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Home My WebLink About04/20/83~2500 ~2500 ~2802 ~/2850 ['ape ~ol95 2ape i? Unapproved /~2201 CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES April 20, 1983 Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth St., Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, April 20, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Anderson presiding. Those present were: E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Homing, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Art Anderson, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian, Russell Johnson, Mayor Dawkins, Attorney Broughton and Deputy City Clerk Johnson. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invoca- tion was given by Spencer Homing. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of April 13, 1983 AB83-210 B. Award of Contract for Forest Products Sale #2-83 Powerline Thinning to Mischel Bros., high bidder in amount of $10,125. AB83-211 C. Application for Entertainment License/Sea Galley Stores, Inc. AB83-212. Motion by R. Mosely and C. Pachek to approve consent agenda items A, B and C, carried unanimously. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES AB83-213/LAWSUIT AB83-172 Claim for damages from Gary C. McPherson in amount of $75.00. Lawsuit Re: Joe and Barbara Shoemaker in amount of $100,000.00. The above have been sent to insurance and appropriate departments. CLAIMS/VOUCHERS AB83-214 Claims and Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listing which has been made available to the Council. Motion by P. Drouin and R. Johnson as of this date, the Council does approve for payment those claims as follows: Retirement Fund for March, 1983 in amount of $3,254.89; Salary Fund in amount of $189,460.21 and PICA in amount of $10,225.39 for payroll period March 10, 1983 and warrants 9760, 9761 and 9762 in amount of $10,078.06, carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawklns read letter'from Brenda Hostetter, Head of Cencom regarding animal control calls being handled by Cencom at 478-5330~ and the outstanding Job of Nancy McCord, animal control officer. Mayor Dawkins discussed attendance at Sheridan Park, swimming pool, Senior Center and roller skating for first 4 months of 1983. PROCLAMATION/NATIONAL NURSES WEEK AB83-215 Mayor Dawkins presented ~he proclamation to Margery Faulk. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Horton Hackler, discussed animal shelter site and suggested north end of Stephens Canyon on Birch Street and property at end of Pacific Ave. as locations. Mayor Dawkins stated St~nens Canyon property is parkland and cannot be used that way and the Pacific Ave. property is privately owned. Bert Gegnor, 934 Washington Ave., discussed difficulties with parking on Wednesday nights to attend the Council meetings. Mary Lou Long, 2433 E. Phinney Bay Dr., discussed Council Chambers not being accessible for handicapped. Ms Long also discussed mandatory requirement of sewer hookup on E. Phinney Bay Dr. Bert Gegnor suggested Engineering Department check into having a small elevator installed in City Hall, and further discussed Wednesday night parking situation. #0270 ~0312 ~0510 ~0875 #10~5 ~1421 #2020 City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 1983 Page Two PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTD Jean jackson, Chairman of Handicapped Committee discussed the recent meeting regarding handicapped attending Council meetings. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callaghan Dr., thanked the Mayor for having a bus stop moved closer to crosswalk for senior citizens convenience. Ms Taylor discussed discontinued practice of paying water bills at Perry Avenue Mall. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Broughton discussed possible ordinance to legislate handi- capped parking in private parking lots. A. Anderson stated Item 9D had been pulled from the agenda. ORDINANCE NO. 3834 CREDIT FOR LOW INCOME AB83-203 Ms Long discussed responsibility of City Treasurer to determine parties that qualify for credit. Motion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to pass on second reading, AN ORDINANCE establishing a sewer utility rate credit for low income persons, carried unanimously. Recess 6:25 until 6:35 p.m. DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE PRESENTATION AB83-216 Chuck Bait, President briefly discussed meetings of the past several months and introduced speakers. months and several proposals presented to Council in the past several years. Gene Kennedy, Task Force Past President briefly outlined histor- ical facts of the Task Force and discussed previous proposal for central business districts. Mr. Kennedy discussed the current concept with emphasis on parking and beautification, and preservation of retail businesses and attraction of new business. Dave Landes, Boettcher & Co.,-representative discussed the financial aspect of the project using a general concept of incremental benefits that this type project will generate. Mr. Landes discussed incremental revenues that would be generated, and problems with parking and restrictive covenants of the bond holde.rs and encompassing changes. He discussed the plan, figures and costs, using same boundaries as new improvement district. Mr. Landes discussed sources of revenue: rental income from interior space; parking charges; increased B&O tax due to increased sales; real estate transfer tax and parking system. Mr. Landes discussed general obligation bonds and assessments on properties to property owners. Boettcher & Co. derives their fee from the sale of bonds. A1 Kyster, Munday,Jarvis representative discussed the basic task in regard to enough revenues from the proposed action to be feas- ible. Mr. Kyster discussed calculations based on analysis of Kitsap County and amount of dollars available for capture by major retailing category currently in the County. He discussed the projected growth of retail dollars 20 years in the future: 5 yrs. growth of 12%; l0 yrs.,25%; 15 yrs.,36% 20 yrs.,45 - 50%, and pattern of current retail revenue captured in Bremerton and downtown. Mr. Kyster discussed 4 conditions: condition l: no action - in 20 years downtown will show no change with revenues dipping significantly. condition 2: only actions of additional parking and mall - positive but modest impact with marginal increase after 5 years. increase mn l0 yrs. by 5 million; 15 yrs. by 20 million ~nd 20 yrs. by 27 million dollars annually. condition 3: parking and mall supported by promotional advertis- ing campaign, mall maintenance program and replacement for Sears} and condition 4: waterfront improvements to work with downtown gs a positive anchor, and "-vy participation and act! ~.ty. City Council Meeting April 20, 1983 Page Three nutes DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE PRESENTATION CONTD Mr. Kyster discussed continually increasing sources of from retail as a benefit to the entire community if the City proceeds with the project, and the issue of leakage in terms monies not spent in the downtown or Bremerton area. Tape 2O Those speaking in favor of the proposed concept and urging ~Z to act now were: Bob Smock, John Delsol, Dave Horngren, Bill Latchman, Ed BJork, Robert Leon, Stuart Murphy, Rudolph Kcle Mike Wynn, Elizabeth Buell, Michaele Hosea, Joe Mentor, Do~.I-] Carpenter, Lou Rudd and Virginia McBride. Speaking in favor of the concept but urging Council facts prior to acting were Lawrence and issac Soriano. Speaking against the concept and urging Council to acquire facts were: Harold Pickert, Ruth Davie and Mary Lou Long. Mr. Anderson explained this is not a hearing and Council is voting on the proposed concept. This is a presentation only the Downtown Redevelopment Task Force. Mayor Dawkins discussed the downward slide the downtown area is in and stated other communities will look to Bremerton as a way to revive their downtown areas. Mayor Dawkins instructed staff to: collect information necessary to prepare the L.I.D. resolution; seek qualified consultants in the areas of architecutre, eng- ineering, environmental review and urban mall design and opera- tion; further refine project costs, work with Boettcher and Co. to further refine the debt payment approach, and request that staff and Boettcher come back to a council study meeting with a progress report. Recess 9:00 until 9:15 p.m. #29Z2 DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT TASK FORCE PRESENTATION CONTD Motion by E. Sturdivant and R. Mosely to 1) accept the Task Fcr~ Co~nmittee report; 2) expedite setting study session dates and. public hearings on the proposal; 3) instruct the Planning and Engineering Departments to f~nish the necessary information t~ make a decision and ~) direct Mayor Dawkins and other administra- tive departments to cooperate in recommending financial options available and the feasibility thereof, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3835 - PILOT AB83-178 Motion by P. Drouin and B. Amo to pass on second reading, AN O'~NCE establishing the amount which the Bremerton water and wastewater utility shall pay to the City in lieu of taxes, with the following changes: Sec. 1 to read: "shall make monthly pay- ment in the amount of $37,500", "with total of $450,000 annuallye". Sec. 2 to read: "shall make monthly payment in the amount of $29,167", "with total of $350,000 annually", carried unanimously~ ORDINANCE NO. 3836 - CUMULATIVE RESERVE FUND SIGNATURES AB83-20! Motion by R. Mosely and S. Horning to pass on second reading, ADZ O"~NCE amending Ord. 1590, 2107, 2324 and 3167 to allow the Mayor, Council President and City Treasurer to ~pprove claims against cumulative reserve funds, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - SEATTLE REALTY REZONE AB83-217 Motion by R. Mosely and C. Pachek to approve on first readin~~, AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 3682, Sec. 1(6) relating to Seatti Realty Rezone, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - PAWN SHOP, SECOND HAND DEALER AB83-i Motion by R. Mosely and R. Johnson to approve on first reading, A'~INANCE of the City of Bremerton relating to the regulation-. and licensing of second-hand dealers and pawnbrokers. B. Broughton discussed yard sales in terms of second hand dealers, no more than two each year are permitted to be exempt from second hand dealer requirements. #3270 ~ape 21 ~060 City Council Meeting Minutes April 20, 1983 Page Four ORDINANCE, 1st Reading - PAWN SHOP ETC CONTD Bert Gegnor, spoke at length in opposition to the ordinance and discussed hardships on some businesses regarding recording items. He felt some businesses would be forced out of business if this ordinance is passed. Motion and second withdrawn. Motion by J. Adrian and S. Horning to table until May 2, 1983 study session, carried unanimously. STREET CLOSURER REQUEST AB83-218 Bob Merriman, President of Gold Wing Road Riders Assoc. discussed the benefit run for the handicapped children of Holly Ridge Center. ~otion by R. Mosely and P. Drouin to approve closurer of First Street between Wilkes and Kean on May 1st from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., carried unanimously. AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY RE: CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION AB83-219 Motion by R. Mosely and S. Horning to accept the Agreement with Kitsap County Prosecutor's office for compensation to victims of crimes to be funded by Kitsap County Prosecuting Attorney's office, carried unanimously. COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AB83-220 t~.Mnse]y expressed his concern.with some committees having four members regarding to being close to a quorum. B. Broughton explained the press can be notified 24 hrs in advance if more than the regular committee members are present for a meeting. ~otion by P. Drouin and C. Pachek to approve committees final assignment, as stated in Exhibit "A" attached, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 opposed (Mosely). REPORTS R. Johnson stated the first meeting of the Finance Sub-committee will be April 26th at 5:00 p.m. in the Council offices. B. Amo requested printout of City property asset list. P. Drouin discussed sewer committee trip to Yakima. E. Sturdivant discussed Fire Pension Board meeting on Monday of this week. Meeting adjourned at 10:15 p.m. APPROVED ART ANDERSON, Council President LEGISLATIVE/JUDICIAL 1. Adrian 2. johnson 3. Anderson 4. Sturdivant FISCAL MANAGEMENT & BUDGET 1. Adrian 2. Johnson 3. Anderson C OI,!~l ! ' FINAL ASS i Apri 1 ~, (Procedures, Ways & Means - to remain until Jan. 1, 1984, with following Councilmen on this sub-c~mm~tttee: Jim Adrian, Russ johnson, Bill Amo.} (Mr. Adrian to act as Liaison with Puget Sound Naval Shipyard ) 3. PLANNING 1. Horning 2. PUBLIC WORKS & FACILITIES 1. Amo 2. Pachek 3. Drou i n 4. Anderson (Mr. Phil Drouin to re~min Sewer C~mnittee Chairman under this category.) PUBLIC SAFETY 1. Pachek 2. Drouin 3. Sturdivant 4. Mosely