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Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Present: John Morrissey, Councilmember, Position At -Large
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
Mark Trenary, Councilmember, Position No. 1
Absent: None
Staff present: Public Works Director Ryan, Finance Director Crocker, DCD Director Bond,
City Attorney Shaffer, Chief of Police Brown, and City Clerk Wallace.
Staff present via Zoom: Deputy City Clerk Floyd
Audio/Visual was successful.
1. CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30pm.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Heidi Fenton; seconded by Fred Chang to adopt a Content of Neutral Policy regarding
background during an official remote meeting.
Moved by Eric Worden; seconded by Scott Diener to continue this item to a work study within
the first quarter of next year, and for Council to look at Council's roles.
Motion Carried: 7 - 0
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Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Mark Trenary 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
There were no citizen comments.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Heidi Fenton to approve the Consent Agenda as
presented.
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. 88269 through 88308 including bank drafts in the amount
of $148,606.25 and EFT's in the amount of $3,214,935.30 totaling $3,363,541.55.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 88262 through 88268 including bank drafts and EFT's in
the amount of $261,927.36 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $263,162.42, totaling
$535,609.27.
C. Approval of Road Closures for a Special Event: 2024 Holiday on the Bay, Formerly
Festival of Chimes and Lights
D. Interlocal Agreement for Officer Wellness Program between the City of Gig Harbor and
the City of Port Orchard
S. PRESENTATION
A. Peninsula Community Health Services
Danielle Gorman provided a presentation which included their mission, vision, core
values, guiding principle, strategic plan 2022-2026, where care is provided, access, patient
funds, medical services, dental services, behavioral health services, pharmacy services,
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mobile services, co -located care partners, school -based health centers, community work,
teaching and training our local healthcare workforce, volunteers, awards, and the future
of PCHS 2024-2025.
B. 2025-2026 Capital Budget
Finance Director Crocker provided a presentation which included capital construction
funds 2025-2026, Fund 302 Capital Construction, Fund 304 Street Capital Construction,
Fund 413 Water Capital Construction, Fund 423 Storm Capital, and Fund 433 Sewer Capital
Construction.
Additionally, Council and staff discussed several projects which included City Hall,
SR166/Bay Street, Well No. 11, and the Foster Pilot Program.
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Heidi Fenton to reopen the citizen comment
period.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
Jamin Mason voiced his concerns with the NAACP and said he does not feel represented
by them or is given a voice and read into the record a letter regarding his overall concerns.
C. Revenue Sources and Property Tax Presentation
Finance Director Crocker explained this item was presented to Council last week.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on Property Tax Levy and Revenue Sources for 2025, Current
Expense Budget for the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, to Satisfy the Requirements of
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Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing, and there being no testimony, closed
the public hearing at at 7:37 p.m.
A brief discussion was held regarding if Finance Director Crocker should hold a
presentation, then close the public hearing.
Finance Director Crocker provided a presentation which included the General Fund 2025-
2026 Biennial Budget -Tax Revenue, General Fund 2025-2026 Biennial Budgeted Revenue -
All Sources, General Fund Biennial Budget vs Prior Biennial Budget Revenue Comparison,
Property Tax History, Property Tax Collection History, Property Tax Comparison 2024 to
2025, Sales Tax Collection, and Sales Tax Revenue Received by Month.
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There being no more testimony, Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing at 7:51 p.m.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance setting the amount of Property Tax to be levied for
year 2025, pursuant to RCW 84.55.120
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Eric Worden to Adopt an ordinance, setting the 2025
property tax levy and the amount of property taxes to be raised for the budget year of 2025.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
B. Approval of a Lease Agreement with South Kitsap Soccer Club, SK United, Youth
Non -Profit Soccer Club for Use of a Portion of Van Zee Park
Moved by Scott Diener; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to authorize the Mayor to execute a lease
with the South Kitsap Soccer Club, SK United, Youth Non -Profit Soccer Club, for temporary
use of the Van Zee Park, including the lights, as presented.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
C. Approval of an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement for Housing Incarcerated
Individuals with Kitsap County Sheriffs' Office
Moved by Scott Diener; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to authorize the Mayor to sign the Interlocal
Cooperative Agreement for Housing Incarcerated Individuals.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
D. Approval of the October 8, 2024, Special City Council Meeting
Councilmember Morrisey pointed out that Mayor Putaansuu was not present at this
tour and City Clerk Wallace said the minutes will be updated before they are signed and
published.
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Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Mark Trenary to approve the minutes as presented.
Motion Carried: 5- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
Abstaining: Eric Worden, Scott Diener
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
A. 2025-2026 Biennial Budget Discussion
Mayor, Council, and staff discussed the proposed 2025-2026 biennial budget which
included the status of topics discussed during the Council Retreat, mid -year budget review,
full-time parks employee and seasonal workers, parks and development, roads and paving,
Equipment Rental Revolving Fund and city -owned vehicles, Public Information
Officer/Communication Specialist, website, 1/10th ballot, and social media.
After discussion, a majority of the Council would like to fund a full-time parks employee,
cut two seasonal employees, and use the dollars from one of the seasonal employees to
put towards paving.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Council Advisory Committees
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the October 8th tour of the Marina Pump
Station and the October 16th Land Use Committee meeting.
Councilmember Morrissey reported on the October 14th Economic Development &
Tourism Committee meeting and also reported on request for proposals for lodging tax and
meeting dates for 2025.
Councilmember Trenary reported on the October 15th Finance Committee meeting.
Councilmember Diener reported on the October 22nd Transportation Committee meeting.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
• December 5th KRCC Legislative Reception.
• Housing Kitsap and use of resources.
• Request and concerns for a free public library on City right-of-way.
• Vacation in November.
• Attended a Risk Management Service Agency conference and noted City Clerk Wallace
served on that board for 10 years. The City also received an achievement award for claims
• management practices.
• Monthly Port Orchard Bay Street Association meeting topics.
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• Update on the County Campus parking lot and presentation of the project.
• October 30th Special Council Meeting.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Ryan reported on the upcoming Holiday on the Bay, lights around the
City, and tree for City Hall.
Finance Director Crocker reported thanked Council for working through the budget process
and spoke about upcoming budget timelines. He also discussed auditing, rating on LTGO bonds,
and the water meter project.
DCD Director Bond reported on the comprehensive plan and timelines, active code
enforcement cases, SmartGov permitting software, EV charging stations survey, and House
Hunters in Port Orchard.
Chief of Police Brown provided a quarterly update, and noise during the night at the waterfront.
City Clerk Wallace reported on the upcoming October 30th Special Council meeting, official
newspaper, animal variance public hearing and road closure approval for the Holiday on the
Bay.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
Moved by Heidi Fenton; seconded by Fred Chang to continue the meeting for an additional 5
minutes.
Motion Carried: 5 - 2
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton
Voting Against: Eric Worden, John Morrissey
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Fenton reported on the upcoming Boo Bash and fluoride lawsuit.
Councilmember Rosapepe asked that people read the judgement that was sent out regarding
the fluoride.
Councilmember Worden mentioned that he and Kathleen Wilson, director of the Port
Orchard Library, are in charge of decorating the stage for the tree lighting. Also, Lowes has
donated thousands of dollars to the event to make it special.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session.
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15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:34 p.m.
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