HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/25/99 AGENDACITY COUNCIL AGENDA
AUGUST 25, 1999
PRE-COUNCIL SESSION: 5:00 - 5:30 P.M.
· General Council Business
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CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M.
· Pledge of Allegiance
· Invocation
CONSENT AGENDA
Items listed below have been distributed to Council members in advance for study
and will be enacted by one motion. If separate discussion is desired on an item, it
may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda at
the request of a Council member.
A. Minutes of Monthly Study Session - August 4, 1999
#AB99-174
B. Minutes of Meeting - August 11, 1999
#AB99-175
4. CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS
5. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
6. MAYOR'S REPORT
7. LEGISLATIVE REPORT
8. PUBLIC RECOGNITION -- (Comments Limited to 3 Minutes)
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution No. 2723 Adopting Solid Waste Management
Plan, Version November 6, 1998, as Revised
#AB99-168
10. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING
Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County
1110 Dorothy Avenue
Bremerton, WA 98312
August 20, 1999
City of Bremerton
239 Fourth Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
Attn: Honorable Council Person Mike Shepherd
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Dear Honorable Council Person Mike Shepherd:
I would like to invite you to attend our auction on September 18, 1999 at the Admiral
Theatre in downtown Bremerton As you know, Habitat for Kitsap builds communities,
houses, lives and relationships.
To date, we have two luncheon seats with the Governor and the First Lady for January 13,
1999 at the ballroom in the Executive Mansion in Olympia to auction offto the highest
bidder.
We also have a personally signed letter from Congressman Norm Dicks thanking the
highest bidder for the banner-type flag he is donating to be personalized and flown over
our nation's capitol. Congressman Dicks will be at one of our Habitat houses to help
build and will autograph the hammer he uses to pound nails and give it to us for the
auction.
There are many exciting things pouring in all of the time.
You can buy your tickets by calling me at (360) 479-5968. or mailing your check to me at
the at}mm address, making tt~ ~ out to Habitat for Humanity of Kitsap County and I
will send your dinner tickets to you at your requested address.
It is a semiformal dinner of salmon; we have jazz music and Stokes will be the auctioneer.
Tickets are $65.00 for two and $33.00 for one. We can reserve seats at a table of four if
you request such an arrangement.
We hope to see you there.
Sincerely,
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CITY COUNCIL
MONTHLY STUDY SESSION MINUTES
AUGUST 4, 1999
This Monthly Study Session of the City Council for the City of Bremerton was called to order in the
City Council Chambers, 239 4"~ Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, August 4, 1999, at 5:30
P.M., with Council President Mike Shepherd presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed,
Cados Montgomery, Carol Arends, David Fan', Lon Overson, John Law, and Cedi McConnetl.
Council member Wayne Olsen was absent. Also present was Legislative Assistant Lod Smith.
President Shepherd made the following announcements:
(1) City Council held a Study Session pdor to the meeting to discuss "Youth Athletic Facilities
Grant for Pendergast Regional Park Field Lighting Project" in the Council Conference Room.
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.
~0019 MISIC/U (Montgomery/Arends) On August 4, 1999, the Council does approve for payment
those vouchers included and further described as follows: 233046 through 233146 in the amount of
$193,576.87.
Cecil McConnell announced a Distdct 2 meeting will be held September 2, 1999, beginning at 7:00
P.M. with Cfis Gears, the City's new Parks & Recreation Director. The meeting will be held in the
lounge of the Parks & Recreation Department on Lebo Boulevard.
Lon Overson invited citizens to meet Robert Forbes, the City's new Police Chief, at the next District
4 meeting on September 9, 1999, at 7:00 P.M., in the Washington Mutual Building at 5~ & Pacific.
The Mayor will also be in attendance to discuss "Implementation of Downtown Redevelopment".
David Farr, Carol Arends, and Carlos Montgomery announced a combined District 6-7-8 meeting
on August 19, 1999 beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Bremerton School Administration Building located
at 134 N. Marion Avenue. The Mayor will be in attendance, along with Cris Gears, Parks &
Recreation Director, to discuss "Future Parks Projects".
President Mike Shepherd announced "Sentimental Journey" would be the first in a series of
Concerts on the Boardwalk, on Friday nights, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. He also invited the public to
attend the fourth City Council Retreat to be held this year, on Saturday, August 21, 1999 beginning at
9:30 A.M. at Oyster Bay Inn on Kitsap Way to continue discussion on a "Vision for Bremerton".
5:30 - 5:45 P.M. - BRIEF UPDATE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS
Tom Knuckey, Senior Engineer, provided copies of the "Public Works & Utilities Engineering Division
Monthly Status Report" and summarized as follows:
· Wemer Road and West Hills Commercial Improvements are proceeding;
· The Callow Avenue CSO Project, Priority 1~! and V are in the design phase;
· Callow Avenue Basin CSO Separation Projects (Priority ~[]~, and 36-inch Water Main Gorst to
Reservoir 4) have been completed;
· The Anderson Cove Basin CSO Reduction Project has completed three of eight individual
projects, with four currently awaiting plan approval, and the last project consisting of Pump Station
CW-4 improvements will be delayed until the Wastewater Treatment Plant capacity rating has
been increased. An infiltration study is currently being conducted;
· The Gateway Phase of the SR 304 Transportation Improvement Project is underway;
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· Evergreen Park - Phase I Renovation Project is in the final phase of completion, with Saturday,
September 11, 1999 scheduled as the tentafivi~ dedication date;
· Parametdx, Inc. has been chosen as the consulting firm for the design, and staff is currently
working out a scope of work and budget for Evergreen Park - Phase ri Remediation; and
· The completion of two floats and the placement of concrete slabs for the retail building are moving
the Bremerton Transportation Center Project (BTC) forward.
5:45 - 6:45 P.M. - PROBATION SERVICES
Judge James E. Docter, Municipal Judge, presented a follow-up to a presentation provided last fall,
requesting the Council to fund one position in the Municipal Court to administer probation services. A
bdef history of Bremerton's Probation Department and implementation of a treatment monitoring
system in lieu of a probation officer was presented, followed by the shortcomings of this system. It
was pointed out that the current system only works well for those who are compliant. Probation
objectives were discussed, along with the benefits of a Treatment Facilitator and Supervisor, which
the Judge stated would allow for better success in getting and keeping offenders in treatment, and
making them less likely to commit new cdmes. Non-compliance cases can carry consequences like
serving jail time, which are sometimes imposed when people refuse or fail to seek treatment. Support
for probation includes elimination of repeat headngs that are time intensive, expensive, and
unsuccessful, as well as provide personal and immediate support for individuals. Concerns over
budget allocations for a probation officer and the efficiency of a probation program were expressed.
6:45 - 7:15 P.M. - DIAMOND PARKING CONTRACT REVIEW
Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk, provided an overview of Diamond Parking Contracted Parking
Regulator Services. It was reported that overall, Diamond's revenue performance has been strong
and continues to improve. Revenue graphs were provided to show the cessation of parking
enforcement in the downtown core and the loss of Burwell on-street pay-boxes impacted parking
revenues, however, it was reported that the City is currently developing replacement sites for the pay-
boxes. Impounds and junk tows were discussed, along with parking complaints and the parking
garage. It was pointed out that the cost of utilizing Diamond Parking is competitive at this time in
comparison to prior City operation in terms of staff costs. Possible ways of increasing revenue would
include approval of a $5 monthly parking fee increase for customers at the parking garage.
Maintenance of signs and parking areas has improved substantially. Concerns over increasing
parking space availability in the downtown area were also discussed.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:25 P.M.
MIKE SHEPHERD, Council President
City of Bremerton
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 11, 1999
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4~ Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, August 11, 1999, at 5:30
P.M., with Council Vice-President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Carlos
Montgomery, David Fart, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council
member Jim Reed and Council President Mike Shepherd were absent. Also present were City
Attorney Glenna Malanca, Deputy Clerk Paula Johnston, and Legislative Assistant Lod Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Vice-President Arends, and
invocation given by Reverend Shirley Herrmance of Ebenezer African Methodist Episcopal Church.
Council Vice-President Arends made the following announcements:
(1) City Council held a Study Session prior to the meeting to discuss general Council business;
(2)
City Council will hold a 10-minute Executive Session if time allows dudng a break, or
immediately following the City Council meeting to discuss "Potential Litigation"; and
(3)
The public was reassured that the Study Session, which was held in place of a regular
business meeting last Wednesday on August 4, 1999, was "legal" since the meeting was open
to the public, and proper notice provided.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - July 14, 1999
#AB99-150
#0055 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Montgomery) Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
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.
#0075 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/FarO On August 11, 1999, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: 233154, 233346 through 233414 in the amount of
$445,682.38; and Regular Payroll for the period ending July 31, 1999 in the amount of $937,782.05.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Montgomery acknowledged the efforts of the Wastewater Treatment Plant staff in keeping the
grounds clean and well-trimmed, and announced that the next Distdct 8 meeting will be held on
Thursday, August 19, 7:00 P.M. at the Bremerton Administration Office.
Mr. Farr also invited citizens to attend the District 6-7-8 Meeting in the Curriculum Library.
Mr. Overson mentioned that the next District 4 meeting would be held on Thursday, September 9,
7:00 P.M. at the Washington Mutual Building, with special guest Police Chief Robert Forbes. He also
reported an expedient response from the Fire Department to a recent fire in the Manette area.
Mr. Law announced that the next District 3 meeting would be held on Tuesday, September 21, 7:00
P.M. He was pleased with the paving projects in the vicinity of Perry Avenue.
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Mr. McConnell invited citizens to the next Distdct 2 meeting on Thursday, September 2 at 7:00 P.M.
at the Parks and Reci'eafion Office located on Lebo Boulevard, with special guest Cris Gears, the
City's new Parks & Recreation Director.
Vice-President Arends also encouraged attendance at the Distdct 6-7-8 Meeting, and also
congratulated the Art Guild on their 50"~ Anniversary.
MAYORS REPORT
A Proclamation was read by Vice-President Arends in the absence of the Mayor, proclaiming
Sunday, August 15, '1999 as "SIBLING DAY', which was received by Al Glaser.
Vice.President Arends commended Bob & Claudette Tulp, and Marylyn Waibel for their efforts in
bdnging the World Changers Project to Bremerton.
Jo Webst.e. r, Manager with AT&T Cable Services, formerly TCI, provided an update on the
installation of the fiber optic system, and answered questions from the Council.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
A response was provided to Mr. Styron, who wrote a letter to the Editor of The SUN, voicing his
concems over the expiration of the City Hall elevator permit. It as explained to Mr. Styron that
inspection and permitting procedures are handled by the Washington State Department of Labor &
Industries, however, he was assured that due to the City's monthly maintenance and service, the City
is confident of the elevator's safety.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Larry Dickerson urged the City to enforce the Resolution to clean up prostitution.
John Stanley introduced two visitors from Russia, who have been visiting Bremerton for the last
several weeks.
Gordy Byrd asked for a response to his question "what gives the City a legal right to omit the public
from any legal action taken by the Council?."
Elizabeth Buell voiced concerns over panhandling in the city.
Don Larson provided copies of the "Washington Water Weeks Activity Guide" with various upcoming
events, and asked for City support. He also encouraged to City to develop an underwater park. Mr.
Mont.qomery stated he talked with Norm Dicks, who also would support this type of park.
Carol Atkinson invited the public to attend the last Concert on the Boardwalk to hear 'Payday Daddy'
Friday evening at 6:00, and provided an update on the Blackberry Festival.
Susan Brown referred to an article printed in The SUN regarding a citizen's problems with parking in
the City, stated the City must be consistent with its policies, and asked the City to identify any other
non-compliance areas.
Vice-President Arends announced that item 9(A) would be delayed until the Mayor's arrival.
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9B - EXERCISE OPTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY FROI~.I~G~:SOUND*ENERGY, #AB99-
Jodi Wroblewski, Assistant Parks & Recreation Director, has requested that the City exercise its
option to purchase property from Puget Sound Energy, Inc. as provided in the Option Agreement in
Lieu of Condemnation, section 3, executed August 19, 1997 (copy attached). The purchase pdce is
One Dollar ($1.00), and will benefit the Evergreen Park Expansion Project.
Don Larson, Kitsap Diving Association, supported Council's approval of this action.
#1370 M/S/C/U (Overson/Montgomery) Motion for City of Bremerton to exercise its dght to purchase
property from Puget Sound Energy, Inc. pursuant to the parties' Option Agreement in Lieu of
Condemnation dated August 19, 1997.
9C - HOME FUNDING FOR HOMEOWNERSHIP, #AB99-153
Debbie Peavler-Stewart, Administrative Analyst, reported that as a member of the Kitsap County
HOME Consortium, the City of Bremerton receives approximately $400,000 in HOME funds annually
to expand the supply of safe, sanitary, and affordable housing for Iow and moderate-income persons.
The City has set the following priorities for the use of HOME funds: 1) Funds will pdmadly be used for
projects that promote homeownership; and 2) Projects that promote rehabilitation and renovation of
existing buildings will be preferred over projects that promote construction on vacant sites.
The Department of Economic & Community Development is requesting $350,264 in HOME funds be
set aside to purchase and potentially demolish vacant properties, particularly in the Anderson Cove
area. The City will work with organizations to rehabilitate the existing property or construct a new
home(s) on the property to provide homeownership opportunities for Iow and moderate-income
persons. It is anticipated that 5-8 properties could be purchased and demolished with the funds.
Construction or rehabilitation of the property must begin within 12 months of purchase.
There were no comments or questions by the public.
David Farr stated that he is very excited about the changes this program will bring to the Anderson
Cove community, which he believes will improve the area immensely.
#1638 M/S/C/U (FardMontgomery) Motion to approve allocation of $350,624 in HOME funds to
purchase and potentially demolish properties that will be rehabilitated or reconstructed to provide
homeownership opportunities.
9D - AMEND $15,000 FROM REVOLVING LOAN PROGRAM TO SMALL BUSINESS
DEVELOPMENT CENTER (SBDC) ACTIVITY, #AB99-154
Debbie Peavler-Stewart, Administrative Analysis, reported that last year the City conducted a survey
of small businesses to identify approaches to assist in the development and growth of small
businesses in Bremerton. Many businesses indicated they needed technical assistance to maintain
or grow their business. The City has worked with Olympic College, EDC, and the Chamber of
Commerce over the last year to develop a Small Business Development Center. The Center will be
located in downtown Bremerton. The SBDC Coordinator will provide individualized technical
assistance to owners of businesses.
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In order to support the salary of the coordinator, the Department of Economic & Community
Development requests $15,000 in funds be reatlocated from the City's Housing Rehabilitation
Revolving Loan Program to the developing Small Business Development Center (SBDC) activity, and
that the CDBG Action Plan be amended to reflect this change.
Funds will be provided to Olympic College for a portion of the salary of a Small Business
Development Specialist who will provide training and technical assistance to micro enterprises (small
businesses with 5 or few employees) in the City of Bremerton.
Bonnie McDade provided a brief background on the development of this program.
There were no comments or questions by the public.
#2015 MISICIU (Montgomery/McConnell) Motion to approve reallocation of $15,000 in funds from the
City's Housing Rehabilitation Revolving Loan Program to the developing Small Business
Development Center.
9A - CONFIRMATION OF ROBERT FORBES TO CHIEF OF POLICE, #AB99-151
Mayor Horton discussed the lengthy experience of Interim Chief Robert Forbes, and feels confident
that he will perform well in this position.
Gordy Byrd asked how many years are provided under this contract. Mayor Horton stated that
there is no term set for this position.
Mr. Law expressed his support for Mr. Forbes, however asked for assurance that this was a Civil
Service position, and that it would stay that way. He was distressed to see the employee's contract
as part of the requirement, and believed the appointment should be made without the contract. He
further stated the Civil Service Commission should have held a meeting to resolve this issue. Mayor
Horton explained that currently, the Interim Human Resources Director is a City staff member who
has other responsibilities. She assured the Council that once a permanent Civil Service Officer was
in place, these issues would be addressed.
Mr. Fart expressed his support for Robert Forbes, and was impressed with a recent response to a
constituent's concern, which was handled professionally and expeditiously.
#2555 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Olsen) Motion to confirm Robert Forbes as Chief of Police.
Mayor Horton invited everyone to attend the reception confirming the appointment of Robert Forbes
as Chief of Police to be held tomorrow, in the Council Chambers beginning at 3:00 P.M. Chief
Robert Forbes offered his thanks and appreciation.
Mr. Farr stepped out of the meeting at approximately 7:00 P.M.
9E - PURCHASE ORDER REQUEST FOR RAILROAD FLATCAR BRIDGE DECK, #AB99-155
Bill McKinney, Forestry Manager, reported that due to poor condition, the existing Log Bridge that
provides access to the base of Casad Dam and its control structure requires replacement. This
stream crossing provides the only access for essential water supply operations and maintenance. It
has been determined that the most efficient and cost-effective replacement structure for this site
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would be a reconditioned steel railroad~flatcar: This is'a common practice for forest access roads.
Based on available information., there isonlyone, source for this type structure. Skip Gibbs Company
of Redwood, CA, provides this type of structure, fabricated to engineered specifications.
There were no comments or questions by the public.
#3035 MISICIU (Montgomery/OIsen) Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign a purchase
order for sole source purchase, in the amount not to exceed $35,000 to Skip Gibbs Company for the
purchase of a steel railroad flatcar bddge deck per specifications.
Mr. Farr stepped back into the meeting at approximately 7:15 P.M.
9F - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS FOR JAIL BEDS,
#AB99-156
Judge James N. Docter, Municipal Court, reported that the attached Intergovernmental Agreement
with the Department of Corrections provides for approximately 10 beds in the Departments
Work/Training Release Facility located in Port Orchard at the rate of $57.00 per day. This will provide
the Bremerton Municipal Court with back-up jail space.
There were no comments or questions by the public.
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Mr. Olsen asked if money was provided in the budget, or would there be a Budget Adjustment from
the General Fund. Judge Docter responded if the money was not in the budget, then it was "under
budgeted".
Mr. Montqomery asked whether this was actually a "work release" program, where they would not be
under "lock & key". Judge Docter clarified that this program is for "pre-released" prisoners, who do
not generally have jobs.
Mr. McConnell asked for clarification that the City would only be charged $57.00 per bed if an
offender was assigned to it. Jud.qe Docter responded yes.
#0255 M/S/C/U (FardMontgomery) Motion to approve Intergovernmental Contract with the
Department of Corrections.
9G - CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FOR CORROSION CONTROL FACILITY, #AB99-157
Tom Knuckey, Senior Engineer, stated that during the project closeout, the Contractor (TEK
Construction) presented the City with a claim consisting of 28 individual items totaling $161,341.72,
(including sales tax). Staff has negotiated this settlement which compensates the Contractor for six
items totaling $42,414.40 (including sales tax). The Change Order additionally adjusts the contract
amount to correct a clerical error regarding sales tax, and also includes an increase due to a sales tax
increase, which took affect on April 1, 1999. The total value of the Change Order is $42,386.63,
(including sales tax). Mr. Knuckey provided further detail on the associated costs.
There were no comments or questions by the public.
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Mr. Farr expressed concern over the cost of the piping and possible manipulation:of, the bidding.
Mr. Overson complimented the Engineering Department for reducing costs.
Mr. McConnell asked what was the impact of not completing the Reservoir 4 Cover Project until the
year 2000. Mr. Knuckey responded that there would be no financial impact in the delay of that
project.
Mr. Olsen asked if the contractor was responsible for any of the errors. Mr. Knuckey stated that the
contractor was not responsible for the errors, and that there was no increase in the actual project
costs. Randy Wit't, City Engineer, explained that the piping was not designed "wrong", it was just not
designed as well as it could have been. He believes the pdce fair.
#~3744 MISICIU (Montgomery/Overson) Motion to approve a final Change Order for $42,386.63
(including sales tax) for the Corrosion Control Facility Project, and authorize the Mayor to execute the
same.
Vote on motion:
Motion carried.
In favor:
Opposed:
Overson, Law, McConnell, Olsen, Montgomery, Arends
Fart
The following items were heard out of order from the odgmal Agenda...
12B - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2721. RECOVERY OF FEES FOR GARBAGE
ABATEMENT AT 1216 PARK AVENUE, #AB99-164
Janet Lunceford, Building Development Specialist [Z, reported that on March 30, 1999, an Order to
Remove Refuse within 72 Hours was posted on the property located at 1216 Park Avenue, due to the
placement of furniture, garbage, and debris in the yard of the site. The order was mailed to the
owner, Helen Higgin by both regular and certified mail; Helen Higgin signed for the certified mail copy
on April 8, 1999. Mrs. Higgin took no action, and Public Works was scheduled to remove the debris
when a fire occurred. Household belongings were thrown out of the house into the yard during the
fire fighting efforts. On June 16, 1999, another Order to Remove Refuse within 72 Hours was posted
on the Property, detailing the additional items which were now in the yard. A copy was hand-
delivered and explained to Helen Higgen at her home, and another copy mailed by certified mail.
Helen Higgin received the certified mail copy on June 17, 1999. On June 29,1999, the debris was
removed by Public Works. The fees charged by Public Works amounted to $1,153.07, and are
detailed on the attached inter-fund transfer. With the addition of the administrative fees for garbage
abatements, the total amount for which lien approval is $1,737.07.
Steve Fa.clan was here to speak for Mrs. Helen Higgin, and began by stating they did not receive the
itemized list by the City, and felt the amount charged for two hours work was excessive. He did not
contest that the property was unsightly, however, he did not believe that it was the fault of Mrs.
Higgin, and that most of time, she was taken advantage of.
H. Emilv Mosha¥ contested the statements made by Mrs. Higgin, and provided pictures to show that
this property has been consistently unsightly for approximately 9 years. Larry Dickerson concurred
with these statements about the unsightly property.
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A letter from Steven J. Gardner was read into the record, stating that if the property owner was held
accountable, it may prevent similar circumstances in the future.
