03/27/1978 - Regular - Minutesh
Port Orchard, Washington
March 27, 1978
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular session
by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Lee Caldwell, Robert
Geiger, Margaret Jane Miller, Dave Libby, Leonard Clark and Mary R. Wilson.
Eugene Caldwell excused. Also present: Attorney Riehl, Engineer Knobbs
and Chief Weatherill. Chief Mares excused.
Mayor Powers led Council and the audience in the'Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the minutes of the March 13, 1978 meeting as circulated with the following
corrections: Page 1, paragraph 14, should state: Council felt if any
change in public access to the area be allowed, area should be required to
be open to public during daytime hours.
Senator Red Beck issued an open invitation to Council and public to attend
a special meeting being held by several�.,of the heads of. -.the Highway Depart-
ment and State Representative to discuss what types..offunding are possibly
available to the.City of Port Orchard to sole_-the.traffic congestion
problems .in -tilis area. Senator. Beck stated the meeting will be held at
Frank Givens Elementary School, Tuesday, April 11,`1978 at 7:..00 P,.M:.
Roy Johnson inquired as to status of Granat Street matter. Mayor informed
Mr. Johnson that the City Attorney is studying legal documents that have
been obtained to determine if Granat Street is a City street or private
property. Mr. Johnson requested that he be informed as.to result of this
investigation. Mr. Dan Dunphy, 17811 110th Ave. S E, Renton, Washington
98055 also requested results of this investigation. Mayor instructed Clerk
to supply Mr. Johnson and Mr. Dunphy of the results of this study when
determination is made.
South Kitsap Junior Women's League requested that April 15, 1978 be declared
"Port Orchard Clean Up Day".
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the City of Port Orchard joining with the South Kitsap Junior Women's
League to participate in "Port Orchard Clean Up flay" April 15, 1978. City
truck will be available for pick up of clean up material.
Representative of L.C. Properties approached Council to request results of
study by Street and Alley Committee concerning a proposed rezone application
for property they own on Kitsap Street. Legal description: E , of Lot 3
and all of Lot 4, Blk. 7, 1st Addition to Sidney as per plat, recorded in
Vol. 1, of Plats, pages 10 and 11, Kitsap County, Washington. Councilman
Lee Caldwell, Chairman, Street and Alley Committee stated that the Committee
was greatly concerned over ingress and egress from proposed parking area.
The Street and Alley Committee would like to discuss and see plans of
alternative parking area before making recommendation as to whether LC
Properties should make application for rezone of their property.
City Engineer Knobbs introduced new Assistant City Engineer Benjamin Long.
Mr. Long came aboard March 15, 1978 and. stated "he is glad to be here"
Councilman Wilson reported that a leak has developed in the Woof of the
Active Club Building (Room 2) and a roofer has been called in to make the
necessary repairs.
Councilman Lee Caldwell, Street and Alley Committee informed Council that
the third and final parking, study has been taken. The Committee will now
compile all results and findings into usable statistics and present them
to Council.
Councilman Wilson requested that letter be written to students involved in
helping the Street and Alley Committee complete the three phases of the
parking study, thanking them for their assistance. Mayor Powers directed
Clerk to write letter.
Councilman Lee Caldwell reported to Council that the Blackjack Creek guard
rail has been replaced by the State Highway Department.
Councilman Lee Caldwell stated that Horluck Transportation Company has
informed the Street and Alley Committee that they are not interested in
providing a bus from the "park & ride" lot to the ferry at this time.
Bremerton -Charleston Transportation Company is not enthusiastic about
providing a bus unless the bus would go straight to Bremerton.
Councilman Lee Caldwell informed Council that Item No. 8 of the unfinished
and old business can be dropped (tabled motion by Lee Caldwell, Horluck
Transportation Co. agreement for City to be responsible for financing on
building of new ferry) as Horluck Transportation Co. has purchased a hull
and are planning to construct a new ferry without Federal funding.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council obligated
$3,213.00 from the P.W.E.A. Fund to Building and Maintenance in General
Government, Current Expense Fund.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
adjustment of following salaries:
City Treasurer $ 15,800.00
Assistant Clerk Treasurer 14,165.00
Cashier -Receptionist 13,291.00
Assistant Clerk 12.000.00
Police Traffic Court Clerk 13,291.00
Parking Police Officer 9,500.00
Clerk read letter from Ron Olson, Alpha Homes, requesting permission to
utilize a portion of their property located on Sidney Road and Lippert
Drive for equipment storage. After much discussion by Council as for
need to refer this matter to Planning Commission and gain citizen input,.
Mr. Olson asked that he be allowed to withdraw their request as time is
a factor and they can make other arrangements for storage of the equipment.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council set the date
of May 8, 1978 as the deadline for accepting applications for fireworks
license.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
Resolution No. 1197, a resolution setting April 24, 1978 as the date of
hearing for petition submitted by Gary P. Wasilchen, 195 Tremont to vacate
unknown alley running between Blocks 1 and 2 of Harrison Park Addition.
Clerk read Ordinance No. 1032 and recommendation of Planning Commission
relative to Ordinance No. 1032, an ordinance amending Section 10, City
Zoning Ordinance No. 899. After much discussion, Council felt that more
time was needed to study this matter in depth. No action will be taken at
this time.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council set April 24,
1978 the date of public hearing for recommendation of Planning Commission
to amend City Zoning Ordinance No. 899 relative to "Low Density" yard
set -backs.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1046, an ordinance amending the Uniform Building Code to
include Thermal Efficiency Standards --as described -in RCW 19.27
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1047, an ordinance repealing certain sections of Ordinance
No. 490, Ordinance No. 694, Ordinance No. 979, Ordinance No. 890, Ordinance
No. 918 and Ordinance No. 520 and establishing a new Chapter relating to
parking meter violations.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council. approved
April 24, 1978 as date of hearing on a proposed Special Use Permit Applica-
tion submitted by Jack Cyr, Jr. owner of record, requesting that a law
office and real estate office be permitted use within the Residential High
Zoning District. The use would be established in the basement of an exist-
ing structure located at 712 Cline Avenue.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council set
April 24, 1978 as date of hearing on proposed rezone request submitted
by Gilbert Benoit for property located at 703 Kitsap Street from Res-
idential High to Multi --family 20.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council set April
24, 1978 as date of hearing on proposed rezone request submitted by Leslie
J. Weatherill and William Bloomquist, owners of record, for property located
100 ft. north of Tremont Street on West Street from Residential High to
Multi -family 20.
Councilman Lee Caldwell read letter from Kitsap County Engineering Dept.
requesting that a "no parking Zone" be established on the south side of
Sweany Street from Sidney Avenue to the parking lot and on the north side
of Sweany Street at Sidney to provide a safe turning radius for vehicles
and visability for pedestrians, a distance of forty, (40) feet.
On motion by Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved the
Kitsap County Road Department to install and maintain "No Parking" signs
on the south side of Sweany Street from Sidney Avenue to the Courthouse
parking lot, a distance of 173.5 feet and on the north side of Sweany
Street at Sidney for a distance of forty feet.
On motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
allocation of approximately $200.00 to be expended from the Fire Department
Training Budget for the Fire Chief to attend a Fire & Arson Seminar at
Pasco, Washington on May 22, 23 and 24, 1978.
Councilman Wilson reported that the Bypass Study questionaires have been
mailed to the public and are being returned. The Bypass Study team will
be holding public meetings relative to this study in the near future and
invite public input in this matter. The more input received, the more
efficient bypass system can be developed.
Meting adjourned at 9:45 P.M.
l�l JAL Clerk i ,:;'%� Mayor
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