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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/18/86#0062 · #0078 TAPE #351 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES June 18, 1986 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, June 18, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Council Members present were Lon Overson, Mottie Dawkins, Marry Crutcher, Hank Waibel, "Tiny" Collins, Mary Lou Long and A1 Colvin. Also present were City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCiuskey. Absent was Russ Johnson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by President Homing and giving the Invocation was Rev. Michael Grimshaw of the First Church of the Nazarene. CONSENT AGENDA Item #A - Minutes of June 4, 1986 Meeting, #AB86-221, and Item #B - Bid Award Recommendation - Gorst Vicinity Transmission Main Improvement Project Schedules I, II and III, #AB86-222. M/S/C/U/(Collins/Colvin) to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIM/WARRANTS 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/(Crutcher/Waibel) on June 18,'1986, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows; Regular Warrants, #20652 ~ #20757, in the total amount of $50,739.74 and Payroll Vouchers in the total amount of $305,600.34. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Crutcher noted that on 17th Street between Elizabeth and Park, he and some children cut overgrown grass and suggested that this could be a project some handicapped individuals could do. He thanked the children who assisted. Mr. Waibel artended a tour of 'the new Wastewater Plant and stated he thought it was an excellent facility. He also reported attending the C~amber of Commerce "Flag Day" celebration where kids were honored for an Essay Contest in connection with the event. Mr. Collins stated the Council's Planning Committee has been working on the Comprehensive Plan and Map and it will be before City Council next week for first presentation. Mrs. Long; (1) Artended the Puget Sound Conference of Govts./Environmental Meeting in Seattle on June 13th; (2) On June 26th at the Silverdale Fire Hall there will be a Puget Sound Water Quality - Public Forum and the Public is encouraged to attend. Mr. Colvin reminded the Public that all City Council business agenda information is available at the Public Library and reported that Mr. Norm Rice, Seattle City Council Member as guest speaker at the Ebenezer Church on June 29th. Mr. Homing reported that Mr. Fabre', Community Development TAPE #351 City Council ~'~. Mtg. Minutes June 18, 1986 Page 3 of 5 litigation to resolve ownership issues. Mrs. Long asked the City Attorney to define the original intent of the deed when originally executed with Mr. Broughton stating that it was impossible. He said that in 1975, through Superior Court, the deed allowed "that the property could be transferred to the Port without consideration". Mr. Colvin noted that copies of the deed in Council's packets were very unclear. #1309 · M/S/C/(Dawkins/Collins) to approved a Quit Claim Deed of Gorst Tidelands to the Port of Bremerton. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Colvin & Homing Abstain: Long Motion PASSED SIGNAL TIMING DATA GATHERING FUND REQUEST, #AB86-225 Washington State Department of Transportation has received Oil Rebate Funds which they are distributing on a "first come" basis. These funds are to be used for gathering of data ('both manual and automatic traffic counts) to improve signal timing and coordination. The City is to provide 50% matching funds. The total cost islestimated at $9,650.00. The City share of $4,825 will be provided by in kind services and a portion of the Engineering budget for the purchase of automatic traffic counters. Mr. Dave Baker, Acting Engineer, stated that this allows the City to reduce the debt considerably. #1439 · M/S/C/U/(Long/Colvin) to approved the allocation of $4,825 in in-kind services and a portion of the Engineering budget for the purchase of automatic traffic counters. WATERING, FERTILIZING, PRUNING & TREE MTCE. - MAIN STREET ADOPT-A-TREE PROGRAM, #AB86-230 Attached is a letter'of proposal to water, fertilize, prune and maintain the trees which have been planted by Main Street. There are adequate unencumbered monies in the Real Estate Excise Tax Fund to pay for this service. This is an appropriate use of those monies. Mr. Dave Baker, Acting Engineer, noted that the Street Department could do the job for about $1,200 but crews are in their peak maintenance period and the City cannot really afford to have them doing this kind of assignment with street repairs priority. He further stated that crews would be removed from projects that gain revenue for the City. Mr. Pete F1Vnn, Manager of Main Street Association, stated that the Association is willing to administer the work needed. Mr. E.L.Sturdivant, 3231 Halvorsen, stated he saw on a recent trip to British Columbia, Parks department trucks doing this kind of labor. Mr. Del Fields, 2177 Lakehurst Drive, stated the City should organize a plan to take care of what we have and especially a gift such as the "Adopt-A-Tree" program. Mr. Crutcher suggested again that this would be an excellent program for the moderately handicapped individual to put he/she back into the flow of life. Mrs. Long asked if there were storm separation where the trees are with Mr. Baker stating, adequate to do the job. #1929 · M/S/C/U/(Crutcher/Waibel) to approve the expenditure of up to $2,000.00 for maintenance of newly planted trees in the downtown core. Recessed from 7:35 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. MANETTE TREATMENT PLANT SITE: 1. Disposition of Manette Wastewater Plant Site, #AB86-224; 2. Manette Sewer Plant Site Declared Blighted, #AB86-227 3. Demolition Funding of Manette Sewer Treatment Plant with cancellation of and re-allocation of 893,200.00 #351 City Council ~--~. Mtg. Minutes June 18, 1986 Page 2 of 5 Coordinator was taken ill today and transferred to Seattle's Swedish Hospital. INFORMATION ITEM - SUMMER SOLSTICE STREET FAIR - BREMERTON AND ROTORACT SPONSORING EVENT, #AB86-223 Bremerton Main Street Association and Rotoract requests a special event permit be issued for a two-day Street Fair June 21 and 22 on Pacific from Burwell to 5th Street. BID AWARD RECOMMENDATION - SMALL WORKS CONTRACT PARTIAL REROOF OF SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER (lSTH & NIPSIC), #AB86-212 City Council, at it's June 11, 1986 meeting, requested that Department Staff bring back a clearer report of the reasons why this should be awarded to Washington Ventures Contractors. Mr. Dave Baker, Acting Engineer, noted that (1) Federal paperwork requirements are demanding; (2) Project too small for larger contractors; (3) Wage rate requirements beyond amount contractors are willing to pay; (4) Minority requirements limit some contractors involvement and (5) with exceptional weather, many are too busy. He noted that Washington Ventures is also a minority business. Mr. Bill Amo, 4020 Bledso, noted that the City may do well in hiring a roofer to be under the Public Works division with Council Member Long agreeing. #0484 · M/S/C/U/(Overson/Dawkins) to approve Bid Award to Washington Ventures Contractors for Partial Reroof of the Senior Citizen's Center. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mr. Phil Drouin, 103 Olympic Avenue, made the following assessment of the Wastewater Treatment Facilities system; (1) much of the present system stills need upgrading; (2) the money left in the construction fund is due to the efforts of Ch2M Hill, Dave Baker and Bill Broughton for keeping the City out of Court; (3) Distributed minutes of the 12/5/85 Wastewater Committee meeting which outlined several areas that were classed as unfinished business, and (4) cautioned City officials that if the new facility is not kept up, at this stage, the City will face possible need to again replace in 20 years. He suggested a figure of $4,000,000 in a reserve fund for the future needs of the facility as realistic. Mr. Ed Rolman, 1331 Elizabeth, was requesting that the City officials work with Civic GroUps in honoring Actor HoWard Duff who apparently was born and raised in Bremerton. He stated he still has a half-brother living in the Seattle area who possibly could be contacted to assist in this effort. Mr. E.L.Sturdivant, 3231 Halvorson, stated he roomed with Mr. Douglas Duff during college and would be happy to assist in making contact. The Visitor's and Convention Bureau hired a new Director, Ms. Marlam ("Mims") Heigt who is in the process of reorganization. She has extensive background in Travel agencies and formerly was a Kitsap resident. QUIT CLAIM DEED OF GORST TIDELANDS, #AB86-224 In 1975, the City of Bremerton and Kitsap County received a court decree allowing those entities to transfer vacated oyster beds in the Gorst tidelands to the Port of Bremerton for future economic development. Since that time, the Port of Bremerton has worked to establish industries on these properties, especially the Huntmill property located just to the east of Gorst. Mr. Ken Attebury, Assistant Port Manager was available for comments. If Council approves, his conveyance avoids the possibility of clouded title or TAPE #351 City Council p~cr. Mtg. Minutes June 18, 1986 Page 4 of 5 from 1986 CDGB funds re-allocated to City sponsored shoreside amenities and joint Port .and City Shoreside amenities project, #AB86-228; Proposed Resolution presented by Sheridan Neighborhood Association - Manette Sewage Treatment Plant, #AB86-229 Mr. Homing stated that items 8-1 through 8-4 will be dealt with as one issue with a possibility of more than one motion. Agenda bill 8-1 was presented by Staff suggesting a long- term lease of $5,000.00 annually for 20 years from Real Estate Excise Tax. Demolition by fund #309. Agenda bills 8- 2 and 8-3 were presented by Mrs. Long to pursue the possibility of re-allocating Block Grant funds ($104,000) from the Waterfront development project to demolition of the Manotto Plant and declare the Plant and land blighted as it now stands. Agenda bill 8-4 was presented by Mr. Pat Carey from the Sheridan Neighborhood Association with their recommendation to transfer the Plant 'to Parks & Recreation for a minimal cost. The Facility is adjacent to the "Lion's" Field complex and representatives from the area Lions Clubs were present TAPE #352 Mr. BrouChton gave staff report on the most feasible disposition of the Manette Plant. Recommendation was made from a committee comprised of Les Siqlin, Budget Analyst; Rich Hanna, Treasurer; Ms. Peggy Lesser, Risk Manager and Mayor Lobe. The committee considered the following; (1) Solution to balancing the Wastewater Facilities Budget; (2) Need to identify source of funds; (3) Expand the park and beautify, and (4) the most minimal impact on the General Fund. Mrs. Lonq outlined her position and reasoning and felt if Mr. Fabre' was available she could better present her case. She felt that the abandoned sewer plant poses a danger to Public Health and Safety and that Block Grant Funds are available and can be used due to the "particular urgency" to demolish. She stated the Plant must be declared blighted to use the funds. A memo was read into the record indicating that '(1) _the blight designation can only be made by an official of the City who has the legal authority to make this determination, and (2) the request for funds did not go through the City approved application process. Mr. Stan Christensen 419 Plumb, did not feel the City should pay the Wastewater Utility for property it did not own. Mr. Bill Amo, 4020 Bledsoe, was concerned that elected officials already had their minds made up before testimony. Mr. Sturdivant, Mr. Sam Strom, Mr. Glenn Jarstad (Citizens committee to recommend), Mr. Randy Mack, Mr. Dei Fields all spoke in favor of retention of the Property. Mr. Phil Drouin stated he is a concerned Wastewater user and would not favor increasing Wastewater rates but was in favor of retention.of property as Parks. Mr. Bill Moslam, Mr. Emil Reynolds, Mr. Pat Carey also spoke. in favor of retention of the property. Mr. Hornin~ closed public testimony with the following statements; (1) Yes, most elected officials do have an opinion prior to a hearing, but after testimony that opinion does change as they become more aware; (2) the Utility has paid P.I.L.O.T. for several years; (3) Staff worked diligently in finding a solution to both balance the budget and keep present City properties that could be used for Parks and (4) determining site value can be approached several ways and he personally is not convinced that the TAPE #352 City Council ~. Mtg. Minutes June 18, 1986 Page 5 of 5 #1871 City would be taking property of value away, especially when cost of demolition is deducted from the parcel. Mr.. Crutcher was against using CDBG funds for the demolition/retention. Mr. Collins requested that Mr. MacKenzie explain for the public the separation of funding which Mr. MacKenzie did. Mrs. Long stated, as far as she was concerned, the Deed refers to the City of Bremerton as "owner", not-the Wastewater Utility. Mr. Colvin stated that true ownership may never be known but commended those staff individuals who prepared the recommendation. In response to Mr. Dawkins inquiry, Mr. MacKenzie anticipated it would be 1-3 months before completion of demolition once the bid process has been accomplished. · M/S/C/(Waibel/Colvin) to approve Lease, as recommended by Staff (on file in the Clerk's office), and instruct the Wastewater Utility to begin demolition of the Manette Plant site. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Colvin and Homing Opposed: Long Motion PASSED. With no further business, meeting ad3ourned at 8:28 p.m. APPRO D: CER HOR Cou il ' er~ D CC: Normal Distribution File/Vault KATHLEEN MCCLUSKEY, uity Clerk Director of Administrative Services President