07/13/1998 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
July 13, 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: Wyatt,
Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee and Stansbery. Councilman C[auson arrived and resumed
his position on Council table at 8.15 PM. Staff present: Deputy Clerk Merlino, Acting Police Chief
Loflin, City Planner Gross, City Engineer Curies, City Attorney Hanson, and Fire District 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. No comments
were received.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:35 PM Public Hearing regarding the proposed draft Sign
Ordinance.
City Engineer Curies presented the proposed draft sign ordinance and gave a brief synopsis of
the development of this proposed ordinance. City Engineer Curies also advised this proposed
Ordinance was distributed to many organizations, citizens, as well as the internet, and further
noted staff did not receive any comments.
At this time Mayor Weatherill called for audience comments regarding the proposed draft sign
ordinance.
Bob Baxter, owner of Port Orchard Sign Co., advised he did not receive a copy of the draft
ordinance and would like time to review before the Council takes action on this issue.
C.J. Burl owner of Treasure Chest, expressed a concern with the removal of the A -frame signs
which would limit the visibility of small businesses in the area and suggested each sign be on a
"case by case" basis, Ms. Buri also requested additional time to review the proposed ordinance.
Virginia Robertson, representing Kitsap Regional Farmers' Market, questioned the use of the A -
framed sandwich boards the Farmers' Markets use on Saturdays; will the Farmers' Market still
be authorized to use the A -frame signs? Councilman Morrison advised Ms. Robertson these
sandwich boards were granted through the Public Event application and approved by the
Council.
GiGi Wexler, spoke in support of the proposed sign ordinance and suggested limiting the
number of signs each business can have on their property.
Rick Prentice, expressed a concern with the proposed sign ordinance becoming too restrictive.
Dale Adams, 822 Division, Sound Grooming, questioned the A -frame sign boards and also
requested this matter be tabled for further review by citizens.
Brian Gross, questioned page 13 of the proposed ordinance regarding signs exempt from the
ordinance. Mr. Gross spoke in favor of the proposed ordinance, but cautioned the City Council
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that the limitation of one off -site sign maybe too restrictive, since we have several entrances into
the City.
Mayor Weatherill asked for further audience comments either for or against the proposed sign
ordinance. As no further comments were received, Mayor Weatherill closed the public input
portion of the Public Hearing and referred this matter to Council for their consideration.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council continued this
Public Hearing regarding the proposed sign ordinance to July 27, 1997 at 7:35 PM.
City Engineer Curles reported on bid opening held July 9, 1998 at 4:30 PM regarding the Active
Club building ceiling and roof repairs. One bid was received with the required bid bond and
acknowledgement to addendum 1 and 2.
Vern's Roofing 20 yr. Built-up roofing $ 9,158.00
Metal Flashing $ 125.00
ALT. B. New Ceiling $10,634.40
ALT. C Insulfoam Insulation $ 3,178.00
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
20 yr. Built-up roofing $18,400.00
Metal Flashing $ 450.00
ALT. A. New OSB Roofing $11,000.00
ALT. B. New Ceiling $ 7,600.00
ALT. C. Insulfoam Insulation $ 8,200.00
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council accepting the
bidding for the Active Club building roof repairs and awarded the contract to Vem's Roofing with
the approval of the Community Development Block Grant program for the 20 year roof in the
amount of $9,158.00; metal flashing in the amount of $125.00; Alternative B (new ceiling) in the
amount of $10,634.40 and Alternative C (insulfoam insulation) in the amount of $3,178.00, with
a total contract price of $23,095.40.
On motion by Councilman Stansbery, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1720 amending Ordinance No. 1650 relating to violation of handicapped parking
permit.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1819 approving the final plat of Phase I of the Port Orchard Industrial Park.
Councilman Morrison reported on the recommendation of the Street Committee to consolidate
the directional signs, on a metal blue WSDOT sign, near the intersection of Tremont Street and
the Port Orchard Boulevard. The Council concurred with this concept and directed the City
Engineer to further develop it.
Councilman Morrison further discussed the implementation of a fee schedule for the 6
commercial business signs located on the Port Orchard Boulevard near Bay Street. The
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Council concurred with the Street Committee and requested a Resolution be prepared for the
implementation of the fee schedule.
Mayor Weatherill advised Kitsap Transit has requested the Tabled Motion on the July 13th
agenda be removed: Authorizing an expansion of the Kitsap Transit lease for property located at
the former landfill from Y2 acre to 1 %2 with an initial lease rental fee of $185.00 per acre per
month for 10 years with a renewal option for an additional 10 years and rent to be adjusted
annually by the Seattle CPI-U index, and further Kitsap Transit will make the necessary
improvements to the road at their own expense, contingent upon review by the City Attorney
regarding the length of lease terms. (Motion to table by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by
Councilman Morrison, 6/08/98) Original motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by
Councilman Van Zee.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1725 relating to the collection and disposal of solid waste and recyclable
materials.
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) June 22, 1998 regular meeting
b. Approval of Claim Warrants Number 29050-29179 in the amount of
$509,581.23 and June 1998 Payroll Warrants 129718-129888 in the amount of
$202,221.80.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council excused
Councilman Clauson from this Council meeting.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized the
City Engineer to have the public works shop at 514 Bay Street surveyed.
At this time Councilman Clauson resumed his position at the Council table.
Councilman Clauson presented a plaque to the City, he accepted on behalf of the City, from
the Givens Community Center and Kitsap County in recognition of the City's continued
support of the "Concerts on the Bay" series.
At this time, Mayor Weatherill and City Councilmembers congratulated City Planner Donna
Gross and her husband Glenn Gross on the anticipated birth of their first child due next
February, 1999.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council authorized
the Mayor to sign Supplement #3 in the amount of $3,549.00 to secure additional federal
funding for the Bethel Avenue Roundabout.
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On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized the
City Engineer to modify contract with N.L. Olson and Associates, in the amount of $1,975.00
to allow for the construction staking of the Perry Avenue repair project.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council authorized
the Mayor to sign a Letter of Commitment and the Community Development Block Grant
Application for the construction of a new restroom facility at Givens Park.
At 8:45 PM Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 8:55 PM
At 8:55 PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council into Executive Session to a pending contract.
At 9:10 PM Mayor Weatherill reconvened meeting into regular se ion and adjourned meeting.
Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk LESLIE J. WEATHERILL MAYOR