01/23/2018 - Regular - Packet
City of Port Orchard Council Meeting Agenda
January 23, 2018
6:30 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
A. Pledge of Allegiance
2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
(Please limit your comments to 3 minutes for items listed on the Agenda and that are not for a
Public Hearing. When recognized by the Mayor, please state your name for the official record)
4. CONSENT AGENDA
(Approval of Consent Agenda passes all routine items listed below, which have been distributed
to each Councilmember for reading and study. Consent Agenda items are not considered
separately unless a Councilmember so requests. In the event of such a request, the item is
returned to Business Items.)
A. Approval of Checks and Payroll
B. Approval of January 9, 2018, Council Meeting Minutes Page 3
C. Excusal of Councilmember Cucciardi Due to a Business Obligation
5. PRESENTATION
A. Festival of Chimes and Lights Sponsor & Performer Recognition
B. Holiday Good Neighbor Light Tour Recognition Presentation
6. PUBLIC HEARING
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code
Chapter 2.08 Appointive Officers (Cates) Page 11
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code
Chapter 2.64 Code Enforcement Officer (Cates) Page 31
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code
Chapter 2.76 Hearing Examiner (Cates) Page 37
D. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code
Chapter 2.38 Legal Defense and Officials and Employees (Cates) Page 43
E. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting Council Committee Assignments and
Establishing Council Standing Committees (Rinearson) Page 57
F. Discussion: Monthly Project List (Mayor) Page 61
8. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
9. REPORT OF MAYOR
10. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Mayor:
Rob Putaansuu
Administrative Official
Councilmembers:
Bek Ashby
Chair: Economic Development/Tourism
Staff: Development Director
Finance Committee
KRCC/PSRC TransPol/PRTPO
KRCC TransPol
Shawn Cucciardi
Finance Committee
Land Use Committee
Fred Chang
Chair: Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
Staff: City Clerk
Utilities & Sewer Advisory (SAC) Committee
Economic Development/Tourism
Jay Rosapepe
Economic Development/Tourism
Festival of Chimes and Lights
KRCC-alt/KRCC TransPol-alt
John Clauson
Chair: Finance Committee
Staff: City Treasurer
Land Use Committee
Kitsap Public Health District-alt
Cindy Lucarelli
Chair: Utilities Committee
Staff: Public Works Director
Chair: Chimes and Lights
Staff: City Clerk
Chair: Sewer Advisory Committee
Staff: Public Works
KEDA/KADA
Scott Diener (Mayor Pro-Tempore)
Chair: Land Use Committee
Staff: Development Director
Utilities & Sewer Advisory (SAC) Committee
KEDA/KADA-alt
PSRC Growth Management-alt
Department Directors:
Nicholas Bond, AICP
Development Director
Mark Dorsey, P.E.
Public Works Director
City Engineer
Debbie Hunt
Court Administrator
Noah Crocker, M.B.A.
Finance Director
Geoffrey Marti
Police Chief
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, CPRO
City Clerk
Contact us:
216 Prospect Street
Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-4407
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January 23, 2018, Meeting Agenda Page 2 of 2
11. CITIZEN COMMENTS
(Please limit your comments to 3 minutes for any items not up for Public Hearing. When recognized by the Mayor, please state
your name for the official record)
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION: Pursuant to RCW 42.30.110, the City Council may hold an executive session. The topic(s) and the
session duration will be announced prior to the executive session.
13. ADJOURNMENT
COMMITTEE MEETINGS Date & Time Location
Finance January 26, 2018; 7:30am City Hall
Economic Development and Tourism TBD; 9:00am City Hall
Utilities January 22, 2018; 9:30am City Hall
Sewer Advisory January 17, 2018; 6:30pm City Hall
Land Use January 17, 2018; 7:30am DCD**
Lodging Tax Advisory TBD City Hall
Festival of Chimes & Lights January 22, 2018, 3:30pm City Hall
Work Study Session February 20, 2018; 7:00pm City Hall
**DCD, Department of Community Development, 720 Prospect Street, Port Orchard
City of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of January 9, 2018
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Mayor Putaansuu called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
Roll call was taken by the City Clerk as follows:
Councilmember Ashby Present
Councilmember Chang Present
Councilmember Clauson Present
Councilmember Cucciardi Present
Mayor Pro-Tem Diener Present
Councilmember Lucarelli Present
Councilmember Rosapepe Present
Mayor Putaansuu Present
Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, Finance Director Crocker, Community 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. 73310 through 73557 totaling $2,722,269.38; December Electronic
Payment Dates 12/1/2017 through 12/31/2017 totaling $235,909.76; and Bi-Weekly Payroll
including Check Nos. 147796 through 147834 totaling $1,041,727.44.
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B. Approval of Change Order No. 1-2018 to Contract No. 004-13 with Pacific Air Control for
HVAC System Repairs
C. Approval of Grant Agreement with the Department of Ecology for FY2017-19 Stormwater
Capacity Activities (Contract No. 072-17)
D. Approval of the December 12, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the consent
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
There were no presentations.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Public Hearing on the 2017 Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous Waste
Management Plan (SHWMP) Adoption
Mayor Putaansuu opened the Public Hearing, and there being no testimony, closed the Public
Hearing at 6:35 p.m.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Appointment of Mayor Pro-Tempore
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to elect Councilmember
Diener as the Mayor Pro-Tempore for 2018.
The motion carried.
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 (“Appointive
Officers”)
MAIN MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt an
ordinance amending and adopting certain sections of Chapter 2.08 POMC (“Appointive Officers”) as
presented.
Council and staff discussed the section in the proposed ordinance regarding the Municipal Court Judge.
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AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to update
POMC Section 2.08.080 [2.08.090] by removing the phrase and shall serve at the pleasure at the
mayor.
The amended motion carried.
Council continued discussion on the proposed Ordinance and asked City Attorney Cates to research
and provide more information on who is responsible for the appointment and removal of the City
Attorney and the removal of directors.
AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to table
[move to January 23, 2017, meeting] this until our next business meeting two weeks from tonight.
City Attorney Cates noted that the next two business items relate to this item, so they should also
be tabled [moved to the January 23, 2018, Council meeting].
The amended motion carried.
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.64 (“Code
Enforcement Officer”)
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson to move this to a date
certain two weeks from tonight.
The motion carried.
D. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.76 (“Hearing
Examiner”)
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to move Business Item
7D to the January 23rd Council meeting.
The motion carried.
E. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting the 2017 Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid and
Hazardous Waste Management Plan (SHWMP) Final Draft
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt a Resolution,
thereby administratively adopting the 2017 Kitsap County Comprehensive Solid and Hazardous
Waste Management Plan (SHWMP) – Final Draft.
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Pat Campbell, Solid Waste Division Manager of Kitsap County, briefly spoke to the Resolution and
plan.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 002-18)
F. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Active Construction, Inc. for the Tremont
Street Private Utility Conversion Project and Documenting Procurement
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt Resolution No.
048-17, thereby approving Contract No. C054-17 with Active Construction, Inc. in an amount not to
exceed $154,502.55 (applicable taxes included) for the 2017-2018 Tremont Street Private Utility
Conversion Project.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 048-17)
G. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Investment of City of Port Orchard Monies in the Local
Government Investment Pool
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt a Resolution
authorizing investment of City of Port Orchard monies in the Local Government Investment Pool.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 003-18)
H. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Art Anderson Associates for the 2018 KRL
Mechanical Engineer HVAC Design and Documenting Procurement
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt Resolution
No. 001-18, thereby approving Contract No. C003-18 with Art Anderson Associates in the amount
not to exceed $3,800 for the 2018 Kitsap Regional Library Mechanical Engineering HVAC Design and
Ad Ready PS&E and documenting the Professional Services procurement procedures pursuant to
RCW 39.80.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 001-18)
I. Approval of December 13, 2017, Holiday Light Tour Meeting Minutes
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MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the
December 13, 2017, Holiday Light Tour meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed. Councilmembers Diener and Rosapepe abstained.
J. Approval of the December 19, 2017, Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the
December 19th Council meeting minutes as presented.
The motion passed. Councilmembers Diener and Rosapepe abstained.
Mayor Putaansuu noted the next item on the agenda is the discussion of a Water and Sewer
Agreement. City Attorney Taraday is not in attendance, so they will not be discussing the Water
Sewer Agreement. However, Finance Director Crocker and PW Supervisor/Water Systems Manager
Hunter will be presenting a PowerPoint presentation regarding the City’s Water and Sewer Capital
Improvement Plan and Capital Facility Charges.
At 7:34 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 10-minute executive session in
accordance with RCW 42.30.110(2)(a)(ii) regarding potential litigation. City Attorney Cates and
Community Development Director Bond were invited to attend. Mayor Putaansuu stated no action
would be taken as a result of the executive session.
At 7:44 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu extended the executive session an additional 5 minutes.
At 7:49 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened Council back into regular session.
K. Discussion: McCormick Woods Water Sewer Agreement
Finance Director Crocker and PW Supervisor/Water Systems Manager Hunter showed a presentation
on Water Sewer Summary and Review – Utility Capital Improvement Plan Capital Facility Charge.
Council, Mayor, and staff discussed the presentation and how the City will move forward with the
information.
8. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Land Use Committee is scheduled to meet next Wednesday [January
17th].
Public Works Director Dorsey reported the Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet January 22nd.
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Mayor Putaansuu noted that since Council will be discussing the appointment of Councilmembers to
committees next week, and there are several upcoming meetings and is asking that the current
committee members serve for the rest of this month.
9. REPORT OF MAYOR
Mayor Putaansuu reported on the following:
• Regional committees and Councilmember representation;
• IT Help Desk and Facilities/PW Help Desk update;
• New hand-held water meter reading equipment;
• New permit issued for downtown photography/sales business; and
• Citizens asking about banning single use plastic bags.
10. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Public Works Director Dorsey reported on Well No. 9; McCormick Village Phase 2; Bay Street
Pedestrian Path Segment 3; and gave an update on Tremont Street Widening.
Finance Director Crocker reported on closing out of 2017 and will send out survey for date of next
Finance Committee meeting.
Community Development Director Bond reported on a public hearing scheduled during the next
Planning Commission meeting and the RFP for 640 Bay Street closes on Friday.
City Clerk Rinearson reported on a new PRR 101 brochure for City employees; lodging tax meetings
for recipients and committee members; need to schedule time for a new Council picture for the
website; required training for Public Records Requests and the Open Public Meetings Act (OPMA);
and the (Association of Washington Cities) AWC added cyber security coverage to the City’s
insurance policy.
PW Supervisor/Water Systems Manager Hunter reported on trimming on Bethel Avenue and
streamlining requests from the public.
Public Works Director Dorsey reported the success of the leadership meeting with Public Works staff.
11. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Ron Rice spoke about possible water and sewer increases to residential and commercial properties
and asked Council to keep in mind that people can only handle so much.
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Gerry Harmon said a lot of items go through committees then go straight to Council. She asked that
the committee chair speaks to the item before voting. Also, she asked Council to consider charging
for percentage of water used.
12. EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session was held earlier in the meeting.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
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City of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-4407 • FAX (360) 895-9029
Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No.: Business Item 7A Meeting Date: January 23, 2018
Subject: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Prepared by: Sharon Cates
Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 City Attorney
Appointive Officers Atty Routing No.: 116-17
Atty Review Date: January 17, 2018
Summary: On July 21, 2017, the classification of the City of Port Orchard changed to that of Non-Charter Code City.
Due to this reclassification, certain changes to the Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) were needed. On October 24,
2017, revisions to Chapter 2.08 POMC “Appointive Officers” to list all appointed officers were proposed and approved.
Additional revisions to this Chapter are needed to clarify the method for the appointment and compensation of, as well
as the powers and duties of, each of the appointive officers.
This Ordinance was brought before Council during the January 9, 2018, Council meeting. After discussion, Council
amended the ordinance relating to the Municipal Court Judge, and staff was directed to research who is responsible for
the appointment and removal of the City Attorney and the removal of directors.
The ordinance before you tonight is to amend certain sections of Chapter 2.08 POMC (“Appointive Officers”) and to
adopt certain new sections thereof. The proposed amendments to this chapter of the POMC incorporate provisions of
the Optional Municipal Code (Title 35A RCW) relating to certain rules and processes that apply to the appointment of
Appointive Officers that apply to the City now that it has been reclassified as a Noncharter Code City, and provide
clean-up of this chapter of the code.
The current motion on the floor is:
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt an ordinance amending and
adopting certain sections of Chapter 2.08 POMC Appointive Officers as presented.
Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of an Ordinance amending and adopting certain sections of Chapter
2.08 POMC (“Appointive Officers”) as presented.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: None.
Motion for consideration: None, as there is a motion already on the floor.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Alternatives: Provide guidance to City staff regarding revisions to the Ordinance as presented.
Attachments: Ordinance (clean and redline).
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.08 (“APPOINTIVE
OFFICERS”) OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2017, the classification of the City of Port Orchard changed
to that of Non-Charter Code City; and
WHEREAS, the reclassification of the city necessitated certain revisions to the Port
Orchard Municipal Code (“POMC”); and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2017, changes were made to Chapter 2.08 POMC
“Appointive Officers” to list all appointed officers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the city
to amend certain provisions of Chapter 2.08 POMC to adopt the necessary revisions to that
section of the POMC that resulted from the reclassification; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The title to Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.08 are hereby adopted
to read as follows:
Chapter 2.08
APPOINTIVE OFFICERS*
Sections:
2.08.010 Appointment and removal of appointive officers.
2.08.020 City clerk.
2.08.025 Compensation of city clerk.
2.08.030 Finance director.
2.08.035 Compensation of finance director.
2.08.040 Public works director.
2.08.045 Compensation of public works director.
2.08.050 City Engineer.
2.08.055 Compensation of city engineer.
2.08.060 Community development director.
2.08.065 Compensation of community development director.
2.08.070 Police Chief.
2.08.075 Compensation of police chief.
2.08.080 City attorney.
2.08.085 Compensation of city attorney.
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2.08.090 Municipal judge.
2.08.095 Compensation of municipal judge.
2.08.100 Code enforcement officer.
2.08.105 Compensation of code enforcement officer.
2.08.110 Hearing examiner.
2.08.115 Compensation of hearing examiner.
* Generally – See RCW 35A.12.020; 35A.12.090.
SECTION 2. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.010
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.010 Appointment and removal of appointive officers. The mayor of the
city may appoint or remove the city clerk, finance director, public works
director, city engineer, development director, city attorney, police chief,
municipal judge, code enforcement officer, and hearing examiner subject to
any applicable law, ordinance, rule, or regulation, including those relating to
civil service. All appointments of city officers shall be made on the basis of
ability and training or experience of the appointees in the duties they are to
perform, from among persons having such qualifications as may be
prescribed by ordinance, and in compliance with provisions of any merit
system applicable to the city. Confirmation by the city council of
appointments of officers shall be required only when the city council, by
ordinance, provides for confirmation of such appointments. Confirmation of
mayoral appointments by the council may be required by the council in any
instance where qualifications for the office or position have not been
established by ordinance. Appointive offices shall be without definite term
unless a term is established for such office by law or ordinance.
SECTION 3. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.020
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.020 City Clerk. There is created the position of city clerk. The city clerk
shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council subject to
all provisions of Chapter 2.08, and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The city clerk shall administer the operation of the clerk’s
office. The duties of the city clerk are as detailed in, but not confined to those
contained in, the job description on file in the office of the finance
department and may be updated from time to time. The city clerk shall have
all the powers granted and duties imposed by authority of the laws of the
state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city now existing or hereinafter
adopted, subject to the general supervision and control of the mayor or the
mayor’s designee.
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SECTION 4. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.025
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.025 Compensation of city clerk. The compensation of the city clerk
shall be the amount established by the city council in the annual budget or as
established by contract.
SECTION 5. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.030
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.030 Finance director. There is created the position of finance director.
The finance director shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the
city council subject to all provisions of Chapter 2.08, and shall serve at the
pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The finance director shall administer the operation of the
finance department. The duties of the finance director are as detailed in, but
not confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the office of
the finance department and may be updated from time to time. The finance
director shall have all the powers granted and duties imposed by authority of
the laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city now existing or
hereinafter adopted, subject to the general supervision and control of the
mayor or the mayor’s designee.
SECTION 6. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.035
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.035 Compensation of finance director. The compensation of the
finance director shall be the amount established by the city council in the
annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 7. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.040
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.040 Public works director. There is created the position of public works
director. The public works director shall be appointed by the mayor and
confirmed by the city council subject to all provisions of Chapter 2.08, and shall
serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The public works director shall administer the operation
of the public works department. The duties of the public works director are as
detailed in, but not confined to those contained in, the job description on file
in the office of the finance department and may be updated from time to time.
The public works director shall have all the powers granted and duties imposed
by authority of the laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city
now existing or hereinafter adopted, subject to the general supervision and
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control of the mayor or the mayor’s designee.
SECTION 8. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.045
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.045 Compensation of public works director. The compensation of the
public works director shall be the amount established by the city council in the
annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 9. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.050
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.050 City engineer. There is created the position of city engineer. The city
engineer shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council
subject to all provisions of Chapter 2.08, and shall serve at the pleasure of the
mayor.
Powers and Duties. The duties of the city engineer are as detailed in, but not
confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the office of the
finance department and may be updated from time to time. The city engineer
shall have all the powers granted and duties imposed by authority of the laws
of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city now existing or hereinafter
adopted, subject to the general supervision and control of the mayor or the
mayor’s designee.
SECTION 10. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.055
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.055 Compensation of city engineer. The compensation of the city
engineer shall be the amount established by the city council in the annual
budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 11. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.060
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.060 Community development director. There is created the position of
community development director. The community development director shall
be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council subject to all
provisions of Chapter 2.08, and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The community development director shall administer the
operation of the community development department. The duties of the
community development director are as detailed in, but not confined to those
contained in, the job description on file in the office of the finance department
and may be updated from time to time. The community development director
shall have all the powers granted and duties imposed by authority of the laws
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of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city now existing or hereinafter
adopted, subject to the general supervision and control of the mayor or the
mayor’s designee.
SECTION 12. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.065
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.065 Compensation of community development director. The
compensation of the community development director shall be the amount
established by the city council in the annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 13. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.070
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.070 Police chief. There is created the position of police chief. The police
chief shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council subject
to all provisions of Chapter 2.08, and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The police chief shall administer the operation of the
police department. The duties of the police chief are as detailed in, but not
confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the office of the
finance department and may be updated from time to time. The police chief
shall have all the powers granted and duties imposed by authority of the laws
of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city now existing or hereinafter
adopted, subject to the general supervision and control of the mayor or the
mayor’s designee.
SECTION 14. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.075
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.075 Compensation of police chief. The compensation of the police
chief shall be the amount established by the city council in the annual budget
or as established by contract.
SECTION 15. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.080
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.080 City attorney.
(1) Appointment and Removal of the City Attorney. There is hereby created
the position of city attorney. The mayor may appoint or remove the city
attorney with confirmation by a majority vote of the city council. In lieu of the
city attorney being a city employee, the city may enter into a professional
services contract with a law firm or an individual upon agreement by the
mayor and confirmation by a majority vote of the city council.
(2) Duties. The city attorney shall:
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(a) Advise mayor, city council, and departments heads in all legal matters
pertaining to the business of the city. Requests for legal opinions shall be
directed to the city attorney through a tracking system maintained by the city
clerk;
(b) Approve all ordinances as to form and content;
(c) Prosecute and/or defend, in courts of original jurisdiction, and on appeal,
all civil actions brought by or against the city, or against officials, officers, and
employees in their official capacity, including condemnation proceeding,
provided where insurance counsel also defends the city, the main burden of
such actions may be left to such counsel;
(d) Prosecute in Port Orchard Municipal Court violations of city ordinances,
provided the city council may by contract delegate this responsibility to
another individual, law firm or governmental entity;
(e) Attend all regular and special council meetings;
(f) Attend other city commission and/or board meetings as requested by the
mayor or responsible department head;
(g) Draft all ordinances, leases and conveyances, and such other instruments
as may be required by the business of the city, when requested to do so by the
city council or the mayor;
(h) Provide legal advice or assistance on issues related to labor law and provide
labor negotiations services when requested by the mayor and city council;
(i) Perform such other duties as the city council may direct by ordinance,
resolution or contract;
(j) Review and advise the city on all documents and advice provided by the
city’s bond counsel.
SECTION 16. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.085
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.085 Compensation of city attorney. The city attorney shall receive
compensation in such amounts as the city council may, from time to time,
establish by budget ordinance and contract.
SECTION 17. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.090
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.090 Municipal judge. There is created the position of municipal judge.
The municipal judge shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the
city council subject to all provisions of Chapter 2.08.
Powers and Duties. The municipal judge shall administer the operation of the
municipal court. The duties of the municipal judge as detailed in, but not
confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the office of the
finance department and may be updated from time to time. The municipal
judge shall have all the powers granted and duties imposed by authority of the
laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city now existing or
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hereinafter adopted.
SECTION 18. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.095
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.095 Compensation of municipal judge. The compensation of the
municipal judge shall be the amount established by the city council in the
annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 19. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.100
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.100 Code enforcement officer. There is created the position of code
enforcement officer. The code enforcement officer shall be appointed by the
mayor and confirmed by the city council subject to all provisions of Chapter
2.08, and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The duties of the code enforcement officer are as detailed
in, but not confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the
office of the finance department and may be updated from time to time. The
code enforcement officer shall have all the powers granted and duties
imposed by authority of the laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of
the city now existing or hereinafter adopted, subject to the general
supervision and control of the mayor or the mayor’s designee.
SECTION 20. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.105
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.105 Compensation of code enforcement officer. The compensation of
the code enforcement officer shall be the amount established by the city
council in the annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 21. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.110
are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.110 Hearing examiner. There is created the position of hearing
examiner. The mayor may appoint or remove the hearing examiner with
confirmation by a majority vote of the city council. In lieu of the hearing
examiner being a city employee, the city may enter into a professional
services contract upon agreement by the mayor and confirmation by a
majority vote of the city council.
Powers and Duties. The duties of the hearing examiner are as detailed in,
but not confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the
office of the finance department and may be updated from time to time.
The hearing examiner shall have all the powers granted and duties
imposed by authority of the laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances
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of the city now existing or hereinafter adopted.
SECTION 22. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code Section 2.08.115
is hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.115 Compensation of hearing examiner. The compensation of the
hearing examiner shall be the amount established by the city council in the
annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 23. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 24. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
SECTION 25. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 23rd day of January 2018.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST: SPONSOR:
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Bek Ashby, Councilmember
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sharon Cates, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.08 (“APPOINTIVE
OFFICERS”) OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2017, the classification of the City of Port Orchard changed
to that of Non-Charter Code City; and
WHEREAS, the reclassification of the city necessitated certain revisions to the Port
Orchard Municipal Code (“POMC”); and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2017, changes were made to Chapter 2.08 POMC
“Appointive Officers” to list all appointed officers; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the city
to amend certain provisions of Chapter 2.08 POMC to adopt the necessary revisions to that
section of the POMC that resulted from the reclassification; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The title to Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.08
(“Appointive Officers”) is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 2.08
APPOINTIVE OFFICERS*
Sections:
2.08.010 Appointment and removal of the city clerk, city treasurer, city engineer, city
planner and police chief.appointive officers.
2.08.020 City clerk.
2.08.025 Compensation of city clerk.
2.08.030 Finance director.
2.08.035 Compensation of finance director.
2.08.040 Public works director.
2.08.045 Compensation of public works director.
2.08.050 City Engineer.
2.08.055 Compensation of city engineer.
2.08.060 Community development director.
2.08.065 Compensation of community development director.
2.08.070 Police Chief.
2.08.075 Compensation of police chief.
2.08.0820 City attorney.
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2.08.08530 Compensation of city attorney.
2.08.090 Municipal judge.
2.08.095 Compensation of municipal judge.
2.08.100 Code enforcement officer.
2.08.105 Compensation of code enforcement officer.
2.08.110 Hearing examiner.
2.08.115 Compensation of hearing examiner.
* Generally – See RCW 35A.12.020; 35A.12.090.
SECTION 2. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.010 are hereby amended to read as follows:
2.08.010 Appointment and removal of the city clerk, finance director, public
works director, development director, police chief, hearing examiner, code
enforcement officer, and municipal judge.* appointive officers.
The mayor of the city may appoint or remove the city clerk, finance director,
public works director, city engineer, development director, city attorney,
police chief, municipal judge, code enforcement officer, and hearing
examiner, code enforcement officer, and municipal judge subject to any
applicable law, ordinance, rule, or regulation, including those relating to
civil service. All appointments of city officers shall be made on the basis of
ability and training or experience of the appointees in the duties they are
to perform, from among persons having such qualifications as may be
prescribed by ordinance, and in compliance with provisions of any merit
system applicable to such the city. Confirmation by the city council of
appointments of officers shall be required only when the city council, by
ordinance, provides for confirmation of such appointments. Confirmation
of mayoral appointments by the council may be required by the council in
any instance where qualifications for the office or position have not been
established by ordinance. Appointive offices shall be without definite term
unless a term is established for such office by law or ordinance.
* Appointment authorized – See RCW 35A.12.090.
SECTION 3. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.020 are hereby amended to read as follows:
2.08.020 City Clerk. There is created the position of city clerk. The city clerk
shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council subject
to all provisions of Chapter 2.08, and shall serve at the pleasure of the
mayor.
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Powers and Duties. The city clerk shall administer the operation of the
clerk’s office. The duties of the city clerk are as detailed in, but not confined
to those contained in, the job description on file in the office of the finance
department and may be updated from time to time. The city clerk shall
have all the powers granted and duties imposed by authority of the laws
of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city now existing or
hereinafter adopted, subject to the general supervision and control of the
mayor or the mayor’s designee.
SECTION 4. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.025 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.025 Compensation of city clerk. The compensation of the city clerk
shall be the amount established by the city council in the annual budget or
as established by contract.
SECTION 5. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.030 are hereby amended to read as follows:
2.08.030 Finance director. There is created the position of finance
director. The finance director shall be appointed by the mayor and
confirmed by the city council subject to all provisions of Chapter 2.08, and
shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The finance director shall administer the operation of
the finance department. The duties of the finance director are as detailed
in, but not confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the
office of the finance department and may be updated from time to time.
The finance director shall have all the powers granted and duties imposed
by authority of the laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city
now existing or hereinafter adopted, subject to the general supervision
and control of the mayor or the mayor’s designee.
SECTION 6. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.035 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.035 Compensation of finance director. The compensation of the
finance director shall be the amount established by the city council in the
annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 7. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.040 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
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2.08.040 Public works director. There is created the position of public
works director. The public works director shall be appointed by the mayor
and confirmed by the city council subject to all provisions of Chapter 2.08,
and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The public works director shall administer the
operation of the public works department. The duties of the public works
director are as detailed in, but not confined to those contained in, the job
description on file in the office of the finance department and may be
updated from time to time. The public works director shall have all the
powers granted and duties imposed by authority of the laws of the state,
resolutions, and ordinances of the city now existing or hereinafter
adopted, subject to the general supervision and control of the mayor or
the mayor’s designee.
SECTION 8. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.045 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.045 Compensation of public works director. The compensation of
the public works director shall be the amount established by the city
council in the annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 9. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.050 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.050 City engineer. There is created the position of city engineer. The
city engineer shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city
council subject to all provisions of Chapter 2.08, and shall serve at the
pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The duties of the city engineer are as detailed in, but
not confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the office
of the finance department and may be updated from time to time. The city
engineer shall have all the powers granted and duties imposed by
authority of the laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city
now existing or hereinafter adopted, subject to the general supervision
and control of the mayor or the mayor’s designee.
SECTION 10. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.055 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.055 Compensation of city engineer. The compensation of the city
engineer shall be the amount established by the city council in the annual
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budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 11. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.060 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.060. Community development director. There is created the position
of community development director. The community development
director shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city council
subject to all provisions of Chapter 2.08, and shall serve at the pleasure of
the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The community development director shall administer
the operation of the community development department. The duties of
the community development director are as detailed in, but not confined
to those contained in, the job description on file in the office of the finance
department and may be updated from time to time. The community
development director shall have all the powers granted and duties
imposed by authority of the laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances
of the city now existing or hereinafter adopted, subject to the general
supervision and control of the mayor or the mayor’s designee.
SECTION 12. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.065 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.065 Compensation of community development director. The
compensation of the community development director shall be the
amount established by the city council in the annual budget or as
established by contract.
SECTION 13. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.070 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.070 Police chief. There is created the position of police chief. The
police chief shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed by the city
council subject to all provisions of Chapter 2.08, and shall serve at the
pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The police chief shall administer the operation of the
police department. The duties of the police chief are as detailed in, but not
confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the office of
the finance department and may be updated from time to time. The police
chief shall have all the powers granted and duties imposed by authority of
the laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city now existing
or hereinafter adopted, subject to the general supervision and control of
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the mayor or the mayor’s designee.
SECTION 14. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.075 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.075 Compensation of police chief. The compensation of the police
chief shall be the amount established by the city council in the annual
budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 15. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.080 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.080 City attorney.
(1) Appointment and Removal of the City Attorney. There is hereby
created the position of city attorney. The mayor may appoint or remove
the city attorney with confirmation by a majority vote of the city council.
In lieu of the city attorney being a city employee, the city may enter into a
professional services contract with a law firm or an individual upon
agreement by the mayor and confirmation by a majority vote of the city
council.
(2) Duties. The city attorney shall:
(a) Advise mayor, city council, and departments heads in all legal
matters pertaining to the business of the city. Requests for legal opinions
shall be directed to the city attorney through a tracking system maintained
by the city clerk;
(b) Approve all ordinances as to form and content;
(c) Prosecute and/or defend, in courts of original jurisdiction, and on
appeal, all civil actions brought by or against the city, or against officials,
officers, and employees in their official capacity, including condemnation
proceeding, provided where insurance counsel also defends the city, the
main burden of such actions may be left to such counsel;
(d) Prosecute in Port Orchard Municipal Court violations of city
ordinances, provided the city council may by contract delegate this
responsibility to another individual, law firm or governmental entity;
Attend all regular and special council meetings;
(e) Attend other city commission and/or board meetings as requested
by the mayor or responsible department head;
(f) Draft all ordinances, leases and conveyances, and such other
instruments as may be required by the business of the city, when requested
to do so by the city council or the mayor;
(g) Provide legal advice or assistance on issues related to labor law and
provide labor negotiations services when requested by the mayor and city
council;
(h) Perform such other duties as the city council may direct by
ordinance, resolution or contract;
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(i) Review and advise the city on all documents and advice provided
by the city’s bond counsel.
SECTION 16. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.085 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.085 Compensation of city attorney. The city attorney shall receive
compensation in such amounts as the city council may, from time to time,
establish by budget ordinance and contract.
SECTION 17. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.090 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.090 Municipal judge. There is created the position of municipal
judge. The municipal judge shall be appointed by the mayor and confirmed
by the city council subject to all provisions of Chapter 2.08.
Powers and Duties. The municipal judge shall administer the operation of
the municipal court. The duties of the municipal judge as detailed in, but
not confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the office
of the finance department and may be updated from time to time. The
municipal judge shall have all the powers granted and duties imposed by
authority of the laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances of the city
now existing or hereinafter adopted.
SECTION 18. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.095 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.095 Compensation of municipal judge. The compensation of the
municipal judge shall be the amount established by the city council in the
annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 19. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.100 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.100 Code enforcement officer. There is created the position of code
enforcement officer. The code enforcement officer shall be appointed by
the mayor and confirmed by the city council subject to all provisions of
Chapter 2.08, and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor.
Powers and Duties. The duties of the code enforcement officer are as
detailed in, but not confined to those contained in, the job description on
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file in the office of the finance department and may be updated from time
to time. The code enforcement officer shall have all the powers granted
and duties imposed by authority of the laws of the state, resolutions, and
ordinances of the city now existing or hereinafter adopted, subject to the
general supervision and control of the mayor or the mayor’s designee.
SECTION 20. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.105 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.105 Compensation of code enforcement officer. The compensation
of the code enforcement officer shall be the amount established by the city
council in the annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 21. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.110 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.110 Hearing examiner. There is created the position of hearing
examiner. The mayor may appoint or remove the hearing examiner with
confirmation by a majority vote of the city council. In lieu of the hearing
examiner being a city employee, the city may enter into a professional
services contract upon agreement by the mayor and confirmation by a
majority vote of the city council.
Powers and Duties. The duties of the hearing examiner are as detailed in,
but not confined to those contained in, the job description on file in the
office of the finance department and may be updated from time to time.
The hearing examiner shall have all the powers granted and duties
imposed by authority of the laws of the state, resolutions, and ordinances
of the city now existing or hereinafter adopted.
SECTION 22. The title to and provisions of Port Orchard Municipal Code
Section 2.08.115 are hereby adopted to read as follows:
2.08.115 Compensation of hearing examiner. The compensation of the
hearing examiner shall be the amount established by the city council in the
annual budget or as established by contract.
SECTION 23. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should
be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 24. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
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SECTION 25. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 23rd day of January 2018.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST: SPONSOR:
Brandy Rinearson, CMC, City Clerk Bek Ashby, Councilmember
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sharon Cates, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
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City of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-4407 • FAX (360) 895-9029
Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No.: Business Item 7B Meeting Date: January 23, 2018
Subject: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Prepared by: Sharon Cates
Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.64 City Attorney
Code Enforcement Officer Atty Routing No.: 116-17
Atty Review Date: January 17, 2018
Summary: On July 21, 2017, the classification of the City of Port Orchard changed to that of Non-Charter
Code City. Due to this reclassification, certain changes to the Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) were
needed. On October 24, 2017, revisions to Chapter 2.08 POMC “Appointive Officers” to list all appointed
officers were proposed and approved. As a result of those revisions, the necessity of a corresponding
additional revision to Chapter 2.64 POMC (“Code Enforcement Officer”) has been identified.
The ordinance before you tonight is to amend certain sections of Chapter 2.64 POMC (“Code Enforcement
Officer”) to clarify that the appointment, powers and duties of the position of Code Enforcement Officer are
set forth in Chapter 2.08 POMC. The remainder of that Chapter remains the same.
Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of an Ordinance amending certain sections of Chapter 2.64
POMC (“Code Enforcement Officer”) as presented.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: None.
Motion for consideration: I move to adopt an Ordinance to amend certain sections of Chapter 2.64 POMC
(“Code Enforcement Officer”) as presented.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Alternatives: Provide guidance to City staff regarding revisions to the Ordinance as presented.
Attachments: Ordinance (clean and redline).
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.64 (“CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER”) OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL
CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2017, the classification of the City of Port Orchard changed
to that of Non-Charter Code City; and
WHEREAS, the reclassification of the city necessitated certain revisions to the Port
Orchard Municipal Code (“POMC”); and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2017, changes were made to Chapter 2.08 POMC
“Appointive Officers” to include the code enforcement officer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the city
to amend certain provisions of Chapter 2.64 POMC to adopt the necessary revisions to that
section of the POMC that resulted from the reclassification; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The title to Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.64.010 is hereby
adopted to read as follows:
2.64.010 Code enforcement officer– Authority. The code enforcement officer
and any designee shall be appointed and compensated as set forth in Chapter
2.08 POMC, and shall have the powers and duties as set forth herein. In
carrying out those powers and duties, the code enforcement officer shall be
authorized to investigate compliance with the city regulations enumerated in
POMC 2.64.030 and to take reasonable action to bring about compliance with
such regulations, including but not limited to the issuance of notices of civil
infraction.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 3. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 23rd day of January 2018.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST: SPONSOR:
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Bek Ashby, Councilmember
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sharon Cates, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.64 (“CODE
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER”) OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL
CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2017, the classification of the City of Port Orchard changed
to that of Non-Charter Code City; and
WHEREAS, the reclassification of the city necessitated certain revisions to the
Port Orchard Municipal Code (“POMC”); and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2017, changes were made to Chapter 2.08 POMC
“Appointive Officers” to include the code enforcement officer; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the city
to amend certain provisions of Chapter 2.64 POMC to adopt the necessary revisions to that
section of the POMC that resulted from the reclassification; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The title to Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.64.010 (“Code
enforcement officer position created-Authority”) is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.64.010 Code enforcement officer position created– Authority.
The position of code enforcement officer is established. The code enforcement
officer and any designee shall be appointed and compensated as set forth in
Chapter 2.08 POMC, and shall have the powers and duties as set forth herein.by
the city council and shall be designated by council resolution. In carrying out
those powers and duties, tThe code enforcement officer shall be authorized to
investigate compliance with the city regulations enumerated in
POMC 2.64.030 and to take reasonable action to bring about compliance with
such regulations, including but not limited to the issuance of notices of civil
infraction.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should
be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 3. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 23rd day of January 2018.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST: SPONSOR:
Brandy Rinearson, CMC, City Clerk Bek Ashby, Councilmember
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sharon Cates, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
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City of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-4407 • FAX (360) 895-9029
Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No.: Business Item 7C Meeting Date: January 23, 2018
Subject: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Prepared by: Sharon Cates
Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.76 City Attorney
Hearing Examiner Atty Routing No.: 116-17
Atty Review Date: January 17, 2018
Summary: On July 21, 2017, the classification of the City of Port Orchard changed to that of Non-Charter
Code City. Due to this reclassification, certain changes to the Port Orchard Municipal Code (POMC) were
needed. On October 24, 2017, revisions to Chapter 2.08 POMC “Appointive Officers” to list all appointed
officers were proposed and approved. As a result of those revisions, the necessity of a corresponding
additional revision to Chapter 2.76 POMC (“Hearing Examiner”) has been identified.
The ordinance before you tonight is to amend certain sections of Chapter 2.76 POMC (“Hearing Examiner”) to
clarify that the appointment, powers and duties of the position of Hearing Examiner are set forth in Chapter
2.08 POMC. The remainder of that Chapter remains the same.
Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of an Ordinance amending certain sections of Chapter 2.76
POMC (“Hearing Examiner”) as presented.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: None.
Motion for consideration: I move to adopt an Ordinance to amend certain sections of Chapter 2.76 POMC
(“Hearing Examiner”) as presented.
Fiscal Impact: N/A
Alternatives: Provide guidance to City staff regarding revisions to the Ordinance as presented.
Attachments: Ordinance (clean and redline).
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.76 (“HEARING
EXAMINER”) OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2017, the classification of the City of Port Orchard changed
to that of Non-Charter Code City; and
WHEREAS, the reclassification of the city necessitated certain revisions to the
Port Orchard Municipal Code (“POMC”); and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2017, changes were made to Chapter 2.08 POMC
“Appointive Officers” to include the hearing examiner; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the
city to amend certain provisions of Chapter 2.76 POMC to adopt the necessary revisions
to that section of the POMC that resulted from the reclassification; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The title to Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.76.030 is hereby
adopted to read as follows:
2.76.030 Authority. The examiner shall be appointed and compensated as
set forth in Chapter 2.08 POMC, and shall have the powers and duties as set
forth herein. The examiner shall be appointed based on his or her
qualifications for the duties of the office and shall have the necessary training
and experience in land use and related legal matters to conduct
administrative or quasi-judicial hearings, and to render decisions according
to law. The examiner shall hold no other classified, appointive, or elected
position in city government. The examiner shall suggest an examiner pro tem
to serve in the event of his/her absence or disability, or in the event of a
conflict of interest. The appointment of an examiner pro tem is expected to
be infrequent in nature. The examiner pro tem will be entitled to the same
compensation as the examiner during his/her term of service.
SECTION 2. The title to Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.76.040 (“Compensation”)
is hereby removed in its entirety.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
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invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 23rd day of January 2018.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST: SPONSOR:
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Bek Ashby, Councilmember
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sharon Cates, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.76 (“HEARING
EXAMINER”) OF THE PORT ORCHARD MUNICIPAL CODE;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on July 21, 2017, the classification of the City of Port Orchard changed
to that of Non-Charter Code City; and
WHEREAS, the reclassification of the city necessitated certain revisions to the
Port Orchard Municipal Code (“POMC”); and
WHEREAS, on October 24, 2017, changes were made to Chapter 2.08 POMC
“Appointive Officers” to include the hearing examiner; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the city
to amend certain provisions of Chapter 2.76 POMC to adopt the necessary revisions to that
section of the POMC that resulted from the reclassification; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The title to Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.76.030 (“Appointment and
term”) is hereby amended to read as follows:
2.76.030 Appointment and termAuthority.
The examiner shall be appointed and compensated as set forth in Chapter 2.08 POMCby the mayor
with confirmation by the council, and shall serve at the pleasure of the mayor and shall have the
powers and duties as set forth therein. The examiner shall be appointed based on his or her
qualifications for the duties of the office and shall have the necessary training and experience in
land use and related legal matters to conduct administrative or quasi-judicial hearings, and to
render decisions according to law. The examiner shall hold no other classified, appointive, or
elected position in city government. The examiner shall suggest an examiner pro tem to serve in
the event of his/her absence or disability, or in the event of a conflict of interest. The appointment
of an examiner pro tem is expected to be infrequent in nature. The mayor will confirm the
appointment of an examiner pro tem, in writing, and specify the term of service. Confirmation of
appointment of an examiner pro tem is not required by the council. The examiner pro tem will be
entitled to the same compensation as the examiner during his/her term of service.
SECTION 2. The title to Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.76.040 (“Compensation”)
is hereby removed in its entirety.
2.76.040 Compensation.
The examiner may be retained on a professional service contract on terms deemed
appropriate by the Mayor with any necessary approval for budget purpose, by the
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Council. The contract shall specify that the examiner serves at the pleasure of the
Mayor, and that the examiner has authority to suggest appointment of an examiner
pro tem to the Mayor, to serve in the absence or disability, or in the event of a
conflict of interest of the examiner.
SECTION 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should
be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
SECTION 5. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 23rd day of January 2018.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST: SPONSOR:
Brandy Rinearson, CMC, City Clerk Bek Ashby, Councilmember
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sharon Cates, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
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City of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
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Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No.: Business Item 7D Meeting Date: January 23, 2018
Subject: Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Prepared by: Sharon Cates
Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.38 City Attorney
Legal Defense of Officials and Employees Atty Routing No.: 119-16
Atty Review Date: January 17, 2018
Summary: In August 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance 013-11 to establish the legal defense of
officials and employees (under POMC 2.38) pursuant to RCW 4.96.041, which requires the City to establish a
procedure to review a request for defense against an action or proceeding for damages brought against any
past or present official or employee of the City, arising from acts or omissions while performing or in good
faith purporting to perform his or her official duties. RCW 4.96.041 also provides that the necessary expenses
to defend an official or employee, and any monetary judgment against the official or employee, will be paid
by the City.
The proposed ordinance is to amend certain sections of Chapter 2.38 POMC (“Legal Defense of Officials and
Employees”) and to adopt certain new sections thereof. The proposed amendments to this chapter of the
POMC incorporate the additional required provisions of RCW 4.96.041.
Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of an Ordinance amending and adopting certain sections of
Chapter 2.38 POMC (“Legal Defense of Officials and Employees”) as presented.
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: None.
Motion for consideration: I move to adopt an Ordinance amending certain sections of Chapter 2.38 POMC
(“Legal Defense of Officials and Employees”) as presented.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Alternatives: Provide guidance to City staff regarding revisions to the Ordinance as presented.
Attachments: Ordinance (clean and redline).
