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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
APRIL 8, i987
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, April 8,
1987, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing
presiding. Council members present were Lon Overson, Morrie
Dawkins, Marty Crutcher, Hank Waibel, C. R. "Tiny" Collins,
Mary Lou Long, A1 Colvin, Russ Johnson. Also present were
City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen
McCluskey.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by
President Horning with Rev. Tom Hausch of PeaCe Lutheran
Church giving the Invocation.
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CONSENT AGENDA
Item #A - Minutes of April 1, 1987, #AB87-102
Item #B - Gorst Vicinity Transmission Main Improvement
Project Contact #2723, Change Order #3, #AB87-!03
Item #C - Gorst Vicinity Transmission Main Improvement
Project Contract #2723, Change Order #4, #AB87-104
Item #D - 1987 Tree Planting Contract Completion Contract
#2794, #AB87-105
Item #E - Bid Award Recommendation Uniform and Laundry
Services, #AB87-106
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins)
presented.
to approve Consent Agenda as
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(Crutcher/Long) on April 8, 1987, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further
described as .follows: Regular Warrants #28712, 28845,
28846, 28852 through 28968 in the total amount of
$127,549.99.
Vote:
in Favor:
Oppose:
Abstain:
Johnson, Homing, Dawkins, Crutcher,
Overson
Waibel, Collins, Colvin
Long
Mayor Gene Lobe introduced the 1987 Armed Forces Queen's
Contestants: Sydney Maupin, ValeriP Degarimore, Teresa
Boad, Melissa Mueiler, Allyson Brown, Christlane Eldred,
Antherese (Reesie) SanAgustin, Janelie Jordan, Beth Ann
Kain, Kristen Towell; each girl stated her name, high
school artended and sponsor. Mrs. Lorna Crawford, Co-
Chairmen for Armed Forces Queen's Pageant, introduced her
fellow co-chairman Laura Fry and invited everyone to attend
the Pageant scheduled for May 5, in the Grand Ballroom at
the Bayview Inn.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
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S'tan Christensen, 419 Plum, raised a question- if Perry
Avenue Fire District and Bremerton Fire District merge what
will this do to our fire rating, will it cost residents more
for insurance? Mr. Horning stated he.was not aware there
was a merger between the two districts and asked Mr.
Sievers, City Attorney to look into this matter. Ms.
McCluskeV, City Clerk, stated that Peggy Lesser, Risk
Manager was already checking into the issue.
Harold Fitzwater, 2700 Maple Street, expressed the need for
good communications and cited several concerns he had with
the City's budget, Council's recent action on the Non-
Uniformed Managers' Salary Ordinance. He hoped the Council
would consider the information presented as positive
'criticism.
Roy MoselV, 2138 E. 17th Street, stated he did not support
changing zoning designation for the area behind Sheridan
Park from R-1 to Commercial. He cited the main problem with
this decision has to do with traffic impact and requested
Council consider a change to the Comprehensive Plan as it is
now adopted.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Overson stated he was glad to be back after being absent
for three weeks. He had the opportunity to visit other
cities and observe how they dealt with streets and
shopping areas. He reported that at the corner of
Washington and Highland there i's a new fence and 1i new
trees, which were donated by Mr. Asleson and 115 Daffodil
bulbs were planted by Mrs. Overson.
Mr. Collins reported on the Operations Committee meeting
held just prior to Council noting items of concern related
to Parks Department and Utilities, i.e., disposition of 9
golf carts, erosion problems at Lions Field along shoreline
and pending selection of sewage plant operations management.
He complimented the City Departments involved with the
recent resolution of the handicap access problem at Sheridan
Park Center on their cooperative and eff.icient handling of
this task. On April 28, the Planning Department is meeting
with the Chamber of Commerce to review the Transportation
Plan - anyone interested is welcome to attend.
Mrs. Lonq shared her recent activity of riding the Ferry
System and talking with commuters, obtaining signatures on a
petition and her proposal to bring before Council a
Resolution which opposes any change in car/passenger ferry
service to Bremerton.
Mr. Colvin announced the Sheridan Neighborhood Association
meeting would be April 16, with Mr. Jack Maher as speaker on
the downtown waterfront development.
Mr. Johnson stated the State Game Department is being
contacted to determine if any new data has been taken on any
increase in Osprey and eagle population on Kitsap Lake.
6A - GRANT APPLICATION - U.S. DEPARTMINT OF AGRICULTURE FOR
PLANTATION MAINTENANCE - A.C.P FUNDING PROGRAM, #AB87-107
The Utility'is requesting approval for the submittal of an
application to the United States Department of Agriculture
for plantation maintenance of existing Douglas Fir units as
part of the Utility's sustained yield forestry program. The
maintenance will consist of treatment of maple stumps for
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conifer release. The estimated cost of maintenance is
approximately $3,500.00 with 75% reimbursement of cost
through the A.C.P. Funding Program.
Bill Duff¥, Utility Manager, explained that the chemical
used is approved for watershed use and the area to be
treated is located outside of the designated watershed area.
M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Dawkins) to authorize the Mayor to sign
application for A.C.P. Funding Program sub3ect to
Administrative Policy and Procedure.
6B - EXCESS LEAVE CARRYOVER - LEONARD MARKS, FIRE CHIEF,
#AB87-108
BMC 2.50.130 provides City Council may grant excess leave
carryover for management employees in the event requested
vacation leave has been denied by an employee's supervisor
or because other special circumstances warrant additional
carryover. Fire Chief Leonard Marks requested and was
granted excess leave carryover of 120 hours from 1985 to
1986. He did not utilize any vacation hours in 1988 and
requests to carryover the 120 hours from i985 and 120 hours
tin 1986
Leonard Marks, Fire Chief, outlined the reasons why he had
not taken any annual leave during the past year, citing
Union contract negotiations and needs within the Fire
Department as cause for his not taking time off.'
Stan Christensen, Roy McGinnis and DorothV Christensen
stated opposition to the leave carryover.
Mr. Waibel questioned Chief Marks as to how many requests
for leave had he submitted. Chief Marks responded - none.
Dave. Heistand, Personnel Director, and Councilman Johnson
reviewed the intent of Ordinance No. 3939.
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M/S/F(Waibel/Collins) that 120 hours from 1985 not be
carried over and the 120 hours from 1986 be carried over and
must be used by June 30, 1987.
Vote Oppose: Collins, Long, Colvin, Johnson, Overson,
Dawkins, Crutcher, Horning
In Favor: Waibel
Motion Fails
M/S/C(johnson/Long) to deny carryover of
Leonard Marks.
leave for Chief
Vote: In Favor:
Long, Johnson, Dawkins, Waibel, Horning
Overson
Oppose:
Collins, Colvin, Crutcher
Mr. Dawkins requested a reconsideration of the vote.
Reconsideration Vote:
Motion passed.
In Favor: Overson, Waibel, Long,
Johnson, Horning
Oppose: Dawkins, Crutcher, Collins,
Colvin,
8A -REZONE A 45,350 SQ. FT. PARCEL FROM R--1 TO B-3, LOCATED
AT SW CORNER OF SYLVAN WAY AND SPRUCE STREET - APPLICANT
STEVE AMLSTROM, OWNER BREMERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT, #AB87-112
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President Horninq asked the "Appearance of Fairness/Conflict
of Interest" question with all Council remaining seated.
Jack Allinqham, Planning Department, stated rezone is from
R-1 to B-2. The major issues of this fezone was conformance
to the objectives, Goals and policies of the Comprehensive
Plan, satisfaction of rezone criteria and mitigation of
potential environmental impacts. The Planning Commission
recommended approval of rezone from R-1 to B-2, with
conditions.
Steve Ahlston, applicant, 13975 Interurban Avenue S.,
Seattle, Washington, described location and proximity to
other businesses and School District property, proposed use
as an office building, utilizing ,local contractor, and his
agreement to conditions as recommended by Planning
Commission.
RoV MoselV, 2138E. l?th Street, opposed this rezone request
because of increased traffic and potential hazard to
children traveling to and from school property.
Steve Ahlston, applicant, pointed out the addition of
sidewalk construction which would provide a safe walking
area and noted the School District was in favor of his
proposal and their upper most concern for safety of
pedestrian traffic near school facilities.
Mr. Johnson expressed concern with traffic on and off Sylvan
Way and the-adequate handling of storm drainage. Mr. Pratt,
Planning Director, explained the issue of ingress and egress
could be handled by the administration during the permit
process and the Planning Commission did recommend that only
ingress be allowed off of Sylvan Way. In regard to
Engineering comments relating to storm drainage, the
PlanninG Commission recommendation that applicant upgrade
affected areas of the storm sewer would speak to that issue.
Mr. Johnson asked what were the possible affected areas,
does it include the down side piping and applicant assuminG
cost to upGrade drainage? Mr. Pratt could not comment as
this was not all dealt with at the PlanninG Commission
HearinG.
Mr. Dawkins recalled that an area in Olympic Manor area off
31st Street had a problem with floodinG during heavy rains
from run off and asked if this problem had been corrected.
Mr. DuffV, Utilities Manager, commented' that to his
knowledge some improvement had been made to this area.
M/S/C(Overson/Collins) approve fezone from R-1 to B-2 of
45,350 sq. ft. parcel located at the SW corner of Sylvan
Way and Spruce Street with the following conditions:
(1) That future site egress be limited to Spruce Street
with the location and number of curb cuts to be determined
by the Engineering Department; (2) That the applicant
upgrade affected areas of the storm sewer system to
Engineering Department standards prior to completion of
construction of the use; (3) That the applicant construct a
sidewalk to City standards along the west side of Spruce
Street prior to completion of construction of the use.
Vote:
In Favor:
Oppose:
Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel,
Horning, Collins, Long, Colvin
Johnson
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6B - SPECIAL USE PERMIT APPLICATION OF B & B INVESTMENTS TO
CONSTRUCT A CEMETERY-RELATED STORAGE BUILDING AT 5615 KITSAP
WAY (SUP-1-87),'#AB87-113-
President Homing asked the "Appearance of Fairness/Conflict
of Interest" question with all Council remaining seated.
Jack AllinCham, Planning Department, explained that City
Council usually does not hear Special Use Permits, however
cemeterys are provided for in R-1 zones.sub3ect to
recommendation of Planning Commission to City Council for
approval. This special use request pertains to an expansion
on intensification of cemetery use but not platting cemetery
lots with the construction of a storage shed to allow
storage of equipment and materials. Planning Commission
recommended approval of this request and the main issue was
the impacts relating to aesthetics, dust and noise be-
mitigated in conditions as recommended by the Commission.
Jim Strait, 6530 Harlow Drive, President of Kitsap Lake
Neighborhood Association, spoke in favor of the Special Use
Permit noting that there was no public obaection at the
Association meeting when brought up for discussion.
Mr. Johnson was concerned that a buffer zone should be put
around the building on all sides facing residential areas
and should be included in the conditions noting buffering
should be included around all areas abutting R-1 zoning.
Mr. Waibel noted that Planning CommissiSn meeting minutes
cited were not included in the information provided Council
and suggested that agenda items not be submitted before
Commission minutes are available.
M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve SpeCial Use Permit with
the following conditions:
(1) This approval pertains to the construction of a 40' x
60' building to be used for cemetery-related storage of
equipment and materials. Plotting of the parcel into grave
sites is not part of this application
(2) No polishing, carving or cutting of monuments is
permitted.
(3) All vehicle circulation, parking, and access areas are
to be paved and run off retained in a manner acceptable to
the Engineering Department.
(4) No trees are to be cut down or removed from the site
without the approval of the Planning Department.
(5) Building height is limited to 14' at the eaves.
(8) The applicant must submit a landscaping plan that
buffers the proposed structure's area that abuts R-1 zones
in a form that is satisfactory to the Planning Director. No
occupancy permit will be issued until the landscaping is
installed as approved.
(7) No outdoor storage of materials or equipment is
permitted on the site.
8C - SHORELINE MANAGEMENT ACT SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT
APPLICATION OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON TO CONSTRUCT A 20' X
30' VIEWING TOWER AND BEACH ACCESS AT EAST END OF FOURTH
STREET-, #AB87-l14
-President Horninq asked the "Appearance of Fairness/Conflict
of IntereSt" question with all Council remaining seated.
Don Pratt, Director of Planning, stated it is the Council's
responsibility to approve Substantial Develcpment Permits as
~be¥ do not go b,~f~?~ t!'_e P~sr~ning Commission. Mr. Pratt
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briefly described the proposed tower noting it would be
handicapped accessible. The project was funded by two
previous Council actions. He noted that the City is not the
owner of the property. The State of Washington negotiating
purchase of this property from the property owner and is
standing ready to use condemnation authority if they need to
exercise it iN °the procurement process. Under the Shoreline
Management Plan this property has been designated Urban
Commercial and its location is at a street end, with no
parking planned in the proposal. Proposed use of site
conforms to all the elements of the Comprehensive Plan Map
and Policies. Planning staff recommends approval with one
condition: that the developer coordinate construction with
affected City departments in order to insure the
protection to existing utility lines on the site. Primary
existing utilities lines are described as water and sewer
lines running along base of bank.
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Keith Redd, 400 Washington Avenue, representing individuals
who do business at 400 Washington Avenue, expressed concern
as to access to the parking area both during construction of
the project and' after, if any, and any impact it will have
on their future use of waterfront property. Mr. Pratt
stated that more public would be attracted to the area and
no security plan is proposed to keep people off private
property and there may be some increased trespass. There
will be design approval in the future and there could be
some passive design consideration to keep people within a
certain area. He stated that any development which is done
under the Urban Renewal plan would be an enhancement to what
already available in the area.
Mr. Johnson asked if the City has to submit an application
to the Corps of Engineers for a permit? Mr. Pratt stated
yes, and that the application has already been submitted.
Mr. Johnson pointed out that Mr. Redd's first question.may
not have been totally answered and asked if he was referring
to any restrictions to the parking area behind the 400
Washington building. Mr. Redd said it was. Mr. Pratt
indicated that restriction to the parking area behind his
building should not be a long-term problem, however, in the
event a piece of equipment blocked the area it should only
be for a short period of time as the construction site was
at the end of the street. Mr. Overson suggested that the
City garage was across the street and would provide parking
in the event there was a delay or blockage of access to the
parking area.
M/S/C(Collins/Waibel) to approve this Shoreline Substantial
Development Permit application (SL-1-87) with the following
condition: that the developer coordinate construction with
affected City Departments in order to ensure the protection
of existing utilities on the site and that the rights of
adjacent neighbors are also protect.ed.
Vote:
In Favor:
Abstain:
Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel,
Horning, Collins, Colvin, Johnson
Long
6C - REDEFINITION OF POSITION IN THE TREASURER'S OFFICE FROM
ACCOUNTANT TO BUDGET SPECIALIST, #AB87-109
The Accountant job description does not properly define the
duties and responsibilities of the position tasked with
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performing t.he functions necessary for preparation and
monitoring the City budget under direction of the Treasurer.
Also, the sensitive 'nature of the work performed is such
that the position should properly be classified as
management exempt.
Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, briefly explained the intent to
provide assistance in budget monitoring with the City
Treasurer providing supervision for that position.
Mr. Waibel questioned if the new job description conforms
with the format and informational content of the James
Study type 3ob description? Mr. Hiestand explained it was a
Civil Service approved description developed just for this
position. Mr. Waibel asked if the Civil Service Commission
made any comments on this job description? Mr. Hiestand
stated for clarification that the proposal is to make it an
exempt position, however there are some procedural steps to
take with the Union to accomplish this. He pointed out
specific issues relating to knowledge of a broad spectrum
relating to financial matters making this a position which
should be exempt. Mr. Waibel asked if the Civil Service
process for exempting the position has been started? Mr.
Hiestand responded it had not pending Council action.
Mr. Johnson stated that during the time the decision to not
fill the Budget Analyst position was made the intent was
that Director of Administrative Services and City Treasurer
would carry out function. ! Ms. McCluskeV stated for
clarification that a ~ accountant positio~ was budgeted in
addition to the ~ accountant position they have, however,
the current ~ accountant position is vacant due to an
employee leaving the City and the new position would fill
that vacancy. Mr. Johnson expressed his concern as to the
number of layers between that position and Council and the
workability of budget information. Ms. McCluskey stated
this position would be a technical person, not a point
person and the City Treasurer would be the person providing
information requested by Council.
M/S/C(Crutcher/Dawkins) to approve reclassification of the
position from Accountant to Budget Specialist.
Vote: In Favor: Collins, Johnson, Overson, Crutcher,
Dawkins, Waibei, Horning
Oppose: Long
Abstain: Colvin
6D - ANNEXATION - JENSEN WATER DISTRICT AREA - 10% PETITION
~EARING, ~AB87-111
The Jansen Water District Area has submitted a petition
signed by owners of 10% of the assessed valuation for
annexation to the City of Bremerton.
The Utilities Department recommends that the City assume all
debts of the District in return for the District conveying
all physical and financial assets to the Utility.
All debts of the City will be assumed by residents to be
annexed.
Upon acceptance of this 10% petition, .the City Council
authorizes the proponents to collect signatures of a 75%
petition which must be presented to City Council for
approval prior to annexation. Also, it will allow City to
file intent to annex with Boundary Review BoaTd.
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Ken Huqhes, Annexation Coordinator, reported that the Jensen
Water District was formed in 1946 and has 97 customers, with
water being purchased from the City of Bremerton along with
assistance in billing and maintenance. Mr. Huqhes outlined
briefly the efforts by the Jensen Water District
Commissioners to have the City of Bremerton take over the
operation. Previous efforts were delayed due to the City of
Bremerton's request that their system had to be improved
before it would be considered. Currently the required
improvements have been completed.
Mel Williams, 2007 Jacobson, Jensen Water Commissioner,
spoke to the Commissions desire to have the district taken
over and after improvement were completed they still had a
problem due to the fact that they had outstanding Bond debt.
Mr. Johnson questioned what affect the outstanding Bond debt
would have on the City. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer,
reported that the Water District has $85,000 of Water
Revenue Bonds outstanding to mature serially through 2003.
He noted that value in the plant and service plus fixed
assets would cover the indebtedness of the District.
Mrs. Lonq questioned if the water rates were the same as
City's. Mr. Hanna reported that they are changed an outside
rate with a surcharge and upon annexation the surcharge
would be dropped.
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Waibel) to accept the 10~ petition for
annexation of the Jensen Water District Area and authorize
submittal of a 75~ petition.
7A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ANNEXATION - KITSAP LAKE
DRIVE-IN PROPERTY, #ABS7-110
On February 18, 1987, after a Public Hearing, the City
Council voted to approve acceptance of the Kitsap Lake
Drive-In Property.
M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve Ordinance on first
reading providing for the annexation of certain territory to
the City of Bremerton and incorporation the same within the
corporate limits and assigning a portion of it to be the
manufacturing zoning use classification.
7B - ORDINANCE #4104(SECOND READING) REPEALING OR/]. #3291
REGARDING OFFICE OF CITY TREASURER AND ORD. #3556, REGARDING
CENTRAL DATA PROCESSING, #AB87-100
Ms. McCluskey stated the current ordinances are out-of-date
by title, function, supervision and organizational structure
is covered under the Director of Administrative Services
Ordinance.
Mr. Collins questioned the need for Council to be involved
in the organizational structure of a department noting that
Council has the opportunity through the Budget process to
give direction. Mr. Johnson stated his concern that the
City Council has not been supplied with a readable
organizational document and that the Council can set
generals guidelines for the major City Departments, giving
it stability even if administrations change.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve Ordinance #4104 on second
reading repealing Ordinance #3556 Codified as BMC 2.15
relating to the Central Data Processing Department and
repealing Ordinance #3291 Codified as BMC 2.10 relating to
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the Department of the City Treasurer due- to
establishment of the Director of Administrative Services.
With no further business, meeting ad3ourned at 8:10 p.m.
KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK
SPE ER HORNIN il President
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