07/27/1998 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
July 27, 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. Council members present: Geiger,
Powers, Van Zee and Stansbery. Staff present: Acting Police Chief Loflin, City Planner Gross,
Deputy Clerk Merlino, City Clerk Parks, City Attorney Hanson, and Fire District No. 7 Contract
Representative, Assistant Chief Snow.
Councilman Wyatt led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
Kay Morrison, representing the Port Orchard Library Board, asked for a City endorsement of the
local board's request to the Regional Library Board, to hire a full-time Children's Librarian for the
south end of Kitsap County. Mrs. Morrison advised this position will be no cost to the City. The
Port Orchard Library is also asking support from the Manchester Library, Kitsap County
Commissioners, and the Chamber of Commerce.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized
the Mayor to send a Letter of Endorsement to the Kitsap Regional Library Board of Directors
supporting the Port Orchard Library Board's request that a full-time Children's Librarian be hired
for the south end of Kitsap County at no cost to the City.
Mayor Weatherill opened the continued Public Hearing regarding the proposed draft Sign
Ordinance.
Councilman Clauson stepped down from the Council table, as he was excused from the July 13,
1998 Council meeting and did not participate in the first portion of the draft Sign Ordinance
Public Hearing.
City Planner Gross displayed three samples of commercial signs which would violate the
proposed draft sign ordinance.
Bob Baxter, Port Orchard Signs, questioned the definition of the A -board signs and also
questioned what determines a "professionally prepared sign".
Nancy Minor, Sidedoor Mall, suggested the City become more concerned with helping
businesses in Port Orchard rather than adding more restrictions.
Dale Adams, 822 Division Street, questioned the definition of the A -board signs and also asked
where the fee schedule is located in the document. Mr. Adams also voiced a concern if the A -
boards become non -conforming how long will he be able to use the A -board sign at his
business.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, referred to the banner across Bay Street and suggested the
City look at the esthetics of the Bay Street banner.
Ron Rice asked to see a comparison between the current sign regulations and the proposed
draft sign ordinance. Mr. Rice further asked what is the City trying to accomplish with this
ordinance.
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Gil Michael, 228 Seattle, asked for clarification of the "flashing signs" definitions. Mr. Michael
also questioned the "sign area" definition and who defines what are the architectural
embellishments on the signs.
Leslie Thompson, representing Pet Team, advised her business signs are what bring the
customers to their business and stated the signs are maintained on a continual basis.
Rick Prentice asked who will determine what is considered a "reasonable seasonal decoration".
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 Morrison, seconded
Public Hearing concerning the proposed Sign
further review and study by Council and staff.
by Councilman Van Zee, Council continued the
Ordinance to October 26, 1998 at 7:35 PM for
Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess at 8:40 PM with meeting reconvening at 8:50
PM.
Richard A. Brown spoke to Council concerning the newly adopted Kitsap County
Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Brown stated the City's Urban Growth Boundaries are too strict and
urged the City to appeal the newly adopted Plan and try to increase the urban growth areas.
Mr. William A. Palmer presented an informational packet to the City Council which included
letters to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the Business Park and Community
Commercial Plan Classification for the South Sidney Business Park. Mayor Weatherill thanked
Mr. Palmer for the informational packet.
City Clerk Parks reported on Call for Bids held July 21, 1998 at 4:30 PM regarding the Morton
Street Watermain. Two bids were received with the required bid bonds.
Case Excavating $14,980.00
Olympic Construction $20,550.00
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE $15,125.00
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council accepted the
bidding for the Morton Street Watermain and awarded the bid to the lowest bidder, Case
Excavating in the amount of $14,980.00
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1731 repealing Ordinance No. 1614 and reestablishing the duties of the Code
Enforcement Officer (POMC 2.64).
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On motion by Councilman Stansbery, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1820 amending Resolution No. 1679 designating the Code Enforcement
responsibilities.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council approved the
following Consent Agenda items:
a. Minutes of the July 13, 1998 regular Council meetings
b. Claim Warrants number 28181-29253 in the amount of $150,893.26.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign the amendment to the KRCC Interlocal Agreement and pay $875. for the City's 1998
participation.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council approved the
Application for Public Event — Kidz Day By The Bay, scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 1998.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council excused
Councilman Morrison from the August 10, 1998 Council meeting.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign Change Order #2 in the amount of $15,321.69 for the Bethel Avenue Roundabout.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign contract for the Home Program, as administered by Kitsap County Community
Development Block Grant.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized Kitsap
Fire District No. 7 to place signs in city right-of-way, advertising the Emergency Medical Services
Levy from August 21" to September 17"'.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council excused
Councilman Clauson from the August 10, 1998 Council meeting.
At 9:35 PM Mayor Weatherili adjourned Council into Executive Session for five minutes to discuss
contract negotiations. The Executive Session was subsequently extended for an additional twenty
minutes.
Mayor Weatheriil reconvened Council into regular session at 9:58 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilmen Morrison and Geiger, Council ratified
the Labor Agreement between Teamsters Local 589 and the City retroactive to October 1, 1997.
Significant negotiated issues include: cost of living wage increase of 4%; increase sick leave bank
accrual maximum to 960 hours with current short term disability leave plan for LEOFF II officers
terminating at the end of this contract (Sept. 30, 2000); remove position of Sergeant from the
bargaining unit (Teamster dental and vision plans for current Sergeants will continue through
August coverage and will transition to AWC Benefit Trust Program vision and dental plans effective
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September 1, 1998; Motion was approved with a vote of six ayes and one nay. Councilman
Stansbery voting nay.
Mayor Weatherill noted that Police Sergeants have been removed from the Teamsters Labor
Agreement and requested the Finance - Labor Relations Committee commence discussions with
Police Sergeants to establish wage and benefits.
Meeting adjourned at 10:00 P.M.
Michelle Merlino, Deputy Clerk
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR