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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/01/95TAPE #1261 UNAPPROVED DRAFT COUNCIL APPROVED F E B 15 1995 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY 1, 1995 The regular 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, February 1, 1995, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Sherril Huff-Menees presiding. Council members present were Morrie Dawkins, John Law, David Farr, Carlos Montgomery, Bob Winters, Lon Overson, and Richard Neville. Councilman A1 Colvin was absent. Also present was City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Huff-Menees and Invocation given by Reverend Jim Hill of the Neighborhood Christian Center. CONSENT AGENDA - NONE #0028 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. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on February 1, 1995, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 181856, 181874 through 181974 in the total amount of $359,677.46. President Huff-Menees made the following announcements: (1) Following this Council meeting, Council will hold an Executive Session, in the Council Conference Room - topic of discussion "potential litigation". (2) Study Session on February 6, 1995, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M., in the Council Conference. Discussion topics at that meeting are those listed on the published Study Session notice . (3) Joint Study Session with the Bremerton Planning Commission on Monday, February 13, 1995, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M., at the Public Works Facility at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue. Topics to be discussed at that meeting are: Comprehensive Plan Elements - Land Use, Transportation and Capital Facilities. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Overson announced the relocation of L.A. Connection to 119 Pacific Avenue and under a new name "Pier 8 Imports". Also, Amy TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 2 of 14 Burnett Gallery is holding a grand opening expansion celebration this weekend, February 3, 4 and 5th. He encouraged everyone to come down and look at the newly expanded gallery. Mr. Neville announced on February 6, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M., the public is invited to give their input into what they would like to see included in a Master Plan for the expansion of Evergreen Park. This meeting will be held at the old Smith School gymnasium at 1201 Park Avenue. He voiced a pet peeve...he recently observed that some political candidate signs still displayed around the City and the County, which he found to be unsightly. Mr. Farr reminded residents of the combined District #6, #7 and #8 neighborhood meeting to be held on Thursday, February2, 7:00 P.M., at the Bremerton School District Office on Montgomery Avenue. Guest speakers at that meeting will be Mayor Horton, the City's new Police Chief Paul Du Fresne. Mr. Law announced the next District #3 neighborhood meeting is scheduled for February 21, 7:00 P.M., at the Senior Center. The subject of that meeting will be "Emergency Preparation And Available Emergency Services". Mr. Montgomery echoed Mr. Farr's comments about the combined District #6, #7 and #8 neighborhood meeting on February 1, 1995. He emphasized "we can't help you if you don't show up"! Mr. Dawkins stated he hoped people did not get to startled by the recent earthquake. His observation on the TV coverage of the earthquake was that it was the TV event of the year. Mr. Colvln thanked Dan Eisses, Senior Engineer, for consideration of a citizen's parking concern, and his very courteous and professional manner in which he responded. He felt Mayor Horton deserved some credit for that response as well because of her briefing City employees on ways to treat the public. He acknowledged a letter received from Amy Burnett and encouraged citizens of District #1 to make a special effort to visit the Amy Burnett Gallery. He announced the free Income Tax Preparation program sponsored by the National Association Of Retired Federal Employees (NARF) is underway. Mr. Winters stated he looks forward to representing the City as Mayor Pro Tem on Saturday, February 4, in welcoming the NAACP at Olympic College. He will be encouraging all those attending that event to "vote" on Tuesday. He also wanted to welcome those who will be attending the Army Burnett Gallery expansion event this next week and the opening of Pier 8. TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 3 of 14 Mrs. Huff-Menees also encouraged the public to attend the joint meeting of Districts #6, #7 and #8 on February 1. She extended her congratulations to Army Burnett on the expansion of her gallery. MAYOR'8 REPORT Mayor Lynn Hotton stated in response to Mr. Soriano's complaint about the concrete being stacked at the corner of BuNell and Chester Avenue, she was pleased to report those concrete materials will be removed this week. The City Engineer informed her that it is a common practice by construction companies to stock pile materials used in their project as well as rubble and debris that comes up from the street. He pointed out to her that if the City wants the rubble and debris routinely taken away and not allowed to be stock piled, then additional funds need to be added to the contract. On Saturday, January 25, she attended the Community Unity Banquet, held at the Kitsap Pavilion, and she along with many others experienced the earthquake that hit this area that evening. Even though the earthquake did cause some shaking of structures, there has been no reports of much damage, if any. The issue of earthquakes is being taken very seriously and in April the Department of Emergency Management will be helping the City go through a trial run on emergency preparedness. The City is in the process of completing an Emergency Preparedness Manual and working towards getting City employees and their families prepared so that the employee could leave their family and assist the community. She is also looking at expanding the K-Prep Program into all neighborhoods because it is important that everyone take responsiblity for themselves due to the fact the City may not be able to guarantee that people could be reached up to 72 hours after a major earthquake hits. Roy McInnis reported he has returned from his visit to Tennessee and in the process of soliciting ads from the Bremerton area for a booklet to be used at a National Baptist Convention that will be held in Seattle in April. He sees this event presenting a great opportunity for people from all parts of the United States coming to visit Bremerton while they attend the convention. He announced as part of the Black History Month celebration, an event titled "Rejoice in the Spirit of God, A Spiritual Jubilee" will be held at the Sub Base Bangor Chapel on February 11, 1995, at 7:30 P.M. Several black/American choirs, including the Sinclair Men's Choir, from the Puget Sound area will be represented at that event. Anyone wanting more information on this event can contact him by calling 377-9217. Elizabeth Buell asked who was responsible for replacing burned out lights on the Warren Avenue Bridge? 7A - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH PARAMETRIX, INC. - #0613 TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 4 of 14 INTERIM MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES. #AB95-013 Approval of a Professional Services Agreement with Parametrix, Inc., is requested for management consulting services for interim management of the Department Of Public Works and Utilities. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated Council asked that a Scope Of Responsibilities And Duties be attached, which is identified as EXHIBIT A, and that Section 4 - Relationship Of Parties be changed to specifically list Gene Sampley. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, noted a sentence was added to Section 3 - Compensation: "No other services shall be provided or expenses incurred by consultant unless specified in this agreement". This was added to clarify that just Mr. Sampley's services were being provided under this contract. Public comment - none. Mr. Colvin asked if anyone will audit to see what the City gets in return for the $95.00 per hour cost? Ms. McCluskev explained in this case it will be determined by the Mayor since she will be working closely with Mr. Sampley while he is directing all of the divisions of Utilities and Public Works. President Huff-Menees stated additionally the Mayor and Mr. Sampley will come before Council to give reports, on a monthly basis, in terms of where they are on projects and decisions being made. Mr. Sievers pointed out the consultant is to submit a monthly statement breaking out the work accomplished in the prior month before he receives payment on the contract. M/S/C/U(Overson/Colvin) that Council approve'the proposed contract. 7B - BLUEBERRY PARK MASTER PLAN PROJECT APPROVAL OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE8 AGREEMENT WITH JOHN FORREST BARKER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS, P.S., #AB95-014 Blueberry Park was acquired using IAC grant funding in 1979. The park property has remained undeveloped for sixteen years. The recently completed Comprehensive Plan identified a community need for open athletic fields and play areas. Development of Blueberry Park would move towards meeting identified needs. In December, a panel interviewed four consultants for Evergreen Park and Blueberry Park master planning. John Forrest Barker Landscape Architects were the first choice for master planning Blueberry Park. The City entered into negotiations on the project scope, schedule and cost. The Professional Services Agreement is the result of these negotiations. Parks and Recreation staff intend to apply for IAC grant funding for Blueberry Park. A current master plan is an IAC grant application requirement. The action before the City Council TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 5 of 14 is approval of the professional agreement. Pat Harris, Parks and Recreation Director, described the size of the park and its current functions as the City's Pea Patch, which is a valuable asset and involves a number of City residents. The site is a level piece of property and cleared of trees, so is ready for any future development with less anticipated development costs. The new Parks Comprehensive Plan identified several things that the public considered as high priority and that is the development and acquisition of children play areas, open space, acquiring and developing more picnic tables and picnic areas, and also walking trails. Through surveys taken during the completion of the Comprehensive Plan, people identified those elements as very important and he could envision Blueberry Park as providing those functions within that neighborhood. Application will be made for an Inter-Agency Committee (IAC) matching grant through a letter of intent to IAC dated March 1, 1995. He has asked the consultant, John Forrest Barker, to complete his work by the end of April 1995. It is a fairly aggressive time schedule, however, they will not lessen the public process. One of the reasons why this consulting firm was selected by the Interview Committee was a very innovative process that involves the public, including children. Mr. Barker has extensive experience in Master Planning and providing assistant for IAC grant applications, which the City also viewed as critical. Mr. Harris emphasized Mr. Barker's firm is a small firm, but offers some very innovative ideas and he believes the City will see some of that innovation coming to light. There is an elementary school adjacent to Blueberry Park and he plans on getting the school children involved with the process. John Forrest Barker announced a meeting is scheduled for February 9, 6:30 - 8:00 P.M., at the Kitsap Regional Library, and everyone that uses Blueberry Park is invited to help design it. That process lays out the ground rules for designing a site and lays out the game board and game pieces (elements) of the park thereby allowing everyone involved becoming a designer of the park. If enough people come out to that meeting, they will be divided into teams of 5-10 people and will have the opportunity to develop several designs of the park that then can be evaluated by the Parks staff, Parks Commission and the group of people attending the workshop. This process has been used many times at other sites and once people become involved in developing a park from the design phase, they become park supporters and in some instances may even get involved in the actual building of the park, which can reduce the cost of the project and building a real spirit of ownership about that community facility. Public comment - none. TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 6 of 14 Mr. Neville stated he sat on the selection committee that recommended John Forrest Barker's firm and the committee was very impressed by their firms innovative process for getting the public involved in planning a park. The presentation made by the Barker firm included using overlays showing how different elements could work in specific areas of the park and what types of activities would best suit certain areas as well as be compatible with various kinds of activities. He emphasized this is a small firm, however, they work as if they are one with nature. Blueberry Park does have a wetland area and he sees the opportunity to involve the school children in a unique hands-on study of wetlands and how they are vital to the City. Emphasis is placed on keeping the Pea Patch program a viable part of the park . Mr. Farr encouraged members of the public to attend the meeting on February 9. Even though parks are situated in a particular neighborhood, they are parks for the entire City and the participation of the people in helping with the design should not be limited to only neighbors near the park. He has experienced working in the Pea Patch and felt it was a good location for that kind of activity. Mr. Law questioned for benefit of the public if he understood correctly that the Pea Patch program would not change and the size of it will not be reduced? Mr. Harris stated Mr. Law was correct, they do not anticipate removing it as an element and it may become a central theme of the park. President Huff-Menees asked Mr. Harris's intention if he is not successful in getting IAC grant funding? Mr. Harris stated he has asked Mr. Barker to design a park that can be completed in phases and the work can be accomplished in-house rather than contracting out to a private contractor. He emphasized the final design of this park needs to be in character with the neighborhood, the community and the City and something that the City feels is appropriate in terms of a community park. Ma~or Hotton stated her intention is to include funding in her 1996 budget for both Evergreen Park Expansion and for development of Blueberry Park, using Real Estate Excise Tax funds. Mr. Dawkins asked Mr. Harris if the School District had been contacted about a joint "wetlands" project? Mr. Harris stated there is a wetland and forested buffer between the park land and the elementary school property. Because of the proximity of the school, some of the design will be influenced by the fact that there will be school children nearby and using the park, which would mean that a childrens' play area would also be an obvious amenity. He will be approaching the School District as the planning process moves forward. TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 7 of 14 Mr. Colvin asked if the individuals involved in the Pea Patch have been notified of the park planning process? Mr. Harris stated a neighborhood flyer will be sent out to all Pea Patch users prior to the first planning meeting. Mr. Colvin asked if Mr. Harris had pursued service clubs to help build the park along with other citizens? Mr. Harris stated no, until the plan is developed and known elements are identified it would be hard for him to speculate. Mr. Colvin pointed out Lions Field was developed with the help of the Lions Club, which included funding and hands-on work. Mr. Harris stated he is aware that Lions Field was developed in that manner and will be open to such assistance as the design of Blueberry Park moves forward. Mr. Overson pointed out Mr. Barkers' firm has done multiple park designs in Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle, other cities across the nation, etc. He noted on of the firms associates, Mr. Galloway, designed Asian tropical forests for the San Diego Zoo, the African Savannah at the Honolulu Zoo, and the Elephant and Rhino HoUse at the Detroit Zoo. Mr. Dawkins pointed out this firm also worked on the Totem Lake Wetlands. #1240 M/S/C/U(Neville/Montgomery) to authorize and direct the Mayor to execute the Professional Service Agreement with John Forrest Barker Landscaping Architects, P.S., to provide a master plan for Blueberry Park, including IAC grant consultation and assistance. 8A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ANNEXING CITY OWNED WATERSHED LAND8 INTO THE CITY FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES, #AB95-015 The City of Bremerton holds lands southwest of the City's urban center for the purpose of sludge application and watershed protection. Five parcels of land, recently acquired, are not incorporated into the City limits. Cities may, by majority vote of the legislative body, annex territory outside of the City limits for any municipal purpose if the territory is owned by the City according to RCW 35A.14.300. Review by the Boundary Review Board is not applicable to annexation for Municipal Purposes. RCW 35A.14.220. Interim zoning would be administratively assigned to this area pursuant to BMC 21.02.260. This zoning shall be the City's zoning designation most similar to the former County zoning. A Planning Commission hearing to review provisional zoning shall be conducted within sixty (6) days under procedures for rezone petition. Terrie O'Neill, Municipal Services Coordinator, stated this is a straight forward annexation of properties owned by the City of Bremerton Water Department and is annexed for Municipal Purpose, #1300 TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 8 of 14 which requires only this step in the annexation process. These properties have been acquired through trades or purchase over the last 5-6 years since the original annexation of the entire watershed area. Public comment - none. Mr. Dawkins asked if the subject area was close to the site where the City is currently applying sludge? Mrs. O'Neill explained there are five different parcels and one of them is located near the sludge application area. Right now the City is also in the process of annexing the Alpine Area, which is located in the sludge application area (parcels #4 and #5). The other parcels have to do with water protection for the water that is used for drinking. M/S/C/U(Overson/Dawkins) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, to annex certain properties to the City Of Bremerton for Municipal Purposes. 9A - RESOLUTION #2494, APPROVING THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMPREHENSIVE MASTER PLAN, #AB95-016 The Interagency Committee For Outdoor Recreation (IAC) requires that municipalities update their Park and Recreation Comprehensive Plan and Capital Improvement plan every six years. Bremerton's current Comprehensive Plan was completed in 1989, consequently an updated plan is required. In December 1994, the Planning Commission recommended Council approval of the plan based on the draft document. The public was involved with the creation of this document via public meetings, intercept surveys and telephone surveys. The final draft includes a six-year plan for capital improvement projects for the Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks and Recreation Commission will review and update the CIP annually. The Commissioners' recommendation will go to Council for review and approval each year. Pat Harris, Parks and Recreation Director, stated the Comprehensive Plan provided to Council is a revised copy of the draft document they received in early December 1994. The element not completed at that time was a "public survey" portion of the Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan for his department and for the City serves as a long range planning tool to see where we want to go in terms of growth, what priorities should be for the community and the cost associated with that type of growth and development. The development of the Comprehensive Plan was a very public process and involved the City Council through Study Sessions, the Park Commission through several meetings, neighborhood forums, public intercept survey and a telephone survey. Hopefully, this plan #1609 TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 9 of 14 reflects the values of not the staff, but the community at large, which is the most important thing about this plan. It is also a requirement that the City have a Parks Comprehensive Plan when seeking IAC grant funding. The last plan was completed in 1989 and the changes from 1989 to now are fairly significant in terms of what we now have to include as documentation. The new Comprehensive Plan includes an element of Wildlife Habitat that which addresses how the City will protect open spaces and wildlife within the urban growth area. There are a number of components of the Comprehensive Plan that are addressed: (1) overall facilities, both buildings and parks; (2) demand - what does the public perceive valuable in terms of future growth and development...more walking trails and bicycle trails, more play areas and open space areas. There is a high priority placed by the public on preservation of open space and environmentally sensitive areas within the community and keeping greenbelts and green space. The Comprehensive Plan has a lot of flexibility - the Capital Improvement Plan that was developed is really a glimpse based on what our needs are now...this will change every year and Council will have an opportunity to comment and make revisions. One of the overriding themes of the plan is that the City will be working more and more with Kitsap County and the School District in developing plans where we are not replicating services and wasting taxpayers dollars. Kitsap County has recently completed their Comprehensive Plan and they also have recognized, as a priority, a working relationship with the City in future planning. The Planning Commission did review this document, which included a SEPA review. He worked closely with Planning staff to make sure that the information in the Parks Comprehensive Plan ties in with the City Comprehensive Plan. The development of the plan involved a lot of research and text writing by staff members with the assistance of consultant Tom Beckwith to do the statistical analysis to carry out the telephone survey portion. He views this document as something the City and the Department will be able to use as a reference and a planning document for the future. Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Montgomery) to pass Resolution #2494, approving the 1995-2000 Parks and Recreation Compressive Plan, including the Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Law noted the proposed plan was obviously labor intensive and asked if Mr. Harris had any plans to publish results of the study? Mr. Harris stated he plans to have the Comprehensive Plan available TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 10 of 14 to the public on a permanent basis at the Sheridan Center as well as a copy downtown in City Hall. There is the possibility they could share those results on cable access, which was something he would explore. Mr. Law stated his perspective after reviewing the information is that some of the major concerns are not recognized by the public. He encouraged Mr. Harris to work on some type of opportunity to share that information with the public. Mr. Colvin stated his interpretation of the resolution was that public hearings would be held prior to the plan being adopted. Harris explained for clarification - public hearings have been held prior to draft, subsequent to the draft and do not anticipate having any additional hearings specifically on the plan. Mr. Overson acknowledged that Mr. Harris and the Assistant Parks Department Director were very involved in developing this plan. Mr. Harris expressed his appreciation for the team effort that Jodie Wroblewski, the Assistant Parks and Recreation Director, gave to this project. Mr. Overson supported the concept of modifying this plan annually because he felt it was a very aggressive plan. Many constituents in the 4th District have reviewed the plan and are very interested in the direction it outlines. Mr. Harris pointed out any changes or modification to the plan will be brought before Council prior to the 1996 budget process. Mr. Dawklns asked the number of people involved in the telephone survey? Mr. Harris stated the survey involved 100 Bremerton residents. Vote on motion - Unanimous. 10A - PUBLIC HEARING FOR STREET VACATIONS OF MADISON AVENUE AND PORTIONS OF ABUTTING ALLEY; APPLICANT: DAVE BARCELON, #AB95-017 David Barcelon is planning to develop a new automobile sales lot on property recently annexed into the City in the Auto Center Way industrial district. In order to consolidate all the property needed for the project, Mr. Barcelon is requesting vacation of the alley ways contained within his property and Madison Avenue, which also pass through the site. In exchange for some of the right-of- way, Mr. Barcelon proposes to dedicate property for public right- of-way use. President Huff-Menees asked the "Appearance Of Fairness/Conflict Of Interest" question with all Council members being seated. Jack Allingham, Current Planning, pointed out the Annexation Area is just north of Werner Road and to the west of Kean Street. Shortly after the annexation, the City zoned this property General Industry (IG), which is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, and TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 11 of 14 effective January 29, 1995. The area is characterized by an old residential plat that consists of small 30 foot wide lots. Now that it has IG Zoning, commercial zoning and commercial development on 30 foot wide lots is difficult, so from a practical standpoint a person needs to aggregate some of that area. The lots are only 100 feet deep and is bisected by an alley. Mr. Barcelon is proposing to develop a vehicle sales lot, which is similar to other lots located along Kean Street. By doing that, he wants to aggregate enough area to develop a lot and is requesting Madison Street area be vacated and a portion of the alley be vacated. To maintain the circulation in that area, Mr. Barcelon proposes to dedicate land to help maintain the access to the alley. The Planning Commission reviewed this proposal and unanimously recommended approval of the right-of-way vacation. To facilitate this request, two ordinance must be approved, on first reading. Council must make two findings when vacating the right-of-way: (1) determine whether or not there is any public need for the right-of- way; (2) whether or not the public interest would be served. The Planning Commission found there was no public need to retain the right-of-way because it was an industrial zoned area, which the Comprehensive Plan envisions going into commercial use and public interest would be served by vacating the right-of-way promoting uses which are consistent with the zoning and the Comprehensive Plan. Jack Lefcoski asked for clarification of an "island" piece of property that was bordered by Madison Street? Mr. Allingham explained the triangular portion is a separate parcel, a vacant piece of land, separated from the other properties by Madison Street. That particular piece of property is owned by Mr. Barcelon. Roy McInnls asked if Council did not approve this proposal as presented, what affect would it have on development of the site? Mr. A11ingham stated it would maintain a parcelized and possibly fragmented ownership pattern that would make it difficult for commercial development. Bill Seskoquestioned the width of the dedicated alley access? Mr. A11ingham stated it was his understanding that it would be a comparable width of the existing alley - 15 feet. Mr. Sesko stated he had a discussion with Mr. Barcelon that he would like the dedicated access to be the same width as Madison Street because he uses that as access to his property and would like to make the turn with commercial vehicles in the same manner as he does now off of Madison Street. Mr. Dawkins asked the difference of width of Madison Street and the TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 12 of 14 alley? Mr. A11ingham explained Madison Street is approximately twice the width of the alley. The alley that is being vacated and dedicated is 15 feet wide. Mr. Dawkins asked Mr. Sesko if he had access to his property off of Werner Road? Mr. Sesko explained he has two taxable sites, one has a driveway off of Werner Road and the other needs access off the alley. Mr. Dawkins questioned if Mr. Sesko could gain access off of Monroe Street. Mr. Sesko stated he did talk with Mr. Barcelon about this proposal and agreed to vacation of the alley up to his property as long as he would provide suitable access. Don Pratt, Director Of Community Development, stated Mr. Sesko asked if the new dedicated alley would be made serviceable. First of all, the alley that is proposed to be vacated is not developed. Essentially, Madison Street has not been developed either and for the most part is a dirt pad. Mr. Barcelon has agreed to a site plan that was submitted and is going through an approval process, which would provide for surfacing the new alley more than the current alley. Mr. Sesko pointed out Madison Street is a paved street and the alley was serviceable prior to the houses being moved onto them. Elizabeth Bus11 supported the vacation of Madison Street so that the triangular piece of property is not isolated and can be used in conjunction with subject parcels identified and owned by Mr. Barcelon. Gary Lindsey, representing Dave Barcelon, stated Kean Street and Werner Road are both paved roads with open ditches...no curbs, gutters or sidewalks. Monroe Street is paved about half the width of a regular City street and has no curbs, gutters or sidewalks. Madison has 8-10 feet of broken up pavement and no utilities. What Mr. Barcelon proposes per his site plan is to curb, gutter and sidewalk Kean Street and improve it with an additional half an extra lane, he will improve Monroe Street with curb, gutters and sidewalk and he will take the new dedicated alley and grade and gravel that. Also, he will extend sewer from Kean Street up Monroe Street to the new dedicated alley. Currently, if you wanted to serve sewer to any of the properties, someone would have to go to the expense of going all the way down to Kean Street and extend the sewer, which would be quite a difficult process. Mr. Barcelon will make a provision that all the properties could extend sewer down the newly dedicated alley. By providing curb, gutter and sidewalk and additional pavement, Mr. Barcelon will have created a significantly better access than what exists today. He pointed out the subject site is part of the City's Industrial South Auto Center Urban Renewal project, however, he does not believe there is a final plan developed, yet in the draft the City had the foresight to make some comments about this particular property. A comment #2550 #2600 TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 13 of 14 was made about the aggregation of these properties (page 8 of the draft... "a long and triangular shaped lot at northwest corner of Werner Road and Kean Way is currently occupied by three residential structures. This current shape and size provide very limited industrial development potential, however, if this lot could be combined with properties to its immediate west, it would be a more useful parcel"). Also, goals identified in that Urban Renewal project are being met by the development of this site. One of the main goals was the removal of all debris and derelict houses, which has been done, and placement of curbs, gutters and sidewalks along streets, which will be done. It also speaks of consolidation of lots in order to provide for development, and that is being done. He emphasized the access to Mr. Sesko's properties and the other properties will be enhanced by this vacation and development from its current state. Jack Lefcoski stated the Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association supports this project and everything that has been presented during this discussion. Mr. Overson emphasized Council's concern, at this time, is not the dedications, but rather the vacation. Mr. A11ingham stated Mr. Overson is correct, the dedications were presented to Council to show there are provisions being made to maintain access into the alley and Monroe Street. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, vacating the alley ways within the block bound by Werner Road, Madison Avenue N., Monroe Street W., and Blumer Street. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Montgomery) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, vacating Madison Avenue W. between Werner Road and West Monroe Street. Councilman Bob Winters left the City Council Chambers at 6:37 P.M. 10B - PUBLIC HEARINGAND ORDiNANCE (FIRST READING) ON 75% PETITION FOR THE ANNEXATION OF THE ALPINE AREA (7 ACRES) INTO THE CITY LIMITS OF BREMERTON, #AB95-018 The City of Bremerton holds lands southwest of the City's urban center. The Alpine site, recently acquired, is not incorporated into the City limits. According to RCW 35.13.125, upon the presentation of a legally sufficient petition (75%) the City legislative body must hold a hearing to listen to take comments pertaining to the annexation. Following the hearing, the City Council shall entertain a motion on the passage of an Ordinance to annex the site. The City Council accepted the areas' 10% Letter Of Intent at their #2781 TAPE #1261 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 1, 1995 Page 14 of 14 regular meeting on January 25, 1995. The City has also submitted an application to the Boundary Review Board for their consideration. President Huff-Menees asked the "Appearance Of Fairness/Conflict Of Interest" question with all remaining Council members being seated. Terrie O'Neill, Municipal Services Coordinator, stated the Alpine site is located within the Utility lands area and is being processed under the petition method of annexation, which is the most routinely used method of annexation. A letter has been submitted to the Boundary Review Board asking that they consider this intent to annex. Public comment - none. Mr. Dawkins questioned if the subject area was adjacent to City property? Mrs. O'Neill stated the site is up against one of the other properties included under Council action earlier in this meeting and it also adjoining the Jefferson Area, which was annexed in 1994. M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Law) to approve Ordinance, on first reading, annexing an area known as Alpine Area and fixing the effective date of annexation. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:54 P.M. EN L .KAT McCLUSKE Z, City Clerk KLM/SH-M/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault