03/20/2018 - Work Study - Minutesw l City of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Work Study Session Meeting of March 20,2018
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CALL 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:
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Councilmember Ashby
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson Absent
Councilmember Cucciardi Present
Mayor Pro-Tern Diener Absent
Councilmember Lucarelli Present
Councilmember Rosapepe Present
Mayor Putaansuu
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Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, Community Development Director Bond, City Attorney
Cates, City Clerk Rinearson, and Office Assistant II Whisenant were also present.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. An Ordinance Banning the Retail Sale of Puppies and Kittens from Mill Breeders
Community Development Director Bond briefly restated previous Council discussions on the
presented ordinance.
Councilmember Ashby stated concerns over portions of the presented ordinance, regarding some of
its wording. It was reminded that the current Ordinance is to protect all animals, not just puppies
and kittens.
Mayor, councilmembers, and staff spoke on the focus of banning the sale of pets that come from
puppy and kitten mills, changing definitions for clarification, designating an enforcement authority,
and identifying which meeting to bring the revised changes.
Clarification on banning puppy and kitten mills was designated as a separate issue, restating this
ordinance is for banning the sale only.
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Council Direction: Staff to revise definitions and add as discussion item to first meeting in April.
2. Initiative and Referendum
Mayor Putaansuu recapped the previous discussions held and steps leading to the discussion of
Initiative and Referendum. City Attorney Cates explained the MSRC guide, as provided in the packet.
Mayor, councilmembers, and staff discussed the process variations between different cities,
limitations, budgeting potential ballot costs and staffing needs.
Council Direction: Item was tabled.
3. Log Cabin Benches within Right-of-Way
Mayor Putaansuu informed Council that the Sidney Museum and Arts Association recently added
park benches in the City's unopened right-of-way and is seeking permission to secure them to the
ground.
Mayor, councilmembers, and staff discussed the use of right-of-way, donation of benches to the city,
and safely installing the benches.
Council Direction: Staff is to move forward with installing the benches.
Miscellaneous Discussion
Public Works Director Dorsey spoke on previous revisions to the right-of-way permit process, which
has led to requesting a franchise agreement with West Sound Utility District (WSUD). This would be
requiring WSUD to obtain a bond for the contractors to access city right-of-way. A letter will be sent
to WSUD stating no further work to be performed until permit/franchise process is completed.
Mayor Putaansuu and Public Works Director Dorsey spoke on the SR 16/Gorst Project and probable
outcomes.
4. 2018 Legislative Session Recap
Chelsea Hager provided the Council with the 2018 Legislation update, and its potential impact to the
next biennium:
• Three budgets were adopted; supplemental, capital, and operating transportation;
• A record number of bills were introduced;
• A political shift could occur in the next election;
• Update on McCleary;
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• City's legislative priorities - Rockwell Pocket Park, transportation items, and Comprehensive
Plan updates; and
• Bills passed, potentially impactful to local governments.
Mayor, councilmembers, and staff discussed condominium development, Department of Natural
Resources regarding funding of boat issues, armory to be utilized by South Kitsap School District,
update with the Rockwell Pocket Park, future ribbon cuttings, and Puget Sound Regional Council
(PSRC) attempting recognition as a military center.
Council Direction: No direction was given.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
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Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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