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Home My WebLink About11/21/83fape 86 Unapproved #1825 Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 21, 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, Monday, November 21, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson 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 Roy Mosely was absent. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by Bill Amo. A. Anderson stated item B under the Consent Agenda and item 8A were removed from the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of November 15, 1983. AB83-609 Ms McCluskey stated minutes should reflect that Nona Lansberry suggested a minimum annual salary of $25,000 for a full time Affirmative Action Officer. Motion by B. Amo and J. Adrian to approve the minutes as corrected, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 1 abstention (Drouin). ~1885 #1914 #1980 #2115 #2774 INFORMATIONAL ITEMS ~383-611 Claims for damages were submitted from Clarence F. Martin, Cindy A. Bonham, Tim Abeyta, John R. Danubio and Clarice Meyer. Claims have been sent to appropriate departments, City Attorney and insurance broker. Downtown Bremerton Merchants Association are requesting use of city streets for the annual Santa Claus and Frosty the Snowman Parade on Sunday, December 4, 1983 at 1:00 p.m. W~T REGISTER AB83-612 Warrants audited and certified by Darlene Herrmann 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 C. Pachek as of this date, the Council does .approve for payment warrants for the Wastewater Project in the amount of $690,741.13, carried unanimously. Motion by R. Johnson and S. Horning to approve payment of warrants 13922 through 14163 inclusive in amount of $159,158.70 and warrants 13701 through 13705 inclusive in amount of $13,293.37, carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT Mayor Dawkins discussed his' intent to appoint Mr. Joseph W. Gero as Planning Director and requested Council confirmation of the appointment. The Mayor dis- cussed moving expenses for Mr. Gero to relocate from Arizona with the Personnel Director's budget being increased to acco~odate these expenses. Mr. Gero indicated he will be onboard December 5th through the 15th. He will report full time beginning January 3, 1984. Motion by S. Homing and B. Amo to accept and confirm the appointment of Mr. Joseph W. Gero as Planning Director, carried unanimously. Mayor Dawkins stated he will leave the meeting at 6:30 to attend a Downtown Redevelopment fund raising dinner, sponsored by the Steering Committee. ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Broughton discussed the need of a districting commission ordinance to determine redistricting. Mr. Broughton discussed two suits against the City which have been dismissed. Mr. Broughton discussed an extensive ordinance regarding code of ethics for city employees his office is working on. Mr. Broughton discussed the need for a MAI appraisal for LID Hearings, and re- quested Council consider appropriate funding. Mr. Drouin requested clarifica- tion. Mr. Broughton discussed the Munday Jarvie report as very general, and stated there are many issues that need to be addressed. In answer to an inquiry, Mr. Broughton stated the appraisal report will cost between $4,000 ~nd $5,000. There was discussion regarding retaining Munday Jarvis. Mr. Adrian suggested this issue be placed on the agenda for discussion. Mr. Sturdivant requested figures and costs be included on the agenda bill. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Wally Miller, 8651 Hw-y 3, Port Orchard, referring to the previous discussion, discussed his availability and qualifications to preform the MAI appraisal. City Council Meeting Minutes November 21, 1983 Page Two PUBLIC RECOGNITION CONTD Jean Jackson discussed information from the Department of Licensing pertaining to disabilities that qualify an individual for handicap parking privileges, and various types of handicap identification. #3007 Tape 87 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT/STUDY OF CBD PARKING AB83-613 Mr. Broughton discussed parking requirements for the central business dis- trict off street parking as contained in the ordinance, and purpose of this agreement to study and evaluate the situation, and recommend options. Mr. Amo discussed a previous instance where an ordinance change was requested and the necessity of acquiring several thousand signatures in order to initiate the change. Mr. Amo reiterated his position that no action be taken until after the new Planning Director is onboard. Mr. Sturdivant discussed the Planning Commission voting unanimously to amend the ordinance. There was discussion that no amendment to the ordinance is stifling the central business district, whereas an amendment will promote growth. Motion by P. Drouin and S. Horning to approve the Professional Services Agree- ment with N. G. Jacobson and Associates, Inc., carried as follows: 7 affirma- tive, 1 opposed (Amo). ~0090 WATER SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE/PLAT OF CORONADO AB83-614 Motion by C. Pachek and E. Sturdivant to accept the water system as installed in the Coronado plat as complete, and approve the conveyance of the facilities to the Bremerton Water Utility, carried unanimously. #0162 EASEMENT AMENDMENT/FAIRWOOD RANCH.. AB83-615 Motion by E. Sturdivant and B. Amo to approve the easement amendment to allow abandonment of 3 feet of the easterly portion in order to free the adjacent lot of encumberances, carried unanimously. #0248 WATER SYSTEMACCEPTANCE/PLAT OF SHILOHWOOD AB83-616 Motion by J. Adrian and R. Johnson to accept the water system as installed in the Shilohwood plat as complete, and approve the conveyance of the facilities to the Bremerton Water Utility, carried unanimously. Recess 6:17 until 6:25 p.m. The Mmyor left the meeting at this time. #0276 ESTABLISHING RATE PAY CH~_NGE FOR COURT COMMISSIONER AB83-606 Dave Hiestand, Personnel Director, discussed the Judge's request of a salary revision to a new level of between $28,000 - $30,000 per year. Mr. Hiestand discussed current advertising minus salary information, with limited response. With Council approval of the salary revision, advertising will continue with salary range included, he feels this will attract more qualified individuals. Mr. Hiestand discussed state certification and licensing requirements for a Court Commissioner. He discussed the Court Commissioner as serving in a duel roll of sitting on the bench and on site._manager, and considers this to be a supervisory and managerial position. Mr. Broughton discussed the need for an administrative head in the Municipal Court office, and entire revamping of that office. Mr. Hiestand discussed the need for a qualified individual, and felt the salary revision will accomplish this need. Seattle's Court Commis- sioner receives an annual salary of $45,000. Mr. Johnson discussed his con- cerns regarding management readjustment plan, and felt working on this piece- meal may cause problems. Mr. Sturdivant discussed raising salary levels for new hires, and expressed concern this may set a trend. Mr. Amo discussed added responsibilities due to change in the Job description. Mr. Horning felt it may not be possible to hire a competent individual for the lower salary range. Mr. Anderson discussed a Quarterman's salary in the shipyard at $33,000. Motion by P. Drouin and B. Amo to establish a new rate from $28,000 - $30,000 per year for Court Commissioner, carried unanimously. #0932 AGREEMENT W/PUGET POWER RE: UTILITY TAX AB83-617 Mr. Broughton stated this is the last portion of the settlement approved by Council concerning litigation between Puget Power, the Navy and the City regarding Eastpark and Jackson Park. Motion by S. Horning and C. Pachek to approve the Settlement Agreement with Puget Power regarding utility taxes, carried unanimously. #1005 #1352 City Council Meeting Minutes November 21, 1983 Page Three AUTHORIZATION TO HIRE CONSULTANT TO OBTAIN MAJOR RETAIL TENANTS FOR POSSIBLE TENANCY OF DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AND PAY FROM HOTEL/MOTEL TAX AB83-618 Mr. Broughton discussed indications from the project team that additional park- ing facilities should be included as phase 2 of the downtown redevelopment project. In order to put phase 2 together, communication and cooperation will be required between the city, affected property owners and any tenants. It is felt steps should be taken immediately to locate and contact potential major retail tenants for possible occupancy of these shopping levels. Mr. Broughton submitted a proposal from Edward M. Schaffnlt, Inc. to do this initial ground- work, to be funded from the hotel/motel tax and reimbursed from the admini- strative costs of the downtown project, in the event it is successful. In response to an inquiry, Mr. Broughton stated the cost is $1,500 with a time frame of 60 days. Motion by C. Pachek and S. Homing to approve the proposal to hire Edward M. Schaffnit, Inc. as consultant to obtain major retail tenants for possible tenancy of downtown redevelopment project. Mr. Sturdivant discussed numerous issues regarding cost to the city, and felt this is premature. Question called, carried as follows: 7 affirmative, 1 opposed (Sturdivant). COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS R. Johnson stated there will be a final budget study session on Tuesday, November 29th at 2:30, and Public Hearing on the budget at the regular Council Meeting on Wednesday, November 30th at 6:30 p.m. B. Amo stated the Planning Committee will not be meeting next Tuesday, due to extension recent meetings. P. Drouin, Wastewater Committee Chairman, reported on the DOE clear water sym- posium attended by the committee. Typic of the symposium was "Sludge as a Resourse". Mr. Drouin indicated 10 years of study have shown sludge does not contaminate water or wild lif~. Mr. Drouin stated he will continue to give input. Next Wastewater Committee meeting is Tuesday, November 22rid, 9:30 a.m. E. Sturdivant wished everyone a happy Thanksgiving, and further stated his con- cerns regarding the vote to hire a consultant to obtain major retail tenants. A. Anderson discussed the study session with the engineering firm and Down- town Redevelopment Task Force scheduled for 2:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 22nd, in the Council offices. Mr. Anderson will not be present at the next Council Meeting. Meeting adjourned at 7:10 p.m. APPROVED: ~RSON,~Cou~nt L. McCLUSKEY, City Clerk