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City of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 26, 2024
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 Chang
Present
Councilmember Diener
Absent
Councilmember Fenton
Present
Councilmember Morrissey
Present
Councilmember Rosapepe
Present
Councilmember Trenary
Present
Councilmember Worden
Present
Mayor Putaansuu
Present
Staff present: Public Works Director Ryan, Finance Director Crocker, Deputy Police Chief Brandon,
City Attorney Archer, 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 01:06)
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA (Time Stamp: 01:26)
MOTION: By Councilmember Trenary, seconded by Councilmember Morrissey, to add the excusal of
Councilmember Diener Due to Business Reasons to the Consent Agenda.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to add Kitsap County
Affordable Housing Task Force under Discussion Items.
The motion carried.
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MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Trenary, to approve the
agenda as amended.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS (Time Stamp 04:02)
There were no citizen comments.
4. CONSENT AGENDA (Time Stamp: 04:25)
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 87476 through 87538 including bank drafts in the amount of
$897,398.65 and EFT's in the amount of $198,943.95 totaling $1,096,342.60.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 87469 through 87475 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $260,377.20 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $268,209.77 totaling $528,586.97.
C. Approval of Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 053-19 with Terraphase Engineering, Inc. for the
ESSB 6091 Foster Pilot Project Services
D. Approval of the March 12, 2024, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
E. NEW: Excusal of Councilmember Diener Due to Work Reasons
MOTION: By Councilmember Morrissey, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the
Consent Agenda as amended.
The motion carried.
S. PRESENTATION
A. Representative Derek Kilmer (Time Stamp 05:14)
Representative Kilmer thanked the Mayor and Council for their leadership and provided an update
on legislative items.
Mayor Putaansuu and Councilmembers Morrissey, Rosapepe, Chang, and Trenary thanked him for
his service and support to the City and the community.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Delaying Effective Date for Updated Storm Drainage Service Charges
and Capital Facilities Charges to June 1, 2024 (Time Stamp 15:16)
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MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Trenary, to adopt an
ordinance amending Ordinance No. 038-23 by delaying the effective date of the updated stormwater
utility rates and charges to June 1, 2024.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 004-24)
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
A. Kitsap County Affordable Housing Task Force (Time Stamp 28:43)
Tony Ives, Executive Director of Kitsap Community Resources, provided information on housing,
funding, and the WA State Chamber of Commerce, noting there are two Commerce grants the City
could apply for.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES (Time Stamp 47:34)
Councilmember Morrissey reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is
scheduled to meet April 8tn
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the March 12tn Utilities Committee meeting. He also reported
on the Sewer Advisory Committee and tour of the wastewater treatment plant, and the March 20tn
Land Use Committee meeting.
Councilmember Trenary reported on the March 19tn Finance Committee meeting.
Mayor Putaansuu reported on the March 26tn Transportation Committee meeting and the upcoming
April 12tn Council Retreat and topics.
Mayor, Council, and staff briefly discussed the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway project, the Pottery
Avenue Non -Motorized project, and the Comprehensive Plan Update.
10. REPORT OF THE MAYOR (Time Stamp: 1:14:26)
The Mayor reported on:
• March 27tn Kitsap Economic Development Alliance Annual Meeting and Economic Forecast.
• Association of Washington Cities Annual Conference in June.
• The City of Port Orchard has an opportunity to be an alternate on the Puget Sound Regional
Council Economic Board. Councilmember Morrissey accepted this position.
• April 27tn Community Clean Up Day.
• Naloxone training.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS (Time Stamp 1:18:59)
Public Works Director Ryan reported the NPDES Western Washington Stormwater permit has been
submitted and an update on the Asset Management system.
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City Clerk Wallace reported a broken link has been fixed on the City's website [the Bay Street
Pedestrian Pathway page].
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS ON ANY ITEM (Time Stamp 1:20:33)
Robert McGee voiced concerns with raising his hand during the Transportation Committee meeting
and not being called on, comments made by the City regarding his property, and lack of
communication with the City and the right-of-way agent.
At 7:53 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu noted the 3-minute timeline for someone providing testimony during
Citizen Comments had passed.
MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Fenton, to allow Robert McGee
to finish his testimony.
The motion moved. Councilmember Rosapepe voted no.
Robert McGee said he is disappointed with the way things are and does not like the adversarial
relationship he has with the City. He does like the amenities that would be provided, but questions
the process. All he wants is to have a respectful, meaningful conversation.
13. CITY COUNCIL GOOD OF THE ORDER (Time Stamp: 1:28:43)
Councilmember Rosapepe reminded everyone Coffee with Council is April 6t" and said don't forget
to file your F-1 with the PDC [Public Disclosure Commission].
Councilmember Morrissey said the cruise lines are going back to the Port of Bremerton this year.
Councilmember Trenary reported Senator Murray's budget provided funding for $1.755 million to
the South Kitsap Helpline food distribution bank and was a judge for the new Fathoms O' Fun court
who will be before the Council soon.
Councilmember Worden reported on a fundraiser he attended for the South Kitsap High School
basketball coach who was shot on 1-5 and on April 6t", the high school baseball team is playing at
Cheney Stadium for 'Salute to the Troops'. There is no charge to attend the game.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:02, Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 15-minute executive session pursuant to RCW
42.30.110(1)(i) regarding proposed legal risks of a proposed action when public discussion may have
adverse legal or financial consequences. City Attorney Archer, Finance Director Crocker and Public
Works Director Ryan were invited to attend, and City Attorney Archer announced no action would
be taken.
At 8:17 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 5-minutes.
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At 8:23 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 5-minutes.
At 8:27 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 5-minutes.
At 8:32 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:32 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
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Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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