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07/13/2021 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard Council Meeting Minutes Reguf ar Meeting of July t3,2021- 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 Cucciardi Councilmember Diener Councilmember Lucarelli Councilmember Rosapepe Mayor Putaansuu Present Present Present via Remote Access Absent Absent Present Present via Remote Access Present Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, Community Development Director Bond, Police Chief Brown, City Attorney Archer, City Clerk Rinearson, and Deputy City Clerk Floyd. The meeting is also streaming live on YouTube A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 2. APPROVALOFAGENDA MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to add the excusal of Councilmembers Ashby, Cucciardi, and Diener and to remove Consent Agenda item 7E. The motion carried. MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the agenda as modified. The motion carried. 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS There were no citizen comments Minutes of July L3,2021 Page 2 of 7 4. CONSENTAGENDA A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 82275 through 82360 including bank drafts in the amount of 5lqo,o,l.l3 and EFT's in the amount of S1,023,668.55 totaling 5I,763,436.29. B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 82269 through 82274 and 82361- through 82364 including bank drafts and EFT's in the amount of 5413,597.58 and Direct Deposits in the amount of 5378,361.49 totaling 57 91.,959.07 . C. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 10.12 Establishing Regulations and Fees Related to Parking, Stopping, and Standing in Certain Areas of the City (Ordinance No.027-21) D. Approval of the June 15, 2021,, City Council Work Study Meeting Minutes I ebligatiens F. NEW: Excusal of Councilmembers Ashby, Cucciardi, and Diener Due to Personal Obligations MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the consent agenda as amended. The motion carried. 5. PRESENTATION A. Bethel Roundabout Public Works Director Dorsey provided a chronology for the Bethel/Lincoln lntersection lmprovement project which included information on public outreach and meetings,30% design phase, alternatives, and moving towards 80% design. Councilmember Ashby joined the meeting at 6:37 p.m B. CFC Exceptions This item was not presented due to Finance Director Crocker not in attendance 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Sidney Road Apartments Development Agreement for Transportation and Park lmpact Fee Credits Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing at 6:41 p.m Brianne Kelsey, Director of development with Tarragon, noted that Tarragon has been around for quite some time as they were founded in 1995. They are confident in moving forward with the project and where things are at. They are also pleased to be part of a bigger vision with the Ruby Minutes of July L3,202L Page 3 of 7 Creek neighborhood. Additionally, they have broken ground on site. They are anticipating being open by the end of 2022. She said the Development Agreement before Council this evening represents a positive fiscal arrangement in advancing forward, not only towards the site, but also towards the City. ln response to Gerry Harmon, Mayor Putaansuu explained this is located with the Ruby Creek subarea which is north of the Sedgwick/Sidney intersection [next to Grey Chevrolet]. At6:47 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing. At 6:48, p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a l-5-minute executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1Xi) to discuss legal risks of a proposed action that the agency has identified where there are potential adverse legal and financial consequences to the agency. Community Development Director Bond and City Attorney Archer were invited to attend, and City Attorney Archer noted action willfollow. At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session. 7. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving the Sidney Road Apartments Development Agreement for Transportation and Park lmpact Fee Credits MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt an ordinance approving of and authorizing the Mayor to sign the Sidney Road Apartments development agreement for transportation and park impact fee credit. The motion carried. (Ordinance No.034-21and Contract No. O76-2Ll B. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a New Contract with the Washington State Department of Ecology for the Continuation of the Marina Pump Station Rebuild Project, Loan Agreement N o. WQC-2019-PoOrPW-00025 MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to adopt Ordinance No. 029-2I, thereby approving Contract No.068-21 with the State Department of Ecology, repealing Ordinance No. 007-L9, and accepting an amended Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan for the continuation of the Marina Pump Station Rebuild Project in the revised amount of S13,ooo,ooo. The motion carried. Minutes of July L3,2O2I Page 4 of 7 C. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's Recommendation for Distribution of the Remainder of 2021 Funds MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to adopt a resolution, accepting the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation for 2O2t funding allocations for Marketing and Operations of Events, as presented. ln response to Councilmember Chang, City Clerk Rinearson noted the 56,000 from Fathoms O' Fun is an ask for certified flaggers for traffic control. Mayor Putaansuu explained that police will be enforcing events and not providing traffic control, so event organizers will need to provide traffic control. Councilmember Ashby voiced her concerns with awarding the 56,000 at this time to Fathoms O' Fun as not all non-profits or other event organizers are aware of needing to provide traffic control. Also, the 56,000 was not documented and she questions the validity of some of the budget numbers submitted in the applications as they don't balance. She would like to re-open lodging tax again and let other applicants submit for traffic control. ln response to Mayor Putaansuu, City Attorney Archer agreed Council can either accept, or reject the Committee's recommendations and send back to the Committee. They cannot modify the recommendation on the dais. The motion failed. Councilmembers Lucarelli, Ashby, Chang, and Clauson voted no. D. Approval of a Contract with CodePros, LLC for Building Department and Building lnspection Services MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve a contract with CodePros LLC as presented. The motion carried. (Contract No.074-21) E. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 090-20 with Murraysmith, lnc. for the Continuation of the2O2O-21 McCormick Village Park Splash Pad Retrofit Project MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to authorize the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C090-20 with Murraysmith, lnc. in the amount of |q8Jtt for the preparation of the 2020-202L McCormick Village Park Splash Pad Retrofit Ad Ready Design. The motion carried. Councilmember Chang voted no. Minutes of July L3,2021, Page 5 of 7 F. Approval of Awarding the Responsive Bidder and Authorize the Mayor to Execute an Agreement for the City's Official Newspaper MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to authorize the Mayor to execute an agreement with Kitsap Sun as the City's Official Newspaper as presented. The motion carried. (Contract No. 075-21) G. Approval of the lune22,2OZL, City Council Meeting Minutes MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the minutes of the June 22nd meeting. The motion carried. Councilmember Ashby abstained. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken) A. Port Orchard Parks Survey Results Mayor Putaansuu shared the results of the Port Orchard Parks survey which was active for about a month. He explained signs were put up in all City parks and a QR code was provided. B. Puget Sound Regional CouncilJob Estimates Mayor Putaansuu said he received employment data for the City and provided the last three-year review on job creation in our community. 9. REPORTS OF COUNCIT COMMIfiEES Councilmember Chang reported on the July L2th Economic Development and Tourism Committee meeting. Mayor Putaansuu reported the Utilities Committee is scheduled to meet August 10th. The Sewer Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet July 21st. He also reported on the Kitsap Transit Board meeting and Sunday ferry service. Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the July 8th Land Use Committee meeting. Mayor Putaansuu and Councilmember Ashby reported on the Kitsap County Coordinating Council cou nty-wide planning policies. Minutes of July L3,2O2L Page 6 of 7 Councilmember Ashby reported on the Puget Sound Regional Coordinating Council Transportation Policy Board. 10. REPORT OF MAYOR The Mayor reported on the following:o ln accordance with Ordinance 008-20 'Delegating Authority to the Mayor for Creating and Modification of Job Descriptions', he reported on the HR Specialist job description and interviews, and minor modifications to the job description of the Public Works Office Assistant position; o Fireworks and other public events; ando Van Zee tennis courts. LL. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Public Works Director Dorsey reported on Sidney Avenue road work, roundabout at McCormick Woods, and Pottery Lift Station. Community Development Director Bond reported on the current population count. Police Chief Brown appreciated the comments regarding the July LOth event, and provided accreditation updates. City Clerk Rinearson reported on the public records request JLARC report submitted to the State L2. CITIZEN COMMENTS Randy Jones spoke about imminent domain with the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway and explained his current business situation. Gerry Harmon would like parking permits to be issued for people working homes or property that are at no charge, and also spoke to fireworks with no explosive sounds. Robert McGee voiced his concerns with the Port Orchard parks survey results and connection fee increases. 13. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:32, p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a 20-minute executive session pursuant to RCW 42.30.110(1Xi) to discuss legal risks of a proposed action that the agency has identified when there are potential adverse legal and financial consequences to the agency. Community Development Director Bond, and City Attorney Archer were invited to attend, and City Attorney Archer noted no action willfollow. Minutes of July t3,2O2t PageT of7 At 8:52 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session GOOD OF THE ORDER Good of the order not held 14. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 8:52 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful. Brandy Rin ,M C, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor