06/26/1978 - Regular - MinutesV
Port Orchard, Washington
June 26, 1978
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular session
by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council mmnbers present: Eugene Caldwell,
Mary Wilson, Robert Geiger, Margaret Jane Miller and Leonard Clark.
Councilman Lee Caldwell and Roos excused. Also present: Attorney Riehl,
Chief Mares and Engineer Knobbs. Chief Weatherill excused.
Mayor Powers led the Council and audience in the Pledge of Allegiance.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the minutes of the June 12, 1978 meeting as circulated.
Mark Simon informed Council that "Transcendental Meditation" has chosen
the State of Washington for a "TM Campaign". He requested cooperation
with City Officials in obtaining criteria to show that "TM" can help
create a more orderly and peaceful society. Mr. Simon stated that the
introductory presentation is to be held at Kitsap County Bank, June 28,
1978, at 7:30 P.M..
Russ Lombard, Kitsap Planning Service, informed Council that the Kitsap
County Boundary Review Board has approved annexation of property owned by
Charles Childress and Frank Christen excluding that portion situated on
the West side of SR 16. Mr. Lombard stated a letter will be forthcoming
from the Chairman of the Boundary Review Board stating their decision.
Mayor Powers declared Public Hearing open relative to application for
rezone submitted by Patrick Shobert requesting reclassification of his
property located at the intersection of Sherman Ave. and Melcher Street,
(Legal description: Sec 35, Twp 24, Rge 01E; E -2 S z NW4 NA convyd.
by Aud. No. 1096950 EXC RD R/W) from Residential High to Multiple -
family 20.
Clerk read letter from Planning Commission setting forth recommendations
and conditions for approval. Clerk also read letter from City Engineer
Les Knobbs, to Planning Commission stating requirements that must be met
by the developer.
Charles Adams, 1185 Sherman; Roland Sampson, 1111 Sherman and Mr. and
Mrs. Raymond Sampson, 1117 Sherman voiced concern regarding traffic,
drainage and road condition problems which would be increased with a
development of this nature.
After much discussion as to what problems this development could cause
and potential solutions, Councilman Wilson moved to continue Public
Hearing relative to application for rezone request as submitted by
Patrick Shobert for his property located at the intersection of Sherman
Ave. and Melcher Street. (Legal description: Sec 35 Twp 24 Rge 01E;
E ? S 2 NW4 NW4 convyd. by Aud. No. 1096950 EXC RC R/W) from Residential
High to Multiple -family 20, until Council meeting July 10, 1.978 allowing
developer to be present to provide input to Council concerning potential
problems.
Mayor Powers instructed Engineer Knobbs to write letter to Patrick
Shobert requesting his presence at the July 10, 1978 City Council. meeting.
Mayor Powers declared Public Hearing adjourned to reconvene July 10, 1978.
Councilman Wilson moved to redesignate parking zones as follows:
*area between Frederick Street to Orchard Street - - - - 9 hours
*area adjacent to water from Frederick to Sidney - -- - - 3 hours
(except during Hydra -foil trial period this area
will be 9 hours)
*remaining portion of parking area to retain present status. Seconded
Councilman Eugene Caldwell move to amend motion to state:
*two (2) southerly rows bordered by Frederick Street to Sidney - 2 hours
*two (2) northerly rows bordered by Frederick Street to Sidney - 3 hours.
Seconded and carried.
Councilman Miller moved to further amend motion to designate three (3)
hour parking on the North side of Prospect from Sidney to Frederick
Street. Seconded and carried.
Original twice amended motion, seconded and carried.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council removed
from table motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell relative to parking lot
fee schedule.
Original motion by Councilman Lee Caldwell setting fees for downtown
parking lot as follows:
*12 hour section $1.50 per day
* 9 hour section 1.00 per day (fee schedule effective Monday --Saturday)
Seconded and carried with four ayes and one no. Councilman Geiger voting
no.
Mayor Powers declared recess with meeting to reconvene at 9:30 P.M.
On motion by Councilman Clark, seconded and carried, Council denied
request as submitted by Ryan Built Homes, Inc. to reserve 204 sewer
connections in their name for their proposed development located at
1866 Sidney.
Councilman Wilson moved that Harrison Street from Bay Street to unnamed
street running east and west adjacent to Sinclair inlet shoreline be
designated a one-way street flowing north from Bay Street. Seconded
and carried with three ayes and two nos. Councilman Geiger and Eugene
Caldwell voting no.
Engineer Knobbs read letter from Cascade Natural Gas Co. requesting
permission to locate a "pressure control station" in the Van Zee Memorial
Park. Mayor referred matter to Parks Committee for recommendation.
Engineer Knobbs informed Council of "Flood Plain Meeting" to be held
in Council Chamber ,tune 27, 1978, 7:30 P.M. and requested that Council
members be present.
Police Chief Mares reported that the "Rotary Club" has purchased an
"Ektograph Kit" for the Police Department. Chief Mares explained the
purpose of an "Ektograph Kit" stating this is an item the department
was in need of. Mayor Powers directed City Clerk to write letter of
appreciation to Rotary Club for their gift to the Police Department.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Resolution No. 1202, a resolution authorizing the issuance of
registered warrants in the amount of $38,912.44 to Kitsap County Bank
from any monies in the one MG Water Storage Construction Fund and Perry
Avenue Water Line Construction -- 1977 bearing interest at the rate of
52% per annum.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council authorized
Clerk to prepare resolution relative to extending Port Orchard City
Limits boundary northerly to meet existing boundaries of the City of
Bremerton in mid -bay.
On motion by Councilman Eugene Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance No. 1061, an ordinance authorizing the calling of a
special election of the qualified electors of the City of Port Orchard
for September 19, 1978, pursuant to RCW 35.21.68, to levy a two year
tax estimated at $.4923 per thousand of assessed valuation for the
purpose of funding Port Orchard's share of salary expenses for paramedics
salary serving the Port Orchard area.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
Ordinance No. 1062, an ordinance amending Ordinance No. 683 Port
Orchard Municipal Code Section 7.08.080, relevant to redemption of
horses, cows or goats.
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Councilman Geiger moved that Council approve the closure of Frederick
Street between Bay Street and the parking lot on Saturday, July 1, 1978,
to allow the VFW to sponsor a bingo game and sidewalk bazaar during
Fathoms '0 Fun. Mayor Powers stated a motion was not necessary
considering this street is to be closed on Saturday, July 1, 1978
for a Farmers Market. Mayor Powers further stated that the VFW should
contact Police. Chief Mares to coordinate schedules so as not to conflict.
with the. Farmers Market.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 P.M.
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