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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/17/79 U[ ' ?ROVED MINUTES CITY COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES April 17, 1979 . TAPE #155 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, (B) 385 was held in the City Council Chambers, City Hall., 239 Fourth Street, onTuesday, April 17, 1979 at 9:05 A.M., with Mayor JarsCad 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 Mayor Jarstad. MINUTES OF APRIL 10, 1979 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve minutes as circulated, carried unanimously. SEP~jIATIONS Paul Pieper, Wastewater Treatment, Serviceman Trainee, 4/19/79. R. L. Goodpasture, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, 4/10/79. Joan Hudson, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, 4/10/79. Susan Laurel1, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, 4/10/79. Patricia Pontrelli, Accounting/Treasurer, Extra Help, 4/10/79. Ron Paterson, Water Distribution, Extra Help, 4/14/79. Don C. MeGill, Street Dept., Extra Help, 4/11/79. Charles Geyer, Water Supply, Operator I, 4/15/79. David Stallman, Water Office (Outside), Engineer Air I, 4/20/79. Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swandon to approve separations, carried unanimously. RETIREMENT - Jack Kviscad Mayor Jarscad announced that Asst. Chief of Police Kvistad is retiring and Friday will be his last day. He stated that Mr. Kviscad will be missed; that he has been an excellent police officer. NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT Ron Peterson, Water Distribution, Extra Help, $3.25 per hr., 4/16/79. Motio~ by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve notice of employ- ment,' carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES Clerk presented a claim for damages from Mark andTracie Hildebrand in the amount of $118.62. The claim stated that a fire hydrant leaked and ran into the building causing water damage co the carpets. Clerk explained that'the insurance company had denied the claim because they felt it could have been vandalism. She stated that a memo was received from the Water Superintendent, dated Jan. 29, 1979, which stated that the fire hydrant had not been shut down completely and it did cause water damage. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Rayor Jarstad to pay claim of $118.62 for water damage to'carpets at Tracie's School of Dance, carried unanimously. KITSAP DAY CARE CENTER Clerk read letter from Cleaver Construction, dated April 9, 1979, which stated that construction on the Kitsap Day Care Center has been completed and requesting final payment. She stated the architect has signed the Certificate of Sub- ~tantial Complet'ion. Motion by Mayor JarsCad and Commissioner Swanson to accept project as complete, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - Traffic Signal Controller Clerk read memo from Communications Supervisor, dated April 11, 1979, which recommended that bid for traffic signal controller be awarded to Signals & Control Systems, Inc., the low bidder, in the amount of $4,637~60. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to follow recommendation of Communica- £{ons Supervisor and award bid as stated above, carried unanimously. April 17, 1979 Page two STORAGE OF CONSTRUCTION'EQUIPMENT bN PARK PROPERTY AT FOREST RIDGE PARK Clerk read memo from Parks Superintendent, dated April 13, 1979, which stated that Mid Mountain Construction Co~ will soon be doing contract work for the telephone company in the vicinit~ of Forest' Ridge Parkl that they have asked for p~rmission to park and store their'eqUipment at the blacktop mixing area at th~ NW corner of the pa.rk. The memo stated the Parks Dept. has no objection to this temporary use of the park. Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Jarstad to authorize Mid Mountain Construction Co. to park and store their equipment at Forest Ridge Park. Under discussion: Mr. McCluskey stated the City should be added as an additional insured to Mid Mountain's insurance coverage. Mr. Root, City Engineer, stated that before a permit is issued, he will make sure the City is named as an additional insured on their coverage. Motion carried unanimously. HUNICIPAL COURT Clerk read letter from Judge Lewis requesting an increase of $4,000.00 for extra help for the remainder of 1979 or $9,OOO.OO for reinstatement of Office Asst. II position due to the heavy work load. Discussion was held and it was the consensus of the Commissioners to increase the part-time help salary. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to increase the part-time help salary by $4,000.00, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATIONS Clerk presented Proclamations of Mayor: April 21 - April 27, 1979 as SPRING CLEAN-UP, PAINT-UP, FIX-UP WEEK and April 22 - April 28, 1979 as NATIONAL YWCA WEEK. ORDINANCE NO. 3530 - Puget Sound Power & Light Clerk read, second reading, "AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps of Ordinance No. 1792 (Puget Sound Power & Light)." Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to pass Ordinance No. 3530, on second reading, by.title only, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commis- sioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1807 - Residential Parking Permit Area, Zone 12 Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION designating a residential parking permit area (Zone 12)." Motio~ by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1807, carried as follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; Commissioner Swanson, Yes. RESOLUTION NO. 1808 - Authorized Signatures for Grant Fund Requests Clerk read, "A RESOLUTION designating the authorized signatures to sign requests for funds for Grant Project D73 DN 530065 and Community Grant Number B78 DN 530012". Motion by Commissioners S~ewart and Swanson to pass Resolution No. 1808, carried aS follows: Mayor Jarstad, Yes; Commissioner Stewart, Yes; ~ommissioner Swanson, Yes. DISCRIMINATION CASE Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to hire Farrell Cook to represent Commissioner Stewart in this discrimination case. Under discussion: Commissioner Stewart stated he would pay for this out of his budget. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting recessed from 9:30 A.M. until 10:05 A.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Jerome Alfred stated his trailer had been damaged. by overhanging branchles and limbs from trees on property owned by Mr. Leichtman at 205 High Ave. He stated the trees hang over the alley about three f[. and his trailer has had considerable damage. Commissioner Stewart suggested filing a suit in Small Claims Court. Mr. McCluskey stated he is familiar with the case and he would check on it and report back to Council. CITY COMMISSIONERS ' MINL _S ~H~ April 17, 1979 Page three .-{ Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Dr., discussed the ducks in his ~eighborhood and stated that two had been run over and killed by speeders. He requested that something be done to help protect wildlife and also asked what could be done about the run- around he received from so many different departments when he tried to get someone to come and pick up the dead ducks. Pat Carey stated that wildlife should be offered as much protection as possible for the good of nature and he felt the City should put up signs to caution drivers of wildlife. Mr. Strait stated the Speed limit sign is inadequate on Harlow Dr. and Commissioner Swanson stated the sign can be brought up to standard and all brush will be removed so it is visible. He requested that the Street Superintendent look at it this afternoon. - BILLS Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Jarstad to give blanket approval to vouchers 097~ thru 09810 inclusive in the amount of $145,377.26 and vouchers 9698 thru 9706 inclusive in the amount of $23,469.69, audited by Darlene Herrmann for John Ross, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS' REPORTS Commissioner Stewart: Discussed the high turn-over rate in water accounts and stated a policy has been established that owners will be responsible for their own property. He stated the City will no longer prorate any bills; that the property owner will have to do it himself. Mayor Jarstad: 1. Stated the Planning Commission has three members up for reappointment. He stated Mr. Castro has declined to contin6e on the Planning Commission. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to reappoint Oliver Helms and Charles Ullock to the Planning Commission, carried unanimously. 2. Discussed the labor negotiations with the non-uniformed employees and stated negotiations would continue tomorrow with Mr. Schurke in Seattle. HEARINGS - Lance Haynes Variance Appeal, Fire Station Rezone & Warehouse Rezone Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to hold hearings in order listed above, carried unanimously. TAPE #155 HAYNES VARIANCE APPEAL (B) 905 Clerk stated the hearing had been advertised and posted as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 523 recommending denial. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, discussed the request'and.stated variances for side and rear yard setbacks are required for the plan proposed. He stated the proposed plan has an adequate 15' ft. ~ront yard setback. He gave the b~ckground of the property and stated it is zoned Commercial; that the applicant apparently believed that because the property was zoned Commercial, it could be developed under the setbacks as outlined in the Zoning Ordinance for a Commercial zone. Mr. Attebery explained that Section 500 of the Zoning Ordinance states that uses permitted in R-1 and R-2 districts are permitted in Commercial zones provided that regulation~ pertaining to that type of residential development are complied with. PROPONENTS: Lance Haynes, representing Gilbert Luhmann, showed views of the proposed structure and stated the former Planning Director, George Plescher, had told them this was an acceptable design. He stated this plan cannot bealtered; that they have spent a considerable amount of money and he feels this structure will be an improvement to the area. He compared this proposal with the Thunderbird and Charter House and stated his proposal would not block anyone's view. Hearing recessed for bid openings. BID OPENINGS - 1/2 Ton Pickup and Well Casing Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to open bids at this:time, carried unanimously. CI~ COMMISSIONERS' HINb,ES April 17, 1979 Page four 1/2 Ton Pickup: Bennett Ford, Inc., $50.00 cashierls check enclosed, $5,848.02. Haselwood, Buick-Pontiac Go., $50.00 check enclosed, $5,564.98. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to refer bids to committee for evaluation and award at a later date,'carried unanimously. Well Castng: United.Supply Co., $50.OD certified check enclosed, $3,291.73 (prime bid) and $456.13 (alternate bid). Clerk stated this was the only bid received. Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to award bid to United Supply subject to review and approval of Water Superintendent, carried unanimously. HAYNES VARIANCE APPEAL (continued) .Bob Green, Architect, 4230 Kitsap ~ay, showed several slides of the area and stated the structure will only be 26 it. high and it will not block anyona~s view any more than an ordinary house. He stated he designed this in 1973 and i Mr. Pieschar told him it could be built that way. He discussed the parking and stated there is sufficient parking for the residents. A lady living at Star Rt. 1, Box 176, Be]fair, stated the plans for the complex are very high quality and can only increase the value of the surrounding property. She stated she is in favor of this proposal. OPPONENTS: Tom Rosebraugh, 1376 Jacobsen Blvd., President of the Manette Neighborhood Association, stated he feels a variance ~ould not be necessary if a building were proposed that fits the lot. He stated this is a heavy traffic area and a 20-unit apartment complex would add to the traffic situation. He stated the Manette Neighborhood Association requests denial of the variance. Glenn Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow, stated the height limit in a ~ommerciai zone is 20 ft.; that no views will be blocked with a height limitation of 20 ft. J. E. Adams, 1142 Wheaton Way, stated traffic has been a problem in that area for a long time and he feels this proposal would be compounding an already serious traffic problem. Mr. Gather, 1154 Wheaton Way, stated he is opposed to an apartment house there; that traffic is already bad enough. Ivan Trimble discussed fire insurance rates and stated he did not want them to increase. Bill Meigs, Fire Chief, stated that if a proper building is built, insurance rates will not be affected. Lance Haynes showed a c~lored chart depicting landscaping and stated a fair amount. of landscaping and improvements will be done on the site. He stated he feels this is a perfect area for multi-family housing. Glenn Vockrodt stated this is tantamount to a rezone request and the ordinance states the building cannot be higher than 20 ft. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to delay decision on variance request until May 8, 1979, carried unanimously. TAPE #156 CITY OF BREMERTON REZONE (Fire Station) (A) 466 Clerk stated ~he hearing had been'advertised~ posted and letters of notification mailed to residents as required by law. She read Planning Commission Resolution No. 520 recommending approval of fezone from R-1 to B-2. She stated 30 advisory ballots had been sent, 14 returned with I2 agreeing and 2 disagreeing with the fezone. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, stated the property proposed for fezone is a parcel 150ft. x 325 ft. at the corner of Olympus Dr. and East 31st St. He CITY COMMISSIONERS' MINUTES April 17, 1979 Page f ve stated the proposal is for construction of a 3-bay residential fire station to house 4 vehicles and 6 men on a 24-hr. basis. PROPONENTS: Bill Meigs, Fire Chief, stated he had received a schematic plan from the archltect and they will take it back to the Planning Commission for their approval. He stated the neighbors do not want access from East 31st and he is sure they can satisfy any objections the neighbors might have. He stated further a training area would be located on the site. No one was present to speak against the rezone. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Swanson to concur in recommendation of Planning Commission and approve rezone from R-1 to B-2, carried unanimously. SWIMMING POOL Mayor Jarstad announced that the dedication date for the Swimming Pool is June 2, 1979. TAPE #156 CITY OF BREMERTON REZONE (Water Distribution Warehouse) (A) 666 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. 521 recommending denial of rezone from R-1 to B-3. She stated 30 advisory ballots were sent with 14 returned, 8 agreeing and 6 disagreeing. Ken Attebery, Planning Director, described the proposal and stated the site is located directly west and abutting the parcel proposed for the new Fire Station. He stated access would be from Olympus Dr. where there is an existing gate. PROPONENTS: Chuck Moore~ Water S~perintendent, stated the Warehouse will be 16 ft. high and will give a neat appearance. He stated the area has no. greenbelt on East 31st and they propose to put in a greenbelt that will camouflage the Warehouse. He state~ this location is about the most centrally-located and nothing will be Stored in the open. Mrs. Winona Seymour, 1826 East 31st, questioned why the warehouse could not be put back where it is naturally screened by trees. Mr. Moore explained that the area slopes back and it would be very expensive to fill it in; that they are trying to keep their costs down. Commissioner Stewart stated he would like to protect this area and Mayor Jarstad suggested moving the warehouse toward the center of the property. Commissioner Swanson agreed that relocating the building would be readily done. Mayor Jarstad asked if the representatives from the neighborhood concurred in the relocation of the building and they concurred. Motion by Mayor Jarstad and Commissioner Stewart to approve rezone from R-i to B-3. Under discussion: Mayor Jarstad stated he wanted to make it part of the record that the representatives from the neighborhood did concur in the reloca- tion of the warehouse. Motion carried unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 12:35 P.M. K~thleen L. Mandio, City Clerk Approved: