09/25/1995 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
September 25, 1995
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor
Leslie Weatherill at 7:30 PM at 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard. Councilmembers
present: Clauson, Childress, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee and Grable. Staff
present: Police Chief Mathews, Deputy Clerk Hager, City Planner Gross (formerly Brown),
Fire Chief Snow, City Attorney McCluskey and City Clerk Parks.
City Planner Gross led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
Norm Olson, representing South Kitsap Health Care Campus, requested clarification of
condition of approval relevant to signage at the South Kitsap Health Care Campus
commercial sites on South Kitsap Boulevard.
Mat Randi sh, owner M & M Market/Deli , applicant for commercial development at the Health
Care Campus, advised the signage proposed for his commercial development is the most
scaled down version which is available through the Texaco Corporation. Mr. Randish
stressed the need for this clarification as the signage will have an impact on his
financing package.
Bill Bellman, representing Wilkins Distributing, answered questions concerning size of
the signage proposed.
Don Thorton, representing Harrison Hospital, outlined the South Kitsap Health Care
Campus facility signage and urged clarification of signage requirements for the
commercial sites.
Tim Arnold, Bradley Scott Real Estate, stated the South Kitsap Health Care Campus
Project Design Guidelines did incorporate the Tremont Corridor Specific Plan.
Robert Gallegos, 340 Tremont W., expressed concern with internally illuminated
commercial signs at this site due to the proximity of residential housing.
Mayor Weatherill stated that in the essence of time he was going to set this matter
aside temporarily and directed the City Attorney to review the records on this project
including the Project Design Guidelines and Tremont Corridor Specific Plan, and advise
Council before this meeting ends. (Discussion continued page 2, paragraph 10.)
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council unanimously
approved the consent agenda as following:
a. Minutes of the September 11, 1995 Council meeting.
b. Payment vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No. 23267-23342 in the
amount of $161,377.94.
C. 1996 Animal Control Contract with Kitsap Humane Society which reflects
a 4% increase of 1995 costs.
d. Resolution No. 1714 amending Resolution No. 1486 establishing a charge
for returned checks.
Mayor Weatherill presented the second 1995 Good Neighbor Award. The Residential
Category recipients were Dave and Donna Printz, for their home located at 922 Dwight.
The Commercial Category recipients were Bill and Avis Rill, for their commercial
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business Rill Chapel located at 1151 Mitchell Avenue. This award is to recognize the
contribution of individuals and businesses 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.
Mayor Weatherill continued discussion which was held over from the September 11, 1995
Council meeting concerning the Call for Bids for Parking Lot Improvements held September
7, 1995 at 430 PM.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, reiterated his concern regarding the reconfiguration of
the waterfront parking lot. Dr. Minor stated, he believes the "Deed of Right of Way
for Public Parking" which was recorded on October 15, 1956 limits useage of this
property to public parking only.
City Attorney McCloskey stated that based upon information he has the City can legally
reconfigure the downtown waterfront parking lot to incorporate and install landscaping.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council accepted the
bidding as presented at the September 11, 1995 Council meeting and awarded the Parking
Lot Improvements project to Fox Island Construction as the low bidder in the amount of
$19,745.00 and also the alternative bid in the amount of $27,532.00. Motion passed with
6 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Geiger voting nay.
Mark Bricker addressed his request for a 9 month extension of Council's authorization
(November 28, 1994) to keep a mobile home on his property at 1785 Sidney Avenue.
Councilman Childress stepped down from Council table, due to a conflict of interest.
Councilman Clauson moved to approve a 9 month extension to allow a mobile home on Mark
Bricker's property at 1785 Sidney Avenue, seconded by Councilman Van Zee.
Councilwoman Powers moved to amend motion to include approval be subject to verification
by Public Works Department and City Treasurer that the mobile home at 1785 Sidney has
been properly disconnected from City water service, seconded by Councilman Clauson and
carri ed.
Council unanimously approved original motion, as amended, to approve a 9 month extension
of authorization for a mobile home to be located on Mark Bricker's property at 1785
Sidney Avenue, subject to verification by Public Works Department and City Treasurer
that the mobile home has be ro �erly di on ted from City water service.
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City Attorney presented legal opinion on clarification of request to use internally
illuminated signage by M & M Market/Deli located at the commercial site of the South
Kitsap Health Care Campus, as request by the Mayor earlier at this meeting (Page 1
paragraph 10). Upon review of Ordinance No. 1609 and the Tremont Corridor Specific
Plan, City Attorney McCluskey advised the project Design Guidelines for the South Kitsap
Health Care Campus were presented and accepted with the Zone Reclassification
Application for the South Kitsap Health Care Campus project.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Childress, Council authorized
the Mayor to sign three Criminal Justice Funding Grant Applications for (1) Serious
Habitual Offender Concentrated Action Program, which targets juvenile repeat offenders
and the Kitsap Sexual Assault Center provides advocacy information and referral
services, also YWCA ALIVE Program. Grant amount $3,120.00; (2) Funding for Kitsap
Sexual Assault Center and YWCA ALIVE Programs. Grant amount $3,120.00; (3) MDT's and/or
lap -top computers in cars; and video cameras in cars. Grant amount $2,364.00.
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Council declared 10 pairs of Fire Department bunker pants and 7 pairs of Fire department
bunker boots from the Fire Department as surplus to the needs of the City and authorized
their disposal in the best interest of the City.
Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minutes recess and reconvened meeting at 9:00 PM.
Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council into Executive Session at 9:15 PM for 20 minutes to
discuss contract negotiations and extended the Executive Session an additional 20
minutes.
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 PM.
PATRICIA PARKS, CITY CLERK
LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR