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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 12, 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, April 12, 1989 at 5:30 p.m.,
with Council President Spencer Horning presiding. Council
members present were Lon Overson, Shirley Marty Crutcher, Lynn
Horton, Hank Waibel, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin, Russ Johnson and
C. R. "Tiny" Collins. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers
and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey.
The meetin9 opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council
President Horning and Invocation was given by Reverend Darrel
Belville of the Bremerton Bible Church.
Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated Items
pulled from the Agenda for two weeks.
7F and 7G had been
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - March 29, 1989, #AB89-088
Bid Award Recommendation - Central Bremerton Wastewater
Improvements Project-Contract C-17, #AB89-089
Bid Award Recommendation - Uniform Rental And Laundry
Services, #AB89-090
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M/S/C/U(Waibel/Horton) to approve Consent Agenda as corrected:
Minutes - Page #6..."Councilman Lynn Horton left the City Council
meeting at 6:15 p.m."
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 April 12, 1989, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: 42653 through 42771 in the total amount of
$127,256.29.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Johnson noted Spring is here and hydroplanes have returned to
Kitsap Lake. He emphasized the fact there is a new ordinance in
effect on Kitsap Lake, it will be enforced; and the Parks and
Recreation Department will be implementing public education on
the new ordinance. Mr. Johnson was contacted by AWC regarding
the Solid Waste and Recycling Bill currently before the
Legislature. He noted several concerns over this bill: what
is the definition of management of solid waste by an urban area?
When done by an urban area this does not necessarily mean a
county or a city - some kind of government entity will act as
manager. An amendment was being proposed to define an urban area
by density and population, which would have provided zero
flexibility for communities to deviate from to meet their local
area. He did reach some legislators and encouraged them to vote
for the bill as it came out of Committee. Secondly, franchise
for garage collection - there would be some type of recycling
and if there was already a contracted or franchised garbage
collector the current carrier would have to be used for recycling
for the next five years. Mr. Johnson noted this crosses the
franchise end dates, may or may not be smart to do recycling with
the same person who is doing garbage collection. Mr. johnson
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announced Council Intern Todd Corelli will be returning to work
for the Council May 1. In reference to two Animal Control
Ordinances - Mr. Johnson noted when the current Animal Control
Ordinance was written it was developed by staff and a citizen
committee and he desires to bring back together that committee to
review the current ordinance and the proposed ordinances. On
Tuesday, April 18, the collective Legislative bodies of Kitsap
County (City Council members) will attend a dinner meeting to get
better acquainted and discuss common issues. Also, the City of
Vancouver will be joining the network of computer active Bulletin
Boards. Lastly, Mr. Johnson stated a concern of Flagship's role
in City government - he assured the public that no matter who
else agrees on a proposal or issue, any and all organizations and
individuals may come before the City Council.
Mr. Colvin reported Spring Clean Up - April 15th through 23rd and
introduced Stan Williams Coach of the Lions sponsored Softball
team. Stan Williams briefly reviewed building pride in oneself
and community by working together and he noted the Lions Team
will be cleaning up Lions Field Monday, April 17 and Friday,
April 21. Currently the Bremerton Central Lions Club is setting
up a flea market for Saturday, April 15, at the Fairgrounds and
Mr. Williams invited everyone to take part in this great event.
Mr. Dawkins stated new ferry financing has brought about a lot of
confusion, the State is in danger of loosing enough money to get
the new passenger ferry. He suggested if anyone has comments
they would like to make to their legislators regarding ferries to
be sure and contact them via the Hotline. Mr. Dawkins announced
Oceanfest will take place Friday evening, Saturday and Sunday at
the Kitsap Pavilion.
Mr. Overson reported Fiscal and Budget Committee had met with a
budget adjustment request to come to Council soon. The 1990
budget presentation is already being looked at. He noted the
budget process timing will be constricted so preplanning will
need to be done to do it correctly. Mr. Overson noted Council
needs to finalize plans for the annual Council Retreat. Mr.
Overson and Mrs. Horton met with a member of the group doing the
Fire Department Audit and based on that discussion he felt
Council will get an excellent study that will be meaningful and
useful.
Mr. Crutcher reported on interest shown by the Tacoma Police
Reserves to assist the City of Bremerton in patrol of Kitsap Lake
during the summer. Mr. Crutcher stated he appreciated all the
calls and support he has received regarding his position on the
proposed Parking Plan.
Mrs. Horton reported the Operations Committee met this date at
which time members of the Electronics Department demonstrated a
computerized traffic lighting controller which will be going on
line relatively shortly. One stretch will be on Kitsap Way down
to llth and High, another along Wheaton Way to Riddell and
additional phase-in for the downtown business core. Mrs. Horton
announced that Christa Little will be leaving the City's
employment this Friday and she noted the Council and staff
appreciation for her work while she was here.
Mr. Waibel announced a number of citizens had called him on the
burning ban and Kitsap County being part of the
King/Pierce/Snohomish County Region and he is looking into what
test were used and how Kitsap compares to those other counties
and why we were included in " ' " n we are not
the City's plan, which is not yet finalized, out-of-date. Mr.
Waibel pointed out the merits of a newspaper insert developed by
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all of the newspapers in Pierce County (20 pages) which is an
overview of the problems and possible solutions to recycling. He
encouraged the local media to get together and do something of
this type.
Mr. Horninq stated he spent an eventful week. On Wednesday
afternoon he spent a couple of hours with the Westpark Resident
Council and he noted they were a delightful group and had several
suggestions for him to bring back to the Council.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Louis Mentor, Marine Drive, announced the street clean up effort
will be April 22 AM, followed by a lunch event at Sheridan Park
Recreation Center at 12:30 p.m.. A garbage dumpster will be
available at the center for deposit of litter collected. Mr.
Mentor also mentioned that some of the empty stores are putting
up community interest displays and posters to brighten up our
downtown area.
Clyde Strickland, President of Bremerton/Kitsap County Visitor &
Convention Bureau, requested the City Council to authorize a
grant application to the EDA for a project to continue the City's
waterfront walkway/pier project from 2nd Street to 4th Street.
The idea of the application would be to use the First to Second
Street pier application which will be funded through Block Grant
to leverage additional money through EDA to build the rest of it
and to provide the access to the hopefully acquired historical
ship to be put on the waterfront. The total project would involve
the City's match, using Block Grant funds, of $164,000, the EDA
Pier from Second Street down to 4th Street costing $247,000, with
the possibility of the Port of Bremerton contributing an
additional $90,000 and the possibility of $100,000 for parking
acquisition for a total project of $501,000.
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application for the grant
well as the pier.
that
for the
City Council approves the
2nd to 4th Street section as
6A - COMMUNITY SERVICES BUDGET ADJUSTMENT, #AB89-091
The U. S. HUD has determined that the Roosevelt Field Restroom
project was ineligible for Block Grant Funding. To correct the
problem, local monies will be substituted for federal monies on
the Roosevelt Field project and the federal monies will be
substituted for local monies on the Swimming Pool project, which
is Block Grant eligible.
Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated both of the projec~ are
complete in terms of funding - what is being done is to change
the budgeting and accounting records to address the problem
identified by HUD in their last audit. This action will not have
a net impact on either of the funds.
Mr. Johnson stated he did not understand HUD's decision that this
project was not eligible due to it being an enhancement to an
urban area park. Don Pratt, Director of Community Development,
stated he would still like to contest the HUD determination but
did admit there was some record keeping and some review that was
not up to the standards the City is getting today when this
project was proposed two years ago. He noted resolution of the
problem was easier than contesting HUD.
Mr. Overson stated Fiscal and Budget Committee discussed this
situation and an observation made by the Committee was - this
logically represents a message to the City and other communities
that HUD is watching actions taken, reviewing records to
demonstrate usage of funds as stipulated.
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Mrs. Horton suggested sending a letter to HUD explaining the
City's position on this denial. Mr. Pratt stated the City has
disagreed formally through letters under the Mayor's signature as
well as numerous discussions and it was determined that nothing
would be gained to pursue the issue further.
M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Dawkins) to approve budget adjustment.
6B - AN AGREEMENT FOR CONCESSION AT ROOSEVELT FIELD, #AB89-092
The Bremerton parks and Recreation Department has arranged for a
concession agreement with P&L Concessions at the Roosevelt Field
site. The concession will be beneficial to the recreationalists
involved in the seasonal softball league, and tournament play.
The City will receive 104 up to $10,000 gross sales and 154 in
excess of $10,000 gross sales.
Mr. Dawkins questioned amount of sales for previous years and
what is me length of the concession season? Arvilla Ohlde, Parks
Director, stated she did not have any record or history for the
Roosevelt field site. Previously the grandstands were used and
it was hard to correlate what was made under those
circumstances.
M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Horton) to authorize Mayor Lobe to sign
Concession Agreement To P&L Concessions.
6C - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PENINSULA UMPIRES
ASSOCIATION, #AB89-093
Prior to 1989 the administration and management of the community
softball program was the responsibility of the Bremerton Softball
Association. The B.S.A. dissolved in the fall of 1988 and
transferred all existing funds and equipment to the Bremerton
Parks and Recreation Department. The Bremerton Parks and
Recreation Department now has assumed sole responsibility for
provision of the softball program in the Bremerton community. As
a result the Department needs to enter into a Professional
Services Agreement with Peninsula Umpires' Association to provide
umpiring for slowpitch and fastpitch league and tournament play.
Peninsula Umpires Association is the sole source of this service
in our area.
M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve Professional
Agreement with Peninsula Umpires Association.
Services
7A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) CORRECT CITY'S ZONING MAP AS
RESULT OF BALODIS ZONING MAP REVIEW, #AB89-094
Mr. and Mrs. Ivars Balodis requested a review of the zoning of
their two lots at 3301 First Street in accordance with the
"Correction of Errors" process established by the City following
adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance. The Zoning Review
Committee reviewed the zoning at its January 31, 1989 meeting and
submitted its recommendation to the City Council. The Council
conducted a public hearing on March 8, 1989, agreed with the
Review Committee that an error had been made, and decided that
the two lots should be corrected to Multi-Family (MF) zoning.
The attached ordinance will complete this correction.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) to approve Ordinance, on first reading,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton to
correct an error in the application of the Single-family (SF-3)
zoning district. (Balodis Zoning Review)
7B - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) CORRECT CITY'S ZONING MAP AS A
RESULT OF DEAN GEHRING ZONING MAP REVIEW, #AB89-095
A possible error in the application of the new Zoning Ordinance
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was discovered by City staff during the processing of a small
subdivision for Mr. Gehring in the vicinity of Ivy Road and Maple
Avenue. The Zoning Review Committee reviewed zoning of a study
area in that vicinity and determined, at its Nov. 29, 1988
meeting, that an error had occurred in the application of the
General Business (GB) zone to a residential area. The City
Council conducted a public hearing on this review on March 1,
1989 and agreed that a zoning error had occurred and that ten
lots should be changed from the present General Business (GB)
designation to Duplex Residential (DR). The attached ordinance
will complete this correction.
M/S/C/U(Horton/Crutcher) to approve Ordinance, on first reading,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton to
correct an error in the application of the General Business (GB)
zoning district in the vicinity of Ivy Road and Maple Avenue.
(Dean Gehring Zoning Review)
7C - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) CORRECT CITY'S ZONING MAP AS
RESULT OF PINE ROAD AREA ZONING REVIEW (NE CORNER OF SHERIDAN &
PINE ROADS), #AB89-096
On January 31, 1989, the Zoning Review Committee reviewed the new
zoning on 19 lots in the Pine Road Area for possible errors in
the application of the Single-Family (SF-3) zoning district. The
requests for this review and the Committee's review were in
accordance with the Correction of Errors process established at
the time of adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance. The Committee
made its recommendation to the City Council. On March 8, 1989,
the City Council conducted a public hearing and determined that
an error had occurred in the zoning of seven lots and that the
zoning of those lots should be corrected to Duplex Residential
(DR). The attached ordinance will complete this correction.
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Horton) to approve Ordinance, on first reading,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton to
correct an error in the application of the Single-family (SF-3)
zoning district to properties in a Study Area north of Sheridan
Road and east of Pine Road. (Pine Road Area Zoning Review)
7D - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) CORRECT CITY'S ZONING MAP AS A
RESULT OF PINE ROAD AREA ZONING REVIEW (PORTION OF BAYVIEW EAST
APARTMENTS), #AB89-097
On January 31, 1989, the Zoning Review Committee reviewed the new
zoning on 19 lots in the Pine Road Area for possible errors in
the application of the Single-Family (SF-3) zoning district. The
requests for this review, as well as the Committee's review, were
in accordance with the Correction of Errors process established
at the time of adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance. The
Committee made its recommendations to the City Council. The
Council conducted a public hearing on March 8, 1989 and
determined that an error was made on one lot that had been
developed as a part of the Bayview East Apartment complex. It
was decided that the lot should be corrected to Multiple-Family
(MF). The attached ordinance will complete this correction.
M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Waibel) to approve Ordinance, on first reading,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton to
correct an error in the application of the Single-family (SF-3)
zoning district to properties in a Study Area north of Sheridan
Road and east of Pine Road. (Portion Of Bayview East Apartments)
7E - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) CORRECT CITY'S ZONING MAP AS
RESULT OF ROSS ZONING MAP REVIEW, #AB89-084
Mr. Ron Ross requested a review of the new zoning of his two lots
on the east side of Wheaton Way at Dibb Street, in accordance
with the "Corrections of Errors" process established by the City
to find and correct errors following the recent adoption of the
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new Zoning Ordinance and Map. The Zoning Review Committee
reviewed the Ross properties on Nov. 29, 1988 and made its
recommendation to the City Council. The City Council conducted a
public hearing on March 22, 1989, determined that an error had
been made, and decided that the Ross properties should be zoned
General Business (GB) and not Single-Family (SF-3). The
accompanying ordinance will complete that change on the Zoning
Map.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) to approve Ordinance, on first reading,
amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton to
correct an error in the application of the Single-family (SF-3)
zoning district to two lots on the east side of Wheaton Way at
Dibb Street. (Ross Zoning Review)
7H - ORDINANCE #4198 (SECOND READING) AMENDING ORD. #4008 SETTING
THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR, #AB89-076
During the 1989 budget hearings, Council expressed a desire to
adjust the rate of compensation for the Mayor. The current
salary level was set in January 1986. The proposed Ordinance
provides for a 104 adjustment effective January 1, 1989; an
annual rate of change of 3.34 since the last adjustment.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Horton)
reading, setting the Mayor's
Ordinance #4008.
to pass
rate of
Ordinance #4198, on second
compensation and repealing
7I - ORDINANCE #4199 (SECOND READING) RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION,
KITSAP WAY SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN FOREST AND PERSHING AVE.,
APPLICANT: JAMES E. SKIRVING
On August 10, 1988, the City Council approved the application for
the Vacation of a portion of Kitsap Way located on the south side
between Forest and Pershing Avenues (4200 block). As a condition
of approval, the applicant has compensated the City for the
Vacation in the sum of $20,500. The applicant is now requesting
the City Council to pass an ordinance to finalize the requested
Vacation.
Ian Sievers, City Attorney, recommended a change to the ordinance
as noted: Condition #3 under Section 2 and Section 3 - both of
those to be omitted from the Ordinance. Condition #3 talks about
landscaping a 10 ft. strip along Mr. Skirving's parcel...the
problem with the condition leaves the Planning Director without
much guidance on how to approve the landscaping. Mr. Sievers
felt uneasy conditioning a property transaction on some
unbridled discretion that will happen in the future. It also
mentions a final building inspection but does not mention what
type of building...this could be a remodel or new building. The
reason this section does not need to be included, but still meet
council's intent, is that when first addressed to the Planning
Commission and City Council it was prior to having the new Zoning
text in place which details landscaping requirements. And, for a
non-residential property on an arterial there is now a
requirement to put in 10 feet of landscaping along the entire
property front whether it is a new building or a substantial
remodel and it also details what that landscaping will be,
including spacing of trees, percentage of the non-vegetative
ground cover. Now the applicant is so much more aware of what is
required and the applicant has waived Section #3, which requires
that the City reimburse him for any landscaping. Mr. Sievers
stated he also did not like Section #3 because it would be
difficult to administer and also that in this one instance the
City would be paying back a developer for landscaping which other
developers are required to put in at their own expense...that
seemed to be unconnected to vacation of right--way. If the
Section remains in the ordinance, the applicant could require
reimbursement for whatever he proposes which could essentially
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soak up the entire
Vacation.
of payment he would make to the City for the
Mr. Waibel stated for clarification that these sections were not
included in first reading of the ordinance. Mr. Sievers stated
it was appropriate for second reading because there was no
substantial change.
Mr. Johnson questioned for clarification, no matter what type of
landscaping/sidewalk requirements will be required under the new
Zoning Ordinance? Mr. Houah stated the sidewalk is already in
place and at present there is no plan for development on this
particular site, however, if one came in landscaping would be
limited to the area of the development not the full frontage of
the property.
Mr. Collins questioned .... without a definite need why is the
land being vacated? President Morning explained the applicant
requested the Vacation and it is also part of the highway that
has been completed with the City taking what was needed and with
the intent to get the remainder back on the tax rolls. Mr. Houah
stated for clarification the original proposal was for a car wash
and the applicant needed some additional room. Now, that portion
has been identified as surplus for the City.
Elizabeth Buell, 1722 High Avenue, questioned if the car wash is
not going in why should the City do anything and leave it like it
is? Mr. Sievers stated if the property is not needed for
circulation then it is desirable to get back on the tax roll,
relieve the City of maintenance and liability in that area, the
applicant could remove trashy vehicles parked in front of some
businesses he has responsibility for promoting .... if left as
right-of-way anyone could park and create a visual nuisance, plus
the City will receive $20,000.00.
Mr. Overson stated for clarification - the $20,000 will be placed
in Cumulative Reserve General 103 and will be held there until a
specific project is approved by Council.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Horton) to pass Ordinance #4199, on second
reading, to vacate portion of that street known as Kitsap Way
located on the southern side between Forrest Avenue and Pershing
Avenue.
Horton Hackler, 1602 Naval Avenue, Chairman of the Seabrim
Condominium Association and Manager, stated after 10 years of
this condominium being in operation they are finding they are
having some parking difficulties with the City. He provided
Council with pictures showing parking problems ...on the west
side of Naval Avenue south of 19th street. Presently the only
thing on that side is a bus stop and people in the condominium
with second vehicles have been parking along that strip. He
stated he had no quarrel with vehicles being ticketed for parking
the wrong way, etc., but he saw no reason why the people could
not park on the strip without being ticketed. As noted in the
pictures, from the bus stop north there is a 170 ft. strip and at
the north end it is over 6 ft. in width and remainder 10 ft.
width. From the bus stop south it is 280 ft., with an average of
10 ft. width. A year or so ago a sign was installed, that is 50
ft., north of the bus stop, saying "NO PARKING THIS SIDE". Mr.
Hackler feels the citizens should have the right to use the
parking strip and has talked to Mrs. Horton as well as a member
of the Engineering Department staff and both agreed to look into
the matter. He noted his tenants are being ticketed weekly and
requested the Council to give some consideration to allow
parking on this area.
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With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.
KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY 'CLERK
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