08/13/1984 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
August 13, 1984
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to order by
Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill. Council members present: Clauson,
Wilson, Geiger, Miller, Grosso and Grable. Also present: Attorney
McCluskey, City Clerk Lloyd, Police Chief Mathews, City Engineer
Curles and Fire Chief Snow. Councilman Childress excused.
Councilman Geiger led the Council and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the .July 23, 1984 meeting as circulated.
Anita Sanford introduced 1984 Kitsap County Fair & Rodeo Royalty
Court, who outlined scheduled events and invited citizens of Port
Orchard to attend.
Deputy Clerk opened and read aloud bids received in response to
bid call for purchase of firewood from the.City of Port Orchard.
Three bids were received, each accompanied by required bid bond/
check.
1. Leo Remenak, 223 Fireweed Street- $ 60.00
2. Richard Wyatt, 983 Olney 161.00
3. Doris Clauson, 1028 Tacoma Ave 500.00
Councilman Wilson moved to accept the bidding and award the bid to
high bidder, Doris Clauson, seconded. Councilman Clauson announced
a relative of his was participating in the bid process therefore'
he was abstaining fom voting on motion. Motion. carried with five
ayes.
Michael McCormick representing the Port Orchard/South Kitsap County
Business Community requested City's moral support on an application
for Economic Development Program Grant funds...
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council moved
to support the Port Orchard/South Kitsap Business Community in their
application for Economic Development Council Grant funds.
Mayor Weatherill stated testimony will be taken at this time on the
matter of Perry Avenue North traffic flow, with those in favor of
one-way traffic speaking first and those opposed to one-way traffic
being heard second.
John Spielman, 401 Perry Avenue North, cited narrow traveled way
heavy traffic volume, limited parking availability, vehicles parking
in travel way portion of street, access problems experienced by
emergency vehicles, pedestrians wlaking and children playing in street
as potential safety problems and reasons to warrant Perry Avenue being
designated one-way traffic..
Airs Marshal Schoenrock, 453 Perry Avene, affirmed prior statments by
Mr. Spielman and added that density growth of this area must be faced.
Mrs. Schoenrock voiced support of one-way traffic designation for
Perry Avnenue.
Marty Rank, 515 Perry Avenue, also affirmed prior statements of Mr.
Spielman and Mrs. Schoenrock with emphasis on heavy traffic volumnes
and concerns for pedestrian safety.
Wayne Demick spoke in favor of one-way traffic voicing concerns
relative to traffic volumes and safety of children in area.
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Mayor Weatherill invited those in opposition to Perry Avenue being
designated one-way traffic to come forward.,at th.is time.
Donald Cowdery, mail carrier serving Perry Avenue and Lawrence Street
spoke against one-way traffic stating during his travels on these
streets no problems have occurred and added if traffic is oneway, .
northbound all the mailboxes would be required to be moved to the
opposite side of the street.
Renee Riedel, 127 Perry Avenue North presented petition requesting
Council reconsider action making Perry Avenue a one-way street
northbound.
Jean Williams, 320 Perry Avenue voiced concern that changing to a
one-way traffic flow would increase speeds not decrease speeding.
Mrs. Blanche Fein, 111 Perry Avenue, suggested additional mainentance
such as trimming overgrown vegetation and adding more signs could
reduce problems incurred with two way traffic. Mrs. Fein also stated
that the extra mileage involved with one-way traffic would create a
hardship for many residents of Perry Avenue.
Kenneth Benes, 251 Perry Avenue, spoke as "a kid living on Perry
Avenue" stating in his years of walking to school and playing on
Perry Avenue, he has never experienced any -problem with traffic.
Gary Riedel, 127 Perry Avenue stated his driveway is situated in
such a manner that it would be inaccessible if traffic is one --way
northbound.
Gerald Carpenter, 490 Perry Avenue spoke against one-way traffic
but added if it must be one-way, it should be southbound.
Mary Ann Venice affirmed prior statements'.against one-way traffic
on Perry Avenue and informed Council that several signs including
stop sign at intersection of: Lawrence and Tracey•ar;e obscured by
blackberry vines.
Lee Jliber, 311 North Perry requested Perry Avenue remain a two-
way street.
Mayor Weatherill requested input from Police and.Fire Chiefs on
Perry Avenue matter.
Police Chief Mathews informed Council he and Fire Chief Snow have
measured portions of Perry Avneue and determined emergency vehicles
would not be able to pass another vehicle on certain portions of
Perry Avenue and Lawrence Street. It is Police Chief Mathews belief
that Perry Avenue should be a one-way street.
Fire Chief Snow concurred with Police Chief's statement and listed
accidents which have occurred at a variety of places on Perry Avenue.
Councilman Wilson moved to designate Perry Avenue and Lawrence Streets
two way traffic. Seconded.
Councilman Clauson moved to amend motion to direct City Engineer to
look at Perry Avenue/Lawrence Street to evaluate traffic flow problems
and recommend alternative solutions at next council meeting, seconded
and carried, with five ayes and one nay. Council Wilson voting nay.
Original motion as amended carried with five`ayes.'and one nay.
Councilman Miller voting nay.
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Mayor Weatherill declared recess with meeting to reconvene in ten'
minutes.
Terry Ostenberg, attorney representing Harold Drive Community Assn..
requested City cease development of Lundberg Park until legal
requirements are fulfilled. City Attorney McCluskey informed Mr.
Ostenberg that all legal requirements.have been met.
Darrell Piercy, Harbor Master, Port of Bremerton, presented site
plan which has been submitted with application for IAC Grant funds
to construct transient moorage facilities adjancent to the Port
Orchard Marina and foot ferry facilities.
Verde Nichols, 706 Kitsap informed Council neighboring property
owner has allowed hedge and vegetation to grow and obscure his
view, and questioned if any provision is provided within the
Municipal Code prohibiting blockage of view. City Attorney advised
Mr. Nichols no laws exist requiring trimming of vegetation unless
a health or safety hazard exist.
Dorie Shobert, Downtown Waterfront Committee requested City's moral
support on proposed landscaping plans for Bethel/SR160 intersection.
Councilman Clauson moved to approve proposed plan, presented by
Downtown Waterfront Revitalizaion Committee for landscaping triangle
at Bethel Road/SR160 intersection, seconded and carried..
Lee Caldwell, Downtown Revitalization Committee presented plans for
landscape curb proposed for the vicinity of'Bank and Bay Streets.
Mr. Caldwell requested City install curb portion of plan. Engineer
Curles estimated cost of curb.to be approximately $800-$1000.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
proposed landscape curb for vicinity of Bay and Bank Street with City
providing curb portion of plan at'a cost of $800-$1000.
Councilman Wilson moved to approve proposed rate increase submitted
by Olympic Cable TV, seconded.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend motion to include change of Section
2(c) Ordinance 821 to include any and all city buildings, seconded
and carried.
Original motion as amended to approve Olympic Cable TV rate increase
and change Section 2(c) Ordinance 821 to include any and all city
buildings, carried with five ayes and one nay. Councilman Grosso
voting nay.
Paul Li.ao, Kramer, Chin and Mayo requested additional costs incurred
in Step 1 and Step 2 stages of Wastewater Treatment Facility be
allowed. An overhead adjustment of $38,501.43 and additional design
revision efforts done during summer of 1983 in the amount of $51,686.13
are requested.
Councilman Geiger moved to approve additional cost -submitted by
Kramer, Chin and Mayo in the amount of $51,686.13 for additional
design revision efforts done during the summer of 1983. seconded.
Councilman Wilson moved to amend motion to allow Kramer,. Chin and Mayo claim
for $51,686.13 subject to approval by granting authority and City
Attorney's researching payment requirement with Washington State
Auditors Office, seconded and carried.
Original motion as amended to approve payment of additional $51,686.13
for additional design revisions subject to the granting authority's
approval and City Attorney researching Washington State Auditor's
requirements on payments, carried.
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On motion by Counclman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council moved
to authorize payment of claim submitted by Kramer, Chin and Mayo
for Wastewater Treatment Facility project overhead adjustment in
amound of $38,51.43 subject to approval of granting authority and
City Attorney's researching payment requirements with State Auditors
Office.
Mayor Weatherill called recess with meeting to reconvene at 10:45
Councilman Grosso presented motion to reconsider previous motion to
approve payment of claim submitted by Kramer, Chin and Mayo in
amount of $51,686.13 for additional design revision efforts contingent
upon approval by granting authority and City Attorney's researching
payment requirement. Seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council moved
to table motion approving payment of claim in,amount of $51,686.13
submitted by Kramer, Chin and Mayo.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council adopted
Ordinance No. 1284 amending the budget for the year 1984 by authorizing
reappropriation of encumbered funds and ordering appropriation from
unencumbered portions of fund balances to,provide for additional
remodeling of new library facilities.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded and carried, Council adopted
Ordinance No. 1285 relating to and providing for the annexation of
territory into the City of Port Orchard (legal description: South half
of the Southwest quarter, Section 34, Township 24 North, Range 1 East,
W.M.,)
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council adopted
Resolution NO. 1364, authorizing segregation of properties with ULID#1
(Account #4609-000-008-0207, Parcel #2446D-Parkwood Community Club)
Councilman Wilson moved to accept petition for annexation to the City
of Port Orchard, Washington as submitted by Royal G Aubrey, Chairman
of the Trustees, First Christian Church and Marshal and Grenda Beach,
owners of property contiguous to existing city boundaries in the
Northwest quandrant of SR16 interchange, seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council moved
to accept gifting of property offered by Myron Ablowitz, property
borders city park property in Blackjack Creek area. Legal description-
Sweany's 2nd Addition to Sidney Block 003- Lots 39-48, tax account
#4060-003-039-0008.
Mayor Weatherill submitted letter from Jordan Cohen requesting
Frederick Street, between Bay Street and waterfront parking lot
be closed on September 9, 1984, from noon to five p.m. to allow
a community wide party to celebrate Jordan's Department Store's
75th Anniversary. Councilman Grosso moved to closed Frederick
Street as requested by Jordan Cohen, seconded and carried.
Councilman Grosso announced his appointment as a delegate for an
international archaeology conference to be held in Europe, and
requested to be excused from Council duties until the first week
of October.
Councilman Geiger moved to excuse Councilman Grosso from Council
duties until the first week of October to allow his participation
as a delegate to an International Archaeology Conference, seconded
and carried.
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Deputy Clerk read letter from Alex Roos concerning water/sewer
service charges on his property at 409 Cline which were incurred
by previous owner. Mr. Roos stated he paid the charges and has
not been able to recoup cost from previous owner and requested
the City refund his $191.95 and then look to the previous owner
for payment. Clerk's Office instructed to contact Per. Roos to
advise water/sewer utility bills are a lien against property,
therefore the owner of the property is utimately responsible.
This would be a civil matter between himself and the previous
owner.
City Engineer Curles informed Council the Bypass bridge contractor
has presented offer to construct bridge to full four lane capacity
for an approx. $500,000 over two lane bridge bid. Council requested
City Engineer schedule meeting to discuss matter with Finance
Committee.
Councilman Geiger presented motion to eliminate Alternative A
Wastewater Treatment Facility Project (landscaping) at a savings
of $15,000, seconded and carried.
Engineer Curles announced a telephone survey has been made relative
to block grant assistance programs and a Public Hearing has been
scheduled for August 27, 1984 to discuss areas which block grant
funds are needed.
Engineer Curies presented Kitsap County proposal,to change Taylor
Street to one-way traffic with diagonal parking on the North side
of the street and institute one hour parking.on the West side of
Cline between Division and Taylor Streets.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
moved to authorize City Engineer to work out plans with Kitsap
County relative to traffic flow on Taylor Street (one way traffic
with diagonal parking on North side of street) and eliminate proposed
parking restrictions on the Test side of Cline.
Councilman Clauson, Police Committee, reported.Municipal Court Judge
Dolan has questioned City's intent on moving Municipal Court to
new location.
Councilman Wilson moved to authorize City Engineer to commence
preliminary work to convert old library building on Prospect, Street
into Municipal Court Facility,' seconded.
Councilman Grosso moved to amend motion to include funds in amount
of $7,700. for building renovations,'seconded and carried.
Original motion as amended authorizing~ City Engineer to commence
preliminary work to convert old library building on Prospect Street
into Municipal Court Facility and reallocate $7,700. within Federal
Shared Revenue Funds for building renovations, carried.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded and carried, Council directed
City Attorney to draft ordinance relative to recent legislation on
offensive conduct on public buses.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
authorized payment of the bills in the amount of $432,266.35
(Warrant No.'s 04087-04200) and the July payroll in the amount
of $89,300.37 (Tarrant No.'s 103416-103521)
Meeting adjourned at 1.2.10 A.M.
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