04/12/2004 - Regular - MinutesPRESENT:
KIM E. ABEL, MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:
John Clauson
Todd Cramer
Robert Geiger -excused
Rita Diienno
Carolyn Powers
Ron Rider
Rick Wyatt, Mayor Protem
CITY OF PORT ORCHARD
City Council Minutes
CITY HALL • 216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-4407 • FAX (360) 895-9029
April 12, 2004
ALSO PRESENT: Police Chief Townsend, City Planner Wenman, Deputy Clerk Merlino, City
Clerk Etgen, and City Attorney Jacoby.
6:30 p.m. CALL TO ORDER
Fred Chang, a member of the audience, led the audience and Council in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
JOINT CITY COUNCIL/KITSAP COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
County Commissioners Jan Angel, Chris Endresen and Patty Lent were also present
for the Update on the Joint Urban Planning Process
Jason Rice, representing Kitsap County Community Development, thanked the City for
endorsing the revised schedule for the joint planning process regarding the Port Orchard Sub-
Area Plan and Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Mr. Rice also advised that the County
Commissioners approved a Resolution which amends the June 2003 Memorandum of
Agreement between the City and County.
Mr. Rice also commented, with cooperation from the City, the consulting team of Jones &
Stokes has been selected to assist with the sub-area planning effort.
Fred Depee, representing South Kitsap, expressed a concern about Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council (KRCC) making determinations on the population allotments and stressed
his belief that this item needs to be removed from the KRCC. Mr. Depee feels this has been a
hindrance on the development of the Urban Growth Boundaries. Mr. Depee also expressed a
concern with the timeline process.
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The City Council and Kitsap County Commissioners set June 28, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. for the next
Joint City Councii/Kitsap County Commissioners Meeting.
At 6:55 p.m. Mayor Abel called for a 1D-minute recess, with meeting reconvening at 7:05 p.m.
PRESENTATIONS
Farmers Market -Event Schedule and Plans for New Community Events
Pam Moyer, representing the Kitsap Regional Farmer's Market Association, discussed the
opening of the Farmers Market, which is scheduled for April 24, 2004 and runs every Saturday
until October 30, 2004. Ms. Moyer presented a Market Bio with upcoming events and the 2004
season schedule. Ms. Moyer advised this year the market is dedicating 85 feet of space in the
heart of the Market for children's activities; music; entertainment; and art, skill or craft
demonstrations. Ms. Moyer further commented this space is available to clubs, non-profit
organizations, community service organizations and local schools, and encouraged the Mayor
and Council to solicit organizations to contact the Farmers Market for participation. In
conclusion, Ms. Moyer thanked the Mayor and Council for their continued support of the
Farmers Market.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
On motion by Councilmember Wyatt, seconded by Councilmember Powers, Council
approved the Agenda with the following revisions:
•:• Removed from agenda and placed on the April 26, 2004 Agenda
o 7F. Adoption of Resolution No. 2063 Approving the Final Plat of
Division 3, Flower Meadows
•!• Remove from Consent Agenda and Place on Business Items:
o 7B. Approval of Minutes of the March 9, 2004 Council Meeting
•!• Remove from Business Items and place on Consent Agenda:
o SA. Approval of Public Event Applications: Farmer's Market, Fathoms
0' Fun Carnival, South Kitsap Mall Spring Fling Carnival, Great Ball
Race and Annual Collector Car Auction
AUDIENCE COMMENTS
Fred Chang, 319 Sidney Avenue, commented on the how the County Commissioners thank their
volunteers by hosing a reception for them, and suggested the City consider acknowledging their
volunteers in the same fashion.
PUBLIC HEARING
Identification of Locally Designated "Centers of Growth" for Future Implementation
Proposed Resolution No. 2067
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Rob Wenman presented the staff report and highlighted for discussion the three centers as
follows:
•:• City Center{fransit Hub/Regional Governance Center
•:• Tremont Avenue Employment/Community Services Center
•!• South Kitsap Mall Mixed-Use Center
City Planner Wenman also presented proposed Resolution No. 2067, which identifies the three
centers of growth for future planning purposes. The County-wide Planning Policies authorize local
jurisdictions to recognize these centers for the purposes of allocating transportation funding.
Council member Dilenno requested before the final decision regarding the "Centers of Growth" is
presented to KRCC, that the Growth Management Committee discuss this item further.
At this time, Mayor Abel opened the Public Hearing and asked if anyone in the audience had any
comments either for or against the proposed identification of locally designed "Centers of
Growth."
Ron Rice, 369 Sedgwick Road, asked that the wording within the document be clarified as to what
services the city will provide, i.e. water/sewer, etc.
With no further public comments, Mayor Abel closed the public input portion of the Public
Hearing.
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Wyatt, Council
directed further review of the identification of locally designed "Centers of Growth,"
to the Growth Management Committee, with their recommendation to come back to
full Council at the April 26, 2004 Council meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
On motion by Councilmember Wyatt, seconded by Councilmember
Cramer, Council approved the Consent Agenda as modified:
A. Approval of the Minutes of the March 8, 2004 Council Minutes
C. Approval of the March 22, 2004 Council Minutes
D. Approval of Claim Warrants #40985-41116 in the amount of $355,315.46 and March
2004 Payroll, warrant #137945-138164 and Direct Deposit amount $302,692.07
E. Authorization for Mayor to Sign Contract with Carollo Engineers for Construction
Administration Assistance for the Port Orchard Boulevard Sewer Project
G. Adoption of Resolution No. 2064 Revising the Parking Resolution to Clarify ParkiAg Pass
Rules and Establish a No-Parking Zone on Lumsden Road
H. Adoption of Resolution No. 2065 Approving JARPA 136-02 Regarding Maritime Business
Center
I. Approval of Easement at the Wastewater Treatment Facility for Puget Sound Energy
J. Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Change Order with On-Ross Construction for the
Frederick Avenue Sidewalk
K. Adoption of Resolution No. 2066 Setting May 10, 2004 as the Public Hearing Date to
Consider a Street Vacation Request for a Portion of Seattle Avenue
L. Approval of RV Parking at 1533 Roland Avenue
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M. Approval of Public Event Applications: Farmer's Market, Fathoms 0' Fun carnival, South
Kitsap Mall Spring Fling Carnival, Great Ball Race and Annual Collector Car Auction
BUSINESS ITEM
On motion by Councilmember Powers, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, Council
made the following corrections to the March 9, 2004 continued City Council meeting
as follows:
Page 1, paragraph 3 corrected as follows: "Councilmember Wyatt moved to authorize
the Mayor to sign a letter to endorse .... "
Page 1, paragraph 4 corrected as follows: "Councilmember Wyatt moved, seconded
by Councilmember Geiger, to table this motion .... "
Minutes of the continued March 9, 2004 Council meeting were approved unanimously.
Authorization for Robinson & Noble to Provider Hydrological Services for Well #10
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Wyatt, Council
accepted the proposal from Robinson & Noble to prepare the specifications and to
assist in obtaining the required permits for Well #10 in the amount of $23,500.
Motion carried unanimously.
Authorization to Sign Contract with Doctors Clinic for DOT /COL Physical and
Certificate
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Dilenno, Council
accepted the cost proposals and authorized the City to negotiate a contact with the
Doctors Clinic Prompt Care of Bremerton for the Department of
Transportation/Commercial Drivers License (DOT/COL} Exam and Certification in the
amount of 65.00 per exam and certification and allowing the employees to go to their
own physician and be reimbursed up to the amount paid to the Doctors Clinic-Prompt
Care of Bremerton. This contract will expire on December 31, 2004 with the Oty
Clerk seeking cost proposals each year.
Authorization for Payment of One-half of Registration Fee for Attendance at the 18th
Annual Downtown Revitalization Training Institute.
Councilmember Dilenno moved and Councilmember Powers seconded the motion to
authorize the payments of 50% of the conference registration fee, for up to three
members of the PORT committee, to attend the 18th Annual Downtown Revitalization
Training Institute.
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Councilmember Diienno amended the motion to allow the full payment of the
conference registration fee for up to three members of the PORT Committee,
seconded by Councilmember Wyatt. Motion passed unanimously.
Original motion as amended, passed unanimously, authorizing full payment of the
registration fee, for up to three members of the PORT Committee, to attend the 18th
Annual Downtown Revitalization Training Institute.
Adoption of Ordinance No. 1937 -Revisions to the Noise Ordinance
Councilmember Cramer moved and Councilmember Wyatt seconded a motion to
adopt Ordinance No 1937 amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 9.24.050
relating to Noise.
Councilmember Wyatt moved and Councilmember Clauson seconded a motion to
table the adoption of Ordinance No. 1937 to allow for further review by the Public
Safety Committee to come back to full Council with a recommendation by May 10,
2004. Motion carried.
Councilmember Wyatt moved and Councilmember Powers seconded a motion to
remove from the table the motion to adopt Ordinance No. 1937. Motion passed
unanimously.
Councilman Clauson moved and Councilmember Rider seconded a motion to adopt
Ordinance No. 1937 amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 9.24.050 relating
to noise. Motion passed unanimously.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Diienno reported the Growth Management Committee will continue their review
of the "Centers of Growth" issue at their next meeting. Councilmember Dilenno also requested
Mayor Abel to determine what venue is being used to make sure all the jurisdictions comments
regarding the Countywide Planning Polices are submitted to KRCC in a timely manner.
Councilmember Wyatt -no report.
Councilmember Clauson, Water/Sewer Committee Chair, reported on the continued discussion
regarding water rights. Councilmember Clauson advised that the City and McCormick Land
Company are cooperating with the Department of Ecology's Cost Reimbursement Program to
have Water Rights processed. Phase One of the process is completed and the Department of
Ecology is ready to begin Phase Two. McCormick Land Company and the City have been
discussing how to share the cost. The Water/Sewer Committee is recommending the cost be
shared on a 50/50 basis with each paying half of the consultant's fee of $88,930.
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On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Powers, Council
authorized the City to commence with Phase Two of the Ecology's Cost
Reimbursement Program with McCormick Land Company with the cost shared on a
50/50 basis with each paying half of the consultant's fee of $88,930. Motion carried
unanimously.
Councilmember Clauson, Water/Sewer Committee Chair, reported that McCormick Land Company
is preparing to develop McCormick North. This is the residential area north of Old Clifton Road
next to tihe northwest Corporate Campus. McCormick Land Company needs a Well-Serve Letter
from the City for sanitary Sewer.
On motion by Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diienno, Council
authorized the Mayor to sign a Letter of Commitment for sanitary sewer service for
McCormick Woods North, contingent upon annexation. Motion carried unanimously.
Councilman Clauson reported on a Health care Forum that he and Commissioner Endresen are
co-chairing. This forum is open to all jurisdictions and will explore what options are available to
local jurisdictions regarding health care insurance and liability insurance. Councilmember Clauson
also informed the Council he will be representing Kitsap Transit as well as the City at this forum.
Councilmember Powers -no report.
Councilmember Rider reported the Port Orchard Revitalization Team (PORT), is currently
developing criteria for hiring a consultant for the economic development of the downtown Port
Orchard area. Interviews will be held on April 21, 2004.
Councilmember Cramer advised the Public Safety Committee has been discussing the City's noise
ordinance.
On motion by Councilmember Rider, seconded by Councilmember Powers, Council
excused Councilmember Cramer from the April 26, 2004 City Council meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
On motion by Councilmember Cramer, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, Council
excused Councilmember Geiger from this Council meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: For the Purpose of Discussing Labor Negotiations and
Personnel Issues RCW 42.30.110(g) - 1 Hour
At 9:00 p.m. Council went into Executive Session. At 9:29 p.m. Mayor Abel reconvened the
meeting.
ADJOURNMENT
At 9:29 p.m. Mayor Abel adjourned the City Council meeting.
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk KIM E. ABEL, MAYOR
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