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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/20/88TAPE #512 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0040 CITY COUNCIL .MEETING MINUTES JANUARY 20, 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, January 20, 1988-at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Hank Waibel presiding. Council members present were Spencer Horning, Morrie Dawkins, Shirley Marry Crutcher, Russ Johnson, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Lon Overson, A1 Colvin and Lynn Horton 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 Chuck Swanson of Eastgate Assembly Of God Church. CONSENT AGE}SA A. Minutes of Meeting Held December 30, 1987, #AB88-018 B. Minutes of Meeting held January 13,1988, #AB88-019 M/S/C/U(Horning/Johnson ) to approve Consent Agenda as amended: (January 13 Minutes - under Council Member Reports restated Mr. Waibel's comments "also discussed the transportation issue and the formal recognition of the Westside Corridor Project Steerin~ Committee by The Standin~ Committee on Transportation of P.S.C.O.G. and the appointment of Mayor TawreseV, Admiral Parker and Mr. Waibel to the Committee bV SCOT Chairman Tim Hill" #O060 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. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on January 20,1988 the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Warrant Nos. (1987) 33834, 33779 through 33833 and (1988) 33637, 33638, 33771, 33772, 33773, 33837 and 33946 through 33953 in the total amount of $280,700.67. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT Mr. Crutcher artended Martin Luther King's birthday celebration which included: Sunday at Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church with guest speaker Senator George Fleming, the Martin Luther King Scholarship fund raiser at the Kitsap Golf and Country Club with Judge Tanner as guest speaker and Monday a slide presentation program at Ebenezer Church. Council's Public Safety/Operations Committee met today and discussed the Transportation Improvement Program - public safety funds were received through a FASP grant to replace the traffic control device at Burwell and Montgomery and to add a sidewalk along Shore Drive between E. 10th and E. llth Street. The Shore Drive project was not included in the 1988--1993 Six Year Transportation Plan so it must be added before the grant money can be obtained. Also discussed at the Committee meeting was the waterfront sewer project and viewing tower. TAPE ~512 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 20, 1988 Page 2 of ? Mr. Horninq acted as Mayor Pro Tem at several meetings, one of them involved with the State Highways 3/304 Interchange and it appears that the State will be on time with the project and should be under way as early as June or July. Mayor Lobe is making some strong recommendations on this issue. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern as to the northwest entrance-to the City from Chico Way and Kitsap Way, noting that it has deteriorated more within the past two weeks and cited the problem of the fire wood business (which is not zoned for this type of business) has gone into major production and creating a mess. Also, the County Commissioners have been contacted regarding property bordering the City which is littered with dozens of cars. Mr. Colvin reported that over the weekend he had the pleasure of meeting some people from Temple De-Hirsch Seni and also saw Seattle Councilman Norm Rice who sent greetings to Council members. Also, Mr. Colvin read a letter of congratulations on retirement for Chuck Fagan, Sr. Operator in the Water Department, for good and faithful service to the city for the past 12 years. Mr. Dawkins reported on a meeting in Olympia and testimony given to the Transportation Committee in the Senate, noting a dual problem with two proposals to fund the ferries...(1) motor vehicle tax which'the Governor vetoed last year and is supporting this year, (2) use of,the unused funds of the Transit, $28 million'dollars .per year, to go into permanent ferry funding. The Coalition group was asked which of the two they preferred and they indicated that either was ok but the important aspect would be that the funding source would be permanent. Admiral Parker spoke to the House and cited the difficulty of the Ferry System getting construction work at local shipyards due to the difficulty in funding required bonding. Mr. Waibel reported that the cable booth in the Council Chambers will be reduced about three feet in size in the near future. Mrs. Horton reported that she had the opportunity to meet with a group of individuals, including the Visitor and Convention Bureau, to discuss the 1989 Washington Centennial Games that are now in the process of being bid on. The VCB is submitting a bid so that the Bremerton area may perhaps be recipient of those games. Mrs. Horton proposed that Council approve a Resolution showing their support of hosting the 1989 Centennial Games. And, as a part of the proposal a large number of volunteers would be required as well as an enthusiastic display by Bremerton and surrounding communities. The projected dates for the games would be the first or second weekend of August in 1989, comprised of 3- 4,000 athletes who will participate in Olympic style games but on a State level. Projected attendance is 45-50,.0000 people with an impact of approximately 2 million dollars'. Mim Heuss, Executive Director of VCB, brought in a group of individuals dressed for various types of games that would be included in the event. Ms. Heuss briefly outline8 the .efforts being taken to submit the bid proposal and requested City Council give full support by passing a proposed; Resolution as well as individually preparing letters of support to be included in the bid package. Mr. Colvin noted that this was an instance where the citizens of Bremerton wo-~ not be taxed is the ~ .... was awarded to V~u TAPE #512 City Council Rag. Mtg. Minuts January 20, 1988 Page 3 of 7 #0534 Ms. Heuss read in the record a letter from Pete Flynn, Executive Director of Bremerton Main Street Association, giving full support for hosting the 1989 Centennial Games. Mayor Lobe stated his support, noting that such an undertaking would have an everlasting effect which would be felt for years to come. Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple Street, stated his support of this proposal and volunteered his services wherever they may be needed to support these games. M/S/C/U(Horton/Dawkins) to approve Resolution #2199, supporting the Washington Centennial Games and submitting a bid to be Host City for the Summer Games with the additional wording to include that the City Council "unanimously" supports this Resolution as well as adding an additional WHEREAS urging other local communities participation, local legislators as well as other volunteers. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahan Drive, stated her objection to the recent increase in garbage collection costs and asked for an explanation why the increase was passed by the Council. Ms. McCluskey, City Clerk, stated that the Council did not pass an annual rate increase for service but that as part of the 10 year contract held by Brem-Air they have the right to submit a cost of living rate increase annually. A recent Landfill Operations rate was passed by the City Council due to Federal and State regulations imposed on landfill operations. Elizabeth Buell, 1722 High Avenue, expressed her concern over installation of a utilities equipment monitoring box directly in front of her home which blocked some of her view and wanted to know why it was placed in that location. Mr. Waibel suggested that she talk with Bill Duffy, Utilities Director. RoV McGinnis, 2711 Maple Street, conveyed thanks from the minister and members of the Sinclair Missionary Baptist Church to the City representatives who artended the Martin Luther King celebration held at that church. 6A - RE},~EWAL' OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEME~ BE~-iIEEN CITY, OF BREMERTON ]~ BREMERTON/KITSAP COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT, #AB88--020 This is a renewal of service agreement whereby the Bremerton/Kitsap County Health Department provides for medical services, reference inmates housed at the Bremerton City Jail. Only change in contract language for 1988 contract vs 1987 contract is the hourly rate of pay for mid-level practitioner service. (Was $19.00 per hour, moved to $21.00 per hour). This change in pay is negligible as the life of the contract is only anticipated until mid-year 1988, when Bremerton completes Jail transition to Kitsap County. Mr. Overson suggested that the Mid-Level Practitioner's fee, noted on page 3 of the contract under "COMPENSATION", should reflect $3,024.00 rather than $2,736.00. Mr. Waibel noted an additional correction under this same section which should read: "City Shall pay Health Department up to the ~imit ^~ Three Thousand Four Hundred ~'q~n*' Nice ........ ~ and No/100 Dollars '~3 ~29 00) as shown be~ " ~v ,~ -- ~A°E #512 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 20, 1988 Page 4 of 7 #1132 Mrs. Horton questioned ~ the traveling expenses and supplies would be pro-rated assuming 'that we will be out of the jail in several months? Ms. McCluskey, City Clerk, stated yes, they will based on actual monthly expenses only and at the time we go to the County it will terminate. Mr. Dawkins questioned if the City would continue to use the City's jail facility for a booking facility for some of the minor cases once we are using the County Jail? Mr. Overson pointed out that once the City has changed over to the County Jail facilities that the City's jail will be closed. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated the Chief of Police intends for closure of the City's jail. Mr. Waibel pointed out that the hourly figure would allow the City to have the services in the City Jail if so desired. M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Colvin)to approve proposed contract renewal for the year 1988 between City of Bremerton and Kitsap County Health Department as corrected (Section 5. COMPENSATION to read: "City shall pay Health Department up to the limit of Three Thousand Four Hundred Twenty Nine and No/lO0 Dollars ($3,429.00) as shown below. And Mid-Level Practitioner charge of $3,024.00" 6B - RESOLUTION NO. 2198 -DOWNTOWN SA/IlTARY SEWER UPGRADE: PRELIMINARY LOCATION OF WORE - STREETS AND FOOT OF 2ND STREET, #AB88-021 - The Central Business District sewer system has a limited growth capacity. The State Department of Ecology has offered 50% match grant to upgrade the capacity in preparation for downtown redevelopment. In order to meet Ecology's funding deadline, locations for upgraded sewer lines and pump stations must be preliminary selected. The Mayor has recommended that preliminary design work be commenced for specific sites and seeks Council confirmation of these sites through a Resolution. The utility upgrade will require either new or revised Substantial Shoreline Development permits after preliminary design work is completed. The Mayor has recommended preliminary locations in order to commence design and permit work. Because any future delay could jeopardize the project, 'the Council's support for these preliminary selections is requested. The Mayor's recommendation creates a second waterfront observation tower facility and places sewer mains primarily in City right-of-way. Don Pratt, Planning Director, stated that after reviewing the financial and community considerations in the project the Mayor has directed that the preliminary design and soil sampling to upgrade the 2nd Street tower begin - it has begun and work is under way. The scenario the Mayor has directed to start on has the platform being removed. The platform can be efther be replaced on that new reconstructed pump station or can be removed to another site with the roof of the new pump station creating a platform. In other words, the platform structure would be integrated into,the new roof that would be constructed. The other issue involved is where to locate the gravity sewer lines, cutting across private property in a slightly more economical manner or follow the -~ ~t-of The Ma--or ~ recommended ~ha* ~g~, -way. x ....... TAPE #512 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 20, 1988 Page 5 of 7 City's rights-of-ways be used to the greatest extent with minimal intrusion on privately owned property. The selected alternative accomplishes this and the property which it intrudes is Bremer's and they have agreed as discussed. The proposed Resolution reflects the preliminary selection only because the Council may, depending which site is selected, be involved in a Shoreline Permit to approve the work at a later date. This Resolution was carefully constructed so as to not make it irretrievable commitment on behalf of the Council or to bias their later decision. The Resolution is also used to express a policy statement on behalf of Council so the Administration will have some indication of Council support as the project progresses and to minimize the possibility of needing to have policy discussions thereby incurring additional expense. Mr. Pratt noted that pictures and diagrams were available for Council viewing. Mr. Johnson questioned what kind of assurance, preferable in writing, from the State that the tower issue is eligible for grant funding? Mr. Pratt stated that the Utilities Department has negotiated a contract which the City Council approved that is a signed contract and the money will be reimbursed if we follow the contract and complete by October 1989. Mr. Johnson expressed additional concern in the State's method of repayment and whether the State will say that observation decks should be built from Utility funds. Bill DuffV, Utilities Director, stated that the Utility is obligated to restore any existing facility or structure there in order to accomplish the sewer project at that site. Mr. DuffV stated that there is very little difference in cost whether we take the facility off and replace after the sewer project is completed and/or construct the roof in such a manner that allows a replacement platform. Mr. Johnson questioned if DOE had been informed of this proposal? Mr. DuffV stated DOE has the Siting Study and is reviewing it. And, DOE will provide matching money for any facility we have to replace or restore to its natural configuration,. Mr. Johnson expressed concern that the City is considering a change in the configuration which might make it ineligible. Mr. DuffV stated that they will be consulted prior to any expenditure of funds. Mr. Johnson questioned Council's actions on this proposal would allow for expenditure of funds. Mr. DuffV explained that if the Resolution is approved it would allow design configuration in order to complete pre-design study to submit to DOE. Mr. Johnson stated he had not received an answer from the Consulting Engineers regarding a question he raised at the Study Session relating to relocation of the generator to another location. Mr. DuffV pointed out in the drawing proposed design will allow for the housing of the generator as well as accommodate the tower structure to be re- attached. By rotating the tower 90 degrees it will allow for the pump station enhancement under the structure. Mr. Johnson questioned what the cost would be to re-position the structure on the present site? Mr. DuffV indicated it would cost approximately $10,000.00. Mr. Collins questioned an increased original cost if the existing tower were to be picked up and used as a floor for new pump station. Mr. DuffV explained the desirability of designing a structure for easy access to pumps and equipment for maintenance purposes. Mr. Collins brought up an issue which was discussed at the Study Session, i.e., why wasn't TAPE #512 City Council Reg. Mtg. MXnutes January 20, 1988 Page 6 of ? this whole issue seen down the line - the answer being it was discussed but the availability of funds was not a known factor. Mr. DuffV explained that originally the City was offered Block Grant funds to construct the facility but there was an expiration date for acceptance. During the past 18 months to two years there has been serious negotiations with DOE to extend the existing grant and to include this project as well as others. Negotiations had just been concluded at the end of 1987 and signed that amendment to the DOE grant. Mr. Overson questioned if Council would be approving a larger tower project? Don Pratt explained there is no decision required of the City Council for staff to start the design work or to do anything that is happening today. Your ultimate decision will be when a construction contract is brought before Council for approval and Council can refuse the Mayor to sign the construction contract. Also, Council will have the authority in the Shoreline Permit process to delay the process if so deemed. Because this is a community interest issue it is being brought before Council in the hope that future decisions will be given in a timely manner in order to meet the construction/funding deadlines. Mr. Horninq expressed his support of the Resolution, noting that it does allow changes. In addition, he liked the idea of an enlarged tower at the 2nd street location and the possibility of having a second viewing tower in the general area. Mayor Lobe briefly explained how the flag pole would be incorporated into the project with the possibility of using it as a venting structure for the pump station. Mrs. Horton questioned if the expanded project will meet the needs of the downtown area for a long time to come. Mr. DuffV stated that one of the reasons grant monies were pursued was to support the downtown waterfront redevelopment. The sewer system as it presently exists would not handle heavy densities such as hotel/motels, restaurants. Additionally, it will eliminate the old outdated pump station under the Ferry Terminal and replace the pump station at Park Avenue. Mrs. Horton questioned the ability to reuse the stairway of the existing platform if it is repositioned. Mr. DUffV explained that a new stairway would have to be re--constructed. #2039 M/S/C(Dawkins/Horning) to approve Resolution #2198, regarding preliminary site selection for Central Business District sewer pump and sewer mains. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Overson, Crutcher, Horton, Horning, Waibel, Collins, Colvin, Dawkins Johnson #2192 7A - ORDINANCE #4144 (SECOND READING) AMENDS ORD. #4119 ANNEXING UTILITY-OWNED LANDS - ANDERSON CREEK, GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE AND ADJACENT PROPERTIES, #AB88-016 M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Horton) 'to approve Ordinance #4144, on second reading, amending Ordinance #4119 annexing utility properties adjacent to Gold Mountain Golf Course and at Anderson Creek and correcting the ~e a~ , ~ gc~ description of said parcels. TAPE #512 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 20, 1988 Page ? of 7 #2243 7B - ORDINANCE #4145 (SECOND READING) PROVIDING FOR THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO THE CITY AND INCORPORATE THE SAME WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS, #AB88-017 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Collins) to approve Ordinance #4145, on second reading) providing for the annexation of certain territory to the City of Bremerton and incorporation the same within the corporate limits. With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:49 p.m. KATHLEEN .*.. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK APPROVED HANK WAIBEL, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/HW/me ccs: Normal Distribution File/Vault