05/25/1994 - Special - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
May 25, 1994
Mayor Protem John Clauson called the Port Orchard City Council to order in Special
Session at 7:30 PM. Joining Councilman Clauson in this special session were council
members Jack Grable, Carolyn Powers, Robert Geiger, and Chuck Childress. Staff present:
City Engineer Lawrence Curles and Deputy Clerk Michelle Hager.
Mayor Protem Clauson reopened continued Public Hearing relative to consideration of the
Draft Comprehensive Plan. (Continued from May 11, 1994 Special Council Session).
City Engineer Curles introduced Mark Hinthorne, AICP, Planner for Puget Power, who
availed himself to answer questions on Puget Power's comments on the "Utility Element"
of the Comprehensive Plan.
Mr. Hinthorne, discussed recommendations to the three policies under the "Utilities
Element" and also recommended 4 additional policies.
Councilwoman Powers commented on Policy #4 and questioned the word "complimentary" and
asked Mr. Hinthorne for clarification. After discussion Mr. Hinthorne made the
following recommendation to Policy No. 4:
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City decisions regarding utility corridors and facilities will consider regional
utility needs as well as City interests.
Council referred the recommended change of Policy No. 4 to City Planner Brown for her
review and comment.
Council discussed placing Policy #6 into the "Land Use Elements" and after much
discussion also requested City Planner Brown review with a recommendation at the next
public hearing session.
City Engineer Curles opened up discussion on "Capital Facilities" - Goals and Policies.
City Engineer recommended and Council concurred with changing Policy No. 1 to read as
follows:
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faci`llties in ... order to maximize tliei.r usage.
Council discussed Policy No. 1 under "Plan for more efficient provision of government
services". After considerable discussion, Council concurred with the following change:
The City shall promote increased coordination between the City, ttr,
iuipT` J(4ts..n CAand ether= regional agencies for the planning`"and
development°"of regional capital facilities.
It is noted that the term municipalities include agencies such as Kitsap County and
Kitsap Transit.
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Council clarified Policy No. 2 to read as follows:
The City shall #M el4rfi4nate unnecessary duplication of M services.
Council questioned if Policy No. 1, 2 and 3 of "Improve the appearance of public
structures" referred to only municipal buildings or public buildings, after much
discussion Council requested City Planner reword and incorporate these policies into
the Land Use Element on Page 16.
Council concurred with the change to Police No. 2 of "Promote conservation of utilities"
to read as follows:
The City shall € �+ sa'� �;=s„ a programs to educate utility users on the
benefits and means'of:'conservation.
Council requested City Planner review and comment on Policy No. 1 and 2 of "Improve
utility service provisions" and recommended change to Policy No. 4 as follows:
The City shall etea ;;tee coordination of utilities.
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Under "Recommended Action", Council deleted "Complete a new fire station by 1994" and
"The City shall develop a solid waste plan by January 1995", these policies have already
been implemented.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council continued Draft
Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing until 7:30 PM, June 8, 1994.
Meeting adjourned at 9:29 PM.
Michelle Hager, Deputy Q6ty Clerk J- n Clauson, Mayor Protem