Mrs. Hic~ain provided a history of past tenants of her rental homes, but also stated that some of the
circumstances were not as bad as complainants had expressed, and added that she has made
efforts to clean up the property.
#1470 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/McConnell) Motion to pass Resolution No. 2721, and order that the
fees incurred for the abatement of garbage and debris located at 1216 Park Avenue be collected as
reasonable abatement costs and become a lien against the property.
12A - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2720, RECOVERY OF FEES FOR REMOVAL
OF VEGETATION AT THE LISTED ADDRESSES, #AB99-163
Janet Lunceford, Building Development Specialist ~, reported that Ordinance #4584 declares that it
is unlawful and a nuisance to allow, continue, or maintain grass and weeds exceeding twelve (12)
inches in height, 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 and pursuant to Section 9.14 of the Bremerton Municipal Code,
Council is asked to approve the removal of the nuisance vegetation on the property and collection of
the costs incurred by personal judgement against the owner and a lien against the property. Ms.
Lunceford clarified several properties were removed from this abatement list, while pictures were
shown of properties still applicable.
There were no comments or questions by the public.
#1750 M/S/C/U (FardMontgomery) Motion to pass Resolution No. 2720, and order 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 judgement against
the owner and a lien against the property.
10A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) REPEALING B.M.C. CHAPTER 2.80, "RULE-MAKING
PROCEDURES" IN ITS ENTIRETY, #AB99-158
Glenna Malanca City Attorney, stated this was an Ordinance repealing the Rulemakinq Procedures.
This ordinance would be repealed due to the lack of need for procedures for rulemaking. This is a
housekeeping measure to eliminate an outdated ordinance, which jeopardizes current practices.
Chapter 2.80 would be repealed in its entirety.
There were no comments or questions by the public.
Mr. McConnell asked if this "jeopardizes current practices" why was this not presented as an
"emergency" ordinance? Ms. Malanca stated that was an excellent observation, however, she
preferred to save the "emergency" process for true emergencies.
#1880 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Olsen) Motion to approve Ordinance on first reading.
TAPES #1639 & #1640
City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
August 11, 1999
Page 8 of 8
10B -ORDINANCE (FIRST READING)AND'SUMMARY RELATING TO VACATION OF PUBLIC
RIGHTS-OF-WAY (B.M.C, CHAPTER 'I1;20);?A~*:.AMENDING B.M.C. CHAPTER 21.02.850,
#AB99-159
Randy Witt, City Engineer, reported that City staff has prepared a new ordinance on the vacation of
public rights-of-way. This ordinance streamlines and simplifies the vacation procedure, and brings it
in conformity with State Law. The new ordinance repeals the existing BMC Chapter 11.20, Street and
Alley Vacation Procedure, in its entirety replacing it with a new Chapter 11.20, Vacation of Public
Right-of-Way, and removes rights-of-way vacations from the Type ]/~ City Council Decisions in BMC
21.02.850. A Summary Ordinance for publication has been prepared. Staff recommends passage of
the ordinance.
There were no comments or questions by the public.
#2280 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Olsen) Motion to approve Ordinance on first reading.
10C - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) SE'I-rING FEES FOR VACATION OF PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-
WAY, #AB99-160
Randy Witt, City Engineer, reported that City staff presented to the City Council a new ordinance on
the vacation of public rights-of-way. This companion ordinance establishes a fee structure for
processing the applications for vacation under the new ordinance. It sets an application fee of
$517.00, which is the existing fee. It allows for automatic annual adjustments based upon the Seattle
Area Consumer Price Index. Staff recommends passage of the ordinance.
There were no comments or questions by the public.
Mr. McConnell referred to Section 1, paragraph 2, and stated that each increase should be
individually approved, rather than placing an "automatic fee increase". Mr. Witt explained the City
wanted to remain consistent with other City departments.
#2485 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Olsen) Motion to approve Ordinance on first reading.
Vote on motion:
Motion carried.
In favor:
Opposed:
Olsen, Law, Overson, Montgomery, Farr, Arends
McConnell
With no further business meeting adjourned at 8:45 P.M.
CAROL ARENDS, Council Vice-President
City of Bremerton
P J/CA/Is/cc
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File
PAULA JOHNSTON, Deputy City Clerk
AGENDA BILL
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL
SUBJECT:
Resolution: ~7~
Adopting Solid Waste Management
Plan 11/6/98 as revised
FOR AGENDA OF: August ~, 1999 ~3
ORIGINATING DPT. Administrative Srv.
OIGINATOR: Kathleen McCluskey
DATE SUBMITTED: August 3 1999
2. CLEARANCES: (comment on back
if necessary)
Attorney ~~ ~~
V
ENDORSEME ~ ~F~~N D~PPROVED BY COUNCIL PRESID~NT FOR SUBMITT/LL:
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION:
3. EXHIBITS:
Resolution and
attachments
ORIGINAL "COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN" AVAILABLE IN COUNCIL OFFICE
The Washington Solid Waste Management Recycling and Recovery Act requires each county within
the State in association with the cities within it to plan an integrated solid waste
management system that emphasizes waste reduction and recycling. The Act requires the Plan
to specify the management actions that will be taken over a six year and 20 year period.
Kitsap County Public Works/Solid Waste Division is the lead planning agency f~r sciid waste
management in Kitsap County. The current Plan was adop%ed in 1990 and a/nended in 1992. The
11/6/98 revision was routed to council earlier this year and several presentations were given
by county staff.
8. RECOMMENDATION:
Motion to approve Resolution #27~ adopting the Kitsap County ~ ~=~ ~=~
.~omp .... e .... ze Sc!id
Waste Management Plan,version November 6, 1998, as re~.~ised per ~he Washinc~cn S~a~e
Department of Ecology in its preliminary approval.
RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: A~rin Srvs.
ENFORCEME>~ OFFICIAL: KiBsaD County
EXPIRATION DATE: N/A
REVIEW DATE: N/A
PULLED TABLED
COUNCIL DIRECTIVE:
10.
APPROVED
11.
NOTICE OF ACTION
DISAPPROVED
DATE:
AGENDA BILL NO:
2o
CLEARANCE COMMENTS (cont.):
4. SUMMARY STATEMENT (cont.):
5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE:
We delegated planning responsibility to the county. DOE requires an updated plan.
6. IMPACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FAC2L!TiES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES
None
7. RESEARCH SOURCES:
FROM :KITS~P TRANSIT
KITSAP TRANSIT
VIA FAX TRANSMISSION
478-5200
Ms. Kathy McClusky
City Clerk
City of Bremeton
239 4~' St_
Bremerton, WA 98337
Dear Kathy:
For the last year, I have served on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC) as
Bremerton's appointed representative. I have reviewed and participated in the Solid
Waste Management Plan. Gretchen Olsen and her staff have done an admirable job
completing this regional Solid Waste Plan.
I concur with the endorsement proposal of the Solid Waste Management Plan being
reviewed by Brernerton City Council this evening.
I look forward to my continued participation on the SWAC as well as promotion of solid
waste strategies that benefit the City Bremerton.
As dictated by,
Wendy A. Clark, P.E.
Capital Director
WC:gt
234 South Wycoff Brernerton, Washington 98312-4199
(360) 479-6962 FAX' {f,~60) 377-?08~ Web$ite: ww~.k~transit, org
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN
This Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan) responds to the needs and ideas presented by
government officials, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC), solid waste industry, and the
public. It reflects a partnership approach to solid waste management in Kitsap County. This Plan
continues to bring Kitsap County and its cities, tribes, the Navy, and citizens together to meet the needs
of solid waste management in K. itsap County.
Purpose of this Plan
This Plan establishes a comprehensive system of programs and facilities to reduce waste generation,
recycle, direct valuable resources away from the landfill, maintain and improve levels of service in the
solid waste system which includes drop-box facilities, landfill and Moderate Risk Waste Facility, and
continues to mitigate the impact of closed landfills. This Plan is not the final solution, but a picture of
existing conditions and proposed actions based on current legislation, the available facts, and the beliefs
and attitudes of tB, e agencies and people involved in this process.
This Plar} was prepared in accordance with the Washington Solid Waste Management Recycling
and Recovery Act and Washington State EcolOgy's Guidelines. It updates all components of the solid
waste management system and incorporates the Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan required under
RCW 70.105, Section 220.
Authorities, Roles and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of government to provide services, and of citizens to change behavior,
must continue to evolve. This Plan recommends programs, capital projects, and funding sources and
assigns responsibility for accomplishing program objectives.
The loCal jurisdictions currently or potentially responsible for solid waste management in Kitsap County
include seven general-purpose municipalities (County government, four cities, and two Indian tn'bes) and
two special-purpose districts CBremerton Kitsap County Health-District and Puget Sound Air Pollution).
Each of these municipalities must formally adopt this Plan for it to be applicable within its jurisdiction.
Kitsap. County Public Works, Solid Waste Division has principal long-term solid waste planning and
systerfi, facility development respons~ility within the county. The Bremerton-Kitsap County Health
District is the primary regulatory authority for solid waste management in Kitsap County and through its
permit and approval process, regulates the construction and operation of all solid waste facilities in
Kksap County.
In addition to local authorities, Ecology and the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission
perform planning, £mancial assistance, and regulatory functions. Through Ecology, the state controls
compliance with the Washington Solid Waste Management Recycling and Recovery Act (RCW 70.95)
through its review and approval of solid Waste management plans and facility permits..
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Inventory of Solid Waste Facilities
Name Owner Operator Location
Olympic View Sanitary Landfill (OVSL) OVSL OVSL CK - SK
Solid Waste Collection
Olalla Drop-Box KC OVSL SK
Hansville Drop-Box KC KC NK
Silverdale Drop-Box KC OVSL CK
Bainbridge Island Drop-Box KC Bainbridge Disposal (BD) BI
Residential Recyclables Collection
Olalla Drop-Box KC OVSL SK
Hansville Drop-Box KC KC NK
Silverdale Drop-'Box KC OVSL CK
Bainbridge Islan~ Drop-Box KC BD BI
Poulsbo. Drop-Box Poulsbo BD NK
Bangor Recycling Facility US Navy US Navy CK - NK
Recyelable Materials Processing Facility
Peninsula Recycling Peninsula Peninsula CK - SK
Household Hazardous Waste
Kitsap County Moderate Risk Waste
Facility KC KC CK-SK
Closed Landfills ·
Olalla KC Private operator SK
Hansville KC Private operator NK
Bainbridge KC Private operator BI
Norseland Port of Private operator CK - SK
Brem
Source: Kitsap County Solid Waste Division
CK - Central Kitsap
SK - South Kitsap
NK - North Kitsap
BI - Bainbridge Island
Overview of Solid Waste Management Strategy v Major Themes
The recommended practices embody the following six integrated strategics:
1. Improve the quality of solid waste system monitoring and measurement data
2. Expand the list of prioritized recyclable materials
3. Expand the recovery of c0nstruction, demolition, and landclearing materials
4. Develop a system to process organics
5. Develop a waste-export disposal system that ensure competitive pricing and that enhances the
solid waste system in Kitsap County
6. Secure reliable and long-term funding for major solid waste management activities
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Recommended Implementation Actions
Based on the authority and responsibilities of the County, specific actions will be required to implement
the recommendations contained in this Plan. The following list does not include all recommendations
listed in each chapter, but is a summary of key recommendations.
