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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/27/85 TAPE %219 ~.0000 UNAPPROVED DRAFT CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES February 27, 1985 The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was held in the Senior Citizens Center, 13th & Nipsic, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, February 27, 1955, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson presiding. Present were E. L. Sturdivant, Spencer Horning, Clyde Pachek, Phil Drouin, Roy Mosely and Russ Johnson. Also present were Mayor Morrie Dawkins, Assistant City Attorney Mary Killian and Deputy City Clerk Gil Johnson. Absent were Councilmen Bill Amo & Jim Adrian. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by President Anderson with Councilman Drouin giving the invocation. COI~SENT AGENDA Deputy City Clerk Johnson read Items A & B of the Consent Agenda to include Minutes of the February 20, 1985, meeting, %AB85-093 and Water System Acceptance/Plat of Village Fair Apartments which is an extension to the Bremerton Water Utility as described in the Bill of Sale, on file in the City Clerk's office, %AB85-094. %0062 · M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Horning)to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Mr. Johnson read items C & D, Consent Agenda which were · change orders for tine Wastewater Treatment Facility Construction Project. The first, Change Order No. 11 to Contract C-3 was for pick up items in the amount of $5,307.45, #AB85-095 and the second, Change Order No.14 to Contract C-3 in the amount of $3,957.79 was for installation of grab rails and railings, %AB85-096. %0117 · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Sturdivant) to approve change orders as submitted. CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS Clerk Johnson presented Wastewater Facilities Construction Project Warrants in the amount of $797,874.28 for Council approval. %0138 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Pachek) to approve Wastewater Construction warrants as presented. Mr. Johnson presented Regular Warrants, in the amount of $128,725.78, and Special Warrants %9728, in the amount of $418.84, audited and certified by Darlene Herrmann as required by RCW 42.24.090, and recorded on listings made available on listings m~de available to the City Council. %0149 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Horning) to approve Regular and Special warrants as presented. MAYOR'S REPORT Mr. Johnson read two proclamations to include (1) "As Fair Housing Month", designating April ].9, 1985, and (2) "Save Your Vision Week, designating March 3rd - 9th, 1985. Mayor Dawkins reported on a letter received from Senator Ellen Craswell noting that the 1st Street Fishing Pier is in the 1985-87 State Budget, however, 'the Budget is reportedly above legal limits and she urged that the Mayor and other elected officials support retention of request. He stated he and Planning Director Joe Gero will be in Olympia, City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes February 27, 1985 UI~APPROVED DRAFT Page 2 of 4 February 28, 1985, for Budget Hearings, stressing the importance of the Pier development. Councilman Sturdivant noted that the fence is done and commended the Mayor and his staff for the work completed. Councilman Anderson noted that the USS Bremerton Bell is moved to a new location, allowing the space for the installation of the new elevator. PUBLIC RECOGNITION Ms. Lena Swanson, 2123 Snyder Avenue, invited Councilmen to attend the Townhall meeting, scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at 924 Sheridan Road, the Nazarine Church. She invited Don Bidwell, local educator to moderate the meeting in an appearance of fairness on the issue to be discussed, particularly whether or not the Council size should be reduced. She asked if she could get a list of the 22 Management positions and salaries attached to those positions during 1982 and the same information for the 39 Management positions/salaries that are now in force during 1985. She would like the information by tomorrow evening. She praised Councilman Phil Drouin for his efforts in Olympia this week regarding the Puget Sound Clean-Up Bill, proposed by Governor Booth Gardner and Mr. Drouin's opposition in bailing out larger cities such as Tacoma and Seattle. Mr. James Skirvinq, 1555 Marguerite, inquired whether the City had an answer to his question of when he would be issued a permit for his Pioneer Rock Quarry. Mayor Dawkins stated he should contact the Planning Department and they will be glad to work with hi~. Mr. Bill Enger, First Vice-President/Bremerton Area Chamber of Commerce, thanked Councilman Clyde Pachek for his visitation at their meeting this morning. Mr. Bert Gegner, 934 Washington, expressed continued concern that the City would allow new Permit Parking areas when they ere presently unable to enforce the areas so designated. He was specifically talking about his neighborhood from the Manette Bridge (W. side) to llth Street Place. He took a survey after last Wednesday's Council meeting and found 12 vehicles that had expired parking stickers and did the same survey today, finding 9 vehicles with expired stickers. He recorded the license numbers. Mayor Dawkins was instructed by Council to research the complaint and report back to Council. Dr. Fred Lewis, Boy Scout Leader, brought two Scouts from his troop for "Awareness of Government" requirements for a Merit Badge, and reminded Council that this is the 75th Anniversary of the Scouting program in the United States. COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS Councilman Drouin reported on the Wastewater Facilities Committee meeting with fellow Councilmen Pachek and Mosely, February 25, 1985. Topic was strategies to be used in their meeting February 26th in Olympia with Legislative delegations. He stated they met with House Representatives Karen Schmidt~ Linda Thomas, Paul Zellinsky, and Bill SmJ. therman and also staff members for Doug Sayan arid Ellen Craswell. The Department of Ecology was represented by Deputy Director Glen