03/11/1996 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
March 11, 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, Wyatt, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, and Grable. Councilman Van Zee
excused. Staff present: Deputy Clerk Hager, Police Chief Mathews, City Planner Gross,
City Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow, City Clerk Parks and City Attorney Weibel.
Councilman Grable 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 Morrison, Council approved the
consent agenda as follows:
a. Minutes of the following Council meeting:
(1) February 26, 1996 regular meeting
(2) March 4, 1996 Study Session re: Downtown Revitalization
b. Payment vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No. 24231-24312 in the
amount of $96,632.09 and February 1996 Payroll Warrant No. 124009-
124196 in the amount of $205,108.99.
d. Resolution No. 1726 approving a temporary installation of a sign on the
public right of way - Tremont Street. (Matthew Randish, applicant)
e. Resolution No. 1728 supporting the Cross Sound Flyer Passenger Ferry
f. Ordinance No. 1649 amending Chapter 5.5 B(4) and Chapter 5.6 B(5) of
Ordinance No. 1469 to correct clerical errors regarding development
standards (height) within Commercial Highway and Commercial General
Districts.
Mayor Weatherill presented plaques to Faye Malatesta and Nila Warner to extend the
City's appreciation for their initiative in starting a Neighborhood Block Watch and
serving as Block Watch Captains for their respective neighborhoods.
Kay Morrison, Chair Port Orchard Library Board, introduced Tom Albertson, representing
"Friends of the Library". Mr. Albertson thanked City Engineer Curles and City Council
for their help and support in the expansion of the Port Orchard Library. Mr. Albertson
also reported on the book sale events and various furniture and accessory items the
"Friends of the Library" have purchased and contributed to the Port Orchard Library.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7: 30 PM Public Meeting regarding the design of the Port
Orchard Boulevard by the Engineering Consultants, Gray & Osborne.
Dave Wreich and Tamara Nack representing Gray and Osborne Engineering Consultants,
presented four proposed alternative designs of the Port Orchard Boulevard project and
discussed roadway rehabilitation, bicycle lanes and illumination.
Mayor Weatherill asked if anyone from the audience had any comments regarding the design
alternatives for the Port Orchard Boulevard project.
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Todd Cramer, 409 Givens, questioned the alternatives regarding the width of the
pedestrian/bike paths.
At this time, Mayor Weatherill asked Council's concurrence in selecting one of the four
alternatives presented by the representatives from Gray and Osborne Engineering
Consultants.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council accepted
Alternative "C" which involves the construction of three eleven foot lanes, two 5-foot
bike lanes with sidewalks being an optional bid item. Motion passed with 5 ayes and
1 nay. Councilman Grable voting nay.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council declared a 1983
Pontiac Firebird, VIN #1G2AX87L6DL206236 as surplus to the needs of the City and
authorized disposal of this vehicle, in the best interest of the City.
City Planner Gross discussed a potential business opening a recycling center in the city
limits.
Mayor Weatherill asked City Attorney to review the garbage and recycling ordinance
regarding private enterprises operating a recycling business in the City.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council declared a
1968 Ferguson Roller - Vin #1629 and a 1979 Ford Dump Truck - Vin #F82BVDJ6650 as
surplus to the needs of the City and authorized disposal of these vehicles, in the best
interest of the City.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1729 accepting additional right of way for Horstman Road.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council authorized the
City Engineer to proceed with the surveying of Guthrie Street right of way at a cost
of $2,927.00.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign agreement with Washington Department of Transportation regarding Bethel
Wye Improvement project to install a traffic signal with Department of Transportation
funding 50% of the cost up to a maximum of $37,000.
The following Council Study Session are scheduled for the month of March, 1996.
March 18, 1996 - 7:30 PM at Fire Station No. 31, 200 Tremont Street regarding
financing of the new City Hall.
March 20, 1996 - 7:00 PM at Fire Station No. 31, 200 Tremont Street regarding
City and District No. 7 proposed "Service Partnership".
Meeting adjourned at 9:03 PM.
PATRICIA PARKS, CITY CLERK
ESLIE J. UWEAMAYOR