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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
FEBRUARY 22, 1995
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The regular 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, February 22, 1995, at 5:30 P.M.,
with Council President Sherril Huff-Menees presiding. Council
members present were Morrie Dawkins, Richard Neville, David Farr
and Lon Overson. Councilmen Bob Winters, A1 Colvin, Carlos
Montgomery, and ~ohn Law were absent. Also present were City
Attorney Ian Sievers and Acting City Clerk Rich Hanna.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council
President Huff-Menees and Invocation given by Reverend Danny Allen
of Grace Pentecostal Church.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - February 8, 1995
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M/S/C/U(Neville/Dawkins)
presented.
to approve the Consent Agenda as
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.
M/S/C/U(Overson/Dawkins) on February 22, 1995, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: 182316, 182330 through 182484 in the amount of
$265,244.92; and Regular Payroll for the period ending 2/15/95 in
the amount of $704,225.48.
President Huff-Menees made the following announcements:
1. Council members John Law, A1 Colvin, Bob Winters and Carlos
Montgomery are absent from this meeting due to their attending the
AWC Legislative Conference in Olympia.
(2) The City Council and Bremerton Planning Commission will hold a
joint Study Session on Monday, February 27, 5:30 - 8:30 P.M., at
the Public Works Facility (100 Oyster Bay Road. The purpose of
this meeting is to discuss the City's Comprehensive Plan.
(3) Neighborhood Information Network meeting on February 27, 7:00
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P.M., at the Sheridan Park Recreation Center (Districts #1, #2 and
#3).
(4) Kitsap Lake Neighborhood Association will meet on Thursday,
February 23, 1994, 6:30 P.M., at the Cascade Natural Gas Office on
Kitsap Way.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Overson reported his wife held a K-Prep emergency planning
session on Tuesday evening for their Block Watch group, which was
open to other Block Watch groups, and was well attended. Several
people, who attended that meeting, shared some of their experiences
relating to the 1949 and 1965 earthquakes, which were sobering. He
encouraged people to take advantage of future training programs in
order to become better prepared in the event of a major disaster.
Mr.. Farr noted since Bremerton adopted the Council form of
government he has heard continual suggestions that perhaps it would
be better to reduce the number of Council members from 9 to 5. He
pointed out there were only five Council members seated at this
meeting, so the public would have the opportunity to observe how
that large a Council would work.
MAYOR,8 REPORT
Mayor Lynn Hotton'reported in the current Utility Billing cycle she
has included a questionnaire about the "Inside Bremerton" program,
which runs two times each month on Channel 12. She is seeking
input from the public to see if they watch "Inside Bremerton" and
if they find the information helpful, and what other kinds of
information they would like to see on future programs. On Tuesday,
February 21, she held a Department Head Retreat where they
discussed several issues, one of which was a focus on customer
service and how can the City deal with the publics' issues and also
attend to the day-to-day paper administrative responsibilities.
One thing identified was the possibility of looking for volunteer
help to man either a City information telephone line or an
"information booth" in City Hall to help direct people, which will
provide quicker access to City services. Anyone interested in
volunteering their services should contact her office.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Don Atkinson, Bremerton Main Street Association, announced the
activities planned for the St. Patrick's Day celebration on
Saturday, March 11, 1995. His involvement in a future radio
station in Bremerton will include participating in an earthquake
drill scheduled some time in April.
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Gordy Byrd announced he will hold K-Prep training at his residence
on February 23, 6:30 - 8:30 P.M.
Dale Vaugh, The Castle Keep, 117 Pacific Avenue, handed out
information regarding the establishment of a drug/alcohol/gang free
youth center in downtown Bremerton. An Informational Meeting
explaining their program will be held February 28, 7:30 P.M., at
the Silver Castle, 127 Pacific Avenue.
7A - APPOINTMENT TO THE CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION - JEFFERY B.
FLOOD, #3LB95-033
There is a vacancy on the Civil Service Commission. It is
recommended the vacancy be filled by Jeffery B. Flood.
Mayor Lynn Hotton stated during her interview with Mr. Flood she
was very impressed with his perspective on various issues. She
feels he will bring a great deal of common sense and an interest in
helping resolve people's disputes and differences. Mr. Flood spent
some time in the U.S. Navy, is a "Deacon trainee" for his church,
is employed with Johnson Controls at Bangor, attends Olympic and is
a small business owner. She urged Council to confirm Mr. Flood's
appointment to the Civil Service Commission.
Public comment - none.
President Huff-Menees stated she was most impressed with Mr.
Flood's application and the fact that he indicated there were many
areas where he was willing to serve.
Mr. Neville stated it was impressive and nice to see a young man
like Mr. Flood step forward and want to help the City.
M/S/C/U(Neville/Dawkins) to confirm the appointment of Jeffery B.
Flood to the Civil Service Commission.
Mayor Horton noted Mr. Flood's application was forwarded on to her
office after Mr. Colvin made the initial contact with him.
Jeffrev Flood thanked the Mayor for his appointment and the City
Council for their confirmation. It is a privilege to have the
opportunity to serve the community in this fashion and he looks
forward to working with the community.
8A - ORDINANCE NO. 4504 (SECOND READING) RELATING TO CELLULAR
TELEPHONE UTILITY TAX AND AMENDING BMC 5.02, #AB95-028
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Farr/Dawkins) to pass Ordinance No. 4504 on second reading
relating to utility taxation of cellular telephone service and
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amending BMC 5.02.
8B - ORDINANCE NO. 4505 (SECOND READING) CREATING ANEW FUNDTO BE
CALLED THE GIFT AND DONATION FUND, #AB95-029
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Neville/Overson) to pass Ordinance No. 4505 on second
reading creating an expendable trust fund to be called the Gift and
Donation Fund and designating the purpose and uses thereof and
repealing Ordinance 4191.
8C - ORDINANCE NO. 4506 (SECOND READING) ANNEXING AREA ANOWN AS
SCIEPKO/LUNDE AREA ANDFIXING EFFECTIVE DATE OF ANNEXATION, #AB95-
030,
Terrie O'Neill, Municipal Services Coordinator, stated as a follow
up to discussion held during first reading of the ordinance, she
has in her position the original petition with the appropriate
signatures.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Overson noted Attachment "A" was included with the supporting
documentation.
M/S/C/U(Overson/Neville) to pass Ordinance No. 4506 on second
reading annexing an area knownas Sciepko/Lunde Area and fixing the
effective date of'annexation.
8D - ORDINANCE NO. 4507 (SECOND READING) AMENDING THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP FOR THE GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE, #AB95-031
Public comment - none.
M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Farr) to pass Ordinance No. 4507 on second reading
amending the official Zoning Map of the City of Bremerton for the
Gold Mountain Golf Course.
9A - RESOLUTION NO. 2497, AMENDING SUBMARINE BURIAL AREA AT IVY
GREEN CEMETERY, #AB95-034
The United States Submarine Veterans Organization has requested the
dedicated sites be changed from Block 07 and Block 08, Lot 1 to 5
and 18 to 22 (comprising a total of 40 burial sites) and amended to
Block 09 and Block 10, Lots 1-5 and 18-22. Ivy Green concurs the
request will benefit the City and the association. The change will
make it easier for constructing a submariners' memorial, and assist
maintenance of grounds by Ivy Green Cemetery personnel.
Ian Sievers, City Attorney, stated Council dedicated a couple
blocks of plots in the cemetery in 1991, by resolution. The
Submariner Association supports the proposed change, which they
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believe will enable them to erect a low profile memorial wall or
plaque, upon Council approval, that could extend along the corner
of Block 10, Lot 22 along 12th Street and also along the alley.
The proposal moves the two blocks of dedicated lots from an
interior location to the extreme southeast corner of the cemetery.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Dawkins asked if the proposed site was near the Tomb Of The
Unknown Soldier? Mr. Sievers explained that memorial is directly
north of the proposed area.
M/S/C/U(Dawkins/Farr) to pass Resolution No. 2497, relocating a
portion of Ivy Green Cemetery for use of United States Submarine
Veterans, and amending Resolution No. 2336.
9A - RESOLUTION NO. 2498, OF THE BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL IN SUPPORT
OF THE GROWTH MANAGEMENT ACT, #AB95-035
The-State Legislature is considering a number of requests to make
changes to the State Growth Management Act. Most of those changes
would either water down the guidelines and requirements or repeal
the Act entirely. Bremerton and most other cities and counties
have worked diligently to prepare Comprehensive Plans that comply
with the spirit and requirements of the Growth Management Act.
More than half of those plans have been adopted and are now in
effect. Our experience has shown that the Act provides good
guidance for inter-jurisdictional coordination while allowing
adequate flexibility to accommodate our local visions, needs, and
desires. We feel that good, coordinated, long-range planning is
essential to the effective management of our future growth.
Because of the considerable investment of public funds and many
hours of staff and citizen time, this resolution urges the
Legislature to support the Growth Management Act.
Public comment - none.
Mr. Overson stated he felt it was important for the City to let the
legislators know where they stand on the issue of growth
management. Personally, he believes the Growth Management Act
should remain in its present form.
Mr. Farr stated he whole heartily supports this item and is one
that generally does not stir a lot of interest with a lot of the
people within the public. However, it has serious implications for
the citizens of Bremerton and the County in general, if the spirit
of the Growth Management Act is not followed. He asked to have a
Section 5 of the Agenda Bill read into the record. Rich Hanna,
Acting City Clerk, read the following: IMPACT OF NON-PASSAGE:
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..Serious treats to the State Growth Management Act.
..Poorly written plans that were not developed in the spirit of
cooperation and effective long-range planning could be made
acceptable if the standards and requirements are watered down.
..Bremerton's Comprehensive Plan cannot be implemented unless
Kitsap County's Plan is made to comply with the same rules that all
other jurisdictions are currently bound by. Changes in the GMA
could wash away the County's lack of compliance and consistency.
M/S/C/U(Overson/Dawkins) to pass Resolution No. 2498 of the
Bremerton City Council in support of the Growth Management Act
followed by its submittal to the State Legislature.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:09 P.M.
SHERRIL HUFF-MENEES, Council President
City of Bremerton
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