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Home My WebLink About10/25/00 TAPE #1728 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES .... October 25, 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, October 25, 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 Pastor Paul Meeker of Our Savior's Lutheran 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 hold two Study Sessions immediately following the meeting tonight in the Council Conference Room to discuss "Puget Sound Water Quality Management Plan Revision" and the "Watershed Planning Process". CONSENT AGENDA There were no Consent Agenda items scheduled for this meeting. 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. #0025 M/S/C/U (Law/McConnell) On October 25, 2000, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 246168 through 246359 in the amount of $317,430.86. Jim Reed was not in attendance for this vote. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Ed Rollman announced that Kitsap County Community Resources would begin accepting applications on November 1st from low-income residents wishing to apply for energy assistance. For additional information, citizens may call 479-1507 or 377-0053. He also announced the Third Annual Safe Downtown Bremerton Trick or Treating event would take place Tuesday, October 31st, from 4:30 to 9:00 P.M. with treats for all, arts & crafts, train rides for children, story telling, and a haunted house. David Farr thanked all those who attended the combined District 6 & 7 meeting held last evening to discuss the proposed change in the City's government. He was pleased to report there are now two brand new two-story houses nearing completion in place of a long-time "eyesore" at the corner of 15th Street at the bottom of the hill. President Arends reiterated the previous comments regarding the combined District 6 & 7 meeting, and also thanked City Attorney Glenna Malanca and City Auditor Michael Stephenson for their assistance during the discussion; and Jim Adrian and Louis Mentor for their presentations. MAYOR'S REPORT- There was no report this evening. TAPE #1728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 25, 2000 Page 2 of 4 LEGISLATIVE REPORT- There was no report this evening. Jim Reed arrived to the meeting at approximately 5:40 P.M. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ed Pietras again announced the 18th Annual Italian Spaghetti Festa on Sunday, October 29th" from 1:00 to 8:00 P.M. at the Knights of Columbus Hall to benefit the Olympic Peninsula Kidney Center. The cost is $6.00 for adults, and $3.00 for children (under 6 free), and there will be door pdzes. Gordy Byrd questioned the timing on pedestrian "walk" signals that does not allow enough time for crossing before changing to "don't walk". Paul Scheyer reported that even though a "Stop Work Order" was issued for the construction of a bulkhead at 1801 Madrona Point Drive, a pile of dirt was left near a hillside. He felt this was in violation of the City's Stormwater Ordinance because the dirt could run onto the beach, which was also near a designated smelt spawning area, so he asked that an abatement be ordered to cover up the dirt. He also discussed comments made by a City staff member regarding a permit for a setback variance issued at 922 Shore Drive, which was now expired. Ms. Malanca communicated that Public Recognition was not an appropriate forum for personal complaints against an employee. 9A - SR304 TIP, SUPPLEMENT NO. 4 TO PARAMETRIX, INC. CONSULTANT AGREEMENT (#AB00-251): Lynn Price, Project Manager, mentioned that Supplements I through 3 previously modified the scope of work but did not revise the maximum amount payable. Also, the odginal agreement was anticipated for completion on December 31, 1999. Due to the extended period of time necessary to complete the SR 304 project and due to additional regulations and the number of anticipated construction contracts, the scope of work and maximum amount payable has been amended. The maximum amount payable has been increased by $240,894 to $2,563,166. There were no question or comments by the public. #0485 M/S/C/U (Farr/Reed) Move to approve Supplement No. 4 to the Parametrix, Inc. consultant contract for the SR304 Transportation Improvement Project in a maximum amount not to exceed $2,563,166 and authorize the Mayor to do the same. 10A - RESOLUTION NO. 2781. SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR THE VACATION OF A PORTION OF "O" STREET (#AB00-235): Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, stated that the City has received a petition from Dale & Donna Dahl to vacate a portion of "O" Street from Oyster Bay Avenue to 279 feet east. This right-of-way consists of an unimproved section of right-of-way currently used as a vehicle access to the property. The furthest east section of this right-of-way is a deep depression that contains water year round. The vacation is being requested by the abutting property owners to improve the property for development. The City Council is being requested to establish a hearing date of November 29, 2000, to consider the proposed vacation. There were no comments from the public. #0555 M/S/C/U (Law/Reed) Move to pass Resolution No. 2781 setting a hearing date of November 29, 2000, for the vacation of a portion of "O" Street right-of-way. 10B - RESOLUTION NO. 2774, REGARDING ADOPTION OF CHANGES TO THE "COUNCIL RULES & PROCEDURES" (#AB00-217): Glenna Malanca, City Attorney, reiterated that the City Council decided that updating the Council Rules & Procedures, last updated in 1998, was necessary, TAPE #1728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 25, 2000 Page 3 of 4 and that through Study Session, appointment of a Sub-Committee, and working with the City Attorney, has produced the proposed rules. Helen Miller questioned why Section B of Item 12 was removed. Ms. Malanca stated that the rule is addressed in State Law, and the Council Rules & Procedures were not the appropriate place. Paul Scheyer voiced his concern regarding Closed Record Hearings. Susan Brown did not believe that the Council Rules & Procedures addressed a clear process for a citizen to file a complaint against a City Official. Mr. Rollman asked for clarification that the City's Code of Ethics and State Law addressed the process for citizen's to file a complaint. He briefly addressed Rule 1, Section 6, regarding "Executive Sessions". #1015 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to pass Resolution No. 2774, adopting the new Bremerton City Council Rules & Procedures. 11A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING). AMENDMENTS TO THE BY-LAWS OF THE BREMERTON PARKS & RECREATION COMMISSION (#A00-236): Cris Gears, Parks & Recreation Director, summarized that the Parks & Recreation Commission considered reducing the number of members from 9 to 7, and agreed on August 22, 2000 to request that Council consider this action in order to improve efficiency and reduce the amount of time spent of recruiting volunteers. At this time, there are 2 vacancies on the Commission, so this action will no impact the current Commission. There were no comments from the public. #1280 M/S/C/U (Reed/Olsen) Move to approve the proposed ordinance on first reading, regulating the functions of the Bremerton Parks & Recreation Commission. 12A - PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2780, REGARDING RECOVERY OF FEES FOR REMOVAL OF VEGETATION ON THE LISTED PROPERTIES (#AB00-237): Janet Lunceford, Building Development Specialist II, said that the properties listed in the Council packet are currently in violation of the Ordinance No. 4584 which defines nuisances. Pursuant to Section 9.14 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, Council is being asked to approve the removal of the nuisance vegetation on the property, collect the costs incurred by personal judgement against the owner, and place a lien against the property. It was announced that the property at 2305 15th Street was removed from the list; and that property owners are responsible for maintaining overhanging branches in the right-of- way. There were no comments from the public. #1445 M/S/C/U (Law/Rollman) Move that Council pass Resolution No. 2780, ordering that the nuisance vegetation on the properties identified by the attached listing be removed by the City with fees incurred collected as reasonable abatement costs, which shall become a personal judgement against the owner and lien against the property. 12B - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ON STREET VACATIONS FOR PORTIONS OF "C" STREET. NEBRASKA AVENUE. AN ALLEY BETWEEN BAY VIEW DRIVE WEST. AND STATE ROUTE 3, SOUTH OF "C" STREET(#AB00-238): Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, noted that the rights-of-way are located in areas that were purchased by the City as part of the Wastewater Treatment Plant odor mitigation. A portion of these properties have been purchased by Rodney & Linda Parr for development, and the City has retained the portion of the property abutting the north end of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. TAPE # 1728 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 25, 2000 Page 4 of 4 There were no comments from the public. #1710 M/S/C/U (OIsen/Reed) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading, vacating a portion of "C" Street, Nebraska Avenue, and an alley. 12C - PUBLIC HEARING AND ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ON STREET VACATIONS FOR PORTIONS OF COTTMAN AVENUE AND PERRY STREET (#AB00-239): Jeff Shea, Senior Engineer, stated that 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 to provide access to the property owners that abut this right-of-way, and access easements will be granted. Admiral Ross questioned this proposed action, specifically how he was to get from his business to his residence, with a lot owned by Mr. Haselwood inbetween after this street vacation. Fred Nuti, representing Haselwood Management, Inc., explained that if Cottman Avenue were vacated, his company would improve the street, and allow access along Cottman Avenue for Mr. Ross. He clarified that a portion of F Street and Cottman Avenue will remain undeveloped. Glen Jarstad provided his comments on this issue, which he thought would be good for the City. Mr, Reed asked if the offer made by Mr. Nuti of Haselwood Management, Inc. could be put in writing, and would that satisfy Mr. Ross. Mr. Ross stated that it would, but would like an opportunity for his attorney to review it. #3355 M/S/C (Reed/Law) Move to approve the attached ordinance on first reading, vacating portions of Cottman Avenue and Perry Street, including an amendment that all adjoinging propberty owners review the easment propoosal that allows for apropriate ingress/egress rights; and that the ordinance come back for second reading on November 8, 2000, allowing Mr. Ross additional time for review. Voted in favor of this motion: Olsen, McConnell, Law, Rollman, Esser, Reed, and Arends Abstained: Farr Motion carried. With no further business, meeting concluded at 7:05 P.M. Council then reconvened in the Council Conference Room for two Study Sessions to discuss the "Puget Sound Water Quality Management Action Plan Revision" and the "Watershed Planning Process". CAROL ARENDS, City Council President City of Bremerton CA/P J/Is/cge c: Normal Distribution File