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ORCHARD
Meeting Location:
Council Chambers
216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
City Council
Minutes
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Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 24, 2024
Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Present: Heidi Fenton, Councilmember, Position No. 5
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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
Absent: John Morrissey, Councilmember, Position At -Large
Mark Trenary, Councilmember, Position No. 1
Staff present via Zoom: Public Works Director Ryan, Deputy Police Chief Iwashita, Finance
Director Crocker, City Attorney Archer, City Clerk Wallace and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
The meeting live streamed to YouTube and Audio/Visual was successful.
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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Scott Diener to Approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried: 5 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton
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Voting Against: None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Pat St. Laurent voiced his concerns with drivers revving their engines, doing donuts, and
speeding in the downtown area.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Scott Diener; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried: 5 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton
Voting Against: None
A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments
Approval of Voucher Nos. 88139 through 88173 including bank drafts in the amount
of $102,478.64 and EFT's in the amount of $128,975.42 totaling $231,454.06.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 88132 through 88138 including bank drafts and EFT's in
the amount of $270,828.01 and Direct Deposits in the amount of 265,751.47 totaling
$536,579.48.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of Water Meters and
Associated Equipment from Ferguson Waterworks
D. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Purchase of IPERL Water Meter Radios
from Ferguson Waterworks
E. Approval of the September 10, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes
F. Excusal of Councilmember Morrissey from Tonight's Council Meeting Due to a
Business Obligation
G. Excusal of Councilmember Trenary from Tonight's Council Meeting for Personal
Reasons
5. PRESENTATION
A. Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Roadshow (Zak Ott)
Zachary Ott, Mayor Becky Erickson, Sophie Glass and Pauline Mogilevsky provided a
presentation which included history, purpose, city and tribal boundaries, members, staff, 2024
Chair and Vice Chair, structure, Port Orchard representatives, focus areas, Countywide Planning
Policies, transportation program, competitions, regional collaboration, about Puget Sound
Regional Council (PSRC), PSRC structure, 2012-2024 Kitsap transportation funding from PSRC,
additional Kitsap Transit funding from PSRC, and PSRC KRCC collaboration.
B. Western Washington Small Business Development Center (CJ Seitz/Joyce Oswald)
Joyce Oswald and CJ Seitz provided a presentation which included mission and vision, the
SBDC team, 2023 Small Business Assistance, 2023-2024 highlights, BIPOC business forums,
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employee ownership, tax tips workshops, cybersecurity awareness, Kitsap Community
Resources, digital marketing success, bilingual outreach, client spotlight, small
business trends and observations, and small business industry observations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2025 Legislative Agenda
Moved by Eric Worden; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Adopt a resolution, thereby
approving the 2025 Legislative Agenda, as presented.
Motion Carried: 5- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton
Voting Against: None
B. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with BCRA Regarding Tremont
Phases II and III Professional Services Agreement
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Eric Worden to Adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute a contract with BCRA, Inc. for the Tremont Phase 2 & 3 Non -Motorized Improvements
Project in an amount of $716,828.39.
Motion Carried: 5- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton
Voting Against: None
C. Adoption of a Resolution Confirming the Appointment of a Code Enforcement
Officer
Moved by Scott Diener; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Adopt a resolution appointing Dara
Deseamus (DEE-see-mus) as a Port Orchard code enforcement officer.
Motion Carried: 5- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton
Voting Against: None
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
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A. Council Advisory Committees
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled
to meet October 14th. The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet October 15th and
October 18th. The Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet October 8th.
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the September 16th Utilities Committee and
the September 11th Land Use Committee meetings.
City Clerk Wallace reported on the September 20th Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee meeting.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Upcoming Association of Washington Cities Risk Management annual meeting.
• Council chambers update and Municipal Court updates.
• ADA improvements to the 2nd floor hallway bathrooms.
• Coffee with Council questions.
• Noise and vehicle concerns in downtown parking lots.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
City Attorney Archer gave an update on the Grants Pass Decision.
Finance Director Crocker reported on the current budget process.
Public Works Director Ryan said he has been at the City for a year and reported on his
attendance at the American Public Works Conference.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
In response to Councilmember Fenton, Public Works Director Ryan said the pump station
tour will be rescheduled.
Councilmember Worden spoke about being a judge at the Blue Star Mothers Event at the
armory and also mentioned the Port Orchard Library issues more library cards than any other
library in the registry.
Councilmember Diener asked for a copy of the Foster Pilot policy memo.
Councilmember Chang spoke about the planned power outage on September 19th and 20th
and the upcoming South Kitsap Showcase on September 26th.
Councilmember Rosapepe spoke about library cards at the Port Orchard Library and
reminded everyone to please vote.
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14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:21 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 10-minute executive session
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) regarding legal risk of a proposed action. City Attorney Archer
and Public Works Director Ryan were invited to attend, and City Attorney Archer noted no
action would follow.
At 8:31 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the meeting for an additional 7-minutes.
At 8:38 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. No other action was taken.
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