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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/94TAPE #1219 UNAPPROVED DRAFT COUNCIL AUG - 3 1994 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 20, 1994 #0020 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, July 20, 1994, at 5:30 P.M., with Council Vice President Richard Neville presiding. Council members present were Morrie Dawkins, JohnLaw, David Farr, Richard Neville, Lon Overson, and'Eileen Fitz. Council members Bob Winters, Sherril Huff-Menees and A1 Colvin were absent. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Huff-Menees and Invocation given by Reverend James Giles of New Life Family Christian Center. CONSENT AGENDA NONE CLAIMS/WARRANT 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(Overson/Fitz) on July 20, 1994, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 176882, 176883, 176974, 1769976, 176977, 176986 through 177009 in the amount of $490,366.78. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Dawklns cautioned everyone to try and stay cool during the "heat wave". Mrs. Fitz asked people with elderly neighbors to please check on them during the hot weather to make sure they are ok and not adversely affected by the heat. Mr. Overson reported he attended the Ethnic Coalition Talent show, as part of Summerfest '94, which was extremely entertaining. He highly recommended that people attend that event next year. The fountain on 4th Street is looking great. A report was given on KVI that a well went dry in the Bremerton area and people had to go without water. Actually, the well did not go dry but a water supplier in the North Perry Water District area malfunctioned. Mr. Law reported on a very successful District #3 neighborhood TAPE #1219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 2 of 8 meeting held on July 19. The Fire Department put on a true parade of their talent under the direction of Acting Fire Chief A1 Duke along with the Fire Prevention Officer Lori Collins. He urged the public to take advantage of any opportunity to view the Fire Safety Puppet Show...even the adults enjoyed it and children learned from it. He paid special recognition to the National Bank of Bremerton for their donation of the popcorn and Randish's Red Apple, who donated soda pop. He gave public notice that on July 18, 1995, District #3 will holdits next "Fire Department On Parade". Mr. Neville reminded everyone that on July 23, the Safeway Store on Callow Avenue will hold their Customer Appreciation Day. As a part of that celebration, the Warren Avenue Pee Wee organization will sponsor fund raising activities... selling hot dogs, soda pop, root beer floats and baked good as well as a "dunking" booth. The following individuals have volunteered for the dunk tank: 10:30AM Eddy Chu, 11:00 AM Mayor Lynn Horton, 11:30 AM Police Captain Joe Hatfield, 12:00 Judge Bruce Martin, 12:30 PM Travis Baker, 1:00 PM Dan Clem, 1:30 PM John Law, 2:00 PM Richard Neville, 2:30 PM David Farr, 3:00 PM Bob Winters. Lastly, because of vacation schedules, the City Council will accept applications for City Council District #8 position, which will be vacant August 1, during the month of August. Interview of applicants will be set at a time following the Labor Day holiday. Anyone wishing to receive an application or additional information may call the City Council office 478-5280. MAYOR'S REPORT - None PUBLIC RECOGNITION Kal Leitohman stated at the previous Council meeting Mayor Horton invited him to attend the Traffic Safety Committee, however, when he looked into when that meeting would be held he was informed the Committee would not be discussing the subject he was interested in, but the City Council would be discussing the issue of pedestrian safety. He sees nothing relating to that issue on the Council Agenda, however, he did come prepared with more information. He had with him information put out by the Washington State Patrol, showing statistics state-wide for people (by age), killed or injured in intersections and various other parts of the roadways. Also shown for 1992, in Bremerton, there was one fatality and 34 injuries, however, it is not broken down whether or not the injuries and fatality took place in painted crosswalks. He has' conducted some sampling of concrete crosswalks in the City: two concrete walkways on the new 4th Street project; one on Pacific Avenue; one on Washington Avenue. If the City Engineers are so concerned about people assuming that they are extra safe in crosswalks, why would the City go to the expense of putting in TAPE #1219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 3 of 8 concrete walkways on 4th Street? He is also concerned about the City saving money and could not understand why Gregory Way intersections were posted with four metal arrow one-way signs and there are also two signs at each intersection showing a broken arrow - no left turn, yet last week the City painted one-way arrows in those intersections. He questioned why all this redundancy? Keith Anderson stated he was very concerned over the City's charging a recycling fee as part of his garbage collection costs. He believes the citizens of Bremerton are being ripped off. He thanked Mrs. McCluskey and Mayor Horton for answering his questions on the garbage issue. Recently, he saw an advertisement for Mariner game tickets whereby the public could bring recycables to the game and they would receive a $2.00 credit off of their ticket. He has talked with a lot of people within his neighborhood who are not pleased with the recycling fee. Several weeks ago someone stated, at a Council meeting, that todays children are the leaders of tomorrow. He wonderers how low income people can pay these high costs for garbage service when they need those dollars for food for themselves and/or their children. Another issue that needs to be addressed within the City is "gang" activity. Soon he will living as a single person and will not be generating any trash. He also plans to not use any electricity or gas and wonders if they will be charging him for not using their services. Acting President. Neville offered to meet with Mr. Anderson to discuss his concerns. Mr. Anderson stated he was proud when the City was named #1 City in America, however, he was not proud of the fact that people are dumping their trash/old furniture in alleys and along streets. He believed people were dumping trash because the cost of disposing of it is too high in the City. Gordv Byrd reported on Tuesday evening he enjoyed the Concert in the Park at Evergreen Park. He also had a great time at the Concert On The Boardwalk on Friday evening. He was pleased that the Pickway Shoe Store in East Bremerton exchanging a pair of shoes that had a defect for a new pair at no cost to him. Shannon Cook reported she also enjoyed the Concert On The Boardwalk on Friday evening. She announced Hospice will sponsor a 2.5 mile "Walk For Hospice" on Saturday, August 6. The "Professor" from Gilligan's Island will be attending that event. Don Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street Association, announced on Thursday, July 21, 8:00 P.M. on Channel 12, a recap of "Law Enforcement In The City", which will include Police Chief Del McNeal, Police Captain Hatfield, heads of the Drug and Gang Units, Crime Prevention Officer and Safe Streets, will be televised. The intent of this program is to provide a comprehensive look at crime and law enforcement trends in the City. The second Concert On The TAPE #1219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 4 of 8 Boardwalk will be held Friday, July 22, 6:00 - 8:00 PM. The Navy Band "Flagship" will perform that evening and several units of the Farmers' Market will be open at 4:00 P.M. He was pleased to report 750 people stopped by the Tourist Information Booth located on the First Street Dock during its first week of operations. Up coming new events: August 7 - 35 mile Bike Ride from the boardwalk and back. There will be a $15.00 entry fee for this event, which includes an admission to either the Turner Joy or Harbor Tours. This event is co-sponsored by the West Sound Cycling group, and information can be obtained by contacting the Bremerton Main Street office. On August 20 -"JAZZ UP" will take place at Park Place. Cost of admission for this event is $15.00 per person. Following the paid event, several bands will be performing at local restaurants and there will be no cover-charges at those locations. The net proceeds from this event will go to the Admiral Theater restoration project. Kal Leitchman asked that he be provided with a list of people who have been killed or injured by accidents in crosswalks within the City. Acting President Neville asked how many years back did Mr. Leitchman want that kind of information? Mr. Leitchman stated as far back as possible. Gordy Byrd reported he has volunteered to help in the Visitor Information Booth and he hoped other within the community would also volunteer their time. Darts11 McDermand stated he is concerned for the children living in his area not having access to a park. He would like to see the area currently used as a "pea patch" on Sylvan Way turned into a park. He noted a group of teens were using Armen Jahr School for a baseball field...their thrill was to hit a house or the school with a home run hit. The Police did come and talk with the youth and they have not returned to that same activity. Several years ago the Eastside PeeWee organization leased some church property that had a baseball field on it. He hoped the City would look into getting playfields developed in various areas around the City for the younger children. Acting President Neville asked Mr. McDermand if he had taken his concern to the Bremerton Parks Commission? The Commission is looking at long range park planning and encourages public input? Mr. McDermand stated not yet, however, he did intend to present his ideas to that group. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, announced Item 7A was tabled for one week. 7B - 10% PETITION TO CONSIDER A LETTER OF INTENT FOR ANNEXATION OF THE WEST MONROE AREA INTO THE CITY LIMITS, #AB94-154 This is the initial step using the Petition process of annexation TAPE #1219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 5 of 8 to bring designated areas into the jurisdiction of the City of Bremerton. According to State statute (RCW 35.13.125), the Council is to determine: 1) Will the City Council accept, reject, or geographically modify the proposed annexation area as presented; and 2) Will the City Council require the simultaneous adoption of a comprehensive plans and land use designations for the area or allow provisional default zoning as described in Chapter II, Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance; and 3) Will the City Council require the area to assume its proportional share of existing City indebtedness. Terrie O,Neill, Municipal Services Coordinator, stated the subject area is comprised of 3.52 acres plus right-of-ways on Werner Road, across the road from West Hills Honda and Toyota near the freeway. The subject area includes 20 parcels with 13 separate owners. Eight of the property owners representing 14 of the 20 parcels have signed a letter of intent. This is a unique petition in that there are no outside Utility Agreements. What she is presenting is a 10% petition, which is the first step in the process that represents over 75%. There are already some water services within the subject area and most likely there will be sewer services at the site being prepared as a retail car lot, which is well within the boundary for City emergency services. The subject site is located in a County island that is completely surrounded by the City. At this time, Council needs to accept, reject or geographically modify the site and decide whether or not it should be taken through the Planning Commission prior to annexation or if default zoning can be instituted with the zoning process implemented after annexation actions. Council is also being asked whether or not the subject area is to assume existing City indebtedness. That question is asked because there are several different bond issues that only City residents had the opportunity to vote on. Mrs. Fitz asked for definition of "default zoning". Mrs. O'Neill stated default zoning is zoning that is administratively assigned by the Director of the Department Of Community Development. They take the County zoning designation and match it as closely as possible to what that zoning is in the City and within 60 days following the effective date of Annexation a public hearing must be held and permanent zoning assigned. Mrs. Fitz questioned the current County zoning of the designated area? Mrs. O'Neill stated R-3, however, there is a Special Use Permit for the Barcelone property. Mr. Law questioned if Mrs. O'Neill meant that the Planning Commission would hold a pubic hearing within 60 days following annexation? Mrs. O'Neill stated yes. Mr. Law stated if Council agrees to the default zoning, would it preclude it from being reviewed by the Planning Commission? Mrs. O'Neill explained it TAPE #1219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 6 of 8 would only be reviewed by the Planning Commission if annexation does take affect. Mr. Farr asked if he understand correctly that the City zoning would be applied that most closely matched County zoning for the site for the first 60 days and at that time would the Planning Commission look at recommendations to change the zoning to something recommended by some other entity? Mrs. O'Neill stated as recommended by City staff. Zoning could be changed at that time, however, the normal process has been to try and match zoning to land use. There have been instances where properties are being used for different uses than the County zoning. Mr. Farr asked what would summarize the current land use of the subject area? Mrs. O'Neill stated there is one parcel that is half in the City and half in the County that they are working on developing, however, she was not clear as to what it is currently zoned, but the County portion is R-3. Both in the Comprehensive Plan for the City and County, the subject area is designed as a commercial/industrial. area. Mr. Law questioned the quality of buildings in the subject area? Mrs. O'Neill stated recently several houses were moved from the city lot (owned by Burley) onto the site and there are four other houses (two of them are on wheels and one is a trailer on wheels). She talked to the construction workers at the. one site and they have been asked for bids on demolishing the houses. Apparently, Kitsap County has given a deadline for when the demolition must be done or the County will do it by the end of the month. There are three other houses in the subject area that were not in very good shape. Mr. Law questioned what happens if the City takes those houses into the City...would it be after the end of the month when the County required them to be demolished? Mrs. O'neill stated she contacted Gary Lindsey, developer of one site, and he assured her those houses would be removed. This annexation will go through the Boundary Review Board, which is a 45 day process and then it will come back to Council for a Public Hearing with the 75% Petition. The owners of the subject properties requested the default zoning so that it would speed up the annexation process. Darts11 McDermand stated he goes past the subject area twice each day and wondered if the little house across from the State Highway Patrol office would be eliminated as well as the white house on Monroe? Mrs. O'Neill stated there is a red house and two other houses on Monroe that will not be touched. There is a small abandoned house that was owned by Scesco on Werner Avenue and another small white house on the corner of Werner and Kean and she understands they will be demolished. Gotfly Byrd questioned if the small houses to be demolished #1496 #1555 TAPE #1219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 7 of 8 shouldn't have been done away with a long time ago? Acting President Neville pointed out the discussion on this issue is about annexation, not demolition of buildings. M/S/C/U(Fitz/Law) approve the Notice of Intent; allow Default Zoning under Chapter II, Section 3 of the Zoning Ordinance; and require the area to assume a proportional amount of existing City indebtedness. 8A - ORDINANCE NO. 4477 (SECOND READING) ASSUMING JURISDICTION OF ROCKY POINT WATER DISTRICT IN KITSAP-CORBETT ANNEXATION AREA, #AB94-151 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Fitz) to pass Ordinance No. 4477 on second reading, assuming jurisdiction of responsibilities of the Rocky Point Water District within the Kitsap-Corbett annexation area. 8B - RESOLUTION NO. 2474, TO ADOPT THE CITY OF BREMERTON WATER COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, #AB94-147 State regulation, Washington Administrative Code 246-290-100, requires each drinking water system to prepare a Water System Plan. This plan identifies present and future drinking water needs and sets forth a means to meet those needs in a manner consistent with Federal, State, and local laws. The attached Bremerton Water System Plan meets these requirements and has been approved by the Washington State Department of Health. Also attached is an addendum addressing Growth Management Act issues. Kathleen Caha11, Water Resources Manager, stated State regulation requires that every water system have a Water System Plan to insure for future supply needs. This plan contains the City's present service area, how we think the population Will grow in this service area and an outline of operations of the water system and capital projects needed to meet growth and quality regulations. The City began this process in late 1991 and completed the plan in mid 1993. The State Department Of Health has approved the plan for conformance with all of their regulations and requirements. The Comprehensive Plan was brought before Council earlier this year and at that time the Department of Community Development requested that an Addendum be added to address growth management issues because the plan was created prior to the Growth Management Act. This addendum is included in the documentation provided to Council.. The Water Comprehensive Plan is a dynamic document and serves as a guide to management of the water system. This plan will be updated and changed as needed to meet the City's requirements. The Public Works and Utilities Department will be working with other staff, such as Community Development, to insure that the City's Comprehensive Plan will meet the mandates set by the Growth #1721 TAPE #1219 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1994 Page 8 of 8 Management Act. Mrs. Fitz noted for the public's benefit that this issue had been reviewed in several Council Study Sessions. She believes the City is very fortunate to have the water resource that exists. In the past, City Administrators saw future needs and managed to increase the City's watershed to approximately 3,000 acres in the Union River Watershed. She complimented the City's Utility Department for the excellent management of that resource. Public Comment - none. Mr. Overson complimented staff on their preparation of the document, which included a fine balance of pictures, charts, lots of words, and is well tuned to the growth management challenges of the area. He believes it sets a model for the rest of the County. M/S/C/U(Law/Dawkins) to approve Resolution No. 2474 adopting the attached City of Bremerton Water System Plan and authorize the Department of Public Works & Utilities to implement this Plan subject to City Administrative Policies and Procedures. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:35 PM. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk KLM/SH-M/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault