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Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of October 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 Ryan, Finance Director Crocker, Community Development
Director Bond, City Attorney Archer, Police Chief Brown, City Clerk Wallace, and Deputy City Clerk
Floyd.
The meeting streamed live on YouTube-
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE (Time Stamp 01:07)
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Time Stamp: 01:28)
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to add to the Business
Items the adoption of a resolution approving the purchase of three Ford vehicles from the Equipment
Rental Revolving Fund 500.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Trenary, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the agenda
as amended.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS (Time Stamp: 03:19)
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Dave Kimball said it is refreshing to have an opportunity to address the Council and wished he could
address the school district as well.
4. CONSENT AGENDA (Time Stamp: 05:56)
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 86751 and 86760 through 86815 including bank drafts in the amount
of $262,348.56 and EFT's in the amount of $400,794.81 totaling $663,143.37.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 86752 through 86759 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $247,461.00 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $230,243.87 totaling $477,704.87.
C. Acceptance of a Grant from Kitsap Bank for the Chimes and Lights Event
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State
Department of Commerce for the GMA Periodic Update Grant (Resolution No. 102-23 and
Contract No. 087-23)
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve the
Consent Agenda as presented.
The motion moved.
5. PRESENTATION
A. Kitsap Bank -Chimes and Lights Donation (Time Stamp 06:17)
Councilmember Lucarelli provided a brief background on the Festival of Chimes and Lights event and
explained Kitsap Bank has always been a presenting sponsor for the festival.
Ludy Garvin, Branch Manager and Carol Kowalski, VP of Business Community & Government
Relations with Kitsap Bank, presented a $1,000 check to the City for the Festival of Chimes and Lights.
B. Bay Street Path West Situational Study (Time Stamp 09:07)
John McMillan from KPFF provided a presentation which included the status of the Bay Street
Pathway West Situational Study, public engagement results, near -term implementation
recommendations, Council support to confirm the study recommendations, and next steps.
C. 2024 Revenue Sources (Time Stamp 29:23)
Finance Director Crocker provided a presentation which included the General Fund 2023-2024
Biennial Budget -tax revenue, General Fund 2023-2024 Biennial Budget revenue -all sources, General
Fund Biennial Budget vs prior Biennial Budget revenue comparison, property tax history, property
tax collection history, property tax comparison 2023 to 2024, retail sales and use tax revenue, sales
tax collection, sales tax revenue received by month, and sales tax collection 2021 to 2023.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
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A. Johnsonlink Development Agreement (Time Stamp 44:45)
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 7:17 p.m.
Lucinda Tharp, Jerry Johnson, Robert Baglio, and Dave Kimball, voiced their approval of the
development agreement, saving the significant redwood tree, and appreciated everyone working
together to make this happen.
Additionally, Robert Baglio spoke to a condition in the development agreement about a landscape
plan and small modification to the road that has been supported by public works.
There being no more testimony, Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing at 7:27 p.m.
B. Property Tax and Revenue Sources for 2024, Current Expense Budget 2023-2024 and Satisfying
the Requirements of RCW 84.55.120 (Time Stamp 57:03)
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 7:28 p.m.
Dave Kimball said good luck and gave thanks for the opportunity to speak during Council meetings.
There being no more testimony, Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing at 7:29 p.m.
C. Ordinance for the 2023-2024 Budget Mid -Biennial Review and Modification (Time Stamp 59:43)
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing, and there being no testimony, closed the public hearing
at 7:33 p.m.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Development Agreement with JL Group, LLC (Time
Stamp 1:03:27)
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt an ordinance
authorizing the Mayor to execute a Development Agreement with JL Group, LLC as presented.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 030-23 and Contract No. 088-23)
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Setting the Amount of Property Tax to be Levied for Year 2024
Pursuant to RCW 84.55.120 (Time Stamp: 1:06:58)
MOTION: By Councilmember Trenary, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt an
ordinance setting the 2024 property tax levy and the amount of property taxes to be raised for the
budget year of 2024.
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The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 031-23)
C. Adoption of an Ordinance for Mid -Biennial Review and Modifications Amending the 2023-2024
Biennial Budget (Time Stamp 1:08:51)
Finance Director Crocker pointed out 2 changes since last week, a grant award for middle housing of
$50,000 of additional revenue and additional expenditure authority, and the other is to fund TIP
(Transportation Improvement Program) 1.15 for the Pottery Non -Motorized for right-of-way
acquisitions to complete that project.
