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04/25/1988 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington April 25, 1988 Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill. Councilmembers present: Clauson, Childress, Wilson, Geiger, Powers and Smith. Councilman Grable excused. Staff present: City Attorney McCluskey, Deputy Clerk Thomas, Police Sargeant Loflin, Fire Chief Snow and City Clerk Hower. Councilman Smith led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Council approved the minutes of the April 11, 1988 meeting. Mayor Weatherill requested Council concurrence on the appointment of Tom Jeatran to the Port Orchard Planning Commission. Mr. Jeatran will fill the vacancy created by the appointment of Jesse Smith to the Port Orchard City Council On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council confirmed the appointment of Mr. Tom Jeatran to the Port Orchard Planning Commission. Councilman Wilson moved to adopt proposed Resolution No. 1481 which establishes regulations and fees related to parking, stopping or standing in certain areas of the City (Waterfront Lot 4 - fee reduced to one dollar per twelve hour interval). Seconded by Councilman Geiger. Councilman Clauson moved to table motion to adopt proposed Resolution No. 1481, seconded by Councilman Powers. Motion to table defeated with three ayes and three nay votes. Mayor Weatherill voting nay to break tie vote. Original motion to adopt Resolution No. 1481 approved with five ayes and one nay vote. Councilman Clauson voting nay. Mayor Weatherill opened Public Hearing on a Petition to Vacate a portion of an alleyway as submitted by Jesse W. (Bill) Sutton. (400 block between Dwight and DeKalb Streets.) Engineer Curles gave staff report, explaining the subject alleyway is situated east of Harrison Avenue, west of Central Park, north of Dwight Street and south of DeKalb Street. The City has direct access to this park from DeKalb and Dwight Streets. Mr. Curles did not foresee the City using this property for utility or street purposes. Mayor Weatherill informed Mr. Sutton, if this alleyway is vacated, Two Thousand Dollars compensation will be due to the City prior to the final ordinance being presented to the Council. This amount is based on standard formula using assessed valuation of adjacent property. Mayor Weatherill called for public input in favor of the City approving the Petition to Vacate a portion of this alleyway. Mr. Jesse Sutton, petitioner, detailed plans for utilization of this property if Vacation is approved. Mr. Sutton responded to Council's questions. David Tauge, 409 Harrison, spoke in favor of Petition to Vacate a portion of this alleyway. April 25, 1988 Page Two Mayor Weatherill called for input from any person opposed to Council approving the Petition to Vacate a portion of an alleyway located in the 400 block between DeKalb and Dwight Streets. No opposing input received. Mayor Weatherill requested additional input in favor of or opposed to Council approval of Petition to Vacate a portion of an alleyway located in the 400 block between DeKalb and Dwight Streets. As no further input or testimony was received, Mayor Weatherill closed the Public Hearing and referred Petition to the Council for their consideration. Councilman Clauson moved to approve Petition to Vacate a portion of an alleyway located in the 400 block between DeKalb and Dwight Streets as submitted by Jesse W. (Bill) Sutton, seconded by Councilman Smith. Councilman Powers moved to amend motion, (for approval of Petition to Vacate a portion of an alleyway) to specify that the Two Thousand Dollars compensation be allocated for the acquisition of future park property. Seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. Council approved the original motion as amended, to approve Petition to Vacate a portion of an alleyway located in the 400 block between DeKalb and Dwight Streets with Two Thousand Dollars compensation allocated for future park property acquisition. (Jesse W. (Bill) Sutton) (Legal Description - SEC26 TWN24N R1E WM, Kitsap County, That portion of alley parallel to DeKalb and Dwight Streets which originates on the East margin of Harrison and Extends 85 feet eastward). On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Smith, Council approved proposed Ordinance No. 1421 which amends Port Orchard Zoning Ordinance No. 1163; by amending the area and use maps thereof, reclassifying property located at 1430 Retsil Road from Residential Low to Industrial (Puget Sound Power and Light, owner) (Legal Description - That portion of the N1/2, SW1/4, SE1/4, SEC25, TWN24N, R1E, W.M., Lying westerly of County Road No. 349 (Retsil Road), except therefrom the north 25 feet, and except therefrom the westerly 140 feet; being situated in Kitsap County, State of Washington) City Clerk reported on bid opening held April 21, 1988.at 4:30 P.M. relevant to Call for Bid for 1988 Street Paving. Bids were received with required bid bond as follows Ace Paving Co. $49,091.92 Associated Sand & Gravel 56,950.00 **Engineers Estimate 49,000.00** On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council unanimously accepted the bidding as received on April 21, 1988 and awarded the contract for 1988 Street Paving to the low bidder, Ace Paving Company in the amount of $49,091.92. Councilman Powers, Chairman of the Parks/Public Property Committee reported on property Mr. Eric Bosley offered to sell to the City. Committee recommendation is for the City to decline Mr. Bosley's offer. On motion by Councilman Powers, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Council unanimously agreed not to purchase property offered to the City by Eric Bosley. April 25, 1988 Page Three On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council approved issuance of 1988 Fireworks Stand Permits to the following organizations; S.K. Western Little League Jim Strode Port Orchard Rotary S.K. Eastern Little League Port Orchard Lions Club Lighthouse Building Fund 1700 SR160 (east end of parking lot Plisko Lane/SR160 (SW corner) Safeway Shopping Center Port Orchard Armory Coast to Coast Westbay Shopping Center Councilman Wilson moved to approve Resolution No. 1482 establishing a policy to require additional right-of-way from commercial developments along Bethel Avenue, seconded by Councilman Geiger and carried. On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Powers, Council unanimously approved Ordinance No. 1422 repealing Ordinance No. 1158 which established requirement for frontage roads along Bethel Avenue. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Council unanimously approved Resolution No. 1483 establishing procedures to enhance the view from private properties. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Council approved the removal of Item 6 from Unfinished Business, (proposed Ordinance No. 1420 requiring dedication of 20' of property for street right-of-way for approval of commercial development on Bethel Avenue). Councilman Geiger moved to approve Grey Chevrolet request for installation of an additional fire hydrant on Hovde Road. Grey Chevrolet is to be asked for this to be on a prepayment basis. Fire hydrant is to be installed as soon as possible, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the placement of "No Parking Signs" at the access roads around the red barn and trailer sewage dump station on Mitchell Avenue. Councilman Wilson moved to establish a 40' loading zone on the west side of Sidney at the intersection of Bay and Sidney, seconded by Councilman Geiger. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council tabled motion to establish a 40' loading zone on the west side of Sidney at the intersection of Bay and Sidney. Councilman Powers, Chairman of the Parks/Public Property Committee reported on property located at corner of Kendall Street and Sidney Avenue. Committee recommendation is for City to sell property and allocate revenue to future parks property acquisition. Councilman Powers moved to sell property at Sidney Avenue and Kendall Street with revenue from the sale allocated to future park property acquisition, seconded by Councilman Smith. Motion failed with 2 ayes and 4 nays. Councilmen Clauson, Wilson, Childress and Geiger voting nay. April 25, 1988 Page Four Mayor Weatherill called for recess with meeting to reconvene at 9:15 PM. Councilman Smith moved to refer to the Street/Alley Committee, a letter from Woody Hooser, requesting permission to remove the portion of the marquee which is attached to the front of 834 Bay Street Building, seconded by Councilman Powers. After much Council discussion and input from citizens, noted as follows, Council unanimously denied motion to refer Woody Hooser's letter to Street/Alley Committee. Woody Hooser, 834 Bay Street, stated permission to remove a section of the marquee has been requested to allow the restoration of his building for potential placement on the Historical Registers. Mr. Hooser also outlined plans for Centennial event location at this site. Gerry Bruckart, downtown property owner, spoke in opposition stating the marquee is a uniting factor for the community and allowing Mr. Hooser to remove a section would create a precedent which could jeopardize the appearance of the downtown core. Ted Wright, Past President Chamber of Commerce, stated the marquee is a benefit to the City and would like the marquee to stay. Marvin Coe, downtown property owner, concurred with Councilman Powers suggestion that Mr. Hooser pursue the placement of the building on the State Historical Register before requesting permission to remove the marquee. Sheri Stevens, spoke in favor of Mr. Hooser removing the marquee referring to property owners rights. On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Council unanimously moved to deny request by Woody Hooser to remove the marquee from 834 Bay Street. Councilman Powers, Chairman Parks/Public Property Committee reported on Peninsula Feed Store's request to lease City property to facilitate expansion of their facility. Councilman Powers moved to not take any action on Peninsula Feed's request to lease City property adjacent to their facilities, seconded by Councilman Smith and carried. Vouchers audited and certified by the auditing officer (City Clerk) as required by RCW 42.24.080 and those expense reimbursement claims certified as required by RCW 42.24.090 have been recorded on a listing and made available to the Council. On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council unanimously approved payment of those vouchers as follows: Claim Warrant No. 10228-10291 in the total amount of $25,610.38. Councilman Powers moved to hold a Special Meeting on May 2, 1988 7:30 P.M. with Kitsap County Sewer District No. 5 to discuss Sewer Treatment Plant Maintenance, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried. April 25, 1988 Page Five On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wilson, Council declared as surplus the Police Department 1978 Kawasaki motorcycle and authorized its disposal in the best interest of the City. Motion further authorized the Police Department to purchase a 1983 Kawasaki motorcycle ($500) from the City of Olympia. Councilman Wilson moved to delete 11 street lights from various locations as recommended by the Street/Alley Committee, seconded and carried. Meeting adjourned at 10:35 P.M. CITY CLERK MAYOR -��.