09/08/2003 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
Minutes of September 8, 2003
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Weatherill at
7:30 p.m. at City Hall, 216 Prospect Street. Council members present: Clauson, Wyatt, Morrison,
Geiger, Powers, Rider. Councilman Cramer excused. Staff present: Police Chief Townsend, City
Engineer Curies, City Planner Wenman, Deputy Clerk Merlino, City Clerk Etgen and City Attorney
Jacoby.
Call to order
Councilman Rider led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Audience Comments
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda. No comments
were received at this time.
New Business
Public Hearing: Continued Deliberation of Public Hearing Relating to an Appeal of
Staff Determination Regarding Claise & Mike Construction
Mayor Weatherill announced, at the request of the City Attorney, that this continued Public
Hearing would be continued to the September 22, 2003 City Council meeting.
Approval of Proposed Amendments to City of Port Orchard Policy 200-005 Regarding
Family and Medical leave.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council approved the
amendment to the City of Port Orchard Policy 200-005 regarding Family and Medical Leave.
Consent Agenda
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council approved the
consent agenda as follows:
A. Minutes of the August 25, 2003 regular City Council meeting.
B. Approval of Claim Warrants #39721-39824 in the amount of $162,515.23 and August
2003 Payroll Warrants #137569-137677 and direct deposits in amount of $429,728.45.
C. Ordinance No. 1912 authorizing the vacation of a certain unnamed alley through Block
5, as shown on the Plat of S.M. Stevens' Town Plat of Sidney, as recorded in Volume 1,
Page 1, of Plats, Records of Kitsap County, Washington.
D. Ordinance No. 1913 amending Port Orchard Zoning Ordinance No. 1748 by amending
the City of Port Orchard zoning map to change the zoning classification of certain
property located at 604 Dwight Street from R8 to Community facilities as well as
approving a site specific plan, subject to conditions, to allow for the redevelopment of
properties to construct a County Administration Building.
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E. Ordinance No. 1914 relating to and providing for the annexation of territory to the City
of Port Orchard for municipal purposes. Known as the Ancilla Tripp property located at
4940 Bethel Avenue.
F. Authorization for the Police Chief to declare as surplus forfeited firearms
and dispose of them in the best interest of the City. Attachment "A"
G. Authorization for the Mayor to sign Memorandum Regarding Terms and Conditions of
Employment During Special Assignment -Jason Glantz.
Reports
Councilman Clauson reported the Water/Sewer Committee met and discussed the Port Orchard
Boulevard Sewer Main Project. The Committee recommended changing the wooden light
standards on the west side of the boulevard with up-to-date Puget Sound Energy light
standards. The east side of the boulevard would maintain the wooden light standards. This
would eliminate the cost of maintenance by the City of Bremerton and the need to construct
future wood poles as others are replaced. The Council and Mayor concurred with the
Water/Sewer Committee's recommendation.
New Business (continued)
Public Hearing: Street Vacation Request for a Portion of Wendell Avenue and a
Portion of Palmer Avenue (Brady)
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:35 p.m. Public Hearing regarding a Petition to Vacate (1) a
portion of Wendell Avenue; and (2) a portion of Palmer Avenue, as submitted by Ralph and
Gladys Brady.
The City Attorney advised this is a Quasi-Judicial Hearing and asked if the Council had any ex
parte contact with any individuals regarding this issue prior to this hearing and if the Council has
any reason why they cannot render an impartial decision on this matter. No comments were
received by the Council. The City Attorney asked the audience if they see any reason why the
Council cannot render an impartial decision. No comments were received from the audience.
The City Attorney reported this Public Hearing had been continued from the August 25, 2003 City
Council meeting to allow Mr. Brady an opportunity to provide additional information and also
allow time for City Staff to research whether there are utilities in the property. City Attorney
advised the additional information was received from Mr. Brady and no utilities are located on the
property.
Mr. Ralph Brady, proponent, addressed Council and made himself available for questions from the
Council.
Mayor Weatherill called for audience comments either for or against the proposed Petition to
Vacate (1) a portion of Wendell Avenue; and (2) a portion of Palmer Avenue, as submitted by
Ralph and Gladys Brady. As no further comments were received, Mayor Weatherill closed the
public input portion of the Public Hearing and referred this matter to Council for their
consideration.
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council adopted
Resolution No. 2039 recognizing the vacation by Operation of Law of a portion of Wendell
Avenue and a portion of Palmer Avenue.
