10/25/1999 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
October 25, 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 Council Chambers, 216 Prospect Street. Council members present: Clauson,
Wyatt, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee, and Stansbery. Staff present: Acting Police Chief Loflin,
Deputy Clerk Merlino, City Treasurer Tompkins, City Engineer Curles, City Attorney Montgomery, and
Fire District No. 7 Contract Representative Assistant Chief Snow.
Councilman Van Zee 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.
Warren Olson, Executive Director, Economic Development Council, distributed marketing materials and
gave a brief summary of the many activities the EDC is presently working on. Council asked what the city
could do to help the EDC. Mr. Olson advised participating in the Regional Committee level is the most
effective.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:40 PM Public Hearing regarding anticipated 2000 city budget revenue
sources, as required by Chapter 251, Laws of State of Washington, 1995.
City Treasurer Tompkins presented staff report on anticipated 2000 city budget revenue sources. The
presentation highlighted Current Expense and Street Funds, which are supported by property taxes. The
2000 property taxes are projected in the amount of $1,225,800.00 for the Current Expense and Street
Funds.
City Treasurer Tompkins also presented an overview of the effects of Initiative 695 to the city budget.
(1695 is an initiative which would repeal the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVET) and require voter approval
on all tax and fee increases by the state and local governments.)
Mayor Weatherill called for public input from the audience regarding the anticipated 2000 City budget
revenue sources. As no comments were received, Mayor Weatherill closed the Public Hearing. (Ordinance
setting the 2000 Property Taxes will be presented for Council consideration at the November 8, 1999
meeting.)
On motion by Councilman Stansbery, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved Ordinance No.
1771 regulating activities on city owned piers and docks and repealing Ordinance No. 1631.
Councilman Morrison, Street/Alley Committee Chair, reported on request from Mike Petrowske to modify
a parking lot (JARPA #91-98) which was approved by the City Council on March 8, 1999. Committee
authorized city staff to modify the size of the parking stalls and reconfigure the parking lot landscaping,
however any changes to the lighting would become a significant change and a Public Hearing would be
required.
Councilwoman Powers, Public Property Committee Chair, moved to authorize city staff to prepare a
Resolution adopting the concept of a Public Facilities District and further authorized a representative from
the city to participate in the process, seconded by Councilman Stansbery and carried.
Councilman Morrison, Street/Alley Committee Chair, advised request, by city employees, for a designated
parking area is still being reviewed, and authorized this item be dropped from the agenda.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council approved the consent
agenda as follows: Councilman Wyatt refrained from voting due to a conflict of interest with Consent Agenda
Item "e"
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a. Minutes of the October 11, 1999 regular council meeting.
b. Ordinance No. 1772 approving a subdivision for a commercial development of 12 lots and
Sedgwick Road, as submitted by Robert and Gloria Roland and Howard Roland, owners
and applicants.
C. Claim warrant numbers 31695-31765 in the amount of $361,676.40.
d. Resolution No. 1874 authorizing transfer of stock to Port Orchard Volunteer Firefighters
Association.
e. Resolution No. 1875 setting December 13, 1999 at 7:35 PM as the date and time of public
hearing relative to a Petition to Vacate a portion of Palmer Avenue. Petition submitted by
William J. Wiley, et al.
Councilman Clauson, Water/Sewer Committee Chair, reported on water and sewer services to the Christ the
Rock Church, which is proposed to be located on property next to Old Clifton Road, west of McCormick
Woods. The property is within the ULID #6 boundaries, and the Urban Joint Planning Area, but outside the
established Urban Growth Boundaries.
Councilman Clauson, Water/Sewer Committee Chair, moved to authorize the Christ the Rock Church,
located next to Old Clifton Road, west of McCormick Woods hook into the sanitary sewer system, seconded
by Van Zee, and carried.
Councilwoman Powers, Public Property Committee Chair, moved to accept a new picnic table, donated by
Lee Caldwell and his family, with a plaque placed on it, in memory of Vern Caldwell. The picnic table will be
placed on the observation area above the sally port, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried.
Councilwoman Powers, Public Property Committee Chair, moved to authorize a plaque be placed in the
Council Chambers, listing the names of the former mayors and also group photo of the Council Members be
taken periodically for historical records, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, and carried.
Councilwoman Powers, Public Property Committee Chair, moved to authorize a plaque presented to the
Construction Project Superintendent, Tom Gross, in recognition of his dedication to the completion of the city
hall project, seconded by Councilman Clauson, and carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized relocating three
pine trees at city hall.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized the Mayor to sign
an Interlocal Agreement, granting the construction administration to Kitsap County for the Tremont Traffic
Signal project. Motion passed with 6 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Van Zee voting no.
At 9:00 PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council meeting.
Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR