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TAPES #1615 & #1616
CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 12, 1999
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, May 12, 1999,
at 5:30 P.M., with Council President Mike Shepherd presiding. Council members present
were Jim Reed, David Farr, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne Olsen.
Council members Carol Arends and Cados Montgomery were absent. Also present were
City Attorney Glenna Malanca and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Shepherd and
invocation given by Retired Pastor G.T. Johnson.
President Shepherd made the following announcements:
(1) City Council held a Study Session prior to the meeting to discuss general Council
business, followed by discussion on reorganization in the City's Administrative
Services Department; and
(2) Item (8A) will be added to the Agenda tonight, for an Emergency Consideration to
open a public hearing, and then to continue the matter for one week.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - April 21, 1999 #AB99-077
#0056 M/SIC (Farr/McConnell) Motion to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
Vote on motion: In Favor: Olsen, McConnell, Law, Farr, Reed, Shepherd
Abstain: Overson
CLAIMS/CHECK RFGISTERS
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.
#0078 M/SIC/U (Overson/McConnell) On May 12, 1999, the Council does approve for
payment those vouchers included and further described as follows: 230627 through 230821
in the amount of $1,248,561.50; and Regular Payroll for the period ending April 30, 1999 in
the amount of $946, 680.26.
COUNCIL MEMBFR REPORTS
Mr. Law announced the next District 3 meeting on Tuesday, May 18, 1999, 7:00 - 9:00 P.M.
at the Senior Center located at 13th & Nipsic. It will be an "Open Forum", allowing citizens to
discuss concerns regarding the City. The Beat Cop for the Manette area may also stop by.
Mr. Overson is conducting a poll of the top 10 concerns from District #4 residents. He will
then organize a meeting to discuss the top two choices. He encouraged citizens to become
involved in the economic development of the City because it will affect their future.
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City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
May 12, 1999
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President Shepherd announced a District 5 meeting will be held next Thursday, May 20,
1999, 6:30 P.M. at the Memorial Lutheran Church at 10th & Veneta. The program will include
a presentation by the Police Department, and an update by the Parks Department on
Evergreen Park (a Grand re-Opening celebration is planned for August). He announced that
later on this evening, the Council would be discussing Economic Development Strategies. It
is the third such meeting held this year, and he also encouraged citizens to participate.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton was invited to take a helicopter out to welcome the crew from the USS
VINCENT. She also discussed the City's Open House which will be Thursday, May 13,
1999, 3:00 - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Horton read the following Proclamations:
May 16-23, 1999 as National Aquatic Week, which was received by Jeff Alavado, Glen
Jarstad Aquatic Center;
May 1999 as Mental Health Month in Bremerton, which was received by Larry Keller
of Kitsap Mental Health Services;
May 14-15, 1999 as Poppy Day, which was received by Jenny Bailey of Unit 68 and
Ruth Kenyates and Marge Pilot of Unit 149; and
May 8-16, 1999 as Armed Forces Week, also acknowledged by Governor Locke.
Mayor Horton introduced Chief Rob Forbes, who introduced three new full-time Police
Officers; and 8 new Police Reserves who were all sworn in by Judge James Docter.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
No report this evening.
PUBLIC RFCOGNITION
Phil Drouin, Charter Member of Albert C. Kean Post 201/Post 149, read a letter written to
the Sun regarding their request for the City to relocate American Legion Post 149 building to
the Charleston Area, rather than demolish it.
8A - EMERGENCY CONSIDERATION TO OPEN PUBLIC HEARING AND CONTINUE
THE MATTER FOR ONF WEEK FOR ONE-YEAR EXTENSION FOR PRELIMINARY PUD
APPROVAL FOR PUD 97-0003, WEST HILLS PUD: APPLICANT: OLYMPIC PROPERTY
GROUP. #AB99-078
The applicant, Olympic Property Group, is requesting an extension on its preliminary
approval for the West Hills PUD. The matter has been scheduled for a public hearing on
May 19, 1999 based on information provided by the applicant. However, in reviewing the
resolution for the Preliminary PUD, it was discovered that the City Council approved the PUD
on May 14, 1997. The Assistant City Attorney has indicated that the Council, on an
emergency basis, open the public hearing on the matter, then continue the item until the May
19, 1999 City Council meeting.
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City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
May 12, 1999
Page 3 of 5
John Rose, Olympic Property Group/Pope Resources, thanked the Council for their
consideration in this matter.
#1437 MISICIU (McConnell/Overson) Motion to continue the matter for one week until May
19, 1999.
Mayor Horton provided the following presentation on:
"WORK-PLANNING SESSION - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIES"
JUST WHAT IS BRFMERTON'S IDENTITY? Naval Community
Blue collar, pro-union, but tends to be conservative
Beautiful setting
Great recreation
High level of two-year degrees; fewer with four-year; highly technical skilled workforce;
large secondary workforce due to military spouses
People are best asset
Longevity rate among highest in the world
Half of community extremely stable; tend to be homeowners
Other half of community extremely transient; renters; low income
Affordable housing; in need of rehab; 60% absentee landlord
Perceptions v. Reality (too much federal government dependency; not friendly toward
business; parking problems; redevelopment too hard and costly; Bremerton will
always be "run down"; Bremerton is filled with taverns and tattoo parlors) Added by
City Council: Sewer rates too high; Family oriented; A community in transition; "Hard"
to access transportation-wise.
(Cecil McConnell departed meeting at 7:00 P.M.)
WHAT ARE OUR BEST ASSETS?
Transportation (Kitsap Transit added by Council)
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard infrastructure
Electronic Commerce Resource Center
Highly skilled workforce
Olympic College, Harrison Hospital; Thriving Auto Center
Waterfront amenities
Growing arts community
High quality of life
Quality City Services
Stable City Govemment
Ample Office Space Available
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City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
May 12, 1999
Page 4 of 5
WHERE ARE WE NOW?
Washington State and Puget Sound economies are strong but predicted to cool off
Kitsap County and Bremerton have not benefited from strong regional economy due to
military downsizing
Ferry transportation lacking in quality and quantity
Salmon issues unknown but may cloud development
Partners in economic development: EDC; Port of Bremerton; Bremerton Area
Chamber of Commerce; Kitsap Visitor & Convention Bureau; and Bremerton Main
Street Association.
Tourism features (Outdoor recreation; Kitsap Historical and Bremerton Naval Museum;
Arts District and Admiral Theater; Elandan Gardens; and Waterfront amenities
Olympic College
Harrison Neighborhood Health care complex
Auto Center
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Neighborhood Business Centers (Charleston Business District; Kitsap Way business
corridor; Manette Business District; and Wheaton Way Corridor)
Development in the works (Sinclair Landing; Werner Road/Auto Center; West Hills
Industrial Park; and Northwest Corporate Campus)
Manette Bridge Replacement in Design
1993 KITSAP COUNTY ECONOMIC DIVERSIFICATION SUMMIT
Businesses and industries with desirable characteristics:
Tourism; Healthcare; Education (4-Year College); High tech companies; Light
Industrial; State Offices; Marine Industry; Biotechnology; Software; Street Vendors;
Electronic Assembly; Pdnting & Publishing; Food Processing; Telecommunications;
Recreation; Recycling Industries; Conference & Convention Facilities; Transportation
Firms; Ship Building; Wodd Class Marina; Golf Courses; Destination Resort; Nuclear
Technology; Fishing; Metal Fabrication; Environmental Business; Horticulture;
Telemarketing; Forestry Products; Theme Park; Cottage Industries; Data
Management; Research Firms; and Mail Order Businesses
(David Farr and Lon Overson departed meeting at 7:40 P.M.)
WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERF?
· Consider zoning that will encourage economic development
· Work with PSNS to expand workload
· Develop strategies with Harrison Hospital to prepare for Baby-Boomer retirement and
expand health care industry
· Seek multi-family housing along downtown waterfront
· Review and modify taxing policies to encourage economic development
· Formulate strategy for facilitating telecommunications
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City Council Reg. Mtg. Minutes
May 12, 1999
Page 5 of 5
· Identify and use the benefits of our Enterprise Zone status
· Market for tourism and economic development
· Continue work with Kitsap County on the South Kitsap Industrial Lands
· Use Transportation Committee to lobby and raise awareness for ferry deficiencies
· Use Housing Committee to upgrade and redevelop housing
· Continue to support Sinclair Landing, West Hills and Northwest Corporate Campus
· Promote better linkage with Olympic College
· Continue working with PSNS on Redevelopment of East Park
VISION STATEMENT
The goal of Bremerton is to achieve economic health and vitality in order to provide
adequate service to our citizens without an unfair burden on any taxpayer and to ensure
that today's generation and future generations can enjoy the quality of life we all hold so
dear.
Council will discuss these issues further with their constituents, and bring back comments
and issues, to merge them into an overall comprehensive plan for economic development for
the City of Bremerton. In addition, three joint-committees with the City Council and the
Planning Commission will be established to focus on the elements of Housing;
Transportation; and Economic & Development. Mayor Horton has offered to attend District
meetings to discuss these issues. Mr. Olsen suggested a town meeting held in the Council
Chambers for those Council members that do not hold Council District meetings. President
Shepherd agreed with the idea, and estimated early June for such a meeting.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 7:50 P.M.
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