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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MARCH 29, 1989
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, March 29, 1989 at 5:30 p.m.,
with Council President Spencer Horning presiding. Council
members present were Lon Overson, Shirley Marry Crutcher, Lynn
Horton, Hank Waibel, Morrie Dawkins, A1 Colvin and C. R. "Tiny"
Collins- Councilman Russ Johnson was absent. Also present were
City Attorney Ian Sievers and City Clerk Kathleen McCluskey.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Council
President Horning and Invocation was given by Councilman A1
Colvin.
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CONSENT AGENDA
A. Minutes Of Meeting - March 15, 1989, #AB89-072
B. Bid Award Recommendation - two (2) Dump Trucks
Bodies, #AB89-073
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Dawkins) to approve Consent Agenda as presented.
CLAIMS/WARRANT REGISTERS
Vouchers audited and certified by the
required by RCW 42.24,080, and those
claims certified as required by RCW
recorded on a listing which has been
council.
auditing officer as
expense reimbursement
42.24.090, have been
made available to the
M/S/C/U(Colvin/Horton) on March 29, 1989, the Council does
approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: 42368, 42369, 42370, 42371, 42377 through 42493 in
the total amount of $202,681.72 and Retirees Payroll in the total
amount of $53,407.93.
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Mr. Colvin reported he artended the organizing meeting of the
Charleston Neighborhood Association and was very pleased with Mr.
Collins' efforts toward organization and wished to encourage him
to continue on with this effort for the benefit of the citizens
and the City.
Mr. Dawkins reported due to recent activities in the State Senate
and Transportation Committee under Pat Paterson - pressure needs
to be put on regarding a bill being proposed for placement of
bumper stickers on license plates. This would be a voluntary
proposal which would cost $4.50 and would go to various funds
with the Veterans organization being in number #1 position and
the Turner Joy being in the #2 position. This effort could bring
in up to 1/2 - i million dollars if passed. Mr. Dawkins
suggested calling the Legislative Hotline - 1-800-562-6000-
voicing your support of this bill.
Mr. Collins report the Charleston Neighborhood Association
organization meeting was held March 23. Also, on Monday evening
he artended a public forum which dealt with drug abuse and
rehabilitation. He noted it was a very thought provoking event
and he was impressed with the number of people attending and the
response of some of the youth and their ideas of how to deal with
drugs in our society.
Mr. Overson reported Fiscal and Budget Committee met this week
and he noted there will be a few budget adjustments coming to
Council which may be somewhat of a surprise. The Zoning Errors
and Corrections review Committee met and dealt with several
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lengthy issues which will be coming to Council soon. He
announced this weekend the City's Auditor, John Koch, will
participate in a centennial race along the Lewis and Clark trail.
Mr. Koch has volunteered to run 101 miles of the week-long race.
Mr. Crutcher reported he also attended the Monday event on drug
abuse and rehabilitation. He emphasized one element was
overlooked during that event and that was involving elementary
age children. He strongly supports bringing the message about
drugs to children at an early age..5-6 years old.
Mrs. Horton reported she had the opportunity to spend a day at
Olympic College where the Young Authors Conference was held.
She noted the event was sponsored by the Kitsap County School
Districts with several leading regional authors participating as
well as the children sharing books which they had created.