Chapter 1: Waste Stream
To improve the reliability of waste quantity and composition information:
· Determine the composition of disposed and recycled wastes in Kitsap County.
· Coordinate with the Bremerton Kitsap County Health District and disposal facilities to improve the
tracking of imported problem wastes, particularly contaminated soils.
· Ensure uniform reporting of municipal solid waste and recycling data for the single-family
residential, multi-family residential, commercial, and drop-offwaste streams.
· Coordinate with Ecology and Navy facilities to ensure commercial and residential recycling from
Navy activities is counted in the Ecology survey and Kitsap County's recycling rate.
Chapter. 2: Waste Reduction
· Develop and implement waste reduction program performance measurements to annually evaluate
program effectiveness. ~
· Implement a Home Waste Reduction Outreach campaign which includes various waste reduction
initiatives consisting of general information about and techniques for waste reduction, promotion
of used goods donation, sales and purchase; and how to remove names from commercial mailing
lists.
· Continue with the Home Composting program with emphasis in rural areas where burning is an
issue.
· Invest in developing a new section for remodeling and light commercial construction with Build a
Better Kitsap.
· Implement an in-house waste reduction program that involves all departments and County
institutions.
· Implement an in-house procurement program that targets waste-reducing products.
Chapter 3: Recycling
· Review service level boundaries bY end of 1998 and every five years thereafter.
· : Extend yard waste and residential mixed paper collection to curbside and drop-offprograms.
· Work with service providers and jurisdictions to ensure uniform and consistent reporting of data.
· Conduct recycling composition studies for all residential and multi-family programs.
· Revise the Buy-Recycled Resolution (Kitsap County Ordinance 143-1990) to reflect changes in
state and federal laws and guidelines.
· Revise the current zoning ordinance to incorporate the building code changes related to recycling
space and screening requirements.
· Ensure that management alternatives for landfilling wood waste are in place prior to the burn ban
that begins in the year 2001.
· Explore possibilities of a regionalized approach to industrial recycling.
· Increase industrial recycling through information targeted at generators and specific recyclable
waste streams.
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Chapter 4: Composting
Short Term
· Develop a short term out-of County yard waste transfer option.
· Modify drop-box stations for transferring curbside collected yard debris.
· Modify drop-box stations to allow yard debris collection.
· Select a long-term organics processing approach
Long Term
· Determine composting feedstocks and develop memorandum of understanding with wastewater
treatment plants and Conservation District and other generators to determine volumes available to
compost. '.
· Develop .a conceptual design, cost estimate and identify a suitable site for a composting facility to
process 10,000 to 20,000 tons of mixed feedstocks.
Chapter 5: Construction, Demolition, Landclearing Debris (CDL)
· Upgrade the Build a Better Kitsap program to include small remodeling and light commercial
projects. ·
· Develop .and maintain a contractor's information packet.
· Develop ahd distribute fact sheets about successful job-site recycling and waste reduction
programs.
· Plan for and develop an RFP for a CDL waste management processing facility.
Chapter 6: Solid Waste Collection System
· Form a solid waste collection district in accordance with RCW 36.58A if a solid waste collection
district is a necessary precursor to possible formation of a solid waste disposal district.
· Provide specialized collection services including "Spring Cleanups" of bulky waste, such as yard
waste, tires and burn barrels.
Chapter 7: Solid Waste Transfer System
· Add commercial waste capab'ility as a short-term solution at Bainbridge and Hansville drop-box
stations with BKCHD approval.
· Improve existing drop-box facilities to enhance traffic flow and queing capacity:
· Construct a waste export transfer station near the industrial park and OVSL as a long-term disposal
alternative.
Chapter 8: Solid Waste Disposal System
Waste export to a regional disposal facility is recommended for implementation. This option provides for
adequate disposal capacity for Kitsap County over the required 20-year planning period and involves the
following:
· Continue to use OVSL as an interim disposal facility until a 20-year disposal location can be
secured.
· Determine what mix of public and private-sector responsibilities are desired among the
jurisdictions to site, construct, own, and operate the facility.
· Establish some means of disposal management that would include ordinances and intefloeal
agreements to ensure all waste not diverted from disposal by reuse or recycling is delivered to the
waste export contractor.
· Procure long-term waste disposal services.
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Closed Landfills
· Norseland, Bainbridge, and Hansville sites
· Olalla
· Funding system for known sites needed.
· Funding contingencies for future sites needed.
Chapter 9: Specially Controlled Wastes
· Incorporate the handling of nontreatable contaminated soil, asbestos, and dredge spoils into the
waste export contract should OVSL close.
· Develop a pilot project- to chip small woody debris at two of the drop box facilities.
· Design a program for management, reuse and recycling of tires and implement a public education
program.
Chapter 10: Moderate Risk Waste Management (MR~
· Develop additional used motor oil facilities, as necessary, to meet increasing demand.
· Expand household hazardous waste collection at the drop-box stations to include drycell batteries,
antifreeze and other specific household hazardous waste types.
· :Examine~feasibility of assisting residents, such as the elderly or disabled, who are unable to deliver
their household hazardous waste to a collection facility.
· Develop an active materials exchange for reusable products at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility.
· Develop a work plan with Bremerton Kitsap County Health District to identify planned activities,
lead and support agencies, schedules, budgets, and performance and impact objectives.
Work with Mason County elected officials and managers to reach a satisfactory agreement on use
of the Kitsap County Moderate Risk Facility by Mason County residents, businesses, and
institutions.
Explore possibilities of procuring re-refined oil for use by Kitsap County agencies and use as an
example for cities, school districts, transit'agencies, and local agencies and businesses.
Chapter 11: Administration and Enforcement
· Evaluate implementation of a disposal district or other means to ensure continued revenue to
Kitsap County Solid Waste Division and Bremerton Kitsap County Health District~
· Provide funding for increased staff as programs requirements expand, the solid waste cleanup
program, and the educational programs recommended in the County's Illegal Dumping Control
Plan (1995).
Chapter 12: Solid Waste Systems Financing
· Continue to structure the funding and financing of the solid waste system on a "user pay" basis.
· Meet with each incorporated area within the county to discuss the establishment of a Disposal
District.
· Establish a Disposal District if deemed necessary by all affected jurisdictions.
plan Review Process
The CSWMP has been developed by Solid Waste Division staff, consulting firms, solid waste industry
representatives and solid waste advisory committee (SWAC) representatives. There is a representative.
from each commissioner district, each city, the Suquamish tribe, the Navy, and two private solid waste
companies serving on the SWAC. We also have active participation from the Health District and the
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Department of Ecology in the process. There is an extensive mailing list for the solid waste committee
that includes interested citizens, newspapers, consulting firms, and past SWAC members. All SWAC
meetings are public meetings and notices are published. The agenda for each meeting has been sent to
the mailing list. Copies of chapters have been available upon request throughout the process to.SWAC
participants and have been distributed at meetings or mailed.
The CSWMP draft has been commented on chapter by chapter by SWAC. Those comments have been
incorporated and the draft was reviewed in its entirety by the SWAC. Comments from that review have
been incorporated. The November 1998 draft is now being circulated to Ecology, the cities, the library
system and interested parties.
This phase of the process is called the preliminary review and is required by RCW 70.95.094. The draft
has been officially sent to Ecology with a request for review. They have 120 days but may complete their
review in less time. Concurrently, the plan is undergoing the non-project SEPA review and the public
process required by Ecology in their "Guidelines for the Development of Local Solid Waste Management
Plans and Plan Revisions."
During the 120 d2~s that Ecology is reviewing the draft, presentations are being concurrently scheduled
with the Commissioners, cities, and public works committees. We are asking that any comments from
interested parties be sent to us by March 15, al/proximately one month before Ecology's comments are
dtie to us. After incorporation of these comments, the plan will be submitted for adoption by the
Commissioners, Cities, Tribes, and Navy.
SEPA Process
12/10/98
12/11/98
12/30/98
SEPA paperwork to DCD
Determination of Nonsignificance
Comment period ends
Concurrent Review Process
12/98 through 03/99
Final Adoption Process
The length of this process will be dependent on when Ecology comments are received,
the extent of revision required by Ecology, and the extent of revision required by
comments from other parties. A revision is expected to be produced within 45 days of
receipt of Ecology comments.
Regulations Directing Solid Waste Issues
Washington Solid Waste Management Recycling and Recovery Act, RCW 70.95, requires each county
within the state, in association with the cities and towns located within it, to plan an integrated solid waste
management system that emphasizes waste reduction and recycling. Management of solid waste which
cannot be recycled or managed alternatively can be incinerated, landfiIled, or a combination of the two. It
requires the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan to specify the management actions that will be
taken over a six-year (detailed) and 20-year (general) period.
WAC 173-351, known as the Minimum Functional Standards (MFS) for solid waste handling facilities, are
regulations promulgated under the authority of RCW 70.95. MFS set minimum performance standards for
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the proper handling of all solid waste generated from residential, commercial, agricultural, industrial, and
other sources.
Substitute House Bill 1671, known as the Waste Not Washington Act was approved by the State
Legislature and the Governor in 1989 and amended statutes including RCW 70.95. The state's solid waste
management priorities were revised making reducing waste the top priority, followed by recycling,
incineration and landfilling of separated wastes, and incineration and landfilling of mixed wastes. It
established a 50 percent statewide recycling goal to be realized by 1995.
RCW 70.95.092 requires that each local comprehensive solid waste management plan include service
levels set forth in RCW 70.95.090. As a result, Kitsap County Ordinance No. 157-1993 establishes
service levels for residential recyclables collection in unincorporated Kitsap County.
The Hazardous Waste Management Act (RCW 70.105) requires local governments to address moderate
risk waste management in their jurisdictions. Moderate risk waste is defined as hazardous wastes produced
by households, and by businesses and institutions in small quantities. Guidelines and requirements for
establishing a Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan is found in RCW 70.105.220. In 1991, the Used
Oil Recycling Ac~ (RCW 70.951) requires the need for collection and recycling of used motor oil produced
by residential "do-it-yourselvers."
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LEGEND
[] KITSAP COUNTY
MRW FACILITY
DROP-BOX STATION
N O TE:
BOUNDARIES SHOWN ARE INEXACT,
GEOGRAPHICAL LOCATION ONLY.
Honsville
Poulsbo
"! Silverdole ~
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0
BAINBRIDGE
ISLAND
MRW
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OVSL
BREMERTON
Boinbridge 1
PORT
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Scale in Miles
8C8 ENGINEER8
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SHO~N
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KITSAP COUNTY MRW FACI.UTY
AND DROP-BOX STATIONS
fDAT~
SE~T 1997
IF~URE
'J 10-1
RESOLUTION NO. ,~ '7~ ~
WHEREAS the Washington Solid Waste Management Recycling and Recovery Act
(RCW 70.95) requires each county within the state, in association with the cities and towns
located within it, to prepare a 20-year comprehensive solid waste management plan (CSWMP)
and to update the CSWMP at least every 5 years. The Washington State Department of Ecology
has issued Solid Waste Planning Guidelines that interpret and expand upon the planning
requirements of the Act; and
WHEREAS this CSWMP establishes a comprehensive system of programs and facilities to
reduce waste generation, recycle, direct valuable resources away from the landfill, maintain and
improve levels of service in the solid waste system which includes drop-box facilities, landfill and
Moderate Risk Waste Facility, and continues to mitigate the impact of closed landfills; and
WHEREAS the CSWMP speaks to the needs of all citizens in Kitsap County in regards to
solid waste management proposes action to satisfy those needs; and
WHEREAS the Kitsap County Solid Waste Advisory Committee participated in each
phase of the Plan Development and reviewed the drat% of the CSWMP; and
WHEREAS the CSWMP identifies costs of carrying out the responsibilities and offers an
implementation and financial plan; and
WHEREAS all the incorporated cities in Kitsap Countv have adopted, by resolution, the
CSWMP; and
WHEREAS, Kitsap County finds that it is in the interest of public health, safety and
welfare to adopt the CSWMP pursuant to RCW 70.95.080; and
WHEREAS, the Kitsap Countv Board of Commissioners adopted the Kitsap Counu'
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton participated in the preparation of the CSWMP
pursuant to RCW 70.95.089,
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Bremenon hereby adopts the Kitsap
County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, version: November 6, 1998, as revised
per the Washington State Department of Ecology in its preliminary approval.
APPROVED this day of ,1999.
MIKE SHEPHERD, Council President
Kitsap County Department of Public Works
614 Division Street (MS-27), Por~ Orchard, WA 98366-4686
R.W. Casteel, P.E., Director
July 15, 1999
Lynn Horton, Mayor
City of Bremerton
239 4th Street
Bremerton, WA 98337
JUL I9 1999
MAYOR'S OFFICE
Dear Mayor Horton:
This letter is a formal request that the City of Bremerton adopt the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management
Plan (CSWMP) prepared by Kitsap County Public Works. The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners have
also been asked to adopt the CSWMP. The draft CSWMP was submitted to the Department of Ecology and
the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (WUTC) in February 1999. Presentations on the
CSWMP were made to the Board of County Commissioners and to each City throughout 1999. We have
now received comments from Ecology and the WUTC and have prepared a responsiveness summary which
is enclosed.
The CSWMP draft (version: November 6, 1998) which was routed to your city earlier this year will be
revised to incorporate the comments from Ecology and the WUTC. This draft was previously revised to
incorporate comments from the public, from each city's representative on the Solid Waste Advisorv
Committee, the tribes, the U.S. Navy, and the solid waste industry prior to submission to Ecology. We
worked extensively with Ecology during the plan development and are pleased that the comments we
received from them will be easy to incorporate and will not constitute major changes to the content of any of
the chapters. A copy of the comments and our changes is enclosed and is entitled Responsiveness Summary..
We are asking you to adopt the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan by resolution. A sample
resolution is enclosed. When we have received resolutions from the participating jurisdictions, we will
reprint a limited number of plans and submit them to Ecology for final approval. Ecology can take up to 45
days to review the plan. Upon receipt of final approval, we will reprint the plan and will distribute it to all
participants, advisory council members and the usual public repositories.
We are asking that you process the resolution as soon as possible, preferably by the end of August.
Resolutions from each participating jurisdiction are required before Ecology will give final approval. We
would like to resubmit the plan to Ecology by the first week of September so that they can begin their final
review.
Please feel free to call Gretchen Olsen at 337-4626 or Linda Worden at 33%5783 with any questions.
Director, Kitsap County Department of Public Works
enclosures
The Open Line 360-337-5777 or 800-825-4940 · FAX 360-337-4867
--printed on recycled paper--
EXE CUTI'WE S U~IbL4_RY
COMPREHENSIVE SOLID WASTE IVL4~NAGEMENT PLA_N
This Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (Plan) responds to the needs and ideas presented by
government officials, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWAC), solid waste industry, and the
public. It reflects a parmership approach to solid waste management in Kit. sap Coun .ry. This Plan
continues to bring Kit. sap Count-y and its cities, tribes, the Navy, and citizens together to meet the needs
of solid waste management in Kitsap County..
Purpose of this Plan
This Plan establishes a comprehensive system of pro,ams and facilities to reduce waste generation,
recycle, direct valuable resources away fi.om the landfill, maintain and improve levels of service in the
solid waste system which includes drop-box facilities, landfill and Moderate Risk Waste Facility, and
continues to mitigate the impact of closed landfills. This Plan is not the final solution, but a picture of
existing conditions and proposed actions based on current legislation, the available facts, and the beliefs
and attitudes of tlq. e agencies and people involved in th.is process.
This Plar~ ;vas prepared in accordance ;vith the Washin~on Solid Waste Management Recycling
and Recovery Act and Washington State Ecolo.~"s Guidelines. It updates all components of the solid
waste management system and inco~orates the Moderate Pdsk Waste Management Plan required under
RCW 70.105, Section 220.
Authorities, Roles and Responsibilities
The roles and responsibilities of go;'e:-:,.a-nent to provide se:wices, and of ci:izens to change behavior,
must continue to evolve. This Plan rezom, me.-.ds pro,ams, capita! projec:s, and funding sources and
assig-ns responsibili .fy for accomplis:-2ng pro,am objectives.
The Iccal jurisdictions cu=entlv or ~orentially resoonsible for solid waste managemen: in Kitsap Cotm~'
include seven general-pm-pose municioatities (Count' government, four ci:ies, and ~vo Lndian m-bes) and
t~vo special-purpose dis~icts ('Bremexon Kitsap CounD' Health' Disusc: and Puget Som'.d Air Poilu:ion).
Each of these municipa!kies must formally ado;:: this Plan for it to be applicable within its jurfsdic:ion.
Kitsa.v Coun .fy Public Works, Solid Waste DN-is[on has principal long-term solid waste piarming and
system facility development responsfbiIit-y wit~h2n the county. The Breme.~on-Kitsap County Health
DisnSct is the primau regulatory.' author/ty for solid waste management in Kit. sap Coun .ry and through its
permit and approval process, regulates the cons:action and operation of ali solid waste facilities in
Kitsap Coun .ty.
In addition to local authorities, Ecolog-y and the Washingon Utilities and Transportation Commission
perform planning, financial assistance, and re~alatory functions. Through Ecology, the state controls
compliance with the Washington Solid Waste Management Recycling and Recovery Act (RCW 70.95)
through its review and approval of solid waste management plans and facility permits.
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Inventory of Solid Waste Facilities
I
Name { Owner Operator Location
Dismosal
Olympic View Sanitary Landfill (OVSL) OVSL OVSL CK - SK
Solid Waste Collection
Olalla Drop-Box KC OVSL SK
Hansville Drop-Box KC KC NK
Silverdale Drop-Box KC OVSL CK
Bainbridge Island Drop-Box KC Bainbridge Disposal CBD) BI
Residential Recy¢iables Collection
Olalla Drop-Box KC OVSL SK
Hansville Drop-Box KC KC NK
Silverdale Drop-~Box KC OVSL CK
Bainbrldge Islan~'l Drop-Box KC BD BI
Poulsbo-Drop-Box Poulsbo BD NK
Bangor Recycling Facility. - US NaW US Naw CK - NK
Reevclabte Materials Processing Facili~'
Peninsula Recycling Peninsula Peninsula CK - SK
Hgusehold Hazardous Waste
Kit_sap County. Moderate Risk Waste
Facility.' KC KC CK-SK
Closed Landfills
Olalla KC Private operator SK
Hansville KC Private operator NK
Bainbridge KC Private operator BI
Norseland Port of Private operator CK - SK
Brem
Source: K. itsap County Solid Wa.rte Division
CK - Central K/map
SK - South Kitsap
NK - North Kitsap
BI - Bainbridge Island
Overview of Solid Waste Management Strategy - Major Themes
The recommended practices embody the following six integrated strategies:
1. Improve the quality of solid waste system monitoring and measurement data
2. Expand the list of prioritized recyclable materials
3. Expand the recovery of construction, demolition, and landclearing materials
4. Develop a system to process organics
5. Develop a waste-export disposal system that ensure competitive pricing and that enhances the
solid waste system in Kit. sap County
6. Secure reliable and long-term funding for major solid waste management activities
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Recommended Implementation Actions
Based on the authority, and responsibilities of the County, specific actions will be required to implement
the recommendations contained in this Plan. The following list does not include ali recommendations
listed in each chapter, but is a summary, of key recommendations.
Chapter 1: Waste Stream
To improve the reliability of waste quantity and composition information:
· Determine the composition of disposed and recycled wastes in Kitsap County.
· Coordinate with the Bremerton Kit_sap County Health District and disposal facilities to improve the
tracking of imported problem wastes, particularly contaminated soils.
· Ensure uniform reporting ofmunicipaI solid waste and recycling data for the single-family
residential, multi-family residential, commercial, and drop-off waste streams.
· Coordinate with Ecology and Navy facilities to ensure commercial and residential recycling from
Navy activities is counted in the Ecology survey and Kit. sap County's recycling rate.
Chapter 2: Waste Reduction
· Develop and implement waste reduction pro,am performance measurements to annually evaluate
pro,am effectiveness.
· Implement a Home Waste Reduction Outreach campaigaa which includes various waste reduction
initiatives consisting of general information about and techniques for waste reduction, promotion
of used goods donation, sales and purchase; and how to remove names from commercial mailing
lists.
· Continue with the Home Composting pro,am with emphasis in rural areas where burning is an
issue.
· Invest in developing a new' section for remodeling and light commercial consn-uction with Build a
Better Kitsap.
I. rnplement an in-house waste reduction progam that involves all departments and Count'
institutions.
Implement an in-house procurement progam that targets waste-reducing products.
Chapter 3: Recycling
· Review service level boundaries by end of 1998 and eyeD' five years thereafter.
· : Extend yard waste and residential mixed paper collection to curbside and drop-offpro~ams.
· Work with service providers and jurisdictions to ensure uniform and consistent reporting of data.
· Conduct recycling composition studies for all residential and multi-family pro,ams.
· Revise the Buy-Recycled Resolution (Kitsap County Ordinance 143-1990) to reflect changes in
state and federal laws and guidelines.
· Revise the current zoning ordinance to incorporate the building code changes related to recycling
space and screening requirements.
· Ensure that management alternatives for landfilling wood waste are in place prior to the burn ban
that begins in the year 2001.
· Explore possibilities of a regionalized approach to industrial recycling.
· Increase industrial recycling through information targeted at generators and specific recyclable
waste streams.
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Chapter 4: Composting
Short Term
· Develop a short term out-of County. yard waste transfer option.
· Modify drop-box stations for transferring curbside collected yard debris.
· Modify drop-box stations to allow yard debris collection.
· Select a long-term organics processing approach
Long Term
· Determine composting feedstocks and develop memorandum of understanding with wastewater
treatment plants and Conservation District and other generators to determine volumes available to
compost.
· Develop a conceptual design, cost estimate and identify a suitable site for a composting facility, to
process 10,000 to 20,000 tons of mixed feedstocks.
Chapter 5: Construction, Demolitibn, Landclearing Debris (CDL)
· Upgrade the Build a Better Kitsap program to include small remodeling and light commercial
projects.
· Develop and maintain a contractor's information packet.
· Develop ahd distribute fact sheets about successful job-site recycling and waste reduction
programs.
· Plan for and develop an RFP for a CDL waste management processing facility..
Chapter 6: Solid Waste Collection System
· Form a solid ;vaste collection district in accordance with RCW 36.58A if a solid waste collection
district is a necessary, precursor to possible formation ora solid waste disposal district.
· Provide specialized collection services including "Spring Cleanups" of bulky waste, such as yard
waste, tires and burn barrels.
Chapter 7: Solid Waste Transfer System
· Add commercial waste capability, as a short-term solution at Bainbridge and Hansville drop-box
stations with BKCHD approval.
· Improve existing drop-box facilities to enhance traffic flow and queing capacity..
· Construct a waste export transfer station near the industrial park and OVSL as a long-term disposal
alternative.
Chapter 8: Solid Waste Disposal System
Waste export to a regionaI disposal facility is recommended for implementation. This option provides for
adequate disposal capacity for Kitsap County over the required 20-year planning period and involves the
following:
· Continue to use OVSL as an interim disposal facility until a 20-year disposal location can be
secured.
· Determine what mix of public and private-sector responsibilities are desired among the
jurisdictions to site, construct, own, and operate the facility.
· Establish some means of disposal management that would include ordinances and interlocal
agreements to ensure all waste not diverted from disposal by reuse or recycling is delivered to the
waste export contractor.
· Procure long-term waste disposal services.
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Closed Landfills
· Norseland, Bainbridge, and Hansville sites
· Olalla
· Funding system for known sites needed.
· Funding contingencies for future sites needed.
Chapter 9: Specially Controlled Wastes
· Incorporate the handling of nontreatable contaminated soil, asbestos, and dredge spoils into the
waste export contract should OVSL close.
· Develop a pilot proj oct- to chip small woody debris at two of the drop box facilities.
· Desi~ a program for management, reuse and recycling of tires and implement a public education
program.
Chapter 10: Moderate Risk Waste Management (MRW)
· Develop additional used motor oil facilities, as necessary, to meet increasing demand.
· Expand household hazardous waste collection at the drop-box stations to include drycell batteries,
antifreeze and other specific household hazardous waste types.
· .Examine~feasibility of assisting residents, such as the elderly or disabled, who are unable to deliver
their household hazardous waste to a collection faciliw.
· Develop an active materials exchange for reusable products at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility..
· Develop a work plan with Bremerton Kitsap County Health District to identify, planned activities,
lead and support agencies, schedules, budgets, and performance and impact objectives.
· Work with Mason CounW elected officials and managers to reach a satisfactory, a~eement on use
of the Kitsap Count],.' Moderate Risk Facility by Mason Count2,.' residents, businesses, and
institutions.
· Explore possibilities of procuring re-refined oil for use by Kitsap Counb.' agencies and use as an
example for cities, school districts, transit agencies, and local agencies and businesses.
Chapter 11: Administration and Enforcement
· Evaluate implementation of a disposal district or other means to ensure continued revenue to
Kitsap Count-y.' Solid Waste Division and Bremerton Kitsap Count~' Health District.
· Provide funding for increased staff as pro.ams requirements expand, the solid waste cleanup
pro.am, and the educational pro.ams recommended in the County's Illegal Dumping Control
Plan (1995).
Chapter 12: Solid Waste Systems Financing
· Continue to structure the funding and financing of the solid ~vaste system on a "user pay" basis.
· Meet with each incorporated area within the county, to discuss the establishment of a Disposal
District.
· Establish a Disposal District if deemed necessary by all affected jurisdictions.
Plan Review Process
The CSW'MP has been developed by Solid Waste Division staff, consulting finns, solid waste industry
representatives and solid waste advisory committee (SWAC) representatives. There is a representative
from each commissioner district, each city, the Suquamish tribe, the Navy, and two private solid waste
companies serving on the SWAC. We also have active participation from the Health District and the
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Department of Ecology in the process. There is an extensive mailing list for the solid waste committee
that includes interested citizens, newspapers, consulting firms, and past SWAC members. All SWAC
meetings are public meetings and notices are published. The agenda for each meeting has been sent to
the mailing list. Copies of chapters have been available upon request throughout the process to SWAC
participants and have been distributed at meetings or mailed.
The CSWMP dx'aR has been commented on chapter by chapter by SWAC. Those comments have been
incorporated and the draft was reviewed in its entirety by the SWAC. Comments from that review have
been incorporated. The November 1998 draft is now being circulated to Ecology, the cities, the library.
system and interested parties.
This phase of the process is called the preliminary review and is required by RCW 70.95.094. The draft
has been officially sent to Ecology with a request for review. They have 120 days but may complete their
review in less time. Concurrently, the plan is undergoing the non-project SEPA review and the public
process required by Ecology in their "Guidelines for the Development of Locat Solid Waste Management
Plans and Plan Revisions."
During the 120 days that Ecology is reviewing the draft, presentations are being concurrently scheduled
with the Commissioners, cities, and public works committees. We are asking that any comments from
interested parties be sent to us by March 15, atSproximately one month before Ecology's comments are
due to us. After incorporation of these comments, the plan will be submitted for adoption by the
Commissioners, Cities, Tribes, and Navy..
SEPA Process
12/10/98
I2/11198
12/3 0198
SEPA pape?,vork to DCD
Determination of Nonsignificance
Comment period ends
Concurrent Review Process
12/98 through 03/99
Final Adoption Process
The length of this process will be dependent on when Ecolo~' comments are received,
the extent of revision required by Ecology, and the extent of revision required by
comments from other parties. A revision is expected to be produced within 45 days of
receipt of Ecology comments.
Regulations Directing Solid Waste Issues
Washington Solid Waste Management Recycling and Recovery Act, RCW 70.95, requires each county
within the state, in association with the cities and towns located within it, to plan an integrated solid waste
management system that emphasizes waste reduction and recycling. Management of solid waste which
cannot be recycled or managed alternatively can be incinerated, landfilled, or a combination of the two. It
requires the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan to specify the management actions that will be
taken over a six-year (detailed) and 20-year (general) period.
WAC 173-351, known as the Minimum Functional Standards (MFS) for solid waste handling facilities, are
regulations promulgated under the authority of RCW 70.95. MFS set minimum performance standards for
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the proper handling of all solid waste generated from residential, commercial, a~icultural, industrial, and
other sources.
Substitute House Bill 1671, known as the Waste Not Washin~on Act was approved by the State
Legislature and the Governor in 1989 and amended statutes including RCW 70.95. The state's solid waste
management priorities were revised making reducing waste the top priority, followed by recycling,
incineration and landfilling of separated wastes, and incineration and landfilling of mixed wastes. It
established a 50 percent statewide recycling goal to be realized by 1995.
RCW 70.95.092 requires that each local comprehensive solid waste management plan include service
levels set forth in RCW 70.95.0'90. As a result, Kitsap County Ordinance No. 157-1993 establishes
service levels for residential recyclables collection in unincorporated Kit. sap County.
The Hazardous Waste Management Act (RCW 70.105) requires local governments to address moderate
risk waste management in their jurisdictions. Moderate risk waste is defined as hazardous wastes produced
by households, and by businesses and institutions in small quantities. Guidelines and requirements for
establishing a Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan is found in RCW 70.105.220. In 1991, the Used
Oil Recycling Acq (RCW 70.95 I) requires the need for collection and recycling of used motor oil produced
by residential "do-it-yourselvers."
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LEGEND
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STATE OF WASHINGTON
WASHINGTON UTILITIES AND TRANSPORTATION
1300 S. Evergreen Park Dr. S.W., P.O. Box 47250 · Olympia, Washirrgton~
(360) 664-1~60 . TTY (360)586-8203 ~ E C E i V E
February 10, 1999
Ms. Gretchen Olsen
Solid Waste Program Manager
Kitsap County Department of Public Works
614 Division Street, MS-27
Port Orchard, Washington 98366-4699
FEB ll l
Public Wcrk~ OepL -
RE: KitsaD County 1998 Draft Comorehensive Solid Waste Manaqement
Plan
Dear' Ms. Olsen:
The WaShington Utilities and Transportation Commission..
'(Commission) has completed its review of the preliminary draft
Kitsap County Solid Waste Management Plan. Staff analysis finds
that the plan should have a minimal impact on solid waste rates
for regulated ratepayers.
Enclosed is Commission staff's back-up memorandum for the
Commission's February 10, 1999, Open Public Meeting, and
Commission staff comments.
As the county finalizes this draft of the solid waste plan, staff
hopes this review proves helpful. Thank you for considering our
comments.as you move forward in the plan approval and
implementation process. Please direct any questions about this
letter or the enclosures to Bob Colbo, Transportation Program
Consultant. He can be reached at: (360) 664-!24~.
Sincerely,
Carole J. Washburn
Secretary
cc: Peter Christiansen, Department of Ecology, Northwest Regional
Office
Enclosures
May 11, 1999
STATE OF WASHINGTON
DEPARTMENT OF ECOLOGY
Northwest Regional Office, 3190. 160th Ave S.E · Bellevue, Washington 98008-5452 · (425) 649-7000
Ms. Gretchen Olsen
Kitsap County Department of Public Works
614 Division Street (MS-27)
Port Orchard, WA 98366-4686
11999
Dear Ms. Olsen:
RE: PRELIMINARY REVIEW OF THE KITSAP COLTNTY COMPREHENSIVE SOLD WASTE
MANAGEMENT PLAN
On December 29, 1998, Ecology received a partial submittal of the Kitsap County Comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Plan (Version: November 6, 1998) and a request for preliminary review.
The submittal was complete on January 22, 1999, when the county forwarded the required cost
assessment to Ecology and the WUTC. Per the statutory requirements of Chapter 70.95, and under the
WDOE 90-11 Guidelines for the Development of Local Solid Waste ~tanagement Plans and Plan
Revisions (WDOE 90-11 Guidelines), I have conducted a preliminary review of the Plan.
I would like to commend the efforts of the County, the SWAC and all other involved parties in getting
the Plan to this point. This planning effort has occurred in a period of very. dynamic change in solid
waste in the County, and all involved parties have stayed focused on producing a workable, usable
document. We are confident this document will guide the Countv in making the tough decisions it will
face in the near future in the solid waste arena.
The attached comments are categorized in two ways. The comments under the first heading must be
addressed prior to Plan approval. The comments under the second heading, "General Comments", are
not required to be addressed prior to Plan approval. However, Ecology feels that addressing these
issues will help clarify the plan. Ecology has focused its comments on substantive issues and has not
addressed editing details in this review
I look forward to working with your staff towards final approval of this plan. If'you have any
questions please ~all me~-7076.
lteter D. ~nrr~uansen ~
Solid Waste Planner
PDC:nat:bas
Enclosure
Responsiveness Summary
In response to Department of Ecology letter dated May 11, 1999, regarding
Preliminary Review of the Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste
Management Plan (CSWMP):
Items That Must Be Addressed Prior to Plan Approval:
Interlocal Agreement: RCW 70.95.080 requires each participating jurisdiction to enter
into an interlocal agreement with the county. Copies of all interlocal agreements must be
provided to Ecology.
Response: The County and its incorporated cities have agreed to participate in the
planning process by resolution. Copies of the resolutions will be included in the final
plan.
Resolutions of Adoption: Kitsap'County and all the participating jurisdictions (with
interlocal agreements) need to approve the updated comprehensive solid waste
management plan prior to Ecology's approval of the final draft. Please include a
statement assuring that the plan acceptance process outlined in the interlocal agreement
has been fulfilled.
Response: Resolutions will be included in the final plan.
SEPA: The draft Plan does not include documentation of SEPA compliance (no SEPA
checklist or threshold determination by the responsible official). SEPA requirements must
be satisfied prior to Ecology approval of the Plan.
Response: A SEPA Determination of Non-significance was granted on December 11,
1998. Documentation will be included in the final plan.
The WUTC conducted a formal review of the Plan and forwarded their comments to
Ecology and to the County in a letter dated January 13, 1999. The WUTC comments,
assigned as an attachment to Ecology's comments, must be consolidated into the Plan.
Response: Those comments are addressed herein, see page 8.
The Plan should include documentation of public involvement including documentation
of SWAC involvement.
Response: Documentation of public and SWAC involvement has been inserted into the
Introduction under a new section, Planning Process, and reads as follows:
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This CSWMP has been prepared by the Kitsap County Solid Waste Division, SCS
Engineering and several subcontractors. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee (SWA C),
which includes representatives from the county, the cities of Bremerton, Poulsbo, Port
Orchard, and Bainbridge Island, the Suquamish tribe, the Port Gamble S'Klallam tribe,
the US Navy, and the solid waste industry, have reviewed and commented on each section
of the CSWMP draft. (A membership list is included in Appendix A.)
The SWAC met monthly beginning in May 1996 to discuss revising the CSWMP and
moved to twice a month meetings in March 1998 through June 1998 during plan
development in order to keep to the schedule. Each SBzAC meeting was publicized as a
public meeting in the local newspaper. Verbal comments were noted during SWAC
meetings. Written comments were received throughout the planningprocess. A
preliminary agency draft, a SWAC review draft, and an agency review draft were
developed in succession. The agency review draft has been presented to each city, to the
Kitsap County Board of Commissioners and to a number of civic organizations. The
agency draft was submitted to the Department of Ecology in early 1999 for preliminary
review. Ecology's and Washington Utilities and Trade Commission's comments are
addressed in the Responsiveness Summary (Appendix B) and routed to each participating
jurisdiction with a request for adoption by interlocal agreement.
General Comments:
Ecolag~: The Plan should discuss how minor changes will be made to the document and
define a process to determine if a change to any component of the plan would require
falling into a formal amendment.
Reagaaa.e: Language was added to the Introduction under Planning Backgound and
reads as follows:
The Comprehensive Solid [Paste Management Plan's (CS1~34P) purpose is to shape,
monitor, evaluate, and improve the solid waste system serving Kitsap County. Minor
changes to the CSWMP and to the solid waste industry' are expected to be continuous.
Changes to the CSWMP will be formally incorporated by written amendment when
necessary. Minor changes in the CSWMP will be tracked and included with the next
CSWMP update. A plan adjustment can be made by written communication and approval
from all participating jurisdictions.
For example, a major change which would require an amendment would be a proposed
facility that is not identified as a recommendation in the adopted CSWMP. The Solid
Waste Advisory Committee (SWA C) and all participating jurisdictions would assist with
a plan amendment if there was agreement that the proposed facility would support or
enhance the goals of the CSWMP.
Changes to the solid waste system costs which would significantly impact rate-payers
will be handled as a plan amendment or a plan adjustment.
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E_col.o~: The Plan should include an overview description of the planning process ~
including identifying the participating jurisdictions, outlining the schedule and ad,option
process, describing schedules for future reviews and updates, etc. This section.should.also
discuss the potential impact of other plans and their relation to the CSWl~,{P, including
GMA, City/County comprehensive land use, etc.
Resp. o,n~: The overview of the planning process, schedules for future review, and
potential impacts are covered in the previous answer to question 5 of Ecology's, "Items
That Must Be Addressed Prior to Plan Approval." City names have been added to the
Introduction under Jurisdictional Roles and Authofites, first paragraph. The section now
reads:
The local jurisdictions currently or potentially responsible for solid waste management in
Kitsap County include seven general-purpose municipalities (County government; the
cities of Bainbridge Island, Brernerton, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo; and two Indian
tribes) and two special-purpose districts (Bremerton Kitsap County Health Distn'ct and
Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency). Each of the municipalities must formally
adopt this plan for it to be applicable within its jurisdiction.
There has been a concerted effort to use consistent data throughout our planning efforts.
The County's Comprehensive Plan required by the GMA was undergoing revisions at the
same time the CSWMP was being developed. Plan recommendations in the CSWMP are
included in the solid waste section of the Capital Facilities Plan for the Comprehensive
Plan.
There are a varie~ of Watershed Protection Plans that have been developed throughout
the re, on. Solid Waste Division staff have participated in the watershed planning efforts
whenever invited. Recommendations in the CSWMP have been inclusive of the watershed
planning goals.
E_c_olo_~: Kitsap County allows certain residential customers to exempt themselves from
participation in the curbside program. It would be helpful to include a greater analysis of
the impacts of exemptions on the collection system.
Resg.ons_e: The following paragraph was inserted after the last paragraph into Chapter 3,
under Section 3.3.2.1 Unincorporated Kitsap County.
The exemptions for senior and low-income disabled citizens are modeled after the State's
property tax exemption program. There has not been a recent study conducted to analyze
the impacts for either the exemption or voucher program. An analysis of the drop-box
rates is planned. This will take the impact of the voucher program into account and will
be helpful in the next rate review of the curbside recycling contract for the County
program. It will be important to identify the costs of handling recyclables through
curbside pick-up and drop-box collection as well as the administrative costs to process
the exemptions and vouchers.
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~: The Plan should provide a listing of all local Solid Waste Ordinances and
Regulations in the County and cite who is responsible for the enforcement of them.
~: A tablelistifig resolutions and ordinances has been included in the
Introduction under the jurisdictional Roles and Authorities section and is as follows:
Ordinance Number Description Who Responsible
93-03 Amending section 8.16.040 of the Poulsbo Munidpal Code to amend City of Poulsbo
garbage pickup fees
93-0-1992 Amendments to the Kitsap County Zoning Ordinance Concerning Regulation Kitsap County
of Solid Waste and Recydable Materials Storage
7-1990 Ordinance limiting the disposal of out-of-county waste BKCBH
1996-11 Bremerton-Kitsap County Board of Health Solid Waste Regulations BKCBH
157-1993 Ordinance establishing servi ,ce level boundaries and minimum levels of Kitsap County
service for residential recycling collection in unincorporated Kitsap County
157-A-1997 Amending Section 4.A. 5.a. of 157-1993 and Kitsap County Code Section Kitsap County
9.48.040(1 )(E)(I) to reduce curbside recycling container size and dsk of injury
to handlers
4219 Establishing solid waste management policy for the City of Bremerton City of Bremerton
233-1999 Ordinance to decrease solid waste in Kitsap County govemment operations Kit,sap County
and establish re?dincj as the preferred solid waste management system
E_calo.~: It would be helpful to include the corresponding FTE's with the financial costs
of implementation as outlined in chapter 13.
~: The CSWMP includes staff as described and recommended in Chapter 11.
The Program Component table in Chapter i 3 is a compilation of activities that will be
implemented by two government agencies and private companies.
E_c.olo.~: It has been acknowledged that the Ecology generated recycling numbers for
Kitsap County have been historically high due to the inclusion of metals fi.om recycled
naval vessels. A little more detailed discussion of this on page 1-13 and again on page 3-2
would be helpful to give the reader a better perspective on the fluctuation of the rate.
Rexg_(m~: The first paragraph text under 1.4 Recycled Materials Data, Ecology Annual
Recycling Survey has been replaced with:
Ecology calculates recycling rates based on the definition of MSW as outlined in R CW
70.95. This rate estimate does not include antifreeze, CDL wastes, and materials recycled
from industrial facilities. Only ten percent of tires and three percent of used oil were
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included in Ecology's 1995 survey total as truly being recycled. Most tires and oil are
USed as alternative energy sources, which Ecology does not consider recycling.:Alth°ugh
these materials are not counted in Ecology's official recycling rate for Kitsa_p County,
they are recycled from Kitsap County, and are shown as a separate'category (Other
Recyclables) in Table 1.5.
The results of Ecology's Annual Recycling Survey are shown in Table 1.5. Between 1990
and 1995, Ecology reported that Kitsap County's recycled tonnage increased steadily.
According to Ecology's data, Kitsap County's recycling rate increased from 9.5% to 48%
during these years. This trend apparently reversed in 1996 and resulted in a county
recycling rate of 30%. A similar drop was reported by Ecology in 1997, resulting in a
reported recycling rate of 20% for Kitsap County.
Ecology's Annual Survey does not accurately measure the progress made in residential
and commercial curbside recycling in Kitsap County. Between 1990 and 1997, there
were a number of data collection errors which resulted in unreliable recycling rates
being reported for Kitsap County. These errors included:
Including industrial matkrials in a survey designed to measure the success of
residential and commercial collection programs. For example, Ecology reported
that Kitsap County recycled 122,893 tons of material in 1995. Scrap metal
accounted for 67,818 tons of this 1995 total. Since most of this tonnage came from
recycled naval vessels, it should never have been included in the calculation of
Kitsap County's recycling rate. Wood waste accounted for another 17,495 tons in
1995. Most of this material was actually hog fuel ground from unmarketable
trees. Thus, in 1995, Ecology's reported 48% recycling rate for Kitsap County
was greatly skewed by the addition of inappropriate data. In 1996, Ecology began
to identify these mislabeled industrial materials and by 1997 had eliminated them
for the residential and commercial program recycling rate calculation.
Double counting of materials. This occurs when a re@'cling company reports the
tonnage collected from their curbside and drop off programs. They deliver this
material to a broker. The broker also reports this same tonnage. This results in an
artificially high recycling rate reported for the counm.'. Ecology redesigned the
survey and began to eliminate double counting in 1996.
Lack of reporting. Participation in Ecology's Annual Survey is voluntary. On
several occasions, major recycling companies did not respond to Ecology's
annual request for survey data. When a major recycling company's data is not
included in the annual survey, everyone's recycling rate decreases. This problem
can be expected to continue periodically for a voluntary survey.
Ecology has worked with local government and industry since 1995 to improve survey
methodology and to determine the origins of recycled materials. County staff has an
increased level of confidence that Ecology's 1998 recycling rate for Kitsap County will
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be more accurate. However, the County will need to independently monitor residential
and commercial recycling programs to better understand how to improve program
performance and increase'recyCling'tonnage.
The last two paragraphs in Chapter 3 Recycling, under the Introduction to the Recycling Chapter
has been deleted and replaced with the following:
During this same period, Kitsap County's US Navy installations recycled 323, 082 tons of
industrial materials. Some of this industrial tonnage was included incorrectly as part of
Ecology's Annual Survey of residential and commercial recycling programs between
1990 and 1995. This resulted in artificially high recycling rates reported for Kitsap
County.
According to Ecology's Annual Survey, Kitsap County's recycling rate increased to 48%
in 1995 and dropped to 20% in 1997. This fluctuation does not accurately represent the
steady progress made by Kitsap County's residential and commercial recycling
programs. It is due in large part to inaccuracies in surveys for recycling rates. For a
detailed discussion of Ecology's Annual Survey, see Section 1.4.
Er, alo_g~: It would be helpful to show table 5-9, CDL Recovery facilities in a condensed
table similar to the one used to show recycling in Appendix 3.1.
Reag.on~: The table could not be formatted the same way because there are so many
variables for each material in the CDL table.
E_calo_~: Discussion should be included in Chapter 13, Financing, of alternative
financing the county would seek should grant monies not be available from Ecolo~~.
~: A paragraph has been inserted in Chapter 4 Solid Waste Systems Financing
under 12.4.1 Capital Improvement Financing, The State Grant Program, as the last
paragraph for that section and reads as follows:
If the State grant program is discontinued at some point in the future, it will be a major
impact to solid waste programs throughout the state. We would consult with all the
participating jurisdictions to re-prioritize the programs and determine the level of
support needed to fund programs through an increase in user service fees.
~: A list of SWAC membership with affiliations should be provided in the
document.
Reag_anse: The list has been included as an appendix to the CSWMP and referenced in
the Introduction under the Planning Process section.
10.
E_c.alo~: The County Should document the successes of their programs as noted by
others. For example, Ecology has recognized the county for outstanding achievement in
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several programs. Other awards should similarly be noted in the document.
ge, ap.o. ms_e: State and National associations have recognized the coUnty for outStanding
achievement in several programs. A list has been included in the Lutroductionof the Plan
under Service Level Assessment and is as follows:
Education
The Solid Waste Division develops educational programs for aH age levels and is active
in delivering the information at a wide variety of venues. Educational materials about
solid waste issues are regional and relevant throughout the cities and jurisdictions in
Kitsap County. Our programs have been recognized for outstanding achievement in
several areas. A list follows:
National Association of Counties
1995 Achievement Award Winner for Recycled Treasure Hunt
1996 Achievement Award Winner for Danger and Danger Household Detectives
Washington State Department of Ecology
1994-95 Business and L6cal Government "Best Western Washington Government
Waste Reduction and Recycling Program"
1994-95 Business and Local Government "Best Media Coverage of a Waste
Reduction and/or Recycling Event"
1997 Waste Reduction and Recycling Awards Most Innovative Program "Build a
Better Kitsap"
1998 Certificate of Appreciation "Clunker Clean-up Program - Kitsap Counn,
and Chico Towing"
United States Environmental Protection Agen@'
1999 Recognized as a Waste WiSe Partner
E.cMagy_: RCW 36.58.040 specifically authorizes a county to "... desigv, ate a disposal
site or sites for all solid waste collected in the unincorporated areas pursuant to the
provisions of a solid waste plan..." Such an activi~ may be open to legal challenge,
though Ecology is not in the position to offer a legal opinion in this area. If the County.
hasn't already done so, you may want to look at examples of other counties utilizing
RCW 36.58.040 successfully, including Clark County, Spokane County and Kittitas
County.
Res_gnn~: Text has been added to Chapter 8 Solid Waste Disposal System, section 8.6.3
Establish Means of Disposal Management and second sentence now reads as follows:
Disposal management generally includes ordinances that allow the County to designate a
disposal site pursuant to RCW 36.58. 040 and require waste collected in the
unincorporated areas to be delivered to the contractor.
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In response to WUTC comments of February 10, 1999:
Specific Comment by ~age NUmber:
Page 2-2, Table 2.1 (line 2):
WUTC: The Commission does allow variable can rates. The commission cost of service
method is a predominately weight based methodology, and customer classes with larger
volumes of service do pay higher rates. The Commission does not believe its rate desi~ma
discourages waste reduction and recycling. And, in fact in regulated companies (there are
no regulated residential curbside recycling programs in Kitsap County), recycling
participation percentages are quite high. The Commission does discourage incentive or
linear rate designs.
Added text to Table 2.1 to replace text with the following:
WUTC does not allow rates which are set artificially high in order to promote recycling
and discourage disposal.
Page 6-2, Second Para~aph (line 1):
WUTC: Insert the word "motor" (as distinguished from "solid waste") between "to" and
"carrier". As of January 1, 1995, the Commission no longer regulates general freight or
commercial recycling activities as to commodities hauled, territory served, and insurance.
At county discretion, however, we still do regulate source separated recyclable materials
for residences (and "multi-family" facilities) per RCW 81.77.
Response: The word "motor" was inserted.
Page 6-3, Third Paragaph:
WUTC: Kitsap County has exercised its right to contract for residential pickup of
recyclable in unincorporated areas.
~: As a last sentence to the paragraph, the following text was added:
Kitsap County has exercised the right to contract for the collection of recyclables in the
unincorporated areas.
Page 6-8; Table 6.4 (last line):
WUTC: The City of Bainbridge Island is served by Bainbridge Disposal under regulatory
authority of the WUTC, not under a contract.
Retp. ma~: Change made.
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Page 6-11, Last Para~aph:
VqUTC: The City of Bainbridge Island has elected not to exercise its authority over solid
waste operations within its boundaries. Accordingly, all current serviC¢!pr°~, by
Bainbridge Disposal within the city is under WUTC re~mxlatory authority. See above
comment.
Re, agtm~: The paragraph was replaced with the following:
The City of Bainbridge Island has elected not to exercise its authority over solid waste
operations within its boundaries. Current service provided by Bainbridge Disposal is
under WUTC regulatory authority.
Pages 6-13/14, Last/First Para~aph:
WUTC: See comments related to page 6-2 above. Effective January 1, 1995, this
Commission no longer has any jurisdiction over motor common carriers as to specific
commodities hauled, at what rates, or in what geographic area they operate.
Deleted first paragraph.
Page 6-22, Last Para~aph:
WUTC: We agree with your last sentence (regarding Special Collections) stating that "...
local roll-off drop boxes and free access to drop-box stations would likely have to be
funded by the County". We would be opposed by any countv-wide special collection
progam funded (or donated) ~vholly or in part by regulated companies or their customers.
Noted.
Page 6-23. Recommendation 2:
WlJTC: We are aware of no requirements that mandate a Collection District must be
formed before a Disposal District. Each is separate and distinct from each other.
Noted.
Page 6-24, Recommendation 4:
WUTC: See comments for Page 6-22 above.
Resg.onse: Noted.
10.
Page 11-1, Last Paragraph:
WUTC: The county has exercised its authority to contract for residential recycling
service in the unincorporated areas of the county.
The paragraph has been replaced with the following:
The County contracts for recycling collection service in unincorporated areas.
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Page 12-3, Last Sentence:
WUTC: The legatity~o£ ff ~.o~. control ordinances is highly nnlikely in lieu of the US
Supreme Court's decision in C&A Carbone, Inc. v. Town of Clarkston, 511 US 383, 128
L.Ed.2d 399, 114 S. Ct. 1677 (1994).
Resp_ons_e: Noted.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION designating KJtsap County as the
Lead Agency for development of a Comprehensive
Solid Waste Management Plan
WHEREAS, Chapter 70.95.020 RCW assigns primary responsibility for solid waste
planning to local government; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 70.105.007(3) RCW assigns responsibility for moderate risk waste
planning to local government; and
WHEREAS, for solid waste and moderate dsk waste planning purposes, Kitsap County
attributes to the federally-recognized tribes the same status as a city, as referred to in Chapter
70.95 RCW and Chapter 70.105 RCW; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 70.95.090 RCW requires the comprehensive solid waste
management plan to include the estimated long-range needs for solid waste handling facilities
projected twenty years into the future; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 70.95.110 RCW requires all solid waste management plans to be
reviewed and revised periodically as may be required by the Department of Ecology; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 70.95.130 RCW requires a city preparing an independent solid waste
management plan to provide for disposal sites wholly within its jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 70.95.080 RCW requires each City to (1) prepare an independent
solid waste management plan for integration into the county plan; or (2) enter into an agreement
with the County to participate in the preparation of a joint City-County plan; or (3) authorization
of the County to prepare a plan for the City's solid waste management for inclusion in the
County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 70.105.220 RCW requires each local government to prepare a local
hazardous waste management plan which may be amended as the need arises; and
WHEREAS, local governments may choose to either include a moderate risk waste
element in their solid waste plans, or develop moderate risk waste plans separately from their
solid waste plans, recognizing that if a local government chooses not to combine the two plans,
both plans should be coordinated; and
WHEREAS, the 1990 Kitsap County Final Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan is
separate from the Kitsap County Solid Waste Plan and, in the interest of management and
administrative efficiency KJtsap County is desirous of including this plan as an element of the
solid waste management plan; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 70.95.010 RCW, as amended by SHB1671, state that solutions to
the state's solid waste management problems require regional solutions by local governments
as well as intergovernmental cooperation; and
WHEREAS, Kitsap County has established a Solid Waste Advisory Committee in
accordance with Chapter 70.95.165 RCW to assist in the development and review of programs
and policies concerning solid waste handling, and disposal; and
WHEREAS, the Solid Waste Advisory Committee consists of representatives of the
incorporated cities, Indian tribes, federal facilities, County Commissioners' districts, and solid
waste industry of Kitsap County; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton participated in the preparation of the 1990
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan, the 1992 Amendment, and the 1990 Moderate
Risk Waste Management Plan through its representative on the Solid Waste Advisory Committee;
and
WHEREAS, it is necessary for grant application purposes to designate the lead solid
waste planning agency, establish the size of the planning area, and for local governments
participating in the solid waste management planning process to obtain resolutions for the
planning process;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved:
1. Kitsap County, shall act as lead agency for review of the 1990 Kitsap County
Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (1990 CSWMP) and the 1992 Amendment to the
1990 Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (1992 CSWMP Amendment),
and for preparation of a Revised Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (Revised
CSWMP).
2. Kitsap County is authorized to review solid waste planning for the City of
Bremerton for inclusion in the Revised CSWMP.
3. Kitsap County is authorized to review the moderate risk waste planning for the City
of Bremerton contained in the 1990 Kitsap County Final Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan,
and to prepare a Revised Moderate Risk Waste Management Plan for the City of Bremerton to
be incorporated into the Revised CSWMP.
4. It is understood that the work associated with resolution items #2 and #3 will be
coordinated through the Solid Waste Advisory Committee, and that the Department of Ecology
will consider approval of the Revised CSWMP only after all local jurisdictions participating in the
Revised CSWMP planning process have adopted the Revised CSWMP by resolution.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this.~day of ~,
1996.
louncT. AW ~
il President