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City of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of November 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
Absent
Councilmember Chang
Present
Councilmember Clauson
Present
Councilmember Cucciardi
Present
Councilmember Diener
Present
Councilmember Trenary
Present
Councilmember Rosapepe
Present
Mayor Putaansuu
Present
Staff present: Public Works Director Lang, HR Manager Lund, Police Chief Brown, City Attorney
Archer, City Clerk Wallace and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
The meeting also streamed live on YouTube.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Time Stamp: 00:32)
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Time Stamp: 00:50)
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to add to the Consent
Agenda the excusal of Councilmember Lucarelli.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the
agenda as amended.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS (Time Stamp: 01:52)
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Matt Murphy with the Port Orchard South Kitsap Chamber of Commerce, spoke to lodging tax and
asked Council to approve the lodging tax recommendations as presented.
4. CONSENT AGENDA (Time Stamp: 05:00)
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 84973 through 85030 including bank drafts in the amount of
$457,428.98 and EFT's in the amount of $133,992.77 totaling $591,421.75.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 84967 through 84972 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $223,070.72 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $210,389.96 totaling $433,460.68.
C. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 016-21 with LaCross & Murphy, PLLC for Public
Defender Services
D. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Certain Personal Property as Surplus and Authorizing its
Disposition Thereof (Resolution No. 113-22)
E. Approval of the October 18, 2022, City Council Work Study Meeting Minutes
F. Approval of the October 25, 2022, City Council Meeting Minutes
G. New: Excusal of Councilmember Lucarelli
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended.
The motion carried.
S. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Contract with the Washington State Department of
Transportation for the 2022 City Safety Program for Systematic Safety Street Lighting
Improvements (Time Stamp 05:42)
MOTION: By CouncilmemberTrenary, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt Ordinance No.
044-22, accepting the Highway Safety Improvement Program funding from the WSDOT for the 2022
City Safety Program for Systematic Safety Street Lighting Improvements Project.
Councilmember Chang noted he is an employee of WSDOT and would recuse himself if anyone had
any concerns.
No once voiced any concerns.
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The motion carried.
B. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Commonstreet Consulting, LLC for On Call
Right of Way Services (Time Stamp: 09:44)
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt Resolution
No. 101-22, authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. C114-22 with Commonstreet Consulting,
LLC for On Call Right of Way Services in an amount not to exceed $125,000.
The motion carried.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Lodging Tax Committee 2023 Funding Allocations
(Time Stamp 12:14)
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Trenary, to adopt a resolution,
adopting the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation for the 2023 funding allocation, as
presented.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 114-22)
D. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Guild Patrol Representing Patrol
Officers Relating to Vacation Leave (Time Stamp 22:48)
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to authorize the
Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Guild representing Patrol
Officers relating to vacation leave.
The motion carried.
(MOU No. 3 to Contract No. 086-22)
E. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Guild Representing Sergeants
Relating to Vacation Leave (Time Stamp 26:30)
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to authorize the
Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Guild representing Sergeants
relating to vacation leave.
The motion carried.
(MOU No. 3 to Contract No. 087-22)
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
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A. 2023/2024 Biennial Budget (Time Stamp 27:48)
Mayor Putaansuu said this discussion was a placeholder in case anyone had any further questions on
the budget. The budget will also be discussed during next week's City Council work study meeting.
Councilmember Cucciardi would like Finance Director Crocker to look at the lodging tax funds for
2023-2024.
Council Direction: No direction was given to staff.
B. Shoreline Restoration Related to the Community Center (Time Stamp 30:07)
Mayor Putaansuu said they had a kickoff meeting last week for the shoreline restoration project. He
spoke about the existing seawall that will be removed, deck options for the community Event Center,
and a path that is built into the natural vegetation.
Additionally, he explained how the seawall is being held up by the building. They thought they could
maintain the seawall, but they learned they could not.
Council Direction: No direction was given to staff.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Time Stamp: 34:21)
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to
meet November 21St
Councilmember Clauson reported on the November 8tn Sewer Advisory Committee meeting.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR (Time Stamp: 37:35)
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Upcoming KRCC Legislative Reception; and
• Read a portion of the minutes from 1927, 1947 and 1972.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS (Time Stamp 39:38)
Public Works Director Lang reported on the new Public Works Operations Manager.
HR Manager Lund thanked the HR specialist for putting on a great benefits fair for city employees.
City Attorney Archer reported on the Grants Pass case, which expanded the Boise decision limiting
cities abilities to regulate the use of their parks and other public spaces.
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Police Chief Brown thanked the City Council for their support and reported the new deputy chief has
integrated very well with staff in the Police Department. Also reported the busiest months within the
last 12 years have been within the last three months.
In response to Mayor Putaansuu, City Clerk Wallace reported road paving updates and ADA transition
plan updates are on the agenda for next week's work study meeting. She also reminded the Council
that up to three Councilmembers can decorate the tree at the same time.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Time Stamp: 46:09)
There were no citizen comments.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session.
14. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Rosapepe asked if staff could conduct a Council salary survey.
Councilmember Chang said the severe weather shelter is now open.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk
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Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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