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01/24/2023 - Regular - MinutesDocuSign Envelope ID: A71 D0065-9041-44C1-B94A-06D8CA1861376 City of Port Orchard Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of January 24, 2023 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 Trenary Present Councilmember Chang Present Councilmember Clauson Present Councilmember Cucciardi Present Councilmember Diener Present Councilmember Lucarelli Present Councilmember Rosapepe Present Mayor Putaansuu Present Staff present: Public Works Director Lang, Finance Director Crocker, Community Development Director Bond, City Attorney Archer, Police Chief Brown, HR Manager Lund, City Clerk Wallace, and Deputy City Clerk Floyd. The meeting streamed live on YouTube. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Time Stamp: 00:35) Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Time Stamp: 00:56) MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried. 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS (Time Stamp: 01:28) Amy Durgin explained her concerns on rates of apartments buildings and asked if the City is doing enough to provide affordable homes. Rents are very high right now. Danielle Rimbert discussed tax exemptions, average income for Port Orchard citizens and asked Council to take into consideration single mothers, people with disabilities and elderly people. DocuSign Envelope ID: A71 D0065-9041-44C1-B94A-06D8CA1861376 Minutes of January 24, 2023 Page 2 of 6 A Port Orchard citizen spoke to his background and how he came to Port Orchard. He also mentioned lack of resources for people who could have an opportunity to improve their situation, and resources for people within the medium income. Mayor Putaansuu talked about the housing crisis and spoke about a bill regarding zoning he is testifying against. Community Development Director Bond briefly mentioned the City's Housing Action Plan. Councilmember Clauson spoke to the tax credits on tonight's agenda. 4. CONSENT AGENDA (Time Stamp: 14:28) A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 85387 through 85433 and 85441 through 85483 including bank drafts in the amount of $2,666,754.29 and EFT's in the amount of $505,355.27 totaling $3,172,109.56. B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 85434 through 85440 including bank drafts and EFT's in the amount of $246,791.18 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $234,555.75 totaling $481,346.93. C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Equipment for the Equipment Rental Revolving Fund 500 and City Street Fund (Resolution No. 006-23 and Purchase Order No. 006- 23) D. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting a Grant Agreement with the Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) for the 2022 Overlay Award, Old Clifton Rd-SR16 to McCormick Woods Drive (Resolution No. 005-23 and Contract No. 014-23 ) E. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Systems for Public Safety, Inc., for the Outfitting of Emergency Vehicles (Resolution No. 010-23 and Contract No. 017-23) F. Approval of Amendments No. 2 to Contract Nos. 131-22 and 132-22 with Hillstrom Holdings for Commercial Office Space of 600 Kitsap Street Units 101 and 201 G. Approval of the January 10, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Trenary, to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. The motion carried. 14111111111:114*1LILAI[QL A. Low Income Utility Discount Program (Time Stamp: 14:45) Finance Director Crocker provided a presentation which included an overall explanation of the program, definitions for the program -low income, household income, eligibility, residential utility rate for low-income citizens, what are the discounted rates, and estimated impact to the City. Additional discussion was held regarding eligibility, steps in the right direction but more could be done, take a deeper look at the program, low threshold, monitor the program then take another DocuSign Envelope ID: A71D0065-9041-44C1-B94A-06D8CA186B76 Minutes of January 24, 2023 PaRe3of6 look, sliding scale, how many citizens would beeligible for the program, other jurisdictions threshold, and getting the information about the program to the citizens. Council agreed to move forward with bringing the program back for adoption and bring back later for review and discussion. There were no public hearings. 7. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with CONSOR North America, Inc. for Construction Support and Management Services for the McCormick Village Park Splash Pad Construction Project (Time Stamp 30:32) MAIN MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt Resolution No. 001-23, thereby approving Contract No. C005-23 with Consor North America, Inc. for Construction Support and Management Services for the McCormick Village Park Splash Pad Construction Project in an amount not to exceed $57,475.00. Councilmembers voiced concern with the amount of money, and asked if they could discuss this and the awarded contract further. At 7:09 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 10-minute executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss the proposed legal risks of a proposed action when public discussion would potentially have adverse legal or financial consequences to the agency. actual and potential litigation. City Attorney Archer, Finance Director Crocker and Public Works Director Lang were invited to attend, and City Attorney Archer noted action will follow. At 7:19 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session. AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to withdraw the motion to adopt Resolution No. 001-23. Mayor Putaansuu said this will be brought forward at a future date. The amended motion carried. B. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Multifamily Property Tax Exemption Agreement for the Blueberry Apartments (Time Stamp: 39:54) DocuSign Envelope ID: A71D0065-9041-44C1-B94A-06D8CA186B76 Minutes of January 24, 2023 Page 4 of 6 MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Multifamily Housing Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement between the City and Blueberry Apartments, QOZB LLC, as presented. Councilmember Chang voiced concerns with the tax exemption, liability, and affordable housing. The motion moved. Councilmember Chang voted no (Resolution No. 011-23 and Contract No. 018-23) C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Multifamily Property Tax Exemption Agreement for the Salmonberry Apartments (Time Stamp 50:58) MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Trenary, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to accept and sign a Multifamily Housing Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement between the City and Family Legacy Development, LLC, as presented. Chang voiced his concerns with the discount and said it is not enough. He said he will be voting against this one and the next Business Item. The motion moved. Councilmember Chang voted no. (Resolution No. 012-23 and Contract No. 019-23) D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Multifamily Property Tax Exemption Agreement for the 2102 Sedgwick Apartments (Time Stamp 55:39) MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Multifamily Housing Limited Property Tax Exemption Agreement between the City and 2102 Sedgwick, LLC, as presented. The motion moved. Councilmember Chang voted no. (Resolution No. 013-23 and Contract No. 020-23) E. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Payment of Additional Relocation Benefits to Ocean and Arlene Williams (Prior Owners of Kitsap County Tax Parcel No. 4027-023-017-0004) for the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project (Time Stamp 1:00:05) MOTION: By Councilmember Trenary, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt a resolution authorizing the payment of an additional $3,180 in relocation benefits to Ocean and Arlene Williams for the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all necessary documents. The motion carried. (Resolution No. 014-23) DocuSign Envelope ID: A71 D0065-9041-44C1-B94A-06D8CA1861376 Minutes of January 24, 2023 Paee 5 of 6 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken) A. AWC Public Opinion Survey (Time Stamp 1:04:35) Mayor Putaansuu spoke to and provided a presentation which included methodology, demographic profile of respondents, selected priorities for city government -top five high priorities, public safety comparison-23 months apart, which government should be responsible, housing, growth decisions, public safety, and infrastructure. He also mentioned a meeting he had with the governor and other city leaders. 9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Time Stamp: 1:20:26) Mayor Putaansuu reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to meet February 27th. The Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet February 14th. The Land Use Committee is scheduled to meet January 25th. The Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet March 22" d Councilmember Clauson reported on the January 20th Finance Committee meeting. Councilmember Chang reported on the January 24th Transportation Committee meeting. Councilmember Lucarelli reported the Festival of Chimes and Lights is scheduled to meet January 30tn Mayor Putaansuu and Council briefly discussed a name change for the Council Retreat but decided to keep the same name. 10. REPORT OF MAYOR (Time Stamp: 1:32:41) The Mayor reported on the following: • Homelessness and resources; • Social media for news and information; • Givens park and rotary club; • Mayor Pro-tem Trenary will be running the February 14th meeting; • Council meeting schedule; and • Port of Bremerton request to provide a letter of support for the breakwater project. 11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS (Time Stamp 1:37:45) Public Works Director Lang reported on king tides and totem pole refurbishment. Finance Director Crocker reported on AP packets and purchases. DocuSign Envelope ID: A71 D0065-9041-44C1-B94A-06D8CA1861376 Minutes of January 24, 2023 Page 6 of 6 Community Development Director Bond reported on the upcoming first open house for the 2024 Comprehensive Plan update. Police Chief Brown reported on recruitment and annual review and assessment of our strategic plan. City Clerk Wallace reported on Washington State's 211 statistics. 211 is the information line for resources. Mayor Putaansuu reported the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet February 215t and spoke about a meeting with Rice Fergus Miller regarding the deck rail and light penetrating blocks for the community events center. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Time Stamp 1:49:04) Robert Dougherty spoke about the problems with one of the entrances into Fred Meyer from Bethel Avenue and asked the City what could be done with this area regarding safety. Danielle Rimbert appreciates the discussions Council had regarding the housing crisis and mentioned traffic will increase. She also spoke to medium household income, density, and the multifamily apartments approved this evening. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no additional executive session. 14. GOOD OF THE ORDER (Time Stamp 1:56:53) Councilmember Rosapepe thanked everyone who came and spoke to the Council and encouraged other people to come and comment. 15. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:37 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful. EDocuSigned by: lev—itAoidiN,465 Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk Fj DocuSigned by: b P4MA SW E3FFS-0�8... Robert Putaansuu, Mayor .�,`,"PORT ORc'' µPORg�'T��. rCr�2 0 . SEAL gp '.� l • . USE r1 OF,W,AV' `�"-'