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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/13/92TAPE #1022 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES #0042 MAY 13, 1992 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, May 13, 1992, at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton presiding. Council members present: Lon Overson, Richard Neville, Eileen Fitz, Hank Waibel, Morrie Dawkins, Russ Johnson, A1 Colvin and C.R. "Tiny" Collins. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and Kathleen L. McCluskey, City Clerk. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Horton and Invocation given by Captain Tom Morrow of the Salvation Army. Council President Hotton announced Items 2A, 7A and 8A would be held over for the continued Council meeting on May 14, Armed Forces City Hall Day. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGI8TERS 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/Dawkins) on May 13, 1992, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 149331, 149332, 149339 through 149496 in the total amount of $294,691.64. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Overson reported today he attended the Kitsap County Regional Planning Council. At that meeting he learned there are a lot of long-range plans being developed for CenCom and the Health District. By creating and fine tuning long- range plans, they will do a much better job monitoring the tax payers money and getting the best services. Mr. Neville expressed his sympathy for the Masengale family on the loss of their husband and thanked the Benjamin family for putting on a Memorial service this evening. Such actions shows Bremerton is a friendly place and a most liveable City in America. With the expected growth in population in the near future, residents need to work together and one of the ways to do that is become involved in a Block Watch. He TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 2 of 18 invited anyone in his District who participating in a Block Watch program, City Council Office. is interested in to call him at the Mr. Johnson stated his main concern right now has to do with Fiscal and Budget Committee getting a handle on the 1992 and 1993 budget. He hoped the Mayor and City Treasurer will be ready, within the next week, to provide the financial status of the second quarter. The issues that need to be addressed are current status, how large the problem is, what progress has been made and no later than June 1 Council should have a proposal from the Mayor and staff giving their recommendations where budget actions can take place to solve this years and next years budget problems. In order to make sure that happens, he sought Council's concurrence that Fiscal and Budget develop a triggering mechanism that would say unless the Mayor has provided a proposal by a certain date, Council will take independent action, i.e., across the board cuts, which they had hoped to avoid. He expressed concern over a recent memo from one of the senior managers that seemed to think the City Council could wave a "magic wand" and resolve that the City didn't have a budget problem and to move on with business. He emphasized the budget was a 12-month issue to worry about, not something just to be addressed in August of each year. He was very disturbed that a City staff member would have that kind of attitude. Mr. Colvin thanked Ron Hough for the notice of a neighborhood meeting in District #1 on Thursday, May 14, 7:00 P.M., at the Sheridan Community Center on Clara Avenue and Lebo Blvd. The purpose of that meeting is to discuss a request to Amend the Comprehensive Plan for an area just outside of the City limits. This meeting is not required, however, Mr. Hough scheduled one for the citizens of District #1. He thanked Mayor Mentor for his input concerning Council Study Sessions. He acknowledged the Council was not perfect and is receptive to all good suggestions. He noted many senior citizens are receptive to the Mayor's idea to increase the Police force and, in his opinion, the Mayor should pursue getting a measure on the Ballot as soon as possible. He thanked the Admiral Theater Board of Directors for the invitation to the 50th birthday of the Admiral Theater. The future plans for the theater are well thought out and upon completion will be a showcase of the Olympic Peninsula. He felt it would really be an accomplishment if the theater could "book" Quincy Jones, who got his start in Bremerton. Mr. Colvin felt there was no real threat of contracting out the Bremerton Police Department function. In his opinion, he believes the Police force will be increased and not contracted out. President Horton TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 3 of 18 emphasized what was stated at Council's Study Session was that Council will look at all suggestions and try to figure out the best possible way to get the most service to citizens at the most economical and efficient method. The discussion of contracting out is valid and she believed discussion should not be stifled. Mr. Dawkins reminded everyone of the Armed Forces Day Parade on Saturday, May 16. The Bremerton Central Lions Club will hold their Pancake Feed starting at 6:30 A.M. on 4th and Pacific. Funds raised from this breakfast event go to many community projects. Mr. Collins reported his neighborhood is probably the area most impacted by commuter parking. He and fellow residents along with City staff have been working together to resolve this problem and the solution they have come up with is the proposal to make a 2-hour parking area over an entire area of the City, which includes to the south - the County line, the west - County line, the north - Burwell Street, the east - Callow Avenue. If anyone has any problems with this proposal or has any input, they should contact Mr. Collins at the City Council Office. If he does not hear anything back in opposition to this proposal, City staff will move forward and place the 2-hour parking restriction over the above mentioned area. He announced Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency (PSAPCA) is looking for a volunteer to serve on their Advisory Board. If anyone would like to join that organization, please contact Mayor Mentor or Mr. Collins through the City Council office. President Morton reported she participated in the Kitsap County Regional Council meeting this date. Discussions during the Health District portion of that meeting dealt with the future direction of the Health District. Dr. Fisher had previously announced her resignation and Mrs. Horton felt this was a time to reassess present functions of the Health District and where we need to take those functions in the future and how best to provide service for the people in the community. She also spent considerable time at a hearing on Growth Management Polices. There will be several public meetings throughout the County to bring those policies to the people giving them the opportunity to review them and give input. There are a lot of issues in the Growth Policies and there has been a lot of give-and-take during their development. Today, she received a request to clarify the Evergreen Beach Mitigation contract and she would have Mr. Baker review that contract during his update report later on in this meeting. TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 4 of 18 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Mentor received a thank you letter from the owner of the home on Pitt Avenue that was included in the Christmas In April project. Mayor Mentor reported on the following activities: Admiral Theater Pre-opening Show Armed Forces Queens Pageant - Monday, May 11 Celebration of the first Anniversary of the Amy Burnett Gallery Work on Centennial Plaza Park is underway On May 16 Foodline will hold a Tee-Shirt Auction at the Amy Burnett Gallery The Sunday Farmer's Market will be held May 17 Memorial Service for John Masengale will be held 7:30 P.M., this date on Cogean Avenue. Mayor Mentor read the following Proclamations: Sincere Sympathy to the Masengale family on the loss of Johnny Masengale. Armed Forces Day At City Hall - May 14, 1992. VFW POPPY SALE - May 15-16, 1992, accepted by a representative of VFW Post 329. VFWPOPPY SALE - May 15-16, 1992, accepted by representative of VFW Post 364, accepted by Richard Chrisinger, Present Post Commander VFW Post 3694 American Legion Post 149 POPPY SALE - May 15-16, 1992, accepted by Ruth Keen Yates American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68 -POPPY SALE - May 15-16, 1992, accepted by a representative of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 68. The Month of May, 1992 - ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH MAY 17, 1992 - NORWEGIAN CONSTITUTIONS DAY MAY 15, 1992 - Honoring Retiring City Employee - Jack Hakala Mayor Mentor congratulated Mr. Hakala on his retirement and thanked him for his years of dedicated service to the City. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated on behalf of the management and staff of Administrative Services and Utilities Departments TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 5 of 18 a token of their appreciation was reflected in a Certificate Of Appreciation honoring Mr. Hakala. Mr. Hakala thank everyone for the recognition and expressed the fact he enjoyed working for the City and will stop by once in awhile to visit. President Hotton expressed Council's congratulations on his retirement and thanked him for his years of service. Jerry Reid, President, Bremerton Area Chamber Of Commerce, described the many Armed Forces Day activities planned for the weekend. Elaine Hamilton announced a community event - The Creative Spirit - Art Classes for young people (Summer Series) starting June 6, Saturdays 10:30 - 1:30 at 4th Pacific Arts Building ($10.00 - Drop-ins welcome). Betsy Harris, Animal Control Officer, presented the Bremerton Animal Control Pet Of The Week - "Murphy" a Basset hound mix, approximately 2-3 years old, neutered male. She reminded everyone of the Canine Competition and low cost vaccination clinic on Sunday at the Farmer's Market. Mr. Collins questioned the success rate for adopting the pets presented during Council meetings? Ms. Harris was happy to report they have had excellent results. GordV Byrd, 402 Chester Avenue, reported he had raised $14,339.86 towards his "shelter for the homeless". He reported he will have a booth in front of Booth's Drugs during the Sunday Farmer's Market. 6A - INFORMATION ITEM: OVERWATER PARK PROJECT UPDATE REPORT, #AB92-125 Dave Baker, City Engineer, reported the project is taking shape between First and Second Avenue, the area to be virtually finished for the opening celebration some time between May 30 and June 6. The Corps Of Engineers Stop-Work Order has been lifted and contractor is back to work. Laying of the Centennial Bricks is about 60% complete and should be completed within the next several days. Railings are being set in place. The topping is being extended beyond Second Avenue on toward the Turner Joy. The Port's contractor is on site and construction of the Harbor Master's facility should be started by the end of the week. On the mitigation issue, FishPro and the City contacted the Corps of Engineers, who seemed pleased with not only the consultant but also the proposals that were taken forward. A letter was sent by way of FishPro to the Corps and the Corps will respond back with either a letter stating that they TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 6 of 18 accept the mitigation proposal or arranging a meeting of the agencies within a week. The consultant has and will be putting together various alternatives, which the City will have the opportunity to look at along with costs associated with the forms of mitigation. In response to clarifying the FishPro, Inc., contract, the contract covers what the City requested FishPro to submit as identified in the Request For Proposal. The City has also requested FishPro to do only Tasks #1 (getting together with the City to gain direction), and #2 (getting together with the Corps of Engineers and other agencies involved to find out what they will accept) prior to going any farther. Mr. Baker noted actually the tasks are being done in reverse (#2 then #1). Once those tasks are completed, discussions will center on what is the next direction. Mr. Johnson noted Mr. Baker mentioned a letter from the consultant to the Corps and questioned if it was "blessed" by the City that listed alternatives for mitigation? Mr. Baker stated the letter is presenting to the Corps what the proposal is. A proposal for Evergreen Park was presented to and discussed by Council as well as establishing a "baseline". Mr. Johnson stated he remembers discussion of other alternatives. He wished to see a copy of the letter so that he would know what alternatives were being proposed. Mr. Baker stated there are proposals to be sent to the Corps. Mr. Johnson questioned if they had been sent to the Corps? Mr. Baker stated no, the only proposal sent to the Corps was the proposal submitted to the City of Bremerton by FishPro. A letter addressed to the Corps of Engineers was read by Mr. Baker into the record. Part of that letter addressed the following: (1) collect baseline Epibentic data to form the baseline for a mitigation program and to have a conceptual plan submittal for Corps review by August 1992". From an involved agency, the following response was received: "Scientific input indicates that Epibentic sampling in late May would not yield a solid baseline data base to form a mitigation foundation. Nevertheless, both scientist provided several very good suggestions should the City proceed with baseline collection data this year. During the discussions, both scientist inquired into the status of the Evergreen Park mitigation concept that was originally proposed and were interested in the pursuance of this alternative. These comments, in light of the timing conflicts, led to another alternative (1) instead of collecting a potentially compromised Epibentic baseline data this year the City is interested in proceeding directly into the design of a mitigation beach at Evergreen Park with a goal of an August TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 7 of 18 submittal to the Corps of Engineers. This approach includes preparation of a monitoring plan focused on data collection at the newly constructed Evergreen Park beach and a reference site representative of the overwater park habitat. Direct comparison of future monitoring data would easily identify mitigation performance. To accompanying the monitoring plan, the City would also provide a contingency plan that considers further mitigation in the case of poor biological performance at the Evergreen Park site. The City wishes to proceed as expeditiously as possible along the most cost effective and responsible avenue available. Clearly, only regulatory agency input and direction can identify how the City should proceed given the scientific and time constraints involved with the baseline data collection at this time". Mr. Johnson stated he recalled some discussions about some lower cost alternatives. The "lunch table" concept was not mentioned in the letter nor the 5-7 year monitoring program. He questioned when would the public be able to walk aboard the Turner Joy? Mr. Baker stated August 1. President Hotton stated she received a copy of a letter from one of the firms that did not respond to the request for proposals because of the March -to-May window and felt it was somewhat futile to try and take samples at this point. She understands if the Army Corps of Engineers says to take samples now we would probably do just that. However, it appears those samples would not be adequate and in all probability would have to re-sample next year. She hoped the City's position would be to try and dissuade the Army Corps from that kind of approach because of the lack of time within the "window". Mr. Baker stated that was precisely what FishPro is proposing. Ian Sievers, City Engineer, stated he felt the City should ask the Corps if they are not going to accept sampling, then the City could give them dates when diving could be done. If sampling is not accepted, then he felt it would be advantageous to the City to string it out and take samples next year, delaying the project. There would be an additional year of lost mitigation with that approach. FishPro's letter to Corps suggests going ahead and building a project and then do the sampling. President Horton noted Mr. Wright of FishPro indicated the cost for that mitigation could be less than other methods. Also, she noted there is an additional Change Order coming up and questioned when would it be before Council? Mr. Baker stated it was being prepared and anticipated it should be on Council's agenda in about two weeks. President Hotton questioned if the amount of that Change Order was about $95,000 and did Mr. Baker anticipate that to be the last Change Order? Mr. Baker stated yes on both issues. Mr. Johnson requested a copy of the list of TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 8 of 18 Change Orders. Mr. Oversonquestioned the purpose of some sort of ceremony on June 67 Mayor Mentor explained by June 6 the section between First Street to Second Street will be done and there was no absolute date on when the next section will be finished. He felt it was in the best interest of the City to move the Farmer's Market onto the boardwalk on June 7, thereby attracting more people into the City. At that time the Marina will also be able to be used. Mr. Overson questioned wasn't the Port going to be getting their construction projects underway? Mayor Mentor explained the total construction of the boardwalk would not be completed until October... construction on the Harbor Master's facility and Turner Joy gift shop will not be started until completion of the boardwalk. Mr. Oversonquestioned if the Shipyard Centennial Plaza be finished by then? Mayor Mentor stated yes, following completion of the plaza the propeller and statutes will be set in placed on June 5, with the unveiling on June 6. Mr. Overson questioned if the City would be running into any liabilities with the City being out there with other construction going on? Mayor Mentor stated no, he had checked with everyone and it was stated there are no liabilities built in. President Hotton stated she believed Council needed some documentation from the Risk Manager and City Attorney. Mayor Mentor stated he would provide Council with a copy of that information. 8B - RESOLUTION NO. 2392, CLARIFYING RESOLUTION NO. 2307 AND THE -HOUSING BREMERTON" POLICY, #AB92-128 This resolution clarifies "Housing Bremerton" and reiterates the City's support of dispersed housing for all income levels and continued focus on middle and upper income housing units in the Central Business District (CBD) through new construction and/or historic preservation. Mr. Overson stated it was his understanding there was some concern with wording in the Resolution and whether or not it will achieve the intent. He felt it might be worthwhile to have the Council Operations Committee review it for some fine tuning. Mr. Johnson stated he contributed toward this Resolution because he did have a concern. He firmly believes in Housing Bremerton and the low and middle income housing in Bremerton is a most immediate need to increase the quality. If we look to increasing the proportional quantity within the City, we will soon be beyond our capability to support that. The City already has lots of "lower income" housing and the base of TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 9 of 18 people is not broad enough. What is needed is to get more liveable and reasonably priced rented low income housing and as part of that process it is better to disperse that and not have huge buildings/projects/congregations where all low income people are housed. He does not believe in that type of segregation. It has been proven when people of all types are integrated together they learn, gain more self esteem, etc. He did not want to decrease the amount of low income housing, but wants to make it better. He is concerned over a proposed development to make 100% housing low income in downtown Bremerton. He felt that was fine if something else was eliminated. He would feel much better if such a project provided a mixture of low income residences/middle income - and not just a building that housed poor people. Mr. Waibel stated he believed the goals of the Resolution were very worthy, however, he felt the title of the Resolution was misleading and was actually changing the document rather than clarifying it. Many public meetings were held during the development of Housing Bremerton and he felt that same type of process should be used to modify that document. In addition, there use to be a concept called "red-lining", which has been termed to be discrimination, against the law and he believed items #5 and #6 were "red-lining". Mrs. Fitz stated she was not comfortable with some of the wording, especially item #4. She was concerned that the City will be losing several blocks of low cost housing in Bremerton when the Navy takes over properties from the south end of Montgomery to Callow Avenue. Mr. Collins announced on May 26, in the Council Chambers, a meeting will be held between the U.S. Navy and citizenry on procurement of properties and relocation process for the south Montgomery area. He viewed this issue as much larger than the Montgomery area and included other areas. He felt what was being presented was not to have any more "project housing" areas. He was not sure the proposed