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ORCHARD
Meeting Location:
Council Chambers
216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
City Council
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Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 8, 2024
Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Present: John Morrissey, Councilmember, Position At -Large
Heidi Fenton, Councilmember, Position No. 5
Eric Worden, Councilmember, Position No. 4
Fred Chang, Mayor Pro-Tempore, Position No. 6
Scott Diener, Councilmember, Position No. 3
Jay Rosapepe, Councilmember, Position No. 2
Mark Trenary, Councilmember, Position No. 1
Absent: Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
Staff present via Zoom: Public Works Director Ryan, Community Development Director
Bond, Deputy Police Chief Brandon, City Clerk Wallace, and City Attorney Archer.
Audio/Visual was successful.
Councilmember Rosapepe read the Guiding Principles.
1. CALL TO ORDER
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Fenton led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Heidi Fenton; seconded by Scott Diener to Remove Consent Agenda items 4E and 4F
and add to Business Items.
Motion Carried: 7 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
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Voting Against: None
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Scott Diener to Approve the Agenda as amended.
Motion Carried: 7 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Mark Morgan asked the City to install noise cameras in the downtown core to protect our
community from people with illegally modified exhaust systems and voiced concerns with
the noise issue.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Approve the Consent Agenda as
amended.
Motion Carried: 7 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments
Approval of Voucher Nos. 88181 through 88261 including bank drafts in the amount
of $874,571.83 and EFT's in the amount of $2,622,376.93 totaling $3,496,948.76.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 88174 through 88180 including bank drafts and EFT's in
the amount of $272,399.46 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $263,162.42, totaling
$535,561.88.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Confirming Mayoral Appointment to the Lodging Tax
Committee Serving 2024/2025
D. Adoption of a Resolution Granting an Easement to Puget Sound Energy for City
Hall
F.
Cemmissien (WTSC) feF High Visibility Safety Emphasis Patlrel-s
G. Approval to Accept a Special Event Application and Waive the Submittal Timeline: Holiday on
the Bay, Formally Festival of Chimes and Lights
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5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Consor
North America, Inc. for the Design and Permitting of the Ruby Creek Sewer Lift
Station Project
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Scott Diener to Approve a Resolution authorizing the
Mayor to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Consor North America, Inc for the
design and permitting of the Ruby Creek Lift Station Sewer Project in the amount of
$469,966.
Motion Carried: 6- 1
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: Eric Worden
Councilmember Worden read into record his concerns with this project.
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Scott Diener to Amend the agenda by adding an executive
Motion Carried: 5- 2
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener
Voting Against: Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
At 6:59 p.m., Mayor Pro-tem Chang recessed the meeting for a 10-minute executive session
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss legal risks of a proposed action. City Attorney Archer,
Community Development Director Bond, and Public Works Director Ryan were invited to attend
and City Attorney Archer announced that action would follow.
At 7:09 p.m., Mayor Pro-tem Chang extended for an additional 10-minutes. At 7:19 p.m.,
Mayor Pro-tem Chang extended for an additional 3-minutes.
At 7:22 p.m., Mayor Pro-tem Chang reconvened the meeting back into session.
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B. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Commercial
Facilities Contract with PSE for City Hall Improvement Project and Ratifying all
Actions Consistent with this Authorization
Moved by Eric Worden; seconded by Scott Diener to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor's
execution of a Commercial Electric Facilities Contract in an amount not to exceed $60,000, with
Puget Sound Energy to design and install electrical infrastructure for the City Hall Improvement
Project, and ratifying all actions taken consistent with this authorization.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with DOH for a Pre -Construction
Loan for Preliminary Engineering and Design for Well 7
Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by John Morrissey to Adopt a Resolution, authorizing the
Mayor to execute a contract with the Washington State Department of Health, accepting a
DWSRF Construction Loan in the amount $510,000.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
D. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Commercial
Facilities Contract with PSE for the Melcher Pump Station Rehab Project
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Scott Diener to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute a Commercial Electric Facilities Contract with Puget Sound Energy, to install and
maintain electrical infrastructure for the Melcher Pump Station Rehabilitation Project.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
E. Approval of the September 17, 2024, City Council Work Study Meeting
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Mark Trenary to Accept the minutes from September
17th as presented.
Motion Carried: 6- 0
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Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
Abstaining: Scott Diener
F. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Base Stations, Antennas and
First Year Software for Radio Read Meters from Ferguson Waterworks
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Authorize the purchase of base
stations, antennas, and software for radio read meters from Ferguson Waterworks.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
G. Approval of an Interlocal Grant Agreement with the Washington State Traffic
Safety Commission (WTSC) for High -Visibility Safety Emphasis Patrols
Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by Scott Diener to Authorize the Mayor to sign the
Interlocal Agreement between the City and the Washington Traffic Safety Commission.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. Vacant Commercial Property
City Attorney Archer spoke about the different ways other agencies in Washington deal with the
negative consequences of vacant commercial properties left in disrepair or other negative
conditions.
Discussions included what the City of Port Orchard is currently doing and also what is not
allowed, Vacant Building Registration and Inspection Programs, local amendments to Building
Code and Public Nuisance, utility fee for vacant properties, Redevelopment Tax Incentive
Programs, public/private partnerships for redevelopment, acquire vacant properties for a
public purpose, downtown Port Orchard buildings, and code enforcement cases.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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A. Council Advisory Committees
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the Marina Pump Station Tour held earlier in the
day. He also reported on the October 8th Sewer Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Morrissey reported on lodging tax request for proposals, upcoming
interviews, and upcoming final deliberations. He also reported on an Kitsap Economic
Development Alliance (KEDA) meeting in which additional training for government
employees was discussed.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
There was no report of the Mayor.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Ryan reported on City Hall project updates, batteries for solar at City
Hall, and AIM for security.
Community Development Director Bond spoke to the comprehensive plan updates, discussed
the Accessory Dwelling Unit project they are working on with Kitsap Regional Coordinating
Council (KRCC) and briefly mentioned his trip to Hong Kong and how the density is similar to the
City.
Deputy Police Chief Brandon talked about the 'sound cameras' mentioned by the citizen
earlier, and downtown enforcement.
Councilmember Morrissey asked if Council could receive a report on vehicle noise complaints
that includes the time of day.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Worden spoke about the South Kitsap High School teacher, Jeff Winn, who
won Harbor Freight Tools Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence award and congratulated
Deputy Police Chief Brandon for getting his bachelor's degree.
Councilmember Rosapepe reminded everyone to register to vote and to get their ballots
turned in.
Councilmember Fenton spoke about the September 26th South Kitsap High School open house.
She also voiced concerns with Councilmember Rosapepe' s background image.
A brief discussion was held regarding rules and possible future options.
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Councilmembers discussed holding a brainstorming meeting outside of a work study meeting.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
An Executive Session was held earlier.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:23 p.m. No other action was taken.
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