10/27/2020 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of October 27,2020
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:
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: Finance Director Crocker, Community Development Director Bond,
Public Works Director Dorsey, Utility Manager J. Brown, City Attorney Archer, Police Chief M. Brown
HR Coordinator Lund, and City Clerk Rinearson.
Mayor Putaansuu stated pursuant to the Governor's Stay at Home, Stay Safe order, the City Council
will be conducting the meeting via Zoom this evening.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the agenda
as presented.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
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4. CONSENTAGENDA
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 80705 through 80809, including bank drafts in the amount of
5820,478.37 and EFT's in the amount of S 33,546.44 totaling 5854,024.91.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 80701 through 8O7O4 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of 5146,272.16; and Direct Deposits in the amount of 5183,725.29 totalin eSgZg,99l.qS.
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the
consent agenda as published.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. South Kitsap Community Event Center-Site Section Criteria
Steve Rice, Rice Fergus Miller, provided a presentation on the Site Selection Criteria for the South
Kitsap Community Events Center which included important criteria, potentially negative criteria, and
most important criteria.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Property Tax Levy and Revenue Sources Current Expense Budget 2023-2022 and Satisfying the
Requirements of RCW 84.55.120
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 7:05 p.m
Finance Director Crocker provided a 2021, Revenue Sources Presentation, and a brief discussion was
held with the Council and Mayor regarding details of the presentation.
There being no more testimony, Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing at 7:20 p.m
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Setting the Amount of Property Tax to be Levied for the Year 2O2l
Pursuant to RCW 84.55.120
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt an ordinance
setting the 202L property tax levy and the amount of property taxes to be raised for the budget year
of 2021.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No.031-20)
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B. Adoption of a Substantial Need Ordinance for Property Taxes to be Levied for the Year 2O2l
Pursuant to RCW 84.55.0101
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt an
ordinance finding a substantial need to increase property taxes levied by one percent(L%) and to set
the levy limit at one hundred one percent (IOL%I to ensure adequate funding for City services in
calendar year 2021".
The main motion carried.
(Ordinance No.032-20)
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving the 2020 Port Orchard Municipal Code Title 20 Unified
Development Code "Housekeeping" Amendments
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt an ordinance
adopting minor corrections, clarifications, and updates to Title 20 POMC.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No.033-20)
D. Approval of an lnterlocal Agreement with the South Kitsap School District for the School
Resource Officer Program
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to authorize the Mayor
to sign the ILA between the South Kitsap School District and the City of Port Orchard for the 2020-
202L school year.
The motion carried.
(Contract No.084-20)
E. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Guild Representing Patrol
Regarding Starting Pay of Lateral Police Officer Applicants
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to authorize the Mayor
to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Guild representing Patrol Officers to revise
the language in Article 8.1of the bargaining agreement related to starting pay.
The motion carried.
(Amendment to Contract No. 046-19)
F. Approval of the October L3,2O2O Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the Council
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meeting minutes of October 13th
The motion passed. Councilmember Rosapepe abstained.
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the excusal
of Councilmember Cucciardi for personal reasons this evening.
The motion carried.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
A. Reservoir Cleaning Video
Utility Manger Jacki Brown shared a video cleaning the City's reservoirs.
Council Direction: No direction was given to staff
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Finance committee may meet November L0th and November 23'd
depending on the outcome of tomorrow's budget meeting.
Councilmember Chang reported on the October 26th Economic Development and Tourism
committee meeting.
Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the October 20th Utilities committee meeting. The next
meeting is scheduled for November 17th. She also reported on the Festival of Chimes and Lights
activities associated with the event.
Councilmember Diener reported the Land Use committee is scheduled to meet November 4th.
Councilmember Ashby reported on the October 27th Transportation committee meeting.
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the October 26th and October 27th Lodging Tax Advisory
committee meetings.
Mayor Putaansuu reported the department director's budget meetings are scheduled for tomorrow
and gave an update on the Department of Emergency Management and COVID-19.
Councilmember Ashby reported on the Peninsula RTPO (Regional Transportation Planning
Organization), and KRCC (Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council) meetings.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
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Mayor Putaansuu reported on the following:
o Draft legislative priorities;
o BudgeU
. Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway; and
o Selection committee for the Event Community Center.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
City Attorney Archer reported the moratorium on utility shut offs has been extended until the end
of the year and we are expecting an extension on the OPMA/PRA (Open Public Meetings Act/Public
Records Act) proclamation.
Police Chief Brown reported on windstorm activities and provided an update on the Strategic
Advisory committee.
Finance Director Crocker reported on the budget, noting we are almost there.
HR Coordinator Lund reported she is working on Laserfiche
City Clerk Rinearson reported on Laserfiche and documents.
Community Development Director Bond reported on the retiring building inspector, permitted new-
single family residences, and new apartment complexes.
L2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The nga 8:18 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
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