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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/05/89TAPE #650 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 5, 1989 #0019 #0035 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, July 5, 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, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin, and Russ Johnson. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and Deputy City Clerk Gil Johnson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Horning and the Invocation was given by Chaplain John Eichmann of Bremerton Servicemen's Center. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting Held - June 21, 1989. AB89-176 B. Bid Award Recommendation - Rehabilitation of Sewerage Pump Station OB-1. AB89-177 Contract awarded to the low bidder, Precision Sealing, in amount of $26,350 plus tax. Motion (Waibel/Dawkins) to approve the Consent Agenda as presented, carried unanimously. CLAIM/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. Motion (Colvin/Dawkins) on July 5, 1989, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: warrants #44248 - #44388 inclusive and #44243 in the total amount of $224,954.16, carried unanimously. COUNCXL MEMBERS REPORTS Mr. Overson stated there was an Audit Committee meeting wherein the Fire Study was discussed and Council should be seeing a report before long. Mr. Overson discussed a meeting of the Waterfront Walkway Design Committee and stated the Planning Department has put together a good plan and expressed opinion there will be positive results. Ms. Horton stated Council will soon be seeing a portion of the walkway design, including preliminary work and budget adjustment, Ms. Horton stated it is a very good plan and will be a great asset to the waterfront. Mr. Waibel discussed the participation by citizens of the various activities and events in Bremerton and surrounding areas commemorating Independence Day. Mr. Horning stated last Friday he was privileged to pin badges on three new firefighters who were all paramedics and had attended the Fire Academy. Mr. Horning stated it is great to have young, enthusiast paramedics on board. Mr. Collins agreed with Mr. Waibel that it was a very independent weekend and felt there was a resurgence of the old time flavor of independence and what the spirit of '76 is and why we have a July 4th. Mr. Collins expressed appreciation to Chaplain Eichmann for his allusion to this in the invocation. Mr. Dawkins stated he attended the fireworks at Keyport and Port Orchard and felt it is time for Bremerton to have a fireworks display. He suggested an appropriate time would be Armed Forces Day. Mr. Dawkins stated he had not seen the fire report and hoped the City got through the holiday without any major fires and/or TAPE #650 City Council Meeting minutes July 5, 1989 Page 2 injuries considering all the fireworks going off in the City. stated the police department kept things under control. Mr. Colvin stated his hope that there were not too many injuries and hoped people would remember that independence is not just a one day affair. Mr. Colvin stated Mr. Horning has been invited to attend the USS Nimitz wives banquet and Council Members have been invited to their fashion show buffet on Saturday, July 15 at the Silverdale Hotel in the Garden Room. The luncheon is from 12 noon to 3 P.M. The cost is $12 per person. Mr. Colvin discussed a delegation of 53 persons from Kure, Japan (Bremerton's Sister City), among them many City officials. He stated he would like to see Council Members attend the reception August 1st. The farewell banquet will be August 3, 6 P.M. at the Quality Inn Bayview in the Dyes Inlet Room. Tickets are $15 per person and can be purchased through the Mayor's office. Mr. Johnson stated the City has been working with the Veterans Administration and Congressman Dicks has given full support to a possibility of a National Veterans Cemetery in the Bremerton area. Today Mr. Johnson received a letter from Senator Adams which in part reads: "I want you to know I fully support a Veterans Cemetery in Washington State. As you know the only Veterans Cemetery in the Pacific Northwest is in Oregon and it will be full in the early 1990s. Puget Sound region with its numerous military installations has a significant veteran population with an excellent choice of the site for the northwest its next Veterans Cemetery. The western area manager office of the VA will submit a report in two months recommending four sites. Upon review a contract will be awarded to a consultant for a EIS statement on each site and as soon as the EIS is completed final decision on the site should happen sometime in 1990". Mr. Johnson stated Congressman Dicks, Senator Adams and, hopefully, the entire legislature is supporting a Veterans Cemetery in the Bremerton area. Mr. Johnson stated there are a number of items regarding solid waste and recycling that are in the works, that are going to happen rather quickly and Bremerton is moving out in these areas. He stated Council will be looking at a recycle test program; they'll be looking at a possibility of private sector cooperation in recycling of tires; a large public school and public education program on recycling; some work with economic development and industrial development to use raw materials, and possibly bringing more industry to Bremerton and more jobs. There is a meeting scheduled for Thursday evening with County personnel to discuss the County's draft solid waste management plan. Next week's agenda will have an ordinance which will propose solid waste policies for Bremerton to bring the City's policies officially stated in accordance with new State law. There will be more participation of private as well as government in a recycle and waste management program. Mr. Johnson stated Council will hear one proposal from a local firm and discussion of recycling tonight. He stated Spokane volunteered to send their director of waste management for next week's meeting with a presentation of their plan and he has tentative commitments from Longview, Fife and Weyerhaeuser to discuss what they are doing in the paper, wood products industry and new products being developed. If this works Mr. Johnson suggested spending a few minutes each week so people who want to become part of the recycle/reuse program will know some of the new products. Mr. Johnson introduced Richard Dunlap and stated there have been discussions regarding a joint County/City KSL Grant for looking at some recycling and waste management programs. Now with the draft County management plan it isn't clear who submits what to who. He stated Mr. Dunlap has been working with everyone and between the County Commissioners and City Council it will be TAPE #650 City Council Meeting minutes July 5, 1989 Page 3 #0715 determined which letterhead to use. this has great potential. Mr. Johnson stated he feels Richard Dunlap, Consultant with Parametrix, Inc., representing Brem-Air, stated some months ago they learned of grant funds being made available through DOE to foster development and demonstration programs in the area of waste reduction and recycling and which are the two highest priorities the State Legislature has mandated. The grants require a municipal government, City, County or special use district, to be a lead agency or grantee and they in turn may decide to develope the program or go into partnership with private industry. Mr. Dunlap stated he is here to present two ideas of projects to Council that appear to have great value in Kitsap County that would benefit long range programs; 1) urban recycling, and 2) yard waste compost. They have met with DOE and were excited about the curbside versus drop-off box recycling program and are somewhat interested in the yard waste development. Mr. Dunlap approached the County about being the lead agency and sponsoring a grant, but the County's program is not at the point where they believe they are able to develop a recycling project that involves other jurisdictions. Mr. Dunlap presented a draft grant application to Council. The project proposed is to demonstrate the viability of two recycling concepts that have been used in the Pacific northwest. It involves the development of curbside recycling, where residents in Port Orchard currently separate at the household level, wastepaper, glass and aluminum, for pick up on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. The second concept would be implemented in Bremerton, with drop- off facilities placed in several pockets where residents would take the separated materials. The difference between the two concepts is basically the cost of operation. Mr. Dunlap stated the concept of the application is for Bremerton to be the sponsor with the endorsement and cooperation of Port Orchard and Kitsap County. Mr. Johnson stated according to the estimates done in Spokane, doing some sort of drop-off collection costs about 25 cents a month, whereas total curbside pickup costs about $5 a month. Mr. Johnson stated by 1995, 50% of recyclable should be achieved, if there isn't an alternative by 1991 that proves to be cost effective, curbside collection will be mandatory. If a better, cheaper means to do recycling before 1991 can be found, Mr. Johnson hopes to save everyone money. Mr. Dunlap stated in the drop-off program other materials can be added or removed as the need arises. Mr. Dunlap discussed the development of the yard waste compost project. The DOE informed him that if this project is not sponsored by the County at the county level, the opportunity to receive funding would be greatly diminished. Mr. Dunlap did not provide a draft application of this project as the County elected not to sponsor it. Mr. Johnson stated he had spoken with two of the Commissioners today and both are excited about the program and he felt they can meet the deadline. Mr. Dunlap stated the deadline to submit the applications is July 14, therefore, the City needs to work quickly to submit as DOE will not extend the deadline. Mr. Johnson proposed submitting the applications as the deadline is approaching. He stated this will be on next week's agenda. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Chaplain Eichmann, extended thanks to Arvilla Ohlde, Dave Silivan, Vicki Vannemann, Chief McNeal, Officer Pratt and Paula Johnston for their work in making possible the Mayor's Proclamation previously received for the Former Prisoner of War Days and presented a certificate to Mayor Lobe from the National American Ex-Prisoner of War Association in appreciation for outstanding service of the organization and community. Mayor Lobe thanked Chaplain Eichmann for the award. TAPE #650 City Council Meeting minutes July 5, 1989 Page 4 #1165 #1238 Issac Soriano, 520 Burwell, stated he'd previously asked that 6 or 7 parking meters on the north side of Burwell be converted from 10 to 2 hours. He stated the meters are now covered and there is no parking. He inquired who makes these decisions and how are they decided? Mr. Horning stated the north side of Burwell is where the sewer project is taking place. Mr. Soriano inquired if during the interim can 6 or 7 meters on the south side be converted to 2 hours for people doing business in that area of Burwell? Mr. Horning directed the Deputy Clerk to look into how long the meters will be hooded and also asked for a chronological history on the meters regarding the 10 hour limit. Ann Perry, 1006 Parkside Drive (Bremerton Gardens), discussed a sticker placed on her windshield by Bremerton Garden's manager warning her vehicle will be towed if not moved. She talked with Bremerton police and other City staff and was told that the City owns the street as well as a small strip of grass and the sidewalk. Ms. Perry's concern is does Bremerton Garden's manager have the legal right to ticket or place warnings on her car when not parked on property owned by Armco? Ms. Perry also discussed removal of a cross-walk on Wheaton Way. She has spoken to Councilman Waibel and was told he is looking into a traffic light but this will take several weeks. She inquired what can she do about the warning notice? Mr. Waibel will follow through with this situation. AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE ONE POLICE OFFICER AB89-178 Chief McNeal stated at present the Bremerton police department is working with limited patrol officers available for on-duty status. The department is facing vacation schedules along with training commencing again in September. Additionally one patrol officer will be on extended disability leave until further notice. Chief McNeal stated the long-term disability will go under another portion of the budget and will not impact the department budget. Motion Crutcher/Colvin to approve authorization to "over hire" one police officer, carried unanimously. CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER AGREEMENT AB89-179 The Agreement establishes a Child Advocacy Center for victims of sexual abuse and establishes the working relationship among various Kitsap County agencies who will use the Center. The County received a grant through the State for this Pilot Project. Funding after December 1990 has not been determined. There is no cost to the City. Rhinehold Schultz, County Prosecuting Attorney's office, stated under the current program the victims are moved from one interviewing agency to another. He stated a grant was written for the County for Federal funding which was authorized for two Pilot Projects, Kitsap County receiving one of the grants. They hope to establish this program based on a Huntsville, AL. model, where everyone goes to the child rather than taking the child to various agencies. The County is in the process of applying to Port Orchard for a number of houses for this center. Mr. Schultz stated there will be no change in the functions of the various agencies except to go to the child. Mr. Johnsons stated last summer Mr. Corelli, City's summer intern, wrote a grant and feels that was the beginning to make Bremerton one of the leaders in the state in the child advocacy program. Mr. Corelli stated his support of this grant. In response to an inquiry, Mr. Schultz stated there are approximately 19 victims taken into the program each month. Mr. Waibel stated this type of program will become mandated and for Kitsap County to receive one of two grants is impressive. Mr. Waibel stated in Section 1.b, pertaining to Child Protective Services, he would like a change from "Department" to "Division". Ms. Horton stated Bremerton TAPE #650 City Council Meeting minutes July 5, 1989 Page 5 #1656 currently funds several agencies through Block Grant funds and wants to be sure the rolls of these agencies fit together for best possible uses of funding available and for possible results. If there is an area one agency isn't doing another can so the whole advocacy program will do what it is meant to do. Mr. Schultz stated their goal is to have a building large enough to house some satelite offices from those agencies. Mr. Schultz stated the Prosecutor's office sees these agencies as having a role. The agreement states a victim or family member will be advised of other agencies available. Motion Overson/Crutcher to approve the Child Advocacy Center Agreement. Mr. Colvin stated his support and inquired what provisions are there for auditing the program? Mr. Schultz stated the Federal government can audit as these are Federal funds and funding goes through DSHS and they can audit. Mr. Waibel asked Chief McNeal if he can work within this agreement? Chief McNeal stated yes, he was on the panel that wrote the grant and it is modified from the protocol out of Georgia as we currently have an interviewer. Mr. Schultz thanked Chief McNeal for his participation on the panel. Mr. Johnson thanked the County Prosecutor's office. Question called, carried unanimously. PUBLIC HEARING - RESOLUTION #2256 YR. TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM AB89-174 RCW 37.77.010 requires the City to update its Transportation Improvement Program annually and file a copy of the adopted program with the Seretary of Transportation. Projects utilizing FAUS, UAB or Arterial Streets Funds msut be on the approved Transportation Improvement Program before funding can be considered. Mr. Stemkowski, Engineering Dept, stated he has no further staff report since the last meeting but is available for questions. Mr. Erickison stated he is again requesting a change in the priorities of the projects considered. He stated his understanding is the 1st three projects have Federal fundings. Project #8 is the Kitsap Way and Marine Drive consideration. First project is National Avenue to Oyster Bay Drive which does not have an intersection involved in the project. Mr. Erickson requested Council consideration in moving #8 to the 1st position and #1 to the 8th position. He discussed his concerns from a property owners standpoint and also from a safety standpoint. Mr. Erickson discussed the close location of Frances Haddon Morgan Center and the difficulties with the residents, many who are handicapped, crossing Kitsap Way. He stated his hope in improving the intersection is to improve vehicle traffic channelization control and also pedestrian traffic. Mr. Erickson discussed the number of vehicles traveling through the intersection daily and expressed opinion that improving or modernizing the intersection is a high priority. He discussed approval of the project by PSCG several years ago and felt this should be a higher priority due to the number of vehicles the intersection serves. In discussions with Engineering staff, Mr. Erickson stated the idea of a property exchange was discussed. The City needs more property to align the intersection and Mr. Erickson has agreed to annex a portion of his land adjacent to Kitsap Way and Marine Drive. He intends to develop the property and feels this should give the City additional revenue. Mr. Erickson stated he is willing to work with the City and will sign a letter agreeing to the annexation. Motion Johnson/Collins to approve Resolution #2256 - Six Year Transportation Improvement Program 1990 - 1995 as submitted. Ms. Horton asked if approved as presented can Council later change the priorities? Mr. Stemkowski responded yes, the priorities can be changed as long as they are on the program. If there is a problem with time regarding details of a trade, etc., it can be approved as of and later can be moved up on the list. For clarification, TAPE #650 City Council Meeting minutes July 5, 1989 Page 6 #2947 Mr. Horning stated this must be submitted now and asked if it can be amended during the year? Mr. Stemkowski stated amending is not necessary, priorities for those listed can be changed. Mr. Overson stated his understanding is this project was #1 at one time and has been on the list for a number of years and inquired why it is now #8? Mr. Stemkowski stated it was #1 with conditions. In 1985 they came to Council with the land trade and the condition for annexation was put on at that time and was moved to #8. Mr. Horning asked if this project has been designed and Mr. Stemkowski responded no. Mr. Collins asked Mr. Erickson why he would agree to annex a vacant lot but would not annex the business? Mr. Erickson stated he had not studied the effects of annexation but Mr. Sievers presented him with a very comprehensive packet today concerning the annexation and its effects. He discussed a lease with a business and would have to study the effects on the lease. Mr. Dawkins agreed with Mr. Erickson regarding traffic and stated it is not a safe intersection for pedestrians. Mr. Colvin inquired if the motion is passed how will that impact Mr. Erickson? Mr. Horning responded if the agreement Mr. Erickson spoke of is put in writing and brought back to Council they can make an amendment if they choose to. Mr. Johnson stated he is not in favor of the City fixing that intersection until that area along Kitsap Way annexes to the City. He discussed areas all over the City that need street improvements and is opposed to those areas taking a back seat priority to an intersection that also serves the County. He further stated with limited funding he cannot approve moving this to the #1 position just to get a vacant lot. Mr. Overson asked Mr. Stemkowski how many of the 39 items on the list are funded? Mr. Stemkowski stated the 1st three which are arterial projects have complete funding and those listed for next year; #12 - #17 have funds which are local streets. Mr. Overson stated 1/3 of the 1st is funded and emphasized Mr. Johnson's point. He stated this is a large list with many priorities to consider, Mr. Erickson's presentation is one. He stated Council does have a City to take care of not just one street or a corner. Mr. Horning stated the 1st eight items are different from the rest of the list as they are available for FAUS funds, so there are different priorities for different types of funds. He stated the flexibility is there to reset priorities. Mr. Crutcher inquired what will happen if #8 is not moved up and nothing happens with #8 this year? Mr. Stemkowski responded it will remain #8 and next year when the 1st three are done it will move up. Mr. Crutcher discussed the lease on Mr. Erickson's property and expressed support for moving #8 to the #1 position. Mr. Waibel stated he will not agree to annexation which creates multiple jurisdictions on a single lot. Question called, motion passed 6-3. Affirmative: Overson, Horton, Waibel, Collins, Colvin, Johnson Opposed: Dawkins, Crutcher, Horning PUBLIC HEARING - RECOVER COSTS INCURRED IN ABATEMENT OF PRIVATE PROPERTY (BELCHER) AB89-182 As of September, 1988, the City incurred costs totaling $7,181.99 to abate an attractive nuisance at 109 and 111-1/2 Rainier Ave. TAPES #650 & #651 City Council Meeting minutes July 5, 1989 Page 7 TAPE #651 #0432 Pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, as adopted by BMC 17.04,030, Council is asked to determine if: 1) the fees are valid; 2) shall the fees be recovered by a lien against the property or as a personal judgement against the property owner. Beatrice Belcher requested an continuance to allow her husband time to review City codes and RCWs, since he could not attend the meeting. She stated he was permanently injured some years ago and much of the work was left to her. She stated they had demolished the structure at 111-1\2 Rainier except for the fireplace and were in the process of hauling the debris away. Mr. Mumma, Building Official, stated there have been problems with the property since 1979. In 1985 two residential structures burned and the owner, Sam Belcher, did not immediately repair them. Mr. Mumma received a nusiance complaint at which time he began to work with Mr. Belcher to either tear down the structures or repair them. Mr. Mumma stated after several attempts and four notices to abate, the City demolished the structures. Mr. Crutcher asked Mrs. Belcher if Mr. Belcher is handicapped? Mrs. Belcher responded yes, somehow the situation just slipped away from them. Mr. Crutcher expressed sympathy for Mr. and Mrs. Belcher and felt Council should grant them an extension. Mr. Johnson responded the City had given them sufficient time to correct the problem and they were given timely notice of the Hearing this evening. In response to an inquiry, Mr. Sievers stated if a lien is placed on the property and not paid within three years, the County will foreclose on the property on behalf of the City. Motion Waibel/Collins to approve the demolition costs of $7,181.99 to abate an attractive nuisance at 109 and 111-1/2 Rainier Avenue. If collection or approved collection plan is not agreed to by October 5, 1989, the Mayor is directed to file a lien against the property, passed 8-1: Affirmative: Overson, Horton, Waibel, Horning, Collins, Dawkins, Colvin, Johnson Opposed: Crutcher PUBLIC HEARING - RECOVER COST OF ABATEMENT ON PRIVATE PROPERTY (HANSON) AB89-182 As of July, 1998, the City incurred costs of $1,516.93 to abate an attractive nuisance at 1343 Elizabeth Avenue. Pursuant to Chapter 9 of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings as adopted by BMC 17.04,030, Council is charged with determining if: 1) the fees are valid; and 2) how the fees shall be recovered: either as a lien against the property or a personal judgement against the property owner. Mr. Mumma stated the building is structurally sound but had been left open and after receiving a complaint City crews boarded up the windows, cleared away dangerous debris and cut the grass. He stated they have been unable to locate the owner. They did find a holder of the mortgage on the property but that owner did not want to foreclose. Motion Crutcher/Collins to approve the abatement of the attractive nuisance at 1343 Elizabeth Ave. in the amount of $1,516.93 as valid costs and direct the Mayor to file a lien against the property, carried unanimously. Recess 6:25 until 6:35. Mr. Overson left the meeting at this time. TAPE #651 City Council Meeting minutes July 5, 1989 Page 8 SR3/304 SANITARY SEWER RELOCATION FOR SEWER DISTRICT #1 Bids have been received for the project. Lowest $395,182.13 submitted by Pape and Sons. AB89-180 bid was Mr. Johnson stated millions of dollars will be spent and traffic will be worse if this is approved. He stated he will abstain from the vote. Motion Dawkins/Crutcher to approve award and execution of the contract with Pape and Sons in the amount of $395,182.13. Mr. Waibel agreed with Mr. Johnson and stated the City should make sure we're not doing this for the non-tax payers and also do not like the idea we're doing things to make our own misfortunes worse. Mr. Crutcher stated his understanding is this is a DOT project and if not approved they cannot proceed with their project. Mr. Dawkins stated when a project is completed usually there are changes that have to be made and this is one such project. Question called, motion passed 6-2. Affirmative: Crutcher, Horton, Horning, Collins, Dawkins, Colvin Abstention: Waibel, Johnson ORDINANCE #4216 - CORRECTING COUNCIL DISTRICT LEGAL DESCRIPTIONS DUE TO ANNEXATIONS AB89-162 Motion Horton/Colvin pass Ordinance #4216 providing for new Council districts for the City of Bremerton, and repealing Ordinance #3956 on second reading, carried unanimously. RESOLUTION #2256 - ESTABLISH CITY PROCUREMENTPOLICIES RELATINGTO RECYCLABLE AND REUSABLE MATERIALS AB89-181 Purpose of the Resolution is to establish City procurement policies that will support the 1989 Washington Solid Waste Act and promote use of and markets for recyclable and reusable materials. Mr. Johnson stated this resolution places the City in full support of using reusable and recycling materials. He discussed how this will effect the City's purchasing policies. Mr. Johnson stated the Washington Solid Waste Act of '89 specifically states first class Cities can do this and he feels Bremerton should be a leader in recyclable programs. Motion Johnson/Waibel to pass Resolution #2257 which establishes City Procurement Policies relating to recyclable and reusable materials, carried unanimously. Mr. Horning announced a brief Executive Session regarding Personnel Matters will follow the regular meeting. With no further business meeting adjourned to Executive Session t 7:50 S ER H~a C' il ATTEST: p.m.