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HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/12/99 AGENDA ***REVISED*** CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MAY 12, 1999 STUDY SESSION: 5:00 - 5:30 P.M. · General Council Business CALL TO ORDER: 5:30 P.M. · Pledge of Allegiance · Invocation CONSENT AGENDA Items listed below have been distributed to Council members in advance for study and will be enacted by one motion. If separate discussion is desired on an item, it may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Agenda at the request of a Council member. · Minutes of Meeting - April 21, 1999 #AB99-077 4. CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS 5. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS MAYOR'S REPORT · Swearing-In Ceremony for Police Officers PUBLIC RECOGNITION WORK-PLANNING SESSION uOtS'P · Economic Development Strategies [~) ,~. ADJOURNMENT OF MEETING (Please note that due to the work-planning format of this meeting, there will be no "New Business" items. However, this is an OPEN meeting, and members of the public are encouraged to attend.) AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COLrNCIL MINUTES OF MEETING - APRIL 21, 1999 FOR AGENDA OF: ORIGINATING DEPT: ORIGINATOR: DATE SUBMITTED: MAY 12, 1999 CITY COUNCIL MIKE SHEPHERD, PRESIDE~ MAY 6, 19~9 2. ~J~: (comment on back 3. EXHIBITS: if necessary) ENDORSEMENT .... INFORMATION__ MAYOR 4. SUMMARY STATEMENT AND REOUIREMENT FOR COUNCIL ACTION: 8. R$COM/4ENDATION: o RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: PULLED TABLED COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: 10. NOTICE OF ACTION APPROVED DISAPPROVED DATE: 11. AGENDA BILL NO: TAPES #1610, 1611 & 1612 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES APRIL 21, 1999 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, April 21, 1999, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Mike Shepherd presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Carlos Montgomery, David Farr, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen. Council member Carol Arends was absent. Also present were City Attorney Glenna Malanca, Deputy Clerk Paula Johnston, and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Shepherd and invocation given by Reverend Talmage Wilson of Charleston Baptist Church. President She_oherd made the following announcemen~ts: (1) City Council held a Study Session prior to the meeting to discuss general Council business; and (2) City Council will hold a Deliberation Session next Wednesday, April 28, 1999, 5:05 to 5:25 to discuss Special Use Permit for two Group Residential Facilities - Class I; Applicant: Inland Empire Residential Resources; Location: 1006 & 1008 9th Street, Bremerton. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - April 7, 1999 #AB99-069 B. Easement Grant to Cascade Natural Gas for Bremerton #AB99-070 Transportation Center Gas Line #0020 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Montgomery) Motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. CLAIMS/CHECK 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 that had been made available to the Council. #0050 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Reed) On April 21, 1999, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 229949 to 230146 in the amount of $588,348.77; and Regular Payroll in the amount of $800,774.29 for the period ending 4/15/99. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS Mr. Law reported on the monthly District 3 meeting held last night, and thanked special guest Kitsap County Sheriff Steve Boyer for his very informative and interesting presentation. Mr. Overson was happy to be back, after spending several enjoyable weeks in Europe. Mr. Fart offered his apologies for not being able to attend the District 6-7-8 meeting scheduled tomorrow night due to a conflict in his schedule. 2. TAPES #1610, #1611 & 1612 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 21, 1999 Page 2 of 8 Mr. Monta_omery announced Districts 6, 7, & 8 would hold a combined meeting Thursday, April 22, 1999 at the Bremerton School Administration Building located 134 N. Marion, 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. Bremerton Police Officer Dave Hughes from the Canine Unit, along with "Quasar" will be in attendance, as well as Mayor Lynn Horton. President Shepherd attended the welcoming ceremony for the new pastor at Ebenezer A.M.E. church, where the Mayor also presented a Proclamation to the departing Reverend Cleveland Williams. He also attended the Kitsap Habitat for Humanity orientation meeting on Sunday, which was well attended. Lastly, he welcomed Kathleen Cahall back from maternity leave. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Hortorl read a Proclamation for May 15, 1999 as "Kids Day America International in Bremerton", and encouraged parents to talk with their kids, and even their school administrators, about safety. LEGISLATIVE REPORT A memo from Tom Knuckey, Senior Engineer, was read in response to two questions raised by Paul Drnjevic in a letter dated March 24, 1999 regarding fluoride equipment: (1) How much work was done on this system after September 14, 19987 The rough site grading was complete along with installation of the detention pond, and nearly all site piping. Installation of mechanical equipment inside the building was underway, and submittals for most of the equipment had been approved and ordered. A list of remaining work to be done was attached. (2) How much money was spent purchasing and continuing installation of equipment and or piping after September 14, 19987 Invoices paid after September 14, 1998 total $141,606.28, with approximately 90% of the submittals approved by that date. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Mary_ Slump thanked the City for the two new parks in the West Bremerton area. Mr. Farr thanked her for all the work she contributed on both parks. Donna Gardner questioned the reason parking notices were recently received on vehicles in her neighborhood for "violating" a City ordinance that states vehicles parked over 72 consecutive hours were subject to receive a citation if not moved, even with permits. Tony White, Director of Metropolis Art Gallery, announced several art events this week. The "All City Art Walk", and a Silent Auction to raise money for the Kosovo refugees will take place on May 1. Further activities taking place in Bremerton at the Admiral Theater include "Don Quixote" which is being performed by the Peninsula Dance Theater on May 24-25. For more information, call 373-3709. Vickie Billincjton wanted information on a recent shooting reported in her neighborhood, and questioned if she needed to worry about the safety of her neighborhood. Mayor Horton reported the incident was a suicide, and not indicative of a safety issue in the neighborhood. TAPES #1610, #1611 & 1612 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 21, 1999 Page 3 .of 8 Frances Myers, owner of Charleston Theater, announced the first ever Spring Fair to be held May 7, 8 & 9, 1999, where a pamphlet would be available for parents to record fingerprints and other vital information on their children. Se also announced summer passes for the theater were selling for $15.00 for 10 summer matinee movies, and are available through May 31. Contact Frances Myers or local schools to purchase tickets. Paul Drn_ievic congratulated Mike Shepherd for his letter to the editor. He then provided a detailed reported on his attempt to have several questions answered, but felt the letter he received from the City did not address them adequately. Robert Schneidler, President of the Admiral Theater Foundation, concerts by the Bremerton Symphony, and a symphony rehearsal Schedules are available through the Admiral Theater. announced upcoming open to the public; Pat Wright, owner of Just Your Cup O' Tea, thanked the Sun for the article on Bremerton. 9A - CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING AND RESOLUTION NO. 2701, FOR CONSIDERATION OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAN APPROVAL FOR PUD 96-0002, SINCLAIR LANDING COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PORTION OF DEVELOPMENT; APPLICANT: THE COMMERCIAL GROUP. #AB99-071 Council must decide if the applicant's request for a one time one-year extension for submission of the Final Plan for PUD 96-0002, Commercial/Residential Portion of Development. The applicant must show that progress is being made and that it is very likely that the Final Plan will be submitted within the extended time period. Phil Berry_, Director of Community Development, stated the code section of the BMC, Chapter 21.02.052(a) sets forth the procedures and criteria for extensions. He stated it clearly states that substantial progress must be demonstrated prior to approval of the extension; and that there is good likelihood the final Planned Unit Development would be filed during the period of the extension. He further clarified the life of a preliminary PUD is two years from the date of City Council approval, which was March 27, 1997. On March 27, 1999, a one-month continuation of the public hearing was granted to allow the applicant the opportunity to bring forward documentation to support their efforts made to date on the Preliminary PUD, and also to demonstrate that the Final PUD can be completed during the time of the extension. A number of items were also requested by the City Council, which has still not been responded to by the applicant. Staff recommends denial of the extension. President Shepherd stated this was a continuation of a quasi-judicial hearing, and asked the Appearcnce of Fairness Doctrine: 1. "DOES ANY COUNCIL MEMBER BELIEVE THEIR PARTICIPATION WOULD CONFLICT WITH THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE, AND THAT THEY SHOULD BE EXCUSED?" All Council members remained seated. 4 TAPES #1610, #1611 & 1612 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 21, 1999 Page 4 of 8 2. "DOES ANY MEMBER OF THE PUBLIC BELIEVE ANY COUNCIL MEMBER SHOULD EXCUSE THEMSELVES DUE TO A CONFLICT WITH THE APPEARANCE OF FAIRNESS DOCTRINE." There was no comment by the pub/ic. President She.oherd then read the following public announcement: "AS REQUIRED BY RCW 42.36.090, I AM PLACING ON THE RECORD OF THIS PUBLIC HEARING, THE SUBSTANCE OF WRITTEN AND ORAL COMMUNICATIONS CONCERNING THE DECISION OF ACTION BEFORE US TONIGHT. BECAUSE OF THE CITY COUNCIL'S RESPONSIBILITIES RELATING TO THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT EXECUTED BY THE COMMERCIAL GROUP AND THE CITY OF. BREMERTON AND OTHERS. EFFECTIVE MARCH 18, 1998, I, AND ALL THE OTHER COUNCIL MEMBERS SEATED BEFORE YOU, HAVE READ THE MATERIALS PROVIDED BY THE CITY STAFF AND THE COMMERCIAL GROUP. SOME OF THESE MATERIALS THAT RELATED TO PROGRESS UNDER THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ALSO ARE RELEVANT TO THE MATTER BEFORE US TONIGHT. THERE HAVE BEEN VARIOUS CITY COUNCIL OPEN MEETINGS DURING WHICH ISSUES RELEVANT TO TONIGHT'S PROCEEDING HAVE BEEN DISCLOSED AND DISCUSSED. QUOTES FROM ALL PARTIES HAVE BEEN CONTAINED IN NEWSPAPER ARTICLES OVER THE PAST YEAR. STUDY SESSIONS AND MEETINGS WITH THE MAYOR AND SMALL NUMBERS OF COUNCIL MEMBERS HAVE OCCURRED IN FURTHERANCE OF RESPONDING TO THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT ADMINISTRATION. ALTERNATIVE DEVELOPMENT POSSIBILITIES HAVE BEEN DISCUSSED DUE TO ISSUES RELATED TO THE MASTER DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. ALL COMMUNICATIONS REFERENCED AND DETAILED IN THIS ANNOUNCEMENT HAVE LIMITED RELEVANCE TO THE DECISION BEFORE THE COUNCIL TONIGHT. DUE TO THE THEN UNKNOWN NATURE OF THE VERIFICATION AND DOCUMENTATION THAT WOULD BE PROVIDED BY THE COMMERCIAL GROUP tN SUPPORT OF ITS APPLICATION FOR AN EXTENSION. THAT INFORMATION IS AND WILL BE CONTAINED IN THE RECORD BEFORE US TONIGHT. ANYONE MAY REBUT DURING THE COURSE OF THE PUBLIC HEARING THE SUBSTANCE OF ANY AND ALL COMMUNICATIONS DISCLOSED BY THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AND SPECIFIC DISCLOSURES OF EACH COUNCIL MEMBER. THEREFORE I ASK AGAIN DOES ANY COUNCIL MEMBER HAVE A FURTHER DISCLOSURE IN ADDITION TO THE COMMUNICATIONS I HAVE JUST ANNOUNCED. Mr. McConnell disclosed that he was asked by a Sun reporter, why he voted "NO" to a 30-day extension. He responded that no property had been purchased, or leases signed, and he had run out of patience. Now, 30 days later, he stated the situation may have changed, and his vote at that time will have no bearing on his vote tonight. Mr. Law disclosed that he was asked questions by his constituents at several past District meetings, and did inform them that no property has been purchased, no options issued, or leases signed. He further stated he has not yet made up his mind. TAPES #1610, #1611 & -'r~2 city council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 21, 1999 Page 5 of 8 Mr. Mont0omery acknowledged he has held many conversations with many people on this subject. He also disclosed that a member of the Commercial Group, who asked for a Study Session, approached him. He referred him to the Council President. He was also invited to lunch, which he declined. Mr, Fart disclosed he was and still is a member of the Sinclair Landing Association, as a non- voting member. As President of the City Council for the last two years, he attended several additional meetings during the formulation of the Master Development Agreement (MDA). Mr. Overson, Mr. Olsen, and President Shepherd held many discussions with constituents, but most information discussed was related to articles printed in the Sun. No direct meetings were ever held with any members of the Commercial Group. After the above disclosures, the Public Hearing proceeded... Rich Rucker, President of Rucker Associates, spoke in support of the Master Development Agreement, and the extension of the PUD. He told Council about the discussions held with investors, lenders, and tenants, who were all impressed, and could see the potential. He felt The Commercial Group has raised the image of Bremerton; and nothing they have done has "hurt" Bremerton. He spoke of the difficulties in obtaining investors, and the "critical mass" issue, where two triple-A restaurants want to be in Bremerton, but they do not want to be here alone. They want a bigger development, with is directly related to having the leverage of a City parking garage. He described this as a situation where he and the other developers "put their shoulders to the wheel", but were not yet able to get other people to meet the challenge. Randy McGreal, The Commercial Group (TCG), first described how he was personally offended by the public and private comments emanating from City Hall. He talked about the details of the PUD extension request, and described each of the eight steps TCG has completed during the process, including the submittal of a project description, and a Development Cost Summary with construction estimates. He stated that TCG spoke with numerous tenants, and provided that list to the City Council. He read a list of firms interested in Sinclair Landing such as Reebok, Pyramid Breweries, and many others, however, he reiterated that no one wants to come into Bremerton alone. They want to come "as a group". He stated that it takes a long time just to contact the tenants and the brokers who represent them since they are not only making deals in all 50 states, but many are now making deals internationally. He stated TCG is now at the stage to go back to these retailers, ask them to sign a lease, and make it contingent upon a movie theater, for example, being there. He further stated it was an incorrect assumption to think a developer, in an environment like Bremerton, can convince tenants to sign leases before the other tenants are identified and governmental relationships are solidified, such as the parking garage. TCG has also been seeking partners to assist in financing the project, and provided a list of companies interested. He then addressed each of the six items that City Council required The Commercial Group to provide to the City: 1) Future tenant commitments as recommended by the City's Financial Analyst; 2) Responses to reasonable inquiries and verification requests by the City's Financial Analyst; 3) Arrangements for sufficient Public Attractions; 4) Detailed construction estimates; 5) Updates on their efforts to purchase necessary properties within the project area; and 6) TAPES #1610, #1611 & 1612 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 21, 1999 Page 6 of 8 Acceptable parking for the Marina. He read detailed responses to each of the items from a letter written to the Mayor. He referred to the Recommendation made by the Department of Community Development regarding progress not being made, and argued that all information requested by the City has been provided, in addition to meeting with City Council, for on-going updates. He further stated that he feels all information requested by them has been provided to the City, which clearly shows progress has been made. He concluded by stating if the extension was granted TCG could submit the Final Plan within the extended time period. He urged the Council not to throw away this opportunity "foolishly". Richard Hayes, Kitsap Transit Director, withdrew Kitsap Transit's request for the transfer of the Commuter Retail Building rights to the Kitsap Transit element of the PUD, as explained in a letter dated April 21, 1999, which is included in the packet. TAPE #1611 MEMBERS OF PUBLIC WHO SPOKE IN FA VOR OF A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION: Rob Schneidler, President of Sinclair Landing Association; Ward Gilly; Field R_van; Greg Bush; Elizabeth Buell; John Becker; Beverly Kinc~id; and Charlie Brown. Gary Gartin who works downtown, and owns a building on Pacific Avenue, questioned whether this PUD before Council tonight was the same PUD originally approved. It seemed to him that the PUD has grown. He understood the difficulty in putting together a project, and the amount of time that it takes. However, as a property owner, he had other concerns. He concluded that he would be better off without this issue "hanging out there". Then decisions could be made about the future, without something of this scale tying up downtown businesses. With no other comments, the Hearing was closed to the public and open to Council... Mr. Law asked Mr. McGreal to address the issue of which property owners have been "contacted", since that doesn't necessarily mean they will sell. He is also uncomfortable with statements that the City will finance the parking garage. He referred to the MDA, which stated the City would provide 60% of the incremental taxes. Mr. McGreal stated tenants listed under Phase ! have been contacted. Mr. Overson asked the Mayor to address who the City uses as their "Financial Analyst". Mayor Horton stated the City has used the Bond Counsel at SeaFirst Bank. A "Financial Analyst" has not been secured because the City has never received a proposal of significant value to merit the need to secure one. She then went on to describe conversations she has held with various financiers and developers of other projects of this magnitude, and virtually all said the same thing, that this project should be farther along than it is. They also added that they did not understand why the properties have not been purchased, or at least options-to- purchase solidified. Although TCG has Letters of Interest from tenants, it is not the same as having "signed" tenants. The current economic climate is very conducive for a project of this nature. She has spoke with other developers who have the expertise, financial backing, and interest in doing this project. She wanted to clarify that neither the Mayor nor Council ever approved financing the parking garage, only a willingness to work with The Commercial Group. She feels the time has come to terminate the PUD, move on, and get this project moving to get downtown redeveloped. TAPES #1610, #1611 & ~r6-12 city council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 21, 1999 Page 7 of 8 Mr. Over, on referred to a letter dated April 15, 1999 where Mr. McGreal wrote "when you honestly look at Bremerton, the conclusion you reach is that the location is sorely lacking to support a commercial centeF, along with four comments to support his statement. Mr. Overson stated he would find it very difficult to support the extension of the PUD when the developers don't trust the project themselves. Mr. Montgomery_ requested that the letter from The Commercial Group, dated April 15, 1999 be added to the record. He then referred to page 3, and discussed his concerns regarding the parking garage. Mr. McConnell stated that based on the lack of progress made the past two years, and his observations of what has taken place downtown, he did not have any faith that even an additional eight months would be enough time for TCG to submit a final plan. Mr. Farr asked for comment on the MDA, and when the "clock" began running for the PUD application. Ms. Malanca stated the "clock" began in March 1997, whether or not the MDA was in place. Mr. Farr stated he has been a supporter of the Sinclair Landing project, however, he has also been frustrated at the lack of progress and lack of substantial property acquisition. He concluded by stating he wished he had known the difficulty TCG was running into with property acquisition earlier than now. Mr. Rucker responded that property acquisition was the key, and discussed a brief history of progress he feels TCG has made to date. MS. Malanca, stated the problem tonight, is that "time is up". If the process to declare default had occurred much earlier, there could have been an assignment to the City of the PUD, and thereafter, an extension on assignment could have been requested. She further clarified the issue for the Council tonight is either the applicant can show the progress and the entitlement to an extension, or they can't. TAPE #1612 Mr. Olsen asked the responsibilities of the Sinclair Landing Association, and also wanted to know the square footage of committed leases. Mr. McGreal stated Letters of Interest is the first step, followed by Letters of Intent, and then Leases. In the April 15, 1999 letter, he states that approximately 250,000 square feet have responded with Letters of Interest. President Shepherd 1) asked Richard Hayes of Kitsap Transit to restate the issue of the City property and parking lot for the commuter retail building; 2) asked the Mayor to readdress the request for a "Financial Analyst" to evaluate the financial details; and 3) asked Phil Berry to clarify that the denial of the extension of the PUD will not effect projects in the future. He then observed that The Commercial Group and Sinclair Landing Association have some very fine citizens, and the City is grateful for the effort and hundreds of hours expended to date. He stated this is a tremendously important project for the City, and this project will continue in some form or another. Mr. Hayes provided history on the early stages of the Bremerton Transportation Center project. He then proposed that Kitsap Transit could manage the parking and the Kiss 'n Ride areas in conjunction with a Commuter Retail Building Development Agreement. Mayor Horton began by stating that this project has had many iterations, and every time the plans changed, the number of parking stalls changed. She reiterated that she never felt that she had a substantial enough presentation or idea of the needs of the parking to TAPES #1610, #1611 & ~6~2 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 21, 1999 Page 8 of 8 take to a "Financial Analyst". She did, however, speak with SeaFirst Bank, and to the City's Bond Counsel regarding this project. Mr. Berry_ stated that Mr. Shepherd's observations were correct, that if the PUD was allowed to expire it does not mean the end of redevelopment or development of downtown. He summarized that having a Development Agreement gives the City far more latitude, allowing for better negotiating and setting forth terms with the developer. Ms. Malanca confirmed that any decision on the PUD would not affect the current Master Development Agreement, which is a stand-alone agreement. #0700 M/S/F (FardReed) Motion to extend the PUD for one year. Vote on motion: In Favor: Reed, Farr Opposed: Overson, Montgomery, Olsen, McConnell, Law, Shepherd Motion failed. #0760 M/SIC (Overson/Law) Motion to deny the request for the extension of PUD 96-0002. Vote on motion: In Favor: Law, Overson, Montgomery, Olsen, McConnell, Shepherd Opposed: Farr, Reed Motion carried. With no further business meeting adjourned at 8:50 P.M. PAULA JOHNSTON, Deputy City Clerk MIKE SHEPHERD, Council President City of Bremerton P J/MS/Is C: Normal Distribution File May 11, 1999 Editor, The Sun P.O. Box 259 Bremerton, WA 98337 Dear Sir: The American Legion Post 149 building is once again in the path of progress. In 1942, this building was moved from across the street on Cambrian Avenue in order to expand PSNS. At that time the U.S. Navy paid all costs for the land and relocation. Now the City needs the American Legion property for a state highway which will run through Charleston to the state ferry in downtown Bremerton. We don't object to this move but do question why a historical building (circa 1920) will be destroyed. The American Legion Post 149 building deserves to be relocated in the Charleston area where it will continue as the home and heart of Albert C. Kean Post 149. Phil ~rouin Charter Member of Albert C. Kean Post 201- now merged with Post 149. 527 Juniper St. Bremerton, WA 98310-2653 PH 373-2771 To Mayor Horton and Members of the Rremerton City Council: We implore you not to destroy the building at 425 S. Cambrian, the home of American Legion Post 149. This building is one of the very few historical reminders of the City of Charleston which merged with Bremerton in 1926. It definitely should remain in a Charleston location. During the years of the Great Depression, American Legion members Roy O'Hara (Congressman Dicks' grandfather) and L "Hum" Kean (Mayor of Bremerton from ]942 to ]952 and father of Albert C. Kean, the Navy aviator after whom the Post was named) paid the taxes to keep the Post alive. My own father, Joseph T. Drouin, was also a member of this Post as was former City Councilman Clyde Pachek. AS a charter member of Albert C. Kean Post and a former City Councilman of District 7, the Charleston area, I speak in memory of ~hese veterans who well served their country and their City of Bremerton. AGENDA BILL BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL 1. SUBJECT: FOR AGENDA OF: May 12, 1999 ~=Jz3J_IC HE.~_~.I:~G/RE$OLUTiOi~ ,= ~ DEPT. OF ORIGIN: DECD - Planning ACTION: Emergency consideration to open ORIGINATOR: Jon Holan hearing and continue the matter for one week for One Year Extension for Preliminary PUD approval for PUD 97-0003, DATE SD'BMITTED: May 12, 1999 West Hills PUD /%PPLICANT: Olympic Property Group LOCATION: 19245 Tenth Avenue NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370 2. CLEARANCES: (Co~,r~m~t on back if necessary) 3. EXHIBITS: DE CD Director ~ ~~ ~~.~---~ CC ~e~c!utio~ N~. /~,//__// /'.) // / Staff Report & Attachments City Attorneyq~.~ ENDORSEMENT ~ INFORMATION APPROVED BY COUNCIL PRESIDENT FOR S~BMI~TAL/, MAYOR ~'~,:~- ,~'~- COUNCIL PRESIDENT ~. 4. S~Y STATE~NT ~ ~QUI~NT FOR CO~CIL ACTION: The applicant, Olympic Property Group, is requesting an extension on its preliminary approval for the West Hills PUD. The matter has been scheduled for a public hearing ~o~ May 19, 1999 based on information provided by the applicant. However, in reviewing the resolution for the Preliminary PUD, it was discovered that the City Council approved the PUD on May 14, 1997. &Assistant City Attorney has indicated that the Council, on an emergency basis, open the public hearing on the matter and continue the item until the May 19, 1999 City Council meeting. 5. RECO~4ENDATION: As an emergency item, open the public hearing and move to continue the hearing until May 19, 1999. 6. RESPONSIBLE OFFICIAL: Jon Holan ~p~g/~ ENFORCEMENT OFFICIAL: EXPIRATION DATE: REVIEW DATE: 7. NOTICE OF ACTION PULLED TABLE D COUNCIL DIRECTIVE: APPROVE D D I SAPPROVE D AMENDED DATE: 9. CLEARANCE COMMENTS: 10. IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE: Failure to approve the extension would result in the expiration of Preliminary PUD 97-0003. 11. IMPACT ON STAFFING~ BUDGETS~ FACILITIES~ EQUIPMENT OR OTHER RESOURCES: Additional staff resources will be required to review the PUD's Final Plan. 12. RESEARCH SOURCES: Zoning Ordinance File ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY DISCUSSION May 12, 1999 · JUST WHAT IS BREMERTON'S IDENTITY? · WHAT ARE OUR ASSETS? · WHERE ARE WE NOW? · 1993 KITSAP COUNTY ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION SUMMIT. · WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? · VISION STATEMENT JUST WHAT I$ BREMiERTON'S IDENTITY? Naval oommunity with a long navy heritage Blue collar, pro-u~o~ but tends to be ooaservative . · Setting is one of the mo~t beautiful in the northwest with miles of shoreline · Great r~ereators; boaters, golfers, ball players, travel to moontah~ spoets . High ?vel of two ~ college delp'~, frown' w~th four ymu' d~; highly technically skilled workforce; large seoomlary workforoe due to military spouses · People are our beet a~s~t; community that pulis together wlmn th~ chip6 are down _ · .Long~.vity rat~s amm~ the highest in the world; community 'oyote' i~ much Ionize* ttum the typical 40 y~ar cycle · ½ community e~remely et_a,b, le; tends to be home owner/occupant, middle inconm, many remember l~,~merton s heyday · ½ community ex~emely transient; tm~ts to be renters, lower income, rem~lts in high turnover in some neighborhood schools . · Brem~rtOnrehab; 60%haSabsem~es°me Oflandlordsthe most affordable housmg in Pullet So~, many in mmd of · Perceptions v l~y? · Too much ~,vmq~mmit dependency , Not tHandly toward business Parking l~obl~m6 . · Redevelopmmqtt i~t existing areas too hard and costly · Bremerton is the Navy town of the 40s filled with taverns M~l tattoo parlors · Brenmrton will always be mn down /O~hers? JUST WHAT IS BREMERTON'S IDENTITY? · Naval community with a long navy heritage · Blue collar, pro-union but tends to be conservative · Setting is one of the most beautiful in the northwest with miles of shoreline * Great recreators; boaters, golfers, ball players, travel to mountain sports · High level of two year college degrees, fewer with four year degrees; highly technically skilled workforce; large secondary workforce due to military spouses · People are our best asset; community that pulls together when the chips are down · Longevity rates among the highest in the world; community 'cycle' is much longer than the typical 40 year cycle · ½ community extremely stable; tends to be home owner/occupant, middle income, many remember Bremerton's heyday · ½ community extremely transiem; tends to be renters, lower income, results in high turnover in some neighborhood schools · Bremerton has some of the most affordable housing in Puget Sound, many in need of rehab; 60% absentee landlords Perceptions v Reality? · Too much government dependency · Not friendly toward business · Parking Problems · Redevelopment in existing areas too hard and costly · Bremerton is the Navy town of the 40s filled with taverns and tattoo parlors · Bremerton will always be run down Others? WHAT ARE OUR ASSETS? · Water capacity at 60% or 3 mg/day excess; can accommodate 20,000 additional population or fewer with industrial application · Sewer capacity at 60% or 5 mg/day excess; can accommodate 20,000 additional population or fewer with industrial application; can be expanded · Waste water treatment plant discharges 4 mg/day in peak dry season to 30 mg/day, averaging 7 mg/day of effluent; could be available for water reuse · Transportation ~'~_ O~'~MetSl · Improvements coming to Navy Yard Highway and Gateway · Chinook POV currently in place with second vessel arriving in early fall · Ferry commuter demand beyond capacity (Bremerton has a 60% walk-on rate), has excess capacity on non-peak runs · Puget Sound Naval Shipyard infrastructure · Electronic Commerce Resource Center · Highly skilled workforce; large skilled secondary workforce * Affordable land & housing · Olympic College · Harrison Hospital Thriving Auto Center · Bremerton designated an Enterprise Zone · Port of Bremerton is a Free Trade Zone · Establishing a Small Business Development Center; establishing a link with Cascadia, a non-profit organization providing small businesses with gap financing · Waterfront amenities - boardwalk, USS Turner Joy, Harbor Tours · Growing arts community; 4th & Pacific Arts District, Admiral Theater, Bremerton Symphony, Bremerton Community Theater, BHS Performing Arts Center High quality of life; temperate climate, good air quality, improving water quality, good schools, good access to quality emergency services and health care, good transportation (relative to I-5 Corridor) and transit, good recreation opportunities, low crime rate, below average cost of living Others? Others? WHERE ARE WE NOW? · Washington State and Puget Sound economies are strong; predicted to cool off somewhat over the next 10 years Kitsap County and Bremerton by and large have not benefited from the strong regional economy due to military downsizing, which is expected to continue · Ferry transportation aside from the Chinook woefully lacking in quality and quamity · Salmon issues is an unknown but viewed as a cloud over development Partners in economic development · Economic Development Council · Port of Bremerton · Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce · Kitsap Visitor and Convention Center · Bremerton Main Street Association · Puget Sound Naval Bases Association Tourism features · Outdoor recreation - many area golf courses including Gold Mountain, Pendergast Regional Sports Complex hosts softball & soccer tournaments, Bremerton Marina brings boaters · Kitsap Historical & Bremerton Naval Museums · 4th & Pacific Arts District including the Admiral Theater · Elandon Gardens (renowned bonsai garden) · Waterfront amenities - USS Turner Joy, Harbor Tours, boardwalk · Olympic College - recently expanded into downtown (see Campus Ever~een Neighborhood Plan) · Harrison Neighborhood Health care complex - continues to expand (see Harrison Neighborhood Plan) · Auto Center - continues to expand (see West Hills Neighborhood Plan) · Puget Sound Naval Shipyard - downsizing but has other potential privatization features Neighborhood Business Centers Charleston Business District - completed Charleston Neighborhood Plan, is redeveloping but could use assistance Kitsap Way Business Corridor - many new businesses, transportation impacts will be a challenge in the future · Manette Business District - Manege Business District Plan wilt be~in this summer, is s~ing some n~w businesses but could use soa~ assistan~ · Whaaton Way Business Corridor - will be involved in tl~ Highway 304 Major Investn~at S~udy, has seen considerable business laakal~ lint is ~till maintaining, transportation impacts are a challenge, will need to address st6p mall r~development in the future D~velopment ia th~ works · Sinolair Laming- Development stage · Werner Road Corridor/Auto Center - Expanded zoning, ~astrueture improvements in process West Hills Iadustrial Park - Development stage Northwest Corporate Campus - Development stage Others? 1993 KITSAP COUNTY ECONOMIC DIVERSI]rICATION SUMMIT Businesses and industries with desirable characteristics · Tourism · Healthcare · Education- four year college · High tech companies · Light industrial · State offices · Marine industry · Biotechnology · Sot~ware · Street vendors · Electronic assembly · Printing & publishing · Food Processing · Telecommunications · Recreation · Recycling industries · Conference & convention facilities · Transportation firms · Shipbuilding · World class marina · Golf courses · Destination resort · Nuclear technology · Aquaculture · Nuclear Medicine · Fishing · Metal Fabrication · Boat building · Environmental business · Horticulture · Telemarketing · Forestry products · Theme park · Cottage industries · Data management · Research firms · Mail order businesses WI-IE~ DO WE GO FROM HERE? · Consider zoning that will encourage economic development · Olympic College neighborhood commercial that will support students & campus activity · Redevelopment of West Park integrating low and moderate income housing with commercial applications providing services and jobs to West Park residents · Redo Zoning Ordinance to streamline and clarify processing · Work with PSNS to expand workload and look at privatizing opportunities that don't impact the shipyard · Develop strategies with Harrison Hospital to prepare for Baby Boomer retirement and expand health care industry · Seek multi-family housing along downtown waterfront & multi-family housing and neighborhood commercial applications that strengthen Sinclair Landing viability · Review and modify taxing policies, as necessary, to encourage economic development · Formulate a strategy for facilitating telecommunications infrastructure · Identify and use the benefits of our Enterprise Zone status · Market for tourism and economic development · Work with Port of Bremerton or private sector on possible Marina expansion · Work with Port of Bremerton to promote boating linkages with business and tourism sites · Work with hoteliers and other tourism affiliated groups and businesses to better promote tourism · Expand and light Pendergast · Site and seek a developer for a RV campground · Use Bremerton's Centennial as an opportunity to celebrate and enhance our Naval heritage · Seek funding and develop an outdoor hillside amphitheater at Gold Mountain · Continue to work with Kitsap County on the South Kitsap Industrial Lands and the Port Blakely Joint Planning Areas UN the Traaspot. t~ion Committee to lobby and raise aw~'ea~s, ~or ferry deficiencies; is it time to talk about privatizing WSF? · UN tim Hous~ Committee to up. nde ~md redevelopment hooei~ ~sary to promote ~ooaomic development and increase the peroentage of ovmer-oeoupied housing Continue to rapport Sinclair Landing, Wes~ Hills developraznt and Northwest Corporate Cnmlms VISION STATEMENT Bremerton's goal is to achieve economic health and vitality in order to provide adequate service to our citizens without an unfair burden on any taxpayer and to ensure that today's generation and future generations can enjoy the quality of life we all hold so dear. ????????~?~???????????????????~????~???????~????????~???????????????????????????? How Do We Get There? (Strategies, ACtivities, and Evaluation) Now that the planning process has generated an analysis of the region, and a statement of change, the next step is to consider possible activities and draft some strategies. In other words, how do we get there? Activities There are many economic development activities that local organizations should consider. Traditionally, economic development meant business attraction, busi- ness retention, and new business growth. Over the past decade these three areas have expanded to include other activities in areas like workforce development, en- trepreneurship, community economic development, and quality of life issues. An economic developer's 'toolkit" must now include everything from job creation pro- grams to workforce skill enhancement efforts to eco-tourism. Increasingly, economic development programs need to be 'targeted." For exam- ple, economic development might be targeted to developing a particular sector where a region has a competitive advantage, such as manufacturing or value- added processing. Economic development is also increasingly targeted to particu- lar communities or populations with high levels of unemployment or poverty. These are some of the reasons that economic development has become so com- plex, and requires flexibility, innovation, and partnerships to succeed. The following is just a summary of some of the most common economic devel- opment activities; see the resources list that follows it for more information and details. To grow small, new firms... Business training and technical assistance · Revolving loan funds · Business incubators · Microenterprise · Import substitution CFEO: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT To retain and expand existing businesses... · Business training and technical assistance · Business lending, e.g., revolving loan funds for both debt and venture capital · Market development and export assistance · Downtown revitalization, e.g., Main Street programs · Flexible business networks · Enhanced Chambers of Commerce or Merchants' Associations To recruit business and industry... · Industrial development, e.g., "spec" or "shell" buildings · Infrastructure development, e.g., roads, transportation options, water, sewer · Marketing efforts "selling" location, workforce, low costs of doing businesses · Seek employers paying a qiving wage," good benefits in exchange for a pro- business climate To attract tourists or retirees... · Develop unique tourism opportunities, such as ~eco-tourism" and heritage tourism · Invest in quality of life amenities, such as attractive neighborhoods, parks, and cultural events To manage growth... · Land use planning, zoning · Development regulations · Development impact fees · Land acquisition tools, e.g., land trusts, conservation easements · Land use outreach and education to private property owners · Innovative transportation options MOVING BEYOND THE OVERALL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM To address income and wealth disparities... · Job training, job access, and education programs · Community development lending, banks, and credit unions · Individual development accounts To build community capacity... · Leadership development programs · Civic participation campaign · CommuniW based planning activities Strategies Research the activities that seem most appropriate to your region. Consider your organization's past failures and successes. Consider short-term needs (more jobs? better incomes? growth management? defense conversion?) Consider'long term goals (decreased poverty rate? improved quality of life? increase in hi-tech compa- nies? stewardship of unique natural resources?) What is needed to be able to effectively use these tools and pull off these activi- ties? Who is going to do what, and when, if this economic development agenda is to happen? Get specific about how things will happen. These are your strategies. Resources for best practices in economic development: Harvesting Hometown Jobs: The New Small Town Guide to Economic Development By the National Center for Small Communities, Washington, DC 1997, (202) 624-3550, $2495. 156 PAOES This excellent guidebook offers how-to guidance on generating incomes and creating jobs through entrepreneurial development, business retention and expansion, business recruitment, tourism and retirement development, and cjrowth manacjemer~t. Chapters CFED: STRATEGIC PLANNING FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Observations on the Economic Development Discussion held May 12, 1999: The Strategic planning process has three phases that must be accomplished to cause real change. It is really necessary to think of this process as a process that defines and leads change. This process is made up of 1) Defining the current condition; 2) Identifying where the organization wants to go; and 3) Developing and executing a plan to get there. 1) Defining the Current Condition: Start by taking the time to determine who you are, what you do well and not so well, and what the current assets and liabilities are. This is a very important part of the process because it gives you the real view and helps all members share that view. Without it, you can make only random progress. You have large amounts of data and a staff that has put together reports and presentations to communicate this information. I am not sure that all the work is done here but it appears to be 90%+. 2) Identifying Where You Want to GO: The Mayor's presentation demonstrated that a great deal of thought and work has gone into this process. What is missing here is a shared vision...where does everyone want to go and what rules will we use to get there, guiding principles. The example at the meeting that was very clear, was the American Legion Hall. The Mayor's comments about the City having strong attachments to a Naval Heritage and support of the working force of the ship yard, if they were communicated to the City as a guiding principle would have raised the flag early that we have an archive of our community in the way of progress. What will we do? You have also done some great work here and What you really need is the participation and feedback from the community. 3) Developing and Implementing a Plan: In this phase, the organization defines goals and develops a plan that includes events, times, and responsibilities for execution of the plan. The Comprehensive Plan does some of this, but it contains many goals. What needs to be done is to set long term and short term goals, establish priorities that are agreed upon by all, and build the plan. The important results of this plan are that it communicates and then aligns the organization and allows empowered members to make progress. Recommendations: 1. Define the relationship of the Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Department; communicate this to all it will be a trust builder. 2. Insure that all members have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions and to communicate the plan to others. Another trust builder and absolutely necessary to real progress. There is nothing that saps resources more in a meeting or planning session than bringing one member up to speed while the rest languish. 3. Use community meetings to generate feedback for the vision and guiding principles of the community. This will not be fast but it does not need to slow or stop the process of change, when you do something the community does not like I am sure you will get feedback. 4. The elements of the Comprehensive plan that are working and are progressing should be allowed to live their life with minimal monitoring. Those THREE TO SEVEN critical elements that directly support the desired change should be defined, developed, and communicated to the City. This is very much a shared effort and will be easily defined through the relationship of 1. Observations from Alfred Pinkam, Facilitator, on the "Economic Development Strategies" Discussion held May 12, 1999: The Strategic planning process has three phases that must be accomplished to cause real change. It is really necessary to think of this precess as a precess that defines and leads change. This process is made up of 1) Defining the current condition; 2) Identifying where the organization wants to go; and 3) Developing and executing a plan to get there. 1) Defining the Current Condition: Start by taking the time to determine who you are, what you do well and not so well, and what the current assets and liabilities are. This is a very important part of the precess because it gives you the real view and helps all members share that view. Without it, you can make only random pregress. You have large amounts of data and a staff that has put together reports and presentations to communicate this information. I am not sure that all the work is done here but it appears to be 90%+. 2) Identifying Where You Want to Go: The Mayor's presentation demonstrated that a great deal of thought and work has gone into this precess. What is missing here is a shared vision...where does everyone want to go and what rules will we use to get there, guiding principles. The example at the meeting that was very clear, was the American Legion Hall. The Mayor's comments about the City having strong attachments to a Naval Heritage and support of the working force of the ship yard, if they were communicated to the City as a guiding principle would have raised the flag early that we have an archive of our community in the way of pregress. What will we do? You have also done some great work here and what you really need is the participation and feedback frem the community. 3) Developing and Implementing a Plan: In this phase, the organization defines goals and develops a plan that includes events, times, and responsibilities for execution of the plan. The Comprehensive Plan does some of this, but it contains many goals. What needs to be done is to set long term and short term goals, establish priorities that are agreed upon by all, and build the plan. The important results of this plan are that it communicates and then aligns the organization and allows empowered members to make progress. Recommendations: 1. Define the relationship of the Mayor, City Council, Planning Commission, and Economic Development Department; communicate this to all it will be a trust builder. 2. Insure that all members have the information and resources they need to make informed decisions and to communicate the plan to others. Another trust builder and absolutely necessary to real progress. There is nothing that saps resources more in a meeting or planning session than bringing one member up to speed while the rest languish. 3. Use community meetings to generate feedback for the vision and guiding principles of the community. This will not be fast but it does not need to slow or stop the process of change, when you do something the community does not like I am sure you will get feedback. 4. The elements of the Comprehensive plan that are working and are progressing should be allowed to live their life with minimal monitoring. Those THREE TO SEVEN critical elements that directly support the desired change should be defined, developed, and communicated to the City. This is very much a shared effort and will be easily defined through the relationship of 1.