01/12/2004 - Regular - MinutesPRESENT:
KIM E. ABEL, MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:
John Clauson
Todd Cramer
Robert Geiger
Rita Diienno
Carolyn Powers -excused
Ron Rider
Rick Wyatt, Protem Mayor
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
City Council Minutes
CITY HALL • 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-4407 • FAX (360) 895-9029
January 12, 2004
ALSO PRESENT: Police Chief Townsend, City Planner Wenman, Deputy Clerk Merlino, City
Clerk Etgen and City Attorney Jacoby.
CALL TO ORDER
Former Council member Jack Grable Jed the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Wyatt, Council excused
Council member Powers from this council meeting.
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Abel presented the 2003 Holiday Lights Good Neighbor Awards for outstanding holiday
decorations for the commercial and residential categories. These awards recognize the dedication
of individuals and businesses that have exhibited vibrant holiday spirit.
Stephen and Corrine Harris were the winners for the residential 2003 Holiday Good Neighbor
Award and accepted their award from Mayor Abel, for their home located 945 Eaglecrest Place.
Mayor Abel also presented the commercial category for the 2003 Holiday Good Neighbor Award to
representatives of the Port Orchard Care Center located at 2031 Pottery Avenue.
Mayor Abel also acknowledged the new Holiday Spirit Neighborhood Award for the residents
located at 700 Pottery Avenue.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On motion by Councilmember Dilenno, seconded by Councilmember Clauson,
Council removed from Consent Agenda item 6A., approval of the December 22, 2003
January 12, 2004
Page 2 of 5
and December 29, 2003, City Council minutes. Councilmember Dilenno was not a
Councilmember at this time, therefore cannot cast a vote for this item.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council
approved the Agenda as revised.
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Mayor Abel asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda. No audience
comments were received at this time.
REPORTS OF VISmNG OFFICIALS
Kitsap County Commissioner, Patty Lent, welcomed newly elected Mayor Kim Abel and
Councilmember Rita Dilenno to their newly appointed positions. Commissioner Lent assured
Council the Kitsap County Commissioners are planning to work closely with the City of Port
Orchard in all aspects of County-City government issues.
CONSENT AGENDA
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Geiger, Council
approved the Consent Agenda as follows:
B. Approval of Claim Warrants #40436-40549 in the amount of $296,321.69 and December
2003 Payroll Warrants #137879-137944 and Direct Deposits in the Amount of
$318,143.81.
C. Ordinance No. 1925 Regarding the 2003 Appropriation of Funds
D. Resolution No. 2051 Regarding Bank Agreements
E. Award Contract for Water System Leak Detection
BUSINESS ITEMS
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Geiger, Council
approved the December 22, 2003 and December 29, 2003 City Council minutes.
Motion passed with 5 ayes. Councilmember Dilenno abstained from voting.
Discussion of Kitsap Countvwide Planning Policies-Resolution No. 2048
On motion by Councilmember Wyatt, seconded by Councilmember Cramer, Council
moved to reconsider the vote on Resolution No. 2048 ratifying the revisions to the
Kitsap Countywide Planning Policies.
Councilmember Wyatt moved to amend Resolution No. 2048 by ratifying only
Element B of the Countywide Planning Policies, seconded by Councilman Cramer.
Motion passed with 4 affirmative votes and 2 dissenting votes. Councilmember's
Clauson and Geiger casting the 2 dissenting votes.
Commissioner Lent advised that the Puget Sound Regional Council has not taken any formal
action recognizing the ratification of these planning policies, and that these planning policies have
been in effect and under discussion for several years.
January 12, 2004
Page 3 of 5
Mary McClure, KRCC Director, reaffirmed Commissioner Lent's comments regarding the planning
policies being in effect and under discussion. Ms. McClure commented further, at this time, it is
not known what will happen if the Countywide Planning Policies are not ratified and presented to
Puget Sound Regional Council for final adoption.
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Geiger, Council
tabled Resolution No. 2048 ratifying only Element B of the Countywide Planning
Policies, until the next Council meeting, to allow the Growth Management Committee
time to review the revisions and bring this matter back to Council with
recommendations. Motion passed with 4 assenting votes and 2 dissenting votes.
Council members Clauson and Geiger cast the 2 dissenting votes.
Appointment of Mayor Protem
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cramer, Council
appointed Councilmember Wyatt as Mayor Protem for 2004.
Proposed Ordinance No. 1928 Regarding Residential Parking Permits
Councilmember Clauson moved to approve Ordinance No. 1928 amending Port
Orchard Municipal Code Sections 10.14.020, 10.14.030, 10.13.040 and 10.13.070
regarding Residential Parking Permits, seconded by Councilmember Wyatt.
Councilmember Dilenno amended motion to strike "recreational vehicles" from
Section 3, subsection 10.14.040(1) to read as follows: Guest parking permits shall
not be issued for commercial vehicles, boats, or trailers. ,eF FeeFeatienal 'J<ehieles ••
seconded by Councilmember Rider.
Councilmember Dilenno, seconded by Councilmember Rider, further amended motion
as follows:
•!• To include wording in Section 4, subsection 10.14.070(2) to read as follows:
To revoke the permit, the City Clerk shall send by first class mail a notice to the
permit holder stating that the permit has been revoked and the reason or
reasons why the permit is revoked, along with the aopeal process as outlined
in subsection (3 J below.
•!• To change the wording in Section 3, subsection 10.14.040(2) to read as
follows: No vehicle can be issued more than ene two temporary parking
passes in a seven consecutive day period, and not more than twiee four times
in a 30-day period.
Council unanimously approved the twice amended motion, approving Ordinance No.
1928 amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Sections 10.14.020, 10.14.030,
10.14.040 and 10.14.070 regarding Residential Parking Permits with the following
amendments:
•!• Strike "recreational vehicles" from Section 3, subsection 10.14.040 to read as
follows: Guest parking permits shall not be issued for commercial vehicles,
boats, or trailers, or FeeFeatienal ·...ehieles
January 12, 2004
Page 4 of 5
•!• To include wording in Section 4, subsection 10.14.070(2) to read as follows:
To revoke the permit, the City Clerk shall send by first class mail a notice to the
permit holder stating that the permit has been revoked and the reason or
reasons why the permit is revoked, along with the appeal process as outlined
in subsection (3} below.
•!• To change the wording in Section 3, subsection 10.14.040(2) to read as
follows: No vehicle can be issued more than 6fle two temporary parking
passes in a seven consecutive day period, and not more than twiee Four times
in a 30-day period.
Appointment of Citizen's Advisory Group. Downtown Economic Redevelopment Study
Councilmember Clauson moved to approve the selection of citizens for the Citizen's
Advisory Group, as recommended by the Council Economic Development Committee,
seconded by Councilmember Wyatt.
Councilmember Diienno moved to further amend the motion to include all 22
interested business and property owners, a representative from the Chamber of
Commerce and a representative from the Port of Bremerton. Councilmember Clauson
seconded motion. Motion tied with 3 assenting votes and 3 dissenting votes. Mayor
Abel broke the tie vote by voting affirmative. Councilmembers Clauson, Wyatt and
Geiger cast the dissenting vote. Councilmembers Diienno, Cramer and Rider cast the
assenting vote.
Councilmember Diienno moved to further amend motion to add from the interested
citizens list two citizens, with the other four citizens to be chosen by lot.
Council moved to approve the selection of citizens for the Citizen's Advisory Group, as
recommended by the Council Economic Development Committee, with the following
amendments:
•!• Adding a representative from the Port of Bremerton
•!• Adding a representative from the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce
•!• Include all 22 interested business owners and property owners
•!• Add two interested citizens
•:• Select by lot four additional citizens from the group of interested citizens
At 9:25p.m., Mayor Abel called for a 5-minute recess, with the meeting reconvening at 9:30p.m.
Award Contract for Stormwater Pond Maintenance
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Wyatt, Council
authorized the City Engineer to accept the cost proposal from Darrel Emel's Tree
Service in the amount of $3,825 plus tax, to maintain the stormwater ponds at the
Eaglecrest Subdivision and to remove the elm tree at the intersection of Seattle
Avenue and Prospect Street.
Award Contract for Sewer Main Lining
January 12, 2004
Page 5 of 5
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rider, Council
awarded the contract to C-More Pipe Services for a cost of $35,664, plus tax to install
epoxy liners in two sanitary sewer mains located on Sroufe Street and Dwight Street.
Award Contract for Frederick Avenue Sidewalk Replacement
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diienno, Council
awarded the Frederick Avenue Sidewalk Replacement Contract to On Ross
Contractors for a total contract cost of $4,788 plus tax.
COUNCIL/MAYOR & STAFF REPORTS
Mayor Abel commented on the many e-mails City Hall has received regarding City Hall's Holiday
Lights. Mayor Abel further commented and congratulated the Public Works Department for
keeping the streets cleared during the last snowstorm.
City Engineer Curies reported on the Rotary Park Project along Blackjack Creek, which will require
a Substantial Development Permit or Shoreline Permit.
On motion by Councilmember Rider, seconded by Councilmember Geiger, Council
authorized the City Engineer to proceed with the permit process for the Rotary Park
Project along Blackjack Creek.
ADJOURNMENT
At 10:10 p.m. Mayor Abel adjourned the meeting.
~~Ylu~
Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk KIM E. ABEL, MAYOR