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Home My WebLink About07/20/88TAPE ~559 AUG 3-1988 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES JULY 20, 1988 #0047 ~0065 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 20, 1988 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Hank Waibel presiding. Council members present were Lon Overson, Lynn Horton, Spencer Horning, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, Shirley Marry Crutcher and Russ Johnson. Councilman A1 Colvin 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 John Eichmann of the Bremerton Servicemen's Center. CONSENT AGENDA A. Mi'nutes of Meeting held - July 6, 1988, #AB88-186 M/S/C/U(D~wkins/Horton) to approve Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the required' by RCW 42.24.080, and those claims certified as required by RCW recorded on a listing which has been council. auditing officer as expense reimbursement 42.24.090, have been made available to the M/S/C/U(Johnson/Crutcher) on July 20, 1988, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as fol'~ws: 37517, 37518 and 37524 through 37685 in the total amount of $181,450.12 and Regular Payroll in the total amount of $338,<>53.61. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Crutcher expressed concern regarding educational levels and reported that the City of Seattle had dedicated $400,000 to be applied toward closing the gap between educational levels for minority children in the 1st to 4th grades. Mr. Crutcher hoped the the Bremerton School District would look into this type of program. Mrs. Horton gave a brief report on the remodel of City Council Chambers, hallways and Council Office area, noting that these areas will ~e in a state of flux during renovation but should be very nice when completed. Mr. Collins reported that the Council .Public Safety Committee met and had a presentation by Crime Prevention Officer Ted Johnson on the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) Program, and a presentation to full Council will be made on July 27. Mr. Collins announced that a newspaper article will be out soon acknowledging Virginia Thorpe's 50 years of service in Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. 6A - ORDINANCE #4165 (SECOND READING) REVISING B.M.C. 2.28 EOUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY, #AB88-165 Mayor Gene Lobe commented on the importance of the public being aware of the City's activities in the area of EEO/AA and as a follow up presented Certificates Of Appreciation to the following individuals for their services and contributions on the EEO Council: Mary Ellen Babbit, Engineering Technician III in the Water Department - representing women's groups and encouraging women in non-traditional jobs; Jack Hakala, Accountant in City Treasurer Department - representing the older worker; Sarah Hence, Computer Programmer St., Information Services Department- key person in computerizing the Federal EEO-4, which originally took an employee two full weeks to complete manually. #0568 #0685 TAPE #559 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1988 Page 2 of 6 Additionally, she has created quarterly EEO figures for Personnel and Grants offices; Elaine Valencia, Executive Secretary to the Mayor - representing the Hispanic Community; Rainey Woods, Patrol Officer Bremerton Police Department - representing the Black Community; Mary Wilson, Civil Engineer II, Engineerfng Department - representing rights of handicapped applicagts.~nd she has made valuable suggestions for handicapped accessibility in the City; Charlene Burnett, Recreation Program CQOrdi~ator II, Parks Department - representing the Philippine-'] COmmunity; Margery Holsather, Personnel Generalist/EEO ='Off'~cer, Personnel Department - Chairman of the EEO Council for the past 3 1/2 years providing training for the EEO Council members, contscted key community minority leaders and has prepared the updated Affirmative Action Plan for the CIty, Chairs the City's Handicapped Action Committee which investigates access complaints and her role in the Personnel Office includes monitoring testing and employment practices. Ms. Holsather also thanked the members of the EEO Council and noted they are extremely effective in EEO work in the City. Mr. Crutcher expressed concern that the proposed ordinance did not reflect specific training for members of the EEO Council but did identify training for managers. Ms. Holsather explained the type of training that she has provided for the members on the Council which included the following: films, subscribed to newsletters, obtained books applicable to the Council. Mr. Collins pointed out that under Section 2.28.030 there -is a statement which reflects funds will be budgeted for administrative and training costs. President Waibel questioned if the Affirmative Action Plan addressed training of EEO Council members? Ms. Holsather stated it did not specifically address training, however, it is her responsibility to see that the EEO Council members are trained. President Waibel noted that before the Affirmative Action Plan is finalized the issue of training for EEO Council members should be addressed. M/S/C/U(Collins/Dawkins) to approve Ordinance #4165, on second reading, adopting substantive e~ements of the City's Equal Employment Opportunity Program as part of the Municipal Code and amending B.M.C. 2.28. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mayor Gene Lobe thanked the EEO Council, Department Managers and Department heads for their efforts in helping the City meet EEO requirements and standards. Mayor Gene Lobe presented an Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap County Commissioners, Port of Bremerton and the City of Bremerton and noted that there had neV.er been a formal written agreement to work cooperatively with'these two entitles. Mayor Lobe summarized the agreement - communicate with each other, sit down and talk about projects that overlap .jurisdictions, and projects that will help one another. The City of Bremerton is the last to sign the agreement and he urged the Council to sign the agreement. Mr. HorninQ emphasized this is a very successful type of conduit to pass on information and good will, helping to make things happen. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Collins) to approve authorizing the Mayor to sign the Interlocal Agreement between Kitsap County Commissioners, Port of Bremerton and City of Bremerton. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, expressed concern enforcement of abandoned and junk vehicles in the City. with the He noted #0939 #1131 TAPE #559 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1988 Page 3 of 6 that during the Spring Clean Up Campaign effort was made to clean up and remove junk vehicles. However, he is observing that parking junk vehicles on sidewalks is still going on and would look to the City for stronger enforcement efforts. Gloria Clark, Silverdale, announced that the ex-Maycr of Berkeley, CA, (1979-1986) would be the guest speaker at the next general meeting of the Kitsap Urban League - to be held on July. 25, 7:00 p.m., at the Apostolic Church. Mr. Newport will be speaking on his recent trip to E1 Salvador and foreign affairs. President Waibel noted that the City Council had scheduled a Study Session on this same date and time, however, Councilman Crutcher will serve as Council representative at that meeting. 6B - ORDINANCE #4166 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE NON-UNION MANAGERS SALARY ADJUSTMENT PLAN TO PROVIDE FOR MERIT INCREASES FOR NEW E~IPLOYEES AND AUDITOR EVALUATION, #AB88-173 Dave Hiestand, Director of Personnel, noted that the City Xttorney had provided an ordinance which reflected a change from the previous reading. Mr. J6hnson 'expressed concern that merits performances awards are being allowed for persons who are performing at a satisfactory level. President Waibel noted that what the control point now reflects they may have been ok on some things in the past, .they can stay at that level but they would not be going any farther if in that condition. Also, it provides continuity from one administration to another. Mr. Hornin~ stated under this proposal someone who is viewed as satisfactory does not euto~atically get an increase - it is allowed for special circumstances at the Mayor's discretion. Mr. Crutcher questioned if the five levels remained from the original ordinance? Mr. Hiestand stated the five levels were placed back into the ordinance with merit increase limitations based on a percentage of control points. M/S/C/(Horning/Dawkins) to approve Ordinance #4166, on second reading, amending the non-union salary program to provide for initial merit salary adjustments for new management employees, evaluation of the Auditor, and Mayoral discretion in setting annual adjustments, and amending Ordinance #4102. Vo~e: In Favor: Oppose: Overson, Crutcher, Horton, Horning, Waibel, Collins, Dawkins Johnson 6C - RESOLUTION #2222, SETTING DATE FOR PUBLIC HEARINC. PETITION: STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY VACATION KITSAP WAY - SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN FOREST AVENUE AND PERSHING AVENUE, #88-187 On June 21, 1988, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on a request to vacate a portion of Kitsap Way right-of-way. M/S/C/U(Collins/Crutcher) to approve Resolution #2222, setting a public hearing date for consideration of the street vacation (SV- 2-88) to be heard on August 10, 1988, for vacation of property along Kitsap Way. 7B - PUBLIC HEARING - COUNCIL APPROVAL OF URBAN .DEVELOPMENT ACTION GRANT APPLICATION, #AB88-185 Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated this is the second public hearing on this issue. Anna Laurie representing 6Th Street Partnership, briefly outlined the progress on completing the application and thanked the Council for their support given at the previous hearing. TAPE #559 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1988 Page 4 of 6 Imo~ene Hanes, YWCA of Kitsap County, stated the YWCA's total support of the proposed Urban Development Action Grant for the 6Th Street Partnership. However, if the funds are awarded the YWCA would like to recommend to the City that a percentage of the monies realized from the principle and interest of the'loan be considered for minority programs. Rachel Madden, Manette area, Board member of the YWCA, stated her support of the proposed grant and was in favor of any activity to that is constructive. Bremerton. Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street - representing Sinclair Baptist Church, urged the City Council to approve the Grant application and noted minority groups in Bremerton and surrounding area are in favor of the proposal. Gloria Clark, representing Kitsap County Minority Coalition, 830 Burwell, read a statement from the Coalition supporting the proposed grant application. However, they registered their concerns that minority issues related to recruitment, employment, promotion and economic development has not in the past been reflected with the City with progressive to equality. Cecil Collins, past Block Grant Manager for City of Bremerton, briefly outlined the work involved prior to bringing the request before City Council and urged the Council to support it as it would benefit the community for many years to come. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, read into the record a letter received from Mt. Zion Missionary Church supporting the proposed grant application and urging the City Council to give their approval. #1493 M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Horton) to approve authorizing Urban Development Action Grant request. submittal of an 7A - AMENDMENT OF BREMERTON SHORELINE MANAGEME~TT ~STER PROGRAM, #AB88-185 The Bremerton Shoreline Management Master Program (SMMP) was adopted in 1977, a requirement of the Shoreline Management Act of 1971. The proposed amendments will update the Master Program and bring it into conformance with changes in state law and local comprehensive planning and zoning regulations. The Bremerton Planning Commission held public hearings on the proposed amendments earlier this year. The proposed amendments include changes to: promote redevelopment of the downtown waterfront; establish an Industrial Environment Designation; establish dimensional requirements for structures; refi~e requirements for shoreline defense structures and aquaculture; add specific requirements for public access in R~sidential and Commercial Designations~ and make shoreline ~ermit. review ~rocedure~ consistent with zoning procedures. Kay Wilson, Planning Department, stated the Shoreline Management Master Program amendments had been circulated i2~ the community for almost one year and the Planning Commission has included their proposal in the document before the City Council. Ms. Wilson explained the hearing process and noted ~hat upon adoption of the Resolution Of Intent To Adopt it then goes to the State Department of Ecology for final approval...being approved by them as received or as amended as they see fit. Finally when their approval comes back to the City, the City takes action approving the amendments and they become part of Bremerton's regulations. Ms. Wilson reviewed Exhibit A, which is a summary of major issues that have been before Council, including staff recommendations on those issues. A supplemental document, which was handed out prior to the beginning e[ the meeting and known as Exhibit B and TAPE #559 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1988 Page 5 of 6 C...Exhibit B Specific Department Of ~cology Somm'~n. ts and Ms. Wilson noted that the changes suggested are minor .edits' and do not affect intent. However, there are two that do affect intent "provision of water-related/enjoyment uses" (pagesI.'~'5 and 46 of document) have been added. And, on page 78 of document- Department of Ecology made comment that they are not comfortable with the Planning Commission's recommendation to weaken SMP requirements regarding community boating facilities. They are encouraging the City to keep ~nd strengthen existing Regulation 4., which allows only community boating facilities (no individual lot facilities) in new subdivisions. Also, DOE would like to add provision "f" under ~4 to prohibit single use boating facilities where community boating facilities are provided. DOE suggested addin7 an enforcement end penalty section to the ordinance - recommending $100.00 minimum fine. Exhibit C - a proposed Resolution Intent To Adopt - provided for the City Council's action. Council does have the option to approve the Resolution at this time, however, ~ continuation date has been scheduled in the event Council wishes to continue for one week. Ms. Wilson noted that maps and View foils were available if the Council wished to use them. And finally, Ms. Wilson .noted that Twin Lakes Reservoir may or may not be covered by the RCW - it has been proposed to be added and needs to be researched before final amendment is sent in. Ms Wilson recommended that CoUncil determine, one at a time, whether it is in agreement with each of the following: (1) The recommendations in Agenda Bill Exhibit A - Major Issues. (2) The recommendations!in Agenda Bill Exhibit B - Spec~.fic Department of Ecology Commenits. (3) The proposed Amendments recommended b~ the Planning Commission (May 17, 1988 draft SMP). Mr. Johnson and Mr. needed further time for decision at this time. Horninu expressed concern t~at the issued study and were not ready to make a Mr. Johnson questioned advertizing - how does the public kn,~w when only the Planning Director makes a decision? Ms. Wilson explained the notice requirements are as required by the Zoning Ordinance and/or state law, however once his decision is made there is no public notification of that decision. Mr. Johnson stated he would like to see some kind of notification made once a decision has been determined. Mr. Dawkins questioned if a~, "Marine Bluff" is determined by height? Ms. Wilson stated first of all it would have to be designated as a Marine Bluff, which is potentially unstable, on the State Coastal Zone Atlas. And, the City's building official has the power, where erosion may be a problem, to require special soil testing, specific certification, etc. Mrs. Horton questioned - construction of dock - there will be an exception of a Shoreline permit if the cost of construction does not exceed $2,5007 and Mrs. Horton felt that the Planning Director should .have the authority to determine whether or not. a Shoreline Permit is required regardless of cost. Ms. Wilson noted that she thought the exception couid not be changed due to state law. \ Mr. Hornin~ questioned "community facilities" - stated he is not always supportive of that as the only option and agrees with the TAPE #559 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes July 20, 1988 Page 6 of 6 Planning Commission position that there ought to be other sets of circumstances, and would the State go along with such a recommendation. Ms Wilson stated she felt the State would be reluctant to go along with the Planning Commissions recommendation. President Waibel questioned the "maximum length"...(75 ft., being excessive). Ms. Wilson stated the State did not made a suggested recommendation, however, the Planning staff does suggested "forty feet (40); seventy five (75) feet may be permitted by Conditional Use Permit providing navigation will not be significantly impaired. Mr. Johnson suggested the following comments to reviewed,: 1. Page 8 of document: definition of wetlands needed. 2. Page 12 of document: does not reflect "wetlands on streams". Page 20 Part 4...Kitsap Bog - northeast boundary is given but no other boundaries noted. Page 23 of document: "City Parks" - Kitsap Lake Park is noted as mostly undeveloped...suggest that it be broken into two designations: (1) conservancy area and (2) high intensive use parking lot and picnic tables, etc. Missing from the Parks is the proposed Fishing Pier, downtown, and Utility has wetlands on Lake Tahyua. 5. Page 27: Urban Industrial..Thompson Avenue; Sheldon Blvd .... questionable designation. Page 37: Shorelines and State-wide significance .... when stating shorelines should add "/wetlands". Page 42 through 45: Table of Allowed Uses...under conservancy area..should be left alone...and aquaculture for Kitsap Lake..should not allow any. #2964 M/S/C/U(Johnson/Horton) to continue this issue to july 27, 1988. With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK APPROVED City of Bremerton KLM/HW/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault