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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/16/83#0550 #0571 #0593 #0850 Tape 84 Unapproved #0470 Minutes CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES November 16, 1983 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremertn, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers, 239 Fourth Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, November 16, 1983 at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Also present were Councilmen E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Mornjig, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Amo, Jim Adrian and Russell Johnson, Mayor Morrie Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey. The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the invocation was given by Spencer Homing. A. Anderson stated items 9B, 10E, 10F and llA were re- moved from the agenda, and item llB is placed under the Attorney's report.. CONSENT AGENDA A. Minutes of November 9, 1983. AB83-592 B. Bid Call Request/Police Light Bar Systems. AB83-593 Motion by R. Mosely and C. Pachek to approve the Consent Agenda, items A and B, carried unanimously. CLAM FOR DAMAGES AB83-594 Claims for Damages were presented from Alvin & Edith Perry, Robert Borquist, Milton Lukkasson, Peggy Axsom, Russell Baker and John Eskelson. All claims have been forwarded to appropriates departments and the insurance broker. CLAIMS AB83-595 Claims 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 R. Mosely, as of this date the Council does approve for payment the Retirement fund for November, 1983 in amount of $2,189.14 and Salary fund in amount of $290,289.48 and FICA in amount of $11,212.68 for payroll period November 6, 1983, carried unanimously. MAYOR'S REPORT Ms McCluskey read the Mayor's proclamation proclaiming the week of November 20 to 27, 1983 as Bible Week in Bremerton. Mayor Dawkins reported on Ms Barnes' complaint of the previous week regarding construction and septic tank installation at 3212 Wright Ave. If the applicant meets City building code requirements, a permit will be issued. The Mayor discussed current moratorium on sewer hookups, which has resulted in the septic tank installation. Ms Barnes discussed width between property lines, and stated she believes it is against state law to have a septic tank in- stalled if a sewer line is available within 200 ft. B. Broughton stated the sewer hookup is not available due to the moratorium. When the moratorium is lifted, sewer hookup will become mandatory. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Janet Martinez, 1308 Poindexter, displayed a door knocker notification of water shut-off, and stated this was hung on her back door instead of front door. Ms Martinez discussed paying all charges on her utility bills with the exception of the capital charges, and discussed the possibility of this matter being taken to court. Wally Miller, 8651 Hwy 3, Port Orchard, displayed a sealed envelope which he stated contained statements made at a September 2nd meeting regarding down- town redevelopment, which he artended as Acting Planning Director. Mr. Miller declined to discussed these statements. Isaac Soriano discussed his utility bills increasing since the first of the year, and inability to receive an explanation from employees. A. Anderson directed Mr. Soriano to the Mayor's office for investigation and explanation. Jerry Soriano, 509 4th St., discussed attending the Planning Commission meet- ing of the previous evening, and statement by the Acting Planning Director that she does not have the authority to decide which issues meet criteria, and directed Mr. Soriano to the City Attorney's office. Mr. Anderson dis- cussed the need of a new Planning Director and some existing confusion in the Planning Department. City Council Meeting Minutes November 16, 1983 Page Two #1392 ATTORNEY'S REPORT Mr. Broughton discussed Council approving a Professional Agreement with N. G. Jacobson with scope of work on the ordinance pertaining to parking in the central business district, and returning to Council with recommendations and options. He recommended Council approve expenditure of $2,000 for this agreement. There was discussion regarding scope of work and concern regarding expenditure of funds in this manner. Discussion continued regarding necessity of this agreement. Mr. Adrian felt an evaluation by Mr. Jacobson would be in the best interest of the city at this time, as. the city is currently without a Planning Director. Mr. Sofiario discussed a Planning Department survey of 1980, and felt a decision can be made on that survey. There was discussion to the effect no action should be taken until a new Planning Director is on- board. Some Council members felt a study is not necessary. J. Adrian dis- cussed Council's request of the previous week that the City Attorney investi- gate for a professional consultant, which has been done. Motion by J. Adrian and C. Pachek to authorize the City Attorney to DreDare a Professional Services Agreement with N.G. Jacobson for study of CBD parking and return to Council next week. Discussion continued regarding extent of services and expenditure of funds; Elizabeth Buell discussed the City's previous survey, and suggested not spending funds at this time for another survey. Messrs. Homing and Anderson explained Council is not authorizing expenditure of funds at this time. Question called, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 abstention (Drouin). Recess 6:30 until 6:45 p.m. #2354 PRESENTATION - DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT AB83-596 Gene Kennedy, former Task Force Redevelopment Chairman, introduced Bruce Andtea, PSNS Public Affairs Officer. Mr. Andtea, speaking on behalf of Captain Horn, Conmmnding Officer of PSNS, discussed support of PSNS officials for the downtown redevelopment project. Mr. Andtea discussed unavilability of Navy funding for beautification, but stressed they are committed to this project. Mr. Kennedy discussed background of the task force and their efforts and objectives to preserve the retail core and attract new businesses. Mr. Kennedy discussed contributions and support of the business community. He introduced Norm Jacobson and his associates, Richard Cannon and Clive Grout. Following is the outline used by Messrs. Jacobson, Cannon and Grout for their presentation on the Downtown Redevelopment Project, in conjunction with use of slides for visual impact. Detailed copies of the plan will be available in the City Clerk's office next week. 1. Introduction and Scope of Work. 2. Parking Analysis and Recommendations 3. Merchandising and Existing Conditions 4. Design Goals - Concept 5. Original Scheme 6. Development of Recommended Scheme 7. The Recommended Scheme a) Mall/Promenade/Unifying Elements b) Gateways/Theme Elements c) Image/Theme Structures 8. Parking Structure/Site Analysis/Estimates 9. Mall Construction estimates, total 10. Mall Construction estimates, phase 1 11. LID Funding, etc. 12. Recommendations In summarizing, the consultants discussed providing a frame work for the life of Bremerton, and creating an event. They feel all critical issues have been addressed, and feel their recommendations are appropriate for Bremerton. It is felt this can be accomplished quickly and the need to "get underway" is immediate. The recommendation was made that this work be transformed into a marketing brochure..Mr. Jacobson discussed details' of the parking issue, and constructing a waterfront amphitheater and museum at the east end of 4th St., be ing included in the phase 2 portion. Mayor Dawkins discussed the earlier presentation and press conference, and stressed the importance of developing the central business district area. Recess 8:10 until 8:25 p.m. City Council Meeting Minutes November 16, 1983 Page Three PRESENTATION CONTD Chuck Bair, Task Force Redevelopment Chairman, discussed continuing to move ahead with the project, and stated the task force is looking for a motion from Council ~rith the intent to form a local improvement district (LID). Tape 86 LID RESOLUTION AB83-608 Leo Olney, City Treasurer, addressed various funding modes for this project. LID mode of financing is divided into 3 zones. The zone nearest the center would be assessed a greater rate, while the zone further from the center would be assessed a smaller rate. Council can authorize sale of General Obligation Bonds (GO Bonds) to be repaid using increased sale tax and B&O tax revenues expected by increased retail business due to the redevelopment. Mr. Olney discussed funds for updating and expanding the Munday Jarvis report to deter- mine expected increases in sale~ tax and B&O tax revenues due to the improve- ments. He discussed initial approval by Council to proceed, with minimum steps required, and stated this can be stopped at any time. Discussion followed regarding boundaries, and manner in which zoning was arrived at. Discussion continued regarding assessment of city property which appears to be a double assessment of Bremerton residents. B. Broughton discussed additional funds to expand the Munday Jarvia report,,~and efforts to deter- mine other forms of financing to extend the redevelopment area to the water- front on 4th St. Mr. Broughton discussed "Pavers" as a form of financing to keep costs down to property ownerS. He discussed the resolution calling for a public hearing, at which time the boundaries will be determined. Phase 1 is concerned with the mall and phase 2 with parking. Motion by E. Sturdivant and A. Anderson that Agenda Bill 83-608 regarding the LID Resolution be postponed until Wednesday, December 14, 1983 at 6:30 p.m. E. Sturdivant discussed one month postponement to allow study time. Mr. Johnson agreed Council needs a study period, but felt one month is an unnecessary delay. Discussion followed regarding a scheduled study session to allow input from the engineering firm and staff. Mr. Jacobson indicated he and his associates are ~rilling to meet with Council and Task Force members. Mr. Adrian suggested written questions be submitted to B. Broughton to for- ward to the engineerin~ firm to allow time to study questions and prepare responses, prior to the study session. Ralph Long, discussed negative re- sponses to a recent survey of CBD, and suggestions for improvements. Mr. Long stated the Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce strongly supports Down- town Redevelopment and is in favor of moving ahead. Mary Lou Long questioned size comparison between Qlare's Marsh property and downtown area.included in the Jacobson study, and discussed developing the Clare's Marsh area, which has free parking. Joe Mentor discussed County Commissioner's recently assessing the county $8 million for road improvements, and stated he would like to see the Council study the information and move ahead with this pro- Ject. Mr. Mentor discussed monies going out of Kitsap County and Bremerton, which would be spent here with downtown redevelopment. Wally Miller dis- cussed the contract with the engineering firm to study the downtown area. Part of the contract was to use the gunday Jarvis report. He stated the firm now wants the City to augment the contract. Howard Hagger discussed his con- cerns with height limits with the proposal as submitted by the engineering firm. Ms McCluskey read letters from American Meter Machine Corp., owners of former Elks building at 5th & Pacific, and Robert Smock, Vice President and Manager of Peoples Bank, supporting the recommendations for the orderly develop- ment of downtown Bremerton as presented by the firm of Jacobson/Waisman, Dewar, Grout, and Cannon. Question called, carried as follows: 8 affirmative, 1 opposed (Johnson). Recess 9:25 until 9:40 p.m. Messrs. Drouin, Pachek and Mosely left the meeting at this time. #0772 ORD. 1st Reading - PROHIBITING PARKING IN DISABLED PARKING STALLS AB83-598 Mr. Broughton discussed specific penalties for unauthorized parking in stalls designated for disabled parking only, on private as well as public property. City's enforcement is clearly defined in the ordinance. Mr. Broughton dis- cussed the addition of words "or placard" in gl(2) prior to second reading. Discussion followed regarding patroling, enforcement and $25 fine. Mr. Broughton indicated the Police Dept. will patrol private property and enforce the ordinance. Jean Jackson discussed this as a traffic infraction rather than a parking violation, and stated most areas in Washington have a fine of $50, and one county in California has a fine of $150. Ms Jackson stated her committee will contact businesses asking that they voluntarily establish parking stalls for the disabled. #1425 #1450 #1483 #1621 #1636 #1817 City Council Meeting Minutes November 16, 1983 Page Four OR/). - PROHIBITING PARKING IN DISABLED PARKING STALLS CONTD Motion by J. Adrian and B. Amo to approve on first reading AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. 3703 to include provisions prohibiting parking of unauthorized vehicles in stalls designated for disabled persons only, carried as follows: 4 affirmative, 1 opposed (Sturdivant), 1 abstention (Horning). RES. 1995 - RESIDENTIAL PERMIT ~ARKING/400 BLOCK OF VENETA AB83-600 Motion by J. Adrian and B. Amo to adopt A RESOLUTION designating a residential parking permit area (zone 43), carried unanimously. RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PETITIONS AB83-601 Motion by J. Adrian and R. Johnson to approve the following to be designated as residential permit parking areas: 1) 300 block of Hewitt, 2) west side 500 block of High Ave, 3) 7th Street, Park to Warren, carried unanimously. WATER SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE/PLAT OF RAVENSWOOD DIVISION III AB83-602 Bill Dully, Water Supt. described the area on Fairgrounds Road, to which water facilities have been installed. The system extension is in compliance with all city standards, Discussion followed regarding the extent of water lines and service beyond the City.- Mr. Duffy discussed boundaries as established by DSHS. Motion by J. Adrian and R. Johnson to accept the water system as installed in the Ravenswood III plat as complete and the conveyance of the facilities to the Bremerton Water Utility, carried unanimously. WATER SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE/PLAT OF COTTONWOOD AB83-603 Motion by B. Amo and J. Adrian to accept the water system as installed in the Cottonwood plat as complete and the conveyance of the facilities to the Bremerton Water Utility, carried unanimously. CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 to CONTRACT C-1/WASTEWATER PROJECT AB83-604 Dave Baker, Project Manager, discussed changing the specifications of granular materials for underdrains to specifications which allows for better passage of water under the structures. Contract amount will be increased by $15,100 with no increase in contract time. Mr. Baker explained the $15,100 figure is a not to exceed figure, and it is expected the actual figure will be one half that or less. Motion by E. Sturdivant and J. Adrian to approve Change Order No. 3-to Contract C-i, carried as follows: 5 affirmative, 1 abstention (Amo). COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS In the absence of Mr. Drouin, Ms McCluskey stated the November 17th Wastewater Committee meeting is cancelled. The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 22nd at 9:30 a.m. in Council meeting room. Meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m. KATHLEEN L. McCLUSREY, City Cle~ APPROVED: ART ANDERSO,~6ounc~~