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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/22/840024 0083 TAPE ~168 UNAPPROVt~ DRAFT ~0000 mGus~ 22, 1984 St? ' 5 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the City Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Brenerton, Washing- ton, Wednesday, August 22, 1984, at 4:00 p.m. with Council President Art Ander- son presiding. Present were Councilmen Amo, Pachek, Mosely, and Johnson. Also present were Mayor Dawkins, City Attorney Broughton and City Clerk McCluskey. Absent were Councilmen Sturdivant, Homing, Drouin and Aarian. T~ n~eting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by President Anderson, and Lnvocation given by Councilman Pachek. CCNS~T AGENDA Ms. McCluskey stated that the first item on the Consent Agenda, Minutes of the August 15, 1984, #AB84-422 be amended to indicate the apprc~al of the EDC grant application was done by passage of Resolution #2043. The Resolution was in the packets for Council distribution but was not referenced in the motion to approve so it is needed in the motion to clarify the records. M/S/C/U/(Anderson/Mosely) to approve the Minutes of the August 15, 1984 meeting as amended. MAYOR ' S REPORT Mayor Morrie Dawkins stated that he wanted to thank, on behalf of the City of Brenerton, both Dallas Erickson and Chet Meigs for acting as interim Fire Chiefs during the long process of selecting a replacement for the vacancy existing. Mayor Dawkins introduced Mr. Leonard Marks as the new Fire Chief select, subject to City Council approval. He stated Mr. Marks is frcm California and gave a brief background of his education and Fire Service experience. M/S/C/U/(Johnsc~/Pachek) to aiDprove the appointment of Mr. Leonard Marks as Fire Chief of the Bremerton Fire Department. Mayor Dawkins reported that the new signalization has begun, starting at National Avenue and should extend to llth Street when finished. CITY ATIORNEY'S REPORT City Attorney Bill Broughton indicated Mr. Doug Campbell, Tracyton, was present to present the City a refund frcm the Roteract Club who volunteered their t/me to the denolition project at Roosevelt Field. They had no accidents or injuries and under the benefits for Department of Labor and Industries presented the City a check in the amount of $2,229.80. The Mayor and Council thanked the organiza- tion for their ccra~itment in taking on such a large project and the major effort entailed by the membership. PUBLIC REC~DG~ITION Mr. Thcmas Roseb~ouqh, 1376 Trenton, requested that the City provide signing for his neighborhood because of his concern for a deaf child who plays in the area. The Mayor said he would take care of it. He also thanked the City for their prcmpt attention after an accident in the area last week. Ms. IP_na Swanson, 2123 Synder, criticized the City Council for violating their legal authority of getting involved with Adm]rkistrative affairs. She is opposed to hiring an Administrative Assistant for the Mayor. Mr. Strait, 6530 Harlow, stated his concerns on several subjects incl,~4ing, a land Clearing Ordinance that was suppose to protect Kitsap lake frcm storm se~er prublens; a sign still in place at Francis Street (launching ramp); no zoning map; no comprehensive plan started; no departments have lost personnel with one he kn~qs of that has gained; the generous pay increases for department heads who are not doing their jobs, stating that pay increases do not increase productivity, and a Real Estate sign at Warner that should have been down still in place. Mayor Dawkins stated the sign should be down this afternoon. C(IrNCIL REPORTS Councilman Johnson expressed cone that the rainy season will be soon upon us and Support Services was to report back information of costs of repairing the various roofs of city structures. He stated that once it starts to rain, we will be unable to hot-mop the roofs. He also wanted to add to Mr. Strait' s c~m~nents that there is an Ordinance pertaining to land clearing and stozm drainage and the city should look into violations. August ZZ, 19~4 Page 2 of 7 I0539 Councilman Amo noted that at the June 6, 1984, Council n~eting a motion was passed t~at, in the event the installation of the elevator was not completed by the deadline of October, Council would hold one r~=eting per nDnth at a handicapped accessible location. He stated that it is obvious that the eleva- tor will not r~et the deadline because of the delays in bid procedure, etc. end reccrmnended that, starting the month of September, one meeting will be held outside of readier City Council Chambers. M/S/C/(Amo/Pachek) to move City Council meetings to a handicapped accessible location, ccnraencing with the 4th Wednesday of September. VCrfE: In favor; Anderson, Amo, Pachek & Mosely Abstain; Johnson Councilman Johnson stated he was not against moving the meetings for the pur- pose of servj_ng our handicapped citizens, but felt it my take the pressure off early, timely completion of the installation of the new elevator. Mayor Dawkins stated bids were opened yesterday for the elevator end awarding the bid will be before next weeks City Council meeting. The contractor states 120 days time so it looks like installation will not be callDlete before Decenber. Councilman Mosel~ gave a report on a recent trip to Reno, Nevada. He stated he had the opportunity to meet the City manager, tour a very similiar sewage treat- me~t plent with the same capacity as the one Bremerton is constructing however the population is approximately 200,000 people. He reported that Bremerton will be glad one day that the Council went ahead with our project. HEARING - RICHARD BOW~q RBQUF.gT FOR REZONE FROM R-1 to R-2, #AB84-428 Ms. McCluskey read into record a request frcrn Richard Bowen for a Rezone fron R-1 to R-2 for property located at Park Avenue and 17th Street; 1610 Park Avenue, West Bremerton. She also read for the record a letter fron Ms. Annabelle Cleve- land in opposition of the proposed fezone and en approval of the rezone fr~n Mr. & Mrs. IeRoy Bonine. Ms. Carol Saari, Planner, stated that the Planning Ccranission held a hearing on the proposed fezone July 17, 1984, with a reccmnendation to approve the request frcrn Mr. Bowen, unanimously. Planning Conmission resolution #725 noted that the purpose of the rezone was for any use within the R-2 zone. City Council was provided a copy of Resolution #725 frcln the Planning Cannission with attad~- ments supporting their decision. The property in question is approximately 37,200 square feet with access off Park Avenue which could generate increase in traffic flow. The applicant intends to construct a multi-unit d~alling which is compatible with other projects in the innL=diate vicinity. The owner of 1610 Park Avenue noted that the application covered his entire parcel but he was totally supporting of Mr. Bowen's efforts. She stated, referring to the "conclusions", that the proposed rezone is fairly close to the downtown core and Shipyard and within walking distance to Evergreen Park and close to Olympic College for use by residents. The request is generally consistent with the Bremerton Area Plan to encourage housing in locations conve- nient to activity centers end encourages private sector efforts to meet conmuni ty housing needs. Hc~ever the Smith Neighborhood Plan, yet unadopted, is inconsis- tent with the proposed rezone. She further said the existing utilities are capable of supporting the site and even though the City Engineer has indicated that access could he a problen, depending on location of the driveway, he stated engineering requirements will be addressed at the Shoreline Permit stage. She further said the reasons the Planning Commission approved the request were based on the Advisory Report, along with oral and written testimony which was adopted and referenced. Adjacent property owners were notified through local media publication end in writing, as required, therefore it was the reccranendation of the Planning department that the City Council approve Mr. Bowen's request. Mr. Richard Bowen addressed the City Council stating his beckground as a Finan- cial Seminar Instructor and this is his first attenipt to develop property. He plans to build a 16 - 20 unit Townh~use with units in the price range of $70,000 to $85,000 ea., if Council approves the rezone. Ms. Virginia Costello, Taft Avenue, and owner of rental property adjacent to the prospective rezone voiced her opposition to the rezone end noted that she does not live in the area of those notified of the possible action. She felt that there is a threat of too high density in the area. City Cotmcil Peg. AuglLst 22, 1984 Page 3 of 7 · ~hnutes [4]0 L459 CounciLman Amo felt if rezone granted it will fuel requests for more rezones in the inmediate area. He further felt the request was not in conformance with adjacent property and is more spot fezone and will vote against. Councilman Johnson inquired as to what type of access is allowed with Carol Saari responding that the Shoreline permit requires public access to City, based on Shoreline regulations per State law. Councilman Anderson thinks it ~Duld be appealing to senior citizens, who want to sell their hcmes and travel, and would consider it a good develo[mBnt. Councilman Pachek felt it would be a real upgrade for the specific area. Councilman Mosely also felt area is well suited for this type construction. Councilman Amo questioned what criterion the members of the City Council were using in basing their decisions that this would be good when the whole surrounding area is zoned R-1. Councilman Anderson felt that the Planning Cc~nission and department are experienced in advising the Council end his decisions are based on that factor. Councilman Johnson felt that this was the kind of growth we are enccuragixKg. M/S/C/(Johnson/Pachek) to approve the request for Rezone, frcrn R-1 to R-2, adopting Planning Cc~mission Resolution #725 (Richard BcT~en). VOTE: In favor; Pachek, Mosely, Anderson and Johnson Opposed; Amo Mot/on passed ORDINANCE #3924, AM~qDING SEC. 3.72.020 of the ~4C REGARDING GAMBLING TAXES #AB84-408 Ms. Janie Coberly, Business License Inspector, stated that her verbiage was incorrect last Council meeting and this Ordinance refers to Amusement rates that cannot exceed 2% and the proposing of lowering, from 5% to 4% to be more in line with what the County char~es for punchboards and pull-tabs. M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Amo) to approve, on second reading, Ordinance #3924 Section 3.72.020 of the BreTnerton Municipal Code, amending Ordinance #3187. ORDINANCE #3925, AMENDING ORD. #3895, SEC. 1, RE: AMUSemENT DEVICE TAX RATES ~AB84-409 M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Pachek) to approve Ordinance #3925, second reading, amending Ordinance #3895, Section 1 relating to Amusement Device Tax rates· ORDINANCE (lst READING) MANAGe4ENT CCMPENSATIC~, #AB84-424 Ms. McCluskey read a sLmmary Of the Managenent Ccmpensation Ordinance, first reading, which addresses the need for City Council to consider and pass. This Ordinance sets forth salary increases for managers as t_he City is now organized. In the event the Council finally does address managenent organizations, this Ordinance can be amended to reflect changes when reorganization is effectuated. Mayor Dawkins requested that this Ordinance not be pulled, but be fully discussed and debated on the floor and a vote take. Mayor Dawkins further rec~nended tjmt this Ordinance be passed on first reading. Ms. McCluskey then read a memo from Councilman Adrian, who was not able to be present, representing District #4 and asking that this be read into the record. He stated that Mr. Armand Tiberio, Personnel Director at the t/me, mat with the new City Council when they came into office and noted scme disparities in management ccmpensation that should be address- ed. He stated it was necessary to adjust several salaries already to attract the quality managerent personnel to acccmplish the goals of the city. Mr. Adrian also noted that m~agenent has not received a pay increase in 18 months and although sdre of the Council menhers, and myself (Councilman Adrian), may not be totally pleased with scme of managenent's performance, but we must keep the perspective of what the managenent positions are worth and not what a particular person may be worth. Evaluations and performance of managers must be take care of on the Administrative side and be properly motivated or replaced. Mr. Adrian stated he did an infomnal survey and feels that the ccmpensation draft is equitable for like positions in the area. He expressed his concern about the benefits and other issues of the original draft but hoped that the Council would not hold up managenent salary increases because of concerns in other areas. The second area Councilman Adrian addressed was that the Ordinance does not address the Adninistra- t/ve Assistant position in the Mayor's executive department. He feels this posi- tion is needed at this time, and should be filled as soon as possible. He hoped that this issue would not delay the passage of the management cc~pensation. Mayor Dawkins stated he realized with our tax based it makes it difficult to consj_- der and maintain adequate salary levels however we have great turnover in staff after training the individuals because salaries are not ccmpetitive. Mr. Dave Patmon disagreed with the salary attached to the "Transportation Supervisor", attempting to conlDare it with the the former Foreman's and current Forenan's salaries as he felt that one was an Administrative s 'sor job and one a work- in~ s~re~r [w~sit~<~n. c~lcj ]men d~d no~ a~r~heorV witJq an adjust~n~ Page 4 of'7 2399 :2905 :3001 for the position of Transportation Supervisor. CounciLman Anderson stated that the Foreman positions are more management responsibility than that of office administration. Fir. Anderson thought sutDervision of administration is the reponsibility of the Supervisor of Support Services. Don Proctor, Wastewater Facilities Superintendant, thought that when the PSG Contract was sigD~d that there was the intent to allocate an assistant for his office and he wants a decision made so he can advise the employee now doing the work. Discussion followed that the Ordinance should be passed with the current job titles and, if at a later date Council decides to change titles under the re- organization, it will be done at that time. City Attorney Broughton stated there is no problem by using the old job titles and that they could be changed later. Ms. Mary Lou Long, 2433 Phinney Bay Drive, asked how much the increase represents with Ms. McCluskey stating $61,852.00. Ms. Long was advised by Ms. McCluskey that this does not represent any new positions. Ms. Lena Swanson stated that the job positions must ccmply with the City Charter and criticized that tb~ Ordinance, as proposed, has positions with a 36% increase overall when the rank and file employees received a 1½% increase for 1984 and a 4½% increase for 1985. She reccm~ended that managenent receive an across the Board increase of 12%. If not she would reccrmend that the City Council reject the proposal. Ms. McCluskey stated that this would cost the city much more with a 12% across the board increase than the projected 10.53% average as proposed by the Ordinance presented. Ms. Swanson stated she had no confidence in the City Treasurer's figures because of nunerous errors. Ms. McCluskey reintera- ted to Ms. Swanson there is no new positions projected in the Ordinance. Councilman Anderson said it was brought to his attention, just before the Council meeting, that the increases for Police and Fire personnel may cost the city for retirees who are partially paid frc~n the City treasury. Ms. McCluakey stated this is true as the City is responsible for picking up the difference that tile State does not pay, however, the figure is naminal. Councilman Mosely asked Ms. M~Cluskey what the difference would be with Ms. McCluskey stating she could pro- vide that figure. Councilman Amo was totally against raising or reconsi- dering raising the Transportation Supervisor's salary as suggested. M/S/C/(Amo/Mosely) to deny tba request by M~. Dave Patmort, Support Service~ Supervisor, to increase the salary for the position of Transportation SuDervisor as a part of the proposed Ordinance. VOTE: In favor; ~ainst; Pachek, Mosely, Amo & Johnson Anderson Councilman Johnson was concerned why the Judge's salary was not included and also the Confidential Secretaries. City Attorney Broughton stated that the Judge's salary is detezmined by State law. Councilman Amo was unccmfortable with Secre- taries changes at this time. Councilman Pachek asked how much trouble it was going to cause and how much heat would the Council get if they choose to downgrade at a later date. Councilman Mosely was concerned about an assistant for Mr. Proctor and Ms. McCluskey stated that this issue would be discussed at next Monday's study session. M/S/C/U/(AnD/Anderson) to not add the position of Administrative Assistant/Mayor's department into the Manage- merit Ccmpensation Ordinance. Ms. Lena Swanson criticized the Council for not allowing citizen input. M/S/C/(Amo/Johnson) to approve, first reading, an Ordinance establishing manage- ment compensation for non-union managerent personnel, as modify by previous motions, using existing job classifications and titles. VOTE: In favor; Pachek, Anderson, Amo & Johnson Abstain; Mosely City Council Peg. M' 7- 'Mja~utes August 22, 1984 Page 5 of 7 APE #169 #0858 · CHA~TER CHANGE CCM~ITTEE REPORT, #AB84-412 Ms. McCluskey stated that each Councilman received, in their packet, a report frcm the Charter Change Clrmittee cn issues discussed over the past few weeks. Included is t~e Cc~ittee's findings and ~tions. The recc~mendation frcm the Ca~mittee is that the Council will have to determine which issues are to go on the Novenber ballot with the City Attorney being directed to draft the proper Resolution form. She read a memo frcrn Councilman Adrian, dated August 22, 1984, which publicly thanked the ccrmittee for the service performed and noted that this was volunteer effort. Since he could not attend the Council meeting he highly reccmmended that the City Council endorse the proposed changes as presented. Ms. McCluskey stated that there were four principal issues; (1) Banking limita- tions; (2) Organization by Ordinance - Department Duties and Responsibilities with miscellaneous language cleanup; (3) 10-Day appeal Provision regarding Civil Service Rules, and (4) Work Outside. Banking Limitations; Councilman Russ Johnson, Budget & Finance Cumlittee, spoke in favor of this Charter change, stating that the ccrmittee was in favor. He stated that the City should have the latitude to bank where we can get the highest dollar return. He stated we have an obligation to the citizens to get the best return in accordance with State law. Ms. Lena Swanson, expressed direct opposition to any change in the present charter regarding depositories and hoped that the Mayor's irresponsibility would not influence major changes within the existing charter. Organization and Department duties & responsibilities; Ccmnitteenember Mr. T~n Rosebrough spoke in favor of this charter change which is to define, by'C~ only, the functions and services to be provided by the City. The actual organi- zation structure end description of each organizational entity shall be defined by ordinance (i.e., Managenent Ordinance). He stated the change will allow the city the flexibility needed to meet the changing denands and improvements in manageret theory and practices and currently the trend is not to have the position descriptions in the Charter. 10-Day Appeal Provision; in the absence of Ms. Oakerman who was to address this change Councilman Johnson stated that the intent of the Ccr[nittee was to increase frcm 10 to 45 days for an e~ployee Civil Service appeal, if aggrieved. This addresses employees t~ted and his/her rights to appeal before Civil Service Ccrmission. It was felt by the ccrmittee that 10 days is not adequate time for either the city of the e~ployee to prepare to present their case. Ms. Lena Swanson, speaking in opposition to the proposed change, felt that the time period should be extended frcm the present 10 days, but no more than 20 days maximum. She stated 45 days without a paycheck will financially hurt the employee. City Attorney said that nx3st cases have had to have at least one continuance and this is costly in terms of personnel hours in preparing for a Civil Service appeal. He was in favor of the rec~Tmended 45 days the c~rmittee supported. Ms. Swanson said that the dollars spent in hearing preparation was very small in comparison to the dollars spent tonight on management ccmpensation. She further noted that an employee terminated cannot apply or receive unemployment ccr~pensation during the appeal period which could hamper personal circumstances. She felt an employee has the right to be heard promptly. Ms. Mary Lou Inng was concerned that an e~ployee who was dishissed would be with- out pay for the 45 days until his/her appeal was heard with City Attorney Broughton interjecting that this was not true. An employee continues receiving salary, with the exception of extreme circtmstances, until a piling ccmes back frcm the Civil Service Ccrmission upholding the dismissal. M/S/(Mosely/Anderson) to recce_nd approval of the Charter Change, subject to modifying the 45 day period to 20 days. VOTE: In favor; Pachek and Mosely Against; Johnson, Amo & Anderson Motion failed for lack of majority Work Outside; refers to services for other agencies, not private business, etc. Ms. McCluskey noted that the verbiage is incorrect and could be misconstrued. City Attorney Broughton noted that this is presently being done through a Inter- Local Agency agreenent