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CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 600, Bremerton, WA 98337 IJ Phone (360) 473-5280
DATE NOTICE ISSUED: APRIL 25, 2008
You are hereby notified that the BREMERTON CITY COUNCIL will hold a WORK
SESSION on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2008 beginning at 5:00 PM in the COUNCIL
CONFERENCE ROOM located on the 6th Floor of the Norm Dicks Government Center to
discuss the following items:
1. Update of the Regional Fire Authority - Chief AI Duke, Bremerton Fire
Department (Approx. 3D-minutes)
2. Briefing on the EMS Levy - Chief AI Duke, Bremerton Fire Department
(Approx.3D-minutes)
3. Proposed Changes to Council Meeting Schedule - Council President Will
Maupin (Approx. 3D-minutes)
4. General Council Business - (As necessary and as time allows)
(This meeting is open for the general public to attend, however
no opportunities will be provided for input or participation. . .)
Signed this 25th day of April 2008
II Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accommodations provided upon request. Those requiring special
accommodations should contact the City Clerk's Office at (360) 473-5323 by noon on the Monday preceding the Council
meeting.
THE CITY OF PRIDE AND,OPPORTUNITY
BREMERTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Allison Duke I//,Fire Chief
Al.duke@ci.bremertonmamsTel 360-473-5381
Fax 360-473-5397
911 Park ve u
Bremerton,WA 98337
April 23, 2008
To: City Council Members
From: Fire Chief Duke Ar?
Subject: April 30, 2008 Study Session
I have put a packet of prelimary information on two subjects I will be addressing
on the April 30, 2008 study session. The subjects are the Regional Fire Authority
Update and an EMS levy for 2008.
For the Regional Fire Authority I have placed the Rules & Operating Procedures,
the Work Plan, the Vision & Strategy and Strategic Statements. I will go into
more detail during the presentation.
The second item I have given you is the history of the EMS levy, calls for service,
the revenues and taxing rates and a Public Opinion poll done by Seattle-
northwest Securities concerning bonds and levy's. Part of the document is a
retrospective look at bond and levies over a 15 year period and the outcomes by
function and location.
If you have any questions prior to the study session, please feel free to contact
me.
REGIONAL FIRE AUTHORITY PLANNING COMMITTEE
RULES & OPERATING PROCEDURES
RULE 1 — MEETINGS
1. Regular Meetings: The Planning Committee shall meet regularly on date
and time determined by the Planning Committee at the Kitsap Readiness
Center.
2. Quorum: A minimum of two Planning Committee members from each fire
protection jurisdiction shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of
business, and in the absence of a quorum the members present may
adjourn the meeting to a later date. A majority of the quorum present shall
be required to affirm any motion before the committee.
3. Open Public Meetings Act: All meetings shall be conducted in conformity
with the Open Public Meetings Act (RCW 42.30).
4. Appearance of Fairness/Conflict of Interest: In all its dealings, the
Committee and its individual members shall be governed by RCW 42.36
(Appearance of Fairness Doctrine); RCW 42.20 (Misconduct of Public
Officers) and RCW 42.52 (Ethics in Public Service)
RULE 2- PRESIDING OFFICER DUTIES
1. Conduct of Meeting: The presiding officer at all meetings of the Planning
Committee will be the Chair of the Planning Committee, or in the absence
of the Chair, the First Vice Chair or in the absence of the First Vice Chair,
the Second Vice Chair, shall conduct the business and deliberations of the
Planning Committee under these rules.
The Chair shall:
(a) Preserve order and decorum at the Planning Committee
at all times;
(b) Observe and enforce all rules adopted by the Planning
Committee;
(c) Decide all questions on order, in accordance with these
rules, subject to a challenge;
(d) Recognize members of the Committee in the order in
which they request the floor;
(e) The presiding officer, as a member of the Committee,
shall have only those rights, and shall be governed in all
matters and issues by the same rules and restrictions as
other Committee Members.
2. Other Committees: The Chair shall make committee assignments,
subject to approval of the Planning Committee. To the degree possible,
assignments will be consistent with special skills, interests and time
constraints
3. Chair and Vice Chairs: The Chair, First Vice-Chair and Second Vice-
Chair shall be elected by a majority of the Committee Members at the start
of the first meeting of each year, or at such time as necessary due to a
vacancy.
4. Executive Committee: The Chair and Vice Chairs shall serve as the
Executive Committee for the Planning Committee and is authorized to act
on behalf of the Planning Committee in between meetings only as
authorized by the Planning Committee.
RULE 3 — REGULAR COMMITTEE MEETINGS - ITEMS OF BUSINESS
1. Regular Committee Meeting Agenda's: The Committee Meeting
shall meet at the Kitsap Readiness Center, unless a different location is so
designated, at such other day and time as designated by the Planning
Committee.
The Planning Committee Meeting agenda shall consist of the
following items with the sequence to be determined by the
Committee Chair:
(a) Call to Order
(b) Approval of the Minutes
(c) General Business
(d) Committee Member Reports
(e) Other Business
(f) Public Comment
RULE 4 - DEBATES
1. Interruption: No member, including the Committee Chair, shall
interrupt or argue with any other member while such member has the
floor, except as otherwise provided in these rules.
2. Courtesy: All speakers, including Committee members, during
comments, discussion or debate of any issue, shall address their
comments to the Chair with courtesy and proper deportment. Comments
shall not contain personalities, derogatory remarks or insinuations
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toward any member of the Committee, Staff and Public, but shall be
confined to facts that are germane and relevant to the issue.
3. Transgression: Upon transgression of these rules, the Chair shall call
such person to order, in which case that person shall be silent except to
continue in order. If the Chair transgresses these rules, or fails to call a
transgressor to order, any other member of the Committee may, under a
point of order, call the transgressor to order.
4. Challenge to Ruling: Any member of the Committee shall have the
right to challenge any action or ruling of the Chair, or member, as the case
may be, in which case the decision of the majority of the members of the
Committee present, including the Committee Chair shall govern.
RULE 5 - PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
Procedure Guide: Robert's Rules of Order shall be used as a guide to
govern the conduct of business of the Planning Committee.
RULE 6 - MISCELLANEOUS
1.Disolution :The planning committee may dissolve itself at any time by a
majority vote of the total membership of the planning committee. Any
participating fire protection jurisdiction may withdraw upon thirty calendar
days' written notice to the other jurisdictions. RCW 52.26.030
2. Amendments to Rules & Procedures: The Planning Committee may
make amendments to these rules with approval of the Planning
Committee.
3. Prepare Minutes: Subsequent to each meeting, an individual shall be
assigned to prepare brief and concise minutes of all Committee meetings
and submit the same to the Committee for approval. Such minutes shall
contain an accurate accounting of official Committee business.
RULE 7 - COMMITTEE EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT
Members of the planning committee may be entitled to receive
compensation, the compensation shall be determined and funded by their
own entity.
Kltsap RFA Work Plan
Timelines
Start: Finalize: '
A-D October 2007 December 2007 (Completed)
E December 2007 May 2008
F May 2008 January 2009
G January 2009 November 2009
H November 2009
1 January 2010
Total Time: 26 Months
Process for forming the RFA work plan
A. RFA Steering Committee (RFASC) established
Fire Chiefs recommend five members from their jurisdiction
RFAPC approves the make-up of the RFASC
Chair and Vice-Chair for the RFASC are elected by RFASC
members
RFAPC approves the Chair and Vice-Chair
Secretary for the RFASC is appointed by RFASC Chair
RFAPC approves the appointment of the Secretary
RFASC rules, process and purpose are established by RFASC
RFAPC approves the RFASC rules
RFASC Meeting Times and dates are set by the RFASC
B. Vision Development
RFAPC provides the RFASC with elements of their vision
RFASC establishes a consensus draft vision statement
RFAPC formally adopts the vision statement and considers
joint resolution
C. Communications Plan Developed
RFASC develops internal and external communications plan
RFAPC approves internal and external communications plan
RFASC implements internal and external communications plan
D. Financial Plan for Work Plan Development
RFASC develops financial plan
RFAPC approves financial plan
RFASC manages financial plan
E. Project Task List process established
1. RFASC develops project task list for work plan
2. RFAPC approves project task list for work plan
3. RFASC establishes strategic statement for each category
4. RFAPC approves strategic statement for each category
5. RFASC establishes sub-committee and lead for each
Project Task
6. RFAPC approves sub-committee and lead for each Project
Task
7. RFASC establishes timelines for each Project Task sub-
committee
8. RFAPC approves timelines for each Project Task sub-
committee
F. Work plan finalized
RFAPC compiles comprehensive report on RFA Work Plan
RFAPC considers approval of comprehensive report on RFA
Work Plan
RFAPC considers joint resolution to approve RFA work plan
by all elected boards
G. Election Plan Developed
RFASC develops comprehensive election information
plan
RFAPC considers approval of comprehensive election
information plan
RFASC implements approved election information plan
H. Election Held
I. Kitsap RFA Plan Implemented
Approved Protect Tasks Items (Per E2 above)
1) Name of the New Organization
2) Governing Board
3) Revenue and Expenses
4) Legal Considerations
5) ORG Chart
a) Operations
b) Admin
c) Fire Prevention
d) Training
e) EMS
f) Clerical support
g) Facilities, Vehicles and Supply
h) Financial
i) Human Resources
j) Planning/Accreditation
6) Volunteer Members
7) Collective Bargaining Agreements
6) Standard of Response Coverage
a) Strategic staffing plan
b) Strategic facilities plan
c) Strategic services plan
9) Future Expansion of the RFA
10)lnformation/ Election Strategy
Vision:
Provide the highest quality emergency fire and EMS service for our citizens with
the available resources.
Strategy:
To;develop a consolidation work plan and determine if it provides net efficiencies
in fire and EMS service delivery between Bremerton Fire Department, Central
Kitsap Fire and Rescue, and South Kitsap Fire and Rescue.
Strategic Statements
Task#1 The name of the Regional Fire Authority shall:
• Provide a new identity for the three jurisdictions that allows for
future expansion without a name change
• Represent and be recognizable from a geographic reference
• Have a high-level of support from the members who will serve in
the new organization
Task#2 The Governing Board of the Regional Fire Authority shall:
• Efficiently represent the citizens of the RFA
• Be sized to represent the area served
• Set policy that serves the vision of the RFA
• Comply with all applicable laws
• Provide clear direction for the Fire Chief
Task#3 The Financial plan for the Regional Fire Authority shall:
• Consider all revenues and expenses to fund the RFA
• Provide equitable or improved levels of emergency service
delivery
• Project long term funding to support strategic staffing and
capital improvement plans
• Demonstrate financial efficiencies in service delivery
• Illustrate and minimize the financial transition from three
jurisdictions into one, while providing for future flexibility.
Task#5 The RFA organizational chart shall:
• Primary focus is on emergency service delivery
• Be as flat as possible and maintain span of control issues
• Provide support to the emergency service operation
• Serve the vision of the RFA
• Consider upward mobility for all members
• Consider transition from day one to the desired organization
• Lean and efficient
Task #6 The RFA Volunteer Sub Committee shall:
o Determine the most appropriate role for the volunteers now and
in the future.
o Identify involvement in community activities.
o Develop Chain of Command.
o Consider transition into one association
o Serve the vision of the RFA
o Develop a recruitment and retention program.
o Develop minimum activity requirements.
o Develop various concepts for an incentive/Length Of Service
Award Programs (LOSAP).
Task#7 The WSFR labor group representatives shall:
• Consider how each existing CBA would be combined
• Consider how many bargaining units there should be (there are
now 5)
• Consider the total cost of compensation before and after the.
transition
• Serve the vision of the RFA
• Consider the legal process of implementing the
recommendations
• Consider CBA durations
• Identify potential increases in costs and savings for the future
Consider unaffiliated members and their peer bargaining unit
members
Task# 8 The RFA Standard of Response Coverage shall:
Review all current strategic plans of the three fire agencies
Combine all current strategic plans of the agencies for comparison
Develop a strategic plan for the fire authority to include:
• Long range staffing plan
• Long range facilities plan
• Strategic services plan
• Standard of Response
• Develop planning with the idea that we will become an
accredited agency through Center for Public Safety
Excellence (CPSE)
• Identify Service Level Efficiencies
Task# 9 Future Expansion of WSFR shall:
o Allow flexibility for the WSFR governing board
o Encourage future expansion when it is in the best interest of
WSFR mission and the agency requesting annexation
o Consider the different ways annexation from surrounding fire
jurisdictions may occur
o Consider how labor contracts will be integrated
o Make the annexation process as simple as possible
o Ensure that the annexation process complies with state law
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BREMERTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMS LEVY PROPOSAL
HISTORY:
The first EMS levy for the City of Bremerton was held on November 6, 1979 and
failed by a margin of 3383-yes (59.2%) to 2329-no (40.8%) votes. Since that time
5 additional levies have been run all with success. Below is a history of the
elections.
