10/22/2019 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of October 22,2OL9
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll cal! was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Mayor Pro-Tem Ashby
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Councilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Councilmember Lucarel li
Cou ncilmember Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
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Staff present: Finance Director Crocker, Associate Planner Fisk, City Attorney Cates, Police Chief
Brown, City Clerk Rinearson, HR Coordinator Lund and Deputy City Clerk FIoyd.
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 and77910 through77939 including bank drafts
in the amount of 5322,758.73 and Electronic Payments/EFT's in the amount of S10,897.56
totaling s333,65 5.29.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 77900 through 77909 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of 5257,545.25; and Direct Deposits in the amount of 5t69,121.72 totaling 5427.266.97.
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C. Approval of an lnterlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for the West Sound Stormwater
Outreach Group (Contract No. 073-19)
MOT ON: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the consent
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. Kitsap Economic Development Al iance
John powers, Executive Director of the Kitsap Economic Devetopment Alliance, presented the 3'd
quarterly economic development report.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Revenue Sources and Property Tax Levy Current Expense Budget 2OL9-2O20 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. 2OL}-2O20 Mid-Biennial Review and Modifications Amending the 2Ot9-2O20 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. BUS NESS ITEMS
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A. Adopt on of an Ordinance Setting the Amount of Property Tax to be Levied for Year 2O2O
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 2O2O.
The motion carr ed.
(Ordinance No. 043-191
B. Adopt on of an Ordinance Amending the 2Ot9-2O20 Biennia! Budget as Part of the Mid-Biennial
Review
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt an
ordinance amending the 20L9 - 2020 Biennial Budgets for the City of Port Orchard.
The mot on carried.
(Ordinance No. O44-L9l
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Providing H gh Deduct ble Medical Plan Option for Non-Union
Employees
MOT ON: 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 L,2020.
The mot on carried.
(Ordinance No. 045-19)
D. Adoption of an Ord nance Establishing Certain Employee Benefits for Non-Union Employees
MOT ON: 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 L,2020 for non-union employees.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 045-191
E. Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing an Additional 1.0 FTE for the lnformation 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 lT services, adopting a job description for Network Administrator
and setting a salary range."
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. O47-t9l
F. Adopt on of a Resolution Adopt ng the Final P at of Muirfield Phase (McCormick Woods Phase
il)
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt a
resolution, as presented, granting final plat approval for Plat of Muirfield Phase ll.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 035-19)
G. Approval of the October 8,2Ot9, Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the
minutes of the regular meeting of October 8,20L9.
The motion passed. Mayor Pro-Tem Ashby abstained.
8. DISCUSSTON ITEMS (No Action to be Takenf
A. HB 1406 Relating to Encourag nt lnvestments 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 Counci! discussed the two organizations and the benefits of each program noting that
both have a Iot 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 12th.
CouncilmemberAshby reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to
meet November 18th. The KRCC (Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council) Board Retreat is scheduled
for Friday (October 25th).
Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the October 21't Utility Committee meeting. The next meeting
is scheduled for November l,8th. The Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet November 6th.
She reported on the October 2L't Chimes and Lights Committee meeting. The next meeting is
scheduled for November 18th.
Councilmember Diener reported the Land Use Committee is scheduled to meet November 4th
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:
o Fireworks and public hearing;
o New online job portal;
o Salary survey and strategic workforce plan;
. Transportation committee;
o Tentative Council retreat January 2O2O;
o Building permit processing;
. Kitsap County campus presentation;
o Plastic bag reduction outreach;
. Update on community center;
o First responder's communication system; and
o Public Facilities District meeting on Monday, October 28th.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Police Chief Brown and Mayor Putaansuu spoke about the new police vehicle.
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L2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
ln 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 26th).
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held.
L4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adj ou at 8:26 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaa u, Mayor