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Council Meeting Minutes
W Regular Meeting of August 22,2017
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
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!Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
s Councilmember Ashby
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Councilmember Diener
Councilmember Donlin
Councilmember Lucarelli
Mayor Pro-Tern Cucciardi
Mayor Putaansuu
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Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, Community Development Director Bond, City Treasurer
Martin, Finance Director Crocker, Police Chief Marti, City Attorney Cates, City Clerk Rinearson and
Office Assistant Whisenant II 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 Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Ken Kambich expressed his support on the proposed Golf Cart Zone in McCormick Woods.
Gerry Harmon expressed her concerns with what and how the Council is bringing forward issues.
Jan Bjorke expressed her support for the Golf Cart Zone, and its potential growth for the community.
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Greg Guidi expressed his support for the proposed Golf Cart Zone in McCormick Woods.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Check Nos. 69876 through 69985 totaling $333,669.54; and Bi-Weekly Payroll
including Check Nos. 147670 through 147685 totaling $277,433.94.
B. Approval of a Contract with South Kitsap School District for the School Resource Officer
(Contract No. 058-17)
C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Ron's Stump Removal & Tree Service for
Tree Removal Services (Resolution 050-17, Contract No 056-17)
D. Excusal of Councilmember Donlin Due to a Personal Obligation
E. Excusal of Councilmember Ashby Due to a Personal Obligation
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to approve the consent
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
No public hearings were held.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to accept the first
reading of an Ordinance, amending the 2017 - 2018 Biennial Budgets for the City of Port Orchard
and to direct staff to place an Ordinance on the agenda for second reading and final adoption
Mayor Putaansuu noted the public has an opportunity to speak to this item and asked if anyone
would like to comment.
There were no public comments.
The motion carried.
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B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 1.18 Public Records
Act
MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt an Ordinance
amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 1.18, Public Records Act.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 029-17)
C. Adoption of a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 028-14, and Adopting the Amended Policies
and Procedures for Processing Public Records Requests
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt a Resolution,
repealing Resolution No. 028-14, and adopting an amended Policies and Procedures for Processing
Public Records Requests.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 051-17)
D. Adoption of a Resolution Repealing Resolution No. 075-16, that Allowed the City to Sole Source
Potable Water Treatment with ATEC Systems, Inc.
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt a Resolution,
thereby repealing Resolution 075-16, which allowed the City of Port Orchard Public Works
Department to 'sole source' their potable water treatment of Manganese with ATEC Systems, Inc.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 052-17)
E. Approval of August 2, 2017, Special Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli to approve the
minutes as presented.
The motion carried. Councilmembers Cucciardi and Diener abstained.
F. Approval of the August 8, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli to approve the
minutes as presented.
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The motion carried. Councilmember Chang abstained.
G. Discussion: Golf Cart Zone Survey Results
Mayor Putaansuu addressed the previous citizen comment, made by Gerry Harmon, regarding how
issues are brought forward to City Council. Mayor Putaansuu informed of the previous route the
topic took leading up to discussion on the current agenda.
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The survey results were presented as:
• 281 total submitted entries;
• 51 disqualified entries, due to duplication or unidentifiable McCormick Woods resident;
• 229 valid entries, allowed up to 4 votes per household;
• 141/62% favorable entries;
• 88/38% opposed entries;
• 52 votes for no preference on electric golf carts;
• 69% favored electric golf carts; and
• 31% voted no for electric golf carts.
Mayor Putaansuu stated that the McCormick Woods Service Carts are gas powered for performance
reasons, so if only electric carts were chosen for the ordinance an exception would need to be made
for the service carts.i
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Councilmembers, Mayor and staff discussed; the previous occasions where the topic took place,
individual stances on electric versus gas golf cart options, their support for moving forward with an
ordinance, possible code of conduct, and agreed to the exemption for the service carts.
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Councilmember Cucciardi recused himself from the meeting at 7:03 p.m.
MAIN MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to direct staff to
bring forward a draft ordinance to allow electric golf carts to be used on McCormick Woods area as
defined on the roadway, not on the shoulders.
AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to add to the
draft ordinance an exemption for the McCormick Woods Service Golf Carts to be gas powered.
The amended motion carried.
The main motion carried.
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Councilmember Cucciardi returned to the meeting at 7:05 p.m.
8. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Ii Councilmember Clauson reported the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet September 29th.
Councilmember Chang reported the Economic Development and Tourism committee is scheduled to
meet September 11th. The next Lodging Tax committee is in September, date is to be determined.
!Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the August 14th Chimes and Lights committee, next meeting is
scheduled for September 25th; reported on the August 14th Utilities committee, next meeting is
scheduled for September 18th; the Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet September 20th.i
On behalf of Land Use Committee Chair Diener, Mayor Putaansuu reported on the August 16th Land
Use committee meeting. Next meeting is scheduled to meet September 20th.ii
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9. REPORT OF MAYOR
Mayor Putaansuu reported on the following:
• New display of POW Flag, Councilmembers approved to purchase another flag pole to
continue displaying the city flag;
• Met with lobbyist and discussed Legislative Priorities;
• Bay Street fence fixed;
• Letter from The Saints Car Club thanking the City for their support; and
• DCD City Tour last week showing various design standard examples.
10. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Finance Director Crocker thanked Councilmembers, Mayor, and the staff for his warm welcome. And
commended Treasurer Martin for his encouragement in pursuing this opportunity.
City Treasurer Martin reported on Finance Director Crocker's advancement throughout his career
leading to his recently accepted position with the City.
Community Development Director Bond reminded that there is a special Planning Commission and
Council meeting on September 8th, including the Urban Design Tour to the Snohomish and King
County areas.
Chief Marti reported on the general concerns of citizens regarding traffic. Suggested that citizens
notify the Police Department via email at police@citvofportorchard.us , so those concerns can be
responded to.
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11. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Gerry Harmon asked of any known widening revisions for the intersection at Sidney and Tremont,
heavily trafficked since the beginning of Tremont construction.
Jay Rosapepe commented on the proposed McCormick Woods Golf Carts Zone with his preference
of electric carts and posted signs.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 7:31 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 15-minute executive session in
accordance with RCW 42.30.110(l)(l) regarding potential litigation. City Attorney Cates and
Community Development Director Bond were invited to attend.
At 7:46 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened Council back into regular session.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 7:46 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
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Robert Putaansuu, MayorBrdffdy Rinearson, CMC, City Clerk
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