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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/02/95TAPE # 1304 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES COUNCIL APPROVED AUG 1 6 1995 AUGUST 2, 1995 #0016 #0032 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, August 2, 1995, at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Sherril Huff-Menees presiding. Council members present were Bob Winters, A1 Colvin, Morrie Dawkins, Carlos Montgomery, John Law, David Farr, Richard Neville, and Lon Overson. Also present were City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathy McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Huff-Menees and Invocation given by Pastor Scott Huff of Saint Luke's United Methodist Church. Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, announced Item 7A was pulled off the Agenda for one week. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of Meeting - July 19, 1995 #AB95-161 M/S/C/U(Neville/Colvin) to approve Consent Agenda. CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTER8 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. M/S/C/U(Colvin/Dawkins) on August 2, 1995, the Council does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 186783 through 186948 in the amount of $418,153.91. President Huff-Menees made the following announcement: (1) City Council Study Session - August 7, 1995, 6:00 - 9:00 P.M., in the Council Conference Room. Topics to discussed as listed on the public notice. (2) City Council Study Session - August 23, 1995, immediately following the City Council meeting in the Council Chambers. Topic to be discussed: Gorst - Bremerton Connector project. COUNCIL MEMBER REPORT8 Mr. Overson commented on the grand opening of the Pendergast Regional Park. He enjoyed the Welcome Party for the Japanese students from Kure, Japan, which was hosted by Senator Betti Sheldon and the Bremerton Central Lions Club. He reminded everyone TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 2 of 13 of the next concert on the boardwalk featuring CROSSFIRE, a bluegrass band. Mr. Farr made the following report on the Kitsap Regional Planning Council meeting: (1) the Transit Board gave approval to Kitsap Transit to enter into a development partnership with the City of Bremerton, Port of Bremerton, and State of Washington Marine Division for development of the Bremerton Intermodal Transportation Facility. (2) Kitsap Transit Board authorized the award of the Bremerton Terminal Design Contract to Fletcher Wright, a project planning group. (3) Section 8 loan guarantee amounts... one to back up a loan in the amount of $1.5 million dollars for the Admiral Theater renovation and a loan in the amount of $2.7 million for a parking facility as part of the downtown redevelopment project. He encouraged members of the public to attend the combined District #6, #7 and #8 meeting on August 3, 7:00 P.M., at the Bremerton School District Office. He welcomed his neighbor Alex Roos, who was in the audience. Mr. Law reminded members of District #3 that there will not be a District Neighborhood Meeting in the month of August. For the benefit of the public, the cut off date for people interested in applying for low-income loans for rehabilitating their homes is September 11, 1995. He outlined the various income levels eligible for the rehab program. Mr. Montgomez7 encouraged members of District #6, #7 and #8 to attend the combined District meeting on Thursday, August 3, 7:00 P.M.. He hoped that anyone new to District #8, as identified through the redistricting action, as well as residents of Marine Drive, would attend the District Neighborhood Meeting. Mr. Dawkins was very excited about the opening of Pendergast Regional Park and was pleased to see it well attended by his fellow Council members and citizens of Kitsap County. He is looking forward to getting the fields lighted for future tournaments. Mr. Colvin congratulated Councilman Morris Dawkins on the excellent presentation he made at the opening ceremonies at Pendergast Regional Park. He wished Bob Neal God speed on his future undertaking with the City of Tacoma. He personally appreciated all the things that Bob has done for him, District #1 and the City of Bremerton. He extended a "welcome" to the new TCI Manager. Special congratulations were extended to Bremerton Central Lions Club President Chuck Laubach on chairing his first meeting today. Because some of the City's streets are being torn up and in a rough condition, he cautioned the public to please be careful when encountering those conditions. TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 3 of 13 Mr. Winters also congratulated Councilman Dawkins on his presentation at the Pendergast Regional Park opening. At the previous Council meeting Mayor Horton commented on the closure of Manette Bridge for repairs being made by the State. He received a call from a Manette businessman, Dave Olson, complaining that the bridge closure signs were displayed when in fact the bridge was open to traffic during those same hours. He would like to see the bridge closure signs set so that they truly reflect what is happening with the construction schedule. Mrs. Huff-Menees restated the invitation to the District #6, #7 and #8 Neighborhood Meeting on August 3, 7:00 P.M.. MAYOR,S REPORT Mayor Lynn Horton reported last Friday was a wonderful day for Bremerton and Kitsap County when the Pendergast Regional Park was officially opened. She agreed that Councilman Dawkins did a wonderful job at the opening ceremonies. It pleased her to see the City join forces with Kitsap County developing a first rate facility. She assumes the next phase for the park will be lighting of the fields followed by construction of the remaining fields. Mayor Horton toured the new golf course under construction. It was her feeling the new course will be as spectacular or maybe more so than the sports complex and some "holes" have a breathtaking view. It is hoped that the 9-hole new golf course will be ready for play in 1996. In recognition of Bob Neal's work with the City on the Cable Access program, Mayor Horton presented him with a plaque that read: "Quality is the result of skillful ability and pride in your craft - in appreciation of 6 1/2 years of dedicated service to the City of Bremerton. Bob Neal stated he was very touched by the plaque and Mayor Horton's words. He has mixed feelings about leaving the City's Cable Access Program to take a job with the City of Tacoma's Cable Access Program, however, he feels confident the actions in motion to develop a County-wide non-profit organization to operate the County-wide cable access program will work out as anticipated. He expressed his appreciation of Council allowing City Council meetings to be televised thereby bringing the viewing audience closer to City government, which results in a better government and better informed public. He asked that Council not forget the following three thoughts: (1) don't give up local franchise authority without a fight; (2) programming decisions about public access television are made locally; (3) the non-profit organization being set up to assume the management of access television will be a way of providing efficient services with limited dollars to a slightly larger geographical area, but still firmly in local control. TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 4 of 13 Mayor Hotton introduced Bob Battin, Chairman of the Bremerton Central Lions Club Sister City program, who in turn introduced the students from Kure, Japan: Mr. Kazuki Hosoya, hosted by Pam and Bob Battin; Ms. Mayumi Matsuni, hosted by Franci and Paul Ferguson; Ms. Tomoko Yamamitsu, hosted by Anna and Mark Dorsey. Mayor Horton acknowledged the dedicated efforts of her Secretary, Elaine Valencia, and Bob Battin in coordinating the student exchange program. Chuck Laubach, President Bremerton Central Lions Club, stated he had the pleasure of attending the International Lions Club convention in Seoul, Korea and visiting Kure, Japan. He presented a gift of a silver framed inscribed wall mirror to Mayor Horton from the City of Kure commemorating many years as sister cities. Mayor Hotton accepted the gift and thanked Mr. Laubach for his part in transporting the gift and greeting from Kure. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Patrick McDonald, TCI Manager, announced he is the new TCI Manager and very new to the Bremerton area. As a TCI representative, he wished Bob Neal the best in his new endeavor. As an update, the previous TCI Manager, Dan Clark, is currently in Boise, Idaho continuing his success within TCI. Mr. McDonald looks forward to working with the Mayor and City Council in the immediate future. David Wingo, Bremerton resident, stated he would like to see fireworks abolished in the City of Bremerton. He displayed some spent fireworks that he took off of the roof of his home that was discharged over the 4th of July when he was out-of-town. It also concerned him that people were discharging fireworks four days prior to the 4th and such actions are still continuing. Calling the Police to report such disturbances does not seem to be effective. Carol Atkinson, Executive Director Bremerton Main Street Association, invited everyone to the next concert on the boardwalk featuring Crossfire; and the Blackberry Festival is coming up on September 2 and 3. She also publicly thanked Bob Neal for all his help and expertise given to the Main Street Association. Gordy Byrd expressed his appreciation to CENCOM personnel and a Kitsap County Sheriff officer for their assistance when he reported his apartment had been broken into while he was asleep. Mary Ann Harris, owner of Yesterday's Today's and Tomorrow's, thanked all those who have supported her Yesterday's Dinner Theater. On August 17 a new play will be performed "1940's Radio Hour". She was pleased to report an increase in business, which she attributes to tourist coming to this area to visit the USS #1173 #1199 #1230 TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 5 of 13 Missouri. John Thomas expressed concern over the City's new business cards logo and questioned if the City was trying to cut ties with the Navy by taking out the world known hammer head crane, and the evergreen tree, He felt the ferry in the logo was more prominent and questioned why honor the Ferry system when their service is not that great. He hoped the City would not forget the Scotchbroom problem. It is the second of August and the Fire/Rescue boat was suppose to have been back in service by July. He encouraged participation at the Kids Day On The Boardwalk on August 11 - a great place to learn lots of things. Bob Winters stated this year he has been asked to act as MC for this event and he will have his Karoke equipment set up for people to sing. 8A - ORDINANCE NO. 4519 (SECOND READING) aMENDING THE 1995 BUDGET (BUDGET ADJUSTMENT 95-26 PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DEPARTMENT), #AB95-156 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Dawkins) to pass Ordinance No. 4519, on second reading, amending Ordinance No. 4516 relating to the budget of the City of Bremerton for Fiscal Year 1995. 8B - ORDINANCE NO..4520 (8ECOND READING) CONDEMNATION OF 80 ACRES FOR WATERSHED IN UNION RIVER DRAINAGE, #AB95-157 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Neville/Montgomery) to pass Ordinance #4520, on second reading, authorizing the purchase of an 80 acre parcel from the Utility Fund through condemnation for the purpose of controlling the Utilities Union River watershed. 8C - ORDINANCE NO. 4521 (SECOND READING) CONDEMNATION OF 30 ACRES FOR BIOSOLIDS APPLICATION NORTH OF BELFAIR HIGHWAY, #AB95-158 Public comment - none. M/S/C/U(Farr/Montgomery) to pass Ordinance No. 4521, on second reading, authorizing the purchase of a 30 acre parcel from the utility fund through condemnation for the purpose of expanding the City's biosolids application area. 8D - ORDINANCE NO. 4522 (SECOND READING), AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAp OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON FOR THE KITSAP COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (KCAP)/BREMERTON PANKS DEPARTMENT WARREN AVENUE PLAY FIELD LAND SWAP LOCATED AT THE TERMINUS OF BROADWAY AVENUE AT THE SOUTH SIDE OF 12TH STREET (FROM -PARKS & SCHOOL ZOME" TO ,,CENTRAL BREMERTON RESIDENTIAL ZOME"), #AB95-160 GordV Byrd asked that someone explain the intent of this proposal. #1312 TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 6 of 13 President Huff-Menees briefly reviewed the subject sites and the intent of the proposed ordinance. M/S/C/U(Montgomery/Neville) to pass Ordinance No. 4522, on second reading, amending the Official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton for the Kitsap Community Action Program (KCAP) and Bremerton Parks Department Warren Avenue Play Field land swap located at the terminus of Broadway Avenue at the south side of 12th Street. 8E - ORDINIANCE (FIRST READING), AMENDING BMC 2.12.040 CLARIFYING THE ENABLING AUTHORITY FOR CITY PLANNING FUNCTIONS, #KB95-163 Amendment of BMC 2.12.040 to clarify the legal authority under which the City performs planning functions. The organizational ordinance for the Planning Commission recites legal authority for planning which could be more limiting than the recital in the 1988 Zoning Code. The amendment was recommended by the Planning Commission. Ian sievers stated he believed his memorandum to the Planning commission (contained in the documentation) was self-explanatory. This is a continuation of a Council policy adopted when the 1988 Zoning Code was adopted in that the City wanted to base its planning and zoning authority on State Constitution Article 11, Section 11, to obtain the maximum flexibility in our powers procedures. There is a conflict now, for instance terms of Planning Commissioners, with the State Act and the City's ordinance. Larry Stone, Planning Commissioner, stated he was pleased to see Council taking action to eliminate the reference inconsistency in Ordinance #4069. However, he wanted to draw their attention to what he perceives to be an additional inconsistency, at least conceptually, if not legally. He is a member of the Planning Commission; however, he was not appearing on their behalf even though the following points have been discussed with them with apparent concurrence. His research, which may not be complete, shows the following history on ordinances relating to the Planning Commission. Ordinance #2678 repealing Ordinance #1231 was passed March 3, 1966, calling for eleven members to serve six year terms appropriately staggered to minimize the number of appointments in future years and virtually duplicating the language of RCW 35.63, which is the Planning Commission Act and became law in 1965. He was not sure the City of Bremerton was a First Class City at that time, however, Ordinance #3033 was then passed amending Section 2 calling for 12 members on the Commission, consisting of nine appointees, City Engineer, Police Chief and Fire Chief. Appointments were to be made as follows: 2 for one year, 1 for two years, 1 for three years, 2 for four years, 1 for five years and 1 TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 7 of 13 for six years. Thereafter, there was to be only one appointment per year. Ordinance #3282, adopted March 31, 1976, amended Article 4 to provide for meetings as they are presently held on the third Tuesday of each month. The present ordinance, #4069, which Council is considering amending, was passed on August 20, 1986, calling for only nine members excluding the City officers, serving four year terms and to be appointed for staggered terms so that at least one member will be appointed annually. His reading of the history behind the Planning Commission Act led him to the belief that the intent was to provide terms that removed appointments from the political cycle, specifically calling for six year terms. He made inquiry behind the reasoning for this change - the former Mayor, former Council President and two Council members, who passed this ordinance, revealed ignorance of any reason for the reduced terms and in fact expressed surprise that they were less than six, which they thought was required. Mr. Stone believes there is a two year learning curve for a new member of the Planning Commission to become reasonably proficient. His research reveals that non-compensated appointees generally serve about 70% of their terms. This translates into 2.8 years on a four year appointment and 4.2 years on a six year appointment. The value of longer tenure on the Commission was recently shown by the fact the current waterfront improvement plan did not involve a single member of the Planning Commission, though he was told there was much involvement 6-7 years ago. In the absence of substantial enhancement to the role of the Planning Commission through the four year terms that now exist as opposed to six year terms as recommended by the authors of the Act, he truly believes the effectiveness of the Planning Commission as a resource to the Council would be greatly improved by adopting the standard six year terms for all future appointees, if not the current one. Mr. Celvin asked the City Attorney to provide clarification on legal questions and implications Mr. stone proposed? Mr. Sievers stated he did not think Mr. Stone's comments were directly on point on the proposed amendment. This amendment allows the City to adopt its own unique planning processes. Mr. Stone pointed out one feature of the City's ordinance is that the four year terms for commissioners is different than the State Act. This allows the City to adopt 4-year terms and not be inconsistent with the State Act and we have that inconsistency by referencing the State Act for authority now. It would remove the inconsistency. He believes Mr. Stone is addressing some substantive changes to the City's own ordinance and he was not sure Mr. Stone disputes the need or desirability of having maximum flexibility in ordinances, but rather attacks the four year terms that is in the ordinance and may prefer a longer term. Mr. Colvin asked if Mr. Stone's suggestions were valid and deserved sincere consideration? Mr. Sievers stated #1716 TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 8 of 13 he felt it was a policy decision Council had to make regarding the length of the term and the reasons for having a difference, and not a legal issue. Mr. Colvin asked if it would help to provide the solution Mr. Stone supported? Mr. Sievers explained Mr. Stone proposed amending the terms of Planning Commission members in the City's ordinance, which Council has taken under advisement. President Huff-Menees assured Mr. Colvin that if Council has a concern over the term limits it can be discussed at a Council Study Session. Mr. Neville noted Mr. Stone's comments are well taken and one of the reasons he felt the terms were reduced from 6 years to 4 years had to do with people dropping out because a 6 year term was too long. He emphasized the Planning Commission does a tremendous job for the City with little thanks in return. Mayor Hotton stated she has appointed several people to Boards and Commissions and by an large most of them do not fill out a full term. In trying to find new people to fill vacancies, it is somewhat difficult finding people who will make a 4-year commitment and in many instances they will back away from the opportunity to serve. She had no problem with holding a Study Session to debate the pros and cons of the longer term limits. She pointed out there might be merit in having 2-year, 4-year and 6-year terms. She would argue against. having all 6-year terms based on her experience with appointments to Boards and Commissions. M/S/C(Overson/Winters) to approve ordinance, on first reading, amending Bremerton Municipal Code Section 2.12.040 to clarify the enabling authority for planning functions of the City. Vote on motion: Motion carried. In Favor: Overson, Neville, Farr, Law, Huff- Menees, Montgomery, Dawkins, Winters Abstain: Colvin 9A - PUBLIC HEARING TO TAKE PUBLIC COMMENT ON THE FLETCHER WRIGHT PROPOSAL FOR THE DOWNTOWN WATERFRONTURBANRENEWALAREA, #AB95-164 Representatives from Kitsap Transit and the City of Bremerton, together with representatives of the Chamber of Commerce - Downtown/Waterfront Task Force, the Port of Bremerton, and Washington State Ferries have reviewed the three (3) responses to the Joint Request for Proposals for the Bremerton Waterfront Redevelopment and Intermodal Terminal Project. The committee has recommended the Fletcher Wright proposal for negotiations leading to development of the Urban Renewal area and design of the Intermodal Terminal. The Administration desires to hear Council's impression of the selected team prior to commencing intensive negotiations on the Memorandum of Understanding. TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 9 of 13 Don Pratt, Director Community Development Department, outlined the following steps necessary to allow for public and Council involvement in the future: (1) taking comments from the public on the proposed resolution; (2) Council debate regarding the selection of Fletcher Wright and support of the draft Resolution; (3) selection of a consultant to help the City negotiate the final agreement with Fletcher Wright; (4) following the selection of the consultant along with their negotiated contract, a budget adjustment to cover the contract and the consultant's contract will be brought back for a public Council hearing for approval; (5) the negotiations consultant and City staff, including the Mayor and several Council members, will act as an oversight committee to plan the City's negotiations strategy with the Fletcher Right Team; (6) Fletcher Wright and the City will propose a General Memorandum Of Understanding, which will be a very loose document outlining general positions for both parties to take in the negotiation. That Memorandum Of Understanding, a non-binding, non-legal document, will be brought back to the City Council for public debate and approval; (7) negotiations within the perimeter of that Memorandum Of Understanding of the previous strategic session that was held by several Council members with the consultant will be going on with periodic reports at Executive Sessions of the City Council; (8) after negotiations are concluded, the administration will present to Council the real estate disposal contract, essentially the business deal between the City of Bremerton and Fletcher Wright, which will outline who will pay for what, who will buy what pieces of property and general terms of those agreements. The exact amount of money that will change hands and whose money will be in what form and what term has not been disclosed yet and will come within the series of steps just outlined. Andy Parypa, Bremerton resident, raised the following questions: (1) Has any conclusion been made as to the depth needed to gain a solid foundation for the subterranean garages? I believe most of the area is on liquified soil and fill containing contamination and other objects. (2) Will the bay water penetrate into the garages? What is to prevent it since the multilevel garages will be below the water level? (3) How much piling would be required for a stable foundation? (4) How much will it cost to get rid of the contaminated soil that is dug out? (5) Obtaining the private parking lots on which to build condominiums will not be cheap by buy out or condemnation. Where will this money come from? (6) Will we be creating another law suit by the Seattle Alliance? (7) According to the presentation, the success will depend on 30 minute ferry service from Seattle. An article by Travis Baker indicated a small auto carrying ferry that could make the crossing in 30 minutes was also desirable. Do you remember the "wake" problems? (8) The way I understood the presentation and the handout, the City has financial responsibility for many causes to include TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 10 of 13 environmental studies, garage bond financing guarantee, right of way costs, and environmental clean up. If the City condemns the private parking lots and it becomes the owner, will the City pay for clean up or will the former owner? Where is the money coming from? Added taxes and levies? (9) Where does the money come from to pay for the private owned properties such as the college owned J.C. Penny building etc.? (10) Do you really believe attenders at the cinema will pay for parking or will they go to Redwood Plaza or Silverdale where parking is free? (11) Does anyone have a firm cost on the upkeep of the Missouri? (12) Will this project be another Admiral Theater fiasco which turned out to cost the taxpayer many dollars? Public donations were never addressed, only private donations, yet approximately two million dollars of taxpayers money has been donated. (13) It is obvious that Kitsap Transit is over subsidized, I cannot believe their contributions are gained from ridership. De1 Knauss stated he was neither in favor or opposed to the project, but he was concerned about the amount of money that has been committed to the waterfront. He understood the City had 10 studies on the shelves and more to be added. If Council approves the proposal it was his hope that the final study would be done on the waterfront development. He emphasized no more taxpayers money is to go toward more studies. It concerned him that a Council member was quoted in the newspaper that he might have to close his business because there isn't any money coming in. Now, Council is looking to vote on spending more money to improve the downtown. Well, if you can't make money now he didn't think it could be made in the future. Gordy Byrd asked when the project would be started and completed? Mr. Pratt explained the project could conceivably started one year from signing the business deal and it calls for an approximate 3- year construction period. He projected completion of the project could be by the year 2000. John Thomas, Bremerton resident, raised the question why are we worrying about the USS Missouri. He said "forget the Missouri". Roy McInnis, Bremerton resident, echoed Mr. Parypa's and Mr. Knauss's comments in regard to the City spending taxpayers dollars. If the City is not going to move forward on an actual project, it has to stop spending money on studies. Emilv Moshey, Bremerton resident stated she fully supports the Fletcher Wright plan for the waterfront development. She feels the plan has been well orchestrated and Council needs to move forward and start the project. In regard to retaining the USS Missouri, it brings in tourists and tourists bring in money. She believes TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 11 of 13 downtown Bremerton, Bremerton Main Street Association and the Bremerton Area Chamber Of Commerce are all doing a great job and she challenged the public to get behind and support the City. Susan Ouick, Bremerton resident and Central Kitsap Elementary Principal, stated this project seizes her imagination and makes her excited for the whole community, particularly for Bremerton. She recalled the proposal to build a new High School and that project lived up to her expectation and she feels even more excitement for this project. She viewed the televised Fletcher Wright presentation and was stunned by the quality of the partnership involving local people as well as talent from Fletcher Wright. She volunteered one evening a week of her time to become involved, as a citizen, in this project. She understands earlier comments about taxpayers' money because she is entrusted with public funds in her profession. She also knows the feeling about study after study, but sometimes those things have to take place before the right time is right for the process. She urged Council to "jump in" and go for it. Maryann Harris, owner of Yesterday's, Today's and Tomorrow's, stated she has served on the Downtown Task Force that has evolved to where we are at this time with the Fletcher Wright proposal, and she is excited, thrilled and delighted. She emphasized it will take a large company like Fletcher Wright to come in and take on a project of this size, not something a small business owner could accomplish to turn a whole town turn around. If Bremerton turned its back on this project it would be turning its back on its future. Jerry Soriano, Bremerton resident, downtown business and property owner, stated his support in making improvements in the downtown area; however, he would like to know as much as the City Council will know with regard to the Fletcher Wright proposal so that he will be able to come before Council and speak intelligently about the project. He wants the people from Fletcher Wright and possibly Mr. Pratt to let him know when and where meetings will be held to provide information so that prior to future City Council meetings he will be knowledgeable about the project and able to give his input on what is being proposed. At this time, he does not know much about what is proposed in the plan for the waterfront. Eric Anderson, Bremerton Area Chamber Of Commerce Vice President, read into the record the Chamber Boards' comments on this proposal: "The Bremerton Area Chamber Of Commerce supports the Fletcher Wright team proposal for the redevelopment of the Bremerton Waterfront and surrounding area, including ferry terminal, J.C. Penneys building project and the waterfront partners' project. Bremerton Chamber will work with the City, Fletcher Wright and TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 12 of 13 other on the project team to help move this project forward to completion.,, Mr. Anderson went on to say as a downtown property and business owner he has had difficulty finding adequate space to expand his business and the Fletcher Wright team brings an opportunity to see that happen. He is also excited about the revenue such a project would bring to Bremerton. Roger Papineau, part of the Waterfront Partners, who own a piece of property between 2nd Street and 4th Street on the waterfront, stated the site owned by the Waterfront Partners makes up 35-40% of the project identified in the Fletcher Wright proposal. They wholeheartedly support the proposal and they have themselves gone through two studies within four years. The Fletcher Wright proposal is a "get it done" thing and he urged Council to vote favorable on the project. President Huff-Menees addressed a comment made earlier about having an opportunity to learn about this process. She feels very comfortable with the City and those who have been involved with the proposal having done an excellent job of affording the public the opportunity to learn about this proposal. There have been Study Sessions, (2-hour televised) and 4-5 lengthy articles covering the proposal in The Sun, and a presentation was made before the Bremerton Area Chamber Of Commerce. It is her belief that the public has been given adequate opportunities to become familiar with what this proposal involves. And, that was also why this Public Hearing was scheduled to simply take public comment and to delay a week any formal action so there would be time throughout the week to receive comments from the public. Randv MeGreal, Fletcher Wright Inc., stated they are delighted to have the opportunity to offer a proposal. He emphasized this is work in progress - they have offered up some ideas that they hope will meet with Council's approval, but doesn't mean that any item proposed can't be modified with additional input. They are interested in building the project and redeveloping Bremerton. They are not here to study how that might happen, but to make that happen. They are a construction and development firm and they make their money redeveloping and building new buildings and new urban centers. Carol Atkinson, Executive Director Bremerton Main Street Association, stated she could not speak for the Main Street Association because their board had not taken a position on the proposal; however, personally she is very excited about this project and has attended meetings to learn about what might happen in downtown Bremerton. She urged Council support for this venture. President Huff-Menees asked Mr. Pratt if he could provide a list of TAPE #1304 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes August 2, 1995 Page 13 of 13 the steps identified at the beginning of this presentation for the public. Mr. Pratt stated he will provide that information in the form of a memorandum from the Administration to the City Council and make it publicly available through the Mayor's Office, City Council Office and his office. He pointed out numerous studies have been completed within the last nine years focusing on the downtown waterfront. One of the reasons Fletcher Wright was recommended to the City Council was the fact they did not ask the City to do any more studies. There may be some future feasibility studies for specific kinds of tenants, there certainly will be some soils studies and one preliminaryreport has been received already. Fletcher Wright has indicated part of the business deal will be that future studies will be at their expense and risk. With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk President City of Bremerton KLM/SH-M/me cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault