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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/03/90T~PE #772 UNAPPROVED DRAFT net 17 CITY CO~'NCIL MEETING MINUTES #0035 #0055 OCTOBER 3, 1990 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4TM Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, October 3 , 1990 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Lynn Horton presiding. Council members present were: Lon Overson, Wayne Estes, Spencer Morning, Hank Waibel, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Lynn Morton and the Invocation was given by Reverend Doug Barker of the Olympic Evangelical Free Church. President Horton announced Council would hold an Executive Session immediately following the City Council meeting to discuss a "real estate" item. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes Of Meeting September 19, 1990, #AB90-258 Bid Award Recommendation Ductile Iron Pipe, Awarded To U.S. Pipe and Foundry In The Amount Of $56,319.66 Plus Tax, #AB90-259 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Horning) to approve 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 which has been made available to the council. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on October 3 1990, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 117437-117439, 117792 through 118000 in the total amount of $427,243.40 and Regular Payroll in the amount of $375,087.66 and Retirees Payroll in the amount of $53,030.66. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Johnson announced Bremerton Solid Waste Committee would be meeting on Tuesday, October 9, 5:00 PM, in the Council Conference Room, to do a final review of the draft policies they would recommend to Council for implementation. Me announced on October 2, Senator Adams announced funding had been appropriated for a National Veterans Cemetery in the Puget Sound Area. Bremerton did submit an application for this project, but was not selected as one of the final four areas under consideration. Mowever, a location TAPE #772 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 2 of 8 in Kitsap County was still under consideration and he brought to Council Resolution #2321, which gave strong support from the City of Bremerton to the location of a Veterans Cemetery in Kitsap County. Mr. Colvin thanked the Street Department for their installing a barrier under the Warren Avenue Bridge to contain sand that was sifting over the sidewalk. Now, there was another opportunity for the Street Department to respond - on the opposite side of the of the bridge gravel was sifting over the sidewalk and needed to be contained in some way. Mr. Colvin witnessed a woman slipping and falling because of the gravelly condition. He brought to everyone's attention that the new Fred Meyer store had opened and noted the clerks were very helpful, friendly and courteous. Mr. Dawkins announced the Admiral Theater Foundation was looking for a few good workers. He displayed an advertisement showing a request for volunteers to help in the renovation of the theater. On Saturday, October 6, 10:00 AM - 12:00 noon, the theater would be open to the public to tour. Mr. Overson reported that the final paving resurfacing of Warren Avenue Bridge would be delayed for several months and he cautioned drivers to please drive within the speed limit. Mr. Johnson added that the delay was due to the need for the newly poured concrete to cure prior to paving over the roadway. Mr. Waibel added the special overlay required for bridges was only available through a limited number of companies and none of those companies were available until next spring to complete this project. Mr. Estes commended the Cable TV Access crew for their professional filming of the John H. Nibbe Memorial ceremony held on September 15. Copies of that program will be sent to Washington D.C., and used to help sell the National Cemetery project for Kitsap County. He noted another word of credit for the Trident Times article on Ivy Green Cemetery. He emphasized the uniqueness of Ivy Green Cemetery and its historical military significance. Mr. Horning reported he attended the Subregional Council meeting this date and noted discussions relating to the Dwyer Court Decision were very interesting. More discussion on this topic would be undertaken by the Subregional Council at the Retreat and Assembly on Friday, October 5; Council President Horton, Mayor Mentor and he would be representing the City at this meeting. It was their intent to work toward retaining their voting power in the entire region. Mr. Waibel stated he had the opportunity to talk with several executives of the Fred Meyer Corporation and from that discussion it appears they would be community oriented next door neighbors and did not appear to be completely opposed to joining the "Bremerton" family. Today, he had the opportunity to assist in the City's TAPE #772 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 3 of 8 booth at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard's Tool Show, held at the Pavilion. Mrs. Horton reported next week there would be an Agenda item recommending some changes to the Parking Ordinance. She invited anyone wishing to Give input on this issue to please attend the Council meeting. Kitsap County will hold a Growth Management Symposium on October 12 and 13. She attended a meeting on Tuesday, October 2, of the Urban Design Group, which would be participating in the Symposium. This group had representation from all cities in Kitsap County and the message emanating from that group was that cities were willing to accept "their share" of the growth coming to Kitsap County, but what "their share" was needed to be determined by "them", the people living in those city areas; and base that determination on what kind of capacity exists for water, sewer, roads, schools, land and act accordingly. She noted the Subregional Council meeting was well attend by citizens, who gave good input. She suggested asking the Chamber Of Commerce to sponsor another forum for a second discussion on Vision 20/20. She refused to believe that the cities had to accept things no matter what. The cities need to figure out what could be accepted, what would be accepted and then plan accordingly. RESOLUTION #2321, SUPPORTING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A NATIONAL VETERANS CEMETERY IN KITSAP COUNTY AND PLEDGING THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY GOVERNMENT TO HELP HONOR ALL VETERANS, #AB90-261 Kitsap County is still under consideration for the siting of a National Veterans Cemetery. Location of such a facility near Bremerton is in keeping with our tradition of honoring veterans and supporting their needs. This Resolution lends the support of the City to the tens of thousands of veterans working diligently to establish this facility in the Bremerton - Kitsap County area. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, read into the record Resolution #2321, noting the Council's and Mayor's strong support of establishment of a National Veterans Cemetery in Kitsap County and pledging the support of the City government to help honor all veterans. Robert Sauter, Retired Sgt. Major US Army, Chairman of the National Military Site Location Committee for the Allied Veterans of Kitsap County, noted the local support for this proposed project and he presented a letter to Mr. Johnson outlining that support, which was addressed to the National Cemetery System Department Of Veterans Affairs, Washington, D.C.. It was their thought that the Illahee site would render more serenity to a cemetery location and would enhance the growth factor because it bordered on wetlands, which are already a protected sanctuary. In reference to the Ivy Green Cemetery clean up effort, Mr. Sauter explained work was categorized as: Phase I - clean up and #0346 TAPE #772 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 4 of 8 restoration of the cemetery; Phase II - obtaining the plaque for the Medal Of Honor recipient John H. Nibbe, Civil War hero; Phase II -the recognition of the USS Saratoga Unknown Dead and after five months of reading historical documents, they have come up with 63 names that will be inscribed upon a bronze plaque honoring those men who were missing in action off the USS Saratoga. This plaque should be in the Committee's position within the next 4-6 weeks; Phase IV - Memorial Wall, which was still in the phase stage; Phase V - this project is contingent upon the acquisition of property by the City located behind the Tomb Of The Unknown Soldier. He had the assurance of the military active duty personnel and veterans organizations their continued support of the perpetual maintenance effort at Ivy Green Cemetery. Mr. Sauter noted there was a House Resolution in the House of Congress, HR#692, which needed support by everyone. This Resolution was introduced by Congressman Rod Chandler to establish a Day to commemorate all of the Medal Of Honor recipients on a yearly basis. He urged that calls be made to Congressional representatives urging them to support this Resolution. Richard Chrisinaer, Senior MSGT, USAF (Retired), Commander VFW Post 694, stated he had met with veterans who reside in the Illahee area and he was happy to pass on their support of locating a National Veterans Cemetery in that area. Mr. Colvin commended Councilman Johnson for his effort in promoting the location of a National cemetery in this area and he commended the Allied Veterans Council of Kitsap County for their continued support and contributions to the community. M/S/C/U(Collins/Colvin) to pass Resolution #2321. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Mentor introduced David Nelson, City of Bremerton Building Official and thanked Scott Erickson and Janet Lunceford for their help in keeping the Building Department operating while waiting for Mr. Nelson's arrival. David Nelson stated he was pleased to be in Bremerton and that it had been a dream of his for a number of years to relocate to the Northwest. He loved the area and was looking forward to meeting people and becoming personally acquainted with them. Mayor Mentor read a Proclamation recognizing the substantial contributions to the quality of health care in this county by Medical Assistants. Mayor Mentor proclaimed the week of October 15 - 19, 1990, as MEDICAL ASSISTANTS WEEK in the City of Bremerton. Melody Mullino accepted the Proclamation and thanked Mayor Mentor for his support to the Medical Assistants Association of Kitsap County. TAPE #772 City Council Reg- Mtg. Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 5 of 8 Mayor Mentor expressed his concern over a recent article in The Sun, which quoted him as supporting a different position on the Roosevelt Field issue than the City Council. Me assured the Council and the citizens that he and the Council support similar views on Roosevelt Field and he agreed with the idea of bringing in a mediator to work with the College and the City relative to resolving disposition of Roosevelt Field. The news article also stated that the Mayor thought a sports complex could be built on the outskirts of the City to replace Roosevelt field...what was left out of that article was that Roosevelt Field probably does not have to be replaced right where it was or across the street, but that there could be a combination of open space/park land in the downtown area to replace the open space/park land that would be given up, if the field was condemned; and the replacement of the baseball field itself in a sports complex facility. He emphasized the Council had been supportive with many 9-0 votes and he had previously publicly stated that was one of the reasons why Bremerton was progressing in a forward motion. E. L. Studivant,3231 Halverson, stated he wished to express his personal feelings on the Roosevelt Field issue. He commended the City Council and Mayor Mentor on their stand on Roosevelt Field. He noted there was a growing resentment in the community of Bremerton toward Olympic College regarding Roosevelt Field. Through the revealing news articles on Olympic College's plan to use the field as a parking lot, without also revealing that they wanted to use the field for building new buildings, people were starting to be distrustful of their actions. He pointed out that Dr. Simpson himself stated less than two years ago the important of communication and truly having an Olympic Community College. Mr. Studivant stressed that Dr. Simpson had failed on that regarding Roosevelt Field. "Communication" and "community" mean getting together and working on issues .... that is not being done even on the College campus- He pointed out the College did not appreciate the fact that for 40-45 years they had used the City and School District for all their athletic fields, courts, tracks, etc.. The only justification to sell Roosevelt Field, in his mind and many other people as well, was that it must be replaced in the core of the City of Bremerton for like property to be used for recreation. He emphasized that students and faculty, who reside outside the City, do not care about Roosevelt Field and what it offers, but consider it only as an immediate answer to parking needs. The College indicated they could get 240 parking spaces on Roosevelt Field and he had heard a rumor, which he did not know if it was true, that they were offering part of that parking to Son's Of Norway The Mayor had offered approximately the same number of parking spaces to be made available on very short notice by taking out a curb at the tennis courts, angle parking, restriping, etc., and all the College did was to refer to that as a "quick fix" but were not interested enough to respond to the City's proposal. He felt Olympic College students should be irate at their own TAPE #772 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 6 of 8 Administration on how little they tried in the past two years to provide additional parking for the students. He questioned where were the environmentalist on this issue, who are charged to protect the environment and open spaces? He believed Roosevelt Field was down used by the College and maybe by the City. When reference was made that it encompassed two softball fields that was belittling its value. There are four youth baseball fields on Roosevelt Field (12 yrs. old and under),located in the core of the City; a pro baseball field; two youth soccer fields; and the possibility of increased use by the City and College greatly over what it had been used for. The City's young people should not have to go out five miles to the Armory area to use recreation facilities. He believed the City's Park Department had undersold the youth of the City, as far as facilities. He hoped Council would understand his commitment and concern as a person 36 years in recreation and physical education dealing with youth. Richard Chrisinger, concerned citizen, property owner and taxpayer, noted 604 of property taxes were going toward education. If Olympic College took Roosevelt Field he would work diligently to get his senior citizen property tax exemption. De1 Knauss, Olympic Avenue, stated he was glad that Mayor Mentor explained some of the issues that came out in the recent news article. One thing that was not noted, however, was that the sports complex had nothing to do with Roosevelt Field, it was still two separate issues and would remain that way. If this issue goes to court under condemnation, the only losers would be the taxpayers because they would pay for the legal cost for the State's effort and City's attorney costs to defend that effort. There are ideas being talked about and he cautioned against "blowing the chance" to come up with a solution. He suggested taking the City property across from the College on the east side of Warren Avenue, within 1/2 mile of the existing field, that could be used to replace the ball fields and all amenities at Roosevelt Field, but would be paid for strictly by Olympic College. That would include the same improvements currently at Roosevelt Field, such as restrooms, lights, ball fields, parking. Included with this proposal would be the Hadden School site to be used as a community park and the total cost for all these facilities would be approximately i 3/4 - 2 million for Olympic College to fund. He felt this would be a "win" for the School District and a "win" for the City. 6A - SURPLUS OF CITY VEHICLES, ~AB90-260 The City has several vehicles which have reached the end of their useful lives and are now surplus to City needs. A declaration of surplus is necessary to allow disposal. Police Department: TAPE #772 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 7 of 8 I 1981 Chevrolet Malibu, No. 1422 i 1980 Chevrolet Malibu, No. 1448 i 1988 Chevrolet Celebrity, No. 1450 (wrecked) i 1978 Chevrolet Nova, No. 1459 i 1954 3-Yard International Dump Truck, License #TP4826 I 1978 1-Ton GMC Dump Truck, No. 1845 #1561 #1600 #1640 #1668 M/S/C(Waibel/Horning) to declare Vehicles Nos. 1422, 1448, 1450, 1459, 1845 and License #TP4826. Vote: In Favor: Abstain: Estes, Horning, Waibel, Horton, Collins, Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson Overson 7A - ORDINANCE #4290 (SECOND READING) REVISION OF TITLE 7 OF THE BREMERTON MUNICIPAL CODE (DANGEROUS ANIMALS), #AB90-233 Pubic comment - none. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Estes) to pass Ordinance#4290, on second reading, amending Bremerton Municipal Code 7.04, 7.05, 7.06, 7.07, and 7.08. 7B - ORDINANCE #4291 (SECOND BREMERTON 1990 BUDGET, #AB90-254 Public comment - none. READING) AMENDING THE CITY OF M/S/C/U(Overson/Dawkins) to pass Ordinance #4291, on second reading, amending Ordinance #4255 relating to the budget of the City of Bremerton for Fiscal Year 1990. 7C - ORDINANCE #&292 (SECOND READING) ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ALLOW CAR & TRUCK RENTAL IN THE BUSINESS CORE ZONING DISTRICT, APPLICANT: SORIANO BROTHERS INVESTMENT, INC., #AB90-257 Public comment - none Mr. Overson pointed out Payless Car Rental Service had been serving the community for a number of years from the location of 6th Street and Park Avenue, which was in the same Zoning district as the subject site. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Horning) to pass Ordinance #4292, on second reading, amending the Bremerton Zoning Ordinance to allow "car and truck rental" uses in the Business Core (BC Zoning District. TAPE #772 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes October 3, 1990 Page 8 of 8 With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.. KATHLEEN L. CITY CLERK APPROVED L~~HORTO~~ , Council President City of Bremerton KLM/LH/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault