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12/26/1990 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington December 26, 1990 Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at 7:30 PM. Councilmembers present: Clauson, Childress, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Smith and Grable. Staff present: City Attorney McCluskey, Deputy Clerk Thomas, Police Chief Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow and City Clerk Hower. At the request of Mayor Weatherill, Clyde Stricklin led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Powers, Council approved the minutes of the December 10, 1990 meeting as circulated. Clyde Stricklin, Division Head Zoning, Kitsap County, requested Council approval of the Kitsap Regional Planning Council Interlocal Agreement and availed himself for questions. On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Powers, Council authorized the Mayor to sign the Kitsap Regional Planning Council Interlocal Agreement. On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council authorized the Mayor to submit a letter to the Kitsap Regional Planning Council indicating the City's intent to withdraw in 6 months if various issues, which are concerns expressed by the City, have not been resolved. Ron Ross requested a time extension of Commercial General zone classification for his property located at 616 Sidney Avenue. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Childress, Council authorized a 12 month extension for Commercial General zone classification for property owned by Ron Ross which is located at 616 Sidney Avenue. Mayor Weatherill advised Council and audience the Public Hearing scheduled for 7:45 PM has been rescheduled to January 14, 1991 at 8:00 PM due to clerical error in the notification process. This Public Hearing is in regards to an application for a Comprehensive Plan Designation Change and Zone Reclassification from Residential High to Commercial General as petitioned by the Port of Bremerton to allow for a metered parking lot at the intersection of Lawrence and Arnold Streets. Mayor Weatherill advised Council and audience the Public Hearing scheduled for 8:00 PM has been rescheduled to January 14, 1991 at 7:45 PM due to clerical error in the notification process. This Public Hearing is in regards to an application for a Comprehensive Plan Designation Change and Zone Reclassification from Public Property to Industrial as petitioned by the City of Port Orchard to December 26, 1990 Page Two allow for light industrial uses in the vicinity of 1265 Old Clifton Road (former solid waste landfill). At 8:15 PM Mayor Weatherill opened Public Hearing to receive testimony and input on Petition for Annexation as submitted by the Church of the Nazarene for property located on Sidney Road owned by the Church of the Nazarene and Kitsap County (baseball field). Mayor Weatherill called for input from those present in favor of or opposed to the proposed annexation. Councilman Clauson advised Council and audience he is member of the Church of the Nazarene and ask if anyone had an objection to his participation in public hearing process. An objection was heard and Councilman Clauson stepped down from the Council table and refrained from participating. City Engineer Curles updated Council on the location and status of the water needed for fire flow by the Church of the Nazarene. Pastor Kevin O'Connor of the Church of the Nazarene, availed himself to answer questions from the Council and audience. Edie Wood, 4577 Sidney, questioned boundaries of the proposed annexation and voiced concern about water retention pond located on Church of the Nazarene property. Walter Young, member of the Church of the Nazarene, assured Council and Mrs. Wood everything possible has been done to secure the water retention pond. Mayor Weatherill called for further input in favor of or against the City approving the Petition for Annexation as submitted by the Church of the Nazarene. As no response was received, Mayor Weatherill declared this Public Hearing closed and referred matter to the City Council for consideration. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council approved the Church of the Nazarene Petition for Annexation and adopted Ordinance No. 1501 providing for the Annexation of territory into the City of Port Orchard. LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Exhibit 1. At 8:25 PM Mayor Weatherill called for a 5 minute recess. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Powers, Council approved Public Defender Services Contract for 1991 between Case & Lind, Inc., P.S. and the City. December 26, 1990 Page Three On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council approved Ordinance No. 1502 amending the budget for the year 1990 and ordering appropriation of funds and authorizing a budgetary transfer. Councilman Geiger moved to adopt a proposed resolution prohibiting smoking in City owned or operated facilities and vehicles except in designated smoking areas, seconded by Councilman Clauson. Councilman Grable moved to table motion to adopt a resolution prohibiting smoking in City owned or operated facilities and vehicles except in designated smoking areas, seconded by Councilman Morrison. Motion failed with 3 ayes and 4 nays. Councilmen Clauson, Childress, Geiger and Powers voting nay. After much discussion, Councilman Geiger moved to table motion to adopt a proposed resolution prohibiting smoking in City owned or operated facilities and vehicles except in designated smoking areas, seconded by Councilman Grable. Motion passed with 4 ayes and 3 nays. Councilmen Clauson, Childress and Smith voting nay. Mayor Weatherill referenced letter from Richard Netzel, C.P.A. representing South Sound Sanitation, Inc. regarding 1991 rate increase (5.839%) in accordance with contract. Mayor Weatherill requested Water/Sewer Committee review South Sound Sanitation, Inc. contract. Councilman Geiger moved to remove from table, proposed agreement requesting City of Port Orchard participation in the Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event for 1990 and 1991, seconded and carried. After much discussion, Mayor Weatherill requested City Attorney, City Engineer and Fire Chief research this matter. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council unanimously approved payment of vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No. 14316-14377 in the amount of $69,073.15. On motion by Councilman Smith, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council moved to notify the insurance pool of the damage to the garage door at Fire Station No. 3. Meeting adjourned at 9:58 PM. cE,�,_ z�"—' CITY CLERK MAYOR