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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 4, 1997
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, June 4, 1997, at 5:30 P.M., with
Council President David Farr presiding. Council members present
were Bob Winters, Carlos Montgomery, Richard Neville, Lon Overson,
John Law, Cecil McConnell, and A1 Colvin. Council member Sherril
Huff-Menees was absent. Also present were City Attorney Ian
Sievers and Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council
President Farr and Invocation given by Reverend Cleveland Williams
of Ebenezer A.M.E. Church.
President Farr made the following announcements:
(1) Council concluded a Study Session prior to the Council meeting
where they discussed the staffing of a Neighborhood Enforcement
Action Team.
(2) Immediately following the Council meeting, the City Council
will hold two Executive Sessions, which are not open to the public,
to discuss "potential litigation" and "personnel".
(3) City Council Study Session will be held June 11, 1997, 4:45 -
5:20 P.M., in the Council Conference Room. Topic of discussion:
"Sinclair Landing Update continued".
(4) City Council Study Session will be held June 25, 1997, 4:45 -
5;20 P.M., in the Council Conference room. Topic of discussion:
"Sinclair Landing Update Continued".
(5) City Council Study Session will be held July 2, 1997,
immediately following the City Council meeting in the Council
Conference Room. Topic of discussion: "Washington Survey And
Rating Bureau Report".
President Farr extended condolences to the Jerry Menees family,
husband of Sherril Huff-Menees, who passed away earlier this week.
CONSENT A~ENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting -- May 21, 1997 #AB97-117
#0061 M/S/C/U(Neville/Montgomery) to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented.
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CLAIMS/C~ECK REGISTERS
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as
requiredby 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.
#0081 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Montgomery) on June 4, 1997, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: 209309, 209312 through 209603 in the amount of
$448,162.59; and Regular Payroll for the period ending May 31,
1997, in the amount of $858,693.38.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Winters reported today he attended a Kitsap Lake Monitoring
Program meeting. Kitsap County Commissioner Phil Best and members
of a Citizens Advisory Committee that is being formed were also in
attendance at that meeting. During the discussion, he learned
there will be a plan of action to maximize funds to be put to use
for various lakes in the area and other means of monitoring the
water systems. He recognizes there is a weed problem in Kitsap
Lake that has been on going for many years without being addressed,
resulting in certain health problems and hazards that occasionally
close Camp McKean. The City will be invited to attend a future
meeting regarding Kitsap County Surface and Stormwater Management.
He was pleased to report the completion of a draft
Telecommunications Ordinance, which was prepared by the Ad Hoc
Telecommunications Advisory Committee, and is ready to be reviewed
by the City Attorney. Next week he anticipates scheduling a
meeting with the City Attorney and administrative staff to review
the draft ordinance. Lastly, on behalf of his family he extended
condolences to the Huff-Menees family.
Mr. Montgomery referenced a newspaper article in The Sun on this
date regarding disposition of the USS Missouri and announced the
General Accounting Office (GAO) has completed its review of the
Navy's process in surplusing the USS Missouri and discovered a
major flaw in the process. GAO will give a briefing on their
report and their recommendations on June 11, 9:00 AM, in the City
Council Chambers (Room 212).
Mr. Neville encouraged members of the public to pick up the Parks
and Recreation Department's summer program brochure. The summer
program contains activities for all ages as well as a list of
Concerts in Evergreen Park, which start on June 24th and run
through August 5th.
Mr. Overson also referred to the newspaper article on the USS
Missouri. He found it interesting that it appears, according to
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Congressman Dick's office, that the process was fatally flawed. In
his understanding "fatally flawed" means some kind of new action
should be undertaken.
Mr. Law expressed his sympathy to the Jerry Menees family. He
announced the next District #3 Neighborhood meeting will be held
June 24, 1997, 7:00 P.M., at the Senior Center. He noted the date
of this meeting has slipped one week from their normal monthly
schedule due to a scheduling conflict. Last week he and his wife
attended a day-long seminar on diabetes where they learned about
improved medications and treatments for diabetes. He encouraged
anyone with diabetes to talk with their doctor about the
improvements in the treatment of diabetes.
