06/14/1999 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
June 14, 1999
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at
7:30 P.M. at Cedar Heights Junior High School, 2220 Pottery Avenue, Port Orchard. Council members
present: Clauson, Morrison, Wyatt, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee, and Stansbery. Staff present: City Clerk
Parks, Deputy Clerk Merlino, Acting Police Chief Loflin, City Engineer Curies, 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. No response was
received.
City Engineer Curies reported on bid opening held June 10, 1999 at 4:30 PM regarding the 1999 Summer
Construction projects. Three bids were received with the required bid bonds as follows:
Included in total bid price is Alternate "A" — Bethel Avenue Repair
Case Excavating $57,282.00
Sound Excavating $73,320.00
Ace Paving $90,884.00
Engineer Estimate $61,938.00
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council accepted the bidding for
the 1999 Summer Construction Projects and awarded the contract to the lowest bidder, Case Excavating in
the amount of $57,282.00.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:35 PM Public Hearing regarding a proposed Substantial Development
Permit for the expansion of the Water Street Boat Launch. This request was filed by the Port of Bremerton.
City Engineer Curies gave a brief staff report on the proposed expansion of the Water Street Boat Launch
and discussed the five recommended conditions of approval.
Dick Brandenbury, Port of Bremerton, Executive Director, introduced the following representatives from the
Port of Bremerton, Ken Attebery, Gene Baker, and Mark Dorsey.
Ken Attebery presented an overview of the proposed plans for the expansion of the Water Street Boat
Launch and concurred with the 5 recommended conditions of approvals.
Ron Rice asked if the Port of Bremerton would implement launch fees? Mr. Atttebery advised the Port is not
going to implement a fee schedule. Mr. Attebery also clarified this proposed project will enhance the
already existing city boat launch.
Mayor Weatherill called for additional audience comments regarding the proposed Substantial Development
Permit for the expansion of the Water Street Boat Launch. No response was received. Mayor Weatherill
closed the Public Hearing and referred this matter to Council for their consideration.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council adopted Resolution No.
1863 providing a Substantial Development Permit for the Port of Bremerton to enhance the Water Street
Boat Launch.
Ron Kaspersin, Professor of Urban Planning at the University of Washington, introduced Julie Gwinn, Kristy
Lakin, and Michelle Hover, three students from Mr. Kaspersin's first year Urban Planning graduate class.
These students were given an assignment to tackle a planning issue in a local community. The students
prepared a document and presented it to the City Council. The document outlined why some long term
planning projects do not succeed and why some have been successful. The document also addresses
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some of the current problems with the downtown core area and how specific changes can be implemented
for improvement.
Mr. Kaspersin offered to help conduct a small workshop for the redevelopment of the downtown core area.
Mayor Weatherill and Council thanked Mr. Kaspersin and the students for the document and interest in Port
Orchard.
Councilman Morrison, Chair Street/Alley Committee reported the Committee has revisited the request
submitted by Ron Hutchinson that he be allowed to change access to his property on Forest Park Street
from Garrison Avenue to Sidney Avenue. After surveying the site, Committee upholds its recommendation
to approve Mr. Hutchinson's request to allow ingress/egress at his property at 545 and 547 Forest Park
Street from Sidney with specific conditions of approval: 1) a landscaped berm; 2) no fence within the Forest
Park Street right-of-way; and 3) access road from Sidney Avenue shall be built to city standards with
sidewalks on both sides.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Wyatt, Council authorized Mr. Hutchinson to access his
property located at 545 and 547 Forest Park Street from Sidney Avenue with removal of access to the west
portion of Forest Park Street by installation of a landscaped berm (approved by the Fire Department); the
condition that no fence will be installed within the Forest Park Street right-of-way, and access road from
Sidney Avenue shall be built to city standards with sidewalks on both.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Powers, Council authorized the Public Property
Committee authority to work with the Port of Bremerton to designate the placement of the MK 46
Lightweight Torpedo capsule from the Department of the Navy.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved the following
consent agenda items as follows:
a. Minutes of the May 24, 1999 Council meeting, as revised.
b. Approval of Claim Warrants Number 30876-30989 in the amount of $240,316.46 and
May 1999 Payroll Warrants 131729-131901 in the amount of $222,041.22.
Approval of Eagle Fireworks, Inc., Display Permit for July 4, 1999, as submitted by Eagle
Fireworks, Inc.
Approval of Firework Stand located in Albertson's parking lot, as submitted by Freedom
Boosters.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved Application for
Public Event, to hold a beer garden on June 26, 1999 as submitted by Myhres Restaurant, contingent
upon City Attorney's review and approve issuance of event permit and compliance with all staff
recommendations relative to public safety issues.
Councilman Morrison moved to refer the Myhres, 41h of July Application for Public Event, back to Myhre's
Restaurant for further clarification, seconded by Councilwoman Powers. Motion failed with 3 ayes and 4
nays. Council members Clauson, Geiger, Van Zee and Stansbery voting nay.
After much discussion, Councilman Clauson moved to authorize the approval of Myhre's Fourth of July
Application for Public Event, contingent upon:
❖ clarification of area to be utilized and activities planned
❖ concurrence by Fire Department and Police Department,
❖ permission in writing from adjacent property owner if the event spreads onto adjacent
properties,
❖ comply with all city ordinances,
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❖ Hours of operation as follows:
✓ Stage area close at 10:OOPM
✓ Food served from 12:OOPM to 9:OOPM
✓ Beer served in a fenced are from 12:OOPM to 10:OOPM.
Motion seconded by Councilman Stansbery and carried.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council approved the
agreement between the Port Orchard Kiwanis Club and the City of Port Orchard for the maintenance and
redevelopment of the city waterfront park as follows:
Port Orchard Kiwanis Club:
❖ purchase 3 tables (2 hexagonal, 1 handicap traditional style), 2 benches and 3 trash
receptacles;
❖ purchase concrete for 2 new pad (approx. 16'x18" includes padeye for securing
tables to pad);
❖ provide anchoring hardware for benches and tables;
❖ provide grounds maintenance (mowing, edging and fertilizer);
provide bedding plants and bark each spring;
❖ provide periodic maintenance of flowerbeds and shrubbery as ongoing club project
City of Port Orchard:
❖ water park weekly;
❖ apply additional decorative bark as necessary;
❖ empty trash containers and keep free of trash as needed;
❖ redesign park sign with input from Kiwanis Club;
Motion passed with 6 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Geiger voting nay.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council authorized the Mayor
to sign the Bureau of Justice Grant Application for the acquisition of bullet proof vests.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council concurred with Mayor
Weatherill's appointment to the Planning Commission as follows:
s• Mr. Fred Chang to assume Mr. Neal Perrine's term which expires 12/31/05
❖ Ms. Rita Dilenno to assume Mr. Frank Grotkopf's term which expires 12/31/05.
On motion by Councilman Stansbery, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized a 90 day
time extension (from May 10, 1999) for Ron Ross parking lot located at the northwest corner of Sweany
Street and Sidney Avenue, as requested by Ron Perkerewicz, project representative. (Resolution No.
1824, dated September 14, 1998 approved SUP1082).
At 9:50 PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council meeting at Cedar Heights Junior High School and
announced the June 28, 1999 Council meeting will be held in the new City Hall Council Chambers.
Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk LESLIE J. WEATHERILL MAYOR