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Home My WebLink About07/08/2025 - Regular - MinutesDocusign Envelope ID: A53F3385-19CE-4EE2-ADB4-FC8EF81AF3FC �Volt ORCHARD Meeting Location: Council Chambers 216 Prospect Street Port Orchard, WA 98366 City Council Minutes Contact us: Phone (360) 876-4407 cityhall@portorchardwa.gov www.portorchardwa.gov Regular Meeting of Tuesday, July 8, 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, Community Development Director Bond, City Attorney Archer, Deputy Police Chief Brandon, City Clerk Wallace, and Deputy City Clerk Floyd. Staff present via Zoom: Finance Director Crocker 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 Rosa pepe; seconded by Mark Trenary to Approve the agenda 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 3. CITIZEN COMMENTS Docusign Envelope ID: A53F3385-19CE-4EE2-ADB4-FC8EF81AF3FC July 8, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes Page 2o16 In response to Lindsey Paradiso, City Attorney Archer explained the rezoning issue she referred to is a quasi-judicial proceeding, which will ultimately come before the Council, meaning Council is not permitted to hear public comment on the matter. Lindsey Paradiso voiced concerns about Forest Song apartments and lack of sidewalks, speed bumps, blind curves, and influx of new traffic on Hull Avenue. In response to Athena Wahlstrom, Mayor Putaansuu said the City has annual updates to our zoning maps and comprehensive plan. Many times, those are City initiated activities but in this instance, it's a property owner initiating this and asking for this rezone. 4. CONSENT AGENDA Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Approve the Consent Agenda 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 A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments Approval of Voucher Nos. 89196 through 89251 and 89257 through 89267 including bank drafts in the amount of $260,002.92 and EFT's in the amount of $1,337,152.54 totaling $1,597,155.46. B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 89252 through 89256 including bank drafts and EFT's in the amount of $309,052.50 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $301,329.89 totaling $610,382.39 C. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the ER&R Purchase of Replacement Vehicle #1029 D. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Certain Personal Property as Surplus and Authorizing its Disposition Thereof E. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 078-23 with Bureau Veritas North America, Inc., for Building Consultant Services F. Approval of the May 13, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 5. PRESENTATION There were no presentations. Docusign Envelope ID: A53F3385-19CE-4EE2-ADB4-FC8EF81AF3FC July 8, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Public Hearing on a Transportation Impact Fee Ordinance Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 6:48 p.m. Community Development Director Bond noted the City received 2 written comments. Both were in opposition to increasing the fee, and one requested a possible delay in implementation. There being no more testimony, Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing at 6:49 p.m. 7. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the City's Transportation Impact Fee Rate Schedule Councilmember Fenton voiced concerns about raising impact fees to 27%. Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Scott Diener to Adopt an ordinance amendment the City's transportation impact fee rate schedule as presented. Motion Carried: 6- 1 Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, John Morrissey Voting Against: Heidi Fenton B. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Reimbursement Agreement with Kitsap Regional Library Foundation for the Port Orchard Branch Roof Replacement Project Councilmember Rosapepe mentioned part of the contribution from the library is coming by Friends of the Library, which he has an interest in. He said if any Councilmembers have concerns, he will recuse himself from the vote. No Councilmembers had any concerns. Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute the Reimbursement Agreement with the Kitsap Regional Library Foundation for the Port Orchard Branch Roof Replacement 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 with Coastline Roofing and Construction, Inc. for the Kitsap Regional Library Roof Replacement Project Docusign Envelope ID: A53F3385-19CE-4EE2-ADB4-FC8EF81AF3FC July 8, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by John Morrissey to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with Coastline Roofing and Construction, Inc. for the Library Roof Replacement Project. Motion Carried: 7- 0 Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Scott Diener, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey Voting Against: None D. Approval of the May 20, 2025, City Council Work Study Meeting Minutes Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Approve the May 20, 2025, Council meeting minutes as presented. Motion Carried: 5- 0 Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey Voting Against: None Abstaining: Eric Worden, Scott Diener 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS There were no discussion items. 9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES A. Council Committee Routine Meetings Regarding the Sewer Advisory Committee, Councilmember Rosapepe reported on damages and changes with the RV dump site by the Retsil facility. Councilmember Chang gave a brief update on the July 5th Coffee with Council. 10. REPORT OF MAYOR The Mayor reported on the following: • AWC Conference and public works accreditation. • Upcoming update on the Community Event Center. • Chairs for the Council chambers. • Marcus Whitman Junior High students leadership class. • Bay Street reconstruction project. • Communication plans. • Water system improvements for the Old Clifton Intertie, Well No. 11 stream flow augmentation, and the South Water Tower rehabilitation. Process • improvements and staffing. • Read into records portion of minutes from 50, 75, and 95 years ago. Docusign Envelope ID: A53F3385-19CE-4EE2-ADB4-FC8EF81AF3FC July 8, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Public Works Director Ryan reported on the Marina Pump Station, Well No. 11, service requests, and growth. Community Development Director Bond reported the City's population is now at 19,260 residents. He also spoke to vacancy rates, LEAN process improvements, pre -approved ADU project, and revisiting the multifamily tax exemption topic. City Attorney Archer reported on a case with the City of Kirkland regarding code enforcement and potential impact to the City of Port Orchard. Deputy Police Chief Brandon reported on events in the City and the impact on the police and public works departments and staffing. City Clerk Wallace reported on the City Clerk's office intern and special events. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS Athena Wahlstrom lives on Hull Avenue and voiced concerns with the Forest Song apartment development and noted improvements are needed on Hull Avenue. Matthew Paradiso voiced concerns about Hull Avenue and asked if something could be done to make the road safer. 13. GOOD OF THE ORDER In response to Councilmember Rosapepe, Public Works Director reported on the next steps for the vacant structures on Bay Street. Councilmember Rosapepe reported on a meeting with McCormick Woods, voter registration, affordable housing, and the fireworks show. Councilmember Morrissey reported on the 4th of July activities, thanked first responders, AWC Conference, Al (artificial intelligence) policies, short term rentals, and Facebook. Councilmember Worden spoke about a downtown cleanup this Saturday. Councilmember Fenton said this Saturday is the night market and said she will attend the August Coffee with Council. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:54 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 15 -minute executive session pursuant to RCW 42.56.110 related to a real estate matter. Councilmembers Diener and Worden will not be attending the executive session, and City Attorney Archer, Public Works Director Ryan, and Community Development Director Bond were invited to attend, and Mayor Putaansuu stated no action will follow. Docusign Envelope ID: A53F3385-19CE-4EE2-ADB4-FC8EF81AF3FC July 8, 2025, City Council Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 A 6 -minute break was taken. At 8:15 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session an additional 10 -minutes. At 8:25 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session. 15. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk Signed by: Doti �u�zuun,suu. Robert Putaansuu, Mayor