09/27/2016 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of September 27,2016
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 Absent
Councilmember Chang Present
Councilmember Cucciardi Present
Councilmember Diener Present
Councilmember Donlin Present
Councilmember Lucarelli Present
Mayor Pro-Tern Clauson Present
Mayor Putaansuu Present
Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, 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 Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to add to the
consent agenda the excusal of Councilmember Bek Ashby from tonight's meeting.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Donlin, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the agenda
as presented.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments.
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4. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Approval of Bi-Weekly Check Nos. 67448 through 67566 totaling $385,904.46; and Bi
weekly Payroll Check Nos. 147192 through 147217 totaling $380,904.46.
B. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Interlocal Agreement with the Association of
Washington Cities Risk Management Service Agency for Risk Management Services
(Resolution No. 069-16)
C. Excusal of Councilmember Bek Ashby from Tonight's Meeting
MOTION: By Councilmember Donlin, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve the
consent agenda.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. Kitsap Public Utility District
Bob Hunter with Kitsap Public Utility District gave a presentation on residential high-speed, open-
access broadband.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Approval of a Contract with Louis Berger for Funding Application Development for Proposed
City Projects
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to authorize the Mayor
to enter into the contract with Louis Bergerfor Funding Application Development for Proposed City
Projects.
The motion carried.
(Contract No. 077-16)
B. Approval of a Lease with Ness Associates, PLLC for Rights-of-Ways Adjacent to 420 Cline
Avenue
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MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve the lease
agreement with Ness Associates, PLLC for leasing public rights-of-ways adjacent to 420 Cline
Avenue as described in the Lease agreement presented.
The motion carried.
(Contract No. 078-16)
C. Approval of a Chimes Request Application from Shiers Law Firm
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Donlin, to approve the Chimes
Request application submitted by Shiers Law Firm as presented.
The motion carried.
D. Approval of the September 13,2016, Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to approve the
September 13, 2016, Council Meeting Minutes.
The motion carried. Councilmember Clauson abstained.
8. COMMITTEE REPORTS
Councilmember Clauson reported on the Finance Committee which met on September 27th.
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to
meet October 10th.
Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the Utility Committee which met September 19th. The next
meeting is scheduled for October 17th. The Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet
October 19th. In addition, she gave a report on the Kitsap Economic Development Alliance meeting.
Councilmember Cucciardi reported the first budget kick-off meeting is scheduled for October 10th.
Councilmember Diener reported on the Land Use Committee which met September 21st.
Councilmember Chang reported the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee will be meeting in mid-
October, and the Lodging Tax Application acceptance deadline has been extended until October
10th.
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Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the Festival of Chimes and Lights Committee which met on
September 20th. The next meeting is scheduled for October 17th.
9. MAYOR'S REPORT
The Mayor reported on the following:
• New City website and content
• Attended kickoff meeting for the next generation ORCA
• Ribbon Cutting for DeKalb Pier is Friday at 10am
• Met with new owner of the Lighthouse property
• Letter he received regarding chromium
• Call for projects for Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council (KRCC)
• Update on Public Works projects
• 720 Prospect Street purchase update
• New IT specialist hire
• Homeless Committee is scheduled to meet October 18th, and the Development Regulations
meeting will also meet prior to the Homeless Committee meeting.
10. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT DIRECTORS
Public Works Director Dorsey reported on the Tremont project; ADA Transition Plan; and crosswalk
policy.
City Clerk Rinearson reported on the DeKalb Pier Ribbon Cutting, and noted the Shiers Law Firm
100th event does not require quorum notice as it is a personal event not related to the conduct of
City business.
11. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Andrea B. provided Council with information regarding a 250-year major tide event that might
affect Bay Street on November 14th and 15th.
Gerry Harmon attended a State Parks department meeting in Sequim. The citizen comment portion
for anything not on the agenda was at the start of the meeting. She urged Council to re-think their
policies.
Elissa Whittleton spoke about the removal of parking spaces at the waterfront and what happens
to the activities being held at the waterfront; would like to see something that addresses derelict
buildings and landscaping; and addressed setting precedence for contract work.
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Jennifer Hardison with South Kitsap Helpline Food Bank stated they are struggling and need
assistance. Their county funding has been cut. She asks the Council to look into more ways to get
involved.
Danielle Rimbert spoke about the arts community and how it plays a role in cities. She would like
the City to look into creating an Arts Commission as part of their 2017/2018 Biennial Budget.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
Branny Rinearson, CMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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