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216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
City Council
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Regular Meeting of Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Roll Call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Present: Scott Diener, Mayor Pro-Tempore, Position No. 3
Fred Chang, Councilmember Position No. 6
John Morrissey, Councilmember, Position At -Large
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
Staff present: Public Works Director Ryan, Finance Director Crocker, City Attorney Archer, Chief
of Police Brown, City Clerk Wallace, and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
Staff present via Zoom: Department of Community Development Director Bond.
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 Scott Diener to Remove 2 items from the Consent Agenda
and place under Business Items; Consent Agenda 4E Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's Recommendation for 2025 Funding Allocation, and Consent
Agenda 4J Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Purchase of a F-350 Flatbed and Ratifying the
Mayor's Signature on the Purchase Order.
Motion Carried: 7 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, 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, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jamie Clough, Government Affairs Director with the Kitsap Building Association, officially
introduced himself and extended an invitation for a bus tour [June 17, 2025] of different
development and construction sites.
Jamin Mason voiced concerns about Kitsap County and justice for the Black American Negro
Freedman (BANF).
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Approve the Consent 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
A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments
Approval of Voucher Nos. 88998 and 89004 through 89037 and 89043 through
89067 including bank drafts in the amount of $321,231.26 and EFT's in the amount of
$1,279,364.14 totaling $1,600,595.40.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 88999 through 89003 and 89038 through 89042 including
bank drafts and EFT's in the amount of $608,635.42 and Direct Deposits in the amount of
$274,629.59 totaling $883,265.01.
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 5.94 Special
Events
D. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Custom Street Lighting
Order with PSE for the Port Orchard TIB Phase 4 Project, Pursuant to the Existing Master
Lighting Services Agreement
€. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the -Lodging Tax Advisor= Committee's
Recommendation far 2025 Funding Allocation
F. Approval of Special Event Street Closure: 56th Fathoms OD Fun Annual Grand Parade with
Great Ball Race
G. Approval of Special Event Street Closure: South Kitsap 2025 Graduation Cruise
H. Approval to Accept a Special Event Application and Waive the Submittal Timeline: Port
Orchard Mosquito Fleet Fest
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I. Approval to Accept a Special Event Application and Waive the Required Timeline and to
Approve Road Closure: Port Orchard Night Market
h Adoption of a Resolution Approval the Purchase of a F-350 Flatbed and Ratifying the
Mayor's Signature an the Purchase Order
5. PRESENTATION
A. Introducing the Fathoms O' Fun 2025 Royalty Court
Helene Jenson, Fathoms OFun Festival, Inc., spoke about their organization and provided
information on upcoming events. She introduced members of the Royalty Court, Queen Mia and
Senior Princess Amelia, who also introduced themselves and spoke about their platforms.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Loan Agreement with
the Washington State Public Works Board for the Old Clifton Road Water Intertie
Project
Moved by Eric Worden; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Adopt a Resolution authorize the Mayor to
execute the loan agreement with the Washington State Public Works Board for the Old Clifton
Road Water Intertie Project in the amount of $1,000,000.
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 Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C080-22 with Skillings, Inc. for Engineering
Work for the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project
Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Authorize the Mayor to execute
Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C080-22 with Skillings, Inc. for the Bay Street Pedestrian
Pathway Project.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
C. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's
Recommendation for 2025 Funding Allocation
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Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Adopt a resolution, adopting the
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation for the 2025 funding allocation, 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
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Purchase of a F-350 Flatbed and Ratifying the
Mayor's Signature on the Purchase Order
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by John Morrissey to Adopt the resolution approving the
purchase of a vehicle and associated equipment for the Equipment Rental Revolving Fund 500
and ratifying the Mayor's signature on the purchase order.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Council Committee Routine Meetings
Mayor Putaansuu and Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the May 13th Utilities Committee
tour.
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the May 13th Sewer Advisory Committee meeting.
Councilmember Chang reported on the May 3rd Coffee with Council.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
• City Hall Ribbon Cutting and walking tour of downtown Port Orchard.
• Givens Park Groundbreaking ceremony.
• Rental assistance program with Kitsap Community Resources.
Following a brief discussion about the June 24th Council meeting, during which three
Councilmembers and the Mayor will be attending the AWC Annual Conference, a resolution
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will be presented at the next Council meeting to cancel the June 24th meeting and convert the
June 17th work study session into a regular business meeting.
• Kitsap Transit business trip and finding a Mayor Pro-tem.
• Read into record minutes from 50, 75 and 100 Years ago.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Ryan mentioned next week is National Public Works Week.
Finance Director Crocker reported on the City's budget for the TIP (Transportation
Improvement Program) 1.2 Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway project.
City Attorney Archer reminded Council about the statutory prohibition for using City facilities
for election purposes.
Police Chief Brown said it is National Police Week.
City Clerk Wallace reported the Clerk's Office has an intern for the summer, Tasha Sorensen.
Community Development Director Bond reported on the middle housing code and transportation
impact fees.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jamin Mason thanked City Council for allowing him to come down and speak during citizen
comments, regardless of the elevator not working and thanked maintenance staff for
completing tasks on City Hall that he asked for. Lastly, he asked moral, legal, and human right
questions.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Worden said he will be out during the next Council meeting (May 20th).
Councilmember Fenton spoke about a guest speaker at the Port Orchard Rotary meeting
who discussed the Bremerton West Sound Technical Skills Center that is being built.
Councilmember Rosapepe thanked the Councilmembers who attended the South Kitsap
Public Education Fund dinner on April 25th.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:05 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 30 -minute executive session pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(1b)(1i) regarding a real estate matter. Community Development Director
Bond and City Attorney Archer were invited to attend, and Mayor Putaansuu announced no
action will follow.
At 8:35 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 15 -minutes
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At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:50 p.m. No other action was taken.
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor