09/10/2019 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meet ng Minutes
Regular Meeting of September LO,zOLg
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL 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
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Cou ncilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Cou ncilmember Lucarelli
Cou ncilmember Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Present
Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, Finance Director Crocker, Code Enforcement Officer
Price, City Attorney Cates, Police Chief Brown, City Clerk Rinearson, and Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
A. PLEDGE OF ATLEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to excuse
Councilmember Diener for personal reasons and also excuse Councilmember Ashby for personal
reasons. There is a good chance she will be here tonight, perhaps a little !ate.
The motion carried.
MOT ON: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the
agenda, as amended.
The motion carried.
3. C TIZENS COMMENTS
Eric Campbell, McCormick Communities, spoke to progress made with the City and the City of
Bremerton on the water moratorium and agreement. He hopes this will come back within two weeks.
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4. CONSENTAGENDA
A. Approval ofVoucher Nos. 77440 thro ugh77538, and 77543 through776L3 including bankdrafts
in the amount of S1,055.950.35 and Electronic Payments in the amount of 568,890.20 totaling
s1,124.840.ss.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 77429 through 77439, and 77539 through 77542, including bank
drafts and EFT's in the amount of5414,660.80; and Direct Deposits in the amount of5376,966.52
totaling s791,627.32.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the Final Plat of Plat of Sherman Ridge (Resolution No. 027-
1el
D. Adoption of a Resolution Confirming Mayoral Appointment to the Lodging Tax Advisory
Committee (Resolution No. 028-191
E. Approval of a Contract with the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for the
Renewal ofthe Dekalb Street waterway Permit No. 20-812074 (Contract No.057-191
F. Excusal of Councilmember Clauson Due to Business Obligations
G. Added ltem: Excusal of Councilmember Dienerfor Personal Reasons and Councilmember Ashby
for Personal Reasons
MOT ON: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve the
consent agenda, as amended.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTAT!ON
A. Oath of Office: Police Officer Austin Culbert
police Chief Brown gave thanks for letting him administer the Oath of Office, publicly and in front of
Counci!. He then read the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics into the record.
Chief Brown administered the oath of office to Police Officer Austin Culbert and then Mrs. Culbert
pinned Police Officer Culbert's badge to his uniform.
Councilmember Ashby joined the meeting at 6:43 p.m.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipa Code Chapter 2.08 Appointive
Officers and Creat ng a New Chapter 2.82 Abatement Hearing Officer
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MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt an
ordinance amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 and creating a new Chapter 2.82 as
presented.
The motion carried.
(Ord nance No. 035-191
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amend ng Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2O.2LZ Dangerous
and Unf t Dwell ngs, Build ngs and Structures
MOT ON: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt an Ordinance
amending POMC Chapter 2O.2L2 as presented.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 036-191
C. Adoption of a Reso ution Approving a Contractw th Rob nson Noble, nc. forthe 2019-2020
ESSB 5091 Foster Pilot Project Serv ces and Document ng Procurement Procedures
MOT ON: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt a
resolution thereby approving a contract with Robinson Noble, lnc. for the 2019-2020 ESSB 509L
Foster Pilot Project Streamflow Augmentation/Restoration, Net Ecological Benefits and
Hydrogeological Services in an amount not to exceed 5324,900.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. O22-L9l
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Ventilation Power Cleaning, nc., for the
2OL9 Stormwater Catch Basin and P pe Maintenance
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt a
resolution, thereby approving a contract with Ventilation Power CIeaning, lnc. for the 2OL9
Stormwater Catch Basin & Pipe Maintenance Contract in the amount not to exceed Sgt,gZS.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 026-191
E. Adoption of a Resotution Approving a Contract with the Law Office of Thomas M. Pors for the
2OL9-2O20 Water R ghts-Legal Serv ces
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to adopt a resolution,
thereby approving a contract with the Law Office of Thomas M. Pors in the amount not to exceed
StgZ,SO0 for the 2019-2O2O water rights related activities.
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The motion carr ed.
(Resolut on No. 021-191
F. Adoption of a Resolution Approv ng the Purchase of Vehicles for the Equipment Rental
Revolving Fund 500
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosap€pe, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to adopt a Resolution
providing City Council approval of the purchase of vehicles in accordance with the City's fleet
standardization policies and the 2OL9-2O20 Biennial Budget.
G. Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 052-18 with Northwest Urban Law, PLLC for
Spec al Projects and Land Use Attorney Services
MOT ON: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve Amendment
No. 1 to Contract No. O52-L8, with Northwest Urban Law, PLLC for special projects and land use
attorney services, as presented.
The motion carried.
H. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. O29-L1- with Key Bank National Assoc. to
Lease R ght-of-Way Adjacent to 1301 Bay Street
MOT ON: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve
Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 029-1.1, with KeyBank National Association to lease City right-of-
way adjacent to 1301 Bay Street, as presented.
The motion carried.
. Approval of Special Event Application: Kitsap County Sherriffs Office Open House
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the
special event application for Kitsap County Sheriff's Office to hold their event and allow for a street
closure, as presented.
The motion carried.
J. Approval of the August t3,2OL9, Council Meet ng Minutes
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 029-191
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MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve the August
L3,2OL9, regular Council meeting minutes.
The motion carried.
K. Approval of the August 20,2OL9, Council Meeting Minutes
MOT ON: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the Council
meeting minutes of August 20,2Ot9.
The motion carried.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
A. Update on Water Systems lmprovements and Agreements for the 580 Zone
Mayor Putaansuu stated the City is makinB progress on negotiations with McCormick Communities,
the City of Bremerton, and South Kitsap Fire and Rescue in an effort to make it possible to lift the
building permit moratorium for the 580/550 zones. On August L3,2OL9, the City of Port Orchard
made a formal request to the City of Bremerton seeking an increase in water supply from 350 gallons
per minute to 792.3 gallons per minute. On August 29,2OL9, the City of Port Orchard received a
response from the City of Bremerton which indicated that they could support a temporary increase
in water supply to Port Orchard under certain conditions. On September 3, 20L9, McCormick
Communities provided a letter to the City of Port Orchard which indicated that they were willing to
make certain improvements to both the City of Port Orchard and City of Bremerton water systems
and to seek to have the moratorium lifted.
Council and the Mayor discussed the current progress; improvements; agreement; 580 and 660
water zones; and thanked staff, and the other agencies , for their work on this issue.
ln response to Councilmember Ashby, Mayor Putaansuu said we do not have the water to provide
until the agreements are in place.
B. City of Port Orchard Promotional Videos
Three economic development and tourism videos were shown. After watching the videos, Mayor
Putaansuu asked, with Council's confirmation, to post them on our website and share with local
organizations. Staff was directed to place them on the City's website.
C. Draft Interlocal Agreement w th the Public Fac lities D strict for a Joint Community Center
Funding
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Mayor Putaansuu said he took this item to the Economic Development and Tourism committee
yesterday and the draft agreement has not changed since yesterday morning. He has two weeks from
tonight before he will be before the PFD. He does intend to send the draft agreement to the PFD
attorney. The agreement is asking for a phased approach. Additionally, on Task 6 on attachment B for
financing alternative, the City is proposing the PFD pledge their cash flow to put more money to work
and take advantage of the City's or the County's bonding capabilities.
Council and Mayor continued to discuss the agreement including increasing the time from 30 days to
60 or 90 days as this may not be enough time to wrap this up; and commitment from the PFD to the
bank and feasibility study.
Mayor Putaansuu mentioned the PDF is scheduled to meet September 23'd and he invited Council to
attend.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet October 8th.
Councilmember Ashby reported on the September gth Economic Development and Tourism
committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled forthe second Monday in October [October 14th].
Councilmember Lucarelli reported the Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet September 23rd. The
Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet November 6th. The Chimes and Lights Committee is
scheduled to meet next Monday [September 23'd].
Councilmember Cucciardi reported the Land Use Committee met on August 26th. The next meeting
is scheduled for Septemb er 23rd.
Mayor Putaansuu and Councilmember Ashby reported on the KRCC [Kitsap Regional Coordinating
Councill including the Legislative Reception and Retreat.
Councilmember Ashby reported on the PSRC [Puget Sound Regional Council] TransPOL.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
o September 17th work study topics;
o Recognition for Finance Director Crocker;
o Chimes and creating an ad-hoc committee for chimes songs;
. Public works and concrete panels;
. lnitiative 976; and
o November 14th KRCC Legislative Reception.
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11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Finance Director Crocker reported on accounts payable process; mid-biennial review process; and
monthly budget reports.
City Clerk Rinearson reminded Councilto reach out to the Clerk's if they are attendingthe Legistative
Reception; Kitsap Humane Society contract renewal; and will staff the Chimes ad-hoc committee.
L2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Randy Jones, Dorothy Ackels, Kath een Fritch, Rob Reynolds, Robert McGee, Chuck Huck, Gerry
Harmon, and Ms. Rubish, spoke to the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway/Bike Path, discussing eminent
domain; mitigation; effects on neighbors, businesses and jobs of the pathway decision in Annapolis;
Whiskey Gulch accomplishments; marked walking trail options; working together with the
community and more community outreach; financial status of project; recreation in Port Orchard;
dedicated shuttle between ferry terminals; listening to the people in Annapolis; formal proposal to
meet with Mayor and Council; 2014 vote on pathway; asking Council to put the community first; lack
of transparency; change from walking path to bike path; and fighting to keep business, beautiful
homes and trying to promote groMh within Annapolis.
Councilmember Ashby asked the City Clerk to find if the City Council has ever taken a vote on eminent
domain.
13. EXECUTTVE SESSTON
There was no executive session.
L4. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adj ou at 8:25 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Robert ffiyo,,