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Home My WebLink About01/16/86TAPE #316 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES January 15, 1988 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the City Council Chambers, 239. 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 15, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Present were Council Members "Tiny" Collins, Al Colvin, Marty Crutcher, Morrie Dawkins, Russ Johnson, Mary Lou Long, Lon 0vetson and Hank Waibel. Also present were City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting was opened with Council President Homing leading the Pledge of Allegiance. He introduced Reverend Grimshaw who gave the invocation. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of January 8, 1986, #AB86-010; Item #B Bid Call Request Timber Sale - Upper Union (1-86), ~AB86-017, Item #C - Bid Award - Gorst Vicinity Distribution Main Improvement Project Schedule IV, #AB86-018, and Item #D - Resignation of Mary Killjan, Assistant City Attorney, #AB86- 019. Councilman Homing praised Ms. Killian's dedication and accomplishments during her tenure with the City. · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to approve the Consent Agenda, Items A, B, C and D as presented. Item E - Award of Contract C2 (Oyster Bay Force Main). Bids for Contract C2 have been received and evaluated by the Engineers. The low bid of $308,400 was submitted by General Construction Company of Seattle, with projected completion of the project, on or before March 15, 1986. Mr. Dave Baker, Assistant City Engineer stated this was a continuation of the project ongoing at Oyster Bay and will connect pump stations #13 (Hearthstone) and #14 (Madrona Pt), along the shoreline. He stated assistance in the amount of 50~ from State, 25~ from the Navy will help fund the project. M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Colvin) to approve authorization for the Mayor to execute Contract C2 pending receipt of Department of Ecology approvals. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS 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/(Johnson/Long) on January 15, 1986, the Council by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: regular voucher numbers ~17210 - #17358, in the total amount of $226,714.80 and Payroll register in the total amount of $325,641.10. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Scott Sylvester, 704 12th Street, Apt. #6, addressed the Transit's westside transfer station located at Oyster Bay Plaza. He requested that 'a street light or other accommodation be made to ma~e exit/entrance to the transfer station safer for those who utilize the bus service. Council President Homing stated his request will be forwarded to the Transit Board. TAPE #316 City Counci. Rag. Mtg. Minutes Jauuary 15, 1986 Pg. 2 of 5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Mr. Dawkins stated he was in Olympia Tuesday and will attend another meeting Thursday regarding foot-raffias for the Bremerton-Seattle run. Mr. Crutcher reported on today's Safety Committee meeting and stated they dealt with setting goals and directives for -1986. Mr. Waibel announced his Committee. election to chair the Safety Mr. Johnson stated the Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association will meet on Thursday, January 16, 1986. He stated the Budget and Finance Committee met with Rich Hanna, Treasurer and Les Siglin, Budget Analyst in preparation for FY8? budget. Mr. Colvin announced the Sheridan Park Neighborhood meeting which is scheduled for Thursday, January 16, 1986. Mrs. Long reported on a tour she took through the Watershed, Anderson Creek pump station and recommended Council do the same. She expressed concern at the continued low-waterline at the reservoir. Mr. Horning encouraged Council to avail themselves departmental tours which will enable each to make decisions based on first-hand knowledge. PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CONTRACT AWARD RECOMMENDATION - PUBLIC DEFENDER - ROY A. H. RAINEY, ATTORNEY, #AB86-011 Council directed the Legislative Committee to meet with staff and interested individuals prior to making a decision on awarding the Public Defender contract for FY86. The committee met on January 9, 1986. Attending were Councilmen Collins & Homing, City Attorney Bill Broughton, Purchasing Agent Gil Johnson, Court Administrator Kathleen Johnston and Attorneys Ms. Case and Ms. Floyd who questioned the award recommendation. A presentation of the contract procedure and evaluation criteria was made by Purchasing Agent Johnson. The testimony indicated that both the primary and secondary evaluation criteria were appropriate and valid and that the contract is legal, however, the committee directed that; (1) a letter be prepared for the Mayor's signature to Attorneys Case and Floyd that there is not now nor ever has been any finding of act or deed that could in any way cast a shadow on the professional abilities or ethical standards of either the firm or the attorneys of the firm, and (2) it was further recommended that the City Purchasing Agent make know to all future bidders for Personal Services contracts, the nature of the secondary subjective criteria so that bidders may speak to this criteria if they should so desire. M/S/C/U/(Collins/Uolvin) to uphold the recommendation to award the Public Defender - Personal Services Contract to .the firm of Roy A.H.Rainey, for the year January 1, through December 31, 1986. INTERIM FUNDING BREMERTON/KITSAP COUNTY VISITOR AND CONVENTION BUREAU, #AB88-021 Ms. MaryLou Cameron, Representing the Bureau, addressed Council on the need for funding for 1988. She stated the City funded $45,000.00 during 1985 and is requesting funding in the amount of $48,000.00 for 1988. The Bureau depends on more than 50~ of it's revenue from the City and she stated, if the city approves their request, funding could come from the Hotel/Motel Tax Revenue. She presented a collage of materials promoting Bremerton as a tourist attraction and TAPE #316 - City Counci. &eg. Mtg. Minutes January 15, 1986 Page.3of5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT spoke of accomplishments during the Bureau's operation, commencing in 1981. Ms. Cameron noted the increase $12,000 in Hotel/Motel Tax during 1985 and attributed this increase to the efforts of the Bureau. Mr. Pete Flynn, Manager-Mainstreet Association, stated it is essential that the City support the Visitor's Bureau, especially with Expo-'86 which will bring many additional tourists to the Northwest, but long range to the Centennial celebration during 1991. He addressed the possibility of Bremerton acquiring the foot-ferries for a trial period this year will bring many to view the Naval Museum which is the only one of it's kind on the West Coast. Mr. Bill Enger, President - Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce stated the Chamber has endorsed the Bureau since it's inception in 1981. Ms. Cameron suggested that Council convene one of it's Study Sessions at the Bureau to get a first-hand idea of it's contribution to the community. Mrs Lona expressed concern regarding the duplication of efforts, (i.e., Mainstreet Association, Visitor's Bureau, Chamber of Commerce & Centennial Committee), all promoting Bremerton tourism. She stated it was her understanding that the Bureau would only received funding from the City when it initially established during 1981. Mr. Johnson felt Bremerton did not get it's share of advertising. · M/S/C/(Waibel/Dawkins) to fund a 3-month interim contract; (1) for the period of January through March, 1986; (2) provide funds at a rate of $3,500.per month; (3) continue the Visitor's and Convention Bureau prdgram as it exists; (4) review by the Attorney and Risk Manager prkor to the Mayor's approval, and (5) funds to be allocated from Hotel/Motel Tax revenues. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Homing, Collins & Colvin Opposed: Long & Johnson Motion PASSED ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) REPEALING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING PRECINCT BOUNDARIES, #AB86-022 #1781 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Long) to approve, first reading, an ordi- nance repealing Ordinance, #1781 as amended by 2028, 2061, 2098, 2281, 2390, 2374, 2432, 2463, 2478, 2504, 2814, 2573, 2569, 2885, 2645, 2879, 2707, 2708, 2755, 2788, 2813 2848, establishing Precinct Boundaries. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) POTTER REZONE FROM R1 TO R2, #AB86-023 Mr. Horning addressed the conflict of interest question with Council members Collins & Colvin both declining to be seated because of previous involvement in the Planning Commission hearing on this fezone. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the subject fezone at it's hearing however, Council at it's October 17, 1984, meeting approved the fezone with conditions covered in a "Concomitant Agreement", which was explained and clarified. · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Crutcher) to approve, first reading, an Ordinance amending the use and area maps of Ordinance 1792 upon application of fezone from R1 to R2 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations, along with the Concomitant Agreement. TAPE #316 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 15, 1986 Page.4of5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT ORDINANCE #4010 (SECOND READING) ESTABLISHING BONDS FOR OFFICER AND EMPLOYEES & REPEALING ORDINANCE #2209, ~AB86-006 Question arose regarding the addendum of the word "Council" (Sac.l, para #3) after the verbiage, The City "Council" may...etc. City Attorney Bill Broughton stated if the intent is City Council it should say Council. · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Colvin) to pass Ordinance #4010, establish- ing Bonds for Officers and Employees and repealing Ordinance #2209 as amended by #S225, inserting the word "Council" as defined above. HEARING - REQUEST FOR REZONE FROM R-1 TO B-2 - 202 SOUTH CALLOW, APPLICANT - JAMES MCDONALD a JOHN BOYD, #AB86-024 Mr. Horninu addressed the conflict of interest question with all Council remaining seated. Mr. Dave Hanna, Planner, presented Staff report and stated the proposed fezone is from Residential R-1 to Business B-2 for a lot on the southeast corner of Coontz and South Callow streets. The Planning Commission recommended denial of the fezone at their November regular meeting as addressed in Resolution #787. The City Council may sustain, overturn or modify the recommendation by the Planning Commission. If Council should overturn the Planning Commission decision and approve the fezone, the next step is drafting an ordinance subject to two readings before the fezone is in effect. TAPE #317 Mr. John Boyd, owner and proponent for the rezone, appealed to the Council to overturn the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny. He stated the area is not fit for residential and due to the large volume of traffic generated on Callow Avenue, he would be .reluctant to live at the subject site. He stated the Planning department would not allow him the right to submit a site plan which Mr. Hanna defended, stating the Commission felt they should base their decisions on zoning of the property in question. Mr. Paul Scheyer, 2111Madrona Point Drive supported the request. Mr. Collins stated that property is located on a R-1 block, even though property across the street is commercial. He encouraged the Council to uphold the Planning Commission recommendation because piece-meal/spot-rezoning causes areas to be poorly developed. The consensus of the Council was to encourage new construction and that the area in question is better served as commercial. Mr. Hanna, noted that if approved, the applicant will have to acquire a variance. Mr. Boyd stated, with the improvement to his property, generated if the rezone is approve, the surrounding properties will probably go up in value. · M/S/F/(Johnson/Collins) to uphold the Planning Commission's recommendation to deny the rezone request by Mr. Boyd, property located at 202 South Callow. VOTE: In favor: Collins & Johnson Opposed: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Horning, Long & Colvin Motion FAILED for lack of majority. · M/S/C/U/(Long/Colvin) to overturn the Planning Commission's decision, based on testimony, granting the fezone request from R-1 to B-2, property located at 202 South Callow, applicants Mr. James McDonald and Mr. John Boyd. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Homing, Long a Colvin Opposed: Collins a Johnson Motion PASSED With no further business, meeting adjourned to Executive TAPE #317 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes January 15, 1986 Pg. 5of5 UNAPPROVED DRAFT Session, to deal Labor Relations and meet with Cabot Dow Associates at 7:58PM. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk City of Bremerton APPROVED: SPENCER HORNING, President City Council cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault