05/11/1998 - Regular - MinutesPori Orchard, Washington
May 11, 1998
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. Councilmembers present: Clauson,
Morrison, Wyatt, Geiger, Powers, and Van Zee. Councilman Stansbery absent, excused page 3,
paragraph 7. Staff present: Deputy Clerk Merlino, Acting Police Chief Loflin, City Planner Gross,
City Engineer Curles, City Clerk Parks, City Attorney Hanson, and Fire District 7 Contract
representative, Assistant Chief Snow.
City Clerk Parks led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
Jim James, representing the Aidan Place Subdivision and Rockport Subdivision located on Olney
Avenue, requested a revision to Ordinance No. 1635, (Rockport Subdivision) condition #15 and a
revision to Ordinance No. 1632 (Aidan Place Subdivision), condition #24. Mayor Weatherill
placed this matter into Street/Alley Committee for review and recommendation.
George Mason representing Kitsap County Public Works, discussed the formation of the Gorst
ULID project and presented the City with a map depicting the properties that have agreed to
participate in the ULID. Mr. Mason also asked for a letter of concurrency from the City agreeing to
allow those properties within the City to participate in the formation of the Gorst ULID. Mayor
Weatherill placed this matter into the Water/Sewer Committee for further review and study
regarding the future impact on Port Orchard residents.
Chris Schroedel of WSDOT, presented to the City the Preliminary Final State Route 160 Route
Development Plan and gave a brief summary of the plan. Mr. Schroedel asked for a letter of
concurrence from the City accepting the concepts developed in the Route Development Plan for
State Route 160.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign a letter of concurrence accepting the concepts developed in the Route
Development Plan for State Route 160.
Ron McAfee, CENCOM, addressed Council concerning the proposed new CENCOM 911
operations facility. Mr. McAfee discussed the possibilities of purchasing the Olympic Tower
Building (Puget Power building) located at 1300 Sylvan Way in Bremerton and the potential cost
expenditures for the retrofitting of the building. Mr. McAfee requested the City's concurrence with
the CENCOM Policy Board to support the acquisition of the Olympic Tower Building (Puget Power
building) located on Sylvan Way.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized
Mayor Weatherill to send a letter of concurrency supporting the CENCOM Policy Board's Letter of
Intent to purchase the Puget Power (Olympic Tower Building) located at 1300 Sylvan Way,
Bremerton, WA for 1.7 million dollars. Council further authorized additional expenditures to bring
the building up to code and prepare CENCOM 911 operations within the constraints of a 2.5
million dollar budget, with the City's share to be amortized within a 20 year period as reported in
the Final Report of the 911 Facility Work Group.
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At 9:00 PM Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 9:10 PM.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1808 authorizing the installation of four signs for the Kitsap Community Federal
Credit Union facility located at 393 Kitsap Boulevard within the South Kitsap Health Care Campus.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1721 authorizing a special issue on the September 15, 1998 ballot to consider a
special six -year levy ($.50) per $1,000 assessed valuation to pay Port Orchard's share of the
Emergency Medical Services Levy.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1722 authorizing a special issue on the November 3, 1998 ballot to consider a
special six -year levy ($.50) per $1,000 assessed valuation to pay Port Orchard's share of the
Emergency Medical Services Levy.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1723 repealing Ordinance No. 524 and reestablishing POMC 5.40 to provide for
the licensing and regulating of pawnbrokers. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman
Geiger voting nay.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council declared as
surplus miscellaneous firearms as listed in Attachment "A" and the following vehicles: (1) 1991
Chevrolet Caprice VIN #1G1BL5376MR147083 and (2) 1991 Chevrolet Caprice
VIN#1 G1 BL5371 MR121247 and authorized Acting Police Chief Loflin to dispose of them in the
best interest of the City.
City Engineer Curles reported on bid opening held April 30, 1998 at 4:30 PM regarding the Perry
Street Repairs. Four bids were received with the required bid bonds and acknowledgement to
Addendum No. 1.
Olsen's Land Development $110,939.38
RV Associates, Inc. $117,613.40
Sound Excavation $ 94,547.00
Pape & Sons Construction, Inc. $ 96,231.00
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE $110,183.50
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council accepted the
bidding for the Perry Street Repairs and awarded the contract to the lowest bidder, Sound
Excavation in the amount of $94,547.00 and further authorized N.L. Olson and Associates to
proceed as the construction administrators for this project.
City Planner Gross reported on the Growth Management Committee's recommendation to
approve the First Western Development Corporation's request to hook into the City watermain for
property located at the SW quadrant of the Sidney/Sedgwick intersection.
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On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved the
request from First Western Development Corporation to allow the City to provide water service to
the two retail pads proposed at the southwest corner of the Sidney/Sedgwick interchange.
Elaine Perkowitz, Heritage Apartment resident, asked for clarification on the designation and
signage of handicap parking spaces. Mayor Weatherill advised Ms. Perkowitz the Committee is
currently reviewing the handicap parking ordinance.
Mayor Weatherill removed from Old Business the recommendation to replace the fountain
proposed for the new city hall with a statue of a police officer holding a child's hand. This
recommendation will be further discussed when the building is constructed.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved the
following consent agenda items as follows:
a. Minutes of the following Council meeting:
(1) April 27, 1998 regular meeting as amended
(2) April 21, 1998 continued zoning meeting
(3) April 1, 1998 Study Session — Sign Ordinance
(4) April 29, 1998 continued Study Session —Sign Ordinance
b. Approval of Claim Warrants Number 28734-28827, plus 28850 (taken out of
sequence by mistake) in the amount of $177,148.18 and April, 1998 Payroll
Warrants 129322-129488 in the amount of $187,873.68.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council excused
Councilman Stansbery from this Council meeting.
Councilwoman Powers, Public Property Chair, reported on the South Kitsap Pee Wee
Association's request to lease the basement of the Active Club Building. Upon consensus of
the full Council, Council requested staff to prepare a letter to the South Kitsap Pee Wee
Association and advise them the Council has agreed not to lease the basement of the Active
Club Building for exclusive use by one organization.
Councilwoman Powers moved to authorize expansion of the Kitsap Transit lease for property
located at the former landfill from 1/2 acre to one and one-half acres for a total of $225.00 per
month and to be adjusted annually by the Seattle CPl-U index, seconded by Councilman
Morrison. Council Clauson refrained from voting due to a conflict of interest.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council tabled motion
to authorize expansion of the Kitsap Transit lease for property located at the former landfill
from 1/2 acre to one and one-half acres for a total of $225.00 per month and to be adjusted
annually by the Seattle CPI-U index.
Mayor Weatherill placed into the Public Property Committee for further review and study, the
request by the Port Orchard Friends of the Library permission to install an awning at the front
door of the library.
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On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council revised the
Good Neighbor Award Program as follows: The Good Neighbor award in December would
recognize holiday decorations; the award in March would honor those properties where the
owners are making a good effort in improving their home, and landscaping and gardening
would be the emphasis for the July award.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1809 repealing Resolution No. 1794 and establishing regulations and fees
relating to parking. (Amending Section VII, Downtown Merchant Parking Pass to include the
500 block of Bay Street and west side of Prospect Street).
Mayor Weatherill placed into the Finance Committee the review and study of the Quisenberry
Lease, which will expire on September 30, 1998, - _
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized
Mayor Weatherill to sign the Cost Share Supplemental Agreement #2 with WSDOT for the
Bethel Avenue Roundabout.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized
the City to send a letter to the Port of Bremerton advising them the City is willing to contribute
1/3 of the revenue derived from the leachate until a ULID can be formed to provide for funding
of the sewer lines.
Mayor Weatherill placed into the Street/Alley Committee for further review and study the
consolidation of the 6 commercial business signs located on the Port Orchard Boulevard (near
Bay Street).
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council authorized a
transfer of up to $35,000 from Fund 403 (Water/Sewer Cumulative Reserve) to Fund 401
(WaterlSewer Operational Fund) for the chlorination of the water system.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council authorized a
$21,242.65 transfer of funds from Fund 402 (Water/Sewer Equipment Replacement Fund) to
Fund 401 (Water/Sewer Operational Fund) for the installation of the ultrasonic level sensor
system and to repair the two flow meters at the Marina Sewer Pump Station.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized
Mayor Weatherill to sign Change Order No. 1 for the Decant Station project in the amount of
$6,760.92 for additional materials.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council declared as
surplus to the needs of the City and authorized staff to advertise for sale by sealed bids, property
located at Melcher and West Street (Tax Account No. 4048-001-022-0107) This property was
acquired through the ULID foreclosure process.
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On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized
the City Engineer to accept proposals for the repairs to the sidewalks on Sidney Avenue and
Mitchell Avenue in the approximate amount $5,182.85.
At 11:05 PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council into Executive Session to discuss labor
negotiations for approximately 5 minutes and extended the Executive Session another 15
minutes.
At 11.20 PM Mayor Weatherill reconvened meeting into regular session.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council ratified the
Public Works Employees Union Contract as negotiated for three (3) years (October 1, 1997
through September 30, 2000) with a 4% Cost of Living Wage increase retroactive to October 1,
1997 and to include the following revisions as listed in Attachment " B".
On motion by Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council extended to the non-
representative employees a 4% Cost of Living Wage increase retroactive to October 1, 1997.
Meeting adjourned at 11:25 PM
Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL MAYOR
May 11, 1998
Attachment "A"
.Re: Firearms
The below Listed firearms may be considered surplus:
PROPERTY TAG CASE NUMBER MAKE/DESC/SER
09466
94-740
RG .38 REVOLVER 0150680
10459
95-2257
WESTERNFIELD .12 SIG G717629
10473
95-2285
LORCIN .380 PISTOL 237672
10602
95--2868
MAKAROV 9MM PISTOL AK7238
11083
93-1996
MONDIAL STARTER PISTOL
11325
96-476
MONT.WARD .20 SIG
11646
96-2524
FIE .25 PISTOL GG1857
11809
97-451
TITAN .25 CAL PISTOL A77514
12149
97-1972
DAVIS P.380 PISTOL P244618
12250
97-2454
JC HIGGINS .22 RIFLE 10319770
The above listed weapons were checked for stolen. None are listed
as stolen.
The below listed pistol has had the serial number removed. it
should be surplused and then destroyed.
11705 96-2867 STAR FIRESTAR 9MM PISTOL
Very respectfully submitted,
oCPort
Orchard
PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON 98366
TO: Mayor & City Council
RE: Public Works Labor Agreement
FM: City Clerk
DT: May 6, 1998
SUMMARY OF ISSUES FOR RATIFICATION
May 11, 1998
Attachment "B"
8.4 Add: Call back time shall include direct travel from home to work and work to home.
(This has been the Public Works Policy since January of 1992).
8.6 Increase food allowance from $8.00 to $10.00. This is applicable only in the event an employee is
required to work in excess of twelve (12) hours in a day.
8.7 Add: The employer shall reimburse the employee for the renewal fee of the CDL endorsement and the
DOT physical examination.
8.8 Add: The Employer shall pay for all required Hepatitis inoculations.
(The City has paid for hepatitis inoculations for police and fire for several years. This will clarify for public
works personnel)
8.9 Add: Out of class pay: In the event an employee is assigned the duties of the Public Works Foreman, the
employee shall be compensated as follows:
I" — 5"' days no additional pay
61h — 201h day 8% premium pay added to current hourly rate
2151 day or more and/or at any time upon assignment of full responsibility —100% of Public Works Foreman
Base Wage rate.
11.1 Add Martin Luther King Birthday 3`d Monday in February to list of City recognized holidays.
14.1 Change bereavement leave from "days" to "hours". This will establish uniform benefit for all employees.
16.5 Add: The Union and Employer agree to study the medical benefit plans and if any changes are mutually
agreeable and said changes result in a premium savings, said savings will be split equally between the
Employer and Employees. Employees may apply their savings to a medical savings account.
Wages: Retroactive to October 1, 1997 4%
October 1, 1998 100% of Seattle, Tacoma, CPI-U July to July index not to exceed 5%
October 1, 1999 100% of Seattle, Tacoma, CPI-U July to July index not to exceed 5%
Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy. Revise Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedures Section 2e1 to read:
Return to Duty Testing: After engaging in prohibited conduct regarding alcohol or drugs use, an employee is
required to undergo a return, to duty alcohol and/or drug test prior to returning to a duty whiE`- ~ nu:�
dFaYiAg a ...,.......,ereial vehiele. A return to duty alcohol test must result in a breath alcohol concentration of
0.02 or less. A return to duty drug test must result in a verified negative result.
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