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April 9, 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, Wed-
nesday, April 9, 1986, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Spencer Horning
presiding. Present were Council Members "Tiny" Collins, Marry Crutcher,
Morrie Dawkins, Mary Lou Long, A1Colvin, Russ Johnson, Lon0verson, and
Hank Waibel. Also present were City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk
Kathleen L. McCluskey.
The meeting was opened with Council President Homing leading the Pledge
of Allegiance and. Pastor Hedwalt, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Chaplin,
giving the Invocation.
CENS~ AGENDA
Item A - Minutes of Apri 12, 1986, #AB86-113.
· M/S/C/U/(Collins/Johnson) to approve the Minutes as distributed.
Item B - Shoreline Permit Revision #57-81, #AB86-114; The Planning depart-
merit presented a request fran the developer to revise an approved Shoreline
Permit which entailed; (a) relocation of proposed condemini~rn units; (b)
demolition of Seabrim Clubhouse; (c) relocation of parking and private
garages, and (d) elimination of one access.
Mr. Jerry Clark, Developer of the project, 2607 Bridgeport Way, Tacoma,
WA., stated he was representing Mr. Shaw who requested Revision #57-81 -
Site Plan which was approved by Council and the Department of Ecology.
He displayed the revision draft showing the Condeminiununits as approved
and Condominiununits relocated which must be approved through this revi-
sion request.
~. Johnson felt that any new building location should require a new hear-
ing. He further questioned the easement for the public to the beach with
Mr. Hanna stating it will not change from the original location at #1
Punp station. He stated that when the Building Permit is issued this will
be included. Mr. Collins expressed concern that while he sat on the Planning
Carmission, he heard the issueon 3 occasions therefore should he step down
City Attorney Broughton felt not because this was a new stage of the permit
process. Mr. Collins wanted to know if the same height restrictions would
apply to the new location of the building withMr. Hanna confirming. Mr.
Hanna stated that the Clubhouse is an old building not worth salvaging
therefore 'the decision was made to tear down. Mr. Dawkins felt the Site
Plan has major departures from the original plan withMr. Collins agreeing.
M/S/C/U/(Collins/Colvin) to remand the Shoreline Permit Revision request #57-81
to the Planning Canniss{on for hearing.
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CLAIIVS/WARRAN'rREGISTERS
Vounchers audited and certifiedby the auditing officer as requiredby
RC~ 42.24.080, and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required
by RC~¢ 42.24.090, have been recorded on a listingwhich has been made
available to the Council.
· M/S/C/(Johnson/Crutcher) onApril 9, 1986, the Council by a split vote,
does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described as
follows: Regular Warrants, #19188 - #19310, in the total amount-of
$74,978.52, and Pre-Written Warrants, #19181 - #19182, in the total amount
of $565.98.
VOTE: In Favor: Overson, Dawkins, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins,
Colvin, Johnson &Horning
Abstain: Long
Mation PASSED
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· M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Waibel) on April 9, 1986, the Council by a unanimous
vote, does approve for payment those vouchers included and further described
as follows: Payroll Vouchers in the total amount of $299,229.37.
FdBLIC RECEIZ~IITIC~ - None
(ZXZI3NCILrv~IVBER~
Mr. Colvin invited fellow Council Members and the Public to attend the
Sheridan Neighborhood Association presentation, "Ladies Night Out", April
17, 1986. The progrsmwill deal with self protection and "Officer ~C"
will be presented byBremerton Police Department.
Mr. Overson announced that Washington Avenue is now open for traffic and
cff~Ynended those who were responsible for its repairs after a land slide.
He stated that the Fiscal & Budget conmittee is reviewing the Statements
of Legislative Intent and should have a presentation before Council soon.
Mr. Crutcher noted that the Street department responded on a con~plaint of
pot-holes on 7th Street and corrmended them for a job well done.
Mr. Wiabel stated the Public Safety Conmittee met today and is working
on the Street Light reduction and the costs to maintain.
JCBDES(I~IPTI(I~I B3RBUILDINGOFFICIAL, #AB86-115
Ordinance #4005 requires job descriptions of all non-unionmanagement
personnel be approvedbyCityCouncil prior to hiring. The Building
Official position is open as of april 1, 1986, and advertising and hiring
must be initiated. Mr. Dave Hiestand, Personnel Director, stated that
until passedby Council there will be a delay in filling the position. He
stated the position has been advertised in professional publications and
journals, allowing the City to obtain the most qualified applicant. Also
the salary has been adjusted to $32,500 from the original range of $31,000 -$35,000.
Failure of passage will irr~act current staffing with increased workload
and longer response time to service' the public. He said there was an
inspector filling the position on a provisional'basis at this time.
Other than the salary decrease, the only other major change is that the
Building Official will report to the Planning Director instead of the
Mayor as had been done in the past. In response to questions he stated
the test will be based on education, certificates held, an assessment
center, with theindividual appointedby the Mayor and confirmedby the
City Council. He stated this position does not require an electrical
inspector's certificate as this will continue to be done by the State.
Mr. Collins felt applicants should not be ruled out by education if they
possess the proper certification. Mr. Hiestand stated that in this Class
Series of work, a better qualified individual, requiring a degree with
education in this discipline is what the City needs because of the complexity
of the job. Mrs. Long expressed interest in having the electrical qualifica-
tions if possible for in-house insepctions rather than state.
· M/S/C/(Overson/Waibel) to approve a new Job Description for Building
Official.
VOTE: In favor: Overson, Crutcher, Waibel, Collins, Long, Colvin,
Johnson &Horning
Opposed: Dawkins
Mation PASSED
WAGE & CLASSIFICA.TICI~I STt]DY PI{)FESSICRA. L'SERVICES ~I~W~EWI~rIFRED S.
JA~/~S G3NSULTING SERVICE, AB86-116
On December 30, 1985, the City Council passed and signed a three (3) year
Labor Contract with. Teamster's Local #589 of the Non-Uniformed employees.
This Contract stipulated the following: (1) City shall conduct a Wage
Classification Study; (2) The study will corrmence with the non-uniformed
employee positions first, and (3) The data collected or surveyed shall
use the ssme cities used in the 1985 Management Salary Survey. It is
recognized that this is a minimt~nbut shall not serve the purpose of
limiting the scope of the survey. Mr. Dave Hiestand, Personnel Director
noted that 5 firms responded with 2 screened out. The 3 firms remaining
were interviewed with Staff recorrmending the Fred S. Jsmes Consulting
Services as most qualified and cost effective. He stated the Study will
be done in two phases and the City is obligated to corrmence or they will
be in violation of the bargaining agreement.
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Mr. Waibel felt the Wage/Salary study should include benefits as part
of the overall canparison with other cities to see where the City ranks.
Mr. Hiestand stated the benefit figures canbe done in house through
Persolmel and Payroll departments but cannot be added to the consultant
agreement. He said the purpose of the study is to determine the tools
for negotiating with the Unions for 1987/88 contract openers. Further
the amount bid by various consultants did not cover benefit statistics.
Mrs. Long was opposed to hiring consultants when trained professionals in
the City's employ could do the job. Mr. Hiestand responded that it would
take 3 individuals, 5 days a week for 5 months to complete the study.
It was impossible for Staff in-house to accomplish with the amo~mt of
staff available. He said that that AW~ prepares an annual wage/salary
study, which includes benefits, of those member cities.
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· M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to approved awarding the Wage/Salary Consultant
Agreement to Fred S. James for Professional Services which will include
reports to Council on benefits by the Personnel department.
lqZI~-DISCRIMINATICI~AEDENDLIVI~D ~-AIR ~_Cr #AB86-117
The contract for Garbage Collection and Disposal by and between the City
of Bremerton and Brem-Air Disposal, Inc., executed in 1981, is a ten (10)
year contract. When originally executed, the contract did not include
a provision for non-discrimiation in employrinent practices. The Addendum
Agreement provides Brem-Air will not discriminate in employment because of
race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age or physical or mental handi-
cap. In addition, in solicitation for employees, Brem-Air agrees to
state they are an Equal t~loyment I~nployer. Ms. Margery Holsather, Per-
sonnel Specialist, stated the City was requested in 1985 to review the
history of the contract which she outlined. The last renewal, for a
10 year contract, was in 1981 (10 year increments). She said Mr. Lindgren
voluntarily agreed to the addendum of the EBOp~ovisions.
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Pastor Larry RDbertson,Errfnanu~l Apostolic Church - 6th Street, spoke in
support of Brem-Air's effort to remedy the contract but criticized the
former elected officials for not being responsible in reviewing contracts
for necessary inclusions. Mrs. Long asked that if the City is agreeing
to open the contract, can other parts of the contract be negotiated at
this time? City Attorney Broughton stated no! He said that only because
Brem-Air agreed to the addenchxn did the City reopen to include the EBO
verbiage. Mr~.Robertson asked the City Attorney and Council Members about
Brem-Air's hiring prac{ices which the City has no present statistics.
Mr. Horning stated it is the intent of this Council to correct the error
and noted that sensitive issues take time to research. City Attorney Broughton
noted that the City can require Brem-Air to report EBO information which
would be made available in the City Clerk's office. He further noted that
should Brem-Air be in violation of any of the EBDprovisions the City could
take remedial action. Ms. Delores Easley 2500McWilliams, requested a
follow-up process to the addendun. ~. William Kamps, Brem-Air's Legal
Counsel, stated at one time he served as the City Attorney (not when con-
tract was negotiated) and felt the missing language was an honest oversight.
He felt his client, Mr. Lindgren, was making a good faith gesture in amend-
ing the contract. He listed a nunber of minorities that presently are in
Brem-Air~s workforce and that the company probably exceeds minority hiring
requirements. Mr. Francis Bevelle, 164 Baer Blvd., stated he had applied
t the inn and was told by an acquaintance they did not hire
for a job wi ~
blacks. Mr. ckson, Brem-Air l~nploye~h/iVe 5 blacks,includinghim-
self, and several minorities working for the canpany. In addition he
stated there are not many openings because people stay with the carpany.
Further he said blacks have been er~ployed with the company since 1978.
Mrs. Long felt there should be language in the contract requiring EBO
audits.
M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Colvin) to approve the AddendumAgreement and authorize the
Mayor to sign on behalf of the City and that the City Attorney request
current EBO information from Brem-Air.
Meeting recessed from 7:00 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.
I-IDUSINGREHAB ~, AB86-118
As a result of declining CIZIJG funds, it no longer is financially feasible
to operate a (]~SG funded housing rehab program. There are State funds to
continue a multi-family program which would benefit mere people and cost
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the City less for management of the program thus alluring the City to
use it's CEBG funds for projects which will have a greater impact for
residents of Bremerton. Mr. Joe Fabre', ComrnlnityDevelolxnent Block
Grant Coordinator/Manager, noted there will be a 30% cut in revenue
dollars during 1987. He explained the methodology in this proposal
which was further expounded in am emo to the Mayor, April 3, 1986, on
file in the Planning Department.
He statedby changing the program there
will be less staff cost, more money for other projects such as streets
arid parks and it will mean phasing out the Phoenix Group as administra-
tor of the existing loan program. This is scheduled to be complete
in approximately two months, should Council approve the request.
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Mrs. Long stated her opposition to the part of the program that allows
rental unit owners to take advantage of the low-interest loans.
· M~S/C/U/(Dawkins/Colvin) to approve the recorrmendations outlined in
memo to the Mayor as follows:
- The City operate a multi-family program using rental rehabi-
litation funds.
- $25,000 of existing housing funds and program inceme be alloca-
ted to fund management of the program.
- The Mayor negotiate an extension with the Phoenix Group to assist
in the transition of the program. The cost of the extension shall
not exceed two months nor cost more than $8,000.
CI~DI~ (FIRSTREADING) - ANIMAL ~L, AB86-097
This ordinance corrects various defects which have become apparent in
the present Animal Control Ordinance. In addition, as an economy
measure, this ordinance decriminalizes many offenses which are misdemeanors
under the present ordinance. It is more expensive for the City to adminis-
ter an ordinance which characterizes regulatory offenses as criminal
offenses because the City is obliged to provide jury trials for such
offenses and to pay the cost of providing a public defender if the defen-
dent is eligible for such respresentation.
City Attorney Bill Broughton outlined features of the ordinance with
Animal Control Supervisor Nancy McCord assisting. She stated the ordinance
should contain s~me verbiage to leash (control) cats and pigeons which
is not contained in this draft. Mr. Broughton felt this may be impractical.
Mrs. Dorothy Christensen, 419 P1trn concurred with Ms. McCord because of
constant clean-up in her yard from cats. Mr. Paul Scheyer, 2111 Madrona
Point Drive, questioned how this could operate effectively.
Mr. Broughton stated bymerely reporting the offending
m~imal with description. Mr. Stanley Christensen, 419 Plum, felt the
same laws should apply to cats as it does to dogs. Mr. George Allen, 1300
Bond Road, and Mr. Jim Strait, 6530 HarlowDrive, both addressed the ordi-
nance with Mr. Strait statinghe finally built a large sand-box for neigh-
boring cats which he cleans regularly but solved the problem. Mr. Crutcher
defended felines stating they cannot defend themselves, if leashed and
was opposed to this type of restraint. Mr. Broughton noted that most
cities do not attempt to leash cats therefore section 4(i) of this draft
would apply to problem cats. Mr. Johnson noted the draft did not contain
or address falcons or snakes (dangerous animals) and asked that the City
Attorney research before the second reading.
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· M/S/C/U/(Waibel/Collins) to approve an ordinance, first reading, relating
to the cc~nprehensive control of animals and repealing Ordinance No. 3745 and
Ordinm'xce No. 3897 with suggested changes.
CRDI~ (]~/IERGENCY) INTEREST BEARINGWARRANTS, #AB86-119
This ordinance is to provide short term financing of General Fund activities
pending receipt of tax revenues and/or anticipation notes. Mr. Rich Hanna,
City Treasurer stated he the Mr. Les Siglin, Budget Analyst, thorougtlly
reviewed the budget and felt they have a clearer picture of the irm~diate
funding needs oftheCity at this point. Until the City can take receipt
of the first half of property taxes, collectedby the County, this short
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term financing will help the City meet immediate obligations. t~ stated
that he and Ms. McCluskeymet with the County Treasurer this week to see
if they could expedite release of the receipts sooner than the customary
6 weeks frGm collection, April 30th. Mr. Colvin asked if he would reappear
before Council again with another emergency ordinance which Mr. Hanna said
no. ~. ,~tcher appreciated the honesty in defining the City's financial
picture. Mrs. Long asked Council Members to consider some kind of policy
to preclude the City being in a deficit situation. Mr. Collins felt 6
weeks turn-over of receipts from the County was much too long withMrs.
Long requesting staff to' look into recouping interest County receives on
City dollars. Mr. Homing directedMs. McCluskey to: (1) research the
amount of interest the County receives and (2) how far back can the City
possibly collect.
M/S/C/U/(Long/Colvin) to pass an Emergency Ordinance #4039 providing for
the issuance of interest bearing warrants to cover a projected cash flow
deficit in the General Fund and establishing the terms thereon and declar-
ing an emergency.
· M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Waibel) to direct the City Clerk and Treasurer to initiate
a quick return of' Property Tax receipts from the County and that the City
Attorney furnish a legal opinion on the right to recoup lost interest on
Property Tax receipts (prior to being forwarded from the County to the
City) through the Municipal Research Council.
CRDIE (FIRSTREADING) REZ(lX~ FfKIVIR1 to R2 - FRANCES AB86-120
Pulled - One week.
Cf0)I~ (FIRST READING) AlY/I~RTISINGMA. TrERLICENSE - RI~I~AND
FEES, #AB86-121
Ms. McCluskey noted changes to the existing ordinance which included adding
a pro-ration of license, adding special license of $25.00 for one-time
carr~paigns, specifically exempted political, County, City, School, and Real
Estate and added Hearing Examiner verbiage.
Mrs. Long asked if Realtors, having signs posted in the City are exerr~pt
with ~'. McCluskey stating only if they are directly advertisingthey need'to
have a license but not"for sale" signs.
· M/S/C/U/(Dawkins/Crutcher) to approve an ordinance, first reading, regulating
public distribution of Advertising Matter and repealing existing Ordinances
No. 167 81, Ordinance No. 133, 81, 82, §3 & 85, Ordinance #1468, §2, and
Ordinance #3625, 81.
· M/S/C/U/(Colvin/Collins) to give blanket approval of Items #7E - #7L, with
Mr. Crutcher stepping down, as follows:
(l~l)I~ (FIRST READING) I-I]rEL/~ LICENSE RI~I~ & FEES, #AB86-122
An ordinance setting License fees for the operation of a Hotel/~btel and
repealiigOrdinance #2019 as amended by #3525, §1, and #3625, 825.
ORDI~'E (FIRSTREADING) BCIVLINGALLEY- LICENSE REQUIRRVIEbrr & FEES,AB86-123
An ordinance Setting license regulations for Bowling Alley operations and
repealing Ordinance #347 as amended by #1468, Section 1; #3132, Section 1;
#3592, Section 2; #3669, Section 11, and #3625, Section 3.
Cf(DINANCE (FIRSTREADING) SKATINGRINK - LICENSE RI~IRRVIgNT & FEES, #AB86-124
An ordinance setting license fees and standards for operation of a Skating
Rank and repealing Ordinance #653, as amendedby #3514, Section 1; #3031,
Section 1, and #3625, Section 5.
Cf~INAN(Z~ (FIRST READINGI'HFATERS - LICENSE REQUI~, #AB86-125
An ordinance establishing a license requirement and fee for Theaters and
repealing Ordinance No. 1382, 3625, Sec. 11, and all prior ordinances.
CRDINANCE (FIRST READING) DANCEHALr,S & PIABLICDANL'~S REQUIRRVIENTS & FEES,
#AB86-126
An ordinance establishing a license for Public Dances and repealing Ordinance
#465 as amendedby #3508, #1799 and #3625, Section 4.
CRDI~ (FIRST READING) CIRf~JS, CARNIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS - REQUIRRVIENTS
& FEES, #AB86-127
An ordinance establishing license fees and standards for Circuses, Public
Amusements, Parades and Special events and repealing Ordinance #200, as
amendedby #1894, #3515, #2961, #3874, and 3625, Section 2.
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CSDINANCE (FIRSTREADING) AMUSeDEVICE LICENSE - REQUI~ & FEES
#AB86-128
An ordinance setting an~nusement Device Tax and repealing Ordinance #2177,
Sections 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8; #2541, Section 1; #3132, Sections 2, 3; #3592,
Sections 3, 4; #3625, Section 23; #3669, Sections 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 10;
#3718, Section 1; #3753, Sections 1, 3; #3895, Section 1, and #3925 Sec-
tion 1.
CEDINANCE (FIRSTREADING) SHIYITr,I~qUS & LIMDUSINE SERVICE REQUIRE'~I~fS &
FEES, AB86-128
An ordinance licensing Shuttlebus and Limousine Services and repealing
ordinance #3699.
Mr. Crutcher returned to the Council session.
CHDINANCE #4038 (SECCIqDREADING) AAA~ IN LANDUSERESTRICTIC~qS,
#AB86-111
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· M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Waibel) to pass Ordinance #4038, second reading, amending
Ordinance No. 3946, Section 1(7) relating to conditions imposed on the
Anderson rezone; and setting forth a new Section 1(9).
With no further business, meeting adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
KA_qI4LEENL. ~~USKEY, City Clerk
Director of Administrative Services
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