08/09/1999 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
August 9, 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, Morrison, Wyatt, Geiger,
Powers, and Van Zee. Councilman Stansbery absent, excused, page 1, paragraph 5. Staff present: City
Clerk Parks, Deputy Clerk Merlino, Police Sergeant McCarthy, City Treasurer Tompkins, City Engineer
Curles, City Attorney Montgomery, and Fire District No. 7 Contract Representative Assistant Chief Snow.
Councilman Morrison led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda. Heidi Stout
representing the Port Orchard Independent announced she will no longer being attending the City Council
meetings and covering City of Port Orchard issues. Heidi advised she has been reassigned to cover Kitsap
County issues. The Mayor and City Council congratulated Heidi on her promotion and thanked her for her
accuracy when covering city issues.
Kitsap County Commissioner Charlotte Garrido and Bruce Freeland, Kitsap County Community
Development Director, discussed the three phases of action that is recommended by Kitsap County to
address the Endangered Species Act. Commissioner Garrido and Mr. Freeland are also encouraging cities
and county to co -host Salmon Forums to help citizens understand the situation and solutions being
discussed by other jurisdictions.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Wyatt, Council excused Councilman Stansbery from this
Council meeting.
Kay Morrison, Library Board Chair, gave a brief update on new developments within the Port Orchard
Library and also thanked Council for their letter of support in securing a children's librarian. Mrs. Morrison
introduced Ruth Bjorkland as the Children's Librarian for the Port Orchard Library.
Robert Baglio, representing N.L. Olson and Associates presented the Sedgwick Reservoir design drawings
and discussed the location and site preparation needed for the reservoir.
Norm Olson suggested the City proceed with the bid process before the inclement weather begins.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the City Engineer
to proceed with the bid process for the construction of the Sedgwick Reservoir.
At 8:35 PM Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 8:45 PM.
At this time of the meeting Mayor Weatherill opened the meeting up for discussion on Initiative 1-695. This is
an initiative to repeal the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) and to require voter approval on all tax and fee
increases by the state and local governments.
Gil Michael, 228 Seattle Avenue, suggested Council adopt a Resolution, which would encourage citizens to
become familiar with Initiative 1-695 and advise voters the elected officials will not use their position to
influence them.
Councilman Clauson asked city staff to respond to how Initiative 1-695 may impact the city.
City Treasurer Tompkins advised approximately $130,000 was budgeted in 1999 and city revenue would be
decreased from the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax and Criminal Justice Funds if the initiative was approved.
Public Health has been funded from MVET since 1995. Prior to the MVET funding the city paid
approximately $56,000 annually, therefore, if 1-695 passes the City would have to budget this allocation from
another source. City Treasurer Tompkins advised this is only one budgeted item that will be affected due to
this very broad initiative.
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City Engineer Curies stated the greatest impact to the Public Works Department would be on the permit fee
process and to future increases for water/sewer rates. These would have to be approved by the voters and
could jeopardize the City's ability to meet its utility obligations.
City Clerk Parks advised election costs run approximately $3,000 to $5,000 per year. This is based upon
past average of two elections per year.
Councilman Clauson instructed city staff to prepare a draft resolution to encourage citizens to educate
themselves on the impacts of Initiative 1-695 and include comments as presented by city staff, seconded by
Councilman Van Zee.
Councilwoman Powers moved to table the motion to authorize the preparation of a draft Resolution until the
September 13, 1999 Council meeting, seconded by Councilman Morrison. Motion tied with 3 ayes and 3
nays. Mayor Weatherill broke tie vote by voting no. Motion failed with 4 nays and 3 ayes. Council
members Van Zee, Geiger, Clauson and Mayor Weatherill voting nay.
Council voted on original motion to instruct city staff to prepare a draft resolution to encourage citizens to
educate themselves on the impacts of Initiative 1-695 and include comments as presented by city staff.
Motion tied with 3 ayes and 3 nays. Mayor Weatherill broke the tie vote by voting yes. Original motion
passed with 4 ayes and 3 nays. Councilmembers Van Zee, Powers and Morrison voted nay.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council adopted Ordinance No.
1765 repealing Ordinance No. 1573 relating to days the municipal court will be open to the public.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council approved the following
consent agenda items as follows: a *6145
a. Minutes of the July 26, 1999 regular Council meetings (Amendment as follows: Council��
authorized Mayor Weatherill to sign the New City Hall Change Order No. 8 including line item #3
(share half the cost of scaffolding due to extreme weather, $8,568) for a total of $50,203.72.)
b. Approval of Claim Warrants Number 31252-31335 in the amount of $105,682.64 and
July 1999 Payroll Warrants 132079-132262 in the amount of $229,682.37.
C. Resolution No. 1868 approving the issuance of a Conditional Use Permit to the Port of
Bremerton for property located at 541, 545 and 551 Bay Street.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the City
Clerk to issue City Hall master keys to all Councilmembers.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council approved the following
parking allocation for the new city hall parking lot:
❖ Two ADA spaces;
❖ one car pool space in the staff parking area;
❖ six police car spaces along the rock wall, next to the car pool space;
❖ three city vehicle spaces (Public Works) near the cistern;
❖ eight spaces for the public (time limits to be determined);
❖ no employee parking; and
❖ no reserved parking for elected officials.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized Mayor
Weatherill to sign "Letter of Agreement" with Kiwanis Club of Port Orchard for the maintenance of the city
park located in the waterfront parking lot #2.
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On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council authorized acceptance
of the Port Orchard Group of Alcoholics Anonymous offer to volunteer their time and labor to repair the
Active Club Building.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized the closure of
Prospect Street from Kitsap Street to Frederick Street for the Masonic Lodge time capsule celebration on
August 21, 1999.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council approved Resolution No.
1869 adopting the Comprehensive Solid Waste Management Plan (CSWMP), a joint City/County plan.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council declared a large
children's slide from the Active Club Building and the public works radio base station, as surplus and
authorized the City Engineer to dispose of these items, in the best interest of the City.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council accepted Art Anderson
and Associates offer to donate the City Council Chambers podium and authorized a plaque in recognition
of Art Anderson and Associates to be affixed on the podium.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council authorized an increase of
the fine for illegal dumping into the sewer system to $5,000 per incident.
At 10:45PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council meeting.
Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk
ESLIE J. WEATHERILL MAYOR