YEAR YES % NO VOTES % PASSED\
VOTES FAILED
11-06-79 3383 59.20% 2329 40.80% FAILED
11-04-80 7415 66.07% 3808 33.93% PASSED
09-16-86 3465 81.20% 802 18.8% PASSED
09-15-92 5273 81.55% 1193 18.45% PASSED
11-07-97 4,945 60.82% 3245 39.18% PASSED
11-04-03 4147 71.78% 1630 28.22% PASSED
In 1997, the City of Bremerton decided to place the EMS Levy on the ballot one-
year early and requested to increase the rate from $.25 to $.50/1000 assessed
valuation. At the time, the Fire Department was handling more multiple calls
along with requesting frequent mutual aid. There were times when the next
available paramedic unit was coming from Poulsbo, or not at all. Along with
those concerns, the Department was seeing an increase in our response times
to emergency situations. In the City's comprehensive plan, the City's stated goal
was to arrive within 5 minutes of dispatch to an emergency situation; in 2002 we
are averaging a response time of 4.54 minutes, in 2007 the response time
average was 5.45 minutes.
GAILLS F0_R EMS SERVICES
Below are the requests for EMS services that the Bremerton Fire Department
responded to from 1997 through 2007, a ten year history. As you can see there
has been a steady increase in the number of requests for service, 16.5% over
that ten-year period. We believe that this trend will continue to increase due to
two main reasons; the increase in the elderly population which in turn has seen
the number of senior and assisted living apartment complexes constructed along
with the effects of growth management. The major health facilities are located in
the City of Bremerton, including Harrison and Naval Hospitals, along with
numerous secondary care facilities. In 2000, Harrison Hospital built a facility in
Silverdale to handle Obstetrics and Pediatric emergencies. Transporting to
Silverdale has increased the out of service time.
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EMS REVENUES
Below is a 5-year history of revenues collected from 2002 to 2007 from the EMS
program.
YEAR 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
EMS $ 745,193 $ 751,553 $ 903,054 $ 804,773 $ 912,467 961,779
LEVY
AMB $ 313,317 $ 449,862 $ 487,659 $ 554,935 $ 576,200 $ 559,696
COLLECTION
TOTAL $ 1,058,510 $ 1,201,415 $1,390,713 $1,349,708 $1,488,667 $1,521,475
EMS LEVY TAXING TIME PERIODS & RATES
In 1999, the RCW 84.52.069 changed to allow tax districts to impose the
additional regular property tax of $.50/1000 of assessed valuation for periods of
either 6 consecutive years, ten consecutive years or permanently. Since that
time Initiative 747 has been passed by the voters and the levy rates decrease
drastically as assessed valuation increases. You can see this by the chart below.
2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008
Assess
Valuation 1.585 1.713 1.848 2.222 2.692 3.114
Levy Rate .48 .50 .47 .40 .34 .31
Most Recent Election Results:
2007 North Kitsap Fire & Rescue EMS Levy
Yes - 72.29 No — 27.71
2006 Central Kitsap Fire & Rescue Lid Lift
Yes — 52.39 No — 47.61
Bainbridge Island Fire Lid Lift
Yes — 73.21 No — 26.79
Attached is a Public Opinion Poll done by Seattle-Northwest Securities
Corporation. The poll has a historical look and a survey of 500 voters with a
4.5% plus/minus margin of error. The interviews were conducted in August/
September of 2007. The fire results were as follows:
Fire Bonds — 67% passage
Best months — May 85% and September 79% passage
Proposal:
To place the EMS Levy on the August 19, 2008 ballot for $.50/1000 of assess
valuation. Important dates: Deadlines for Resolution = May 27, 2008 and Ballots
available July 30, 2008.
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The 2008 special election dates and resolution filing deadlines pursuant to RCW
29.13.020,RCW 29.13.070 and RCW 29.19.020 are listed below for your
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Approximate Date
Absentee Ballots
Election Date Filing Deadline are Mailed(')
February 19,2008�1 December 28,2007 February 1,2008
April 22,2008 February 29,2008 April 4,2008
August 19,2008 May 27,2008 August 1,2008
(1) Absentee ballots aremailed no later drm 20 days pnor to election date
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Asset by i4!?slujgron's 2006 Presidential PrimaryCommittee on June 11,2007
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Typically,how many days after receiving your mail-in or absentee ballot do you
complete it and send it back? Would you say:
1996 1998 2001 2003 2005 2007
The next day 7% 7% 12% 10% 11% 9%
Two or three days 13% 19% 24% 25% 14% 15%
Four to seven days 24% 29% 32% 32% 28% 28%
Total First Week 44% 55% 68% 67% 53% 52%
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Eight to fourteen days 20% 19% 15% 16% 24% 25%
The day before the deadline 31% 24% 13% 13% 12% 15% �
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Puget Sound - -- 76%ir 49% 43%
%return first week
Totals n;ay not add up esaclly due io rounding. Doi-A knows esclud,ed
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What is your main source of information about public school district issues?
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1995 1997 1999 2001 2003 2005 2007
Newspaper(o) 42% 41% 45% 43% 36% 41% 40%
School district newsletter(sd) 6% 6% 7% 5% 6% 11% 10%
School employees(sd) 15% 8% 7% 11% 12% 8% 9%
Local school newsletters(sd) 8% 7% 7% 8% 8% 9% 8%
Television(o) 3% 4% 6% 9% 7% 4% 4%
Neighbors/other citizens(o) 8% 10% 4% 9% 8% 8% 3%
Students(sd) 5% 4% 2% 3% 3% 3% 3%
The PTA(sd) 2% 5% 4% 5% 2% 2% 3%
Tallcradio(o) I% 1% 1% 2% 2% 1% <1%
Radio general(o) 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
Other(o) 2% 10% 11% 2% 12% 7% 17%
Don't Imow 6% 2% 4% 3% 3% 4% 2%
Combined Responses
School district sources(sd) 36% 30% 27% 32% 31% 34% 33%
Other sources(o) 57% 67% 68% 66% 66% 62% 65%
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How important are the following sources of information to you when you consider
your vote on school funding measures?
2007 2007
Statewide Puget Sound
Local newspaper 60% 57%
i Parents of students 54%* 54%
School employees 53%* 53%
Family or friends 53% 55%
School newsletter 45%* 43%
Students 42%* 41%
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Property values in many parts of Washington state have increased during the past
year or two. To the best of your luiowledge,how will increases to your property
values affect your property taxes? Will your taxes...
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2005 2007
Increase a lot 52% 41%
Increase a little 31% 42%
Total Increase 83% 83%
Puget Sound -- 48%
Increase a lot
Puget Sound -- 40%
Increase a little
Puget Sound 88%
Total Increase
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Were you aware or not aware of a provision in Washington state's constitution
that restricts local government's tax collection to 101%of the previous year? That
means local taxes can increase only 1% over the previous year,based on assessed
values.
2005 2007
Aware 39% 42%
Not aware 60% 57%
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■ Timing is important
• Historically,the spring is the most favorable for bonds
• Know the key dates(i.e.absentee ballots)
■ Consider the source
• Cultivate relationships with local paper
• Word of mouth makes a difference
■ Focus on the "YES"vote
■ Know the issues/educate voters
■ Start early!
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Bond Campaigns
• Two types of campaigns:informational and promotional
• The District can onl conduct an informational cam
to promote a bond or levy. Pai gn(see public disclosure guidelines). They cannot use public funds
• Citizen groups can conduct a promotional campaign(not restricted by same guidelines).
Levy Library(www.levylibrary.org)
The Levy library is a free library of campaign materials to help pass school levies and bonds. It includes things like sample
i voter mad pieces,phone bank scripts,fundraising letters,and more,donated by levy and bond campaigns across
Washington State.
Contacts: Jackie Smith,(425)327-3938
Gay Campbell,(425)385-4040
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Candidate Filing
The ffnrst flay ff®r all candidates to file for office is July 24, 2006.
Future Filing dates are: June 4,2007 and June 2,2008
(RCW 29A.24.050 (RCW 29A.04.311). (RCW 29A.04.321).(RCW 29A.04.330). (RCW 29A.40.070)
Election Dates
Deadlines For
Resolutions Ballots
Election ®ares For 2007 8<2008
Special Elections 52 days Available
Primary/General 84 days
September 19,2006 State Primary August 4,2006 August 30,2006
November 7,2006 State General September 22,2006 October 18,2006
February 6,2007 December 15,2006 January 17, 2007
March 13,2007 January 19, 2007 February 21,2007
April 24,2007 March 2,2007 April 4, 2007
.May 15,2007 March 23, 2007 April 25, 2007
August 21,2007 State Primary May 29, 2007 August 1,2007
November 6,2007 State General August 14,2007 October 17,2007
*February 5,2008 December 14,2007 January 16,2008
*March 11,2008 January 18, 2008 February 20,2008
*April 22,2008 February 29,2008 April 2, 2008
*May 20,2008 March 28,2008 April 30, 2008
August 19,2008 State Primary May 27, 2008 July 30,2008
November 4,2008 State General August 12,2008 October 15,2008
In a presidential election year,if a presidential primary is conducted in this month,the
special election date may change. (RCW 29A.04.321 (4)
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CITY COUNCIL 345 6th Street, Suite 600, Bremerton,WA 98337 0 Phone (360)473-5280
DATE NOTICE ISSUED: APRIL 29, MAY 9, 2008
You are hereby notified that as of MAY 1,22006 May 7, 2008, the BREMERTON CITY
COUNCIL will REVISE THE COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE to utilize meeting time
more efficiently:
The FIRST and THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month:
• 5:00 PM — Pre-council meeting in the Council Conference Room on the 6th Floor
• 5:30 PM — Regular, televised City Council meetings in the First Floor Chambers
The SECOND and FOURTH WEDNESDAY of each month:
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• fellewiRg the brief Gity G9WFIGil MeetiRg, The Council Members will
meet FeseAueRe in the Council Conference Room on the 6th Floor for a Study Session
to hear City staff presentations on proposed agenda items and general Council business.
The FIFTH WEDNESDAY of each month (when applicable): Eliminate or Held as Necessary
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Signed this fit*'day ef PFOI 2096 9th day of May 2008
WILL MAUPIN, COUNCIL PRESIDENT
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2008-2009 Bremerton City Council Goals & Priorities
Action Steps & Committee Assignments
• Basic Services Funding
o Street Paving — Public Works Committee
• Delay Council action
• Educate about the problem
• Flyers, doorbelling, phone calls, utilize neighborhood
associations
• Discussion of funding options (including $10 or $20 car tab tax)
• Councilmanic Action
• Bring to Citizen vote
o Public Safety - Public Safety & Parks Committee
• Generally satisfied with current public safety situation
• Monitor what's going on and discuss at budget time, specifically
adding police and fire positions
• EMS Levy — Assess results of the vote
• West Sound Fire & Rescue will help the situation in the future (3-
4 years)
• Resolve courthouse issue
o Parks Maintenance — Public Safety & Parks Committee
• New parks and flower program added to workload
• Develop plan to provide adequate funding
• Build Trust and Support of the Voters — All Council
• Continue to coordinate timing of multiple levies to ensure they
don't all go on the ballot at the same time
• Communicate news of cost savings and efficiencies to the public
• Support economic development around town (not just downtown)
to increase public interest and support
• Do a better job communicating with our citizens
• Use council meeting television broadcasts as an opportunity to
educate the public
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• Increase Economic Development Efforts — Finance Committee
• Work with the Mayor to define and assign economic
development duties
• Fund economic development person in the 2009 budget to more
broadly focus on entire city
• Actively recruit and retain businesses
• Continue work on eliminating B&O tax
• Develop four year degree programs
• Annexation & Growth Management Implementation — Planning Committee
• Focus now on SKIA & Gorst areas
• Begin education regarding new annexation areas
• Get groups of advocates/champions in each area to help and
provide them with the information to get the message out
• Affordable Housing & Home Ownership — Council & Housing Committee
• Develop Affordable Housing/Home Ownership Committee
• Council/BHA Liaison Committee, KCCHA, Police, DCD, etc.
• Explore additional sources of funding for developing housing
• Educate the public on the available programs to assist with home
ownership
• Coordinate with relevant departments
• Increase and retain the number of living wage jobs in Bremerton
so people can afford home ownership
• Develop a City Energy Policy — Public Works Committee
• Take the lead as City Government and set the standard for
energy conservation
• Establish a 2% annual energy reduction goal
• Involve Public Works, Finance and Planning committees
• Get media involved and show citizens what the City is doing to
save money — build trust
• Develop a Legislative Agenda — Finance Committee
• Take more active role in establishing Legislative agenda and
providing input on legislation
• Provide input on priorities for Capital Budget requests
0 More communication with lobbyist
• Improve Facilities/Property Management — Public Works Committee
• Develop better capability to analyze property
acquisition/construction options
• Address in 2009 budget discussions
• Secure Funding for the Boardwalk — Public Works Committee
In addition. . .
• Review Council Policies — Council President
o Do we have a policy for the issue?
o Assess the need for policy
o Get committees involved to develop policy
o Review current policies
o Establish policy for review of labor negotiation issues; establish
parameters prior to negotiation
o Council President meet more regularly with Mayor regarding issues of
concern
o Council take a stronger role in prioritizing projects (funding?)
o Beef up Auditor role/position