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CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
September 25, 1985
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, September 25,
1985, at 5:30 p.m. with Council President Art Anderson
presiding. Present were Councilmen E.L.Sturdivant, Phil
Drouin, Spencer Homing, Clyde Pachek, Roy Mosely, Russ
Johnson and Jim Adrian. Also present were Mayor Morrie
Dawkins, City Attorney Bill Broughton and City Clerk
Kathleen McCluskey. Absent was Councilman Bill Amo.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance, led by
Council President Anderson with the Invocation given by
Councilman Johnson.
Council President Anderson noted that Agenda Bills #8C -
Gold Mountain Fee Structure was not on the Agenda but will
be heard, along with Agenda Bills #gF and #gG, both
Resolutions, which were not on the agenda, dealing with
"Clean Water" and one dealing with "Ferry Service".
CONSENT AGENDA
Item #A - Minutes of September 18, 1985, #AB85-396; item
#B - Recommendation for Award - Professional Services for
Utility Land Management Plan, #AB85-397; Item #C - Upward
Negotiated Equipment Trade-In regarding the acquisition of a
new backhoe, #AB85-398, and #D - City Hall Elevator -
Contract #2511, #AB85-399.
M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Adrian) to approve Agenda Bills #A, #B,
#C & #D, as presented.
Item #E - Change Order #1, Contract 2600 Gold Mountain Golf
Course - Window Replacement, #AB85-400; Although City
specifications were accurate for the bid process,
misunderstanding between contractor and City representative
on walk through resulted in the contractor bidding on first
floor windows rather than specified second floor windows.
Change order #1 results in an increase of $1,417.57 to the
initial contract which is still below the 2nd lowest
bidder's submittal. Staff recommended approval.
· M/S/C/U/(Pachek/Sturdivant) to approve Change Order #1, Con-
tract #2800 - Gold Mountain Golf Course window replacement.
Item #F - Acceptance of Contract C-8, Pump Station 13,
#AB85-401, which acceptance of the contract will initiate
close-out proceedings and provide for release of retainage
amounts, with subsequent reduction in staff impact; Item
#G - Change Order No. 20 to Contract C-l, #AB88-402, which
consolidates 36 changes into one change order and directs
the contractor to perform the work as per the attached
listing, available in the City Clerk's office, which will
increase the contract by $41,672.00; Item #H - Change Order
No. 19 to Contract C-5, #AB85-403, which directs the
contractor to perform items 1A, 1B, 2 and 3 indicated in the
attached documents, on file in the Clerk's office,
increasing the contract by $9,184.20, and the contract time
increased by one calendar day each for Items 2 and 3, and
Item #I - Change Order No. 5 to Contract C-8, #AB85-404,
presented to finalize the final contract price and
completion'dates, as well as a time extension.
· M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Adrian) to approve Wastewater Facilities
Construction Project Change Orders, #F, #G, #H & #I.
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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.
M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Horning) on September 25, 1985, the Council,
by a unanimous vote, does approve for payment those vouchers
included and further described as follows: voucher numbers
14972 - 15121, in the total amount of $348,965.02, and
Payroll Register, in the total amount of $302,068.85.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Dawkins presented a Proclamation, accepted on behalf
of Bremer's Inc. by Pete Flynn, Mainstreet Association for
Rich M Donald, designating Wednesday, September 25, 1985, as
"proud~citizens of Bremerton, dedicating the facility known
as the='~agle's Building.
ATTORNEY'S REPORT - None
COUNCIL MEMBER REPORTS
Councilman Johnson noted that the Budget Hearings/reviews
will commence on Monday, September 30th, at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Conference room. He addressed the major problems
facing the City of Bremerton in the immediate future. Ms.
McCluskey noted that she is working on the scheduling.
Councilman Johnson stated there should be reiteration about
the water crisis as he noted individuals and businesses
using liberal amounts, contrary to the restrictions, still
in effect.
Councilman Drouin distributed minutes from the Wastewater
meeting held the previous week and noted there is a
"special" meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 26,
1985, at 9:30 a.m. regarding the sewer revenue shortfall.
He spoke!=.'regarding the Navy's share of the sewer assessment
which is~ not resolved and that the committee is working on
Sludge disposal but is in immediate need of alternative dump
sites. Mr. Drouin stated candidates for city offices have
all been notified of the meeting.
Councilman Mosely thanked Council, city officials and Public
for their flowers and cards during his recent stay in the
hospital.
Councilman Sturdivant stated the Gold Mountain Golf Course
Board of Directors has decided to hold off on the repairs of
the Clubhouse roof until the existing solfits can be tested
during a rainfall to identify where the leaks are coming
from.
He stated that Mr. Gary Fuller has taken over operation of
the Municipal Golf Course Restaurant from Mr. Bryant and
contract negotiations are looking into possibly dropping the
monthly lease charge, a 3 year term, options to renew and
buy out options. He stated the Board felt the Restaurant is
to service the public and Golfers therefore the new
approach to a new contract with Mr. Fuller.
PUBLIC RECOGNITION
Mr. Donald SerrV, 2429 29th Street, representing the Kitsap
Historical Society asked for clarification on application
for Revenue Sharing funds. He understood he was being asked
to make application which Ms. McClus~ey stated was
incorrect. She said that it was up to a particular
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whether or not they decided to make application. It is not
a request but information only. Councilman Adrian stated
that the letter he sent to Mr. Serry suggested he work with
the Mayor's office in requesting assistance from Council.
Ms. Walterine Taylor, 2708 Callaban, asked Councilman
Homing for clarification as to why the Bus loading zone was
changed to 1st Street at the Ferry Terminal. Mr. Homing
listed (1) less than desirable element at previous location;
(2) Taxi companies wanted to relocate where buses formally
loaded passenger, and (3) an attempt establish a long-term
common-fare whereby an individual can purchase one ticket
for possibly local bus, state ferry ridership and eventually
Seattle Metro with transfers.
Ms. Taylor also brought up the fact that when a citizen
overpays (deposits into bus box) there is no present way of
driver to enable a refund. Mayor Dawkins presented Ms.
Taylor's $.50 but Council took note that the Mayor should
research and report back to Council.
Ms. Elizabeth Buell, 1722 High Avenue, noted that
individuals, particularly Taxi operators are parking in
handicapped designated zones. The Mayor was advised to
research and report back to Council.
HIRING OF TWO CORRECTION OFFICERS, #AB85-405
Lieutenant Pat O'Neill, Bremerton Police Department,
requested the approval from Council to hire two additional
corrections officers for the balance of FY85. He .stated
there is not enough manpower, the jail has been filled to
capacity and present Staff is working excess overtime to
meet the demand. He noted a letter from Kathleen Maurer,
Risk Manager, which stated the City has had several Workers'
Compensation Claims from Jail Staff and she expressed
concern that the City should consider increased staffing
between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. where presently
there is only one jailer on duty. Further the City, based
on recent reports is in violation of WAC 289-26-500 Staffing
which requires a minimum of one female jailer to handle the
needs of female inmates. Mr. O'Neill justified additional
staffing by the increase in revenue of $54,000 which has
been generated, above anticipated revenues, for the purpose
of the new hires which would cost $10,000 for the balance of
1985.
Ms. Walterine Taylor asked if the City would consider hiring
a black individual with Mr. O'Neill responding that the next
person on the Civil Service Register is both black and
.female.
Mr. Roy Mclnnis, expressed concern about
increase arrests to support 2 new positions.
the need to
Lengthy discussion followed with Councilmen in agreement
that, with anticipated budget shortfalls, the strong
possibly of needing to cut services to the public in 1986,
and the sewer issue not resolved, it would be untimely to
add any additional personnel just to have to lay-off after
three months. They suggested that the need is in the Police
Department but would the department be willing to sacrifice
Patrolman or Staff positions in lieu of correction officers.
Chief Cundiff stated that the department felt the number one
priority was additional jail staff.
Councilman Drouin encouraged the Council to support the
Police Department.
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· M/S/(Drouin/Mosely) to hire two additional Correction Offi-
cers, as temporary positions, for the balance of 1985.
VOTE: In favor: Drouin, Pache~ and Moseiy
Opposed: Homing, Johnson, Adrian, Sturdivant
& Anderson
~ Motion FAILED for lack of majority.
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M/S/(Drouin/Pacnek) to hire one additional Correctional Of-
ficer, female, as a temporary position for the balance of
1985 to comply with State law.
VOTE: In favor: Drouin Pachek a Moseiy
Opposed: Homing, Johnson, Adrian, Sturdivant
& Anderson
Motion FAILED for lack of majority.
Councilman Sturdivant suggested that the Police Department
spend the needed overtime and keep the situation in control
until the budget picture is clear.
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT - DISTRICT #15, #AB85-406
Fire Duty-Chief Kenneth Hughes presented Council with a
request to approve entering into a Mutual Aid Agreement with
District #15 (Meadowdale Fire Department) for the purpose of
advanced Life Support between the City of Bremerton and
Kitsap County Fire District #15. There is no cost to the
Agreement but failure to execute could cause possible delay
in service of Advanced Life Support (paramedics) to the City
of Bremerton and Kitsap County Fire District #15. At times
when the City or District #15 have multiple calls, there
would be no legal way for the entities to help each other
with Advanced Life Support (ALS).
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· M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Mosely) to approve entering into a Mutual
Aid Agreement with Kitsap County Fire District #15
(Meadowdale) for Advanced Life Support·
Recessed at 6:48 p.m. - Reconvened at 7:00 p.m.
HEARING - REVENUE SHARING, #AB85-408
Federal law requires one hearing for the allocation of
Revenue Sharing funds. This notice has been published and
sent to potential seekers of funds. The City will receive
25% less funds this year, approximately $405,000. The City
allocated $26,000 in 1985. Staff has recommended the
allocation of $20,000 to community groups in 1986. The
remainder would be used for City operations. This hearing
is strictly for public input with copies to be provided to
each Councilmen after the hearing for review and later
decision. No motion required.
Julia Pounds/Chuckwagon Senior Nutrition Program
$3,550.00 - To benefit the elderly residents of Bremer-
ton by the availability of additional meals to homebound
Seniors. She stated 75% of those served are residents
of the City.
2. Irene Goodale/Senior Outreach Support Centers
$12,000.00 - To assist in expanding one additional
site day to the two Senior Outreach Support Centers
which operate respite and socialization program at
Capacity. She noted there are two centers operating
within the City.
3. Elizabeth Bueii/Kitsap County Cou~ci! on Alcoholism
$6,257.79 - Will provide a warm and safe environment
for detoxification clients, who are primarily indigent
or iow income, and will result in an ow'rali energy
saving. Primarily tne request is to impwove and up-
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grade existing hearing system and building entrance.
Kay Charleston/Kitsap Senior Alert (Newspaper)
$5,000.00 - Is a non-profit monthly newspaper for
and about Senior citizens in County. Sources of
Revenue have not been adequate to pay for part-
time staffing which this request would be earmarked
for.
Cordell Sunkel (Other Representative) Literacy Council
$11,000.00 - To provide staff support for the Govern-
ing Board of Directors and volunteer tutors. 75% of
the tutors and students are City citizens.
Patricia Pontrelli/Campfire Girls-Girl Scout Programs
$12,000.00 - To add to previous allocation of $4,000
for needed roof repairs at facility located at llth
and Park. Serious damage has been sustained due to
leaking and along with other necessary repairs the
roof is priority.
Carlynn Haberly/ALIVE SHELTER
$17,000.00 - To maintain current level of services
for abused individuals and family· She noted that
47% of those served are citizens of the City. This
funding will assure meeting state guidelines of two
night managers which, if lost, could hamper DSHS
funding sources.
Roxanne Bryson/Kitsap Community Action Program (KCAP)
$7,666.00 - The funds will be used to maintain current
level of adequate health care access to the economical-
ly disadvantaged in Bremerton providing for a part-time
Medical Coordinator who will perform patient assessment.
9. Holly Cash/Kitsap County Rape Response
SUnknown (Not stated) - Providing 24 hour emergency set-
for victims of sexual abuse which includes; (1) Couns&l-
ing; (2) Information and Referral; (3) Advocacy; (4) 3
part reporting, and (5) Community Education programs·
10. Gloria LaBelle/KCAP Senior Citizens EmerqencV Fund
$2,000.00 - To help Senior Citizens meet unexpected
expenses of maintaining a home and remaining indepen-
dent of public assistance programs, providing small
grants through Assistance and Case managemen~ programs·
11. Donna Guza/HOSPICE of KitsaD'County
$10,000.00 - Ms. McCluskey read in absence of applicant
stating 39% of those served are City residents· HOS-
PICE provides terminally ill patients and their families
with physical, emotional and spiritual counseling. Also
offered is bereavement follow-up which has been limited
due to lack of full funding.
12. Sherry Barnhart/Awareness Express
$32,000.00 - Ms. McCluskey read in absence of applicant
requesting assistance to established the program of
Alcohol/Drug intensive-outpatient care for youth. Pre-
sently locals citizens must travel outside the County
for services needed.
GOLD MOUNTAIN GOLF COURSE FEE STRUCTURE, #AB85-410
Councilman Sturdivant, Board of Director's Representative
recommended that the City Council approve the
discontinuation of the October semi-annual pass offering,
and that a three month October - December pass be offered.
Single $100.00 and couple $150.00.
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· M/S/C/U/(Sturdivant/Drouin) to approve the discontinuace of
the October semi-annual pass offering and that a three month
October - December pass be offered at $100.00 for singles
and $150.00 couples.
ORDINANCE #3984 (2ND READING) AMENDING ORD. #3612 AND
PROVIDING FOR REGULATION AND PENALTIES FOR THE SALE AND
DISTRIBUTION OF MALT LIQUOR, #AB85-395
City Attorney Bill Broughton explained that this ordinance
repeals Ordinance #3612 and provides for requirements to
sell and offer for sale kegs or other containers containing
seven gallons or more of malt liquor to consumers who are
not licensed under RCW 66.24. This Ordinance also provides
misdemeanor penalties of $1,000.00, 90-days in jail, or both
fine and imprisonment for violations hereof. This ordinance
was reviewed by the Police Chief and approved. Staff
recommended that Council approve.
· M/S/C/U/(Johnson/Mosely) to pass Ordinance #3984 (second
reading) repealing Ordinance No. 3612 and providing for
requirements and penalties for the sale and handling of malt
liquor.
ORDINANCE #3985 (2ND READING) UTILITY ASSESSMENTS FOR CITY
SERVICES #AB85-387
The City Auditor recommended that the City establish it's
cost-basis for City services uniformly and in compliance
with U.S.Government publication OASC-10, Cost principles and
Procedures for Establishing Cost Allocation Plans and
Indirect Cost Rates for Grants and Contracts with the
Federal Government. At present the City does not have a
generally accepted accounting method for assessing central
service fees. Approval of this Ordinance will allow the
City to identify off-setting revenues for specific central
services.
M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Pachek) to pass Ordinance #3985 (Second
reading) imposing fees on City owned utilities for services
and repealing Ordinance No. 3835, to be implemented January
1, 1986.
ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) UTILITY TAX, #AB85-386
The City Auditor has identified the need to revise the
method the City uses to tax the Utilities. Currently the
City uses P.I.L.0.T. to cover a Utility Tax at a percentage
of revenue and services provided by City central support
departments. Under Ordinance 3835, P.I.L.O.T. was fixed in
1982 and is increased based upon the CPI. The proposed
Ordinance creates a Utility Tax at a percentage of revenue
and provides a reasonable, defensible method of assessment.
It was recommended that the City pass the Utility Tax
Ordinance and direct implementation beginning January 1,
1986.
Discussion followed with Councilman Adrian recommending
lowering the percentage below 6%. Councilman Drouin
objected to the recommendation, stating he did not feel we
could go lower than 6% or that it would be legal. City
Attorney Broughton agreed and suggested it was safer to
reduce cost of City services. Councilman Drouin further
stated that State Law says Municipalities cannot charge over
6% and that other Utilities would object to different rates
charge one utility over another. Ms. Judith Katsirubas,
City Auditor agreed and noted that the State has allowed,
through RCW to ramp down Utility Taxes. City Attorney
Broughton stated that his staff has been preparing several
ordinances to bring into process of Hearing Examiner. There
was some confusion that the citizen would be bringing
complaints before Council whi,=!. vas not the intent of the
Ordinance.
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#0215 · M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Pachek) to approve Ordinance (first reading)
imposing a utility occupation tax on water and wastewater
utilities located within or partly within the City of
Bremerton, with Section 12 to be reviewed regarding fee
structure that agrees with Administrative Procedures
~Ordinance.
ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) FLEEING & ELUDING A POLICE
OFFICER, #AB85-407
This Ordinance repeals Ordinance #3166, Section 2 and
Ordinance #3638, Section 1 which are superceded by RCW
46.61.024 making fleeing and eluding a police officer a
Class C Felony. City Attorney Bill Broughton defined a
Class A felony as murder, 1st degree assualt, etc. whereas a
Class C felony is the lowest level of charge.
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· M/S/C/U/(Horning/Mosely) to approve Ordinance (first read-
ing) repealing Ordinance No. 3166, Sac. 2 and Ordinance No.
3638, Sac. 1 which are superceded by RCW 46.61.024 making
fleeing and eluding a police officer a Class C felony.
ORDINANCE (FIRST READING) LEVYING MUNICIPAL PROPERTY TAX,
#AB85-409
State law requires the passage of an orCinance setting
property taxes and submittal to the County Assessor on or
before October. The ordinance presented represents the best
estimate as to what allowable tax dollar figure will be and
what Bremerton assessed valuation will be. Because of the
increase in valuation, the tax rate is reduced as compared
to 1985. Staff recommended approval on first reading.
Ms. McCluskey stated the tax is up to the lid level. The
State allows for a 106% cap which was explained by
Councilman Adrian who favored reducing the tax burden to the
citizens. Councilman Sturdivant concurred stating real
estate in the City is at a standstill and should a citizen
attempt to sell, it was almost impossible. He further felt
valuation would be coming down. Councilman Drouin and
Horning were both uncomfortable with anticipated shortfall
in sewer rates/overall budget and both were in favor of
continuing with the maximum cap formula.
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M/DIED/(Drouin) to adopt Ordinance relating to levying muni-
cipal Property Tax.
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M/S/C/(Adrian/Johnson) to approve Ordinance (first Reading)
levying municipal taxes against all the taxable property
within the city limits of Bremerton for the year 1985 and
approving the assessment roll made by the Assessor of Kitsap
County, therefore, to be collected in the year 1986,
reducing the lid to 103%
VOTE: In favor: Sturdivant, Homing Pachek Drouin
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~ and Adrian
~ Opposed: Mosely, Anderson a Johnson
Motion APPROVED first reading.
Councilman Johnson expressed concern about how this will
affect the overall budget hearings and possibility of deeper
cuts than anticipated.
RESOLUTION #2084 - CLEAN WATER ACT, #AB85-410
Resolution #2084, added to the Agenda and sponsored by Coun-
cilman Phil Drouin, noted that the Federal Government has
imposed further restriction through the Clean Water Act -
1985 Amendment, that separated storm waters must be treated
before they enter open waterways. Further, they put the
financial responsibi"ities on the responsible
municipal/governmental ~:odies to provide such treatment.
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Passage of this Resolution will state the City Council's
opposition to such restrictions imposeG by the Federal
Government without Providing fina~qial resources
M/S/C/U/(Drouin/Adrian) to pass Resolution #2084, opposing
the Clean Water Act - 1985 Amendment, in regard to untreated
storm waters flowing into open waterways.
RESOLUTION #2083 - FERRY SYSTEM OPERATIONS, #A885-411
Resolution #2083, added to the ~AGenda and sponsored by
Councilman Jim Adrian, deals with Council opposition to
proposed cutbacks of ferry transportation service to
Bremerton by State Ferry System. Upon learning that the
State Department of Transportation is giving serious
consideration to cutback of ferry service to the Bremerton
area prompted the City Council to stand affirmatively in
it's conviction that any reduction in ferry service would
adversely affect the citizens of Bremerton and surrounding
area. x~
M/S/C/U/(Adrian/Pachek) to pass Resolution #2083, stipulat-
ing the need for continued levels of ferry service to
Bremerton.
With no further business, meeting a~journed at 8:12 p.m.
KATHLEEN ~MCCLUS~EY, jXty Clerk
City of Bremerton
APPROVED:
ART ANDERSON, President
City Council
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