11/28/1994 - Regular - MinutesPort Orchard, Washington
November 28, 1994
Council of the City of Port Orchard, Washington, called to regular session by Mayor
Leslie J. Weatherill at 7:30 PM at City Mall, 216 Prospect Street. Councilmembers
present: Clauson, Childress, Morrison, Geiger, Powers, Van Zee and Grable. Staff
present: City Treasurer Miller, Police Chief Mathews, City Planner Brown, City
Engineer Curles, Fire Chief Snow, City Clerk Parks and City Attorney McC1uskey.
Councilman Geiger led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Weatherill asked for audience comments for items not listed on this agenda and
received no response.
On motion by Councilman Grable, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council approved
Consent Agenda items as follows:
1. Minutes of November 14, 1994 regular meeting with following corrections:
(a) Page 1, paragraph 3, change "Mayor Weatherill" to "Mayor Protem
Clauson".
(b) Page 2, paragraph 1, line 1, insert: "Senior Transportation
Planner".
(c) Page 3, paragraph 2, insert: "City Planner Brown distributed the
Draft Parks and Open Space Element of the Comprehensive Plan and
explained its relationship to the Comprehensive Parks Plan which
was adopted by the City Council earlier this year."
(d) Page 3, delete paragraph 6 and insert: "On motion by Councilman
Geiger, seconded by Councilman Van Zee, Council reduced the In
Lieu of Assessment Fee for Ed Recknagle to reflect previously
paid area assessment and wetlands adjustment for his property
located in the vicinity of 198 Tremont Street."
2. Proposed Resolution No. 1687 amending Resolution No. 1620 to amend the
legal description therein which approved the issuance of a Special Use
Permit to Jeffery Swan of Evergreen Lumber for property located in the
vicinity of 1333 Lloyd Parkway.
3. Payment vouchers as follows: Claims Warrant No. 21582-21631 in the
amount of $538,143.67.
City Clerk read four bids received in response to Call for Bids to supply the City
with an emergency generator for Port Orchard Main Fire Station No. 31 on Tremont
Street. All bids included the required bid bond and were as follows:
1. Hisey Construction, Inc. $21,664.00
2. Tinners, Inc. 26,370.00
3. Baird -Weber Electrical 33,900.00
4. Ahearn Electric Co. 26,199.00
Fire Department's Estimate 28,000.00
On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Morrison, Council accepted
the bidding and awarded the bid to the low bidder, Hisey Construction, Inc., in the
amount of $21,664.00; authorized the Mayor to sign contract documents; and required
confirmation of performance bond.
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Councilwoman Powers, Chair of Public Property Committee, reviewed Committee process
to develop the Citizen Recognition "Good Neighbor Award" Program. This program is
to publicly recognize citizens who contribute to the quality of their neighborhood
and community as a result of labor and leadership.
After discussion on proposed Citizen Recognition Program, Councilwoman Powers moved
to implement Citizen Recognition "Good Neighbor Award" Program as drafted beginning
in the spring of 1995, seconded by Councilman Grable and carried.
Mayor Weatherill introduced letter from Kent B. Hancock, President, South Kitsap
Babe Ruth which gives notice of intent to accept lease option to renew lease of city
property described as follows for five additional years.
On motion by Councilwoman Powers, seconded by Councilman Geiger, Council approved
renewal of lease between South Kitsap Babe Ruth beginning May 1, 1995 and ending
April 30, 2000. Description of Babe Ruth (prior Pony/Colt League) lease property is
as follows:
The northerly boundary is defined as the southerly right-of-way line of Kendall
Street from its intersection with the line formed by an extension of the
centerline of Cline Avenue to the line formed by an extension of the centerline
of Austin Avenue. The easterly boundary is defined as the line formed by an
extension of the centerline of Austin Avenue from its intersection with the
southerly right of way line of Kendall Street to the chainlink fence which
defines the northerly boundary of the Little League Playfield. The southerly
boundary is defined as the fence or line formed as an extension of the fence
which defines the northerly boundary of the Little League Playfield from its
intersection with the line formed by an extension of the centerline of Austin
Avenue to its intersection with the line formed by an extension of the centerline
of Cline Avenue. The westerly boundary is defined as the line formed by the
extension of the centerline of Cline Avenue from its intersection with the
southerly right-of-way line of Kendall Street to its intersection with the line
formed by the extension of the chainlink fence which defines the northerly
boundary of the Little League Playfield.
Upon Mayor Weatherill's introduction of proposed Agreement to Subscribe to Kitsap
Transit's Guaranteed Ride Nome Program, Councilman Clauson removed himself from
participation in Council action on this matter due to appearance of fairness.
Councilman Grable moved to approve Agreement to Subscribe to Kitsap Transit's
Guaranteed Ride Home Program to enhance the City's Commute Trip Reduction Program
and further authorize the Mayor to sign Agreement documents, seconded by
Councilwoman Powers and carried.
Councilwoman Powers moved to excuse Councilman Clauson from the December 12, 1994
Council meeting, seconded by Councilman Van Zee and carried.
Engineer Curles reported that the Department of Transportation has a process which
expedites consultant selection of pre -qualified firms that eliminates the
requirement for the City to call for proposals. Parametrix is in this program.
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On motion by Councilman Clauson, seconded by Councilman Grable, Council authorized
the City Engineer to proceed with retaining Parametrix as design consultant on the
1800 Bay Street Seawall Project utilizing Washington State Department of
Transportation pre -qualification process.
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Councilman Geiger moved to allow mobile home located at I&H Sidney Avenue, owned by JJ
Chuck Childress, to remain on site, unused, not connected to the sewer or water
system for a nine (9) month period. Seconded by Councilman Morrison and carried
with 6 ayes. Councilman Childress refrained from participation in discussion or
vote due to conflict of interest.
Mayor Weatherill called for additional new or old business, as no further business
was presented, he declared a five minutes recess at 8:00 PM.
Mayor Weatherill reconvened Council at 8:08 PM and gave Councilman Geiger, Chair of
Finance Committee, the floor to review and discuss the proposed 1995 Budget.
Councilman Geiger reviewed budget preparation process by Department Meads, Mayor and
Finance Committee. Proposed Finance Committee changes include, but are not limited
to, the following: (1) retain parks allocation funds for park acquisition —
Committee suggests downtown parking lot landscaping could be achieved through
Federal Conservation Grants; (2) revisions within Fire Department budget to assist
in the replacement of fire rescue vehicle; (3) increase in Police Department budget
to provide equipment and uniforms for new officers if Grant funds are received; (4)
include allocation for flowers/plants for downtown area as requested by Port Orchard
Bay Street Association; and (5) Hotel/Motel tax revenues be shared equally by
Fathoms 0' Fun, Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce and the Bremerton/Kitsap County
Visitor and Convention Bureau.
Councilwoman Powers questioned whether allocation has been included for support of
the Economic Development Council and requested $1,000 be designated for this
organization as was provided in 1994 budget.
Mayor Weatherill reminded those present of Public Hearing on the proposed 1995 City
of Port Orchard Budget scheduled for Monday, December 5, 1994 at 7:30 PM.
Meeting adjourned at 9:05 P.M.
Patricia Parks, City Clerk
Leslie J. Weatherill, Mayor