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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/21/88TAPE #576 OCT 5- i988 UNAPPROVED DRAFT '062 ~082 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES SEPTEMBER 21, 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, September 21, 1988 at 5:30 p.m., with Council President Hank Waibel presiding. Council members present were Lon Overson, Shirley Marry Crutcher, Lynn Horton, Spencer Horning, C. R. "Tiny" Collins, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin and Russ Johnson. Also present were City Attorney ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance President Hank Waibel and Invocation was given by Rienshe of Our Saviour Lutheran Church CONSENT AGENDA led by Council Reverend Paul Bid Award Recommendation - 18" Water Main Installation, #AB88-221 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Horning) 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(Colvin/Horton) on September 21, 1988, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 38707 through 38812 in the total amount of $140,399.00 and Regular Payroll in the amount of $337,135.33. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Crutcher introduced Mr. Ed Rollman and asked him to give a report on his meeting with Actor Howard Duff. Mr. Rollman briefly outlined the events leading up to his meeting with Mr. Duff in Seattle and thanked the Mayor and City Council for providing him with a "Key To The City", "Bremerton Hat" and a letter of "Welcome" which he presented to Mr. Duff, live on KIRO TV. He noted Mr. Duff had amazing amount of candor, was rather outspoken and had indicated he would like to revisit his birthplace. Mrs. Horton announced that Lt. Wycoff and Puget Sound Naval Shipyard had been named to the Washington Historical Record and she thanked all the people who were instrumental getting it through the State level. Mrs. Horton artended the open house on the USS Missouri and found the ship to be most impressive. Mr. Hornin~ stated he had just returned from "down under" (New Zealand) and was happy to be back. Mr. Johnson thanked Mrs. Horton for her efforts in sprucing up City Council Chambers and City Council office area. He reported that the Ferry System met with the Council at a Study Session on September 19 and came back with alternatives to the previously proposed 42 day closure. He noted that the alternatives could possibly involve the Port Of Bremerton, Horlock Transportation, Department Of Fisheries, City of Bremerton and Department of Transportation, ending up with a project that the City can be very proud of. Also, the Ferry System has asked for support for their budget proposal being made to the Transportation Commission and he will propose a motion under New Business addressing this issue. Mr. Johnson also noted that recently the State has indicated they wish to give Bremerton the "Manette TAPE #576 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 21, 1988 Page 2 of 7 Bridge" and he was not in favor of that due to the liability and increased maintenance costs that would have a significant impact on the City. He supported the Mayor's position that even if the City has to go to court on this issue...the City does not want ownership of the bridge. Mr. Colvin commended Mr. Mumma, Building Official, for his recent "Complaint Report" and wished that Council would receive a "pothole report" giving them an update on what is being done to correct the pothole problem. Mr. Colvin raised the question as to why the Police Chief, who recently resigned, would be afforded severance pay? Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated that Mr. Coney had given notice of his resignation effective 30 days from the date of the notice and the Mayor negotiated an earlier release from his responsibilities with the granting of two months severance pay. Mr. Sievers stated he felt that the Mayor felt action taken was advantageous to the City. Mr. Colvin read a letter into the record from Andrew Parypa, 1122 Hayward, in which he strongly urged the administration and City Council to consider appointment of Captain Joe Hatifield to fill the vacant position of Police Chief. He cited Captain Hatfield's dedication and proven record in serving the City of Bremerton. Mr. Dawkins briefly related his experience when he attended the commissioning of the U.S. Missouri in California. He will be attending a Legislative meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 3:30 p.m., at the Senate Office Building, to deliver letters from the Mayor, City Council, Chamber of Commerce and any other organization or group supporting providing Bremerton with two passenger only boats for future service. Mr. Waibel reported he also attended the open house aboard the U.S.S. Missouri - noting it is a very sleek and beautiful ship. Bill Duffy, Utilities Director, introduced Mr. Carl Jones of the Department Of Ecology, whose job is to inspect pollution control facilities throughout the State of Washington. Carl Jones announced that he was present at the Council meeting to honor the City of Bremerton for the operation and maintenance of the Wastewater Treatment Facility. He noted that wastewater treatment is an important part in protecting water quality and without proper treatment serious public health problems would exist. DOE monitors over 200 wastewater treatment facilities across the State and each one is working to help protect both the public and environment. This is why DOE works very close with wastewater treatment operators, providing training and assisting in operations. He noted that the wastewater treatment facilities are multi-million dollar investments and any city willing to make such an investment for the health and welfare of their citizens deserves to know that it is getting its monies worth. Although keeping a safe, healthy environment costs money, they consider it an investment for the future. The award can only be achieved by a team effort, everyone in the community, officials, staff, business and general public can be proud of the job that is being done at their facility. And, it was his pleasure to present to the City of Bremerton the "Third Annual Washington Department Of Ecolo~y's award for excellence in wastewater treatment, operations and maintenance. Spencer Hornin~, acting as Mayor Pro Tem, accepted the award and stated that the City Council had spent many hours over how difficult such a facility was to finance but receiving the award makes it worthwhile. Mr. Hornin~ acknowledged the present staff and previous City staff who transferred to the Metcalf Eddy team and are part of that operation today that makes us all very proud to be part of the City of Bremerton and the task required to accomplish has worked out very well. TAPE #576 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 21, 1988 Page 3 of 7 PUBLIC RECOGNITION Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, extended an invitation to hear the Sinclair Baptist Church Young Adult Choir, who will hold a musical program at the Sinclair Baptist Church on Sunday, September 25, at 3:30 p.m., and they will be hosting other Young Adult Choirs who will also participate. Joe Shoemaker, 1000 Dibb Street, retired Bremerton Police Officer and currently a Bremerton businessman, spoke on the replacement of the Chief of Police. He lent his support to maintaining the appointment of Captain Joe Hatfield to the position of Police Chief, citing Captain Hatifeld's experience, ability to work well with officers within the department, his ability to communicate well with the general public, educational background and the ability to apply his knowledge to practical application. He noted the importance by filling the Chief's position it would also open up promotional opportunities within the department which is always good for moral within a department. 6A - APPROVAL OF GRANT APPLICATION FOR STATE PARKS COOPERATIVE BOATING SAFETY PROGRAM FUNDING, #AB88-222 The City of Bremerton is unique as it is surrounded by 15 miles of salt water and will open up Kitsap Lake public boating use this fall. Washington State is ranked fourth in the nation for boating accidents. The grant would include public awareness of boater safety through school programs, classes, seminars, public markers. The grant request $10,160 from State assistance and the City will provide $10,840 of in kind expenses through employee salaries and wages, training, buoy anchor construction and instruction manuals. Arvilla Ohlde, Parks Superintendent, stated the intent of the State Park System to provide this type of grant is to lower the number of boating accidents within the State. She noted that the Kitsap Lake Water User Ordinance included many aspects for boater safety on the lake and a major part of the proposed grant would be directed toward educating the public on boating safety. She indicated that with the in-house "naturalist" personnel she would be able to focus on the public education aspect and not enforcement at the time. Mr. Johnson questioned where would the proposed three canoes be stored when not in use and when would they be available. Ms. Ohlde stated the canoes would probably be stored within the Parks Department facilities and they will be used for instructing the general public through educational programs. Mr. Overson questioned the line item of $1,600 for production of a video? Ms. Ohlde explained she had to look at staff ability to put on a video presentation and due to its complexity felt it would require consultant services. Mr. Crutcher questioned if any contact had been made with the military to assist in small watercraft safety programs? Ms. Ohlde stated the State Boaters'Program has been new to the State of Washington {3-4 years) and the staff at State Parks are looking at a lot of options such as working with the Department of Wildlife, Department of Fisheries...each already have people working on water safety so the State is looking to network to save money/services. Mrs. Horton questioned if the listed brochures and fliers will be circulated through the Port of Bremerton as a resource for publicizing the City's programs? Ms. Ohlde stated no, the State Parks Department already has boater safety pamphlets so she would 312 TAPE #576 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 21, 1988 Page 4 of 7 not be duplicating this effort. The brochures she would be addressing would be specific for users of Kitsap Lake and getting them out to the public. Mr. Dawkins questioned if the buoy markers were Coast Guard size? Ms. Ohlde stated she did not know if the ones she had picked out were Coast Guard size, however, they are triangular with the ability to bounce back when a wake would push them over and be anchored with concrete. President Waibel commented that the Bremerton Yacht Club and the Power Squadron have lots of visual aids available that could be used in this type program. Mr. Colvin questioned if there might not already be a water safety video for this area which could be utilized rather than expend S1,600 to develop one? Ms. Ohlde explained two would be developed from scratch but five would be shown. It will be done through the boating season..April through November. Three will be canned videos which are already prepared by the State of Washington and others will be specific to our area, specifically Kitsap Lake and opening it up and all regulations, others will relate generally to all the surrounding salt water and will talk specifically to teenage boaters. M/S/C/U(Horton/Colvin) Parks Commission for funding. to approve cooperative grant application to State boating safety programming 6B - REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND ALPINE EVERGREEN, INC., #AB88-223 The Union River and its tributaries, a surface supply source, provide approximately 70~ of the City's domestic water supply. The passage of the Amendments to the Safe 1986 required the Utility to review resource with respect to its protection. Drinking Water Ac~ in its management of this The City Council in 1986 authorized the Utility to develop a management plan which was adopted by Resolution #2135 on October 15, 1986. The management plan provides for the acquisition of properties adjacent to existing and future water supply and storage area to provide protection of those supplies. Included in the Council packet was a purchase agreement between the City of Bremerton and Alpine Evergreen, Inc. The purchase involves approximately 85 acres of land situated south of the Twin Lakes Reservoir and west of Gold Mountain Golf Course (Section 11, Township 23N, Range 1 West) and valued at $311,625.00. The purchase of the tract will provide protection of the Utility's Twin Lakes Facility, a 400-million gallon storage facility slated for improvement under the Utility Water Resources Development Plan. Bill Duffy, Utilities Director, stated the properties are actually two parcels, one immediately south of properties recently purchased and the second just west of the properties and on the far side of the railroad tracks in the Twin Lakes area. Mr. Dawkins questioned if the land was brush covered or treed? Mr. DuffV explained that it was mostly covered in brush. Mr. Johnson questioned the seller being allowed to haul gravel on 554 TAPE #576 City Council Reg. Mtg- Minutes September 21, 1988 Page 5 of 7 the property for the next 10 years? Mr. Duffy explained in order to consummate the sale with the seller, who owns other property adjacent to the subject properties and needs the gravel to support the roads on his .other properties, the price was negotiated down to include this provision which contains a sunset clause. Mr. Johnson questioned if there was any limit on the size of operation he might have that might interfere with protection of the water resources? Mr. Duffy stated yes, it is specified in the purchase agreement limiting the area. Mr. Overson noted that Mr. Duffy stated most of the land was covered in brush, however, the cost was based on timber value. Mr. Duffy stated the part with the brush is the McCormick property with salal around the timber. Of the approximate 85 acres 3/4 is timbered, some had been logged several years ago and now has some nice Christmas trees growing in that area. Mrs. Horton questioned under Section 7 - Timber...it says that the grantor will remove timber from the property...is this the City's timber? Mr. Dully stated yes, in the agreement it states the grantor shall buck and deck the trees to the City's specifications. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) to approve the purchase agreement between the City of Bremerton and Alpine Evergreen, Inc., for the purchase of the tract and the expenditure of $311,625.00 from the Utility's Land Acquisition Fund subject to City Administration Policy and Procedure. 6C - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AMEND #11 - CH2M HILL, #ABE88-224 Amendment ~ll-to the CH2M Hill Professional Services Contract provides for design services associated with Amendment ~4 of the Department of Ecology's Wastewater Facilities Improvement Grant #WFG 83-067. Services included (1) Step I - Engineering Services for the development of a Comprehensive 20-year Sludge Management Program required by the Department Of Ecology; (2) Step III- Engineering Services for construction management of the Central Bremerton Improvements Project (Contract C17); (3) Step II - Design Services for the preparation of Technical Specifications for Pro curement of Sludge Handling And Application Equipment; (4) Step II - Design Services For the design of a Sludge Handling and Composting Facility; (5) Preparation of Plans and Specifications for the extension and intertie of a 24" water main on Montgomery Avenue between 9th Street and 15th Street; (6) Miscellaneous Engineering Services to include: coordination with the U.S. Navy for update of utility service contracts and a new MILCON, leachate treatment contract analysis and industrial pretreatment program review. Estimated cost $798,000.00. of professional services is approximately Bill Duffy, Utilities Director, stated the majority of the projects support the DOE grants, with the exception of the water line which was previously designed and installed portion as part of the cross town pipeline making connections with the other end ,and negotiations with U.S Navy regarding utility service contracts for the next several years. Mr. Johnson questioned the City being responsible for preparing a MILCON for the U.S. Navy - noting that the ones he was familiar with were for a period of 15 years and ended up being a high cost item? Mr. Duffy explained as part of the new utilities service agreement - the U.S. Navy has notified us that any new construction project the City wants the City must provide them 794 869 915 TAPE #576 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 21, 1988 Page 6 of 7 with a minimum three year notice. So, he is reviewing the Capital Improvement Plan now with respect to future improvements to water and wastewater systems and those will be specified in the utility contract as an attachment. Mr. Johnson questioned that the City is paying the cost incurred for the MILCON? Mr. Duffy stated the majority of the work is being done by the U.S. Navy themselves...they are developing comprehensive plans and attachments identifying that the improvements have to be done and the engineering estimates for doing those projects to be presented to the Navy. Mr. Colvin questioned if this was a budgeted item? Mr. Duffy stated yes, the majority are part of the previously approved wastewater grants for the improvements. Mr. Dawkins questioned if all of this would be in place by the time the Ferry Terminal construction/maintenance project gets underway? Mr. Duffy stated he is working with the DOT with respect to their improvements as well as separate issues regarding sewer service to the Ferry System and pipelines that exit the shipyard across the Ferry System property. M/S/C/U(Collins/Colvin) to approve Amendment #11 of the CH2M Hill Contract for Professional Engineering Services associated with the City of Bremerton's Wastewater Treatment and Transmission Improvement Program and authorize the Mayor to execute said documents subject to City Administrative Policy and Procedure. 6-D - Washington State Ferry Proposal Mr. Johnson stated the City of Bremerton and Washington Ferry System are in agreement for the need for at least two passenger ferries for Bremerton using the current Express as a backup and one of the two news ones to be assigned to Bremerton immediately. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) that the City Council support the Ferry Marine Division of the Department of Transportation request to the Transportation Commission to support buying of two passenger ferries on the first contact, one of which would be immediately assigned to Bremerton with the present Expressed assigned as back up and following contract getting a third one. Also, Mr. Dawkins is to work with the City Attorney to develop the necessary Resolution M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) that City Council approves in concept the the proposal made to Council concerning Option #3 for construction of two auto piers, one passenger pier roughly at the end of First Street Dock and cooperation between the City, Port Of Bremerton, Department Of Fisheries, and any other agencies necessary to make it all happen. Mr. Colvin questioned if Mr. Johnson had left out the item of a covered walkway to the end fishing pier? Mr. Johnson explained that it is something that may be desired, however, he did not think it should be directed to the Transportation Commission at this time. Mr. Colvin stated his intent was to not forget about it. 7A - ORDINANCE #4171 (SECOND READING) AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF A CONDITIONAL SALES CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF RESCUE VEHICLES, #AB88-220 Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, stated he was speaking for a number of citizens who felt that the Council had made a decision to spend money, a portion of which unnecessarily. He was of the oplnion that the expenditure would place a burden on the City's budget and hoped that this action would not cost someone a job due to budgetary cutbacks. Also, he expressed concern that the City staff had taken the authority to commit the City to a Conditional Sales Contract before it was authorized by the City Council. TAPE #576 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 21, 1988 Page 7 of 7 273 362 Mr. Dawkins stated for clarification that the Council had previously approved purchase of the vehicles and the document before them would provide funding to pay for them...just like an individual would purchase a new vehicle and use a bank to finance it. Mr. Crutcher stated that already a 3~ increase has been included on 1989 vehicles...thereby with the City purchasing two vehicles at the same time will be saving the City thousands of dollars. M/S/C(Overson/Crutcher) to approve Ordinance #4171, on second reading, authorizing the execution of an executory conditional sales contract for the purchase of emergency medical vehicles to be used for City purposes. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Overson, Crutcher, Collins, Dawkins, Colvin Johnson, Horton, Horning, Waibel 7B - RESOLUTION #2227, RESIDENTIAL PARKING PERMIT PETITION 914- 1119 CHESTER AVENUE, 10TH TO 11TH STREETS, ZONE #10, #AB88-225 The residents from 914-1119 Chester Avenue, between 10th and llth Streets have submitted a petition for residential permit parking. The petition has been signed by a minimum of 2/3 residents as required by B.M.C. 21.08. The area has been posted for at least 10 days. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated the Engineering Police Department have given their approval of this request. and Mr. Crutcher stated his position that requests of this nature should not have to come before City Council...that it is a right of the citizen and should be handled through the administration. M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Horton) to approve Resolution #2227, designating a residential parking permit area 914-1119 Chester Avenue 10th to 11th Streets - (Zone #10). With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK APPROVED HANK WAIBEL, Council President City of Bremerton KLM/HW/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault