07/20/2021 - Work Study - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Work Study Session Meeting of July 20,2021.
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
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Absent
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Staff present: Public Works Director Dorsey, Police Chief Brown, Finance Director Crocker, and
Deputy City Clerk Floyd.
Staff present via remote access: Community Development Director Bond, Utilities Manager J. Brown,
and City Attorney Archer.
Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Putaansuu led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Putaansuu noted he would like to ask if any member of the public would like to comment on
the business item.
There were no comments.
BUSINESS ITEM
t. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Temporary Amendment of City of Port Orchard
Procurement Policies Pertaining to Change Order Authority for Contract No. 036-21with ACI
for the Sidney Avenue Sewer Repair Construction Project
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt Resolution
No. 048-21, temporarily amending Section 7 of the City's Procurement Policy to L) remove the L0%
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cap and 2) increase the delegated authority to SB5K for the Department Director and $tSsx for the
Mayor on Change Orders for the Sidney Avenue Sewer Repair Construction Project.
The motion carried.
DISCUSSION ITEMS
L. Presentation: Beyond Net Zero Carbon
Matthew Mauer and Melissa Troy with Puget Sound Energy (PSE) provided a presentation on their
commitment to carbon emissions reduction and COVID-19 assistance programs, which included
background and current information on PSE, clean energy goals, climate change, 2045 goals,
pathways to Beyond Net Zero Carbon, holistic roadmap to Beyond Net Zero Carbon by 2045,
equitable, sustainable clean energy, customers and bill assistance, qualifications of bill assistance,
and how to apply for assistance.
Council Direction: No direction was given to staff
2. Water & Sewer Capital Facility Charges Exceptions
Finance Director Crocker and Utilities Manager J. Brown provided a presentation, which included
continued discussion on water and sewer capital facility charges, current and proposed capital facility
charges, proposal of calculating the water and sewer ERU's, scenarios, reservoir storage
components, fire suppression storage, high to low consumption, and change and mixed use.
Additional discussion was held on inflation increases, accessory uses and accessory uses policies, and
in lieu of assessment and front footage charges.
Council Direction: No direction was given to staff
3. American Rescue Plan Act
Mayor Putaansuu spoke to the American Rescue Plan Act or ARPA. The City of Port Orchard will
receive $Z.S million dollars in ARPA funds which will come in two equal installments, one this year,
and one next year. We received the first installment a couple weeks ago. Capital funds must be spent
by 2026 and program funds must be spent by 2024.
He spoke to economic harm, local fiscal recovery, business recovery, water and sewer infrastructure,
utility accounts, cyber security needs, unallowed uses, reporting requirements, utility ratepayer
protection, best options for Port Orchard, recommendations, future funding, Kitsap County funds,
and funding categories.
Council Direction: No direction was given to staff.
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4. Law Enforcement Legislative Updates
Police Chief Brown provided a presentation, which included changes to tactics, vehicle pursuits, use
of force, behavioral health and welfare checks, runaways, status offenders, and possession of
narcotics.
Additional discussion was held regarding included sharing county-wide information, city liability,
training, de-escalation tools, and clarification on the required updates.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Rosapepe spoke to how busy downtown Port Orchard was noting it was great to see
everyone out.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:21 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful.
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Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk ORT ert Putaansuu , Mayor
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