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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/30/88TAPE #531 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES MARCH 30, 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, March 30, 1988 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Hank Waibel presiding- Council members present were A1Colvin, Morrie Dawkins, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Russ Johnson, Lynn Horton, Lon Overson, Spencer Homing and Shirley Marry Crutcher. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Eathleen McCluskeY. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Hank Waibel and Invocation was given by Councilman A1 Colvin. #0029 #0043 CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting Held March 16, 1988, #AB88-080 B. Tree Planting - 1988 Contract Completion Contract #2930, #AB88-088 M/S/C/U(Collins/Dawkins) to approve Consent Agenda as presented- CLAIMS/WARRANT 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/Crutcher) on March 30 , 1988, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Warrants Nos. 35363 through 35494 in the total amount of 8139,843.10 and Retiree Payroll in the amo~t of $52,460.53- COUNCIL MEMBER EEPORTS Mr. Overson announced that clean up efforts have already begun in the Highland District and that it was easier this year due to concerted clean up activities throughout the year. Mr. Crutcher reported he would head up a group of youth for clean up activities on Saturday, April 2 at 10:00 AM, targeting the downtown area and neighborhood areas as time allowed. Also, efforts are under way to work with local realtors to approach tenters to participate in "yard clean Mrs. Hotton reported she artended the new Bremerton Arts Council event -"Spring Into The Arts" - inauguration of their new program. There was a vast contingency of visual and audio arts as part of the event and Mrs. Hotton encouraged anyone interested to take the opportunity to attend one of their functions- The Haddon Neighborhood held a meeting on Monday, March 28, with City Engineer Dave Baker as guest speaker. Mrs. Hotton was pleased with the questions and discussion and felt there was a better understanding as towhat the City can or cannot do, relating to street repair, due to financial constraints. However, the citizens felt that it was not fair to expect them to TAPE #531 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 30, 1988 Page 2 of g fund all costs of repair for a well traveled street. Also discussed was alternate sources of funding for street repair projects. Also, Scalawag Waterfront Fair group had a booth at the Home Show which did not make a lot of money but had good exposure. The next fund raising event will be a "Strawberry Shortcake" booth at Whaling Days with the kickoff of Scalawag August 13 and 14. Mr. Hornin~ reported he artended the Department of Emergency Management luncheon today, which was artended by more than 40 officials from the State of Washington. Bremerton was well represented at this meeting and he looked forward to future cooperative efforts between the State, Kitsap County and the City of Bremerton in the area of emergency management. Mr. Homing noted that the City of Bremerton is the most prepared for emergencies within the County. Mr Homing reminded everyone of the Ferry Terminal Dedication to be held Thursday, March 31, at 2:00 PM. Mr. Johnson reported he had met with Peggy Lesser, Risk Manager and Arvilla Ohlde, Parks Director, to redraft the proposed Kitsap Lake User Ordinance and that it would be brought back to Council at the April 6 Council meeting. A note of good news - the Council's remote Bulletin Board system is up and o~-line 'now. Discussions are under way with other organizations, such as Bremerton Main Street and the Bremerton/Kitsap County Visitor and Convention Bureau, to participate in the Bulletin Board activity .... publicizing meetings and events(Remote Bulletin Board Phone Number is - 478-5251). Mr. Homing commended the Cable Committee for a super job they have done so far and with the installation of an audio cable will be ready to talevise City Council meetings. Mr. Colvin stated he was pleased to report the City-wide clean up is getting under way, making plans to do a good and thorough job. The Bremerton Central Lions Club start on April 23 cleaning up Lions Field and Councilman Crutcher is doing a good Job with his area. Pete F1ynn, Bremerton Main Street Association, has agreed to serve as Chairman for the clean up effort with the Visitor and Convention Bureau, Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, KITZ, KBRO and Sheridan Neighborhood Association also assisting. Mr. Collins reported that a Congressional Hearing will be held in City Hall on Thursday, April 7, 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Mr. Collins noted that the hearing will be filmed for cable viewing. Mr. Collins reported clean up efforts are already under way in his neighborhood with the recent activity of the Ctty's Building Official. Mr. Waibel reported he artended the Home Show, participating in the Scalawag booth helping serve shortcake. Mr. Waibel expressed some concern that in his testing of the new type of garbage can for Brem-Air, he was having difficulty getting it picked up. PUBLIC RMCOGNITION Mayor Gene Lobe introduced Dane Inboden, Weblo Troop 504, who was in attendance as apart of earning his Arrow Badge pertaining to how government works. Mayor Gene Lobe presented to Council the 1988 Armed Forces Queen Candidates. The following individuals introduced themselves and announced their sponsor: Michele Walker/K- Mart: TAPE #531 -City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 30, 1988 Page 3 of 9 #0927 Charmin Newell/Pacific First Federal; Karen Ficca, Vanguard Office Systems; Elizabeth Hightower/National Bank of Bremerton; Nancy Zellers/Peninsula Stationers; Jennifer Frey/Mentor Company; Susan Stodden/Lewis Chapel; Lynn Jesus/Peninsula Truck Lines; Angela Allen/TCI Cable; Tia Roe/Kitsap Physician Service. Lorna Crawford, Queen Mother invited everyone to attend the Queen's Pageant to be held May 12 at the Kitsap Pavilion; the Navy Band from Seattle will provide pre-pageant patriotic music at 7:00 p.m., pageant commencing at 7:30 p.m. Harry Dunlap, 1325 Lower Marine Drive, stated it was his understanding that the City had an ordinance specifying water separation on all private parking lots or traffic areas, therefore he felt the City should have provided a water separation system for the Kitsap Way project to help clean up Oyster Bay. President Waibel requested Mayor Lobe reply to Mr. Dunlap. Brooks SnVder, 416 S. Lafayette, expressed concern over the recent "clouds" of smoke/steam emitting from the PSNS Steam Plant and the affect it has on the citizens, their property and the environment. Also, the possibility of a traffic hazard when the "steam cloud" flows across the traffic lanes reducing visibility.-- President Waibel suggested he contact the Navy regarding his concerns. 6A - CABLE COMMUNICATIONS ADVISORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT - LORRAINE INABINMTT, #AB88-081 Due to the resignation of Greg McClellan there is a vacancy on the Cable Committee. Several applications were reviewed and three applicants were interviewed, who were particularly qualified. Mayor Lobe's recommendation is ~orraine Inabinett, who has been extremely active as a volunteer for the Cable Program and is enthusiastic about serving on the Committee. Mayor Gene Lobe stated the choice was difficult due to the fact that the three individuals who applied were all well qualified and excellent candidates, but that he did have to make a choice and he requested Council to confirm his recommendation of Lorraine Inablnett. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Collins) to approve the appointment of Lorraine Inabinett to the Cable Communications Advisory Committee. Lorraine Inabinett thanked the Council and stated she was sorry the other two candidates could not also have been selected to serve on the Committee. President Waibel announced that Item 6B was delayed for one week. 6C - PUGET POWER EASKBe~NT REQUEST, #AB88-083 Puget Power is upgrading the system through the Ivy Green Cemetery. The easement is requested to allow multi- line construction in the same area as an existing easement granted in 1951. Mr. Overson questioned why wording was crossed out which disallows underground utilities, when the City desires to put cable underground? Arvilla Oh/de, Parks Director, stated she determined it was not appropriate to go underground in a cemetery due to the fact that she does not have an underground survey of every plot. ,e' TAPE #531 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 30, 1988 Page 4 of 9 #1347 Mr. Dawkins pointed out that several cities are involved in cemetery problems and lawsuits due to disturbance of graves and the City of Bremerton should be cautious of doing something which might cause a lawsuit. Mr. Johnson questioned why couldn't the utility go underground around the parameter of the cemetery or down the center of the roadway? Ms. Ohlde stated she had not discussed this possibility with Puget Power. Mr. Johnson questioned if Puget Power were resisting going underground? Ms. Ohlde stated no. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated that in a previous discussion with the Puget Power their intent was to go overhead. President Waibel stated for clarification .... then it is the City's request not to go underground. Ms. Ohlde stated that in the old easement agreement the "underground" wording was completely crossed out. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated Puget Power's intent is not to expand the easement but to just add lines. Mr. Johnson restated the importance of taking advantage of every opportunity to get utility lines underground. Mr. Sievers stated for clarification that Puget, Power previously had an easement with the City for one line and this request is to use the same easement but increase the number of lines. Mr. Colvin supported the idea of contacting Puget Power to determine if they would be willing to place the lines underground with the understanding that none of the grave sites would be disturbed. Mrs. Hotton requested that Puget Power also be contacted regarding the possibility of putting the existing line underground if they they do agree to a new underground easement. Mr. Dawkins Suggested that each time Puget Power requests an easement that the issue of going underground is considered. Mr. Sievers stated that a lot of the right-of-way undergrounding will be addressed in the Franchise Agreement that is coming up. The easement under consideration is the type that crosses City owned property, parks, etc., which are handled differently and maybe should be considered for undergrounding. M/S/C/U(Horton/Dawkins) moved to table this item not to exceed one month. 6D - ROOSEVELT FIELD RESTROOM PROJECT, #AB88-084 The Roosevelt Field Restroom is a 1986 Community Development Block Grant project. The scope includes the construction of a 912 sq. ft., bathroom, concession and storage facility. Roosevelt Field is a high active use area for softball and soccer recreationalists. Women's softball is the largest user group and annually 7000 players are active in City League play. In 1988 three State Tournaments will be held at Roosevelt Field with 10,000 players and spectators anticipated. The grandstands were demolished in 1983 and the participants have been using sanicans for five years. TAPE #531 Clty Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 30, 1988 Page 5 of 9 It is requested that Council awa:d the bid to Drury Construction Co., Inc., and costs shall not exceed $53,381.00. The bid received is a good bid and is supported by comparable cost estimates provided by the City Engineering Department. Bids were received from six firms, Drury Construction Co., Inc., was the low bid received. (Cost includes sales tax.) #1427 #1699 Mr. Dawkins commented that the previous restroom facilities in the grandstands were sub- standard and the sanicans were sub-sub-standard and looked forward to having adequate facilities. Mr. Dawkins questioned where the new restrooms would be locate? Arvilla Ohlde, Parks Director, stated the new facility would be across from the College parking lot (where temporary maintenance is currently located). Mr. Johnson stated his support of this request now that the permanent placement of ball fields is complete and hoped that softball will be played on that field for many many years. Mr.Colvin questioned if the design of the restroom facility would be similar to that at Coontz field? Ms. Ohlde stated the new facility would be built with a cut brick with a composition 3-tab roof, a little more pleasing than the building at Coontz field. Mrs. Hotton raised the point that possibly the College would annex Roosevelt field and use it for parking and was concerned about spending $53,000 for a facility whlch might not be permanent. Ms. Ohlde explained that there is a condition to Block Grant that if there ever was a sale the City would have to pay back Block Grant for the facility. President Waibel questioned if the new facility was handicap accessible? Ms. Ohlde stated yes, and it,meets all codes. M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Colvin) to award the bid to Drury Construction Co., Inc., at a cost not to exceed $53,361.00. 7A - RESOLUTION #2209, REQUESTING 2 HOUR PARKING LIMITATION - OLYMPIC AM BETWEEN BURWELL AND FIRST STREET, 1AB88-085 The residents of Olympic Avenue between Burwell and First Street have asked to have their Residential Parking Zone changed to 2 hours from 4 hrs. They have previously been approved as Residential Parking Zone #20. Both Police and Engineering Departments approve the time change. Kathleen McCluskeV, City Clerk, stated that the Police Department encourages passage of this request because they are trying to standardize the 2 hours throughout the city for ease of enforcement. Elizabeth Buell, 1722 High Avenue, spoke against this resolution, citing hardship on visitors being able to park for a 2 hour period and did not believe the area was impacted by shipyard workers. Ms. McCluskey stated that the regulations would not apply on Sundays or holidays. M/S/C/U(Collins/Dawkins) to approve Resolution #2209, amending Resolution #1964 and designating Residential Parking Permit (Old Zone 37) Zone 20 as a Two-Hour Parking Zone. TAPE #531 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 30, 1988 Page 6 of 9 7B - RESOLUTION #2210, ESTABLISHING AN AD HOC CHARTER CO!~ITTKK, #AB88-086 The subject Resolution is submitted at the direction of the City Council. Mr. Johnson stated that the format and composition of the proposed Ad Hoc Committee was much the same as the Committee of 1982, with three Council members and a maximum of 12 citizens making up the committee. The task of the Committee will be to review the City Charter and make recommendation to Council of items which need updating or clarifying. Mr. Johnson explained that the recommendations be based on the three Council members' vote and there will be provision to include a Minority Report from the citizens committee. Mr. Johnson noted that if he is to chair the Committee he wants to be assured that the Minority Report will be heard and considered. Mr. Hornin~ offered to assist Mr. Johnson as a member of this committee. #1871 M/S/C/U(Colvin/Horning) to approve Resolution #2210, establishing an Ad Hoc Charter Committee to evaluate and assess the Bremerton City Charter and make recommendations to the full Council on any necessary changes which will facilitate a better City government for the citizens of Bremerton. 7C - RESOLUTION #2211, KITSAP WAY RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION POLICY, #AB88-087 The City has received numerous requests to vacate right-of- way in areas along'Kitsap Way where final design is yet to be completed. The amount of right-of-way which will be required to construct the improvements as eventually designed is not now known. As a result, limits of right-of- way to be vacated cannot be firmly defined. This Resolution establishes a policy as to when and how this right-of-way may be vacated. Dave Baker, City Engineer, stated that the proposed Resolution was prepared by Don Pratt, Planning Director, and himself in order to establish a policy regarding right-of- way along Kitsap Way. There are many areas along Kitsap Way which may have excess right-of-way, however, until it is definitely known what is needed for the final design the City should retain ownership. Mr. Baker indicated that both he and Mr. Pratt receive numerous requests for vacating right-of-ways which necessitates them expending considerable time and effort. What is being requested, is that the Council establish a policy which will hopefully eliminate a lot of the verbiage and time used, eliminating some the requests. James Robinson, 4904 Kitsap Way, spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution citing the length of time it takes to process requests such as these thrqugh the City system and now additional delays are being proposed and he is not able to develop his properties in the time frame he desires. Joe Mentor, 8567 Tracyton Blvd. N.W., spoke in opposition to the proposed Resolution,,noting that he feels he has been jockeyed around in ,-the past and does not look forwarded to added time restrictions. Mr. Mentor supported leaving the system as it is, going through the appropriate application process. TAPE #531 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 30, 1988 Page 7 of 9 Mr. Overson suggested that additional consideration be given to defining, in a more professional manner, 3ust what the right-of-ways are to be. Mr. Collins stated he believed the City had taken a professional stand on this issue in that the entire issue is progressive and the City does not want to remove the existing right-of-way until it is known what is needed for the completion of the Kitsap Way pro3ect. Mr. Homing stated that he hoped the City's plans were not out so many years or so many months to do harm. Mr. Hornin~ questioned if the Engineering Department could lay out a plan so that the City will know where we are going over the next few months. Mr. Baker stated the construction would be stretched out over a number of years, perhaps 6 - 9 years. The design now on the second phase or third section of Kitsap Way...between Cotbet and Marine Drive... is now in the process and design is approximately 80% complete. The section from National out to Oyster Bay is in the next phase which is a year away and the final phase from Oyster Bay to Shorewood Drive would be the year following that. Mr. Hornin~ stated he believed that the City could assure the businessmen that the City would not be increasing beyond 5~lanes in this area. Mr. Baker stated the Transportation Plan,as now being presented, includes two lanes each direction plus a two- way left turn bay and there are no plans to go beyond that plan. Mr. Homing requested Mr. Robinson and Mr. Mentor to respond...did they see any harm if the Resolution passed? Mr. Robinson repeated his concern with the time delay, noting that his property has irregular property lines and each foot of dimension is critical. If the City is going to require additional width for the right-of-way, then the City will have to purchase that property from him. Mr. Hornin~ questioned if-there was any way to do preliminary planning to know what would be required for a particular area? Mr. Baker stated it is possible but would depend on staff time, adoption of the Transportation Plan, could possibly limit the final design if the necessary property were not available. Joe Mentor questioned why the City couldn't calculate what their needs are...the City is saying 50-55 ft., is needed for the right-of way, and if the City would vacate property to him for use prior to the improvements, he would write into the agreement that he would give back to the City what was needed for the right-of-way. President Waibel stated that in his opinion the Resolution contains two items, (1) to decide now how wide the City intends to make Kitsap Way; (2) where or not the City intends to wait until the center line and utilities are located and where the five lane area will encompass. It is not apparent in the proposed Resolution that this would follow in a phased in design. Mr. Waibel suggested a third item that he would like to see included: (3) some vacations will create parcels of land with dual 3urisdiction with the County and any policy should address this issue and state how it should be handled. Mr. Johnson pointed out that there are other methods for property owners to obtain use of the right-of-way, i.e. through renting or leasing with the City retaining title so that it is available if needed at a later time. Mr. Johnson questioned the full scope of the Kitsap Way pro3ect, noting that previous discussion has the pro3ect concluding at TAPE #531 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 30, 1988 Page 8 of 9 APE #532 '0236 Shorewood Drive? Mr. Baker explained that the area from Shorewood Drive to the west has no specific plan as far as a time table. Intentions are to go out farther on Kitsap Way, define the center line, design the necessary width of the road but it is not in the schedule now. Mr. Collins pointed out the irregular lines along Kitsap Way and stated that when the land was obtained for the original road this was the way it was procured and it does create problems. Mr. Mentor stated the correct reason why the road is saw-tooth like was due to cuts and fills created when the road was built. Mrs. Hotton expressed concerns as to timelines and questioned if there were set deadlines when each phase is to be completed. Mr. Baker stated only the area between Marine Drive and Cotbet and National and Oyster Bay have specific time frames. The area between CoTbet and 11th and 6th is fairly completed, the area between Marine Drive and National is now being constructed and the area between Oyster Bay and Shorewood Drive will follow last. Mrs. Hotton did not support making property owners wait indefinite periods of time. President Waibel reminded Council that they are a policy setting body, some times setting policy sets priorities and should keep in mind that if a policy is set to have a design developed by a certain point then Council would be setting priorities for that Department. Mr. Collins pointed out that if Council sets a time frame for a department then they should also provide funding in the budget to accomplish it. Mr. Dawkins questioned what the cost would be to move the design work up one year. Mr.. Baker estimated two additional staff persons at approximately S60-70,000 per year. Mr. Crutcher requested the City Attorney confirm that the Resolution sets a policy and does not take away the Council's authority to grant vacation of right-of-way. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated yes - it is not a moratorium, such as an ordinance in the classical sense. It is more to provide insight to those property owners so that they don't waste their time and the City's time for something that will ultimately be denied on that basis. President Waibel questioned what was meant by "That right- of-way along Kitsap Way will not be vacated until final design of the current project is completed", and what is the current project? Mr. Waibel expressed concern that the language is not clear, does not set a clear policy and does not direct property owners when they can expect anything. Mr. Sievers suggested that rewording might be appropriate in identifying what a "current project" is if it cannot be clarified by Mr. Baker. ' Mr. Baker stated that the intent was as each phase of the project was completed then the excess right-of-way would be vacated at the Council's desire. M/S/F(Collins/Crutcher) to approve Resolution #2211, Kltsap Way Right-Of-Way Vacation Policy. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Abstain: Motion Failed. Collins, Crutcher, Johnson ~ Overson, Homing, Norton, Waibel Dawkins, Colvin ,t TAPE #532 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes March 30, 1988 Page 9 of 9 Mr. Horninc requested Committee to take a look at this issue and bring before Council at a Council Study Session. Mr. Johnson suggested .that maybe action will have to be taken in a couple of stages, giving the Engineering Department direction and authorization to move ahead. Mr. Mentor suggested that in addition to the five lane road design a bike lane/bus lane or deceleration lane be include to allow vehicles to turn into businesses. With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. · _~_~__. ~k~' ~Q ~ ~ ..... KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK APPROVE HANK WAIBEL, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/HW/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault