04/13/2021 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of April L3,2O2L
L. 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:
Mayor Pro-Tem Ashby
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Councilmember Cucciardi
Councilmember Diener
Counci lmember Luca relli
Councilmember Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Absent
Present via Remote Access
Absent
Present via Remote Access
Staff present via Remote Access: Finance Director Crocker, Community Development Director Bond,
Public Works Director Dorsey, Police Chief Brown, City Attorney Archer, City Clerk Rinearson and
Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
Mayor Putaansuu stated pursuant to the Governor's Stay at Home, Stay Safe order, the City Council
will be conducting the meeting via Zoom this evening.
The meeting is also streaming live on Facebook
A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. APPROVALOFAGENDA
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to add the excusal of
Councilmember Rosapepe due to personal obligations.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to approve the
agenda as modified.
The motion carried.
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3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Robert McGee spoke to the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway and voiced his concerns with the fiscal
use of taxpayer's funds, shortfalls, grant funding, and said the Council has an opportunity to pause
the pathway, which includes not paying the Tierra Right of Way large change order. Pausing will also
give time for the City to address community concerns about the pathway and will allow the City to
focus the funding on real community needs that do not burden the localtaxpayer.
4. CONSENTAGENDA
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 9t77lthrough 81800 and 8L803 through 81893 including bank drafts
in the amount of 5590,624.56 and EFT's in the amount of $30,036.86 totalin g$azo,elt.+2.
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 8180L through 81802 including bank drafts and EFT's in the amount of
S134,398.53; and Direct Deposits in the amount of S183,725.34 totaling Sgtg,tzg.gz.
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 10.66 Regarding
Establishment of Snow Routes within the City (Ordinance No. 017-21)
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement in Lieu of Assessment for Sewer Connection
and Accepting an Easement with South Kitsap Helpline for Future Utility Placement (Resolution
No. 025-21 and Agreements No. 052-21and 053-21)
E. Adoption of a Resolution Approving the Purchase of Vehicles for the Equipment Rental Revolving
Fund 500 (Resolution No.033-21)
F. Approvalof the March 23,202t, City Council Meeting Minutes
G. Excusal of Councilmember Diener Due to Personal Obligations
H. NEW: Excusal of Councilmember Rosapepe Due to Personal Reasons
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the consent
agenda as amended.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. Housing Kitsap Self Help Program
Mayor Putaansuu introduced Dean Nail with Housing Kitsap and noted the cost of construction has
escalated and has presented a problem to the Self-Help Program. A proposal may be to put some of
the dollars that should be going to rental assistance to this program.
Dean Nail spoke to the Housing Kitsap Self Help Program, stating they have been doing this since the
70's. At the start of each group, they budget the construction and permits, and send to USDA for the
construction loan. This could take up to 8 months before construction can begin. Due to COVID,
lumber is up 188% since this time last year and it continues to rise. lf you take into consideration the
nine that are in construction, they are roughly about $3,OOO over. He asked the Mayor for 530,000 if
it is available.
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Discussion was held regarding how the program works, the location of the t homes which is off of
Pottery Avenue, cost overrun for building materials and rental assistance contract with Kitsap
Community Resources.
Mayor Putaansuu proposed to spend about half of the rental assistance money to help the Self-Help
program.
City Attorney Archer said the funding source that the Mayor is requesting would be the affordable
housing sales tax credit funding, which is specifically allocated to be used for the acquiring,
rehabilitation, or construction of affordable housing.
More discussion was held regarding the money going towards the construction cost overruns,
mortgage costs, affordable housing, and drafting an agreement with Housing Kitsap.
Councilmembers Clauson, Ashby, Cucciardi, Chang voiced their support in helping to fund the Self-
Help program and construction cost overruns.
B. Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Funding
Finance Director Crocker provided a presentation which included the summary of the pathway from
1994 to current, cost estimates if the City closes the project in its current state, timeline, future of
the pathway if project is continued, Real Estate Excise Tax (REET) 1 and 2, outstanding debt service,
funding solutions, and other capital projects and their funding sources.
6. PUBLIC HEARING
There were no public hearings.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 20.04 Timing of
Comprehensive Plan Amendment Submittals
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to adopt an ordinance
amending POMC 20.04, as presented.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No.020-21)
B. Adoption of a Resolution for Approving the Washington State Department of Ecology's Water
Restoration and Enhancement Draft Plan for WRIA 15
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MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the Water
Restoration and Enhancement Draft Plan for WRIA L5, Contract No. C044-21.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. O27-21and Contract No. O44-2Ll
C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Technical Systems, lnc. for the 2O2t-2024
On-Call SCADA Maintenance
MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to adopt Resolution No.
029-21, authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. C047-2L with Technical Systems, lnc. for the
2O2L-2O24 On-Call SCADA Maintenance Contract in the amount of S100,000, and documenting the
professional services procurement proced u res.
The motion carried.
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Active Construction lnc. for the Sidney
Avenue Sewer Repair Project
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt Resolution
No. 026-21, thereby approving Contract No. C036-21 with Active Construction lnc for the Sidney
Avenue Sewer Repair Project Contract in the amount of 5358,358.
The motion carried.
E. Approval of Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Contract No. 072-18 with Tierra Right of Way
Services, LTD Regarding the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway Project
MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to authorize the
Mayor to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to Contract No. CO72-t8 with Tierra Right-of-Way
Services, Ltd. in the additional amount of $613,317.05, thereby bringing the total Contract amount
to s813,231".06.
Councilmember Chang mentioned he is an employee of WSDOT, and he does not benefit in any way
from this, but if anyone wants him to not vote, he will be happy to stand aside.
No one voiced any objections.
The motion carried.
F. Approval of the Purchase of a Crafco, lnc. Supershot Trailer Melter, Via Sourcewell Contract
0524L7-CFC, Formerly Known as the National Joint Powers Alliance (NJPAI
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MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to approve the purchase
of a Crafco, lnc. Supershot 125 Diesel Trailer/Melter from Partner Construction Products through
Sourcewell Contract No. 052417-CFC, for a total purchase price of $S9,929.28 (applicable tax
included).
The motion carried.
G. Approval of the March L6,2O2t, City Council Work Study Session Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the
minutes as distributed.
The motion passed. Councilmember Cucciardi abstained.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
There were no discussion items.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Councilmember Cucciardi reported on the April L2th Economic Development and Tourism Committee
meeting.
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Land Use Committee is scheduled to meet May 1-2th
Councilmember Lucarelli reported the Festivalof Chimes and Lights is scheduled to meet April 19th.
Mayor Putaansuu reported the Finance Committee is scheduled to meet April 20th.
Councilmember Ashby reported the Transportation Committee is scheduled to meet April 27th.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
o ln accordance with Ordinance No. 008-20, 'Delegating Authority to the Mayor for Creation
and Modification of Job Descriptions', he spoke to HR policy changes for the Permit Tech
position;
o COVID-L9 updates and South Kitsap;o Mass vaccination site at Lutheran Church on Mitchell;
. Kitsap Transit and condemnation at park and ride lot;
o Puget Sound Regional Council Executive Board meeting and dues increase;o Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council countywide planning policies;
o Parks sign project and survey;
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o Senate Transportation Committee and funding package; ando Minutes of Committee meetings.
A brief discussion was held, asking if Advisory Committees should continue to take minutes, or if the
video of the meeting is sufficient. After conversation, it was agreed they should continue taking
minutes.
Peninsula Beverage applying for a street use permit north of their establishment for music on
their patio; and
New City hires of a police officer, lT Specialist, and City Engineer.
LL. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Police Chief Brown reported on the new police officer starting tomorrow, ongoing interviews, and
the department's accreditation is at 90%.
Community Development Director Bond reported on the downtown Master Plan for the Downtown
Subarea and Environmental lmpact Statement, Parks Plan, comprehensive plan application deadline,
and countywide planning policies.
Finance Director Crocker reported about the new lT Specialist employee.
City Attorney Archer reported on a new hire with lnslee and Best, Jennifer Robertson
L2. C'TIZEN COMMENTS
Robert McGee hopes the Council is extremely transparent to the community as it seems they are
heading down the path of debt, and voiced his concerns with Councilmembers Chang, Clauson, and
Ashby voting on the pedestrian pathway, as he believes there is a conflict of interest. Also, he hopes
the Council utilizes the American Recovery Funds to be used for things other than infrastructure.
Chuck Huck said he cares for the people in this community and in the Annapolis area, and voiced his
frustration regarding taking people's homes. The Council is putting the cart before the horse as they
do not have a plan and they do not have the money. He spoke to the conflict of interest on the
pathway vote.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
There was no executive session
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GOOD OF THE ORDER
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Councilmember Ashby mentioned she will be retiring at the end of her term in December and
thanked the community for allowing her the privilege of serving for the last 7 years.
Councilmember Chang reported there will be a mass vaccination on Thursday.
Councilmember Clauson reported Kitsap Transit has launched the Southworth ferry.
ln response to Councilmember Lucarelli, Mayor Putaansuu said the Council Retreat will still be an in-
person meeting.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful
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