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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES ~ .I~
January 8, 1986
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton was held in the City Council Chambers, 239 4th
Street, Bremerton, Washington, Wednesday, January 8, 1986,
at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Homing
presiding. Present were Council Members "Tiny" Collins, A1
Colvin, Marry Crutcher, Morrie Dawkins, Russ Johnson, Mary
Lou Long, Lon Overson and Hank Waibel. Also present were
City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen
McCluskey.
The meeting was opened with Council President Homing
leading the Pledge of Allegiance. He introduced Reverend
Otterby who gave the invocation, memorializing former
Planning Commissioner Charles Uliock, who recently passed
away.
Council President Horninq recognized Mr. Bob Moore, Planning
Commission President who spoke of Mr. Ullock's contributions
to the citizens and the City of Bremerton. He stated he was
named "Citizen of the Year" by the local Bar Association in
!982.
Mr. Phil Bes_~t Lom/a~Attorney, addressed his long friendship
~%h--~r. Ullock and_t _Pra~he was an outstanding person and an
excellent example of citl~z~nship.
Mayor Gene Lobe stated a letter is being sent to his family
expressing condolences and a thank you for his service to
the City.
CONSENT AGENDA
Item #A - Minutes of December 32, 1988 and January 2, 1986,
$AB86-010. Ms. McCluskey noted the January minutes have the
following amendments: Pg. 1 - change "Apostolic" to
"Ebenezer AMC" church; Pg. 4 - change "publicizing" to
Publicize and Pg. 5 - under Ordinance $4007, the addendum of
"Ms. Long's request to have Staff contact the County to
determine their intentions regarding fees.
$0205 · M/S/C/U/(Jonnson/Colvin) to approve the Consent Agenda, item
#lA.
~e.~, #2B - Professional Service Contract Award
Recommendation - Public Defender, #AB86-01!. Requests for
proposals were distributed to ninety six attorneys and law
firms in Bremerton and Kitsap County to provide Public
Defender Services for indigent criminal defendants in
Bremerton Municipal Court for the year January I through
December Sl, !986. Nine proposals were received and
reviewed by a Panel consisting of the City Purchasing Agent,
Municipal Court Administrator, two member lawyers of the
Kitsap County Bar Association and one local private sector
business executive. Criteria addressed in the review
included availability, qualifying experience in criminal
law, location of offices for accessibility to Muncipal Court
and whether the proposed services could be provided within
the 1986 Municipal Court budget. Selection of the firm of
Roy A.H. Rainey, as to overall qualifications in the amount
of $42,000, was unanimous by the Panel.
It was noted that a letter was received from the Law Firm of
Joan Case, during the Study Session. Ms. Patricia Floyd,
associate with Ms. Case, 7250 Ebert, Port Orchard, WA.,
stated their ~irm's concerns were defined in the letter.
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She objected to comments that she lacked experience and
feels the recommendation of bid award was based on
misinformation. She questioned the criteria and standards,
what was discussed in the review panel and stated the two
other low bidders, Ron Ness and Dan Austad also shared their
concerns. She felt, because of the media coverage in
today's Bremerton Sun (front page), her "professional
integritY was on the line based on the article".
Councilman Johnson expressed confidence in the system but
suggested a referral to committee so that all questions
could be answered. A short break was granted at Mayor
Lobe's request. Upon return, motion was made.
#0616 · M/S/C/U/(3ohnson/Crutcher) to taDie for 1-week, and refer to
the legislative and judicial Council Committee for review
and recommendation to Council, January l§, 1986, and that
the C~ty utilize the services of the Roy Rainey in the
interim.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mr. Mike Grimshaw Pastor, 3206 Pine Road, representing First
Church of Nazarene, Police Cnaplins and Kitsap County
Council on Churches, congratulated Council Members in their
election victories. He requested consideration be given in
ch~nginG the meetinG night from Wednesday to any other
night, excluding Sunday, because Wednesday is traditionally
church night in the community which excludes many who wish
to participate.
Ms. Rosemary Holmes, Westpark Housing, complained of tree
stripping and pruning going on in her area and was directed
to contact the officials of Bremerton Housing Authority
because the city has no jurisdiction on federal property.
City Attorney Bill Broughton furnished Ms. Holmes with the
information needed.
Mayor Gene Lobe presented to Council Mr. Richard E. Hanna,
newly appointment City Treasurer who assumed his
responsibilities today.
CLAIMS/WARRANT 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 which has been made available to the
Council.
#!172 · ~/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Co2vin) on January 8, 1986, the Council
by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers
included and further described as follows: regular voucher
numbers #17125 - #17203, in the total amount of $75,312.87.
COUNCIL MEMBERS REPORTS
Councilman Waibel was encouraged, in his first two weeks in
office, by the citizen participation and staff assistance.
Mrs. Lonq inquired if the City recognizes :'Martin Luther
King" day, with Ms. McCiuskey stating it is not, at present,
and it would be a negotiable item during contract
negotiations before it would be recognized as "holiday"
leave for city employees.
Mr. Collins attended a meetinG with the Planning Commission
Committee for Council dealing with the (1) Zoning Ordinance;
(2) Planning Map, and (3) Comprehensive Plan. The new
Comprehensive Plan is scheduled to be before Council in
approximately one-month.
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Mr. Hornin~ made two appointments to the Kitsap Community
Action Program board to include Councilman Dawk!ns as a
regular appointment and Mrs. Lonq as alternate.
Mr. Colvin stated that "Martin Luther King" day will be
celebrated and recognized by the State and Federal
governments, schools, Post Offices, etc. therefore the City
should consider with Ms. McCluskey stating the issue should
be addressed by the Personnel Director.
BREM-AIR DISPOSAL, INC.t PROPOSED RATES - 1986 (INFORMATION
ONLY1 #AB86-012
The contract with Brem-Air calls for an annual rate
adjustment based upon a specific index. The increase is
4.072~ per the September 1984/1985 index. Pursuant to the
Contract the rate increase does not require Council
approval, only presentation to the Council.
Mr. Roy McInnis, 2711 Maple, asked if this was a contract
with a ten-year duration and a CPI clause which Ms.
McCluskey stated was correct. Mrs. Long expressed concern
that the City does not lock itself into ~ kind of
agreements in the future~~ ~-m ~-- ~
HEARING - SHORELINE SUBSTANTIAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT #SL2-85 -
PORT WASHINGTON NARROWS - APPLICANT: CITY OF BREMERTON
#AB86-015
Council President Horninq asked the conflict of interest
question with all the Council remaining seated.
Mr. Dave Hanna, Planner, explained State requirements in
order to qualify for a permit. He stated Project #1 is
located off Ohio and Project #2 is to replace sewer line at
Pump Stations #32 and #31. Dave Baker, Assistant City
Engineer, noted that these are a few of the projects that
were deleted in the original Wastewater Facilities project
because of the fear of cost overruns anticipated. He stated
there is still a small percentage of older lines that are in
critical shape and need of replacement.
#1990 · M/S/C/U/(Colvin/Dawkins) to approve the CSty of Bremerton -
Shoreline Substantial Development Permit #SL2-85 with the
following conditions:
1. The Shoreline Substantial Development Use Permit is
subject to the various requirements contained in the
Bremerton Area Plan, Bremerton Zoning Ordinance, Uniform
Building Code, Bremerton Shoreline Management Master Program
and other applicable laws and regulations. It is the
responsibility of the developer to assure compliance with
the applicable provisions contained therein.
2. The sites shall be developed essentially the same as
the site plans in Exhibit "A" except as modified to meet
conditions of approval listed herein. Any changes,
revisions or additions which constitute a significant
departure from the approved site plan shall require approval
of the City Council under the requirement of WAC !?S-i4.
3. Al2 applicable Shoreline Regulations shall be fully
met, including, but not limited to, "Utilities" and
"Archaeological Areas and Historic Sites'~ regulations.
GRANT AWARDS PROGRAM, #AB86-0!3
The program is a one time grant for up to $100,000 to
approximately 10 jurisdictions that qualify. The Police
department would benefit by an instructional process which
would deal with methods of Crime Prevention and personal
safety through a program called "Officer MAC", an
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educational robot. Officer Mac would be a part of the
community relations team and has proven to be an
entertaining and effective means for communicating serious
public safety messages. Staff recommended Council approve.
#2399 · M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Long) to approve this grant application.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT CONTRACT ~OR THE BR .... RTON JAIL, #AB86-0i4
The Bremerton City Jail is required by statute to provide
health care for inmates. We have always done this through a
contract with the Bremerton-Kitsap County Health Department.
They have provided a reliable service at a reasonable
remuneration and have assisted in developing our jail
medical SOP to bring us within the state standards. Staff
recommended Counci] approval.
Councilman Collins recommended this type of agreement be
called an "Intra Governmental Agreement".
#2472 · .M/S/C/U(Waibel/Colvin) to approve the "Intra Governmental
Agreement" between the City of Bremerton and the Kitsap
County Health Department for Bremerton Jail inmates.
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
0 KATHLEEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk
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