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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/98 TAPE #1518 CITY COUCIL MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 14, 1998 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremedon was called to order in the City Courtall Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 14, 1998, at 5:30 P.M., with Vice Council President Carlos Montgomery presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Carol Arends, Mike Shepherd, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Glenna Malanca and Deputy City Clerk Gil Johnson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Vice President Montgomery and invocation given by Reverend G. T. Johnson, former Missionary to India. Vice President Montgomery made the following announcements: 1. Council held a Study Session prior to the Council meeting, with Richard Hayes, Executive Director of Kitsap Transit to discuss: 1 ) Update on Design Changes of Transit Facility; and 2) Process from this point forward. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - December 30, 1997 #AB98-003 #0021 MISICIU(Arends/Overson) Motion to approve the 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. #0042 MISICIU(McConnelI/Law) On January 14, 1998, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and furlher described as follows: 215754 through 216011, 216012, 216013 in the total amount of $631,977.34. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Reed reported this afternoon he was contacted by a developer that was experiencing some type of difficulty with submitting an application with the Department of Community Development (DCD). Mr. Reed followed up on that TAPE #1518 City Council Mtg. Minutes January 14, 1998 Page 2 of 8 concern with Judy Johnson and was informed the difficulty that the developer was experiencing was solved approximately one hour earlier than his call to Mr. Reed. He complimented the Department of Community Development and Judy Johnson for running the DCD in a manner to solve problems and work efficiently with developers. Mrs. Arends stated she was sure that most District #7 residents were grateful that the snow is no longer a problem. She complemented the City on their effort seeing that the main streets were sanded and cleared of snow. Mike Shepherd reminded everyone that he would hold his first Distdct #5 Neighborhood Meeting on January 22, 1998, 6:30 P.M., at Memorial Lutheran Church. Special guests at that meeting will be Mayor Horton, who will report on the Sinclair Landing Project and Jim Spencer, Director of Parks and Recreation, who will give an update on Evergreen Park, Haddon Park and Kiwanis Park. Refreshments will be provided by Bob and Beth Brouillette of the Sheridan Park Red Apple. Mr. Law announced the next District #3 Neighborhood Meeting will be held on January 20, 1998, 7:00 P.M., at the Senior Center. The program for that meeting will include Tim Richard, Senior Engineer, who will talk about a water reservoir within the district, the State will give an update on the new Manette Bridge project, discussion on pending City Council action and Bremerton Police Captain Joe Haffield will give an update on Police Department activity. He reported that due to the City not funding the Naval Museum at the same level as previous years, the museum may close due to the financial shortfall of $14,000. This was of grave concern to him considering the museum is run by volunteers, operates on donations and some income from their gift shop. The loss of this segment of Naval heritage in Bremerton was disappointing to him personally and maybe the Navy was correct when it was stated they didn't know if Bremerton was recognizing all of the Naval heritage that they have in moving the USS Missouri. Mr. Montgomery announced he and Kitsap County Commissioner Charlotte Garido would host a Town Meeting on January 22, 1998, 7:00 P.M., in the City Council Chambers. The intent of the meeting is for the public to give their input on transpodation issues, i.e. bridge tolls, increased ferry fares, etc. This meeting will be televised on Cable Access Channel 12. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Lynn Horton reported Donald Pratt, Director of Community Development passed away on Monday. On behalf of the City of Bremerton she extended condolences to his family. The City will go through a selection process to fill the TAPE #1518 City Council Mtg. Minutes January 14, 1998 Page 3 of 8 vacancy of Director of Community Development, which she anticipates filling by late February. She is looking at the possibility of modifying the job description stressing qualities of experience in the realm of economic development coupled with Planning. On behalf of the City, Mayor Horton congratulated President Farr and his bride on their recent marriage this past weekend. Mayor Horton alerted the City Council that an item in the most recent AWC Legislative Bulleting reported the Manufactured Housing Industry plans to submit a proposal to the State Legislature to pass legislation to allow siting manufactured homes on any single-family lot. After the bad experience the City had this past fall over placement of two substandard manufactured homes on a property in President Farr's district, she did not want the City's Department of Community Development having to deal with other similar situations. She hoped it was not the State Legislature's intent to preempt the City from dealing with that kind of substandard housing. The City's lobbyist and AWC will also be alerted that depending on how that legislation is presented the City is opposed to being preempted in local zoning and permitting process. Police Chief Paul Du Fresne presented Bremerton Police Department Chaplain Reverend Scott Huff of St. Luke's United Methodist Church a "Medal of Distinction" for the services he provided in response to the Kona Village Apartments fire. Reverend Scott opened his church so that it could be used as an emergency shelter, a place to receive donations of clothing and household items, and emergency center for agencies, such as the American Red Cross, to work with the victims of the fire. Chief Du Fresne explained it was on very rare occasions that the City gives out either the "Medal of Valor" or "Medal of Distinction". Reverend Huff stated he was humbled and honored and would accept the medal on behalf of St. Luke's United Methodist Church, the whole community and his fellow Chaplains, who all assisted in this effort. He feels the church became a vessel of the communities' love and concern and relief effort for all of the residents of Kona Village Apartments. Mayor Horton acknowledged the presence of former Councilman AI Colvin in the audience. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mrs. Brown, Bremerton resident, extended her congratulations to Reverend Huff and shared her experience how St. Luke's United Methodist Church offered frcc space for Project Family to hold parenting classes. She read a letter she received from Council President Farr inviting her to submit her recommended changes to the City's Ethics Code, which would be reviewed by the City Council. TAPE #1518 City Council Mtg. Minutes January 14, 1998 Page 4 of 8 She asked that anyone wishing to give input on this issue contact her at 377- 2065. Reverend Cleveland Williams, Ebenezer A.M.E Church, extended condolences to the family of Don Pratt. He extended congratulations to Council President Farr on his marriage and to Reverend Scott Huff for his duty above and beyond that which is expected of him. He reminded everyone of the 4th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Celebration Program at the Kitsap Pavilion on January 19, 1998, 10:30 - 1:00 P.M. Sponsors of this event are the Kitsap County Commissioners, the City of Bremerton and Ebenezer A.M.E. Church. He was pleased to report that the Cities of Bainbridge Island, Port Orchard, and Poulsbo will also participate in this event. Bob Sauter, President Kitsap Veterans' Coalition, reported today the Kitsap Veterans' Coalition was presented a Certificate of Recognition for their support of the fund raising efforts to build a WWII Memorial in Olympia. He emphasized that recognition means that the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County residents were #1 in the State for raising funds in support of the WWII Memorial. The more populated areas of King County and Pierce County were the only other entities that each raised $130.00 more than was raised in Kitsap County. He commended The SUN, which was the only newspaper that was recognized for promoting the WWI Memorial project. He thanked newspaper reporter April Chandler for the recent newspaper article on WWII veteran Bud Hawk. He was Please that The Sun will have similar articles on a weekly basis. It was his hope that TCI and Falcon Cable TV would get behind this project as well. He encouraged members of the public to purchase the "Memorial tiles" at a cost of $75.00 each before the price is increased June 1. AI Colvin, Bremerton resident, congratulated the new City Council members noting that they are taking on a tremendous responsibility, which they owe to not only their own District, but to the entire community. He emphasized the importance for the City Council and the Mayor to cooperate with one another. He passed on to Councilman Olsen a $20.00 donation from Susan Brown for the beautification project at the north end of the Warren Avenue Bridge. He extended an invitation to the 14th Annual Martin Luther King Scholarship Program on January 18, 1998, 1:30 P.M., at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club. The guest speaker will be the first female Prosecuting Attorney of Thurston County, and Senator Betti Sheldon will be the Master Of Ceremonies. Del Knauss, Bremerton resident, gave a brief history of the issue behind the formal complaint filed by Susan Brown that involved two City Council members and the Chair of the Bremerton Citizens' Commission on Council Salaries. He attended the meetings of the Commission and personally asked the chair to step TAPE #1518 City Council Mtg. Minutes January 14, 1998 Page 5 of 8 down due to the appearance of fairness/conflict of interest; however, no action was taken. He also expressed his concerns to the Mayor through her Secretary. Recently, he has become concerned about how those speaking during Public Recognition are being treated by the Council President and felt that the City Council should bring some control to the situation. He hoped Council President Farr would apologize to Mr. and Mrs. Brown. He has learned that the Council President asked the City Attorney to watch what Mrs. Brown says in case it would warrant issuing a Restraining Order. Mr. Knauss believes the situation is getting out-of-hand and requested the Mayor to form a citizens' committee to review the City's Ethics Code and make recommendations for changes, if needed, which would then be approved by the City Council. He also requested Councilman McConnell to make a motion, at some time in the future, to place the issue of salaries for City Council members and the Mayor to the vote of the people. Gordy Byrd thanked Councilman Montgomery for his involvement in the Missouri on the Mainland Committee. He was sorry to hear about the passing of Don Pratt. He found it somewhat surprising to see Al Colvin in the audience just as a Bremerton resident and not seated with the City Council. Roy Mclnnis, Bremerton resident, congratulated all of the new City Council members and alerted them that he has been watchful over the City Council for a number of years and he will comment on issues. In reference to Del Knauss' statement about the Council President's actions at the previous Council meeting, it also touched him and was something he wished to discuss with President Farr. He was saddened by Mr. Law's earlier comment that there was some kind of movement to get rid of a Naval Museum in a Navy town. He believes there has to be a way to keep the museum open and part of the future development. April Chandler, Reporter for THE SUN, noted a point of correction; the interviews with veterans will be published monthly, not weekly. She has great respect for WWII veterans and she encouraged the public to support the WWII Memorial effort so that it can be built. Of the $700,000 to be raised, only $100,000 has been raised up to this point and construction is scheduled to start in March. She would hope the memorial would be completed so that the WWII veterans can be honored while they are still alive. The people in charge of the Memorial Project give Mr. Sauter a lot of credit for all his energy and effort towards this endeavor. 8A - AMENDMENT THREE TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH FAILURE ANALYSIS, INC.. #AB98-004 Amendment No. 3 in the amount of $47,312.00 is required based on the Change Proposal attached to the Proposed Amendment shown above as an Exhibit, and TAPE #1518 City Council Mtg. Minutes January 14, 1998 Page 6 of 8 will complete Failure Analysis, Inc.'s involvement in Phase II of the Evergreen Park Remediation Project. The changes include additional support services for Phase I Park Improvements and additional testing mandated by Department of Ecology. This Amendment will bring the total amount of the Professional Services Agreement to $319,959.00, and extends the Professional Services Agreement through December 31, 1998. Gene Sampley, Director of Public Works and Utilities, stated this amendment is necessary in order to complete the project. Two slides of the affected area were displayed showing the areas to be used for expanding Evergreen Park, which is currently being improved under an IAC Grant with the Parks Department. The Public Works and Utilities Department's responsibility for this particular property for future expansion is to make the property available and environmental remediation. The second slide showed the ultimate development of Evergreen Park, which includes the construction of a new seawall and significant improvement in the existing park shoreline and that property will be improved to include the property formally known as the old City depot. He noted 14th Street has .been relocated, which provides a primary access into the park as well as Sheldon Blvd., to the south. The expansion of the property required additional testing, which was performed by the consultant and the City prepared to the consultant a report that included additional background information on properties that were added to the initial scope of the project. In addition, the first item in the change order is to prepare a closure plan for the remediation effort on the existing park project, which was required by the Department of Ecology due to its being a ranked site for environmental purposes on an Ecology list. In order to close that ranking with an environmental remediation, it is necessary to have a plan to accomplish that work. Some environmental monitoring was also required on the shoreline. The City proceeded with the project in anticipation that there may be sufficient budget to complete this extra work as well as the original scope of work; however, that has not proven to be the case. Therefore this addition is justified because of the additional tasks. Mr. Sampley pointed out an error on the Agenda Bill under Section 6, which should read Amount of contract is increased by $47,312.00. He noted this amount is included in the 1998 budget. Public comment - none. Mr. Shepherd stated this issue has been studied in Council Study Sessions and questions answered by Mr. Sampley. He complimented the City on the success of receiving an IAC grant. He views this project as a clear example of the City, Department of Ecology and the citizens working together to accomplish a goal, which was the restoration, clean up and reuse of contaminated property. The $29,000 to complete the closure of the first phase is a reasonable cost for final sampling and closure plan, and it eliminates a phase of our history of TAPE #1518 City Council Mtg. Minutes January 14, 1998 Page 7 of 8 contamination. He asked for clarification of the additional fieldwork and reporting that will be performed by the contract. Mr. Sampler explained the original scope of the project was to test and prepare a Remedial Action Plan for the Brem-Air, Loftus and PSE properties, which am all contiguous too the existing City property to the north. As the City got into the project, it was found that there was evidence of contamination, which included the old City depot site. Additional sampling was required to define the scope of contamination and the level of remediation required resolving those issues. A few additional samplings were required on the Brem-Air and Loftus sites, but most significant was the expanded outside boundaries of the remediation property. Mr. Shepherd stated then upon completion of the sampling the feasibility study would be developed identifying remedial action to clean up that phase. Mr. Sampler stated yes, the additional sampling has been taken and reviewed by the Department of Ecology, who agreed that sufficient sampling has been conducted. The City is now in the process preparing the final report. Jim Reed requested that charts/pictures, such as the slides, be included in the Agenda Packet information for Council's review prior to the City Council meeting. Mr. Sampler explained he was not aware that the two slides existed until shortly before the Council meeting. He agreed that such information should be provided in the Agenda Packet when available. #1603 MISICIU (Shepherd/Olsen) Motion to approve Amendment No. 3 to the Professional Services Agreement with Failure Analysis, Inc., and authorize the Mayor to sign. Vice President Monteomen/thanked the TV camera crew for their services: Bob Neal, Shannon Watson, Dave Chivis, Doug Engebretson, and Kelly Kehoe. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:28 P.M. TAPE #1518 City Council Mtg. Minutes January 14, 1998 Page 8 of 8 City of Bmmedon GJ/CM/me C: Normal Distribution FileNault