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12/23/96 AGENDA
BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 239 4TH STREET BREMERTON, WA 98337 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA DECEMBER 23, 1996 CALL TO ORDER - 5:30 P.M. A. Pledge Of Allegiance B. Invocation 2. 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. ~/ Resolution %2579, Regarding A~mendment To %AB96-292 ~i~ Preferred Alternative For SR3/304 Bremerton ,/'/ Ferry Terminal To Gorst Vicinity Transportation '~i Improvement Project · CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT PUBLIC RECOGNITION -- (Comments Limited to 3 Minutes) NEW BUSINESS A. Medical And Dental Insurance Coverage (KPS and~ %AB96-293 Washington Dental Plan F) ~B. 1997 Ambulance Rates - Approval For 911 BLS Aid Calls 8. ORDINANCES A. Ordinance #4581 (Second Reading) Annexing An Area Known As The Werner Road Area and Fixing The Effective Date Of Annexation %AB96-287 %AB96-283 AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 1. SUBJECT_: (Consent Agenda)SR3/304 Bremerton Ferry Terminal to Gorst Vicinity Transportation Improvement Project - Resolution No. ~'~ ~'? Regarding amendment to preferred alternatwe. FOR AGENDA OF: ORIGINATING DEPT: ORIGINATOR: DATE SUBMITTED: December 23_ 1996 Public Works/Utilities Randy Witt, CiW Engi~'x. -- December 17, 1'996 City Attorney CONSENT AGENDA ENDORSEMEI~T X INFgP, p/IATION APPROVED BY COUNCIL pRES1DENT~R MAYOR ~ - COUNCIL PRESIDEN'Ik~ .(,-'~ 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: At its meeting of December 11, 1996, the City Council held a public hearing on the reconsideration of the preferred alternative for the Burwell Street portion or' SR304 as established in Resolution No. 2534 for the SR3/304 Bremerton Ferry Terminal to Gorst Vicinity Transportation Improvement Project. A modification to the preferred alternative was selected and staff was directed to prepare the attached Resolution memorializing the amendment to the preferred alternative for inclusion in the Final Environmental Impact Statement. 8. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt the attached Resolution No. ~ ~ '~ ~ regarding the amendment to the preferred alternative for the SR3/304 Bremerton Ferq' Terminal to Gorst Vicinity T~ansportation Improvement Project 9 RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: City Engineer ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: . N/A EXPllL,kTION DATE: . REVIEW DATE: _ pULLED ___ TABLED _COUNCIL DIRECTIVE 10. NOTICE OF ACTION. APPROVED _-- DISAPPROVED DATE: 11. AGENDA BILL 2. CLEARANCE COMMENTS: IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE: A preferred alternative reflecting the City Council motion at the public hearing of December 11, 1996 will not be able to be incorporated into the Final Env/romnental Impact Statement, which could not go forward. IMPACT ON STAFlqNG, BUDGETS~ FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: None because of this action. 7. RESEARCH SOURCES 96872 RESOLUTION NO. ~3~f? EXHIBIT A A RESOLUTION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE pREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE SR3/304 BREMERTON FERRY TERMINAL TO GORST VICINITY HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the City Council passed Resolution Number 2534 on November 21, 1995 establishing the preferred alternative for the SR3/304 Bremerton Ferry Terminal to Gorst Vicinity Highway Improvement Project, and; WHEREAS, a Value Engineering analysis recommendation to re-evaluate the preferred alternative selected on SR304 between the Charleston District and Downtown was accepted by the project Executive Steering Committee members and the City Council, and; WHEREAS, a committee was established to re-evaluate the preferred alternative on SR304 between the Charleston District and Downtown and make a recommendation to the City Council, and; WHEREAS, the committee had a series of open meetings with staff to gain an understanding of the issue, held two public open houses to gain community input, distributed informational flyers/meeting notices to the effected area twice, and participated in a City Council study session and the public hearing on the SR304 re-evaluation, and; WHEREAS, the committee recommends that the existing preferred alternative to "do- nothing" on the Burwell Street portion of SR304 between the Charleston District and Downtown be modified to generally provide for three lanes of traffic, two eastbound and one westbound with parking on one side of the street and landscaping throughout the corridor, and; WHEREAS, the City Council, at its regular meeting of December 11, 1996 held a public hearing to reconsider the preferred alternative for SR304 from the Charleston District to Downtown. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of nremerton: That the Resolution number 2534 which established the preferred alternative for inclusion in the Final Environmental Impact Statement be amended by deleting the recommendation for Section C, Number 2 and replacing it with the following: Revise the Executive Steering Committee recommendation for that portion of Alternative C-3, between Callow Avenue and Washington Avenue from a one-way couplet on 6th Street and Burwell Street, to provide for: · Three lanes of traffic on Burwell Street generally from Hewitt Avenue to Pacific Avenue, with two lanes eastbound and one lane westbound Retaining parking on one side of the street. · Off-street parking to offset the removed on-street parking as appropriate · "Bulb" out curbs at intersections. · Landscaping on Burwell Street · Improvements to the traffic signal coordination system on Sixth Street to address westbound traffic. · Improvements to the Burwell Street and Warren Avenue intersection · Safe pedestrian movements across Burwell Street, particularly at State Avenue and High Avenue. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton this 20th day of December, 1996 JOHN LAW Council President ATTEST: KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, Clerk 96867,bk EXHIBIT B RESOLUTION NO. ~3~ PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR THE SR3/SR304 BREMERTON FERRY TERMINAL TO VICINITY OF GORST HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WHEREAS, the city of Bremerton, Kitsap County, Kitsap Transit, Washington State Department of Transportation, U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, washington Transportation Improvement Board, and the Department of the Navy have jointly participated in a transportation improvement project on State Route 3 and State Route 304 from the Bremerton Ferry Terminal to the vicinity of Gorst, and WHEREAS, the city of Bremerton is the lead agency in preparing the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Section 4(f) evaluation for the project (FHWA-WA-EIS-95-1-D), and WHEREAS, the participating agencies formed an Executive Steering committee to provide input and oversite of the project and EIS, and WHEREAS, the Draft EIS was prepared in accordance with 23 CFR 771 and submitted pursuant to Section 42 U.S.C. 4332(2)(2) and 49 U.S.C. 303, and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bremerton, at its meeting of September 11, 1995 concluded hearings on the highway improvement alternatives discussed in the draft EIS, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Bremerton city Council: That the following is the preferred alternative for inclusion in the final EIS Section A: The city Council endorses the recommendation of the Executive Steering Committee for Alternative A-1 from Gorst to SR3/SR304 interchange- Section B: The City Council endorses the recommendation of the Executive Steering Com~ittee for Alternative B-1 without the southbound SR3 to eastbound SR304 fly-over ramp from the SR3/SR304 interchange to Farragut Street. -1- Section C: The City Council 1. Endorses the recommendation of the Executive Steering Committee for that portion of Alternative C-3 from Farragut Street to Burwell Street. 2. Revises the Executive Steering Committee recommendation for that portion of Alternative C-3, between Callow Avenue and Washington Avenue from a one-way couplet on 6th Street and Burwell Street, to maintain the existing street system with improvements to intersections and other areas which will meet the city's Level of Service Standards on Burwell Street and 6th Street between Callow Avenue and Washington Avenue. 3. Endorses the recommendation of the Executive Steering Committee for that portion of Alternative C-3 on Pacific Avenue, First Street, Washington Avenue south of Burwell Street, and at the entrance to the Ferry Terminal. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton thi~ day of~/~.-~, 1995. rill ~u~enee~, Pre ' 95044 -2- AGEND~ BILL BREMERTON CITY cOUNCIL ~/~L~Q~: Medical and Dental FOR AGENDA OF: ~ecember 23. 1996 ORIGINATING DEPT: ~uman Resources Insurance coverage ORIGINATOR: Jim Meith DATE SUBMITTED: November 19. 1996 ~: (comment on back Attorney ~ssary) Contract committee Roster Rate Calculation Summary ~~~ (Three copies of RFP in Treasurer ~c~ %~es) COUNCIL PRESIDenT FOR SUBMITTAL: ENDORSEMENT~ iN~TION__ APPROVED BY YOR Z COUNCIL : 4. In October 1995, the city hired Melvin R. Smith, Employee Benefits Consulting, to assist with the selection of medical, dental and life insurance providers. An Insurance Benefits committee was formed comprised of representatives from each union, management, the Mayor's office, Jim Meith from Human Resources and Kathleen McCluskey, Administrative Services. The committee has met on a monthly basis since October 1995 to develop an RFP outlining our insurance needs, evaluate responses, interview vendors and make a final recommendation. The selection criteria included: cost, financial responsibility, flexibility, member satisfaction, quality of care, and range of services. (continued on next page) 1)Motion to approve and authorize the Mayor to sign the contract with Kitsap Physicians Service for the period 1/1/97 to 12/31/97. 2)Motion to approve the implementation of WDS Dental Plan F for the period 1/1/97 to 12/31/97. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: PULLED __ TABLED COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: APPROVED DISAPPROVED DATE: 11. AGENDA BILL NO: 2. ~LEARANCE cOMMENTS (cont.~: 4. sU~Y STATEMENT (cont.%: Seventeen vendors responded (including life insurance providers). Four companies were granted interviews for the health and dental coverage. It is the recommendation of the Insurance Benefits Committee that the following contracts be awarded: Kitsap Physicians Service - medical Group Health (AWC) - medical WDS Plan F Qyer/under 1996 rate 0% 2.75% 9.69% The medical services provided by both KPS and Group Health are essentially the same as 1996. The dental program offers identical benefits with an annual maximum of $1,500 rather than $1,000. 5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE: Medical, dental coverage terminates 12/31/96. 6. IMPACT ON STAFFING. BUDGETS, FACILITIES. EOUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES Sufficient funds are included in the 1997 budget. The current mandated dental coverage provided by WDS Plan A (AWC) will increase 6.6% in 1997. This would increase the total health and dental cost for 1997 by .27% ($4,665 annually). By implementing Plan F the increase will be .73% ($12,341 annually) , for total health and dental cost for 1997. INSURANCE BENEFITS COMMITTEE MElvl]3ER Mayor Lynn Horton Ernie Hopper, Fire Union Doug Bush, Teamsters Non-uniform employees Roy Alloway, Police Union Joe Hatfield, Police Managers (Captain) John Poppe, City Managers (Waste Water Treatment Plant) Jim Meith, Human Resources Director Kathleen McCluskey Administrative Services Director ALTERNATE Elaine Valencia, Executive Secretary Larry Rankin, Fire Union Mary Ellen Babbitt, Teamsters Union Kevin Crane, Police Union Craig Rogers, Police Management (Captain) Rich Hanna, City Managers (City Treasurer) Barbra Forbes, Human Resources Specialist Peggy Lesser, Risk Manager 1197 RFP Rate Calculation Summary - Sorted by Calculation Number ;alculation ;atcUl.~tion 1: current 1/96 planS; current I Medical Dental Cost $ +/- % Cost $ +/- 120,767.56 Cost 141,545.96 Total $ +/- %+/- Calculation 2: Current 1/96-Plans, 1/97 Renewal Rates, Renewal of Current KPS & AWC/GHC Medical Plans and Current AWC/WDS Dental Plan A ($1,000 Maximum) _ calCUlation 45:-1i97 Ratesi Renewal °f C~rrent EPS & AwCiGHC Med Ca Plans, AWCANDE ($1,500 Maximum) Calculation 83:1197 Rates, Renewal of Current KPS & AWC/GHC Medical Plans (Calc. 2), Blue Cross Dental w/$1,500 Maximum (Calc. 80) calculation 92:1/97 Rates Renewa Of Current KPS i& AWc/GHC MediCal Plan~ (caicl 2)B ue Cross LDental w/$i ;°00 Maximum (Calcl 6) 119,783.36 -984.20 .0.81o/~ 22,151.35 +1,372.95 -984.20 22,790.98 +2,012.58 119,783.36 -984.20 -984;20 .0.81o4 22,395.34 +1,616.94 .0.8i% 211743.09 +964.69 141,934.71 142,178.70 141,526.45 +388.75 +0.27% +1,028.38 +0.73% +632.74 +0.45% L19.51 -0.01% City of Bremerton - IBC: 12/10/96 page 1 1/97 RFP Rate Calcula[ion Summary (12110/96, 11:24 AM) GROUP ENDORSEMENT VII TO AGREEMENT BETWEEN KITSAP PHYSICIANS SERVICE AND THE CITY OF BREMERTON for Its Active Employees and Retirees GROUP NUMBERS: 22900 21001 (PLAN A) 21010 (PLAN B) 21002 21011 21003 21012 21004 21005 EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ENDORSEMENT: January 1, 1997 It is understood and agreed that the original Agreement between Kitsap Physicians Service (the Corporation) and The city of Bremerton (the Group) originally dated January 1, 1990 shall be amended as follows: Modify paragraph D.2. to read: D.2. ~dministrative Expenses" - Administrative expenses shall mean those expenses incurred by the Corporation in fulfilling its contractual obligations under this contract and include but are not limited to the following: claims adjudication expense, overhead, printing, case managment, utilization review, assumed risk and printing. Administration expenses shall be eleven dollars and thirty-eight cents ($11.38) per beneficiary per month. In addition, the Corporation shall charge two percent (2%) of Premium for a Legislatively-mandated Premium Tax. Modify Paragraph F.1. to read: The Monthly Premiums which follow will be effective through December 31, 1997 unless otherwise opened for re-examination by either the Corporation or the Group by giving sixty (60) days' written notice. In no event will the monthly premiums be changed before January 1, 1998 except by the mutual agreement of the Corporation and the Group. The Monthly Premium rates shall be as follows: RATE sUMMARY The rates that follow are effective January 1, through December 31, 1997. 1997 and guaranteed Plan A LEOFF I Active Regular & LEOFF II Active Spouse 1st Dependent 2nd and all other Dependents LEOFF I Retirees Under 65 Spouse 1st Dependent 2nd and all other Dependents $168.87 4.70 $173.57 121.55 4.70 126.25 134.94 5.00 139.94 58.92 4.50 63.42 46.74 4.50 51.24 $429.56 4.70 434.26 233.44 5.00 238.44 55.59 4.50 60.09 43.70 4.50 48.20 Plan B LEOFF I Active Regular & LEOFF II Active Spouse 1st Dependent 2nd and all other Dependents LEOFF I Retirees Under 65 LEOFF I Retirees Over 65 Spouse 1st Dependent 2nd and all other Dependents N/A N/A N/A 104.59 4.70 109.29 117.38 5.00 122.38 51.48 4.50 55.98 39.20 4.50 43.70 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 201.57 5.00 206.57 48.48 4.50 52.98 38.46 4.50 42.96 The monthly charges which have been established for Individual Stop Loss are as follows: $100,000 INDIVIDUAL STOP LOSS Subscriber Spouse 1st Dependent 2nd and all other Dependents RATE $ 4.70 5.00 4.50 4.50 Effective January 1, 1997, under Schedule A, the Schedule of Benefits is amended as follows: Prescription drugs will not be subject to the Medical Deductible. KPS will pay 80% of the prescription cost and 100% of the prescription cost after the beneficiary's 20% coinsurance requirement exceeds $100 per year. In all other respects, the terms and provisions of said contract between the parties heretofore amended shall continue in full force and effect. In witness whereof the parties have executed this agreement this day of 19 SIGNED IN DUPLICATE KITSAP PHYSICIANS SERVICE By Its ~res ident THE CITY OF BREMERTON By Its Attest: By City Clerk Approved as to form: By City Attorney E-22900 (01/97) /'7 1. SUBJECT: Approval AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 1997 Ambulance Rates for 911 BLS Aid Calls FOR AGENDA OF: 12/18/96 ORIGINATING DEPT: Admin Services ORIGINATOR: Paula Johnsto~/~ DATE SUBMITTED: 12/12/96 ~ 2. CLEARANCES: (comment on back 3. if necessary) ~min Services D~ /city attorney~? Fire Chief Fiscal/Budget ~_.~,,_ j~ Operations EXHIBITS: a) b) c) Rate Comparison Table Olympic Ambulance Rate Request Letter Bremerton Ambulance Rate Request Letter APPROVED BY COUNCIL P~E-SID-~EN~ FOR ~?~BM_ITTAL: COUNCIL PRESIDENT7~ '~ SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REQUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: Pursuant to the ambulance regulatory ordinance, ambulance rates charged for 911 BLS aid calls must be approved by Council. Both local companies, Olympic and Bremerton, have submitted requests for rate increases for 911 BLS calls to be effective January 1, 1997. Clerk staff has surveyed regional ambulance companies for comparable r~tes. All surveyed companies have raised their rates since 1995 for BLS,'ALS and the array of products and services they provide. RECOMMENDATION: Based upon this survey and the relative lower costs for services offered by Olympic and Bremerton Ambulance Companies, Staff recommends approval of the proposed rates increases for 1997. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Admin Services ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: Admin Services EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: PULLED TABLED COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: 10. APPROVED 11. NOTICE OF ACTION DISAPPROVED __ DATE: AGENDA BILL NO: AMENDED 2. ~I.RARANCE cOMMENTS (cont. ): 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT (cont.): IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE: 911 BLS rates will remain at 1995 levels. IMPACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES N/A 7. RESEARCH SOURCES: OLYAI£IC ,~15 Cherry Place · P.O. Box 2437 Bremerton, WA 98310 (360) 377-7777 · 1-800-445-2257 December 16, 1996 Kathteen McCluskey Director of Administration 239 Fourth Street Bremerton, Washington 98310 Dear Ms. McCluskey: Information has been relayed that the council was not as enthused as we had hoped about the all inclusive base rate that ~vas proposed. The reasoning for the proposal was to minimize admires' trative costs and for easier processing of claims from third party payers. Most important though would be the ease in understanding for the patiems. If the council is still opposed to the all inclusive rate we will retract that proposal and request a 5% percent increase to our current charges. A copy of the proposed rates is attached. It is our understanding that a cost survey was being conducted. We are confidem that even with a 5% increase we will still be extremely competitive on charges. To reiterate from our prior proposal, the increase will cover the higher fuel costs, personnel expenses, maintenance and fleet expenses. To sumanarize, we are respectfully submfitting an alternative proposal, please contact our office if we can answer any questions. Sincerely, Sharon Tucker OLYMPIC AMBULANCE RATE PROPOSAL Basic Life Support Item Current Proposed Rates Rates Discounted Base Rate $205.00 $215,25 Undiscounted Base Rate $220.00 $231.00 Mileage (loaded patient) $9.50 $9.98 Night Char~le 7:00p.m. - 7:0Oa.m. $30.00 $31.50 Wait Time/minute $1.75 $1.84 Second Attendant $50.00 ! $52.50 Oxygen $35.00 $36.75 Two Patients $110.00 $11~;.~0 Bit-up $60.00 $63,00 Cannula/Mask $7.00 $7.35 Suction/Tube $22.00 $23.10 Restraints $15.00 $15.75 OB Kit $25.00 $26.25 Burn Kit $25.00 $26.25 Cervical Collar $25.00 $26.25 Gloves/Mask $6.00 $6.30 Dressings $10,00 $10,50 Triangular Bandages $6.00 $6.30 Ora{ Airway $6.00 $6.30 Hot/Cold Packs $6.00 $6.30 Spinal Immobilization $35.00 $36.75 IV Monitor $50.00 $52.50 OLYMPIC AMBULANCE RATE PROPOSAL Basic Life Support Item Current Proposed Rates Rates Discounted Base Rate $205,00 $255.25 Undiscounted Base Rate $220.00 $271.00 IMilea~le (loaded patient) $9.50 $10.00 Night Char~te 7:00p.m. - 7:00a.m. $30.00 $31,50 Wait Time/minute $1.75 $1.85 Second Attendant $50.00 $52.50 Ox~/~ten $35.00 $36.75 Two Patients $110.00 $133.00 Sit-up $60.00 i $63,00 Cannula/Mask $7.00 Suction/Tube $22.00 Restraints $15.00 OB Kit $25.00 Burn Kit $25.00 Cervical Collar $25.00 Gloves/Mask $6.00 Dressin~ls $10.00 Triangular Bandages $6.00 Oral Airway $6.00 -tot/Cold Packs $6.00 Spinal Immobilization $35.00 IV Monitor $50.00 *Price included with base rate, OLYMPIC AND BREMERTON AMBULANCE COS. 1997 RATE INCREASE PROPOSAL 1997 APPR 1996 COMPARISON RATES BASIC LIFE SUPPORT ITEM t996 RATES i997 PROPOSED RATES RATES AMERICAN OLYMPIC BREMERTON SHANNON MEDTRANS DISCOUNTED BLS BASE RATE $ 205.00 $ 255.25 $ 255.25 $ 260.00 $ 270.00 UNDISCOUNTED BLS BASE RATE $ 220.00 $ 271.00 $ 271.00 MILEAGE (LOADED PATIENT) $ 9.50 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.50/MILE $ 11.00/MILE NIGHT CHARGE 7:00P.M. - 7:00A.M. $ 30.00 $ 31.50 $ 31.50 $ 35.00 $ 37.00 WAIT TIME/MINUTE $ 1.75 $ 1.85 $ 1.85 $ 1.00 $ 2.00 SECOND ATTENDANT $ 50.00 $ 52.50 $ 52.50 $ 100.00 $ 156.00 OXYGEN $ 35.00 $ 36.75 $ 36.75 $ 50.00 $ 60.00 TWO PATIENTS $ 110.00 $ 133.00 $ 133.00 $ 5.50/MILE $115.00 FOR 2ND SIT-UP $ 60.00 $ 63.00 $ 63.00 $ 5.50/MILE NC CANNULA/MASK $ 7.00 · * $ 14.00 $ 10.00 SUCTION/TUBE $ 22.00 , * $ 16.00 $ 16.00 RESTRAINTS $ 15.00 , $ 39.00 $ 23.75 OB KIT $ 25.00 , * $ 45.00 $ 33.75 BURN KIT $ 25.00 , * $ 27.00 $ 19.00 CERVICAL COLLAR $ 25.00 * $ 48.00 $ 53.00 GLOVES/MASK $ 6.00 * , $ 31.00 * DRESSINGS $ 10.00 , * $ 6.50 $ 20.75 TRAUMA TRIANGULAR BANDAGES $ 6.00 , $ 6.25 N/C ORAL AIRWAY $ 6.00 ~ , * $ 6.25 $ 5.30 ~OT/COLD PACKS $ 6.00 , * $ 6.50 $ 7.50 SPINAL IMMOBILIZATION $ 35.00 i , * $ 48.00 $ 45.00 IV MONITOR $ 50.00 , * $ 30.00 ALS · PRICE INCLUDED WITH -BASE RATE Page 1 BREMERTON AMBULANCE 2515 Cherff~ Place. Bremerton. Waslun~on 98310 (360) 377-7777 November 8, 1996 Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk Director of Administrative Services City of Bremerton 239 Fourth Street Bremerton, Washington 98310 Dear Ms. McCluskey: We are requesting approval of the enclosed fee schedule. This year we are submitting a proposal that includes an all inclusive charge that covers the Basic Life Support rate, and ancillary charges for additional supplies. We still offer an early pay discount. An all inclusive rate helps keep bills as simple as possible. This translates to bills that are easier for patients to read and understand, lower administrative costs and claims that are less cumbersome for insurance companies to process. The proposed increase will help us offset rising costs in fuel, equipment, vehicles and payroll. As always, Bremerton Ambulance is dedicated to providing the best quality of patient care at the most economical price possible. Please contact me and let me know what steps I should take to see this request through. Sincerely, Kimberly A./Do~yl_e__. OLYMH£ 2515 Cherry Place · P.O. Box 2437 Bremerton WA 98310 (360) 377-7777 ~ -800-445-2257 November 4. 1996 Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk Director of Administrative Services City of Bremerton 239 Fourth Street Bremerton, Washington 98310 Dear Ms. McCluskey: To align ourselves with industry, billing practices, we are restructuring our charges to reflect an all inclusive rate. This rate will not only cover the Basic Life Support rate, bm ancillary charges for supplies as well. We are requesting approval of the enclosed fee schedule. We still offer an early pay discount. Also included is a cost study prepared by the Department of State and Health Services that shows we remain one of the least expensive of any private agencies in the State. When reviewing the survey please notice that they are comparing costs not rates charged. We are always cautious to keep our rates very competitive with other agencies. The proposed rates will help us offset the rise in costs related to fuel, facility, Kitsap County. Emergency Services Council support, payroll and the upgrade of vehicles and equipment. We continually strive to give our community, the service they deserve at the best possible price. Please call me if you have any questions. I will assume eve .rythlng is in order if I do not hear 15om you. Respectfully submitted, Sharon Tucker AGENDA BILL /~_ ~ BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL /~-/'2 7 1. Subject: FOR AGE~A OF: 12/11/96 ~ n~.' ' O~G~AT~G DEPT:Executive Wemer Road ~exation ....... ~n ~ab~~ Ordin~ce ~ ~'-~[ O~G~ATOR: T. O~eill DA~ S~T~D: 11/20/96 2. Clearances: (co~n~ back if necessary) City Atto~'~:~)t) ,/) , Community Devel~pment: Council Committee: 3. Exhibits: Petition/Certification Ordinance (Original signatures/documems on File in the City Clerk's office) APPROVED BY COUNCIL COUNCIL PRES~ f 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT & REQUIllEMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: A legally sufficient petition, representing 75-percent of assessed value of all real property within a revised annexation area Wemer Road Area, has been secured. This new area represents a portion of the area represented by the 10-percent petition. A public hearing shall be held before City Council, in accordance with RCW 35.13.140. Any interested persons may appear and voice either approval or disapproval for this annexation. Following the hearing the Legislative body must approve the ordinance annexing the area and establishing land-use designations on the first reading and pass it on the second; or reject the annexation. 8. RECOMMENDATION: a/~6~/e~th~ ordinance anneydng the Wemer Road ~T~.c~ommends:t4~ City Council ' :~ · r~ -~ ~ -~ -~- ~ ....~:~-~ .... :' on the second reading. Annexation on ............. ~,~,,~ v ..... RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL~: ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: PULLED TABLED 10. APPROVED NOTICE OF ACTION: · DISAPPROVED 2. C.~LEARANCE COMMENTS: 5. IMPACT ON NON-PASSAGE: If the Council rejects the proposed annexation, the initiating parties have no right of appeal (R.C.W. 35.13.177and 178). 6. IM]PACT ON STAFFING, BUDGETS, FACILITIES, EQUIPMENT OR OTHER KESOURCES: See Municipal Services Staff Report. 7. RESEARCH SOURCES: "Annexaaon Handbook." Municipal Research & Services Center of Washington. June 1995 (51). "Implementaaon, Consistency and Concurrence: Annexation Policies." Bremerton Comprehensive Plaa (April 5, 1995.) Feb. 1996. Chapter K, Sec. 4 Urban Growth Policies, Sub-section D (10). Excerpt from Annexation Policies: . . According to city policies established for annexation, the City of Bremerton considers annexation as a means of meeting community needs. The following objectives are the fi'amework for measuring specific annexaUon requests. Objective A: The city will utilize uniform criteria in evaluating annexations. · Short-and long-term community impacts on levels of service and projected revenues and expenditures for services will be evaluated. · Only annexations which do not diminish the current levels of service over the long- term will be accepted. Objective B: The city will consider annexation areas best meeting the growth goals and polices of the city and region. Objective C: The city will consider annexation areas which preserve established neighborhoods and community identities. O aNCE NO. z/f?/ AN ORDINANCE annexing an area known as the Werner Road Area and fixing the effective date of annexation. WHEREAS, the City of Bremerton, Washington received from property owners residing within a 52 acre area, south of Harlow Drive, west of Ida and including lots on the south side of Wemer Road, west of Alder, a Notice of Intent to commence annexation proceedings; and WHEREAS, the City Council approved the 10% Petition for the Wemer Road Annexation on February 28, 1996, and required the adoption of comprehensive plan and land-use zoning designations and required the area to assume a proportional share of existing City indebtedness upon annexation; and WHEREAS, there was filed with the City Council of the City of Bremerton a Petition for the annexation of a portion of the Werner Road Area which conformed to the City Council's requirements as described above, in writing and signed by the owners representing 75-percent of property value, according to the assessed valuation for general taxation; and WHEREAS, the Bremerton City Council conducted a public hearing on December 11, 1996, following posting and publication of the hearing, as required by law, to accept public comments on the annexation petition accepting a portion of the Werner road annexation approved February 28, 1996; now therefore: THE CITY OF BREMERTON DOES ORDAIN: Section 1. The territory described and further depicted in Exhibit "A and B," respectively, and attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein shall be and constitute a part of the City of Bremerton. Section 2. In conformance with the terms of the Annexation Petition all property, within the territory annexed, hereby shall be subject to all the laws of the city and ordinances including 1 WEILNER.ORD - Ordinance Disk 2 - 12/19/96 assessment or taxes in payment of any bonds issued or debts contracted prior to or existing at the date of annexation. Section 3. The official zoning map of the City of Bremerton shall be amended to include the area as denoted on Exhibit C attached hereto and incorporated by reference herein. Section 4. The petition for annexation of a portion of the Werner road annexation approved herein shall be filed with the Kitsap County Assessor for determination of sufficiency, and this Ordinance shall not take effect until said determination and final approval by the Kitsap County Boundary Review Board, but no sooner than ten days following passage and publication. The City Clerk shall certify this annexation ordinance with the Kitsap County Commissioner's Board upon its effective date. APPROVED by the City Council on the first reading this __ day of PASSED by the City Council of Bremerton this __ day of , 19__. , 19_ JOHN E. LAW, Council President APPROVED this day of ,1996. LYNN S. HORTON, Mayor of Bremerton ATTEST: Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk WERNER.ORD - Ordinance Disk 2 - 12/19/96 2 Exhibit: ~ Werner Road Annexation 71.08 ACRES 22NOVEMBER 1996 G P THORNBURGH: CHECKED BY N LEVER Beginning at the northwest comer of the E1/2 SEll4 NE1/4 NE1/4 of Sec. 20 T24N, R1 E, WM; (said NW corner being on the existing City Limits Line) thence following along the City Limits Line south to the SW corner of said El/2; thence east to the SE corner of said E1/2; thence south along the east line of said Se'c. 20 to the north margin of Werner Rd; thence west along said north margin to the west line of the E1/2 NEll4 SE1/4 NE1/4 of said Sec.20; thence south to the SW corner of the El/2 SEll4 SE1/4 NEll4 of said Sec. 20; thence east along said south line of the NEll4 of said Sec. 20 and continuing east along the south line of the NWl/4 of Sec. 21 T24N, R1 E, WM to the east line of the SWI/4 of the NWl/4 of said Section 21; thence leaving the City Limits line and running north along said east line to the north margin of Wemer Rd; thence west along said north margin to the west margin of Maple St (Ida St); thence north along said west margin to the south margin of Rogers St; thence west along said south margin to the west margin of Broad St; thence north along said west margin to the north line of Sec. 21, T24N, R1 E, WM; thence west along said north line to the NW corner of said Sec 21; thence west along the north line of said Sec. 20 a distance of 142 ft; thence southwesterly in a straight line to a point on the west line of the El/2 NEll4 NE1/4 NEll4 of said Sec. 20, said point being 411 ft south of the North line of said Sec. 20; thence south to the point of beginning. ALSO: That portion of Section 16, T24N, R1 E, WM described as follows; Beginning at the SW comer of said Sec. 16; thence north along the west line of said Sec. to a point 150 ff south of the NW comer of the SW1/4 of the SWl/4 of the SW1/4 of said Sec. 16; thence east along a line 150 ft south of and parallel to the north line of said SW1/4 SW1/4 SW1/4 to the easterly margin of Tweed Lane; thence south westerly along said easterly margin to the south line of said Sec 16; thence west to the point of beginning. SCALE HORiZ..I" =800' PLOT DRAWING NO. WERNPRI.DWO & UTIUTIE8 EN(~INEERINQ DIVISION . SHEET 0ATE 11-18-96 DATE DATE 1 OF 1 Exhibit City of Bremerton COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: Wemer Road Corridor --- IP (Industrial Park) Areas to north of corridor --- LDR (Low Density Residential) $.J9. 3 pa~ P ~'~tsap HDR Oyste~ Bay C-P OS MDR West Pa~ C-G:- PW C-G IP LDR Wemer Rd. P IP Exhibit City of Bremerton ZONING: Werner Rd. Corridor IQ~ollwood Housing All other Areas --- IP (Industrial Park) --- MF (Multiple-family Residential) --- SF-3 (Single-family Residential) SF-3 Pendergast Regional Park y Limils Certification of Petition I, Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk for the City of Bremerton, do hereby certify that I have received today a petition supported by owners of not less than seventy-five percent of the value of the property for which annexation is petitioned, according to the assessed valuation for general taxation purposes as required in R.W. 35.13.125. The assessed valuation of these parcels, according to the IGtsap County Tax Assessors official record, is $7,716,230.00. The assessed valuation of property represented by signatures is $5,808,700.00. or 75.3%. These signatures therefore constitute at least the required 75%, which figure would be $5,787,173.00, an excess of $21,527.00. SIGNED/~D SEALED t/~ day of November, 1996. Kathleen ~cC;uskey, C.C.C~(y Clerk City of Bremerton The Honorable Mayor and City Council ~. :. i' ', ]ii;'[~q'- City of Bremerton, Washington The City Council of Bremerton, Washington is hereby petitioned by the undersigned, representing ownership of not less than seventy-five (75) percent in value of[he real property as assessed by the County of Kitsap and lying contiguous to the City of Bremerton, to annex such territory and make it part of the City of Bremerton under the provisions of Chapter 35.13 R.C.W. The ten'itory proposed for annexation is within Kitsap County, Washington, as is hereby described on Exhibit "A" attached hereto, and further depicted on Exhibit "B" also attached hereto as part of the petition. The City Council of the City of Bremerton met with the initiating parties at a City Council meeting ~n February 28, 1996. At that meeting they did determine the city would accept the proposed annexation, as disclosed by that minute entry. At said meeting the City Council did determine that: 1) It woulc accept the annexation of the Wemer Addition area; and 2) Would require the area to assume a proportional share o£ existing city indebtedness as a condition of any future petition for annexation; and 3) Requke the simultaneous adoption of a comprehensive plan and zoning designations upon annexation. WHEREFORE, the undersigned do petition the CiD' Council and ask: (ap That appropriate action be taken to entertain this petition, fixing a date for a public hearing, causing a notice to be published and posted, spcci~'ing thc time and place of such hearing, and inviting all persons interested to appear and voice approval or disapproval of such annexation; and (bp That following such hearing, the City Council shall determine by ordinance that such annexation shall be made, annexing the above described territory, and declaring the date whereon such annexation shall become effective; and that property so annexed shall become a part of the City of Bremerton, Washington, subject to its laws and ordinance then and thereafter ia force. Any and all petitioners hereto agree that all properg: within the territory hereby sought to be annexed shall be assessed and taxed at the same rate and on the same basis as other property with/n the City of Bremerton, including assessments or taxes in payment of any bends issued or debts contracted prior to or existing, at ~e date of annekation. Petitioners further agree that City zoning will be applied to the area upon annexation, in conformance wi h the adopted comprehensive plan or' the city. The above or attached text and prayer of the petition have been read by the undersigned, and consent is given by the undersigned to the filing of other signature pages hereof to be considered as part of this petition. Valuation ~ Ure Name/address Parcel number Slgnat Attached Exh. #1 Kitsap ConsoLidated 202401 1 003 2008 $1,815,000. Housing Authority Rec. 7905090014 Attached Exh. #2 Cascade Natural Gas 212401 2 078 2005 0 222 Fairview Ln. N; Sea. Attached Exh. #3 Ray McCotter 212401 2 077 2006 $52,510. 5840 Wemer Kd; Brem. 212401 2 086 2005 $210,120. Attached Exh. #4 Jerry E. Nelson 212401 2 126 2007 $125,000. 4874 NW 82nd St; Sil Rec. 8301070028 Attached Exh. #5 Daniel Lewis 212401 2 128 2005 $366,000. 5861 Wemer Rd; Brem. 212401 2 129 2004 $35,000. Rec. 8301070028 Attached Exh. #6 Bremerton Assoc. 212401 2 130 2001 $35,000. 4624 NE 89th St. 212401 2 131 2000 5227,000. Seattle 212401 2 132 2009 $35,000. 212401 2 133 2008 35,000. 212401 2 134 2007 0. Rec. 8301070028 Attached Exh. #7 Frederick & Diane Cla?xon 212401 2 127 2006 $117,000 10511 Willamette Meridian Rec. 9809260041 Attached Exh. #8 Michael& Mikeline Meures 212401 2 113 2002 $255,000. 934 52nd St SE. Auburn 212401 2 076 2007 26,000. Rec. 8909260041 Attached Exh. #9 William Schourup 212401 2 072 200l $2,343,000. 6581 Tracy~on Blvd N%V Rec. 9502240029 Attached Exh. #10 Skirving Estate 212401 2 040 2000 $83,840. 2135 6th Street 202401 1 001 2000 48,230. Brem. 98312 Total $5,808,700. Exhibit: ]~ Werner Road Annexation 71.08 ACRES 22NOVEMBER 1996 G P THORNBURGH: CHECKED BY N LEVER Beginning at the northwest comer of the El/2 SEl/4 NEll4 NEll4 of Sec. 20 T24N, R1 E, WM; (said NW corner being on the existing City Limits Line) thence following along the City Limits Line south to the SW corner of said El/2; thence east to the SE corner of said 51/2; thence south along the east line of said Sec. 20 to the north margin of Werner Rd; thence west along said north margin to the west line of the El/2 NEll4 SEl/4 NEll4 of said Sec. 20; thence south to the SW corner of the El/2 SEl/4 SEl/4 NEll4 of said Sec. 20; thence east along said south line of the NEll4 of said Sec. 20 and continuing east along the south line of the NWl/4 of Sec. 21 T24N, R1 E, WM to the east line of the SWl/4 of the NWl/4 of said Section 21; thence leaving the City Limits line and running north along said east line to the north margin of Werner Rd; thence west along said north margin to the west margin of Maple St (Ida St); thence north along said west margin to the south margin of Rogers St; thence west along said south margin to the west margin of Broad St; thence north along said west margin to the north line of Sec. 21, T24N, R1 E, WM; thence west along said north line to the NW corner of said Sec 21; thence west along the north line of said Sec. 20 a distance of 142 ft; thence southwesterly in a straight line to a point on the west line of the El/2 NEll4 NEll4 NEll4 of said Sec. 20, said point being 411 ft south of the North line of said Sec. 20; thence south to the point of beginning. ALSO: That portion of Section 16, T24N, R1 E, WM described as follows; Beginning at the SW corner of said Sec. 16; thence north along the west line of said Sec. to a point 150 ft south of the NW corner of the SW1/4 of the SW1/4 of the SWl/4 of said Sec. 16; thence east along a line 150 ft south of and parallel to the north line of said SWl/4 SW1/4 SWl/4 to the easterly margin of Tweed Lane; thence south westerly along said easterly margin to the south line of said Sec 16; thence west to the point of beginning. -Wer~n ec Rd R~ers ,_ ~ohroe St. ~ :EiVh. ,,_._g,~ werger Rd. ~2 __ SCALE HORIZ. I"=800', PLOT NO, WERNPRI.DWG CITY OF BREMERTON I ' DATE 11 -18-96 OATE DATE- 1 OF I We:z-ne:z- Road ' rL ,xexation Prepared by Terrie O'NeiLl, Municipal Services Coordinator November 18, 1996 Cities use annexation to expand their boundaries and to provide land for new development: As Bremerton faces the turning of the century, many new venues for re- vitalize are on the horizon, but resources and services are finite. The City Council is charged by state statute to determine what are the best future options for growth through annexation. The following report is provided to give the City Council necessary data for the evaluation of a request from a property owner to annex to the City of Bremerton. Section 1: A Review of City Policy on Annexation: The city seeks to annex areas that will enhance the future of the City of Bremerton. According to polices adopted for annexation by City Council, the City of Bremerton considers annexation a means of meeting community needs. This includes both the service and capital needs for the applicant and the needs of existing city citizens. To evaluate the suitability of a site proposed for annexation, short- and long-term community impacts on all residents should be studied. The area should have the ability to provide the resources necessary to accommodate their own service and capital needs. Only annexations which do not diminish the current level of services, over time, should be accepted. In some cases, annexation brings about a reduction in costs to the city. This is accomplished through the collection of taxes from an area where the city is already providing many services, either through mutual aid or otherwise. Section 2: Services to the Proposed Area This annexation area has been under study since 1991. The city has extended services into this region for more than fifteen years. Department directors were asked to describe possible impacts of the annexation of these lands to the city. Comments were consistent with staffs recommendation to approve the Letter of Intent to annex as November 18, 1996 proposed. However, the following comments are noted: Emergency Services: Chief Michael D. McKinley- I do not expect a high service demand from the Werner Road corridor for either ALS or fire response. The development of the Werner corridor, for industrial uses will be built to code and will generally have a light occupancy load, thus a light demand for medical services. The greatest service demand increase will be to the ALS [services as they extend] to the Kitsap Housing Authority project "Knollwood." Response time will be in the range of 4-5 minutes for fire, ALS and BLS services. These are well within the standard acceptable service levels, as recognized on the national level. MSC notes: Calls for Fire/Aid to the entire Werner Island was 44 in 1995 according to CenCom. Chief Paul Du Fresne - There are concerns about the Knollwood public housing area, inasmuch as calls for law enforcement there, in 1995, reached 353. However, the Mayor, Ms. O'Neill and t have met with the housing authority and have preliminarily discussed future options for change at Knollwood. It is, unfortunately, apparent that there will be a significant increase in demand for services in the west area, at least temporarily. Parks and Recreation: Parks Director, Jim Spencer- No impact to the Parks Department. The area is served by the Pendergast Regional Park and the SR-3 Tennis Courts. Public Works and Utilities: Randy Witt, City Engineer- November 18, 1996 2 Attached (Attachment 1) are detailed comments on the condition of the infrastructure in the annexation areas. The table needs some elaboration: 1. The "Functional Raling' relates to the amount of traffic and the type of road. For example, a functional rating "1" represents a principal arterial and 4 is a local access street. 2. The "OCI" (overall condition index) is the summary number for the factors which go into the rating and ranking. The main issues in this area are the street widths and [the fact that] they do not have curb, gutter and sidewalks. Most of the streets are below city standards. There are not city funds [designated] to bring them up to this standard. It could be accomplished through Local Improvement Districts or new development. The storm system is limited, see comments section of the street summary. The problems and maintenance will be typical of this type of unimproved system. Because the city will receive funding from storm fees collected from the annexation area, we do not foresee any extraordinary problems in this area. Tim Richard, City Utility Engineer- Sewer: All property within the proposed annexation area is within the city wastewater service area. The majority of properties within the area front on sewer mains. These mains are relatively new and in good condition. The sewer mains are adequately sized to handle the local sanitary sewer flows. Properties on Broad Street and approximately 300' of Werner road from west of Maple Street to the Bremerton Business Park do not have mains at the front of their sites. An extension of the sewer line in Werner is possible to serve properties in this area as they develop. Extension of sewer to serve properties on Broad and other areas will require a major sewer extension from 1st and Kean. This project is outlined in the Draft November 18, 1996 Wastewater Comprehensive Plan. Water: All property within the proposed annexation is within the Water Service Area of the city. The majority of properties in the area are on water mains. These mains are adequately sized to provide local water distribution. Water pressures in the southwest portion of this proposed annexation area, west of Maple and south of Rogers are marginal to inadequate to provide service. Development of a "West 650 water pressure zone" is identified in the Water Comprehensive Plan to provide adequate pressure to this area and property already within the City of Bremerton. The proposed improvements consist of a reservoir, pump station, and transmission main. Funding for design of these improvements is included in the proposed 1996 budget. MSC notes: The Broad Street area does not appear to have adequate fire hydrants to service the potential need, according to neighbors from the area. Department of Community Developmenl: Donald Pratt, Director- The area is within the interim and proposed Urban Growth Boundary for the City of Bremerton. MSC Notes: Housing conditions in the Broad Street community may demand enforcement actions. See Planning Commission report. Section 3: Surrounding Areas The city staff and admirdstrators Fire District #12 agree that the community in the Werner Road area would be have significant reductions in response time for emergency aid. Calls for mutual aid are frequent, sewer failures are present in the Sunnyhill Road area and development pressures persist on Werner Road, it is likely that the other areas within the county island will eventually be annexed. Currently, the city sends emergency services on a routine basis to this area due to mutual aid contracts. November 18, 1996 4 '~-T~.~T ¢O~D~'T~> ~or~o~5 ANNEXATION WERNER RD AREA STREET NAME ~ ~,.J ~ O z STREET COMMENTS FRANCES AVE ACP 5C~ 4 UNK 65 513 20 FT WIDE SUBSTD,NO CURB GUTTER OR SIDEWALK NO DRAINAGE FEATURES DOROTHY AVE ACP 310 4 UNK 82 84E 20 FT WIDE SUBSTD,NO CURE. GUTTER OR SIDEWALK NO DRAINAGE FEATURES HAZEL AVE ACP 270 4 UNK 70 605 20 FT WIOE SUBSTD,NO CURB, GUTTER OR SIDEWALK ;NO DRAINAGE FEATURES 4 PRICE ROAD ACP 1500 3 UNK 67 547 18 FT WIDE SUBSTD~NO CURB GUTTER DR SIDEWALK RAINAGE DITCH NORTH SIDE, NOTHING ON SOUTH StDE ~0 FT SEC WI 3' SHOULDER, 2(3 ' DROP-OFF (2;1), GAUR[3RAIL NEEDED 5 TWEED L~NE NM GRAV 6~0 4 UNK NA ~RAVEL 15 FT WIDE 6 HARLOW DR ACP 8C~ 3 UNK 87 939 3 FT WIDE SUBSTD.NO CURB GU~C~ER OR SIDEWALK 3ODD DRAINAGE DITCHES ON BOTH SIDES, SOME EROSION ~00 FT SEC Wi2, SHOULDER 20' DROP.OFF (1 5 1}. GAURI3RAIL NEEDED 7 BROAD ST ACP 1~50 3 UNK 57 394 14-18 FT WIDE, SUBSTD, NO C&G OR SIDEWALK ,RAINAGE DICHES FAIR COND NEED TO HAVE MAINTANCE WORK S RODGERS ST UNDEV 320 NA UNK NA JNDEVELOPED AVG = 67 · LOWER RANKED NUMBER MEANS THAT THE ROAD WILL NEED TO BE REPAIRED SOONER THEN OTHER CITY STREETS. THE HIGHEST OR BEET STREET IS RANKED 1379 ACCORDING TO THE CITY'S PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Page1 City of Bremerton COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LDR = Low Density Residential IP = Industrial Park City of Bremerton DEFAULT ZONING SF-2 = Low Density Residential IP = Industrial Park SF-2 T PINDTNG8 ©P PACT CONCLUSI©NS ON of the BREMERTON PLANNING COMMISSION Werner Road Annexation Area PRE-ANNEXATION PLAN & ZONING File No: PAZ-02-96 Prepared by: Ron W. Hough, Planning Manager --- Department of Community Development --- March 8, 1996 On November 8, 1995, the Bremerton City Council considered a 10% Petition and directed staff to proceed toward annexation of approximately 137 acres, known as the Werner Road Annexation Area. The area is a portion of an unincorporated "island" that is totally surrounded by the City of Bremerton. Prior to the final annexation decision by the City Council and Boundary Review Board, the City's process calls for Planning Commission review and recommendation for the most appropriate Comprehensive Plan designation and City zoning, both of which would take effect upon annexation. FINDINGS OF FACT 1. APPLICANT: 2. LOCATION: Owners of properties xvithin the Annexation Area have submitted Letters of Intent to Annex their properties into the City, or have entered into agreements with the City whereby they would receive City utility services while remaining in the County until such time as annexation is most appropriate. West Bremerton sector: The annexation area includes lands along both sides of Wemer Road and extending to the north, westward of Ida Street and Broad Street, to Harlow Drive. (map attached) DESCRIPTION: (a) Size: Approximately 137 acres. 1 (e) Lots: Approximately 75 lots of various shapes and sizes. Development: Most of the land within the proposed annexation area is vacant or underdeveloped, based on current Kitsap County zoning. The Werner Road corridor (both sides) is zoned for industrial development and some new development has occurred recently. However, most of the area remains vacant or in low-density residential use, as does the portion of the annexation area that extends northward to Harlow Drive. The only exception is the Consolidated Housing Authority's Knollwood housing development, which is a low-density multi-unit apartment complex. (d) Access: Werner Road provides direct access from the freeway (SR-3), through the unincorporated area and back into the City at its upper west end. Harlow Drive, south of Price Road, provides access to the Annexation Area from the Auto Center area to the east and the Kitsap Lake area to the west. Ida Street, Broad Street and Tweed Lane serve the interior. (c) Topography: The Annexation area consists mostly of rolling terrain with relatively flat areas as well as areas of steeper slopes, drainages, and seasonal streams. (d) Utilities: Sewer: The entire area is surrounded by the City of Bremerton and ~vithin the City's sewer service area. Future growth and development, as proposed in tl~e City's Comprehensive Plan, can be adequately served. Water: The area is within the City's water service area, much of the area is currently served, and planned future growth can be adequately served with City water. Police: The area is currently within the jurisdiction of Kitsap County and served by the County Sheriffs office. Upon armexation the Bremerton Police Department will have primary responsibility for law enforcement. The City's Police Department has a higher ratio of officers to population and has the ability to serve the area adequately. 2 Fire: The Annexation Area is presently served by a rural fire district. Upon annexation, it will be served by the Bremerton Fire Department, which has the equipment and the full time professional fire and medical personnel needed to serve the area adequately. The nearest City fire station is located at the southwest comer of Arsenal and Kitsap Way. COMPREHENSIVE PLANS: (a) Kitsap County's most recent Comprehensive Plan was adopted in December 1994. It included the subject area in the Urban Growth Area and designated the lands along the Wemer Corridor "Light Industrial" and lands to the north "Urban Low Residential (1-9 DU/acre)". The County's Comprehensive Plan was appealed and found to be invalid by the Central Puget Sound Growth Management Hearings Board in October 1995. The County later adopted interim Urban Growth Areas to cover those areas that were most urban in nature and areas that were otherwise committed to future urban development. Again, this unincorporated island was included in the UGA. (b) Cit~ of Bremerton: Bremerton's 1986 Comprehensive Plan was revised and adopted in April 1995. Prior to the new amendments, the City's Plan included unincorporated areas surrounding the City. Because this particular island was surrounded by the City, the Plan designated the area in a manner that was most consistent with the County's Plan and zoning. The Wemer Road corridor is shown on the City's Plan as "Industrial Park" and the residential areas to the north,vest are designated "Low Density Residential (3-8 DU/acre)". Thus, the City and County Plans appear to be directly consistent with each other. ZONING: (a) Kitsap County: The current "interim" zoning of the Werner Road corridor is "Light Industrial (IL)". The residential area to the northwest is currently zoned "Urban Residential (UR-6)', which allows new development to a density of six dwellings per acre. These designations correspond directly with the Light Industrial and Urban Lo~v Residential designations on the Comprehensive Plan. 3 (b) City of Bremerton: City zoning does not extend beyond the City limits and will be applied upon annexation. Whatever zoning is applied must be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan designation that is also applied. Since the current Plan designation is "LDR" (Low Density Residential), the City is limited to one of four residential zones that fit into the LDR density range. The following four residential zones are "low density" zones and any one could be applied: ~ SF-1 (Single-family residential) 3 DU/acre base density ~ SF-2 (Single-family residential) 4 DU/acre .... ~ SF-3 (Single-family residential) 9 DU/acre " ~ DR (Duplex Residential) 9 DU/acre (c) Analysis of Residential Zonin~ Options: The SF-1 zone requires very large lots (1/3 acre), which results in a very low density and extreme limitations on an owner's ability to divide a parcel into smaller buildable lots. This is not considered an ideal "urban" zone in terms of efficient and cost-effective provision of streets, urban utilities, and services because the low density spreads the cost burden over a wide area ~vith few owners to share the costs. Because of that, the SF-1 zone is usually applied only where access is difficult and where utilities (particularly sewer) are severely deficient or non-existent and not planned for many years- Application of the SF-I zone would be a "down-zone" from the present County zoning and is not otherwise appropriate for this Annexation Area. The SF-2 zone also requires large lots of nearly a quarter-acre in size, which will also result in low densities, limitations on land divisions, and inefficient sharing of future costs related to streets, utilities and services. This zone is applied primarily along shorelines where steep slopes, bank stability, and viexvs are primary considerations, or where utilities and services are not expected to be available at a level that can accommodate higher density growth. Application of the SF-2 zone would also be a "do,an-zone" and was not found to be appropriate for the Annexation Area. The SF-3 zone is Bremerton's most efficient and desirable low-density zone. It is designed to accommodate typical single-family home subdivisions, with moderate sized lots (4,800 sq.ft, minimum), and at a density that is consistent with the needs, lifestyles and typical characteristics of today's modem neighborhoods. This zone allows a slightly higher density than currently allowed under County zoning, offers greater flexibility in the division and development of land, and is 4 recommended for application within most of this Annexation Area. The DR (duplex) zone is essentially the same and allows the same density as the SF-3 zone. The only difference is that it allows duplex structures in addition to single-family homes. This zone is applied most often to existing duplex neighborhoods and is not recommended for the Wemer Road Annexation Area. The Housing Authority's Knollwood development, being a multi-unit apartment complex, doesn't fit any of the City's low-density zones. However, it's density does fall into the Low Density Residential Comprehensive Plan designation. In recognition of this situation and to prevent this development from becoming burdened by a "nonconforming use" status, it was recommended that the City's "Multi-family Residential (MF)" zone be applied to the Knollwood development. (d) Analysis of Non-residential Zonin~ Options: The Wemer Road corridor has been planned and zoned by Kitsap County as a future industrial corridor. The City's Comprehensive Plan reflects the same vision and is directly consistent with the County Plan and Zoning. There is one zone that is directly consistent with Bremerton's "Industrial Park" Plan designation and that is the "Industrial Park (IP)' zone, which has been recommended by staff'. PROCEDURES FOR APPROVAL This annexation is being processed in accordance with the 75% Petition Method as outlined in RCW 35.13.125. The final annexation proposal and 75% petition will be considered by the City Council for approval by ordinance. The annexation area was reviewed by City staft; who made both Comprehensive Plan and Zoning recommendations. The Bremerton Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on March 19, 1996, accepted public comments on the staffproposals, deliberated, and formulated its Plan and Zoning recommendations to the City Council. The Commission considered only the Plan and Zoning issues and did not consider or discuss the merits of the annexation itself. In most situations, the City's Comprehensive Plan can be amended only once each year. However, there are exemptions for emergencies and for annexations. This allows the 5 Plan Amendment that is needed to complete this annexation to be approved as part of the annexation package without a delay in the annexation process. Environmental Review (SEPA) is not required for armexations, but is required when Comprehensive Plans and Zoning Maps are amended. The required SEPA Checklist was completed for these amendments and a Determination ofNonsignificance (DNS) was issued by the City's SEPA Official on March 7, 1996. CONCLUSIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS 1. CONCLUSIONS: (a) The planning history of this unincorporated island is clear. The adopted County Plan (December 1994) and the later Interim Zoning Map were consistent in showing the Wemer Road corridor as industrial and the remainder of the area to the north in low-density residential designations. (b) The Bremerton Comprehensive Plan is directly consistent with the County's Plan and Zoning for this area and, although Kitsap County is now considering other planning alternatives, there is no basis for proposing a major change to the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan at this time. The City of Bremerton surrounds the unincorporated island and the entire island lies within the City s wate and sewer service areas. Those services are now available, or can be made available, to serve the proposed levels of development. (d) Access to and from the area via Werner Road is direct and short. Good freeway access will enhance the area's ability to grow as a business center, consistent xvith the proposed zoning. Access to residential areas via Wemer and Harlow/Price is also adequate, although some local roads will require future improvements as new growth occurs and traffic increases. RECOMMENDATIONS The Bremerton Planning Commission hereby recommends that the following Comprehensive Plan designations and Zones, as shown in attached Exhibits "A" and "B" respectively, be applied to the Werner Road Annexation Area upon annexation: 6 Comprehensive Plan: The Comprehensive Plan designations should remain as shown on the West Bremerton Land Use Plan. Zoning: 1. The Wemer Road Corridor should be zoned "Industrial Park (IP)". 2. The Consolidated Housing Authority's Knollwood housing development should be zoned "Multiple-family Residential (MF)"; and 3. All other areas should be zoned "Single-family Residential (SF-3)". Recommended by the Bremerton Planning Commission on March 19, 1996. Donald L. Pratt, DCD Director Planning Commission Secretary Wayne Olsen, Chair Bremerton Planning Commission 7 EXHIBITS from Planning Commission Public Hearing March 19, 1996 Exhibit 1: Exhibit 2: Exhibit 3: Exhibit 4: Exhibit 5: Exhibit 6: Exhibit 7: Exhibit 8: Exhibit 9: Bremerton Comprehensive Plan Map (overhead projection transparency) Vicinity and Zoning Map --- City zoning surrounding unincorporated island. (overhead projection transparency) Werner Road Annexation Area -- Proposed Zoning (overhead projection transparency) Werner Road Annexation Area -- County Alternative Plan (overhead projection transparency) Letter: Peter and Paula Moore, 5605 Wemer Rd. (3/18/96) Letter: Bud and Walter Leaver, 708 N. Twin View Place Letter: Mayor Horton, City of Bremerton Letter: Mr. & Mrs. Cokelet (3/15/96) Letter: Margaretmary & Robert Kirkland, 738 Eden Rd. (3/19/96) 10