10/28/2002 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
October 28, 2002
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, Morrison, Wyatt, Geiger, Powers,
Rider, and Cramer. Staff present: Police Chief Townsend, City Engineer Curies, City Planner Wenman, City
Treasurer Tompkins, City Attorney Amann, City Clerk Parks and Deputy Clerk Merlino.
Councilman Wyatt led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
Jan Angel, Kitsap County Commissioner, personally invited each of the council members to attend a
presentation byWendall Cox regarding Economic Development, on October 30, 2002 at the Admiral Theatre.
John Clauson, City Hall Grand Opening Committee Chair, presented a framed shadowbox display to Dave
Cusenza, I.D.E.A., Inc., the design firm that created the official ornament and key chain, which
commemorated the grand opening and dedication of the New Port Orchard City Hall. Mr. Cusenza at this
time, transferred to the City all rights, title and interest in the Port Orchard Commemorative Ornament and
Design. This includes the exclusive right to use, duplicate, sell, or transfer the ornament and the design in
any form or medium as deemed appropriate by the City.
John Clauson, City Hall Grand Opening Committee Chair, also presented to Mayor Weatherill an identical
framed shadowbox display containing the official letter from Mr. Cusenza transferring the rights, title and
interest in the Port Orchard Commemorative Ornament and Design along with one of the commemorative
ornaments and a key chain.
Mayor Weatherill invited the audience to participate in an open forum discussion regarding proposed
Proposition No. 1 authorizing Kitsap County Fire Protection District No. 7 to increase the regular property tax
levy limits by $.0606 cents per $1,000 of assessed valuation to fully fund fire and medical expenses. At this
time Mayor Weatherill recognized Fire Chief Brown who discussed the proposed ballot measure. Mayor
Weatherill asked if anyone in the audience would like to speak for or against the proposed ballot measure.
No response was received from the audience.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council unanimously expressed
their support of Proposition No. 1, which if approved by the voters would authorize Kitsap County Fire
Protection District No. 7 to increase the regular property tax levy limits by $.0606 cents per $1,000 of
assessed valuation to fully fund fire and medical expenses.
Amity Trowbridge, WSDOT, discussed the final Ross Point slide repair project (3 phases). Ms. Trowbridge
stated the road closures will be kept to a minimum, however the road will be closed for approximately 6
weeks to complete the three projects that are remaining on the final repairs. Construction is scheduled to
start in mid to late June 2003.
Mayor Weatherill referred to letter submitted by Dick Myers regarding requirements for street improvements
on Lovell Street.
Mr. Myers requested a waiver of the city's street standards, stating the subject street is a small dead-end
street and will serve a limited amount of residents. In addition to this waiver, Mr. Myers further requested
relief from developing the road between Russell Avenue and Whittier Avenue.
After much discussion, City Engineer Curies advised Council, he will respond to Mr. Myers with a letter
outlining the City's specific concerns and current requirements.
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Jan Angel, Kitsap County Commissioner, introduced Kathleen Barrantes a grant writer and Mike Shepherd
from the City of Bremerton who presented the Sinclair-Gorst Inlet Watershed Project. Mr. Barrantes and Mr.
Shepherd discussed the Gorst Revitalization Project in detail and in closing asked for a letter of endorsement.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Rider, Council authorized the Mayor to sign a
letter supporting the Sinclair-Gorst Inlet Watershed Project.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:35 PM Public Hearing regarding anticipated 2003 City Budget Revenue
Sources, as required by Chapter 251, Laws of State of Washington, 1995.
City Treasurer Tompkins presented staff report on anticipated 2003 City Budget Revenue Sources. The
presentation highlighted revenue sources for the Current Expense and Street Funds, which are supported
primarily by property taxes and sales tax. The total projected 2003 budget will be $5,411,502, which
includes property tax projections in the amount of $908,210 for the Current Expense and Street Funds.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input from the audience regarding the anticipated 2003 City Budget
Revenue Sources. As no comments were received, Mayor Weatherill closed the Public Hearing.
(Ordinance setting the 2003 Property Taxes will be presented for Council consideration at the November 12,
2002 meeting.)
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On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council withdrew New Business
Agenda Item No. 3g, which is a proposed Ordinance regarding the parking of boats and recreational
vehicles in residential and mixed-use zones. This subject is being reviewed further by the Street
Committee.
At 9:10 PM Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess with the meeting reconvening at 9:20 PM.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council approved consent agenda
items as follows:
a. Minutes of the October 14, 2002 regular City Council meeting
b. Claim warrants numbered 37979-38065 in the amount of $84,111.69.
c. Resolution No. 1993 amending the parking resolution to include enforcement of Lot 8 located on
the east shore of Blackjack Creek, at Sinclair Inlet.
d. Resolution No. 1994 modifying the policy for street lights.
e. Resolution No. 1995 revoking Special Use Permit No. 1021
Councilman Morrison, Street Committee Chair, moved to deny request by Holiday Extravaganza to place
advertising signs in city right-of-way, Council suggested the sponsors place the advertising signs on
private property, contingent upon property owners approval, seconded by Councilman Wyatt and carried.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council adopted Resolution No.
1996 expressing the City's intent to accept bequeathed property located at 4940 Bethel Road SE to honor
Ancilla Tripp with the condition the property be retained by the City of Port Orchard as a park and left
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planning usage and development of the property.
On motion by Councilman Cramer, seconded by Councilman Rider, Council granted a Temporary Use
Permit to Jimmy E. Pitman to allow his daughter to use his recreation vehicle at his residence located at
410 Goldenrod Street as a temporary residence for 90 days. Temporary Use Permit will expire on
January 27, 2003.
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Rider, Council authorized the Mayor to sign
Contract Amendment Number Nine, in the amount of $1,176,338.00 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the
Design and Services During Bidding for the Waster Water Treatment Facility Expansion Project.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council adopted and approved the
2003 budget for the Water-Sewer Wastewater Treatment Facility.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the City
Engineer to retain a consultant in an amount not to exceed, $24,180.00 to assist in the demolition of the
Red Barn located at 900 Mitchell Avenue and the removal of contaminated soil.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the City
Engineer to piggyback with the City of Ellensburg purchasing contract to secure a 2002 John Deere 310
SG Backhoe for a total purchase price including tax of $65,554.18 and to further declare as surplus to the
needs of the City and use as a trade-in a 1984 Case 580 D Backhoe VIN # 9D82751.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council declared as surplus and
authorized the City Engineer to dispose of in the best interest of the City a 1987 Chevrolet pick-up, VIN
No. 1 GCFR24H7HS149260.
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR