03/11/2002 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
March 11 , 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, Wyatt, Geiger, Powers, Rider, and
Cramer. Councilman Morrison excused. Staff present: Police Chief Townsend, City Engineer Curies, City
Attorney Amann, Deputy Clerk Merlino, and City Clerk Parks.
Councilman Geiger Jed the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda.
Phil McCormick, Downtown Merchant, introduced Ed Rea who is proposing a professional bicycle race
through Port Orchard on August 18, 2002 from approximately 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The race would be
approximately % mile long and would require closing off some streets. Mr. Rea advised he will submit the
Public Event Application for Council consideration. Mayor and Council thanked Mr. Rea for his
presentation.
Tim Thomson, representing the Kitsap Peninsula Visitor & Convention Bureau, presented an update on
VCB activities to increase tourism, acknowledging expansion on their marketing programs, and continual
membership drives. in conclusion Mr. Thomson thanked the City and Councii for their support of the Visitor
and Convention Bureau.
Mary McClure, Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council, distributed a Summary of Adopted KRCC 2002
Program Elements, highlighting the transportation elements and Growth Management related issues.
Bill Zupanic, Kitsap County Department of Pubiic Works, presented the Mosquito Fieet Traii Master Pian,
illustrating the background, alternative concepts and design recommendations for this plan. The
Mosquito Fleet Trail Plan will provide bicycle and pedestrian access to approximately 57 miles of roadway
and trails, beginning in Southworth and continuing through Port Orchard, Bremerton, Poulsbo and
Kingston. Mr. Zupanic also unveiled the first 20" x 20" porcelain tile monument, which was designed by
Project Leadership Kitsap and funded by McGavick Graves Law Firm. The monument will be placed at
the city's Waterfront Park. Mr. Zupanic ended his discussion with questions and comments from the City
Council.
Tim Thomson, representing Port of Bremerton, advised the Port of Bremerton has applied for a
Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) Joan seeking financial assistance to build an aviation
hangar and maintenance facility at the Bremerton National Airport. The Port of Bremerton is asking the
City of Port Orchard show their support of this project by endorsing their effort through a Resolution.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Rider, Council adopted Resolution No.
1970 supporting the Community Economic Revitalization Board (CERB) financial assistance for the Port
of Bremerton's aviation hangar and maintenance facility at the Bremerton National Airport.
City Engineer Curies reported on the bid opening held March 7, 2002 at 4:00 PM regarding the Bethel
Avenue Paving Project. Two bids were received with the required bid bond.
Ace Paving
Looker Associates
Engineer's Estimate
$157,451.80
$181,035.00
$154,005.00
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council accepted the bidding
for the Bethel Avenue Paving Project and awarded the bid to the lowest bidder, Ace Paving in the amount
of $157,451.80.
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council approved Ordinance
No. 184 7 creating the "Wastewater Treatment Facility Expansion Fund" for the purpose of handling the
revenues and expenses as the lead agency for the expansion of the Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility
and authorizing transfers.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved Ordinance No.
1849 amending the 2002 budget to include appropriations for the Wastewater Treatment Facility
Expansion Fund.
At 8:25 PM Mayor Weatherill called for a 10 minute recess with meeting reconvening at 8:35 PM.
On motion by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council removed from table proposed
Ordinance No. 1845 amending Port Orchard Municipal Code 15.32 reestablishing development standards
relating to Stormwater Management, land clearing and grading. (Repealing Ordinance No. 1736.)
On motion by Councilman Rider, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved Ordinance No. 1845
amending Port Orchard Municipal Code 15.32 reestablishing development standards relating to Stormwater
Management, land clearing and grading. (Repealing Ordinance No. 1736).
On motion by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council removed from table proposed
Ordinance No. 1844 amending Port Orchard Municipal Code 2.64 relating to the duties of the Code
Enforcement Officer (Repealing Ordinance No. 1749).
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council approved Ordinance No.
1844 amending Port Orchard Municipal Code 2.64 relating to the duties of the Code Enforcement Officer
(Repealing Ordinance No. 17 49).
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized the City Treasurer
to transfer the amount of $118,985.20 received from the sale of 736 Prospect Street (former Municipal Court
Building) from the Current Expense Fund to the Cumulative Reserve for Municipal Facilities Fund.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized payment to
Larson Anthropological Archeological Services in the amount of $7,368.02 as the final contract billing for the
archeological recovery at the Bay Street Shell Midden, with funds disbursed from the Cumulative Reserve
for Municipal Facilities. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Cramer voting nay.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council authorized funds disbursed
from the Cumulative Reserve for Municipal Facilities in the amount of $9,822.34 to Larson Anthropological
Archeological Services for the contract overage regarding the archeological recovery at the Bay Street Shell
Midden. Motion passed with 5 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Cramer voting nay.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council approved the consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Approval of the February 25, 2002 regular City Council Minutes as distributed and
corrected.
b. Approval of Claim Warrants Numbers 36626-36735 in the amount of $136,480.34 and
February 2002 Payroll Warrants Numbers 136101-136180 and direct deposits in the
amount of $279,622.21.
c. Authorization for the Mayor to sign Addendum to the Agreement between the City of Pot
Orchard Municipal Court Clerks and Teamster Union Local 589 to comply with Vision
Trust Guidelines.
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Mayor Weatherill asked for Council concurrence on his appointment of Dr. Kimberley Ruona to the Port
Orchard Planning Commission. Dr. Ruona will fill the unexpired term of Todd Cramer who stepped down
when he was elected to the City Council.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council concurred with Mayor
Weatherill's appointment of Dr. Kimberley Ruona to the Port Orchard Planning Commission with her term
expiring on December 31, 2005.
On motion by Councilman Wyatt, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council approved the Public Event
Application for use of the Waterfront Parking Lot #2 and Waterfront Parking Lot #4 on Sunday, July 28,
2002 for the "2002 Mustangs on the Waterfront" event.
Councilman Wyatt, Street/Alley Committee member, presented letter from the South Kitsap High School
Grad Night Committee requesting permission to place two sandwich board signs in city right of way
located in front of Hi-Joy Bowl and at the entrance to Sunset Lane Cemetery (1000 block of Bethel
Avenue) from March 131h to 1 y!h, 2002, advertising a rummage sale at the South Kitsap Mall.
On motion by Councilman Ciauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council granted permission to
South Kitsap High School to place two sandwich board signs in city right of way located in front of Hi-Joy
Bowl and at the entrance to Sunset Lane Cemetery (1000 block of Bethel Avenue), advertising a
rummage sale at the South Kitsap Mall, with the condition the signs follow the regulations of the city sign
ordinance.
Councilman Clauson requested city staff prepare a draft telecommunication ordinance which would be
specific to the City of Port Orchard.
Council set April 23, 2002 at 7:30 PM as the date and time for a Council study session to discuss with the
PUD Telecommunication and the process to bring fiber optics to South Kitsap.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council authorized the City
Engineer to advertise the plans and specs for the membrane technology for the Wastewater Treatment
Facility Expansion Project.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council declared the 1958
street grader VIN #8T20835 as surplus and authorized the City Engineer to dispose of the street grader in
the best interest of the city.
At 9:20 PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned Council into Executive Session for 1 0 minutes and extended it an
additional 13 minutes to discuss a legal matter.
At 9:43 PM Mayor Weatherill reconvened Council into regular session and adjourned the City
Council meeting.
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk