01/14/2002 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
January 14, 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, Powers, Rider, and
Cramer. Councilman Geiger excused. Staff present: Police Chief Townsend, City Engineer Curies, City
Attorney Combs, Deputy Clerk Merlino, and City Clerk Parks.
Councilwoman Powers led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council excused Councilman
Geiger from this Council meeting.
Mayor Weatherill introduced and welcomed the newly elected, first term Council members, Ron Rider and
Todd Cramer.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
John Hokanson, representing Bethany Lutheran Church, 151 Tremont St. W., requested the City Council
authorize waiving $50. of a $100 False Alarm Response Fee charged on 10/5/01. Mr. Hokanson contended
the ordinance in effect at that time was vaguely written and he does not believe that the amount charged is
in conformance with the ordinance. He also reported that Mayor Weatherill had acknowledged in writing
that the ordinance was unclear. Plus, the City Council recently revised the False Alarm Ordinance clearly
defining the fees for each false alarm response fee.
City Attorney Combs advised the proper procedure for this type of request would be for Mr. Hokanson to
pay the response fee and then file a Claim for Damages seeking reimbursement. This claim would then be
revfewed and the City Council would make a final determination on this matter.
Fred Chang, 319 Seattle Avenue, expressed a concern with the City's Public Notice procedures and
wondered if all the appropriate persons were given proper notification. Mr. Chang presented the following
suggestions:
• The City place a large display ad in the Port Orchard Independent listing current events within the
City and a schedule of the Council and Planning Commission meetings, or
• Set up a voice mail system where the public could call in and listen to a message regarding
important meetings, agendas, notices, etc.
Mayor Weatherill and Council thanked Mr. Chang for his suggestions.
Mayor Weatherill referred to his letter dated December 28, 2001, which was hand delivered to each Council
member, (Attachment "A") notifying them of his action to invoke veto powers over Ordinance No. 1843
regarding the authority of the City Council to establish Council Committees, make appointments to and
remove Council members from such Council Committees.
City Attorney Combs advised Council of the proper procedure to follow for the veto and reconsideration of
motion to approve Ordinance No. 1843 relating to the Council Committee selection process.
Councilman Clauson moved to override Mayor Weatherill's veto of Ordinance No. 1843 relating to Council
Committee procedure and opened the floor for further discussion on the reconsideration of Ordinance No.
1843, seconded by Councilman Morrison.
After considerable discussion, Councilman Clauson withdrew motion and upheld Mayor Weatherill's veto of
Ordinance No. 1843, seconded by Councilman Morrison.
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council adopted Resolution No. 1959
creating a Community Service Supervisor position within the Engineering Department and providing for the
salary thereof.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council adopted Resolution No.
1960 fixing the date of a Public Hearing on a petition to Vacate a portion of Farragut Avenue right of way,
adjacent to the westerly portion of Lot 4027-025-008-0208, (platted as Prospect Court), as submitted by
Patricia Barnes. (Public Hearing scheduled for February 11, 2002 at 7:30 PM)
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved the consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Minutes of the City Council meeting held December 20, 2001. (This meeting was a
continuation from the regular December 10, 2001 City Council meeting.) NOTE: The
December 24, 2001 City Council meeting was canceled due. to a lack of quorum.
b. Approval of Claim Warrants Numbers 36265-36391 in the amount of $348,476.27 and
December 2001 Payroll Warrants Numbers 135938-136019 and direct deposits in the
amount of $280,107.37.
Councilman Clauson reported on the City's Annual Audit and advised the city once again received a "No
Findings" audit. Council Clauson also advised this is the City's 11 1h "No Finding" audit. Councilman
Clauson congratulated City Treasurer Tompkins and her staff for a job well done.
Councilman Clauson read a letter from Dorothy Wilson expressing her appreciation for the holiday
decorations and complimenting the Public Works employees for making the decorations extra special this
year.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Rider, Council adopted Resolution No. 1961
authorizing the Mayor to sign the necessary documents to submit the Local Agency Agreement and
Prospectus to the Washington State Department of Transportation, for the Bay Street Pedestrian Path
Project.
Councilman Morrison urged the citizens of Port Orchard to become familiar with the proposed Charter
Government and understand what this form of government could mean to the citizens of Port Orchard.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Rider, Council adopted Resolution No.
1964 supporting the Home Rule Charter form of Government. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 1 nay.
Councilwoman Powers voting nay.
Councilman Cramer, Public Safety Chair, presented a request from Police Chief Townsend asking for
authorization to purchase breakfast and lunch for the lateral police officer and entry-level police officers
oral board panel. As required in the City's Travel Policy (Section 2.1) Police Chief Townsend also
requested approval of a special meeting to be held at Mary Mac's Restaurant. The purpose of this
meeting is for a special Police Department training and strategic planning session. Cost will be
approximately $100 for a conference room and lunch for the Police Chief and three Police Sergeants.
On motion by Councilman Cramer, seconded by Wyatt, Council approved the following expenditures out
of the 2002 Police Department budget:
• Authorization to purchase breakfast and lunch for the lateral police officer and entry-level police
officers testing panel
• Authorization for a special meeting and an expenditure of approximately $100 for a conference
room and lunch for the three Police Sergeants and Police Chief training session and strategic
planning session.
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Councilman Clauson asked for Council's concurrence on acknowledging the arrival of the USS Carl Vinson
and the USS Sacramento and congratulating the men and women aboard these ships who have had the duty
of supporting our country.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council adopted Resolution No.
1962 acknowledging the men and women aboard the USS Carl Vinson for the dedicated service to their
country, Council further authorized Mayor Protem Morrison to represent the City of Port Orchard and present
this Resolution upon arrival of the USS Carl Vinson.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council adopted Resolution No. 1963
acknowledging the men and women aboard the USS Sacramento for the dedicated service to their country,
Council further authorized Mayor Protem Morrison to represent the City of Port Orchard and present this
Resolution upon arrival of the USS Sacramento.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council directed the City Engineer to
not submit a letter of commitment to National Marine Fisheries Services (NMFS) regarding the
implementation of the regional road maintenance provisions of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) program,
until more information is received and not until the road maintenance responsibilities are defined.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the Mayor to sign
Supplement #5 with Howard Small regarding the Forensic Gas Testing at 514 Bay Street in the amount of
$5,442.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized an extension
of the Real Estate Purchasing Agreement with the Kitsap County Housing Authority to June 30, 2002 for
property located at 900 Mitchell Avenue.
! At 8:55 PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned the City Council meetin~. ~
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk LESLIE J. WEATHERILL, MAYOR
City
of Port
Ore liard PORT ORCHARD,
WASHINGTON 98366
December 28, 2001
To: All Port Orchard City Council Members
RE:. Ordinance No. 1843
January 14, 2002
Attachment "A"
I do not believe this action is proper for the City Council at this time, because it was
determined and designed by individual preference or convenience rather than by
necessity to improve what has already been a very positive working relationship.
I believe at this time that it would be advantageous for City Council members and myself
to study this subject in greater detail.
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