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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
March 8, 2000
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4'n Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, March 8, 2000, at 5:30 P.M. ,
with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, David Farr.
Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne OIsen. Council member
Conrad Esser was absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca, Deputy City Clerk
Paula Johnston, and Legislative Assistant Loft Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council member Cecil McConnell, followed
by the invocation given by Council President Carol Arends.
President Arends made the following announcements:
(1) City Council held a Pre-Council Session to discuss general Council business in the Council
Conference Room, followed by a 15-minute Executive Session from 5:10 to 5:25 P.M. to
"Review Labor Negotiations" per R.C.W. Chapter 42.30.140.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - March 1, 2000 #AB00-062
#0035 M/S/C (McConnell/Olsen) Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Vote on motion: In favor: Olsen, McConnell, Law, Rollman, Shepherd, Farr, Arends
Abstained: Reed
Motion carried.
CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those
expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a
listing that had been made available to the Council.
#0045 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On March 8, 2000, the Council does approve for.payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: 239214 through 239426 in the amount of
$269,393.36; and Regular Payroll for the period ending February 29, 2000 in the amount of
$861,427.46.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
David Farr encouraged citizens to attend the next combined District 6-7-8 Neighborhood Meeting on
Monday, March 20, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Bremerton School Administration Office
located at 134 N. Marion, in the Curriculum Library. Cris Gears, the City's Parks & Recreation
Director, will provide a presentation on the "Proposed Recreation Center"; and Bob Dupree, Manager
of Diamond Parking, will discuss "Parking Issues".
Mike Shepherd announced the next District 5 meeting on Thursday, March 23, 2000, beginning at
6:30 P.M. at the Memorial Lutheran Church located at 10t" & Veneta. Staff from the Parks & ·
Recreation Department will provide an update on the "Evergreen Park Remediation & Expansion
Project - Phase 2". On Saturday, March 16, 2000, he announced a booth sponsored by Camp Fire
Boys & Girls would be open at the Kitsap Mall, from 10:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. in honor of "Absolutely
Incredible Kid Day". Special stationery will be available to write any child a letter, letting him or her
know how "incredible" they are!
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John Law invited citizens from Power Manette to attend the monthly District 3 meeting next Tuesday,
March 21, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center located at East 13'" & Nipsic. Several
topics are planned for discussion, including the criteria for requesting a StreetLight, thoughts on plans
for the old Manette school, and obtaining a consensus on the east-end access to the Manette Bridge.
President Carol Arends announced a free public concert by the Navy Band Northwest "Cascade",
who feature classic big-band hits as well as contemporary sounds from the 70's, 80's, and 90's, on
Wednesday. March 22, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. (doors open at 6:30 P.M.) at the Bremerton
High School's Performing Arts Theater. The event will be hosted by AmeriCorp, the Washington
Reading Corp, and the City of Bremerton, in celebration of reading children in our community.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton noted for those who think the City of Bremerton has done too many plans to redevelop
downtown, that she recently received information from the City of Albuquerque, showing that they are
currently working on their 32'nd plan for revitalizing their downtown! She then introduced contestants
for the Year-2000 Armed Forces Queen, and invited the public to attend the Pageant on Tuesday,
April 11, 2000, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Bremerton High Performing Arts Center. President
Arentis acknowledged Georgie Brewer in the audience tonight, who has been instrumental in the
organizing of the Queen Pageants through the years.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
An "Open Letter' from Robert Dollar, OSH Representative of the International Federation of
Professional & Technical Engineers (IFPTE), Local No. 12, was read into the record. The letter
addressed to members of IFPTE, members of the community, PSNS, and the City of BremertQn,
expressed thanks and appreciation to those who participated in the process of getting a new
crosswalk sign installed at the intersection of Burwell and State Street.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Lynn Swanson, AmeriCorp Member and Volunteer Tutor in the Washington Reading Corp at West
Hills Elementary School, thanked Mayor Hotton and Parks Director Cris Gears for being "Volunteer
Readers" at the recent "Reading Across America Event". She also thanked members of the Council
for "keeping the City together", and expressed her appreciation for living in a community where she
could get free quality entertainment, in a quality facility (referring to the free public concert by the
Navy Band announced earlier).
Susan Brown asked the status to the updates for the City Council Rules & Procedures. Mr.
Shepherd responded that edits to the Rules were currently being typed, and a Study Session, which
will be open to the public, would be scheduled soon to present the proposed changes.
Don Larson, President of Kitsap Diving Association, presented information he obtained while on a
recent trip to London and the United Kingdom, where an excellent system was in place for public
transport connections, with many bed & breakfasts in easy-to-reach locations. He had a vision for
Bremerton to offer similar bed & breakfast establishments within walking distance to Bremerton's own
Transportation Center, and possibly a Youth Hostel in a currently-empty building to encourage
international travel to the area. Nell Kort, Executive Director for the Bremerton Area Chamber of
Commerce, reported that an "Information Booth" sponsored by the Chamber was placed on the
boardwalk last year, and has since provided assistance to more than 30,000 visitors, from over 80
different countries. He thanked the City Council for providing funds from Hotel/Motel Tax income.
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Elizabeth Buell thought it was a mistake for the City to place only the vote for the proposed
recreation center on the Special Election ballot, without other measures to share in the cost.
9A - APPOINTMENT OF AILENE MUELLER TO THE PUBLIC ACCESS CITIZENS ADVISORY
COMMITTEE. #AB00-063
Mayor Horton briefly discussed Allerie Mueller's qualifications, and recommended that she be
appointed to fill the vacancy on the Public Access Citizens Advisory Committee. Mr. Law added that
Ms. Muetler has been very active and supportive throughout the community.
There were no comments from the public.
#0711 M/S/C/U (Law/Farr Motion to confirm the appointment of Ailene Mueller to the Public Access
Citizens Advisory Committee.
9B - EMERGENCY PURCHASE OF GATE VALVES AND FLOW MEASUREMENT SYSTEM FOR
WASTEWATER PUMP STATION CE-1, #AB00-064
Gene Sampley, Director of Public Works & Utilities, requested authorization for the emergency
purchase of 2 gate valves and a flow measurement system for wastewater pump station CE-1. The
gate valves that control the cross-channel wastewater flow from East Bremerton to Pump Station CE-
1 were not functional and had to be removed. Currently flow is restricted by debris in the cross-
channel siphons and it is necessary to replace these gates prior to completing cleaning operations of
this piping. Flow measurement equipment is also necessary to be able to regulate the flow by these
gate valves. The necessary gate valves and measurement system are available from Plastic
Fabrication, Inc. in the amount of $30,078.00 plus applicable taxes. He provided the planned action,
and requested that City Council approve the emergency purchase of this equipment.
There were no comments from the pubtic.
Mr. Shepherd asked when the gate valves were removed. Mr. Sampley responded these valves
established the flow, and were removed last year due to corrosion. The conditions of the channels
(siphons) were not known at that time, and there is now concern that the current flows into CE-1 must
be controlled before the channels can be cleaned.
#0824 M/S/C/U (Farr/Reed) Motion to approve the emergency purchase of two (2) gate valves and a
flow measurement system for wastewater pump-station CE-1 from Plastic Fabrication, Inc. in the
amount of $30,078.00, plus State Sales tax.
9C - PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF BREMERTON AND
MCCORMICK LAND COMPANY, INC.. #AB00-065
Gene Sampley, Director of Public Works & Utilities, requested that Council authorize the Water Utility
to purchase 11.8 acres of property adjacent to the Rodeo Drive-In Theater, currently owned by the
McCormick Land Co., Inc. A portion of this property has been encroached upon by the City's Gold
Mountain Golf Course for over 30 years. Negotiations with McCormick Land Co., Inc. have resulted
in an agreed upon purchase price of $300,000.00 for the property in question. The property is
surrounded by Water Utility Land, and is contiguous to the City's Water Utility Property. He stated an
appraisal of the property, with timber, established the value at $475,000. The recommendation is to
purchase the entire 11.8 acres, and the residual amount not necessary for the golf course, would be
used for commercial development. The timber has been valued at $83,000, which will be removed,
leaving an outright purchase of just over $200,000, which is included in the Water Utility Budget.
There were no comments from the public.
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Mr. Rollman asked if the City was interested in purchasing this property for use only by the golf
course, or something different. Jim Reed asked for clarification on the funding. Mr. Sampley
responded that that the property was contiguous to the original golf course; and verified that it would
be purchased with funds from the Water Utility Budget, and not the General Fund.
#0970 M/S/C/U (Olsen/McConnell) Motion to approve the purchase by the Water Utility Fund (401) of
11.8 acres of property identified in Exhibits (1) and (2) in the amount of $300,000.00, and authorize
the Mayor to execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement as written.
10A - IAC-YAF GRANT AGREEMENT FOR PENDERGAST REGIONAL PARK LIGHTING
PROJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2743. AUTHORIZING INTER-FUND LOAN: AND APPROVAL OF
BUDGET ADJUSTMENT REQUEST NO. 00-4, #AB00-066
Cris Gears, Parks & Recreation Director, stated that the City has been awarded a $150,000 grant
from the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation (Youth Athletic Facilities) to fund the
Pendergast Regional Park Athletic Lighting Project. The project includes installing athletic lighting on
the five existing fields (three softball fields and two all-weather soccer fields) and safety lighting for
the parking lot. In order to receive the funding, the City must enter into a standard Project Agreement
with the IAC. The budget for the project has a revised estimate of $550,000, which is $100,000 less
than the original estimate. The $150,000 IAC grant is being matched by $200,000 from Kitsap
County and $160,000 from the City of Bremerton; plus cash contributions from FC Kitsap Soccer
Club, Women's State Soccer Association, Bremerton Athletic Roundtable, and Pendergast
Committee. The project is also receiving in-kind contributions (labor and equipment) from the
Department of Navy and Ace Paving. Construction of this long-awaited project is expected to get
underway this fall. The City's contribution is to be provided from an inter-fund loan that will be paid
back at the rate of $15,000 annually through the year 2020. The Council is being asked to approve
the grant agreement with IAC; authorize the inter-fund loan; and adjust the current budget.
Don Larson expressed his support for this project.
Mr. McConnell supported the project, but was not pleased that money would be borrowed from one
group to pay another group, which would "tie up" funds from the Hotel/Motel tax for the next 20 years.
He asked for a commitment from the Administration and the Parks Department to diligently search for
alternate funding sources. Mr. Gears responded that his Department would be happy to continue its
search for alternative funding, and committed to providing a report back to City Council in 6-months.
Mr. Reed asked what would happen after the fields started to generate a profit. Mr. Gears explained
that the grant funding must be guaranteed, but the intent is to use any additional revenue generated
to repay the loan, and carry the debt-service payments through the Parks & Recreation Department.
Mr. McConnell was concerned that this was not clarified in the Resolution.
#1380 M/S/C/U (Farr/Olsen) Motion to authorize Mayor to sign the IAC Project Agreement for
Pendergast Regional Park Lighting Project.
Carlos Montgomery commented that this project was long overdue, and wilt provide additional
income for the Hotel/Motel fund. Mr. Shepherd added that the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee was
unanimous in their decision to support the $15,000 expenditure from the Hotel/Motel fund to pay for
this project.
#1475 (McConnell) Amendment to Main Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2742, requiring a 6-month
review of funding from other sources for repayment of the loan. (A-Motion died for lack of a second).
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#1580 (McConnell) Amendment to Main Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2742, requiring that as soon
as Pendergast field produces revenue in excess of the operating costs, the additional money will be
used to pay-off the inter-fund loan. (Amended Motion died for lack of a second).
Mr. Gears reiterated an agreement "that ball field revenues derived from the lighting project could
replace the annual Hotel Motel Tax contribution at such time as they are capable of covering the loan
payments".
#1750 M/S/C (Shepherd/Olsen) Main Motion to adopt Resolution No. 2742, authorizing an inter-fund
loan to the Civic Improvement Fund from the Equipment Rental Reserve Fund.
Vote on motion: In favor: Farr, Reed, Olsen, Law, Rollman, Shepherd, Arends
Opposed: McConnell
Motion carried.
#1675 M/S/C (Farr/Olsen) Motion to approve Budget Adjustment Request No.00-4.
Vote on motion: In favor: Farr, Reed, Olsen, Law, Rollman. Shepherd, Arends
Opposed: McConnell
Motion carried.
10B - RESOLUTION NO. 2744, ESTABLISHING ONE-WAY STREET ON A PORTION OF
CHESTER AVENUE AND THE ALLEY ADJACENT TO THE PUGET SOUND NAVAL SHIPYARD
(PSNS). #AB00-067
Bob Tulp, Public Works Operations Manager, noted that staff recommends establishment of a one-
way street on Chester Avenue south of Gregory Street and the alley adjacent to PSNS from State
Avenue to Chester Avenue. The reason for this modification is to provide paid on-street parking on
the eastside of Chester Avenue south of Gregory Street (adjacent to PSNS). This one-way street
proposal was reviewed and discussed at a public meeting on January 25, 2000, and approved by the
Traffic Safety Committee at their meeting of February 17, 2000. Staff recommended establishment of
the one-way streets by approval of the attached Resolution.
Elizabeth Buell voiced her concern for access by nearby apartment residents. Mr. TUlp discussed
other, safer, options. He also clarified that this was an action requested by the residents of the area.
#1810 M/S/C/U (Farr/McConnell) Motion to pass attached Resolution No. 2744, which establishes
Chester Avenue as a northbound one-way street south of Gregory Street and the alley south of
Gregory Street adjacent to PSNS as an eastbound one-way street from State Avenue to Chester
Avenue.
10C - RESOLUTION NO. 2745, RESTRICTING ACCESS TO MEAD AVENUE. NORTH OF KITSAP
WAY. AND RECONFIGURING MEAD AVENUE TO A TWO-WAY STREET FROM KITSAP WAY
TO 9TM STREET, #AB00-068
Jeff Shea, Sr. Engineer, noted that in conjunction with the proposed change, the existing southbound
one-way street must be reconfigured for two-way traffic between Kitsap Way and 9th Street. After
receiving several complaints about left turning movement conflicts and near collisions at this
intersection, a traffic study was done. Staff determined that there is a safety issue of potential
collisions with motorists turning left onto Cambrian Avenue with motorists turning left onto Mead
Avenue. The Traffic Safety Commission recommended temporarily blocking this portion of the
intersection, which was done in July of 1999. Since this date there have been no comments or
complaints from the public on this action. The Traffic Safety Commission recommended permanent
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closure of this leg of the intersection at its meeting on February 17, 2000. City Council is being
requested to approve the blocking of Mead Avenue and the change to two-way traffic.
There were no comments from the pubtic.
#2133 M/S/C/U (McConnell/OIsen) Motion to pass attached Resolution No. 2745, which restricts
access to Mead Avenue north of Kitsap Way and reconfigures Mead Avenue to a two-way street
between Kitsap Way and 9th Street.
11A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) VACATING PETERS STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY FROM
POINDEXTER AVENUE TO HUMPHREY AVENUE. #AB00-069
Jeff Shea, Sr. Engineer, stated that the City has received a petition to vacate Peters Street right-of-
way between Poindexter and Humphrey Avenues. A hearing date of March 8, 2000 was set by City
Council on February 8, 2000 to hear this request for vacation. This right-of-way consists of
approximately 250 feet of undeveloped area, much of which is on a steep slope. The vacation is
being requested to eliminate a piece of undeveloped right-of-way and increase the buildable area of
abutting properties. Posting of the hearing notices and mailings to the adjacent property have been
completed in accordance with the Bremerton Municipal Code. Specific items for City Council
consideration are outlined in the Staff Report. The request before the City Council is to approve,
disapprove, or modify this vacation of Peters Street.
Raymond stated he lived next to the property in question, and asked what was planned for this
property. Dave Holt stated he has worked with Chuck Olsen for the last two years to vacate this
property, so he can remove the small house and install a manufactured home. Mr. Shea stated that
State Law stipulates that this property would go to the abutting property owners, become their private
property, and no longer usable by the City.
#2225 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Motion to approve the attached ordinance on first reading,
vacating Peters Street right-of-way.
11B - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) VACATING 12th STREET AND TWO ALLEYS BETWEEN
PARK AND ELIZABETH AVENUES, #AB00-070
Jeff Shea, Sr. Engineer, stated that City Staff has initiated the process to vacate 12th Street and the
two alleys between Park Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue. A hearing date of March 8, 2000 was set by
City Council on February 8, 2000 to hear this request for vacation. This right-of-way consists of three
undeveloped strips; one 20 feet by 148 feet, another 14 feet by 132 feet, and another 14 feet by 282
feet. A City park, a parking lot. and the Kitsap Community Resource's Facility are currently
encroaching on these rights-of-way. Posting of the hearing notices and mailings to the adjacent
property have been completed in accordance with the Bremerton Municipal Code. Specific items for
City Council consideration are outlined in the Staff Report. The request before the City Council is to
approve, disapprove, or modify this vacation of a part of 12th Street and the alleys.
There were no comments from the public.
#2470 M/S/C/U (Farr/Reed) Motion to approve the attached ordinance on first reading, vacating 12th
Street and two alley rights-of-way.
11C - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) VACATING A PORTION OF SHORE DRIVE BETVVEEN
PERRY AVENUE AND IRONSIDES AVENUE. #AB00-071
Jeff Shea, Sr. Engineer, stated that City staff has initiated the process to vacate a portion of Shore
Drive between Perry Avenue and Ironsides Avenue. A hearing date of March 8, 2000 was set by City
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regarding this subject, but stated he could remain impartial. President Arends also
attended severel meetings, stated that her name was included in their record, but that she
too, could remain impartial. President Arends then asked members of the public if they
believed any Council members should excuse themselves due to a conflict with the
"Appearance of Fairness Doctrine ': All Council members remained seated.
Bill Palmer, Interim Director of the Community Development Department, stated that the appellant
has requested a review of Planning Commission's approval for a Shoreline Conditional Use Permit
(CUP) for navigational dredging and pier replacement for the US Navy/PSNS at Sinclair Inlet. A
Planning Commission Public Hearing was scheduled for December 21, 1999, but due to tack of a
quorum of the Planning Commission, the hearing was continued until January 4, 2000. At that
hearing, the Planning Commission voted 5-0 for approval. On January 18, 2000, the Suquamish
Tribe appealed to City Council for a C/osed Record Hearing to review that decision, Appeal issues
are as follows:
A. Whether the CUP violates the Notice requirements of the SMP and SMA.
B. Whether the CUP violates the Goals of the SMP.
C. Whether the CUP meets the standards from Shoreline of Statewide Significance.
D. Whether the CUP violated the Conditional Use Permit Requirements.
Knute Rife, Assistant City Attorney, offered further clarifications.
There were no representatives from the Applicant or the Appellant; and no comments or questions
from the public.
#3500 M/S/C/U (Farr/McConnell) Motion to continue this hearing to the City Council's regular meeting
on March 29, 2000 for passage of a resolution containing the Council's decision and supporting
findings and conclusions. The Council will deliberate on this matter on March 22, 2000 in the Council
Conference Room.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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