09/28/2010 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of September 28, 2010
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Lary Coppola called the meeting to order at 7=00 p.m. Mayor Pro-Tern Rob
Putaansuu and Councilmembers Fred Chang, Jerry Childs, John Clauson, Jim Colebank,
and Carolyn Powers were present and constituted a quorum. City Clerk Kirkpatrick, Police
Chief Townsend, Public Works Director Dorsey, Treasurer Mmtin, Development Director
Weaver, Deputy Clerk Rinearson, and City Attorney Jacoby were also present.
Excused: Councilmember Fred Olin.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Tom O'Brian led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. CITIZENS COMMENT
There were no citizen comments.
3· APPROVALOFAGENDA
Councilmember Putaansuu MOVED and Councilmember Childs seconded the
motion approving the Agenda. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously.
CouncilmembeJ" Olin was absent.
4.APPROVALOFCONSENTAGENDA
A. Approval of Claim Nos. 54259 through 54325 in the amount of $146,745.34
B. Approval of the September 14,2010, Council Meeting Minutes
C. Approval of Contract No. 059-10, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Interagency
Agreement ICAno85 for Interpreter Funding
Councilmember Putaansuu MOVED and Councilmember Colebank seconded
the motion approving the Consent Agenda. Upon vote, the motion passed
unanimously. CouncilmembeJ" Olin was absent.
5· PRESENTATION
A. Proclamation: Domestic Violence Awareness
Mayor Coppola read the Domestic Violence Awareness Month Proclamation into the record
and noted that the City Clerk's office would mail the proclamation to Mr. Bob Silverstein,
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Executive Director with Stop Dating Violence Foundation, who was unable to attend the
meeting.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Annexation of Sidney Glen, File No. A-24-10, with Zoning and
Comprehensive Plan Designations
Development Director Weaver presented the staff report, noting the South Kitsap School
District submitted a Petition for Annexation to annex one parcel of approximately 9.85
acres in size. The parcel is located at 500 SW Birch Road, which is situated at the southwest
corner of the SW Birch Road and Sidney Road SW intersection. This property was
incorporated into the City's Urban Growth Area by Kitsap County as part of the 10-year
update of their Comprehensive Plan in December 2006. The parcel is currently designated
Highway Tourist Commercial (10-30 DU/Ac) on the Kitsap County Land Use Map, and
Public Facilities on the County Zoning Map. This annexation will extend the western City
limit to adjoin this parcel with a Community Facilities-zoned parcel to the east, a
Commercially-zoned property to the south, and UGA properties to the west and nmth that
are zoned Highway Tourist/Commercial. Most of the parcels to the nmth, west, and south
contain single-family residences on large lots. Ball fields and churches are the primary uses
to the east. The parcel proposed for annexation contains the Sidney Glen Elementary
School and is fully developed. The Notice of Intent to Petition for Annexation was
submitted on May 19, 2010, and reviewed by the Port Orchard City Council at a regularly
scheduled meeting held on June 8, 2010. The Council voted to accept the Notice of Intent
and directed the applicant to proceed with the Petition request. The complete Petition for
Annexation was submitted August o6, 2010. RCW 35.13.177 allows the City to prepare
comprehensive plan and zoning designations to become effective upon annexation of any
area which might reasonably be expected to be annexed by the City at any future time. The
December 9, 2008, adoption of the 2008 Port Orchard Comprehensive Update, Appendix
A, designated future zoning and comprehensive land use designations for areas inside the
urban growth boundary but outside incorporated City limits are determined by Kitsap
County to be effective upon adoption.
Mayor Coppola opened the Public Hearing, and there being no testimony, closed the Public
Hearing at ?:09 p.m.
7· BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of Ordinance No. 019-10, Approving the Annexation Request for
Sidney Glen, File No. A-24-10
Development Director Weaver presented the staff report, noting a Public Hearing was
conducted earlier this evening for the annexation of one parcel totaling approximately 9.85
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acres, and the associated right-of-way, located at 500 SW Birch Road, in the vicinity of the
intersection of Sidney Road SW and SW Birch Road, within Section 3, Township 23 North,
Range 1 East, W.M., Kitsap County, Washington, (Tax Parcel No. 032301-4-026-2007).
With approval of this ordinance, the parcel will have interim City of Port Orchard
Comprehensive Plan designation of Public and Community Spaces, and Community
Facilities zoning, to become effective upon annexation.
In response to Councilmember Putaansuu, Police Chief Townsend indicated that this
annexation will allow the City to incorporate one school zone to coincide with Cedar Height
Jr. High; and will hopefully be incorporated during the winter break or by the end of the
school year.
Councilmember Colebank MOVED and Councilmember Childs seconded the
motion to adopt Ordinance No. 019-10, approving the Sidney Glen annexation
request of Tax Parcel No. 032301-4-026-2007, totaling approximately 9.85
acres, and the associated public right-of-way, and the assumption of city
indebtedness by the area to be annexed upon annexation. Upon vote, the
motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Olin was absent.
B. Adoption of Resolution No. 033-10, Fixing the Date of Public Hearing on a
Petition to Vacate a Portion of City Right-Of-Way of the Alley Commonly
Known as Plat of Pottery Hill Addition to Sidney
City Clerk Kirkpatrick presented the staff report, noting the applicants Jason and Alicia
Hill, submitted a request to vacate a portion of City right-of-way in the Alley commonly
known as Plat of Pottety Hill Addition to Sidney. RCW 25.79 states that the City needs to
adopt a resolution setting the date and time of a Public Hearing to vacate the City's right-of-
way. The City Engineer and Public Property Committee have reviewed the request
submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Hill and recommend review by the Council. Upon adoption of
the resolution, staff will post proper notice of the date and time of the hearing and provide
notice to adjacent property owners.
After a brief discussion, Council directed staff to determine if the entire alleyway should be
vacated, and if so, work with the applicants to determine if they would be willing to vacate
the entire ally and what that cost would be; should the applicants' not want to vacate the
entire alley, is the original requested vacation accessible and useable to the City.
Councilmember Clauson MOVED and Councilmember Colebank seconded the
motion to adopt Resolution No. 033-10, setting the Public Hearing for
November 9, 2010, to occur during the regular Council meeting, on a petition
to vacate a portion of City's right-of-way in the Alley commonly known as Plat
of Pottery Hill Addition to Sidney as submitted by Mr. and Mrs. Jason Hill.
Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember Olin was absent.
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C. Approval of Contract No. o6o-10, Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
lnterlocal Agreement with Kitsap Public Utility District No. 1 for USGS -
Kitsap Peninsula Groundwater Model
Public Works Director Dorsey presented the staff report, noting in order to properly
manage municipal water systems, and in patticular manage the approval process associated
with water right applications for said water systems, the need for comprehensive
groundwater modeling is now considered necessary. The City of Bainbridge Island has just
completed their USGS Groundwater Model and the Pierce County USGS Groundwater
Model is currently underway. The City of Port Orchard, as a member of WaterPak (Water
Purveyors Association of Kitsap), has been invited to participate in the USGS Groundwater
Model for the Kitsap Peninsula. This program, pattially funded by USGS, will provide a
comprehensive analysis of the ground water systems of the Kitsap Peninsula. Kitsap PUD
No. 1 shall be responsible for coordinating with the USGS and Participants in the
preparation of the ground water model and administration of the agreement with USGS. As
a participant, the City of Port Orchard will be required to agree to fund a share of the
project, with payments made to Kitsap PUD No. 1. While the exact amount of the
Participants contribution will not be known until all Participants have been identified, in no
event shall the City of Port Orchard's share exceed $10,ooo per year for a term of s-years.
Councilmember Putaansuu MOVED and Councilmember Colebank seconded
the motion to approve Contract No. 060-10, authorizing the Mayor to execute
an lnterlocal Agreement between Public Utility District No.1 of Kitsap County
and the City of Port Orchard relating to the USGS Kitsap Peninsula
Groundwater Model with the City of Port Orchard's share as a Participant in
an amount not to exceed $1o,ooo per year for a s-year term, as approved by
the City Attorney, commencing in January 2011. Upon vote, the motion passed
unanimously. Councilmember Olin was absent.
8. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
9· COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Childs MOVED and Councilmember Clauson seconded the
motion to excuse Councilmember Colebank from the October 12, 2010, City
Council meeting. Upon vote, the motion passed unanimously. Councilmember
Olin was absent.
Councilmember Childs provided a spreadsheet indicating the total amount of donations
received from various organizations and citizens regarding the City's Christmas decorations
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and wreaths; noting the Committee has raised approximately 90% of the wreaths cost and
6o% of the decoration cost; and the next Economic Development Tourism Committee will
be held on October 13, 2010, at 5:30p.m. at City Hall.
Councilmember Putaansuu reported the Sewer Advisory Committee draft budget will be
brought forward next month for approval.
Councilmember Clauson reported the Finance Committee met and discussed the parking
meter of timing and placements, noting the Committee recommended not putting in meters
at the west end of the parking lot down at the waterfront in order to keep those open for
monthly merchant parking and sho1t-term, free parking. He provided an updated on the
Finance Committee's budget meeting noting the supplemental budget would be ready on
October 8, 2010; Council will discuss the revenue sharing portion of the budget on October
19, 2010, at the Work Study Session; will meet on November 5, 2010, with department
directors to discuss their budgets, and hoped to bring to the Council a balanced budget at
the November 16, 2010, work study session; with the final Public Hearing on December 6,
2010, and adoption of the 2011 Budget on December 14, 2010.
Councilmember Colebank attended the Sewer Advisory Committee meeting regarding the
power consumption of the blower, which he noted will drop 78%, plus they will get more air
which accumulates to 1300 cubic feet per minute and that the old blower was 125 horse
power, while the new one is 35 horse power and more efficient.
10. MAYOR'S REPORT
The Mayor Coppola reported on the following:
• Moderated a Candidate forum for the 23rd, 26th and 35th Legislative District
Candidate Fair;
• Met with a property owner and developer regarding a proposed development on
Pottery Avenue;
• Had lunch with retired City Treasurer Kris Tompkins;
• Met with representative of Gordon, Thomas Honeywell prior to the Work Study
Session and have checked their references of which, they are highly recommend; and
will continue to interview other lobbying firms;
• Attended the ground breaking of the Housing Kitsap Brownfield Clean-up on
Mitchell Avenue;
• Met with Delilah Rene regarding some business expansions she is considering within
the City;
• Met with property owners ofland on Bethel Avenue who would like to sell the land to
the City to help with a possible police station, Boys and Girls Club and a trail head for
the Black Jack Creek Trail;
• Attended the Holt Chiropractic Clinic ribbon cutting;
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• Attended the Central Park ribbon cutting honoring the South Kitsap Rotary Club's
donation of the bench and picnic tables;
• Met with the Representative Seaquist and the City Clerk and Treasurer regarding the
City's legislative agenda;
• Spoke at the Senior Action Committee meeting;
• Attended the Housing Kitsap finance sub-committee meeting;
• Met with Puget Sound Energy and other local governments with representatives
from ECOtality, and Nissan regarding Puget Sound Energy's plan for electric vehicle
charging stations and what will be needed for code amendments and infrastructures;
and
• Meet with department directors regarding their budgets.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
City Treasurer Martin provided an update on the following:
• Received the budget documents from the department directors and have met with
Mayor Coppola of which, currently the budget is out of balance by $249,000; Mr.
Martin will work with the department directors over the next few weeks and make
sure it's balanced before going to the Finance Committee;
• Sales tax revenue is lower in September compared to the previous months, but still
over the Treasurer's projected estimates;
• Continue to monitor the cash flow for the 201 fund for the Tremont property
acquisitions; working with the credit card services to extend accepting credit card
payments for Planning and Building Department;
• The Public Hearing for the 2011 revenue sources is scheduled for October 26, 2010,
regular meeting; and
• Met with the Mayor, Representative Seaquist and City Clerk Kirkpatrick regarding
how the state can provide relief to Washington cities.
Public Works Dorsey reported he had met with Puget Sound Energy regarding the
finalization of the design for the two charging stations.
Development Director Weaver provided an update on annexation, indicating that the next
notice of intent to annex into the City is the remainder of Berry Lake, which will resolve the
issue of the County sharing Sidney and will extend to the entire western boundary of our
Urban Growth Area.
City Attorney Jacoby indicated that he will be responding to Norm Olson's letter that was
sent to the Council regarding the Tremont Medical Center, to be consistent with the
Council's direction as a result of last month's executive session.
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City Clerk Kirkpatrick reported the 2010 A WC Regional meeting will be held on Thursdya,
October 28, 2010, in Bremerton and asked Councilmembers to contact her office should
they wish to attend; noted the annual Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council dinner will be
held on December 16, 2010, at Amy's on the Bay Restaurant in Pott Orchard; and
encouraged the Council and public to attend the Candidates Forum that is being co-
sponsored by the Port Orchard and Bremerton Chamber of Commerce on October 14, 2010,
and to register with the Chamber for the event.
12. ADJOURNMENT
There being no furth T business, Mayor Coppola adjourned the meetin