03/10/2020 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of March LO,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 ncilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Councilmember Lucarelli
Mayor Pro-Tem Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
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Staff present: Community Development Director Bond, City Attorney Archer, City Clerk Rinearson
and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
A. PLEDGE OF ALTEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance
2. APPROVATOFAGENDA
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments
4. CONSENTAGENDA
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 79038 through 79092, including bank drafts in the amount of
5649,081.43 and EFT's in the amount of 5958.70 totaling S6s0,0+0.t9.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 79093 through 79095 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $t43,298.85; and Direct Deposits in the amount of 5184,199.40 totalin g53Zl,qgg.ZS.
C. Approval of the February 18,2020, Council Work Study Session Meeting Minutes
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D. Approvalof the February 25,2O2O, Council Meeting Minutes
E. Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.16
Police Department (Ordinance No. 002-20)
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve the consent
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. South Kitsap Fire and Rescue Levy/Bond Presentation
Fire Chief Steve Wright discussed his agency and the August 4,2020, ballot measure. He spoke about
the last Bond that passed a few years ago and the services it provided. This year's Bond is to replace
3 fire stations, upgrade headquarters campus, and upgrade existing stations.
Mayor Putaansuu spoke briefly about the navigator program and how it benefits the community.
6. PUBTIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Putaansuu noted there was an updated amendment No. 4 to the 640 Bay Street Purchase and
Sale agreement and asked Council if they were comfortable with what was included in their packet
and if they stillwanted to go into executive session.
After brief deliberations, Council agreed they did not need an executive session.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Approval of Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. 053-18 with Waterman Investment partners,
LLC for the 640 Bay Street Purchase and Sale Agreement
Councilmember Clauson announced the attorney representing the purchaser is also the attorney for
Kitsap Transit. He said if anyone has any objections, he will step aside.
There were no objections
Councilmember Cucciardi pointed out an error in the Amendment No. 4 title and Community
Development Director Bond asked to have the table removed in the exhibit map.
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MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve Addendum
No. 4 to the real estate purchase and sale agreement for the City's property at 540 Bay Street.
The motion carried.
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing a Civil Engineer ll Position
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt an
ordinance, approving the position and salary scale for a Civil Engineer ll position in the Public
Works/Engineering Department thereon, as presented in Exhibit A.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No.003-20)
C. Approval of Change Order No. 1to Contract No.019-20 with Arken, lnc. for the 2020 Library
Leak Repair
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to authorize the
Mayor to execute Change Order No. L to Contract No. 019-20 with Arken, lnc. in the amount of
S14,0G8.85.
The motion carried.
D. Approval of the 2020 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Agenda
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the 2020
Comprehensive Plan amendment agenda pursuant to POMC 20.04.060, as presented.
The motion carried.
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
A. Remote Meeting Option
Mayor Putaansuu explained he has not been traveling to many meetings due to the virus, and one
of the tools he has used is Zoom. lt allows him to attend meetings remotely. He asked Council and
staff to login into the software for testing.
Police Chief Brown and Finance Director Crocker remotely logged in to the Council meeting at7:17
p.m.
10. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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Councilmember Cucciardi reported on the March 9th Economic Development and Tourism committee
meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for the second Monday in April [April 13th].
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Transportation committee is scheduled to meet March 24th
Councilmember Lucarelli reported the Utilities committee meeting is scheduled for Monday [March
16thl. The Sewer Advisory Committee meeting is scheduled for May 27th. The Festival of Chimes and
Lights committee is scheduled for March 16th.
Councilmember Diener reported on the March 3'd Land Use committee meeting. The next meeting
is scheduled for April 6th.
Mayor Putaansuu reported on the Kitsap Public Health Board and City of Port Orchard personnel
policies and City Hall closures.
11. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
o Revised projects for the Community Service Day;
o Meeting with Port of Bremerton'
o Social media updates;
o Housing updates;
o Updates to Personnel Policies;
o Statewide single bag ban;
o Navigator position;
o Logging activity near Glenwood Road;
o Permit for Dutch Brothers;
o New building inspector position; and
o Salary survey and workforce study contract.
12. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Finance Director Crocker and Council discussed dates for the next Finance Committee meeting and
agreed upon April 14th at 5:30 p.m.
Community Development Director Bond reported on permitting including McCormick North, Kaiser
Permanente, and Stetson Heights.
Finance Director Crocker and Police Chief Brown logged out of the remote session at 7:30 p.m.
Mayor and Council spoke about the remote login process and electronic Council meeting packets.
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Councilmember Rosapepe had the opportunity to watch the processing of ballots at the County and
recommends others to do the same. He was very impressed with the operation and the seriousness
of the workers.
13. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no comments by the public.
T4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor