12/13/1976 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
December 13, 1976
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington called to regular
session by Mayor Paul D. Powers, Jr. Council members present: Eugene
Caldwell, Wilson, L. Caldwell, Geiger, Roos, Libby and Haberlach. Also
present: Chief Mares, Engineer Knobbs, Attorney McCluskey and Chief
Weatherill.
On notion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, minutes of
the November 22nd meeting were adopted with the following corrections:
Paragraph 7, page 1, correct the spelling of Mr. Dienndorf, also delete
"and the possibility of obtaining these funds is quite remote". Para-
graph 9, change Wilson to L. Caldwell; Page 2, paragraph two, delete
solution and insert relief; delete "the traffic conditions" and insert
"Bay Street congestion", delete "drivers" insert "through traffic";
Delete "to get to their destinations", insert "by --passing Bay Street
and SR 160".
At this time Mayor Powers informed the Council and others that the
Council will hear any objections to the annexation of the South Kitsap
High School property. As there were no objections, Council approved
Ordinance 4996, annexing the High School property on motion by Council-
man L. Caldwell, seconded and carried.
Mr. Al West, representing the post office employees, requested any
information relative to free parking in six spaces adjacent to the post
office for exclusive use by the post office employees. Mayor informed
Mr. West that the matter is in the hands of the City Attorney and that
discussions have been going on between our Attorney and the Part Attorney.
Mayor also stated that the City may return that portion of the parking
lot to the Port Commission. Something may be completed on this matter
by the next Council meeting.
Mr. Clarence Dahlke conveyed two ideas relative to connection of a
by --pass road into Bethel Avenue. Mayor requested that Mr. Dahlke draw
his ideas on a scale plan and submit to the Street and Alley Committee
for their consideration and recommendations.
Councilman E. Caldwell reported that he and the Police Chief had been
looking into the purchase of the new police cars authorized by the
Council and stated that under the State contract, delivery would not
be sooner than 60 days. Also they had looked at a Pontiac Le Mans
and this model appeared to be worth consideration. Chief Mares reported
that a new demo would be brought to the City for visual consideration
by any member of the Council interested. The cost of the Le Mans
(medium conpact) with 350 engine and four barrel Garb, $4,708.00.
Councilman Wilson reported that the fire hydrant Ordinance will be
presented to the Council at the next meeting.
Councilman L. Caldwell stated that a meeting will be scheduled with
Mr. Dienndorf (EDA) after the holidays. Also two applications had
been submitted to the EDA, one for Tremont and one for Port Orchard
Blvd. Request for parking space by the Rainbow Taxi will be resolved
by the next meeting. Matter of a crosswalk on Sidney near the Nazarene
Church held in abeyance until the church does some research as to where
they want the crosswalk..
Councilman Geiger proposed that the Council approve a three month trial
of no parking meters within the City and allowing one hour free parking
using the marking procedures to regulate the parking. Also proposed
acquiring meter hoods to secure the meters during this trial period.
Councilman Geiger moved on his proposal which was seconded. Councilman
Wilson moved to amend the motion for the merchants to pay monthly for
the policing, or the merchants take care of those meters in front of
their individual place of business. Seconded and lost with one aye and
6 nays. The downtown merchants will pay for the hoods. Original motion
carried with one nay and 6 ayes.
Councilman Libby reported on the progress of the intertie and stated
that the connection with the Anderson Creek line would be completed
within a few weeks.
Chief Mares recommended the Le Mans as the police car he would prefer.
Clerk will prepare the purchase order and do the necessary paper work
to complete the purchase.
Engineer reported that the proposed amendments to the mobile home
ordinance are in the hands of the Planning Commission and will be heard
by the public on the 20th of December. Also, reported there would be
ten street lights installed at the Gehring project on SR 160 which will
be paid for by the developer.
Chief Weatherill reported on the fire and aid calls so far this month.
Matter of liability of the City when the first aid vehicle becomes
involved with patients was discussed. Attorney stated that he would
acquire a copy of the procedure which is in effect in the City of Brem-
erton.
Mayor recessed the meeting at 9:15 P.M. to reconvene at 9:20 P,M.
Councilman L. Caldwell moved that Ordinance #987, amending Ordinance
#899, Zoning, by the addition of a new district known as "GB" Green
Belt. Seconded. Councilman Wilson moved to amend by the addition of
procedures that would give the property owners increased densities by
allowing the public to use portions of their property. Seconded and
lost with three ayes and four nays. Original motion approved.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved Ordinance #988 adding a new district to the City Zoning Ord-
inance known as "OS" Open Space. Councilman Wilson stated that she
would like to include the density factor in this amendment also,
Councilman L. Caldwell moved that Ordinance #989 amending the Official
Maps of the Comprehensive Plan, Ordinance #899, be approved. Seconded.
Councilman Roos moved to amend the motion to delete a strip of land_200 ft, deep
by 200 feet'in length-.. along Sidney (Burns Property) from the status of
r Commercial. Seconded and carried. Also leave the original hospital
site as Commercial General and all other property in that immediate
area be designated as "RH" Residential High. Amended motion carried.
Mayor Powers referred the petition for vacation of a portion of Harrison
Street between DeKalb and Kitsap Street to the Street and Alley Committee.
On motion by Councilman Libby, seconded and carried, Council approved
the passage of Ordinance #991, creating the Public Works Employment Act
of 1976 Fund - Title 11.
On motion by Councilman Wilson, seconded and carried, Council approved
the passage of Ordnance #992 amending Section 3 of ordinance #963
providing for the apportionment of the 1976 General Property Tax.
On motion by Council L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council approved
the passage of Ordinance #993 establishing compensation for the Mayor
and providing an increase for the regular meetings of the Councilmen
in the amount of $20,00.
On notion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Ordinance #994 adopting the 1977 Budget in the
amount of $1,791,646,00.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the passage of Ordinance #995, establishing salary schedules
for the employees of the City for 1977.
On motion by Councilman L. Caldwell, seconded and carried, Council
approved the date of January 10, 1977 at 7:30 P.M. (Resolution No. 1169)
for the hearing on the vacation of the South one half of Depot Street
as requested by Mr. James Wilson,
On. recommendation of the City Attorney, Mayor referred the matter of
the six parking spaces at the post office to the Street and Alley
Committee.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded and carried, Council approved
the bills be paid (Vouchers No. 2588-2700) in the amount of $82,358.19
and that the November payrolls in the amount of $30,741.47 be allowed.
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 P.M.
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