01/08/2019 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting M nutes
Regular Meet ng of January 8,2Ot9
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Councilmember Ashby
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Cou nci !member Cucciardi
Mayor Pro-Tem Diener
Cou ncil member Lucarelli
Cou ncil member Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Staff present: PW Supervisor/Water Systems Manager Hunter, City Attorney Cates, City Clerk
Rinearson, and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOT ON: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to excuse
Councilmember Clauson for personal reasons.
The motion carried.
MOT ON: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the agenda
as amended.
The motion carried.
Mayor Putaansuu shared his new year resolutions for Council meetings and self-improvement
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Gerry Harmon does not have time to attend committee meetings. She would like to see the pros and
cons on items discussed at those meetings before it goes to a vote.
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l(elsey Hulse, Puget Sound Energy Local Government Affairs Coordinator, expressed their
appreciation for the coordination between the City and agencies involved in the recovery and
restoration efforts following the tornado and wind storm.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Check Nos. 75797 through 76OL9 totaling 52,557.L9L.L9; December Electronic
Payment Dates L2hl2O18 through L213L12018 totaling $377,L47.6L; and Bi-Weekly Payroll
including Check Nos. 148098 through L48L73 totaling 57L3,722.09.
B. Approval of the December LL,20L8, Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the consent
agenda as amended.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTAT ON
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Appointment of a Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2019
MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to nominate Bek Ashby
as Mayor Pro-Tem.
The motion carried.
B. Adoption of an Ord nance Approving the Part-T me Public Works Laborer to a Full-Time Public
Works Laborer
MOT ON: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to adopt an ordinance
approving the job description and salary scale, changing the part time Public Works Laborer position
to a full time Public Works Laborer position in the Public Works/Engineering Department, thereon,
as presented.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 001-191
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C. Approval of the December 18,2OL8, Council Meeting Minutes
MOT ON: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to accept the
December 18th City Council minutes as amended.
The motion carried. Councilmember Diener abstained.
D. Discussion: 20lSAccomplishments
Mayor Putaansuu showed a PowerPoint regarding the City's accomplishments from 2015 to 2018,
which included obtaining funding for Tremont; moving to a biennial budget; purchase of 720 Prospect
Street for office space; lT infrastructure upgrades; waterfront park concepts; becoming a Code City;
abatement process for a house on Canyon Lane; appointed a new Judge and hired a new Court
Administrator; and design and construction of several large projects.
E. Discuss on: 2019 Goals and Priorities
Mayor Putaansuu showed a PowerPoint explaining the City's 20L9 goals and priorities which
included; finishing several capital projects; hire a new Police Chief; implementing new accounting
software; groundbreaking of a mixed-use project downtown; and continue to support the
construction of new schools.
F. D scuss on: Appointments to the Pen nsula Regional Transportat on Planning Organization
Executive Board
Mayor Putaansuu said Councilmember Ashby represents the City on this board and she is willing to
continue to do so, but it requires Council action.
MOT ON: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to reappoint Bek
Ashby to the Peninsula Regional Transportation Planning Organization Executive Board
Councilmember Ashby briefly talked about the board and the City's representation, noting Port
Orchard receives no funding through this board as we receive funding through PSRC [Puget Sound
Regional Councill. The board will be making some bylaw and interlocal agreement changes. She
would like the Council to consider if we would like to continue to be an active participant.
The motion carried.
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8. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
ln response to Gerry Harmon's earlier comment, Mayor Putaansuu reminded her that all committee
meetings are recorded and available on the City's website.
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Economic Development and Tourism committee wil! meet next week.
Councilmember Lucarelli reported the Utilities committee is scheduled for February L8th. The Sewer
Advisory committee is scheduled for January 16th and the Chimes & Lights committee is scheduled
for January 14th.
Councilmember Diener reported on the January 7th Land Use committee meeting. The next meeting
is scheduled for February 4th.
Councilmembers briefly discussed tax abatement and housing.
Councilmember Ashby noted the December Yukon Do lt Marathon had 432 participants and only 63
had a Port Orchard address. Participants traveled from Bremerton, Tacoma, Seattle, Gig Harbor,
Auburn, Olympia, Puyallup, and Kirkland.
Mayor Putaansuu noted Councilmember Rosapepe attended his first Kitsap Transit meeting.
9. REPORT OF MAYOR
Mayor Putaansuu reported on the following:
. Housing Kitsap audit findings;
o Concerns regarding waiving late utility fees;
o Tremont Widening project updates
o Tornado updates and website information; and
o Asked councilmembers to think about if we want a competitive application for
transportation in 2020.
10. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
There were no reports from the department heads.
11. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
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12. EXECUT VE SESSTON
At 7:35 p.ffi., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a L0-minute executive session to discuss a
litigation matter pursuant to RCW 42.3O.110(1Xi). City Attorney Cates and PW Supervisor/Water
Systems Manager Hunter were invited to attend and Mayor Putaansuu announced no action would
be taken.
At7:45 p.ffi., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 10 minutes.
At 7:55 p.ffi., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 20 minutes.
At 8:15 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 10 minutes.
At 8:25 p.ffi., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session for an additional 10 minutes.
At 8:35 p.ffi., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened Council back into regular session.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
Brandy Rinearsor, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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