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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/30/83Tape 89 Unapproved Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 30, 1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, November 30, 1983, at 5:30 p.m. with Council Vice President Roy Mosely presiding. Also present were Councilmen E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Horning, Clyde Pachek, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian and Russell Johnson, Mayor Morrie Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. Councilman Art Anderson was absent. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by Russ Johnson. R. Mosely stated items A and C under Ordinances/Resolutions were removed from the agenda and item G - an emergency ordinance, added to Ordinances/Resolutions. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of November 16, 1983, and November 21, 1983. AB83-619 B. Bid call request; Timber Sale #1-84 Tower Flats AB83-620 C Bid call Request; 1984 Tree Planting AB83-621 Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to approve the Consent Agenda, items A,B,C, carried unamiously. ~0090 INFORI~TIONAL ITEMS AB83-622 Claims for damages were submitted from David L. & Teresa E. Atwell, David D. Ladd, Frances C. Sutton. Claims have been sent to appropriate departments, ~ity Attorney and insurance broker. ~0150 WARRANT REGISTER AB83-623 City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey presented a warrant in the amount of $511.98 - Workman's Compensation. Motion by R. Johnson and Spencer Horning to approve payment of stated warrant, carried unanimously. ~0178 ~YOR'S REPORT Hayor Dawkins reported that on Monday, November 28, 1983, President Reagan signed a bill "Decade of Disabled Persons 1983 - 1992, helping to recognize the long term problems and opportunitues affecting the disabled persons. Since painting the handicapped parking spaces there has been much more awareness as to their purpose and the color may be modified at a later date if so deemed through the downtown redevelopment project. A TTY line is being installed in City Hall so the deaf can call in. There is no cost and it is being installed by the Telephone Pioneers. Installation should be completed within two weeks. Mayor Dawkins reported that there apparently were no handicapped parking spaces at Sheridan Park and that this will be corrected very soon. J. Adrian asked why locate the handicapped parking space on Lebo rather than Clare? Mayor Dawkins indicated that there was an incline on Clare which would make it difficult loading wheelchairs from this location. Lebo Blvd., is on a much more level g~ade. B. Amo asked Mayor Dawkins why there was no parking on Clare in from of the facility? Mayor Dawkins indicated that it was a Load and Unloading zone. B. Amo also asked if the handicapped parking space could be located closer to the entrance. E. Sturidvant asked why vehicles are allowed to park on the sidewalk. Mayor Dawkins indicated that possibly during loading and unloading vehicles, then leaving them parked there until the event is over. ~0227 ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Broughton reported back to the Council regarding monies which have been spent for the Downtown Redevelopment project by the City and merchants. In the past two years the Bremerton Downtown Redevelopment Task Force has $15,000 of which $10,000 has been spent. There are two bills outstanding which amount to approximately City has spent $10,000 for preliminary assessment role for the {~?~ai 1.5M L.I.D., S70,000 payment to Project Team plus expenses of approximately $3,000 and $1,500 for the retainment of Mr. Schaffnit for promoting downtown to retailers. City Council Minutes November 30, 1983 Page two ATTORNEY'S REPORT CONT. Unapproved Minutes Some of the expenditures can be considered administrative cost of actual project so that they can be subtracted from the total project cost. E. Sturdivant pointed out that the Downtown Redevelopment aroup had spent $10,000 of the $15,000 and wanted to know if anyone knew the intent for the remaining balance of $5,000. Mr. Broughton indicated that they do have approximately $6,000 in outstanding debts to pay. Spencer Horning asked if the $10,000 included the $6,000 that was spent for the model? Mr. Broughton stated that that was paid for by Mr. Bjork. He also stated that this figure should be included in what has been spent todate on the project. J. Adrian asked if the $10,000 Assessment Role previously obtained would have any data that would be beneficial to us? Mr. Broughton stated that yes it did have value - citing the recent use of the legal description that was generated through that report. Because the Assessment Role is 18 months old it is going to have to be checked and verify ownerships. E. Sturdivant asked if the source of monies can be identified. Mr. Broughton listed Block Grant Funds, Hotel/Motel Tax as such sources, J, Adrian expressed fact that those funds would be returned from the assessment revenues when project underway. Mr. Broughton concurred this. #0415 ~0552 ~0800 Mr. Broughton asked Council for an Executive Session to discuss Gold Mountain Golf Course and Olympic College dispute. Mr. Mosely indicated an Executive Session would be held during the "break" period. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Brook Snyder, 416 S. Lafayette - noticed that Water District in Port Orchard is looking at a situation where there is easement for the people who are struck with water/sewer bills. Has the same kind of thing been proposed for Bremerton. Would like to go on record that some such program be looked at for low income, disadvantaged people in this area. Mr. Mosely indicated that there already is a program being developed for Bremerton. Mr. Drouin added that Port Orchard is building their plant by a U.L.I.D. and they applied for a grant for some Federal Revenue Sharing monies of which they have allotted a certain portion or all of it for pa~vments of low income people's property assessment under the U.L.I.D. City of Bremerton is under the "user" assessment which is much different. Mr. Snyder indicated there is Emergency Relief Assistance monies available to elderly and low income people to assist them with electrical bills through Kitsap Community Action Program and would like to see what ever assistance can be added to help the low income people in this area. Mr. Drouin added he hoped that the Administration was looking into all available programs. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahan Drive - expressed her concern regarding students from Bremerton High School crossing ~the highway and the danger involved. She also stated her concern regarding the difficulty crossing the street at Burwell and Warren Avenue. Mayor Dawkins responded that there is a light proposed for the Burwell and Warren intersection and should be installed within 90 days, He also indicated that there was a cross walk across Wheaton Way near the High School but the students did not always use it. The question of "closed campus" is up to the School Administration, however, he would speak to them of the concern shown. Mrs. Taylor also shared her concern regarding the bus schedules on the Perry Avenue and Trenton Run. Mayor Dawkins indicated that this particular schedule was being changed and should be more workable. Mr. Amo indicated that if the bus connections were such that she had difficulty returning to her home after Council Meetings he would be most happy to assist her with a ride. Mr. Amo asked if we had a "jaywalking Ordinance"? Mayor Daw~ins indicated that he would look into the matter, Jean Jackson, Chairman Hayor's Committee on Disability - It has come to her attention through several sources that since painting the downtown handicap parking spaces pink the handicap parking spaces on private property are not being used as much by the general public, "'~ #0810 City Council Minutes November 30, 1983 Unapproved Page Three Minutes ORD. - AMENDING MASSAGE PARLOR TO REPEAL ORDINANCE #3843 AB83-626 Motion by Phil Drouin and Clyde Pachek to approve on first reading an ORDINANCE amending massage parlor ordinance to inflict penalties and to repeal Ord. 3843, carried unanimously. ~0890 ~0950 ~0970 #0995 ~.!223 280 J1391 RES. 1996 - RESIDENTIAL PERIlIT PARKING BETWEEN WARREN AVENUE AND PARK AVENUE AB83-627 Motion b3~ Clyde Pachek and Phil Drouin to adopt a RESOLUTION designating a residential parking permit area (7th Street, between Warren Avenue and Park Avenue) carried unanimously. RgS. 1997- RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING/300 BLOCK OF HEWITT AVENUE, BURWELL TO 4TH AB83-628 Motion by Jim Adrian and Spencer Horning to adopt a RESOLUTION designating resid(ntial parking permit area 300 Block of Hewitt Avenue, Burwell to 4th, carried unanimously. RES. 1998 - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING/500 BLOCK OF HIGH STREET, WEST SIDE ONLY AB83-629 Motion by Phil Drouin and E. Sturdivant to adopt a RESOLUTION designating residential parking permit area 500 block of High Street, west side only, carried unanimously Hr. Amo brought up the point that there has been an increase in residential parking permit requests and to what do we attribute this to. Hayor Dawkins stated it was probably due to the fact that the PSNS Shipyard is eliminating several hundred parking spaces inside the yard and this will have a greater impact on the neighborhood areas near the shipyard. Mr. Adrian indicated that he had received numerous calls regarding this problem. ORD. - CONDEMNATION OF A PARCEL OF LAND IN AND THROUGH CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A SEWER PIPELINE FOR THE CITY OF BREMERTON. Motion by Phil Drouin and Clyde Pachek to approve as an Emergency ORDINANCE for condemnation of a p~rcel of land in and through certain real property for the purpose of constructing a sewer pipeline for the City of Bremerton; carried unanimously. AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE CONSULTANT TO OBTAIN RETAIL TENANTS AB83-630 Mr. Broughton explained this item was carried over from last Council meeting because at that time Council did not have anything in writing as to what services Mr. Schaffnit would perform. Mr. Broughton explained that this was a legitimate expenditure of Hotel/Motel tax. Motion by Russ Johnson and Spencer Horning to approve authorization to hire Mr. Schaffnit, as a consultant, to obtain major retail tenants for possible tenancy of downtown redevelopment project and to pay said consultant from Hotel/Motel tax, carried 7 affirmative, 1 opposed (Amo). CONTRACT W/KITSAP COUNTY RAPE RESPONSE TO PROVIDE PROGRAM AB83-631 ~otion by Clyde Pachek and Bill Amo to approve a contract with Kitsap County Rape Response to provide a Rape Response Program. Contract not to exceed $19,792,00, carried unanimously. CONTRACT WITH YA~.C.A.'s ALIVE SHELTER FOR BATTERED WOI4EN AB83-632 ' Motion by Phil Drouin and Jim Adrian to approve contract with Y.W.C.A.'s ALIVE shelter for Battered Women which included three elements: (1) Provision of a Criminal Justice Education and Advocacy Program for Domestic Violence Victims. This Program will provide a criminal justice liaison and support to educate volunteers, domestic violence victims and persons involved in the criminal justice system; (2) Provison of labor and materials to construct a 225 square foot counseling office addition for ALIVE shelter; (3) Provision of labor and materials to rehabilitate an existing unsafe garage for utilization as storage space for ALIVE shelter. Total amount of contract not to exceed $34,660, contract for a period of 12 months; carried unanimously. Russ Johnson so noted his objection to the Federal Governments requirement for providing monies to charitable organizations of this type that we have to include the Davis Bacon Act in it. City Council Minutes Unapproved November 30, 1983 Minutes Page Four ~1495 SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRICTIONS AB83-505 Ms. Wilson outlined the elements involved in considering site plan approval and change in land use restrictions - to add 2,040 sq. ft. to existing office building and exempt site from requirement to provide 25 ft. wide screening area. The location is 6608 Kitsap Way. She stated that the Planning Commission recommends approval.subject to conditions. City Clerk read into the record a memo from the Acting Planning Director, Kay Wilson, which stated the following: 1. Mr. Jewell received a permit to use the Kitsap Way right-of-vjay for landscaping in front of the subject site on 10-17-83. 2. He plans to ask the City Council to consider changing Condition 5 from 90 days to 3 or more years. Staff Comment: The 90 days had been recommended by the Planning Department to the Planning Commission. Mr. Jewell did not raise an objection to it at that time, and there was no discussion of the merits of that proposal at the Commission's public hearing. It is now the Department's recommendation that a longer time period be considered. A two year time period would be consistent with existing requirements for a Shoreline Management Permit, as a comparison. Acting President Roy Mosely recited the Appearance of Fairness statement - no objection from the audience was received. Kay Wilson, Acting Planning Director, stated there was a correction to the Resolutic~n. The second issue that was being brought before you is now moot. Therefore, the only issue is "site plan approval". This is because when this area was rezoned for business it was rezoned as a package, a few years back, and one of the provisions of the rezone was that any site which was going to do a certain amout of remodeling would have to come in for site plan approval. Property is located in heart of Kitsap Way Business District. The proposal would a~~' 1700 sq. ft. to an existing office building.. The traffic flow would be one way in over an existing easement around the back and out under the building (second story portion) out to Kitsap Way. There is a 35 ft. area on the right-of-way between the site and the beginning of the traffic lane on Kitsap Way. He is proDosing 6 parking spaces in the front and 7 in the rear for a total of 13 spaces. The proposal meets all zoning requirements, the City Departments have identified no concerns other than those concerned addressed. The Planning Commission's recommendation for approval with certain conditions are as follows: (1) This Site Plan Approval is subject to the various requirements contained in the Bremerton Area Plan, the ~emer bnZoning Ordinance, the Uniform Building Code and other applicable laws and regulations. It is the responsibility of the developer to assure compliance with the applicable provisions contained herein. (2) The site shall be developed essentially the same as the site plan labeled Exhibit A except as modified to meet conditions of approval listed herein. (3) Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide the City with plans showing the following: (a) Solid screening no less than six feet high along the rear property line. (b) Stripping for thirteen (13) parking stalls as shown on Exhibit A. (c) Landscaping along the front property line (Zoning Ordinance Section 716 and 717) except at the driveway access to Kitsap ~ay. (d) The location and width of driveway access to Kitsap Way as required by the City Engineer. 4. Prior to issuance of the occupancy permit, the applicant shall install traffic control curbing within Kitsap Way right-of-way if required by Engineering Department. (5) The developer shall comply with all conditions listed above. If such conditions are not met within ninety (90) days of this a-proval date, this APPROVAL shall automatically be revoked Applicant, David Jewell, 6608 Kitsay Way, explained that by making the addition it would provide a more usable building. He indicated that heneeded a longer period of time than the (90) days as so proposed. He also indicated that he would prefer to place the plantings for landscaping after the building remodel is finished rather than before. ~ity Council Minutes November 30, 1983 Page Five Unapproved Minutes SITE PLAN APPROVAL AND CHANGE IN LAND USE RESTRUCTIONS AB83-505(Continued) ~2721 ~2933 Tape 90 OO95 Jim Strait President Kitsap Lake Association indicated his approval except one problem relating to an easement - not wide enough for driveway, but large enough to get through. One thing it might do is to eliminate some of the rubish being dumped by the carpet store next door. He indicated also that the developer should have a maximum of 2 years to complete the project and within 120 days to start the project. Believe we should have a time limit on any project from'now on. Council carried on a discussion regarding the "time limit" proposed (90 days) and if that was a fair amount of time in which to complete a project. Council indicated they were not clear as to why the emphasis is being placed on this particular project where a short (90) day period is being required. Kay Wilson related that the Planning Department felt that there were a number of projects on the books and that it was time that a time limit should be so indicated so that the projects can be completed and cleared. B. Amo as~d Acting Planning Director if it was possible to insist all items be completed before temporary occupancy permit is granted? Kay Wilson indicated that it was a reasonable request for access, however, landscaping may need to be done during the proper planting season. R. Johnson asked Acting Planning Director how projects are followed up to see that they are completed? Kay Wilson responded that all Building Permits are routed through the Planning Department and notation should be made at that time. R. Johnson brought up the question of adequate curbing and how it affects the traffic safety in that area. Spencer Horning brought out that there was curbing already in place. Motion by Bill Amo and Clyde Pachek to grant the change in land use with the conditions recommended with the exception of Item 5, which called for a 90 days completion period, changed to three (3) years and also the curbing, screening and stripping of parking stalls shall be in prior to temporary occupancy permit. carried unanimously. ADDITIONAL TAXICAB ALPHA TAXICAB COMPANY AB83-624 City Clerk read letter from Alpha Taxi - "We would like to apply for two (2) additional taxi licenses for service in Bremerton. We presently have an extra car ready for service, which is a "75" Toyota Cornona that is mechanically sound and safe. The car is covered by Ha3~ard Insurance and is already on file with the City Clerk's office as being so. The reason for additional licenses is to allow us to serve the public better, due to increasing calls for our service." City Clerk stated that our current ordinance requires that before issuing taxi license a public hearing must be held. C. Pachek stepped down from Council due to conflict of interest. City Attorney B. Broughton outlined the elements for consideration, insurnce require- ments, vehicle safety, proper licensing of the vehicle, etc. This does not involve the licensing of the drivers, just the license for the taxi. He also added that the Police Department has inspected the vehicles. The City Clerk's office has insurance on 3 vehicles for the Company. Richard Young, father of the Owner of Alpha Taxi - spoke as to the reason for coming before Council with this request for another license, indicating the p~oof of his son being able to run his business successful and needing to add another taxi to the service. Motion by R. Johnson and P. Drouin approval be given to Alpha Taxi for an additional Taxi License, carried unanimously. CouncilmaQ Pachek returned to Council. PUBLIC HEARING 1984 BUDGET - AB83-625 Treasurer Leo Olney stated that the audiance will have the opportunity to ask questions or make statements regarding the proposed 1984 budget. The Total budget is $76,000,000.00, of this $45,000,000.00 is in sewer projects, $7,000,000.00 in utility operations, $12,000,000.00 in General Fund/Street Fund budgets (services provided such as fire, police, streets, parks, planning, engineering, building, general administration of the city. The remainder is in debt service funds or funds that we have to pay bonds and intragovernmental service funds, trust funds. The main comments are being made to the General Fund/Street fund areas. Tape 90 #0145 ~0261 City Council Minutes November 30, 1983 Page 6 Unapproved Minutes PUBLIC HEARING 1984 BUDGET - AB83-625 CONT. Revenue sources that fund these areasare sales tax (1% on gross sales on taxable items) amount to 2~ million dollars for 1984, utility taxes (telephone, power, cable T.V.) 1.6 million dollars, property taxes 1.5 million, State shared revenue which is liquor taxes, liquor profits, motor vehicle e~cise tax, gasoline tax is 1.1 million, gambling taxes are about $250,000, with other smaller charges for service and small items that add up to the rest of the $12,000,000.00. This budget, as presented by staff, has in it an increase in the B&O tax from 1/lOth of 1% to 2/10 of 1%. In this budget, presented by Mayor to the Council, is what the Executive side felt was a prudent budget that maintains current level of service and in some cases increased it somewhat in areas we felt needed to be increased based on input from the public (day to day interaction with community) and to certain degree from Council. To fund these services there were in addition to the B& 0 Tax, there is proposed an increase in swimming pool fees to help defray costs of the pool, some long-term parking rate increases, some other minor service fee increases. Katy Penman, 630 Bertha, asked if the budget included charging for the Rescue One vehicle? Treasurer Leo Olney answered that yes.it would include 7 additional firemen and a 2nd Rescue vehicle and they would go into the transport business - charging a fee for the transport service. Ms. Penman stated she was under the understanding that the Citizens voted for the Rescue One Services and there was not to be a charge to the citizens. Mr. Mosely indicated that this would provide a second vehicle. Mr. Amo explained that presently Rescue One does not normally transport during an emergency and the citizens pays for being transported in a private ambulance. Mr. Adrian emphasised that the Fire Department does not charge for emergency treatment, nor do they transport but that if funded through budget they would transport those patients that required it, charging for that transport service. Ms. Penman indicated that the public should be made aware of the pending change and how it would affect them. ~0436 Spencer Horning stated that the public hearing is an opportunity for the public to speak out and tell the Council would they would like. Phil Drouin stated that the Administration is proposing a raise in the B&O tax to cover the increases. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callahan Drive, stated that talking about increases scares her and what it could mean to the citizens, especially those on limited or fixed incomes. Ms. Taylor also added a brief comment regarding availability of contacting the Police Department for a personal problem. It was determined that the problem in contacting the appropriate department was due to the City Hall being closed that day because it was designated a holiday. ~0544 ~0682 =0802 !0903 !1016 Sherry Barnhart, Executive Director of Awareness Express read a letter to Council in which she outlines the services provided for young people needing drug and alcohol counseling. Because of her funding structure additional funds are needed to continue with this program for the youths in Kitsap County and would appreciate and ask Council to consider the value of this program and the possibility of diverting funds from within the City's 1984 budget for this purpose. Dave Horngren, small businessman and Past President of Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, spoke in regard to the raising of the B&O tax and indicated that the Council should be aware of the business communities reaction to the possibility of raising this tax. If there is to be an increase in the B&O tax the businesses hope that it will be as small as possible considering the other increased areas - such as sewer/water assessments. Mr. Horngren conveyed the business community would appreciate keeping the increase, if necessitated, as small as possible. Katy Penman, 630 Bertha, stated that she was for the B&O increase. She did not support charging cizitens for transporting via Rescue One. She too supports keeping the increase in taxes as small as possible. Gary Scott, Chief of Training, Bremerton Fire Department, explained the program we now have with Rescue One and outlined why the request for additional manpower and a second vehicle. A major problem is that Rescue One is out of service too long and 2-3 calls can come in one right after another. The need to charge for the transport is to help pay for the personnel who will run the second vehicle. Bert Gegner, 934 Washington Avenue, supported the transport fee proposed. Also indicated that his insurance covers emergency transportina and may be the case in most instances. He expressed his concern about the elderly who are on Medicare may not be covered for this service. He also raised the question would someone who lived across from Harrison Hospital pay the same fee as someone conling from across town? Mr. Mosely iF cated that they are taking inr to make those kinds of decisions if it is a~roved. Gary Scott responded tl~t the current private rates Tape 90 City Council Minutes November 30, 1983 Page 7 PUBLIC HEARING ]984 BUDGET - AB83-625 CONT. Bert Gegner, 934 Washington Avenue (cont.) stated his concern that with the suggested raise in swimming pool fees he hoped that the City was not pricing itself out of business. ~1185 -~1250 Katy Penman, 630 Bertha, brought up the question of transporting patients to the hospital in Rescue One vehicle. Her concern are for those who do not have insurance - would the City take certificates or something else in payment? Mr. Mosely interjected that this would not replace all requests for private ambulance and that those that cannot pay will be handled in some manner. REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE FROM REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND TO PAY MAI ECONOMIST INCLUDED IN DOWNTOWN LID AB83-633 City Attorney Bill Broughton indicated this subject had been brought before Council on previous occasions. If Council approves this request a Professional Services Contract will be brought back with next week or two. Mr. Broughton outlined concerns from business people and property owners as to the investment and value received from the proposed downtown redevelopment. What this assessment of property would do is to look at some selected properties and different benefit areas, if fronting on the mall or in secondary areas, to look at the assessment for those ~opertie~, how it is going to pay for itself, what the appreciation of real property is going to be, potential for increased rent. So that it can be determined if the project makes economic sense for property owners who are being asked to participate in the LID. B. Amo asked if we evaluate a piece of property for an owner does he not receive a product paid for by the general citizenery. B. Broughton answered no. If the project is built it is going to be a partnership project from which the City will benefit as well as the property owner. J. Adrian asked who will define which parcels will be selected? B. Broughton indicated it would be the appraisers responsibility to do that. The appraisal will consider the affect of Phase I on the project only. The LID is being asked for to fund Phase I. E. Sturdivant asked since it is a Task Force project, under the downtown business district, they presented their project to us, why are we obligated for the $5,000? Shouldn't they do the appraising and present the facts. B. Broughton responded that if the LID is successful then this along with other expenditures that have' been made rodate will become part of the project cost and the cost will be shared by the property owners and the City. At this point it is a City project and not Task Force. Sturdivant also asked if there should be any responsibility from the businesses who proposed the project to begin with. B. Broughton - they are continuing to work. If the property owners do not support the LID it will hurt the City. Mr. Sturdivant raised the question will the appraiser take current value of property or an inbetween compromise val~e. Mr. Broughton explained that it was his understanding that they will do a present assessed value of the property, compare it with what it would be if it were developed. One of the legal requirements the City must show in passing a LID is that the ~roperty benefit above and beyond the value of the assessment. E. Sturdivant indicated we have no real obligation to the Task Force because the project has not been accepted - why is the City being asked to Dut up the front money; J. Adrian responded that it would be a tool to make a better decisi6n and does not see it as a commitment. Spencer Horning pointed out that the ultimate benefactor will be the City. ~1816 ~1950 Bert Gegner, 934 Washington Avenue, indicated his understanding that the $5,000 would be coming from the property tax assessment. J. Adrian stated - no., it comes from the real estate transfer tax - this money is set aside in a special fund and it must be spent on capital improvements. Mr. Gegner does not want to see another study two many studies have been made and nothing happening from them. Ask that positive action is taken as a result of this study if it is approved. James Eastering, 7000 Werner Rd., feels somethino is being overlooked - leases. He discussed the importance of leases which.were~made a number of years back, then the property owner makes a major investment for improvement, such as through the lID, then that requires him to raise the rents. Without realizing it the property owner could price himself out of business if businesses who are leasing move out of the downtown area. He stated he felt it would take another war or something to double business in Bremerton. Tape 90 -~1960 ~2270 City Council Minutes November 30, 1983 Page 8 REQUEST TO AUTHORIZE EXPENDITURE FROM REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX FUND TO PAY I~I ECONOMIST INCLUDED IN DOWNTOWN LID AB83-633, CONT. Virginia McBride, McBride's Hallmark Shop, member of the Downtown Redevelopment Committee, explained that the study proposed is not a 'duplication of something done previously, She indicated it was a step toward achieving the project. If nothing is done to the downtown area - you, the City will not be able to increase the B & 0 tax enought to cover the City Budget ever. George Allan,Bremerton. expressed unhappiness with the continued "study study" approach and not etting on with the redevelopment. He expressed concern about a prior L~I.D. in 18~5. General discussion was held by Council regarding the merits of taking this approach at this time, the value of the project as it is projected at this time and the fact that more data is needed to then make a decision on the LID. Motion by Phil Drouin and Clyde Pachek to authorize the payment of $5,000.00 from the Real Estate Transfer Tax fund for an I~AI economist to perform a downtown evaluation, carried unanimously. COUNCIL REPORTS Russ Johnson - Budget work continues and will continue through next week. Hopefully there will be an ordinance the middle of December. Another area of concern is the emergency lighting for the Ferry Terminal. The day after Thanksgiving storm the terminal was without lights, there was no one out directing traffic - in general it was a very unsatisfactory situation. Bill Amo - Planning Committee is sponsoring a Short Planning Course, Monday, Dec. 5, 1983, 7:00 PM. in the City Council Chambers. Phil Drouin - The West Bremerton Merchants Association will be holding a meeting December 8, 7:45 AH to 8:45 AIi- everyone is welcome. The regular Wastewater Facilities Committee will meet the morning of December 8., 9:30; following that will be a Safety Committee meeting. Phil also reminded Council of the meeting on Annexation of Wastewater Plant property to be held December 22, 1983, at 7:30 PM - at Westside Improvement Club. The original notice that was published in Wastewater Committee Report noted 7:00 PM as the time of meeting and this is to be changed to 7:30 PM. The Dept. of the Navy Contract will be reviewed by Bill Dane, CH2II Hill, on December 1, 1983. E. Sturdivant - indicated that the official canvas of the election was made November 18 and would ask the City Clerk if it is official now? City Clerk stated that no certification has been received as of this date. Mr. Sturdivant stated that all Charter Changes passed. Council Recessed at 8:45 Ptl for an Executive Session. Meeting adjourned at 9:53 PM. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSKEY, Cit~ Clerk APPROVED: