01/12/2021 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of January L2,2O2l
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:31 p.m
Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Councilmember Ashby
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Councilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Cou nci lmember Luca rell i
Mayor Pro-Tem Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Late Arrival via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Staff present via Remote Access: Finance Director Crocker, Community Development Director Bond,
Code Enforcement Officer Quesada, Public Works Director Dorsey, HR Manager Lund, Police Chief
Brown, City Attorney Archer, 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 Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to add item number
F to the Consent Agenda to excuse Councilmember Diener due to work obligations.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the agenda
as modified.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments
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4. CONSENTAGENDA
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 81136 through 8Lt4L and 8LL49 through 8L258, and 81263, including
bank drafts in the amount of 5988,867.47 and EFT's in the amount ol 527,375.24 totaling
51,,016,242.7i,.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 81142 through 8L148 and 81259 through 8L262 including bank
drafts and EFT's in the amount of $431,555 .22; and Direct Deposits in the amount of 5L82,355.74
totaling s0tg,0gt.g0.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Confirming Mayoral Appointments to Kitsap County's Grant
Recommendation Committees (Resolution No. 003-21)
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Nonexclusive Perpetual Power Easement with Puget Sound
Energy (PSE)for the Continuation of the 580 Reservoir Project (Resolution No. 002-21)
E. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with The Watershed Company for 2O2L-2023 On-
Call CriticalAreas Review and Consulting Services (ResolutionOO4-2L and Contract No. O23-2L)
F. Excusal of Councilmember Diener Due to Work Obligations
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the
consent agenda as amended.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of a Resolution Appointing Katie Quesada as the City's Code Enforcement Officer as
Established in Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.64
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt a Resolution
appointing Katie Quesada as the City's code enforcement officer.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 005-21)
B. Appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tempore lor 2O2L
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to elect Councilwoman
Bek Ashby as the Mayor Pro-Tempore for ZOZL
The motion carried.
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C. Adoption of an Ordinance Ratifying the Suspension of Portions of Title 10 Pertaining to Traffic
Enforcement Due to COVID-19 Emergency Response and Relief
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to adopt an Ordinance
Ratifying the Suspension of Portions of Title 1-0, Chapter 12, pertaining to Traffic Enforcement due
to COVID-19 Emergency Response and Relief.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No.003-21)
D. Adoption of a Resolution Amending Resolution No. 067-20 for the Purchase of Storm Drainage
Utility Remote Controlled Flail Mower for the Equipment Rental Revolving Fund No. 500
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to adopt a Resolution,
thereby approving the purchase of a Storm Drainage Utility Remote-Controlled Flail Mower in an
amount of 567,000 through the HGAC Buy Roster for Equipment Rental and Revolving Fund No. 500
and addition to the Fleet.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 005-21)
E. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Selection of a Preferred Site for the South Kitsap
Community Events Center
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt a Resolution
approving the selection of Site Option A on Exhibit 1 as the preferred site for the South Kitsap
Com munity Events Center.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 007-21)
F. Authorization for the Mayor to Sign Letter of lntent with Kitsap Bank Related to the Purchase
of 519 Bay Street
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to authorize the
Mayor to sign the Letter of lntent with Kitsap Bank related to the purchase of 6L9 Bay Street.
The motion carried.
G. Approval of the December L5,2O2O, City Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the
minutes for the December L5th meeting.
The motion passed. Councilmember Ashby abstained.
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8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
A. 2020 Festival of Chimes and Lights
Due to complications with screen sharing, Councilmember Lucarelli asked for this item to be later in
the meeting.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Councilmember Clauson reported on the January L2, 202I, Finance Committee meeting.
Councilmember Diener joined the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to
meet February 8th. The Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet January 19th. The Transportation
Committee is scheduled to meet January 26th.
Councilmember Lucarelli provided a presentation on the 2020 Festival of Chimes and Lights which
included the downtown decorated tree contest and winners, big tree in front of city hall, community
decorating, and Fathoms O' Fun Royalty.
Mayor Putaansuu reported on the Kitsap Public Health Board, Department of Emergency
Management, and Kitsap Transit.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
o Gorst Coalition; and
o Personnel policy changes.
Councilmember Clauson provided an update of Kitsap Transit services and ferries.
tI. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Mayor Putaansuu noted the City will be using another version of Zoom starting next month
City Attorney Archer reported the Open Public Meetings Act proclamation expires January Lgth and
the proclamation prohibiting shut-off of residential utilities has been extended until April 30th.
Police Chief Brown gave an update of Deputy Chief Main, accreditation 60-day mark, and security
upgrades.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
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Councilmember Rosapepe thanked the Police Chief for sharing the strategic plan with everyone,
noted the selection of the Design Committee for the Lincoln roundabout, and thanked AWC, Planning
Commissioners and our Mayor for the letter that was sent out condemning the violence and calling
for a peaceful transition.
Councilmember Chang reported the severe weather shelter at the corner of Sidney and Kitsap is
open this evening and operating.
Mayor Putaansuu reminded Councilmembers Lucarelli and Diener about the resolution they need to
sign for retired Deputy Chief Schuster.
L2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At7:42 p.m. Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 10-minute executive session to discuss
pending litigation pursuant to RCW 42.30.1L0(1)(i). City Attorney Archer, Community Development
Director Bond, Public Works Director Dorsey, and Finance Director Crocker were invited to attend,
and Mayor Putaansuu announced no action willfollow.
Al7:52 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session an additional 1O-minutes
At 8:02 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session ad additional 5-minutes.
At 8:07 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful
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