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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/06/05 DIGITAL RECORDING CDIIl ~\ ~ APR 1'2_ CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 6, 2005 The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City Council Chambers, of the NORM DICKS GOVERNMENT CENTER 345 6th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Daren Nygren presiding. Council members present were Mike Short, Carol Arends, Dianne Robinson, Mike Shepherd, Wendy Priest, Cecil McConnell, and Brad Gehring. Council Member Will Maupin was absent. Also present were City Attorney Roger Lubovich; City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Council Assistant Christine Grenier. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Cecil McConnell; followed by the invocation provided by Chaplain Bill Martin of Kitsap Lake Baptist Church. President NYQren made the following announcements: 1. A Pre-Council session was held in Council Conference Room 603 from 5:00 to 5:30 P.M.; and 2. Item 7 A has been pulled from the agenda. MAYOR'S REPORT . Presented the Employee Appreciation Award to Officer Floyd May for the Month of April 2005 and recognized his work at West Park; . Announced that $5.5 million of the State Budget was awarded to the City of Bremerton for the Harborside Park Project; . Mentioned that Group Health is considering the purchase of KPS Health Plan, and was concerned that this might impact the employees and citizens who are members of the KPS plan; and . Proclaimed Apri/13, 2005 as the "103rd Anniversary Celebration of Arbor Day" and the proclamation was accepted by a representative from the Arbor Day Foundation. . PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS There were no announcements made tonight... CONSENT AGENDA A. Check Numbers 298864 - 299039; EFT- 6772- EFT-6778; EFT-6780 - EFT-6785; EFT-6787 - EFT - 6791; 6771 P; 6779P; 6786P in the amount of $710,875.48; Retiree Payroll for the period ending February 28,2005 in the amount of $74,092.36 (#AB05-083) B. Minutes of Meeting - March 30, 2005 (#AB05-084) C. Approval of Budget Adjustment for Funding of Environmental Review of the Chevron Property adjacent to Evergreen Rotary Park (#AB05-085) D. Telecommunications Facilities Lease Agreement between the CITY OF BREMERTON and SEATTLE SMSA LIMITED PARTNERSHIP d/b/a/ VERIZON WIRELESS (#AB05-086) E. Telecommunications Facilities Lease Agreement between the City of Bremerton and FTP CORPORATION (#AB05-087) .5:44:25 M/S/C/U (Priest/McConnell) Move to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. 6A - RESOLUTION NO. 2956 TO SURPLUS AND APPROVE SALE OF PUBLIC UTILITY PROPERTY (38 ACRES FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE TRACYTON WATERSHED) TO BEALKO, INC (#AB05-060): The first hearing of this resolution was heard on March 2, 2005. City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Page 2 of 5 Phil Williams, Public Works and Utilities Director was available to respond to questions. President NYQren suggested that the proceedings be terminated until an appraisal of the property is received. He also recommended that after it is determined whether or not to surplus the property, a process will need to be established on receiving bids, and then a new hearing may be set. ROQer Ryno supported preservation of the Tracy ton watershed as key areas for migratory waterfowl and believed that housing is not an appropriate use of the land. He suggested that if the property were to be sold that the land be developed carefully to not disturb the habitat. Mr. Hill also supported preservation of open space and suggested that the area be developed as a walking park so people could experience wilderness. Jim Trainer, Kitsap Trees presented a tree cutting to the Council and encouraged Council Members to protect the watershed. Glen Carden believed that preserving the property would benefit many people in the future and argued that if the City will help clean up an area next to the shipyard perhaps the City should also consider protecting the watershed rather than developing it. DOUQ Belchard had witnessed wildlife in the watershed and encouraged Council to not develop the property. Sidney Cotton expressed concerns over removing old growth and asked that an environmental impact study be done before considering development. 6:02:15 M/S/C/U (Arends/Shepherd) Move to terminate the pending proceedings regarding the surplusing and sale to Bealko, Inc. of the public utility property commonly known as the Tracyton property consisting of approximately 38 acres for $2.9 million as set forth in Resolution No. 2956, upon which no action will be taken. 6B - RESOLUTION NO. 2960, REGARDING A CLOSED RECORD HEARING FOR THE SYLVAN PRELIMINARY PLAT (FILE NO. BP04-00412) LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF RICKY ROAD AND SYLVAN WAY (#AB05-088): Robert Grumbach, Community Development, explained that the Hearing Examiner recommendation on a preliminary plat (File No. BP04-00412) to divide 1.39 acres of land into 11 building lots and three tracts at the northeast intersection of Ricky Road and Sylvan Way. The recommendation included 20 conditions to be improved for final plat approval. President NYGren indicated that because this was a Closed Record Hearing, all Council members should now give consideration at to whether they have 1) demonstrated bias or prejudice for or against any party to the proceedings; 2) a direct or indirect monetary interest in the outcome of the proceedings,' 3) a prejudgment of the issue prior to hearing the facts on the record; or 4) ex parte contact with any individual, excluding administrative start with regard to an issue prior to the hearing. Mr. GehrinG explained that he has had a long standing relationship with the applicants and excused himself. All other Council Members remained seated President NYGren then asked if any member of the public believed any Council member should excuse themselves due to a City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Page 3 of 5 conflict with the Appearance of Fairness Doctrine, or for other concerns, to please state the reasons now. Due to no comments from the pub/ie, Council members remained seated Mr. Lubovich emphasized that no new testimony or evidence is to be provided tonight since this is a Closed Record Hearing. Mark Coleman, Project Engineer and the applicants Mark and Barbara Sweeney were available to answer any questions. Mr. NYQren stated that since this is a Closed Record Hearing there will be no public comment Permitted. He then mentioned that Council may approve and adopt findings and recommendations made by Hearing Examiner, modify findings and recommendations, reject and deny findings and recommendation, or remand the issue back the Hearing Examiner. Mr. McConnell asked if the eight foot section that is referred to in the plan will include a planting strip or parking strip. Mr. Grumbach answered that the section would include a parking strip. The road when completed will include two-way access. Mr. Shepherd asked who would use the parking strip. Mr. Grumbach answered that visitors and residents would use the parking strip which would be located in the right-of-way. Mr. Nyqren suggested that it might be appropriate to review our engineering design standards. Mr. Short requested clarification on the plat map. Mr. Coleman summarized that the code requires a certain number of off-site, on-street parking spaces and this project meets that requirement. Mr. NYQren asked if stormwater issues will be resolved. Mr. Grumbach stated that those details will be reviewed by the engineering staff. 6:20:40 M/S/C/U (Short/Priest) Move to pass Resolution No. 2960 approving and adopting the Findings, Conclusions, and Recommendation of the Administrative Hearing Examiner and approve the preliminary plat for Sylvan Plat subject to the proposed conditions. 7A APPROVAL OF 2005 CDBG "OFF CYCLE" FUNDING REQUEST FOR THE KITSAP COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPOR.^.TION SMALL BUSINESS REVOLVING LOAN PROGR.I\.M (1I1\B05 089): 7B - LOCAL AGENCY STANDARD CONSULTANT AGREEMENT WITH "SAMPLEY CONSULTING" FOR THE DOWNTOWN PEDESTRIAN/BTC ACCESS IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (#AB05-090): Phil Williams, Public Works and Utilities Director, mentioned that the City requires project coordination assistance for the Downtown Pedestrian /BTC Access Improvement Project. Retaining the services of W. Eugene Sampley dba Sampley Consulting will provide the expertise necessary to maintain project continuity, scope, and schedule. A Local Agency Standard Consultant Agreement for federally funded projects has been negotiated with Sampley Consulting for the Downtown Pedestrian/ BTC Access Improvement Project for total authorized amount not to exceed $120,000. He clarified that Lynn Price of the Engineering City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Wednesday, April 6, 2005 Page 4 of 5 department would be Project Manager and Gene Sampley would report directly to him, and that federal funds would pay for the consultant salary. Mr. NYQren stated that a letter was received by Del Knauss and will be made part of the record. There were no comments from the public. Mr. Lubovich stated that the contract term should be corrected to read "through 2006". Mr. Short mentioned that the contract would be pro-rated for the actual time work is being done. Mr. Williams added that when the design phase is done, then the project contract is done. Ms. Arends believed that the contract amount is reasonable and thought that it was important to have the City's interests protected. Ms. Robinson asked if there is a conflict by setting up a contract with the City but paying for the contract with federal funding; and expressed concerns that the project has not been accepted as part of the State's list of projects. Mr. Williams stated that the purpose of the contract is to protect the City's interests and since filling the position with a current employee is not an option, contracting the position is the only option at this point. Mr. McConnell emphasized that if the project is a State project then the State should run the project and all associated contracts. Mr. Shepherd asked if the project is part of the State's Capital Improvement Plan. Mr. Williams answered yes. 6:34:50 M/S/C (Arends/Short) Move to approve the Local Agency Standard Consultant Agreement with Sampley Consulting for the Downtown Pedestrian/BTC Access Improvement Project in the amount not to exceed $120,000, and authorize the Mayor to finalize and execute the necessary contract documents for the agreement. Voted Yes: Arends; Short; Gehring; Priest; Nygren Voted No: Shepherd; Robinson; McConnell Motion Carried: 5-Yes; 3-No PUBLIC RECOGNITION Helen Miller commented on the recent NAACP presentation at Olympic College and hoped Council Members had been in attendance. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Short announced that the next District 6,7,8, and 9 Meeting will be held on Monday, April 11th from 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the Public Works and Utilities Building located at 100 Oyster Bay Avenue to discuss the "Bremerton School District Bond Levy". Ms. Arends and Ms. Robinson also encouraged citizens to attend the community meeting. Mr. NYClren announced that the next District 3 Meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 26th from City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes VVednesday, April 6, 2005 Page 5 of 5 7:00 to 8:30 P.M. at the Manette Senior Center located at East 13th Street and Nipsic Avenue to discuss the "Bremerton School District Bond Levy"; mentioned that he and Mr. Shepherd are coordinating with local Eagles Scouts to address the East Park ivy problem. Mr. Shepherd commented on the water resource planning meeting he attended; announced that the Evergreen Neighborhood Association will be planting 300 lavender plants on Aptil16th. People may contact the Council Office at 473-5280 or Cafe Destino at 782-0711 for more information; emphasized the importance of the school district as part of the City's revitalization efforts; and congratulated fellow runners who also qualified for the Boston Marathon. Ms. Priest announced that the group "Rebuilding Kitsap Together", previously called "Christmas in April" will be meeting on Saturday, April 30th to help seniors and low-income families with home maintenance projects. People may obtain more information by checking the website www.rebuildingtogetherkitsap.org or by calling the Council Office at 473-5280. VVith no further business, the meeting of the City Council was adjourned at 6:44 PM. Prepared and Submitted by: ;!~_-_ ~A: CHRISTINE GRENIER Council Assistant ouncil President DN/PJ/ls/cge