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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/02 AGENDA FILE 239 4th Street · Bremerton, WA 98337 · Phone (360) 478-5280 · Fax (360) 478-5251 CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA AUGUST 28, 2002 1. PRE-COUNCIL STUDY SESSION: 5:00-5:30 P.M. A. General Council Business 2. CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. A. Pledge of Allegiance B. Invocation 3. CONSENT AGENDA I A. Minutes of Meeting - August 21, 2002 (#AB02-167) 4. CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS 5. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS 6. MAYOR'S REPORT 7. PUBLIC RECOGNITION - Comments limited to 3-minutes 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS - RESOLUTIONS & ORDINANCES A. Public Hearing and Ordinance No. 4810 (Second Reading) Amending Title 2 of the Bremerton Municipal Code Relating to Departments and Directors (#AB02-165) B. Public Hearing and Ordinance 4811 (Second Reading) Vacating a Portion of an Alley Located Between Warren and Park Avenues, and Between 4th and 5th Streets (#AB02-166) C. Public Hearing regarding Council Redistricting [No Council action will be taken at this time] (#AB02-168) 9. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING E-mail: citycouncil@ci.bremerton.wa.us · Web: www.ci.bremerton.wa.us CITY COUNCIL MEETING AUGUST 28, 2002 SPEAKERS LIST If you wish to make an announcement, inform the Council of an issue, or ask a general question...Please provide information be/ow so staff will be able to contact you. Thank you. NAME ADDRES S/TELEPHONE TOPIC 3. Reminder: The next Council Meeting will be held on Wednesday, September A Monthly Study Session will be held next Wednesday, September 4th From: "Del & Michele Knauss" <damknauss@attbi.com> To: <citycouncil@ci.bremerton.wa.us> Date: Fri, Aug 30, 2002 8:21 AM Subject: Taxi and other vehicle drop off at Naval Avenue Gate Lori, you please pass the following e-mail on to Mayor Bozeman and all City Council members. Can Thanks, Del Knauss Mayor Bozeman, We attended a community meeting at the Public Work Department on Tuesday, August 27 and also addressed our concerns at the Wednesday night City Council meeting regarding the City's and Navy's proposed plan to create a drop off and pick up point for Taxi's and other vehicles in the southern most lane of the section of First Street which runs along the Shipyard fence west of Naval Avenue. We have expressed objections several times in the past to any plans for placing parking on this street. Since the Gateway Project has been developed, residents who reside between Naval and Montgomery and First Street and Burwell, are restricted to how they can get in and out of the area. During heavy traffic, the only access out of this neighborhood is by taking First Street. Placing a taxi drop off point down at Naval and First will only add to an already existing problem of cars that currently block the northern lane of traffic at that intersection. It will also increase the traffic thru the neighborhoods. Since 911 and the closure of the left hand turn lane onto Naval, cars are using both Arvon and Olympic Avenues for turn arounds off of Burwell. Prior to 911 during heavy traffic periods, we were already experiencing problems with cars cutting through our streets trying to find a quicker way out of traffic. These streets are populated by children who regularly ride bikes and skateboards in these areas. Cars cutting through are always above the speed limit. Since 911, the traffic has increased significantly in our area. The addition of a drop off/pick up point will only add to what we are already dealing with. First Street is a very dangerous street that is used by garbage trucks, school buses and pedestrians. Clear access to the street is necessary for both the garbage trucks, buses and emergency vehicles that require access through the alleys. Currently there are no standard sidewalks along first street and what is there is in poor shape. At the meeting of Tuesday, 8/28, complaints from the neighbors who live along First Street ranged from dogs being harassed, trash being thrown in yards, and children being hit in the head by bottles that are tossed over fences. Arrangements should be made to solve this problem inside the Shipyard or with the businesses along Sixth Street (such as AM/PM) or Burwell (Union 76). You do not solve Gregory Way's problem by moving it to First Street or to any other residential area. We need to know if the City and the Navy intends to go with this proposed plan, so, we can determine what further action we need to take. Please respond as soon as possible. In closing, Mayor Bozeman, we would like you to know that this is the third time, we have had to object to plans to place parking on First Street. Seventy neighbors signed a petition over a year ago to stop the last proposal. We were promised by Lynn Horton that this area would not be looked at again for this type of plan. We'd appreciate your personal attention and response to this matter. Thanks, Del & Michele Knauss 139 Olympic Avenue Bremerton, WA 98312 (360) 377-4425 AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 1. SUBJECT: FOR AGENDA OF: AUGUST 28, 2002 ORIGINATING DEPT: CITY COUNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING- AUGUSl 21, 2002 ORIGINATOR: CAROL ARENDS, PRESIDENT DATE SUBMITTED: AUGUSI 22, 2002 2. CLEARANCES: (Comment on back if necessary) 3. EXHIBITS: ENDORSEMENT ~] INFORMATION [-~ APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL BY COUN~CIL PRESIDENT: MAYOR: / " " 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 5. RECOMMENDATION: 6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: 7. NOTICE OF ACTION: PULLED [-q TABLED ['~ APPROVED [~ DISAPPROVED [~ AMENDED [] DATE: COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: 8. AGENDA BILL NO' O ~ -- /~V 9. IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE: 10. IMPACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: 11. RESEARCH SOURCES: TAPE #1847 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES August 21,2002 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, August 21, 2002, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Will Maupin, Eric Younger, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, Daren Nygren, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Simon Stoker; Acting Deputy City Clerk Cherie Henry; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed by the invocation provided by Pastor Dean Reeder of Westpark Christian Church. Council President Arends made the following announcement: (1) The regular Pre-Council Session, which was open to the public, was held in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council business from 5:00 to 5:30 P.M. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - August 14, 2002 (#AB02-161) B. Purchase of Leica Global Positioning System Equipment from Kuker-Ranken (#AB02-162) C. Professional Services Agreement with ABSG Consulting for Seismic Upgrade and Design for Reservoirs 6, 8, and 19 (#AB02-163) #0020 M/S/C (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Voted in favor of Motion: McConnell, Olsen, Nygren, Rollman, Younger, Maupin, Short, and Arends Abstained: Shepherd Motion carried: 8-Yes; 1-Abstention CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a listing that had been made available to the Council. #0045 M/S/C/U (Younger/McConnell) On August 21,2002 the Council approved payment for those vouchers included and further described as follows: Check numbers 273827 through 274008 in the amount of $664,039.22; and Regular Payroll for the pay period ending August 15, 2002 in the amount of $968,059.70. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Wayne Olsen reported on his attendance at the Habitat for Humanity Ground-Breaking ceremony for two new homes on Pearl Street; and invited the public to attend the Habitat for Humanity Sixth Annual Dinner & Auction to be held at the Admiral Theater on Saturday, September 28 at 5:30 P.M. Cecil McConnell had no report this evening. Daren Nvc~ren thanked the citizens who attended the District #3 meeting held last evening to discuss the Public Safety Bond issue; and invited parents to participate with their children in the "Passport Program" sponsored by the downtown museums. Once all museums have been visited, the child receives a prize! Ed Rollman acknowledged the partnership with the United States Navy, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Washington State Department of Ecology to TAPE #1847 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 2002 Page 2 of 4 clean up the Bremerton Naval Complex which includes the PSNS industrial waterfront area. He noted that the public can review the clean up plans and provide comment on this issue at the Open House on Wednesday, August 28 at the Sylvan Way Library from 6:30 to 7:30 P.M. or by calling Diane Manning at (360) 476-7111. Mike Shepherd was happy to be back after a white water rafting vacation; and reported on the results of a neighborhood meeting with residents and staff from the City's Public Works Department to address concerns of odor from the pump station. He also briefly reported on the results from the "Kitsap Trees" meeting held last evening, and asked if anyone was interested in volunteering for the Secretary position. Eric Younger was pleased at the number of citizens who turned out for the District 6 & 7 Neighborhood meeting held last Thursday; and was pleased to observe a group of Cub Scouts in attendance tonight. Will Maupin [along with Council member Mike Short] invited all members of the public to attend the next District 8 & 9 Meeting tomorrow night, Thursday, August 22 from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. to discuss the "$12.9 Million Public Safety Bond" at the Public Works & Utilities Building located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue. Light refreshments will be served. Carol Arends also attended the Habitat for Humanity Ground-Breaking Ceremony; reiterated her thanks for all those who attended the District 6 & 7 Neighborhood meeting; and announced the "Manette Fest" event would be held this Saturday, August 24, on East 11th in lower Manette. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Cary Bozeman... · Presented a rose to Council President Carol Arends in honor of her birthday; · Welcomed members of Troop 501 Cub Scouts who were in attendance to earn their Weblo Badge; · Invited Debra Stephenson, Executive Director of The Communita$ Group, to come forward to discuss how her program assists disabled individuals of the community. She thanked the City for their commitment and support, and offered an invitation to the "BACC After Hours Event" on Thursday, Au§ust 22 beginning at 5:30 P.M. in their offices at 920 Park Avenue; and lastly · A plaque was awarded to Captain Ron Mox to recognize his 25 years of service to the City of Bremerton. Chief Rob Forbes provided a brief report on the past history of Captain Mox, and thanked him for his years of dedicated service. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Scott Rappleye, Carol Atkinson, and Cynthia Enc~elc~au were in attendance to discuss the activities of the Blackberry Festival on August 31 & September 1, including the Fire Department's 100th birthday. Allen Shute encouraged citizens to come to Council meetings to express their opinions. It was also noted that his correct e-mail address is allenshute2000~yahoo.com. Don Larson encouraged the City to establish a marine protected area and underwater park. 8A- PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2873, REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR REMOVAL OF VEGETATION ON THE LISTED PROPERTIES (#AB02-'164): Janet Lunceford, Building Inspector, reiterated that Ordinance No. 4584 declares that it is unlawful and a nuisance to allow, continue, or maintain grass and weds exceeding twelve (12) inches in heights, shrubs, brush, vines or trees which constitute a fire hazard or provide a harborage for rats, rodents or horticultural pests, or noxious and poisonous plants. The listed properties are currently in violation of the ordinance TAPE #1847 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 2002 Page 3 of 4 and pursuant to Section 9.14 of the Bremerton Municipal Code. The legal requirements for notice were met. Council is asked to approve the removal of the nuisance vegetation on the property and collection of the cost incurred by personal judgment against the owner and a lien against the property. It was noted that only one property has complied (600 block of Dora Avenue), and therefore was removed from the list. There were no comments from the public. #12'19 M/SlCIU (Shepherd/Younger) Move to pass Resolution No. 2873, ordering that the nuisance vegetation on the properties identified by the attached listing be removed by the City with fees incurred collected as reasonable abatement costs, which shall become a personal judgment against the owner and a lien against the property. 8B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS AND DIRECTORS, (#AB02-'165): Simon Stoker, Assistant City Attorney, pointed out that this proposed ordinance adds chapters to Title 2 of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to the Fire Department, and Parks & Recreation Department. Title 2 would also be amended relative to appointment, confirmation, and duties of Department Directors. It was noted that an amendment was made to Item (a) of Section 2.05.020 APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS as follows [...Prior to an appointment or a provisional appointment to a newly created department director's position or prior to confirmation of an appointment or a provisional appointment to a vacancy of a department director's position, a job description for the position as well as the anticipated employment or professional services contract, ff any, shall be submitted to the City Council for review and approval as requested]. There were no comments from the public. #'1310 MIS/CIU (McConnell/Maupin) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading as amended. 8C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) VACATING A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LOCATED BETWEEN WARREN AND PARK AVENUES AND BETWEEN 4TM AND 5TM STREETS (#AB02-166): Gene Sampley, Director of Public Works & Utilities, summarized that the City received a petition from KPS Health Plans to vacate a portion of the alley located between Warren and Park Avenues and between 4th and 5th Streets. A hearing date of August 21,2002 was set by City Council on July 31, 2002. This right-of-way consists of a portion of a paved alley that abuts the applicant's properties and is utilized as access to those properties. The vacation inbeing requested by KPS Health Plans to develop the site for additional parking. An ingress and egress easement will be granted by KPS Health Services to the City of Bremerton further to the east on the property to allow continued access to the existing alley, which is not to be vacated. Posting of the hearing notices and mailings to the adjacent property owners have been completed in accordance with State law and Bremerton Municipal Code. Specific items for City Council consideration are outlined in the staff report. The request before City Council is to approve, disapprove, or modify the vacation of a portion of the alley located between Warren and Park Avenues and between 4t~ and 5th Streets. It was noted that no neighbors would be affected There were no comments from the public. #1465 M/S/C/U (Shepherd/McConnell) Move to approve the attached Ordinance, vacating a portion of the alley located between Warren and Park Avenues and between 4~' and 5th Streets, on first reading. TAPE #1847 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 21, 2002 Page 4 of 4 With no further regular business, the meeting adjourned at 6:19 P.M. Prepared and Submitted by: LORI SMITH Council Liaison Attest: PAULA JOHNSTON, Deputy City Clerk CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CNPJIIslcge c: Normal Distribution File AGENDA BILL . BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL ,~. ~ and~~, 12002 1. SUBJECT: PUBLIC HEARING AND FOR AGENDA: ~ 2002 ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 2 OF THE ORIGINATING DEPT: City Attorney BMC RELATING TO DEPARTMENTS AND ORIGINATOR: Roger A. Lubovich DIRECTORS DATE SUBMITTED: June 14, 2002 2. CLE~CES: (Comment on back if necessary) 3. EXHIBITS: ...----'--71 ...... . RO~I,I~R A. LI.,IBOVICH, City Attorney~--J n _.--, ,,~ FIS~_AL~,.BUDBUDG~TCHAIRMAN_ C^ROL S.'C0NL[¥, Huma~_~H ma R s~urces D±rec~cor O?EP~TIONS CHAIRMAN APPROVED FOR SUBMITTAL: ENDORSE~T {--] ,~ ~ ,~~ ORMATION [--] MAYOR 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: An ordinance amending Title 2 of the Bremerton Municipal Code revising and updating the provisions relating to city departments and directors. Thc proposed ordinance adds chapters to Title 2 relating to thc Fire Department and Parks and Recreation Department; and, further amends chapters within Title 2 relating to the appointment, confirmation and duties of department directors. 8. RECOMMENDATION: Move to pass Ordinance No. 2tl~[O on the second reading. 9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Roger A. Lubovich ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Roger A. Lubovich EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: 10. NOTICE OF ACTION: PULLED [~ TABLED ['-] APPROVED [--] DISAPPROVED [~] AMENDED [-] DATE: COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: 11. AGENDA BILL NO. : 0,}- 5. IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE: 6. IMPACT ON STAFFING~ BUDGETS~ FACILITIES~ EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: 7. RESEARCH SOURCES: 8FFII:E 8F TIlE 1:117 AIT IIIIEY Memorandum Privileged and Confidential City Council Roger A. Lubowch, C~ty Attome~~. Proposed Ordinance Relating to Departments and D~rectors July 29, 2002 Recently, the City Council considered the proposed ordinance at its Committee meeting. The following draft is in response to that meeting. Changes to the ordinance include the following: 1. Section 2.05.020(c) on page 4 was added relating to the removal of the City Attorney pursuant to the provisions of the City Charter. 2. It was suggested that similar language be added relating to the City Auditor since the Auditor reports to the Audit Committee. It is my understanding that there was consideration of making the City Auditor a department director, however, this is currently not the case. Since Chapter 2.05 deals with department directors, a provision relating to the City Auditor is not applicable. 3. Provisional appointments to a department director's position as set forth in Section 2.05.020(a) on page 3 has been reduced from 180 days to 120 days to be consistent with the provisional appointment for civil service appointments. 4. Rather than repealing the provisions of Chapter 2.49, with the exception of Section 060, which was proposed to be recodified under Chapter 2.50 relating to exempt employee compensation, the current ordinance repeals all of Chapter 2.49 and amends Section 2.50.090 relating to severance as set forth in Section 2 of the ordinance on page 2. The amendment clarifies that certain employees are subject to removal by the City Charter or civil service and, therefore, may not be removed "at will." 5. There was discussion of removal of fees for impoundment of dogs and cats as set forth in Rate Table D (Section 3.01.050 on page 14) due to the new animal control contract. This was recently removed from the Code with the adoption of the animal control ordinance and, therefore, has been removed from the current rate table in the proposed ordinance. MEMORANDUM: (Departments and Directors) July 29, 2002 Page: 2 6. A question arose as to the Fire Chiefs serving as the Fire Marshal under the Charter. Section 2.16.020 on page 10 of the ordinance does provide that the Fire Chief shall also serve as Fire Marshal pursuant to the Charter. I contacted Chief A1 Duke regarding this issue and he informed me that he is the Fire Marshal and that a deputy fire marshal that reports to him. ORDINANCE NO. /-~ ~ I0 AN ORDINANCE of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, amending certain chapters of Title 2 and Chapter 3.01 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, revising and updating the provisions relating to city departments and department directors by adding a new chapter, Chapter 2.05 entitled "Departments and Directors;" revising and updating provisions relating to the appointment, confirmation and duties of department directors; adding a new chapter, Chapter 2.16 entitled "Fire Department;" adding a new chapter, Chapter 2.17 entitled "Parks and Recreation Department;" amending Chapter 2.10 relating to the Department of Public Works and Utilities; amending Chapter 2.15 relating to the Department of Building and Planning; amending Chapter 2.22 relating to the Department of Personnel; amending Chapter 2.34 relating to the Police Department; repealing Chapter 2.49 and amending Section 2.50.090 relating to management and professional employees and the appointment and confirmation of certain employees; and amending Section 3.01.050 and Rate Table D consolidating rates and fees removed from Chapter 2.34 with other police department rates and fees in Chapter 3.01. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to define and clarify the duties and the appointing authority of department directors; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that some city departments are not property identified in the city code and, therefore, desires to create new chapters of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Departments and Directors," "Fire Department," and "Parks and Recreation Department in order to properly clarify the duties and the appointing authority of department directors;" and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to amend Chapters 2.10, 2.15, 2.22, 2.34, and Section 3.01.050, including Rate Table D of the Bremerton Municipal Code relating to the Department of Public Works and Utilities, Department of Building and Planning, Department of Personnel, and Police Department in order to further clarify the 1 / { Departments and Directors structure of city government and to revise and update these provisions relating to these departments and their directors; and WHEREAS, the update provided in this ordinance results in duplication of code provisions, which are properly covered in other provisions of the city code including the provisions of this ordinance, as well as inconsistency of provisions which relate to confirmation of appointees, therefore, the City Council desires to repeal Chapter 2.49 and amend Chapter 2.50 relating to management and professional employees and confirmation of certain employees; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Chapter 2.49 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Nonunion Management Personnel" is hereby repealed in its entirety. SECTION 2. Section 2.50.090 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Severance Pay" is hereby amended to read as follows: Unless otherwise provided pursuant to the City Charter, ordinance, or civil service rule or regulation as applicable, aA manager or professional staff member may be separated from employment without cause ("at will") from a position included in this Program upon receiving thirty (30) calendar days written notice of separation or pay in lieu of all or part of said notice. A person so separated shall not have the right to displace any other person employed by the City by virtue of employment in a management or professional position. The person so separated shall receive severance pay upon separation based upon years of employment with the City as follows: through 2 full years of employment, 2 months severance pay through 5 full years of employment, 2.5 months severance pay over 5 years of employment, 3 months severance pay 2 /, Departments and Directors SECTION 3. A new chapter, Chapter 2.05, is hereby added to the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Departments and Directors" to read as follows: Chapter 2.05 DEPARTMENTS AND DIRECTORS 2.05.010 DEPARTMENTS. Departments of the City of Bremerton are created pursuant to the chapters and their provisions as follows: Ch. 2.06 Office of the City Attorney Ch. 2.07 Economic Development Department Ch. 2.08 Administrative Services Department Ch. 2.09 Finance Department Ch. 2.10 Department of Public Works and Utilities Ch. 2.15 Department of Community Development Ch. 2.16 Fire Department Ch. 2.17 Parks and Recreation Department Ch. 2.22 Human Resources Department Ch. 2.34 Police Department 2.05.020 APPOINTMENT AND CONFIRMATION OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS. (a) Mayoral appointments of department directors shall be subject to confirmation by the City Council. Prior to an appointment or a provisional appointment to a newly created department director's position or prior to confirmation of an appointment or provisional appointment to a vacancy of department director's position, a job description for the position as well as the anticipated employment or professional services contract, if any, shall be submitted to the City Council for review and approval as requested. The appointment and confirmation shall be pursuant to the terms and conditions as approved by the City Council. The Mayor may make provisional appointments to fill the vacancy of a department director. No provisional appointment(s) to a non-civil service department director's position shall extend beyond one hundred twenty (120) days from the date of original appointment without the consent of the City Departments and Directors Council. Provisional appointments to a civil service department director's position shall be made pursuant to civil service rules. (b) The appointees, when confirmed, shall serve as "at will" employees subject to termination by the Mayor without cause at any time with no notice or hearing unless otherwise provided pursuant to applicable civil service rule or regulation, the City Charter, ordinance, or terms and conditions as approved by the City Council. (c) Pursuant to the City Charter, the City Attorney may be removed by the Mayor with the concurrence of a majority of the City Council sitting as a whole, or by the City Council alone, provided that removal by the City Council alone shall require a 2/3rd vote of the entire City Council. SECTION 4. Chapter 2.10 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Department of Public Works and Utilities" is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 2.10 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES 2.10.010 DEPARMENT ...... v .......................................... j ............. -.,,, s here created the Dep~ment of Public Works and Utilities. The depmment shall be supemised by the Director of Public Works and Utilities who shall seine as its director, who shall have complete ch~ge of all of the work of the depaament, and who shMl be responsible for hiring and supemising employees of the dep~ment. 2.10.020 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS - POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. There is hereby created the position known as Director of Public Works and Utilities. The Director or Public Works and Utilities shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the department. Departments and Directors 2.10.030 DUTIES. The Director of Public Works shall provide for the operation, maintenance and administration of engineering, streets and public works, capital projects, facilities, equipment services, and municipal utilities owned or acquired by the City including, but not limited to the following: (a) Establish and maintain centralized public works and utilities including business operations, customer service and billing, capital projects management, property management and facilities maintenance. (b) Manage public works and utilities engineering projects, including field surveys, grant applications, financing, drawings and specifications, permitting, inspections, construction project and contract management and records management. (c) Manage public works field operations including construction and maintenance of streets, electronic communications equipment, traffic signs and signals and street lighting programs. (d) Manage utility operations including construction and maintenance work on sanitary, storm, and water distribution and collection infrastructure and systems, meter reading, installation and repair services and First Response customer service program (e) Manage all aspects of water sources, quality, treatment and compliance with applicable regulations, including operation and maintenance of water delivery systems, storage and supply resources. (f) Manage wastewater pretreatment, treatment, sanitary systems maintenance and operations. (g) Manage watershed operations including forest management and wastewater solids programs. (h) Manage all aspects of fleet maintenance and equipment services. The Director of Public Works shall perform such other duties as the City Council or Mayor may direct or as may be required by law. 5 / 5 Departments and Directors Departments and Directors SECTION 5. Chapter 2.15 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Department of Building and Planning" is hereby amended to read as follows: Departments and Directors Chapter 2.15 DEPARTMENT n~ UT.T l~l'l~'~TM A Mn DT A NTMT~IPC~I~MTTV DEVELOPMENT 2.15.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the Department of c~..:~:.~ _ ,-- ....... e, and PlanningCommunity Development to be administered by the Director ,,~' ~,,;"~; .... ~ .......... 6 .... Plann:mgCommunity 2.15.020 DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT - POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. There is hereby created the position know as the Director of Community Development. The Director of Community Development shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation of the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the department. 2.15.030 DUTIES. The Director of Community Development shall provide for the operation and administration of the building and planning functions for the City including, but not limited to: (a) Processing and issuance of development permits. (b) Long Range Planning, preparation of Comprehensive Plan amendments, and development of land use regulations. (c) Current planning, providing permit processing, land use compliance and enforcement including environmental and shoreline review. (d) Administration of federal community development grant funds and development of resources and policies for other community development projects in the areas of housing, economic development, public facilities, and social service projects. The Director of Community Development shall perform such other duties as the City Council or Mayor may direct or as may be required by law. Departments and Directors supcrvi:icn of *"~,,.~ Director~.-~ ~";'~;~ ~ B. Planning. This ..... r ........... r ........ ~ ~, 2.15.025040 COMMUNITY EMPOWERMENT ZONE ADMINISTRATOR. The City of Bremerton hereby designates the Director of Community Development, or the Director's designee, as the Community Empowerment Zone Administrator for the area designated as a Community Empowerment Zone within the jurisdiction of the City of Bremerton. This designation is in fulfiUment of the requirements of RCW 43.31C.070. 2.15.~30050 REFERENCE. Throughout this code any reference to Department of ............. ., ......~, ....... Building and Planning or Director ~,i:,~ ...... ;.., r~ .... , ...... · · .............. .~ ...... r ....... Building and Planning shall be interpreted 9 / ? Departments and Directors to mean Department of Bu[lfl':ng an~ Plann:.ngCommunity Development and Director of ~":~'~: ....'~ Plann~.ngCommunity Development. SECTION 6. A new chapter, Chapter 2.16, is hereby added to the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Fire Department" to read as follows: Chapter 2.16 FIRE DEPARTMENT 2.16.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the Fire Department for the purposes of performing fire suppression, emergency medical response, and fire prevention and inspection services for the City. The department shall be supervised by the Fire Chief who shall serve as its director, who shall have complete charge of all of the work of the department, and who shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the department. 2.16.020 FIRE CHIEF - POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. There is hereby created the position known as Fire Chief who, pursuant to the City Charter shall serve as Fire Marshal for the City. Pursuant to the City Charter, the position of Fire Chief shall be subject to the City's civil service system. The Fire Chief shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the department. All appointees to the position of Fire Chief shall be subject to the City's civil service rules and regulations relating to demotion and termination. 2.16.030 DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the Fire Chief to provide for the operation and administration of fire suppression, emergency medical services, and fire prevention and inspection functions for the City. The Fire Chief shall also serve as the Emergency Manager for the City. The Fire Chief shall perform such other duties as the City Council or Mayor may direct or as may be required by law. 10  Departments and Directors SECTION 7. A new chapter, Chapter 2.17, is hereby added to the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Parks and Recreation Department" to read as follows: Chapter 2.17 PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT 2.17.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the Parks and Recreation Department for the purpose of performing parks and recreation services for the City. The department shall be supervised by the parks director who shall serve as its director, who shall have complete charge of all of the work of the department, and who shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the department. 2.17.020 PARKS DIRECTOR - POSTION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. There is hereby created the position known as Parks Director. The Parks Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation of the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the department. 2.17.030 DUTIES. It shall be the duty of the parks director to provide for the proper maintenance and operation of public parks, playgrounds, recreational and golf course facilities, and Ivy Green Cemetery; and to provide recreational programs on behalf of the City. The Parks Director shall perform such other duties as the City Council or Mayor may direct or as may be required by law. SECTION & Chapter 2.22 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Department of Personnel" is hereby amended to read as follows: 11 ~ ( Departments and Directors Chapter 2.22 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT OF PEP~ONNEL 2.22.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is created the Human Resource Department~-lL-,~m~ administered by the Human Resources ~Director. The position of Human Resources Mamager-Director is appointed by the Mayor and subject to Council confirmation. 2.22.020 HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR - POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. There is hereby created the position known as Human Resources Director. The Human Resources Director shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation of the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the department. 2.22 ....030 DUTIES. The Human resources Director depai:tme~ shall be responsible to for *~'~ c~u .... ;~ ~ (a) Advise City administrators on professional personnel management practices including performance evaluations and employee relations. (b) Support City labor negotiator and negotiations advisory team. (c) Conduct employee training and counseling. (d) Administer employee benefit programs. (e) Maintain personnel records. (f) Perform annual and special salary surveys. (g) Serve as liaison between the administration and Civil Service Commission. (h) Coordinate temporary placements in support of the City Workers Compensation Program. The Human Resources Director shall perform such other duties as the City Council or Mayor may direct or as may be required by law. 12 ~ ~ Departments and Directors 2.22.040 REFERENCE. Throughout this code any reference to the Department of Personnel or Director of Personnel shall be interpreted to mean Human Resources Department and Director of Human Resources. SECTION 9. Chapter 2.34 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Police Department" is hereby amended to read as follows: Chapter 2.3419 I POLICE DEPARTMENT 2.19.010 DEPARTMENT CREATED. There is hereby created the City Police Department. The department shall be supervised by the Chief of Police who shall serve as its director, who shall have complete charge of all of the work of the department, and who shall be responsible for hiring and supervising employees of the department. 2.19.020 CHIEF OF POLICE - POSITION CREATED AND APPOINTMENT. There is hereby created the position known as Chief of Police. Pursuant to the City Charter, the position of Chief of Police shall be subject to the City's civil service system. The Chief of Police shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to confirmation by the City Council, on the basis of professional experience, education and demonstrated knowledge of accepted practices relating to the duties of the department. Ail appointees to the position of Chief of Police shall be subject to the City's civil service roles and regulations relating to demotion and termination. 2.19.030 DUTIES. The Chief of Police shall be the chief police officer of the city responsible for maintaining the peace of the city. The Chief of Police shall have the responsibility for the appointment, removal and suspension of employees of the department subject to the city's civil service roles and regulations, the city's personnel policies, and labor agreements. The chief shall 13 2 ~ Departments and Directors be responsible for the management of the police department and the administration of the department's budget as authorized and directed by the City Council and the Mayor. The Chief of Police shall perform such other duties as the City Council or Mayor may direct or as may be required by law. SECTION 10. Section 3.01.050 of the Bremerton Municipal Code entitled "Police Department - Rate Table D" is hereby amended to consolidate fees for service removed from Chapter 2.34 with other Police Department fees as follows: 3.01.050 POLICE DEPARTMENT - RATE TABLE D. Traffic Accident Reports Fingerprints Criminal History Check Verification Letter for Lost or Stolen Property Photo Prints Licenses for Dogs and Cats Alarm Compliance Fee Service Fee for Anti-Harassment Order Service of Arrest Warrants and Subpoenas 14 ~ ~ Departments and Directors SECTION 11. Rate Table of Chapter 3.01 of the Bremerton Municipal Code is hereby amended to consolidate fees for service removed from Chapter 2.34 with other Police Department fees as set forth in Exhibit A attached hereto. SECTION 12. Severability. If any one or more sections, subsections, or sentences of this Ordinance are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance and the same shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 13. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force ten (10) days from and after its passage, approval and publication as provided by law. APPROVED by the City Council the day of ,2002 PASSED by the City Council the day of ,2002 CAROL ARENDS, Council President Approved this day of ,2002 CARY BOZEMAN, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: KATHLEEN MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk ROGER A. LUBOVICH, City Attomey PUBLISHED the day of ,2002 EFFECTIVE the day of ,2002 ORDINANCE NO. 15 ~ 5 Departments and Directors POLICE DEPARTMENT - RATE TABLE D All Rates Listed Are "Not To Exceed" Fees POLICE DEPARTMENT 12/31/1999 01/01/01 01/01/02 RATES RATES RATES Traffic Accident Reports $5.00 $6.00 $7.00 Fingerprints - 1st Card $6.00 $7.00 $8.00 Each Additional Card $6.00 $7.00 $8.00. Criminal History Check $6.00 $7.00 $8.00 Verification Letter for Lost or Stolen Property $6.00 $7.00 $8.00 Photo Prints Actual Cost of Actual Cost of Actual cost of (Per Set When in Possession of the Dept.) Processing Processing Processing Licenses for Dogs and Cats For Each Cat Spayed or Neutered $5.50 $6.00 $6.50 (Upon Proof of Spaying or Neutering) For Each Dog Spayed or Neutered $10.00 $10.50 $11.00 (Upon Proof of Spaying or Neutering) For Each Cat Not Spayed or Neutered $11.00 $12.00 $35.00 For Each Dog Not Spayed or Neutered $20.00 $21.00 $35.00 Alarm Compliance Fee 1st False Alarm in any 1 Quarter $30.00 $35.00 $40.00 2nd False Alarm in the same Quarter $60.00 $70.00 $80.00 3rd False Alarm in the same Quarter $120.00 $140.00 $160.00 or Subsequent Alarms in a Calendar Quarter Service Fee for Anti-Harrassment Order $30.00 $35.00 $.40.00 Service of Arrest Warrants and Subpoenas Arrest Warrant -- -- =$15.00 plus mileaae Subpoena -- -- $6.00 plus milea,qe Preparation of return of service -- -- ~5.00 Milea.qe (for each mile actually and -- -- $0.25_ per mil~ necessarily traveled by a member of the Police Department in .qoin.q to or returnin.q from any place of service, or attempted service) Table D - D 1 EXHIBIT A AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 1. SUBJECT: ORDINANCE#/-{~ [~ , FORAGENDA OF: August ~, 2002 VACATING A PORTION OF THE ALLEY ORIGINATING DEPT: PW&U Engineering Div. LOCATED BETWEEEN WARREN AND ORIGINATOR: Michael C. Mecham, City Engineer PARK AVENUES AND BETWEEN 4TM DATE SUBMITTED: August 5, 2002 AND 5TM STREETS....1,,,,.-) 2. CLEARANCES: (comment on back~dnect ~ / /~ 3. EXHIBITS Director, Public Works/Utilities City Attorney .:-- .WT~-:.j.,~_ ~__.___~ B. Site Map. Director, Community Development ~'"/(3~-~.,..'~./., ~ C. Staff Report. Council Budget & Finance Committee Operations Committee EN ORSmZZ ^ZION _ APPROWD COUNC SL UIZT : MAYOR ~ 7,/~r~ ~~-~ 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: The City received a petition from KPS Health Plans to vacate a portion of the alley located between Warren and Park Avenues and between 4th and 5th Streets. A hearing date of August 21, 2002, was set by City Council on July 31, 2002. This fight-of-way consists of a portion of a paved alley that abuts the applicant's properties and is utilized as access to those properties. The vacation is being requested by KPS Health Plans to develop the site for additional parking. An ingress and egress easement will be granted by KPS Health Services to the City of Bremerton further to the east on the property to allow continued access to the existing alley, which is not to be vacated. Posting of the hearing notices and mailings to the adjacent property owners have been completed in accordance with State law and Bremerton Municipal Code. Specific items for City Council consideration are outlined in the Staff Report. The request before the City Council is to approve, disapprove, or modify the vacation of a portion of the alley located between Warren and Park Avenues and between 4th and 5th Streets. 8. RECOMMENDATION: A. M,~,~,, ,,- approve thc. ......... ........... ,[[acn~u ~u~,~, vaca[iti~ = ~ion ot the alley located Oe~een B. Motion to p~s ~din~ce ~ ~ ~ ~ , vacating a portion of ~e alley locat~ be~een W~en ~d P~k Avmues ~d between 4~ ~d 5m S~eets, on second read~g. 9. RESPONSIBLE OFFIC~L: Ci~ En~neer ENFORCEMENT OFFIC~L: N/A E~TION DATE: REVIEW DATE: 10. NOTICE OFACTION PULLED t TABLED APPROVED DISAPPROVED A COUNCIL DIRECTIVE DATE: 11. AGENDA BILL NO: 2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS: 5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE: The area will remain right-of-way, which may restrict improvements of the area. 6. IMPACT ON STAFFING~ BUDGETS~ FACILITIES~ EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: Staffing: No impact. Budget: No impact Facilities/Equipment: No impact 7. RESEARCH SOURCES BMC 11.20 Vacation of Public Rights-of-Way RCW 35.79 Streets ab, Agenda Bills 2002, KPS Alley Vaca Filed for Record at Request of: When Recorded Return to: Name: Bremerton City Clerk Address: 239 Fourth Street Bremerton, WA 98337 Document Title: Ordinance No. Reference Number of Document Assigned or Released: Not Applicable Grantor's Name: City of Bremerton Grantee's Name: Not Applicable Tax Parcel #: Not Applicable. Abbreviated Legal Description: SE qtr. of the SE qtr., Sec. 14, T. 24 N., R. 1 E., W.M., Kitsap County, Washington. AN ORDINANCE vacatin~ a portion of the alleyways, lying between 4"' and 5~ Streets and between Warren and Park Avenues in the City of Bremerton. WHEREAS, KPS Health Plans has petitioned to vacate this developed right-of-way; and WHEREAS, notice has been posted and published according to law; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the portion of the right-of-way set forth herein is not needed for present or future use and should be vacated to allow the abutting property owners to maintain the parcel; NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOES HEREBY ORDAIN: Section 1. Vacation. The following rights-of-way are hereby vacated to the adjoining property owners. Ordinance Vacating the Alley between 4th and 5thANarren and Park 1 That portion of the alley lying within Block 18, Plat of the Town of Bremerton, as recorded in Volume 2 of the book of plats, Page 30, records of Kitsap County, Washington, situated in the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter, Section 14, Township 24 North, Range 1 East, Willamette Meridian, Kitsap County, Washington, more particularly described as follows: That portion of the alley lying westerly of the following described line; Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 33 of said Block 18, thence westerly along the south line of said Lot 33, 10 feet to the true point of beginning; thence southerly to a point on the north line of Lot 8 of said Block 18, said point being 10 feet westerly of the northeast corner of said Lot 8, and the terminus. Section 2. Reservation of Easements. An easement is reserved for Cascade Natural Gas for operation, maintenance and repair of gas lines over, under and upon the following described real property: That portion of the alley lying westerly of the following described line; Beginning at the southeast corner of Lot 33 of said Block 18, thence westerly along the south line of said Lot 33, 10 feet to the true point of beginning; thence southerly to a point on the north line of Lot 8 of said Block 18, said point being 10 feet westerly of the northeast corner of said Lot 8, and the terminus. Together with a 14 foot wide easement for ingress and egress to the City of Bremerton over and upon a portion of Lots 8, 9, 32, and 33, of said Block 18, the center line of said easement is described as follows: Beginning at the northerly common corner between said Lots 32 and 33, thence westerly along the north line of said Lot 33 3 feet; thence southerly to a point on the south line of said Lot 8, said point being 3 feet westerly of the southerly common corner between said Lots 8 and 9 and the terminus. Section 3. Effective date. This vacation shall become effective ten (10) days from passage and publication. APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this day of August, 2002. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this day of August, 2002. CAROL ARENDS, Council President Ordinance Vacating the Alley between 4th and 5th/VVarren and Park 2 APPROVED this day of ,2002. CARY BOZEMAN, Mayor ATTEST: KATHLEEN McCLUSKEY, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: ROGER LUBOVICH, CITY ATTORNEY PUBLISHED:__ day of ,2002. EFFECTIVE:__ day of ,2002. Ordinance Vacating the Alley between 4th and 5thNVarren and Park 3 STREET VACATION REQUEST KPS ALLEY ENGINEERING STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL HEARING DATE: August 21, 2002 PREPARED BY: Gunnar Fridriksson SUMMARY A. Applicant: KPS Health Plans Elisabeth A. Gilje P.O. Box 339 (400 Warren Avenue) Bremerton, WA 98337 Location: Alley running north-south between Warren and Park Avenues, from 4th Street to 5th Street. B. Attachment: None BACKGROUND The applicant has petitioned the City of Bremerton to vacate a portion of alley that runs north to south through their property (approximately 3,220 sf). No other properties abut this portion of the alley. The vacation will eliminate a piece of developed alley and will increase the area of the abutting property. In vacating the alley, the applicant will grant an ingress and egress easement across their property further to the east that will connect the alley running east to west with 4th and 5th Streets. See the attached application for a sketch of the area in question. RIGHT-OF-WAY CONDITIONS · Functional Classification Alley · Existing R-O-W Width 14 feet · Proposed R-O-W Width N/A · Pavement Width 14 · Surface Type Gravel · Curb and Gutter None · Sidewalks None July 10, 2002 KPS Alley Vacation Page 1 of 6 HEARING CONSIDERATIONS BMC '11.20.120 sets forth issues that the City Council needs to determine at the conclusion of the Vacation Hearing. These issues and the staff position are: 1. Whether the street, alley or portion thereof is no longer required for public use and vacation of the described portion will better serve the public good. Staff Position: This portion of alley is not required for public use, provided the ingress and egress easement is given. 2. Whether the vacation is consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. Staff Position: The proposed vacation does not conflict with the Comprehensive Plan. 3. Whether continued use of the proposed vacation as a public way is not of such public benefit as to justify the costs of maintenance. Staff Position: Vacating this improved right-of-way will reduce the City's maintenance responsibility in this area. 4. Whether substitution of a new and different thoroughfare would be more useful to the public. Staff Position: No change in thoroughfare would be useful. 5. Whether conditions may so change in the future as to provide a greater public use or need than presently exists. Staff Position: No future use of this portion of right-of-way is anticipated. 6. Whether objections to the proposed vacation are made by owners of private property abutting the same. Staff Position: The petitioner, KPS Health Plans, is the only abutting property owner. July 10, 2002 KPS Alley Vacation Page 2 of 6 SHORELINE ACCESS This portion of right-of-way does not provide shoreline access. UTILITIES All private utility companies have been contacted. Cascade Natural Gas will retain an easement. All easements for existing utilities will be released upon redevelopment of the surrounding properties and arrangements made for the utility relocations. SUFFICIENCY OF SIGNATURES The request for the vacation was made by 100% of the owners abutting the property to be vacated. COMPENSATION The compensation amount has been determined utilizing the Kitsap county Assessor's land value of the abutting properties. The amount is $18,547.20, which is equal to one-half of the average property value of the abutting properties weighted on a front footage basis. This amount has been paid by the applicant to the City of Bremerton. STAFF COMMENTS City Attorney, Department of Community Development, Police and Engineering supports this vacation. The Fire Department requires that Fire Department Access shall be maintained per the Uniform Fire Code and Bremerton Roadway Standards. Staff recommends that this Alley Vacation be approved as requested with easements reserved for all existing utilities and an easement to the City for ingress and egress to the existing alley. July 10, 2002 PageKPS Alley Vacation3 of 6 ~' AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 1. SUBJECT: FOR AGENDA OF: 8/28/02 ORIGINATING DEPT: Admin Srvs. Public Hearing ORIGINATOR: K. McCluskey Council Redistricting DATE SUBMITTED: 8/16/02 2. ~.ARANf~E_~S: .......... ==-~_ ....... 3. EXHIBITS: / -- MAYOR ~ ~ ~ COUNCIL PRESIDENT 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: It is the responsibility of each city to periodically redistrict its governmental unit based upon population information from the most recent federal census. The City hired the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District to perform the analysis and propose boundary adjustments as necessary. The District adjusted the boundaries to meet Washington state statutory requirements. The statute requires one public hearing on the redistricting plan at least one week before adoption of the plan. An ordinance adopting the districts by legal description will be brought to council following this hearing. The City consultant, Richard Berndt is present to present the plan. 8. RE COMMENDAT I ON: No Action Required. Discussion Item Only. 9. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Admin Srvs. ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: N/A EXPIRATION DATE: N/A REVIEW DATE: N/A 10. NOTICE OF ACTION PULLED TABLED APPROVED DISAPPROVED AMENDED COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: Date: O~ ~ / ~ ~ 11. AGENDA BILL NO: ~~ 2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS (cont.) : 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT (cont.): 5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE: The City will be out of compliance with state law. 6. IMPACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES None. 7. RESEARCH SOURCES: Central Puget Sound Economic Development District 1011 Western Avenue, Suite 500 · Seattle, X~7A 98104 .Tel: (206) 587-4821 · Fax: (206) 587-4825 E-mail: cpsedd@cpsedd.org · Website: www. cpsedd.org Bremerton Redistricting Summary At the request City of Bremerton, the Central Puget Sound Economic Development District (the District) is pleased to present proposed boundary adjustments for consideration in redistricting the nine Bremerton City Council districts. The District adjusted boundaries to meet Washington state statutory requirements as well as fulfill guidelines of the City of Bremerton, though in some cases, compromises between directives was necessary. The District took into account the following requirements for the new districts from Washington State RCW 29.70.100, "Local Government Redistricting." The RCW states that the districts: · Are as close to equal population as possible · Be as compact as possible · Consist of geographically contiguous areas · Were not drawn with a bias for or against a racial group or political party · Coincide with existing natural boundaries and preserve existing communities In addition to these RCW p. rovisions, the City of Bremerton requested the District follow additional guidelines when drawing up new district boundaries. · Minimize changes in order to preserve continuity of the districts · Account for military ship movements and population stability within federal and state legal guidelines · Take into consideration any input from the City Council · If logical, follow current precinct boundaries Current and Proposed Districts. Under the current boundaries, District 1 has over 1,400 more residents than the average district population. District 2 is nearly 900 people below the average, while Districts 4, 6 and 7 are more than 350 people below the average. District 9 has nearly 800 people above the average; however we were asked to consider the stability of the population and voting participation when redistricting. Under these guidelines, both Districts 4 and 9 should have a total population somewhat higher than the average. For the other seven districts, we attempted to get their population close to the average. Bremerton City Council Districts Current Boundaries Proposed New Boundaries Deviation Deviation Total from Total from Population Average Population Average District 1 5,569 1,429 District 13,878 -262 District 2 3,245 -895 District 23,964 - 176 District 3 3,864 -276 District 34,056 -84 District 4 3,540 -600 District 44,727 587 District 5 4,334 194 District 53,927 -213 District 6 3,780 -360 District 63,992 -148 !District 73,689 -451 District 73,951 -1891 District 8 4,309 169 District 84,020 -120 District 9 4,929 789 District 94,744 604' Total 37,259 0 Total 37,259 0 Averaf~e 41140 574 Average 41140 265 Summary of boundary changes. The District found it necessary to make several adjustments to district boundaries in order to meet the state and City standards. The following is a summary of these changes: Districts 1 through 5: > The area southwest of Wheaton Way and Riddell Road is transferred from District 1 to District 2. This is the largest area in population (1,691) to be transferred to another district. This is the only change to District 1. To bring District 4's population above average, an area from 11th Street south to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard is transferred from District 5 to District 4 (1,187 people). )~ The census block containing Harrison Hospital, as well as the area on the east end of Sheridan Road, is switched from District 2 to District 5 (780 people). } The census block immediately east of the Jarstad Aquatic Center is transferred from District 2 to District 3 (192 people), the only change to the 3ra District. Districts 6 through 9: )~ The area south of Kitsap Way and east of Adele Avenue is transferred from District 8 to District 7 (696 people). )~ Three census blocks south of 6th Street and east of National are transferred from District 7 to District 8 (222 people). ~ Four blocks between 15th Street and 13~ Street are transferred from District 7 to District 6 (212 people), the only change to the 6th District. ~' Three census blocks on Madrona Point (185 people) are transferred from District 9 to District 8. ~ One census block northwest of Heins Lake (0 people) is transferred from District 8 to District 9, as the block is connected to District 9 but not District 8. Revised Code of Washington 2001 Chapter 29.70 RCW LOCAL GOVERNMENT REDISTRICTING Sections 29.70.100 Redistricting by counties, municipal corporations, and special purpose districts. RCW 29.70.100 Redistricting by counties, municipal corporations, and special purpose districts. (1) It is the responsibility of each county, municipal corporation, and special purpose district with a governing body comprised of internal director, council, or commissioner districts not based on statutorily required land ownership criteria to periodically redistrict its governmental unit, based on population information from the most recent federal decennial census. (2) Within forty-five days after receipt of federal decennial census information applicable to a specific local area, the commission established in RCW 44.05.030 shall forward the census information to each municipal corporation, county, and district charged with redistricting under this section. (3) No later than eight months aider its receipt of federal decennial census data, the governing body of the municipal corporation, county, or district shall prepare a plan for redistricting its internal or director districts. (4) The plan shall be consistent with the following criteria: (a) Each internal director, council, or commissioner district shall be as nearly equal in population as possible to each and every other such district comprising the municipal corporation, county, or special purpose district. (b) Each district shall be as compact as possible. (c) Each district shall consist of geographically contiguous area. (d) Population data may not be used for purposes of favoring or disfavoring any racial group or political party. (e) To the extent feasible and if not inconsistent with the basic enabling legislation for the municipal corporation, county, or district, the district boundaries shall coincide with existing recognized natural boundaries and shall, to the extent possible, preserve existing communities of' related and mutual interest. (5) During the adoption of its plan, the municipal corporation, county, or district shall ensure that full and reasonable public notice of its actions is provided. The municipal corporation, county, or district shall hold at least one public hearing on the redistricting plan at least one week before adoption of'the plan. (6)(a) Any registered voter residing in an area affected by the redistricting plan may request review of the adopted local plan by the superior court of the county in which he or she resides, within forty-five days of the plan's adoption. Any request for review must specify the reason or reasons alleged why the local plan is not consistent with the applicable redistricting Page 1 Printed on 5/7/2002 Revised Code of Washington 2001 criteria. The municipal corporation, county, or district may be joined as respondent. The superior court shall thereupon review the challenged plan for compliance with the applicable redistricting criteria set out in subsection (4) of this section. (b) If the superior court finds the plan to be consistent with the requirements of this section, the plan shall take effect immediately. (c) If the superior court determines the plan does not meet the requirements of this section, in whole or in part, it shall remand the plan for further or corrective action within a specified and reasonable time period. (d) If the superior court finds that any request for review is frivolous or has been filed solely for purposes of harassment or delay, it may impose appropriate sanctions on the party requesting review, including payment of attorneys' fees and costs to the respondent municipal corporation, county, or district. [1984 ¢ 13 § 4; 1983 c 16 § 15; 1982 c 2 § 27.] Notes: Severability-1984 c 13: See RCW 44.05.902. Contingent effective date-Severability--1983 c 16: See RCW 44.05.900 and 44.05.901. Page 2 Printed on 5/7/2002