01/11/2022 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of January 11, 2022
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Councilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Councilmember Lucarelli
Councilmember Rosapepe
Councilmember Trenary
Mayor Putaansuu
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Absent
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Staff present via remote access: Finance Director Crocker, Public Works Director Dorsey, Community
Development Director Bond, Police Chief Brown, HR Manager Lund, City Attorney Archer, City Clerk
Rinearson and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
The meeting also streamed live on YouTube.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to move Consent
Agenda item 4G, Adoption of a Resolution Granting Final Plat Approval for McCormick Woods North
Phase III, Division 2, to Business Item 7H.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to move Consent
Agenda item 4H [Approval of Interlocal Agreements with WSDOT, Mason and Kitsap Counties, and
the Cities of Poulsbo, Shelton and Bremerton for Public Works Emergency Response] to Business
Item 71.
The motion carried.
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MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the
agenda as modified.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 83310 through 83317 and 83325 through 83423 including bank drafts
in the amount of $624,913.95 and EFT's in the amount of $200,441.77 totaling $825,355.72.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 83318 through 83324 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $267,205.32 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $417,276.98 totaling $684,482.30.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Murraysmith, Inc. for the 2022 Concurrency
Review Services for the City's Sewer System and Documenting Procurement Procedures
(Resolution No. 004-22 and Contract No. 004-22)
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Murraysmith, Inc. for the 2022 On-
Call/Modeling Update Services for the City's Sewer Systems and Documenting Procurement
Procedures (Resolution No. 003-22 and Contract No. 003-22)
E. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Murraysmith, Inc. for the 2022 Concurrency
Review Services for the City's Water Systems and Documenting Procurement Procedures
(Resolution No. 002-22 and Contract No. 002-22)
F. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Murraysmith, Inc. for the 2022 On-
Call/Modeling Update Services for the City's Water Systems and Documenting Procurement
Procedures (Resolution No. 001-22 and Contract No. 001-22)
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I. Approval of a Contract with Camino for Web -Based Services for DCD Permit Center's Permitting
Application Processes (Contract No. 028-22)
J. Excusal of Councilmember Cucciardi Due to a Business Obligation
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson to approve the consent
agenda as amended.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. Legislative Update
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Representative Derek Kilmer spoke to health and economic challenges within the past couple of
years, the American Rescue Plan passed in 2021, unemployment claims, support for local
governments and tribal governments from the Biden administration.
He also discussed the bipartisan infrastructure law which included different grants and programs,
issues in the Gorst corridor, internet access, clean water, and failing culverts. One of his main goals
in 2022 is to make sure the infrastructure dollars come to our region and help address our problems.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on a Petition to Vacate City Right -of -Way, the Northeast Portion of Unopened
Depot Street
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing, and there being no testimony, closed the public hearing
at 6:59 p.m.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2022
Councilmember Lucarelli voiced her interest in serving as Mayor Pro-Tem for 2022.
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to elect Cindy Lucarelli
as the Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2022.
The motion carried.
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving the Petition to Vacate City Right -of -Way, the Northeast
Portion of Unopened Depot Street
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt an ordinance
vacating City right-of-way, the Northeast portion of unopened Depot Street, as presented.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 002-22)
C. Adoption of a Resolution Fixing the Date of a Public Hearing on a Petition to Vacate City Right -
of -Way, the Southern Portion of Opened Bay Street
MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt a resolution
setting a Public Hearing for February 8, 2022, at 6:30 PM, on a petition from Walter and Roberta
Huth Trustees to vacate a portion of opened right-of-way, Bay Street.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 009-22)
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D. Adoption of a Resolution Confirming Mayoral Appointments to the Planning Commission and
Building Board of Appeals
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt a resolution
confirming the Mayor's appointments to the Planning Commission and the Building Boards of
Appeals as set forth in the Resolution presented
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 010-22)
E. Approval of a Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Local 589 Regarding Limited Term
Assignment Non -Union Work
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to authorize the Mayor
to sign a Letter of Agreement with Teamsters Local Number 589 representing Municipal Court
Employees relating to a limited term assignment for an additional 20 hours a week.
The motion carried.
F. Approval of the December 14, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the regular
meeting minutes of December 14, 2021.
The motion carried. Councilmember Trenary abstained.
G. Approval of the December 21, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the
minutes of the December 215Y meeting.
The motion carried. Councilmember Trenary abstained.
H. Adoption of a Resolution Granting Final Plat Approval for McCormick Woods North Phase III,
Division 2
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt a resolution,
as presented, granting final plat approval for McCormick Woods North Phase III, Division 2.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 008-22)
I. Approval of Interlocal Agreements with WSDOT, Mason and Kitsap Counties, and the Cities of
Poulsbo, Shelton and Bremerton for Public Works Emergency Response
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MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt Resolution No.
007-22, authorizing the Mayor to execute two (2) Interlocal Agreements for Public Works Emergency
Mutual Aid.
Councilmember Chang explained he works for the Washington State Department of Transportation
and if anyone wishes for him to step aside and not vote, he will do so.
No one voiced any concerns.
The motion carried.
(Contract Nos. 025-22 and 026-22)
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
A. Continued: Veterans Park
Mayor Putaansuu noted he received a letter from Kitsap County the day of the last meeting. Our city
attorney and code enforcement officer have been reviewing it for compliance.
City Attorney Archer explained there is nothing additional to report as far as action items that have
not yet been identified. We understand things have been relatively quieter, but the code
enforcement officer has been extremely busy with the rains that have been occurring and flooding
issues, but we will turn our attention back to this issue.
Councilmember Chang spoke to coordination of volunteers every weekend who have been moving
trash into the dumpsters. He mentioned that due to the weather and the prior weekend trash was
skipped, there were a lot of bags in which the contents have spilled out and are attracting rats.
Additional discussion was held regarding the trash issue and dumpsters.
Council Direction: No direction was given to staff.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet January 18t", the
Transportation Committee meeting is scheduled for January 25t", the Festival of Chimes and Lights
Committee is scheduled to meet January 24t", and the Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to
meet February 16tn
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Kitsap Public Health Board meeting and COVID updates;
• City employee vaccinations;
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• Port of Bremerton property purchases;
• In accordance with Ordinance 008-20 'Delegating Authority to the Mayor for Creating and
Modification of Job Descriptions', he reported on revised job descriptions for the Police
Services Coordinator and Stormwater Coordinator;
• Conflict of attending council meeting on January 25tn;
• Affordable housing dollars;
■ Housing Kitsap home rehab projects; and
■ AWC Executive Board meeting and his appointment as Vice -President.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Community Development Director Bond reported on end of year building permits and Sinclair
Heights.
City Attorney Archer reported her law firm is monitoring legislation that are important topics for our
City, one of which includes police reform, public works and planning issues.
Mayor Putaansuu noted a letter was sent to our lobbyists and delegation this morning encouraging
them to correct the things done last year regarding police reform. He also spoke to parliamentary
training that was sent to the Council.
Police Chief Brown encouraged Council to reach out to him if they had any questions regarding police
reform and impacts. He also spoke to staffing challenges.
12. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Rosapepe welcomed newly elected Councilmember Trenary to his first official
meeting and thanked public works for the work they accomplished during the snowfall.
At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu noted a power failure and City Attorney Archer said there was no
longer a quorum.
At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu adjourned the meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting 7adjd at 7:45 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk 0'RTert Putaansuu, Mayor
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