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Port Orchard, WA 98366
City Council
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Regular Meeting of Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Mayor Pro -Tern Diener 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
Eric Worden, Councilmember, Position No. 4
Jay Rosapepe, Councilmember, Position No. 2
Mark Trenary, Councilmember, Position No. 1
Absent: Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
Staff present: Public Works Director Ryan, Finance Director Crocker, Chief of Police Brown,
City Attorney Archer, City Clerk Wallace, and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
Audio/Visual was successful.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Pro-tem Diener led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Moved by Jay Rosapepe; seconded by Heidi Fenton to Approve the Agenda 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
3. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Manita Holtrop addressed issues related to stormwater and low-income housing, and
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expressed interest in purchasing a plot of land where she plans to place a 600 -square -foot
home.
CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Heidi Fenton; seconded by John Morrissey to Approve the Consent Agenda 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
A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments
Approval of Voucher Nos. 89757 through 89776 and 89782 through 89796 including
bank drafts in the amount of $685,291.99 and EFT's in the amount of $0 totaling
$685,291.99.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 89777 through 89781 including bank drafts and EFT's in
the amount of $303,597.03 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $305,530.70 totaling
$609,127.73.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Certain Personal Property as Surplus
and Authorizing its Disposition Thereof
D. Approval of a Purchase Order with CDW-G to renew annual Microsoft Product
licenses for FY 2026
E. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement for Juvenile Detention Services between
Kitsap County and the City of Port Orchard
F. Approval of a Service Agreement re: Emergency Communication Services with
Kitsap 911
5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Approval of the November 18, 2025, City Council Regular Meeting Minutes
Moved by John Morrissey; seconded by Jay Rosapepe to Approve the meeting minutes from
November 18, 2025.
Councilmember Morrissey pointed out the donation of real property needed a majority of City
Council, so the motion did not carry, and he would like to minutes to reflect this.
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City Attorney Archer explained the minutes will be corrected and a footnote will be added.
Motion Carried: 5- 0
Voting For: Fred Chang, Jay Rosapepe, Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey
Voting Against: None
Abstaining: Mark Trenary, Scott Diener
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
There were no discussion items.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
A. Council Advisory Committees
Councilmember Morrissey reported applications have been received for 2026 lodging tax
funding and a meeting will be set up next week.
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the November 18th Kitsap Transit meeting.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
No reported of the Mayor was held.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Ryan said the City of Gig Harbor reached out about the tree [in front of
City Hall] asking where we got it from and the City of Bremerton called asking where they could
find the lights we have on the marquee. Also, a downtown business owner came to City Hall and
personally thanked staff for their work on the holiday decorations and the Holiday on the Bay
event. Lastly, he spoke about the end of year report for Public Works.
Finance Director Crocker reported on financing for the Lloyd Parkway project.
Chief of Police Brown spoke about the Holiday on the Bay event and Shop with a Cop.
City Clerk Wallace mentioned the City's online municipal code has been updated and has
new features including emailed updates whenever a part of the code has been changed.
12. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Manita Holtrop voiced concerns with the City's code requirements on road surface areas and
impervious surfaces and asked if she could meet with the Stormwater Planning Group.
13. GOOD OF THE ORDER
A brief discussion was held regarding the Holiday on the Bay event.
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Councilmember Morrissey noted the Greater Kitsap Chamber will be hosting an elected
breakfast at the Bremerton Conference Center and an upcoming Gala, if anyone is interested.
Councilmember Rosapepe urged Councilmembers to make sure they register with the PFD, asked
the Council to consider adding an acknowledgement to the City website about Port Orchard
being on indigenous land, and asked that a new ad -hoc committee be considered to look at City
Council norms, Chapter 2 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code.
Public Works Director Ryan would like to recognize the Clerk's office for all the work they do
on special events.
14. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:05 p.m., Mayor Pro -tern Diener recessed the meeting for a 15 -minute executive session
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) regarding legal risk of a proposed action/potential litigation.
City Attorney Archer was invited to attend and Mayor Pro-tem Diener stated no action would
follow. Councilmember Fenton did not attend the executive session.
A 5 -minute break was held before heading back into the executive session.
At 7:25 p.m., Mayor Pro-tem Diener extended the meeting for an additional 10 minutes.
At 7:35 p.m., Mayor Pro-tem Diener reconvened the meeting back into session.
15. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. No other action was taken.
Signed by:
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Brandy Wallace, MMC, City Clerk
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Robert Putaansuu, Mayor