HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/22/2019 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of October 22, 2019
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 Ashby
Present
Councilmember Chang
Present
Councilmember Clauson
Present
Councilmember Cucciardi
Present
Councilmember Diener
Present
Councilmember Lucarelli
Present
Councilmember Rosapepe
Present
Mayor Putaansuu
Present
Staff present: Finance Director Crocker, Associate Planner Fisk, City Attorney Cates, Police Chief
Brown, City Clerk Rinearson, HR Coordinator Lund and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
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 approve the agenda
as amended.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 77853 through 77899 and 77910 through 77939 including bank drafts
in the amount of $322,758.73 and Electronic Payments/EFT's in the amount of $10,897.56
totaling $333,656.29.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 77900 through 77909 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $257,545.25; and Direct Deposits in the amount of $169,721.72 totaling $427.266.97.
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C. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for the West Sound Stormwater
Outreach Group (Contract No. 073-19)
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the consent
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. Kitsap Economic Development Alliance
John Powers, Executive Director of the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance, presented the 3"
quarterly economic development report.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Revenue Sources and Property Tax Levy Current Expense Budget 2019-2020 and Satisfying the
Requirements of RCW 84.55.120
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 7:01 p.m.
No testimony was heard.
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to close the public
hearing.
The motion carried.
B. 2019-2020 Mid -Biennial Review and Modifications Amending the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 7:08 p.m.
No testimony was heard.
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to close the public
hearing.
The motion carried.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
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A. Adoption of an Ordinance Setting the Amount of Property Tax to be Levied for Year 2020
Pursuant to RCW 84.55.120
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt an ordinance
setting the 2020 property tax levy and the amount of property taxes to be raised for the budget year
of 2020.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 043-19)
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the 2019-2020 Biennial Budget as Part of the Mid -Biennial
Review
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt an
ordinance amending the 2019 — 2020 Biennial Budgets for the City of Port Orchard.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 044-19)
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Providing High Deductible Medical Plan Option for Non -Union
Employees
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt an
ordinance which adds high deductible medical plan options to the medical insurance plans offered
to non -union employees effective January 1, 2020.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 045-19)
D. Adoption of an Ordinance Establishing Certain Employee Benefits for Non -Union Employees
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt an
ordinance approving the Employee Benefits Policy to reflect a rate of pay increase of 2.30% COLA
effective January 1, 2020 for non -union employees.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 046-19)
E. Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing an Additional 1.0 FTE for the Information Technology
Division, and Adopting a Job Description and Setting a Salary Range
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MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt an ordinance
adding an additional 1.0 FTE for IT services, adopting a job description for Network Administrator
and setting a salary range."
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 047-19)
F. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Final Plat of Muirfield Phase II (McCormick Woods Phase
II#)
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt a
resolution, as presented, granting final plat approval for Plat of Muirfield Phase II.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 036-19)
G. Approval of the October 8, 2019, Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of October 8, 2019.
The motion passed. Mayor Pro-Tem Ashby abstained.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
A. HB 1406 Relating to Encouraging Investments in Affordable and Supportive Housing
Mayor Putaansuu said Council has been asking questions about KCR (Kitsap Community Resources)
and Housing Kitsap programs and invited them here to explain.
He introduced Bridget Glasspoole, Housing Solutions Center Manager with KCR, who provided
information about their program and homelessness statistics.
Dean Nail, Single Family Housing Director with Housing Kitsap, described their rehab program.
Mayor and Council discussed the two organizations and the benefits of each program noting that
both have a lot of offer citizens of our community.
Councilmembers Lucarelli, Diener, Cucciardi, Chang and Ashby voiced their support for KCR.
Councilmembers Clauson and Rosapepe voiced their support for Housing Kitsap.
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Mayor Putaansuu will reach out to KCR to start preparing a one-year contract with options to renew.
He will bring it back to Council for their final approval.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Councilmember Clauson reported the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet November 12tn
Councilmember Ashby reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to
meet November 18tn. The KRCC (Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council) Board Retreat is scheduled
for Friday (October 25tn)
Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the October 215t Utility Committee meeting. The next meeting
is scheduled for November 18tn. The Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet November 6tn
She reported on the October 215t Chimes and Lights Committee meeting. The next meeting is
scheduled for November 181n
Councilmember Diener reported the Land Use Committee is scheduled to meet November 4tn
Councilmember Rosapepe reported lodging tax recommendations are scheduled for the next Council
meeting in November.
Mayor Putaansuu reported on his attendance at the American Public Transit Association conference.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Fireworks and public hearing;
• New online job portal;
• Salary survey and strategic workforce plan;
• Transportation committee;
• Tentative Council retreat January 2020;
• Building permit processing;
• Kitsap County campus presentation;
• Plastic bag reduction outreach;
• Update on community center;
• First responder's communication system; and
• Public Facilities District meeting on Monday, October 28tn
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Police Chief Brown and Mayor Putaansuu spoke about the new police vehicle.
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12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
In response to Gerry Harmon, Mayor Putaansuu spoke to the funds for the biennial budget.
Gerry Harmon spoke about fireworks; reserves fund in the budget; and asked about non -union
employees working at City Hall.
Councilmember Clauson noted the transit system is holding a community meeting on Saturday
(October 26tn)
No executive session was held.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourn d at 8:26 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaan u, Mayor