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ORCHARD
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Port Orchard, WA 98366
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Regular Meeting of Tuesday, March 25, 2025
Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Present: Fred Chang, Councilmember Position No. 6
Heidi Fenton, Councilmember, Position No. 5
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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
John Morrissey, Councilmember, Position At -Large
Staff present: Public Works Director Ryan, Community Development Director Bond, City
Attorney Archer, City Clerk Wallace and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
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 Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Mark Trenary to Approve the agenda as presented.
Motion Carried: 5 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton
Voting Against: None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
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Tony Ives, Executive Director of Kitsap Community Resources, spoke about Community
Action, noted there is now a full time Housing Navigator in Port Orchard, and briefly talked
about the Housing Consortium project.
Samuel Jordan, on behalf of the League of Black Male Voters in Kitsap County, asked for support
and participation during this year's Juneteenth Celebration.
In response to Mr. Jordan, Mayor Putaansuu said he would be happy to provide a proclamation.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Eric Worden to Approve the consent agenda as presented.
Motion Carried: 5 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton
Voting Against: None
A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments
Approval of Voucher Nos. 88882 through 88916 including bank drafts in the amount of
$98,788.84 and EFT's in the amount of $1,075,133.65 totaling $1,173,922.49.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 88877 through 88881 including bank drafts and EFT's in
the amount of $290,073.24 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $0 totaling
$290,073.24.
C. Approval of a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Guild regarding Article 8.4
of the CBA
D. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Contract with Art Anderson
Associates, Inc. for Melcher Pump Station Rehabilitation Construction Support
E. Approval of an Agreement with the Police Guild regarding recruitment incentives for
Certified and Lateral Police Officers
F. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Amendment to Contract No. C017-23 with
Systems for Public Safety, Inc., for the Outfitting of Emergency Vehicles
G. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Amendment No. 2 to Professional Services
Agreement with 4LEAF, Inc. for Plan Review and Building Inspection Services
H. Excusal of Councilmember Diener for Personal Reasons
I. Excusal of Councilmember Morrissey for Personal Reasons
5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
BUSINESS ITEMS
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A. Approval of Change Order No. 5 to Contract C059-23 with Stellar J Corporation for
the Marina Pump Station Improvement
Moved by Eric Worden; seconded by Mark Trenary to Authorize the Mayor to execute Change
Order No. 5, which extends contract 059-23 by 14 working days and increases the contract
amount by $94,925.22, bringing the total to $15,438,064.58.
Motion Carried: 5- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton
Voting Against: None
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Council Advisory Committees
Mayor Putaansuu and Councilmember Trenary reported on the March 25th Transportation
Committee meeting.
A brief discussion was held regarding the upcoming Coffee with Council.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Saturday parking enforcement.
• Saints Car Club Cruz event update.
• Solar panels and closure of City Hall on Friday, April 11th.
• Little league field lease.
• The City's Finance Department was recognized by the Washington Public Treasurers
Association for the newly adopted investment policies.
• Finance Director Crocker was recently appointed to be the Association of Washington
Cities representative on the Local Government Investment Pool Advisory Committee. FIFA
• World Cup Coordination meeting.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Ryan reported on potential significant weather for tomorrow [March
26th], Stetson Booster Station, pump station demolition, and mentioned new roles in Public
Works.
Finance Director Crocker reported on parking infraction statistics.
Community Development Director Bond shared information on middle housing.
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City Attorney Archer reported on the legislative session and bills regarding use of Al and 3%
property tax cap increase. She also reported on cabaret licensing.
Human Resources Manager Lund reported [in accordance with Ordinance 008-20 "Delegating
Authority to the Mayor for Creating and Modification of Job Descriptions,"] on revised job
descriptions for the Municipal Court Judge, Reserved Police Officer, Planning Intern, Regular
Inter, Permit Technician and Seasonal Public Works. She also mentioned the City has earned
the Well City Award for 2025.
City Clerk Wallace reminded Council to let her know who would like to attend Coffee with
Council.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Rosapepe spoke about golf cart zones in McCormick Woods and McCormick
Trails.
Councilmember Chang thanked HR Manager Lund for providing an alternative to the
MRSC training, said there is a new market, Good Stuff Grocery, who will be holding a
grand opening on April 5th.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:25 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 10-minute executive session
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) regarding legal risks of a proposed action pertaining to the
County Courthouse project. City Attorney Archer was invited to attend, and Mayor Putaansuu
announced no action would follow.
At 7:35 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 10-minutes.
At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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