05/12/1997 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
May 12, 1997
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,
Wyatt, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee and Grable. Staff present: Police Chief Mathews, City
Engineer Curles, City Planner Gross, Fire Chief Snow, Deputy Clerk Merlino, City Clerk Parks
and City Attorneys Hanson and Ryan.
Councilman Clauson 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.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:30 PM Public Hearing regarding the Emergency Comprehensive
Plan Transportation Element Amendment.
City Planner Gross reviewed the amendments to the Comprehensive Plan Transportation
Element. She reported that Puget Sound Regional Council (PSRC) has concurred with the
revised wording.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments concerning the Emergency Comprehensive Plan
Transportation Element Amendment. As no response was 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 Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council approved and
adopted the changes to the Transportation Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mayor Weatherill introduced request submitted by Lee Triplett to allow a travel trailer located at
1345 West Avenue as a residence.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, Growth Management Committee Chairman, seconded by
Councilman Wyatt, Council denied request as submitted by Lee Triplett to allow a travel trailer
located at 1345 West Avenue to be used as a residence.
Councilman Geiger moved to approve proposed ordinance relating to riding a skateboard on
public streets, sidewalks, alleys, walkways, docks buildings or parks within the central business
district, seconded by Councilman Morrison.
Prior to final adoption of the proposed ordinance, the following discussion was held:
Jesse Turner, South Kitsap Parks and Recreation Commissioner, advised the district is very
interested in putting in a skateboard park however as a non-profit organization they lack the
funds necessary to build the facility.
Fred Karakas, downtown business owner, stated this ordinance is not needed since the City
already has ordinances which address harassment and disturbing the peace. Mr. Karakas
suggested allowing the skateboarders access to one end of the parking lot.
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Dennis Yates, volunteer for the South Kitsap Parks and Recreation District, spoke in opposition
to the ordinance and stated a skateboard park is needed for the youth of Port Orchard.
Frank Johnson, concerned parent, spoke in opposition to the ordinance and recommended the
skateboarders be allowed to police themselves. He is willing to donate a ramp for the proposed
park.
Brian Flint, 1824 Bay Street, suggested a committee be formed to study the proposed ordinance
and also supported the development of a skateboard park.
Jill Harris -Nash, 3538 Nokomis, advised she has spoken with Evergreen Lumber and they have
indicated they are willing to help with supplies to build the skateboard park.
Robert Shadbolt, 3063 Hoover Avenue, volunteered to help with the policing of the skateboarders
and also volunteered to be on the committee to review the ordinance and/or development of a
skateboard park.
Caleb Lystad, 124 May Street, received 150 signatures in support of skateboarding in downtown
Port Orchard.
Micah Styer, 4759 Eastway Drive, supported Council proposal to eliminate skateboarding in
downtown Port Orchard. However, an alternative location needs to be provided for this activity.
David Lystad, 124 May Street, suggested a review of how existing parks are used and possibly
upgrade to the needs of today's sports. He also suggested a provision in the ordinance
indicating where skateboarding is allowed and not allowed.
Erin Morrow, 2669 Lincoln Avenue, spoke in favor of a skateboard park and advised her father
is willing to donate $100.00 towards the skateboard park.
Hilton Smith, owner of Horluck Transportation, spoke in support of skateboarders, he also urged
Council to approve the proposed ordinance. However, stressing the need to remove the
skateboarders from the downtown area for the safety of the citizens and skateboarders. Mr.
Smith strongly supports the development of a skateboard park and stated Horluck Transportation
is willing to help fund a park.
Kathy Michael, 248 Seattle Avenue, supported skateboarding and the proposed ordinance.
However, she expressed a concern with the large area the ordinance encompasses and
suggested revising the ordinance to not include some residential areas and also place a time
restriction on skateboarding.
Mark Grimm, resident of the Port Orchard Marina, stated he has never had a problem with the
skateboarders and encouraged Council to table ordinance for a thorough review.
Jud Turner, 5350 Long Lake Drive, suggested designing the ordinance to define hazardous
skateboarding.
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Elaine Perkowitz spoke in opposition to the skateboarders in downtown Port Orchard and
expressed a fear of falling or being knocked down by skateboarders.
Kevin Quinn, 4545 Beach Drive, recommended the Council provide a time limit and designate
areas for the skateboarders.
Mike Skiers encouraged Council to not pass this ordinance. He suggested a probation period
to allow the skateboarders to police themselves and to designate an area for skateboarders.
Fred Karakas, downtown business owner, reiterated his belief that ordinances are already in
place to address harassment and recklessness.
Councilman Clauson moved to table the proposed ordinance until the next Council meeting (May
27, 1997) for further review, seconded by Councilman Van Zee and carried with 6 ayes and 1
nay. Councilman Morrison voted nay.
Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 9:10 PM.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council adopted Resolution
No. 1767A adopting City of Port Orchard road standards.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1769 establishing certain employee benefits for non -union employees. (To include
the third Monday in January in recognition of Martin Luther King Day.)
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1770 setting forth facts, findings and conclusions relevant to the renewal of a six
month residential subdivision moratorium.
Councilman Morrison, Chair Street/Alley Committee, moved to approve Public Events Application
for 1997 Fathoms O' Fun with the condition the City will pay 1/2 the costs associated with the
security of the 1997 Fathoms O' Fun carnival, seconded by Councilman Geiger and carried.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council approved the
consent agenda as follows:
a. Minutes of the following Council meetings:
(1) April 28, 1997 regular meeting, as amended
(2) April 30, 1997 Study Session re: zoning code ordinance
b. Approval of Claim Warrant Nos. 26672-26767 in the amount of $117,021.12 and
April 1997 Payroll Warrant Nos. 126861-127055 in the amount of $209,418.26.
C. Resolution No. 1768 establishing regulations and fees related to parking, stopping
or standing in certain areas of the city and repealing Resolution No. 1758.
d. Application for Public Events - The Cruz - August 10, 1997.
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On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council excused
Councilman Van Zee from the July 14, 1997 Council meeting.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council authorized the
City Engineer to allow the Port of Bremerton permission to utilize the Marina Parking Lot #1 for
their staging area during the construction of the Port Orchard Marina facility with the condition
the contractor be billed for the cost of all parking spaces.
City Planner Gross reminded Council of the continued Public Hearing scheduled May 19, 1997
at 7:30 PM regarding review of the Zoning Code Ordinance.
Mayor Weatherill placed into the Public Property Committee, request for review and
recommendation to survey the area west of Grant Street to determine the "Welcome to Port
Orchard" sign site location.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council declared as
surplus a Toshiba Copier, Model No. BD5511, Fixed Asset No. 500052, and authorized the City
Engineer to dispose of the copy machine in the best interest of the City.
Mayor Weatherill convened Council into Executive Session for 1 hour and 25 minutes to discuss
Fire Protection Consolidation Contract.
Mayor Weatherill reconvened Council into regular session and adjourned meeting at
11:40 P.M.
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy Clerk
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR