KINGSTON CITIZEN ADVISORY COUNCIL AGENDA

October 7, 2009
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MEETING LOCATION:
North Kitsap Fire & Rescue Headquarters on Miller Bay Road

7:00 INTRODUCTORY ITEMS

Opening Comments
Introductions
Review/Approve Minutes
Correspondence

7:15 FEATURED SPEAKER – Kitsap County Sheriff Steve Boyer

North Kitsap and General Update on KCSO
Open Comment and Question Period

7:50 COUNTY REPORT

Information Sharing

7:55 OLD BUSINESS

KCAC positions and discussion on changing bylaws/members

8:10 NEW BUSINESS

8:15 KCAC SUB-COMMITTEE REPORTS

Parks & Open Space Committee – Walt Elliott
WSF Committee – Walt Elliott
Roads – Annie Humiston
Communication Committee – Betsy Cooper
Downtown Kingston Master Plan – Alex Thomsen and Rick Lanning

8:35 COMMUNITY REPORTS

Kiwanis – Alex Thomsen
Kingston Garden Club/Downtown Kingston Association – Nancy
Martin
Rotary Club – Clint Boxman
Friends of the Library – Jan Richards
Schools Update – Chris Case
Chamber Of Commerce – Tom Waggoner
Carpenter Lake/Creek – Steve Heacock
Kingston Stakeholders – Rick Lanning
Kingston Farmer’s Market – Liz Henden

8:50 OPEN COMMENT PERIOD/GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

9:00 ADJOURN

*** Next Meeting, Wednesday, November 4 ***

 KINGSTON CITIZENS ADVISORY COUNCIL
Meeting Minutes
October 7, 2009

Present
Greg Platz, Co-Chair, School Parent
Denise Lietz, Co-Chair, Member At Large
Steve Heacock, Carpenter Lake/Creek
Clint Boxman, Kingston-North Kitsap Rotary
Nancy Martin, Kingston Garden Club and Downtown Business Association
Alex Thomsen, Kingston Kiwanis
Tom Waggoner, Kingston Chamber of Commerce
Rick Lanning, Kingston Stakeholders
Annie Humiston, At Large, Roads Subcommittee
Naomi Maasberg, Member At Large
Walt Elliott, Parks Trails & Open Space Subcommittee/WSF Advisory Subcommittee
Liz Henden, Farmers Market

Absent
Betsy Cooper, Member At Large
Chris Case, North Kitsap School District

Excused
Jan Richards, Friends of the Kingston Library

Kitsap County Representative

Rebecca Pirtle, District 1 Liaison for County Commissioner Steve Bauer

Meeting called to order at 7 p.m.

Minutes
The September minutes were approved as submitted, MSP.

Correspondence
Denise Lietz said her KCAC co-chair Greg Platz did write a letter to the supporting
Miraccole Morsels, a wholesale bakery considering locating in downtown Kingston.

County Report
Pete Sullivan, Associate Planner, Department of Community Development, submitted
the attached written report prior to the meeting. There were no comments about the
document.

Rebecca Pirtle, District 1liaison for County Commissioner Steve Bauer, reported that
the County Commissioners approved Big Valley Solar Compacting Trash Cans for use
in downtown Kingston, Arness Park, Point No Point, the County Fairgrounds, and other
locations. She said downtown Kingston is getting six cans. She is going to organize a
meeting for key Kingston representatives to walk the downtown and decide the best
spots for the solar-powered cans, which also feature a recycling container. Pirtle said
the cans, paid for with economic stimulus money, must be emptied manually and the
county is counting on volunteers to do be responsible for the task. “Other than that, we
are good to go, and the cans will be set up soon,” she said.

Pirtle announced that the Kingston Co-op Preschool building would celebrate its 100
anniversary from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. KCAC member Tom Waggoner noted
that the Kingston Stakeholders have been “kicking around ideas” to refurbish the upper
story of the two-story building so that it can be used by the community. He asked the
council for suggestions on uses. Fellow member Walt Elliott said that the Boys and Girls
Club is looking at the possibility of using that space, at least until a new community
center is erected. The Historical Society also was mentioned as a group that could use
the space. KCAC member Annie Humiston said that the building does not have an
elevator and needs to be brought up to accessibility codes before community groups
can use the upper floor.

The county hired a new parks director, said Pirtle. His name is Jim Dunwiddie. It was
suggested that he would be a good guest speaker for a KCAC meeting. Co-Chair
Denise Lietz said she would be sure Dunwiddie is extended an invitation.

FEATURED SPEAKER – Kitsap County Sheriff Steve Boyer

Boyer said he began his law enforcement career 38 years ago as a state patrol officer,
a post he held for 27 years. In 1998 he successfully ran for Kitsap County sheriff and
has held the position since that time.
“My goal is to make this sheriff’s office, already one of the best in the state, one
of the best everywhere despite the reduction in resources,” he said. “Unlike many other
sheriff offices, we are a full-service law enforcement agency.” Boyer said the Kitsap
County Sheriff’s Office has units for patrol, canine, explosives, hostage negotiation, and
a SWAT team. He also said there is an “excellent” citizens patrol, trained volunteers
who help sheriff’s deputies with parking enforcement, among other things.
The sheriff shared stories about the experiences of deputies on the job and
citizen patrol teams.
He said that citizens who want to keep abreast of news, calls, and other goings
on at the Sheriffs Office can sign up to receive an info email/newsletter at
swilson@co.kitsap.wa.us
“We exist to serve the people of Kitsap County,” Boyer said. “We want to keep
communications open and hear from you too. For 38 years now I have gotten paid to
help people and I so enjoy it.”
Boyer then invited questions from KCAC members and the citizens in the
audience.
KCAC members wanted to know if it is possible to beef up the parking
enforcement as downtown Kingston changes to accommodate more on-street, limited
hour parking.
“We’re asking about it now as we keep an eye on the future,” said KCAC
member Tom Waggoner.
“We want to know how we should plan so that we can assist, volunteer, or put
funds toward the parking enforcement/citizen patrol program so that in the future it is not
occasional and it can be a regular thing,” added council member Rick Lanning.
 Boyer said he would be open to expanding the parking patrol program but that
that the citizen patrol program is structured and the budget just keeps getting tighter and
tighter, even as the calls for more service increase. He said he would explore the issue
with the county’s chief of patrol and volunteer coordinator Gary Simpson and report
back to the KCAC.
Pirtle said that she helped the residents of Hansville and Indianola under take
similar efforts and that Simpson was supportive and helpful. She said it is important that
the Kingston community knows what its goals and needs are before approaching the
county so that the correct programs can be implemented.
KCAC member Humiston asked what it would take to fund a photo-enforced 25
mile-an-hour speed limit in downtown Kingston. “One of these days someone is going to
get killed because of speeders zooming to the ferry,” she said.
Boyer said his expectation is that citizen demand, the availability of such
technology, and the economic realities of not being able to staff every road in the county
will facilitate the eventual installation of such speed signs.
“Speeding is the number one complaint,” he said. “It’s killed 22 people in the last
two years. We wrote about 22,000 tickets in the last couple years.”
Humiston wanted to know if Kingston could buy and install a permanent sign that
flashes when people are not doing 25 miles and hour.
“I love those,” said Boyer. “They are one of the best things going and a relatively
small investment. They have some that are solar powered now. They are a reminder of
the speed limit and increase awareness on a consistent basis; they are great. But that
main road, Highway 104, is a state highway so it is up to the state to give permission.”
Pirtle said to send a request to her office and she will route it to the correct
person for attention.
Council member Naomi Maasberg asked for guidance regarding whom to call
about incidents of vandalism to trails or motorcycles ripping up trails that are meant for
pedestrians and/or equestrians only. Boyer said it is important to notify his department
so they can keep track of such incidents that would indicate trouble spots and follow up
on those. He said a formal email or letter from KCAC about troubled areas would get
the county’s attention.
An audience member reported having problems with dangerous dogs that are not
kept under control by their owners and wander his neighborhood terrorizing residents.
“I am afraid someone is going to get killed,” he said. “I’ve tried dealing with Kitsap
1 and I’m very disappointed in the county’s lack of response. (Kitsap 1 is the county
Public Works Department’s customer service center.)
“These dogs are very vicious. Their constant barking and such is affecting (an
already ill) neighbor’s health,” he said. “We’ve had to run into our house to avoid the
dogs. I called 911 and the response was one of being perturbed and ‘it’s not my issue.’ “
Boyer said his office does send out deputies when the situation warrants it, but
that he and his staff are caught in the middle of a dilemma right now because Kitsap 1
was supposed to standardize responses and that’s not being done. “We’re trying to find
solutions that will work,“ he said.
“This is a huge issue right now,“ said Pirtle. “The commissioners are talking
about this issue because the county is getting lots of complaints.” She mentioned that
there was a problem with a pack of dogs attacking people on trails recently.
“I hate to harp on this,” said Boyer, “but budget issues are really strapping us. We
have some tough issues about what we’re going to investigate and if we have the staff
to do it. Everything is important, but we have to prioritize.“
 KCAC member Liz Henden said, “It would be great if the Sheriff’s Office, Kitsap
1, and Animal Control would work together on this and get the process to work so that
violators can get their hands slapped or something.“
Boyer suggested inviting the county‘s new Animal Control Executive Director
Sean Compton to come and speak to the Kingston community at a KCAC meeting. The
council agreed that was a good idea.
Lanning asked for clarification on the jurisdiction of tribal police in Suquamish
giving tickets to non-tribal members. Boyer said a new law will be taking effect that
gives tribal police “full police powers” over all county residents. Tribal police officers will
be have authority to give tickets and, if need be, arrest anyone who is violating the law.
The related documents and court matters would go through the state court system
under the new law.
Wrapping up, Boyer said that he is glad that deputies still have an office and
presence in Kingston. He noted, however, that the Kingston branch might not be open
as much as in the past because of budget cuts.

Old Business
KCAC positions and discussion on changing bylaws/members -- Co-Chair Greg
Platz said that KCAC is currently a 17-member board with five at-large members and 12
representatives of local organizations. Two posts are currently vacant: one for a Port
Gamble S’Klallam Tribe representative and the one for the now-defunct Downtown
Revitalization Committee.
Platz said that the disbanding of the revitalization group and Karen Ross’s
resignation leaves KCAC with a decision on how to fill the spot. He said recent talks
with the leader of the Tribe may result in an opportunity to peak the Tribe’s interest in
filling its council seat, which as been “pretty much unfilled for five years.“
He reminded the council that they discussed adding the Village Green
Foundation and perhaps a Downtown Kingston Association member and another at-
large member to KCAC. He said Bobbie Moore of the Village Green pledged that there
is a person ready and willing to serve if her group is invited to join KCAC.
Platz said KCAC member Nancy Martin stated that the Downtown Kingston
Association did not have a person to sit as a KCAC member but that she would be
happy to take that role as she’s been doing it informally and then have the Kingston
Garden Club -- which she officially represents on the council -- could offer another of its
members to take her council seat.
Platz then opened up discussion to the council. They talked of inviting a high
school student to serve as a non-voting council member, the importance of having the
Village Green on the board, increasing the number of KCAC members to accommodate
new additions to the council for the widest community participation, conveying to the
Tribe how its presence on the council could benefit its members and all of Kingston, and
how any changes would affect the KCAC bylaws.
Lanning moved to table any decisions until it was clear what the Tribe was doing.
The motioned died for lack of a second.
Platz said that the bylaws would have to be revised to accommodate changes in
KCAC voting members, but that “if we agree we want these other groups on KCAC, we
can have the representatives seated at the table as non-voting members until they are
approved by the county.
Maasberg made a motion to add the Downtown Kingston Association and the
Village Green to KCAC as soon as possible. The motion was seconded and passed.
 Several members said it would be good to offer another at-large position to the
community. In the end, it was decided to bring back the issue for further discussion as
“old business” next month.

Subcommittee Reports
Parks & Open Space – Walt Elliott’s written report attached.

WSF Committee – Elliott said there is a public meeting at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 10 at the
Kingston Community Center to discuss the study of the reservation system. He
encouraged everyone to be there. More details are in his attached written report.

Roads – Humiston said she is meeting with a group on Oct. 21 to talk about getting
more sidewalks and paved shoulders in town.

Downtown Kingston Master Plan – Lanning said they had a “great meeting” last night
with the county Planning Commission, the members of which were very complimentary
about Kingston’s involvement and follow through with the master plan. The plan was
approved unanimously and now goes to the county commissioners.

Community Reports
Kiwanis – Alex Thomsen said the group made financial contributions to two food banks.
“Their shelves are really down so if you can do something to help out, it’s very
important.“ Kiwanis has a food drive tentatively scheduled for the weekend prior to
Thanksgiving. He said preparations are under way for Halloween events.

Kingston Garden Club/Downtown Kingston Association – Martin said the Garden

Club is busy dividing and potting plants for the spring sale and looking forward to
awarding scholarships this year. She said the downtown association is helping
organize events for Kingston High School homecoming week. A pep rally, parade, and
street dance will be held downtown on Oct. 15. She said the rally is free and
encouraged everyone to attend.

Rotary Club – Clint Boxman said the group gave matching grants to a water project in
Belize, raised $1,200 at Old Mill Days, and is selling KHS seat cushions for $10 as a
fundraiser.

Chamber Of Commerce – Membership continues to grow, said Waggoner.

Carpenter Lake/Creek – Steve Heacock called the recent spate of graffiti at Carpenter
Creek “troubling.” He said the wooden ramps and boardwalks have been tagged.
Cleanup is under way.

Kingston Stakeholders – Lanning said the stakeholders are involved in the pep rally
too. He said the group is engaging and paying for a map concept in downtown Kingston,
an informational guide that most likely will be installed near the Main Street Ale House.
He said they are continuing to research a hotel study that can eventually be presented
to county commissioners and the port.

Kingston Farmer’s Market – Henden said this upcoming Saturday is the last market
for the year. “It was a great year for the market,” she said. “We added produce vendors
and enjoyed the stage that the port built and all the music each week.”

Open Comments
A couple KCAC members said that the red shed for sale in the vacant lot downtown is
an “eyesore” and does not fit with the design standards of downtown Kingston. They
wondered if something could be done about it.

Meeting adjourned at 9 p.m.

 Parks and Trails for KCAC October 5 09
NK Trails Association is meeting frequently, especially a trails plan subcommittee and its plan-
writing subcommittee. They hope to have a plan completed by September 2010, with a draft
possible in April.
An inspired all-Kingston-area trails meeting was held 9/23/09, with appropriate
representatives from all County departments as well as OPG. Rebecca Pirtle made the
arrangements and Steve Bauer moderated. Resulting action items are noted below.
WH trail update:
• We learned 9/23 that the County will be taking possession of the WH trail. This should
help see the trail to completion and opening.
• There’s some question about the bonding for the trail and whether it is still in force;
Dennis Oost of DCD took the matter for action.
Heritage Park update
• We want to open the parking lot first, as soon as possible. Additional ecology blocks are
there, and they’ve been moved back. We’re not counting on a portable toilet, or even a
trash can, but want a little signage. We have satisfied the initial condition set by County
Parks staff, to form a stewardship committee. We’re still waiting for a formalized
MOU/MOA.
• We need help with the dirt-bike issue. We plan to post a “No Motorized Vehicles” sign
but need some advice on enforcement. They’re having a negative effect on the trails and
it’s not occasional use.
• We are concerned that there has been no talk of applying for RCO grants; the cycle
comes up again next year. We will be writing a letter to County Parks, copying Steve
Bauer, documenting our concerns.
Arness
• Thanks are owed to business owner Randy Bauer of Randi-Can, who supplied the
portable toilet for the entire summer. It was removed according to plan October 1.
• Walt has been emptying the trash. Some help with the task would be good.
• We’d like to ask Waster Management to agree to empty the trash can once weekly when
their route takes them by there. We’re working on making the necessary contact.
Village Green
• RCO grants should be obtainable for this project as well, considering the hundreds of
hours of volunteer and other in-kind contributions that are claimable.
• MPD is with the County Boundary Review Board.
KRCC Trails Committee
• A summary of Kitsap County trails is being prepared with an eye to which projects will
qualify for funding.

Ferry Advisory Committee Report:

Public Meeting: Nov 10th at 6:30, Kingston Community Center. Main topic will be a
briefing of the study of a reservations system for Kingston-Edmonds
Reservations Study: The 4th meeting of the study group will be Oct 15th in Edmonds at
5:15. Most discussion has been over policies for the system. There are other staff
groups working on the terminal, traffic, and IT aspects of the system. Traffic issues will
be addressed in Kingston at a date TBD. Below is a summary of policy questions and a
sample of range of approaches discussed. :
• Should there be separate reservation programs for frequent riders and commercial
customers?
Yes.
• How far in advance different customer types would ideally be able to make
reservations?
Commuters: 30 to 45, same day and preferential loading for commercial & commuter
users. Tourists: 3-4 months, People may need 60-90 days for summer reservations.
• How close to departure different customer types would ideally be able to make
reservations? In general, one hour. Or less.
• How close to departure different customer types would ideally be able to cancel or
change reservations?
In general one hour. There is wide variance here. Customer should be able to make a
change either up to 2 hours out or 30 minutes out. The minimum time will be dictated
by the process of handling of cars in the holding lot. This applies to all the classes of
riders.
• Should there be a “no show” penalty?.
Some think there should be a penalty for reservations canceled less than 24 hours
before departure. Others think the penalty should be only for a “no show” with some
allowance for commercial users. Others think there should be no cancellation penalty if
a customer uses the ticket within 24 hours. Ammount of penalty varies from a % of the
fare to a flat dollar charge.
• What might happen if a customer misses his or her reserved sailing?
Go to standby
• What might happen if WSF has to cancel a sailing?
Full refund, rolling to the next boat, and priority standby for the next boat.
• What proportion of the vehicle deck should be reserved for peak sailings?
70-75%. May vary on time of day, sailing, time of year and historical basis. Over height
space should be prioritized.
• How should reserved space be allotted to different by customer types?
Base this on historical data. Over height space is most valuable for reserved space,
giving the most flexibility.
• What proportion of sailings should be available for reservations?
24/7
• What should the deposit be for a reservation?
At a minimum car and driver fare. Possibly different for commercial accounts. No solid
agreement from the group.
• How many reservations will a customer be able to make at one time?
Some IT solution to keep a person from gaming the system or don’t worry about it. •
What should the change and cancelation policies be? Should they differ by customer
type?
• How soon can a customer show up to wait in advance of a reserved sailing?
No sooner than when the last boat leaves.
• What is the latest a customer be able to show up for a reserved sailing?
Beginning of loading, approximately 10 minutes prior to scheduled departure.