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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/11/91TAPE #953 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 11 1991 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239'4TH Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, September 11, 1991, at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton presiding. Council members present: Lon Overson, Wayne Estes, Spencer Horning, Hank Waibel, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, and Russ Johnson. Councilman A1 Colvin was absent. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Horton and Invocation given by Reverend Bill Wambsganss of West Side Baptist Church. #0019 #0039 CONSENT AGENDA - A. Minutes Of Meeting - August 28, 1991, #AB91-228 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Overson) to approve Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing that has been made available to the council. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Waibel) on September 11, 1991, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 135876 through 136081 in the total amount of $483,037.10 and Regular Payroll for the period ending August 31, 1991 in the total amount of $440,380.83. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mayor Louis Mentor announced as a part of Puget Sound Naval Shipyard's Centennial celebration, a Time Capsule will be buried and the City has been asked to provide some type of commemorative material to be included in the capsule. It was decided one of those items will be a video tape of this Council meeting. He reviewed the schedule of events of the Centennial celebration, which will take place starting Friday, September 13 and concluding on Monday, September 16. Mr. Overson extended greetings and salutations. He represents the downtown area, District #4, which is the original Bremerton of 100 years ago. He currently resides in a home that was built approximately 100 years ago and he hoped it would still be standing at the end of the next 100 years. Much construction is happening on the waterfront and he hoped it would be an area that people were TAPE #953 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 11, 1991 Page 2 of 7 still enjoying in the distant future. Part of the change in the downtown has been brought about by the exchange in original ownership of properties from the founder of Bremerton to new investors. Mr. Estes referenced a recent visit by surviving members of the HMS Warspite crew and how much they enjoyed their visit to Bremerton. He reported the City has 3% interest loans available for moderate income people in West Bremerton, who qualify to remodel their homes. He encouraged anyone who fell within this category to contact the City by calling 478-5379. The available loans go up to $20,000 at a simple interest of 3%. Next year East Bremerton residents,within this income category, will have an opportunity for such a loan program. He believed Bremerton was an up and coming city and he hoped to leave something for our children that they will be proud of. Mr. Morning stated a piece of his District is "Old Charleston", which was a city all its own about 80-90 years ago, but now incorporated as a part of Bremerton. In his opinion, the finest waterfront homes in Bremerton are located in his District. He emphasized the importance of supporting and validating the Ballot issue for "Enhanced 911" on the General Election - September 17. He stressed when someone has an emergency they dial "911" Yes votes numbering 12,581 are needed if fewer than 20,969 people vote. If over that amount, 60% YES vote will be needed to validate this ballot issue. Possibly in 100 years someone would only have to speak "911" and emergency medical assistance will arrive, however, now the public has to pay for it. Mr. Waibel stated District #3 is the Manerrs area, which also has some beautiful waterfront homes, and is one of the more stable neighborhoods in Bremerton at this time. In reference to the $20,000 home remodel loans available - he wondered what $20,000 would do for remodeling a home 100 years from now. At this time, that amount would be adequate to cover a significant remodeling project. He pointed out the unusually short Agenda for this meeting and stressed that he did not want people, who would be viewing this tape 100 years from now, to think that this was a typical sized agenda. Mr. Johnson pondered the possibility of finding a 3/4 inch VCR in the year 2091. His District covers the northwest corner of Bremerton - Kitsap Lake area. If this Council and future Councils do a good job, people should be able to catch bass and trout out of Kitsap Lake. Also coming up this fall is a beautification project for SR#3. There was a proposal, starting last spring, to work with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and a local Baptist Church, who is having a large convention here, to accomplish a TAPE #953 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 11, 1991 Page 3 of 7 beautification project. Effort had been under way all summer trying to put this program together, however, it sort of fell apart when DOT came back and stated they felt it was too large a project. Fortunately, the DOT contacted the Parks Director and suggested scaling the project down and they would entertain doing something, such as planting shrubs rather than trees. The Parks Director checked into this idea and it appears the project could cover the interchange by the Max Meigs Fire Station, Kitsap Way and SR#3. DOT will clear the site and with funding in the amount of $400- 800.00 enough Rhododendrons can be purchased to landscape in this area. #0438 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Collins) to allow the Parks Department to work with Council's Legislative Assistant and the City Council co-sponsor beautification of the intersection of Kitsap Way and SR#3. Mr. Johnson stated discussion is still under way as to how Bremerton will be developed in response to growth projections for this area. He learned today that there was movement to put a low income housing development in downtown Bremerton. He found this contrary to every policy the Council has put out. Right now Bremerton has a preponderance of low income in the County and the City's policy has been to not reduce the amount of low income housing in the City, but to maintain it, decentralize it and spread it out. Also, higher housing standards have been put in place in order to decrease slum type housing. It is desired to change the ratio of low income housing to upper middle incomes, and the way to accomplish that would be to add more expensive homes and not getting rid of the low income housing. Particularly in the downtown area, the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Commander has asked that the City try to promote middle and upper middle income condominiums and apartments for workers to live in and be able to walk to their jobs. He did not feel the way to make that happen was to start off with a low income project in downtown Bremerton. He emphasized "have a good time in 2091 and he hoped all problems would be small. President Morton noted Councilman A1 Colvin was absent and she wanted to make sure his District was identified. A1 represents District #1, located in east Bremerton on the west side of Wheaton Way. She was sure Mr. Colvin would want to send his salutations to citizens of 2091. Mr. Dawklns noted there is discussion that a third bridge connecting east and west Bremerton is needed and he would anticipate that in 100 years people would be using another bridge to access those areas. He toured the waterfront this date and noted the pile drivers were getting ready to start their work and felt that this project will still be standing and in use in the TAPE #953 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 11, 1991 Page 4 of 7 year 2091. He shared that Bremerton had a dream and parts of that dream are already starting to happen. A new golf course and sports complex will be built within the next few years, which will provide recreation activities for people of the future. He announced Bremerton High School Class of 1941, his graduating class, will hold their 50th Class Reunion this weekend. Mr. Collins stated he also toured the waterfront this date. He extended greetings to his granddaughter's granddaughter, who he imagines will be in a Council member position in 2091, hopefully representing District #7, which is the "old Charleston". Charleston came into the City of Bremerton in 1923, and the original boundary between them was Naval Avenue. He reported "The Sun" will be running, on a bi-weekly basis, an Animal Of The Month article. He reminded everyone that Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency will hold a public hearing on September 12, 9:30 AM, in the City Council Chambers on burn bans and use of wood stoves in Kitsap County. He hoped problems of air pollution would be ironed out by the time his great great granddaughter serves District #7. Mrs. Horton stated she represents the district that is bordered by the Washington Narrows. Her whole district is bordered by water on the north side and extends to llth Street and to the west bordered again by water to some extent and bordered to the east by Olympic College. Perhaps by the year 2091 Olympic College will be known as Olympic University. She noted District #6 is an old but good district and she was as proud of her District as everyone else was of theirs. Today her daughter, Leslie, received notification that she acquired a new pen pal from Riga, Latvia in the USSR. Mrs. Horton pointed out that establishing a pen pal from the USSR would not have happened during her youth. With any luck at all and hard work maybe by the year 2091 there will be no barriers between any countries and we will be united as one earth trying to make the best of our planet and resources. This Council has worked very hard on environmental issues and she hoped that we leave our space a little better than we found it. On Tuesday, September 10, she participated in a Candidates Forum - Channel 29. During that same forum there was discussion relating to a School District position and the two proposals to change the form of government for Bremerton. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Louis Mentor read a Proclamation acknowledging the fact that Clara Gange distinguished herself as the American/Patriotic Chairperson for Auxiliary of American Legion Post #149. Clara Gange accepted the Proclamation and thanked Mayor Mentor and hoped the City of Bremerton will continue to work with 3rd Graders like she has the past 12 years. These young people are listeners and TAPE #953 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 11, 1991 Page 5 of 7 they need someone to talk to and to listen to them. MaYor Mentor read a Proclamation acknowledging SEPTEMBER 21, 1991, as PRISONER OF WAR AND MISSING IN ACTION REMEMBRANCE DAY. Bob Sauter, Retired Sgt.Major, accepted the Proclamation and stated what he would like to know in the year 2091 is if there are any POW's or Missing IN Action from any wars his descendants might encounter and it was his hope that they never have any at that time. Mayor Mentor proclaimed September 29, 1991, as "GOLD STAR MOTHERS REMEMBRANCE DAY. Bob Sauter, Retired Sgt. Major, accepted the Proclamation, stated there will probably never been any more Gold Star Mothers by 2091, however, don't forget them, they will always live in our memory. Mayor Mentor proclaimed September 17, 1991, as CITIZENSHIP DAY and the week of September 17-23 as CONSTITUTION WEEK. Mayor Mentor reviewed his weekend activities which included his attending: (1) Star Of The Sea Starfest; (2) Westpark clean up and picnic event (200 youth received information on the D.A.R.E. Program); (3) Emanual Apostolic Church's 13th anniversary with Terry Cummings, star basketball player for the San Antonio Spurs, as the guest speaker; (4) East Bremerton Rotary's Beach Party/Dance fund raising event. Also, a group of Canadians were in Bremerton visiting the local American Legion organizations. Mayor Mentor noted recent accomplishments of the Uptown Auto Body Softball team...1991 ASAB State Champions, 1991 USSSA State B runner- ups and USSSA Industrial Champions, and they played in the World Championships and came in 9th place. Bremerton can be proud of producing such a fine team. Don Larqe, owner of Uptown Auto Body and sponsor of the team, stated he wanted people living in the year 2091 to know that Bremerton was no longer a doormat when it comes to softball. He gave a run down on the teams successes and displayed several trophies denoting their success. Mr. Large presented team member Dan Posey with a NBP trophy for outstanding batting. Mr. Large had a second NBP award for Don Nicholette, which was accepted by another team member A1 Posey. Mr. Large presented Council members and Mayor Mentor with "Uptown Auto Body" hats and sweat shirts for Mayor Mentor and his wife Paulette. Gordy Byrd, 402 Chester, gave an update on his fund raising efforts toward his shelter for the homeless, which now amounts to $12,109.38. He also related a recent incident where he encouraged Cinnabon of Silverdale to make available drink holders that displayed their logo, such as that depicted on their napkins. After a period of time, Cinnabon took up Gordy's suggestion and #1699 #1830 TAPE #953 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 11, 1991 Page 6 of 7 manufactured drink holders with their company logo. As a "thank you" for his idea, Cinnabon is now providing Gordy with free coffee for the rest of his life. 6A PENDERGAGT REGIONAL PARK JOINT OPERATING BOARD APPOINTMENTS, #AB91-229 In April of this year the Kitsap County Commissioners voted to join hands with the City and the Pendergast Committee in providing funding for construction of Phase I of Pendergast Regional Park. This financial support was conditional and requires formation of a joint operating board comprised of one member appointed by the City, one by the County and one member representing users of the proposed park appointed by the City subject to confirmation by the County. Mayor Mentor is recommending the appointment of Bryan Foreman as the City's representative and Ron Corcoran as the athletic community's representative. Both Mr. Foreman and Mr. Corcoran have strong backgrounds in community service, proven interest in area athletics, and are very committed to the Pendergast Regional Park project. Mayor Mentor briefly reviewed the section of the Interlocal Agreement that addressed establishing the joint operating board for the Sports Complex. He noted Kitsap County had already selected Gene Lobe as their appointed member and he urged Council to confirm the appointments as presented. Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Waibel) to confirm the Mayor's appointment of Bryan Foreman as the City's representative and Ron Corcoran as the athletic community's representative to the Pendergast Regional Park joint operating board. Mr. Corcoran stated he was looking forward to participating in this project. He felt this facility was one of the most positive ~teps for and benefit to the sports community. He looked forward to state, regional and national tournaments being held in the Bremerton area. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) to submit the City Council's appointment of Ron Corcoran to the Kitsap County Commission for confirmation und, er the Joint Operating Agreement. 7A - PUBLIC HEARING - COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT AND RESOLUTION #2361 - TO ACCEPT PUBLIC COMMENT AND CONSIDER A RECOMMENDATION TO AMEND THE ANNEXATION POLICIES, #AB91-230 The Bremerton City Council adopted Annexation Policies in 1987. Those policies have been reviewed and revised by the City's Annexation Task Force and are now proposed as an amendment to the #1971 TAPE #953 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 11, 1991 Page 7 of 7 Comprehensive Plan. The Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on this proposed amendment on June 18, 1991, and has forwarded a recommendation for City Council approval. All Comprehensive Plan Amendments require public hearings before both the Planning Commission and City Council and, if approved, the amendments are adopted by Resolution. Ron Hough, Planning Manager, stated this is an item that is related to growth of the community, growth through annexation and an amendment to the Annexation Policies that were adopted in 1987. Currently, the City is dealing with legislation that mandates planning 10-20 years in the future and it is very difficult to look as far away as 100 years. The amendment to the policies are an adjustment that will better reflect the current direction the City is taking in regard to growth management and the preparation of a new Comprehensive Plan that will be adopted within the next two years. This amendment has been reviewed by the Annexation Task Force and the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission recommends approval of this proposal. Public comment - none Mr. Dawkins questioned the number of BACON members present during the Planning Commission meeting? Mr. Houqh stated there was no one at the Planning Commission hearing, however, a response from BACON was received by mail. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Estes) to pass Resolution No. 2361, amending the Annexation Policies of the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan. President Morton extended a "Happy Birthday" to Councilman Waibel and Councilman Overson extended a City of Bremerton #2 welcome to his mother, who is visiting from Pensacola, Florida. With no further business the meeting was adjourned at 6:50 PM. KATHLEEN McCLUSKEY,~~CIy CLERK APPROVED L ~' ~ President LY~~NHORTON, Council City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault