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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/30/98 TAPE #1573 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 30, 1998 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, September 30, 1998, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President David Farr presiding. Council members present were Cados Montgomery, Carol Arends, Mike Shepherd, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne OIsen. Councilman Jim Reed was absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca and Assistant City Clerk Gil Johnson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Farr and invocation given by Pastor Ray Streutker, Retired Minister and Missionary. President Farr made the following announcements: (1) The City Council held a Pre-Council Study Session prior to the Council meeting to discuss general Council business. (2) The City Council will hold a Study Session on Monday, October 5, 1998, 5:30 - 7:30 P.M., in the Council Conference Room to discuss 1 ) Construction Project Updates; 2) Comp Plan Amendments; and 3) HOME Fund Policy. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes - September 9, 1998 #AB98-218 #0017 MISICIU(McConnell/Montgomery) 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 Cou0cil. #0027 MISiCIU(Montgomery/Arends) On September 30, 1998, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 224103 through 224310, and EFT 5034 in the amount of $830,824o01; and Retiree Payroll in the amount of $110,803.24. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Montqornery stated that he artended the decommissioning ceremony for the USS Independence, the oldest active carrier in the Navy. Mrs. Arends encouraged the public to visit "Just Your Cup O' Tea" a new business on Pacific Avenue. TAP E #1573 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 30, 1998 Page 2 of 7 Mr. Shepherd also attended the decommissioning of the USS Independence with Mr. Montgomery and Mr. Law, along with various others, and stated it was a wonderful ceremony. It is interesting for him to see that some of the ships he was stationed on while in the Navy, are now considered to be the "oldest". Mr. Overson announced that citizens living at the 900 block of Washington Avenue are looking toward encumbering themselves in the Local Improvement District to improve their neighborhood, including sidewalks, the roadway, and parking. He encouraged other citizens to watch the process so they can also utilize it to improve their own neighborhoods. Mr. Law announced the next District #3 meeting would be held October 20, 1998. More details will be provided at a later date. Mr. McConnell reported that the USS Independence was one of the newest ships when he was in the Navy. Mr. Farr stated that he has been watching the progress of a new park in his district at the corner of 15th & Lafayette. He encouraged other citizens to drive by and take a look because it was quite impressive. He welcomed the addition of this park. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Debra L. Jackson, President of Local Chapter of NAACP, stated they have been involved in voter registration drives and have planned Candidates Forum on October 6, 1998 at 6:00 P.M. at the Washington Mutual Building. She also wanted to invite the Council to attend a County-wide rally to be held at Olympic College to discuss the Initative-200 issue on October 17, 1998 at 7:00 P.M. She encouraged the City Council to sign and pass a Resolution endorsing Affirmative Action. President Farr stated that Council is currently considering the request for a Resolution in opposition to I-200. Paul Stanbery, also endorsed that City Council oppose Initiative-200. Donald L. Lapson, President of Kitsap Diving Association, presented Project AWARE (Aquatic World Awareness, Responsibility, and Education) certificates to those who have helped improve water conditions in Bremerton. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Horton stated that a few days ago while in Everett, she attended a Combined Sewer Overflow workshop. During discussions, she stressed the point that the City has made a commitment to reduce combined sewer overflow to elevate the standard of our waters along the shoreline, however, she wanted the State and Federal Government to understand that the City rate payers can not afford to do anymore. A rate schedule is currently in place, but many people in the community still can not even afford those TAPE #1573 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 30, 1998 Page 3 of 7 rates. She will be looking for additional help and information from the State and Federal Government. The Mayor reported that she has received warnings that we will be having a horrendous winter this year, with lots of snow. She is warning people to prepare their homes and vehicles in preparation. The Mayor read a Proclamation proclaiming the month of October 1998 as "National Arts & Humanities Month". Carolyn McClurkaw, Kitsap County Historical Society Museum, accepted the Proclamation. She invited everyone to visit the many art galleries who will have special exhibits and Open Houses all month long. LEGISLATIVE REPORT Response to questions asked by Del Knauss at the August 26, 1998 City Council Meeting: 1 ) Has the Sale of the Anderson Creek Watershed gone through? The sale of the Anderson Creek property is in closing. The sale is for cash, and will not require additional surety; 2) Is the Council concerned about possible foreclosures? The City is not aware that foreclosures actually took place. 3) How is the City proposing to provide water and sewer to the Port Blakely area? Both water and sewer are available to the Port Blakely property at the developers expense. Since this property is currently in the County, it is included in the County Comprehensive Plan; 4) What is the status of the City and County working out Memorandums of Understanding for the Urban Growth Areas? The City is currently in negotiations with the County, which will go to the Council shortly. Following their approval, the City and County will work out Interlocal Agreements for sub area plans, and then both City and County will amend their comprehensive plans; 5) Questions were asked regarding the Council Pay Commission. After reviewing the Council pay issue, the City Attorney felt although the 1998 pay increase was legal, it would be more prudent to modify the process. Based on this, the proposal was verbally made to Council to have the Pay Commission review Council salaries every two years to coincide with elections, have their recommendations ratified by Council, and then become effective for the newly re/elected Council members; 6) He questioned the tight City budget, and is the Mayor going to forgo her automatic pay raise in 19997 The Mayor has stated that if she asks the staff to forego pay increases, she will also forego her increase. 8A - BID AWARD FOR SR304 TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROJECT DESIGN APPROVAL OF CONCEPTUAL LANDSCAPE DESIGN, #AB98-219 As part of the SR304 Transportation Improvement Project City staff, consultants, interested agencies and citizens have been working as a committee to develop alternatives for landscaping of the "Gateway" area; SR304 from Charleston Beach Road to First Street. The Committee developed four alternatives that were shared with the public at an open house meeting on July 21, 1998. The Committee then developed a preferred alternative that was presented to the City Council (with other alternatives) at the Council Study Session of September 14, 1998. At the Study Session, the Council TAP E #1573 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 30, 1998 Page 4 of 7 requested staff to present the preferred alternative to the Council at a regular City Council meeting and get a formal consensus on the preferred alternative. Randy Witt, City Engineer, briefly reviewed the process that has taken place to date. Drawings were presented for Council's review, showing trees, open areas, and shrub areas. He pointed out "orange markings" that represented neighborhood access areas called neighborhood gateways at the end of streets, and landmark points, in between these areas. Sherril Huff-Menees, Landscape Committee Member, discussed the opportunity provided for the public or interested groups to implement and develop landscaping plans they feel are fitting for these particular small areas that have been set aside for this purpose. They are hoping. to get a variety of ideas from the community. Anyone interested can leave his or her name and number at 478-4033. This number is also for anyone who would like to receive the newsletter. Elizabeth Buell was concerned with water use for all the landscaping. Paul Stansbery asked the boundaries of the project. Mr. Witt responded that they are very interested in creating drought-tolerant and low-maintenance landscaping, and also keeping it very affordable. He referred to the map, pointing out the streets that make up the boundaries. Mrs. Arends wondered about the approximate size of these pocket areas. Mr. Witt stated that it will depend on a number of factors, including the grade of the area, or how much space is available between the road and the edge of the property. Mr. Shepherd reminded the Committee about Mr. John Becker's idea of new entrance signs. Mr. Witt stated that they are currently working on an attractive monument-type sign welcoming people to Bremerton. #1540 MISICIU(Arends/Montgomery) Motion to approve the preferred alternative for the SR304 Gateway area developed by the Landscape Committee. 8B - ACCEPTANCE OF AN EDA GRANT FOR WEST HILLS STORM DRAINAGE AND WATER SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, #AB98-220 The City has received a Federal Economic Development Administration Grant for storm drainage and water system improvements in the West Hills Area. The storm drainage improvements will provide detention/retention to address the flooding in the Kean Street/Rodgers Road area, and the water system improvements will provide for the pump station and piping to the reservoir serving the new 650-water zone. The amount of the grant is one million dollars with a City match of $590,000. The action before the Council is acceptance of the grant. Mayor Horton discussed the history of the planning process for the West Hills Neighborhood Plan. This grant is a direct result of those plans, which will assist in the improvement of this area. Mr. Witt stated the grant is set up to provide funding for storm drainage improvements, and a pump station and pipeline to the new reservoir. TAPE #1573 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 30, 1998 Page 5 of 7 Roy Mclnnis stated he was very pleased to see these improvements planned. #1765 MIS/C/U(Montgomery/Shepherd) Motion to authorize and direct the Mayor to execute the attached Federal Economic Development Administration Grant for the West Hills Storm Drainage and Water System Development in the amount of one million dollars. 8C - INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH MASON COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, #AB98-221 The City's Emergency Action Plan for Casad Dam provides for notification of downstream residents in the unlikely event of dam failure. Mason County Department of Emergency Management is responsible for Emergency notification for Mason County and has an automatic telephone emergency notification system. This agreement provides up to $5,000 to Mason County to upgrade this system to include residents downstream of Casad Dam in both Kitsap and Mason Counties. Kathleen Cahall, Water Resources Manager, stated that Improving Emergency Response is one of the first steps in the Emergency Plan for Casad Dam. Public comment - none. Mr. McConnell asked what waterway does Casad Dam hold back. Ms. Cahall responded it impounds the headwaters of the Union River. #1895 M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Arends) Motion to approve the Interlocal Agreement with Mason County and authorize the Mayor to sign, subject to City Administrative Policies and Procedures. 8D - ROCKY POINT WATER DISTRICT WATER SERVICE CONTRACT AMENDMENT, #AB98-222 The City of Bremerton supplies water, operation, and maintenance to the Rocky Point Water District through a 1960 Contract. The amended contract revises the previous agreement by clarifying responsibilities and updating regulatory requirements. Kathleen Cahall stated that the City provides water and operation & maintenance per the contract, but all the capital, billing services, and water quality sampling are paid for separately by the Rocky Point Water District. John Becker, Bremerton resident, noticed on his water bill that the City provides water to the County, Rocky Point, Tracyton, and the Port of Bremerton, and that each was provided water at a different rate, and he was curious about why we don't standardize the rates. Ms. Cahall responded that basically there are two rates, one rate for sewer and water for City residents; and a higher rate for customers outside the City limits. Rocky Point residents pay the same rate as a resident in the County, in addition to TAPE #1573 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 30, 1998 Page 6 of 7 having additional responsibilities such as paying for their own capital improvements, and water quality samples. Tracyton has a very old contract, and negotiated their lower rate at that time. If rates are raised, they all go up according to that same percentage. #2250 M/SICIU(Montgomery/Law) Motion to approve the Contract amendment with the Rocky Point Water District and authorize the Mayor to sign, subject to City Administrative Policies and Procedures. 8E - TRACYTON WATER DISTRICT SERVICE AREA AGREEMENT, #AB98-223 The City of Bremerton supplies water to the Tracyton Water District through a 1966 Agreement. The Pu'blic Works & Utilities Department have been working with the District to upgrade their Water System Plan and to better define their customer base. This service area agreement describes the legal boundary for their service, Kathleen Cahall stated this is an administrative action to better define the boundary so that scheduled work can proceed for this water district. Mr. Law asked when there would be an opportunity to renegotiate the water charges. Ms. Cahail stated that the City is currently working with Tracyton Water District, who is responsible for their own capital improvements in that area, and not the City. The Health District has notified them that there are several problems that will require upgrades made to their system, and other repairs made. There is the possibility of assumption by the City for that district, and during those discussions, renegotiations can take place. Public comment - none. #2388 M/SICIU(McConnell/Law) Motion to approve the Service Area Agreement with the Tracyton Water District and authorize the Mayor to sign, subject to City Administrative Policies and Procedures. 8F - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO. 98-30 FOR FUND 102, #AB98-224 This adjustment will provide necessary expenditure authority to the Street Department to pave Linder Avenue, which is the access to the new fire training facil.!ty in the West Hills neighborhood. Chief AI Duke, Bremerton Fire Department, stated that Linder Avenue is a very small street with only one facility. This request is to pave Linder Avenue, which will be the access to the new, multi-jurisdictional Fire Training Facility. The Joint Fire Management Group has significant funds available to pay this expenditure. Public comment - none. Mr. Montgomery stated that he and Bob Tulp drove out to take a look at this street, and it definitely needs to be paved. Bob Tulp, Operations Manger, clarified that a Budget Adjustment was the approach taken due to the fact that this street would probably end TAP E #1573 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 30, 1998 Page 7 of 7 up very low on a priority list due to the funds not being available in the Local Street Fund. He also pointed out that no City funds would be used. #2550 MISICIU(Montgomery/McConnell) Motion to authorize Budget Adjustment No. 98-30. 8G - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT NO, 98-29 FOR CONTRACT WITH CRIMINAL JUSTICE TRAINING CENTER, #AB98-225 Through a contract with State of Washington Criminal Justice Training Center, Officer Dan Fatt would be assigned to the Basic Law Enforcement Academy as a full-time instructor for three years. The Training Center would reimburse all expenses for this assignment. The Department would replace Officer Fatt so that there would be no reduction in FTE. A budget Adjustment for the rest of this year is also attached. Chief Paul Du Fresne, Police Department, pointed out that this will also provide someone at the Training Center who has close ties to the Bremerton Police Department which can help them in many ways when it comes to scheduling new employees for training. It also provides a way to see a number of new recruits coming into the system. He also clarified this would not remove an officer from our streets, that he would be replaced. Public comment - none. #2685 MISICIU(Shepherd/Arends) Motion to approve the Mayor to execute this contract and approval of Budget Adjustment No. 98-29. President Farr thanked the TV camera crew and Robert Neal, Director and Production Coordinator, for their services. With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:10 P.M. City of Bremerton PJIDF/Is C: Normal Distribution FileNault