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ORCHARD
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216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
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Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Present: Fred Chang, Councilmember Position No. 6
John Morrissey, Councilmember, Position At -Large
Heidi Fenton, Councilmember, Position No. 5
Eric Worden, Councilmember, Position No. 4
Jay Rosapepe, Councilmember, Position No. 2
Mark Trenary, Councilmember, Position No. 1
Absent: Scott Diener, Mayor Pro-Tempore, Position No. 3
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
Staff present: Public Works Director Ryan, Community Development Director Bond, City
Attorney Archer, Deputy Police Chief Iwashita, City Clerk Wallace and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
Staff present via Zoom: Chief of Police Brown and Finance Director Crocker.
Audio/Visual was successful.
1. CALL TO ORDER
City Clerk Wallace noted Mayor Putaansuu and Mayor Pro-Tem Diener are both absent from
tonight's meeting. She asked the Council to entertain a motion to appoint a Chair to start the
meeting.
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Mark Trenary to Appoint Councilmember Morrissey as the
Chair, Mayor Pro Tem Tem.
Motion Carried: 6 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
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A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro Tern Tern Morrissey led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Pro Tern Tern Morrissey read into record the March 3rd press release regarding the
cancellation of the Saints Car Club Cruz event.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Mark Trenary to Excuse Councilmember Diener for
personal reasons.
Motion Carried: 6 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Approve the agenda as amended.
Motion Carried: 6 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Sylvia Morgan, owner of Peninsula BevCo, read into record a letter from her son, Cody Morgan,
who voiced frustration over the new permitting process and the lack of communication from the
City.
Teresa Fox, Van Vlist, and Sarah Butler, all voiced their support of the Saints Car Club Cruz event
and asked Council to allow them to to hold the event in downtown Port Orchard.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Approve the Consent Agenda as amended.
Motion Carried: 6 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments
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Approval of Voucher Nos. 88779 through 88790 and 88796 through 88876 including bank
drafts in the amount of $697,837.60 and EFT's in the amount of $1,280,604.65 totaling
$1,978,442.25.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 88774 through 88778 and 88791 through 88795 including
bank drafts and EFT's in the amount of $589,928.10 and Direct Deposits in the amount of
$561,744.63 totaling $1,151,672.73.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Grant Agreement for Ruby
Creek Barrier Removal Project
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for
Materials
E. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Certain Personal Property as Surplus and Authorizing
its Disposition Thereof
F. Approval of a Lease with the Washington State Military Department for the Use of the
Butler Building
G. Approval of the February 18, 2025, City Council Work Study Session Meeting Minutes
H. Excusal of Councilmember Diener Due to Personal Reasons
5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. An Ordinance Adopting a New Section 20.182.075 to the Port Orchard Municipal Code,
Adding a New Definition for Bedroom to POMC 20.184.010, and Adjusting the Park
Impact Fee Schedule
Mayor Pro Tern Tern Morrisey opened the public hearing at 6:52 p.m., and there being no
testimony, closed the public hearing at 6:53 p.m.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. An Ordinance Adopting a New Section 20.182.075 to the Port Orchard Municipal Code,
Adding a New Definition for Bedroom to POMC 20.184.010, and Adjusting the Park
Impact Fee Schedule
Moved by Eric Worden; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Adopt an ordinance adopting a new section
20.182.075 to the Port Orchard Municipal Code, adding a new definition to section 20.184.010 of
the Port Orchard Municipal Code, and adopting a new park impact fee schedule as presented.
Councilmember Chang voiced his concerns with the ordinance and proposed going with a new
per bedroom rate.
After brief discussions, he explained he will be voting against the ordinance as presented.
Motion Carried: 5- 1
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Voting For: Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: Fred Chang
B. Ratification of the Mayor's Signature of Change Order No. 1 to Purchase Order
No. 065-24 for the Repair of Marine 7
Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Authorize the Ratification of the Mayor's
signature approving Change Order No. 1 to Purchase Order No. 065-24 for the Repair of Marine
7, to increase the total repair cost by $10,134.35 for a total cost of $37,286.27 (applicable taxes
included).
Motion Carried: 6- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
C. Approval of the 2025 Comprehensive Plan Amendment Docket
Moved by Fred Chang; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Approve the 2025 Comprehensive Plan
amendment agenda pursuant to POMC 20.04.060, as presented.
Motion Carried: 6- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract for the Melcher Pump Station
Rehabilitation Project
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Mark Trenary to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute a contract with General Mechanical, Inc. for the Melcher Pump Station Rehabilitation
Project.
Motion Carried: 6- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
E. Approval of the February 11, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
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
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Voting Against: None
Abstaining: Eric Worden
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Council Advisory Committees
Councilmember Chang reported on the March 10th Economic Development and Tourism
Committee meeting.
Councilmember Worden reported on the March 1st Coffee with Council.
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on a meeting he attended for Kitsap Transit.
Councilmember Chang reported on a meeting he attended at Kitsap Community Resources.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
There was no report of the Mayor.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Chief of Police Brown reported on their re -accreditation process.
Finance Director Crocker reported on the conclusion of the City's 2023 audit with the State
Auditor's office, explaining they did not find a finding, no management letter issue, and no
exit items.
City Clerk Wallace reported on a phone call she received last week from the City of Bellevue
asking for more information about Coffee with Council as they might be interested in holding
this type of event.
City Attorney Archer spoke about an opinion that was issued on a Supreme Court Case, Does
v. Seattle Police Department as it relates to the public records act, and also provided a
legislative update that tomorrow is the initial bill cut-off date for when bills will be dead.
Community Development Director Bond reported the appeal period on the comprehensive
plan, which was adopted in December, has lapsed and (PSRC) Puget Sound Regional
Coordinating Council has recommended certification of the plan. He also mentioned the City's
website has been updated with the pre -approved ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) plans.
Public Works Director Ryan spoke about the February 25th windstorm and how it affected
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staff and the residents of Port Orchard. He also reported on the Marina Lift Station project and
the Bethel Road project.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Toni Cowan, spoke about her Facebook group, Port Orchard Politics, and explained she started
the group to get the community more involved.
Syliva Morgan said not having the Saints Car Club Cruz will have a negative impact on the
downtown businesses. This event day is the second highest grossing sales day for her business,
Peninsula BevCo.
Shawn Murphy mentioned it was brought to his attention at the County Commissioner's
meeting that the Sheriff's office is dealing with an issue with the safety of the Sig Sauer sidearms
and asked if the City is having the same issue.
Robert McGee thanked Mayor Pro Tern Tern Morrissey for speaking up about impact fees. He
also asked how the park impact fees are being used and where the money is going to.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Fenton asked if the Councilmembers could be included in future discussions
with the Saints Car Club.
Councilmember Rosapepe said because of the windstorm, the Land Use Committee is going to
look at the City's infrastructure and any changes that may need to be made regarding trees. He
also spoke about Coffee with Council moving to the Farmers Market, reminded Councilmembers
to not forget their F1 filing, and spoke about a McCormick Woods HOA meeting that he and
Councilmember Worden attended. Lastly, he mentioned the Council Packet is available to the
public the Friday before each Council meeting.
Councilmember Chang thanked Councilmember Rosapepe for mentioning the Land Use
Committee is looking into infrastructure.
Mayor Pro Tern Tern Morrissey thanked all city staff for being flexible during the windstorm and
thanked everyone who spoke to Council
this evening.
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