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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
JUNE 2, 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, June 2, 1999, at 5:30
P.M., with Council President Mike Shepherd presiding. Council members present were Carlos
Montgomery, Carol Arends, Lon Overson, John Law, Cecil McConnell, and Wayne OIsen.
Council members Jim Reed and David Farr were absent. Also present were Assistant City
Attorney Knute Rife, Deputy Clerk Paula Johnston, and Legislative Assistant Lori Smith.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council President Shepherd and
invocation given by Council member Carol Arends.
President Shepherd made the following announcements:
(1) City Council held a Study Session prior to the meeting to discuss general Council
business; followed with a discussion on the "CDBG/HOME Policy Plan";
(2) City Council held a 5-minute Executive Session prior to the meeting tonight to discuss
"Employee Performance Review"; and
(3) City Council will hold a Study Session on Monday, June 7, 1999, 4:00 - 5:30 P.M., in
the Council Conference room to discuss 1 ) Construction Project Updates; 2) Bremerton
Transportation Center - City Assistance on Construction; and 3) Council Study Sessions
and Meeting Scheduling.
CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes of Meeting - May 19, 1999 #AB99-098
#0010 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Montgomery) Motion to approve the 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.
#0040 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Arends) On June 2, 1999, the Council does approve for payment
those vouchers included and further described as follows: 230999, 231018, 231021, and
231025 through 231243 in the amount of $330,203.32.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Montgomery attended three different Memorial Day services on Monday, which he stated
were well done and well attended.
Mrs. Arends attended the Memorial Day service at Ivy Green Cemetery, and was very
impressed with the ceremony. She commended the Bremerton Middle School band for their
fine performance. In conclusion, she announced the next regular Bremerton School Board
meeting would be held tomorrow night in the Bremerton School Administration Building on
Marion Avenue at 5:30 P.M., with a reception honoring Shin Scholars and all retirees at 5:00.
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Mr. Overson also attended several Memorial Day services. Including a ceremony on the Turner
Joy, which he particularly enjoyed. He also announced a District 4 Neighborhood meeting to be
held Thursday, June 24, 1999 at 7:00 P.M. in the Washington Mutual Building at 5th & Pacific.
Mayor Horton will discuss "Economic Development" and Fire Chief AI Duke will discuss
"Emergency Preparedness", and refreshments will be served.
Mr. Law announced the next District 3 meeting will be held Tuesday, June 15, 1999 at 7:00
P.M. at the Senior Center at 13th & Nipsic. Fire Chief AI Duke will be available to discuss
"Emergency Preparedness for Home & Family" and Y2K issues related to the home.
President Shepherd gave a report on the District 5 meeting held last night with the Interim
Police Chief Rob Forbes, Jodi Wroblewski from the Parks Department, and the Mayor in
attendance. He too, attended the Memorial Service at Ivy Green Cemetery, and commended
Captain J.A. Holden on her speech, which he felt was very moving, and also thanked Mayor
Horton for the Proclamation she read and presented.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Horton reported on information received from Jeff Hosea, from the Bremerton Ferry
Riders Coalition, regarding a number of alternatives being suggested for the process going on
in Seattle in conjunction with the Coleman Dock for the passenger service loading area and
holding area for ferry traffic in general. She stated that the City of Bremerton needs to be
involved in the process, and urged the Council to discuss this issue with their constituents to
gain any information. She stated she would keep Council apprised as well. Mr. Montgomery
announced a Bremerton Ferry Advisory Committee meeting will be held in the Council
Conference room Thursday, June 3, 1999 at 6:30 P.M. to discuss this very topic. Mayor Horton
commended all volunteers who organized the Memorial Day service.
Mayor Horton read a Proclamation proclaiming June 6-12, 1999 as "Management Week",
which was accepted by Mr. Steve McNally, representing the Lockheed Martin- Bangor Chapter
of the National Management Association.
LEGISLATIVE REPORT
· In response to Susan Brown, who asked when the Ethics Code updates would be brought
back to City Council, it was reported the item would be on the City Council agenda for the
meeting of June 16, 1999; and
· A letter from Pat Westhoff with the City's Parks Department was read in response to Ron
Olsen's concern that the PSNS employee discount did not continue once a golfer qualified
for the senior citizen discount at Gold Mountain Golf Course.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Richard B. Chrisinger announced a special 55th Anniversary D-Day Remembrance Ceremony
near the Sun Dial at Commencement Park in Tacoma on Sunday, June 6, 1999 at 1:00 P.M.;
and the Flag Day Ceremony will be Monday, June 14, 1999, 12:00 noon at N.A.D. Park on
Kitsap Way. He also stated that he appreciated the ceremony at Ivy Green Cemetery on
Memorial Day, and questioned the absence of coverage from The Sun at these events.
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Susan Brown referred to a statement from the Seattle Code of Ethics which she passed out at
the May 26, 1999 City Council meeting. She believes if it is included in the update of the
Bremerton Code of Ethics, it would solve her concerns over Bremerton's existing standards.
9A - BREMERTON - KITSAP COUNTY DUI TASK FORCE PROJECT AGREEMENT, #AB99-
099
Lynn Drake, Manager of the Bremerton Police Department Community Resource Division,
reported that by accepting continuation of the project agreement from the WTSC, The
Bremerton-Kitsap County DUI Task Force would continue in its present capacity. This program
provides additional support to the City by means of Law Enforcement, revenue, and education.
There were no comments from the public.
#0920 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/Law) Motion to approve request and signature of Mayor.
9B - FUNDING FOR YVVCA DOMESTIC VIOLENCE "ALIVE" PROGRAM. #AB99-100
Request to continue the program and pass through funding to the YWCA, and support the
Domestic Violence Alive Program. This is an ongoing project supported with funds passed
through the Community Trade and Economic Development block grant.
Lynn Drake introduced Linda Joyce, YWCA Executive Director, who gave a brief report on the
program, which has been in existence in Bremerton for 20 years. She also announced the
YWCA recently moved into their new location at 905 Pacific Avenue. In conclusion, each
thanked the City Council and the City of Bremerton for their continued support.
There were no comments from the public.
Mr. Overson reported on a group of posters displayed at the old J.C. Penney building for
anyone interested in the history of the YWCA.
Mr. Olsen excused himself from voting on this item due to his wife being on the YWCA Board
of Directors.
#1000 M/S/C/U (Montgomery/McConnell) Motion to approve request and signature of Mayor.
9C - MOTION TO AMEND THE LODGING TAX ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP.
#AB99-101
Resolution No. 2666, Section (1) states "... The City Council will review the membership on an
annual basis and make changes as appropriate." The City Council has reviewed the
membership of the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee, and has made the following changes. Mr.
Mike Shepherd will replace Ms. Carol Arends as the Elected Official, and Ms. Felicia Thompson
of Howard JohnsoWs will replace Ms. Rowena Jongeward of Midway Inn as a Business
Representative. It is recommended that the City Council appoint Mr. Shepherd and Ms.
Thompson to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee by Motion.
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There were no comments from the public.
Mrs. Arends clarified that she has not served as Chairman on this Committee since the first of
the year, and this was just making the appointment of Mr. Shepherd as the new Chairman
"official". She also thanked Rowena Jongeward for her two years of service on the Committee.
#1220 MISICIU (Overson/Montgomery) Motion to approve appointment of Mr. Mike Shepherd
and Ms. Felicia Thompson.
10A - ORDINANCE NO. 4652 (SECOND READING) REGARDING PROSECUTION FOR
VIOLATIONS AND REPLACING BMC CHAPTER 1.12. #AB99-84
An Ordinance repealing and replacing the Prosecution for Violations. This ordinance has
clarified the expectations and penalties therein for violations of the Bremerton Municipal Code.
Chapter 1.12 will be repealed in its entirety if the Bremerton City Council adopts the attached
Ordinance as its replacement.
There were no comments from the public.
#1260 M/S/C/U (McConnell/Montgomery) Motion to pass Ordinance No. 4652 on second
reading.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:15 P.M.
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