Public Forum and Debate on the Pros and Cons of the Passenger-Only ferry Ballot
Issue (Dick Hayes, Kitsap Transit)
Mayor Weatherill opened the Public Forum and Debate on the Pros and Cons of the Passenger-
Only Ferry Ballot Issue. Dick Hayes, representing Kitsap Transit presented Kitsap Transit's
Passenger-Only Ferry Investment Plan.
Mr. Hayes outlined several points of interest as follows:
• The service relates to Bremerton, Kingston and Southworth, with direct route to
downtown Seattle.
• Increase in fares to $9.00 per round trip
• The fleet consists of 14 smaller, 149 passenger boats.
o Each boat will cost approximately $2 million to $2 1h million
o Five boats per port
o Bow-loading for quick loading/unloading of passengers
o Low-emission engines and low wake-wash
• Rush hour departures every 15-20 minutes and off-peak departures every hour.
• Operating Costs approximately $16.0 million per year initially
o $8.7 million from local sales tax and Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
o $8.2 million from fares and other income
• Seamless connections with Kitsap Transit buses and park-and-ride lot system
Mr. Hayes discussed the working relationship with the Washington State Ferry Systems
specifically to its labor union via interlocal agreements. Mr. Hayes also discussed the source of
funding as follows:
• 3/10th of a cent from local sales tax
• 3/10th of a percent of car value-only on license renewals
• Increase in fares
• Miscellaneous income from sales of coffee, doughnuts, etc.
• Federal funds-minimum per year
Councilman Morrison commented he supported the Passenger Only Ferry concept, however he
expressed a concern with the increase in sales tax for funding purposes.
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At this time Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments regarding the Passenger Only Ferry
Ballot Measure.
Ron Rice, 375 Sedgwick Road, spoke in favor of the Passenger Only Ferries, however expressed
a concern with the taxing of motor vehicles.
Mayor Weatherill and Council thanked Mr. Hayes for his presentation.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council adopted Resolution
No. 2041 supporting Kitsap Transit's Passenger-Only Ferries Investment Plan. Motion passed
with 5 ayes and 1 nay, with Councilman Morrison casting the dissenting vote.
Reports (continued)
Councilman Geiger confirmed and scheduled the following Finance Committee meetings:
• November 12, 2003, 7:30 p.m. at City Hall.
• November 13, 2003, 7:30 a.m. at City Hall
Mayor Weatherill referred to a letter received from City Attorney Loren Combs regarding a
Special Project Status Request for Code Enforcement Cases.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the
Mayor to sign the Special Project Status Request to transition legal services billing for the Code
Enforcement Cases from the City Attorney routine-retainer account to the City Attorney
extraordinary expense (non-retainer) account.
Councilman Morrison reminded the Street Committee of their meeting scheduled September 11,
2003, 7:30 a.m. at Myhre's.
Mayor and Council set the week of October 6 -10, 2003 as 2003 Fall Clean-up.
Councilman Rider set September 16, 2003, 4:30 p.m. at City Hall for the next Growth
Management Committee meeting.
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
Michelle Merlino
From:
Sent:
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-----Original Message-----
Alan Town send
Friday, August 29, 2003 3:46 PM
Michelle Merlino
FW: Request to surplus firearms
From: Cynthia M. Circelli
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 3:23 PM
To: Alan Townsend
Subject: FW: Request to surplus firearms
All serial numbers have returned with no record.
-----Original Message-----
From: Cynthia M. Circelli
Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 3:21 PM
To: Alan Townsend
September 8, 2003
Attachment ''A''
Cc: Valarie Francom; James M. Duncan; Jan Myers; Ron Patterson
Subject: Request to surplus firearms
Chief,
It is requested that the following forfeited firearms be declared surplus by the City:
ITEM SERIAL NUMBER CASE# TAG#
Ithaca shotgun 371706996 02-389 17031
IM .22 144461 02-607 17187
J Arms .45 G320086 02-1374 17465
~avage Arms22 B255314 02-2654 18004
.38 revolver 16324 03-962 18707
.38 revolver 4154 03-962 18707
Mossberg 12ga K763312 03-1152 18789
Enfield .30 5219679 03-1890 5126-1
It is requested that the following forfeited firearms be declared surplus by the City:
ITEM SERIAL NUMBER
Stevens 12 guage
Western 12 guage
Remington 12 guage
Winchester 12 guage
K25D
(none)
(none)
5579
CASE#
99-3071
00-2277
00-2277
00-2277
TAG#
1
14024 no record on serial number
14963
14962 no record on serial number
14961