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CITY COUNCIL MT~ETING MINUTES
November 28, 1984
The regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bremerton, was
held in the Senior Citizen Center, 13th & Nipsic, Bremerton~ Washington,
Wednesday November 28, 1984, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Ander-
son presiding. Present were E. St~rdivant, Spencer Horning, Clyde Pachek,
Roy Mosely, Phil Drouin, Bill Arno and Jim Adrian. Also present were Mayor
Morrie Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk Kathleen McClus-
key. Absent was Russ Johnson.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by President
Anderson who also gave the invocation.
~ls. McCluskey noted, because of Council members request, regular agenda
it~ns were deferred until next Council session because of Revenue Sharing
and Preliminary Budget presentations scheduled for th_is session.
Ms. McCluskey stated that there were no items on the Consent Agenda or
Claims and warrants for presentation.
MAYOR' S REPORT
Mayor Dawkins presented a proposed "~nergency" ordinance to deal with the
problems of unavailable parking on Sundays. He stated that both PSNS employees
and people c~m'~uting to Seattle for Seahawk games or shopping is exhausting
all available parking before merchants open for regular Sunday business.
The merchants have found, with available free parking, the sales w~rrant
opening on Sundays but now parking is becoming a very real problem.
Council members expressed concerns about "~nergency" ordinance passage and
asked City Attorney Broughton what constitutes an "Emergency". Mr. Broughton
responded that an emergency ordinance m~y be enacted
providing it contains a statement of its orgency and must
be unanimous vote of the Council and that it is to preserve the Health, Safety &
Welfare of the City or it's citizens.
Councilmgn Adrian asked if the Mayor had the power to block the streets and
if so why not handle the problem in this manner. City Attorney stated that
the Mayor does have the power.
Mr. Gene Nelson, businessman, spoke in favor of passage notJmg tb~t he was
hired recently to coordinate the first '~Turkey Fest" which ~s very success-
ful and the merchants are now encooraged that the downtown core can be com-
petitive with other area shopping. However, they need the City's support
because he stated that a few business, without a strong Ct~ristmas Season,
will undoubtedly go out of business after the first of the year.
Mr. Jim Slat~erhauser, Parking C~,L~tteeman, spoke in support of the ordinance
and stated that next week the Parking Ccrmmittee hopes to present a report of
reconmendations to the City to resolve many of the parking problems. One
of the items of concern is the problem faced by merchants on Sunday. He said
businesamen cannot be expected to remain open without available parking to
allow customers to shop.
Mr. Lou Weir, busJ~essman, Representing the "Downtcwn Merchants Association",
stated that the vitality of the downtown core is dependent on all the support
the City can offer. He noted that prior to Sunday opening hours, all availa-
ble parking is exhausted, and if blocking the streets is the avenue the City
decides to use to deal with the problem, they would need to start at 6:00 a.m.
to beat the Shipyard employees.
Councilman Anderson felt that this ordinance does address the welfare of the
downtown area. Councilman Homing felt the issue of downtown merchants has
been discussed at length, for over a year, and agree with Anderson that this
is an emergency situation for the preservation of the downtown businesses.
Councilman Sturdivant agreed with the concerns expressed by Councilman Adrian
regarding what constitutes an emergency and asked that Council go into a 5
minutes executive session to discuss other concerns he had. Councilman Drouin
felt the Council should act when the problem arises and compared the indecision
on the parking problem with that of roof repairs not completed, and now that
bad weather has set in, they again leak.
Mr. Nelson again addressed the Council and asked the City Attorney if the
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ordinance was against the law. City Attorney Broughton stated he would with-
hold cormnents until after Executive Session.
Recessed for Executive Session at 6:00 p.m.; Reconvened at 6:10 p.m.
Council President Anderson cautioned the Council again that an "emergency"
ordinance must be unanimous in vote to pass. Councilman Horning asked if,
the ordinance does not pass, can it be brought back in another element this
evening. City Attorney Broughton said he was not in favor of that method
because it was not on the Agenda and suggested that Council bring it up
with proper notice.
~0828 · M/S/(Drouin/Mosely) to approve t~nergency Ordinance, for the purpose of park-
ing regulation and revenue, for Sundays, establishing the same rate schedule
as other business days, repealing Ordinances 92848, Sec. 8 and Ordinance #3579.
VOTE: In favor; Homing, Pachek, Mosely, Anderson & Drouin
Opposed: Sturdivant, Amo& Adrian
Motion FAIL~ for lack of unanimous vote
Councilman suggested the Mayor work with the City Attorney and Merchants in
arranging the blockage of the streets, early enough Sunday mornings, to pre-
clude parking abuses. Councilman Mosely objected to continued discussion on
a motion that has been acted upon.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mr. Gene Nelson, former Mayor, objected to advise, apparently given by the
City Attorney which influenced the Council decision. He objected that he
wasn't given an answer as to whether the ordinance is against the law
and questioned having an executive session because the issue did not deal
with salaries or personnel matters. He charged the city with holding an
illegal meeting in his interpretation and asked the Press to meet with him.
Mr. Jim Sm~'~rhauser, Parking Committeeman, was disappointed that the ordi-
nance did not pass and expressed concern about merchants who may have to close
their doors. He gave a brief preview of next weeks report frcm the Parking
Conmittee with recc~mendations.
Councilman Amo stated that he wanted to make clear that he did not think the
Council vo{ed against the businessmen's interests but felt the issue can be
accomodated other than the need for an Emergency Ordinance.
Mr. Brookes Snyder, 416 South Lafayette, questioned the efforts to support the
Sister city "Charitable" drive in the Phillipines stating he was unsure that
this type effort would be of benefit. Councilman A/no, having recently returned
fron that Country, said he would meet with Mr. Snyder.
REVENUE SHARING HEARfNG
city Clerk McCluskey explained that the Hearings would allow each agency to
come forward to give their presentations, stating their name, agency, limited
to 5 minutes and any additional literature, leave with the Council. She stated
that the City of Bremerton will receive approximately $540,000 in funding
with the majority going for Public Health and Safety (Police & Fire) with
approximately $30,000 to be split between the agencies Council deems are most
critical to maintain services.
AGENCY: KIT-NO-MA COUNCIL OF CAMP FIRE GIRLS AMT. Rt~QUEST~D: $10,000
Ms. Carma Perkins, Executive Director, addressed Council on the concerns ~--~
agency has with their building location and traffic congestion at llth &
Warren, location of the Camp Fire offices. Approximahely 2,800 youths are
served and they are negotiating with the city for space which could serve
maybe, 6 agencies at the old Manette Fire Station. Although they have applied
for additional f~nding through the Kiwanians, Mr. Von Hollenbeck was not too
optimistic. Funds requested are to maintain current levels of services and
repairs and maintenance to their present location at llth & Warren.
AGENCY: SENIOR CJR3CKWAGON A/MT.REQUESTED: $ No Amt.
Ms. Julie Pounds, addressed Council regarding the services available through
the Senior Chuckwagon Nutrition Program. It's purpose is to provide meals
and other services either in congregate (one location) or home service type
atmosphere. Goals for those served is to eventually return clients to the
congregate atmosphere. Over 70,000 meals were werved in Kitsap County during
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1983 with 54% being City of Bremerton Clients and approximately 58% at or
below thepoverty level.
AGENCY: Ak~RENESS EXPRESS A/MT.REQUESTED: $10,000 - FRS
*2% Alcohol Tax:3--~-0~*
Ms. Sherry Barnhart, Director of Awareness Express, noted that even though
there is Alcohol and Drug Abuse programs within the County, they do not
provide for the treatment and counseling for youth.
AGENCY: LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES AMT.REQUESTED: $24,534
Ms. Irene Goodale and Mr. Phil Stephen gave a background of services which
includes a Social Day Care Service and Respite care/limitedday care.
AGENCY: KITSAP RAPE RESPONSE AMT.RSQUESTED: $ 2,000
Ms. Cindy Lienes, Executive Director, stated that 87% of her clients are resi-
dents of the City of Bremerton and their request is to install a crisis line
for assualt victims and families who are mostly low-moderate income folks.
AGENCY: YWCA/ALIVE AMT. REQUESTED: $20,000
Ms. Karlyn Haberly, Alive spokesperson, presented a two-part request of which
$17,000 would go for basic services and $3,000 for maintenance of two projects
under the Criminal Justice Liaison.
Recessed meeting at 7:00 p.m.; Reconvened at 7:17 p.m.
AGENCY: SENIOR INFORMATION &ASSISTANCE HOME SHARING
AMT.R~QUESTED: $20,000
Ms. Camille Fortner, spoke on the "Alternative Living"/Hc~ne Sharing program
that is under the direction of Kitsap County Cc~nunity Action Program (KCAP).
Mr. Larry Eyer, KCAP Director, spoke in support of the Hom~ Sharing Program
and noted that the program received funding during 1983.
AGENCY: TEAMSTERS LOCAL #589 AMT.PdDQUESTSD: No Amt.
Ms. MaryEllen Babbitt and Mr. Larry Green spoke in favor of funding to secure
a full-t~Affirmative Action Officer. The City presently has a person
assign collaterally with their normal job responsibilities.
AGENCY: KITSAP COUNTY COUNCIL ON AGING AMT.REQUESTED: $ No Amt.
Ms. ALberta Camilla, District Social Security Office, spoke in support of
the request by Kitsap County Council on Aging. She has had numerous opportuni-
ties to workwith their agency and supported the need for their services.
AGENCY: KIT~P COUNTY PROJEC~FAMILY AMT.R~QUESTED: $ 4,000
MS. Mary Serbousekspoke in support of Kitsap County Project Family's request
for $4,000 to ensure keeping their Executive Director position for the balance
of 1985.
AGENCY: SCARCE AMT.R~QUESTED: $8, - 10,000
Mr. Brookes Snyder, 416 Sou~ Lafayette, indicated the money would be used
to find new facilities for the group he represents. He stated that it is
similiar to Goodwill in providing discounted items for the low - moderate
individual.
AGENCY: KITSAP COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY/Let. AMT.REQUESTED: $ 500.
Recessed at 7:55 p.m.; Reconvened at 8:05 p.m.
Councilman President Anderson noted that no decisions would be made as far
as allocations or which agencies will be recc~mended to receive funding at
this meeting.
RESOLUTION - #2052 HOLIDAY REDUCED PARKING RATES, #AB84-574
Ms. McCluskey read a request from the Mayor's office to approve a Resolution
reducing the parking meter rates during the Holiday Season, retro-active to
November 23rd through Decmeber 24, 1984, inclusive.
He again presented Mr. Lou Weir, who originally made the request at the Novem-
ber 21st Council meeting. Mr. Weir has met with the Merchants and presented
the City with a Check in the amount of $4,000.00 and $10.00 cash to off-set
the lost revenue, estimated at $4,006.80.
Councilman Amo conmended the Merchants for their attitude and efforts in
a cc~mitment supporting the vitality of the downtown area. Councilman Adrian
stated he would support the Resolution and Councilman Sturdivant stated that
he feels the City has lost small amount of revenue as compared to the goodwill
and public relations it's creating.
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Mayor Dawkins stated it will also give the City an opportunity for a 30
day test period to evaluate possible reduction in rates or doing away with
parking fees totally.
#1813 · M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Sturdivant) to approve Resolution #2052, reducing the parking
fee from .10¢ an hour to .05¢ hour for the period, retro-active to November
23, 1984 to December 24, 1984, inclusive.
City Attorney Broughton stated, for clarification,that the Executive Session,
regarding the proposed ~nergency Ordinance (Sunday Parking) was totally
appropriate.
1985 BUDGET HEARING
Mr. Leo Olney addressed Council that he has additional copies available on
the side table for those interested.
Council President Anderson asked if anyone had sc~ething to say regarding
the proposed 1985 Budget. He repeated his call for public input.
Hearing none meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m.
KATNI,EEN L. MCCLUSKEY, City Clerk
City of Bremerton
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ART ANDERSONTWPr~e sid~nt
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