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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JULY 6, 1994
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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 6, 1994, at 5:30 P.M., with
Council President Sherril Huff-Menees presiding. Council members
present were Morrie Dawkins, Bob Winters, John Law, David Farr,
Richard Neville, A1 Colvin, and Lon Overson, Eileen Fitz Also
present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and Deputy City Clerk Gil
Johnson.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council
President Huff-Menees and Invocation given by Council member A1
Colvin.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting -- June 22, 1994
#AB94-137
M/S/C/U(Fitz/Dawkins) to approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
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(Colvin/Neville). on July 6, 1994, the Council does approve
for payment those vouchers included and further described as
follows: 176631, 176635, 176655 through 176,880 in the amount of
$403,926.40; and Regular Payroll for the period ending 6-30-1994,
in the amount of $691,701.95.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Winters thanked those involved with the July 4th memorial
ceremony at Ivy Green Cemetery. He volunteered to the assist the
City's Park Department to organize some of their PA systems to
ensure that keynote speakers can be heard and the presentations
being made through that equipment can be handled in a professional
manner.
Mr. Colvin commented on a presentation made at the Bremerton
Central Lions Club by Beverly Woods, Executive Director of the
Bremerton Area Chamber Of Commerce. He invited Ms. Woods to
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comment on that presentation during his Council report. Beverly
Woods, Executive Director Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce,
reported a Visitor Information Booth has been constructed on the
First Street Dock and is now up and running. This booth will be
staffed by volunteers seven days each week from 10:00 AM to 5:00
P.M. During the first few days of operation they had over 400
people stop by and make inquiries.
Mr. Dawkins commented on the nice ceremony held at Ivy Green
Cemetery on July 4th.
Mrs. Fitz reported this date she attended the Kitsap Regional
Planning Council meeting. Several weeks ago the City Council
agreed to become part of the HOME Program, and to submit
applications for this program. She was pleased to report the
following awards through the HOME Program: Kitsap Community Action
Program received $120,000 for rental reconstruction; City of
Bremerton received $100,000 for rental rehabilitation through the
Department of Community Development; Community Resources and
Assessment Center received $30,000 to acquire two residential
properties as transition housing. She also announced that as of
August i she will be stepping down as Council representative of
District #8 due to family concerns. She encouraged residents of
District #8 to consider applying for her soon to be vacated
position and applications can be obtained by contracting the City
Council office (478-5280). She emphasized that she has enjoyed her
time on the Council, however, she finds that she must step down.
Mr. Law announced District #3 will hold its monthly meeting on July
19, 7:00 P.M., at the Senior Center. The theme for this meeting
will be built around the Bremerton Fire Department and a focus made
on children and grandchildren. Popcorn, Sodas and balloons will be
plentiful and the emphasize of that meeting will be to instruct
children on fire prevention and how to respond in the event of a
fire.
Mr. Farr reported today he and Council members Law and Winters
attended the Kitsap Regional Planning Council meeting. The purpose
for their attending that meeting was the issue related to Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard's proposal to build a parking garage and a
response to that proposal from Dick Hayes, Executive Director of
Kitsap Transit, which they felt put the project in an unfair light.
Mr. Hayes' letter was placing more emphasis on the ride-share and
bus program, which is a good program, however several Council
members felt that Mr. Hayes' response could have had an affect of
eliminating the possibility of building a parking structure, which
he personally feels is needed and parking problems is one of the
greatest challenges to be faced. The result of the City Council's
concern over this issue as well as several other interested
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parties, was the issuance of a revised letter by Kitsap Transit,
which also fairly adequately explained our position in looking for
some resolution to parking problems. He was satisfied that the
revised letter represented Council's views and it is his hope they
will be taken into consideration on any further plans for the
parking problem.
Mr. Overson stated this was the first year the City of Bremerton
was under the new, more restrictive Fireworks Ordinance and he felt
'the citizens responded well. There has been some criticism of the
new ordinance and he hoped Council could address those concerns in
order to make it more representative of what is proper for the
public. A citizen registered a concern about the potential early
closing of the Callow Avenue Safeway store, located at llth and
Callow. It was his understanding Safeway intended to keep the
existing grocery store open throughout the construction period of
the new super safeway facility. He will be investigating this issue
further.
Mrs. Huff-Menees reported on Wednesday, June 29th, the City held a
very informative meeting that addressed a recent"'shooting" in her
district. It pleased her that the meeting was constructive and
citizens attending came with a real desire to provide positive
solutions to problems and a willingness to work together to start
Block Watch programs. She was personally saddened to hear Mrs.
Fitz's announcement, however, she respected her need to make such
a choice and the City Council will experience a loss with her
leaving. She encouraged residents within District #8 to apply for
the soon to be vacation position.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Lynn Horton echoed President Huff-Menees comments and was
also sorry to see Councilman Fitz leave the Council because of her
strengths. she brought to the Council.
A host family is still needed for a Japanese exchange student who
will arrive late July and leave late August. Anyone interested in
becoming a host family can obtain the necessary information by
calling her office.
On Thursday, July 7, 5:30 P.M., at the new Public Works facility on
100 Oyster Bay Avenue, the City will be hosting a Bremerton
Wastewater Treatment Plant Odor Control public meeting on the
following items: (1) Project Design Approach; (2) Project Schedule;
(3) Citizens Involvement Committee.
At the June 29th City Council Mrs. Sump brought an issue before
Council about the availability of a piece of property in the 1900
block near Bloomington/Naval. In response to that request, staff
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looked into the site and learned that property is the subject of a
"major" lawsuit that has been on going for the past 6 1/2 years.
A hearing, regarding that site, will be held on July 9th to
determine whether or not the case will go to Bankruptcy Court or to
King County Superior Court. If this issue goes before the Superior
Court, it will be at least until the end of 1994 before a decision
is made. There is the possibility that the owner will pay all
liens, including taxes, and retain the property. If the property
goes to bankruptcy, that action will not go into affect until near
the end of 1994. City staff was advised to again make contact the
end of August for an update on this issue.
