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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/25/2022 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard Council Meeting Minutes Regufar Meeting of January 25,2022 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows Mayor Pro-Tem Lucarelli Councilmember Chang Councilmember Clauson Councilmember Cucciardi Councilmember Diener Councilmember Trenary Councilmember Rosapepe Mayor Putaansuu Remote Access Remote Access Remote Access Remote Access Remote Access Remote Access Remote Access Remote Access Present via Present via Present via Present via Present via Present via Present via Present via Staff present via remote access: Finance Director Crocker, Public Works Director Dorsey, Police Chief Brown, Community Development Director Bond, 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. APPROVALOFAGENDA MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to add a Business ltem [7G] to Approve Change Order [Amendment] #4 to Contract 066-20 with Rice Fergus Miller in the amount of S12,200 for Grant Support for a Bay Street Project. The motion carried. MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried. Minutes of January 25,2022 Page 2 of 6 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS 4. CONSENTAGENDA A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 83424 through 83434 and 83442 through 83519 including bank drafts in the amount of 5857,059.73 and EFT's in the amount of S148,12L69 totaling S1,005,18L.42. B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 83435 through 8344I including bank drafts and EFT's in the amount of 5224,089.05 and Direct Deposits in the amount of 5209,051.66 totalin g$++Z,t+O.1t. C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Grant from the Washington State Office of Public Defense for Court Services for 2022-2023 (Resolution No. OL3-22 and Contract No. OO5-221 D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an lnteragency Agreement with the Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for lnterpreter Services Funding (Resolution No.014-22 and Contract No.078-21) E. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the AWC RMSA Lexipol Membership Reimbursement Grant (Resolution No. 015-22) F. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 046-2L with Otis Elevator Company for City Hall Elevator Maintenance MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried. 5. PRESENTATION A. Police Department Strategic Plan Review Police Chief Brown provided a presentation which included Goal #1 Community Engagement, Goal #2 Communication, Goal #3 Employee Development, Goal #4 Achieve Accreditation-Achieved, Goal #5 Technology, and 2o22-Goals and Aspirations. Additional discussion was held regarding social media, crime rate in Port Orchard in relation to the 202L legislative changes, new hires and vaccinations, de-escalation training, 988 alternative to 9LL, and body worn camera imaging in relation to public disclosure requests. 6. PUBLIC HEARING There were no public hearings. 7. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Adoption of a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 008-20 and Accepting Council Committee Assignments and Establishing Council Standing Committees Minutes of January 25,2022 Page 3 of 6 MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt a resolution repealing Resolution No. 008-20 and adopting new Council committee assignments as presented. The motion carried. (Resolution No. 015-22) B. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an lnterlocal Agreement with the South Kitsap School District Concerning School lmpact Fees MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign an interlocal agreement with the South Kitsap School District as presented. The motion carried. (Resof ution No.017-22 and Contract No. 035-221 C. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing a Retainage Bond in Lieu of Retainage for Contract No. 036-21, with ACI for the Sidney Avenue Sewer Repair Project MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Trenary, to adopt Resolution No. Ot2-22, authorizing the acceptance of a Retainage Bond from Active Construction, lnc. for the Sidney Avenue Sewer Repair Construction Project. The motion carried. (Resolution No. 012-22) D. Approval of a Contract with Holmes Weddle Barcott for Legal Services Related to a Worker's Compensation Claim MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to authorize the mayor to execute an agreement with Holmes Weddle Barcott to provide legal services related to workers compensation claims as needed. The motion carried. (Contract No.032-22) E. Approval of a Letter of lntent to Purchase Real Property MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to execute a Letter of lntent. Minutes of January 25,2022 Page 4 of 6 ln response to Councilmember Clauson, Mayor Putaansuu said the item was discussed at last year's Council retreat which directed staff to purchase a portion of property near the Sidney South area for a City storm pond and a Regional park. The motion carried. F. Approval of the January LL,2022, City Council Meeting Minutes MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the minutes of the January 1-1-th meeting. The motion carried. Councilmember Cucciardi abstained. G. NEW: Approve Change Order #4 to Contract 066-20 with Rice Fergus Miller in the amount of 5L2,2OO for Grant Support for a Bay Street Project. MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve Change Order [Amendment] No. #4 to Contract No. 066-20 with Rice Fergus Miller in the amount of S12,200. The motion carried. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken) A. Continued: Veterans Park City Attorney Archer provided several photos that the City's code enforcement officer had taken. These photos showed the contrast between last December and today, and how it appears things have gotten worse including trash and criminal activity. She also spoke to assessing civil penalties to the County. The hope is to do this in conjunction with the health organization who also issued a code enforcement notice and indicated their next steps were also civil penalties. Additional discussion was held regarding County feedback and progress, steps to remove an RV, next steps, services if accesses are blocked, dumpsters and porta potties, County plans to clear the pathway, cost cleanup pricing, housing the unhoused living in the park, and a city workplan. Council Direction: Staff to work on a next steps plan and bring back before Council B. Required Risk Management Service Agency Training HR Manager Lund explained in the Council's packet, there is a list of courses that have been pre- approved by RMSA, our liability insurer that is a requirement if the City wants to save a thousand- dollar deductible. Minutes of January 25,2022 Page 5 of 6 After a brief discussion, Council agreed to take the Risk of Social Media in the Workplace course. This is an online course the Council can take individually. Council Direction: No direction given to staff. C. Kitsap Homes of Compassion Mayor Putaansuu introduced Joel Adamson, who runs Kitsap Homes of Compassion. He works with the City of Poulsbo operating a group home and has one in our urban growth area, but we cannot use our 1405 money IHB 1406 Encouraging investments in affordable and supporting housing] except for areas within our City. Mr. Adamson has provided a proposalto operate up to three group homes that we could subsidize the operation of. They meet with the City's navigator last week and talked about some of her needs which included that some of these individuals may qualify for SSI benefits, they have not gone through the process to be approved forthem. We would like one of the beds to be for an individual, who while going through the six to nine months process, can pay for their room. Mr. Adamson explained the operation of the current group homes and what they provide. He believes a long-term solution is needed in Kitsap County to solve the problem permanently. This has been the answer to what other cities have found to be a permanent solution. Mayor Putaansuu spoke to a couple proposals and what he would like to bring back before Council. Additional discussion was held regarding plans to make sure these individuals get back to becoming contributing members of our society, the statistics for Port Orchard when this program begins, additional funding for rental costs, and pricing for the homes. Council Direction: No direction was given to staff 9. REPORTS OF COUNCIT COMMITTEES Councilmember Cucciardi reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to meet February 1-4th. Mayor Putaansuu reported the Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet February 8th. The Land Use Committee is scheduled to meet February L6th. Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet February 16th. The Council Retreat is scheduled for March l-Lth. Councilmember Clauson reported on the January 18th Finance Committee meeting. Councilmember Chang reported on the January 25th Transportation Committee meeting Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the January 24th Festival of Chimes and Lights Committee meeting. Minutes of January 25,2022 Page 6 of 6 10. REPORT OF MAYOR The Mayor reported on the upcoming City Action Days conference T1.. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Community Development Director Bond reported on a new associate planner employee. Police Chief Brown reported on 2 new employees and their progress HR Manager Lund reported each Councilmember now has an email with a link to the Risk of Social Media in the Workplace training. 12. CITI,ZEN COMMENTS There were no citizen comments. 13. GOODOFTHEORDER There was no good ofthe order T4. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session. 15. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:18 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful Bran dy Ri rson, MMC, City ert Putaansuu, Mayor