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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/10/88 FEB 1 ? TAPE #519 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARY i0, 1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, February I0, 1988 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Hank Waibel presiding. Council members present were Spencer Homing, Morrie Dawkins, Shirley Marry Crutcher, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Lon Overson, A1 Colvin and Lynn Horton. Councilman Russ Johnson was absent. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Hank Waibel and Invocation was given by Reverend Joe Scheving of the Crossroads Neighborhood Church. GONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting Held February 3, 1988, #AB88-.037 B. Bid Award Recommendation - Asphalt/Paving for 1988, #AB88--038 #0043 M/S/C/U(Horning/Dawkins ) to approve Consent Agenda as corrected. (Correction: Minutes Page 5...President Waibel questioned amount of real estate fee" not real estate tax.) CLAIMS/WARRANTS REGISTER 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. #0052 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on February 10, 1988 the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Warrant Nos. 34155, 34156, 34157 and 34163 through 34339 in the total amount of $288,743.53 and Regular Payroll in the amount of $304,512.40. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT Mr. Colvin reported on information received from AWC regarding Senate House Bill 6490, which is in the House and which deals with District Court Judge salaries and the State being responsible for one half the cost. Mr. Collins reported that the new PSNS Steam Plant is almost ready to go into operation and will be doing some testing which will create considerable noise and flying particles in the air. District ? residences will be receiving a printed flyer explaining the testing process. Mr. Overson stated that the Fiscal and Budget Committee had met and a number of activities are to be scheduled. Also, Council Statements of Legislative Intent will be on the agenda for February 17, 1988. Mr. Grutcher attended the Cable TV Committee meeting and stated they are looking forward to a big year. The Committee's meetings are the second Monday of each month at 4:30 p.m. TAPE #519 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 10, 1988 Page 2 of 9 Mr. Horninq reported that the Visitor and Convention Bureau was hosting the 1989 Centennial Games Committee inspection today and were favorably impressed and this area has a good chance to hold the games sometime in the future. Also, Mr. Horning attended Council Public Services Committee meeting- held at 3:$0 p.m. today. Mr. Dawkins attended Council Public Services Committee meeting today and reported on the discussion as to what was the best way to notify the residences of the new proposed Comprehensive Plan. Ideas exchanged included full page newspaper ad with additional inserts, radio spots, etc. Also, the street widening of Wheaton Way is nearing completion and as soon as the temperature rises the paving will be completed. SPECIAL PRESENTATION Mayor Pro Tem Spencer Horninq called Mr. Bob Moore, past President of the Planning Commission, to the podium and presented him with a plaque which commended him for his faithful service as Planning Commission President for the past years, noting the quality of leadership he has given to the Commission during the many changes taking place within the community and during the writing of a new Comprehensive Plan and Map. As a part of this presentation, all of the Planning Commission members were thanked for their dedication and commitment to serve the City and citizens of Bremerton. Mr. Horninq also presented Mr. Moore with the Planning Commission gavel, mounted on a plaque, in appreciation for his service. Bob Moore, past Planning Commission President, stated that his serving as President of the Planning Commission has been an honor and he was proud of their accomplishments. He also thanked his fellow Commissioners and the Planning Department staff for making their work enjoyable. PROCLAMATION Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, read a Proclamation proclaiming the celebration of Black History Month throughout the nation during the month of February. Black History Month is of special significance in fostering a spirit of cooperation between all segments of our multi- ethnic community, and paying tribute to the vital role, past, present and future of our Black Community in the fields of business, commerce, government, science, education, religion and culture. Mayor Gene Lobe proclaimed the month of FEBRUARY AS BLACK HISTORY MONTH. Gloria Clark, representing the Black History Society of Kitsap County, accepted the Proclamation and applauds Mayor Lobe, the City of Bremerton and members of the City Council for continued sensitivity to the contributions, history and achievements of black Americans, locally and nationally. Mr. Clark stated that Bremerton is joining many cities and states to bring enhanced awareness of black history and achievements which benefited the whole community. Ms. Clark extended an invitation to everyone to attend the Fifth Annual Black History Celebration scheduled for February 27, 7:00 PM at Olympic College. Kathleen McCluskey, ~;*-- ~ ~ ~erk, read Proclamation signed by Mayor Gene Lobe, proclaiming the WEEK OF FEBRUARY ~- =7 as ENGINEERS' WEEK, whereby engineers in the Puget Sound area are joining other members of the engineering profession throughout the United States in celebrating Engineers' Week. TAPE #519 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February I0, 1988 Page 3 of 9 Engineers are being asked to find new ways to apply their ingenuity, creativity, and talent in our country, state, and nation by turning ideas into reality. Mayor Pro Tem Spencer Horninq presented the Proclamation to Mr. Ed Murphy. Mr. Murphy, President of the Bremerton Chapter of the Society of Professional Engineers, thanked everyone for their assistance in celebrating Engineers' Week. Mr. Murphy noted that engineering is a low profile profession and through highlighting Engineers' Week makes the public more aware of their accomplishments. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Roy McGinnis, 2?il Maple Street, commended Mr. Colvin and Mr. Crutcher for attending the Men's breakfast at the Sinclair Baptist Church and questioned the absence of other Council members...however, he was not sure how the event was publicized or invitation extended. He expressed his hope that all of the Council would attend the Black History celebration scheduled for February 27. Dell Fields, Past President Bremerton/Central Lions Club, announced that this weekend, Feb. 13 and 14, the Club will be having a KBRO Radiothon for the purpose of raising funds to support the activities of the worlds largest service club. Mr. Fields invited everyone to tune in to 1490 on your radio dial and 3oin in with contributions and support to the eye bank and many other activities sponsored by the Bremerton/Central Lions Club. 6A - PURCNASE ONE (1) 1988 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY POLICE VEHICLE FROM BIDDLE CHEV. CO.t BOTHELt WA.~ SAB88-O39- The Police Department recently signed a contract with Biddle Chevrolet Company to purchase ten (10) new Chevrolet Celebrities with Police Package options. Due to the fact some of our ordered options were not available, the price of the vehicles was reduced from $11,874.78 to $10,994.81. This is a single car savings of $879.97. A total refund of $8,799.70 will be realized from this contract. From the savings and difference realized on the initial contract of ten Police Vehicles, the Police Department is requesting the authorization to purchase one (1) additional police vehicle from Biddle Chevrolet. The request is being made due to the fact one of the current Police vehicles was damaged beyond repair while affecting the arrest of a Felony suspect. This additional Police vehicle purchase, will not expand the Police Department fleet, it will only replace the damaged Police vehicle. Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple Street, questioned where were the I0 new Police vehicles? Mr. Dawkins responded that the vehicles are due to be delivered next week. Guy Beckett, 1517 Perry Avenue, asked if this request was put out for bid? Bud Maves, Police Captain, recapped the original bid proposal and at that time there were no local dealer bids on the Chevrolet Celebrities. President Waibel further explained this is not a new contract but part of the original contract due to the savings in options not available. TAPE #519 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 10, 1088 Page 4 of 9 Mr. Overson stated that the 10 vehicles are part of the 1987-88 planned capital investment for the Police Department - not 11 vehicles. At what time will those options that are not available, be required to equip the vehicles. Captain Maves explained that all of the necessary equipment for the vehicles has been purchased. The optional items that are not available were production items not auxiliary items. Mr. 0verson questioned where the money would come from between the purchase price and the savings identified? Captain Maves stated there are funds within the Police Department budget, through non-filled positions, that would cover this difference. Mr. 0verson stated that he felt the funds saved should be returned to the General Fund and not be used to purchase another vehicle. Mr. Collins termed the savings as a windfall and applied to replacement of the vehicle that was damaged beyond use. Mr. Crutcher questioned how much would the same vehicle cost if purchased a year from now? Captain Maves estimated 3 -6% higher Mrs. Horton questioned if one of the older Police vehicles could be used in place of the damaged vehicle? Captain Maves explained the older cars have high mileage and are not in the best of shape. Ms. McCluske¥ stated an amendment can be made to an award as long as you have the budgetary capacity to do so and the reason it does not have to go out for bid is that the addition of one more vehicle is not a significant change. Mr. Overson expressed concern that with the purchase of 10 new vehicles the Patrol Division's needs would be filled to cover the patrol shifts and that Council has the fiscal responsibility to monitor spending and/or fund other activities which were previously cut from the 1988 budget. Captain Maves emphasized that the 17 staff vehicles have high mileage and will need to be replaced in the future. #1269 M/S/C(Collins/Dawkins) to approve the request and award the purchase of one(i) additional Police vehicle from Biddle Chevrolet for the Police Department. Vote: In Favor: Crutcher, Horning, Waibel, Collins Colvin, Dawkins, Oppose: Horton, Overson 6B - APPROVAL OF SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE, #AB88-O40 The Council is asked to approve the negotiated sale of a .87 acre City tract on Union Avenue south of Werner Road in exchange for easements and three lots in the Plat of 01d Hanson's Navy Yard Addition owned by Charles and Joanne Haselwood. The Haselwood properties are needed by the Utility Department for existing water mains. The exchange is also consideration for a release of all claims arising from the utility encroachment on the Haselwood property. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated that this particular parcel was acquired in 1954 from Department of Housing and Urban Development. There are no deed restrictions on the TAPE #519 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 10, 1988 Page 5 of 9 parcel and he read the following legal description into the record: "that portion of the W half of the SW 1/4 of the SE 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 21, Township 24 N, Range 1 E, W.M., Kitsap County, Washington, lying E of Union Avenue South of Werner Road; EXCEPT the N 250 feet thereof; SUBJECT TO easements of record. Mr. Sievers explained that Council members had been briefed on this proposal during an Executive Session as a settlement of a lawsuit and that is the reason why a bid procedure is not being used. Also, Council has been asked to waive the the policy step- going to the Planning Commission - and departments have been contacted with none responding that they needed the subject property in anticipated future needs. #1426 M/S/C/U(Horning/Crutcher) to approve sale of the property as described in the legal description read into the record by the City Attorney. 6C - EXTEND ANNEXATION PROJECT CONTRACT (SHERRIL HUFF} FOR ONE MONTH~ #AB88--O4! On November 4, 1987, Council authorized Mayor Lobe to sign a consultant contract with Ms. Huff to undertake the annexation work. The contract was subsequently signed on November 11, 1987. The Project was budgeted and programmed as a three month project. The contract covered slightly less than three months. The Brochure product is not complete and requires approximately 60 more hours of work. The project has approximately $1,100 in funds available for consultant fees. This extension does not include additional funds. Don Pratt, Director of Planning, pointed out that the pro3ect was budgeted for a three month period, the work was budgeted on a per product basis and there are sufficient funds remaining to complete the last product, however, it went beyond the end of the contract date. The reason the contract was not completed by the end date was due to the delay in starting the project. President Waibel requested a review of the work program identified under the original contract. Don Pratt stated that the City computer link up with Kitsap County was not part of the contract; computerized spread sheets showing taxing districts and rates was delivered to the City: design of the Annexation Brochure is incomplete; coordination annexation process in specific areas - there was a small amount of work accomplished; , prepare urban services delivery policies ~or City Council consideration - presented to City Council at the February i Study Session; and develop annexation analysis process and format - a series of flow charts and identification of information Council is recommending be required prior to annexation has been prepared. Mrs. Horton questioned if the brochure was part of Ms. Huff's original contract? Don Pratt stated Ms. Huff was to have a draft brochure to present to Council for approval. TAPE #519 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 10, 1988 Page 6 of 9 Mr. Colvin questioned if the brochure would be ready to present to Council if the extension is approved? Mr. Pratt stated it is his understanding that the brochure is complete but not delivered. #1500 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) to authorize Mayor Lobe to amend the consultant contract between the City and Sherril Huff (dated November II, 1987) to extend the termination date to February 29, 1988. 8A - P0~LIC HEARING - CITY OF BREMERTON SHO~Rr. TNR- SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (SL-3-87) DEVELOPMENT OF A PARK ON THE SOUTH END OF KITSAP LAKE, #AB88-042 The City Council is being requested to approve a Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the City of Bremerton to develop Phase I of the Kitsap Lake Park. President Homing asked the "Appearance of Fairness/Conflict Of Interest" question with all Council members being seated. Ed Davis, Planning Manager, briefly reviewed the documents that were included in the Agenda Packet. The Parks Department of the City of Bremerton is required to obtain a Shoreline Permit to develop the Kitsap Lake Park. Staff is recommending approval of the Substantial Development Shoreline Permit as requested. The Shoreline Designation the City of Bremerton has put on this shoreline is