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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
August 2, 2000
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, August 2, 2000, at 5:30
P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed,
Conrad Esser, David Farr, Ed Rollman, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council
member Mike Shepherd was absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca, Deputy City
Clerk Paula Johnston, and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Cecil McConnell, followed
by the invocation given by Chaplain Conrad Dodd of Kitsap Lake Baptist Church.
President Arends made the following announcements:
(1) Council held a Pre-Council Session in the Council Conference Room to discuss general Council
business; and
(2) Council will adjourn to the Council Conference Room for a Study Session immediately following
the regular Council Meeting to discuss the "Sub-Area Plan; as well as the 3-Party Agreement (with
Kitsap County, the City of Bremerton, & Port Blakely Properties) for Kitsap Lake Industrial Park
Development". This meeting is open to the public.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - July 26, 2000 (#AB00-176)
#0010 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Olsen) Move to approve 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.
#0030 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On August 2, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: 243622 through 243959 in the amount of
$1,064,257.93; and Retiree Payroll for the pay period ending July 31, 2000 in the amount of
$114,602.20.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
John Law reminded citizens of District 3 that there would be no Neighborhood Monthly Meeting for
the month of August. The next meeting would be September 19, 2000. More details would be
coming.
Ed Rollman cautioned citizens to be careful regarding abandoned refrigerators; and suggested
waterfront homeowners may want to obtain a copy of the new Shoreline Management Guidelines
available "free" from the State Department of Ecology at 1-888-211-3641.
President Arends provided information on World Changers, a group of junior high and high school
age children who have arrived here from all over the United States, to repair local houses (a list of the
23 homes chosen this year is available in the Council office at 478-5280). The week will culminate in
a "Celebration BBQ" beginning at 5:45 P.M. at the Bremerton High School auditorium, and everyone
in welcome to attend. She discussed the "Night Out" event in Westpark last evening, which she
enjoyed, and encouraged the public to attend next year. Lastly, she congratulated Council member
Cecil McConnell and his wife Mae on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
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MAYOR'S REPORT - Them was no report this evening.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT - Them was no report this evening.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Gordy Byrd invited the public to attend the final night of the "revival" celebration tonight at the Kitsap
County Pavilion, beginning at 7:00 P.M.
9A - RESOLUTION NO. 2764. APPROVING FACILITY PLAN FOR REDUCTION OF COMBINED
SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO) IN THE PINE ROAD BASIN: AND RESOLUTION NO. 2765,
APPROVING FACILITY PLAN FOR REDUCTION OF COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO) IN
THE ANDERSON COVE BASIN. (#AB00-177): Gene Sampley, Director of Public Works & Utilities;
and staff members Thomas Knuckey, Utilities Senior Engineer; and John Poppe, Wastewater
Treatment Plant Manager, provided detailed reports on the implementation of the CSO program,
which was summarized that staff has been developing plans for reduction of combined sewer
overflow (CSO) events throughout the City. The current focus of this analysis is on the Anderson
Cove and Callow Avenue Basins in West Bremerton and all of the basins in East Bremerton. The
Facility Plans for the Anderson Cove and Pine Road Basins are complete and have been approved
by the Washington State Department of Ecology. The Facility Plans for Callow Avenue and all
remaining basins in the City are under development. The plan being developed for CSO reduction in
East Bremerton proposes limited storage in conjunction with conveyance to a new CSO treatment
facility within the Pine Road Basin. Final design of the Pine Road Basin improvements will begin in
the near future, with construction of the conveyance and storage improvements to start this year and
construction of the CSO treatment facility to begin in 2001. The plan for CSO reduction in the
Anderson Cove Basin includes flow slippage, storm separation, pump station, and transmission
improvements for conveyance for sub-basins 8 and 9 which are complete, with the remainder sub-
basins, 10, 11, and 12 scheduled in 2005.
It was explained that adopting this plan by resolution was no different than when the Original CSO
Reduction Plan was adopted. It is a planning document that states the City's intent. The Capital
Improvement Plan (CIP) and budget will still control the implementation process. This project, along
with several other CSO projects are in the CIP that will be presented to Council in a Study Session
scheduled August 23, 2000, immediately following the Council meeting that evening.
