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Meeting Minutes
ORCHARDWork Study Session of July 16, 2024
Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Present: Scott Diener, Councilmember, Position No. 3
Jay Rosapepe, Councilmember, Position No. 2
Heidi Fenton, Councilmember, Position No. 5
Eric Worden, Councilmember, Position No. 4
Mark Trenary, Councilmember, Position No. 1
Fred Chang, Mayor Pro-Tempore, Position No. 6
John Morrissey, Councilmember, Position At -Large
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
Absent:
Staff present via Zoom: Public Works Director Ryan, Community Development Director Bond,
City Attorney Archer, City Clerk Wallace and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
The meeting streamed live on the City's YouTube channel.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. DISCUSSION ITEMS
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Scott Diener to Add a discussion about July 4th
fireworks.
Motion Carried: 7 - 0
Voting For: Mark Trenary, Fred Chang, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Add a discussion about the FIFA
World Cup and lodging tax.
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Motion Carried: 7 - 0
Voting For: Mark Trenary, Fred Chang, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
2.A Fluoride Discussion
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Guest Doctor Gib Morrow, public health officer in Kitsap County, was in attendance to
answer any questions.
Public Works Director Ryan provided a presentation, 'Fluoridation of Drinking Water', which
included what is fluoride, naturally occurring fluoride by County, recent legislative changes for
public water systems, and sources of fluoride.
Continued discussion included environmental impacts, the City's water systems, injection of
fluoride, concerns about fluoride and sodium fluoride, other jurisdictions who fluoridate their
water systems, levels of fluoride, safety and health, public outreach, and treatment.
Mayor Putaansuu asked if any Councilmembers would like to bring this item to a regular
business meeting to vote on removing fluoride, to raise their hands. Councilmembers Fenton
and Chang raised their hands. Councilmembers Rosapepe, Trenary, Worden, Morrissey, and
Diener did not raise their hands.
Council direction: No direction was given to staff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:27 p.m., due to issues joining the executive session via Zoom, a 5-minute break was held.
At 7:32 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 15-minute executive session
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss legal risks of a proposed action when public
discussion may have adverse legal or financial consequences. City Attorney Archer was invited
to attend, and City Attorney Archer announced no action would be taken.
At 7:47 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session an additional 10-minutes.
At 7:57 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session an additional 10-minutes.
At 8:07 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session.
2.13 Bethel Phase I Improvements
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Public Works Director Ryan provided a presentation which included stamped concrete median and
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estimated pricing, planted median and estimated pricing, planted median with stamped
concrete estimated pricing, and next steps.
Additional discussion included similarities to the Tremont project, maintenance costs, tree
canopy, and irrigation.
Council direction: No direction was given to staff.
2.0 Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project Update
Estimated Time: 30 minutes
Mayor Putaansuu asked for this discussion item to be removed as they work on permitting
challenges.
2.1) NEW ITEM ADDED: Fireworks
Councilmember Rosapepe stated he received numerous complaints from residents in the City
and said now would be a good time to send a survey to the citizens to see if we wanted to move
forward with any action.
Additional discussion was held regarding staff time, conducting a new survey, enforcement,
public firework display, and the City of Poulsbo bringing this forward for the people to vote
on.
It was determined that no survey will be conducted at this time.
Council direction: No direction was given to staff.
2.E NEW ITEM ADDED: Lodging Tax
Councilmember Morrissey explained that in 2026, the FIFA World Cup is coming to Seattle. He
said Kitsap County would like to create a Kitsap Task Force and would like representation from
each of the cities. Each city would provide $11,000 of lodging tax funds, and the County would
make up the rest of the $85,000 project.
A brief discussion was held regarding the event, lodging tax funds, marketing, and a local Fan
Zone.
Council direction: Staff to submit a 2025 lodging tax application in an amount up to $11,000 to
be reviewed by the Lodging Tax Committee. Councilmember Morrissey would be the City of Port
Orchard representative on the task force.
3. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Held earlier.
4. GOOD OF THE ORDER
No City Council Good of the Order was held.
5. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m. No other action was taken.
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