02/26/1996 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
February 26, 1996
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor
Leslie J. Weatherill at 7:30 PM at City Hall, 216 Prospect Street. Councilmembers
present: Clauson, Morrison, Wyatt, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee and Grable. Staff present:
Police Chief Mathews, Deputy Clerk Hager, City Engineer Curles, Fire Marshall Wernet,
City Clerk Parks and City Attorney McCluskey.
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.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council approved the
consent agenda as follows:
a. Minutes of the following Council meetings:
(1) February 12, 1996 regular meeting.
b. Approval of Claim Warrants No. 24156-24230 in the amount of $61,500.31.
C. Ordinance No. 1648 reclassifying .66 acres into three duplex lots for
property located on the west property line of 2410 Sidney Avenue, Jerry
Loudon, applicant.
d. Resolution No. 1724 denying application for Zone Reclassification as
submitted by J & H Limited Partnership for property located on the west
side of Pottery Ave., 400 feet south of Melcher St. Project commonly
known as "Golden Pond."
Ron Perkerewicz, representing Kitsap County Department of Community Development,
discussed the Kitsap County Draft Comprehensive Land Use Plan, highlighting the
revisions to the Port Orchard and South Kitsap Urban Growth Boundaries. At the end of
his presentation, Mr. Perkerewicz availed himself to answer questions from the Council.
Mayor Weatherill called for a 5 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 8:00 PM.
Fire Marshall Wernet introduced the newest member of the Port Orchard Fire Department,
Michael Kehl. Mr. Kehl is the 5th full-time firefighter for the department.
Hilton Smith, representing Horluck Transportation, discussed the proposed Cross Sound
Flyer passenger only ferry. This ferry will travel between Port Orchard, Bremerton,
Suquamish and Seattle. Mr. Hilton discussed the design, cost, safety features and
scheduling of these vessels. In conclusion Mr. Hilton asked for a letter of support
from the Council.
City Clerk reported no written proposals were submitted on February 22, 1996 for the
purchase and removal of the building located at 200 Prospect Street.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized
the City Engineer to terminate the lease at 560 Say Street and proceed with the process
to demolish the buildings located at 560 Bay Street and 200 Prospect Street.
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Councilman Morrison, chairperson Street/Alley Committee, reported the Committee is
adhering to the action taken January 22, 1996 which approved the 1996 Cruz Public Event
Application and approved the 1996 Street Fair Public Event Application to be held
jointly on August 4, 1996.
Rudy Swenson, Chairperson for Street Fair, introduced Teddy Bernier, Vice -President,
Bay Street Association, who advised the Street/Alley Committee's recommendation was
unacceptable and requested the City Council to approve the Street Fair Application as
originally submitted.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Myatt, Council reconfirmed
authorization for Cruz '96 to utilize the waterfront parking lots and Frederick Street,
north of Bay Street and 1996 Street Fair to utilize Bay Street, Prospect Street and
Frederick Street, South of Bay Street. The 1996 Street Fair is also encouraged to
contact Kitsap Bank for use of their new parking lot and to contact Wilkins Distributing
for the use of the area around the former Texaco Station on Bay Street.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign lease agreement with Kitsap Transit for office space in the Port Orchard
library building, subject to approval by City Engineer and City Attorney. Motion passed
with 6 ayes. Councilman Clauson refrained from voting due to a conflict of interest.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council excused
Councilwoman Powers from the April 8, 1996 Council meeting.
Council designated March 18, 1996 as the date for a Council Study Session to discuss
financing of the new City Hall. This study session will be held at Fire Station No.
31, 200 Tremont Street at 7:30 PM.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council authorized the
City Engineer to contact the Department of Transportation asking for assistance in
placing two temporary traffic signals at the following locations: (1) Tremont Street
and Port Orchard Boulevard and (2) Tremont Street and South Kitsap Boulevard/Canyon
Court.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council approved
application for Public Event as submitted by Mustangs on the Waterfront for July 27,
1996, contingent upon receipt of written letters of approval from Kitsap Bank and the
Port of Bremerton for the use of their respective properties.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized
waiving the In Lieu of Assessments Fees for the Village project, located on Forest Park
Street, due to the improvements of the water and sewer system by the developer.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council denied request
for waiver of the In Lieu of Assessment Fees for the Castle Gate Subdivision, located
on Pottery Avenue, as this project did not substantially improve the City water and
sewer system.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized an
amendment to the water and sewer ordinance to delete the waiving of In Lieu of
Assessments Fees and inserting language authorizing developers to utilize a Developers
Extension Agreement.
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Councilwoman Powers moved to declare property located in the Parkwood area, (Tax Parcel
No. 4720-000-023-0004) as surplus to the needs of the City and authorized the sale of
the property, seconded by Councilman Morrison. Motion failed with 3 ayes and 4 nays.
Councilmembers Van Zee, Geiger, Wyatt and Clauson voting nay.
Mayor Weatherill authorized City Staff to prepare a Resolution supporting the Cross
Sound Flyer Fast Passenger Only Ferry.
Meeting adjourned at I0:05 PM.
PATRICIA PARKS, CITY CLERK
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LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR