07/25/1988 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
July 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, Smith and Grable. Councilman
Powers excused. Staff present: City Attorney McCluskey, Police
Chief Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Deputy Fire Chief Wernet and
City Clerk Flower.
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 July 11, 1988 meeting as
circulated.
Debbie Hill of Awareness Express gave presentation on "The
Bridge" a youth activity service center proposed for 817 Sidney
Avenue. Ms. Hill outlined programs and activities planned by
four community service agencies. Ms. Hill stated organizers of
"The Bridge" are available to meet with residents, who will be
impacted by this center. Councilman Clauson requested that the
zoning designation for 817 Sidney be reviewed to assure this use
is allowable.
Mayor Weatherill introduced letter from Decee Parks requesting
permission to use Waterfront Parking Lot #4 on Oct. 29-31, 1988
to hold a Halloween Promotion. Councilman Smith moved to refer
matter to Property Committee for review, seconded by Councilman
Grable and carried.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council moved to forward Claim for Damages submitted by Law
Offices of Finch & Levandowski (Richard Levandowski) on behalf of
Alice Whittier, to the City's insurance carrier.
Helen Maven -Saunders, President of Kitsap Regional Farmers Market
Association approached Council to discuss proposed alternatives
for expanding the downtown Farmers Market. On motion by
Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Geiger, matter was
referred to Street/Alley Committee for review.
Mayor Weatherill addressed letter from Ruth and Fred Karakas
requesting authorization to close Bay Street on Sunday, August
21, 1988 from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm to allow the Annual Country
Street Fair. Councilman Wilson moved to authorize the closure of
Bay Street as requested by Ruth and Fred Karakas to accommodate
the Annual Country Street Fair with the condition that Police
Chief Mathews suggest fairs and events be re -oriented to the
waterfront parking lot area, seconded by Councilman Clauson and
carried.
Richard Cecilian of Bethel Associates reviewed their development
planned for the Southwest quadrant of Bethel/Lund intersection
known as "Bethel Station". This property is under Kitsap County
jurisdiction. Mr. Cecilian explained site plan noting additional
eastbound traffic lane which will be an integral part of the
construction of this facility and the proposal for a right hand
only ingress/egress to Lund Avenue. Council and Bethel Associate
personnel discussed City/County Agreement to preserve the
"Bypass" integrity by restricting access to Lund Avenue. Mr.
Cecilian noted that this Agreement restricts access to Lund
Avenue until it is widen to four lanes. It is Bethel Associates
opinion that the construction of the additional lane for the
length of their property would meet the intent of the City/County
Agreement concerning access to Lund Avenue. i
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After much discussion, Councilman Clauson moved to recommend
Kitsap County approve Bethel Station development with the
condition that there be right hand only ingress/egress to Lund
Avenue, seconded by Councilman Grable.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to include constraints be
developed prohibiting left turns onto Bethel Road via Lund Avenue
from Bet}:el Station property, seconded by Councilman Wilson and
carried.
Council unanimously approved original motion as amended to
recommend Kitsap County approval of Bethel Station development
with conditions that there be right hand only ingress/egress to
Lund Avenue and constraints prohibiting left turns onto Bethel via
Lund from Bethel Station property.
Mayor and Councilmembers agreed that modifications to the Bypass
City/County Agreement be reviewed on a case by case basis.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council unanimously adopted Resolution No. 1490 authorizing an
interfund transfer loan for the Special Investigative Unit, up to
$2,000 with 7% per annum interest.
Councilman Wilson moved to approved Resolution No. 1491 repealing
Resolution No. 1488 and establishing revised parking regulations
to include four (4) hour parking in the 1500 and 1600 blocks of
Bay Street, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried with five
ayes and one no. Councilman Geiger voting no.
At the request of Municipal Court .fudge Jerry Dolan, Councilman
Clauson moved to extend authorization to hire a temporary
Municipal Court employee to October 5, 1988, seconded by by
Councilman Grable and carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilmen Clauson and
Grable, Council authorized an expenditure to allow renovation of
the front of 810 Bay Street Building to preserve the historical
value of this building to blend in with other buildings in the
downtown area. Source of funds to be designated by the City
Treasurer.
Councilman Geiger moved to remove from the table, tabled motion to
establish a handicap parking space in the 900 block of Cline
Avenue, contingent upon verification of disabled person residing
in this block, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried.
Councilman Geiger reported the disabled person residing in 11te 900
block of Cline Avenue does have a handicap parking permit.
Motion as presented at July 11, 1988 Council meeting by Councilman
Wilson, seconded by Councilman Geiger was unanimously approved
establishing a handicap parking space in the 900 block of Cline
Avenue.
In response to Council request that model ordinances concerning
abandoned vehicles be researched, City Attorney McCluskey reported
the City has adopted by reference RCW's which pertain to abandon
vehicles on public property. Councilman Clauson requested City
Attorney and City Clerk continue research for Ordinance pertaining
to abandoned vehicles on City Streets
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.
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On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council unanimously approved payment of those vouchers as
follows: Claim Warrant No. 10666-10712 in the total amount of
$70,395.84.
Councilman Clauson moved to authorize Police Chief to utilize SIU
Fund and excess Police Department capital outlay monies (new
police car) to pay for converting Police radios to Bremerton
Police radio frequency, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
At the request of Police Chief Mathews, Councilman Wilson moved to
declare 1971 Datsun Pickup as surplus and to authorize its
disposal in the best interest of the City, any funds received as a
result of disposing of this vehicle to be receipted to SIU Fund,
seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried. (This vehicle was
confiscated and acquired during a drug transaction)
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council authorized Police Officer O'Malley to take City vehicle to
Regional Law Enforcement Explorer Scout meeting in Lake Oswego,
Oregon. Officer O'Malley has offered to pay for gas and oil
during trip to this Regional meeting.
Councilman Geiger moved to retain services of Donley, Bell and
Associates as Insurance Broker for the City of Port Orchard and
authorized the continued study of proposed AWC Insurance Pool
which is scheduled to be on-line January 1, 1989. If the City
does not join the AWC Insurance Pool January 1, requests for
broker service will be issued next year, seconded by Councilman
Grable and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.
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