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02/23/1987 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington February 23, 1987 Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill. Councilmembers present: Clauson, Childress, Wilson, Geiger, Lloyd, Grosso and Grable. Also present: City Attorney McCloskey, Police Chief Mathews, Fire Chief Snow, City Clerk Hower and Administrative Assistant Thomas. Councilman Geiger led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council approved the minutes of the February 9, 1987 meeting. City Clerk read proclamation declaring March 8-14, 1987 as Girl Scout Week. Mayor Weatherill presented proclamati;)r. a Wittneaur, a Girl Scout representative. Marvin Coe, Downtown Merchants Association, requested closure of Bay Street from Harrison Avenue to Frederick Street on, May 2, 1987, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to allow Heritage Days Celebration, . Councilman Wilson moved to allow closure of Bay Street from Harrison Avenue to Frederick Street on, May 2, 1987, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to allow Heritage Days Celebration, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried. Marlin Rank, 515 Perry Avenue, presented Council with a sketch of parking area in front of his property showing conflict with fire hydrant. Councilman Wilson moved to relocate fire hydrant which is situated in front of 515 Perry Avenue to the south property line, seconded by Councilman Grosso. Councilman Clauson moved to table motion to relocate fire hydrant at 515 Perry Avenue to allow further research by City Engineer and Fire Chief, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried with 5 ayes and 2 nays. Councilmen Grosso and Geiger voting nay. Bob Freitag, Federal Emergency Management Agency, spoke to Council regarding the adoption of the proposed Flood Insurance Ordinance for the City of Port Orchard. Mayor Weatherill opened Public Hearing scheduled for 8:00 PM, regarding South Kitsap Family Worship Center request for Special Use Permit to allow a religious facility on property located north of Tremont and east of Canyon Court. Legal Description Attachment No. 1. City Attorney Terry McCluskey, informed Council and audience that Councilman Childress resides within 300 feet of subject property which could be judged as a conflict of interest. However, Councilman Childress has stated he has no bias for or against this request for a Special Use Permit and that he can hear testimony and act on this matter without prejudice. City Attorney McCluskey then asked if anyone objected to Councilman Childress sitting on Council during Public Hearing for South Kitsap Family Worship Center's proposed Special Use Permit. No objection from audience. Mayor Weatherill called for public input for and/or against the South Kitsap Family Worship Center request for Special Use Permit. February 23, 1987 Page Two Pastor Stan Morris, Family Worship Center, spoke to Council regarding the dimension and capacity of the proposed sanctuary, and responded to questions. Robin Christman, David Smith, Alvin Durban and Doug Nabors, property owners in Canyon Court Estate, supported plans for the proposed Family Worship Center. Property owners were concerned with water run-off and drainage problems in the area. They also proposed a vegetation buffer or a privacy fence on the western boundary of property, to diminish impact from ingress and egress of the Family Worship Center. Ann Johnson, owner of the subject property, addressed Council regarding proposal for religious facility and discussed drainage problems. Mayor Weatherill closed public input portion of hearing regarding South Kitsap Family Worship Center request for Special Use Permit. Councilman Wilson moved to approve South Kitsap Family Worship Center request for Special Use Permit with the condition that the buffer zone remain uncut. Motion died for lack of second. Councilman Clauson moved to approve South Kitsap Family Worship Center request for Special Use Permit to allow a religious facility on property located north of Tremont and east of Canyon Court with the condition that a privacy fence be placed on the western boundary of property, seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried. Legal Description - Attachment No. 1. Mayor Weatherill called for recess with meeting to reconvene at 9:20 PM. Councilman Grable moved to approve request submitted by V.F.W., Gertrude Johnson, Secretary, to hold Loyalty Day Parade on April 25, 1987, seconded by Councilman Wilson. Councilman Geiger moved to deny request submitted by Robert D. Strickland, to rent spaces in parking lot being constructed north of City Hall. Councilman Geiger advised parking lot will be utilized by City Hall employees, seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried. City Clerk reported on bid opening held February 23, 1987 at 4:30 PM, relative to Call for Bids for firewood stockpiled at Fire Station No. 2. Bids were received as follows: Greg Moss Richard Wolf $252.00 $126.26 Councilman Wilson moved to accept the bidding and award the firewood stockpiled at Station No. 2 to the highest bidder, Greg Moss in the amount of $252.00, seconded by Councilman Clauson. Motion failed with 7 nays. Councilman Geiger moved to reject all bids for firewood stockpiled at Station No. 2 and readvertise with a minimum bid set at $400.00, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried. On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the Port of Bremerton to install a construction fence in the northwest corner of waterfront parking lot between Frederick and Sidney to allow construction of new marina restroom facilities. February 23, 1987 Page Three Councilman Geiger moved to submit the draft Flood Insurance Ordinance to the City Attorney for technical editing, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried with 6 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Wilson voting nay. Clark Gardner spoke to Council concerning parking between the hours of 7:00 - 8:00 AM at the westerly waterfront parking lot. Mayor referred matter to Street/Alley Committee for further study. Darryl Piercy, representing Port Of Bremerton, requested to participate in any discussion concerning parking in the waterfront area. Mr. Piercy also thanked the City Engineer and City Building Inspector for their help and assistance to expedite construction of the new marina park. Delores Barringer notified Council Fur, Fin and Feathers have complied with all conditions set by the Humane Society, Kitsap County Health Department and City of Port Orchard. Attillo Monaco, volunteer at Fur, Fin and Feather, requested Council appropriate funds to aid in construction of their new facility. Councilman Geiger suggested Mr. Monaco and others write to Congressmen and Senators urging reenactment of the Federal Shared Revenue Program. 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 notion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council unanimously approved payment of those vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No. 8354-8401 in the total amount of $71,897.42. Councilman Wilson moved to designate a 15 minute loading zone on north side of Bay Street in front of Jordan's Department Store, seconded by Councilman Grosso. Councilman Grosso moved to amend motion to change loading zone to a 15 minute parking space on north side of Bay Street in front of Jordan's Department Store, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried. Original motion, as amended, to designate a 15 minute parking space on north side of Bay Street in front of Jordan's Department Store, seconded and carried. On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council unanimously declared the Sludge Dewatering Facility as complete and accept for the City of Port Orchard. Meeting adjourned at 10:44 P.M. CLERK MAYOR City of Port Orchard February 23, 1987 Attachment - No. 1 LEGAL DESCRIPTION: Section 34, Township 24 north, Range 01 west, W.M., Portion of the west 290 feet of the east 1076 feet of the northeast 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 of said section lying northerly of existing Alder Road. EXCEPT that portion thereof defined as follows: Portion of the northeast 1/4 of the southeast 1/4 defined as follows commencing at the east 1/4 corner of said section 34 bears north 0*49'12" east from the southeast corner of said Section 34; thence north 88*16'19" west 786 feet along the north line of said northeast 1/4, southeast 1/4; thence south 0*49'12" west 563.45 feet to true point of beginning; thence south 84*22'12" west 140.68 feet; thence south 0*49'12" west 296.60 feet to the north margin of County Road; thence north 63*12'30" east along said north margin 4.16 feet to beginning of a curve to right whose radius bears south 26*47'30" east 2895.60 feet; then northeasterly along said curve 155.74 feet to a point that bears south 0*49112" west from true point of beginning; thence north 0*49'12" east 243.83 feet to true point of beginning.