09/17/2019 - Work Study - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Counci Meet ng M nutes
Work Study Sess on Meet ng of September t7,20t9
CAIL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Robert 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
Councilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Cou ncilmember Lucarelli
Cou ncilmember Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
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Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, Community Development Director Bond, Police Chief
Brown, City Attorney Cates, City Clerk Rinearson, and Office Assistant ll Whisenant were also present.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. Proposed Ban on Sales of Puppies and Kittens
Mayor Putaansuu discussed the history of the proposed ban on the sales of puppies and kittens and
the consideration for adoption into the City code.
Councilmember Ashby explained the previous communications with the citizens group that brought
forward and produced a potential redlined ordinance for the city to review.
Councilmembers and Mayor discussed disclosure of the source of the animals obtained, the annual
Kitty Hall put on by Kitsap Humane Society that is held at City Hal! and provided some minor changes
to the revisions presented.
Counci Direction: Staff if to bring forward for adoption at the next counci! meeting and have the City
Attorney review the revisions and the "whereas" portions.
2. Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway
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Mayor Putaansuu presented the history of the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project and the
timeline from its origin to current status. Documents were presented highlighting the funding
process, the segmented areas, and timeline of the entire project. Key components of the project
were identified and explained; eminent domain, federal funding, permits, processes of obtaining
right of way, council direction, and environmental testing.
Mayor, councilmembers and staff discussed the segments and maps identifying the project plans.
Mayor Putaansuu expressed the financials regarding the federally funded project.
Public Works Director Dorsey spoke to councilmembers' questions on the pathway by explaining the
historical timeline and course of action, along with impacts to residents or businesses involved.
Council Direction: No direction was given to staff.
3. Updat ng Speed L mits on Certain Roads (POMC 10.081
Community Development Director Bond presented the proposed updates to speed limits on certain
roads. Police Chief Brown spoke in supported of the changes.
Council Direction: Staff to bring forward for adoption at the next council meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110, the City Counci! will hold a 15-minute executive
session regarding existing and potential litigation.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting ad at 8:05 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
v Rin e arson, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayorn