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10/26/2021 - Regular - MinutesnJ010 �'WHI• 'AIL' + liM /y •.4 . �d of pq! l : City of Port Orchard Council Meeting Minutes Regular Meeting of October 26, 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 Deputy 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 Present via Remote Access Present via Remote Access Present via Remote Access Present via Remote Access Staff present via remote access: Finance Director Crocker, Police Chief Brown, Public Works Director Dorsey, HR Manager Lund, Community Development Director Bond, City Attorney Archer, 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 Diener, seconded by Councilmember Ashby, to approve the agenda. The motion carried. 3. CITIZENS COMMENTS Shaun Williams voiced his displeasure with the vaccine mandate requirements for new hires. Mary Johnson spoke in support of the vacation of property between Dekalb and Kitsap Street and wants to make sure the alley remains open to everyone. Minutes of October 26, 2021 Page 2 of 8 In response to Steve, Mayor Putaansuu noted he may want to hold his comments regarding the vacation of property until the Public Hearing is held. In response to Dana Harmon, Mayor Putaansuu said with the type of Zoom that is being used, you can see the panelists, but the attendees cannot be seen. 4. CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Voucher Nos. 82865 through 82912 and 82917 through 82949 including bank drafts in the amount of $145,385.80 and EFT's in the amount of $65,019.40 totaling $210,405.20. B. Approval of Payroll Check Nos. 82913 through 82916 including bank drafts and EFT's in the amount of $156,099.57 and Direct Deposits in the amount of $202,257.81 totaling $358,357.38. C. Approval of a Contract with The Master's Touch, LLC for Utility Bill Printing and Mailing Services (Contract No. 101-21) D. Approval of an Interlocal Agreement with Kitsap County for Public Safety Records Management Software (Contract No. 102-21) MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the consent agenda items as published. The motion carried. S. PRESENTATION There were no presentations. 6. PUBLIC HEARING A. Public Hearing on Property Tax Levy and Revenue Sources for 2022 Current Expense Budget 2021-2022 and Satisfying the Requirements of RCW 84.55.120 Finance Director Crocker provided a presentation on the Revenue Sources. At 6:55 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing. Steve Caputo would like to see cost saving measures added to the presentation. Dana Harmon spoke to raising taxes. Shaun Williams talked about revenue and expenses, affordable housing, and not raising taxes or levies. At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing. Minutes of October 26, 2021 Page 3 of 8 Councilmember Cucciardi clarified this item is to discuss the current property tax levy and to review revenue sources. The full budget process is ongoing. Councilmember Diener pointed out the levy rate is proposed to be reduced from 1.35 to 1.26, which is an actual reduction, not an increase. B. Public Hearing on an Ordinance for the 2021-2022 Budget Mid -Biennial Review and Modification At 7:07 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing. Shaun Williams questioned where the additional three million dollars is coming from and asked if we are deficient spending. At 7:10 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing. C. Public Hearing on Vacating City Right -of -Way, an Intersection of Harrison Avenue and Dekalb Street At 7:14 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing. Steve has no objection to the vacation, but spoke to landscaping, unsafe violations, and invasive species at the property. He hopes the property will be brought into compliance. He also wants to know what has been dropped into the soil. Noel Larsen said the intent of the street vacation is to clean up the property. In response to Mary Johnson, Mayor Putaansuu noted we are not vacating the alley or the streets. Kimberly Phillips said the plan for the property and the adjacent property is to create property lines and cleanup the landscape. At 7:20 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing. D. Public Hearing on Public Hearing on a Petition to Vacate City Right -of -Way, an Intersection of Harrison Avenue and Kitsap Street At 7:23 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu opened the public hearing. Mary Johnson voiced her support of the vacation but noted she did not receive anything in the mail. Steve thanked the people acquiring the property above the alley for clarifying what they plan to do with the property. He also voiced concerns about the property below the alley. Minutes of October 26, 2021 Page 4 of 8 At 7:29 p.m., Mayor Putaansuu closed the public hearing. 7. BUSINESS ITEMS A. Adoption of an Ordinance Adoption of an Ordinance Setting the Amount of Property Tax to be Levied for Year 2022 Pursuant to RCW 84.55.120 MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Rosapepe, to adopt an Ordinance, setting the 2022 property tax levy and the amount of property taxes to be raised for the budget year of 2022. The motion carried. (Ordinance No. 049-21) B. Adoption of an Ordinance for Mid -Biennial Review and Modifications Amending the 2021-2022 Biennial Budget MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to adopt an Ordinance, amending the 2021-2022 Biennial Budgets for the City of Port Orchard. The motion carried. (Ordinance No. 050-21) C. Adoption of an Ordinance Vacating City Right -of -Way, an Intersection of Harrison Avenue and Dekalb Street MOTION: By Councilmember Rosapepe, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt an Ordinance, vacating the City's right-of-way, an intersection of Harrison Avenue and DeKalb Street, as presented. The motion carried. (Ordinance No. 051-21) D. Adoption of an Ordinance Vacating City Right -of -Way, an Intersection of Harrison Avenue and Kitsap Street MOTION: By Councilmember Chang, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt an Ordinance, vacating the City's right-of-way, an intersection of Harrison Avenue and Kitsap Street, as presented. The motion carried. (Ordinance No. 052-21) E. Adoption of an Ordinance Amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 5.94 Special Events Minutes of October 26, 2021 Page 5 of 8 MOTION: By Councilmember Ashby, seconded by Councilmember Cucciardi, to adopt an Ordinance, amending Port Orchard Municipal Code Chapter 5.94 for Special Events, as presented. The motion carried. (Ordinance No. 053-21) F. Adoption of an Ordinance Authorizing Positions of Senior Planner and Utilities Compliance Specialist MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to adopt an Ordinance, authorizing the creation of two new positions Senior Planner and Utilities Compliance Specialist, and authorizing the Mayor to develop job descriptions consistent with the attached general qualifications and duties. The motion carried. (Ordinance No. 054-21) G. Approval of Personnel Policy Update for COVID Vaccination as a Condition for New City Hires MOTION ON THE FLOOR: By Councilmember Diener, seconded by Councilmember Clauson, to approve revised Personnel Policy 2.4 "Eligibility for Employment", as presented to require new employees, effective November 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. Councilmembers voiced to their concerns and support for this proposed updated policy. The motion passed. Councilmembers Cucciardi and Chang voted no. H. Approval of a Road Closure for a Special Event, the Festival of Chimes and Lights MOTION: By Councilmember Lucarelli, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the road closure for the Festival of Chimes and Lights event taking place on Saturday, December 4, 2021, as presented. Councilmember Ashby voiced her concerns and said she will not be voting in support of this event. The motion passed. Councilmember Ashby voted no. I. Approval of the October 12, 2021, City Council Meeting Minutes MOTION: By Councilmember Clauson, seconded by Councilmember Diener, to approve the minutes as published. Minutes of October 26, 2021 Page 6 of 8 The motion passed. Councilmember Ashby abstained. 8. DISCUSSION ITEMS (No Action to be Taken) A. Legislative Agenda Josh Weiss with Gordon Thomas Honeywell Governmental Affairs, provided a brief presentation which included Transportation Revenue, Transportation Benefit District (TBD) Funding, Foster Pilot Program, Police Reform, Homelessness, Newspaper Public Notice Requirements, and Derelict Vessel Funding. 9. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES Councilmember Cucciardi reported the Economic Development and Tourism Committee is scheduled to meet November 8tn Councilmember Lucarelli reported the Utility Committee is scheduled to meet November 9tn. The Festival of Chimes and Lights Committee is scheduled to meet November V. She also reported on the October 20tn Sewer Advisory Committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 1st Councilmember Rosapepe reported on the October 211t Land Use Committee meeting. He also reported the Lodging Tax Advisory Committee is scheduled to meet October 28tn Councilmember Clauson reported on the October 19tn Finance Committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 16tn Councilmember Ashby reported on the October 26tn Transportation Committee meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 23rd. She also reported on the upcoming Kitsap Regional Coordinating Council Legislative Reception, and the Peninsula RTPO. Mayor Putaansuu briefly spoke about the Bethel Phase 1 project. 10. REPORT OF MAYOR The Mayor reported on the following: ■ Community Events Center presentation; and ■ Adding the City's guiding principles to the Council meeting agendas. 11. REPORT OF DEPARTMENT HEADS Public Works Director Dorsey reported he will be providing a presentation before the Ecosystem Coordination Board Local Forum, in partnership with Puget Sound Partners and on the behalf of Minutes of October 26, 2021 Page 7 of 8 Westsound Partners for Ecosystem Recovery discussing the derelict vessels and on -water living situation. Police Chief Brown reported on a training session for officers and regional partners. Community Development Director Bond reported he is also presentation to the same Forum as Mr. Dorsey, but on another topic for Integrating Ecosystem Restoration into our land use plans. 12. CITIZEN COMMENTS Ron Rice asked when the meetings are going back to in -person and also wants to know the status on the Ruby Creek Subarea Plan development. Mayor Putaansuu responded that COVID is the reason we are still meeting remotely and not in - person. Bob voiced concerns with speeding on Mitchell Avenue. Shaun Williams voiced concerns with the proposed legislative agenda and crimes in Port Orchard. Chuck Huck voiced concerns with the Council, Mayor and staff and the Bay Street Pedestrian Pathway project. He would like more discussions between the City and the public. Randy Jones is concerned with charging homeowners to clean up property due to homeless people. 13. GOOD OF THE ORDER Councilmember Clauson has concerns with the current policy adopted regarding employee vaccination incentives. He would prefer to have incentives similar to Kitsap County. He would like to reconsider how we are enticing our employees to get vaccinated. A brief discussion was held, and Council would like to have this discussion added to the November work study agenda. Councilmember Diener gave a shout out to Northwest Hospitality and Kitsap County for the cleanup at Veterans Park. Mayor Putaansuu noted Veterans park is in the City, but it is owned by Kitsap County. 14. EXECUTIVE SESSION There was no executive session. Minutes of October 26, 2021 Page 8 of 8 15. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 9:13 p.m. No other action was taken. Audio/Visual was successful. The Mayor adjourned the meeting and entered into a separate meeting for discussion of Collective Bargaining pursuant to RCW 42.30.140(4)(a). Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Bek Ashby, Mayor Pro-te