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Port Orchard, WA 98366
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Regular Meeting of Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
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, Community Development
Director Bond, City Attorney Archer, Chief of Police Brown, City Clerk Wallace, and Deputy
City Clerk Floyd.
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 Fred Chang; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Remove Consent Agenda Item 4E Adoption
of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington
State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for Bridge Inspection Services and move to
Business Items.
Motion Carried: 7 - 0
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Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
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, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Robert McGee voiced concerns with the Mayor and Council, explaining the community has lost
trust due to dishonesty and lack of communication.
Lisa Torin expressed her concerns with speeders on McCormick Woods Drive and asked the City
to do something about it or something bad could happen to people walking on the side of the
road.
Jessica Gallegos White spoke to the issues she and her husband are having with water and sewer
hookup fees at a property they live on.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by John Morrissey to Approve the Consent Agenda as
amended.
Motion Carried: 7 - 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments
Approval of Voucher Nos. 89399 through 89441 and 89447 through 89490 including bank
drafts in the amount of $563,038.34 and EFT's in the amount of $1,061,135.13 totaling
$1,624,173.47.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 89442 through 89446 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $290,987.83 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $310,449.56 totaling
$601,437.39.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute a Conservation Grant
Agreement with Puget Sound Energy for the Completed Relight Washington Street Lighting
Work under the TIB Phase 3 Project
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D. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the City of Port Orchard to Procure Goods and
Services Through U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Contracts
Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with
the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for Bridge Inspection
F. Acceptance of a Loss Prevention Grant from Association of Washington Cities for Backup
Cameras
G. Approval of Special Event Street Closures: Holiday on the Bay
H. Approval of a Contract with General Code for Municipal Code Codification Services
I. Ratification of the Mayor's Signature on a Lease Agreement with Special Olympics Flag
Football for a Portion of Van Zee Park
J. Ratification of the Mayor's Signature and Authorizing an Interagency Agreement with the
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts for Interpreter Funding Services
5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:44 p.m. Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 20 -minute executive session pursuant
to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss legal risk of a proposed action when public discussion could have
adverse legal or financial consequences. City Attorney Archer, Public Works Director Ryan,
Community Development Director Bond, Code Enforcement Officer II Civilette and Finance
Director Crocker were invited to attend and Mayor Putaansuu announced action would follow.
At 6:44 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session an additional 10 -minutes.
at 6:54 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting back into session.
8. BUSINESS ITEMS
Moved by Scott Diener; seconded by John Morrissey to Add a new Business Item 8A Legal Action
Against 1114 Garrison Avenue.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
A. Legal Action Against 1114 Garrison Avenue
Moved by Scott Diener; seconded by John Morrissey to Authorize the filing of litigation
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against the property owners of 1114 Garrison Avenue for pending code violations and associated
penalties.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Adopt an Ordinance amending the 2025-
2026 Biennial Budget.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Repealing and Replacing Chapter 2.64 of the Port Orchard
Municipal Code, and Amending Sections 15.30.150, 9.30.050, 9.30.080, 9.30.100, 2.76.090,
2.76.100, 2.76.140, 2.82.010, 5.12.110, and 13.04.180, Pertaining to Code Enforcement and
Administrative Appeal Procedures
Moved by Heidi Fenton; seconded by Fred Chang to Adopt an Ordinance repealing and replacing
Chapter 2.64 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code, pertaining to code enforcement, and
amending related sections pertaining to enforcement and appellate procedures.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
D. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending POMC Section 5.12.100, Modifying the Minimum
Threshold for Required Business Licenses to match the Washington State Model Ordinance
Moved by Eric Worden; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Adopt an Ordinance amending Port Orchard
Municipal Code Section 5.12.100, as presented.
A brief discussion was held if the City should raise the minimum threshold more than the
proposed amount of $4,000; however, there was not enough Council support to move forward
with a higher amount.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
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Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
E. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No.1 to C062-23 Salish Behavioral Health
Contract Amendment
Moved by Fred Chang; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to
execute Amendment No. 1 to the Interlocal Agreement with Salish Behavioral Health
Administrative Services Organization for use of the City's settlement proceeds from the opioid
multi -district litigation.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
F. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Professional Services Agreement with Consor North
America, Inc. for the Design of the Old Clifton Intertie Project
Moved by Mark Trenary; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Consor North America, Inc. for the design of
the Old Clifton Intertie Project in the amount of $998,934.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
G. Authorization to Close on the Purchase of Real Property known as 1333 Lloyd Parkway by
the City of Port Orchard for $2,500,000
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Scott Diener to Authorize the Mayor to take all actions
necessary to close the purchase of real property located at 1333 Lloyd Parkway, consistent
with the terms and conditions set forth in the previously approved Purchase and Sale
Agreement.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
H. Fee in Lieu of Construction for Salmonberry Apartments
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Moved by Fred Chang; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute the Payment in Lieu of Construction Agreement as presented.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
I. Approval of Change Order No. 9 to Contract No. C059-23 with Stellar J Corporation for the
Marina Pump Station Improvement Project
Moved: by Mark Trenary; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Authorize the Mayor to execute Change
Order No. 9 to Contract No. C059-23 with Stellar J Corporation for the Marina Pump Station
Improvement Project to increase the contract by $71,841.24, for a new contract total of
$15,566,628.41 (applicable taxes included).
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
J. Approval of the July 15, 2025, City Council Work Study Meeting Minutes
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Accept the minutes of the July 15, 2025,
City Council Work Study Meeting.
Motion Carried: 6- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
Abstaining: Mark Trenary
K. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor to Execute an Interlocal Agreement with
the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) for Bridge Inspection Services
Councilmember Chang [who works at the Washington State Department of Transportation],
wanted to have an opportunity for any Councilmembers to voice any concerns with him voting
on this issue.
No Councilmembers voiced any concerns.
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Scott Diener to Adopt a Resolution authorizing the Mayor
to execute an Interlocal Agreement with the Washington State Department of
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Transportation (WSDOT) for bridge inspection services, in a form approved by the city attorney,
with the October 2025 Lund Avenue Bridge inspection estimated at $5,852.80.
Motion Carried: 7- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Mark Trenary, Jay Rosapepe, Scott Diener, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
9. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
10. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Council Advisory Committees
Councilmember Morrissey reported on the September 8th Economic Development and Tourism
Committee meeting. He also reported on Lodging Tax Advisory Committee memberships.
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the September 9th Utilities Committee meeting and the
August 28th Land Use Committee meeting.
Councilmembers Rosapepe and Chang reported on the September 6th Coffee with Council.
A brief discussion was held regarding derelict boats and speeding.
11. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
• Will not be attending the September 16th work study meeting.
• Library Mural
• Possible road closure for a fish culvert on Mile Hill
• State designed roundabout at Wolves Drive and Mile Hill.
• Animal control contract.
• Downtown parking stalls, parking passes and merchant parking
• Port of Bremerton and restrooms, garbage and mowing grass duties.
12. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Ryan reported on crosswalk and flags on Tremont Street, Bay Street
Overwater Structure Demolition project, and Givens Park update.
Finance Director Crocker reported on opioid payments for the last 15 years.
Community Development Director Bond reported on public notice signs for projects.
City Attorney Archer reported on a couple presentations that she will be presenting on for public
records and ethics for Elected Officials.
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Chief of Police Brown reported on traffic enforcement and working on how to alert the people
downtown if there is a need to evacuate due to an emergency.
City Clerk Wallace reported on the upcoming Coffee with Council, and asked if Councilmembers
would like to sponsor a tree for the downtown tree decorating contest. Council indicated they
would like to sponsor a tree. She also thanked Council for approving the code codification
agreement, and spoke about the City's new public notices email lists.
Tasha Sorensen, the City Clerk's intern, spoke to Council about her experience working with
the City and the City Clerk's office.
13. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Joseph White and Jessica Gallegos White spoke about their property which runs adjacent to
Tremont Street and Sunset Street. They want to build a new home but are running into
expenses that might prohibitive, especially expenses related to sewer and water connections.
They requested calculations showing how the expenses were determined.
14. GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Rosapepe spoke about flu shots, voter turnout, and asked that someone reach out
to Mr. McGee regarding his earlier comments about cabaret licenses.
Mayor Putaansuu responded that the Clerk's office could do that.
Councilmember Morrissey reported on breakfast with Habitat for Humanity, asked about the air
control in the Chambers, and spoke about the Circle of Champions for South Kitsap School District.
Councilmember Fenton noted the last Night Market is coming up, and thanked Public Works
Director Ryan for getting the crosswalks completed.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. No other action was taken.
Signed by: Signed by:
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor