05/26/1987 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
May 26, 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 McCluskey, Police Chief
Mathews, City Engineer Curles, Fire Marshall Wernet, City Clerk
Hower and Administrative Assistant Thomas.
Councilman Wilson 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 May 11, 1987 meeting with the
following correction: page 1, paragraph 8, line 3 change Street/
Alley Committee to Parks Committee.
Don Lingren, South Sound Sanitation, presented proposal for a new
garbage collection system (Dura-Kan) and requested Council
authorize a trial period to prove efficiency of this system.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council approved Southsound Sanitation's request to insitute a
trial period to test the "Dura-Kan" garbage collection system.
"Dura-Kan" containers will be distributed to approximately 100
city residents at no increased cost.
Mayor Weatherill opened Public Hearing scheduled at 7:45 PM
regarding request by Sharon Picinich for a Special Use Permit to
allow a residential dwelling unit within a Commerical General
zone for property located at 705 Bay Street
City Attorney McCluskey summarized Public Hearing process and
instructed audience on procedure for submitting testimony.
Mayor Weatherill called for Public Input in favor of application
submitted by Sharon Picinich for a Special Use Permit to allow a
residential dwelling unit at 705 Bay Street.
Sharon Picinich, addressed Council regarding her request to
establish a residential dwelling unit at 705 Bay Street.
Gerry Bruckart, downtown merchant, supported approval of a
Special Use Permit and stated it would be an asset to have a
resident in the downtown area on a 24 hour basis.
Ann Mooyman, downtown merchant, stated she would be delighted to
have Sharon Picinich as a permanent resident in the downtown area
and urged Council to approve this application for a Special Use
Permit.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, speaking as a downtown property
owner, voiced support of the Special Use Permit and added that as
a member of the Port Orchard Planning Commission the Planning
Commission foresaw no problems with a residence in the downtown
area.
Mayor Weatherill called for further input in opposition to the
Special Use Permit. No response was received.
On motion by Councilman Wilson , seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council approved application submitted by Sharon Picinich for a
Special Use Permit to allow a residential dwelling unit at 705
Bay Street. Legal Description: Section 26, Township 24N, Range
1E, Sidney S.M. Stevens Addition, Block 13, Lot 002, D-01, W1/2
of Lot 2 together with Tidelands fronting.
May 26, 1987
Page Two
Gary Kucinski representing HMI, owners of property commonly known
as 823 Bethel Avenue requested permission to excavate west slope
of City property located on Mitchell Avenue to provide alley
access to east portion of their property. Mr. Kucinski presented
a drawing depicting proposed slope excavation and grading of
alley right-of-way lying between property at 823 Bethel Avenue
and that owned by the City of Port Orchard.
Norm Olson, Olson and Associates, addressed Council regarding
soil condition at proposed excavation site.
Councilman Grosso of the Public Building and Property Committee
gave a report on a meeting held with Gary Kucinski and stated the
Committee recommends approval of concept of slope excavation.
Councilman Grosso moved to approve concept of excavation and
grading of alley right-of-way lying between property located at
823 Bethel Avenue and City property on Mitchell Street contingent
upon the following: (1) The alley has to be developed to City
Standards; (2) the upper level of the City property will be
filled to increase the City surface area; (3) the final approval
by the City will be based on an accurate topographic map; (4)
excavation of the slope will be designed and.administered by a
professional engineer, seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried.
Van Vlist, Dick Vlist Motors, Inc., requested permission to hold
"Ultra Cruz `87" on August 9, 1987, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in City
parking lot area by waterfront.
Councilman Wilson moved to approve request by Van Vlist to hold
"Ultra Cruz `87" on August 9, 1987, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, in City
parking lot area by waterfront, contingent upon approval by Fire
Department, Police Department and Port of Bremerton, seconded by
Councilman Grable and carried.
Jeff Moore, Director of Park and Land Development for Claremont
Development Corporation, gave presentation of proposed Blackjack
Square Project located in the southeast quadrant of Bethel and
Lund and answered questions regarding the proposed project.
Phil Davidson, architect with Claremont Development, outlined
landscaping plans and site design of the proposed Blackjack
Square Project.
A.J. Heng, 520 Sweany, questioned the capability of the Secondary
Wastewater Treatment Plant to handle the affects of the Blackjack
Square Development.
Jamie Skowronski of Claremont Development Corporation, outlined
utility hook up fees and in lieu of assessment fees which will be
paid by Blackjack Square Project Development.
Doug Eide, realtor, presented a petition signed by more than 600
City and County citizens urging the City to withdraw appeal to
Kitsap County Hearing Examiners ruling on the Blackjack Square
Development.
City Clerk read letter from Vivian Bodle opposing City's appeal
of Kitsap County Hearing Examiners Ruling on Blackjack Square
Project.
Harley Clark called upon the City Council to withdraw appeal
relevant to Blackjack Square Project and back up County action to
make the project run smoother.
May 26, 1987
Page Three
Mayor Weatherill called for recess with meeting to reconvene at
9:15 PM.
Mayor Weatherill requested anyone from the audience who would
like to speak relevant to the City's filing an appeal to Kitsap
County Hearing Examiner's ruling on the proposed Blackjack Square
Development to do so at this time.
Mark Williamson, realtor, stated he has a vested interest in this
City and would like City to withdraw appeal of Kitsap County
Nearing Examiners ruling on Blackjack Square Project.
Councilman Wilson explained to Mr. Williamson and the audience
the City is not blocking this development but making a request
for the County Commissioners to reconsider all the evidence
before making a final decision.
Councilman Grosso informed Mr. Williamson and the audience the
City has an agreement with Kitsap County to keep the Port Orchard
Bypass free of commercial development.
Susan Steuermann, resident on Lund Avenue, requested City
withdraw appeal of Kitsap County Hearing Examiners ruling on
Blackjack Square Project.
Dr. Howard Minor, resident, stated he felt Council was being
harrassed and should hold firm until their questions are
answered. Dr. Minor also questioned impact of proposed Blackjack
Square Development on Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Dennis Wilfred, resident on Lund Avenue, also requested City to
withdraw City's appeal so project can continue in a timely
manner.
Gene Via, Manager of the Port Orchard Safeway store, requested
City's approval on the project, as delays to the project are
becoming increasing costly.
Sally Carrie, property owner in Bethel -Lund area, spoke in favor
of the proposed development.
Richard Capps, realtor and property owner in Port Orchard
questioned traffic count on the Tremont and Sidney Avenue.
Mayor Weatherill requested further input concerning City's appeal
to Kitsap County Hearing Examiners ruling on Blackjack Square
development. No additional response was received.
Letter from Glen Kramer regarding handicap parking in City
parking lot No. 2 between Frederick Street and Sidney Avenue was
discussed. Councilman Grosso stated he has contacted Mr. Kramer
and explained handicap parking statutes.
City Attorney advised Council according to RCW 46.61.582 a
handicap person can park in a legal parking space without any
restrictions.
Council discussed letter from Marven Parks, 306 Mitchell,
requesting parking time restrictions for the 1400 block of DeKalb
and Kitsap Streets. Councilman Grable recommended all streets
surrounding the high school be addressed.
Councilman Wilson recommended the Street/Alley Committee prepare
a comprehensive map showing parking time restrictions on all City
streets.
May 26, 1987
Page Four
Councilman Geiger moved to approve Resolution No. 1455 -
establishing a two hour parking time restriction in the 1400
block of Kitsap Street and the 1400 block of DeKalb Street,
seconded by Councilman Clauson.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to approve Resolution No.
145.5 t-o include 1400-1700 blocks of DeKalb; 100-700 blocks of
Mitchell; 100-200 blocks of Farragut and 100-200 blocks of Tracy,
seconded by Councilman Grable.
Original motion as amended to approve Resolution No. 1455
establishing a two hour parking time restriction on the 1400
block of Kitsap Street; 1400-1700 blocks of DeKalb; 100-700
blocks of Mitchell; 100-200 blocks of Farragut and 100-200 blocks
of Tracy, seconded and carried.
City Clerk reported on bid opening held May 21, 1987 at 4:30 PM,
relative to Call for Bids for Null Street Water Main. Bids were
received with required bid bond as follows:
Archer Construction $45,610.00
R.V. Associates, Inc. 40,605.87
Pape & Sons Construction 37,774.40
Sery Co, Inc. 50,230.00
Semia Construction 44,286.40
Ace Paving 39,238.00
V & J, Inc. 49,850.00
Gary Budd Construction 44,543.00
Engineer's estimate $45,400.00
Councilman Wilson moved to accept the bidding and award the
contract for the Hull Street Water Main to the lowest bidder,
Pape & Sons Construction in the amount of $37,774.40, seconded by
Councilman Grable and carried.
City Clerk reported on bid opening held May 21, 1987 at 4:30 PM,
relative to Call for Bids for 1987 Street Paving. Bids were
received with required bid bond as follows:
Associated Sand & Gravel $61,835.00
Ace Paving 54,945.00
Engineer's estimate $59,450.00
Councilman Wilson moved to accept the bidding and award the
contract for 1987 Street Paving to the lowest bidder, Ace Paving
in the amount of $54,945.00, seconded by Councilman Grable and
carried.
Councilman Wilson moved to approve Or;dinance.N.o..1382 mending
Ordinance No. 1215 and Ordinance No. 1211 to amend the legal
description therein, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wilon,
Council adopted Ordinance No. 1383 amending Section 5(c) of
Ordinances No. 1181 and 1227 to establish fifty percent (50%) of
the members of the Board of Commissioners of the Kitsap County
Consolidated Housing Authority shall constitute a quorum.
Councilman Clauson moved to approve Ordnance No'. 1384, repealing
Ordinance No. 1378 and establish City Parking Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 &
5, seconded by Councilman Grable.
May 26, 1987
Page Five
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to approve Ordinance No.
1384, to delete Section 2(C), seconded by Councilman Grosso and
carried.
Original motion as amended to approve Ordinance No. 1384,
repealing Ordinance No. 1378 and establish City Parking Lots 1,
2, 3, 4 & 5, with Section 2(C) to be deleted, seconded and
carried.
Councilman Wilson moved to approve Resolution No. 1454,
establishing restrictions, time limits and fees for parking in
City Parking Lots, seconded by Councilman Grable.
Councilman Grosso moved to amend motion to approve Resolution No.
1454, to include designation of Lot 3 as tow away zone with the
librarian or her designated agent authorized to determine
violators, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried with 6 ayes
and i nay. Councilman Wilson voting nay.
Original motion as amended to approve Resolution No. 1454,
establishing restrictions, time limits and fees for parking in
city parking lots and also designating Lot 3 as a tow away zone
and violators will be determined by the librarian or her
designated agent, seconded and carried.
Councilman Clauson moved to reconsider motion to approve
Resolution No. 1454, seconded and carried.
Councilman Clauson moved to further amend motion to approve
Resolution No. 1454 to include that restrictions, time limits and
fees for parking in City Parking Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 shall be
enforced on a twenty-four hour basis, except Saturday, Sunday and
federal holidays, seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried.
Original motion as twice amended to approve Resolution No. 1454,
establishing restrictions, time limits and fees for parking in
City parking Lots 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 and designating Lot 3 as a tow
away zone with the librarian or her desigated agent to determine
violators. Motion also stipulated restrictions, time limits and
fees shall be enforced on a twenty-four hour basis, except
Saturday, Sunday and federal holidays, seconded by Councilman
Grosso and carried.
Councilman Clauson recommended the Police Committee review
proposed Ordinance establishing regulations and licensing for
pawnbrokers and secondhand dealers and penalties for violations
thereof, seconded by Councilman Wilson 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 Grable, seconded by Councilman Clauson,
Council unanimously approved payment of those vouchers as
follows: Claims Warrant No. 8726-8758 in the total amount of
$28,391.12.
Councilman Clauson moved to authorize the City Engineer to place
a guardrail at the southwest corner of the Sidney/Tremont
intersection, seconded and carried.
May 26, 1987
Page Six
Councilman Grosso moved to authorize the City Engineer to prepare
plans and specifications for a new Public Work Shop building,
seconded by Councilman Grable.
Councilman Clauson moved to amend motion to instruct the City
Engineer to review uses of the public works building and
recommend source of funds to construct new public works building,
seconded and carried.
Original motion as amended to authorize the City Engineer to
prepare plans and specifications for a new Public Work Shop and
also review uses of this building and recommend source of funds
to facilitate constuction of this project, seconded and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 11:22 P.M.
CLERK MAYOR
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