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.38 (“LEGAL DEFENSE
OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES”) OF THE PORT ORCHARD
MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 013-11 to establish
the legal defense of officials and employees pursuant to RCW 4.96.041, which required the city
to establish a procedure to review a request for defense against an action or proceeding for
damages brought against any past or present official or employee of the city, arising from acts or
omissions while performing or in good faith purporting to perform his or her official duties; and
WHEREAS, RCW 4.96.041 also requires that the necessary expenses to defend an official
or employee, and any monetary judgment against the official or employee, shall be paid by the
city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the city to
amend Chapter 2.38 POMC to set forth the additional requirements of RCW 4.96.041 and adopt
appropriate procedures relating thereto; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.38 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
2.38.010 Purpose.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the provisions of RCW 4.96.041, which
require the city to establish a procedure to review a request for defense against
an action or proceeding for damages brought against any past or present official
or employee of the city, arising from acts or omissions while performing or in
good faith purporting to perform his or her official duties; and, if the request is
granted, to pay the necessary expenses for such defense, and to pay any
monetary judgment against the official or employee for nonpunitive damages
entered by a court of competent jurisdiction on approval by the city council.
2.38.020 Procedure upon knowledge or receipt of a claim or potential claim –
Conditions to representation.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply only when the conditions of this section
have been met. All officials or employees of the city shall provide notice to the
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city of any claims for potential claims as follows:
(1) In the event of any incident or course of conduct potentially giving rise to
a claim for damage or the commencement of a suit, the official or employee
involved shall, as soon as practicable, give the city clerk written notice thereof,
identifying the official or employee involved, all information known to the official
or employee with respect to the date, time, place, and circumstances
surrounding the incident or conduct giving rise to the claim or lawsuit, as well as
the names and addresses of all persons allegedly injured or otherwise damaged
thereby, and the names and addresses of all witnesses. The city clerk with the
assistance of the city attorney is authorized to develop a form to be used by the
official or employee. Upon the development of said form, officials and
employees requesting legal defense shall utilize the form, which shall be
maintained in the files of the city attorney as a document prepared in
anticipation of litigation;
(2) Upon receipt thereof, the official or employee shall forthwith deliver any
claim, demand, notice or summons or other process relating to any such incident
or conduct to the city clerk, and shall cooperate with the city clerk, city attorney,
or an attorney designated by the city, and, upon request, assist in making
settlement of any suit or enforcing any claim for any right of subrogation against
any persons or organizations that may be liable to the city because of any
damage or claim of loss arising from said incident or course of conduct,
including, but not limited to, rights of recovery for costs and attorneys’ fees
arising out of state or federal statute upon a determination that the suit brought
is frivolous in nature;
(3) Such official or employee shall attend interviews, depositions, hearings
and trials and shall assist in securing and giving evidence and obtaining
attendance of witnesses all without any additional compensation to the official
or employee and, in the event that an employee has left the employ of the city,
no fee or compensation shall be provided; and
(4) Such official or employee shall not accept nor voluntarily make any
payment, assume any obligation, or incur any expense relating to said claim or
suit; other than for first aid to others at the time of any incident or course of
conduct giving rise to any such claim, loss, or damage.
2.38.030 Conflict with provisions of insurance policies.
The provisions of this chapter do not constitute a policy of insurance, and
nothing contained in this chapter shall be construed to modify or amend any
provisions of any policy of insurance where any city official or employee thereof
is the named insured. In the event of any conflict between this chapter and the
provisions of any such policy of insurance, the policy provisions shall be
controlling; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall be
deemed to limit or restrict any employee’s or official’s right to full coverage
pursuant to this chapter, it being the intent of this chapter and section to
provide the coverage detailed in this chapter outside and beyond insurance
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policies which may be in effect, while not compromising the terms and
conditions of such policies by any conflicting provision contained in this chapter.
2.38.040 Pending claims.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any pending claim or lawsuit against
an official or employee, or any such claim or lawsuit thereafter filed, without
regard to the date of the events or circumstances which are the basis of such
claim or lawsuit.
2.38.050 Definitions.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, the words and phrases used in this
chapter shall have the following meanings:
(1) “Official” means any person who is serving or has served as an elected or
appointed city official or officer, and any person who is serving or has served as
an appointed member of any city board, commission, committee, or other
appointed position with the city. The term “appointed” as used herein shall
mean a person formally appointed by the city council or as authorized by state
law or city ordinance.
(2) “Employee” means any person who is or has been employed by the city.
(3) The terms “official” and “employee” do not include independent
contractors performing services on behalf of the city; provided, however, that
the city and any independent contractor may negotiate for the provision of legal
defense services and the scope of such legal defense shall be controlled by the
terms of said written agreement.
2.38.060 Legal representation.
(1) As a condition of service or employment, the city shall provide to an
official or employee, subject to the conditions and requirements of this chapter,
and notwithstanding the fact that such official or employee may have concluded
service or employment with the city, such legal representation as may be
reasonably necessary to defend a claim or lawsuit filed against such official or
employee resulting from any conduct, act or omission of such official or
employee performed or omitted on behalf of the city in their capacity as a city
official or employee, which act or omission is within the scope of their service or
employment with the city. This chapter is subject to repeal or modification at the
sole discretion of the city council.
(2) The legal services shall be provided by the office of the city attorney
unless: (a) Any provision of an applicable policy of insurance provides otherwise;
or
(b) A conflict of interest or ethical bar exists with respect to said
representation.
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(c) In the event that outside counsel is retained under subsections (2)(a) or
(b) above, the city shall indemnify the employee from the reasonable costs of
defense; provided, that in no event shall the official or employee be indemnified
for attorneys’ fees in excess of the hourly rates of the primary city attorney as
established by the city’s contract with its city attorney. The official or employee
shall be liable for all hourly charges in excess of said rate.
(d) In the event the city is awarded attorneys’ fees as the prevailing party in
any lawsuit, such award shall be retained by the city; provided, that once the
city’s attorneys’ fees have been paid in full, if excess funds remain in the
attorney fee award, such excess funds may be paid to the official or employee
for the purpose of paying any attorney fee hourly charges in excess of the city
attorney’s hourly rate as set forth in subsection (c) above.
2.38.070 Exclusions.
(1) In no event shall protection be offered under this chapter by the city to:
(a) Any dishonest, fraudulent, criminal, willful, intentional or malicious act or
course of conduct of an official or employee;
(b) Any act or course of conduct of an official or employee which is not
performed on behalf of the city;
(c) Any act or course of conduct which is outside the scope of an official’s or
employee’s service or employment with the city; and/or
(d) Any lawsuit brought against an official or employee by or on behalf of the
city. Nothing herein shall be construed to waive or impair the right of the city
council to institute suit or counterclaim against any official or employee nor to
limit its ability to discipline or terminate an employee.
(2) The provisions of this chapter shall have no force or effect with respect to
any accident, occurrence or circumstance for which the city or the official or
employee is insured against loss or damages under the terms of any valid
insurance policy; provided, that this chapter shall provide protection, subject to
its terms and limitations, above any loss limit of such policy. The provisions of
this chapter are intended to be secondary to any contract or policy of insurance
owned or applicable to any official or employee. The city shall have the right to
require an employee to utilize any such policy protection prior to requesting the
protection afforded by this chapter.
2.38.080 Determination of exclusion.
The determination of whether an official or employee shall be afforded a
defense by the city under the terms of this chapter shall be finally determined by
the city council on the recommendation of the mayor. The decision of the city
council shall be final as a legislative determination of the council. Nothing herein
shall preclude the city from undertaking an official’s or employee’s defense
under a reservation of rights.
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2.38.090 Effect of compliance with conditions.
If legal representation of an official or employee is undertaken by the city
attorney, all of the conditions of representation are met, and a judgment is
entered against the official or employee, or a settlement made, the city shall pay
such judgment or settlement; provided, that the city may, at its discretion,
appeal as necessary such judgment.
2.38.100 Failure to comply with conditions.
In the event that any official or employee fails or refuses to comply with any of
the conditions of POMC 2.38.020, or elects to provide his/her own
representation with respect to any such claim or litigation, then all of the
provisions of this chapter shall be inapplicable, and have no force or effect with
respect to any such claim or litigation.
2.38.110 Reimbursement of incurred expenses.
(1) If the city determines that an official or employee does not come within
the provisions of this chapter, and a court of competent jurisdiction later
determines that such claim does come within the provisions of this chapter, then
the city shall pay any judgment rendered against the official or employee and
reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred by the city official or employee in defending
against the claim. The city shall pay any attorneys’ fees incurred in obtaining the
determination that such claim is covered by the provisions of this chapter.
(2) If the city determines that a claim against a city official or employee does
come within the provisions of this chapter, and a court of competent jurisdiction
later finds that such claim does not come within the provisions of this chapter,
then the city official or employee shall reimburse the city for costs or expenses
incurred in obtaining the determination that such claim is not covered by the
provisions of this chapter and any other costs and attorneys’ fees associated
with defending against the claim.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance
should be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such
invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other
section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
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five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 23rd day of January 2018.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST: SPONSOR:
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk John Clauson, Councilmember
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sharon Cates, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON,
AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 2.38 (“LEGAL DEFENSE
OF OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES”) OF THE PORT ORCHARD
MUNICIPAL CODE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND SETTING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, on August 9, 2011, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 013-11 to establish
the legal defense of officials and employees pursuant to RCW 4.96.041, which required the city
to establish a procedure to review a request for defense against an action or proceeding for
damages brought against any past or present official or employee of the city, arising from acts or
omissions while performing or in good faith purporting to perform his or her official duties; and
WHEREAS, RCW 4.96.041 also requires that the necessary expenses to defend an official
or employee, and any monetary judgment against the official or employee, shall be paid by the
city; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is in the best interests of the city to
amend Chapter 2.38 POMC to set forth the additional requirements of RCW 4.96.041 and adopt
appropriate procedures relating thereto; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 2.38 is hereby amended to read as
follows:
2.38.010 Purpose.
This chapter is adopted pursuant to the provisions of RCW 4.96.041, which require the city to
establish a procedure to review a request for defense against an action or proceeding for
damages brought against any past or present official officer or employee of the city, arising
from acts or omissions while performing or in good faith purporting to perform his or her
official duties; and, if the request is granted, to pay the necessary expenses for such defense,
and to pay any monetary judgment against the official or employee for nonpunitive damages
entered by a court of competent jurisdiction on approval by the city council.
2.38.020 Procedure upon knowledge or receipt of a claim or potential claim – Conditions to
representation.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply only when the conditions of this section have been
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met. All officials officers or employees of the city shall provide notice to the city of any claims
for potential claims as follows:
(1) In the event of any incident or course of conduct potentially giving rise to a claim for
damage or the commencement of a suit, the official or employee involved shall, as soon as
practicable, give the city clerk written notice thereof, identifying the official or employee
involved, all information known to the official or employee with respect to the date, time,
place, and circumstances surrounding the incident or conduct giving rise to the claim or lawsuit,
as well as the names and addresses of all persons allegedly injured or otherwise damaged
thereby, and the names and addresses of all witnesses. The city clerk with the assistance of the
city attorney is authorized to develop a form to be used by the official or employee. Upon the
development of said form, officials and employees requesting legal defense shall utilize the
form, which shall be maintained in the files of the city attorney as a document prepared in
anticipation of litigation;
(2) Upon receipt thereof, the official or employee shall forthwith deliver any claim, demand,
notice or summons or other process relating to any such incident or conduct to the city clerk,
and shall cooperate with the city clerk, city attorney, or an attorney designated by the city, and,
upon request, assist in making settlement of any suit or enforcing any claim for any right of
subrogation against any persons or organizations that may be liable to the city because of any
damage or claim of loss arising from said incident or course of conduct, including, but not
limited to, rights of recovery for costs and attorneys’ fees arising out of state or federal statute
upon a determination that the suit brought is frivolous in nature;
(3) Such official or employee shall attend interviews, depositions, hearings and trials and shall
assist in securing and giving evidence and obtaining attendance of witnesses all without any
additional compensation to the official or employee and, in the event that an employee has left
the employ of the city, no fee or compensation shall be provided; and
(4) Such official or employee shall not accept nor voluntarily make any payment, assume any
obligation, or incur any expense relating to said claim or suit; other than for first aid to others at
the time of any incident or course of conduct giving rise to any such claim, loss, or damage.
2.38.030 Conflict with provisions of insurance policies.
The provisions of this chapter do not constitute a policy of insurance, and nothing contained in
this chapter shall be construed to modify or amend any provisions of any policy of insurance
where any city official or employee thereof is the named insured. In the event of any conflict
between this chapter and the provisions of any such policy of insurance, the policy provisions
shall be controlling; provided, however, that nothing contained in this section shall be deemed
to limit or restrict any employee’s or official’s right to full coverage pursuant to this chapter, it
being the intent of this chapter and section to provide the coverage detailed in this chapter
outside and beyond insurance policies which may be in effect, while not compromising the
terms and conditions of such policies by any conflicting provision contained in this chapter.
2.38.040 Pending claims.
The provisions of this chapter shall apply to any pending claim or lawsuit against an official or
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employee, or any such claim or lawsuit thereafter filed, without regard to the date of the
events or circumstances which are the basis of such claim or lawsuit.
2.38.050 Definitions.
Unless the context indicates otherwise, the words and phrases used in this chapter shall have
the following meanings:
(1) “Official” means any person who is serving or has served as an elected or appointed city
official or officer, and any person who is serving or has served as an appointed member of any
city board, commission, committee, or other appointed position with the city. The term
“appointed” as used herein shall mean a person formally appointed by the city council or as
authorized by state law or city ordinance.
(2) “Employee” means any person who is or has been employed by the city.
(3) The terms “official” and “employee” do not include independent contractors performing
services on behalf of the city; provided, however, that the city and any independent contractor
may negotiate for the provision of legal defense services and the scope of such legal defense
shall be controlled by the terms of said written agreement.
2.38.060 Legal representation.
(1) As a condition of service or employment, the city shall provide to an official or employee,
subject to the conditions and requirements of this chapter, and notwithstanding the fact that
such official or employee may have concluded service or employment with the city, such legal
representation as may be reasonably necessary to defend a claim or lawsuit filed against such
official or employee resulting from any conduct, act or omission of such official or employee
performed or omitted on behalf of the city in their capacity as a city official or employee, which
act or omission is within the scope of their service or employment with the city. This chapter is
subject to repeal or modification at the sole discretion of the city council.
(2) The legal services shall be provided by the office of the city attorney unless:
(a) Any provision of an applicable policy of insurance provides otherwise; or
(b) A conflict of interest or ethical bar exists with respect to said representation.
(c) In the event that outside counsel is retained under subsections (2)(a) or (b) above, the city
shall indemnify the employee from the reasonable costs of defense; provided, that in no event
shall the official or employee be indemnified for attorneys’ fees in excess of the hourly rates of
the primary city attorney as established by the city’s contract with its city attorney. The official
or employee shall be liable for all hourly charges in excess of said rate.
(d) In the event the city is awarded attorneys’ fees as the prevailing party in any lawsuit, such
award shall be retained by the city; provided, that once the city’s attorneys’ fees have been
paid in full, if excess funds remain in the attorney fee award, such excess funds may be paid to
the official or employee for the purpose of paying any attorney fee hourly charges in excess of
the city attorney’s hourly rate as set forth in subsection (c) above.
2.38.070 Exclusions.
(1) In no event shall protection be offered under this chapter by the city to:
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(a) Any dishonest, fraudulent, criminal, willful, intentional or malicious act or course of conduct
of an official or employee;
(b) Any act or course of conduct of an official or employee which is not performed on behalf of
the city;
(c) Any act or course of conduct which is outside the scope of an official’s or employee’s service
or employment with the city; and/or
(d) Any lawsuit brought against an official or employee by or on behalf of the city. Nothing
herein shall be construed to waive or impair the right of the city council to institute suit or
counterclaim against any official or employee nor to limit its ability to discipline or terminate an
employee.
(2) The provisions of this chapter shall have no force or effect with respect to any accident,
occurrence or circumstance for which the city or the official or employee is insured against loss
or damages under the terms of any valid insurance policy; provided, that this chapter shall
provide protection, subject to its terms and limitations, above any loss limit of such policy. The
provisions of this chapter are intended to be secondary to any contract or policy of insurance
owned or applicable to any official or employee. The city shall have the right to require an
employee to utilize any such policy protection prior to requesting the protection afforded by
this chapter.
2.38.080 Determination of exclusion.
The determination of whether an official or employee shall be afforded a defense by the city
under the terms of this chapter shall be finally determined by the city council on the
recommendation of the mayor. The decision of the city council shall be final as a legislative
determination of the council. Nothing herein shall preclude the city from undertaking an
official’s or employee’s defense under a reservation of rights.
2.38.090 Effect of compliance with conditions.
If legal representation of an official or employee is undertaken by the city attorney, all of the
conditions of representation are met, and a judgment is entered against the official or
employee, or a settlement made, the city shall pay such judgment or settlement; provided, that
the city may, at its discretion, appeal as necessary such judgment.
2.38.100 Failure to comply with conditions.
In the event that any official or employee fails or refuses to comply with any of the conditions
of POMC 2.38.020, or elects to provide his/her own representation with respect to any such
claim or litigation, then all of the provisions of this chapter shall be inapplicable, and have no
force or effect with respect to any such claim or litigation.
2.38.110 Reimbursement of incurred expenses.
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(1) If the city determines that an official or employee does not come within the provisions of
this chapter, and a court of competent jurisdiction later determines that such claim does come
within the provisions of this chapter, then the city shall pay any judgment rendered against the
official or employee and reasonable attorneys’ fees incurred in defending against the claim. The
city shall pay any attorneys’ fees incurred by the city official or employee in obtaining the
determination that such claim is covered by the provisions of this chapter.
(2) If the city determines that a claim against a city official or employee does come within the
provisions of this chapter, and a court of competent jurisdiction later finds that such claim does
not come within the provisions of this chapter, then the city official or employee shall
reimburse the city for costs or expenses incurred in obtaining the determination that such
claim is not covered by the provisions of this chapter and any other costs and attorneys’ fees
associated with defending against the claim.
SECTION 2. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance should
be held to be unconstitutional or unlawful by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this Ordinance.
SECTION 3. Publication. This Ordinance shall be published by an approved summary
consisting of the title.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect
five days after publication, as provided by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and
attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 23rd day of January 2018.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST: SPONSOR:
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk John Clauson, Councilmember
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Sharon Cates, City Attorney
PUBLISHED:
EFFECTIVE DATE:
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City of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-4407 • FAX (360) 895-9029
Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No.: Business Item 7E Meeting Date: January 23, 2018
Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Accepting Council Prepared by: Brandy Rinearson, MMC
Committees Assignments and Establishing City Clerk
Council Standing Committees Atty Routing No.: NA
Atty Review Date: NA
Summary: Resolution No. 016-16, states at a regular Council meeting in January of each even numbered
year, the City Council shall establish committees, the responsibilities of each committee, and the committee
membership. Until the new committees are implemented, the current committees shall remain in effect
and newly elected Councilmembers shall serve on the committees to which their predecessors were
appointed.
At the January 16, 2018, Work Study Session meeting, Councilmembers discussed which councilmembers
will serve on which committees. During that discussion they thought the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee
should be a committee under the Economic Develop-Tourism committee. Below is the council committees,
responsibilities, and members:
Finance – provide policy direction and make recommendation on the City’s budgeting, financial
planning, financial reporting, levies, taxes, revenue, and audits. Recommends long-range financial goals
along with funding strategies for the operating and capital budgets; City personnel issues related to
labor negotiations and salary of employees; serves as the advisory forum for transportation
improvements; and street maintenance funding, and funding relating to the transportation benefit
district. Councilmembers Clauson, Ashby, and Cucciardi
Land Use – provide policy direction and make recommendation on matters related to city property,
including parks, streets, alleys and sidewalks; transportation, planning and land use, including
comprehensive planning, zoning, design, and land use regulations. Councilmembers Chang, Cucciardi,
and Diener
Utilities – provide policy direction and make recommendation on matters related to the City’s sewer,
water, and stormwater utilities. In addition, meets and serves as City representatives in conjunction
with West Sound Utility District Commissioners to discuss policies regarding the Joint Wastewater
Treatment Facility. Councilmembers Chang, Lucarelli, and Rosapepe
Economic Development/Tourism – provide policy direction and make recommendation consistent
with the City’s Tourism Promotion Strategic Plan; encourage community involvement related to
tourism and economic development; provide recommendations on a work plan to stimulate job
stability, retention, and new growth; and appoint one councilmember to chair the Lodging Tax
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committee of hoteliers and non-profits to review lodging tax applications and provide a
recommendation to the Council for distribution. Councilmembers Ashby, Diener, and Rosapepe
Chimes & Lights – Coordinates activities with local organizations, recommends promotional materials
on the event, reviews and provides recommendation on decorations for the annual Festival of Chimes
& Lights event. Councilmember Lucarelli
Recommendation: Staff recommends adoption of a Resolution adopting new Council committee
assignments and responsibilities.
Relationship to Comprehensive plan: N/A
Motion for consideration: I move to adopt a Resolution adopting new Council committee assignments
and responsibilities as presented.
Fiscal Impact: None.
Alternatives: N/A
Attachments: Resolution
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RESOLUTION NO. _________
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, REPEALING RESOLUTION
NO. 016-16 COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES AND ADOPTING
NEW COUNCIL COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.
WHEREAS the City of Port Orchard is governed by an elected Mayor and seven City Council
members; and
WHEREAS, the City Council established certain select committees to and recommend policy to
the full Council; and
WHEREAS, the Council biennially updates committee assignments by resolution and adopted
Resolution No. 016-16; and
WHEREAS, the Council now desires to update committees and amend the rules governing the
assignment of Council members to select committees by Resolution; now, therefore,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS
FOLLOWS:
THAT: Resolution No. 006-16, is hereby repealed in its entirety.
THAT: The following Council committees are hereby continued or established:
Committees Committee Members
Finance Clauson, Ashby, and Cucciardi
Land Use Chang, Cucciardi, and Diener
Economic Development/Tourism Ashby, Diener, and Rosapepe
Utilities Chang, Lucarelli, and Rosapepe
Chimes and Lights Lucarelli
THAT: Implementation of the new committee structure shall become effective February 1,
2018.
THAT: the duties of the standing committees are as follows:
• Finance – provide policy direction and make recommendation on the City’s
budgeting, financial planning, financial reporting, levies, taxes, revenue, and audits.
Recommends long-range financial goals along with funding strategies for the
operating and capital budgets; City personnel issues related to labor negotiations and
salary of employees; serves as the advisory forum for transportation improvements;
and street maintenance funding, and funding relating to the transportation benefit
district.
• Land Use – provide policy direction and make recommendation on matters related to
city property, including parks, streets, alleys and sidewalks; transportation, planning
and land use, including comprehensive planning, zoning, design, and land use
regulations.
• Utilities – provide policy direction and make recommendation on matters related to
the City’s sewer, water, and stormwater utilities. In addition, meets and serves as
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City representatives in conjunction with West Sound Utility District Commissioners to
discuss policies regarding the Joint Wastewater Treatment Facility.
• Economic Development/Tourism – provide policy direction and make
recommendation consistent with the City’s Tourism Promotion Strategic Plan;
encourage community involvement related to tourism and economic development;
provide recommendations on a work plan to stimulate job stability, retention, and
new growth; and appoint one councilmember to chair the Lodging Tax committee of
hoteliers and non-profits to review lodging tax applications and provide a
recommendation to the Council for distribution.
• Chimes & Lights – Coordinates activities with local organizations, recommends
promotional materials on the event, reviews and provides recommendation on
decorations for the annual Festival of Chimes & Lights event.
THAT: Until the new committees are implemented, the current committees shall remain in
effect and newly elected Councilmembers shall serve on the committees to which their
predecessors were appointed.
THAT: Outside agencies are assigned as follows:
Health District: Mayor, Clauson (alt)
KRCC: Ashby, Rosapepe (alt)
PSRC Exec. Board: Putaansuu (alt)
PSRC Growth Mgmt: Diener (alt)
PSRC EDD: Cucciardi (alt)
KEDA/KADA: Lucarelli, Clauson (alt)
PSRC Transpol: Ashby
KRCC Transpol: Ashby, Rosapepe (alt)
KRCC PlanPol: Mayor, Ashby (alt)
PRTPO Exec Board: Ashby, Mayor (alt)
AND FURTHER THAT: At a regular Council meeting in January of each even numbered year, the
City Council shall establish the responsibilities of each committee and the committee membership.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, APPROVED by the Mayor and attested by
the City Clerk in authentication of such passage this 23rd day of January 2018.
Robert Putaansuu, Mayor
ATTEST:
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk
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City of Port Orchard
216 Prospect Street, Port Orchard, WA 98366
(360) 876-4407 • FAX (360) 895-9029
Agenda Staff Report
Agenda Item No.: Business Item 7F Meeting Date: January 23, 2018
Subject: Discussion: Monthly Project List Prepared by: Robert Putaansuu
Mayor
Atty Routing No.: NA
Atty Review Date: NA
Summary: Discussion with the City Council regarding Public Works and Community Development
Departments project list and updates.
Recommendation: NA
Relationship to Comprehensive Plan: NA
Fiscal Impact: NA
Alternatives: NA
Attachments: Monthly Project List
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Monthly Project Meeting
Tremont – On track
Bay Street Path – Segment #3 out to bid in March
McCormick Village Park – Out to bid in February
Anderson Hill Round About – 100% Design June 2018 – TIB Aug 2018 – Construction 2019
Corridor Studies – Completed in June
Design Standards – March Council Adoption
640 Bay Street – Weekly meetings on Tuesday’s
Rockwell Pocket Park - $300K in Capital Budget – 2018 Design – 2019 Construction
Bay Street Schedule 74 – On hold
Well 9 – Bid opening Feb 16th
Well 13 – Capital Budget
MW Pump Station #1
Marina Pump Station
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MW Pump Station #2
McCormick Water Agreement – Thomas has a meeting with developer this month.
City Hall Improvements
Downtown Projects – Garbage Cans – Street Trees
Park Projects – Tennis Courts
PO community service day April 7th – Need a list of sites & projects
Public Works FTE needs – Front Counter – Engineering Tech – Parks & Public Facilities Manager
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