Resolution really said what is desired. Mr. Colvin stated he agreed with Mr. Collins and supported the concept of dispersing low income housing throughout the City. Mr. Dawklns stated he finds there are people who need low income housing and such concentrations of people, like Westpark, have worked out. As a realtor, he is very aware how difficult it is to obtain financing for building projects and did not want to discourage someone who had secured such funding. He emphasized financial packages for development of TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 10 of 18 housing usually has a portion of that development designated as low to moderate income. President Hotton emphasized the mixing of levels of income was exactly what they are promoting. Mr. Dawkins stated he felt it was not the time to promote that. Mr. Colvin stressed that it was not desired to have conclaves of sub-standard, low income housing, such as Eastpark. President Hotton noted the bicycle Police patrols are working well in Westpark, but it is a fact that the Housing Authority has spent several hundred thousand dollars to provide beefed up Police enforcement to control some of the problems that exist there. The City does not have a lot of dollars to spend on things if we don't need to; and by further aggregating low income housing she felt the City would be going counter productive to where it needs to go. Dispersed housing is the way to go and in any market housing to have an element of assisted housing is very proper and the kind of thing we are trying to promote. If Council members are not comfortable with the proposed wording, then it could be routed through Council Committee so that it did reiterate those things and the intention was not to "red-line" it. Discussion did identify everything east of Warren Avenue as Urban Renewal. It is desired to have this be a policy for the community. Mr. Johnson stated he had received several calls from the Housing Authority Commissioners and did not want people to misread what was being proposed. He felt that Westpark contained a cross section of society. In looking at the 911 calls and the extra funds the Housing Authority has spent for public safety on site, we should try to avoid development of similar environments. We should create a community place for people to live with the goal of home ownership. We are trying to redirect how we take care of low income housing in the City. It was his understanding that currently Bremerton has 60% of its housing stock classified as low income. He questioned how much can the City support - 75-80%? At some point you have to say that's the limit. It is very important to maintain a balance of low, upper and middle income housing. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution: John McConnell, Bremerton; Betty Griggs, Kitsap Community Action Program; Dr. Elizabeth Griffin, Executive Director, Community Resource Center; Jim TwomeV, Executive Director Allyn/Mason County, Matthew 25 Homes; Reverend Larry Robertson, Emmanuel Apostolic Church; Jerry Griggs, Property Manager, Paula Frengle, Deputy Director, Bremerton Housing Authority; Phil Drouin, Bremerton resident; Larry Eyer, Executive Director, Kitsap Community Action Program; TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 11 of 18 The following comments were made by the above listed speakers: (1) Question - was the Resolution discriminatory? (City Attorney responded that the objective is not exclusionary zoning or is not directed toward certain economic classes to exclude them from the community. Some of the mechanisms addressed are a little vague and he was not sure how they would be implemented.); (2) Question - was this proposal against the Federal Fair Housing Act of 19687 (City Attorney responded he had not used that Act for some time, however, if it was intended to make housing unavailable or difficult for minorities to obtain housing in certain areas through actions of the City - he would say not because the policy here was to accept the City's fair share of low income, including minority housing. It is intended to better distribute and keep it from aggregating in certain areas.); (3) suggested setting up public hearings to address this issue again to develop something that would be fair to everyone; (4) suggested putting ballot measure that provides for low - moderate income housing; (5) there is need for affordable housing for single adults who are working and/or attending college; (6) a low income housing project proposed for the "Elk's" building would be well managed and local agencies had the expertise to help screen applicants, provide intervention, etc.; (7) feels Resolution is exclusionary and not message City Council or Bremerton wants to project to the community; (8) there is need to save affordable housing in all neighborhoods; (9) questioned if enough public notice was given to the public prior to this item coming before Council; (10) questioned the vagueness of wording in the Resolution, i.e., what is a "minimum" and who determines that criteria; (11) questioned whether the word "proper" could be defined, who would define it and whether it would stand up to the test of litigation and judicial review; (12) questioned what was meant by "downsize existing low income housing development in cluster"; (13) resented notion that low income housing has to "go to pot"; (14) referencing the "Elk's Building" project - single room occupancy units serve as transitional housing for people coming out of emergency shelters and cannot find housing in the existing market. The one-bedroom units are considered permanent housing that would either serve as transitional housing or any other low income person in the community. The Federal dollars sought, with the assistance of Bremerton Housing Authority cover the renovation costs for the single room occupancy units, funds sought from the State's Housing Assistance Program cover a portion of the cost of renovation of the building not covered by the Federal funds. Funds will TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 12 of 18 also be sought from Federal Home Loan Bank and the Low Income Housing Tax Credit Program of the State's Housing Finance Commission if that program is extended by Congress past the June 30th deadline. All of this proposes the infusion public/private capital to make that project work and requires cooperation of agencies like the Kitsap Community Action Program, YWCA, Foodline Program and Community Clinic, etc.; (15) Bremerton area already has enough people in need of low income housing to take up any additional development of such housing; (16) question - is 50 units aggregating low income housing; (17) School District was contacted about some of their sites for locating low-income housing projects; TAPE #1023(18) concerned about the "spirit" of the proposed Resolution; (19) View Crest Village would not have developed into what it is today if the proposed Resolution had been adopted several years ago; (20) question - what are the boundaries of the Central Business District (President Horton reviewed those boundaries); (21) question - would this resolution block any type of economic mix development by the Housing Authority or any other developer for the downtown area (Mr. Johnson emphasized the Resolution was trying to promote mixed housing development); (22) Bremerton Housing Authority has a waiting list of 1,800 eligible families for low income housing; (23) loss of low income housing in the downtown core area when Commodore Hotel burned down and disuse of the Olympic College Dorm facility as a housing facility; (24) need to upgrade downtown Bremerton and did not feel approval of this Resolution would not stop developers from pursuing projects such as that proposed for the "Elk's building". Mr. Waibel stated Housing Bremerton does already clearly state that we propose to maintain a mix in all neighborhoods. It also states that it is desired to upgrade the housing stock and eliminate sub-standard housing. He had three major concerns: (1) Housing Bremerton was developed after lots of public input and did want support changing anything in that document without going through the same type of community input; (2) the approach to decreasing the percentage of low income should not be to stop that, but should be developing Resolutions saying how we are going to increase the amount of middle and upper income housing. He requested Carol Dickinson speak on this proposal. Carol Dickinson, Community Services Manager, stated as a staff person to the City Council sub- committees and community committees to develop Housing Bremerton, she reiterated that she would be happy to work with that same group to revisit Housing Bremerton. If changes are needed, they could be considered and that time and if not, consider that as well. Mr. Waibel's third concern was that relevant staff had not been consulted or had any input into TAPE #1022 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 13 of 18 the resolution. time to speak. He had asked staff to come forward at that Mr. Overson stated he supported the intent of the Resolution, however, he was concerned that many of the people who spoke against this issue will be going back to their homes in other parts of the County. He and his family live in Bremerton and find it somewhat difficult. He emphasized crime statistics and where they are happening. Because of future cut backs in military spending, he does not see the "entry level" shipyard worker needing those single rooms, but rather someone who may be working with hazardous materials, i.e., like that which killed Mr. Masengale. That came out of a low income house. A lot of people have some high aspirations and good intentions, but those of us who live here are concerned. Mr. Twomey has a wonderful idea but Mr. Overson found it interesting that he was "bouncing" around different states with that idea .... he questioned why is that? And, he doubted if Mr. Twomey would be staying in this area once his project is finished, if built. He does agree if the proposed Resolution is illegal and/or discriminatory it should not be approved. However, he believed the intent was there to improve the quality of living in the City for everyone. Mr. Colvin acknowledged the effort put forth by the speakers to assist the low income citizens. He also feels strongly that it was worse to concentrate low income in one area, and preferred working to integrate such housing throughout the City and County. Mr. Johnson stated he had no problem handing this issue back to committee. He did have a concern about the project proposed for the "Elk's building", which may have to do with timing and addressing how do we develop residential opportunities in downtown Bremerton. There are many buildings in the downtown area that have commercial areas on street level and could become residential housing on the upper floors. Without the proper planning and providing for a mixture of income levels, the City may find itself in the situation where something is created that we don't know how to handle. President Hotton stated the last time the Elk's building project was being considered she had spoken with an associate of Mr. Twomey's. At that time, she emphasized Council would like to work with Mr. Twomey to determine how we collectively achieve our diverse and common goals. Although Ms. Dickinson did bring Mr. Twomey to the Operations Committee, that was only three Council members being presented the information out TAPE #1023 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 14 of 18 of a nine member Council. There was no other attempt made for Mr. Twomey to reach the full Council. Over the last year, she has served as Chairman of the regional boards for the Health District, CenCom, Kitsap Transit and Paratransit and the bottom line is that Kitsap County as a whole is tired of carrying the weight of Bremerton. Bremerton has the highest incidents of CenCom calls and Health District usage, yet we are the lowest per capita. The other jurisdictions are saying that charges for such services should be paid by those using the service, without any consideration that Bremerton is the aggregate community for the low income in Kitsap County. Growth Management has said that all communities need to take their fair share of low income housing. Bremerton already has its fair share and none of the Council members are saying there is anything wrong with low income, but when looking at paying the bills it is difficult from the City's position. The City's CenCom bill for 1993 may double and the City may be looking at going from under $400,000 per year to approaching $800,000. Bremerton's Health District bill may go up commensurately. Right now the only thing that has forestalled that has been good negotiating on the City's part and the other jurisdictions willingness to acknowledge Bremerton has its share of low income housing and find it difficult to meet that total cost. As dollars get tighter, it is harder for those other jurisdictions to carry a portion of Bremerton's costs. Where will the City come up with an extra one half million dollars to pay to bills, when we already have a General Fund deficit of a little over one half a million dollars. The City is facing 1993 wage increases for Fire, Police and City employees. It is recognized what everyone is trying to do, but it also needs to be recognized what the Council is trying to do. We desire to disperse low income housing so that we have pride in our community. She related a recent incident whereby the Mayor introduced some children from the Westpark area and he referred to them as "these are poor kids from Westpark". Such a statement upset her greatly and that was exactly what we do not want to happen. She offered to meet with Mr. Twomey at any time to try and see if they could come up with a collective program that will achieve other goals and Council's goals - our goal is to not discriminate but to intersperse low income with the rest of the community so that we are truly an integrated community. And, that we can encourage moderate and upper income levels so there will be someone who will help pay the bills for people who can't otherwise pay those bills. #0881 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to table this item and direct staff to do a review of Housing Bremerton recognizing the concerns expressed by both the public and City Council; and if TAPE #1023 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 15 of 18 possible, use the positive incentive approach rather than the negative discentive approach. 9A - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING: APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY PUD FOR ROCKY POINT VILLAGE~ APPELLANT: DAN M. MCDONALD~ LOCATION: 1526 MARINE DRIVE, #AB92-109 Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated this item was continued from April 22. Jack A11ingham, Planning Division, stated the public hearing was continued on the Rocky Point Village PUD, which is to subdivide 1.17 acres into four single family 0-lot line lots. At the public hearing, Council heard testimony and was concerned about several issues: (1) the height of the proposed structures; (2) location of the access to the site. Since the hearing, the applicant has provided Council with some elevation data of the site and an explanation as to why the driveway is proposed as it is. In reference to the driveway - the Planning Commission remanded back this matter to staff and to the Traffic Safety Committee for review of the location of the driveway. The Planning Commission essentially adopted they recommendation of the Traffic Safety Committee. The applicant did review the suggestion of putting in a "switch back" driveway on the site and found it would bisect the area reserved for the drain field and would eliminate a 90 degree intersection with Marine Drive. This 90 degree intersection was determined to be the safest configuration for the driveway. The applicant further provided a cross-section where they bisected the elevations on the site and made a profile of the topography of the site. It shows a 50 foot grade elevation separation from Marine Drive and Planning Staff shaded in the height of the proposed structures. Even with a 30 foot height limit, the grade separation from the adjoining property and the site does not appear that the proposed structure would be towering over existing structures. Ron Hough, Planning Manager, provided a briefing on the Planned Unit Development procedure used by the City. Mr. Johnson stated he wished the people who had given comments on the previous Agenda item were in attendance at this meeting because this proposal is affordable housing and some of the lowest income housing to put in that particular area. He noted this is how you do it and have it acceptable to everyone. TAPE #1023 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 16 of 18 Mr. Overson noted this type of project would look good in the downtown area, however, there is not a lot of real estate available at a reasonable cost. He would like to see other similar projects throughout the City. Mr. Collins stated he had only one concern and that related to the considerable amount of land that will be used as a drain field until City sewer is available. He felt there should be something in writing saying that the developer could not expand that project in the future. Mr. Johnson explained that was taken care of in the P.U.D. site plan rules. President Horton questioned if a sewer system is installed down Marine Drive and this project connects what is the process if the developer wants to develop the land that is now used for drain field? Mr. Hough stated the developer is under a P.U.D. site plan that is recorded, which binds that area forever unless it is changed through the P.U.D. process. Mr. Collins questioned if it could be sub-divided? Mr. Hough stated no, not without an amendment to the P.U.D. #1235 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Waibel) motion to uphold the Planning Commission's decision approving the Preliminary Planned Unit Development for the Rocky Point Village subject to the conditions stated in the Planning Commission's Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, including the two additional conditions offered by the applicant: (1) to construct a garbage enclosure at or near the street so that garbage pickup can be accomplished without entering the property; (2) to make the driveway twenty feet in width to allow for ample space to enter, exit and stop. #1457 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to continue this Council meeting to Thursday, May 14, 1992, 10:00 AM, City Council Chambers. (Meeting let out at 8:12 P.M.) MAY 14, 1992, 10:00 AM - City Council reconvened with President Lynn Horton presiding. Also in attendance were Councilmen Lon Overson, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin, City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. Mayor Mentor welcomed the military guests and initiated the Armed Forces Day activity of military personnel taking on the role of City staff members. CONSENT AGENDA 2A. Minutes Of Meeting -April 22, 1992 #AB92-124 TAPE #1023 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 17 of 18 #3034 M/S/C/U(Overson/Dawkins) to approve Consent Agenda as presented. TAPE #1024 7A - BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION - ~OLF COURSE GROUNDS MAINTENANCE EOUIPMENT, #AB92-126 Call for Bids were prepared, advertised, distributed and received in accordance with accepted Call for Bid procedures for Gold Mountain Golf Course grounds maintenance equipment. Bids were received from five firms and recorded as follows: Western Equipment Superior Turf Equip. Coastline Tractor Barnett Implement Machinery Components COMMERCIAL FRONT ROTARY MOWER Cush 898 $10,815.00 J.D. 14,496.00 Ford 11,843.00 J.D. 12,617.62 Ransoms 12,993.00 4WD FAIRWAY Toro $21,450.00 J.D. 18,940.00 #0203 #0259 Western Equipment Superior Turf Equip. Coastline Tractor Barnett Implement Machinery Components 2WD FAIRWAY GREENS MOWER Toro $18,950.00 Toro $3,189.00 J.D. 17,335.00 J.D. 2,275.00 J.D. 2,820.48 Ransoms 2,995.00 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Overson/Dawkins) that the contract for one commercial front rotary drive mower be awarded to Western Equipment as to specifications and low bid in the amount of $10,815 plus sales tax. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Collins) that the contract grounds maintenance equipment be awarded to Superior Turf Equipment as to specifications and low bid received as follows: 14WD Fairway Mower 12WD Fairway Mower 1 Greens Mower $18,940.00 17,335.00 2,275.00 $38,550 (plus sales tax) 8A - RESOLUTION NO. 2391, TO TEMPORARILY CLOSE 4TH STREET EACH SUNDAY FOR THE FARMER'S MARKET, #AB92-127 The Farmer's Market, in conjunction with Bremerton Main Street Association, has applied to use 4th Street between Pacific and #0675 TAPE #1024 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes May 13, 1992 Page 18 of 18 Washington Avenues everySunday (4:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.) until they can relocate onto the boardwalk. Police, Fire, Engineering, Traffic, and Risk Management have approved this special event application. A resolution authorizing the temporary closure of 4th Street is required by Council. Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Collins/Overson) motion to pass Resolution No. 2391 to temporarily close 4th Street each Sunday for the Farmer's Market. With no further business meeting adjourned at 11:16 A.M. KATHLEEN L. M~ city clerk ~~N~ORTON, ~ouncil President City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault