03/28/2017 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of March 28, 2017
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Councilmember Ashby Present
Councilmember Chang Present
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, City Attorney Martin, Development Director Bond, City
Attorney Cates, 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
There were no citizen comments.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Check Nos. 68756 through 68823 $80,126.91; and Bi-Weekly Payroll including
Check Nos. 147468 through 147492 totaling $387,314.60.
B. Approval of Police Chief Employment Contract with Geoffrey Marti (Contract No. 028-17)
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MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the consent
agenda as published.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. Proclamation: Parkinson's Awareness Month
Mayor Putaansuu read the proclamation into record and presented it to Vivian Henderson who
briefly spoke about Parkinson's awareness.
B. SKWRF 2016 Year-End Budget Status Report and Achievements
Michael Wilson, General Manager of West Sound Utility District and Randy Screws, Plant Manager,
gave an update on the South Kitsap Water Reclamation Facility 2016 year-end budget and
achievements.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the 2017-2018 Biennial Budget
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.
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to adopt an Ordinance
amending the 2017-2018 Biennial Budgets for the City of Port Orchard.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 010-17)
City Treasurer Martin left the meeting at 7:22pm.
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B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the 2013 Shoreline Master Program Regarding
Redevelopment of Shoreline Properties, and Minor Clarifications and Corrections
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to adopt an ordinance
amending the Shoreline Master Program.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 011-17)
C. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring the Intention of the City Council to Adopt for the City of
Port Orchard the Classification for a Non-Charter Code City to be Governed by the Provisions
of Title 35A Revised Code of Washington
MOTION: By Council member Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to adopt a resolution to
declare the City Council's intent to adopt the Non-charter Code City classification, pursuant to RCW
35A.02.030.
AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to authorize
the City's intent to include the provision for citizen's initiative and referendums.
Councilmembers Clauson, Ashby, Cucciardi, Donlin, and Lucarelli voiced their concerns with the
amended motion.
The amended motion failed. Councilmembers Ashby, Donlin, Cucciardi, Lucarelli and Clauson
voted no.
The main motion carried.
(Resolution No. 013-17)
D. Approval of a Resolution Approving a Property Tax Exemption Agreement Between OVAH, LLC
and the City Pursuant to POMC 2.38
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to adopt a resolution
approving a property tax exemption agreement between OVAH, LLC and the City pursuant to POMC
2.38.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 014-17}
E. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Small Works Contract No. C026-17, with Holt Services, Inc.
for the Well No. 8 Pump Replacement Project and Documenting Procurement
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MOTION: By Council member Cucciardi, seconded by Council member Lucarelli, to adopt Resolution
No. 012-17, thereby approving Small Works Contract No. C026-17 with Holt services, Inc. in an
amount not to exceed $30,972.98 (tax included) for the Well No. 8 Pump and Motor Replacement
Project.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 012-17)
F. Approval of Amendment A to DWSF Loan Agreement DMB-952-185 (Contract No. C043-14)
with the Department of Commerce for the Well #10 Project Scope Change to the Well #13
Project Scope
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to authorize the
Mayor to execute Amendment A to Contract No. C043-14 with the State Department of Commerce
(DWSRF Loan No. DMB-952-185) for the completion of the Well #13 Water Treatment Project,
with no reimbursement requirement of currently expended funds and no change to the Loan
terms.
The motion carried.
G. Approval of March 14, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to approve the minutes
of March 14, 2017.
The motion carried. Councilmembers Clauson and Cucciardi abstained.
8. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Council member Clauson reported the Finance. Committee is scheduled to meet March 30th at
7:30am.
Councilmember Ashby reported the Economic Development Committee is scheduled to meet April
10th at 9:00am.
Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the [March 20th] Utilities Committee meeting. The next
meeting is scheduled for April 1 Jth at 9:30am. She reported on the [March 20th] Chimes and Lights
Committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for April 17th at 3:30pm.
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Councilmember Diener reported on the March 23rd Land Use committee meeting. The next meeting
is scheduled for April 19th at 7:30am.
9. REPORT OF MAYOR
Mayor Putaansuu reported on the following:
• Council participation in the Fathom's O' Fun parade this year;
• Community Day of Service;
• City Council meeting start time;
• Press Release for Brick and Tile application;
• Update on Homeless committee and activities; and
• Sound quality for Council and advisory committee meetings.
10. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Dorsey reported the new City Assistant Engineer is starting on Friday, and gave
an update on the Tremont project.
Community Development Director Bond reported the Planning Commission will be having a public
hearing on the unified development code. As of Friday, the draft sign code will be online and there
is a 60 day comment period. Will schedule public hearing later.
11. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Ms. Peterson voiced her concerns over the $20 Transportation Benefit District (TBD) charge on her
vehicle tabs and asked if there is an exemption for citizens who cannot afford the charge.
In response to Mary Phelps question regarding the tax exemption location, Mayor Putaansuu
responded the district runs downtown and through the Retsil area and behind the old K-Mart
building.
Dave Tagert and Stacy Bronson with the Swimdeck Gastro Pub, asked about putting a couple of
caution lights, or radar enforcement, to the east and west of their establishment on Bay Street and
discussed traffic safety.
Elizabeth Cottrell said the Code City needs to go before a vote of the people and asked about the
additional $20 car tab fee and asked what it is for.
Mayor Putaansuu responded the fee is for the Transportation Benefit District, and will be for street
preservation and paving.
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Nick Whittleton voiced concerns over the Council retreat not being recorded and said during the
process of the Non-charter Code City discussions, initiative and referendum was dangled like a carrot
and was the most discussed item, and now no one knows anything about the item. This should
trouble everybody .
In response to Mayor Putaansuu, City Attorney Cates said there is no low income exemption for the
car tab increase.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
No executive session was held.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:22 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
B~ityClerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor