05/25/2021 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of May 25,2OZl
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:
Mayor Pro-Tem Ashby
Councilmember Chang
Councilmember Clauson
Councilmember Cuccia rdi
Councilmember Diener
Councilmember Lucarelli
Councilmember Rosapepe
Mayor Putaansuu
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Staff present via Remote Access: Finance Director Crocker, Community Development Director Bond,
Public Works Director Dorsey, Police Chief M. 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. APPROVAIOFAGENDA
MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to remove Business
Item 78, pending a completion of legal review.
The motion carried.
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the agenda
as amended.
The motion carried.
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3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
Ginger Johnson, Race Director for Yukon Do lt, spoke about opportunity and allowing events again.
Council has the opportunity to restore the people's faith in local government. We are starving for
local events and to create new memories. They have an extensive COVID mitigation plan in place that
complies with current guidelines.
Sharron King, agrees with everything Ginger Johnson said. She spoke to upcoming events and dates
and said they are very excited to be moving forward.
4. CONSENTAGENDA
A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 82065 through 821L8 including bank drafts in the amount of
5L4t,706.20 and EFT's in the amount of S55,988.4i. totalin gStgl,Ogq.Al
B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 82061 through 82064 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of S158,568.56, and Direct Deposits in the amount of S186,464.31 totaling 5345,032.87.
C. Approval of the May L1, 2O2L, City Council Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the consent
agenda.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. South Kitsap Fire and Rescue EMS Levy Renewal
Jeff Faucett, Fire Chief and Mike Eslava, Fire Commissioner, provided a presentation on Emergency
Services 202L Update: EMS Levy Renewal which included staff information, number of calls, service
area, services provided, how emergency services are provided, balanced operating budget: revenues
and expenditures, EMS accounts for 7O% of emergency calls, and levy renewal information.
B. Presentation by Rice Fergus Miller on the South Kitsap Community Events Center Concept Plans
Steve Rice, Lorie Limson Cook, Angie Tomisser and Mike Wright with Rice Fergus Miller, provided a
presentation on the schematic design progress which included an overall site aerial map, site
diagram, location to the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway, building elevation, design story, view from
Orchard Street plaza, view from waterside northwest corner, view from waterside looking east, view
from waterside southwest corner, view from south/above, view from south at Port Street plaza, view
from Bay Street looking west, view from Bay Street looking west, floor plans, meeting space
summary, square footage available, and events.
6. PUBTIC HEARING
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A. Second Public Hearing on the Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal
Code 13.04.025 and lncreasing the Water System Capital Facility Charge
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 8:00 p.m
City Clerk Rinearson said a letter from Tarragon will be filed with the official record
Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing at 8:01 p.m.
B. Final Downtown Subarea Plan and Proposed Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and
Development Regulations
Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing, and there being no testimony, closed the public hearing
at 8:03 p.m.
7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code 13.04.025 and lncreasing
the Water System Capital Facilities Charge
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt Ordinance No.
O23-2L, amending POMC 13.04.025 and increasing the Water System Capital Facilities Charge.
The motion carried.
B. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving the Final Downtown Subarea Plan and Proposed
Amendments to the Comprehensive Plan and Development Regulations
This item was removed from the agenda
C. Adoption of an Ordinance Regarding Special Event Permits After July 1 ,2021,, Under Governor's
COVID-19 Guidance
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt an
Ordinance temporarily modifying Chapter 5.94 of the Port Orchard Municipal Code and authorizing
the receipt of special event permits for events occurring after July L,2O2L, subject to conditions, and
to include the 30-day application period.
The motion carried.
(Ordinance No.025-2lf
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving a Contract with Otis Elevator Company for City Hall
Elevator Maintenance
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MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt Resolution
028-2I authorizing the Mayor to execute Contract No. C046-21 with Otis Elevator Company using WA
DES Contract No. OL2L9 for S10,000.00 per year for a five-year term.
The motion carried.
E. Lodging Tax Fund Allocation for Special Events and Festivals
MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to authorize staff to
proceed with the 2021 Lodging Tax application and allocation process for Special Events and festivals
designed to attract tourists.
The motion carried.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
There were no discussion items.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Councilmember Ashby reported on the May 25th Transportation Committee meeting. She also
reported on an upcoming Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council board meeting and public hearing.
Councilmember Clauson reported on the May 18th Finance Committee meeting.
Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the May L9th Sewer Advisory Committee meeting. Next
meeting is scheduled for July 21't.
Mayor Putaansuu reported on the Kitsap Transit board and Ruby Creek park and ride
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
The Mayor reported on the following:
o Smart locks;
o ln accordance with Resolution 007-LL, 'Establishing a Process for Future Amendments to the
City's Personnel Policies and Procedures', we have an amendment to our Coronavirus
Protection Plan to allow for vaccinated employees to be mask free at work after providing
proof of their fully vaccinated status;o Parks survey; and
o AWC Annual Meeting.
IL. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
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Public Works Director Dorsey reported the 580 reservoir is being filled.
Police Chief Brown thanked the Council for their support as they work on accreditation.
L2. CIT'ZEN COMMENTS
Maralouise Schmerfeld, thanked Council for putting meetings online as they are easier to access.
Would like to request keeping a Zoom element for public participation. Also, asked if Port Orchard
will be hosting a pop-up vaccination event.
Susan Lee, thanked Council for voting to reopen special events applications and spoke to a couple
upcoming events.
Brice McCain, appreciates live streaming Zoom meetings on Facebook, and hopes this will continue.
It would be beneficial to post on Facebook what will be discussed during Council meetings. Also, he
encouraged the city to post more information on social media about celebrating accomplishments.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 8:55 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 20-minute executive session pursuant to
RCW 42.30.110(1Xi), related to legal risks related to potential action. City Attorney Archer, and
Community Development Director Bond were invited to attend, and Mayor Putaansuu stated no
action will be taken.
At 9:15 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session
GOOD OF THE ORDER
There was no good of the order
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:L5 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful
Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk ansuu, Mayor
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