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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/16/87TAPE #506 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0015 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES DECEMBER 16, 1987 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, December 16, 1987, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Council members present were Hank Waibel, Mottie Dawkins, A1 Colvin, Shirley Marry Crutcher, Russ Johnson, C. R. "Tiny" Collins and Lon Overson. Councilman Mary Lou Long 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 Spencer Homing and Invocation was given by Harrison Hospital Chaplain Ben Belcher. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting Held December 9, 1987, #AB87-334 M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Crutcher) to approve Consent Agenda as presented. #0029 CLAIM/WARRANTS ~EGISTER, 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 42.24.0g0, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Crutcher) on December 16, 1987, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Warrant Nos. 32975, 33082, 33166, 33167, 33168, 33169 and 33175 through 33315 in the total amount of $244,722.17. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT Mr. Colvin announced this would be his last meeting for 1987 as he was going out-of-town for the holidays and wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Mr. Crutcher reported on the Cable Committee's efforts to update their by-laws. Mr. Dawkins reported that Council Operations Committee received a report on recent solved cases from Police Chief Lynn Coney and Municipal Judge Rainey made a presentation on the feasibility of using "house arrest bracelets". Ms. Kathleen McCluskeV reported on a recent visit to the City of Port Angeles to tour their new City Hall Facilities. Those participating on the tour were Council A1 Colvin, Legislative Assistant Merilynn Erhart and herself. Besides reviewing the new facility the group had the opportunity to meet several department heads who were very informative on programs that they have under way dealing with self- insurance, employee wellness programs, etc. Ms. Erhart reported on employee participation in planning for and the move into the new City Hall facility and the overall positive employee attitude of working as a "city-wide team". TAPE #506 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes September 16, 1987 Page 2 of 7 Mr. Hornin~ artended Roy Mosely's funeral noting that the service, which was conducted by the Police Chaplain Mike Grimshaw and Lt. Plumb along with a Police Honor Guard, was quite personal and touching reflecting on the contribution Roy made in being a father, husband, police officer and public official. The City and Police Department were well represented. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Kate LaceV reported on a recent decision of the Washington Utilities Commission to suspend the application of Brem-Air, Inc., request for a rate increase for County residents. An audit is being conducted on their projected costs for landfill enhancement/closing costs and a public hearing is scheduled for December 30, 9:00 AM, in Olympia. #0496 6A -EMPLOYEE SUGGESTION AWARDS PROGRAM - SIGN SHOP EMPLOYEES DAN HEISTAND AND BRUCE ALLEN, #AB87-335 Sign Shop employees Dan Heistand and Bruce Allen submitted a suggestion which suggests a simple, less expensive and faster way to revise existing life safety signs to conform to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices. The proposal is to extend the height of approximately 250 existing life safety signs by using couplings and extensions. The Board agreed with the cost estimate showing a savings of approximately 813,430. Also due to the fact replacement has already 'started and will be completed far sooner than 'originally anticipated, there is a definite reduction of potential liability to the City. The manager of the department, Ken Brees concurs with the suggestion. Mayor Gene Lobe commended the efforts of Dan Heistand and Bruce Allen, noting that they reflect the kind of employee that the City is proud to have working for them. Dan Heistand stated that they continually try to utilize all waste materials, helping to keep costs down in their shop. M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Waibel) to approve a cash award in the total amount of $1,000 to Mr. Heistand and Mr. Allen ($500.00 each) for their beneficial suggestion for extension of Life Safety devices. #0610 6B - REQUEST FOR ASSIGNMENT OF 'LEASE McCAW/FEEES NETWORK, INC., TO WESTERN TELEPAGE, .INC., #AB87-336 McCaw is in the process of consolidating its subsidiaries in Washington to Western Telepage, Inc. Feeks Network, Inc., will be dissolved. This is a request for Consent to Assignment of our lease with Feeks Network, Inc., to Western Telepage, Inc. Mr. Crutcher questioned if the lease agreement fulfilled the existing period of time or if it started at new 5-year period. Ms. McCluskeV, City Clerk, stated there were no changes in the agreement and it assumed the existing time remaining in the 5-year period. Mr. Collins expressed concern that this item had not come before the Council Operations Committee. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Collins) to approve Assignment of Lease to Western Telepage, Inc. TAPE #506 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 16, 1987 Page 3 of 7 6C - RENEWAL OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT WITH KITSAP COUNTY FOR 1988, #AB87-337 Currently, the City of Bremerton Electronics Division provides traffic signal maintenance ; to Kitsap services County Road Department by contract. It is proposed to renew the contract, with the same terms, for 1988. Ken Brees, Street Superintendent, stated that the contract was the same as 1987 except for the addition of 3 new signals. Mr. Collins expressed concern that this item had not been reviewed by the Council Operations Committee prior to coming before the full Council. #0711 M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Dawkins) to approve renewal of Traffic Signal Maintenance Contract with Kitsap County for 1988. #0851 6D - RENEWAL CONTRACT ANIMAL CONTROL SERVICES/JACKSON PARK, #AB87-341 The Navy has agreed to continue contracting with the City of Bremerton for Animal Control Services in Jackson Park during 1988. Upon request of Police Department, the Navy has agreed to increase payment for the noted service from $8,000 to $9,000 per year. All current terms and conditions of the 1987 contract will remain in effect for 1988. Contract period is October 1, 1987 through September 30, 1988. Chief Lynn -Coney stated that upon review of the contract with Jackson Park it was noted that negotiations had not been undertaken for quite a long period o~ time and as they were pleased with the services agreed to a $3,000.00 increase. Mr. Johnson questioned the reason for the delay in bringing the contract before Council, noting that the effective date of renewal was October 1. Ms. McCluskeV, City Clerk, stated she was not sure of the cause of the delay but might assume it could have been held up due to the required governmental process. M/S/C/U(Johnson/Colvin) to approve Professional Services Agreement, providing Animal Control services to Jackson Park for 1988, retroactive to October 1, 1987. ?A - ORDINANCE NO. &140 (EMERGENCY) AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF A $625,000 LIMITED TAX GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND TO FINANCE THE COST OF A NEW COMPUTER SYSTEM, ~AB87-S39 Pursuant to Council's Legislative intent and subsequent approval of the acquisition of a computer system and directing the City Treasurer to arrange appropriate financing the proposed ordinance is recommended as the most advantageous financing method for acquisition of the computer system. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, briefly outlined the steps that Council had previously taken in authorizing the purchase of a new computer system and the direction given to him to obtaining financing of this acquisition. TAPE #506 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 16, 1987 Page 4 of 7 #1002 Mr. Johnson questioned if the Bond Counsel approved of 'the proposed ordinance. Ms. McCluskey, City Clerk, stated that the ordinance was prepared by the Bond Counsel. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Crutcher) to approve Ordinance #4140, on emergency basis, relating to the contracting indebtedness, providing for the issuance of a $625,000 par value of Limited Tax General Obligation Bond, lg87, of the City for general City purpose to provide funds with which to 0pay a part of the cost of acquiring a computer system; fixing the date, form, maturity, interest rate, terms and covenants of the bond; establishing a bond redemption fund and an acquisition fund; and approving the sale and providing for the delivery of the bonds to Seattle-First National Bank of Seattle, Washington. #1100 7B - ORDINANCE NO. 4138 (SECOND READING) ADOPTING AND APPROVING THE CITY'S 1988 BUDGET, ~AB87-331 Mr. 0vetson explained that changes made by the Council to the Mayor's proposed budget were included as an amendment to the ordinance and that due to an oversight an additional item needed to be added to the amendment as follows: City Council (d) allocation of $3,200 for a second Intern. Funding of the second Intern position had been included in the Council budget approp;iation. M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) .to approve Ordinance #4138, on second reading, adopting the financial budget for the several funds of~the City of Bremerton for the fiscal year 1988, and appropriating the amounts set forth in each budget to each fund in accordance with RCW 35.33.075. with the inclusion of City Council Item (d): allocation of $3,200 for a second Intern position, as a part of the amendment. #1157 7C - ORDINANCE NO. 4139 (SECOND READING) ESTABLISHING A. GENERAL PENALTY PROVISION TO BE INCLUDED IN TITLE 1, CHAPTER 12, ~AB87-332 M/S/C/U(Crutcher/Colvin)to approve Ordinance #4139, on second reading, establishing a general penalty provision to be included in Title 1, Chapter 12. #1298 7D - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING THE CITY'S 1987 BUDGET, #AB87-340 Continuing changes in circumstances and actions taken by the City require amendment of the budget so that it continues to accurately reflect the City's financial operating plan. Rich Hanna, City Treasurer, pointed out that the 1987 budget is a living document and is sub3ect to changes and needs of the City evolving throughout the year. All of the requested budget Ad3ustments included in this ordinance have been reviewed and approved by the Council Fiscal and Budget Committee. M/S/C/U(Overson/Colvin) to approve ordinance, on first reading, amending Ordinance #4110 relating to the financial budget for the fiscal year 1987. 8A - PUBLIC HEARING - STREET VACATION, GARY EUCINSKI FOR CHARLES BASELWOOD (SV-5-87) LOCATED AT NORTH SIDE OF KITSAP WAY BETWEEN CHARLOTTE AVENUE AND DORA AVENUE (3800 BLOCK), #AB87-338 TAPE #506 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 16, 1987 Page 5 of ? On November 17, 1987, the Planning Commission passed a motion recommending that the City Council take no action on the proposed Street Vacation until after the Engineering Department's improvements are completed. The City Council as the legislative authority may uphold, reject, or amend the recommendation of the Planning Commission. President Homing asked the "Appearance of Fairness/Conflict of Interest" question with all Council members being seated. Jack Allin~ham, Planning Department, stated Council is being petitioned to vacate a portion of Kitsap Way which is 20 feet wide, 450 feet in length, comprising 9,000 sq. ft. Mr. Allin~ham stated that the Planning Commission recommended no action be taken until the Engineering Department improvements on Kitsap Way had been completed. A series of slides were shown which reflected the types of businesses surrounding the property and showing location of utility poles. Jerry Kucinski, Land Use Consulting firm who represented Mr. Haselwood, stated that it was his understanding that when the right-of-way was acquired for Kitsap Way, the width varied substantially because in certain areas greater widths were necessary for slope. In this case there was a steep slope adjacent to Kitsap Way and Mr. Haselwood has filled the slope area and is no. longer needed for physical support of the roadway. The City vacated a piece of property adjacent to the property in question, Ordinance #S436 - Mrs. William Ferguson/May S, 1978. Mr. Kucinski preser..ed a drawing which compared the right-of-way widths along Kitsap Way, which varied from 120 ft. to 150 ft. An assu.~tion was made that the variance in width was to support the various slopes. Now that Mr. Haselwood has filled in the sloped area, making it unneeded for that purpose, he felt it was logical to request it be vacated. Bill Drake, 2615 E. Phinney Bay Drive, C~airman of the Bay Area Neighborhood Association, expressed his concern that Kitsap Way will become congested like Wheaton Way and questioned the primary purpose of this route, if it was to serve moving people in and out of Bremerton or only to bring them to shopping areas to buy. Mr. Drake was not in favor of granting the vacation of right-of-way. Bill Enter, Business Office Manager Puget Power, expressed his concern that if Council granted the vacation of right- of-way that an easement would be granted Puget Power as a part of the vacation in order to maintain utility lines which are in place. Jim Strait, 6530 Hatlow Drive, President of Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association, opposed the request for vacation citing increased traffic flow on Kitsap Way and the possibility of needing to widen it to six lanes. James Sktrvinu spoke in favor of the request for vacation, noting the need to continue developing the economic base for Bremerton. Mr. Crutcher questioned if the City would benefit by taxes received if the vacation was approved. Don Pratt, Director of Planning, stated that the property is not currently taxable as it is owned by the City, if it were vacated under Mr. Haselwood's ownership he would pay property taxes which would come to approximately $7,200. TAPE #506 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 16, 1987 Page 6 of 7 aPE #507 #0159 Mr. Collins expressed concern that in the future the City may need to consider widening Kitsap Way and by approving the vacation the City would relinquish is ability to utilize this property unless it bought it back from Mr. Haselwood. Mr. Johnson pointed out that several major developments were under way in the surrounding area and that increased traffic flow on Kitsap Way would be a real concern that would have to be dealt with one way or another. Mr. Dawkins questioned if the City had a plan of future improvements to be made by the State. Jan Stemkoski, Assistant Engineer, stated the plans are out showing Kitsap Way with five lanes (middle turn Lane) and a deceleration lane along the right-of-way area in question which could be used as a sixth lane in the future. Even after the improvements are made there will be a 2~-3 feet distance between the street and right-of-way. Mr. Overson questioned what the zoning designation would be in this area and when would the Engineering Study be completed? Mr. Stemkoski stated the plans are already drawn for the proposed changes and start of construction is scheduled shortly after the first of the year. Jack Allin~ham stated that the zoning is B-S. Mr. Waibel raised the issue relating to 'the easements for construction and maintenance of utilities on the right-of- way. Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated that at the time of vacation wording could be included which would preserve current and future utility rights. Also, a construction easement for a period of time would be reasonable. Mr. Collins questioned positioning of the utility poles in this general area. Mr. Allinuham stated it was his understanding that the utility poles will have to be relocated toward the vacated area after the street improvementd are completed but will not be on the vacated area. Mr. Kucinski stated that Mr. Haselwood had no problems for reserving an area which is needed for staking guidewires ~ -1~ ft., inside the vacated area. Mr. Colvin questioned what affect the granting of the vacation would have on the traffic now and in the future. Don Pratt stated that the street improvements, which are planned, will not be interfered with by the vacation of the right-of-way. As far as in the future, because on the other side of the street the street is built into a rock cliff it would be near impossible to build a road or obtain a right-of-way for a much wider street than what is being built next year. If another road is built to improve increased traffic on that corridor, another geographical area will need to be identified to bring people in from the Kitsap Lake area downtown. On the other hand future determinations by new department heads may have other opinions how to utilize Kitsap Way and that future needs may mean buying back some of the right-of-way. M/S/F(Overson/Collins) that City Council take no action on! this proposal and that the Engineer's plan for improvement on Kitsap Way be provided to the Planning Commission and that it be remanded back to the Planning Commission for their recommendation. Vote: In Favor: Overson, Collins, Johnson TAPE #507 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes December 16, 1987 Page 7 of 7 #050'4 Opposed: Motion Failed Dawktns, Waibel, Colvin, Horning Crutcher M/S/C/(Waibel/Colvin) to approve street vacation subject to proper remuneration, the accomplishment of easements for construction through June 1988 and permanent easements for the City and power utilities, and bringing back to council a drawing or plan reflecting all of the above. Vote: In Favor: Oppose: Crutcher, Waibel, Horning, Colvin, Dawkins Collins, Johnson, Overson With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:40 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CITY CLERK APPROV t President KLM/SH/me ccs: Normal Distribution File/Vault