Mr. Hornin~ stated he also attended the public forum on drugs and
one of the gratifying things he witnessed were the number of
young people who are concerned. He had the opportunity to speak
with some of the young people and asked them: "if I could give
two messages what would they be"? Their response included: (1)
asking parents to listen to them; (2) if we are going to fight
drugs as a society and conquer it, the young people will do it
amongst themselves - if they believe it is cool to be off and
away from drugs that will make the difference. If the drug
suppliers do not have a market and it is not cool to have drugs
then the suppliers will go away too. Mr. HorninG noted the City
has the D.A.R.E. program which targets young people in the 5th
grade - telling the youth it is OK and cool to stay away from
drugs. Also, Mr. Horning artended the "Block Watch" meeting
sponsored by the Charleston Neighborhood Association, with a
follow up meeting scheduled April 13, 6:30 PM, at the Boy Scout
Hall in Forest Ridge Park. Anyone interested is most welcome to
attend and learn more about caring for one another as neighbors.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mayor Gene Lobe introduced the 1989 Armed Forces Court
participants: Jamie Barnet sponsored by Lewis Chapel; Aimee
Gordon sponsored by Pacific First Federal; Carmen Huhta sponsored
by Kitsap Physician Service; Rachel Berney sponsored by K-Mark;
Mindy Sherwood sponsored by Vanguard Office Systems; Meg Coyle
sponsored by TCI Cable; Angelique Bryant sponsored by Olympic
Personnel; aackie Martinson sponsored by American Savings;
Elizabeth Hebert sponsored by Peninsula Truck Lines; Shelby Mason
sponsored by Soriano Insurance. Lorna Crawford, Court Chaperon,
announced the Armed Forces Pageant will be held May 16, at
Bremerton High School Performing Arts Center and she urged
everyone to attend this fun filled event.
Mayor Gene Lobe read a Proclamation in which the Community Block
Grant Program is recognized as a funding resource to meet the
needs of persons of low and very low income, that it is one of
the few remaining federal programs assisting low to very low
income needs in such ways as affordable housing, assistance for
the homeless, providing food and programs for the hungry. Mayor
Gene Lobe declared the week of March 24-31 as NATIONAL COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT WEEK and called upon the citizens of Bremerton to
join in recognizing the critical role that Block Grant has
played in Bremerton's efforts to assist low income citizens and
to redevelop the City.
Mayor Gene Lobe read a Proclamation recognizing the personal
sacrifices that have been made by American men and women who
became Prisoners Of War as a result of serving in the United
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States Armed Forces from the Colonial era until today. And,
Mayor Lobe declared April 8, 1989 as AMERICAN FORMER PRISONER OF
WAR RECOGNITION DAY in the City of Bremerton. Reverend John
Eichmann, Bremerton Servicemen's Center, accepted the
Proclamation and announced that a recognition ceremony will be
held at Bataan Park on April 8. He noted the Bremerton High
School Band will participate and the keynote speaker will be
Admiral James S. Russell, the highest ranking officer of any
branch of the Armed Forces living in this state, a veteran of
WWI at age 15 and a veteran of WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He
encouraged everyone to attend this important event.
Mayor Lobe expressed thanks and appreciation to Guy Beckett and
Alice Stenhjem who both serviced on the Planning Commission and
who recently resigned. Mayor Lobe noted often individuals who
volunteer to serve on committees and commissions are taken for
granted and he wanted to express the City's thanks to these
individuals for their dedication and commitment given to the
Planning Commission and to the City as a whole. Alice Stenhjem
stated she had completed six years service on the Planning
Commission and enjoyed working with past and current commission
members. And, she thanked Mr. Dawkins for his support appointing
her to the Commission. Guy Beckerr stated he served on the
Commission for 3 1/2 years and thanked Mr. Dawkins for appointing
him during Mr. Dawkins term as Mayor. He stated it was an honor
to serve the City and hoped more people would take the
opportunity to do so. He looked forward to some day again
serving his community.
Mary Serbousek, Executive Director of Kitsap Project Family,
announced Kitsap Project Family is holding a KITZ Radio-thon in
an effort to raise $5,000. She urged everyone to call in pledges
and/or to just listen to information on how to prevent and stop
child abuse in our community. As of this meeting time the agency
had raised $2,600 in pledges. Ms. Serbousek noted that even
though this date was the last day of the event, KITZ may choose
to extend the Radio-thon until the $5,000 goal is reached.
Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple Street, announced the local chapter of
MADD are sponsoring the appearance of a group called "Love Our
People" on April 6 at the Bremerton High School Performing Arts
Center. Mr. McInnis noted the group's purpose is to go into high
schools and talk with young people about how not to get involved
in drug and alcohol abuse.
6A - APPOINTMENTS TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION - BOB S. KOCH AND
RON L. BARRINGTON, #AB89-074
There are currently two vacancies on the Planning Commission.
Mayor Lobe is recommending the vacancies be filled by Bob S. Koch
and Ron L. Barrington.
Mayor Lobe briefly review the applicants' background in community
service efforts as well as employment. He urged the Council to
confirm his appointments as presented.
M/S/C/U(Horton/Collins) to confirm the appointment
Koch to the Planning Commission.
of Bob S.
M/S/C/U(Collins/Dawkins) to confirm the appointment of Ron L.
Barrington to the Planning Commission.
Ron BarrinGton, stated he was looking forward to working with the
Council, Mayor and Planning Commission.
Bob Koch stated he appreciates the opportunity to serve on the
Planning Commission, he looks forward to it being a challenge as
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well as rewarding.
Councilman Lynn He~nina
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left
the City Council meeting at 6:15
6B - AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF BREMERTON AND GENERAL
TEAMSTERS LOCAL #589, #AB89-075
Negotiations with Teamsters Local 589 which represents the City's
general non-management employees have concluded and a tentative
agreement has been reached. The Agreement has been ratified by
the Union members and is now presented for ratification and
approval by the City. The Agreement has been completely
rewritten; however, it represents a continuation of most of the
benefits and terms and conditions of employment which were
contained in the former Agreement and various amendments thereto.
The new Agreement incorporates changes discussed with Council in
Executive Sessions during negotiations which included the
following of most significance:
* A 34 salary adjustment affecting all employees covered by the
AGreement effective january 1, 1989.
* The expansion of the steps of the lower pay grades through
step G to bring them into conformance with the rest of the pay
plan. Six (6} individual employees with sufficient time served
at the current step will be affected by this expansion.
· Special adjustments within a pay grade (for 5 employees) to
address concern on step placement and movement of two (2)
classifications from a current grade to the next highest grade
(affects three (3) employees) to adjust for expansion of job
function and one to be more competitive in the job market.
Caroline Marshall, Personnel Director, stated Council had met
several times in Executive Session and should be very aware of
all the issues which are presented in the Council Agenda packet.
Mr. Collins commended both Mrs. Marshall for her role
representing the City and to recognize the City staff who acted
as labor's representative in negotiating this contract.
Bob Tulp, Teamsters Union Shop Steward complimented Mrs. Marshall
- noting she knows her job well, is very pleasant to work with
and he found it refreshing to do what has been accomplished with
a new staff member.
M/S/C(Crutcher/Dawkins) to approve the Labor Agreement between
the City of Bremerton and the General Teamsters Local 589
covering the period January 1, 1989 through December 31, 1989,
and authorize the Mayor to executive the Agreement on behalf of
the City.
Vote:
In Favor:
Abstain:
Dawkins, Colvin, Collins, Horning, Overson
Crutcher
Waibel
7A - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) AMENDING ORDINANCE #4008 SETTING
THE SALARY OF THE MAYOR, #AB89-076
During the 1989 budget hearings, Council expressed a desire to
adjust the rate of compensation for the Mayor. The current
salary level was set in January 1986. The proposed ordinance
provides for a 104 adjustment effective January 1, 1989, an
annual rate of change of 3.34 since the last adjustment.
Caroline Marshall, Personnel Director, stated the Mayor's salary
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range was way below other management salaries and felt that it
was appropriate bringing it up to the requested level. President
Hornin~ stated for clarification that this salary is not at the
top of the pay schedule for all of the City. Mrs. Marshall noted
the Chief of Police, Fire Chief and Municipal Judge receive a
higher wage, however, it is not above those salaries which are
achievable in the City's management.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Collins) to approve Ordinance, on first reading,
amending Ordinance #4008 setting the Mayor's rate of
compensation.
7B - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) VACATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY,
LOCATION: KITSAP WAY - SOUTH SIDE BETWEEN FORREST AVENUE AND
PERSHING AVENUE, APPLICANT: JAMES E. SKIRVING, #AB89-077
On August 10, 1988, the City Council approved the application for
the Vacation of a portion of Kitsap Way, located on the south
side between Forrest and Pershing Avenues (4200 block). As a
condition of approval, the applicant has compensated the City for
the Vacation in the sum of $20,500. The applicant is now
requesting the City Council to pass an ordinance to finalize the
requested Vacation.
Jack A11in~ham, Planning Department, stated Mr. Skirving has
complied with the conditions of this ordinance: (1) to obtain
easements or prove that there is no need for an easement for
utilities - power, gas, cable; (2) compensation to the City in
the amount of $20,500.
Mr. Crutcher questioned what would happen to the $20,500
received? Kathleen McCluskey, City Clerk, stated the funds would
go into the General Fund.
Mr. Overson pointed out this area is also subject to some
consideration for road construction and questioned if this part
has been validated that it would not be needed for this endeavor?
Mr. Allin~ham stated, to his understanding, the Engineering
Department has reviewed this proposal for consistency or any need
for future improvements to Kitsap Way and determined that this
area is no longer needed.
Mr. Waibel mentioned the third condition related to landscaping
and questioned whether or not the landscaping would actually be
required on part of the area being retained by the City as well
as the right-of-way that is being vacated? Mr. Allin~ham
explained that particular condition requires the applicant to
provide landscaping on that portion of the right-of-way that is
being vacated, so it will be on private property.
M/S/C(Crutcher/Dawkins) to approve ordinance, on first reading,
to vacate portion of that street known as Kitsap Way, located on
the southern side between Forrest Avenue and Pershing Avenue.
Vote:
In Favor:
Opposed:
Colvin, Dawkins, Horning, Waibel, Crutcher,
Overson
Collins
7C - ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) REPEALING ORDINANCE #4135 RELATING
TO COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS OF DEPUTY FIRE CHIEFS, #AB89-078
Ordinance #4135 is being repealed in anticipation of establishing
a Resolution as the form of setting salaries and other terms of
employment for unrepresented Deputy Fire Chiefs of the Fire
Department.
Caroline Marshall, Personnel Director, explained repealing this
ordinance is another step toward standardizing the process for
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setting wages and benefits for City employees. And, she
anticipates having a Resolution, outlining the wages and benefits
for the Deputy Fire Chiefs, available for Council consideration
on April 5.
Mr. Waibel suggested the effective date of the Resolution should
not be prior to the effective date of the repealing ordinance.
M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve ordinance, on first reading,
repealing Ordinance #4135 dealing with benefits and salaries for
Deputy Fire Chiefs.
7D - ORDINANCE #4195 (SECOND READING) vACATION OF CHARLOTTE
AVENUE BY OPERATION OF LAW, APPLICANT: BALLWEG-ROBINSON-CARLSON
PARTNERSHIP, #AB89-068
M/S/C(Crutcher/Dawkins) to pass Ordinance #4195, on second
reading, vacating a portion of Charlotte Avenue abutting Lots 21
through 28, Block A, Oyster Bay Addition.
Vote:
In Favor:
Opposed:
Overson, Crutcher, Waibel, Horning,
Dawkins, Colvin
Collins
7E - ORDINANCE #4196 (SECOND READING) VACATION OF CHARLOTTE
AVENUE N. OF KITSAP WAY BY OPERATION OF LAW, APPLICANT: RONALD
AND KATHY KARLBERG, #AB89-069
M/S/C(Waibel/Colvin) to pass Ordinance #4196, on second reading,
vacating a portion of Charlotte Avenue abutting Lots 33 through
40, Oyster Bay Addition.
Vote:
In Favor:
Opposed:
Overson, Crutcher, Waibel, Horning,
Dawkins, Colvin
Collins
7F - ORDINANCE #4197 (SECOND READING) ANNEXING CROWN HILL
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AND REZONING SAID PROPERTY TO PARKS AND SCHOOLS
(PS}, #AB89-070
M/S/C/U(Overson/Collins) to pass Ordinance #4197, on second
reading, annexing approximately 10.64 acres located east of Rocky
Point Road and west of Bertha Avenue into the City of Bremerton,
rezoning said property to Parks and Schools (PS), and fixing the
effective date of annexation.
With no further business meeting adjourned at 6:35 p.m.
KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, CIT'[ CLERK
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