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CITY COUNCI'L MEETING MINUTES
July 9, 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, July 9,
1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing
presiding. Council Members present were Lon Overson, Mottie
Dawkins, Marry Crutcher, "Tiny" Collins, Russ Johnson, Hank
Waibel and A1 Colvin. Also present were City Attorney Bill
Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen L. McCluskey. Absent was
Mary Lou Long.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by
President Homing and giving the Invocation was Chaplin
Belcher of Harrison Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Hornin~ noted that item #TA - Ordinance (first reading)
Amending Ordinance No. 3700, Sec. 3, Subsection A, & 6,
Relating to Septage Charge, #AB86-271.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item #A - Minutes of July 2, 1986, #AB86-266, was pulled.
· M/S/C/U/(Johnson/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/(Overson/Crutcher) on July 9, 1986, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further
described as follows; Regular Warrants, #21197 - #21302, in
the total amount of $46,942.88.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Colvin commended the Parks and Recreation department for
the excellent work being done in the City Parks and also
thanked Parks Superintendent Ray Foley for assisting in
posting Sheridan Neighborhood information on Parks bulletin
boards which Mr. Colvin was originally advise he could not
do.
Mr. Johnson stated the Fiscal, & Budget Committee will be
issuing a memo regarding Management Information and in the
future will be issuing routine ADP reports to Council. He
noted that new legislation allows for a 2 year Budget and
the earliest the City can transfer to this system would be
January 1, 1989. He stated it would assist in long-range
City planning and certainly reduce staff time necessary to
accomplish the task. It is under review in committee which
will make a decision whether or not to change to the new
program. He reminded constituents that the new "Character
Generator (Channel 29)" is now in operation which will begin
by televising "City" news and bulletins. He stated future
plans are to include Council agendas and possible televising
of actual Council meetings. He stated any local government
agency can contact the City Clerk for more information.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Ms. Dorothy Christensen, 419 Plumb Street, spoke in
criticism of the recent news articles which stated that the
City Attorney has been allowed to assume occupancy of the
Kitsap lake House. She felt he was inappropriately moved to
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the top of the list and other employees may be more in
"need". She also felt it was inexcusable that he failed to
get the proper permits and thought Council should do
something to correct the situation.
NAVAL MUSEUM LEASE, AB86-267
Mr. Hornin~ stepped down from the meeting at 5:45 p.m. with
Vice-President Johnson taking the chair.
The present site of the Naval Historical Museum is the ferry
terminal. This is not a particularly ideal location for the
Museum. The State is preparing to demolish the terminal and
replace it within the next year. The Mayor negotiated a
proposed Lease with Mr. & Mrs. Louis Weir to site the Museum
in the new commercial office space located on Washington
Avenue. The price for the space is extremely reasonable and
he felt it would be appropriate to house the Museum in this
space with payment being made through the Hotel/Motel tax
fund. Meetings have been held with the appropriate Museum'
personnel and this proposal is being met with enthusiasm by
the Museum and both the Historical Society and the Shipyard
Centennial Commission.
Ms. McCluskey noted changes from the draft in Council's'
packets to include: (1) Pg. 1, par&. 2, line 2 - change
address to read "120-130 Washington Avende; (2) Pg. 1, par&.
3, line 3, insert "approximately" after Lessor and before
Six-Thousand; (3) Pg. 2, Sec. 5 - Utilities - several
changes as to the responsibilities of Lessee and Lessor
(copy of draft available in City Clerk's office), and (4)
Pg. 5, Sec. 2(d) - Signs, the addendum of "subject to
Lessor's written approval", at the end of paragraph.
Ms. Louise Reh, 3315 Forest Drive and member of the Museum's
Executive Board, Stated that the Board gives its full
support to the proposed Lease.
Mr. Dawkins stated this was a benefit for the City and that
the Centennial Committee gave its support of the
recommendation. Mr. Overson asked if any alternative sites
had been reviewed and both he and Mr. johnson were concerned
about the appropriation of approximately $18,000 annually
from the Hotel/Motel Tax fund. Mr. Johnson was advised
there is in excess of $360,000.00 in this fund but he felt
the money was intended to be used to build a stadium complex
or something of this nature. Mr. Crutcher' stated he would
support the request and proposal because of the need to
recognize those who fought in World Wars and other battles
and that, if Bremerton wanted to promote tourism, it would
need to have a base program and something to draw the people
into the City. Discussion continued with most of the
Council agreeing that the City must take a positive approach
to downtown redevelopment and this is a beginning. Further
that the City would have a hard time meeting the low rent
figure. It was noted that the lease price does not include
all maintenance and utility fees but they are expected to be
reasonable. Ms. McCluskeV noted that very little has been
spent from the fund.
#0519- · M/S/C/U/(Collins/Waibel) to approve entering into a Lease
between the City of Bremerton and Mr. & Mrs. Lou Weir for
property located at 120 - 130 Washington Avenue to house the
Naval Historical Museum with changes as noted.
EASEMENT - PUGET SOUND POWER a LIGHT, #AB86-268
Puget Sound Power a Light has requested an easement to move
placement of anchors and guy wires on City property at the
end of Wilbert Avenue (Forest Ridge Park). Puget Power has
agreed to payment of $250.00 for the easement. If the
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easement is not granted Puget Power cannot improve the area
and the City would lose the revenue in consideration of the
easement.
· M/S/C/U/(Colvin/Crutcher) to approve an easement for Puget
Sound Power and Light at the end of Wilbert Avenue (Forest
Ridge Park).
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR PERFORMANCE AND
OPERATIONS EVALUATION OF CONTRACTED SERVICES AT THE
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT, #AB86-269
It is necessary to evaluate the performance of the
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations and Maintenance (0 &
M) contract so decisions can be made recommending the future
course for operations of the facilities. This evaluation is
best accomplished by an unbiased professional, experienced
in the performance of Wastewater Treatment Plants and
Personnel. Mr. Ken MacKenzie, Wastewater Compliance
Officer, noted that the individual being considered has
experience in performance evaluations and he worked with him
during his tenure with the City of Sacramento, Calif. He
highly recommended his approval.
Mr. Roy McGinnis, 2711 Maple, stated he reviewed the
contract and could not see the dollar impact proposed. Mr.
MacKenzie, stated the services of Mr. Dan Cortinovis are
based on $50.00 per hour and travel expenses which have been
budgeted in the 1986 Wastewater accounts. He estimated that
it would cost $4,000 - $5,000 overall by the completion of
the contract. Mr. Stan Christensen, 419 Plumb, questioned
hiring of an outside consultant which was explained by
Homing that this evaluation is similar to an outside audit
of the O a M which could not be fairly done in house. Mr.:.
HaveV Mantella, 3237 Solie, stated he work for 35 years in
Public Works within the local Federal installations and
complained that the citizens did not have a legal vote to
install the new Treatment Plant and was strongly in favor of
training individuals within to perform operation tasks in
lieu of outside contractors. Mr. Waibel noted that the area
of secondary treatment facilities is new and there are
problems that cities have never faced before and outlined
the advantages to outside specialists.
· M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to approve a Professional Services
contract for Mr. Dan Cortinovis for Evaluation of
contracted services - Wastewater Treatment Plant, and the
addendum of Section X as follows: X. RELATIONSHIP - It is
agreed and understood between the parties that the
relationship of the Evaluator to City is that of independent
contractor and not agent.
RIGHT-OF-WAY CONDEMNATION - WHEATON WAY, #AB86-270
The City Council has previously approved acquisition of
right-of-way on Wheaton Way from Sheridan Road to Dibb
Street. The Engineering Department has been unable to
negotiate the purchase of right-of-way from the subject
owner, therefore, it is necessary to commence condemnation
proceedings. Mr. DaVe Baker, City Engineer, noted that
negotiations were completed with '16 property owners, however
2 owners, owning 3 parcels, refuse to accept the City's
offer. He explained the-procedure for condemnation and
reasons why he submitted this agenda bill as an "emergency"
ordinance. This would save approximately 30 days time
whereby the work to widen the street on Wheaton could
commence sometime in early October when the weather is not
so unpredictable.
Mr. Harvey Manteila, 3237 Soiie, agreed that there is a need
for a turn lane off Wheaton but felt the issue of a noise
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barrier/buffer should also be addressed. Ms. Elizabeth
Buell, 1722 High Avenue, requested a clarified description
of the project proposed which Mr. Baker outlined.
Mr. Colvin was concerned that the property owners in
question were given adequate/written notice of the City's
intent. Mr. Baker responded that office engineer Gerald
ThornhutCh did contact the two owners by phone which is the
normal procedure to follow in this situstion. Assistant
City Attorney Lorna Cottitan noted that the lO-day written
notice does not apply in this instance and that if
condemnation proceedings are pursued, owners will get
notices in writing which is sufficient. Mr. Colvin still
felt that the City should, in the future, notify by mail as
a good faith gesture. Ms. Corrigan stated a Condemnation
proceeding takes preference on the Court calendar over Civil
and Criminal proceedings and the City should have a date set
within the next month. Mr. Crutcher agreed that a one week
delay would not change construction scheduling and supported
writing a letter which should be included in the Council
packets for the following week.
M/S/F/(Coliins/Overson) to approve an "Emergency" ordinance
declaring the need for condemnation of a parcel of land in
and through certain real property for the purpose of
constructing a public street for the City of Bremerton and
declaring an emergency.
VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Waibel, Collins,
Johnson & Homing
Opposed: Crutcher & Colvin
Motion FAILED for lack of unanimous vote.
Staff was directed to make notification by mail and return
the request, with copy of letter of notification, next week.
RESOLUTION NO. 2125 - SIX-YEAR TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM 1987 - 1992, #AB86-272
RCW 37.77.010 requires tHE City to update its Transportation
Improvement Program annually and file a copy of the adopted
program with the Secretary of Transportation. Any project
which is not included in the adopted T.I.P. cannot be
approved for funding until it has been officially added to
the T.I.P. Mr. Baker noted that the T.I.P. may be amended
anytime it is required after a public hearing is held which
is done occasionally.
Mr. Glenn Vockrodt, 1409 Marlow, stated that Neighborhood
Associations previously received copies of the Plan and
requested staff to continue this policy as most citizens are
not aware of what is priority in the Plan. He spoke of
repairs needed on Perry Avenue and Winfield. Mr. Baker
stated Perry is scheduled at #28 on the Plan but Winfield is
not considered a through street but part of the street is
scheduled on #25. Mr. William Lorin, 2527 Stephenson
requested more information on funding, priortization, etc.
which Mr. Baker explained.
Mr. Johnson was concern that nothing is scheduled for
Lakehurst Drive. Mr. Baker responded that the street does
not have a-adequate base therefore cost prohibitive on this
transportation plan. He stated that the owners were
approached about an LID and did not care to participate.
Mr. Johnson expressed concern that Pitt was scheduled for
'86 and now it has been moved to '92. Mr. Baker stated the
UAB did not consider it a priority. Mr. Johnson felt he was
not happy with the Plan as presented.
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M/S/C/(Collins/Waibel) to approve the Six-Year Transporta-
tion Improvement Plan as presented for 1987 to 1992.
VOTE: In Favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel,
Collins, Colvin & Homing
Opposed: Johnson
Motion PASSED.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - #AB86-245
Mr. Collins, Council Planning Committee, gave a short
presentation on the second half of the Hearing on the City's
proposed Comprehensive Plan. He outlined a model motion
proposed by the committee in view of the testimony received
during the June 25th Council meeting. Included in the
proposed "leaving status quo" are 4 areas which received
substantial public testimony with individuals requesting no
change by implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. Also
recommended in the model motion was a review of those
changes no later than 28 February, 1987, and corrections to
the Comprehensive Map.
Mr. Homing asked if Mr. Robinson's concerns were addressed
on property noted on Kitsap Way. Ms. Wilson referenced Memo
dated June 18, 1986, #10, Pg. #3, "Comprehensive Plan
Corrections", which takes care of Mr. Robinson's concerns.
Mr. Collins, simplified changes from the first hearing to
include;- (1) Sheridan Park Neighborhood to remain status
quo (no change in present density); Those stating concerns
about the Sheridan Park Neighborhood included Mr. Ralph
Smith, 2740 Hefner, asked for clarification of "'unit"; Mr.
Stan Christensen, 419 Plumb,. felt the city could possibly
condemn 100% of 'the Waterfront under the proposed plan and
felt that the Council should vote against the Plan in its
entirety. Mr. Sam Throm, 303 Lebo, also misunderstood the
intent of the Council Planning Committee memo. Mr. jim
Strait, 6530 Haylow Drive, felt the Comprehensive Plan was
necessary and would support the update because he thought
the City needed a guideline to future development. Mr. Carl
Rhodes, Sheridan Neighborhood, thought that 7-15 units per
acre is incorrect and that 7-8 is more feasible for the
amount of square footage per acre. Ms. Darlene Boyd, 2938
Quarry Drive, Ms. Mullary 341 Hill Ct., Mr. Gerald Sperir,
373 Lewis Avenue, Mr. Arnold Wang, 1003 Callahan Drive, Mr.
Dale Wilson 5734 Holman, Ms. Elizabeth Buell, 1725 High, Mr.
William Warren, 2520 Stephenson, Ms. Pat Cooke Reid Avenue,
and Mr. Pat Cater all opposed the density in Sheridan Park
Neighborhood. Mr. Heiker was in support of the proposed
Plan as is and Mr. Glenn Vockrodt felt the whole proposal
should be thrown out and redrafted.
In conclusion Mr. Donald Pratt, Planning Director stated
that many hours and dollars were spent in developing the new
proposed Comprehensive Plan and he, as the Director of
Planning, was proud of the draft and the proposed model
motion by the Council Planning committee, including the
concessions made after the first hearing on the original
draft.
Council discussed the changes but the majority felt it was a'
waste of time to bring back issues such as the Sheridan Park
"density" concern in February of 1987, knowing how the
citizens have shown the Council opposition in an organized
effort. Mr. Hornin~ agreed and felt the public has spoken
in opposition to several proposed changes which under the
model motion will remain'status-quo and not be reconsidered
during 1987. Mr. Collins noted the. many meetings held by
the Planning Commission, Citizens committees, Council
Planning meetings, etc.. where public had an opportunity to
be heard.
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M/S/C/(Coilins/johnson) to (1) approve Resolution revising
the Comprehensive Plan as proposed by the Planning Committee
with the following exceptions: 2) change the Comprehensive
Plan map to reflect the status quo in the following areas:
(a) the two westernmost "business/Industrial Park" areas
along Werner Road; (b) the "Industrial/Business Park" area
along Thompson Drive north of 15th; (c) the "Parks and Open
Space" area on North Wycoff at 25th Street. (d) The
"residential, 7-15 Unit/Acre" west of Wheaton to south of
Sheridan (Sheridan Neighborhood); (3) Direct the Planning
Commission to review the above area on the Comprehensive
Plan Map, except 2(d), and forward its recommendation for
further modifications needed, if any, to the City Council
for hearing no later than 28 February, 1987. These major
areas of concern shall be heard on an individual basis to
assure the public of complete attention being focused on
their area and to include appropriate corrections to the
Map.
#0234
· M/A/S/C/(Horning/Overson) to exempt 2(b) "Industrial/Busi-
ness Park" (Thompson Avenue), in addition to 2(d) from
review in February.
VOTE: AMENDED MOTION:
In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Colvin,
Johnson & Homing
Opposed: Collins
Abstain: Waibel
Amending Motion PASSED.
VOTE: ORIGINAL MOTION:
In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Coivin.
Collins, Johnson & Homing.
Abstain: Waibel
Original Motion PASSED.
ORDINANCE (2ND READING) - WRITING OFF INTERFUND LOANS,
#AB86-261
#0374 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Colvin) to pass on second reading, Ordi-
nance #4056, declaring certain Interfund Loans to be
uncollectable and authorizing them to be written off.
RESOLUTION NO. 2126 - SAFETY COMMITTEE, #AB86-273
The City's status as a self-insurer for industrial insurance
and the health and safety requirements of Washington law
require the City to maintain an ongoing Accident Prevention
Program and Safety Committee. This Resolution establishes
the framework under which the City's program would function.
Ms. Lessor, Risk Manager presented the Staff report.
#0459 ·
M/S/C/U/(Colvin/Waibel) to adopt Resolution #2196, esta-
blishing a continuing Loss Prevention and Safety Management
Program and to repeal Resolution #1895.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 9:OO p.m.
APPR ED:
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KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk
Director of Administrative Services
President