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10/12/2021 - Regular - MinutesaMA�nr r'I :Ei: � �rr�ki x b r+ �, ■, � .. irr.� � �,r arc , City of Port Orchard Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of October 12, 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 Absent 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, Public Works Director Dorsey, Police Chief Brown, Community Development Director Bond, 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. APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Councilmember Cucciardi, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to add Consent Agenda H, excusal of Councilmember Bek Ashby for personal reasons. The motion carried. MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to approve the agenda as modified. The motion carried. 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS Minutes of October 12, 2021 Page 2 of 7 Randy Jones asked if the City is paying any consultants for the Tourism Promotion Strategic Plan, and if so, how much, and does it involve any private property? Also, requested more time to review Council meeting packets. In response to Randy Jones, Mayor Putaansuu said Council packets are posted to the City's website the Friday before each meeting. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 82842 through 82864 including bank drafts in the amount of $310,778.71 and EFT's in the amount of $ 18,023.32 totaling $328,802.03. B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 82840 through 82841 including bank drafts and EFT's in the amount of $158,021.34 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $209,397.94 totaling $367,419.28. C. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Ordinance No. 047-21 to Authorize a Letter of Credit with Kitsap Bank for DNR Lease Assignment to Increase Amount to $18,350 (Ordinance No. 048-21) D. Adoption of a Resolution Adopting an Amended Tourism Promotion Strategic Plan (Resolution No. 069-21) E. Approval of Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. 074-14 with Dude Solutions, Inc. for SmartGov Subscription F. Approval of the September 21, 2021, City Council Work Study Meeting Minutes G. Approval of the September 28, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes H. Added Item: Excusal of Councilmember Ashby Due to Personal Reasons MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve the consent agenda. Councilmember Chang clarified that no outside consultants were involved in the Tourism Promotion Strategic Plan. The motion carried. 5. PRESENTATION A. Kitsap County Proposition No. 2 Kitsap 911 Emergency Communication Systems Fire Chief Faucett provided a presentation which included who is Kitsap 911, radio users, emergency radio system, coverage maps and date, firefighter and police officer safety, progression of public safety radio communication system platforms, radio challenges, current radio system overview, future radio system recommendations, immediate issues, how is Kitsap 911 funded, why a sales tax, what else will Proposition No. 2 fund, and 14-year forecast. Minutes of October 12, 2021 Page 3 of 7 Proposition No. 2 is 1 cent on every $10 of taxable purchases, Kitsap 911 will be able to secure funding to replace the entire emergency communication system that will ensure safe and effective radio and data communications for your first responders. 6. PUBLIC HEARING There were no public hearings. 7. BUSINESS ITEMS Councilmember Rosapepe said he would like to reconsider action on the proposed revised personnel policy for eligibility for employment pertaining to vaccination policies for new hires. Mayor Putaansuu explained Robert's Rules of Order for a motion of reconsideration. A motion for reconsideration needs to be done at the meeting that the action was taken, or the meeting immediately following, which is this meeting. The motion needs to be made by someone who was in the majority of the action that was taken. Councilmember Rosapepe was in the majority, so someone will need to second the motion for reconsideration. MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli to reconsider action on the proposed revised personnel policy for eligibility for employment pertaining to vaccination policies for new hires. The motion moved. Councilmembers Chang and Cucciardi voted no. The motion now on the floor for reconsideration, from the September 28, 2021, City Council meeting is: MAIN MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve revised Personnel Policy 2.4 "Eligibility for Employment", as presented to require new employees, effective October 1, 2021, to have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccination prior to employment and as a condition of employment receive the second dose within 30 days, unless they have an approved medical or religious exemption. AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to establish the effective date to be November 1, 2021. The amended motion moved. Councilmembers Chang and Cucciardi voted no. AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi to have this discussed at the October 19' work study meeting, and then for vote at the following regular meeting tn of October 26 Minutes of October 12, 2021 Page 4 of 7 A brief discussion was held, stating this additional time will allow the public to provide comments to the Council. The amended motion moved. Councilmembers Lucarelli and Rosapepe voted no. A. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Contract with the Washington State Public Works Board for the 390 Zone Low Pressure Booster Station Project and Ratifying the Mayor's Signature MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt Ordinance No. 039-21, thereby approving and ratifying the Mayor's execution of Contract No. C088-21 with the Washington State Public Works Board for the 390 Zone Low Pressure Booster Station Project in the loan amount of $650,000. The motion carried. B. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Contract with the Washington State Public Works Board for the Melcher Pump Station Rehabilitation Project and Ratifying the Mayor's Signature MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt Ordinance No. 040-21, thereby approving and ratifying the Mayor's execution of Contract No. C089-21 with the Washington State Public Works Board for the Melcher Pump Station Rehabilitation Project in the loan amount of $500,000. The motion carried. C. Adoption of an Ordinance Approving a Contract with the Washington State Public Works Board for the Sewer Lift Station Controls Upgrades Project and Ratifying the Mayor's Signature MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt Ordinance No. 041-21, thereby approving and ratifying the Mayor's execution of Contract No. C090-21 with the Washington State Public Works Board for the Sewer Lift Station Controls Upgrades Project in the loan amount of $800,000. The motion carried. D. Adoption of a Resolution Approving Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. 066-20 with Rice Fergus Miller for Phase 1 of the South Kitsap Community Events Center (SKCEC) MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt a resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C066-20 with Rice Fergus Miller for the Phase 1 scope of work on the South Kitsap Community Events Center, in the amount of $109,153.28, for a total amended contract amount of $722,768.28. Minutes of October 12, 2021 Page 5 of 7 The motion carried. (Resolution No. 070-21) E. Approval of a Contract with Avidex for Upgrading the Audio/Visual Capabilities in the Council Chambers MOTION: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Lucarelli, to authorize the Mayor to enter into an agreement with Avidex to upgrade the City Council Chambers video and audio equipment and services to provide for hybrid meetings. The motion carried. (Contract No. 098-21) F. Approval of a Road Closure for a Special Event, Yukon Do It! Winter Edition MAIN MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the road closure for the Yukon Do It! Winter Edition taking place on Saturday, December 18, 2021, as presented. Councilmember Rosapepe voiced safety concerns of the event and road closures starting while it is still dark. AMENDED MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Chang, that the road closure not be granted until sunrise on that date. Discussion was held regarding how changing the time would affect the event. City Attorney Archer noted the marathon itself does not start until 8:00 a.m. Councilmember Rosapepe withdrew his amended motion, seconded by Councilmember Chang. The main motion carried. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken) There were no discussion items. 9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES Councilmember Cucciardi reported the Economic Development and Tourism committee is scheduled to meet November 8tn Minutes of October 12, 2021 Page 6 of 7 Councilmember Lucarelli reported on the October 121h Utilities committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 91n Mayor Putaansuu reported the Land Use committee is scheduled to meet October 21". The Festival of Chimes and Lights committee is scheduled to meet October 18th. The Transportation committee is scheduled to meet October 26th. The Sewer Advisory committee is scheduled to meet October 20th Councilmember Clauson reported on the October 7th Finance committee meeting. Councilmember Rosapepe reported the City is accepting 2022 lodging tax applications and the committee will meet in the next few weeks. 10. REPORT OF MAYOR The Mayor reported on the following: ■ In accordance with Ordinance No. 008-20 Delegating Authority to the Mayor for Creating and Modification of Job Descriptions, he reported on changes to the Police Records/Evidence Specialist job description; • Traffic study near Tremont roundabout on South Kitsap Boulevard; • Attended community meeting in the Rockport neighborhood regarding the homeless encampment in Veterans Park; • RV's parked in Tractor Supply parking lot; and ■ Derelict boats. A brief discussion was held regarding the current situation with the derelict boats, homelessness, and people who are released from the Kitsap County jail. 11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Police Chief Brown reported on police personnel and complimented the commissioned staff. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS Shaun Williams suggested Council table the vaccine mandate and spoke to legal cases. Mark Morgan spoke to the rise in homelessness and people released from the County jail and asked Council to work with the County on a new release policy. In response to Robert McGee, Mayor Putaansuu noted the design and most of the construction work is being funded by the KPFD. Also, the loan re -payments are all for capital projects that are in our capital facilities plan that we would have had to use ratepayer dollars or connection charges. 13. GOOD OF THE ORDER Minutes of October 12, 2021 Page 7 of 7 There was no good of the order. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session. 15. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 7:59 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful. Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor �`'pp'RT o p`' �>>`aT rrr fr. OF 'fLP O �.Z 0� =�•'D