07/14/1980 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
Page 1 of 3 July 14, 1950
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present:
J. Wilson, M. Wilson, Caldwell, Geiger, Grosso and Clark. Council-
man Miller excused. Also present: Attorney Riehl, Engineer Kane,
Police Chief mares and Fire Chief Weatherill.
Mayor Powers led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the June 23, 1980 meeting as circulated.
Councilman Caldwell, Chairman, Street/Alley Committee reported on
Committee meeting relative to request of Ms. Polly Gans to lease
City property along Blackjack Creek which is contiguous to her
property (Westbay Shopping Center). Councilman Caldwell stated
the City Attorney is investigating legality of the City leasing
this type of property and the Committee would like to have another
meeting on this matter. Margaret Hess, 3121 Ophdal Road requested
she be notified of time and location of meeting to allow her and
other citizens interested in the City's disposition of this property
to be present.
Mayor Powers opened discussion on proposal to.institute one-way
traffic on Lawrence Street and Perry Avenue.
Councilman Caldwell stated that due to complaints of lack of parking,
tickets for improper parking, speeding, accidents, problem of access
for emergency vehicles and potential City liability in the event of
bodily injury or damage to private property, the Street/Alley
Committee recommends changing Perry Avenue and Lawrence Street to
"one-way" traffic.
Judith Peterson, 245 Perry Ave. N.; Bill McDonald, 316 Perry Ave.
N.; Steven Hansen, 557 Perry Ave. and Virginia LaFevre, 147 Perry
Ave. voiced opposition to proposal to make Lawrence Street and Perry
Avenue one-way streets stating: one-way traffic will not decrease
any speeding problems; some driveways are angled in such a manner
that they would be very difficult or impossible to negotiate into
the proposed flow of traffic; expense of having to drive additional
mileage will put hardship on fixed income residents..
Jessica Hanford, 514 Perry Avenue, stated that if "one-way" traffic
would cut down on speeders and accidents, she was in support of this
action.
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Perry Avenue
will remain two-way traffic with Street/Alley Committee to invest-
igate signing and other safety improvements which will alleviate
problems on Perry Avenue.
At this time Mayor Powers opened Public Hearing relative to applicat-
ion for zone reclassification as submitted by Rosetta Cummins for
her property located at 511 Division from Green Belt to Residential
High.
City Clerk read Planning Commission Finding of Fact and recommend-
ation to Mayor and Council for approval of this rezone request.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Zone Reclassification and change in Comprehensive Plan
Map in accordance with Planning Commission recommendations and
facts of finding as requested by Rosetta Renee Cummins for her
property at 511 Division (Legal Description: Lots 2 & 3, Block 1,
S.M. Stevens Town Plat of Sidney, Plat recorded in Volume 1 of
Plats, Page 1, Kitsap County, Washington) Zone Reclassification
and change in the Comprehensive Plan Map is from Green Belt to
Residential High.
Mayor Powers declared rezone approved and Hearing closed'.
Mayor Powers declared recess with meeting to reconvene at 9:00 P.M.
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Port Orchard, Washington
July 14, 1980
On notion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance No. 1139, regulating parking on the West side
of Sidney Avenue between DeKalb Street and Dwight Street creating
a "no parking 7 A.M. -- 8 A.M." zone. Councilman Grosso abstained
from voting due to conflict of interest.
Councilman Caldwell reported the Street/Alley Committee has met
with Downtown Merchants relative to parking space markings on
Bay Street and recommends that the "T" markings be extended out
into the traveled way in such a manner as to be seen by driver
while seated in vehicle. Mayor Powers directed City Engineer to
have "T" markings extended.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
moved to amend parking ordinance to eliminate loading zone located
in the southeast corner of intersection of Bay Street and Sidney
Avenue, approximately 2 parking spaces in front of Blanchard's
Department Store and also create a loading zone in front of theatre
(Port Orchard Twin Plaza, approximately 3 parking spaces).
On motion by Councilman Grosso, seconded and carried, Council
directed letter be written to South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce
and Fathoms 0' Fun Committee requesting that City of Port Orchard
Department Heads be notified early and attend planning sessions for
future Fathoms 0' Fun events to head off problems experienced
during the past.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council removed
from table motion by Councilman Clark that City install a small
sewage lift station from George Lucas residence (304 Farragut) up
hill to Farragut Street sewer line with stipulation that once pump
station is installed, it be turned over to Mr. Lucas for maintenance
and operation (June 23, 1980 meeting).
Motion by Councilman Clark that City install a small sewage lift
station from George Lucas residence (304 Farragut) up )fill to
Farragut Street sewer line with stipulation that once pump station is
installed, it be turned over to Mr. Lucas for maintenance and
operation denied with 2 ayes and 3 nays, Councilman Caldwell, Grosso
and Clark voting no.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approv-
ed obtaining easements and repair or replace existing sewer lines
servicing George Lucas residence, 304 Farragut. Council also
approved reimbursement to Mr. George Lucas in the amount of $265.02
for expense of having private company locate and open broken sewer
line servicing his home.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council approv-
ed Public Works lowering water line servicing residence at 521 Taylor
Street to a depth that will not freeze during cold weather. When
line has been lowered, a letter is to be written to owner, Mr. Norelius
informing him of action City has taken and that there is no need for
him to let his water run during freezing weather. He will not be
allowed credit for letting water run to avoid pipes freezing.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council
authorized charging off $3.00 in charges against 521 Taylor (1-908)
for December, 1979/January, 1980 billing period. Additional charge
was for extra water run to avoid pipes freezing as Mr. Norelius
states that his lines are not deep enough to avoid this problem.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance no. 1138 authorizing the calling of Special
Election of the qualified electors of the City of Port Orchard
for September 16, 1980, pursuant to RCW 84.52.069, to levy a six
year tax estimated at $.25 per thousand of assessed valuation for
the purpose of paying Port Orchard's share of Emergency medical
services for the City of Port Orchard.
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Port Orchard, Washington
July 14, 1980
Clerk read letter from Susan Ward, 2250 Sidney Avenue, requesting
permission to graze two small horses on City property located on
Tremont Street (Van Zee Park property) for a period not to exceed
(4) weeks.
Councilman Geiger moved to allow Susan Ward to graze two small
horses on Van Zee Park property for a period not to exceed four
(4) weeks. Seconded.
Councilman Caldwell moved to amend motion to state permission to
use City property (Van Zee Park property) contingent upon owner
of horses obtaining and providing City of Port Orchard with suff-
icient liability insurance and hold harmless agreement to protect
City. Seconded and carried.
Original motion as amended to allow Susan Ward to graze two small
horses on Van Zee Park property for a period not to exceed four
(4) weeks contingent upon her providing the City of Port Orchard
with sufficient liability insurance and a hold harmless agreement,
carried with four ayes and one no. Councilman Clark voting no.
On motion by Councilman Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
authorized Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. to enter into an agreement
for SCAN Services and City Clerk R.G. Lloyd to act as coordinator
for all SCAN activities.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council
approved payment of bills, Voucher No. 6939 -- 7041 in the amount
of $63.687.19 and the June payroll in the amount of $62,937.88
(Warrant No. 10384 - 10497).
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.