05/26/2020 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of May 26,2020
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m
Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Councilmember Ashby
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Councilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Councilmember Lucarelli
Mayor Pro-Tem Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
Present via Remote Access
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Staff present via Remote Access: Public Works Director Dorsey, Finance Director Crocker, Community
Development Director Bond, HR Coordinator Lund, City Attorney Archer, Police Chief Brown, and City
Clerk Rinearson.
Mayor Putaansuu stated pursuant to the Governor's "Stay Home - Stay Safe" Order, the City will take
actions on necessary and routine business items. The City is prohibited from conducting meetings
unless the meeting is not conducted in-person and instead provides options for the public to attend
through telephone access, internet or other means of remote access, and also provides the ability
for persons attending the meeting (not in-person) to hear each other at the same time.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the
agenda as published.
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4. CONSENTAGENDA
A. Approvalof Voucher Nos. 79588 through 79609 and 79613 through 79694, including bank drafts
in the amount of 53L2,375.80 and EFT's in the amount of 5514.34 totaling 5312,891.14.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 79610 through 796L2 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of 5L32,269.47; and Direct Deposits in the amount of S188,268.15 totaling $320,537.63.
C. Approval of the May L2,2020, City Council Meeting
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the consent
agenda as published.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEAR!NG
There were no public hearings
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of a Resolution Expressing Support for Application to the Governor for a Variance
from Governor lnslee's Healthy Start Four-Phase Plan to Ensure the Expedient and Safe Restart
of Economic and Social Activity in Kitsap County
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt a resolution
expressing support for application to the governor for a variance from Governor lnslee's healthy start
four-phase plan to ensure the expedient and safe restart of economic and social activity in Kitsap
County.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 018-20)
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code 9.30 (Nuisancesf to
Address Nuisance Bees and Other Stinging lnsects
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt an
ordinance amending POMC Chapter 9.30, adding provisions for nuisance bees and stinging insects.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No.012-201
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C. Approval of Memorandums of Understanding with the Police Guild Representing Patrol and
Sergeants
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to authorize the Mayor
to sign Memoranda of Understanding with the Police Guild representing Sergeants and with the Police
Guild representing Patrol Officers regarding scheduling.
The motion carried.
(Amendment No. 3 to Contract No.046-19-Officers and Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 047-
19-Sergeants)
D. Adoption of a Resolution to Accept a Multifamily Property Tax Exemption Agreement (MPTEI
for the Sedgwick Multifamily Project
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve a resolution
authorizing the Mayor to accept and sign a Multifamily Housing Limited Property Tax Exemption
Agreement between the City and Sedgwick Ventures LLC, as presented.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 019-201
E. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Murraysmith, lnc. for the 2O2O-2O21
McCormick Woods Well No. 11 Phase 1- Site lmprovement (Schematic 30%) Project
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt Resolution No.
015-20, thereby approving Contract No. C048-20 with Murraysmith, lnc. for the 2O2O-2OZL
McCormick Woods Well No. 11 Phase I - Site lmprovements (Schem atic 30% Design) Project in the
amount of 594,673 and documenting the Professional Services procurement procedures.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 015-20)
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
A. Furlough Policy Considerations
Mayor Putaansuu noted the Council has given him the authority to amend personnel policies and
report back to Council, however, we currently do not have a furlough policy.
HR Coordinator Lund explained the City has not furloughed, laid off, or reduced hours of any staff
member since the start of COVID-19. She said this is a testament to the Mayor and leadership team
of the City.
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ln the event we need to look at reduction of staffing hours or positions, we do not have a furlough
policy. A furlough would be a temporary reduction of hours and could be for a week, a couple of
weeks, or only certain days of the week. We are writing a policy to be broad enough to cover a couple
different scenarios.
Council and staff discussed the furlough policy including what to do with other leave benefits,
insurance benefits, paid leave, not accruing additional time while on furlough, employees working
with other departments, and limitations on furloughing.
Mayor Putaansuu said we will bring this back in two weeks in the form of a resolution
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet June 9th and provided a
brief explanation of the City's financial situation. The Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to
meet June 17th. The Land Use Committee is scheduled to meet June 1't.
Councilmember Cucciardi reported on the May 18th Economic Development and Tourism Committee
meeting.
Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the May 19th Utilities Committee meeting. The next meeting is
scheduled forJune 16th. She also reported on the May 18th Chimes and Lights Committee meeting.
Councilmember Ashby reported on KRCC IKitsap Regional Coordinating Council] meetings scheduled
for this week and provided a brief summary.
Mayor Putaansuu reported on the Kitsap Public Health Board, Public Facilities Board, and AWC
[Association of Wash ington Cities].
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
o Updated police sergeants' job descriptions; and
. Request from local high school seniors wanting to do a downtown mural
Councilmember Ashby said we should create a policy or guidelines regarding public art
o Disposal masks, touchless hand sanitize station order, and Cares Act money;
o Video conference TV/Camera for council chambers;
. City revenues have declined; and
o Meeting to discuss Bethel properties.
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11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
City Attorney Archer discussed fireworks and firework regulations in the City due to COVID
Development Director Bond reported on single-family residential building permits; apartment
projects; and the South Kitsap Community Event Center.
Police Chief Brown reported on parking and homelessness issues
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Matt Murphy, Chamber of Commerce, said PPE is an important step the City is taking; would like to
move faster to Phase 3; and spoke about building owners and downtown murals and art.
ln response to Councilmember Rosapepe, Mayor Putaansuu and Councilmembers spoke about the
Governor's OPMA and social distancing during meetings.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:01 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
Bran Rinearson MC, City Clerk Robe rt Putaansuu, Mayor