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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 19, 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 19, 1989, at 5:30 p.m.,
with Council President Spencer Horning presiding. Council
members present were Long Overson, Shirley Marty Crutcher, Lynn
Horton, Hank Waibel, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson.
Councilman C.R. "Tiny" Collins was absent. Also present were
City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge Of Allegiance led by
Council President Horning and Invocation was given by Councilman
A1 Colvin.
President HorninG announced an item had been added to the Agenda
- ITEM 7G "Resolution #2244, setting a hearing date for Vacation
of portions of Bruen Avenue, Auto Center Way and 6th Street,
adjacent to Westpark".
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Bid Award Recommendation - Crawler Tractor W/Bulldozer
Attachment, #AB89-098
B. Bid Award Recommendation - Two Trim Mowers, #AB89-099
C. Bid Award Recommendation - Greens Mower, #AB89-100
#0046
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) 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.
#0059
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Waibel) on April 19, 1989, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: 42777 through 42929 in the total amount of
$118,844.40.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Overson reported he had an excellent time at the recent
Council of City Councils meeting held April 18.
Mrs. Horton noted the major topic discussed at the Council of
City Council's meeting was "recycling" and what the cities could
do to promote recycling and as a response to the pending Bill
before the Washington State Legislature that will make recycling,
if passed, mandatory.
Mr. Johnson reported a Bald Eagle has nested in one of the City's
parks with a family on the way. Good news is that Kitsap Lake is
being used by water skiers and they appreciate the new boat ramp
but the bad news is that there is a raw sewage collection at the
NE edge of the lake. Mr. Duffy, Utilities Director, has been
notified and looking into the matter. Mr. Johnson cautioned
those water skiing on the lake to stay away from this possibly
polluted area.
Mr. Colvin stated he was happy to report the Spring Clean Up
Campaign is well under way and he commended Stan Williams, Jim
McKinna, Bob Allen, Rex Garland and Don Bario and Larry Johnson,
members of the Bremerton Central Lions Club Softball Team, for
their efforts in picking up litter on Lions Field. ALso, he heard
a radio commentator state that the Wall Street Journal carried
an article which discouraged businesses relocating to Washington
State. He expressed concern over this item and would be looking
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into it further. He also attended the Council of City councils
meeting, finding it very rewarding; and today he talked with some
of the Kitsap County Commissioners who have shown an interest in
meeting with Kitsap County Council members as a whole. Mr.
Colvin pointed out the caterpillars are back and hoped the City
would address this issue. Lastly, Mr. Colvin invited everyone to
attend the Sheridan Neighborhood meeting on April 20, where
Kathleen McCluskey, Director Of Administrative Services, will be
the guest speaker.
Mr. Horning noted the City does have an Ordinance addressing the
caterpillars issue, however, the Operations Committee has
indicated they may be recommending some changes to that
Ordinance. He also attended the Council of City Councils meeting
and felt the interaction was very good. Earlier this week he had
the opportunity to meet Ellen Newberg, the new Library Director
and he noted there is much more to Library services than just
books. Also, Mr. Horning attended a Block Watch Neighborhood
meeting - this is something he would like to see City-wide which
would produce a "Block Watch City" where people lookout for
neighbors, care about one another with proper phone trees and
interaction with the Police Department and 911. Police Chief Del
McNeal and Crime Prevention Officer Johnson presented the Block
Watch program and he commended them for adding their excitement
and expertise to this program.
PROCLAMATIONS
Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, read a Proclamation whereby Mayor
Gene Lobe proclaimed the week of April 22-30 as "BLACK PIONEERS
WEEK", to commemorate the significant achievements of Blacks with
special attention to Black businesses throughout the State of
Washington. Theresa McDermott received the Proclamation and
invited everyone to attend the Black Pioneer Week exhibit and
program being presented at the Bon Marche during this time.
Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, read a Proclamation whereby
Mayor Gene Lobe proclaimed the Week of May 1 - 7, 1989 as "PUBLIC
SERVICE RECOGNITION WEEK", honoring public employees and
volunteers who have made a great contribution to this society in
areas such as health care, education, crime prevention, fire
protection, conservation of energy and other resources, as well
as national defense.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder Avenue, objected to the manner in which
the Council President handled the public hearing on the proposed
Parking Plan on April 5. She felt his rules of procedure for
that hearing were unfair and dictatorial. She pointed out
comment was made about Parking Committee meetings be held but no
one had stated where or when these meetings are being conducted.
Lastly, she stated she will work very hard to reduce the size of
the City Council from nine members to 5 members, with the Mayor
being At Large and part of the Council.
Andrew Parypa, 1122 Hayward, pointed out for the public a
previous statement made in error by the City Attorney relating to
spraying of caterpillars by citizens over a 12 foot level. He
suggested that something be done to correct the minds of the
people that there is no limit as to how high they can spray their
vegetation.
Don Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street Association, gave a brief
progress report on what has been accomplished since the contract
was approved and also stated how Main Street appreciates
Council's support. Work has started on the survey of the Central
Business District's building survey, in a coordinated effort with
City Planning Department and Building Department as well as
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marketing student from Olympic College. Initial research on the
project will be completed in May. He noted the importance of the
survey and future impact it could have on future marketing of
the central business district. Mr. Atkinson stated, in response
to an article in The Sun on Main Street, Bremerton Main Street is
not a one dimensional organization interested in only planting
trees in the downtown area. While trees are important, he
assured the Council they are working on other projects. Jim
Allen, new Main Street President, stated contrary to the news
article the primary goal is not limited to "adopt a tree", but
because of the timeliness of the planting season that is one of
the most visible activities right now. Jim Adrian, Vice
President of Bremerton Main Street, briefly expressed his
reasons for locating his residence as well as investing in
properties near the downtown area. He pointed out Main Street is
the only organization whose total focus is the downtown area and
their emphasis is helping make improvements which may take a
number of years to accomplish. Mr. Adrian provided copies of two
magazine articles entitled "On The Waterfront Top Contender For
The Downtown" and "New Life For Old Main Street", which showed
successful efforts in other areas.
Jim Adrian 621 Washington, thanked and commended the Bremerton
Fire Department personnel for their assistance in helping pump
out water from a rental unit after a water pipe broke and flooded
the inside.
Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder Avenue, National Service Officer for
Former Prisoners Of War and a Veterans Benefit Specialist with
the State of Washington, stated she would not and could not
speak officially for the State agency but in regard to the USS
Turner Joy being made a memorial to the Vietnam veterans she
questioned if the City Council knew the Vietnam veterans have
not endorsed this project. She noted Memorials usually do not
have anything to detract from them. If the USS Turner Joy would
be used exclusively for a Memorial to Vietnam Veterans because it
was the first ship to fire off of Vietnam then that is exactly
what it should be used for not as a museum or tourist attraction.
6D - REQUEST FOR AUTHORITY TO REDESIGNATE ONE POSITION IN THE
POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Bremerton Police Department request authorization to
redesignate one authorized position from Police Lieutenant to one
(1) Police Captain. This change is needed to provide the
Department with the organizational structure best suited to its
present needs. In the absence of the Chief of Police, either the
Administrative Support Supervisor or the Operations Commander
should be able to serve as "Acting Chief". One position (Admin.
Commander is a Captain, therefore, the Operations Commander
should also be the same rate.
There will be a further request, at a later date, regarding a
possible additional Sergeant's position after we have had the
opportunity to discuss this with Mayor Lobe.
Police Chief Del McNeal stated this request was discussed at the
beginning of the budget process...the desire for two Captain
positions, one in charge of each division of the Police
Department (Operations/Downtown location and Patrol Division).
This request would eliminate any Lieutenant positions from the
department organization.
President Horning questioned if Fiscal and Budget Committee is
recommending approval of the request as presented? Mr. Overson,
Committee Chairman, stated yes.
Cecil McConnell, 3245 Almira Drive, stated he was opposed to the
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request and felt the department would be top heavy with two
Captains and no Lieutenants; and there will be drop from Captain
down to Sergeant and the next request from the Police Department
will be for two Lieutenants under each Captain.
Police Chief McNeal briefly reviewed the Police Study, which was
completed about two years ago, and recommended having two
Captains rather than Lieutenants. Presently there is a Captain
in charge of Services and a Lieutenant in charge of Operations
and when Chief McNeal first came on the Police Force he was
requested to study the personnel structure and to come back to
Council with his recommendation - which he is doing at this time.
He noted he may come back and request an additional Sergeant
position sometime in the future, however, he did not see a need
for Lieutenants at this time or in the near future. Mr.
McConnell questioned if this would create personnel moral
problems due to there not being a promotion process from Sergeant
to Lieutenant? Chief McNeal stated he would not look to the
outside to bring in outside Captains as he feels we have well
qualified people to do those jobs. In past years there was a
period of time when the progression was from Sergeants to
Captain positions. He did not feel the City would be eliminating
the natural growth for the officers.
Mr. Johnson stated he did not understand why two Captains would
be needed over two Lieutenants? He was concerned that Chief
McNeal looked at this as a closed shop and the only way to get to
the Captain position was through the BPD. He hoped Bremerton
personnel could qualify but should not be exclusive to outside
applicants. Mr. Johnson questioned what Civil Service's position
on this issue and would it require a RIF procedure for the
Lieutenant and how would the new Captain be chosen? Chief McNeal
stated there is a procedure for the RIF process and it would have
to be followed in the event the current Lieutenant is not
promoted to the Captain position. Chief McNeal noted that the
outside influence does make the inside personnel more
competitive. Mr. Johnson questioned for clarification that there
would be no period of time when there would be two Captains and
one Lieutenant. Chief McNeal stated no, however, he was not sure
what Civil Service would say in this instance. Mr. Waibel
questioned how long a Civil Service RIF would take? Chief McNeal
stated he was not sure.
Caroline Marshall, Director of Personnel, explained the
examination process would take a minimum of one month and upon
the Civil Service Officers action of compiling a list of
eligible candidates the Police Chief could then make the
appointment. In the meanwhile, if council took the requested
action at this time and changed to two Captains and no
Lieutenants, the following could take place: provisionally
appoint the Lieutenant to the Captain position until the outcome
of the exam (if the appointed person did not test out as the top
candidate then the RIF would be enforced). Mrs. Marshall noted
the incumbent understands the process as outlined. President
Hornin~ questioned if all the action needed (fill Captain
position and eliminate Lieutenant position) could be done at
once? Mrs. Marshall stated there is not a Captain opening at the
moment so it cannot be advertised nor can the City legally fill
the position. And, there must be a funded position in the budget
prior to its being considered vacant.
Mr. Waibel pointed out the request is not primarily a budget
issue but it is an organizational issue and the question is
whether or not the City Council will approve a staffing change.
Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder, stated she had confidence in Police
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Chief McNeal, she supported his request for two Captain positions
and felt a "provisional appointment" appropriate.
#1863
#2439
M/S/C(Waibel/Dawkins) the City Council directs staff, including
Chief McNeal and Caroline Marshall to bring back to Council a
plan for implementing organizational structure for the Police
Department with two Captain positions and no Lieutenant positions
along with recommendations as to the process to be used and
budget impact.
Vote:
In Favor:
Opposed:
Johnson, Colvin, Dawkins, Horning, Waibel,
Horton, Crutcher
Overson
6A - REOUEST TO INCREASE AMBULANCE RATES
Attached is a request from Olympic Ambulance for an increase in
rates effective May 1, 1989. Comparisons to rates in other
cities are attached.
Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, noted Mr. Littlejohn provided
comparison costs in other Cities for ambulance services and they
have been verified by City staff. Also, the Ordinance requires
rate requests be made in December and a letter was received from
Mr. Littlejohn indicating he would be bringing a rate increase
but was not prepared to so earlier.
Mr. Overson stated he did not support the request as presen~d'
and he noted they are asking for a basic rate increase of 84, 154
on mileage, night time (most often used) 25~ and night charge
50~, second attendant 204 - he could not find justification for
such high increases. And, he did not support the ambulance
company giving money to an organization that is duplicating
services.
Mr. Crutcher related, from personal business experience, the
difficulty to continue in business due to high insurance costs
which then have to be passed on to the consumer.
Mrs. Horton expressed concern that Council was not provided the
bottom line of revenue to be received if the increase is approved
verses the actual costs of services provided. Bill Littlejohn,
owner of Olympic Ambulance Service, stated what is required of
him by ordinance is to provide the City Council with rates of
other ambulance services - he has complied with that requirement
and if additional information is needed he offered to meet with
Council members personally to discuss the issue. One point he
wished to emphasize was that the prices listed are not what
everyone pays. Each month he writes off approximately $10,000 of
ambulance charges which cannot be collected in Bremerton. Also,
many people on public assistance pay 1/3 to 1/2 costs, if
Medicare they collect only 804 of the services.
Fire Chief Leonard Marks, Chairman Ambulance Advisory Committee,
stated the Ambulance Committee did meet and reviewed and rates
and they do reflect a 6-74 increase in basic rates and some other
minor adjustments over 1988 rates. That is more or less
reflecting the CPI changes in the last year and four months.
Chief Marks emphasized that Mr. Littlejohn had complied with the
City's requirement by providing competitive rates. And, at the
present time he has demonstrated superior levels of service. The
Committee recommended approval of the rates with one exception-
the charge for Monitor should be $35.00 rather than $25.00 (due
to clerical error).
M/S/C(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve the increase in rates for
Olympic Ambulance effective May 1, 1989, including a correction
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for charge for monitor from $25.00 to $35.00.
Vote:
In Favor:
Opposed:
Johnson, Colvin, Dawkins, Horning, Waibel,
Horton, Crutcher
Overson
6B - PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT COMPREHENSIVE PARK &
RECREATION OPEN SPACE PLAN
The Bremerton Comprehensive Park and Open Space Plan is an
essential document which identifies long range plans for the City
park system. The current adopted plan was effective from 1982-
1988.
The department staff, park board and designated citizens
committee have worked for the past seven months to compile
statistics, received citizen input, inventory facilities and
analyze needs to complete 50~ of the new 6 year plan. The staff
lacks the technical expertise to complete a finalized document.
As a result the department needs to enter into a professional
service agreement with MacDonald Environmental Planning to
complete the final plan.
The Comprehensive Plan and Open Space
grant application to IAC and needs
1989.
Plan is a requirement for
to be completed by June of
Costs were solicited from like size cities for similar services
and MacDonald Environmental Planning was selected based on
extensive experience, willingness to stay within a time line,
knowledge of the Bremerton area, and conservative fee.
Mr. Crutcher questioned if the Council failed to approve this
request would the City be ineligible to apply for State and
Federal grants? Vickie Vanneman, Assistant Parks Superintendent,
stated yes.
Mr. Waibel questioned wording in the contract which allows the
scope of the contract to be changed at will by staff and would
this be in violation with City and State procurement practices
and if so he suggested limiting any changes to $10,000. Ian
Sievers, City Attorney, stated this is quite common in some
consultant agreements.
Mr. Johnson pointed out reference to "Exhibit A" in the
contract, however, Exhibit A was not included in Council packet
documents. Ms. Vanneman stated if the City needs the consultant
to assist in tieing up some other loose ends with the
inventorying process, if staff has left anything out the
consultant is willing to assist in areas of need. If City staff
feels there are things listed in the consultant"s task list that
they can handle at a cost savings to the City, that is
negotiable. Mr. Johnson stated he was not comfortable with that
position by staff. Also, he expressed concern that the Park's
Commission appears to have been lost from the process for the
Parks Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Vanneman noted two Parks Commission
members have been on the committee, which also included staff
from the Parks Department and Community Development and they
have a had a great deal to do with the process over the last
seven months. The Board will be apprised of the progress during
their monthly meetings.
Mr. Johnson stated in his opinion at this point the Parks
Commission is being cut out of the process.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve the contract and authorizing
Mayor to sign Professional Services Agreement with MacDonald
Environmental Planning changing the contract so as to not exceed
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$9,740.00 plus 104 and under SCOPE, second paragraph to read as
follows: "Consultant shall submit a final written report to the
City Council after Parks Board approval describing the services
rendered with a breakdown for work completed as authorized under
this Agreement"
6C - BUDGET ADJUSTMENT FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PARKING PLAN
At the meeting on April 5, 1989, City council approved the
following elements of the proposed Interim parking Plan:
- Setting of Parking Rates
- Setting of parking Violation Penalties
- Establishment of a Parking Advisory Board
- Prohibition of Parking on Planting Strips
- Designation of One-Way Streets
- Retail/Business Parking Areas
Additionally, staff was requested to work with the Parking
Advisory Board to develop a test program for the commuter permit
system in a residential neighborhood.
Implementation of the approved Parking Plan cannot be
accomplished with the resources presently available. Successful
implementation of the free retail parking areas is dependent on
implementation of a computerized enforcement system. Additional
expenditures for services and supplies will be required for meter
reconfiguration signing and other related costs of implementing
the approved plan. Finally, establishment of a parking
management position is needed to administer the acquisition and
installation of a computerized enforcement system, to supervise
the enforcement staff, to develop and monitor the rates and
penalties and to coordinate the City's overall parking plan with
citizens, other City departments, and other governmental
agencies. it is particularly critical to maintain the on-going
staff work with the State Department of Transportation, PSNS and
Olympic College.
Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated for clarification what
needs to be understood is that some of the elements in the
parking plan approved by Council can be done with existing staff
- reconfigure meters and raise enforcement penalties. However,
the parking problem in Bremerton has not been dealt with by what
was passed by Council on April 5. In order to deal with the
larger issues such as dealing with DOT, working with Olympic
College and PSNS, plus lots of activities Council may or may not
want to pursue, current staffing does not have the time to
dedicate to these needs. Therefore, if Council desires to pursue
on going activities to address parking problems in Bremerton then
the additional resources being requested are needed to carry on.
If the City Council does not want to pursue the larger issues
then they should give staff direction and that direction would be
by not approving the requested resources. Ms. McCluskey pointed
out the budget adjustment document includes items that need to be
done any way...meter reconfiguration, supplies, as well as the
Parking Manager. Along with the Budget Adjustment was a
functional outline of responsibilities to be undertaken by the
Parking Manager.
Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, stated that through efforts by
Christa Little in developing the Parking Plan interest has risen
from Olympic College, State DOT as well as employees and
administration of PSNS to work toward resolution of parking
concerns. Some very significant opportunity may be available to
the City to solve some of the long range or deal with big issues
dealing with downtown parking. Addressing these issues is not
available through existing staff and to accomplish the
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interaction between agencies
additional staffing.
and private sector will require
Clarence Land, 145 S. Lafayette, stated his opposition to the
City's hiring a Parking Manager and/or bringing a request back to
the City Council when on April 5 the Council adopted segments of
the Parking Plan which specifically excluded the Parking Manager
position. He questioned why did we need to hire a Parking
Manager to manage a parking program which is essentially the same
as before and why does the City need computers to monitor a
parking system that has been working for years without computers?
Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder Avenue, stated her opposition to the
hiring of a Parking Manager and was offended this issue was being
brought before Council after the public stood up and stated they
were against it on April 5. She suggested having the meter
readers work from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM which would bring in
additional revenue to pay for any overhead.
Cecil McConnell, President of BACON, stated it appears that the
City does not have a complete plan developed and suggested to
wait before hiring a Parking Manager until a final plan is
developed.
Andrew Pary~a, 1122 Hayward, spoke of the parking problem being a
City-wide problem, not a westside or eastside issue. He did not
feel at this time a Parking Manager was needed but that the Chief
Of Police is competent to manage the parking regulators. He
noted the Engineering and Community Development staffs are
competent to provide support for the elements that can be
implemented. Mr. Pary~a restated Councilman Collin's comments
on the Budget Adjustment request "he does not concur the
expenditure of these funds were directed for meter rate changes-
not for personnel, equipment or supplies"
Del Knauss, 139 Olympic Avenue, stated his opposition to a
Parking Manager position. He suggested that the City look at the
Louis Mentor Parking Plan before any final decision is made.
Also, he suggested going out and talking with each citizen who
live on a block before something is done so that they can have a
say as to what will happen where they live. He emphasized that
if one commuter parking spot ends up on Olympic Avenue the City
will have a lawsuit.
Wayne Estes, Parking Committee member, stated he felt there is
not a Parking Plan but a good start has been made on one and he
invited anyone interested to attend the Parking Committee
meetings - the next being May 2, 1989, 6:00 p.m., in the Council
Conference Room. He noted the Committee will be forwarding new
proposals for small parking lots where they are going to be more
efficient and if approved could solve a lot of the problems.
When the private sector becomes involved it will take the
liability off the City.
Veronica Ochelik, 1247 9th Street, stated she was resentful that
this issue came back in two weeks after being excluded from the
elements Council approved on April 5. She noted she does not
mind the commuters parking in the residential area if they use
care.
Hank Clark, member of Parking Committee, complimented Mrs.
Horton's leadership of the Committee and invited anyone
interested to participate in the Parking Committee. He noted the
parking problems faced have been there for 25 years and in his
opinion they have not been addressed sooner due to a "do nothing
attitude" by past City officials.
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Earl Nelson,313 Olympic, stated he was from Council District #7
and his Councilman, Tiny collins, was absent from this meeting
due to being sent to Norfolk, Virginia, on Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard business.
Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder, stated she took exception to Mr.
Nelson's comment relating to past City Officials being a "do
nothing" governmental body. She questioned when and where does
the Parking Committee meet. She also feels the plan as proposed
is ill prepared and that current City staffing levels can
administer the elements of the plan adopted.
Clarence Land, questioned if the Parking Committee participated
in development of the Parking Plan presented on April 5 or in the
proposal to hire a Parking Manager and the purchase of equipment?
Andrew Parypa, 1122 Hayward, pointed out he was not against a
Parking Plan but he also desired to have it solidified...is it
going to be what staff proposed and the Committee worked on or
will it be 2-hour time limits. He noted maybe in the interim the
new Police Captain that will be soon approved could energize the
Parking Enforcement Officers and then, if needed, implement the
Parking Plan. Mr. Parypa also complimented Mrs. Horton for
doing a good job chairing the Parking Committee.
Bob Baker questioned Ms. Little's $90,000 revenue projection for
the first year - he counted the houses in the area affected and
estimated every house would have to pay $40.00 in order to come
up with the $90,000. And, he questioned if residents are all
going to have free parking, how will the City come up with the
funding?
Wayne Estes stated the Parking Committee is not a rubber stamp
organization. He again invited anyone interest to attend the
Committee meeting - as well as encouraged other Council members
to also attend.
President Hornin~ stated during the time he has been acting as
Mayor Pro Tem while the Mayor has been out-of-town he is
convinced that the City is not over staffed. Ms. Little's
leaving has left a gaping hole at a time when Citizen input has
stated they want the City to talk with DOT to try and do
something about the ferry parking, to work with Olympic College
to attempt to solve their parking problem, work with PSNS to
attempt to solve their parking problem. There isn't anyone on
staff available to give that kind of time and effort to
accomplish this direction. He would have preferred a staff
person being added who could carry out the parking concern
functions as well as other duties for the City. President
Hornin~ noted that the City Council should not be criticized for
listening to proposals.
Mrs. Horton stated even if any effort to work toward a parking
plan in residential areas was eliminated she still supported
having some person with parking expertise to help the City in
dealings with Washington DOT, with PSNS, with Olympic College and
other areas such as Harrison Hospital. The City needs to look
at commercial and public parking lots, how they should be
managed and what is the City looking for in the future as far as
parking. If the parking management position is approved, that
person would work with the Parking Committee to help finalize the
plan with or without a Residential program.
Mr. Crutcher questioned funding noted for the Parking Manager
position...$20,000 for the remainder of 1989 and first full year
would be $35,000 and second year would be $40,000? Mr. Hanna
stated yes that is the way the projection is seen. Mr. Crutcher
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expressed concern that this salary could balloon to as much as
the Mayor's salary. Another thing missing is a job description
listing qualifications required. Mr. Hanna stated what was
intended was a functional description of the duties to be job
description, an advertisement or description of the position
stating salary range, working conditions, etc. He felt the job
description was administrative in nature and it was his
anticipation that Council's primary concern would be what kinds
of responsibilities would be expected. Mr. Crutcher emphasized
when hiring a person on a permanent basis and at a salary range
as high as being proposed it should not be done with an open
contract. Mr. Hanna stated he was proposing that would be done
prior to any attempt to fill this position a job description
would be developed. Mr. Crutcher further stated he did not
support the idea of hiring someone at this high a level to manage
parking as proposed and he felt it important that Councilman
Collins be present during discussion on the Plan. And, he also
pointed out that this item came out of Fiscal and Budget
Committee with only one committee member voting in favor and how
it was able to come to the City Council with such little support
from that committee. Mr. Hanna stated under the rules governing
budget adjustments for the City he would have submitted the
Agenda Bill regardless of the vote of the Committee. The
Committee does not have the authority on a budget adjustment of
this magnitude to either grant that request or to deny it...it is
passed on to full Council with a recommendation either for or
against. So regardless of the action taken by Committee the
appropriate forum for this issue is before full Council. Mr.
Crutcher stated he disagreed with Mr. Hanna as he has had issues
relating to his district go before the Committee which received a
no vote and never came before the City Council.
Mr. Overson stated for clarification that the issue Mr. Crutcher
referred to which had not progressed through Fiscal and Budget
Committee to full City Council had been redirected to Council's
Operations Committee and Mr. Collins, who was Chairman at the
time, should respond to disposition of that issue. Also, Mr.
Overson pointed out that it is not realistic to expect issues to
be voted on by a full Council every meeting - that even though a
Council member is absent the business before the Council must go
on and is dealt with in the best interest of the City at that
time. He felt that staff had already put in too much emotion
into the overall issue.
Mr. Waibel stated he felt the Agenda item was totally premature,
and the citizens have a right to feel betrayed as the Council
did exempt this segment when voted on two weeks ago. The item
was presented without a staff organizational chart and did not
identify who the proposed person would report to - City Clerk,
Chief of Police, etc. Also, he felt a Professional Services
AGreement for a temporary position would have been more
appropriate to bring to the Council for consideration.
Mr. Dawkins questioned if the City council hire a consulting firm
on a monthly basis to just look into two areas: (1) work with
DOT; (2) work with Olympic College on parking fees. Mr. Hanna
stated he was certain that could be done.
Mr. Colvin stated his appreciation for the Parking Committee and
their dedication given to this issue, however, he did not support
an attitude of "do something even if it is wrong" He also
concurred with Mr. Crutcher that all measures concerning City
funds should come to the Council. He felt that the districts had
been disfranchised due to Mr. Collins being absent and the fact
that the plan heavily impacts his district.
Mr. Johnson stated he felt there was a mixing of different issues
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and he suggested some actions that staff needs to take and
direction the Mayor needs to know: (1) Budget Analyst position
is vacant and he would support keeping that position filled and
would not support eliminating that position to be replaced by a
Parking Manager; (2) money in the proposed budget adjust applying
to meters and penalties, supplies and equipment should be
approved; (3) he did not support hiring a Parking Manager nor a
Professional Services Contract for someone in that role but what
he would support is someone who knows about parking, ferries,
transportation and traffic issues, etc., therefore, what he would
support is someone with transportation/planning expertise in the
Planning Department.
President Hornin~ emphasized that it is critical that the City
continue working with Olympic College and PSNS on resolving
parking concerns and at the present time there is not staffing
available to take on this kind of responsibility - he could not
support delaying this proposal as he has a different vision of
what the Parking Manger would do for the City.
Mr. Johnson stated for a $40,000
someone with a whole different set
is just one aspect of it.
personnel cost the City needs
of credentials where parking
M/S/C(Overson/Waibel) that the request for budget adjustment be
denied and the whole thing be dropped and if the Committee wants
something they will bring it back to the City Council.
VOTE:
In Favor:
Opposed:
Colvin, Johnson, Overson, Crutcher, Waibel,
Dawkins
Horton
Abstain: Horning
8A - PUBLIC HEARING - DOCKSIDE ZONING REVIEW - TO CONSIDER A
ZONING REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CORRECTION OF A
ZONING ERROR INVOLVING THE DOCKSIDE ON KITSAP LAKE SUBDIVISION,
#AB89-107
Upon adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance, the City Council
established a "Correction Of Errors" process to find and correct
errors in the text of the ordinance and in the application of
zoning to specific properties or areas. James Barnard,
representing the developer of Dockside on Kitsap Lake, requested
a review of the zoning of this subdivision to determine whether
the SF-2 zoning was applied in error.
The SF-2 zoning was reviewed by the Zoning Review Committee on
March 28, 1989, and it was determined that an error did occur.
The Committee's recommendation for the correction of that error
is now being forwarded to the City Council for a public hearing
and final decision.
President Horning asked the "Appearance Of Fairness/Conflict Of
Interest" question with all Council members being seated.
Ron Hough, Planning, stated the subdivision consists of 172 lots
and is located on the southeast corner of Kitsap Lake with access
by Harlow Drive on the east and water access on the west. This
subdivision was planned and designed during the same time the
City's Zoning Ordinance was being developed and as such it was
designed around the old R-1 zoning district which had a minimum
lot size of 4,800 sq. ft.. About the time the subdivision was
being approved the new Zoning Ordinance was being adopted and the
original look of this area had a couple of large pieces of
property and staff recommended that the property be included in
the Single-family (SF-2) zone district along with properties to
the north. However, at the same time the subdivision was
approved and as a result of the Single-family zoning there are
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75 non-conforming lots. All of those lots are smaller than
9,600 sq. ft., in size which is the minimum lot size of a Single
Family (SF-2) zone. This has created a problem for the developer
primarily because of the setback requirements of the SF-2 zone.
The setback requirements are more extensive because the minimum
lot size are larger and larger lots would be expected in the
larger zoning district. Using a View Graph Mr. Hough compared
typical lot size of the SF-2 zone and the SF-3 zone which noted
the front yard setback requirement for SF-2 zone of 25 feet
compared to SF-3 zone of 20 ft., the rear yard setback of 25 ft.,
for the SF-2 zone and 15 ft., for the SF-3 zone; and the size
yards are twice as wide for the SF-3 zone. After the setbacks
for the two zones are applied the example lot (Lot 1), the SF-2
zone yields a buildable area of 3,000 sq. ft., of about 37.5~ of
the total lot area.
The developer is requesting a SF-3 zoning which would apply SF-3
zoning setbacks and would result in a developable area of 4,550
sq. ft., or 57~ of the lot area which is a 50~ increase over what
is allowable now.
The Zoning Review Committee recommends that an error did occur,
(which should have been solved when the subdivision was being
planned), however, it was overlooked and they thought if the SF-2
zoning were applied over the existing subdivision the subdivision
would remain legal because it was designed according to code at
the time but would be a non-conformity. At that time it was not
realized that the setbacks would be such a problem. The
Committee also recommended that some additional lots that are not
part of Dockside subdivision be included in the recommended
change due to their locations at the southeast and southwest
corners of the subdivision. These lots should remain a part of
the larger district and not left to become unrelated small
islands of SF-2 zoning.
Mr. Hough stated the applicant has proposed to amend the
Declaration Of Protective Covenants to preclude the reduction of
any lot in size without written approval by the Bremerton
Planning Director.
Grant Osbero, developer of Dockside, stated in addition to the 75
lots identified, many of the lots are on curbed portions of the
roads and come under the setback rulings. For example, Lot #77-
the whole yard setback curves all around the lot plus 10 yards
from the two sides going toward the back which would not even
allow a mobile home to be placed on the lot. This is causing
problems for builders who desire to start building homes on the
lots.
Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Drive, President Kitsap Lake Neighborhood
Association, had no objection to the requested correction.
Mr. Johnson questioned if the lots along Price Road and Harlow
Drive are through lots? Mr. Osbero stated when the subdivision
was approved there was a requirement to maintain a 15 foot buffer
zone against Harlow Drive and Price Road to be of natural
vegetation and all access to the lots is to be through the
interior of the subdivision.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve the correction of the Zoning
Map from SF-2 to SF-3, as recommended by the Zoning Review
Committee, for the Dockside On Kitsap Lake Subdivision and
specified adjacent lots.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to accept the applicant's offer to amend
the covenants of the subdivision to help ensure that additional
lots, or smaller lots will not be created as a result of the SF-3
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zoning.
8B - PUBLIC HEARING - MAUPIN ZONING REVIEW - TO CONSIDER A ZONING
REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION FOR THE CORRECTION OF AN ERROR ON
THE ZONING MAP INVOLVING ONE LOT AT 2001 NORTHLAKE WAY,
BREMERTON, #AB89-108
Upon adoption of the new Zoning Ordinance, the City Council
established a "Correction Of Error's process to find and correct
errors in the text of the ordinance and in the application of
zoning to specific properties or areas. Willard Maupin suspected
an error in the SF-3 zoning of his eight-unit apartment building
and requested a zoning review.
The suspected error was reviewed by the Zoning Review Committee
on March 28, 1989, and the Committee's recommendation is now
being forwarded to the City Council for public hearing. If the
Council agrees with the Committee's findings and recommendation,
the error will be corrected by ordinance.
President Horning asked the "Appearance Of Fairness/Conflict Of
Interest" question with all Council members being seated.
Ron HouGh, Planning, stated location of the subject property is
at the western City Limits just south of Kitsap Way (which is
actually Northlake Way), a small lot which has an 8-plex on it.
The applicant purchased the 8-plex in 1975 and he has a letter
from the City at that time that the zoning was proper for that
development. As a result of the recent adoption of the new
Zoning Ordinance and Map, his property was included in
surrounding Single-family (SF-3) zone which includes the
neighborhood all around it to the south and southeast.
Apparently one of the criteria for zoning was to avoid spot zones
wherever possible and this apparently looked like a spot zone to
include this one other property in some other zone other than
Single-family. Therefore, it was included in SF-3 and became a
non-conformity. Apparently this designation has caused the
applicant problems as far as property value, insurance, future
mortgage potential of the property, etc., and he would like to
have the zoning corrected to something comparable to what it was
legally when the building was constructed. The only zoning
district that would be applicable would be Mixed Residential (MR)
zone which allows a high enough density on a small enough lot to
make this property a legal conformity.
The Zoning Review Committee was concerned that the Mixed
Residential (MR) zone would include a development potential
greater than might be appropriate for this site or general area.
The MR zone would make the applicant's structure conforming, but
would also allow building height to 120 feet and would allow an
additional four units on the subject property, provided it could
meet all other development requirements. Considering the fact
that the existing structure can remain as a legal use
indefinitely, it was felt that the City is not obligated to
further project the owner's financial interests in the property.
However, the Committee did feel that multiple-family zoning in
recognition of the existing development would be appropriate if
it lessened the nonconformity and did not give the property
additional development opportunities.
Will Maupin, property owner, stated he requested the zoning to be
Mixed Residential and the staff originally recommended that
zoning to the Review Committee. However, the Zoning Review
Committee voted to not recommend Mixed Residential but to make it
Multiple-family. At the time the property was acquired, the
Planning Commission provided a letter noting that it was properly
zoned for the structure. Now he is in a position where if the
recommendation is approved to MF, his financing is difficult to
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obtain because it cannot be rebuilt to 8 units, if it should be
damaged by fire up to 754 then it would have to be torn down and
rebuilt into something different, possibly a 6-unit apartment,
his insurance rate would be very expensive due to his not being
able to rebuilt to the original size. Therefore, he requested
that it be rezoned Mixed Residential (MR). As far as it being a
spot zone, the subject property is more closely related by
appearance to the commercial community. Currently there is just
enough parking for the 8-units currently there and it would be
impossible to build a structure any taller or any larger number
of units on the property.
Cecil McConnell, member Zoning Review Committee, stated there are
two purposes to zoning: (1) to allow the owner of the property
the highest and best use he can make of it; (2) to protect the
surrounding area and he believes that item #2 is the most
important. He stated his support of the interim rezone to MF-
that will temporarily protect six of the eight units. Howver, to
protect the surrounding neighborhood he urged the City Council to
allow the applicant to come back for a rezone to MR with
restrictions on the height. While the current owner may not have
any intentions to go over what it is there now, if he sold the
property there is no guarantee what would happen.
A1 Hall, builder of the subject eight-plex in 1975, gave a brief
review of the history of the building, including why the Planning
Department of the City of Bremerton provided a letter showing
that the property was correctly zoned for the project built.
GeorGe Allen, 1300 NE Dawn Road, stated he was working in the
Building Department at the time Mr. Hall filed for the Building
Permit and at that time concessions were made by the Planning
Department which were followed by the builder and signed off by
the Planning Department.
Jim Strait, President Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association,
stated when the units came into the City it was zoned
Residential -1, all property was automatically zoned R-1 when
annexed into the City. The eight-unit apartment should not be
zoned MR as this would allow the a structure being built up to
120 feet in a residential area which would not be compatibly with
the adjacent residential area.
Will Maupin, property owner, stated the property was previously
zoned commercial and if it had been zoned to a comparable zone it
would have allow a lot higher density or business to be built at
that location. He could request a commercial designation but he
did not feel that was reasonable and he thought it perfectly
reasonable that he should not have to go through a rezone. The
intention was for the zoning to stay the same and he would like
it to be Mixed Residential.
Karen Maupin, property owner, stated they care a lot about
Bremerton and their intentions are not to build a 120 foot high
building on that property. At the time of purchase they took all
the necessary steps to make sure they were doing everything legal
based on the zoning at that time. They wish to resolve the
zoning issue but they do not want to the victimized.
Mr. Waibel pointed out that this is the second time he mentioned
Council did not include in the provisions for error corrections
the ability to require conditions as part of the correction of
errors. However, as a part of previous hearings such as this,
Council did receive an offer of a condition from the applicant.
He suggested that this item be tabled for two weeks and during
that period of time the Planning Department and owner could
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discuss whether or not they might have an offer which would then
allow the City Council to approve an MR zone.
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Mr. Johnson noted he was concerned about over zoning the area to
MR, which would allow up to 12-units and a height of 120 feet and
no one is to know what will happen 10 years from now. President
Horninc pointed out if the applicant wished to provide some
condition which would limit expansion of the current facility on
the site Council could consider a broader zoning designation
Mr. Overson stated he was unhappy with the guidance the Committee
received from staff, who then identified a process which had been
previously considered inappropriate or not applicable. He
expressed concern that this would also be unsettling to the
applicant as well as the Committee. And, he supports the idea of
working with the applicant further to see if the correction can
be resolved per the applicant's requested MR zone.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to table this item for two weeks.
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6E - TREE PLANTING-1989 CONTRACT COMPLETION CONTRACT #3026 A & B
Forestry and Fire Management, Inc., Shelton, has completed
reforestation on 186 acres of Utility forest lands. All
obligations under the above contract have been completed
satisfactorily.
M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Colvin) to accept the project as complete and
authorize payment to Forestry and Fire Management and return the
performance bond in the amount of $836.00 to the contractor.
7A - ORDINANCE #4201 (SECOND READING) TO CORRECT THE CITY'S
ZONING MAP AS A RESULT OF THE ROSS ZONING MAP REVIEW
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) pass Ordinance #4201, on second 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)
7B - ORDINANCE #4~02 (SECOND READING) TO CORRECT THE CITY'S
ZONING MAP AS A RESULT OF THE DEAN GEHRING ZONING MAP REVIEW
M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Colvin) pass Ordinance #4202, on second 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 #4202 (SECOND READING) TO CORRECT THE CITY'S
ZONING MAP AS A RESULT OF THE BALODIS ZONING MAP REVIEW
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to pass Ordinance #4203, on second
reading, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of
Bremerton to correct an error in the application of Single-family
(SF-3) zoning district. (Balodis Zoning Review)
7D - ORDINANCE #4204 (SECOND READING) TO CORRECT THE CITY'S
ZONING MAP AS A RESULT OF THE PINE ROAD AREA ZONING REVIEW
(PORTION OF BAYVIEW BAST APARTMENTS)
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Waibel) pass Ordinance #4204, on second 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 0
portion of Bayview Eest Apartments)
7E - ORDINANCE #4~05 (SECOND READING) TO CORRECT THE CITY'S
ZONING MAP AS A RESULT OF THE PINE ROAD AREA ZONING REVIEW (NE
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CORNER OF SHERIDAN & PINE ROAD)
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to pass Ordinance #4205, on second
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)
7F - RESOLUTION #2243, SET DATE FOR STREET VACATION PARKSIDE
DRIVE AND MOUNTAIN VIEW DRIVE, APPLICANT: ARMCO REALTY
The City Council is being requested to hear an application for
the Vacation of Parkside and Mountain View Drives within the
Bremerton Gardens Apartment Complex.
Title 35 R.C.W., Chapter 35.79 requires "... legislative
authority by resolution shall fix a time when the petition will
be heard and determined by such authority or a committee thereof,
which time shall not be more than sixty days nor less than twenty
days after the date of the passage of such resolution"
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to adopt Resolution #2243 setting the
date of May 10, 1989 for public hearing on street Vacation,
Parkside Drive and Mountain View Drive, Applicant: Armco Realty
7G - RESOLUTION #2244, SETTING A HEARING DATE FOR VACATION OF
PORTIONS OF BRUEN AVENUE, AUTO CENTER WAY AND 6TH STREET ADJACENT
TO WESTPARK, #AB89-109
M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to adopt Resolution #2244, setting a
public hearing date of May 10, 1989, on vacation of portions of
Bruen Avenue, Auto Center Way and 6th Street adjacent to
Westpark.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 9.04 p.m.
KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY,
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