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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/14/82Tape # 273 Side #2 #2571 CITY COMMISSIONERS MEETING SEPTEMBER 14, 1982 Regular meeting of the City Commissioners of the City of Bremerton, Washington, was held in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 239 Fourth Street, Tuesday, September 14, 1982 at 9:00 a.m. with Mayor Gene Nelson presiding. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart and Tom Swanson, City Clerk Kathleen Mandio and City Attorney Bill Broughton. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and the Invoca- tion was given by Mayor Nelson. MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 7, 1982 Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the minutes as presented, carried unanimously. NOTICES OF EMPLOYMENT, CHANGE OF PAY STATUS, SEPARATIONS Motion by Commissioners Swanson and Stewart to approve the following Notices of Employment, Change of Pay Status Requests and Separations, carried unanimously. Jeffrey Duff Ingham, Eng. Tech. Temporary, Engr. Dept., $6.00 per hr., effective 8-30-82 to 4-11-83 Steven Lorn Speare, Temp. Employee, Wastewater Facilities, $8.58 per hr., effective 9-2-82 to 3-7-83 Terrence P. Devery, Street, Service Spec. I to Service Spec. II, 7D to 9A, $8.33 to $8.58 per hr., effective 9-13-82 Pat Rody, Wastewater Facilities, Serviceman II, 7C to 9A, $8.10 to $8.58 per hr., retroactive effective 8-16-82 Jack Hakala, Accountant, Treasurers, 12C to 12D, $10.86 to $11.19 effective 9-15-82 Patric J. Coxon, Operator Sr. to Equipment Tech. , Wastewater Facilities, llA to laA, $9.65 to $10.24 per hr., Promotion, effect- ive 9-8-82 Marla McDonald, Extra Help, City Attorney Office, Terminated 8-13-82 pregnancy Maureen Loomis, Temporary, Wastewater, Resigned 9-10-82 Jeffrey D. Ingham, Temporary Help, Street Dept., Transferred to Engineering Department effective 8-27-82 Lillian Robinson, Part-time/Sr. Center, Parks & Rec., 8-13-82, deceased Ronald J. Anderson, Seasonal Playleader, Parks & Rec., end temporary employment 8-13-82 Donna Mae Krogh, Seasonal-Instructor, Gymnastics, end temp. employ- ment 8-8-82 CLAIM FOR DAMAGES - SAVELLA OLIN Clerk presented Claim for Damages on behalf of Savella Olin in the amount of $54.86. This has been sent for department review. CLAIM FOR DAMAGES ERMA I. NORTON Clerk presented Claim for Damages on behalf of Erma I. Norton in an estimated amount over $500 for sewer flooding into her home. This has been sent for department report and will be reviewed. LETTER FROM UNITED WAY OF KITSAP COUNTY Clerk read letter from United Way of Kitsap County requesting to hold their third annual Parade on October 9, 1982. Proper insurance will be provided. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the request with Police Department approval, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting September 14, 1982 Page Two LETTER FROM REDWOOD PLAZA MERCHANTS ASSOC. Clerk read letter from Redwood Plaza Merchants Assoc. requesting permission to hold their second annual HallOween Fun Run on Oct. 30, 1982. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve the request, ~carried unanimously. Mayor Nelson stated he would be participating and challenged the other Commissioners to join him. LEASE AGREEMENT - TRIBUNE PUBLISHING POR GOLD MTN. Dave Patmon addressed the Council regarding the conditions of this submitted Lease for Tribune Publishing and gave background informa- tion regarding the original lease entered into with GE. #0167 Tom Brokaw, Tribune Publishing, stated GE has recently built a new building on the site and felt there would be additional customers which would generate further revenues. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt these sites are going to be very valuable in the future and that we should go out for bid. Mr. Patmon further explained the benefits the City receives from these towers and the various emergency services which would be affected by discontinuance of service. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to hold a Work Study Session regarding this matter as soon as possible, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart no; Commissioner Swanson, yes. CALL FOR BID - RE-ROOF IRONSIDE FIRE STATION Clerk read memo from City Engineer requesting permission to call for bids to re-roof the Ironside Fire Station. Commissioner Swanson stated this is an asset of the City not currently meeting the mini- mum maintenance requirements. Commissioner Stewart stated he had been contacted by persons who would like to purchase the site and build a home at that location, that it was in a lovely residential area. Harold Box, questioned whether the City has any idea of the current value of the structure and property in order to be in a position of trade. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the request to call for bid to re-roof the Ironsi~e Fire Station, carried unanimously. BID RECOMMENDATION - PARKING LOT AT BURWELL/WARREN Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to accept the reco- mmendation to reject the sole bid submitted for the improvement and operation of the Burwell/Warren Parking Lot, carried unanimously. Dave Baker, Asst. City Engr., presented a plan to utilize the area for parking which could accomodate 21 compact vehicles, stating the cost would run $4,000 - $5,000. This plan was discussed in some detail with the Commissioners. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to recommend the development of parking, 90© parking on one side; parallel parking on the other side, to commence in the near future, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commiss- ioner Stewart, no; Commissioner Swanson, yes. Commissioner Stewart stated he voted against this is at this time as he was aware of another proposal for this site and wished to wait4 City Commissioners Meeting September 14, 1982 Page Three PUBLIC RECOGNITION Lynne Strine, Wyomying Street, discussed the need for bus markings and a bench on the 2500 block of Perry. She stated this had been approved by Council previously but that no marking had been done at this time, nor had the bench been supplied. It had previously been earmarked as a possible CETA work project, but that many people were using the site now. Commissioner Stewart told her to contact Ray Otis today and have him take care of the bench placement and that he would have Mr. Cole contacted to prepare the proper signing. #1549 BID AWARD - STREET MARKING MATERIALS Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to accept the recommendation of bid award to Traffic Safety Supply as meeting specifications and low overall bid, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - AUCTIONEERING SERVICES Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the recommendation of bid award for auction, services to Bremerton Auction Center as meeting specifications and low commission payable by the City, and setting the date of Auction as October 23, 1982, at Jarstad Park~ carried unanimously. PRODUCT INFORMATION NETWORK Clerk read memo of explanation from Gil Johnson describing the purposes and intent of a Product Information Network, and the request to participate in this program on a trial basis for a period of 90 days for a cost of $164.00. Commissioner Stewart stated he felt this to be a very good program and encouraged all depart- ments to have the availability and participate. Commissioner Swanson stated he was in favor of a three month trial program and possibly go for bids in the future. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve the request as presented, carried unanimously. REQUEST TO RE-BID STREET DEPARTMENT ROOFING Clerk stated that pertinent wording had been omitted from the previous specifications for roofing of the Street Department and they wished permission to reject all bids and rebid. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to reject all previously received bids and re- bid the roof project, carried unanimously. BID AWARD - WORD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve the recommendation of bid award to Lanier as meeting low price and specifications, in the amount of $10,340.00, carried unanimously. COVER OVER GAS PUMP Staff Sgt. Joe Hatfield of the Police Department stated a requisi- tion had been submitted for purchase of a cover over the gas pump. The cover requested would be an awning approximately 12' wide by 20' long. Discussion followed regarding building structure and alley width for delivery trucks. Mayor Nelson also felt that the tank should be replaced with a bigger and better, possibly used one. John McConnell, discussed the potential problem of trucks making a right turn exiting into the alley, and that clearance would have to be considered. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to direct Joe Hatfield to work with the Engr. Department to prepare a design for an awning and additional larger tank to be installed, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting September 14, 1982 Page Four BRUSH PICKING CONTRACT Clerk stated the contract for brush picking was due for renewal and requested Council direction to call for bid. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to call for bid on the brush picking contract on the same terms as previously used, carried unanimously. PROCLAMATION Mayor Nelson proclaimed September 12 - 25, 1982 as City of Bremerton/ Trident Week. ORDINANCE - PROSTITUTION, 1st reading Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Swanson to approve on first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 3294 to define "Sexual Conduct" and omit the definition of "Commit prostitution", carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3738 -ASSAULT -- EMERGENCY READING Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to pass on Emergency Reading, AN ORDINANCE amending Ord. No. 3529, S. 2, Article III(A) 1979 and Ord. No. 3529, S. 2, Article i 1979, and declaring an Emergency, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE - RETIREMENT GRATUITIES, 1st reading Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve on first reading, AN ORDINANCE authorizing expenditure of City funds for re- tirement gratuities, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE - GAMBLING TAX ON FUND RAISING EVENTS - 1st reading Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve on first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending Ordinance No. 3187 tO provide for a gambling tax on fund raising events, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE - ROBERTSON REZONE, 1st reading Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to approve on first reading, AN ORDINANCE amending the use and area maps according to Ord. No. 1792 - Robertson Rezone, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3730-3730-A -MECHANICAL CODE BY REFERENCE, 2nd Reading Motion by Commissioner Swanson and Mayor Nelson to pass on second read- ing, Ord. No. 3730 and 3730-A (Summary) adopting the Uniform Mech- anical Code by Reference, Adopting Amendments thereto and repealing Ord. No. 3717 and 3607, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3731 - SPECIAL INVESTIGATIVE UNIT FUND, 2nd reading Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to pass on second reading, Ord. No. 3731 providing for a monetary contribution to the Special Investigative Unit Fund upon conviction of Bremerton Munici- pal Code 9.88.010, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3732 & SUMMARY 3732-A - RT ZONE DISTRICT, 2nd reading Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass on second reading, Ord. No. 3732 and Summary 3732-A, which amends Ord. 1792 to add a new Residential Townhouse (RT) district and corresponding amendments, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3733 BERGMAN REZONE, 2nd reading Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to pass on second reading, Ord. No. 3733 amending the use and area maps of Ord. #1792 upon application for rezone from R-1 to B--2, and for variance to front yard setback requirements, carried unanimously. City Commissioners Meeting September 14, 1982 Page Five ORDINANCE NO. 3734 -M & P INVESTMENTS, 2nd r~adin~ Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to pass on second reading, Ord. No. 3734 amending the use and area maps of Ord. No. 1792 upon application for rezone from R~I to R~2, and subject to various requirements and other applicable laws and regulations, carried unanimously. ORDINANCE NO. 3735 -MIN. FINE SHOPLIFTING, 2nd reading Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to pass on second reading, Ord. No. 3735 amending Ord. No. 3529, Section 2, Article IV(E) to require a minimum fine for shoplifting, carried unanimously. LID ~324 HEARING - ALLEY WARREN to BROADWAY Dave Baker, stated the cost of the alley repairs for materials only is carried by the property owners listed on the assessment roll for this LID. The cost of labor is being born by the City. Discussion followed in some detail regarding the interest rate. Roy Hamilton, 1012 8th, spoke and stated he wants to be able to pre-pay his assessment. Motion by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to approve LID ~324 in the amount of $6363.21 at a rate of 11% over five (_5) years, with Bonds issued in $100 and $500 denominations, carried unanimously. BILLS & PENSION LIST Motion by Commissioners Stewart and Swanson to approve the Pension List for September in the amount of $3313.23 and Warrant Register #05662 - #05780 in the amount of $142,368.78, carried unanimously. LETTER FROM CASCADE NATURAL GAS CO. Clerk read letter from Cascade Natural Gas requesting notification which two City vehicles that would be involved in the test pro- gram so that equipment could be ordered. Motion by Commissioner Stewart and Mayor Nelson to use one police vehicle and the Assist- ant City Engineer vehicle in the program, carried unanimously. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS Commissioner Stewart questioned Clerk regarding the status of the Bench Advertising Contract. He also inquired into the status of bid for the Rehab Program. He stated he would like to move on this issue in the next week. Meeting adjourned to reconvene at 1:00 p.m. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City Clerk Tape #274, Side #1 #2457 COU CII. APPROVED SEP 2 't Tape ~274 Side #1 ~1457 CZTY COMM SSZONERS ME T NG S PTEMB R 14, 1982 0¢1 The reconvened City Council meeting was opened by Mayor Gene Nelson. Also present were Commissioners Bob Stewart, Tom Swanson; City Clerk Kathleen Mandio and City Attorney Bill Broughton. The purpose of the reconvened meeting was a scheduled hearing re- garding the Downtown Redevelopment LID Hearing. Clerk read correspondence from Land Title Associates stating their opposition to this proposed LID; stating also they feel the benefits derived to their building are insignificant in consideration of the costs per the tentative estimate. Clerk read correspondence from Carl E. Aaberg protesting the inclus- ion of his property into tke proposed LID stating it is strictly residential and not part of the business district. Also read was a letter from National Bank of Bremerton stating they are not the owners of the tax parcel assessment sent to them and were not aware of the responsible party. Clerk read letter received from Foster & Marshall/American Express Inc. with a proposal for the purchase of the Bonds to be issued against the downtown area Local Improvement District. Read was a memo from Planning Department indicating the relationship between the proposed Central Business District, Local Improvement District and the goals and policies of the adopted Bremerton Area Plan. It was felt the proposed LID would be consistent with the B.A.P. intent as it would provide additional short-term off-street parking near the core area and would also improve the appearance and shopper comfort of the downtown through the addition of such design features as landscaping, building facade redesign and street furniture. Clerk read a letter from Nadine Pruner, property owner, stating she was on a fixed income and would like to ask they propose an exemption for property presently used as a residence by the property owner until such time as the property is used for a business. t2555 Gene Kennedy, Chairman of the Redevelopment Downtown Task Force Committee, gave an outline of the area involved, the intent of the LID and the composition of persons on the Task Force Committee. He stated the project had started at an estimated cost of $5 million and was reduced in scope and cost to the $1.5 million proposal. Mr. Richard Dunlap, Parametrix Inc., stated the project cost summary was based on the 1982 dollar escalation costs for building and land acquisition. Commissioner Stewart questioned Mr. Dunlap regarding the ancillary costs. Mr. Dunlap stated that property zoned residential and all government property would be exempt from the LID assessment, that only commercial zoned property would be affected. He then Side ~2 further explained tke zones and how their assessment was computed. 0007 He stated the project would take 13 months to complete and it would be two years before the assessment would start. Mr. Isaac Soriano, questioned how the value of the properties in question had been determined and did not feel the amount of $440,000 appropriated for land acquisition was realistic. City Commissioners Meeting September 14, 1982 Page Two LID HEARING CONTINUED: Mr. Terry M¢Cluskey, Attorney, 510 Washington Bldg., questioned the boundary lines in relationship to the waterfront properties involved which were under water and not developed land. Mr. Dunlap stated all peripheral properties will be physically and personally assessed prior to the final tabulation. Mr. Jerry~ Soriano, 509 4th, asked if the committee would be contact- ~ng the property owners for their valuation of the property prior to acquisition and would the value of the business be considered as well. Mr. Gene Kennedy responded that they have been in contact with Mr. Soriano's company keeping them informed of the activities. He expressed hope that there would not be any lost time for the project with delays in land acquisition. ~0709 Mr. Eddie B~ork, stated he felt the boundary lines should be squared off and that the land acquisition figure should be more. Mr. Bill Peterson, Parametrix, stated the property valuation was figured from $10 to $12 per square foot. Mr. Louis Soriano,asked if the evaluation used for land acquisition is based upon the real property value or comparable sales basis or income basis. He did not feel the property owners would give their support unless they are justifiable figures. H. W. Len~el, discussed alternative of condemnation for land acquisi- tion. #1076 Joe Mentor, complimented the Mayor for moving on this issue. He stated he did not feel 2 or 3 property owners should hold down this project. Isaac Soriano Jr., discussed the ancillary costs and financing. Jerry Soriano, questioned the adjustment of property presently zoned residential and in the future converting to commercial zone. He was told that after the passage of the ordinance property zoned commercial cannot be changed but residential could be. Mrs. Fox questioned the zoning of the 7th Street area. Wm. Garland, inquired as to wh.ere the basic plan of the improvements was filed at the present time. Mrt Peterson stated the cost data report was on file with the City of Bremerton and Parametrix, 830 Padific Avenue. The map and preliminary plan were with the City of Bremerton. He also questioned the handling of the revenues generated by the LID and questioned revenues generated by the parking facilities. #1463 Doug Carpenter, Downtown Business Association, felt that the parking improvements should be Phase I and that building a covered clima- tized shopping mall should be considered an immediate Phase II project. Perry Soreski, manager of a jewelry business in downtown was in favor of a mall for the downtown area to keep shoppers in the area. City Commissioners Meeting September 14, 1982 Page Three LID HEARING CONTINUED: #1580 Bruce Andre, Pu~lic'A'ffairs Officer PSNS, was in support of the LID and also stated the Navy had a program to beautify their shore activities area. He stated the criteria for the funding is the joint City-Navy beautification program and that our community was receiving high. priority for the funds. Bill Chre~, encouraged t~e complete redevelopment, not just the parking approach. Dick Lindstrom, property owner at 4th and Washington, complimented the community for their hard work on this proposal and encouraged a complete redevelopment which included a mall area in addition to the proposed parking. Bill Wilson, representing George Dexter, property owner on First and Washington, stated he was against the proposal as it. now stands. He felt the assessment was inequitable as their business was on First and Washington and did not see how the additional parking would be of benefit to them. Mark Love, Christian Center, questioned if non-profit organizations were exempt and the answer was no, if they were commercially zoned. ~2124 Micaele Hosea, discussed the possibility of shortening the hearing process for those residents wishing to rezone back to residential from commercial and urged early publicity by the City. Harold Box, 1216 Chester, suggested checking into county ordinances for a sample to adopt to allow property commercial to revert to residential when sold. Eddie Bjork, stated he felt that a mall was of the utmost importance, and would continue to support that concept. He stated he had been working on a proposal since 1~74 for this, and would like to have more time to complete his project. Art Shelley for Mary Shelley, property owner, questioned the deter- mination of the boundaries and how it would affect those businesses in the outlying area. Mrs. Virginia Schutt, Property owner, encouraged a mall and felt that parking would take care of itself. ~2613 Eddie Bjork, stated the proposed parking would eliminate some areas presently used for long term parkers and they would have to move further out. Increased businesses would also create a need for housing. :2645 Public Recognition Closed Commissioner Swanson felt the redevelopment proposal should be put together by the property owners rather than the City as there appears to be a lot of unanswered questions. He supported a covered shopping area and free parking. !2701 Commissioner Stewart felt we need something more than parking, and supoorted covered shopping to make the proposal really work. He stated he would have liked to have had the property owners come to the City with a proposal, rather than have had to go to them. City Commissioners Meeting September 14, 1982 Page FOur LID HEARING CONTINUED: Mayor Nelson s{ated thi~ is just step One, That the Merchants have indicated they want a covered mall and this should be Step ~275 Two. He felt Step ~ skould 5e the improvement of tke waterfront, ~ide #1 and that further amenities can be added in time. He felt this ~0007 was the future of Bremerton and we must take the step now. Motion .by Mayor Nelson and Commissioner Stewart to instruct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance for a LID based on the Task Force recommendations, with amendment to extend the northerly boundary line down llth Street to waterfront meander line, carried as follows: Mayor Nelson, yes; Commissioner Stewart, yes; Commiss- ioner Swanson, abstain. KATHLEEN L. MANDIO, City c~erk APPROVED: Tape #275 Side #1 #0100