04/25/1994 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
April 25, 1994
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by
Mayor Leslie J. Weatherill at 7:30 PM. Councilmembers present: Clauson,
Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee and Grable. Councilman Childress excused (page
3, paragraph 5). Staff present: Police Sergeant Loflin, City Engineer Curles,
City Planner Brown, Fire Chief Snow, Deputy Clerk Hager, and City Attorney
McCluskey.
Councilman Geiger led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
In response to Mayor Weatherill's request for audience comments for items not
listed on this agenda, Tom Donnelly, representing Kitsap Citizens for Rural
Preservation, discussed their intention to appeal the Kitsap County Zoning
Ordinance "Conservation Easement" Amendments.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council approved
Consent Agenda items as follows:
3a. Minutes of the following Council meetings:
(1) April 11, 1994 Council meeting.
(2) April 7, 1994 Special meeting (Draft Comp. Plan Public Hearing.)
(3) April 13, 1994 Special meeting (Draft Comp. Plan Public
Hearing.)
3b. Payment vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No. 20438-20506 in the
amount of $56,762.53.
3c. Fireworks Applications:
Jim Strode - A & W Parking Lot
Muster Team - Stockmarket Parking Lot
Muster Team - Albertson's Parking Lot
Rochelle's Fine Fabrics - South Kitsap Mall
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, with the concurrence of the City Council,
acknowledged and thanked City Engineer Curles for a job well done regarding the
planting of trees along Sidney Avenue.
Delores Chandler, representing Farmer's Market, requested permission to use
Parking Lot #4 from April 30, 1994 - October 29, 1994. Fire Chief Snow advised
Council he would contact the Harbormaster regarding access to the Port of
Bremerton parking area.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council
approved the application for Public Event as submitted by the Farmer's Market
granting permission to use Parking Lot #4 from April 30, 1994 - October 29, 1994.
Mayor Weatherill opened the 7:35 PM Public Hearing regarding a request to amend
the South Kitsap Health Care Campus site plan to consider the use of 6 or 7 foot
street trees instead of 8 foot street trees as recommended by the Tremont
Corridor Specific Plan; and the use of asphalt throughout the paving of the
boulevard instead of ornamental concrete paving at the Boulevard intersections.
April 25, 1994
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City Planner Brown brought Council up-to-date on the proposed changes to the
South Kitsap Health Care Campus site plan.
Mayor Weatherill called for public input from those either for or against the
proposed changes to the South Kitsap Health Care Campus site plan.
Dave Gitch, executive officer of Harrison Hospital, requested allowing the two
changes in the site plan as this would reduce the cost of the site development by
approximately $180,000.
Norm Olson, Project Engineer, described the process of installing ornamental
concrete paving and the cost associated with the project. Mr. Olson strongly
requested the deletion of the paved concrete.
Howard Minor, 1400 Bay Street, supported the request by Harrison Hospital
regarding the deletion of the ornamental concrete paving.
Pete Engel, Transportation/Land Use Planner for Kitsap Transit, requested Council
to maintain the ornamental concrete paving at the intersections of the boulevard
roadway as this allows for a pedestrian friendly atmosphere.
Vern Bjorkheim, 344 Sunset Lane, spoke in favor of maintaining the ornamental
concrete paving, stressing the nice appearance to the entrance of the City.
Dave Simpson, 362 Sunset Lane, concurred with Mr. Bjorkheim and also expressed
concerned with the deviation of the Tremont Corridor Plan.
Robert Gallegos, 340 Tremont Street, expressed concern with the hospital cutting
back on expenses.
Mayor Weatherill called for further input either for or against the proposed
amendments to the Harrison Hospital Site Plan. As no response was received Mayor
Weatherill closed the public input portion of the hearing and referred the matter
to Council for consideration.
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council
approved the request to amend the South Kitsap Health Care Campus landscaping
plan by allowing 6 and 7 foot street streets, however Council denied the request
to delete the ornamental concrete paving from the intersections of the boulevard
roadway from the site plan. Motion passed with 4 ayes and 2 nays. Councilmen
Geiger and Van Zee voting nay.
Mayor Weatherill called for a 5 minute recess with meeting to reconvene at 8:40
PM.
Dick Hayes, Kitsap Transit and Jeff Peacock, Parametrix, presented two options on
the proposed Sidney Landing Project which coordinates bus traffic and the Horluck
Ferry System. This is a venture between Kitsap Transit, Horluck Transportation,
Port of Bremerton and the City. A grant is being secured to bring the Horluck
Transportation dock and ferry up to ADA standards.
April 25, 1994
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City Engineer reported on bid opening held March 31, 1994 at 4:30 PM regarding
the Road and Utility Repair, 1994. Six bids were received with the required bid
bond as follows:
Gary Budd Construction
$36,675.00
Fox Island Construction
43,256.05
Seitsinger Construction
44,375.00
Pape & Sons Construction
49,040.00
Olson Land Development
43,225.00
Pivetta Bros. Construction
52,774.00
ENGINEER'S ESTIMATE
42,365.00
On motion by Councilman Van Zee, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council accepted
the bidding for the Road and Utility Repair, 1994 and awarded the bid to the low
bidder, Gary Budd Construction in the amount of $36,675.00.
On motion by Councilman Geiger, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council moved to
continue the services of Kenneth E. Russel of Engineering Services Company
authorizing him to further evaluate the generator at the Sewer Treatment Plant
and also have his opinion on establishing a input/output electrical panel
installed at the new fire station for tying into a portable generator.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council excused
Councilman Childress from this Council meeting.
On motion by Councilman Morrison, seconded by Councilwoman Powers, Council
authorized the expenditure from the building department budget to purchase and
modify for City use a vehicle for the building inspector in the approximate
amount of $2,000.
City Engineer presented a Memo of Understanding from the Department of
Corrections allowing the City and Department of Corrections the ability to work
together and develop a work release site at the northwest corner of the former
landfill (Lloyd Parkway).
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council moved to
table authorizing the Mayor to sign the Memo of Understanding, as submitted by
the Department of Corrections for further review by City Attorney and City
Engineer.
On motion by Councilman Van .Zee, seconded by Councilman Clauson, Council declared
as surplus (1) Realistic tape recorder, Serial No. 14391NEH8A5, City #1-132 (2)
IBM Selectric II Typewriter, Serial No. 26-2157423, City #5--50 (3) Computer
Bernuolli Box, Serial No. RF7376, City #4-15 (4) Quatro Computer Software (5)
Reflections 7 computer software, (6) Monroe adding machine - Model #2810, Serial
No. E282341, City #4-3, (7) Monroe adding machine, Serial No. E198146, City #4-2,
(8) Monroe adding machine - Model #1405, Serial No. J072954, City #1-63 and
authorized the City Engineer to dispose of these items in the best interest of
the City.
April 25, 1994
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City Engineer advised Council that proposals received for the Water Street Boat
Launch Repairs were being rejected due to bids exceeding budgeted amount.
Meeting adjourned at 10:20 P.M.
DEPUTY CITY CLERK MAYOR WEATHERILL