05/22/1995 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
May 22, 1995
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor
Leslie Weatherill at 7:30 PM at City Hall, 216 Prospect Street. Council members present:
Clauson, Childress, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee and Grable. Staff present: Police
Chief Mathews, Deputy Clerk Hager, City Treasurer Miller, City Planner grown, City
Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow, City Attorney Goodwin and City Clerk Parks.
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.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council unanimously
approved the consent agenda as follows:
a. Minutes of the May 8, 1995 Council meeting.
b. Payment vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No. 22601-22667 in the
amount of $79,570.95.
Mayor Weatherill presented the first Good Neighbor Award. Spring 1995 Residential
Category recipient was Dan Bowdoin, 926 Sidney Avenue and Richard Stocking, Attorney
At Law, 608 Sidney Avenue for the Commercial Category. This award is to recognize the
contribution of individuals who enhance the aesthetic quality of their neighborhood.
The pride and leadership they display in maintaining their respective property is an
asset to the community.
Jim Brown, Project Manager, representing Art Anderson and Associates, architects for
the City Hall Project brought Council up-to-date and discussed future steps in the
Design Phase. Mr. Brown requested the Council review the proposed goal statements.
David Lewy, Senior Architect, Art Anderson and Associates, reviewed projected space
requirements for each department.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, urged the Council to design a new City Hall which will
be aesthetically pleasing for all citizens of Port Orchard.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:35 PM Public Hearing regarding the review and comments
on the Draft Comprehensive Plan.
City Planner Brown outlined review period process and reported comments on the Draft
Comprehensive Plan have been received from four agencies. Council requested City
Planner Brown prepare a staff report on comments received.
Mayor Weatherill called for further audience comment on the draft Comprehensive Plan.
As no further response was received, Mayor Weatherill continued Public Hearing to June
12, 1995 at 7:45 PM.
Mayor Weatherill addressed letter from the Department of Natural Resources which
acknowledges the City/Port of Bremerton Management Agreement for a portion of the area
the City leases from DNR.
After much discussion, Councilman Geiger presented motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Morrison, to proceed with transfer of the approximate 1.06 acres of the area
within the City's DNR Aquatic Land Lease to the Port of Bremerton. This will eliminate
the water -dependent share of the DNR lease rent.
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Mayor Weatherill called for a 5 minutes recess with meeting reconvening at 8:55 PM.
Brian Gibson, McCormick Woods homeowner, questioned why the property owners are being
assessed ULID fees for Kitsap County ULID No. b and not the developer. City Engineer
advised Council he will review comments with City Attorney and McCormick Woods
developer.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized
the City Engineer to proceed with developing a mini -park on the downtown waterfront
using "Plan C". This project is funded by the DNR Tree Planting Grant. Motion passed
with 6 ayes and 1 nay, Councilman Geiger voting nay.
Mayor Weatherill requested the following -item be removed from the agenda: "Old Business"
Item C. - proposed reconfiguration of Prospect Street to a one way street with diagonal
parking.
Gary Chrey, representing Brem-Air Disposal, discussed various issues regarding the
proposed contract for Solid Waste Collection, Recycling and Disposal within the City
of Port Orchard.
Mayor Weatherill called for a 5 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 10:55 PM.
Councilman Morrison moved to proceed with termination of the "Agreement to Provide
Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services to Vine Street Annexation Property" with
Kitsap County Fire District No. 7 and authorized the Mayor to sign necessary
notification document(s). Motion was seconded by Councilman Grable and approved by
unanimous vote.
Councilman Geiger moved to pass an emergency ordinance authorizing the prohibition of
the sale and discharge of fireworks on December 31 as allowed in RCW 70.77.395, seconded
by Councilman Grable. Motion failed with 1 aye and 6 nays. Councilman Geiger voting
aye.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council adopted
Resolution No. 1699 amending Resolution No. 1646 establishing an increase and/or
decrease of speed limit on city streets or intersections. (Olney Avenue, from the north
city limits to its intersection with Mile Hill Drive, thirty miles per hour at all
times.)
Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council into Executive Session to discuss labor negotiations
for 25 minutes and further extended the session an additional 55 minutes.
Meeting adjourned at 12:45 AM.
PATRICIA PARKS, CITY CLERK
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