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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/08/2017 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of August 8, 2017 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows: Councilmember Ashby Present Councilmember Chang Absent Councilmember Clauson Present Councilmember Diener Present Councilmember Donlin Present Councilmember Lucarelli Present Mayor Pro -Tern Cucciardi Present Mayor Putaansuu Present Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, Community Development Director Bond, City Attorney Cates, Police Chief Marti, City Clerk Rinearson and Deputy City Clerk Floyd were also present. A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the agenda as presented. The motion carried. 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS Bjorn Bjorke voiced his support of the golf cart zone. This is a good thing to allow choices for people who live in the community. !ay Rosapepe, has heard from some dog walkers who are concerned with the speed of traffic. Otherwise he has heard positive feedback. Katie Niles noticed people like to speed in their neighborhood. We have a lot of young families that walk, dog walkers, and strollers. If the golf carts go under 25mph, cars could pass them, which creates a danger. Minutes of August 8, 2017 Page 2 of 4 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Check Nos. 69741 through 69875 totaling $488,907.53; July's Electronic Payment Dates 7/1/2017 through 7/31/2017 totaling $16,709.92 and Bi-Weekly Payroll including Check Nos. 147645 through 147669 totaling $390,337.89. B. Excusal of Councilmember Chang Due to a Business Obligation MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to approve the consent agenda. The motion carried. 5. PRESENTATION There were no presentations. 6. PUBLIC HEARING No public hearings were held. 7. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending POMC Chapter 20.132 Sign Code Council and staff briefly discussed feather signs which included locations; aesthetics; visual appeal; and distractions. They deliberated if this topic should go to the Planning Commission or Work Study meeting for more discussion. MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to defer to September 19t" work study. The motion carried. B. Approval of the July 18, 2017, Council Work Study Session Minutes MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to approve the Council Meeting Minutes from July 18, 2017, as submitted. The motion carried. Councilmember Clauson and Councilmember Diener abstained. C. Approval of the July 25, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes MOTION: By Councilmember Donlin, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the July 25, Council Meeting Minutes. Minutes of August 8, 2017 Page 3 of 4 The motion carried. Councilmember Diener abstained. D. Discussion: McCormick Woods Golf Cart Zone Council, Mayor, and staff discussed the proposed golf cart zone in McCormick Woods, including the town hall meeting; safety; speed; proposed ordinance; code of conduct; and a survey to be sent out to the McCormick Woods residents. Council Direction: Council directed staff to create a survey, post on the City's website, and send to the McCormick Woods HOA to send out to the residents. 8. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES Councilmember Clauson reported the Finance Committee is rescheduled to the 15th of September. Councilmember Ashby reported the Economic Development and Tourism committee is scheduled to meet August 14tn Councilmember Lucarelli reported the Chimes and Lights committee is scheduled to meet August 14tn; the Utilities Committee meeting is scheduled to meet August 14tn; and the Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet September 20tn Councilmember Diener reported the Land Use Committee scheduled to meet August 16tn City Clerk Rinearson reported on the August V Lodging Tax Advisory Committee. 9. REPORT OF MAYOR Mayor Putaansuu reported on the following: • 720 Prospect Street open house; • Cancelation of the August work study meeting; • Kitty Hall is scheduled for August 29tn; • Attorney routing numbers; • Social media updates; • Fireworks and fireworks permits; and • Fire Ops 101. 10. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Public Works Director Dorsey thanked Council for adding back in two additional summer season hires, and reported on a kickoff meeting he attended for the Sedgwick Road SR160 and Bethel Road Corridor Study. Minutes of August 8, 2017 Page 4 of 4 Community Development Director Bond reported on a conference call with TSI, the City's transportation consultant, regarding property along Bethel Avenue; and reported on a Doodle Poll regarding a design guideline field trip. City Attorney Cates reported on an abatement on Canyon Lane which was approved last Friday; and review and possible updates of the Port Orchard Municipal Code now that we are a Code City; City Clerk Rinearson reported on the AWC RMSA board meeting she attended; and a $3,500 grant the City received for signs. 11. CITIZENS COMMENTS Janice Greg asked if the golf carts will be regulated, registered, and licensed? Steven Sweeney discussed a letter he sent to Council regarding clarification on the View Protection Overlay District. He was told it was going before a committee, but has not heard anything back. Kenneth Darman voiced his concerns with the development on Blueberry and the change in zoning which includes his property. 12. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 7:45 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 15-minute executive session in accordance with RCW 42.30.110(1) regarding a real estate matter. City Attorney Cates and Community Development Director Bond were invited to attend. At 8:00 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened Council back into regular session. 13. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:00 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful. Brand Rinearson, CIVIC, City Clerk -�S� Robert Putaansuu, Mayor r =:SEAL:= •ip o: = � ..% �., BER• ��