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City of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 8, 2022
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:
Mayor Pro-Tem Lucarelli
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Councilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Councilmember Trenary
Councilmember Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
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Staff present via remote access: Public Works Director Dorsey, Police Chief Brown, Senior Planner
Fisk, City Attorney Archer, City Clerk Wallace and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
The meeting also streamed live on YouTube.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Time Stamp: 0:00:29)
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Time Stamp: 0:00:57)
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the agenda
as published.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS (Time Stamp: 0:01:37)
There were no citizen comments.
4. CONSENT AGENDA (Time Stamp: 0:02:22)
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 83673 through 83681 including bank drafts in the amount of
$135,916.76 and EFT's in the amount of $905.62 totaling $136,822.38.
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B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 83682 through 83687 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $218,222.75 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $203,743.74 totaling $421,966.49.
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the consent
agenda.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
6. PUBLIC HEARING (Time Stamp: 0:02:57)
A. Petition to Vacate City Right-of-way, the Southern Portion of Opened Bay Street
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 6:36 p.m.
Roberta Huth thanked Council for considering this matter and noted she is available should anyone
have any questions about a letter she submitted to the Council for consideration.
There being no more testimony, Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing at 6:38 p.m.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION (Time Stamp: 0:08:10)
At 6:39, p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 30-minute executive session pursuant to
RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) relating to legal risks of a proposed action where public discussion may have
adverse legal impacts to the City. City Attorney Archer and Public Works Director Dorsey were invited
to attend, and City Attorney Archer noted action will follow.
At 7:09 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session an additional 10-minutes.
At 7:19 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS (Time Stamp: 0:09:25)
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving the Petition to Vacate City Right -of -Way, the Southern
Portion of Opened Bay Street
City Attorney Archer explained the drafted ordinance does not reduce the appraised rate or waive
the fee, so the motion would need to include the stated amount of compensation sought. An
amendment would need to be made to add a section that states the Council agrees to waive the
appraisal and review fee if Council chooses to do so.
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MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt an
ordinance, vacating 200 square feet of City right-of-way, the Southern portion of opened Bay Street
as presented, and adjusting Section 8 the appraisal vacation price to $9,500 and add a section to
waive the appraisal fee and review fee as requested.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 010-22)
B. Approval of the 2022 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener seconded by Councilmember Chang, to approve the 2022
Comprehensive Plan amendment agenda pursuant to POMC 20.04.060, as presented.
The motion carried.
C. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 001-22 with MurrySmith, Inc. for the 2022
On-Call/Modeling Update Services
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to authorize the
Mayor to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C001-22 with Murraysmith, Inc. for 2022 On-
Call/Modeling Update Services for the City's Water Systems, thereby increasing the budget authority
in the amount of $100,000, for a total amended contract amount of $180,000.
The motion carried.
D. Approval of the February 15, 2022, City Council Work Study Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve the
minutes as presented.
The motion carried. Councilmember Clauson abstained.
E. Approval of the February 22, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the
minutes from the regular meeting of February 22nd
The motion carried. Councilmembers Cucciardi and Diener abstained.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken) (Time Stamp: 0:32:45)
A. Continued: Veterans Park
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Mayor Putaansuu noted significant cleanup efforts by volunteers and a contract company within the
past couple days. He addressed concerns with the RV parking near Mile Hill Drive.
Additional discussion was held regarding photos taken by the code enforcement officer, clean-up
efforts, trash and garbage vendor, dumpsters, portable toilets, parked RV and expansion of items
and outreach, public health and safety issues, violations and vehicles parking within the County right-
of-way at north end of the park.
Council Direction: No direction was given to staff.
10. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Time Stamp: 0:42:12)
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to
meet March 14tn [March 215t]. The Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet April 121n. The Finance
Committee was scheduled to meet March 15tn, but the meeting will need to be rescheduled. The
Transportation Committee is scheduled to meet March 22"d. The Land Use Committee is scheduled
to meet March 16tn. The Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet May 18tn. The City Council
Retreat is scheduled for March 11tn
Councilmember Lucarelli reported the Festival of Chimes and Lights Committee is scheduled to meet
March 21St
Councilmember Cucciardi reported the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet March
9tn
11. REPORT OF MAYOR (Time Stamp: 0:44:23)
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Fireworks survey;
• Community Events Center update and survey;
• Cancelation of the March 15tn Work Study meeting due to lack of items; and
• In accordance with Ordinance 008-20 Delegating Authority to the Mayor for Creating and
Modification of Job Descriptions, he reported on job description updates for the Finance
Director.
12. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS (Time Stamp 0:46:22)
City Attorney Archer reported while she is out of the office, City Attorney Robertson will be available
for any Council questions.
City Clerk Wallace reported on special event applications and digital signatures.
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Police Chief Brown reported on new legislation related to police departments and awards to police
employees.
13. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Time Stamp: 0:49:49)
There were no citizen comments.
14. GOOD OF THE ORDER (Time Stamp: 0:50:36)
Councilmember Rosapepe spoke to inflation impacts.
15. EXECUTIVE SESSION
The executive session was held earlier in the meeting.
16. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
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