12/08/1980 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
December 8,,1980
Council of City of Port Orchard, Washington., called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present
Wilson, Caldwell, Geiger, Grosso and Clark. Also present:
Attorney Riehl, Engineer Kane,.Police Chief Mares and Fire Chief
Weatheril.l. Councilman Miller and Dominguez excused.
Mayor Powers led the Council and audience in the Pledge of
Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of November 24, 1980 meeting as circulated
with the following addition: On motion by Councilman Caldwell,
seconded and carried, Council approved Ordinance No. 1150 repealing
Ordinance No. 17 (Section 9.16, City of Port Orchard Municipal Code).
Judith Peterson, 245 Perry Avenue, spoke relative to parking
problems existing on Perry Avenue due to construction and closure
of street. Mayor Powers referred matter to Street/Alley Committee
and Chief of Police.
Clifford Jones, 2232 Eisenhower Road S.E., approached Council
relative to parking citation he received. Mayor Powers questioned
as to whether this matter has been heard in, 'Court. Mr. Jones
answered this matter is scheduled on the court calendar in the
future. Mayor Powers informed Mr. Jones that until such time as
this matter has been ruled on by the court, Council can not discuss
anything pertaining to it.
Gary Nelson, 4165 S.E. Hortsman Road, requested City's permission
to establish an ambulance service.in the Port Orchard area. Mr.
Nelson stated he has had 12 years experience as an ambulance
driver. He will present a resume and full details of ambulance
service plans at the December 22, 1980 Council meeting.
Ron Burley, 3386 Olympiad Drive S.E., representing South Kitsap
Pee Wee Association requested Council clarification as to how
comprehensive the Pony/Colt League lease for City property located
at Givens field is. The Pony/Colt League lease requires them to
-to provide liability insurance coverage and maintain the field.
The Pony/Colt League is requiring other groups who utilize this
field at any time during the year to also provide a certificate
of liability insurance and supply fertilizer, loads of dart, etc.
for maintenance purposes. Mayor Powers stated the City will
review the Pony/Colt League Lease and directed the Parks Committee
to meet with the Pony/Colt League and the South Kitsap Pee Wee
Association to discuss this matter.
Roger Morrison, South Kitsap Hospital District, outlined status of
several preliminary sites for location of the proposed hospital.
The old hospital site on Lippert Avenue is one of the sites being
discussed. To utilize this site, a portion of Lippert Avenue
would have to be .relocated several feet to the south and Mr.
Morrison requested the City conisder the possibility of relocation
of a portion of Lippert Avenue. Mayor Powers referred matter to
Street/Alley Committee.
Mayor Powers opened Public Hearing relative to petition for vacation
of a portion of an alley located Southwest of Tacoma Avenue and
Kendall Street as submitted by James Picinich.
Councilman Caldwell, Chairman Street/Alley Committee read Committee.
recommendation that petition for vacation for a portion of an alley
between Tacoma Avenue and Kendall as submitted by James Picinich
be denied as this alley could, in the future, be opened to service
other properties.
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On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
denied petition for Vacation of a portion of an alley between
Tacoma Avenue and Kendall as submitted by James Picinich, 1010
Tacoma Avenue.
Mayor Powers declared Petition for Vacation denied and hearing
closed.
Mayor Powers opened Public Hearing relative to Petition for
Vacation of a portion of Percy Avenue (Garrison Street) as
submitted by Richard E. Snider.
Councilman Caldwell, Chairman Street/Alley Committee moved to
approve Petition for Vacation of a portion of Percy Avenue L
(Garrison Street) as submitted by Richard E. Snider with all
utility easements to remain intact. Legal description: see
attachment "A!'.
Mayor Powers declared Petition for Vacation of a portion of Percy
Avenue (Garrison Street - See attached legal description) approved
and hearing closed. Mr. Snider is to contact Clerk for total
amount due for vacated property.
Mayor Powers opened Public Hearing relative to application for
Special Use Permit as submitted by Jack Perilli which would
allow utilization of his property located at 811 Sidney Street
for professional services and non -retail businesses such as law
offices, court reporter, escrow and title insurance offices,
secretarial services, etc.
Clerk read Planning Commission facts of finding and recommended
conditions of approval as follows:
1. That no other type use be permitted without a revised
permit, that is within the scope and intent of the
original permit.
2. That ingress and egress be._clearly defined and approved
by the City Engineer.
3.
That
the parking
lot
design including drainage thereof
shall
be approved
by
the City Engineer.
4.
That
the parking
lot
be paved.
5.
That
the sidewalk
be
replaced.
6.
That
screening of
the
adjacent property be as shown
including screening
on the North property Line.
(See
attachment "B")
On motion by Councilman. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved and adopted Planning Commission recommendations and
approved application for Special Use Permit as submitted by
Jack Perilli to allow utilization of his property located at
811 Sidney Street for non -retail and professional offices as
listed on application dated November 3, 1980. Legal description
That portion of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter,
Section 26, Township 24 North, Range 1 East, W.M., described as
follows; Beginning at a point 799 feet South of the Northwest
corner.of the Southeast quarter of the Southeast quarter
Section 26,Township 24 North, Range 1 East,_W.M.; thence South
132 feet; thence East 330 feet; thence North 132 feet; thence
West 330 feet to the point of beginninga.EXCEPT any portion
thereof lying within Sidney Street.
Mayor Powers declared Special Use Permit approved and hearing
closed.
Mayor Powers opened Public Hearing on proposed 1981 Federal
Shared Revenue Fund Budget.
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Mayor Powers requested public input at this time ---no response from
audience.
Mayor Powers accepted itemized requests from City department heads.
Mayor Powers continued Hearing until December 22, 1980 Council
meeting and instructed Clerk to distribute department head..re.quest
lists to.Council members.
Mayor Powers declared recess with meeting to reconvene at 9:20 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance No. 1153, adopting the budget for the year 1981
and levying a tax sufficient to raise $135,007 for Current Expense
purposes and $72,677 for Street purposes.
Mayor Powers called for an executive session to discuss personnel
matters.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
amended the 1981 Budget to reinstate funds in the amount of
$21,150. to allow one position to be retained in the Sewer Dept.
Councilman Clark moved that City of Port Orchard join King County
One -Call Service at a rate of $15.00 per month and Mayor Powers
be authorized to sign agreement for this service. Seconded and
carried with four ayes and one no. Councilman Geiger voting no.
Councilman Caldwell moved to concur that $5,000 carryover from
the 1980 Kitsap Regional Library Budget be set aside for
appropriate Library services in the Port Orchard Branch. Seconded.
Counciman Geiger moved to table motion to allow Clerk to obtain
comparison information as to what services and facilities other
entities provide for the public library system. Seconded and
carried.
Councilman Clark moved to grant administrative leave to all City
of Port Orchard employees who are scheduled to work December 26,
1980, the day after Christmas. Seconded and carried, with three
ayes and two nos. Councilman Geiger and.Wilson voting no.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council
moved that "Item #4" be stricken from the unfinished business
section of the City Council Agenda.
Mayor Powers informed Council that the Sub -Regional Council of
Governments is forming a Citizens Advisory Committee to study
the need for a Public Transportation System within Kitsap
County. Mayor Powers appointed Councilman Grosso to fill the
City's position on this committee.
Mayor Powers appointed Councilmen Geiger, Grosso and Caldwell to
a special committee to study city attorney position and form
recommendation as to benefits of retaining a Port Orchard attorney
for this position to provide better accessibility.for legal matters
and decisions.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved payment of the bills in the amount of $43,379.43
(Warrants No. 7396 - 7486) and the November payroll in the
amount of $59,855.11 (Warrants No. 10986 - 11095).
Meeting adjourned at 10:45 P.M.
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