Aside from the environmental benefits, CSO treatment is the most cost-effective solution and will be
the backbone of the system for all of East Bremerton. Storage and other improvements for Pine
Road are in the 2000 budget. The CSO treatment plant will not be constructed until next year, and will
be in the 2001 budget. The estimated cost for the treatment plant has gone up because our hydraulic
modeling shows the plant capacity must be greater than originally estimated, However, considering
the original estimated costs for all the East Bremerton basins, the overall cost with CSO treatment will
be considerably less. A spreadsheet of costs for all remaining CSO work is available for review.
Council previously voiced their concern that no cost estimates or alternatives that address fixing the
collection system were included since according to the plan, 60% of the overflow is surcharged from
the beach main, and 40% from rain induced infiltration, of which only 5% is from roof drains and
sumps. Therefore 95% of the infiltration is due to leaking collection system. It was explained that
concerning the inflow and infiltration (l&l), the plan looked at the feasibility of reducing the I&l as an
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alternative, and determined separation of inflow as cost-effective, but separation alone would not
achieve the needed reduction. Inflow separation is considered as an element in all the alternatives.
City crews have been separating inflow from the streets and will ask property owners to separate their
private systems from the sanitary sewer as well, but there needs to be significantly more to achieve
the needed reduction.
Infiltration (leaky pipes) is a much more difficult issue and most of the sewer system in East
Bremerton needs to be replaced at a cost of many millions of dollars to solve the infiltration issue. The
Department did apply for a State Revolving Fund loan to do an I&l study to see if significant areas of
infiltration for spot improvements could be located, However, funding for that program was not
received. The study alone is estimated at approximately $160,000. Cost to replace the sewer system
in East Bremerton to eliminate infiltration is estimated to be $46 million; therefore, it is not a cost-
effective solution. Time limits for implementation are definitely a factor, but should not affect the final
recommendation.
Regarding the general condition of the eastside collection system, and the cost and scheduling plans,
it was reiterated that the Pine Road improvements are the backbone of the East Bremerton CSO
Reduction program, and this solution is being recommended because of the condition of the entire
East Bremerton system. It was noted that prior to 1985, all East Bremerton flows used to go to the
wastewater treatment plant located at the proposed site.
ANDERSON COVE COMBINED SEWER SYSTEM (CSO):
Maps and visuals were shown, including the "Existing System for the Anderson Cove CSO Reduction
Project"; the "Anderson Cove Existing Flow Profile"; "Proposed Improvements for Anderson Cove";
and the "Proposed Conveyance System for Anderson Cove". Details of the following were discussed:
· Review of System Hydraulics
· Facility Plan Evaluation
· Project Status
EAST BREMERTON & PINE ROAD CSO REDUCTION IMPROVEMENTS:
Maps and visuals were shown for the "East Bremerton CSO Basins"; the "East Bremerton Existing
Flow Profile"; the "East Bremerton Beach Main Profile"; and specifically the "Pine Road CSO Basin".
Details of the following were discussed:
· Overview of System Hydraulics for the East Bremerton System
· Overview of Proposed Improvements for the East Bremerton System
· Pine Road Facility Plan Evaluation
· Status of Pine Road Project
· Private Property Separation & Inflow Reduction
· Funding Issues
It was further commented that the City is bound by Consent Decree to meet compliance guidelines
for CSO reduction and these projects improve the City's level of compliance.
The Engineering Department came up with several options, which were presented along with their
estimated costs: 1) To do nothing; 2) To store, pump, and treat at a cost of $15 million; 3) To pump
and treat at existing facility at a cost of $10 million; or proposed treatment at a cost of $4 million.
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The Agencies responsible for or that affect the regulation of Combined Sewer Overflows were
contacted and listed as follows: Department of Ecology, Bremerton/Kitsap County Health Dept,
Department of Natural Resources, Department of Health - Shellfish Division.
Following supportive contact with regulatory agencies, the treatment plant costs were elaborated as
follows: Conventional Treatment Facility ($30 million); Physical/Chemical Treatment ($4 million);
Operation (15 times per year); Standby Costs & Operations Costs (minimal with physical/chemical
treatment process as compared to conventional treatment).
Lastly, Treatment Plant Requirements were discussed, which included to meet regulatory mandates
or requirements; small footprint; low visibility (mostly below ground, maximum 4 feet above ground);
and no odors (UV Lights rather than chlorination are being recommended for disinfection).
Elizabeth Buell asked what was wrong with the old treatment plant, and voiced her concern over the
possibility of odor. Mr. Sampley clarified that this system will only operate during storms to treat
storm water overflow. He further explained that all over-flow is currently going into the water
"untreated". CSO treatment regulations requires at least 50% removal of solids, but the City will
implement a system to accomplish a much greater treated discharge efficiency to the Port
Washington Narrows, in the prior location of the old treatment plant.
Merle Pribbenow a resident near the old treatment plant, was concerned about now another
treatment plant because of prior problems with odor and abandoned holding tanks. He further stated
the additional concern over access to their properties during construction, and that he and other
residents would probably consider relocating if the City approved this plan. Mr. Sampley pointed out
several changes from the old treatment plant including advanced technology today that was not
available during the construction of the previous plant, and that this plant would be a covered facility.
Regarding access concerns, if construction were required, all steps to accommodate the residents
would occur. There was no "odor control" in the first facility, but technology is available today to
eliminate odor entirely, he assured the public and the Council this technology would be current and
effective and will maintain the facility to the standards to eliminate odor.
Mr. Olsen voiced his concern that the proposed $4 million amount was an accurate estimate, and
further suggested a public meeting for the neighbors of the proposed area. Mr. Sampley responded
that technology will accomplish treatment close to drinking water quality, and the cost estimate figures
were a "conservative" estimate, which he was comfortable with. It was clarified that notices of this
meeting were hand-delivered to all residents of the area.
Mr. Reed clarified that Council was only approving the "concept" of this facility, and stressed it was
prudent to "do this right the first time". Mr. Sampley discussed a recent application for a grant to
assist with funding. Mr. Law commented that he was confident in the expertise of the staff making
the presentation, as their past record has proved. Mr. Rollman questioned the estimated life span
for this facility. Mr. Sampley answered approximately 30 years.
#236~' M/S/C/U (Law/Reed) Move to pass Resolution No, 2764, which approving the Facility Plan for
the reduction of combined sewer overflow in the Pine Road Basin,
#2527 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 2765, approving the Facility Plan for
the reduction of combined sewer overflow in the Anderson Cove Basin.
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9B - RESOLUTION NO. 2766. APPROVING STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN FOR THE
BREMERTON COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CS0) REDUCTION PLAN UPDATE;
RESOLUTION NO. 2767, APPROVING THE CENTENNIAL CLEAN WATER FUND (CCWF)
GRANT FOR THE BREMERTON COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO) REDUCTION PLAN
UPDATE: AND RESOLUTION NO. 2768. APPROVING STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) LOAN
FOR THE CALLOW COMBINED SEWER OVERFLOW (CSO) DESIGN-FINAL PRIORITIES,
(#AB00-178}: Gene Sampley, Director of Public Works & Utilities, and Thomas Knuckey, Utilities
Senior Engineer discussed funding for the proposed projects. It was reported that the City applied for
and received grant and loan funding for development of an Update to the CSO Reduction Plan (Grant
No. FP00098 and Loan No. FP00098). This loan and grant will fund approximately 87% of the total
cost of this project. The City additionally applied for and received loan funding for design of the final
priorities for the Callow Avenue CSO Basin (Loan No. FP00099). This loan will fund 100% of the total
design cost for this project. $63,000 will be matching funds from the City.
There were no questions or comments from the public.
#2681 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 2766, approving State Revolving
Fund Loan No. FP000-96 for the Bremerton CSO Reduction Plan Update.
#2715 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 2767, approving Centennial Clean
Water Fund Grant No. FP000-98 for the Bremerton CSO Reduction Plan Update.
#2742 M/S/C/U (Reed/McConnell) Move to pass Resolution No. 2768, approving State Revolving
Fund Loan No. FP000-99 for the Callow CSO Design - Final Priorities.
With no further business, meeting concluded at 7:00 P.M.
City Council then adjourned to the Council Conference Room for a Study Session to discuss the "SUB
AREA PLAN; and 3-PARTY AGREEMENT with Kitsap County, the City of Bremerton, & Port Blakely
Properties, for the Kitsap Lake Industrial Park Development".
CAROL ARENDS, City Council President
City of Bremerton
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