03/25/1985 - Regular - MinutesMarch 25, 1985
Port Orchard, Washington
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular
session by Mayor Weatherill. Council members present: Clauson,
Wilson, Childress, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Grable. Also present:
Attorney McCluskey, Police Chief Mathews, City Engineer Curles,
Fire Chief Snow, City Clerk Hower and Administrative Assistant Kernan.
Police Chief Mathews led the audience and Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable,
Council approved the minutes of the March 11, 1985 Council meeting
as circulated.
Councilman Wilson moved to adopt Resolution No. 1385 authorizing
transmittal of Sewer Revenue Funds to Kitsap County Operational
Fund providing for City's share of maintenance for the'Joint Waste-
water Treatment Facility, seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried.
Mayor Weatherill informed Council of resignation of Tom Wong from
the Port Orchard Planning Commission.
At request of the Mayor, Clerk read letter appointing Vern Hoskins
to the Planning Commission to complete the unexpired term vacated
by resignation of Tom Wong. Term expires on.December 31, 1988;
seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
Councilman Clauson moved to reject Claim for Damages submitted by
Paula Hull for damages to her minor daughter's vehicle and referred
matter to insurance carrier.; seconded by Councilman Wilson and carried.
Councilman Wilson moved to draft an ordinance authorizing "no parking"
time limits be established on Frederick Street between Bay Street
and waterfront parking area on Saturday; 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM during
Farmer's Market; seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried.
Paul Hedrick of Ron Kasprisin Design Groups gave presentation on
Coastal Zone Managment Grant/Waterfront Walkway Project, outlining
short and long-term goals for the project, emphasizing the need for
cooperation between governmental entities and private property owners
of area involved to make proposed project,a reality.
Herb Stump, Director of Washington State Veterans Home at Retsil
spoke relaying his willingness to cooperate in the proposed water-
front walkway project.
Mayor Weatherill opened Public Hearing on Petition for Vacation of
a Portion of Perry Avenue as submitted by Perry K. Wilson. (The
Easterly half of Perry Avenue lying West of Lot 1, Block 29,
Annapolis).
Mayor Weatherill called for public input in favor of Petition for
Vacation of a portion of Perry Avenue.
Perry K. Wilson, petitioner, spoke in favor of approval of request
and outlined proposed condominium project for this site.
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March 25, 1985
Mayor Weatherill called for further input from those persons in
favor of approval of Petition for Vacation of a portion of Perry
Avenue. No response.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input from those persons in
opposition of Petition for Vacation of a.portion. of Perry Avenue.
Rene Riedel, 127 Perry Avenue North, spoke against approval of
Vacation citing potential hazard of increased traffic to,area.
Ken Vennes, 251 Perry Avenue North, voiced opinion that area is
already too congested with condominium, duplexes and apartment
buildings.
Mayor Weatherill called for additional public input from those
in opposition of Petition for Vacation of a portion of Perry
Avenue. No response.
Mayor Weatherill requested Council input on matter -of Petition
for Vacation of a portion of Perry Avenue.
Councilman Grosso questioned size of Mr. P.K. Wilson property and
side yard set back requirements. City Engineer gave.building code
requirement relative to side yard set backs.
Councilman Geiger questioned as to whether property described in
Petition has been appraised. Mr. P.K. Wilson stated an appraisal
has not been obtained as of this date.
Councilman Wilson stated vacating this property would not be in the
best interest of the City and moved to deny Petition for Vacation
of a portion of Perry Avenue as submitted by Perry K. Wilson;
seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried. (Legal description:
The easterly half of Perry Avenue lying westerly of Lot 1, Block 29,
Annapolis)
Mayor Weatherill closed Pubic Hearing.
Mayor Weatherill called recess with meeting to reconvene at 8:50 P.M.
Councilman Geiger requested Street & Alley Committee review condition
of alleyway located between Taylor and Smith Street as to need for
repairs.
Councilman Grosso moved to direct Clerk to draft an ordinance, for
Council consideration, relative to reimbursement of expenses for
Volunteer Firemen; seconded by Councilman Clauson and carried.
Councilman Wilson moved to set date of April 8, 1985; 8:00 P.M.
as date and time for Public Hearing on application for Zone Reclassi-
fication as submitted by Steve Walum (Legal Description: That portion
of Section 25, Township 24 North, Range 1 East, W.M. described as
follows: Lots 13, 14, & 15 together with the East 10'feet of Lot 12
Block 29, Annapolis as per Plat recorded in Volume l of Plat Records
of Kitsap County, Washington)
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March 25, 1985
Dale Renko and Paul Buettgenbach renewed request that Council amend
City Tow Regulation to delete requirement that storage yards be manned
during specified regular working hours.
Police Committee recommended no change be made to Resolution 1244
which sets forth city towing company regulations.
Paul Buettgenbach questioned possible "conflict of interest" concerning
certain city employees and officials. Mayor referred matter to Police
Committee for further investigation and review.
James Tracy representing RV Associates, Inc. requested an easement
across City property situated in the SW 4 Section 34, Township 24
North, Range 1 East, W.M. Kitsap County.
Councilman Childress excused himself from Council table during matter
of RV Associates request for easement across City property, due to
conflict of interest.
After much discussion of intended use of easement by RV Associates, Inc-.
and minimal impact to surrounding area, Councilwoman Miller moved to
allow RV Associates, Inc. easement across city property situated in the
SW4 Section 34, Township 24 North, Range 1 East, W.M., Kitsap County,
with conditions as set for in attachment A excluding second line of
Condition No. 9 as indicated; seconded by Councilman Grosso and carried.
Councilman Geiger moved to authorize payment of the bills in the amount
of $.246,708.39 (Warrant No. 0526.4-05316); seconded by Councilman Wilson
and carried.
Letter from L'Kab Enterprises, Inc. dba Arrow Cab was referred to
Police Committee and City Attorney for review and recommendation.
Councilman Grosso moved to allow City Attorney McCiuskey to retain
Attorney Jim Gruntz to represent the City of Port Orchard in the
Mathew Haynes case in the event Attorney McCluskey is summoned to
appear as a witness on this case; seconded by Councilwoman Miller
and carried.
Councilman Wilson moved to allow City Engineer to research potential for
matching funds to provide financial aid to owners of South Kitsap Mall
for required installation of traffic signal at entrance to Mall;.
seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
Councilwoman Miller moved to authorize City Engineer to send Notice to
Proceed with up to 75% funding regarding Kramer, Chin and Mayo; follow
up services; seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
Councilman Glauson moved to authorize Police Chief Mathews to sign
working agreement with Kitsap County Coroner's Office; seconded by
Councilman Grosso and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 9:55 P.M.
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"ATTACHMENT A��
25 MARCH 1985 PORT ORCHARD CITY COUNCIL-
MARCH 25, 1935
TO: Par�::s Committee
FM: City Engineer
RE: Easement For the Sand and Gr.avel Fit
Reference is made to the letter from Norm Olson and Associates,
dated 7 March 1985, which requests the City grant an easement to,
RV Associates, Inc. to allow them t.o excavate sand and gravel
from the Boulevard property, by the City dump.
The offer was made that RV and Associates would do the following
items in exchange for an easement:
1. Share in the maintenance of the access property.
2. Modify the approach of the access to Old Clifton Road to.,
provide better traffic visibility.
3. Eliminate the existing bank by sloping it.
As per the Committee's discussions, granting an easement to this
firm would be acceptable. However, in return for the easement,
the following items should be provided:
1. This would not be a non-exclusive easement. Any other
party, with City permission, can travel on and across the accet
area.
2. RV and Associates would perform all maintenance on the
access road to maintain the standards that their operatic
requires.
3. Widen the access road to 22 feet.
4. Modify the approach of the access road to Old Clifton
Road to provide better traffic visibility.
5. Eliminate the 60 foot vertical bang on the City's
property by sloping it on from the top of the bank.
6. City property will not be logged by RV and Associates.
7. RV and Associates will mark: the property line and will
not excavate City material.
a. When RV and Associates excavate the sand and gravel, they
will name the City as an additional insured on their insuranc
and provide the City a copy of the certificate of
insurance. The insurance 'will be at least $500,000 propert
damage and $500,0 0 liability.
9. This easement will be for a duration of 5 years.--T--tHe
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