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt an ordinance
amending the 2023-2024 Biennial Budget for the City of Port Orchard including the changes as just
shared by the Finance Director.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 029-23)
D. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending POMC Sections 10.12.460, 10.12.490, and 10.12.500
Regarding Parking Regulations (Time Stamp 1:11:58)
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt an ordinance
amending POMC Chapter 10.12, regarding Parking, Stopping or Standing in the City.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 032-23)
E. Adoption of a Resolution and Accepting the Responsible Bidder and Approving a Contract with
Kitsap Sun for the City's Official Newspaper (Time Stamp 1:16:41)
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to adopt a resolution
accepting the bid and authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kitsap Sun as the City's
Official Newspaper as presented.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 103-23 and Contract No. 089)
F. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with the Department of Emergency Management
Regarding Emergency Services (Time Stamp 1:19:00)
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to authorize the Mayor
to execute an Interlocal agreement between the City and the Department of Emergency
Management for emergency services.
The motion carried.
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(Contract No. 090-23)
G. Approval of Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. 054-18 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the Marina
Pump Station Rebuild Project (Time Stamp 1:20:47)
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to authorize the
Mayor to execute Amendment No. 8 to Contract No. C054-18 with RH2 Engineering, Inc. for the
Marina Pump Station Rebuild Project.
The motion carried.
H. Approval of the September 26, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes (Time Stamp: 1:23:34)
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the regular
meeting minutes of September 26, 2023.
Councilmember Lucarelli pointed out that Amy Allen will need to be updated to Amy Miller as a
scrivener's error.
Councilmember Cucciardi said he was absent from this meeting so that will also need to be updated
as a scrivener's error.
The motion carried. Councilmember Cucciardi abstained.
I. Approval of the October 10, 2023, City Council Meeting Minutes (Time Stamp: 1:25:13)
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Trenary, to approve the October
10, 2023, regular meeting minutes.
The motion carried. Councilmember Clauson abstained.
J. NEW: Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Three Ford Vehicles from the
Equipment Rental Revolving Fund 500 (Time Stamp: 1:26:09)
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Trenary, to approve a resolution
authorizing the purchase of vehicles and associated expenses from Bud Clary Ford/Hyundai.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 104 and Purchase Order Nos. 077-23, 078-23 and 079-23)
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
There were no discussion items.
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9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Time Stamp: 1:30:25)
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet November 14tn. The Land
Use Committee is scheduled to meet November 15tn. He also reported on a Housing Kitsap board
meeting.
Councilmember Chang and Mayor Putaansuu reported on the October 24tn Transportation
Committee meeting.
Councilmember Lucarelli reported the Festival of Chimes and Lights Committee is scheduled to meet
November 6tn
Councilmember Cucciardi reported the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet
October 27tn
10. REPORT OF THE MAYOR (Time Stamp 1:34:50)
The Mayor reported on the following:
• In accordance with Resolution 007-11 'Establishing a Process for Future Amendments to the
City's Personnel Policies and Procedures', he reported his approval of the following policy
revisions: Personnel Policy 10.1 regarding reporting of arrests and convictions has been
updated to reflect current best practices.
• In accordance with Ordinance 008-20 'Delegating Authority to the Mayor for Creating and
Modification of Job Descriptions', he reported his approval of the revised job description for
the Senior Planner.
• Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council's (KRCC) upcoming Legislative Reception.
• Updates on the roundabout at Bay/Bethel/Maple.
• Social media comments about the City's infrastructure.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS (Time Stamp 1:41:04)
Finance Director Crocker reported on the City receiving a AA+ rating and explained what it means for
the City of Port Orchard and also reported on the status of the Bonds.
Community Development Director Bond thanked the Council for approving the development
agreement to save the tree.
City Attorney Archer spoke to the coordination efforts of City departments and successful handling
of very challenging issues that have come up.
Police Chief Brown reported in the next several weeks, the police department will be relocating due
to the City Hall construction which will cause front desk service impacts.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS (Time Stamp 1:47:05)
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Rebecca Ewen, Alex Clark, and Spring Austin, spoke about the upcoming closure of the Western
Washington Center of the Arts (WWCA) and urged everyone to support them and performing arts in
our community.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session.
14. CITY COUNCIL GOOD OF THE ORDER (Time Stamp: 1:52:20)
Councilmember Diener reported on former employee Thomas Hunter and his newjob as an Assistant
City Manager in Texas.
Councilmember Lucarelli wondered about the WWCA moving to the old theatre on Bay Street.
Councilmember Rosapepe asked everyone to vote and return their ballots.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:24 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
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