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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, January 14, 2025
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
Staff present: Public Works Director Ryan, HR Manager Lund, Police Chief Brown, City
Clerk Wallace and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
Staff present via Zoom: City Attorney Archer and Finance Director Crocker.
Audio/Visual was successful.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Add a Business Item to appoint the Mayor
Pro-Tem.
Motion Carried: 7 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
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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, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Pat Saint Laurent voiced concerns with the car revving and excessive noise downtown.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Scott Diener; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Approve the Consent Agenda as presented.
Motion Carried: 7 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments
Approval of Voucher Nos. 88555 through 88559 and 88566 through 88604 and 88607
through 88674 including bank drafts in the amount of $1,285,501.41 and EFT's in the
amount of $1,660,130.05 totaling $2,945,631.46.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 88560 through 88565 and 88605 through 88606
including bank drafts and EFT's in the amount of $476,701.13 and Direct Deposits in the
amount of $563,531.64 totaling $1,040,232.77.
C. Approval of the November 19, 2024, City Council Work Study Meeting Minutes
D. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting Personnel Policy Related to Underfilling a Position
E. Approval of a Contract with the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Subrecipient Grant Agreement Federal Financial Assistance Grant
5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's
Recommendation for the 2025 Funding Allocation
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Discussion was held regarding reopening 2025 lodging tax applications for businesses
wanting to promote Port Orchard for the FIFA event.
A video was shown regarding the FIFA World Cup coming to Seattle in 2026 and how
Bremerton is a Fan Zone.
Council agreed to reman this back to the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee and reopen the
applications to accept proposals for the FIFA event.
B. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Professional Service Agreement with KPFF, Inc.
for the Dekalb Pier and Waterway Aquatic Land Lease Survey
Moved by Scott Diener; seconded by Eric Worden to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute a Professional Services Agreement with KPFF, Inc. for the Dekalb Pier and Waterway
Aquatic Land Lease Survey for the total of $23,009.00.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
C. Approval of the November 26, 2024, City Council Meeting Minutes
Moved by Scott Diener; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Approve the meeting minutes of November
261" as presented.
Motion Carried: 6- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton
Voting Against: None
Abstaining: John Morrissey
D. Appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tem for 2025
Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to appoint Councilmember Scott Diener as
the 2025 Mayor Pro-tem.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John
Morrissey
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
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9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Council Advisory Committees
There were no reports on the Council Committees.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Retail delivery fee bill proposal.
• Delegation dinner, March 26th.
• Attended a Tribal Council meeting with the Suquamish Tribe and sending a thank you
letter from the Mayor and Council for their support of our community.
• Gig Harbor recently raised their water rates by 20%.
• Council Retreat date.
Brief discussion was held regarding Mayor Putaansuu and Mayor Pro-tem Diener both not able
to attend the January 28, 2025, City Council Meeting. Councilmember Morrissey volunteered to
be the Mayor Pro Tem -Tem.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Ryan reported on the progress of the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway
project, an illicit discharge report, See ClickFix reports, City Hall project timeline, 660
Reservoir update, and spoke about winter weather and using salt brine.
HR Manger Lund reported on a closed session scheduled after the Council meeting has
adjourned, reported on several changes to the City's Personnel Policies regarding hiring,
vacation, sick leave and HRA VEBA contributions, reported on changes to the job description for
the IT Support Specialist, upcoming report from the Inclusion Commission, and will be bringing
forth the list of required training for Council.
Police Chief Brown responded to Pat Saint Laurent's citizen comments from earlier regarding
enforcement at the waterfront, mentioned a new hire of a police officer and spoke about
marine services, mutual aid, and derelict boats.
City Clerk Wallace reported on the upcoming semiquincentennial celebration of America in 2026
which is commemorating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence in 1776.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Rosapepe asked about hosting an open house when the City Hall project is
completed, more signage for bicyclists, and bringing forward another discussion about City
Council endorsing bonds and/or levies.
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Councilmember Morrissey thanked Mayor Putaansuu for representing the City at the Kitsap
Economic Development Alliance [KEDA] meeting.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 10-minute executive session pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110 regarding a real estate matter. City Attorney Archer and HR Manager Lund
were invited to attend
At 7:55 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 5-minutes.
At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
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