11/09/1992 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
November 9, 1992
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session at
7:30 PM by Mayor Leslie Weatherill. Councilmembers present: Clauson,
Childress, Morrison, Geiger, Smith, Powers and Grable. Staff present: Police
Chief Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Deputy Fire Chief Wernet, Attorney
McCluskey and City Clerk Hower.
Councilman Clauson led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilmen Geiger and Clauson,
Council approved the minutes of the October 26, 1992 regular meeting as
circulated.
Carol Dickenson, Bremerton Development Manager, outlined the proposed Kitsap
County Community Development Block Grant Program (1993-1995). The primary
purpose of this block grant program is to develop viable urban communities
by proving decent social services, housing and a suitable living environment
and expanding economic opportunities, principally for persons of low and very
low income with all of Kitsap county including incorporated cities. Ms.
Dickenson requested the City of Port Orchard enter into an lnterlocal
Cooperation Agreement for the Block Grant Program. This Block Grant
Program will be administered by the Puget Sound Regional Planning Council
with the City of Bremerton providing staff support. There will be no cost or
staff participation by the City of Port Orchard.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilmembers Morrison and
Powers, Council authorized the Mayor to sign the f nterlocal Cooperation
Agreement for the Kitsap County Community Development Block Grant Program,
Program for years 1993 - 1995.
Councilman Clauson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1622 establishing the Port
Orchard City Council as the Board of Appeals for matters relating to the
Uniform Building Codes, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council
approved Ordinance No. 1562 fixing the amount of Ad Valorem Taxes to be
raised for the year 1993.
Mayor Weatherill announced he has interviewed three city residents who
expressed an interest in serving on the Port Orchard Planning Commission,
Bek Tyson, Merideth Essex and Marty McMurray. Mayor Weatherill requested
Council confirm appointment of Bek Tyson to the Planning Commission to fill a
vacancy created by the resignation of Ruth Strube.
Councilman Clauson moved to confirm Mayor Weatherill's appointment of Bek
Tyson to the Port Orchard Planning Commission effective immediately, seconded
by Councilwoman Powers and carried.
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council
removed from the table, the Tabled Motion to authorize the Mayor to sign an
amendment to the Agreement with Kitsap County Clerk regarding Jury Panels
for Port Orchard Municipal Court which addresses the American Disabilities Act
and increases the fee from $325 to $350 per day for each day or portion of a
day that a jury panel reports for duty. (Motion presented 10/26/92 meeting by
Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable.)
Council unanimously approved the motion authorizing the Mayor to sign an
amendment to the agreement with the Kitsap County Clerk's Office regarding
Jury Panels for Port Orchard Municipal Court. (Motion presented at the
October 26, 1992 meeting by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman
Grable.)
On motion by Councilman Morrison, Chair of the Street/Alley Committee,
seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the City Engineer to
work with Port Orchard Bay Street Assn. relevant to holiday decorations as
budget allows; a living tree may be located in waterfront parking lot #2 as an
integral part of the landscaping project; any banner or decorations to be
hung over Bay Street would have to be approved by the Fire Department; and
participation of city officials at their discretion.
Councilwoman Powers, Chair of the Public Property Committee, directed the
Clerk to place proposed Vendor Ordinance on the November 23, 1992 Council
agenda and publicize. This item will be presented for discussion.
Councilman Morrison moved to approve Port of Bremerton Harbormaster's
request that two parking spaces be designated and appropriately marked in
front of the Marina Offices "for Marina Office Business Only". Motion seconded
by Councilman Grable.
Councilman Clauson moved to amend motion authorizing two parking spaces be
designated for "Marina Office Business Only" and to specify a time limit which
is to be established by the City Engineer and the Harbormaster, seconded by
Councilwoman Powers and carried.
Council approved the original motion as amended authorizing the City Engineer
to designate two parking spaces be delineated in front of Marina Offices and
be clearly marked "For Marina Office Business Only" with a time limit to be
established by the City Engineer and the Harbormaster, motion was approved
with six ayes and one no. Councilman Geiger voting no.
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Howard Minor commended Council for designating the portion of Frederick
Street between Bay Street and the waterfront lot as a "one way" street and
providing diagonal parking on each side of the street. This has been
favorably received by citizens and merchants.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council
requested the City Engineer provide a cost estimate on development of a low
cost parking lot at City's Kendall Street/Sidney Avenue property.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilmen Grable, Council
unanimously approved payment of vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No.
17821-17887 in the amount of $79,242.33 and October 1992 Payroll Warrant No.
116374-116531 in the amount of $150,164.28.
Councilman Clauson moved to establish a change in Council procedure for
presentation of a proposed ordinance. Councilmembers will present a proposed
ordinance at a regular meeting, requesting the Clerk place it on the next
agenda for Council consideration. Motion seconded by Councilman Smith and
carried.
Mayor Weatherill declared a 10 minute recess with meeting to reconvene at 9:20
PM.
At the request of Police Chief Mathews, Councilman Clauson moved to authorize
the Police Chief to use funds allocated for one portable radio to purchase two
portable breath testers, seconded by Councilman Morrison and carried.
At the request of City Engineer Curles, Councilwoman Powers moved to
authorize the City Engineer to sign contract with South Kitsap School District
for use of Cedar Heights Junior High facilities for a city meeting, seconded by
Councilman Clauson and carried.
Councilmembers set November 24, 1992 at 7:00 PM as date and time for Council
Study Session to discussion the proposed 1993 budget.
Meeting adjourned at 9.38 PM.
lam- CITY CLERK MAYOR