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Home My WebLink About04/02/86TAPE #332 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 2, 1986 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held .in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washingion, Wednesday, April 2, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing presiding. Present were Council Members "Tiny" Collins, Marry Crutcher, MOTTie Dawkins, Mary Lou Long, A1 Colvin, Russ Johnson, Lon Overson and Hank Waibel. Also present were Assistant City Attorney Mary Killtan and City Clerk Kathleen McCluekey. The meeting was opened with Council President Homing leading the Pledge of Allegiance and Pastor Mike Grimshaw of the First Church of Nazarine giving the Invocation. CONSENT AGENDA Item A - Minutes of March 26, 1986, #AB86-108. #0009 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Colvin) to approve the Minutes as distribu- ted. Item B - Bid Award Recommendation Contract Management & Operations of City Parking Facilities, #AB86-107. City Council instructed the Mayor to direct the Purchasing Agent to request final proposals from AMPC0 and Diamond Parking for Management and Operations of City owned Parking Facilities. AMPCO proposed paying the City 81.0~ of the first 10,000 and 75~ of revenues over $10,000 per month with no guarantee that income received by the City is sufficient to cover debt service and leasehold tax specified in the Request for proposals. ~iamond Parking proposed to pay the City 76~ of revenues or a guarantee of debt service and leasehold tax, whichever is greater. Staff recommended the 3 year contract be awarded to Diamond Parking which would at least guarantee that the City will break even on it's debt. Mr. Colvin was opposed to having a monopoly (Diamond) on parking within the city. Mr. Ken Eichner, AMPCO parking representative, spoke on behalf of AMPCO. He felt their proposal was the better one if revenues could be increased at the garage. Mr. Gil Johnson stated that based on trends, Diamond may negotiate rates down or use other alternatives to attract monthly parking rather than hourly customers. He stated it is possible, if garage is filled to capacity, to have revenue of approximately $120,000 per year #0369 · M/S/C/(Watbel/Crutcher) to accept Staff recommendation to award the Management and Operation of the Garage and two parking lots to Diamond Parking. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Crutcher, Waibel, Homing, Collins, Long a Johnson Opposed: Colvin Abstain: Dawkins Motion PASSED. PRESENTATION - HAZELWOOD - 5:45 p.m. Council President Horninq invited the public to adjourn and meet in front of the main entrance of City Hall. Mr. Chuck Hazelwood, Owner of Hazelwood Buick, made a presentation of a vehicle to the City for use by the Police Chaplains. Meeting reconvened at 6:00 p.m. PROCLAMATIONS TAPE #332 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Apri 12, 1986 Pg. 2 of 6 UNAPPROVED DRAFT Proclamation #1 - designating April - 1986 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month" was presented by Mr. Hornin~ to Ms. Mary Subuzik, 6175 Silver Beach Drive N.W., Executive Director of Kitsap County Project Family. Proclamation #2 - designating April 9, 1986, as "Arbor Day" which was presented by Mr. Hornin'~ to Ms. Arvilla Olhde, Assistant Parks Superintendent. 'PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ms Taresa DenmVster, 1328 No. Lafayette, complained of inadequate fencing/barrier which enables public to climb down the bridge supports. She stated her boyfriend was one of those who fell and drown two weeks ago. She complained there is not adequate Police patrols, stores selling liquor to minors, drug-dealing openly throughout the City. She requested the City to impose a 10:00 p.m. curfew on minors within the city. Mr. Alex Huess, 13706 Meadowlark, complained about Brem- Air's policy of picking up more than the contracted I or 2 cans at various rentals he owns. He stated he was told by Brem-Air Staff that the ordinance states they have the authorization to pick up everything in the area of garbage pickup at a residence. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. #0589 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Colvin) on April 2, 1986, the Council by a unanimous vote, doe~ approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: Regular of Warrants, #19041 $327,146.09. VOTE: In favor: - #19180, in the total amount Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Colvin, Johnson & Homing Long Abstain: Motion PASSED COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Ms. Lon~ reported her attendance at the Puget Sound Governmental Conference at the Bellevue Red Lion where they discussed the Gramm-Rudman Bill. She expressed concern about the recent automobile accident in which two youths perished and felt that if there is a law on the books, it should be enforced. She stated she would check into the complaint about Brem-Air because she has her own problems with non pick-up of garbage. Mr. Overson announced the successful applicants for this years Sister City exchange with Kuri, Japan. We are sending 4 students with Kuri sending 4 students to Bremerton this summer. He listed those selected as: (1) P~ula Rawls; (2) Kenneth Moritz; (3) Molly Beth Brown (4) Scott Henderson; (Alternate) Mary Ann Mallory. Mr. Waibel gave a report on the benefits the City received from the Homebuilder's "Home Show" held last month. He stated the parking garage revenues were increased 82% (ft. previous weekend figures) and retail businesses noted a 25 - 30 % increase from December, 1985. Mr. Homing also artended the PSCOG meeting along with Ms. Long and Mr. Collins. He stated Don Nutter from the State Ferries System was present and the County stood together in TAPE #332 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes April 2, 1986 Pg. 3of6 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0767 #1309 requesting top priority for funding to build a new terminal. He commended the Mayor for his presentation. IMPROVEMENT PROJECT KITSAP WAY - NATIONAL TO MARINE DRIVE, #AB86-108 Construction funds for the Kitsap Way - National to Marine Drive Improvement Project have already been approved by Federal Aid, however, it has been determined that storm drainage facilities planned for future construction and not included in the estimate, will have to be installed as part of the current project. Council will have to approved a request for additional funds which are available in F.A.U.S. funds included in the 1986 allocations. Mr. Johnson asked how this would effect the 6-year Transportation Plan and when is Kitsap Way going to commence. Mr. Gerald ThornhutCh, office Engineer stated this project is top priority in the 6-year plan and Kitsap Way is scheduled for this year. · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Colvin) to authorize the Mayor to execute the request for F.A.U.S. funds. FACILITY USE FEE STRUCTURE, #AB86-109 The 1986 Council Statement of Legislative Intent (51F) stated that all user groups of Sheridan Park Recreation Center will pay a rental fee. A tenter fee will be assessed on all user groups for the Nipsic Senior Recreation Center on week day evenings and weekends. Staff assessment on income is $12,000.00. The user fees are to be approved by the City Council. The Parks and Recreation Department staff prepared for Council approval, a 1988 Fee Structure for Sheridan Park Recreation Center, Nipsic Senior Recreation Center and Athletic Field Use Fee Structure, although not required by the SLI. The schedule amounts to a 25~ increase and Mr. Ray Foley, Parks Superintendent, stated it is an alternative to closing these facilities during the evening or summer months. Ms. Lonu and Mr. Golvin both requested an explanation as to why the Gym must be rented first. He felt the need to rent the gym, at a $100.00 fee, first, to justify calling in personnel to staff the facility. Several Council Members were concerned that the gym must first be rented in order to secure only a room. Mr. Foley further said that although this notice of action was posted timely, he had only one complaint in writing. Mr. Dawkins was against placing fees on youth and senior groups stating this Parks department is one of the bestin the State, partly due to it's inexpensive programs. Mr. Foley stated the rates are relatively low and organizations, such as Sons of Norway, charge much higher fees. There are not too many facilities available to the public but he still felt the Parks department must charge the fees to break even. It is either a choice to =educe the programs available or charge fees. · M/S/C/(Collins/Johnson) to approve the 1986 Fee Structure for Sheridan Park Recreation Center, Nipsic Senior Recreation Center and Athletic Field Use Fee Structure. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Long, Colvin, Johnson & Homing Opposed: Dawkins Motion PASSED BREMERTON/KITSAP COUNTY VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU, #AB86- 110 Council approved interim financing for the Visitor and Convention Bureau for S months (January - March) from Hotel/Motel tax funds. A formal application was received but not enough time was available to consider it's merits TAPE #332 City Council r~g. Mtg. Minutes Apri 12, 1986 Pg. 4of6 UNAPPROVED DRAFT for continued funding. 31st of March. Funding is scheduled to end on the Mr. Joe Fabre', Community Development Manager, stated the VCB had negotiated a merger with Economic Development Council. He noted a memo from the Mayor indicating a request to fund for the month of April, review the application to determined if it addressed Council's concerns by April 23rd. and requesting the VCB state it's intent to merge with the EDC. Those supporting funding the VCB included, Mr. Dan Dura president of the VCB; Mrs. Mary Lou Cameron, Coordinator of the VCB; Mr. Pete F1ynn, Bremerton Main Street Association; Mr. Scott Nelson, Mgr. WestGate Inn; Mr. Robert Schneider, President-Elect Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce and Mr. Clyde Strickland, Representing the County Commissioners/Economic Development Council. Mr. Strickland stated a merge= will not occur this year and has been tabled for a year. Ms. Vicki Brown Director of the Bainbridge Island Chamber of Commerce also endorsed the City supporting the VCB. Mr. Collins asked Ms. Cameron about ads he seen where Kitsap County is the focal statement, not "Bremerton". He questions whether the City is getting it's $48,000 worth. He further asked what percentage of total budget is the City funding and what other agencies and amounts contribute. Ms. Cameron stated the City is responsible for approximately 50j of the VCB budget, which comes from the Hotel/Motel tax. She stated other agencies contribute as follows; County - $3,000; Poulsbo - $7,000; Port Orchard - $3,000. Mr. Dawkins stated he artended many welcoming breakfasts and dinners on events organized by the Bureau and supported their efforts. Mr. Co~vin felt the County, as a whole is bensilting, but not paying it's fair share. Ms. Lon~ commended VCB for it's work but noted no letters of those utilizing the VCB services are available and initially the City was asked to help fund the Bureau until it could be self-sufficient. Mr. Crutcher felt there are many tasks in promotion and even if not visible, it was obvious they were doing their job. Mr. 0vetson felt that VCB was doing a good job but the funds could probably be utilized better elsewhere. Mr. HorninC thought this was not the time to abandon the Bureau and suggested Council members visit the offices and have a committee as a whole review with a recommendation by the end of April. TAPE #333 #0270 · M/S/C/(Collins/Crutcher) to approve one-months funding in the amount of $3,500 on condition that a Council Committee as a whole, hold it's next Study Session at the Bureau's offices April 14, 1988 (Monday), and review/prepare for a recommendation by the end of the month whether or not to fund for the balance of the year. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Col=in & Homing Opposed: Long a Johnson Motion PASSED Recessed 7:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) ANIMAL CONTROL, #AB86-097 Pulled for one week. #0375 ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AAA CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS, #AB86-111 · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve the Zoning Text Amend-' ment - AAA (Change in Land Use Restrictions). TAPE #333 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Apri 12, 1986 Pg. 5of6 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #0403 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Collins) to approve the Concomitant Agree- ment and the Right-of-Way Lease - AAA ORDINANCE #4033 (SECOND READING) STATE PATROL ANNEXATION AT UNION AND WERNER ROADS, #AB86-105 #0433 m M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Overson) to pass Ordinance #4033 providing for the annexation of certain territory to the City of Bremerton and incorporating the same within the corporate limits thereof. #0454 · ORDINANCE #4034 (SECOND READING) HOLIDAYS EXEMPT FROM PARKING METER FEES, #AB86-102 M/S/C/U/(Colvtn/Collins) to pass Ordinance #4034, repealing Ordinance #3579 and amending Ordinance No. 3848, Section 8 regarding parking meters - holidays and Sundays exempted. ORDINANCE #4035 (SECOND READING) NONCONFORMITIES, #AB86-088 Mr. Don Pratt, Planning Director noted several changes from the original draft, in response to Mr. Paul Scheyer's request. Mr. ScheVer was still concerned about the verbiage of "building" vs "structure". Mr. Bert Ge~ner, 934 Washington - Planning Commissioner, objected to the amortization language. He felt enforcement may not be present and that the Planning department is not sufficiently staffed now. Mr. James Skitvine, 1555 Marguerite, read an opinion from J. Thompson, Superior Court Judge/Tacoma and felt that an EIS Statement would be required before issuing a preliminary plat. Mr. Paul Scheyer, 2111 Madton& Pt. Drive, expressed concern (1) that buildings constructed after the adoption of the ordinance change would not be subject to amortization so this should not be of concern; (2) Parking lots with buildings will not be subject to amortization, and (3) the intent of 901(b) (bldg. vs. structure). In response to Council, Assistant City Attorney Mary Killjan felt the dra~ft was a vast improvement. #1231 · M/S/C/(Waibel/Crutcher) to pass Ordinance #4035 amending Ordinance #1792 relating to land use and zoning by amending Chapter II of Title III in order to update the provisions governing Nonconformities; repeal Section 329 of Chapter II, Title II, and amend Section 328 of Chapter II, Title II (amended previously by Ordinance 3210, passed March 5, 1975 and Ordinance 3354 passed March 23, 1977); and amend Section 413 of Chapter III of Title II. VOTE: In favor: Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins Long and Homing Opposed: Overson & Johnson Abstain: Colvin Motion PASSED ORDINANCE #4036 (SECOND READING) REZONE FROM R1 TO B2, MCDONALD & BOYD #AB86-103 #1327 · M/S/C/(Waibel/Dawkins) to pass Ordinance #4038 amending the use and area maps of Ordinance #1792 upon application of fezone from R1 to B2 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations - McDonald a Boyd. VOTE: In favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel Colvin & Homing Opposed: Collins, Long and Johnson Motion PASSED ORDINANCE #4037 (SECOND READING) REZONE FROM R1 TO B2 - MESSER ESTATE - 143 SO. CALLOW AVENUE, #AB86-104 Mr. Collins stepped down because he was on the Planning Commission when this fezone application was approved and also was on the Credit Union Board of Directors which is adjacent to the property. TAPE #333 City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes Apri 12, 1986 Pg. 6of6 UNAPPROVED DRAFT #1379 · M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Colvln) to pass 'Ordinance #4037 amending the use and area maps-of Ordinance #1792 upon application of fezone from R1 to B2 and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations - Messer Estate. Mr. Collins returned to the meeting. RESOLUTION #2113 OPPOSING PROVISIONS OF HR3838 WHICH AFFECT MUNICIPAL BONDING, #AB86-112 Ms. McCluskeV gave a brief outline of the intent of Resolution #2113 which opposes provisions of HR3838 which severely restrict the ability of local governments to finance the services we provide. The effect of HR3838 with recent amendments is the elimination of the market to sell Municipal Bonds. Coupled with the reduction or elimination of HUD and Revenue Sharing funds, restricting the City's ability to realistically finance immediate needs adds one more major and unnecessary burden to City government'. #1598 · M/S/C/U/(Collins/Crutcher) to pass Resolution #2113 opposing certain provisions of HR3838 - Tax Reform Act of 1985. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Gene Lobe gave a short report on businesses inquiring on relocation/location within the City. He also noted City College and Chapman College have contacted his office with possible plans to open divisions here. He felt the City is creating a new image, more attractive to prospective developers, and will keep the Council posted on any development of negotiations to secure new industry within the area. He also stated that he was contacted by a mattress company who needs a vacant building, approximately 4,000 sq. ft. to start a light-industry for manuafacturing. With no further business,L'meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City of Bremerton APP VED: NCER H sident KLM/SH:cjs cc: Normal Distribution File/Vault City Clerk