Conservancy as a current designation and Conservancy (Kitsap Bog to west of park) as a post designation. The location of the site is at the southeast corner of Kitsap Lake just north and adjacent to Price Road in the SE i/4 of Section 17, Township 24N, Range 1E, W.M. The site is comprised of 1.8 acres and the existing land use is underdeveloped park - gravel parking areas. Mr. Davis provided view graphs showing the land as it currently exists and the proposed development of Phase I. Mr. Davis pointed out that Mr. Jim Strait, President of the Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association, was unable to attend this hearing due to illness, however, he had submitted some questions, which were included in the Council's packet, regarding the proposed park. Mr. Davis reviewed the criteria required for a Shoreline Development Permit, noting that this application met all requirements and the staff's recommendation included the following: "To approve the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit to accomplish the project with the following mitigating conditions: i. The site plan shall be revised and drainage plan be refined to drain all the surface water run-off from the parking areas into a grass-lines drainage swale to be developed and located parallel to and east of the creek at the west end of the parking lot. The swale shall be landscaped in compliance with mitigation measures proposed on page 8 of the Wetlands Investigation Report. The site plan shall comply with City Engineering requirements. 2. The two parking spaces at the west end of the parking lot proposed to be located as "encroachment" into the wetlands shall be relocated in the revised site plan or eliminated. TAPE #519 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 10, 1988 Page ? of 9 3. The area around the two existing pump station buildings shall be landscaped to aesthetically soften their impact on the park - (if not in Phase I - then in Phase II of the park development). 4. Walks shall be developed paralleling Price Road and provide for future connection to the Dockside at Kitsap Lake Subdivision (if not in Phase I - then in Phase II of the park development)." Mr. Davis pointed out that #4 above addresses needed walkways and the cooperative effort of Dockside at Kitsap Lake to assist in developing wa/king access to the lake. He noted that the location of the future walkway is not an issue at this time but that it is an important aspect of the overall park development. The following individuals spoke in opposition to the Shoreline Substantial Permit request: David Irwin, 1970 B Cook Lane; Willard Wilson, bordering property owner. Following are concerns expressed by the above noted speakers: park hours/ability to enforce park closure hours, people parking along Price Road, increased traffic on lake and will the City provide adequate Police patrol, increased noise in park area due to increased parking plus increase in users from the Dockside of Kitsap Lake Development, will City provide adequate trash dumpster, weeds and lily pads in the lake. Arvilla Ohlde, Director of Parks, responded to questions raised by Mr. Irwin and Mr. Wilson...plans do include a gate to block off the entrance to the parking area during closure hours. Ms. Ohlde stated there is no way to monitor foot traffic in the park area during the after hours, but keeping the vehicles out of the park may help to keep the noise level lower; a walkway from Dockside of Kitsap Lake development to the park will be designed to provide safety to pedestrian traffic; controlling traffic on lake is a concern, however, the intent when applying for IAC funding was to offer the public access to the fresh water lake and 75% matching funds are coming from the boat/motor tax. The possibility of posting "no parking" along the Price Road area where people may be tempted to park could help eliminate hazardous traffic congestion conditions. Ms. Ohlde explained that garbage containers will be attached to light poles in the park. Weeds and lily pads in the lake - as a part of the Kitsap Lake Study the issue of controlling weeds and lily pads was identified and several options were given and could be considered for future action (i.e. using mesh screening and/or harvesting). Gary Werner, David Evans & Associates, spoke in support of retaining the two parking stalls that the Planning staff are recommending to eliminate. The reasoning to keep the parking spaces is to provide all the parking possible to fill future needs. The plan has been reviewed by the Department of Game and they have issued a Hydraulic Permit which is in agreement with the plan as designed. Also application has been made to the Corps of Engineers for the Section 10 and Section 404 permit. The Corps of Engineers will not issue the permits until the Shoreline Development Permit is resolved, however, preliminary comments from them did not include any adverse response. The plan calls for compensating measures, such as landscaping along the creek, to soften the impact of asphalt in that area. TAPE #519 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 10, 1988 Page 8 of 9 President Waibel stated that the developer did introduce the Hydraulic Permit form, which was given to the City Clerk. Mr. Crutcher questioned the City's timetable to get this project under way or face the possibility of loosing funding? Ms. Ohlde explained that this project probably should have been completed last year and it does not look good for the City when apply for IAC funding and then not using them in a timely manner. Also, there is a time restriction through the Department of Game - no work will be allow in the lake after April Mrs. Horton questioned if the area is currently being used by the public as a boat ramp? Ms. Ohlde stated there is no official public launching area, however there is a Game Department access on the south west side of the Lake but boats launched there must be for fishing only. If other than that, people have used the street end of Francis which is at the north side - it is not safe and not something that should be designated as boat launching. Mr. Collins questioned if a fence would be provided around the wetland area to protect it from people trampling through it? Ms. Ohlde stated no - grass lands will be placed near the creek. Mr. Collins questioned what will be done to preserve the sensitive area? Ms. Ohlde explained that possibly in Phase 2 walkways and paths could be developed and provide a controlled access for the public. Presently it is very wet and not an attractive area to walk through. FAPE #520 Mr. Collins asked if there were any endangered species in the wetlands? Gary Werner stated this permit is for only the area shown on the view foil and the only vegetation being taken out of that area is scrub alder and huckle berries - nothing endangered. In the areas where the boardwalk would be built would require further analysis. Mr. Collins emphasized his concern that something of significance as to an endangered species may be overlooked and lost forever. Also, Mr. Collins expressed his desire to have a fence separating the wetland area to limit foot traffic. Mr. Collins questioned the design of the parking stalls, considering the flow patterns. Mr. Werner explained that the center parking stalls allow a vehicle to drive through them - the final design plans are being developed whereby the center stalls are at a straighter angle and the parking stalls on the outer parameter of the parking lot are designed for the short term visitor parking. Mr. Horninq expressed concern that the consultant supported keeping the two parking stalls located near wetlands and the Planning Staff was recommending elimination or relocation the two stalls. And, considering the apparent minimal impact on the wet lands Mr. Homing supported keeping the two parking stalls as they could provide a greater benefit in the long run. President Waibel pointed out that the two stalls were a small part of the plan for 78 parking spaces and questioned the cost of construction if the two spaces were retained? Mr. Werner estimated the cost would be approximately $400.00, and pointed out that there is not adequate space to relocate the two spaces within the designated parking area. Mr. Dawkins pointed out that historically the wetland area in question is generally wet and muddy year around which is not attractive for foot traffic. TAPE #520 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February lO, 1988 Page 9 of 9 Mr. Colvin expressed concern that Mr. Strait's questions had been addressed. President Waibel stated that picnic areas would be part of Phase II, parking spaces had been extensively discussed, no parking should be allowed on Price Road due to safety hazard, swimming area - not addressed. Ms. Ohlde clarified that there will be picnic areas scattered throughout Phase I and Phase II and there is no design for a swimming area in either Phase I or Phase II. No study has been made of the possibility to use the lake as a swimming activity. Ms. Ohlde briefly outlined past historical events which could have referenced or actually shown a design for a swimming area, however, at present there is no design to provide a swimming area at this site. #0610 M/S/C/U(Horning/Overson) to approve the Shoreline Substantial Development Permit for the City of Bremerton to develop Phase I of the Kitsap Lake Park as it conforms to the goals, policies and regulations of Bremerton Shoreline Management Master Program with the mitigated conditions: (1) The site plan shall be revised and drainage plan be refined to drain all the surface water run-off from the parking areas into a grass-lined drainage swale to be developed and located parallel to and east of the creek at the west end of the parking lot. The swale shall be landscaped in compliance with mitigation measures proposed on page 8 of Wetlands Investigation Report. The site plan shall comply with~*--~ Engineering requirement., (3) The area around the two existing pump station buildings shall be landscaped to aesthetically soften their impact on the park - (if not in Phase I - then in Phase II of the park development); (4) Walks shall be developed paralleling Price Road and provide for future connection to the Dockside at Kitsap Lake Subdivision (if not in Phase I - then in Phase II of the park development). With no further business meeting ad3ourned at 7:40 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CL~RK HANK WAIBEL, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/HW/me ccs: Normal Distribution File/Vault