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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
June 20, 2001
The weekly meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton was called to order in the City
Council Chambers, 239 4th Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, June 20, 2001, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council member Carol Arends presiding. Council members present were Jim Reed, Conrad
Esser, Eric Younger, and Ed Rollman. Council President John Law and Council members Mike
Shepherd, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen were absent. Aisc present were Assistant City
Attorney David St. Pierre; Deputy City Clerk Paula Johnston; and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council Member Eric Younger, followed by
the invocation given by Acting-President Carol Arends.
Acting-President Arends made the following announcements:
1) A Pre-Council session was held to discuss general Council business; and
2) Council will reconvene in the Council Conference Room immediately following the meeting to hold
a Study Session for a "Computer Upgrade Discussion".
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting- May 23, 2001 (#AB01-131)
B. OF-2 to Manette Treatment Plant Conveyance Improvements, Contract Change Order
Authorization (#AB01-132)
#0055 M/S/C/U (Rollman/Younger) Move to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
CLAIMS/CHECK REGISTERS
Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer as required by RCW 42.24.080, and those
expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a
listing that had been made available to the Council.
#0095 M/S/C/U (EsseflRollman) On June 20, 2001, the Council does approve for payment those
vouchers included and further described as follows: Checks 253119, and 253129 through 253341 in
the amount of $834,895.59; and Regular Payroll (Retro BPOG) $44,518.67 for the period ending May
31,2001.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Eric Younger discussed a recent meeting with Jeanni Johnson of the Planning Department regarding
the improvements and current status of Anderson Cove, and plans to provide monthly updates.
Ed Rollman attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Soccer Facility at Pendergast
Park; and announced the "El Carnaval Latino" event on Saturday, July 7th in downtown Bremerton.
Carol Arends was pleased that the Callow Avenue & Burwell Street intersection was now open.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS:
Carol Arends discussed her attendance at the PSRC Transportation Policy Board meeting last week;
and Ed Rollman discussed his first meeting with the Fire Pension Board this morning.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton encouraged the public to take a look at the progress underway on the Evergreen Park
Expansion project. She also attended the groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Soccer Facility at
Pendergast Park, and announced there would be a lighting ceremony on Thursday at 5:30 P.M.
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LEGISLATIVE REPORT
At the Council meeting on June 13, 2001, Don Larson wanted to know why there was no provision to
plant trees in the recently added sidewalk on Callow Avenue between First Street and Burwell. The
Gateway Project Manager responded that this issue was investigated by the Project's Landscape
Architect, however it was decided that the area was not wide enough. They are currently looking into
landscaping an area of excess right-of-way at the southeast corner of Callow Avenue and Burwell.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Bob Tul_o and Mary_ lyn Waibel announced the City would be participating in the "World Changers"
program July 14 - 21, and provided a map showing the residents selected for the home rehabilitation
program. It was further announced that the City of Bremerton was chosen to participate in the "World
Changers" program next year, therefore the Council members were encouraged to look around their
respective Districts and report any homes that they felt would benefit from the program. Lastly, the
Council members were encouraged to attend a Barbecue at the Bremerton High School on Friday,
July 20 at 5:30 P.M. to honor and show appreciation for the volunteer students who provide the work.
Roy Mclnnis thanked the Council staff for showing their appreciation and acknowledging his
willingness to provide invocations for Council meetings, and stated that he was always willing to help
out whenever he could, and hoped that everyone was also willing to do their part.
Don Larson presented plaques of appreciation to recognize the efforts provided for the Sinclair Inlet
Clean-Up event to the Mayor & her staff; Chance Berthiaume of the Water Resources Department &
his son Daniel; Sherry Thornton of WSDOT; and Jim Bolger of the Washington Sea Grant Program
and the University of Washington.
Darrel McDorman stated that he raised concerns a few weeks ago regarding the ingress/egress onto
Wheaton Way from the new Walgreen's, and again warned the City of his fear of traffic accidents.
10A - ORDINANCE NO. 4764 (SECOND READING) AMENDING EXISTING GAMBLING TAX
RATES AND ESTABLISHING A NEW TAX RATE FOR HOUSE-BANKED CARD GAMES (#AB01-
128): The first reading of the ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on June 13, 2001.
L ur L Han n asked for clarification on this action before Council, then expressed her fears that
passage of this ordinance would pave the way for casinos in Bremerton, which she felt would not be a
good thing for the City. Paula Johnston responded that the City gambling tax code currently does
not provide for house-banked card games, so it is being proposed that the City adopt the same taxing
scheme and tax rate that Kitsap County has implemented. The tax rate would be 2% of the gross
receipts generated from house-banked card games. Also included in this amending ordinance are
housekeeping changes to gambling rates for non-profit organizations who offer bingo, raffles, and pull
tabs pursuant to changes in RCW 9.46.
Mr. Reed commented that although he understood Mrs. Hanson's concerns, the Council could not
legislate "morality", but the Council needed to legislate "opportunity" to encourage economic growth.
Mr. Esser pointed out that the City's zoning already allows casinos and the action before Council
tonight was merely changing the tax code.
#0825 M/S/C/U (Reed/Esser) Move to pass on second reading Ordinance No. 4764, amending
existing gambling tax rates pursuant to RCW 9.46 and establishing a new tax rate for house-banked
card games.
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10B- ORDINANCE NO. 4765 (SECOND READING) AMENDING BREMERTON MUNICIPAL
CODE (BMCl CHAPTER 2.04. PROVIDING A NOTICE OF HEARINGS AGENDAS; AND
PROVIDING FOR ALTERNATE MEETING PLACES FOR CITY COUNCIL (#AB01-130): The first
reading of the ordinance was heard at the Council meeting on June 13, 2001.
Darrel McDorman asked for clarification on where else the Council would hold their meetings. Mrs.
Arend$ stated that this was a "house-cleaning" issue, and would allow the Council to meet in the
Council Conference room as well as the Council Chambers. She also provided assurance that
proper notice requirements would be met.
#0895 M/S/C/U (Reed/Esser) Move to pass on second reading Ordinance No. 4765, amending BMC
Sections 2.04.010 and 2.04.020 providing procedures for giving notice of Council meetings and
agendas, and for alternate locations for City Council Meetings, upon notice.
11A - RE~OLUTION NO. 2815, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF A PORTION OF HARRISON
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL LAND FOR PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY (#AB01-133!: Jennifer Strehler, City
Engineer, pointed out that Harrison Memorial Hospital has proposed the dedication of rights-of-way to
the City of Bremerton for an existing corner of a street and sidewalk. The street and sidewalk are
described legally in the attached dedication documents, but can be generally as the southeast corner
of the intersection of Cherry Avenue and Ash Street. The street and sidewalk to be dedicated were
constructed in accordance with the City Street Standards and were inspected by the Department of
Public Works and Utilities during their construction. Improvements to the street include paving, curb
and gutter, and sidewalk. A condition of accepting the proposed dedication is a requirement that the
City of Bremerton agrees to maintain and manage this area of rights-of-way pursuant to State law
and City Code and policies. Staff recommended passage of the proposed resolution.
There were no comments from the public.
#0965 M/S/C/U (Rollman/Younger) Move to pass Resolution No. 2815, which accepts the dedication,
as City of Bremerton rights-of-way, of the southeast corner of the intersection of Cherry Avenue and
Ash Street; and which obligates the City to manage and maintain this area of rights-of-way; and which
authorizes the Mayor to sign the dedication documents.
11B - RESOLUTION NO. 2816, REGARDING THE RECOVERY OF FEES FOR REMOVAL OF
VEGETATION ON MULTIPLE PROPERTIES (#AB01-134): Janet Lunceford, Building Development
Specialist II, reported that Ordinance No. 4584 declares that it is unlawful and a nuisance to allow,
continue, or maintain grass and weeds exceeding 12 inches in height, shrubs, brush, vines or trees,
which constitute a fire hazard or provide a harborage for rats, rodents or horticultural pests, or
noxious and poisonous plants. The listed properties are currently in violation of the ordinance and
pursuant to Section §.14 of the Bremerton Municipal Code, Council is asked to approve the removal
of the nuisance vegetation on the property and collection of the costs incurred by personal judgement
against the owner and a lien against the property, it was noted that several properties have since
met requirements, and therefore were removed from the list of abatements.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Esser suggested that the media run a story to encourage landlords and property owners to
maintain their properties because the Council will take action to force compliance with the ordinance.
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#1180 M/S/C/U (Younger/Reed) Move to pass Resolution No. 2816 as amended, ordering that the
nuisance vegetation on the properties identified by the attached listing be removed by the City with
fees incurred collected as reasonable abatement costs, which shall become a personal judgement
against the owner and a lien against the property.
The regular Council meeting was adjourned at 6:10 P.M. Council then reconvened in the Council
Conference Room for a Study Session to discuss "Computer Upgrades".
Prepared and Submitted by:
LORI SMITH, Legislative Assistant
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