03/25/1991 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
March 25, 1991
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at 7:30 PM. Councilmembers
present: Clauson, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Smith and Grable. Staff
present: City Attorney McCluskey, City Planner Davis, Police Chief
Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow and City Clerk Hower.
Councilman Childress absent (excused P. 2 par. 8).
Councilman Grable led the audience and Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Geiger,
Council approved the minutes of the March 11, 1991, regular Council
meeting as circulated.
Christina Phelps, 1991 Street Fair Committee Chairman, presented
Street Fair plans and logistics. Mrs. Phelps requested closure of
Frederick & Sidney Avenues from Bay Street north to the waterfront
parking area and Bay Street from Harrison Avenue west to Orchard
Avenue on August 3 & 4, 1991.
After much discussion, Councilman Morrison moved to refer Street Fair
Committee proposal to Street/Ailey Committee for further review and
requested Police Chief Mathews contact State Dept. of Transportation
regarding potential two day closure of Bay Street (SR160), seconded
by Councilman Smith and carried.
Mayor Weatherill opened meeting relevant to Notice of Intent to
Petition for Annexation into the City of Port Orchard as presented by
Richard Granquist for an area lying between SR16 and Sidney Road on
the east and west and Hovde Road and Sedgwick Road on the north and
south plus a 10 acre parcel situated in the southeast quadrant of the
Sedgwick/Sidney intersection.
Richard Granquist urged Council to accept petitions for annexation of
this' area.
Jack Carter, owner of property within proposed annexation boundaries
opposed the Granquist Annexation action.
Mary Carter, owner of property within proposed annexation boundaries
voiced opposition to the Granquist Annexation.
On motion by Councilman Powers, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council approved acceptance of petition for annexation for area
which consist of all properties west of SR16 to Sidney Road and south
from Hovde Road to Sedgwick Road and a ten acre parcel lying in the
southeast quadrant of the Sedgwick/Sidney intersection (Granquist
Annexation).
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council unanimously approved the City adopting a comprehensive plan
and zoning designations as closely related to what the Granquist
Annexation area is zoned by Kitsap County at this time.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council required the assumption of all or any portion of existing
City indebtedness by the Granquist Annexation area upon finalization
of annexation.
James Hall, PO Chamber Circus Committee, submitted application for
Circus Permit and requested the City waive permit fee. The Chamber
is sponsoring a circus scheduled for June 21, 1991, (2:00 pm and 8
pm) on lot east of South Kitsap Mall. Proceeds will be used for
community projects.
Councilman Clauson moved to approve issuance of a Circus Permit to PO
Chamber Circus Committee for June 21, 1991, seconded by Councilman
Smith and carried.
Pete Douvis, Puget Sound Bank questioned intent and details of
Westbay Lease of city property adjacent to Blackjack Creek. Clerk
will provide information to Mr. Douvis.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council removed from the table, tabled motion to deny request for
installation of a spot light on the Library Building Centennial
Mural. (Motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Powers)
Councilman Geiger withdrew motion, Councilman Powers withdrew second.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council unanimously approved payment of vouchers as follows: Claims
Warrant No. 14773-14838 in the amount of $58,935.50.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council excused Councilman Childress from this meeting.
City Planner Davis reviewed parking problems in area of County
administration building and recommended a temporary moratorium on
zone reclassification to Public Property and Commercial General
designations.
After lengthy discussion Councilman Morrison moved to enact a one
year moratorium, on all land use reclassifications to Public Property
and Commercial General, including the conversion of buildings to
government offices within the area between Sroufe and Dwight Streets
to the south and north, and between Sidney Avenue and West Avenue to
she east and west, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council authorized Mayor Weatherill to sign Interlocal Drug Task
Force Agreement.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council authorized Mayor Weatherill to sign Interlocal Agreement for
Crime Stoppers Program.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council declared as surplus three vehicles (1) 1980 Chevrolet Malibu,
(2) 1980 Chevrolet Malibu, and (3) 1979 Chevrolet Impala authorized
the Police Department to dispose of them in the best interest of the
City.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council declared two vehicles, a 1972 Ford LTD & 1968 Ford Pickup, as
surplus and authorized the Police Department to dispose of them in
the best interest of the City. Monies derived from sale of these two
vehicles to be allocated to the SIU Fund.
Councilman Clauson moved to authorize the purchase of a VCR from
Criminal Justice funds allocated in the 1991 budget for Law
Enforcement Training Network (LETN), seconded by Councilman Grable
and carried.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council authorized City Engineer Curles to replace panels, doors and
carpet in old police department area.
Councilman Morrison moved to authorize Mayor Weatherill to sign FEMA
Resolution designating Lawrence J. Curles as the City's authorized
representative for obtaining federal and/or state emergency or
disaster assistance funds, seconded by Councilman Geiger and carried.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison,
Council authorized City Engineer Curles to replace the Red Barn
garage door on Mitchell Avenue.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council approved and accepted proposal from Stead & Bagerly to
provide telemetry.
Councilman Morrison moved to direct staff to commence proceedings to
repeal Ordinance No. 922 to rescind action which vacated a portion of
Spokane Street, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
Fire Chief Snow informed Council fire lanes will be established at
the Kitsap County Administration complex under POMC 10.60.
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Councilman Geiger moved to declare an emergency and authorize the
Fire Chief to select and purchase a used ladder fire truck at a cost
of up to $70,000 (+ tax) contingent upon approval of municipal
financing package and directed the City Attorney to draw up the
appropriate papers, seconded by Councilman Smith.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to grant Mayor Weatherill
authority to approve an addition $10,000 (+ tax) if needed to
purchase a used ladder fire truck, seconded by Councilman Clauson and
carried.
Original motion as amended was unanimously approved to declare an
emergency and authorize the Fire Chief to select and purchase a used
ladder fire truck at a cost of up to $70,000 (+ tax) contingent upon
approval of municipal financing package and directed the City
Attorney to draw up the appropriate papers, and further authorized
Mayor Weatherill to approve an additional $10,000 (+ tax) if needed.
Meeting adjourned at 10:40 PM.
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CLERK MAYOR