04/28/2009 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of April 28, 2009
7:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Lary Coppola, Mayor
Councilmembers: Mayor Pro-Tern Powers, Clauson, Chang, Childs, Colebank,
Olin, and Putaansuu
ALSO PRESENT: Police Chief Townsend, Assistant City Engineer Archer, Development
Director Weaver, City Treasurer Tompkins, City Clerk Kirkpatrick, Deputy Clerk Rinearson,
and City Attorney Jacoby.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Dick Davis led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
CITIZEN COMMENT
Patrick Lucas, 232 Goldenrod, voiced concern regarding a proposed increase in bridge toll
for the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Mayor Coppola explained that the City doesn't receive any
revenue from the toll and suggested he speak with our local Representative Ted Hilliard
who has an office in Bremetton.
APPROVALOFAGENDA
Councilmember Colebank moved and Councilmember Clauson seconded the
1notion to amend the agenda by moving Consent Item 4G to Business Iten1s.
Upon vote, the motion to appl"ove with a1nendment passed unanin1ously.
APPROVALOFCONSENTAGENDA
Councilmember Childs moved and Councilmember Putaansuu seconded the
motion approving the Consent Agenda as amended. Upon vote, the ,notion
passed unanimously.
A. Approval of Claim Warrants No. 51553 through No. 51611 in the amount of
$213,651.10
B. Approval of the April 14, 2009, Council Meeting Minutes
C. Setting Meeting for Work Study Session to May 19, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall
D. Approval of Public Event: Kitsap Mustang Club
E. Approval of Public Event: Fathoms O' Fun Grand Parade
F. Approval of Carnival: Paradise Amusements
C. ftdoption of Resolution No. 031 09, Aathorizing the Mayor to Exeeute Contraet
El{tension with 8o~~nd Law Center, LLC for HeaFing El[aminer
H. Adoption of Resolution No. 040-09, Supporting Federal Grant Funding for Tremont
Widening/Gateway Project
I. Adoption of Resolution No. 041-09, Supporting the Grant Applications for the
Blackjack Creek Wilderness Trail and Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Grant
Applications
J. Adoption of Resolution No. 042-09, Supporting the Grant Application for the
Boating Facilities Program for the City Boat Launch and DeKalb Pier and
Authorizing the Mayor to Execute the Grant Application
K. Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Letter Granting Waiver to Display Banner for
Cedar Cove Days the Week of June 9, 2009
PRESENTATION
Proclamation: Silver Star Banner Day
Mayor Coppola proclaimed May 1, 2009, as Silver Star Banner Day and read the
proclamation into the record.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Canceled: Public Hearing on Ordinance No. 010-09, Amending Port Orchard
Municipal Code Title 16, Land Use Regulations
Development Director Weaver presented the staff report, noting the City Planning
Depmtment made an error in noticing the Public Hearing date, noting that the Public
Hearing, as noticed, is canceled and will be re-noticed for a future meeting.
Public Hearing: Ordinance No. 011-09, Regarding Annexation of McCormick
Woods
Development Director Weaver presented the staff repo1t, noting prope1ty owners within
McCormick Woods and The Ridge, et al, submitted a Petition for Annexation on March 18,
2009, to annex 871 parcels totaling approximately 1,297 acres contiguous to the City limits.
The parcels lie to the North and South of Old Clifton Road, to the west of Highway
16/Sedgwick Road interchange. Most of the parcels have a County Comprehensive Plan
designation of Ui ban Low Density Residential, with minor areas designated U, ban
Medium/High-density residential, Urban Low-intensity Commercial/Mixed Use, and
Urban Industrial. The County zoning designation is primarily Urban Low Residential
(McCormick Woods), and Urban Cluster Residential (The Ridge). Both designations
permit 4-9 Dwelling Units per acre. The proposed annexation land is contiguous to
property within the City of Port Orchard which is zoned Residential 8 and has a Port
Orchard Comprehensive Plan designation of Residential Medium Density. Staff requests
the Mayor open the Public Hearing and announce that the Public Hearing will be continued
to the May 12, 2009, regular meeting.
At T06 p.m. Mayor Coppola opened the Public Hearing, and there being no testimony,
continued the Public Hearing to the May 12, 2009, Council meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
First Reading of Ordinance No. 012-09, Amending the 2009 Budget
City Treasurer Tompkins presented the staff report, noting since the City needs to keep
current on budget amendments and the City Council has taken action to authorize certain
expenditures, it is necessary to amend the 2009 Budget. This is the first reading of
Ordinance No. 012-09, amending the 2009 Budget:
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1. The City Council approved a Storm Drainage phone survey in 2008, which was paid out of
the Street budget and it is the Council's desire for the Storm Drainage Utility to reimburse
the Street Fund. ($5,000)
2. The City Council authorized on December 23, 2008, an inter-fund loan for the Storm
Drainage Utility Fund from the Water-Sewer Cumulative Reserve Fund. ($100,000)
3. The City experienced severe winter weather in December 2008, a dump truck ($125,500)
and snow plow ($14,000) failed and on January 13, 2009 and February 10, 2009 the City
Council approved purchasing new equipment.
4. The City received proposals higher than budgeted to pump 133 septic tanks in McCormick
Woods to keep up with annual maintenance and on Februaty 10, 2009, the Council
authorized 117 tanks to be pumped and stated it was their desire to have an additional 16
tanks pumped. ($3,500)
5. The City Council on February 24, 2009, approved the street vacation of Sidney Road-Mist
Ventures ($92,000) and authorized 50% of the fee ($46,000) to go into the Designated
Unreserved Fund Balance for Parks.
6. The City Lodging Tax Advismy Committee recommended on March 11, 2009, and the City
Council authorized on March 24, 2009, additional funding allocations be distributed as
follows: $5,000 to Chamber of Commerce, $5,000 to Concerts by the Bay, $3,000 to City
of Pmt Orchard and $500 to Port of Bremetton. ($13,500)
7. The City Council on March 24, 2009, authorized a change order for additional work on the
sewer comprehensive plan amendment to include the Sedgwick and Sidney Basin.
($20,500)
8. The City Council on March 24, 2009, authorized Public Works to have a turn lane
designed and installed on Tremont Avenue for turns into the Tremont Medical Complex.
($15,000)
9. The City needs to address the defects in the I IVAC system and the Finance Committee
directed on March 30, 2009, to move forward with providing a budget amendment, for
Council consideration, for the repairs to be completed. ($10,000)
10. The City finds it necessary to authorize on April 28, 2009, an inter-fund loan for the
Current Expense Fund from the Cumulative Reserve for Municipal Facilities Fund to
temporarily cover expenses until revenues are received. ($200,000)
Councilmember Clauson moved and Councilmember Putaansuu seconded the
motion to direct staff to place Ordinance No. 012-09, amending the 2009
Budget on the May 12, 2009, Council consent agenda for action. Upon vote, the
motion passed unanimously.
Adoption of Resolution No. 043-09. Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
Contract for Identity Theft Prevention Program -Red Flag Rule
City Treasurer Tompkins presented the staff report, noting the Federal Trade Commission
issued regulations requiring financial institutions and creditors to develop and implement
written identity theft prevention programs by May 1, 2009, under the Fair and Accurate
Credit Transaction Act of 2003 (FACTA). Municipal utilities are subject to these
requirements and cities that operate utilities must adopt programs that meet the
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requirement of FACTA. This is also referred to as the Red Flag Rule, which is a pattern,
practice or specific activity that indicates the possible existence of identity theft. At this
time the City does not require or keep customers' social security numbers or any banking
information. At any time in the future if this information is required, our Identity Theft
Prevention Program will need to be updated. Staff recommends the Council adopt
Resolution No. 043-09, approving an Identity Theft Prevention Program shown in Exhibit
A for the City of Port Orchard in order to be compliant with Federal law by May 1, 2009.
Councilmember Clauson moved and Councilmember Powers seconded the
motion to adopt Resolution No. 043-09, approving an Identity Theft
Prevention Program. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Adoption of Resolution No. 044-09, Authorizing an Inter-Fund Loan Between
the Cumulative Reserve for Municipal Fact and the Current Expense Fund
City Treasurer Tompkins presented the staff report, noting in 2009 because of the current
economic environment the City of Port Orchard has been experiencing declining revenues.
Our Current Expense Fund's two largest revenue sources are sales tax and prope1ty tax. On
April 20, 2009, the Department of Revenue (DOR) contacted the City regarding some sales
tax adjustments that will reduce the City's share of sales tax distribution at the end of April.
Prope1ty tax payments are primarily made twice a year, with the City receiving its largest
share in May and November. With the adjustment being taken by DOR from our April sales
tax we have a gap in our cash flow. There is maybe a need to execute a temporary inter-
fund loan of up to $200,000 to the Current Expense Fund until property tax revenues are
received in May. There is money not obligated in the Cumulative Reserve for Municipal
Facilities Fund that may be used for a temporary loan. There must be a reasonable rate of
interest paid to the lending fund and the amount of .85% is set off the current earnings of
the Washington State Investment Pool where the lending fund is currently invested. Staff
recommends adoption of Resolution No. 044-09, authorizing an inter-fund loan transfer
from the Cumulative Reserve for Municipal Facilities Fund to the Current Expense Fund.
Councilmember Putaansuu moved and Councilmember Childs seconded the
motion to adopt Resolution No. 044-09 authorizing the City Treasurer to make
an inter-fund loan transfer from the Cumulative Reserve for Municipal
Facilities Fund to the Current Expense Fund in an amount not to exceed
$200,000, without additional Council authorization. Upon vote, the nwtion
passed unanimously.
Adoption of Resolution No. 045-09, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a
Contract with N .L. Olson & Associates for Bay Street Seawall Final Design
Assistant City Engineer Archer presented the staff report, noting on March 12, 2009, the
Public Works Department interviewed by phone three (3) selected consultants from the
2009 Consultant Roster for the preparation of the 2009 Bay Street Seawall Plans,
Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) and Permitting. The firms interviewed were
Parametrix, HDR, Inc. and N.L. Olson & Associates, Inc. The Committee unanimously
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selected N.L. Olson & Associates, Inc. On March 20, 2009, WSDOT Local Agencies
approved the City's selection. On March 27, 2009, Public Works staff met with N.L. Olson
& Associates, Inc. staff to define the project scope. Staff recommends that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with N.L. Olson & Associates, Inc. in an amount
of $49,700 plus $1,000 Reimbursable Expenses for an amount not to exceed $50,700 for
the 2009 Bay Street Seawall Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E) and Permitting.
Councilmember Childs moved and Councilmember Putaansuu seconded the
motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with N.L. Olson &
Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $50,700, from Arterial Street
Fund, for the 2009 Bay Street Seawall Plans, Specifications and Estimate
(PS&E) and Permitting. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously.
Adoption of Resolution No. 046-09, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
Contract with Road Runner Striping, Inc. for the Tremont Medical
Rechannelization
Assistant City Engineer Archer presented the staff report, noting on December 23, 2008,
the City Council authorized the Mayor to execute a contract with N.L. Olson & Associates,
Inc. for the Tremont Medical Complex Left Turn Lane design. On March 25, 2009, the City
of Port Orchard Public Works Department selected three (3) contractors from the 2009
Small Works Roster and requested cost proposals from each company for the Tremont
Medical Rechannelization. On April 7, 2009, Stripe Rite, Apply-A-Line, and Road Runner
Striping, Inc. submitted bids as follows:
Stripe Rite, Inc.
Apply A Line
Road Runner Striping, Inc.
$12,839.24 incl. tax
$ 8,215.59 incl. tax
$ 7,602.00 incl. tax
Upon review by staff, it was determined that Road Runner Striping, Inc. was the lowest
qualified bidder with a bid of $7,602, including tax. Staff recommends that the City Council
authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Road Runner Striping, Inc. in an amount not
to exceed $7,602, including tax for the Tremont Medical Rechannelization.
Councilmember Chang moved and Councilmember Colebank seconded the
motion to authorize the Mayor to execute a contract with Road Runner
Striping, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $7,602, including tax, from the Street
Fund, for the Tremont Medical Rechannelization. Upon vote, the motion
passed unanimously.
Approval of Public Event: Fathoms O' Fun Summer Festival Craft/Vendor
Show
City Clerk Kirkpatrick presented the staff report, noting each year several organizations
request permission to close cettain City streets; request the use of City parking lots; or use
City Parks. The Fathoms O' Fun Festival Inc. has submitted their application for the annual
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Fathoms O' Fun Summer Festival/Craft Show public event to be held starting Thursday,
June 25, 2009 and ending Sunday, June 28, 2009, using the City's Port Orchard
Waterfront. City Depmtments, as well as the Fire Department, have reviewed the
application and have submitted their recommendations and/or comments. Staff
recommends approving the public event application.
Councilmember Colebank moved and Councilmember Childs seconded the
motion to approve the public event application for the Fathoms O' Fun
Summer Festival/Craft Show to be held on Thursday, June 25, 2009, and
ending Sunday, June 28, 2009, for use of a portion of the City's waterfront.
Upon vote, the motion passed unani1nously.
Grant Application: Byrne Justice Assistance
Police Chief Townsend presented the staff report, noting the Port Orchard Police
Depa1tment is applying for a federal Byrne Justice Assistance grant for $47,554 that will be
allocated for the purchase of a hybrid police vehicle, backfill of 5 hours per week for the
court security officer, police bicycles, and computers and equipment for a southwest
substation. This federal grant requires that the grant be presented at a public meeting of
the City Council to allow public notice and input. Staff recommends allowing the
presentation, as no action is required by the Council.
Adoption of Resolution No. 031-09. Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Contract
Extension with Sound Law Center. LLC for Hearing Examiner
City Clerk Kirkpatrick presented the staff report, noting on March 12, 2008, the City
entered into a professional services agreement with Mr. Ted Hunter of Sound Law Center,
LLC fur Ilearings Exantiner services. The contract was fox one-year and Mr. Ilunter has
agreed to continue as the City's Hearings Examiner for another year and asked for annual
renewal for the next five years. Section 6. Termination of Agreement, states; a Contractor
shall serve at the will of the Mayor and may be removed from the position upon written
notice with or without cause; b. either party may terminate this Agreement with 30-days
written notice to the other party. Staff recommends the Council authorize the Mayor to
execute the contract extension with Sound Law Center, LLC for Hearing Examiner services.
Councilmember Powers moved and Councilmember Colebank seconded the
motion to adopt Resolution No. 031-09, authorizing the Mayor to execute a
one-year contract extension with Sound Law Center, LLC for Hearing
Examiner services to expire March 31, 2010. Upon vote, the motion passed
unanimously.
CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
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COMMITIEE REPORTS
Councilmember Powers requested staff to set a meeting date for the Public Property
Committee.
Councilmember Childs announced the 21st Annual Seagull Calling Festival will be held on
Saturday, May 2, 2009, at the Port Orchard Waterfront. In addition, there is a Seagull
Wings Cook-off and Beverage Challenge at 1:00 p.m.; and the Shop SK First campaign will
kick off Saturday, May 2, 2009, at McClendon's Hardware who is hosting a free pancake
breakfast from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Councilmember Clauson announced May 9, 2009 to May 17, 2009, is national tourism week
and students from West Sound Tech Center will be promoting tourism on our ferries and
are training to be Kitsap Peninsula Visitor and Convention Bureau Ambassadors; and that
on May 15, 2009, there will be an Art Walk starting from the Sidney Art Museum beginning
at3:oo p.m.
Councilmember Chang announced his attendance at the Downtown Revitalization and
Main Street Approach seminar to be held in Vancouver, Washington.
Councilmember Colebank announced the South Kitsap Skate Board Park Association
received a $5,000 grant from the Tony Hawk Foundation.
Councilmember Childs shared Cedar Cove Days was awarded $2,500 from the Norm Dicks
Center Kitsap County Community Award.
MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Coppola spoke at the April Chamber of Commerce annual luncheon; attended the
Mayor's Summit in Bremerton; and met with Congressman Norm Dicks regarding various
projects the City is seeking Federal funding for, which included a short tour of City facilities.
Employee of the First Quarter
Debra Walker, Accounting Clerk, was awarded the Employee of the First Quaiter for her
hard work and dedication in the Finance Department and the Mayor and Council voiced
their congratulations.
REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
There were no reports from the Department Directors.
ADJOURNMENT
~· Ma oc Coppol, adjomncd Lhc ~cc ting
Patricia J. Ki ,patrick, CMC, City Clerk