R/W^15th to 16th~ Warren ~;~ Broadway) Clerk read memo from City Engineer, dated July 7, 1978, attached to which was a ~rr n~v~Deed from Donald & Mary Benderson for alley right-of-way~l tion of LID 322. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to accept deed, refer to City Attorney's office for approval as to form and City Clerk for recording, carried unanimously. CRONKHITE ANNEXATION Clerk read memo from Planning Dept., dated July 10, 1978, which requested that City Council set hearing date for Cronkhite annexation. The letter stated a 75% petition has been received. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Conunissioner Stewart to direct City Clerk to set hearing date for Cronkhite annexation, carried unanimously. JULY SIDEWALK SALE Clerk read letter from Chamber of Commerce, dated July 5, 1978, which requested approval for use of sidewalks in the central business core for the annual July sidewalk sale, to be held July 28th and 29th. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve use of sidewalks for · july sidewalk sale, carried unanimously. CITY CO)~ISSIONMRS' MINUTES July 11, 1978 Page four Meeting recessed from 9:45 A.M. until 10:10 A.M. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: He stated that every year at Christmas-time there is an overflow o[ parkers in the City Garage and he has always been able to make a deal with Diamond to allow the overflow to park in their lots, but the new company has no other lots in Bremerton so there will be no place for them to park if the City Garage is full. He stated he is thinking of doing away with monthly parking and let monthly parkers pay a different fee for each floo~ since he cannot guarantee them a space. He asked that the other commissioners give this some thought and discuss it at a later date. Mayor Jarstad: Me stated the Police Report for June shows 1,190 arrests with 928 of them traffic arrests. HANDICAPPED TRAFFIC - Olympic College Clerk read memo from Commissioner Swanson, dated July 7, 1978, which stated that it is recommended that temporary asphalt ramps be installed at certain key areas at Olympic College to alleviate the problem of the handicapped; that the entire cost should be under $1,O00.00. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve installation of temporary ramps at Olympic College, carried unanimously. REMUNERATION FOR CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION Clerk reported she had contacted six first-class cities to determine composition of Civil Service Commissions and method of payment if any, and found that all of the commission members are appointed and have a full or part-time paid Personnel Director or Civil Service Secretary; that none of the cities contacted have considered payment to Civil Service Commission members. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to send report to Civil Service Commission. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad thanked City Clerk for the fast research she did. Motion carried unanimously. LETTERS OF OPPOSITION TO REMOVAL OF PARKING ON BURWELL BETWEEN NAVAL AND WARREN Clerk read letters of opposition to removal of parking on Burwell between Naval and Warren from Ila M. and Charles L. Zeek and Clara A. Bresnahan and presented a petition in oppostion signed by 56 residents. Mayor Jarstad stated the letters and petition show the desire of the people in the area to keep parking on that street and this is one of the recommendations from the Parking Committee that has the least substance to justify it and the Council will be looking at all the recommendations and making a decision next week. He thanked the people for the effort and time they have put into writing letters and circulating the petition. RESOLUTION NO. 1771 - Barnard R/W Vacation Hearing Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION setting out the date, time and place for a public hearing on Ross Barnard right-of-way vacation for August 1, 1978 at 10:30 A.M. in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, Bremerton, Washington." Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to pass Resolution No. 1771, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Affirmative Action Program Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE providing for equal opportunity employ- ment 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 Stewart to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. ORDINANCE, FIRST READING - Increasing Water and Sewer Rates Clerk read, first reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3147 as amended by Ordlnance No. 3184, Ordinance No. 3216, and Ordinance No. 3301 and Ordinance No, 3307, relating to the Municipal Water Supply System of the City of Bremerton increasing water and sewer rates," -4- CITY COMMISSIONERS"MINUTES July 11, 1978 Page five Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve ordinance on first reading, by title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. BILLS Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to give blanket approval to vouchers 5314 thru 5322 inclusive in the amount of $187,830.79 and vouchers 05326 thru 05426 inclusive in the amount of $105,829.71, audited by John Ross, carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 10:25 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. HEARINGS - Sleasman Change in Land Use Restrictions & Brandt Rezone Continuation Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to hold hearings in order listed above, carried unanimously. rAPE #136 SLEASMAN CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS (B) 87 Clerk stated the hearing had been posted, advertised and letters of notification sent to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 475 recommending approval with restrictions and reported that 26 advisory ballots had been sent, 10 returned with 9 agreeing, none disagreeing and one neutral. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated this r~uest is to remove land use restrictions in a B-3 zone. He stated the applicant has presented a plan for potential remodeling of the two buildings on the site and parking behind. PROPONENT: John Sleasman, 1841NW Kint Dr., stated he has his veterinary clinic in a leased building at the present time and the lease has five years left on it; that he is looking at the site as apotential site for his clinic sometime in the future. He stated he may also incorporate it into other professional offices; that anything that is done in this area, as long as it is low-volume, will be an improvement. No on spoke in opposition to the proposal. Pat Carey, 1Og-B Oak St., asked Dr. Sleasman to attend the Sheridan Park Neighborhood Meeting tomorrow night at 7:00 P.M. to present and explain his proposal and Dr. Sleasman stated he would attend. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve change in land use restrictions subject to restrictions set forth by Planning Commission, carried unanimously. rape #136 BRANDT REZONE CONTINUATION (B) 366 Clerk stated this was heard on June 12, I978 and continued until today at the request of Mr. Brandt so they could talk to the neighbors and explain their propdsal. She stated the Planning Commission recommended denial o£ the request for rezone. She then read post card from Louisa H. Boehmer opposing the rezone. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, summarized the proposal and stated the applicant has indicated the proposal is still a four-plex but will be sold as condominiums. He stated the plan indicates eight parking stalls fronting the proposed structure. He spoke of the necessity of dedicating at least five additional ft. from this property to provide adequate right-of-way. PROPONENT: Jim Vinson, 3306 Thorsen Rd., stated they met with the neighbors last night and after much discussion, they reached an agreement to sell the four-Dlex as condominiums. He presented a petition signed by the majority who attended the meeting last night in favor of th.e proposal. He stated they discussed all aspects of the proposal and everyone was in agreement. -5- CITY COMbIISSIONERS' MI~JTES July 11, 1978 Page six Hearing recessed for bid openings. BID OPENINGS - Pine Road Interceptor and Copper Tubing Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids in order listed above, carried unanimously. Pine Road Interceptor: Clerk stated no bids had been received, but the mail had not been delivered today. Mayor Jarstad suggested waiting until the mail was delivered to see if any bids arrived. Copper Tubing: Rosen Supply Co., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $6,954.94. H. D. Fowler Co., Inc., bid bond enclosed, $$7,188.28. Pacific Water Works Supply Co., Inc., bid bond enclosed, $7,762.71. Bellingham Supply, ~nc., $50.00 cashier's check enclosed, $7,072.34. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to refer bids to Water Super- intendent for evaluation and award at a later date, carried unanimously. BRANDT REZONE HEARING (continued) Mrs. David Moore, 2452 East Phinney Bay Dr., stated she was opposed to the rezone at first, but she feels that since the units will be sold as condominiums, she is in agreement with the proposal. She stated she felt the condominiums will be an asset to the neighborhood. OPPONENTS: Clarence Martin, 1408 Winfield Ave., stated he feels this is a spot fezone and he wants to go on record as being against the rezone. Mayor Jarstad asked what else could be done with this property if no one will build a single-family residence there and.Mr. Martin replied that this is an R-1 zone and it should remain R-i; that rezoning only sets a precedent and they should stop encroaching on a single-family neighborhood. Mayor Jarstad stated he agreed that there are some areas that should always remain R-1. Clifford Brandt, 742 So. Summit, stated he agrees that the best thing for this property would be a single-family residence but the cost is prohibitive and the only other alternative is to leave it as it is. He stated they are not trying to change the character of the neighborhood; that they had discussed it with many of the residents and they prefer a condominium rather than leaving it as it is. He stated again it just would not pay to build a single-family home on that property. Mr. Vinson stated he agreed about spot zoning, but the City CommisSioners and Planning Commission hear each request on an individual basis and according to its own merits. Mr. McCluskey stated the City Commissioners have the right to put reasonable restrictions on rezones and he gave seven restrictions that he thinks would reasonable: (1) That it be built as condominium and no sale of more than one unit to any individual or corporate company be allowed; (2) Tree barrier be placed on 15th & 17th sides; (3) Road be paved to City standards; (4) Property be connected to City sewer; (5) Installation of street light; (6) Internal sprinkler be installed in accordance with UBC; and (7) A 5 ft. easement be granted the length of the property for the purpose of installation of sidewalks. Motion by Eommissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to approve rezone from R-1 to R-2 with restrictions as stated by Mr. McCluskey. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated it is not usual to go against the recommendation of the Planning Commission but with the additional testimony given today and the concurrence of the neighbors, he felt this was the proper decision to make. Commissioner Swanson asked Mr. Attebery about setback requirements and Mr. Attebery replied that all setback requirements have been met. Discussion followed regarding whether it would be better to deed the additional five ft. -6- CITY COMMISSIONERS" MINUTES July 11, 1978 Page seven for right-of-way or grant an easement. Mr. McCluekey stated it is to the City's benefit to have an easement rather than a deed because this leaves the property on the tax rolls. Commissioner Swanson stated the objections about traffic and density have not been relieved and the plan shows that it will essentially be concrete with very little greenery left. He stated all these things should be considered in weighing the decision. Mr. Vinson stated that it would be landscaped with crushed rock and beauty bark. Motion carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commis- sioner Swanson, ~.~O. JUDGE DANIELSON Mayor Jarstad stated services would be held for Judge Danielson this afternoon at 1:OO P.M. He stated Judge Danielson was an excellent person and gentleman and he enjoyed working with him. Meeting adjourned at 11:45 A.M. Kathleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: Glenn K. Jarstad, Mayor -7-