02/11/2020 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of February 1L,2O2O
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 Ashby
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Cou nci I member Cucciardi
Councilrnember Diener
Cou nci lmember Luca relli
Mayor Pro-Tem Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Absent
Absent
Present
Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, City Attorney Archer, Police Chief Brown, Deputy City
Clerk Floyd, and Office Assistant Whisenant.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to amend Consent ltem
F to excuse Councilmembers Lucarelli, Rosapepe, and Clauson for Personal Reasons.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to approve the agenda
as amended.
The motion carried.
Mayor Putaansuu read a statement into the record regarding McCormick Parcel A Application and
the citizen comments received.
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3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Citizens from the audience inquired on the process of the public hearing for the application of
McCormick Woods Parcel A. Mayor Putaansuu explained the process and how the information is
noticed to the public. Councilmembers and staff provided additional contact information to the
audience members. Audience members questioned the process and the City Attorney, along with
Mayor Putaansuu, explained that the council meeting isn't the appropriate forum to hold a
discussion.
4. CONSENTAGENDA
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 78695,78697-78776 and 78787-78881 and 78885-78934 including
bank drafts in the amount of 51,555,425.03 and Electronic Payments/EFT's in the amount of
52,948.LL tota li n g S t,568,323. t+.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos.78777-78786,78882-78884 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of 5400,712.88; and Direct Deposits in the amount of 5368,041.12 totalin 95768,754.00.
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 Establishing
Regulations and Fees Related to Parking, Stopping or Standing in Certain Areas of the City
D. Approval of the January t4,2020, Council Meeting Minutes
E. Approval of the January L7, 2020 Council Retreat Summary
F. Excusal of Councilmembers Lucarelli, Clauson, and Rosapepe for Personal Reasons
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to approve the consent
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. Kitsap County Library Book Choice of the Year
Kathleen Wilson, Port Orchard Library's Branch Manager, presented the 'Book Choice of the Year.
The chosen book is 'Evicted' by Michael Desmond, and Ms. Wilson gave a summary of the book topic.
The book was chosen, because of the rising housing crises locally and nationally.
AIso, informed of the university program at the local library.
6. PUBLIC HEAR!NG
There were no public hearings.
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7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting Council Committee Assignments and Establishing Council
Standing Committees
MAIN MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt a
Resolution adopting new Council committee assignments as presented.
AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to eliminate
any reference of the PSRC Commitments, which would be the TransPOL and the Growth
Management Policy Board.
The amended motion carried.
The main motion carried.
(Resolution No. 008-201
B. Approval of Change Order No. 30 to Contract No. 037-17 with Active Construction for the
Tremont Street Widening Project
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to authorize the Mayor
to execute Change Order No. 30 with Active Construction, lnc. in an amount not to exceed 553,759.53.
The motion carried.
C. Approval of the January 21,2020, Council Work Study Session Meeting Minutes
Approval moved to the February 25, 2O2O, Council meeting, as there were not enough
Councilmembers who attended the meeting to vote for the approval.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
A. South Kitsap Community Events Center RFQ
Mayor Putaansuu discussed a letter received by the Kitsap Public Facilities District with support of
the city's process.
Councilmember Ashby suggested that a separate independent consultant perform the feasibility
study for the city, expressing concern that a consultant hired to oversee the entire project may
have a vested interest in the outcome of the feasibility study.
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Mayor Putaansuu explained that the consultant was only for LOO% of the design, not completion of
the project. The start of the study reaches out to the public, stakeholders, and other local points of
interests. Also, discussion of the library's partnership and future of facility involvement with the
library. Stated that the next steps are interview consultants, find an expert in this field, engage in a
contract with them and then work through a process where the council will be involved.
B. Art Proposal for Traffic Signal Cabinets
Public Works Director Dorsey provided a proposal by a Iocal artist, Desmond Hansen, who offered
to paint traffic signal cabinets and provided examples of previous art he's completed. The location
he has proposed are on Sidney and Bay Street.
Mayor, staff and Councilmembers stated that they liked the proposal, and requested for additional
alternative historical downtown designs be provided.
C. Downtown Parking Rates
Mayor and councilmembers discussed the current status of weekday downtown parking and if there
are any desires for potential changes.
Councilmembers stated that they would like to change how the language is in the code where it says
"guaranteed", as that could be is problematic.
Mayor Putaansuu explained that parking charges may need to change with the potential future
needs, as the demand for downtown parking increases.
The Mayor reiterated what was captured for changes to the code and will bring forward to a future
meeting.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Councilmember Cucciardi reported on the February 10th Economic Development and Tourism
Committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for March 9th.
Mayor Putaansuu reported the next Finance Committee is scheduled to meet February 18th. The
next Utilities Committee Meeting is February 19th [CANCELED] The Sewer Advisory Committee is
scheduled to meet February 19th. The next Land Use Committee is scheduled to meet March 2nd. The
new Transportation Committee is scheduled to meet February 25th. The next Chimes and Lights
Committee meeting is on Febru ary 24th.
Mayor Putaansuu reported on attending outside agency meetings; Kitsap Regiona! Coordinating
Council, Puget Sound Regional Counci! and Kitsap Transit.
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10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
o Village Greens visit rescheduled for February 24,h;
o Puget Sound Business Journal, jobs created versus housing created in the area;
o Housing Kitsap Audit Board and the financial stability of the agency;
o Met with Senators in Olympia;
o AWC Audit Committee;
o Marquee repairs;
o Veteran's Park to include in park study;
o Community Service Day scheduled for March 21st; and
o Applying for a Transportation Grant.
TI. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Dorsey stated that the Utilities Committee is canceled for February, current
repairs the department is working on, and went to the capitol representing small cities with the
Public Works Board.
City Attorney Archer reminded Council of the legislative bills on OPMA and PRA and the impact to
cities.
Police Chief Brown let the council know about upcoming awards that will be presented to officers.
L2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Public Works Director reminded that the Hearing Examiner is the best forum for discussion on the
McCormick Woods Parcel A.
Jill Donovan, requested the environmental report on Parcel A and shared her findings. Also,
completed an lPaC report on the parcel location.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 15-minute executive session to discussion
a real estate matter pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i). Mayor Putaansuu announced no action would
be taken.
At 8:10 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 5 minutes.
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L4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:L5 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visualwas successful
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