05/24/1999 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
May 24, 1999
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at
7:30 P.M. at City Hall, 216 Prospect Street. Council members present: Clauson, Wyatt, Morrison, Geiger,
Powers, Van Zee, and Stansbery. Staff present: Acting Police Chief Loflin, City Engineer Curies, City
Clerk Parks, City Attorney Hanson, and Fire District No. 7 Contract Representative Assistant Chief Snow.
Mayor Weatherill led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
Ron Hutchinson owner of 545 and 547 Forest Park Street approached Council regarding request to
access his properties from Sidney Avenue. Currently access is from Garrison Avenue. The Street/Alley
Committee has reviewed this request and does not object to Mr. Hutchinson's proposal to access Sidney
Avenue and close the access to the west portion of Forest Park Street with conditions. Mr. Hutchinson
voiced concern on conditions that called for a landscaped berm and no fence within the Forest Park
Street right of way. Mayor Weatherill referred matter back to the Street/Alley Committee to review issues
presented by Mr. Hutchinson.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council approved the consent
agenda:
a. Minutes of the May 10, 1999 regular Council meeting as revised.
Claim Warrants number 30790 - 30875 in the amount of $443,783.50
Resolution No. 1862 approving installation of a sign on the public right of way — located in
the west corner of the intersection of Old Clifton Road and Lloyd Parkway (RV and
Associates, applicant.)
Councilwoman Powers, Chair of Public Property Committee, reported the Committee has reviewed the
following items:
(1) Contractors recommendation to change wood doors on City Hall trash area to metal doors at a
cost of $2300. Recommendation — no change.
(2) City Hall fountain location on Bay Street level is too small for a large fountain. The Committee
has reviewed alternative locations and is looking at a Prospect Street level.
Councilman Wyatt, Chair of Fire Protection Committee met with Fire District 7 to discuss EMS Levy
Contract. The contract calls for payment based upon the full levied amount, not on an "as taxes are
collected" amount. The City has not budgeted to fund the delinquent tax portion of this levy. District and the
City have concurred that payment will be based upon the contract terms in the future (not retroactive).
Councilman Clauson, Chair of City Hall Grand Opening Committee reported the pewter commemorative
pieces have been ordered along with key chains of a similar smaller design that will be given to the first
3000 grand opening visitors on Saturday, September 11, 1999.
Councilman Clauson noted that the Grand Opening Committee has hired Broad Sword Video Productions
to record this meeting which is the last meeting in the old building and will record the first meeting in the new
building. A video tape will be prepared for placement in the time capsule.
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On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council declared the following
items as surplus to the needs of the City and authorized staff to disposal in the best interest of the city:
Five window air conditioners
Refrigerator
2 water fountains
Miscellaneous office equipment
Miscellaneous furniture, such as (but not limited to) metal tables, desk(s), chairs, cabinets
and counters of various sizes
Eagle telephone system
Old City Hall Council table
Councilman Clauson moved to authorize Mayor Weatherill to sign a Service Agreement with AGI
Technologies and proceed with Phase 1 of the McCormick Wood Well Head Protection Plan, at a cost of
$7,200. Kitsap County PUD#1 has offered to pay $6,000 for this Plan, which will result in a City cost of
$1,200. Motion seconded by Council members Morrison and Geiger and approved unanimously.
City Engineer Curies reported the City has been offered a $13,500 Washington State Department of
Transportation Grant to coordinate the traffic signals on Tremont Street. On motion by Councilman Wyatt,
seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the City Engineer to complete necessary paperwork
to secure the WSDOT Grant which will allow the city to proceed with project.
At the request of staff, Council reviewed city hall business hours. City departments have closed at varying
times. The Building, Planning, Engineering, Police Departments, and the Municipal Court close at 4:30 PM
with the Clerk's and Treasurer's Departments closing at 5:00 PM. Staff reported that business activity within
the Clerk's and Treasurer's offices after 4:30 PM is minimal. Typical peak public service times are morning,
during lunch hours and early to mid afternoon. Councilman Morrison moved to set new city hall business
hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM for all departments with the understanding that city hall hours may be
reviewed periodically to assess access to primary public services, seconded by Councilman Wyatt and
carried unanimously.
Mayor Weatherill acknowledged that this is the last meeting in the old City Hall. It has been approximately
10 years since the City had the seismic survey done on this building and starting the planning and design
process to construct the new City Hall. Mayor Weatherill reflected that the old building has served the City
well, giving all it had to give.
Councilman Morrison announced refreshments were available to commemorate the last meeting in the old
City Hall and to celebrate moving into the new facility.
Mayor Weatherill adjourned the final meeting in the old City Hall facility at 8:25 PM.
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Patricia Parks, City dlerk LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR