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FEBRUARY 1, 1989
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, February 1, 1989 at 5:30 p.m.,
with Council President Spencer Horning presiding. Council
members present were Lon Overson, Lynn Horton, Hank Waibel, Russ
Johnson, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin and C. R. "Tiny" Collins.
Councilman Shirley Marty Crutcher 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 Horning and Invocation was given by Reverend Martin
Torrence of Westpark Christian Church.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting held - January 18, 1989, ~AB89-020
~0018 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve Consent Agenda as corrected
(Page 6, 5th paragraph: "Mr. Daniels explained normally 6-10
pilings can be driven per day on a 12 hour day..."
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.
~0042 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Horton) on February 1, 1989, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: 41254, 41260 through 41383 in the total amount of
$160,496.45 and Regular Payroll in the total amount of
$311,276.82.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Johnson reported the Council reacted very well last week in
providing input back to the State Legislators through AWC
concerning solid waste management proposals. He noted a
legislative proposal was being drafted which could make curbside
recycling mandatory for cities without providing any funding to
assist in implementation and mandate recycling carriers to be
used within specific areas. Mr. Johnson stated recycling is an
important part of solid waste management, however, cities and
local communities need to retain how best to do it within their
locality.
Mr. Colvin recently reviewed the City's i989 Annual Budget book
with several citizens and he complimented the City Treasurer and
his staff for putting together an easily read document. He
noted there were a couple of items on pages 21 and 31 that needed
clarification. Mr. Colvin expressed his strong support for the
City to undertake a Biannual Budget and hoped the City Council
will give it serious consideration.
Mr. Dawkins reported the Ferry Riders Coalition will be hosting
State Legislators in Olympia on Thursday. He noted it appears
funding for the State ferries through the MVT Tax with Senator
Craswell on board will have clear sailing, helping to solve part
of the future program of the Ferry System. Problems still lie in
the fact that the Ferry System is having difficulty keeping up
(due to weather conditions).
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Mr. Collins announced on February 10, 11, 12, there will be a
Vocational Fair at the Kitsap Mall. He encouraged everyone to
become familiar with the vocational opportunities available in
this particular area.
Mr. Overson reported the Zoning Ordinance Errors Correction
Committee met on Tuesday, January 31, and Committee
recommendations on a number of changes will be brought to the
City Council some time in February. Mr. Overson noted, in regard
to the Budget book, Council will consider the process used and
look for improvements when undertaking the 1990 budget.
Mrs. Horton reported she attended an Open House at Kitsap County
Council On Alcohol which inciuded a tour of the facility and
information regarding services provided. She noted KCCA's
director reported 30~ of their clients will stop drinking all
together after going through treatment, 40% will continue to
drink for a time and some will stop at a later date and 30~
eventually will die from alcohol related causes. Also, there
are more younger children becoming involved with alcohol
addiction. Mrs. Horton expressed concern that garbage cans with
out lids are a problem in the City and urged everyone to make
sure that lids are replaced on the garbage cans. The City does
have legislation addressing this issue and the City would be much
cleaner if everyone made sure that lids were secured on garbage
cans. Lastly, Mrs. Horton will be participating in Crownhill
School's PTA Pizza fund raiser. Their goal is to create and
sell 3,000 pizzas and she urged everyone who is scheduled to
work that day to be sure and show up...they need lots of help.
Mr. Waibel reported he participated as a judge at Bremerton
Middle School's Cultural Fair. He noted it was an excellent
event which included displays, dancing and singing. Also, he
attended Clyde Pachek's funeral which was held on Tuesday,
January 31 as well as Ged Honoswetz's funeral which was held
Friday, January 27.
Mr. Homing stated he also attended Ged Honoswetz's funeral and
saluted him as a career employee who "did make a difference".
Also, Mr. Horning attended Clyde Pachek's funeral and noted he
will be missed.
President Homing announced Marty Crutcher was absent due to the
recent death of his sister and his traveling to the east coast.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Kathleen McCluske¥, City Clerk, read a Proclamation honoring the
national Society Daughters of the American Revolution for their
preservation of history through education programs, essay
contests and historic tours; with Mayor Gene Lobe proclaiming
the month of February as "AMERICAN HISTORY MONTH".
Andrew Parypa, 1122 Hayward, stated he was aware Council will
hold a Study Session on Monday, February 6, at which time City
staff will be discussing a Parking Plan and he hoped that plan or
discussion would address his concern regarding parking on
sidewalks. He voiced concern over the City staff's sensitivity
to liability issues relating to placement of stop signs at an
intersection, however, the City has not addressed the City's
liability relating to parking on sidewalks and parking strips.
Mr. Parypa referenced a committee that was set up by the Council
on April 20 to address parking issues and requested an update as
to the outcome of that Committee's efforts to address issues
relating to parking on sidewalks/parking strips. President
Homing stated this issue has not been forgotten and requested
that he contact Councilman Lynn Horton on this matter.
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Leo Perry, 1515 High Avenue, questioned if the City's Police
Department is staffed with enough people to cover the City of
Bremerton. He expressed concern that there may not be enough
officers available to meet the needs. President Horninq
suggested that Mr. Perry contact Police Chief Del McNeal or
Council's Legislative Assistant for information to address his
concern.
5A - SAFETY INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARDS, ~AB89-021
Effective October 1, 1988, Mayor Lobe established a Safety
Incentive Program designed to encourage safe practices, promote
safety awareness, and recognize employees who demonstrate safe
working habits. The first employees to be recognized under this
new program will be presented with certificates and pins tonight.
Pe~¥ Lesser, Risk Manager, stated each of the seven employees to
be recognized have contributed to the City's on going efforts to
control losses and promote safety of co-workers and/or the
public. Their contributions are as varied as the departments
they represent and their contributions have been fully documented
in memos which will be provided to the employee as well as be
placed in their Personnel file. Ms. Lesser noted not all of the
seven employees could be present to receive their award i.e.,
Phil Brown/Fire Department, Scott Erickson/Building-Planning,
Jeff Elevado/Parks & Recreation, but were acknowledged for their
contributions. And, Darlene Herrmann/Administrative Services,
Bob Tulp/Electronics, Daniel Lowe/Utilities, Merilynn
Erhart/City Council, were all presented Certificates Of
Appreciation and pins by their supervisors.
6A - BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION - llTH AND HIGH AVENUE INTERSECTION
IMPROVEMENT, ~AB89-022
Bids have been received for the improvements of the subject
project. Two (2) bids were submitted which are listed below.
Ledcor Electric submitted the lowest bid but their bid was
determined to be unresponsive. Therefore, Engineering Department
is recommending award to the second bidder, Ace Paving Co.
Ledcor Electric, Inc. $223,348.75
Ace Paving 226,355.00
Mr. Johnson questioned if there are going to be left turn lanes
in four directions how will traffic be coordinated on llth Street
so that it will keep moving? Jan Stemkoski, Engineering, stated
keeping traffic flowing can be controlled through the controlling
devices for the main arterial and having the upgraded controlling
devices will also help.
Mrs. Horton questioned if the bidders were given of list of
requirements for the project and questioned how it was determined
the low bidder was not acceptable? Mr. Stemkoski stated the
reason the first bid was rejected was due to the amount indicated
for Item #34, Flagging. Their quote on Item #34 was not a
reasonable amount for the requirement listed.
Mr. Overson questioned if the amount stipulated ($.15 per hour
for flaggers) could have been a misprint? Mr. Stemkoski stated
they did check with the bidder to determined what their intent
was and it was their intent to use the $.15 hourly rate. The
City Attorney was contacted to determine if this amount was
acceptable and the City Attorney determined it was not and
provided the supporting letter which was included in the Council
packet. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated when the low bidder
was contacted about the questionable item they indicated that
they included flagging costs in other bid items which could
prejudice the City's decision to drop items or expand certain
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other items. The bid instructions clearly stated to break out
the flagging costs and not incorporate them in other items. Mr.
Sievers noted that competitive bid laws have two purposes: (1) to
obtain the best bargain for the public, (2) to set up a system to
provide fairness and to avoid collusion and favoritism
among bidders and restricts negotiating material changes after
the bids are opened.
President Horning requested Mr. Stemkoski to state the source of
funds for this proposal. Mr. Stemkoski stated the majority of
the funds (about 804) are coming from Urban Arterial Board, a
State organization, and 204 from the City's Arterial Street Fund
(gas tax funds).
Mr. Dawkins questioned if the subcontractors listed will be
included in the contract? Mr. Stemkoski stated final selection
of subcontracts can be made up to the time the work is started.
Mrs. Horton questioned if the turn lane on High Street needed its
own special signal? Mr. Stemkoski stated when a new installation
is made they include as much as possible to provide for future
needs and he noted the one from the High School would be needed.
Mr. Johnson stated he would support the proposal, however, he
expressed concern if the intersection at llth and High was
really a problem and was the 1/4 million dollars being spent
needed more at this intersection then somewhere else within the
City? Mr. Stemkoski stated there is money involved which the
School District dedicated ($30-40,000) for this installation.
~1079 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) to authorize the award and execution of
the contract with Ace Paving Co.
6B - PETITION TO MAKE 15TH AND HIGH INTERSECTION A FOUR-WAY STOP,
~AB89-008
A petition and letters of endorsement have been received to make
the intersection at 15th and High a "four-way-stop". The reasons
given for wanting the stop signs installed are "speeding traffic"
and "a blind corner"
Based on Engineering studies: the intersection does not warrant
installation of a four-way stop.
Dave Baker, City Engineer, referenced his memo to Ms. Horton,
dated January 25, 1989, listing alternatives to the requested
four-way stop, which include:
A) Install "rumble bars" on both the 15th Street and the High
Avenue side of the intersection to alert drivers to the fact that
something is ahead. These would be placed south of the
intersection on High and west of the intersection on 15th and in
advance of the warning signs which now exist.
B) Install signs indicating that drivers should "watch for
cross traffic" between the present warning signs and the
intersection.
C Ask BPD to use emphasis patrols in the area on a scheduled
basis to discourage speeding and cutting of the corner.
D) Negotiate with School district to relocate school bus pick-up
and drop-off points away from the subject intersection.
E) Review the situation in a year to determine if the concern is
still as strong. If it still exists to the same degree, consider
developing an LID to pay for and maintain a blinking light at the
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intersection.
Betty Buell, 1122 High, spoke in favor of the four-w~y-stop and
questioned if the improvements planned for High and llth Street
would increase traffic flow on 15th. She strongly urged the
Council to take some action before someone was killed at the
intersection.
Walter Meeker, 1710 15th Street, expressed concern that the
existing signs are hard to read and larger signs are needed. He
also stated concern that traffic would be increased on 15th due
to the work being done on llth and High.
President Horning stated his objection to the idea of rumble bars
and questioned if one stop sign could be located on 15th as it
goes east so that a vehicle would not be crossing the
intersection towards the school, thus cars would be allowed to go
around High and up 15th? Mr. Baker stated that is an
alternative but it would provide a three-way stop. He did not
support using stop signs to control speeding in this area and
cited the MUTCD regulations which reflect that "you do not use
stop signs to control speed".
Mrs. Horton spoke in favor of using stop signs but was not sure
where that would leave the City as far as a liability issue. She
did agree that the rumble bars could be used and might deter
speeders, however, she felt that one year was too long to review
the issue and suggested a minimum of not more than six months.
Mr. Waibel spoke in favor of the rumble bars and felt they would
bring an immediate improvement in slowing traffic in that area.
Mr. Overson expressed his support of stop signs and did not want
to wait until a loss of life happened at the intersection.
Mr. Johnson stated his opinion that the State regulations should
be used as guidelines, that the liability issue was a moot point
- someone someday will file a suite either way, with stop signs
or without. He stated he felt the City should do what is right
and he acknowledged that 200 citizens support stop signs at this
intersection and he also supported action to make the
intersection a four-way-stop.
Mr. Colvin questioned if this intersection could be classified as
a "dangerous intersection"? Mr. Baker stated no, there is no
such thing as a dangerous intersection but there are "dangerous
drivers"
Mr. Dawkins questioned if other cities have experienced placement
of stop signs which do not meet State criteria? Ian Sievers,
City Attorney, stated he had made a review of previous cases,
however, he did not find any where situations did not comply with
State regulations. He noted that the Manual is mandatory, it
uses "shall" when it is mandatory and uses "may" when it gives
discretion. The Warrants System tries to achieve a uniform
State system for street design. It does protect budgets by not
dictating too many signs which would require expenditure of
funds. The MUTCD does not support too many signs either. He
suggested that he research this further.
Mr. Dawkins questioned how long would it take the City to install
the rumble bars and signage if approved and could the review be
shortened to three month intervals? Mr. Baker stated
installation could be accomplished within two weeks and review
can be made as often as Council requires.
President Horninq stated he appreciated Mr. Baker being
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professional and identifying State code regulates, however, it is
the Council's choice to do what they perceive as correct.
Mr. Johnson noted his objection to the recommendation for police
emphasis patrols because there are lots of other needs that
require police attention.
Mr. Overson stated recently a four-way-stop was installed at the
corner of Perry and Sylvan which is very effective and a
comparable situation to the proposed intersection. Also, he
noted that recently at the corner of Burwell and Anoka stop signs
were installed and he questioned which of the criteria were met
to warrant the signs. Mr. Baker stated the severity of
accidents, number of accidents during a certain period of years,
but traffic volume did not warrant it. Mr. Overson pointed out
there appears to be some freedom within the criteria required.
t1977 M/S/F(Waibel/Collins) to direct staff to implement City
Engineer's recommendations A,B,C,D, and E with modification to
six months.
VOTE: In Favor: Collins, Colvin, Waibel
Opposed: Johnson, Overson, Horton, Horning
Abstain: Dawkins
Mr. Waibel stated he did support movement of the school bus pick-
up and drop-off location, however, he was not supportive of the
four-way-stop.
Mr. Dawkins suggested that it might be best to wait two weeks
while Mr. Sievers had a chance to review this issue.
~2198 M/S/C(Colvin/Johnson) that signs be installed to provide for a
four-way-stop at 15th and High intersection and to direct staff
to send a letter to Bremerton High School requesting them to
relocate the bus pick-up and drop-off away from the
intersection.
Vote: In Favor: Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson, Overson, Horning
Horton,
Oppose: Waibel, Colvin
President Horning requested that Mr. Baker wait for two weeks
before implementing the order thus allowing Mr. Sievers time to
report back to the City Council.
6C - DESIGNATION OF DESIGN SELECTION COMMITTEE, ~AB89-023
Council has allocated $160,336 for development of a waterfront
park/pathway between 1st and 2nd Streets.
No more than $2,000 can be spent on design until Council approves
a design selection process.
This Agenda Bill recommends a Design Selection Committee to be
empowered by Council to select the design concept to be developed
into construction plans for this project.
Don Pratt, Director Of Community Development, stated this is a
project where the City is both the permitter and the
developer/owner of the project. Typically, an owner of a
project tells an architect what concept they have in mind and
asks the architect and engineer to develop preliminary drawings
for approval. The particular project for the City of Bremerton,
as the owner, is to construct some type of park, pathway or
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walkway between 1st and 2nd Avenues along the waterfront in the
Urban Renewal area. What is being asked at this time is to
appoint or delegate the duties of selection of a conceptual
design at a cost within funds available. The City Council will
also in addition to appointing or authorizing this Committee to
make a design selection, will review the design of the project
when it comes before the Council for the Shoreline Permit if it
is appealed. If there is no zoning action involved, which he
suspected will be the case, the Shoreline Permit on this project
will be Administrative. If the Council or someone else is
unhappy with the design that is Administratively approved, it can
be appealed through the Planning Commission and City Council.
The City Council will also be required to delegate authority to
the Mayor to sign the construction contract that will build
whatever design is ultimately proposed. Council would have the
opportunity to look at the design at that phase also. Coming to
the City Council to approve a Design Committee is not typically
done - typically funds would be granted through the budget
process to go and construct a project. On occasion the Mayor and
staff request the help of some members of the public to help,
however, in this case Council has asked that whatever process is
used that it be brought back to Council.
Mr. Pratt noted that this request is a "one time deal only", it
would not be a Design Review Board that would look at anyone
else's project on the waterfront. This group will meet to select
a concept and then it would be disbanded.
Don Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street Association, requested some
consideration that Bremerton Main Street Association be
represented on the Design Review Committee.
Mr. Colvin questioned why representation from Bremerton Main
Street Association was not included on the proposed list? Mr.
Pratt stated the Agenda Bill represents the Administrations
recommendations to Council. There were a couple considerations:
(1) to keep the committee to a relatively workable size; and (2)
to have competing interests. His only understanding why Flagship
had two representatives and none for Bremerton Main Street was
that there had been much work done by Flagship Task forces on the
waterfront.
Mr. Collins questioned why "park and/or pathway" was now being
used when previous discussions identified it as "boardwalk"? Mr.
Pratt explained the first amount of Block Grant money ($172,000)
- the concept that Council first funded was a semi-boardwalk that
was half on the beach and half on piling. At that time it was
referred to a pathway/parkway and that is continued. There are
at least three different concepts that an engineer, who is under
contract, is directed in his contract to look at, (1) boardwalk,
(2) pathway, (3) combination of the other two. Mr. Collins
stated he felt Mr. Atkinson's comments on Bremerton Main Street's
participation on the committee were well founded.
Mr. Johnson emphasized the importance of having good people on
the committee and he was concerned that specific individuals were
not named from several areas and was opposed to making a decision
until he knew who would make up the Committee.
Mr. Overson stated his support of Mr. Johnson's concern and would
personally prefer to see a list of specific members as opposed to
representation.
President Homing suggested that Council could accept the basic
format and names given, thus establishing the committee and have
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the other names filled in the following week.
Mrs. Horton emphasized the importance of including the Mayor on
the committee because of his being the driving force on the
waterfront development. Mr. Collins noted that Flagship has two
representatives indicated and the Mayor is part of the Senior
Committee of Flagship and as such can be a member of the Flagship
delegation.
~2746 M/S/F(Collins/Colvin) that the following Committee be established
to select the design concept for the Waterfront Park/pathway
project funded by CDBG funds:
2 - Bremerton Main Street Association
2 - City Council Members
Mr. Robinson, Robinson Construction
Bremer Trust Representative
Dean Johanson, Bremerton Park Board
2 Representatives appointed by Flagship City '89
~3061 M/(Dawkins/ ) an amendment to the motion that the committee
will be comprised of:
Mayor Gene Lobe
1-Member of the City Council
2-Representatives Of Flagship '89
2-Representatives from Bremerton Main Street Association
and within two/three weeks have the list of individuals to serve
on the committee
Motion died for lack of second.
~3152 Vote On Oriqinal motion:
In Favor: Collins
Oppose: Colvin, Johnson, Overson, Horton, Waibel
Dawkins, Horning
Motion failed.
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Mr. Johnson expressed concern that the three names to come back
to Council are being limited to the specific organizations named
and he felt this might be too restrictive and individuals should
come from those areas interested in Bremerton's redevelopment,
such as Main Street, Chamber OF Commerce, or other organizations.
President Hornin~ noted that the Agenda Bill reflects Mayor
Lobe's recommendation, that Flagship has spent a great deal of
time emphasizing the waterfront and park and Bremerton Main
Street has a direct tie in on this issue. Mr. Johnson stated he
did not like the proposal as presented on the Agenda Bill.
~0020 M/S/C/U(Horton/Colvin) the following Committee be established to
select the design concept for the Waterfront/Park/Pathway project
funded by CDBG funds with the representatives names to come back
to City Council in two weeks.
Mayor Gene Lobe
Councilman Lon Overson
Councilman Lynn Horton
Jim Robinson, Robinson Construction
Bremer Trust Representative
Dean Johanson, Bremerton Park Board
1-Representative appointed by Flagship '89
1-Representative from Bremerton Main Street Association
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6D - CONSIDERATION OF ANNEXATION PETITION - A MEETING WITH
ANNEXATION APPLICANT JEFF MILLER TO CONSIDER HIS 104 PETITION TO
ANNEX, ~AB89-024
Jeff Miller has submitted a petition requesting the annexation of
his property, which is located south of Kitsap Lake and west of
the City limits. The property consists of approximately 7.3
acres, and the annexation area includes a narrow strip of County-
owned land. The City's Comprehensive Plan designation for the
was completed, a DNS issued on December 7, 1988, and the Planning
Commission held a public hearing to consider the zoning for the
property on January 17, 1989. Resolution No. 89-2 contains the
Planning Commission's zoning recommendation. RCW 35.13.125
requires the City to meet with the applicant and decide whether
to accept the annexation.
Ron Hough, Annexation Coordinator, made a presentation using view
graphs and slides to show the location of the 7.3 acres. The
owner has a access road which is a wide right-of-way and part of
his plan is to develop and dedicate the right-of-way along the
road for public purposes. Surrounding area includes open areas
used for grazing and wooded properties. Mr. Hough pointed out
the owner is currently doing some pre-development thinning of
timber as preparation of sites for development.
Mr. Hough explained Council must decide three main issues during
this discussion: (1) whether or not to accept the petition; (2)
whether to adopt the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning for the area
(this step has been taken care of as the Comprehensive Plan
already covers the area); (3) to require the applicant to assume
his share of the City's indebtedness.
Mrs. Horton questioned Mr. Hough's statement that there is county
owned land included in the proposal and had they been notified
and what is their position? Mr. Hough stated they were neutral.
Mr. Johnson stated he supported the general annexation, however,
he questioned if the City could control run-off during
development? Mr. Hough stated he did not believe SEPA applied to
single family dwellings. Mr. Johnson expressed concern of more
mud running off into Kitsap Lake during development of
surrounding properties. Mr. Hough noted that there had
previously been a residence on the property which had burned
down; and the current clearing operations have been done under
the County's jurisdiction. Mr. Johnson stated in general the
whole area is critical to the water that feeds into the south end
of the lake. Also, Mr. Johnson questioned if the utilities would
be underground when the homes are built? Mr. Hough stated there
was not a development plan at this point. Mr. Johnson noted that
how things are handled in development of this area may be a
signal for that on the West side of the lake...what type of
zoning and how will that interface with the County so that their
zoning and our zoning on each side of the lake can blend together
and go from City to county.
~0422 M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) that the City Council accept Mr. Miller's
petition for annexation and direct staff to schedule the matter
for a public hearing to consider the 754 petition, as required by
RCW 35.13.140 and assumption of the City's current indebtedness
be required of the applicant.
7A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ADOPTION OF DOWNTOWN URBAN RENEWAL
PLAN, ~AB89-025
On December 28, 1988, the City Council approved a motion
directing staff to prepare an Ordinance adopting the May 1988
draft copy of the Downtown Waterfront Urban Renewal Plan with
certain changes.
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The changes directed by the Council are incorporated in a
separate packet of revised pages for insertion in the May 1988
draft plan, attached to a memo from Kay Wilson dated January 18,
1989.
The attached Ordinance (Exhibit B) will adopt the Urban Renewal
Plan with the changes specified by Council.
Kay Wilson, Planning Department, stated Planning staff had met
with Council Operations Committee members to review and clarify
a few of the items that were approved the previous week. As a
result those issues are included in Ms. Wilson's memo dated
January 26, 1989. She mentioned two in particular: (1) Design
Review Board - the Operations Committee agreed with Staff's
including a recommendation deferring final approval of the Design
Review Boards function to the City Council rather than the
Planning Commission; (2) Public Art - while this section has been
nearly deleted from the Plan, one general statement remaines so
as to not exempt development from this requirement during the
interim. Staff plans to bring back in detail a Public Art Program
proposal for Council's approval within the next two months.
Mr. Waibel confirmed of Ms. Wiison's comment that the Operations
committee had discussed the proposed plan and supported the
recommended changes.
Mr. Overson questioned under "Design Review Board (DRB) ...item
"f": if Director of Community Development is to conduct Design
Review until such time as the DRB is functional, to what review
will his decisions be subject? Ms. Wilson stated any decision by
the Director would be appealable to the Planning Commission as
provided in the Zoning Ordinance. And, the Zoning process does
have a notification requirement whereby notices would be sent to
those individuals who would be considered affected parties. Mr.
Overson questioned how many actions would go through this process
between now and when the Design Review Board is in place? Ms
Wilson stated she only knew of one pending and she was not sure
whether it can be sent through that process any sooner than a
couple of months.
Under "Public Art" Mr. Overson questioned the need to use a
strong word like "shall".... "All development and redevelopment
projects shall include public art..."? Ms. Wilson stated by
using the word "shall", there is a requirement for public art,
with the details to be worked out and brought back to Council for
approval. If a Public Art Program is desired and is to be
included in the
Urban Renewal Plan, either something very general can be included
at this time or an amendment can be made to the Plan at a later
time. Mrs. Horton stated her support of a Public Art Program and
by including it the City would be making a statement that the
waterfront is to be attractive and inviting to the public.
Mr. Dawkins questioned if the State would come to the City with
a proposal for a permanent ferry terminal parking garage will the
height requirement in the Plan allow that type of project? Ms.
Wilson stated the State's proposal that was prepared in 1981 was
a two-story structure with engineering provision for expansion
upward when funding was available.
Mr. Johnson questioned under "Marina North/Area"...what is meant
by "Permanent Moorage: One (1) space/moorage slip"? Ms. Wilson
stated
it related to parking requirements. Mr. Johnson questioned if
permanent moorage space at any time would be included in the
plan? Ms. Wilson pointed out the word "liveaboard" had been
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deleted and "Permanent Moorage" inserted. The concern was that
the parking requirement should speak to permanent moorage rather
than whether it is liveaboard. Mr. Johnson stated it was his
understanding that the Council had previously decided there would
be no permanent moorage, that only transient moorage would be
permitted. Ms. Wilson stated permanent moorage is permitted in
Marina North and so far it has not been prohibited in Marina
South. And, what is prohibited in Marina South is covered
moorage except for emergency vehicles.
Mrs. Horton questioned the use of the word "permanent" and would
someone in the future construe it as liveaboard? Ms. Wilson
stated it would be up to the Port or whoever built the marina.
Mrs. Horton pointed out that liveaboards brings up sewer
concerns. Mrs. Wilson pointed out that would be under the
Health Department and/or Coast Guard jurisdiction. Mrs. Horton
stated she would prefer no liveaboards, permanent or otherwise,
and, and would like to stipulate that permanent means no
liveaboard.
President Horning pointed out that the Urban Renewal Plan is a
living document and amendments can be made at any time there is a
need to make a change.
Mr. Johnson questioned under "Marina South Permitted Uses"...Item
4) "Tour Ship, north of Second Street extended"...does this give
sufficient flexibility in the negotiations that are going on for
a tour ship? Ms. Wilson explained that means that a tour ship
could go anywhere in the Marina South area as long it was north
of the extension of 2nd Street.
Mr. Johnson questioned under "Timing of Acquisition"...he thought
the intent was that the City "may" or "could" acquire property
after a two year period and should the word "will" be changed to
"may"? Ms. Wilson stated she thought it would be appropriate-
Council's intent was to assure everyone that acquisition
proceedings would not commence before a two year period except
for the "Exception to Schedule" provision. Ms. Wilson suggested
wording that would say: "Timing Of Acquisition - Acquisition of
non-compliant properties will commence no sooner than two years
from adoption of this plan..." Mr. Waibel expressed concern that
the City might be putting itself in the position of not being
able to obtain property prior to the two year designation if it
was a necessity for a project to develop.
Mr. Waibel questioned under "Marina/North Permitted Uses" whether
prohibiting "houseboats and covered moorage also prohibited
iiveaboards"? Ms. Wilson stated there does need to a
distinction between houseboats and liveaboards...liveaboards are
understood as people living on boats as opposed to houseboats.
~1464 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve ordinance, on first reading,
the Urban Renewal Plan as presented with the following
exceptions:
(1) that on second reading the plan comes back with prohibition
of liveaboard and permanent spaces in the Marina South area;
(2) to clarify the statement on condemnation within a period of
two years so that the City could acquire property not
necessarily through the condemnation process.
7B - ORDINANCES (3), (FIRST READING) RIGHT-OF-WAY CONDEMNATION
llTH & HIGH INTERSECTION: CARTER, DREW AND OUR SAVIOUR'S LUTHERAN
CHURCH, ~AB89-026
The City Council has previously approved acquisition of right-of-
way at the llth and High intersection.
The Engineering Department has been unable to negotiate the
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purchase of right-of-way from the subject owners, therefore, it
is necessary to commence condemnation proceedings.
President Horninq stepped down due to a conflict of interest
relating to Our Saviour's Lutheran Church. Council Vice
President Hank Waibel stepped in to serve as Council President.
Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated for the record all of the
owners are willing to sell the property it is simply a matter of
getting all the signatures and instruments into Escrow and the
owners were concerned that the public may have the perception
they did not want to cooperate with the City, which is not the
case.
~1559 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve Ordinances (Carter, Drew, Our
Saviour Lutheran Church), on first reading, declaring the need
for condemnation of a parcel of land in and through certain real
property for the purpose of constructing a public street for the
City of Bremerton.
Council President Horninq returned to the meeting.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.
KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY,~CITY CLERK
APPROVED
c~CoE~ BHOr~~President
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