Fieldle and several staff. Bremerton was represented by City Engineering Allan Kane, Project Manager Dave Baker, Councilmen Drouin and Pachek, and Kitsap County was represented by Director of Public Works John Swanson. The purpose of the meeting was twofold, (1) to City Council Re~. Mtg. Minutes February 27, 1985 UNAPPROVED DRAFT Page 3 of 4 clarify how the Navy's share was figured into the total cost of the project and (2) to obtain 75% funding if new funds become available. Also the Kitsap delegation requested 75% funding for a Regional Sludge Disposal Plan which would require an amendment to Referendum 39 Funds. Mr. Drouin noted that the Wastewater Committee will meet with the Department of Ecology early in March to reassess our needs. Councilman Drouin expressed concern that all Councilmen contact our Legislators regarding an amendment to 1984 HBll71. Councilman Pachek, added that the City of Bremerton is unique in that it has a high percentage of low-income citizens with increased burden in utility costs. Councilman Mosely, noted that there will be a Public Safety Committee meeting, Thursday, February 28, 1985, in the Council Conference room at 10:30 a.m. with topic of discussion being Street lighting and reducing the costs of power without sacrificing safety. Councilman Sturdivant, stated he sent a letter to Kitsap County Legislators expressing his concern on HB435 and SB345, LEOFF II increase in benefits on Disability Leave and received support by Legislator Linda Thomas that she could not see Legislative action supported the increase. It was her feeling that the Legislature cannot impose further burden on cities without providing the funding to cover the changes in the law. He also communicated with Brad Owens and Senator Ellen Craswell, noting that the intent of the Puget Sound Clean-Up Bill is not to allow Tacoma or Seattle to get more than any other city. Councilman Anderson, state~ he will have some material prepared for Councilmen that will be available Friday afternoon and hoped that they will study prior to Mondays Study Session which is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. March 4, 1985. CONFIRMATION OF WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER CONTRACT (MR. JACK MAHER), ~AB85-098 Mr. Johnson presented a request from the Planning Department for Council confirmation of Mr. Jack Maher to fill the position of Waterfront Development Manager by Contract. The City FY-84 Community Development Block Grant program provides for the hiring of a Waterfront Development Manager. This is a one year contract (with the possibility, subject to future need and funding of an additional year). The City staff developed a job description, advertised, used a four- person structured oral/written interview to derive a recommendation. Mr. Joe Gero, Planning Director, stated he has reviewed the materials and is recommending confirmation of Mr. Mater. Mr. Bert Gegner, asked what the priorities will be for the Downtown Waterfront development with Mr. Gero responding that the City is in the process of reviewing applicants for Design Consultant along with the Waterfront Manager to prepare a summary project. Other projects will then be soon underway. Councilman Johnson asked specifically what Mr. Maher will be doing. Mr. Gero responded that first Mr. Mater will facilitate property interests in the area of First Street to 4th or 6th and the Waterfront to Washington Avenue, meeting with individuals that have interests and property in this designated area. The purpose will be to communicate the needs of the City and find out the needs of the inwestors. Mr. Mater will also be working on the City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes UNAPPROVED DRAFT February 27, 1985 Page 4 of 4 Fishing Pier and future Submarine project because the option for the Submarine will soon be expired. Mr. Gero stated he will work in the capacity of an extension of the Planning Department for specific projects. #~1155 · M/S/C/U/ (Horning/Pachek) to approved the appointment, by Contract, of Mr. Jack Maher to the position of Waterfront Development Manager. Council President Anderson noted that Agenda item ~8-B has been pulled. LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY AND RAINIER NATIONAL BANK, #AB85-100 Mr. Johnson presented a proposed Lease Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Rainier National Bank, as prepared by the City Attorney's office for the City owned right-of-way at the Bayview Inn. Lease is for a month-to-month period beginning Janaury 1, 1985, and terminating December 31, 1985. Rental is at the rate of $100.00 per month and is clue on the first day of each month. It was noted that the previous owner of the B~-~yview Inn never purchased the right- of-way from the City, therefore the need for the Lease Agreement. #1612 · M/S/C/U/ (Johnson/Sturdivant) to approve entering into a Lease Agreement between the City of Bremerton and Rainier National Bank for the purpose of the use of the City owned right-of-way. ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) BOHLMANN REZONE R-2 TO B-3, (EAGLES) , #AB85-101 Clerk Johnson presented a request to approve an Ordinance (First Reading) for the Bohlmann Rezone from R-2 to B-3 (Eagles Lodge) , %AB85-101. Mr. Bert Geqner, Planning Commission Member, expressed concern that the Council would approve a B-3 designation when the Planning Commission recommended B-2. He thought the issue should be further studied before a decision is made. #1705 · M/S/C/U/ (Jonn~.~on/Hornlng) to approved Ordinance (First Reading) amending the use and area maps of Ordinance 1792 and rezoning Lots 22, 23, 24, 25, 26 and 27 of Block 5 of the Plat of the Town of Bremerton from Residential Two (R-2) to Business Three ($-3). (Daniel J. Bohlmann) Council President noted that the Crawford Hearing, schedule under Agenda item #10-A, will be rescheduled, per Council decision during Study Session, out of an appearance of fairness for those interested citizens. With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:30 p.m. GIL W. JOHNSON, Deputy City Clerk City of Bremerton APPROVED: ART ANDERSON, President City Council