10/08/2019 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of October 8, 2Ot9
L. CALL TO ORDER AND ROIL CAIL
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Mayor Pro-Tem AshbY Present
Councilmember Chang Present
Councilmember Clauson Present
Councilmember Cucciardi Present
Councilmember Diener Present
Councilmember Lucarelli Absent
Councilmember RosaPePe . Present
Mayor Putaansuu Present
Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, Community Development Director Bond, Finance
Director Crocker, City Attorney Cates, Police Chief Brown, City Clerk Rinearson, Operations Manager
Lang, HR Coordinator Lund and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:31 p.ffi., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a L5-minute executive session to discuss an
existing litigation matter pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1Xi).City Attorney Cates, Development
Director Bond, Public Works Director Dorsey and Finance Director Crocker were invited to attend
and Mayor Putaansuu announced that action would be taken.
At 5:46 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOT ON: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember CIauson, to amend the agenda
by adding under Business ltem 7! add adoption of an ordinance amending the temporary six-month
moratorium adopted under Ordinance No. 020-19-A.
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The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the agenda
as modified.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Margi Moore, T na Meekins, Morgan Perry, and Forbes Duncan, voiced their support of Business
Item 7A, thanked Council for their work and urged Council to pass the ordinance.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 777L5 through 77786 and 77789 throu gh 77852 including bank drafts
in the amount of S1,518,L75.32 and Electronic Payments in the amount of 52,256.44 totaling
5rJ20,431.76.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 77787 through 77788 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of 5t32,6t5.36; and Direct Deposits in the amount of 5t19,629.13 totaling 5ZtZ,Zq4.49.
C. Approval of September L7 , 20L9, Work Study Session Minutes
D. Excusa! of Councilmember Lucarelli Due to Personal Reasons
MOT ON: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the consent
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. South Kitsap School District Update
Tim Winter, the new South Kitsap superintendent introduced himself and provided his educational
and personal background and spoke to his vision for the district.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. lnit ative 976 "Bring Back Our S30 Car Tabs"
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 6:59 p.m.
Gerry Harmon spoke against the initiative noting we need money for the roads. She also hopes we
do not increase it over the next few years.
There being no more testimony, Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
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B. Surplus of Proprietary Funds (Water, Sewer and Storm Drainage) Util ty Equipment
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing and there being no testimohy, closed the public
hearing at 7:O2 p.m.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adopt on of an Ordinance Amending Sections 7.01.010 "Definitions" and 7.15.080 "Operation
Requirements" of Port orchard Municipal code chapter 7 "Animals"
MOT ON: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Ctauson, to adopt an ordinance
amending sections 7.01.010 "Definitions" and 7.15.080 "Operation Requirements" of the port
Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 7 "Animals", as presented.
The mot on carried.
(Ordinance No. 040-191
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing a .75 FTE to ncrease to 1.0, a 0.5 FTE to lncrease to.070
for Police Records Evidence Specialist, a New 0.55 FTE Court Security Officer and Approving an
MOU with Teamsters
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt an ordinance
approving the reallocation of hours for Police Records Evidence Specialist employees; authorizing
the execution of the memorandum of understanding with the Teamsters relating thereto; and
approving the creation of a new 0.55 FTE, a job description and salary range for the position of Court
Security Officer as described above and provided for in the attachments.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 041-191
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Author z nE the S gning of MOU's with the Police Gu ld
Representing Patrol and the Police Gu ld Representing Sergeants
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt an
ordinance which authorizes the Mayor to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police
Guild representing Patrol Officers and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Police Guild
representing Sergeants to revise the language in Article 5.5 of each of the respective cottective
ba rga i n ing agreements.
The mot on carried.
(Ordinance No. O42-L9l
D. Adoption of a Resolut on Opposing nitiative 975 on the November 2OLg General Elect on
Ballot
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MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt the
proposed resolution opposing l-976.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 033-191
E. Adopt on of a Resolut on Dec aring Certain Proprietary Funds (Water, Sewer, Storm Dra nage)
Utility Equipment as Surplus
MOT ON: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to approve a resolution
declaring certain equipment surplus and authorizing its disposition.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 034-191
F. Adoption of a Resolution Fixing the Date of a Publ c Hearing on a Petition to Vacate City Right-
of-Way, an Alley Between Cline Avenue and Dekalb Street
MOT ON: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt a Resolution
setting the Public Hearing for Novemb er L2,2079, to occur during the regular Council meeting, on a
petition to vacate a portion of City's right-of-way an alley between Cline Avenue and Dekalb Street.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 035-191
G. Approval of a Lease Agreement w th the Specia! Olympics Washington, South Kitsap Flag
Football Program for Use of a Port on of Van Zee Park
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosap€p€, to approve a lease
with the South Kitsap Flag Football Program, authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for
temporary use of the Van Zee Park, including the lights, as presented.
Councilmember Ashby noted the rent to the group is S2+9. The staff report states the field is leased
to other groups for SZqg for the year and asked if we prorate due to the group only using the field
for up to two months.
AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to amend
the lease to have a SSO rent for the duration of the agreement.
The amended motion carried.
The main motion carried.
(Agreement No. 059-19)
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H. Approva! of the Septemb er 24, 2Ot9, Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve the
minutes as published.
The motion carried. Councilmember Ashby abstained.
l. NEw ITEM: Adoption of an Ordinance Amend ng the Temporary Six-Month Moratorium
Adopted Under Ord nance No. 020-19-A.
MOT ON: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt ordinance
039-19 amending Ordinance 020-L9-A as presented.
Councilmember Chang recommended adding the word applications to the language in the ordinance
as to not confuse buildings permits with building permit applications.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 039-191
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Takenl
A. 4th of July Fireworks and Kitsap County Code
Mayor Putaansuu provided Counci! with information on Kitsap County's ban on certain fireworks
which includes bans on roman candles, multi-cake devices, aeria! spinners, multi-shell devices and
ground spinners. He asked if we want to mirror what the county is doing or should we have bigger
discussions?
Council and Mayor continued the discussion of fireworks including weather during the 4th of July,
reducing use of some fireworks, holding a public hearing and asking the county fire marshal to
attend, watching the large firework and personal displays, and adhering to the hours of when
fireworks are legal to use.
Council Direct on: Schedule a public hearing during the second meeting in November [November
26thl and invite the county fire marshal to attend; and bring forth an ordinance mirroring the county's
ban on certain fireworks.
B. HB 1406 Relating to Encouraging lnvestments in Affordable and Supportive Housing
Mayor Putaansuu said we have taken action to capture the revenue from the state when it comes to
the city which will be between SSO,OOO to 535,000. He has been working with two non-profits that
gave him two distinct options. He would like to pick just one of the non-profits; Kitsap Community
Resources and Housing Kitsap, and asked Council to discuss the two options and give him direction.
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Council and Mayor discussed each of the non-profit's options and asked Mayor Putaansuu to provide
more information and clarification.
Council Direction: Mayor Putaansuu will bring this item back in 2 weeks [October 22, 20L9) with
more information.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Councilmember Clauson reported on the Finance committee meeting held earlier this evening.
CouncilmemberAshby reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to
meet next Monday [October 14th].
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet October 2Lst. The Sewer
Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet November 6th.
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on last week's lodging tax meetings [October l't and October
2ndl.
Mayor Putaansuu reported the KRCC [Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council] retreat and Housing
Kitsap.
Councilmember Ashby reported on the [KRCC] Legislative Reception.
Councilmember Clauson reported on ferries and service.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
. Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway meeting and addressed concerns that have been brought up
during public comment;
o Downtown parking and parking rates;
o AWC board meeting;
o Council retreat; and
o Resurfacing tennis courts at Van Zee Park.
Operations Manager Lang spoke to resurfacing and condition of the tennis courts.
11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Dorsey reported on last week's Public Works Board retreat.
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T2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Gerry Harmon spoke about initiatives and negativity towards government and the way money is
spent.
Heidi Fenton asked for clarification on Business ltem 7F and noted she wants to be more involved in
the community.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session was held earlier in the meeting.
T4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at8:42 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
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Brandy h, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu r
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