08/10/2021 - Regular - MinutesCity of Port Orchard
Council Meeting Minutes
Regular Meeting of August LO,2O2L
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 via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Absent
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Present via Remote Access
Staff present via remote access: Public Works Director Dorsey, Utility Manager J. Brown, HR Manager
Lund, Finance Director Crocker, Community Development Director Bond, Police Chief M. Brown, City
Attorney Robertson, 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 Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
3. CITIZENS COMMENTS
There were no citizen comments
4. CONSENTAGENDA
A. Approvalof Voucher Nos. 82482 through 82510 and 82515 through 82577 including bank drafts
in the amount of 5722,891.16 and EFT's in the amount of $98,926.84 totaling S821,818.000
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B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 8251-1 through 82514 including bank drafts and EFT's in the
amount of S153,255.95 and Direct Deposits in the amount of S193,164.22tota\ing5346,420.17.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement in Lieu of Assessment with Charles Bair for a
Water Connection (Resolution No. 058-21)
D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving an Agreement in Lieu of Assessment with Kitsap
Development & lnvestment for a Water Connection (Resolution No.059-21)
E. Approval of the July 27,202I, City Council Meeting Minutes
F. Excusal of Councilmember Diener Due to Personal Obligations
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to accept the consent
agenda as presented.
The motion carried.
5. PRESENTATION
A. Crime Stats for 2020
Police Chief Brown provided a presentation which included crime reporting, classifications of crimes,
Group A and B offenses, statewide crime profile, crimes against persons, property and society in Port
Orchard, trends, state profile, crime rate per thousand, case clearance rate, calls for service, and
takeaways.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Continued Hearing on Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2O2L-2O3O Water
Use Efficiency Goals and Performance Measures
Mayor Putaansuu reminded Council and the public that this public hearing is still open, as it is a
continuation from the July 27th Citv Council meeting.
Mayor Putaansuu reminded Kiaha Long that this is the time to take public testimony on this item
Other items can be commented on during the last citizen comment portion.
[At 6:55 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing]
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 6:56 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu recessed the meeting for a LO-minute executive session pursuant to
RCW 42.30.110(1Xi) to discuss legal risks of a proposed action that the City has identified where
there are potential adverse legal and financial consequences to the City. City Attorney Robertson
was invited to attend [and action willfollow].
At 7:06 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu reconvened the meeting back into session
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7. BUSINESS ITEMS
A. Adoption of a Resolution Approving and Adopting the 2021,-2030 Water Use Efficiency Goals
and Performance Measures
MAIN MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt
Resolution No. 049-21, thereby updating the Water Use Efficiency Goals and Measures.
ln response to Councilmember Ashby, Utilities Manager Brown indicated the Council is only being
asked to adopt the Water Use Efficiency Goal stated in the resolution.
Councilmember Ashby voiced her concerns with the way the resolution is currently stated and wants
to make sure the City remains in compliance.
Councilmember Cucciardi spoke to the staff report and the confusion it may be causing.
Council and staff briefly discussed the staff report and Resolution.
AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Lucarellito move
the adoption of this resolution to the next Council meeting in September [September 14th].
The amended motion carried.
B. Adoption of a Resolution Ratifying the Mayor's Execution of Contract No. 057-21, with Stellar
J Corporation for the Pottery Lift Station Emergency Repair
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to adopt Resolution No.
056-21, ratifying the Mayor's execution of Contract No. CO67-21with the Stellar J Corporation for
the Pottery Lift Station Emergency Repairs Project in an amount of 5256,150.00.
ln response to Councilmember Cucciardi, Public Works Director Dorsey noted the acceptance of
S500K from the Washington State Public Works Board's Emergency Funding Program, which was
listed in the staff report and resolution, was intended to be brought before Council for approval, but
has not yet been brought forward. We are still waiting on the paperwork, but we have been awarded
the funding.
Staff was directed to remove this language from the Resolution as a scrivener's error.
The motion carried.
C. Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing an Additional One-Time Personal Holiday for Employees
Fully Vaccinated Against the COVID-19 Virus
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MAIN MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt a
Resolution, authorizing the Mayor to implement policies and agreements to provide for a one-time
additional personal holiday for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
ln response to Councilmember Chang, Mayor Putaansuu said about 70% of employees are
vaccinated.
AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to adopt a
Resolution, authorizing the Mayor to implement policies and agreements to provide for a one-time
additional personal holiday for employees who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 once the City
reaches 95%.
Councilmember Cucciardi believes 95%is rather high and asked to have the motion modified togO%.
Councilmembers Rosapape and Clauson voiced their concern with the amended motion.
Councilmember Ashby and Councilmember Lucarelli agreed to amend their motion to 9O%.
The amended motion passed. Councilmembers Clauson and Rosapepe voted no.
The main motion carried.
(Resolution No. 060-21|
D. Adoption of a Resolution Agreeing to Extend the Expiration of the Stetson Heights Preliminary
Plat by One Year
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Chang, to adopt a resolution
as presented, granting approval of a one-year extension of the expiration of the Stetson Heights
Preliminary Plat.
The motion carried.
(Resolution No. 061-21)
E. Adoption of a Resolution Accepting the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's Recommendation
for Distribution of the Remaining2O2l. Funds
MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt a resolution
accepting the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee's recommendation for 2O2t funding allocations for
Marketing and Operations of Events, as presented.
Councilmember Ashby voiced her concerns with the Delta variant and high attendance at events.
She supports the events but does not support them for this year.
The motion passed. Councilmembers Ashby and Cucciardi voted no.
(Resolution No. 062-21)
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F. Approval of a Road Closure for a Special Event-Cruisin' Sunday
MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to approve the road
closures for the Cruisin Sunday event taking place on August 29, 202L, conditioned upon the
applicant satisfying all the Police Chief's safety concerns.
Councilmember Ashby noted she has always supported this event, but she will be voting against this
due to the Delta variant and too many people together in an unprotected environment.
The motion passed. Councilmembers Ashby and Cucciardi voted no.
G. Approval of the July 20, 202L, City CouncilWork Study Meeting Minutes
MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to approve the minutes
as published.
The motion carried. Councilmembers Cucciardiand Chang abstained.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken)
A. Spring Cleanup
Mayor Putaansuu noted this is a culmination of work that has been done throughout the past year
to authorize this event. Due to current staff workloads, he is recommending that this not be held
until next spring.
Public Works Director said this was discussed earlier at the Utilities Committee. He provided a brief
background of looking at other cities policies. The policy which will be brought before Council in
September is for the same cleanup program, so it is just putting a policy into place for an event the
City has conducted for many years.
Additional discussion was held regarding fees, public works staff time, communicating to residents,
adhering to the guidelines, and ticketing system.
9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES
Councilmember Cucciardi reported on the August 9th Economic Development and Tourism
Committee meeting.
Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the August l-0th Utilities Committee meeting. The next meeting
is scheduled for September L4th.
Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the August 4th Land Use Committee meeting.
10. REPORT OF MAYOR
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The Mayor reported on the following:o ln accordance with Ordinance NO. 008-20 'Delegating Authority to the Mayor for Creating
and Modification of Job Descriptions, he reported on the parking enforcement, assistant
planner, and permit clerk job descriptions.
o Public Health Policy Board meeting updates; ando Advisory committees transitioning to webinars.
LL. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS
Community Development Director Bond reported on current building permits.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
Councilmember Rosapepe thanked the Council for the robust conversation earlier this evening,
thanked staff for keeping the City's website up to date, and encouraged people to receive their
vaccines.
Councilmember Clauson spoke to the arrangement of the booths on Bay Street during the Saints Car
Show Festival by the Bay.
L2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Shaun Williams commented to the extra day of vacation for City employees and spoke about
discrimination lawsuits and data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Kiaha Long spoke to the Crime Report presentation held earlier in the meeting and said there were
several crimes not mentioned like Asian hate crimes. He believes these should be addressed next
time.
Sharron King thanked Councilmember Clauson for his comment regarding the vendor booths. She
also spoke to the money raised for the dunk tank and thanked Council for their support of the event.
13. EXECUTIVE SESSION
An executive session was held earlier in the meeting.
14. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful
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