08/27/2001 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
August27,2001
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at
7:30 P.M. in City Hall Council Chambers, 216 Prospect Street. Council members present: Clauson,
Wyatt, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee, and Stansbery. Staff present: Police Chief Townsend, Deputy
Clerk Merlino, City Planner Wenman, City Engineer Curies, City Attorney Amann, and City Clerk Parks.
Councilman Clauson led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this meeting's agenda.
Christine Sanders, 2407 S. Flower Avenue, addressed Council concerning old growth trees within Port
Orchard. Ms. Sanders cited an old maple tree on her property, which she stated was damaged by
development on adjacent property. Ms. Sanders requested Council review and consider revisions to the
city's tree ordinance to provide for protection of old growth trees. Mayor Weatherill put this matter into the
Growth Management Committee for further review.
Amity Trowbridge, Department of Transportation, Port Orchard Project Office, brought Council up to date
on the Ross Point slide stabilization project. Ms. Trowbridge advised the project was allocated
$7,000,000 and to date approximately 4.2 millions dollars remain in the budget for this project. Nine
areas have been recognized as needing repairs, however Ms. Trowbridge identified and discussed the
next three most critical areas, slated for construction, which are in need for rock buttresses and/or slope
armoring stabilization. Mayor Weatherill and Council thanked Ms. Trowbridge for the update.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:35 PM continued Public Hearing regarding a Petition to Vacate a portion
of an unnamed alley within Block 5 of Tom Cline's Addition to Sidney between South Street and Central
Street as submitted by Jerry R. Connell, Bert T. Connell, and Kathleen A. Masterson. {This public hearing
was continued from August 13, 2001 ). LEGAL DESCRIPTION: That certain alley, (known as alley #6,
also shown on Kitsap County Assessor's map as alley 4031-005). The alley being 16ft. wide and 600ft.
long, bordered by lots 1-15, block 005 on the west side and lots 16-30 on the east side all within Tom
Cline's addition to Sidney as recorded in Vol. 1, page 29 of Auditors Book of Plats, filed for record in
Kitsap County, Washington, southwest quarter of Section 25, Township 24N Range 1 E.
City Clerk Parks reported on proposed Street Vacation indicating where the proposed street vacation is
located and advised Council the proponents have submitted the required application fees and also paid
$4,000.00 which is one-half of the appraised value of the vacated right of way.
Jerry Connell, proponent, spoke in favor of the proposed street vacation and asked for Council's
approval.
Mayor Weatherill called for audience comments either for or against the Petition to Vacate a portion of an
unnamed alley within Block 5 of Tom Cline's Addition to Sidney between South Street and Central Street.
As no comments were received, Mayor Weatherill closed the public input portion of the Public Hearing
and referred this matter to Council for their consideration.
Councilman Clauson moved to approve the Petition to Vacate a portion of an unnamed alley within Block
5 of Tom Cline's Addition to Sidney between South Street and Central Street as submitted by Jerry R.
Connell, Bert T. Connell, and Kathleen A. Masterson, seconded by Councilman Morrison.
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Councilwoman Powers moved to amended motion, to designate the compensation received from the
Street Vacation be redistributed from the Street Fund to the Designated Unreserved Fund Balance for
Parks, seconded by Councilman Geiger. Motion passed with 6 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Wyatt
voting nay.
Council approved the original motion, as amended, to vacate a portion of an unnamed alley within Block 5
of Tom Cline's Addition to Sidney between South Street and Central Street as submitted by Jerry R.
Connell, Bert T. Connell and Kathleen A. Masterson and further authorized the compensation received
from the Street Vacation be redistributed from the Street Fund to the Designated Unreserved Fund
Balance for Parks. Original motion as amended passed with 6 ayes and 1 nay. Councilman Wyatt
voting nay.
Vivian Henderson, Executive Director, Kitsap Alliance, explained the position the Kitsap Alliance has with
the Endangered Species Act and the proposed 4(d) rule. Ms. Henderson acknowledged the Kitsap
Aiiiance do not share the same opinion as the Kitsap County Realtors Association and further stated the
Kitsap Alliance do not share the same concerns regarding salmon crisis issues. Ms. Henderson
presented a comprehensive report on the concerns of the Kitsap Alliance and the proposed 4(d) rule.
The Mayor and Council thanked Ms. Henderson for her presentation.
Jerry Connell, Port Orchard resident, asked the Mayor and Council to continue their efforts to keep the
County Seat in Port Orchard.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council approved consent
agenda items as follows:
a. Minutes of the August 13, 2001 regular City Council meeting
b. Claim warrants numbered 35581-35642 in the amount of $62,001.35.
c. Request for confirmation of Mayor's Mayor Weatherill recommendation for appointment
of representatives from the following organizations to serve on the Year 2002 Lodging
Tax Advisory Committee:
*Councilman Wyatt, Chair
*Kitsap County/Bremerton Visitor and Convention Bureau *Vista Motel
*Port Orchard of Commerce *Holiday Inn Express
*Festival by the Bay (Bay St. Merchants Assn.) *Guest House Inn
On motion by Councilman Stansbery, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council excused Councilman Van
Zee from the September 10, 2001 Council meeting.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council designated the design
used for the new City Hall Grand Opening Commemorative Medallion, be used as the City of Port
Orchard logo.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Wyatt, Council denied request by the
Farmers Market to place a permanent sign in the right of way, near Tremont Street and the Port Orchard
Boulevard.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council authorized the City
Engineer to allow property owners to landscape city right of way, located in the 800 block of Bethel
Avenue, north of the Roundabout.
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On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Council members Powers and Clauson, Council
approved Resolution No. 1946 adjusting the speed limit to 35 miles per hour at all times, along Bethel
Avenue beginning at the southerly city limits to a point 600 feet south of the intersection of Bay Street.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council amended the contract for
the new public works building with Granquist Construction and authorized the Mayor to sign a Change
Order No. 1 in the amount of $4,238.59.
Councilman Geiger moved to amend contract for the residential sidewalk replacement with Admiral C. Ross
and authorized the Mayor to sign Change Order #2 in the amount of $7,912.00 for additional sidewalk
replacement, seconded by Councilman Morrison and carried.
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Stansbery, Council allowed Kitsap Regional
Coordinating Council staff to apply for the $15,000 Growth Management Grant Fund that would have been
allocated to the city for the population allocation studies.
At 8:34 PM Mayor Weatherill adjourned the Council meeting.
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Michelle Merlino, Deputy City Clerk LESLIE J. WcA I HERILL, MAYOR