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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/27/00 TAPE #1724 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES September 27, 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, September 27, 2000, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad Esser, Mike Shepherd, Ed Rollman, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. 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 Deacon Roy Mclnnis of Sinclair Missionary 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; (2) Item 9A - Resolution No. 2774, Updating the "Bremerton City Council Rules & Procedures" was pulled from the Agenda tonight; and (3) Council will hold a Study Session immediately following the regular meeting tonight to have a continued discussion on a "Proposed Re-Organization of City Departments" in the Council Conference Room. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - September 13, 2000 (#AB00-218) B. Repairs to Wastewater Treatment Plant Centrifuge (#AB00-219) #0027 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Farr) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented. Council member Wayne Olsen was absent from this vote. 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. #0047 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On September 27, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 245375 through 245567 in the amount of $500,190.18. Council members Wayne Olsen and Jim Reed were absent from this vote. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Cecil McConnell reported on the combined District 1 & 2 meeting held on Tuesday, September 26, and thanked citizen's for attending. He also thanked those who participated in the discussions and presentations on the "Proposed Change in the City's Form of Government", the "Update on the Albertson's Land Sale", and the "East Bremerton Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO) Reduction Program & Treatment Plant". John Law announced the next District 3 meeting would be held Tuesday, October 17, beginning at 7:00 P.M. at the Senior Center located at E. 13th Street & Nipsic Avenue. The subject will be announced at a later date. He also reminded the public about the 28th annual Senior Craft Fair to be held Friday, October 20 from 11:00 A.M. and again on Saturday, October 21 from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Sheridan Park Community Building. Food and Entertainment will also be available. TAPE #1724 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 27, 2000 Page 2 of 4 Council member Jim Reed arrived to the meeting at approximately 5:40 P.M. Ed Rollman invited the public to attend the District 4 meeting to be held Tuesday, October 10, from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. in the Community Room of the Washington Mutual Building located at the corner of 6th Street Pacific Avenue to discuss the "Proposed Change in the City's Form of Government". He encouraged those interested in the newly formed Art District to participate in Artist's Loft Summit to be held Friday, September 29, from 10:15 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Exhibit Hall located at 263 4th Street near City Hall. He was honored with his appointment to the City's newly formed "Centennial Committee" to celebrate the City of Bremerton's 100th Anniversary. He asked the public for their assistance in providing historic photos or artifacts for a planned "traveling display" to please call the Mayor or Council office. Lastly, he announced the official opening of "Kitsap County: Getting From There to Here" sponsored by the Kitsap County Historical Society Museum, Friday, October 6. Mike Shepherd reported that the District 5 meeting held Thursday, September 21 was well attended, and thanked those who participated in the presentations on the "New Requirements to Keep Stormwater Clean"; the "Update on City Waste Collection Contract"; and the "Question & Answers on Changing from a Mayor to a City Manager Form of Government". He attended the Association of Washington Cities (AWC) Board Meeting where the discussion focused on "Risk Management Assessments & Costs". Lastly, he reported attending the "Gold Star Mothers & Sisters Luncheon". David Farr was happy to be back after spending a week on the coast. He reported that in response to requests from residents, speed humps were added to Cambrian Avenue, north of 15th Street, and the Engineering Department is currently considering speed humps for Snyder Avenue. On a serious note, he encouraged citizens to watch out for their neighbors after a few recent reports of "violent attacks" in District 6, but was pleased to report that in one recent incident, the attackers were apprehended and arrested. Lastly, he reported that more details would be forthcoming on a combined District 6-7-8 meeting that is being planned for mid-October. Council member Wayne Olsen arrived to the meeting at approximately 5:45 P.M. Wayne Olsen reminded the public that the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce will host an "Informational Forum" immediately following the Council meeting on Wednesday, October 11, 2000 to discuss the "Pros & Cons of the Proposed Change in the City of Bremerton's Form of Government". He also announced a second combined District 1 & 2 meeting will be scheduled in a few weeks. President Arends miterated information regarding on upcoming-combined District 6, 7 & 8 meeting. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Horton confirmed that citizens could take cardboard for recycling to the Safeway store on Highway 303, not to WaI-Mart as incorrectly reported last week. She reported that some good ideas were exchanged at the "Centennial Committee" held yesterday, and that a yearlong celebration is being planned, leading up to October 15, 2001, the official "birthday" of the City. LEGISLATIVE REPORT A response was provided to John W. Burch, who reported his concern about graffiti at the September 6, 2000 Council meeting. It was explained that the owner of the building was notified, however, the law requires the City to allow 15 days for an owner to remove any graffiti before the City steps in. TAPE #1724 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 27, 2000 Page 3 of 4 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mary Sump and "The Children of Anderson Cove" including Nikki Rio, Ashely Rio, Pam Sump, Vickie Ingram, Amanda Ingram, Curtis Martin, Delshawn Pino, A.J. Hrey, Lisa Almar, Davondra Pino, Daman Ives-Bell showed their appreciation for the creation of a park and garden at Anderson Cove by presenting recognition plaques to the owners for donating the property, various City staff members, Council member David Farr, and Mayor Lynn Horton. David Farr encouraged the public to visit the park & garden, located across from Ivy Green cemetery. Roy Mclnnis solemnly reported that Rev Taylor, who had served for 34 years as pastor of the Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church, passed away early this morning. The public is invited to attend a memorial service at the church this Saturday, beginning at 10:00 A.M. Susan Brown, referred to the latest update of the "City Council Rules & Procedures", and asked that a clear process for those wishing to file a complaint against a City official be included in the document. She also provided an update on wake damage to Rich Passage due to the fast foot ferry. AI Colvin, representing the Kitsap County Historical Museum, extended a personal invitation to the Council to an exhibit opening at the Museum on Friday, October 6, beginning at 5:30 P.M. 9A RESOLUTION NO. 277,1, UPDATING THE "BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL RULES & I~ROCEDURES'' (/tAB00-217) This item was pulled from the agenda tonight. 9B - RESOLUTION NO. 2775. SETTING A HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 25, 2000 FOR VACATING PORTIONS OF "C" STREET. NEBRASKA AVENUE. AN ALLEY BETWEEN BAY VIEW DRIVE WEST AND STATE ROUTE 3. SOUTH OF "C" STREETRESOLUTION NO. 2775, (#AB00-220): Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, reported that the City initiated the vacation of portions of "C" Street, Bay View Drive West, Nebraska Avenue, and an alley located between Bay View Drive West and State Route 3 south of "C" Street. These rights-of-way are located in the areas that were purchased by the City as part of the Wastewater Treatment Plant odor mitigation. Rodney & Linda Parr have purchased a portion of this property for development, and the City has retained the property abutting the north end of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Necessary access will be provided by a mutual access easement. Therefore, there is no need to provide access via a public street right-of-way. The City Council is requested to establish a hearing date of October 25, 2000 to consider the proposed vacations. There were no question or comments by the public. Mr. Farr stated that when this property was obtained through condemnation, an "odor easement" was established to protect the City from further lawsuits filed due to odor from the Wastewater Treatment Plant. He, therefore, asked for assurance that the new property owners would have no recourse to sue the City, and that this condition is included in the agreement. Ms. Malanca offered to work with the Engineering Department to include this wording in the agreement by the date of the hearing. #1015 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Reed) Move to pass Resolution No. 2775, setting a hearing date of October 25, 2000, for the vacation of portions of "C" Street, Bay View Drive West, Nebraska Avenue, and an alley located between Bay View Drive West and State Route 3 south of "C" Street. 9C - RESOLUTION NO. 2776, SETTING A HEARING DATE OF OCTOBER 25, 2000, FOR VACATING PORTIONS OF COTTMAN AVENUE AND PERRY STREET. (#AB00-221): Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, reported that the City has received a petition from Charles and Joanne Haselwood TAPE #1724 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 27, 2000 Page 4 of 4 to vacate portions of Cottman Avenue and Perry Street located west of Oyster Bay. Most of this right-of-way is undeveloped with a portion of Cottman Avenue being used as a gravel access way. A private street will be improved that will provide access to the property owners that abut this right-of- way, and access easements will be granted. The City Council is requested to establish a hearing date of October 25, 2000 to consider the proposed vacations. There were no question or comments by the public. Mr. Farr again asked for assurance that the City was protected from lawsuits due to odor. #1185 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to pass Resolution No. 2776 setting a hearing date of October 25, 2000 for the vacation of portions of Cottman Avenue and Perry Street located west of Oyster Bay. 9C - RESOLUTION NO. 2777, A "RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY" FOR FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS: AND DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE "VINTAGEAT BREMERTON" DEVELOPMENT, (#AB00-222): Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, described the "Vintage of Bremerton" as a project which proposes construction of senior apartments at the corner of Sheridan Road and Schley Boulevard (former Kona Village site). As part of this development, the developer (Canddle Development, Inc.) has agreed to construct frontage improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk, street lighting, etc.) on the Sheridan Road side of the project, connecting to existing improvements to the west and south, as well as modifying the existing frontage improvements (remove and construct driveways, construct street lighting, etc) on Schley Boulevard. The improvements along Sheridan Road and Schley Boulevard are in the existing right-of-way, which means that the connection to Schiey Boulevard requires a dedication of right-of-way to facilitate the right-of-way for construction of the curb return with no cost to the City. Bremerton Municipal Code, Chapters 11.08.020 and 11.06.030, require a Resolution determining necessity of the curb, gutter and sidewalk improvements, and a statement of how payment for improvements will be made. Resolution No. 2777 meets those requirements. There were no question or comments by the public. #1286 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Reed) Move to pass the attached Resolution of necessity for construction of frontage improvements and dedication of right-of-way along Sheridan Road and Schley BIvd. as part of the "Vintage at Bremerton" development project. With no further business, meeting concluded at 6:15 P.M. The Council then adjourned to the Council Conference room to discuss the "Cooperative Approach to CSO Reduction" with staff from the Water Resources Department of Public Works & Utilities. City of Bremerton PJ/CNIs/cg c: Normal Distribution; File