10/20/2020 - Work Study - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Work Study Session Meeting of October 2O,2O2O
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
Councilmember Ashby
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Councilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Councilmember Lucarelli
Mayor Pro-Tem Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
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Staff present via Remote Access: Community Development Director Bond, Police Chief Brown,
Finance Director Crocker, Public Works Director Dorsey, and City Clerk Rinearson.
Mayor Putaansuu said Pursuant to the Governor's "Stay Home - Stay Safe" Order, the City will
conduct the meeting through Zoom.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Community Event Center
Mayor Putaansuu introduced John Morrisey with the Kitsap Public Facilities District and Steve Rice
and Lorie Limson Cook with Rice Fergus Miller.
Ms. Limson Cook and Mr. Rice provided a progress update on the South Kitsap Community Event
Center which included progress to date, site assessment, user program, public outreach, final
program, preliminary conceptual plans for 3 sites, and site selection criteria, event space and uses,
public comments, library space, the 3 site options (640 Bay Street/Kitsap Bank parking site, Kitsap
Bank/Marina site, and Myhre's/Library site), design requirements, and potential space uses.
Additional discussion was held regarding water enjoyment use, shoreline master program, preferred
alternative, parking, downtown master plan, and the public survey.
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Council Direction: No direction was given.
2. Proposed Preliminary 2021,-2022 Biennial Budget
Mayor Putaansuu noted this was brought before the Finance Committee who provided their
recommendations and asked to have this discussed before the full Council.
Finance Director Crocker stated the preliminary budget is on file with the City Clerk and available for
review by Council and members of the public. Pursuant to RCW 35.34.090, a Public Hearing on the
proposed, preliminary 2O2L - 2022 Biennial Budget is required on or before the first Monday of
December, The hearing allows Council to hear public input on the preliminary budget, consider
public comments and make any changes as indicated by the majority of the Council.
Citizens and community organizations are encouraged to participate by providing the Council with
their input for future infrastructure priorities, public safety enhancements, cultural and recreational
opportunities, and other public services.
Following citizen comments, the public hearing will be closed and the Council may continue with its
deliberationsconcerningthe202L-2022Biennial Budget. lftheCouncilhasanyadditionalchanges,
these should be conveyed to staff so that a final 2021, - 2022 Budget can be presented for adoption
on November24,2O2O.
At 7:06 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing.
Finance Director Crocker provided a presentation on the preliminary budget and discussed
background, overview, summary and highlights, revenues, department budgets, street fund,
enterprise funds, equipment rental and revolving fund, capital project funds, debt service funds
special review funds, stabilization funds, and upcoming dates.
There being no more testimony, Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing at7:41p.m.
Additional discussion was held regarding the next steps, financial and human resources, possible
Transportation Committee presentation, and clarification regarding the budget.
Council Direction: No direction was given.
NEW: GOOD OF THE ORDER
Mayor Putaansuu provided an update on employee's workstations and laptops and working
remotely.
Councilmember Lucarelli mentioned she sent an email asking the Council to sponsor a tree and it
appears the majority are in support.
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ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:23 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
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