05/27/1997 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
May 27, 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, Van Zee and Grable. Councilwoman Powers excused. Staff present:
Police Chief Mathews, Deputy Clerk Merlino, City Treasurer Tompkins, City Planner Gross, City
Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow, City Clerk Parks and City Attorneys Hanson and Ryan.
Councilman Geiger 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 an application for a Substantial
Development Permit and a Conditional Use Permit for the Port Orchard Marine Railway located
at 405 Bay Street.
Councilman Morrison stepped down from Council table, due to a conflict of interest.
City Planner Gross briefed Council on the proposed repairs and expansions to the Port Orchard
Marine Railway facility.
Robert Henry, Art Anderson and Associates, representing Port Orchard Marine Railway,
presented a drawing illustrating the proposed changes and expansions to the facility.
Gary Turner, Vice President, Port Orchard Marine Railway, answered questions concerning
number of live -a -boards and pleasure vessels visiting the facility.
Bruce Jarrett, representing Port Orchard Yacht Club, spoke in favor of the project and advised
new surveys had been prepared and recorded to clarify any discrepancies concerning boundary
lines.
Gary Turner, Vice President, Port Orchard Marine Railway, described the benefits of the
proposed repairs and expansion of the facility, indicating the historical value and the potential
beautification to the Port Orchard waterfront. Mr. Turner also informed Council a portion of the
new expansion will be dedicated to a guest moorage facility.
Don Morrison, 324 Farragut Avenue, owner of Dockside Sales and Service, spoke in favor of the
project and concurred with the benefit to the waterfront improvements.
Kirby Tweten, owner Tweten's Lighthouse Restaurant, supported the proposed project, however
expressed a concern with parking in the area.
Gary Turner, Vice President, Port Orchard Railway, advised the proposed project has made
provisions for parking and the proponent will do what is needed to provide for adequate parking
on site.
Mayor Weatherill called for further audience comments concerning the Substantial Development
Permit and Conditional Use Permit for the Port Orchard Marine Railway located at 405 Bay
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Street. 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 Councilman Grable, Council approved the
Substantial Development Permit and Conditional Use Permit for the Port Orchard Marine Railway
located at 405 Bay Street.
Gene Nelson, representing Missouri On the Mainland Committee, requested Council's
concurrence on a proposed Resolution regarding a reaffirmation of the city's support to keep the
USS Missouri on the mainland.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1771 reaffirming the City's support to keep the USS Missouri on the mainland of
the contiguous United States.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:35 PM Public Hearing regarding the Water/Sewer Rate Study.
City Engineer Curies presented and discussed illustrations comparing current and proposed
water/sewer rate increases as well as connection fees and installation fees.
Mayor Weatherill called for audience comments regarding the water/sewer rate study. As no
comments were received from the audience, 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 .Van Zee, Council approved the
following rate increases for the water and sewer utilities as follows:
1. The basic water rate charge increased from $6.50 to $7.00 for the first 2,500
gallons of water per month.
2. The water rate to be increased from $1.25 per 1,000 gallons of water to $1.50 per
1,000 gallons of volumes less than 50,000 gallons.
3. For more than 50,000 gallons of water per month, the rate is $1.60 per 1,000
gallons.
4. The sanitary sewer rate is increased from $16.00 per ERU to $18.00 per ERU per
month.
5. The water installation fee is increased from $300.00 plus tax to $500.00 plus tax
for residential 3/4 inch meters.
6. The sewer installation fee is increased from $300.00 plus tax to $500.00 plus tax.
Councilman Clauson reported on Public Property Committee meeting and presented motion
authorizing the skateboarders permission to utilize the tennis courts at the Active Club Building
on a temporary basis until September 30, 1997, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
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Rocky Brannan, South Kitsap Parks and Recreation Commissioner, commented on the strong
support the community has demonstrated on the proposed skateboard park and indicated the
South Kitsap Parks and Recreation Committee has selected a site and steering committee for
the development of the skateboard park.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council removed from the
table the Tabled Motion [presented by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison
at the May 12, 1997 meeting] approving ordinance relating to riding a skateboard on public
streets, sidewalks, alleys, walkways, docks buildings or parks within the central business district.
Councilman Clauson amended motion to adjust boundaries as follows: (1) the central business
district defined as the area bound by Port Orchard Boulevard on the west, Maple Street on the
east, and from the south side of Bay Street north to the waterfront; (2) Cline Avenue, from
Division Street north to Bay Street; (3) Sidney Avenue, from Division Street north to the
waterfront; and, (4) Port Orchard Boulevard, from Tremont Street to Bay Street, seconded by
Councilman Van Zee.
Gil Michael, 228 Seattle Avenue, suggested excluding all residential areas from the proposed
ordinance.
Fred Karakas, downtown business owner, spoke in opposition to ordinance and suggested an
ordinance needs to address everyone in a consistent manner.
Dr. David Levine, 3280 SE Lund Avenue, suggested posting all boundaries. Dr. Levine also
stated the ordinance discriminates against skateboarders and expressed a concern the ordinance
will alienate the teenagers. Dr. Levine suggested the Council reconsider passing the proposed
ordinance.
Council called for question on motion as amended approving Ordinance No. 1682 relating to
riding a skateboard on public streets, sidewalks, alleys, walkways, docks buildings or parks within
the central business district as follows: (1) the central business district defined as the area bound
by Port Orchard Boulevard on the west, Maple Street on the east, and from the south side of Bay
Street north to the waterfront; (2) Cline Avenue, from Division Street north to Bay Street; (3)
Sidney Avenue, from Division Street north to the waterfront; and, (4) Port Orchard Boulevard,
from Tremont Street to Bay Street. Motion unanimously approved with 6 ayes.
Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 9:00 PM.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council approved the
consent Agenda items as follows:
a. Minutes of the following Council meeting:
(1) May 12, 1997 regular meeting
(2) May 5, 1997 Study Session re: Zoning Code Ordinance
b. Approval of Claim Warrant Nos. 26768-26854 in the amount of $67,759.60.
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C. Fireworks Stand Permits
Dave Douglas - A & W Parking Lot
Kiwanis of Port Orchard - Albertson's parking lot
d. Authorization for Mayor Weatherill and Chief Mathews to sign the 1997 Interlocal
Drug Task Force Agreement.
e. Ordinance No. 1681 adopting the Emergency Amendments to the Transportation
Element of the Comprehensive Plan.
f. 1997 Animal Control Contract with Kitsap Humane Society with annual cost of
$18,879.00.
City Planner Gross reminded Council of the following continued Public Hearing meeting
regarding the Zoning Code Ordinance. (1) June 4, 1997 at 7:30 PM and (2) June 25, 1997 at
7:30 PM.
City Engineer Curies reported on the Call for Proposals on the Sewer Jet Rodder. Three
proposals were received.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council authorized the City
Engineer to purchase the Sewer Jet Rodder upon the departments review of the concerns
expressed by a bidder regarding vehicles and load weights.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council excused
Councilman Clauson from the June 9, 1997 City Council meeting.
At 9:15 PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council into Executive Session for 15 minutes to discuss
pending litigations and Fire Protection Consolidation Contract.
Mayor Weatherill reconvened Council into regular session and immediately adjourned meeting
at 9:30 PM.
Meeting adjourned at 9:30 P.M.
Michelle Merlino, Deputy Clerk
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR