08/09/2016 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of August 9,2016
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
Councilmember Chang
Present
Present
Present
Present
Present
Absent
Present
Present
Councilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Councilmember Donlin
Councilmember Lucarelli
Mayor Pro-Tem Clauson
Mayor Putaansuu
Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, City Treasurer Martin, Community Development
Director Bond, City Attorney Cates, City Clerk Rinearson, and Office Assistant II Honeycutt 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 Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to add Adoption of a
Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Fund loan transfer between the Current Expense and the Capital
Construction Fund to Business Item 71.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Donlin, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to add Consent Item 4E
to excuse Councilmember Lucarelli
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Donlin, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve consent
agenda as amended.
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The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENT
Matt Murphy handed out copies of RCW 67.28.080 for reference on defining Tourism and Tourism
promotion. Also, Mr. Murphy noted on the backside of the handout there is no requirement that
monies received are spent on tourism dollars for supporting tourism in a 50 mile radius. Asked for
committee and council give guidance and set expectations.
4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Bi-Weekly Check Nos. 67112 through 67228 totaling $821,785.01. July's
Electronic Payment dates 7/1/2016 through 7/30/2016 totaling $336,543.47
B. Approval of July 19, 2016, Council Work Study Session Minutes
C. Approval of July 26, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes
D. Ratification of the Mayor's Signature on the Herring Rental Agreement in Association with
the Passow Property Purchase for the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project
(Contract 069-16)
E. Excusal of Councilmember Lucarelli from Tonight's Meeting
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the consent
agenda as amended.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public presentations.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the 2016 Budget Purchasing a City Hall Annex,
Funding Certain Improvements and Furnishings
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to accept the first
reading of an ordinance, amending the 2016 Budget for the City of Port Orchard and to direct staff
to place an Ordinance on the agenda for second reading and final adoption.
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The motion carried.
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending POMC Chapters 16.08, 16.20, 16.30, and 16.39 for
Consistency with 2015 Legislative Amendments to Chapter 69.50 RCW (Uniform Controlled
Substances Act) and 69.51A RCW
MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to amend POMC
Chapters 16.08, 16.20, 16.30, and 16.39 for Consistency with 2015 Legislative Amendments to
Chapter 69.50 RCW (Uniform Controlled Substances Act) and 69.51A RCW
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No. 026-16)
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Chapters 16.06.035, 16.08.158, 16.30 and 16.38.040 to
delete Administrative Conditional Use Permits, allow churches in various zones, and minor
clarifications and corrections.
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to adopt an
ordinance amending Chapters 16.06.035, 16.08.158, 16.30 and 16.38.040 to delete Administrative
Conditional Use Permits, allow churches in various zones, and minor clarifications and corrections.
The motion carried. Councilmember Chang voted no.
(Ordinance No. 027-16)
D. Introduction of an Ordinance Entering into a Franchise with Puget Sound Energy, Inc.
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to acknowledge the
introduction of the Ordinance granting PSE a Franchise, and for the consideration of the Ordinance
be placed on the August 23, 2016, Council agenda for consideration. Upon the adoption of the
Ordinance, the City shall not require a bond.
The motion carried.
E. Adoption of Resolution No. 063-16, Granting a Pedestrian Access Easement Pursuant to
Shoreline Development Permit #60-94
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt Resolution
No. 063-16, thereby authorizing the Mayor to execute and accept a 12-ft. Pedestrian Access
Easement pursuant to Shoreline Development Permit #60-94, and as needed for Segment #3 of the
Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project.
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The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 063-16)
F. Adoption of Resolution No. 064-16, Approving Contract No. 067-16, with Richards &
Associates for the 720 Prospect Street Purchase Appraisal
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to adopt Resolution No.
064-16, thereby approving Contract No. C067-16 with Richards & Associates in the amount not to
exceed $3,500.00 for the 720 Prospect Building Appraisal and documenting the Professional
Services procurement procedures pursuant to RCW 39.80.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 064-16)
G. Adoption of Resolution No. 065-16, Approving Contract No. 068-16, with Associated Earth
Sciences Inc., for the 720 Prospect Building Purchase Phase 1 ESA
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt Resolution
No. 065-16, thereby approving Contract No. 068-16 with Associated Earth Sciences, Inc. in the
amount not to exceed $2,800.00 for the 720 Prospect Building - Phase 1 ESA and documenting the
Professional Services procurement procedures pursuant to RCW 39.80.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 065-16)
H. Discussion: Tourism Goals for 2017
Councilmembers and Mayor had discussions regarding council direction and expectation for
Economic Development and Tourism Committee to address the Lodging Tax Committee. Also,
expressed need and support for; regional funding, extended foot ferry services, importance of
heads in beds, goals, usage of funds, and approaches to marketing/advertising.
I. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Inter-Fund Loan transfer from Current Expense Fund
and the Capital Construction Fund
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to adopt a resolution
authorizing the City Treasurer to make an inter-fund loan transfer as necessary from the Current
Expense Fund No. 001 to the Capital Construction Fund No. 302 in an amount not to exceed
$500,000.
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The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 066-16)
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Clauson reported the next Finance Committee is scheduled to meet August 23rd at
7:30 am.
Councilmember Ashby reported that the next meeting for Economic Development and Tourism
Committee is scheduled for September 12th at 9:00am.
Councilmember Diener reported on the Land Use Committee that met on July 20th and the next
meeting is scheduled for September 21st at 7:30am.
9. MAYOR'S REPORT
Mayor Putaansuu reported on the following:
• Planters moved requested by Bobbie Stewart;
• Referenced printed article from Chris Henry, with the Kitsap Sun;
• Mustangs on the Waterfront;
• Dekalb Pier updates;
• City Hall space analysis;
• Energy Audit;
• PSRC meeting data;
• Tremont Application, TIB Board; and
• New website and linked agenda.
10. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
Public Works Director Dorsey reported on the Dekalb Pier and Tremont Projects.
Treasurer Martin reported on the biennial budget preliminary budget and Seitel changes and
backup.
Community Development Director Bond received draft letter from PSRC for certifying the
Comprehensive Plan.
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11. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Matt Murphy touched base on Tourism discussion, referencing heads in beds and military staying
at hotels in Port Orchard and Silverdale. Mr. Murphy asked Councilmember Cucciardi to locate
where the Lodging Tax is optional. Discussed advertising locally and the funds associated.
Nick Whittleton expressed concerns on Visit Kitsap's advertising exposure for the city versus
Bremerton.
Geri Harmon agreed with issues on Visit Kitsap's service and city's exposure.
Bobbi Stewart speaking as President of POBSA, requested LTAC to give more direction. Bobbie
discussed POBSA's needs and concerns on budgeting.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:58 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 10 minute executive session regarding
potential litigation in accordance with RCW 42.30.110. Public Works Director Dorsey, City Treasurer
Martin, Community Development Director Bond, and City Attorney Cates were invited to attend.
At 9:08 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu came out to extend the meeting an additional 10 minutes.
At 9:18 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened Council back into regular session.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:18 p.m. No other action was taken.
Brandy RTnearson, CMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor