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City of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of September 26, 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
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Councilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Councilmember Lucarelli
Councilmember Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
Present
Present
Present via Zoom
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
Staff present: Public Works Director Ryan, Finance Director Crocker, City Attorney Chambers, City
Clerk Wallace, and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
Staff present via Zoom: Community Development Director Bond
The meeting streamed live on YouTube.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Time Stamp 00:36)
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Time Stamp: 00:58)
MOTION: By Councilmember Trenary, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to add the excusal of
Councilmember Cucciardi due to personal reasons.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the
agenda as amended.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS (Time Stamp: 02:03)
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Jeff Daily, Francis Doyle, David Cruz, Gina Cole, Holly Cruz, Rhonda Edwards, Dave and Michael G.
voiced their concerns of the South Kitsap School bond.
Gerry Austin, treasurer of South Kitsap School Supporters, voiced his approval of the South Kitsap
School bond.
4. CONSENT AGENDA (Time Stamp: 24:04)
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 86643 through 86701 including bank drafts in the amount of
$299,095.34 and EFT's in the amount of $763,352.51 totaling $1,062,447.85.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 86636 through 86642 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $235,904.98 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $229,124.02 totaling $465,029.00.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving After the Fact Change Order No. 1 to Contract No. 052-23
with County Line Construction, LLC for the Abatement of Code Violations Occurring at 1691 SE
Crawford Road, Part of the Crawford Road Abatement Project (Resolution No. 094-23)
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Bureau Veritas for Building/Fire Code Plan
Review and Inspection Services (Resolution No. 095-23 and Contract No. 078-23)
E. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with TMG Services, Inc. for Well No. 7 Chlorination
Equipment (Resolution No. 096-23 and Contract No. 074-23)
F. Approval of an Interlocal Grant Agreement with the Washington State Traffic Safety Commission
(WTSC) for High -Visibility Safety Emphasis Patrols (Contract No. 079-23)
G. Approval of the September 12, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes
H. NEW: Excusal of Councilmember Cucciardi Due to Personal Reasons
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Trenary, to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended.
The motion moved.
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A. Legislative Update (Time Stamp 24:40)
Josh Weiss and Annika Vaughn with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Government Relations provided a
presentation, '2024 Legislative Agenda Development', which included the meeting agenda, 2023
session overview, 2024 legislative session, approach to legislative agenda development, returning
legislative issues, potential 2024 legislative agenda items, and next steps.
B. Bethel Phase 1 Survey Results and Preferred Alternative (Time Stamp 52:12)
City Engineer Hammer and Patrick Holm with SCJ Alliance, provided a presentation, 'Bethel Phase 1
Street Improvement Project', which included the Bethel Road corridor, phasing strategies, Blueberry
3-leg single -lane roundabout concept, Salmonberry 4-leg multi -lane roundabout concept,
Salmonberry 4-leg single lane roundabout concept, Salmonberry 3-leg single lane roundabout
concept, Salmonberry East (Hidden Hills Development), and public survey results.
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The recommendation for the roundabout is the 4-leg single lane roundabout at Salmonberry and
Bethel Road.
C. South Kitsap School Bond (Time Stamp 1:10:34)
South Kitsap School Superintendent Winters and Amy Miller, Communications/Public Info Officer,
spoke to the bond including the history of South Kitsap schools, timeline of bond development, bond
principles aligned with feedback, school replacements, safety, security & capital improvements, high
school modernization, and bond cost projection.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There was no public hearing.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Delegating Bond Authorization (Time Stamp 1:27:30)
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt an ordinance
authorizing the Mayor and Finance Director to finalize the issuance of the bonds as identified in the
ordinance.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 023-23)
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Designating the McCormick Development Corporation as Open
Space and Approve the Current Use Assessment Request (Time Stamp: 1:30:13)
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt an ordinance
designating the McCormick Development Corporation property as Open Space and approve the
Current Use Assessment request for Kitsap County Tax Parcel No. 5686-000-058-0001, as presented.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 024-23)
C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Preferred Design Alternative for the Bethel Phase 1
Project (Time Stamp 1:35:30)
MOTION: By Councilmember Trenary, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt a resolution
approving the design team's recommended preferred alternative as presented at tonight's Council
meeting.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 097-23)
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D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with He Development, LLC, for Payment in Lieu
of Specific Performance of the Construction of Frontage and Sidewalk Improvements on SE
Salmonberry Road (Time Stamp 1:41:10)
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to execute the Payment in Lieu of Construction Agreement as presented.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 098-23 and Contract No. 080-23)
E. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 083-22 with Shea Carr & Jewel, Inc. dba SCJ
Alliance for Bethel Phase 1-Street Improvement Project (Time Stamp 1:46:59)
MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Trenary, to authorize the Mayor
to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 083-22 with Shea Car & Jewell, Inc. dba SCJ Alliance,
Inc for Bethel Phase 1-Street Improvement Project.
The motion carried.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
There were no discussion items.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Time Stamp: 1:49:54)
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet November 14t". The Finance
Committee is scheduled to meet October 171". The Land Use Committee is scheduled to meet
October 4t". The Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet October 4tn
Councilmember Chang reported on the September 26t" Transportation Committee meeting.
Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the September 25tn Festival of Chimes and Lights Committee
meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for October 16tn
10. REPORT OF MAYOR (Time Stamp 1:55:41)
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Update on McCormick Woods splashpad.
• In accordance with Resolution 007-11 'Establishing a Process for Future Amendments to the
City's Personnel Policies and Procedures, he reported on housekeeping changes to the
Worker's Compensation and Accident Prevention Plan, clarifications in Health and Welfare
Insurance Benefits, housekeeping and clarification changes to Use of City Credit Cards, and
policy change to encourage employees who have restraining orders against others to report
that to the City.
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• Upcoming KRCC Legislative Reception.
• Update on community event center presentation and Kitsap Public Facilities.
• Social media and public posts about Port Orchard.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS (Time Stamp 1:59:57)
Finance Director Crocker reported we are fully engaged in the mid -biennial budget review.
City Clerk Wallace reported the Lodging Tax Committee has been formed and a meeting date to
review the 2024 lodging tax applications will be scheduled soon.
Community Development Director Bond reported on single family building permit activity, and delays
of new building codes.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Time Stamp 2:02:53)
Mr. Mason spoke about the National Week Without Driving Challenge.
Jeff Daily, Rhonda Edwards, Francis Doyle, Gina Cole, Dave, Jamie Cross, voiced their concerns with
the South Kitsap School District bond.
Glen Walker spoke about driving and transportation issues along Ramsey Road and said he is happy
about the approval for the 4-leg single lane roundabout at Salmonberry and Bethel Road.
John Bass asked the City to remove the yellow curb east of 2476 SW Siskin Circle and explained why
it has become an issue.
Alex Chrostowski voiced concerns with the Aphrodisia Boutique and said they will be holding a
protest to hopefully get the store to change their policies.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER (Time Stamp 2:30:46)
Councilmember Chang encouraged everyone to look at the source of where social media posts are
coming from and said he believes some of the negative articles about Port Orchard are from people
wanting the City to stay small and prevent new people from moving here.
Councilmember Rosapepe reminded the public that they had a very in-depth discussion about the
bonds that were approved tonight at last week's work study session.
Mayor Putaansuu agreed and added the bonds have also been discussed with the Finance
Committee.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
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There was no executive session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:03 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
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