Mayor Horton was pleased to announce the first edition of the City
Employment Newsletter will be issued to all City employees on July
7. Included in the newsletter are results of an Employee Survey
that was conducted earlier in the year.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Don Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street, announced his organization
will be hosting the Department of Labor & Industries and The Liquor
Control Board staff on Wednesday, July 13, 7:30 - 8:00 P.M., in the
Community Room of the Washington Mutual Building. This event is a
welcoming to all of the employees in those two agencies. Main
Street is very concerned about law enforcement, image and
misunderstandings about safety in the City. It was with this
thought that they approached the Police Department to develop a
presentation for the access channel. Such a program will be
telecast on July 21, 8:00 P.M.
Gordy Byrd reported on July 5 he saw for the first time something
about Bremerton,on TV Channel 11. He extended a special "thank
you" to Dick Hayes for his assistance in taking care of a problem
he was experiencing with Kitsap Transit about his frequent use of
the transit service.
7A - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR VISITOR INFORMATION, #AB94-138
The Downtown Task Force requests a Budget Adjustment of $5,000 for
visitor information. If approved, this amount should be expended
from Fund #104, Civic Improvement (Hotel/Motel tax).
Beverly Woods, Executive Director Bremerton Area Chamber of
Commerce, stated'the Downtown Task Force is not made up of just
members and non-members of the Bremerton Area Chamber, but members
of the Bremerton Main Street Association, Bremerton/Kitsap County
Visitor and Convention Bureau, merchants, landlords, Port of
Bremerton and members of the Bremerton City Council as well as
Mayor Horton. What this group is attempting to do is work on a
project that will link the waterfront area with the downtown area.
Because of the waterfront attractions, tourists are coming to the
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boardwalk and now the effort must be made to keep those tourists in
Bremerton awhile and bring them up off the boardwalk and into the
upland businesses. To move forward with this effort they have done
several things, which require additional funding. The request
before Council is the availability of $5,000 from the Civic
Improvement Fund (Hotel/Motel .Tax) to continue the project
throughout the summer. Store hours are beinglcoordinated with
downtown merchants (Sat. 10 AM- 5:00 PM, and Sundays 12:00 - 4:00
P.M). The Chamber has contributed funding in a cooperative manner
with the City to bring signage for easier access from the highways
to the downtown area. The Port of Bremerton has participated in
this effort by contributing $3,000 for signage on buildings and
along the waterfront area. Their first host training session will
be held July 7, resulting in the front line workers being better
acquainted with what activities are available downtown. The Port of
Bremerton granted permission to place a manned information booth on
the First Street Dock, which was donated by Harbor Tours. Now they
need to move forward with the purchase of brochure racks to be
placed on the outside of the visitor information booth, which will
be manned seven-days a week from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. They are
ready to print a generic walking map showing the waterfront and
uptown areas, shopping areas, points of.attraction, parking and
restrooms, however, they need funding to complete that project.
The other part of the $5,000 request is to hire a Volunteer
Coordinator, who will be responsible for coordinating all of the
volunteers manning the information booth. The Chamber of Commerce
is offering to run the funds, if approved, through their payroll
system to pay staff and to insure that all volunteers arelcovered
under Workman's Compensation for the hours they work.
Mr. Law questioned if the funding would cover the months of July
and August? Mrs. Woods stated funding would cover July, August and
into September. If there are enough funds to pay the Volunteer
Coordinator, good weather and sufficient numbers of volunteers, we
could probably keep the booth open through September. At the end
of that period, they will look at whether the information booth is
something that should be run further into the year, or how soon it
should be started up next spring, or should it be open year around.
Mr. Law asked for an explanation of the difference between the
objective of this program, which he felt was outstanding, and the
Visitor and Convention Bureau and Bremerton Main Street as
presented to Council during the 1994 Budget process? Mrs. Woods
stated she reviewed both contracts (VCB and Main Street) and this
proposal goes beyond their scope of work that they were contracted
to do. What is being proposed is something they had not
anticipated, but part of the revitalization of downtown has to do
with linkage.' She felt this is a critical summer for downtown
merchants and getting people up from the waterfront into those
businesses may mean their survival. Mr. Law emphasized he supports
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giving support to the merchants, however, his concern is that they
have been short changed and such action should have been happening
sooner. He questioned might Council see Mrs. Woods in September
requesting additional funding for the remainder of the year? Mrs.
Woods stated she doubted that as they will be looking at a
permanent map placement on the visitor booth that could be
displayed year round, winterizing some brochure racks, which would
not require having a volunteer manning the booth, but there would
be information available as a non-manned booth the rest of the
time. She emphasized the importance of having a paid Volunteer
Coordinator, who would act as backup in the event a volunteer was
unable to fill their assigned time at the booth. If they are
successful, she anticipates coming back to the City for additional
funding for next season.
Mr. Overson complimented all who were involved with this program
and he felt the timing is right and will be a wake up call to not
only people coming into this area, but to the people already in the
City. He looks forward to seeing this program discussed during the
1995 budget process.
Mr. Dawkins noted being a small business owner in the downtown area
he feels this type of action is vital.
Mr. Winters stated it was unfortunate that this program was not
started in March/April of this year so that it could have already
been implemented. He reflected on the large crowd that gathered on
the boardwalk on the 4th of July to view the fireworks and how
beneficial it would have been to have the visitor booth open at
that time. Mrs. Woods reported the Visitor Booth was open on the
4th of July and over 140 people stopped by in less than a seven
hour period.
Mr. Farr questioned if there was anything to preclude passing out
the walking map to local residents, who may not be familiar with
current businesses and attractions? Mrs. Woods stated the walking
map will be included in a direct mail piece titled "THE BREMERTON
GOOD NEWS", to 34,000 Bremerton residents on July 11.
GordV Byrd was confused about having to pay someone to be a
Volunteer Coordinator. President Huff-Menees explained the intent
of a paid Volunteer Coordinator. Mr. Byrd stated he still didn't
think it made sense.
President Huff-Menees complimented everyone involved in this
proposal for their comprehensiveness, commitment and dedication.
Mr. Colvin emphasized this project not only helps the downtown
businesses but also the whole City of Bremerton.
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M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve Budget Adjustment Request No.
94-20.
7B - DOWNTOWN AND WATERFRONT REVITALIZATION PROJECT CONTRACTS:
KIT8AP COUNTY/CITY OF BREMERTON, AND CITY OF BREMERTON/TONKIN HOYNE
CONSULTANTS, #AB94-139
The Department of Defense/Office of Economic Adjustment has made a
$100,000 grant to Kitsap to undertake economic diversification.
$50,000 of this has been offered to the City of Bremerton to
continue the Downtown/Waterfront Revitalization effort commonly
called the Leland Study. The City, through the Downtown
Development Task Force has selected Tonkin/Hoyne Architects to
undertake the work. Council delegation of authority to sign the
contracts is being requested.
Don Pratt, Director of Community Development, pointed out the issue
before Council is to enter into two agreements: (1) an agreement
with Kitsap County to receive Department Of Defense dollars for
downtown redevelopment; (2) to spend those dollars with a
consultant selected. The third issue of this item is to approve a
Budget Adjustment putting those funds into the 1994 Budget.
In 1993, the City Council adopted by Resolution the Leland Report,
which included a design concept on how the waterfront and downtown
area could be developed comprehensively and in a coordinated
manner. That project involved an advisory committee, which
included upwards of 50 people and has been in affect for
approximately four years. He emphasized that committee has been
strictly an advisory committee and this project is operated out of
the Department Of Community Development, under the Mayor's
direction. That committee has no legal authority or standing
within the City structure. This effort has been supported by both
Mayor Mentor and Mayor Horton. Also important is the fact that
there have been property owners, business owners, special interest
groups, such as Main Street, VCB, Chamber Of Commerce, Economic
Development Council and citizens involved with that committee. The
committee was active in lobbying for the funding from the'
Department of Defense and Kitsap County; and the committee acted in
an advisory role in selecting the consultant.
The primary product out of the Leland Study was a conceptual
identification of what kind of uses expected to happen on the
waterfront, which came with extensive graphics development showing
what those uses would look like, resulting in 20-30 documents that
depict what the uses could look like if they were in place.
The current project, although it does have some completion of those
design components, consists of the following items: a complete
Financial Analysis and Recommended Development Scheme of the
,
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current project along with a Marketplace Business Plan, Marketing
Strategy and Design Workbook for how the sidewalks could be
developed. Examples were shown of the type of work expected from
this proposal that the Leland group completed several years ago for
the City of Tualatin, Oregon, showing estimated costs for
development as identified in a conceptual design. Such detail
identifying estimated.costs needs to be done in order for this to
be a real business venture that can be marketed to a potential
partner. There is a lot of concern about what the legal
partnership would be between the City and a development interest.
The City wants to know what the best legal contract is, whether it
is a partnership, outright sale, whether revenues are deferred or
try to receive revenue immediately. Those questions need to be
answered ahead of time so that the City can market a potential
market to a developer. He emphasized the business owner and
landowner support has been and is strong. The Leland Study's cost
amounted to $30,000 and $20,000 of that was raised out of the
private sector. The funding for this project is taxpayer money,
not free money, however, it is a different blend of taxpayers due
to its coming from the U.S. Government. We are getting $50,000 of
federal dollars and the City is required to match it with $12,000
of local funds, which is included in the budget and comes in the
form of salary paid to City staff to monitor this project. No
additional money is required.
Mrs. Fitz stated she was sure there were homeowners in the City who
wonder why so much time and money is being spent on downtown. The
reason that is being done is that business is what drives the city
and provides money through the tax base for .streets, water
improvements, etc. It is imperative that the downtown area', as
well as other areas of the City, be viable business districts.
Income from residential property taxes is not the biggest
contribution to the City's tax base and it is the businesses that
contribute the most.
Mr. Meville questioned if he understood correctly that the City's
in kind match of funds amounted to $12,000, considering the backup
information states $8,334.00 is needed? Mr. Pratt stated the
$8,334.00 is correct, however, $12,000 is included in the budget
for the Development Manager's salary of which $8,334.00 will be
used as matching funds. Mr. Neville questioned who is the
Development Manager? Mr. Pratt stated he is currently serving as
Development Manager.
Mr. Law asked Mr. Pratt to describe what the end product will be
other than some renderings and a study that will show estimated
costs for particular projects. Mr. Pratt explained the five
primary tasks that need to be completed and products that are
definable as outlined in the documentation provided Council. He
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noted there are people interested in purchasing the City's owned
waterfront property outright, to pay the City a lump sum in cash,
and there are people who would like to lease the property outright
with no responsibility to the City other than the zoning review the
City would give them; and there are people who want the City as a
partner and see the City as a potential source of capital, from
sources that only the City can obtain. All of those issues need to
be discussed in relation to what the City expects from the
waterfront property. Currently, a fair amount of revenue is
generated from parking lots on the property and there are interests
in the City that count on that revenue, i.e., replacement for
Roosevelt Field. The question is does the development pattern and
design that is envisioned and the business relationship envisioned
allow the possibility of no revenue for a few years while the
development takes place? The City's stated policy is to not leave
that site as a parking lot. But, in order to pursue that vision,
that means parking lot revenues will have to be gone for a period
of time, if for no other reason than construction taking place.
And,~ probably because of the competition that the City is involved
in to attract development, the City will probably have to forego
revenue for a period of years after it is built to allow any
developer to recover from the construction loan and for the market
to pick up on the project. The question is does the City want or
not want that revenue break and if so,'how long is the City willing
to be placed in that position. In order to make that decision
another step must be taken and that is a cost benefit analysis that
includes a project budget showing when the profit margin will start
kicking in rather than just a loss. It is expected the consultant
will provide an analysis and recommendation of the City's options.
The next step is a Waterfront Marketplace Business Plan, The City
is receiving Department Of Defense money to help potentially laid
off, retired shipyard workers to work in Bremerton, hopefully on
the waterfront. These people need to be told what kinds of work
places will be created with this project...are there retails
stalls, business stalls, etc. Another element is the Waterfront
Streetscape Guide, which is a picture book that identifies design
detail that anyone who builds a structure in waterfront or downtown
areas can look at. The City is requiring sidewalk improvement,
landscaping improvements and other public amenity improvements to
some of the buildings that are built. The best way to tell people
what is expected is to show them a picture of what it could look
like.
Mr. Lawquestioned the effort of pursuing the investors and will it
be done in any part by the subject consultant? Mr. Pratt stated he
believed it is a step occurring as the consultant works. It is
not clear, in the contract, that the consultant has a primary lead
for "brokering" the property for the project, but it is clear that
they have a support role for doing that. The consultant has
several contacts in mind to introduce to the project and the City
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has met several investors as well. He believes the City will take
the lead in making presentations to the investors with the
consultant in a support role. He does not envision a further step
and feels the products that are in place will entice the commercial
brokers in the market to carry them forward on their own.
Mr. Farr stated he is very enthused by this proposal, but he has
seen enthusiasm in the past over other plans to revitalize or
reshape downtown Bremerton, such as the downtown "tent" proposal.
He questioned if there was something that makes' this approach
different than past efforts? Mr. Pratt stated he is familiar with
the "tent" project and a lot of money was spent over a couple of
years with a lot of citizen involvement. That project was proposed
as a Local Improvement District (LID) and because of a couple of
significant property owners the project failed. There were
expectations that those property owners would participate in the
proposal, however, there was no formal commitment by them and at
the last minute they did not show up to sign the LID. This
project, as proposed, does not have any proposed Local Improvement
District that could kill it and all of the property owners involved
around .the area (waterfront) have participated in the planning
process for the last four years. And, he recalled all of those
affected property owners contributed financially to the $20,000 for
the first phase of the Leland Study. He does not think the
development being envisioned on the waterfront or downtown will
happen because of this project. He feels it is already set in
place whether or not it will happen and believes that it will
happen. He feels strongly not doing this project could cause such
development not to happen and that a signal would be sent to the
development community that the City is not on board. And, if this
City Council is not on board, he felt that would put development in
Bremerton in a one-step back situation.
Mr. Overson pointed out within the scope of work the consultant is
asked to focus on City owned property, yet other terms within the
contract talks about waterfront/City development. It appeared to
him that there were contradictory terms. Mr. Pratt stated he felt
Mr. Overson's comment was appropriate. Mr. Overson stated he had
hoped that this proposal would have included properties within the
4th Street area down to the waterfront area. Mr. Pratt explained
steps 1 and 2 of the scope of work are 90% focusing on the
waterfront. Mr. Overson questioned if the definition of
"waterfront" within the contract meant "City owned parcel on the
waterfront"? Mr. Pratt stated yes...it appears the best way to
develop that site is in partnership with surrounding property
owners. Step #3, a Waterfront Marketplace Business Plan, is
designed to be a waterfront plan, however, the last sentence in
that task states it will be used as a model for assisting
businesses throughout downtown Bremerton. Step #4 talks about
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downtown and waterfront revitalization and step #5 -Streetscape
Waterfront - is a downtown and waterfront street guide. Mr.
Overson asked if each of the steps within the scope of work stands
on its own? Mr. Pratt stated yes.
Mr. Colvin asked if he was correct in his understanding that the
parcel being discussed is tied to the Roosevelt Replacement Fund?
Mr. Pratt stated by Council action, the proceeds from the City
owned waterfront parcel are dedicated to the replacement for
Roosevelt Field. Mr Colvinquestioned if profits received from the
waterfront property site will go into the Roosevelt Replacement
Fund. Mr. Pratt stated that is what the City needs the consultant
to decide. Currently, the City is receiving a healthy revenue from
the parking lots on that site. The question is if development of
office space/retail space/commercial office space is undertaken on
the waterfront the City will probably lose some of that revenue.
The hope is that within a few years the amount of return will be
significantly greater than it is today because of the larger
investment placed on the property. How to balance that is one of
the questions that needs to be answered by the City Council before
the proposal can be marketed. There are some people who do not
want to see development on the waterfront because it might mean
lesser revenue on the short term for the Roosevelt Field
Replacement Fund.
Mary Ann Harris, Yesterdays, Todays and Tomorrows, stated as a
downtown business owner she is excited about the study and has been
involved in the committee from the beginning. She emphasized the
difference with this proposal is that it is a grass roots effort
and evolved after the time Bremerton was named the #1 City. What
she is most impressed with about this process is the consistency of
the involvement of the business owners, landowners and City
representation. If the City does not take the leadership, they
will not have the ability to dictate what will happen on the
waterfront, which she felt was critical. As a property owner, she
is excited about participating in an unusual proposal with the City
to develop that site.
Don Atkinson, Executive Director Bremerton Main Street Association,
stated he chaired the Downtown Task Force for approximately two
years until they decided to turn officially to the City and to lay
the ground work for what was ultimately the Leland Study. He
believes the thing that separates this effort from the abortive
attempts of the past is "we're in it for the long haul" and there
has been a tremendous price paid in terms of time, energy and
effort. During the initial effort to raise $30,000, Council member
Lynn Horton was concerned that there would be a shortfall and the
City had pledged its $10,000, but wanted to see the private sector
step up to the remaining $20,000. There was a time during that
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process where there was a shortfall, which did concern everyone,
however, Lou Weir and he stepped out and said whatever the
shortfall Bremerton Main Street would make up the difference and
they ended up putting in $3,300 into the project. He emphasized
the City will have options before them as a result of this
proposal. Revenues generated from development of the City owned
waterfront site will be going to the Parks Department for
replacement of Roosevelt Field. He noted Bremerton's waterfront is
the least developed waterfront on Puget Sound and people outside of
Bremerton are aware of that fact.
Beverly Woods, Executive -Director Bremerton Area Chamber Of
Commerce, stated the Chamber is very supportive of this project and
actively participated on the Task Force for a number of years. In
answer to the question why would this proposal work where other
didn't, there is a commitment within the groups involved, i.e.,
VCB, Port Of Bremerton, City of Bremerton, Bremerton Area Chamber
Of Commerce, building owners, landlords, and merchants. The
Chamber has a program underway entitled "Work With Washington",
which was created by the Seattle Chamber Of Commerce, to help
relocate businesses within the State rather than lose them to other
states. When the waterfront is developed, it will make Bremerton
shine and she felt now is a critical time to continue moving
forward with the momentum that is being generated from the local
level.
Mayor Lynn Hotton stated from the time she was first approached
about this analysis the level of local participation, as identified
above, has held consistent overthe last two years, which she has
found to be remarkable. In looking at why this project is
possible...for a number of different reasons: (1) it does not rely
on fads and gimmicks; (2) it is a common sense approach to
redevelopment of downtown; (3) identifies things that are long term
and "big ticket" items and some smaller things that can be done on
a parallel track while the larger items keep moving along in the
process. She believes the final product will be a quality project
that addresses a lot of community issues and needs, but also a
marketing ~prospectus with developers and potential tenants
identified so that the City has a package that can be presented.
Mr. Winters asked if there will be precise time lines for
development of the waterfront? Mr. Pratt stated there will be a
scenario.
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Overson) to negotiate and sign the contracts
proposed in this agenda bill.
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M/S/C/U(Fitz/Colvin) to approve Budget Adjustment #94-19.
7C - CORROSION CONTROL STUDY - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENTWITH
ECONOMIC ENGINEERING 8ERVICES, INC. (EES), #AB94-140
A professional services agreement has been negotiated with EES,
Inc. to provide engineering services to perform a Corrosion Control
Study on the City's water system as required by Federal and State
regulations. EES has performed these studies for other large Puget
Sound water systems. The total amount of this project is not to
exceed $83,000.00 with the Navy contributing 35% of the costs. The
action before Council is approval of the agreement.
Kathleen Caha11, Water Resources Manager, stated as required by the
State Drinking Water Regulations, the Department Of Public Works
and Utility will conduct a Corrosion Control Study in compliance
with the Lead And Copper Rule, which requires Bremerton to submit
a Corrosion Control Plan to the State Of Washington Department Of
Health by July 1, 1995. Bremerton's water is like most of the
other large Puget Sound surface water sources in that it is
slightly corrosive, which means it can leech metals from plumbing.
The purpose of the proposed study is to evaluate Bremerton's water
system and recommend a treatment option, such as PH control. EES
has been selected as the best firm to conduct the study and have
assembled a team of experts and developed a sound, tailored
approachto Bremerton's plan. The total project is not to exceed
$83,000 and was included in the Utility's 1994 budget. The Navy is
cost sharing 35% of the cost of this project.
Mr. Overson stated his concern over several elements of the scope
of work whereby the City wouldbe opening the door for a contractor
to recommend to the State what the State will tell the City it has
to do with the water supply. He questioned wouldn't such action
cost the City money? Ms. Cahall stated the Utility is aware that
some kind of treatment to just the surface water to prevent any
corrosion in the water system would be required. What EES will do
is to identify all the options and treatment possibilities
available to their disposal. Mr. Overson stated some of us have
lived in the City for many years and have consumed City water in
plentiful supply without any detectable problems. He questioned
"what is the problem now"? Ms. Cahall stated the problem is a
Federal law that required the State to do corrosion control and
Corrosion Control Studies. Several years ago, as required, the
City didin-home monitoring of water samples to determine how much
lead was found in that water. There is no detectable lead in
Bremerton's water, however, lead comes from peoples' copper
plumbing that was soldered with lead. The City's water is slightly
corrosive and can cause leeching of lead out of the pipes No lead
solder has been used since 1988, but EPA felt it was large enough
problem to pass the Federal Lead And Copper Rule, which has been
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handed down to the State, which then mandates the City to conduct
the Corrosion Control Study. Mr. Overson stated the results of the
City's first study showed no specific requirement for resolution at
that time. Ms. Cahall explained the City had to do two sets of
sampling and the first set showed the City to be below what was
called an "action level". The second set of sampling revealed the
City's water to be slightly above, which put the City into this
scenario. Mr. Overson questioned the funding source for the
corrosion control correction? Ms. Cahall explained it is an
unfunded mandate.
Mr. Farr stated in light of the previous studies and Federal and
State regulations, does the City have any options other than hiring
a consultant to conduct this study? Ms. Cahall stated
no. This type of study requires an engineering firm that is very
proficient in very specific studies and is not something that could
be done using City staff. The City's staff did conduct the water
monitoring program.
Mr. Colvin pointed out the Navy is contributing $29,000 towards
this study. Ms. Caha11 stated the Navy is cost sharing in the
study, which is normal for them for capital projects and large
projects such as this. The Navy uses over 1/3 of the water system
on a daily basis and is the City's largest industrial customer and
they do have some industrial concerns. If the City adds some
chemical that changed the chemistry of the water even slightly it
could affect some of Navy's industrial processes.
Mr. Dawkins questioned if every City has to undertake this study?
Ms. Cahall stated every water system is required to conduct the
study.
Mr. Neville questioned since the Study is not required until July
1, 1995, why is the contract to terminate on July 1, 19987 Ms.
Cahall explained there is the possibility of some additional work
beyond the 1995 date, which relates to the type of recommended
treatment. Also, there is the possibility that the study may not
be completed by July 1, 1995, however, that is the intended goal.
Once the study is complete and the $83,000 is spent, that contract
is finished.
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Neville/Farr) to authorize the Mayor to execute the
Professional Services Agreement with EES, Inc. to perform the
Corrosion Control Study for a total amount of $83,000.00
7D - APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION - DEBRA L. JACKSON,
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There are four vacancies on the Planning Commission. It is
recommended one of the vacancies be filled by Debra L. Jackson.
Mayor Lynn Hotton stated Ms. Jackson is presently employed at Puget
Sound Naval Shipyard in a planning capacity as a Supervisory Data
Technician~ Ms. Jackson has been very involved with Kitsap County
Chapter of Blacks In Government and is serving as President of that
organization; and is a Deaconess and teacher in the Bremerton
Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Because of Ms. Jackson's background
in the shipyard and community, Mayor Horton believes she will make
an excellent candidate for the Planning Commission and urged
Council to confirm the appointment as presented.
Mrs. Fits thanked Ms. Jackson for applying to serve on the Planning.
Commission and thanked Mayor Horton for choosing a very qualified
candidate.
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Fitz) to confirmthe appointment of Debra L. Jackson
to the Planning Commission.
Debra Jackson stated she looks forward to serving on the Planning
Commission and feels she will do a good job because she is a
resident of Bremerton and has a vested interest in the City.
7E - APPOINTMENT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION - BARBARA GRAY BOYD,
#AB94-142
There are four vacancies on the Planning Commission. It is
recommended one of the vacancies be filled by Barbara Gray Boyd.
Mayor Lynn Hotton stated Ms. Boyd has been very active in the
League Of Women Voters, served on a former City Charter Ad Hoc
Committee and is a member of the Kitsap Community Action Program
Board Of Directors. Ms. Boyd is a retired Library Administrator
and will be an excellent appointee to the Planning Commission.
Another outstanding attribute has been Ms. Boyd's grass roots
involvement in growth management issues and community issues as a
whole.
Mr. Colvin questioned which Council District did Ms. Boyd reside
in? Mr. Dawkins stated District #3.
Mrs. Fits stated she had the pleasure of talking with Ms. Boyd
during the Ad Hoc Committee's interview process in discussion of
City government. Ms. Boyd was very thoughtful and posed excellent
questions to those being interviewed during that Committee process.
She strongly recommended to Council that Ms. Boyd's appointment be
confirmed.
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President Huff-Menees stated she too has long admired Ms. Boyd and
her commitment to her community through her involvements and her
work in various levels of government.
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Neville/Farr) to confirm the appointment of Barbara Gray
Boyd to the Planning Commission.
Barbara Boyd stated this is an interesting time in Bremerton and
she looks forward to working with the Planning Commission. She
thanked the City Council for their kind words.
Mayor Horton gave a brief description of how she is addressing
filling vacancies on Boards and Commissions. She emphasized that
she is not making "political" appointments, but rather seeking a
balance of membership so that they reflect the demographics of the
Bremerton community, i.e. ethnic background, age, gender and even
economic demographics. Many of the people that she has appointed
thus far she met for the first time when they were interviewed for
a specific position.
7F - RENEWAL OF INTERLOCAL DRUG TASK FORCE AGREEMENT, #AB94-143
The purpose of this agreement is to provide for and regulate the
joint efforts of the Counties of Jefferson, Kitsap, and Mason, and
the Cities of Bainbridge Island, Bremerton, Port Orchard, Port
Townsend, Poulsbo, and Shelton, and the Washington State Patrol law
enforcement agencies to combat violation of controlled substance
laws within the contracting jurisdictions for their mutual
advantage.
Police Captain Joe Hatfield explained the subject task force has
been in operations for approximately five years and Bremerton has
been involved in it since its inception, is a critical part of law
enforcement and wanted by the public.
Mr. Neville stated in reading the first 1994 Quarterly Report from
the Police Department it stated that $72,000 worth of narcotics
were taken off the streets of Bremerton. He questioned if the main
force of that action was undertaken by this task force? Captain
Hatfleld stated no, the Bremerton Police Department contributes
one full time commissioned officer to this organization, which is
being run by the Kitsap County Sheriff's office. Other agencies
either provide personnel or portions of personnel to that task
force. The Quarterly Reports from the Bremerton Police Department
concern the City's own individual drug unit, which operates
strictly within the confines of the City limits.
Mr. Law questioned if he understood correction that this proposal
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is to just continue what has been done in the past?
Hatfleld stated that was correct.
Captain
Mr. Dawkins pointed out the value of cooperative efforts between
the various cities within Kitsap, Jefferson and Mason Counties
along with the Kitsap County Sheriff's Department.
Mr. Colvin asked who heads up the task force? Captain Hatfield
stated initially the task force, formerly under the auspices of the
Washington State Patrol, started in the City of Bremerton. If the
time ever comes when this task force is absolved, all of the
proceeds taken in through confiscation of property, drugs, cash
assets, etc., would be distributed by a formula that is determined
by the State based on the total involvement of any agency. The
City purchased equipment that is used by the City's officer while
he is assigned to this task force. The City loses that officer's
ability for the City's own good, but the trade back is that he is
working cooperatively with other agencies that are directly
assisting the City.
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Winters/Fitz) to approve signature of the Interlocal Drug
Task Force Agreement.
8A - ORDINANCE NO. 4472, (SECOND READING) CABLE COMMUNICATIONS
ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CCAC) MEMBERSHIP, #AB94-132
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Neville/Winters) to pass Ordinance No. 4472 on second
reading, amending the membership of the Cable Communications
Advisory Committee and Bremerton Municipal Code 2.100.010.
8B - ORDINANCE NO. 4473
COURT JUDGE, #AB94-133
Public comment - none.
(SECOND READING)
ELECTION OF MUNICIPAL
M/S/C/U(Fitz/Colvin) to pass Ordinance No. 4473 on second reading,
amending the filling of the Municipal Court Judge position, and
amending Section 2.62,020 of the Bremerton Municipal Code.
8C - ORDINANCE NO. 4474 (SECOND READING) SETTING MUNICIPAL COURT
JUDGE'S SALARY, #AB94-134
Gordy Byrd questioned for clarification the proposed starting
salary for this elected position? President Huff-Menees explained
the current Municipal Court Judge's salary is $65,276 and with a 3%
increase for 1995, that salary will be $67,235. Mr. Byrd stated
isn't that a lot of money to spend on a Judge. President Huff-
Menees pointed out this is a very important position that requires
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a great deal of education and experience.
M/S/C(Neville/Fitz) to pass Ordinance No. 4474 on second reading,
setting the Municipal Court Judge's salary and benefits, the judge
protempo~ salary, repealing Ordinance No. 4438, and amending Section
2.62.040 of the Bremerton Municipal Code.
Vote on motion:
Motion carried.
In Favor: Law, Fitz, Dawkins, Colvin, Overson,
Neville, Huff-Menees
Opposed: Winters, Farr
8D - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDMENTS TO CRITICAL LANDS
ORDINANCE, (BMC 21.22) WETLANDS REGULATIONS, #AB94-144
On May 18, 1994, the-City Council held a public hearing to consider
amendments to the Bremerton Critical Lands Ordinance's wetland
regulations. To officially adopt these amendments, the Council
must pass an ordinance amending Chapter 21.22 of the Bremerton
Municipal Code.
Ian Sievers, City Attorney, reminded Council that a full public
hearing was held on the substance of this issue and the motion by
Council requested preparation of the ordinance by his office.
Mr. Neville questioned if he understood correctly that the City
will hire a Wetlands Specialist at each and every case that comes
before the Council or will the City have a Wetlands Specialist on
retainer or will it be a permanent position? Don Pratt, Director
Of Community Development, stated no, this is only in the case where
the City has made a decision that the applicant or property owner
disagrees and requests a review for further information. The
process then would be for the applicant to select a consultant
working for him/her and to pay the City to select a consultant that
works for the City. Mr. Neville questioned would there have to be
two opposing consultants? Mr. Pratt stated not necessarily two
opposing, but a consultant that would be hired from a distance from
the applicant to assure impartiality. The City has a staff person
who is versed in wetlands technology, but is not qualified as an
expert. Mr. Neville questioned the qualifications of a Wetlands
expert? Mr. Pratt stated that information is found elsewhere in
the document, which is not being amended at this time, and is
substantially left up to the Director of Community Development to
determine the specific qualifications. Mr. Neville cited the
following statement: "the Director may allow applicant to
contribute a fee in lieu of the compensation of loss of area". He
asked if that applied to the issue he just raised. Mr. Pratt
stated the identification of who is a qualified Wetlands Specialist
is listed in the Definition Section, which is not included in the
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proposed amendment, and talks about having education and experience
in wetlands and leaves it to the Director to determine if it is an
adequate amount. Secondly, the person that requests and does not
agree with the City's initial determination is required to pay for
the consultant they hire and the consultant hired by the City to
review their work. Thirdly, the same selection process and
approval process would take affect where we hire a consultant to
help us determine whether it would be appropriate to allow some
wetland to be damaged in return for a fee paid to the City to
construct wetlands elsewhere on the property. Mr. Neville asked if
such funds would be held in a separate fund? Mr. Pratt stated yes,
to be used only for wetland replacement or mitigation.
Mr. Dawkins questioned if Council is amending the wetlands
requirement and someone has already presented a wetland issue to
the City will the amended requirements apply to that application?
Ian Sievers stated the date of such-an application would vest the
regulations that were in affect at the time. Even if an
application is not fully processed, the date that it was filed is
what counts.
Mr. Overson pointed out that under "impact" on the Agenda Bill it
states: "additional staff resources will be required to administer
new regulations". He asked if Mr. Pratt was hinting to not pass
the regulations so additional staff does not have to be hired, or
warning Council that if approved, a budget amendment will be forth
coming for additional staff? Mr. Pratt stated the City has adopted
the Critical Lands Ordinance, which includes this wetlands section,
approximately a year ago and there has been no request for
additional staff. This proposal simply amends something that the
Department is currently doing. Realistically, it slows down other
work within the Department when staff time is needed to address
wetlands issues.
Mr. Colvln asked if the City currently employs a Wetlands
Specialist? Mr. Pratt stated yes, Jack Allingham would qualify as
such within the private sector as a Wetlands Specialist.
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Overson/Fitz) to approve Ordinance, on first reading,
amending the Critical Lands Ordinance with regard to Wetlands
Regulations and amending Chapter 21.22 of the Bremerton Municipal
Code.
8E - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR REAL
PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS, #AB94-145
The proposed ordinance provides detailed procedures which replaces
Policy 1-6 for disposition of surplus real property. It requires
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a deliberate assessment annually of properties held by the City for
determination on whether they are surplus to present or future
needs, and provides more flexibility for negotiating sales where
the public may be better served through special consideration in
the sale or trade to a particular party, or where the property can
only practically be used by an adjacent owner (see attached memo).
The ordinance also provides procedures for expeditiously and fairly
negotiating real property acquisitions required for an approved
program or project.
Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated the proposed ordinance would
replace an Administrative Policy and would be included in the
Bremerton Municipal Code. This proposal adds new procedures in the
form of an Ordinance for acquisition of property where the City
wishes to exercise eminent domain. He felt this was an important
change in that the public is more interested in how the City offers
surplus real property to them for purchase and how the City goes
about acquiring property under eminent domain. This ordinance
focuses attention on the City's real property inventory by
requiring, prior to the budget process, a deliberate decision and
review of inactive properties. Once a property is declared
surplus, it will go through either a negotiated sale or bid
process. The ordinance includes criteria for the appraisal that is
required so that something does not slip through on an out-of-date
appraisal that does not reflect fair market value and the City does
not want to spend too much on an appraisal given the value of a
property. Additional key points in the proposed regulation are the
types of negotiated sale the City can offer: (1) sale to abutting
owners...current policy does not distinguish for that category and
still requires an urgent and compelling need for submarket sized
properties; (2) there are two or three other criteria that can be
met for negotiating a sale to a particular purchaser and perhaps
Council has some other circumstances where it would be appropriate.
An important issue here is that there is no extraordinarily high
standard that Council has to meet before negotiating a sale. He
felt any time a majority of the Council finds the criteria exist,
the sale can be and properly should be negotiated rather than put
out for bid. The remainder of the regulations deal with procedures
the City will follow as a need to exercise eminent domain and
acquire property. The first section, Acquisition Of Property, will
apply to all acquisitions, determines what level of value an
appraisal will be conducted and sets forth Council approval of the
acquisition. All of the acquisition procedures do not affect the
City's flexibility for a negotiated voluntary sale.
Mr. Colvin questioned if he understood correctly that a negotiated
sale meant you do not have to sell to the highest bidder? Mr.
Sievers stated that was correct and it could contain a number of
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could include marketing that through a real estate broker, etc.
Most often people come to the City asking for surplus property. He
felt such action would go away once the City does an active job of
getting rid of surplus properties annually. Recently, he had a
broker come to him with a parcel (5 1/2 acres close to freeway
access) for which the City actually paid $40,000, which had not
been surplused, nor was he aware that it was City property. It is
important to focus on an inventory and to keep it under control.
Mr. Overson stated he sensed that the proposed ordinance would make
it more lenient to get rid of City property and negotiate the sale.
Mr. Sievers stated part of it would shorten the process somewhat
and it would eliminate having the Planning Commission review
process as identified in the current policy. This proposal allows
more flexibility for the Council to find non-monitory benefit to
the City, in particular negotiations, and to make the sale based on
fair market value. He emphasized the City would not accept a price
below fair market value. In previous surplusing and sale of
properties by Council action, he was not always comfortable with
the section requiring that it meet an urgent and compelling finding
and that was one of the reasons why he felt the need to create a
procedure that was more flexible.
Mayor Lynn Horton stated in talking with the Director Of Community
Development, the Planning Commissioners have questioned.why they
are included in the process for surplusingCity owned properties.
She does not know the historical basis for such action and one of
the things she is trying to do is eliminate those things that exist
and have no historical background, to streamline the process.
Mrs. Fitz stated she agreed that Council should have some
flexibility, but it seems the Administration and Council will have
to be careful not to show preference to any person who might want
for their special needs and concerns..
Mr. Colvin asked if the City Council would have to approve the
final sale of City property? Mr. Sievers stated first the City
Council will have to make the decision whether or not to surplus
and/or go out with a negotiated sale. Unless someone comes to the
City Council with a proposal with some unique consideration, if it
is of marketable size and Council couldn't see any particular
reason not to go through a bid process, he believed they would
follow the presumption that is the best way to go to get the
highest price. But, there may some unique value to another public
entity and they may come to Council with a request, or a unique
developer may have some things to offer the City. He emphasized
the value of an annual review process as well as the flexibility of
being able to declare a parcel surplus at any time throughout the
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Mr. Farr questioned if the normal procedure that Mr. Sievers is
proposing is based on the annual review to see if they are
properties needed? Mr. Sievers stated that is correct, and it
should be the exception when a single parcel comes up for
consideration of surplusing.
Mr. Law questioned if Mr. Sievers could perceive any situations
where the initial discussion of the City Council would be done in
an Executive Session? Mr. Slevers stated the City often buys
property in an executive session and there should be no special
concerns to the Council as long as any property being sold by the
City is at a fair market value. Mr. Colvln questioned if Mr.
Sievers could perceive any situation on a negotiated sale where
Council would discuss it in an Executive Session? Mr. Sievers no,
unless there is a "trade" involved with the proposal, which is a
matter of another property that may go on the market and knowledge
of the trade may influence the market for the price of that
property the City is interested in.
Gordv Byrd asked if he could bid on a piece of City surplused
property? Mr. Sievers stated yes. Mr. Byrd stated if he was the
only person submitting a bid on a piece of City surplused land,
would that mean he would get the property? Mr. Sievers explained
the City would set a minimum price for the property and would not
accept bids below that designated price. Mr. Byrd questioned the
definition of "fair market value", and did that mean 50 cents on a
dollar? Mr. Sievers stated the fair market value wouldbe what an
expert in real estate would determine on a specific piece of
property.
Mr. Law questioned who within the City is responsible for the
inventory of property? Mr. Slevers stated with the reorganization
of the Public Works Department one of the divisions is Real
Property Management. The City Clerk, as custodian of records has
all of the deeds and sets up an index file for locating those
properties. The proposed ordinance again has the Clerk/Director Of
Administrative Services start and monitor the review process.
Mayor Hotton stated she has a master list of all City owned
properties, which includes the functioning City buildings used for
City operations, but also includes houses (Kitsap Lake area) and
thinks like the Camp Fire/Girl Scout facility, Smith School, etc.
She is not sure the list is 100% accurate but believes it is fairly
close. Gil Johnson, Purchasing Agent, stated the Clerk's office
makes an annual comparison with the Tax Notices received from
Kitsap County. Mr. Law asked if someone had a question about
surplused property who would they call? Mayor Hotton stated they
would call the City Clerk/Director Of Administrative Services.
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M/S/C/U(Law/Fitz) to approve ordinance, on first reading,
establishing procedures for processing real property transactions
including sale of surplus property and acquisition of property for
Municipal purposes; and repealing Administrative Policy 1-6.
8F - RESOLUTION NO. 2473, CITY'S CONCURRENCE STATEMENT FOR SINCLAIR
INLET WATERSHED MANAGEMENT PLAN, #AB94-146
The Sinclair Inlet Watershed Action Plan was developed by the
Watershed Management Committee according to WAC Chapter 400-12 (The
Non-point Rule). The product of the Committee's work was the
action plan which itemizes specific actions for agencies and
municipalities to implement. These actions are designed to prevent
non-point water pollution. The City of Bremerton's Statement of
Concurrence is attached.
Kathleen Caha11, Water Resources Manager, stated the Puget Sound
Water Quality Management Plan was prepared by the State in 1987,
and one of the things they wanted to do was to prevent non-point
water pollution in Puget Sound. In response, all watersheds in
Kitsap County were ranked to their priority to which watersheds had
the most potential for non-point source pollution. One of the
first ones to be identified was Sinclair. Inlet and the City of
Bremerton is involved. Once the watershed was identified, all the
affected were identified to be on the Watershed Management
Committee, which included cities, tribes, citizens groups and the
U.S. Navy. That committee worked for several years to assess non-
point source pollution in the watershed and they formed an
implementation strategy and the outcome of that is the subject
Plan. The strategy looked at non-point source pollution from lots
of sources activities, such as agriculture, on-site septic systems,
forestry and stormwater. Most of the actions requested of the City
in the plan involve either the Public Works and Utilities
Department or the Department of Community Development.
Mr. Farr questioned if by transmitting the Statement of Concurrence
with the plan does that mean the City intends to take all actions
designated as responsible for the City of Bremerton? Ms. Caha11
stated all of the parties involved are requesting a Letter of
Concurrence and within that letter the City can concur with an
individual action item or non- concur. The City concurred with
most items because they were things like coordinate with other
agencies to do things such as monitoring or data collection. The
City has already done a number of the things, like implement
ordinances and development of a Stormwater Plan. There are a
couple of things the City did not concur in: (1) under septic
systems - to have a funding mechanism for helping people get their
'on-site septic systems on line. Most of the City is sewered and it
is a City priority to sewer such residential properties and not
fund money to fix up septic systems. Also, the Resolution
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stipulates that the City's involvement will be based on
availability of funding. Mr. Farr stated on the items where the
City states it will conform is there a single contact person who,
on a regular basis, reviews the commitments agreed upon. Ms.
Caball stated that is an important point. Kitsap County is the
lead agency on the Watershed Plans and they plan to have
implementation committees, which will involve the City on some
level to provide such review.
Mrs. Fits'questioned if Sinclair Watershed was the only one in the
City? Ms. Caha11 stated no, there is Dyes Inlet Watershed and
Sinclair Inlet Watershed.
Public Comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Farr/Fitz) to approve Resolution No. 2473 authorizing the
Mayor to execute a Statement of Concurrence.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 8:41 P.M.
KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk
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