for example CenCcm whereby our Cu~,,unications division, under the direction of the Support Services department,will work correcting pro- blens or installation of equiFrent, etc. Page 6 of 7 On issues provided in the Minority Report, Councilman Johnson is still in favor of Council. Subpoena powers and Councilman AnxD stated items #6 and #7 regarding changes in Civil Service to include soliciting candidates for Police and Fire frcm outside the city and defining Personnel Director's responsibility are keing addressed at Civil Service meetings. These two issues have been tabled for a month in order to present to enployee groups. Councilman Johnson, concl,~di ng the Cc~ttee report stated they reccmnend items #1, 2, 3 & 4 and asked 'tt~t t~e City Attorney would be directed, by Council, to draft the proper Resolution to be approved in time to present on the Noveuber election ballot. Councilman Anderson feels, even though the Ccmxnittee voted against the City Manager (unanamously 7-0), that it should be included in the November ballot changes to the present city charter. 1440 · M/S/(Anderson/Mosely) to add ite-n #5, "change from position of Mayor to a City Manager", list of Charter changes for the Novenker election ballot. VOTE: In favor; Pachek, Mosely and ADderson Against; Amo and Johnson Motion passed Ma. ~ Swanson, said she could not believe the attitude of the of the Council- men present. Sb~ felt she wanted a Mayor she could hire or fire by regular vote, not a City Manager that the Council bad jurisdiction over because the Council is only part-time. She further stated that it was an insult to the cormtittle to completely negate their recx3nnendations as they voted unani_Qously not to change in favor of a City Manager. Ma. VirVinia Costello said she has experienced the City Manager type goverrun~t while living in Walla Walla and she felt that they were a professional group merely stepping up when a better job is available in another city. Walla Walla could not keep a city manager long enough to get the job done. There is stability with the election of a person doing the Administrative job and relief if their performance is poor. Councilnkln ~2no addressed the subject of the City Manager vs Mayor change saying there is no continuity with hiring or firing and he thinks it is much too early to again change the form of government without allowing the electorate an oppor- tunity to evaluate the most recent changes that occurred within the last two years. an Councilman Pachek said this would be/issue the citizens will have an opportunity to vote on during the Nove{nber election. At least they will have a choice. Councilman Mosely felt we could not judge the City Manager form of government withput having tried the concept. Mr. Tom Rosebrough, Charter Ccx~mittee~nan, questioned the thinking of the Council- men, stating that the City Manager concept was popular in the 1930's and '40's however it was found to ba a disaster in his former community. City Managers came and went, usually to a higher paying position in another city. He counseled the City Council to gain more prospective and consider raising the Mayor's salary to a level that would attract scmeone with an Administrative or Business back- ground similiar to raising management salaries. Council Anderson felt it was timely to consider this important change in our go~t ' s structure. Ma. Lena Swanson urged the Council to consider such a request a mistake and vote the City Manager concept down. 2051 Motion passed 3 to 2 (ref. to #1440 above). 2063 · M/S/C/U/(Am~/Johnson) to approve the reccx~/K]ation from the Charter C~nge C~nlmittee, iten~s #1 - 4 to be placed on the Novenber ballot and directing the City Attorney to draft the necessary resolution which includes the addendLun of item #5 (City Manager) as previously approved. Councilman Amo asked when this would be sut~nitted to the County with City Attorney stating approximately Septe~ 12th. Councilman Johnson asked is this to be a one-liner and it was explained that there is 5 separate issues to be voted on. Councilman Amo thought we were dangerously close to the deadline to SLtxnit issues. MS. Iana Swanson again criticized the City Council because 3 individuals made the decisien for a Colmcl] of 9. She tholx~ht. accor~inG t~ her ~nt~roretat~on of th~ City Com~cil Pi=g. August 22, 1984 Page 7 of 7 · ~k~ nutes U~tPPROVED DRAFT PERSONAL SERVICE AGREEMENT, #AB84-416 Mr. John Dewhlrst, Assistant Planning Director, stated that it will take approximately 3 - 4 mnnths to replace Ms. Colleen Donley, who will be leaving her pest this Friday as Ccmnunity DeveloE~nent Planner. Mr. Dewhirst noted that it was necessary to have someone to; (1) prepare and monitor Comnunity Development Block Grant program, and (2) monitor compliance with Phoenix Group of the con- tract on the rehab program. City Attorney Broughton stated that there was one conflict of interest in the agreement package which needs to be amended. 1337 · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Amo) to approve an Agreement with Mike McCormick, for an interim pe_riod of tine, until a replacement can be hired for the vacancy that will be existing as of August 24, 1984, with the City Attorney directed to amend the conflict of interest language. CCNTRACT EXTENSIONS FOR: KCAP'S MEDICAL REFERRAL PROSRAM, RAPE RESPONSE PROGRAM AND YPr_A ALIVE PROGRAM, #AB84-425 Ms. McCluskey read a request frcm the Planning department to the City Council to extend the above referenced programs on their Block Grant funded contracts. These contracts were funded with Jobs Bill money and the extensions are request- ed for two reasons; (1) the programs have been able to stretch their funds, and (2) t/~ere were short delays in starting the programs. The extensions to be considere< are KCAP from 11/30/84 expiration to 12/31/84; KCRR from 11/30/84 to expiration of 1/16/85, and YWCA ALIVE from 12/20/84 to 1/12/85. It is the Planning department's reccrm~ndation to extend the contracts as specified. ' ' 389 · M/S/C/~V(Johnson/Pachek) to approve the request from the Planning department for contract extensions as Listed under the Block Grant "Jobs Bills" funding. LEASE - 4TH STREET ~jILDING/OFFICE SPACE FOR; GAMBLING, PERSONNEL AND CITY ATTOR- NEY'S OFFICES, #AB84-426 Ms. McCluskey read a request from Mayor Dawkins to consider a proposed lease for present facilities, in use by the City, and additional office space to acccrrdate the growing needs of the City Attorney' s staff personnel. Presently only the Gam- bling and Attomey's offices are housed in the 4th Street Building, hoover the Personnel department has outgrown the space in City Hall and needs to be relocated. Under the proposal, the Gambling offices would continue in space they are renting; the Personnel offices ~Duld assume the Space now currently occupied by the City Attorney' s (excluding the Penthouse) and the City Attorney' s would be relocated in additional, available offices. It is crucial that adequate working conditions be provided city staff in order to perform their jobs efficiently. This need has already been peinted out by the Civil Service Ccmmissioners in particular, regard- /mg the Personnel Division's indequate facilities· City Attorney Broughton stated he now has to house one of his employees in the Pe3~thouse because of lack of Space and valuable time is spent riding the elevator to the Penthouse to utilize the law library. He said the propesed lease has parking available which would free-up 9 parking spaces presently used by citizens and clients. Councilman asked if parking was for public or e~ployee use with City Attorney Broughton stating, public. 2683 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Pachek) to approve a new Rental Lease with the 4th Street Building to adequately house the offices of the City Attorney, Personnel and GambLing divi- sions. LEASE TRANSFER - BRIMS!RTON BROADCAST TO NEW STATION OWNERS/BINGHAM BROADCASTING, #AB84-427 Ms. McCluskey stated that the City entered into a new lease with Bremerton Broad- cast for a small parcel of property near Forest Ridge Park used for a shall radio tower. This lease was transfereed to Bingham Broadcasting upon sale of the busi- ness, therefore Council will have to approve the attached referenced documents to finalize the transfer, which have been reviewed by the City Attorney' s office. 2689 · M/S/C/U/(Mosely/Johnson) to approve the Transfer of Bremerton Broadcast Lease to the new station owners - Bingham Broadcasting. With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:55 with Council President remind- ing Councilmen that there would be a Study Session Monday night, August 27, 1984. KATHIFfN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk City of Bremerton