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Minutes
Regular Meeting of Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Roll Call was taken by the Clerk as follows:
Present: Councilmember Position No. 4 Eric Worden
Councilmember Position No. 5 Heidi Fenton
Mayor Pro -tern John Morrissey
Councilmember Position At -Large Jay Rosapepe
Councilmember Position No. 1 Mark Trenary
Councilmember Position No. 3; Scott Diener
Councilmember Position No. 6 Shirah Dedman
Staff Present: Public Works Director Ryan, Finance Director Crocker, Community
Development Director Bond, City Attorney Archer, Chief of Police Brown, City Clerk
Wallace, and Communications Specialist Hansen.
Audio/Visual was successful.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 PM.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
The Mayor led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Approval of Agenda
On a motion by John Morrissey, seconded by Scott Diener, to Add executive session after
Presentations but before Business Items related to potential litigation. The recorded vote
occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe,
Mark Trenary, Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman; Voting No -None. The motion Passed (7-0)
On a motion by Shirah Dedman, seconded by Heidi Fenton, to Move the April 9, 2026,
City Council Meeting Minutes from Consent Agenda to Business Items. The recorded vote
occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe,
Mark Trenary, Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman; Voting No -None. The motion Passed (7-0).
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On a motion by John Morrissey, seconded by Jay Rosaepepe, to remove Consent Agenda
E Approval of Special Event Road Closure: South Kitsap Graduation Car Cruise, and move
to Business Items. The recorded vote occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark Trenary, Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman;
Voting No -None. The motion Passed (7-0).
On a motion by Jay Rosapepe, seconded by Scott Diener, to Approve the agenda as
amended. The recorded vote occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton,
John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark Trenary, Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman; Voting No -
None. The motion Passed (7-0).
A. Opportunity Zones
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 6:37 p.m.
Steve Sego spoke in favor of Opportunity Zones in Port Orchard.
Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing at 6:46 p.m.
4. Citizen Comments
No citizen comments.
5. Consent Agenda
On a motion by John Morrissey, seconded by Scott Diener, to approve the Consent
Agenda as amended. The recorded vote occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden,
Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark Trenary, Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman;
Voting No -None. The motion Passed (7-0).
A. Approval of Vouchers and Electronic Payments
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 90271 through 90276 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $329,185.36 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $305,785.24 totaling
$634,970.60.
B. Approval of Payroll and Direct Deposits
Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 90271 through 90276 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of $329,185.36 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $305,785.24 totaling
$634,970.60.
C. Adoption of a Resolution to Ratify the City of Port Orchard Artificial Intelligence
Policy
D. Adoption of a Resolution Declaring Certain Personal Property as Surplus and
Authorizing its Disposition Thereof
E. Approval of Minutes: April 14, 2026, City Council Regular Meeting
F. Approval of Minutes: April 17, 2026, City Council Retreat
6. Presentation
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A. Lund Corridor Project Update — Kitsap County
Anthony Burgess, Capital Program Manager with Kitsap County, provided a presentation
'Kitsap County Lund Ave Project Discussion'.
7. Executive Session
At 7:11 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 10 -minute executive session
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) to discuss legal risks of a proposed action and will return
at 7:21 p.m. City Attorney Archer and Public Works Director Ryan were invited to attend.
At 7:21 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session.
8. Business Items
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget
On a motion by John Morrissey, seconded by Mark Trenary, to adopt an Ordinance
amending the 2025-2026 Biennial Budget, as adopted by Ordinance No. 018-24 and
amended by Ordinance No. 005-25, Ordinance No. 010-25 and amended by Ordinance
No. 017-25. The recorded vote occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark Trenary, Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman;
Voting No -None. The motion (7-0).
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending POMC 13.10 Rate Reduction for Low Income
On a motion by Eric Worden, seconded by Heidi Fenton, to adopt an ordinance
amending 13.10.020 and 13.10.030 as presented. The recorded vote occurred as follows:
Voting Yes -Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark Trenary,
Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman; Voting No -None. The motion (7-0).
C. Adoption of a Resolution Repealing 1735 and Establishing an Updated Water Leak
Policy
On a motion by Heidi Fenton, seconded by John Morrissey, to approve a Resolution
repealing 1735 and establishing a new Utility Water Leak Credit. The recorded vote
occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay
Rosapepe, Mark Trenary, Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman; Voting No -None. The motion
Passed (7-0).
D. Adoption of a Resolution Establishing the Downtown Building Refacing Grant Policy
On a motion by John Morrissey, seconded by Jay Rosapepe, to adopt a resolution
establishing the Downtown Building Refacing Grant Policy. The recorded vote occurred
as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark
Trenary, Scott Diener; Voting No-Shirah Dedman. The motion Passed (6-1).
E. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract C063-25 with Active Construction for
the Sidney Road Non -Motorized Project
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On a motion by Mark Trenary, seconded by Jay Rosapepe, to authorize the Mayor to
execute Change Order No. 2 to Contract No. C063-25 with ACI for the Sidney Non -
Motorized Improvements Project, increasing the contract amount by $87,406.81 for a
new total contract amount of $2,839,995.77, and granting an additional 12 working days,
the recorded vote occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John
Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark Trenary, Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman; Voting No -None.
The motion Passed (7-0).
F. Approval of a Professional Services Agreement for Legal Services for the City of
Port Orchard Building Board of Appeals
On a motion by John Morrissey, seconded by Scott Diener, to authorize the Mayor to
execute a Professional Services Agreement with the law firm Ogden Murphy Wallace for
special legal services., the recorded vote occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden,
Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark Trenary, Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman;
Voting No -None. The motion Passed (7-0)
G. Approval of Minutes: April 9, 2026, City Council Town Hall
On a motion by Jay Rosapepe, seconded by Scott Diener, to approve the City Council
Special Meeting Minutes Town Hall of April 9, 2026.
AMENDED MOTION: On a motion by Shirah Dedman, seconded by Heidi Fenton, to
amend the meeting minutes to include language clarifying that the Mayor as the Chief
Administrator sets the City's priorities. The recorded vote occurred as follows: Voting Yes -
None; Voting No -Eric Worden, Heidi Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark Trenary,
Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman. The motion Failed (0-7).
AMENDED MOTION: On a motion by Shirah Dedman, seconded by Heidi Fenton, to
amend the Town Hall meeting minutes to reflect that the day-to-day operations and
priorities are set by the Mayor. The recorded vote occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Heidi
Fenton, Shirah Dedman; Voting No -Eric Worden, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark
Trenary, and Scott Diener. The motion Failed (2-5).
MAIN MOTION: The recorded vote occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Eric Worden, Heidi
Fenton, John Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark Trenary, Scott Diener; Voting No-Shirah
Dedman. The motion Passed (6-1).
H. Approval of Special Event Road Closure: South Kitsap Graduation Car Cruise
Councilmember Worden recused himself at 8:11 p.m.
On a motion by Mark Trenary, seconded by Heidi Fenton, to approve the road closures for
the Class of 2026 South Kitsap Graduation Car Cruise event, scheduled for Friday, June 5,
2026, as presented, the recorded vote occurred as follows: Voting Yes -Heidi Fenton, John
Morrissey, Jay Rosapepe, Mark Trenary, Scott Diener, Shirah Dedman; Voting No -None.
The motion Passed (6-0).
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Councilmember Worden returned to the meeting at 8:14 p.m.
9. Discussion Items
No discussion items.
10. Reports of Council Committees
A. Council Advisory Committees
Reports of Council Advisory Committees held.
11. Report of Mayor
Report of the Mayor held.
12. Report of Department Directors
Reports of Department Directors held.
13. Citizen Comments
No citizen comments.
14. Good of the Order
Good of the Order held.
15. Executive Session
At 8:40 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 10 -minute executive session
pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1)(i) regarding potential litigation. City Attorney Archer and
Community Development Director were invited to attend and City Attorney Archer noted
adjournment will follow the executive session at 8:50 p.m.
At 8:50 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session an additional 10 -minutes.
At 9:00 p.m., Mayor Pro -tern Morrissey reconvened the meeting back into session.
16. Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:50. No other action was taken.
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