Mr. McConnell announced a special District #2 Neighborhood Meeting
is scheduled for June 24, 1997, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M., at the Sheridan
Parks and Recreation Center (Lounge). The topic of discussion at
that meeting will be the acreage at Almira and Riddell Road.
Mr. Colvin reported he, along with many others, attended a surprise
Retirement Party for Ed Sheldon on June 3. Mr. Sheldon will be
missed by this community when he leaves the area. Mr. Colvin
pointed out the community has another great asset in Reverend
Cleveland Williams, and his efforts to unite the community to
become involved in the process of the City of Bremerton. He was
somewhat surprised that more citizens have not taken the
opportunity to thank Mayor Horton for having the Scotch broom
removed from the north end of the Warren Avenue Bridge. He would
like to schedule a Study Session with the City Council to discuss
the replanting of the area previously covered by the Scotch broom.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Lynn Horton encouraged the public to view a mural that was
painted by a group of students from the Middle School and installed
on the bulkhead east of Lions Field. She also attended Ed
Sheldon's retirement event where he was recognized for his
involvement in the YMCA fund raising for the new "Y" building,
Leadership Kitsap, development of the Economic Development Council
and many other community projects.
Mayor Horton extended condolences, on behalf of all City employees,
to the Jerry Menees family.
Mayor Horton read the following Proclamations:
(1) JUNE 5-12, 1997, NURSES ASSISTANTS WEEK and JUNE 5, 1997, as
CAREER NURSE ASSISTANTS DAY, which was accepted by Mark Maxwell,
representing Forest Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.
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(2) JUNE 1997, PEST CONTROL MONTH, which was accepted by Mr. Best,
representing the Pest Control Industry.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Bob Sauter, Commander VFW Post 3694 and representing the Ladies
Auxiliary, presented Certificates of Special Recognition to Gary
Simon, Principal of Bremerton Junior High School, for being an
outstanding educator; H. Emily Moshay for her involvement with the
Head Start Program; and Larry Nelson, Fleet Reserve Association #29
for his involvement with students. Lastly, Mr. Sauter announced
Bremerton will receive a letter of recognition from "No Greater
Love", a national organization, who became aware that Bremerton was
the only city in the State of Washington to light a remembrance
candle on May 20, in City Hall, in honor of Memorial Day.
Philip Heggen, Bremerton resident, stated on May 28, 1997, he
delivered a petition to the City Council about issuing warnings
concerning fluoridated water to susceptible groups of people. As
of this date, he had not received a response to his earlier request
and was hoping Council would make a response at this time. Mr.
Heggen shared some data that supported his position opposing
fluoridation of City water. President Farr thanked Mr. Heggen for
his input and acknowledged the City would process his request in
the usual manner. He did point out that the fluoridation of the
City's water would not take place for several months.
Karen Williams invited everyone to attend the 1st Annual Smooth
Jazz VIP Brunch, June 15, 1997, 10:00 A.M., at the Kitsap Pavilion.
Ms. Williams also announced she is the newly elected President of
the Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Fund.
Don McDaniel, Corporate Relations Manager for Puget Sound Energy,
stated because of the substantial change in management that took
place as part of the merging of Puget Power and Washington Natural
Gas into Puget Sound Energy, he wanted to update the Council on
what is happening under that new organization. His area of
responsiblity is the Olympic Peninsula and acting as a Corporate
Relations Manager for one of three regions and representing the
Executive, who is based in Tacoma. He will also be representing
the views and needs of the community as well. As a result of the
organizational change, they can get input from customers and
respond to their needs faster. He was pleased to report they will
be breaking ground on a new facility in the Bremerton area to help
provide for better reliability and better services. He pointed out
deregulations are on the horizon and it is anyone's guess what the
regulations might look like when they are deregulated, but he is
hopeful that there will be a level playing ground that allows for
competition and true open choices for the citizens and providing
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for incentives for continued capital reinvestment and
maintenance/restoration in that area. New regulations should be
starting to be implemented in 1997/1998. He will keep the Council
and Bremerton community updated on what is happening on the State
and National level as it relates to his organization.
Linda Kroum, Executive Director YWCA/A.L.I.V.E. Program, expressed
a special "thank you" to Mayor Horton, City Council members, the
Domestic Violence Task Force, and the community for supporting the
YWCA.
Roy McInnis, Bremerton resident, invited everyone to attend a
Gospel Music event at the Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church at
7:00 P.M., on June 5, 1997.
John Thomas, Bremerton resident, referenced the May 28, 1997, City
Council meeting where Kathleen McCluskey, Director of
Administrative Services, commented that the cost of the cable
franchise negotiating consultant was funded by pass through funds
from TCI Cablevision to the City. He was disturbed by that
comment, and questioned if the consultant would be beholden to TCI
or the City since TCI was the source of funds to pay his contract?
Paul Lingblad, Bremerton resident, expressed his opposition to
fluoridation of City water based on the fact fluoride is very
toxic.
James Noble Jr. announced he was seeking individual sponsorships
for students of the Garritson Tae Kwon Do School, who have
qualified to participate in the 1997 National Junior Olympics.
Anyone wishing to contribute towards this effort could contact him
at 377-1065 or 377-9623.
Mayor Horton stated in response to Mr. Thomas's question regarding
funding of the cable franchise consultant contract, the consultant
contract is paid for by money coming from TCI, but that person does
not know where within the City's budget the funds are allocated.
7A - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT TO ADD ONE TEMPORARY LABORER FOR A THRE~
MONTH PERIOD/TRANSPORTATION DIVISION, #AB97-118
During the summer months, it is projected that the Transportation
Division will have an increase in workload due to increases in
other departments. Hiring a temporary laborer to accomplish some
of the more menial jobs would free the technicians to help keep up
with the increased work load. The cost of this temporary laborer
is $5,000.00 for the three month period.
Public comment - none.
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#1883 M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Colvin) to approve a Budget Adjustment No. 97-10
to add one temporary laborer for a three month period for the
Transportation Division.
7B - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR CITY PARKING GARAGE IMPROVEMENTS, #AB97-
The City parking garage located at 4th and Washington is in need of
minor repairs and maintenance. Improved lighting, painting, new
signs, and safety treads in pedestrian areas are the elements of
repair and maintenance that are planning to be completed. General
Facilities will be responsible for completion of this work. These
improvements will enhance the safety and appearance throughout the
garage, thereby increasing its marketability and occupancy rate.
It is requested that City Council authorize a Budget Adjustment for
$27,000 from the Parking System Fund to pay for these maintenance
items.
Paula Johnston, Deputy City Clerk, explained the parking garage has
not been routinely maintained over the years and since the City
Council approved a long term lease by the Doctor's Clinic, the
administration felt the garage needed to be assessed. City staff
reviewed lighting deficiencies, need for interior paint, replacing
all handrails, installing new safety treads on stairs and ramps.
It was felt the enhanced aesthetic and safety measures will
increase the feeling of security for those using the garage. Upon
review of the Parking System Fund, it appears that the fund began
1997 with a sizeable increase over what was anticipated and is
running approximately 5% above revenue projections so far this
year.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Winters referenced the estimate labor cost of $30.00 per hour
and questioned if that would cover the lighting technician or
painters? Ms. Johnston explained the $30.00 per hour was a high
end estimate in the event the City had to contract out a large
portion of the work; and it provided a cushion in the event the
estimated hours were higher than projected by the Facilities
Department. It is anticipated the City will use summer help crews
from the Facilities Department at a rate of $7-8.00 per hour. Also
available will be a contingency of Navy volunteers, who will
do a large portion of the wall painting at no cost to the City.
Mr. Winters pointed out it was not clearly defined as to the exact
number of hours required for labor. He noted documentation showed
$9,500 for lighting improvements and questioned if new light
fixtures and wiring would be required? Ms. Johnston stated it
would cover the cost of replacing approximately 70 light fixtures,
many of which were capped over several years ago.
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#2104 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Montgomery) to approve Budget Adjustment No. 97-14
to fund $27,000 for City Parking Garage improvements.
7C - BID AWARD TO COATING APPLICATORS, INC. - 1997 RESERVOIR
REHABILITATION, #AB97-120
Bids were opened for the 1997 Reservoir Rehabilitation project on
May 20, 1997. Five bids for this project were received. The low
bid was $91,344.50 from Coating Applicators, Inc. The engineer's
estimate for this project was $134,160. This project involves
cleaning and re-coating Reservoirs #10, #15, #16, #18, and the Port
of Bremerton Reservoir. The action before the City Council is
approval of a contract with Coating Applicators, Inc. for the 1997
Reservoir Rehabilitation Project.
Tim Richard, Senior Engineer, stated this project is part of the on
going program to rehabilitate the exterior of the City's steel
reservoirs. With the completion of the subject tanks in 1997, the
City will have only one steel tank that does not need to be
recoated at this time. The low bidder's references have been
checked and all had favorable comments regarding the quality of
their work. The City also contacted the supplier of the paint, who
is always concerned that a good applicator is secured due to the
warranty on the product, and they are also very happy with this
firm. This project includes four City owned tanks and one tank
owned by the Port of Bremerton, which was previously approved by
City Council under an Interlocal Agreement with the Port. The
Port's portion of the cost will be approximately $20,000 for their
tank as well as a portion of the cost of design, administration and
construction. Funding for this project is out of the Water
Resources Expenditure Budget, of which $100,000 was budgeted and is
considered as a maintenance project.
Public comment - none.
#2340 M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Winters) to approve a contract for $91,344.50
with Coating Applicators, Inc. for 1997 Reservoir Rehabilitation,
and authorize the Mayor to execute the same.
7D - PURCHASE OF HADDON SCHOOL PROPERTY AT N. LAFAYETTE AND 15TH
STREETS, #AB97-121
The Bremerton School District has agreed to surplus the 3.7 acre
site at the northwest corner of N. Lafayette Avenue and 15th Street
to the City for future park development. The purchase price
proposed is $154,000 based on a December 1996 appraisal.
The price reflects the "as is" condition of the site, and is
discounted for fill placed on the southeastern portion of the site
prior to 1941. A phase I, and limited phase II for the site is on
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file in the Council office.
Jim Spencer, Parks and Recreation Director, stated the subject
property is in an area that desperately needs a park and the only
park north of llth Street between Warren Avenue and Kitsap Way is
a small pocket park (Arvon), which was constructed in 1996. Two
issues prompted him to support this proposal: (1) a petition
circulated approximately two years ago that contained over 450
signatures in support of the City purchasing the Haddon School site
for a park; (2) the 1996 summer Playground Express program included
use of the Haddon School site and attracted over 40 children each
day. Funding for this proposal is available under the Real Estate
Excise Tax (Fund 109) for development.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Winters stated the documentation identifies the price reflects
the site as is and is discounted for fill placed on the southern
portion of the site prior to 1941. He asked Mr. Spencer to explain
that statement? Mr. Spencer stated there is known contamination on
the site. During the early 1940's the site was used as a dump site
and there was a soil cap of sorts put over the contamination.
Historically, most of the properties in the City are dump sites and
a park is an ideal use for those particular conditions. He
anticipates the City will minimize any digging and the only areas
of concern would be for a parking lot and a restroom facility. The
Bremerton School District had an environmental study prepared for
the site that identified the areas with the most contamination.
Mr. Winters questioned the estimated cost and will it stay within
the budget amount of $225,000 for those particular areas of clean
up? Mr. Spencer explained the School District paid for a study
that presented three options ranging from $35-38,000. The
particular price identified within the $154,000 has been discounted
by that amount, i.e. the appraised value was adjusted to reflect
the cost to take care of the contamination. Mr. Winters asked if
the City opens the area as a playfield, will it require meeting EPA
clean up requirements? Mr. Spencer explained based on the
information coming from the Evergreen Park expansion project, he
anticipates the probable use of a soil cap over the site, which
would allow park type activities, but there may be some areas that
require a more comprehensive clean up. Mr. Winters asked if the
site could be an inner-city baseball field for inner-city youth?
Mr. Spencer stated the potential use of the site would up to the
citizens and he anticipates holding several public meetings to
discuss the issue.
Mr. McConnell questioned the kind of amenities planned for the
site? Mr. Spencer stated that would depend on the input given by
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the residents of that area.
Mr. Montgomery stated when he first became a City Council member he
was approached by constituents as to the lack of parks, and
questioned why the subject site was not turned into a ball field or
playground. He feels strongly that the City should be allowed to
use a soil capping method to contain any contamination on the site.
Mr. Colvin asked if the City would be purchasing any liability, if
contamination is found on the site? Ian Sievers, City Attorney,
stated yes, the purchase agreement includes assuming the risk of
contamination at that site. The property has a discounted market
value; however, the City can use the site for parks by doing less
than other type users of the property.
President Farr noted the subject site is located in his district,
which lacks park facilities, and he encouraged the Council to
support the proposal as presented. He also encouraged citizens
from all parts of the City to get involved in determining the kinds
of uses for this site. Based on his observance of use of
Skateboard Park East, he would like to see Skateboard Park West
developed on this site.
#2731 M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Neville) to approve purchase agreement for
Haddon School site at N. Lafayette Avenue and 15th Street.
7E - CONTRACT FOR ASBESTOS INSPECTIONS OF CITY STRUCTURES ON
THRU "H" STREETS EAST OF OYSTER BAY AVENUE, #AB97-122
The City has recently completed acquisition of buffer properties
north of the wastewater treatment plant east of Oyster Bay Avenue,
including approximately 60 residential and residential accessory
structures. Many of these have no useful life and will be
demolished or will be used for practice burns. Prior to either
action, the structures must be inspected for asbestos materials.
The proposed contract with KCB, Inc. a certified asbestos remover,
will provide this inspection at $225 per structure. Total
expenditure for the year will be approximately $14,000 under this
agreement.
Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated due to Bob Tulp, Public Works
Operations Manager, being on vacation, he would provide staff input
and answer any questions. He noted many structures within the
subject area are well beyond their useful life and should be
removed as quickly as possible. Labor and Industry regulations in
the Administrative Code require a negative assessment for presence
of asbestos that may become airborne and need to removed prior to
any demolition to avoid monitoring. Mr. Tulp did conduct an
informal solicitation for bids from the City's Small Works Roster
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and KCB, Inc., was the low bidder with the next highest bid being
approximately $300.00 without tax included. He noted an action
item will be brought before Council on June 18 to surplus
structures with value from the subject area and this contract will
also apply to those structures, if they are required to be removed
for demolition.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Law stated in his opinion, this was another example of
extortion because we, as private business, have to pay for
inspection of each of the buildings and all we are looking at is
the potential of finding asbestos particles in roofing or floor
tile. He views it as a waste of money even though it is required.
Mr. McConnell asked if the City had a cost estimate if asbestos is
found? Mr. Sievers explained this proposal is just for inspection
of the premises and lab testing of materials, not removal of any
asbestos.
#3052 M/S/C/U(Montgomery/McConnell) to approve contract with KCB, Inc.
for asbestos inspection services of City structures on C thru H
Streets east of Oyster Bay Avenue.
President Farr thanked the TV camera crew for their services: Rob
Rupe, Patricia Mathes, and James Nobel, Jr.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:59 P.M.
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