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03/12/2019 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard Counc I Meet ng M nutes Regular Meet ng of March L2,2OL9 L. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALI Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows: Mayor Pro-Tem Ashby Councilmember Chang Cou ncilmember Clauson Cou nci lmember Cucciardi Councilmember Diener Councilmember Lucarelli Councilmember Rosapepe Mayor Putaansuu Present Present Present Absent Present Present Present Present Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, Finance Director Crocker, Development Director Bond, City Attorney Cates, Human Resource Coordinator Howard, and City Clerk Rinearson. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOT ON: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to move the Executive Session to the end of the meeting; with no action being taken. The motion carried. MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the agenda as amended. The motion carried. 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS Steve Sego said the proposed new zoning code works, and we can see it in action with the Community Event Center. He encouraged Council to support the new code changes and thanked them for their hard work. Minutes of March L2,2OL9 Page 2 of 6 Gary Anderson said there is a difference today than severa! years ago with the level of interest from people expressing a desire in coming to Port Orchard. The City has provided him with information that he can now share with those people to give them a reason to come to Port Orchard. Noel larsen encouraged adoption of the zoning updates as it is well organized, clear, and provides flexibility in high quality development. Robert Bagl o voiced his support of the updated new zoning code. !t is exciting what is going on in Port Orchard and noted Council is taking a leadership role. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Checks Nos. 76266 through 76268, and Check Nos. 76274 through 76322, and ACH payments totaling 5L,234,298.36; February Electronic Payment Dates 2lLl2OL9 through 212812019 totaling $73,787.92; and Bi-Weekly Payroll Check Nos. 76269 through 76273, and electron ic payments, tota ling $290,O52.LO. B. Approval of the February L9,2OL9, Council Meeting Minutes C. Excusal of Councilmember Shawn Cucciardi Due to Business Obligations MOT ON: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the consent agenda as presented. The motion carried. 5. PRESENTATION A. Proclamation: Port Orchard Community Service Day Mayor Putaansuu read the proclamation into the record. 6. PUBL C HEAR NG There were no public hearings. 7. BUS NESS TEMS A. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Munic pal Code Title 20, lncluding Repealing Chapters, Adding New Chapters, Repealing lnterim Ordinance No. 015-18, Repealing Ordinance No. 019-L7, and Amending the Zoning Map Minutes of March L2,20tg Page 3 of 6 MAIN MOT ON: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve an ordinance adopting the 2OL9 updated Zoning Code as presented, with the Alternative 2Zoning Mrp, and corrections to scrivener errors as identified by the Code Publishing Company. Councilmember Ashby mentioned a scrivener's error in section 20.39.345, to remove "[six]" from the paragraph. She noted she would like more Council discussion on sections 20.39.6L5 'Home Occupation'; section 20.39.620 'Home Business'; and section 2O.L34.100 'General Requirements' to discusses ADU's (Accessory Dwelling Units), as they all seem to have conflicting information. Council and staff discussed the sections and clarification of home businesses and activities. AMENDED MOT ON: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to restate bullet point 6 in that section [20.39.620] to say no more than 2 employees of the business shall work on the premise in addition to the owner. Council discussed the number of employees and parking at home based businesses. The amended motion carried. Council and staff discussed the amount of traffic and clients visiting home based businesses. AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to [amend 20.39.620 #9 to state] no more than 12 vehicle trips per day are permitted at the home business. The amended motion carried. Council and staff continued discussion of the definitions of home bases businesses and ADU's [accessory dwelling units]. AMENDED MOT ON: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Rosap€p€, under 20.134.100(f) the title of subsection "f' should say Home Occupation and Home Businesses, and the section should read "Home occupation and home businesses shall be allowed subject to existing regulations. However, for residential ADU's in both the main residence and the ADU contain a home business, only 1of the 2 is permitted to receive customers." The amended mot on carried. The main motion carried. (Ordinance No. 011-191 Minutes of March L2,2OI9 Page 4 of 6 B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapters t2 and 2O, Establish ng Regulations Related to a Street Cut Moratorium [Prohibit on] on Newly Paved Streets Within the City MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt an ordinance thereby updating POMC Chapters 12.04.020 and 20.24.080 and establishing regulations related to a Street Cut Moratorium [Prohibition] on newly paved streets within the City, with final form approved by the City Attorney. The motion carried. (Ordinance No. 002-19) C. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving the Reclassif cat on of the Human Resources Coordinator and Assistant Finance Director Job Positions to an Exempt Status MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to adopt an ordinance, approving the reclassification of the Human Resource Coordinator and Assistant Finance Director positions to an exempt status, as presented. The motion carried. (Ordinance No. 012-191 D. Approval of Change Orders No. 14through 18 to Contract No. 037-L7 with Active Construct on lnc. for Tremont Street W dening Project MOT ON: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to authorize the Mayor to execute Change Orders No. 14 through L8, with Active Construction, lnc. in an amount not to exceed 522L,856.15. The motion carr ed. E. Approva of Reimbursement Expenses for Police Chief Candidates MOT ON: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the Mayor's authorization for the reimbursement expenses for the Police Chief candidates, for a maximum of S1,000 per candidate; but no more than SS,OOO for all candidates. The motion carried. F. Approva! of the February 26,2OL9, Counc I Meeting M nutes Minutes of March L2,2OL9 Page 5 of 5 MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried. Councilmember Clauson abstained. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken) There were no discussion items. 9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES Councilmember Clauson reported the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet March 26th at 5:30pm. Councilmember Ashby reported on the March 11th Economic Development and Tourism Committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for the second Monday in April [April 8th]. Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the February 27th Utilities Committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 15th. She reported on the February 27th Festival of Chimes and Lights committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for March 18th. Mayor Putaansuu reported the Land Use Committee is scheduled to meet March 25th. Councilmember Rosapepe briefly reported on Iodging tax funds and policies and noted the committee will be meeting around the first week in April. Mayor Putaansuu reported on the 2020 Census and job opportunities 10. REPORT OF MAYOR The Mayor reported on the following: . April 27th Community Service Day; . Kitsap Transit request for the Carlisle safety improvements; o Public Works Director Dorsey's appointment to the Public Works Board; o News article about opportunities in Port Orchard; o Presentation to the Public Facilities Board; o Derelict sailboat near Dekalb Pier; . Reopening of Swimdeck; and . Council retreat. Minutes of March t2,2OL9 Page 5 of 6 After a brief discussion, Council decided not to hold an independent Council Retreat this year, but should topics arise they could incorporate it as part of a Work Study Session. 11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Public Works Director Dorsey reported on Well No. 9; McCormick Village Park; Rockwel! Pocket Park; Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Segment 3; Well No. 13; and the Tremont Street Widening project. Finance Director Crocker reported that they are implementing new software and going live with the new payroll this week. HR Coordinator Howard reported on new City employees and noted her position has been posted to the website. City CIerk Rinearson reported that she received an update from EVI on how the three short videos are going and she will work the Economic Development and Tourism Committee to continue to move the project forward. L2. CITIZEN COMMENTS ln response to Gerry Harmon, Finance Director Crocker noted the new utility billing will be going live in April and they will continue to send out notices and post information on the City's website. Gerry Harmon reminded the Council that the downtown parking hours have been changed before. 13. EXECUTTVE SESSTON At 8:06 p.ffi., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 20-minute executive session to discuss a potential litigation matter pursuant to RCW 42.3O.110.(1Xi). City Attorney Cates, Development Director Bond, and Public Works Director Dorsey were invited to attend. L4. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m. No other action was taken. 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